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The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-05-08

] was in our maids room when We
hsaFd my old tabby Persian cat com
ING upstairs with the peculiar NOW
vow" that meant a prize. He appear
- with . sparrow that he had man.
aged to catch. Both the maid and
though the bird was dead. His head
was dangling Imply. his eyes were
half shut and one wing was trailing.
The cat laid his capture at our feet
with pride. was going to pick the
bird up when II shot up and flew
straight out Of the open window. He
had evidently not been hurt In the
least by the cat, who was 30 furious
1t his capture escaping that he nearly
went out of the window too.-Coun.
try Life.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-05-08
Last Of African Explorers.

While many Of the great explorers
81 Africa-among them Barth. Spoke,
Livingstone. Burton. Rohlfs. Nachtigal.
5taniey-have passed away. one of the
pioneers. George Schweinfurth. cele-
brated his SEVENTEEN birthday q few
weeks ago in perfect health and as
eager for work as ever. When he
arst visited Africa In 1858 even the
Nile regions were largely unknown.
He explored the Delta. the deserts.
the region between the Nile and the
Red sea: he learned Arabic and soon
became so acclimated that Africa
seemed his real home-a paradise
compared to Europe.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-05-08

Swiss gaimpes. with tafieta frocks.
are very chic. One Of the shapes in
the Place vendome shows a day frock
In dove gray taffeta. bearing . broad
box plat all the. way down the front
with girdle of the same fabric end.
ing either side Of the plat. writes q
Paris correspondent. The neck and
sleeves are cut away TO show guimpe
Of embroidered swiss. trimmed dainti
~ With thread lace. The neck is fin.
ished with transparent collar Of Val
snciennes beading. trimmed front and
back with . series OF tiny gray silk
bows set in straight rows one above
ne other,
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-05-08
Gospel Attraction.

Down in my state" said Represen
tative Adamson Of Georgia the other
day. there 10 . large number Of pro
fessional evangelists who 60 from
town to town trying to save sinners
Just before the Christmas holidays
one Of these soul-savers invaded Z
tswn in my district and had this no
ice posted:
"'Sam wilkins. who before his con
version was convicted four times Of
burglary. VIII address q gospel meet
Ing at Main Street church. Come and
welcome. No collection"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-05-08

Mr.. Bryan says that Mr.. Hearst
should not b discouraged by the
democrats, bat should be treated as
. good ally. No doubt . man who
would spend e275.0OO according to
his own sworn statement, in bis little
race for . govsrnorship would make
. splendid ally in . presidential
race. The only trouble is he may
insist ON being leader instead Of
Just ally.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-05-08
oIlvsvdaIe Metes.


Mrs. Chas. Walters is dangerously
i'll.
A. D. Wicksrsham made . trip to
Gslates last week.
There was dance at the school
house on the night Of the Bird.
Roy Stslls 10 working for Sam
Huffman.
The Sands family are now re-
covering from the chicken pox.
Several people Of this vicinity At
tended the ball game at Wiley on
Sunday. The score was = to 8 in
favor of the Wiley uine.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-05-08
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Lamar, Colo, April %. 1907.
given al. Sntse 81 hsr
tention TO make final Communication proof in
support Of her claim. viz: Homestead Entry
SW IA e - q Sc IA NV II. Section T. Town:
ship ., Range u W, and that said proof VIII
Colorado, on FRIDAY, MAA 81, 1907.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon. and cultivation
Albert New. W. D. Oldham, Claude Barnard.
Coy Barnard. all Of Lamar. Colorado.
; apr "a. ~ JouN A. WILLIAMS. Register.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-05-08
Nothing lsM.

With . low cry Of anguish. the Joke
writer buried his face in his thin
hands.
Whats the matter nowf" his wife
asked anxiously.
Look At this" the poor fellow an.
swered. as he extended her q printed
slip. As II joke writins wasn't hard
enough already. And here the syndi.
cate prohibits from this time forth all
Jokes on Irishmen. March winds, East.
Or bonnets. mothersin-law, automo
bile accidents. watered milk. umbrella
stealing. talkative BARRIERS and the
wifsiy pilfering Of the husbands peck
cts In the dead Of night"
I'VE are indeed undone." the woman
moaned.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-05-08

The great political battle between
Taft and Foraker for the control OF
the Ohio delegation to the next re
publican national convention has
been postponed until next spring, a.
both the principals seem . little bit
afraid 10 meet the trial of strength.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-05-08

II cannot be year wife," she replied.
and added: This Il final"
He paced swiftly to and fro several
times. then halted abruptly in front of
her.
pray be candid with me-" he said,
not without the note Of masculine i'm.
patience. About how final?"
This was too much. She burst Into
tears.
How do 1 known" she sobbed-
Union Advertiser.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-05-08
BrIdost's influence on Manners.

The women Of my acquaintance, =
writes Josephine Daskam Bacon in the
American Magazine. ARE more consid.
crate in their manner to their servants
than to their relatives and friends. and
for the best Of reasons-they are moro
likely to lose the Aforementioned
through fnadvertence than the last.
and 1t IL practically Of far more i'm.
portance to consult their idiosyncra,
sioa."
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-05-08

ents how to slsy the potato bug or
tho festive grasshopperf If the
Hobson plan becomes epidemic
among those who want to remain in
Washington the nations department
promise to become bankrupt of
experts.-Ex.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-05-08

San Francisco is now confronted
with q serious strike on the street
railways in addition TO the hundreds
Of troubles the city has had since
the earthquake. The killed and
wounded already have reached large
figures.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-05-08

Makes 4 Difference Whose HOUSE.
The hurricane plowed your neigh.
boris house DOWN.
Yes; he amt been livin' right 8ss
some time"
AN the Mghtnin' killed all his
cowsr'
Yes; It was q Judgment sent on
him fer his good"
But I've Jest hearn tell that every
house on your plantation ON the river
was burned to the ground"
"Oh. the mysterious dispensationa
Of Providence! oh. how the right
eous are made to suffer in this cold
hard world!"-Atlanta Constitution.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-05-08

The thirsty citizens Of Kansas
City, Mo-, had to 60 over into
Kansas City, Kss., last Sunday aud
satisfy their thirst with peruna.
That's the limit, sure.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-05-08

The case Of the state Of Idaho VS..
Haywood is now being tried at
Boise. The defendant finds the trial
much more pleasant than running
for governor Of Colorado. - be gets
ont Of jail during the sessions Of the
court,
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-05-08
Radium Costs Over 90, ooo, 900
Per Pound.

And it Is not expected that VIM. B.
Patty carries over hat full, but is q
fact that he will bring several tiny
tubes of the marvellous substance to
show to the audience, and to perform
experiments with, at the Lamar opera
house, Friday, May 10. The term
mystery" seems Inadequate in referring
to Rsdium, miracle" appears none too
strong. That each particle OF this
wonderful mineral constantly gives heat
and light, aud perpetuallv throws off
the tiniest particles of itself, yet appar-
emily does not diminish in weight or
strength, and scientists estimate this
phenomena will continue for many
thousands Of years before the radium
dies out. Experiments with liquid air
and wireless telegraphy will also add 70
the interest and entertainingly instruct
i've features of the occasion.
Admission 10. so and $50. Tickets will
be on sale at Myers Drug Store next
Tuesday.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-05-08
Captain Mebsen's pelItIos

Vopvou0 Uo0oo0'o VouDtu0o
For between seasons astuteness,
Il begins to appear - il Capt. R. p.
Hobson Of Alabama IL giving point
srs 70 the oldest politicians in the
country.
It was only . short time ago that
Capt. Hobson was elected TO con-
grsss. The young man oustsd Corf
gresham Bankhsad, and did it with
ssse, but it was predicted that the
wave Of enthusiasm which carried
the young warrior into Office would
soon wear Oh and he would be re-
tired to private life. Bnt Capt. Hob
son has shown no disposition to rest
on his oars. Here, at . time when
most other politicians are yawning
their heads OF. waiting for some
thing to turn up, hs-has started ont
70 help the people Of his district
and incidentally to strengthen his
own political fences. Hs hs. Dor.
rowsd from the agricultural depart
ment an sxn.rt m ro.d bu;ld;no
one on soils. on. on cotton orov;no.
and one on forestry. With these
experts the captain is travelling
tbrouob hi. d;.tr;ct .;v;,. advice
and practical demonstrations for the
benefit of the plantsr.
II thi, il th. work Of i. politio.]
novice. IL must h. admitted that i,
will prove vsry effective. As. gen.
eral ruls IN. rnh,,, ..,,.rt vho -.
turns from W..h;n,ton so,..t. n,
about everybody .I.s until Il i. tim.
to 90 bsok Th.n . f.v month,
bsfore hi. c.mn.;,r ~, .,..t;or
he goes ont and make. . fsv
speeches and thinks b. h.. don,
enough To f;x b;m..ls in off,c. 70,
anothar t.rm tn. man vbo tried
such losfinu tactic. .o.in.t suoh ,
practical oams a. Hob.on /. vorkine
would not be in the running when h
came time for tb. vote Il i. ..id
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-05-08

Harry Thaw's lawyers arc looking
for . change Of venue for the next
trial. They might get Lieut.. Pearv
to see il he cannot empanel . jury
when he reaches the north pole.
-Ex,
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-05-08

For Sale-Two lots on south Main
street, close in. Ideal location for a
rooming and boarding house. inquire
at this ONCE.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-05-08

$40, coo just received for farm loans
No delays.
L. WRIT MARKHAM.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-05-08
Try Carley's Cough Cure

FOR SALE CHEAP-6 horse power
gasoline engine. First class condition.
Elite Steam Laundry.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-05-08

WANTED-A girl TO do general ho use
work. Call up or address VIM. Rose on
the Rural line.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-05-08

WANrED-To cont ract to do breaking.
Address +. Nd. Pickett, Lamar, Colo.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-05-08

For Sale-A few choice brood SOW G
Enquire Of E. j. Wagner.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-05-08

WANTED-Two girls in the millin-
cry department at Twins store.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-05-08
Try Carlsy's Cough Cure

r. NJ. Ziegler & Co, just received
new lot OF Bicycle Tires. Baby Bugg
Tires and New Bicycles.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-05-08

The summer millinery is coming in by
express every day at Twins.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-05-08

FOR SALES brood mares and A
brood sows. Inquire OF ]. s. Hasty.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-05-08

$40, 900 just received for farm loan
No delays.
/. L. WIRr MARKHAM.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-05-08

Denver is getting to the front now
o the leading prize6ght center ont
side Of Nevada.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-05-08

Radum, the which light
particles OF ITSELF scientists estimate will take
will inches of steel;
Wireless Telegphy and receiving
of audhce sent and received bells
Liquid Ar-Common air most state looking flowing
like absolutely 300 below
above bos ice steam issuing from the kettle Steel
liquid with while
frozen
This Attraction Absolutely Guanteed-Local
refund these
store
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1907-05-08
Trio Of wonders

EVENINGS OF EXPERIMENTS
DEMONS TRATING THE WONDERS OF THE THREE
g REAT SCIENTIFIC SUBJECTS THE AGE
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-18

The sportsmen. sinking down upon
a mound OF dead leaves. looked drear-
lily about the bare autumnal woods
and said that they were lost
But the guide pointed to a spider $
web. 1T Is easy to get your bearings
n you are anything OF woodsman.
he said "A web like that, for In.
stance. Is nearly an infallible guide
Spiders nearly always choose a south
ern exposure for their houses. This
web points due south.
Tree bark Is another guide. for IL Is
harder, lighter. drier on the tree 5
north side Gum, too, helps. Gum
that oozes from the southern part Of Il
tree Is firm and amber colored but
north pointing gum is soft and gray.
"The hardwood trees. the oak and
chestnut and ash. have all their moss
and mold confined to the north side.
The cedars and other evergreens bend
their tips toward the south.
Even stones are compasses I'm the
wllds. Fronting the sunny South they
are bare and dry. II Is on their shady.
damp. northern side only that they
bear moss"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-18
He Got the Girl.

"Mrs. Trelawney." said Francis Wall.
ingford there Is something that
have for long time wished TO say to
you
The president OF the Society For the
Squechlng of Husbands looked over
her glasses and frowned. She evident.
ly knew what was coming, but after a
moments silence she said In her most
impressive platform tones:
"Well. 90 on. What Is it,"
IL love your daughter, Miss
Gladys ! have reason 10 believe that
she returns my passion. and | want ia
ask you TO give her into my keeping"
Mrs. Trelawney's features hardened
and there was a cold, metallic ring In
her voice as she answered.
what recommendation have you 10
offer for yourself? How can you con
vince me that you will always love
her-that you will always think her
beautiful
''She looks like her mother" said
Francis Walllngford "That is enough
to convince me that her beauty will
not diminish as her years increase. OF
course | know that this can hardly be-
regarded as a final test. You have not
yet reached the age at which women
begin TO lose their
They were Interrupted then. but H.
got the Cleveland Leader
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-18

ettrncted more than usual attention.
the younger boys admitting HeIen's
beauty. the older ones recognizing In
the man with the crutch the famous
halfback OF two years ago. who had
then been reported engaged TO the girl
by his side.
Van Dorm, flushed with victory. came
mp to their table at the college Inn.
1--WE won your pennant. Miss Mar
shall" he said. looking like a young
god, with his great strong figure, his
fair hair tossed back from his fore
bead
did l promise IT." Helen asked un-
certainly.
Indeed Wu did" he stated securely.
"and sha~ wear Il like a knight for
his lndy'
With her eyes avoiding Hoden's
Helen united the blue trophy slowly
from the cane In the sight Of the
whole room Van Dorm pinned II 20 his
sleeve He did II triumphantly, bend
ing over her with an air of possession
that nade Holden set his lips sternly
and turn TO a tense study OF the menu
'May | come back and go home with
youf" he asked. but Helen shook her
head
"Irwin will take us" she said, 'but
wish If you have minute you'd
show Aunt Sue the trophy room. She
has never seen It,"
AS they went away she faced HOl-
den.
ooh. he took things so for granted"
she told him 81 promised as might
to any Of the college fellows. But what
will people thinkY
what | think" Holden said slowly.
that you are going To marry Van
Dorm"
Her steady glance met his.
81 am not going TO marry him."
why noty" he probed
Because OF this
About her neck at the end of n long
chain she wore locket OF dark blue
enamel marked with "Y" In seed
pearls.
You remember it?" she asked as she
opened IT, You gave 1t to me on the
evening before that last game"
Eyes" he said. II remember" and
then as he saw what 1t contained he
stopped.
Within was a wisp of bright blue silk
stained and torn and crushed into that
small space.
at is all that was left Of the little
silk pennant that | gave you for luck"
she told him. After you were hurt
made them let me have It, I have kept
II ever since"
His hand closed over It eagerly.
"Dear," he said and his voice broke.
you know how | love you"
Il have never doubted it-even when
you stayed away"
How could come? How could |
ask you to marry me-"
How does any man ask?" blush
lngly
But other men are not cripples."
"Oh. what difference does 1t make?"
she flung out. Haven't you the same
mind and heart and soul as before?"
The light that ilIumlned hts face
TRANSPORTED 1t.
"Marry me-" he cried, land mind and
heart and soul shall go to the making
Of your happiness
Van Dorm came back presently. max
ing triumphant progress. with Aunt
Sue in tow ON his arm was the blue
pennant for all the world to gaze, but
Hoden's eyes rested on II serenely, for
above his heart. hidden from the pro
fame gIances of the multitude. was the
little stained wisp Of sapphire silk, the
token of his dear lady's favor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-18
A Significant PRAYER.

Is due in large measure to abuse
of the bowels, by employing drastic
purgatives To avoid all danger. use
only DIR. Kings New Life Pills. the
safe gentle cleansers and invigorators.
Guaranteed for headache. biliousness.
malaria and iaundice. at Geo +. Shar-
sr's drug store. 25 cents
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-18

Best remedy for mothers to use is
Hennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup. II
tastes nearly as good as maple sugar,
IT contains no opiates. Sold by Chas.
Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-18
BIB
Real Estate Co,
Alma. Michigan.

S2l00 buys II room house No. !
location. This is bargain. Alma.
$3.50 buys good business lot on
Woodwork avenue. Alma.
$1,000 buys 8 room house and barn
one acre of ground. Alma.
$50 buys ) room house, wood shed
large lot, street on both ends of
lot, easy terms. Alma.
$1,000 buys good residence on Or
chard street Alma.
$1,000 buys residence, furnace heat,
close to business part of city.
Alma.
$1,000 buys 90 acre farmr3 miles
from Alma.
anted 40 acre farm cheap. good
soil, will pay $500 cash, balance
time.
$1,000 buys 40 acre farm, good
buildings, good soil, good roads,
4 miles from Alma.
Wanted a bargain on house and
lot in Alma, will pay 5000 cash.
balance easy terms.
Have 90 acres grazing land in
Southwest Texas, worth $4,000.
Will exchange for anything good
Of equal value.
All kinds of farm and city prop
ertV for rent. sell or exchange
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-18

Rest Coal mined in Michigan s3.7s pei
on, delivered. by Thornton & son
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-18

Dewitt's Little Early Riser Pills are
sold by Chas Rhodes
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-18

You know as any one when you need
something to regulate your system. II
yonr bowels are sluggish. your food dis
tresses you, kidneys pain, take HOLSTERS
Rocky Tea. 1t always relieves. IS cents
Tea or Tablets
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-12-18
The Club Real Estate Co.

Office over State Savings Bank.
Residence BOB w. Superior Street.
Union Phone l36.
ALMA, MICH.
New-York tribune., 1907-08-11
PROOF POSITIVE.

An Irishman was in trouble about gun found in
his possession. The law unfortunately for him.
adopted the unkind suggestion that he had stolen
it, While awaiting his trial he visited by
friend who urged him TO steadfastly adhere TO the
statement that he had owned the gun for years
The friend. Furthermore. cited how he himself
when In similar difficulty about hen. had pre-
served both the hen and his character by swearing
he had possessed the bird since it was a chicken
The wisdom of this advice not lost on Pat"
and he henceforth regarded his trial with the set
tied serenity of. If not conscious innocence. san
guine anticipation. On the day appointed, when
conclusive evidence against him had been rendered
he was asked, formally whether he had anything
say for himself. Pat throwing a glance of
shrivelling contempt at the prosecutor. turned to
the judge and said The mans a perjured villain
yer 'onor. That gums bin In moy possssion, yer
'onor iyer since ii pistol illustrated Bits.
New-York tribune., 1907-08-11
UPPER AIR PROBLEMS.
Scientists Studying atmosphere Ten
Miles Abore the Earth.
from Tn. Tribun. Bur-au.J


Washington. Aug. 1O.-The Tribune has recently
directed attention 10 extended series OF expert
ments conducted simultaneously in many parts OF
the world 10 determine by mean. OF hsh-fying
kites and so-called sounding balloons the cond-
tons of the atmosphere at various distances above
the earth's surface. These experiments may mean
the beginning OF continuous cooperation between
meteorologists in part of the world in inves-
tigating not only the stratum Of air that blows
over the low lands and sweeps around the high
mountains but the layers OF atmosphere. equally
important to comfort. which dwinde out into the
ether
new idea. but within recent years records have
been obtained at heights which not long ago would
have been judged practically impossible.
Aided by a Hodgkins grant from the Smithsonian
Institution DR.. A Lawrence Rotch. director of the
Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory, just outside
OF Boston. by means OF sounding balloons has
several times secured records OF temperature
pressure and air miles away Srom
the earth other investigators at Mount Weather
Bluenont, Va. have succeeded In obtaining sinli
lar records at equally high attitudes, and the re-
suits obtained may furnish data valuable in daily
forecastng. In fact the continuous recording OF
air currents at higher attitudes where local con-
dtions comparatively ineffective may be
considered vitally necessary In accurate general
weather predictions.
The history of attempts to invade this atnos-
pheric realm a great distance from the earth
is interesting. AS easily as 1749 Professor Alexander
Wilson. Glasgow, attached thermometers 10
kites and few them into the clouds. This Is ths
first experiment OF the sort on record Ii was
this side OF the water. performed similar OBJ
servatiOns but with the far more startling results
pictured In every schOolbOys history.
Or. Lawrence Rotch not long ago wrote for the
Smithsonian Institution the story of high altitude
Investigations in this country In speaking OF
searches into the upper air subsequent TO those
of Wilson and Franklin. he About 1881
there existed in Philadelphia organization called
the Franklin Kite Club. that flew kites for
tion. Espy. the eminent meteorOlogist,
member, and he states that those days when
cOlumnar clouds form rapidly and numerously the
kite frequently carried upward almost perpen-
dicularly by columns of ascending air. a phenOme-
which Is often observed to-day Espy calCu-
lated the height at which clouds should form by
the cooling of the air to its dew point and then
employed kites TO verify his calculations OF the
heights of the clouds. Both these methods
utilized in the measurement of cloud heights at
ylY,ra