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The Elbert County tribune., 1907-10-24
NEW ROAD 70 COAST SURE.
Everybody is Helping Push Along the
- Project


Denver.-ouietly but steadily the
men who are financing and promoting
the affairs OF the new Denver. Lara
mic & Northwestern railway, which
VIII stretch its tracks from Denver
to Fort Collins, then through Fish
creek canon to Laramie and Lander,
wyoming, and eventually on through
TO seattle on the Pacific coast, are
at work and evoey day sees the pro-
ject which will mean much to Denver
nearer consumu.ation. The different
rights of way have practically been
secured all along the line, say the men
at the head. and actual work on the
construction of tho new trunk line
is but few months of,
We are more than gratified with
the progress OF our work in Denver
and IN fact all through the northern
portion OF the state" said c. S. John
son, president of the new road yester-
day. The people of this state are
raiiylng TO our support in splendid
style. There are no Ifs about our
proposition. The new road will be
built and will be built much sooner
than most people have any idea. Nee
essarily in work of such magnitude
as ours; progress, especially in the
earlier stages, must seem somewhat
slow But In railroad building as in
everything else much depends in the
KIND OF a foundation. We are laying
our foundation well and deep.
he splendid endorsement of our
work given to the officers and direc.
tors OF the road by the Denver cham.
Der OF commerce was especially graft
flying and will have much to do with
speeding the time when actual work
on The road will be begun We af-
forded the chamber of commerce com
mittee every opportunity to examine
thoroughly our plan Of operation and
the TACT that 1t received such hearty
support from them Is source oi
much qualification TO us"
The building of the Denver, La
ramie & Northwestern means men
and money for Colorado and the eff
fects OF the preliminary work along
these lines already have been felt.
All of the active workers in the new
enterprise are now numbered as resi-
dents OF the state. Last week w. II
Gates. formerly clerk of the Court OF
Appeals of Kansas. and afterward q
prominent oil producer and promin
emily identified with the extension oi
the telephone Systems of that state
took up his residence in Denver pur
chasing a home ut 1435 Fillmore
street. He is interested in the new
road
The people of Kansas are, like the
people Of Colorado. becoming much In
terested in the road. Every week 6
large number of Kansas people visi
Colorado and Wyoming to look oveI
the work that has been done and tt
satisfy themselves as to existing con
ditions. e. E. Frizell. mayor of Lar
ned. Kansas, and his brother-ln-law
II. M. Hollway. were in Denver las
week. Among other Kansas peopl,
who recently have become interested
are: Miller Dobin, president OF tn,
Viola State bank, Viola; E. F. Holmes
Wichita; ]. w. Shive, president of tn
Burton State bank, Burton, and Her
man Bartels. president of the Banl
of Inman, 1nman.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-10-24
Exploring New Ground.

Cripple Creek.-At a depth OF 210
feet in the Gettysburg claim Of the Vim
dicator property on Bull hill drifting
is being done up the hill from the shaft
In exploiting that territory east of the
Main or No. / shaft, which heretofore
has been practically undeyeloped. The
work is on company account The cross
cut has already reached a point 900
feet northeast of the Gettysburg shaft.
and will be continued to the extreme
ncrth end line Of the Vindicator prop
erty.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-10-24
Rate Reductions Boom Gold Camp.

Cripple Creek, Colo.-With the re-
duction of freight and treatment
charges on the 18th of this month by
the United States Refining & Reduc-
ton Company, the smelter and mill
trusts, 1t Is estimated that 500 more
men will be employed here before the
end of the month.
The Wild Horse cyanide mill will re-
snme operations today and will prob
ably handle 100 tons day. Among the
mines that have resumed or win re-
sumo within the next few days are the
Teutonic, Gold Sovereign, Findley,
Monte Cristo. Forest Queen and Ajax
The Trilby, Crescent and Mary McKin-
ney are adding to their forces Tho
Flndley, which It is expected will re-
sumo about November LIST, will employ
a force of so to 100 men.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-10-24
miscellaneous.


An earthquake of great violence,
the heaviest since the Sar Francisco
disaster. was recorded recently on the
seismographs at Washington. T he
record showed the disturbance was
5000 miles distant In southwesterly
direction.
Investigation has shown that the ex-
plosion of the Dupont powder mills at
Fontanet. Ind, was caused by sparks
from hot box on the shafting.
The body of Mrs. Caste Chadwick,
who died while serving a sentence in
the Ohio penitentiary. was buried at
Woodstock. Canada.
The Wall street stock market was
recently thrown into turmoil by the
collapse of prices of United copper
company stock. The stock dropped
from $50 to $40 in one day Two large
brokerage firms suspended and F. A.
Heinze was compelled to resign from
the presidency of the Mercantile bank
of New York.
Fifty persons were killed and 500
injured and every building in the town
of Fontinet, Ind, was wrecked recent
ly by the explosion of the Dupont Pow
der company's works there. The shock
of the explosion was felt 200 miles
away and buildings two miles distant
were destroyed and the occupants in
jured.
The telegraph operators on the Den
yer and Rio Grande railroad are vot-
ing as to whether they shall strike.
The vote favoring a walk out is prac-
tically unanimous SO far.
Five workmen were drowned by
the overturning Of scow in the Illi-
nois canal near Joliet recently.
Judge Lawrence, of the Cleveland
common pleas court, has rendered a
decision holding Illegal the franchises
granted the three-cent fare street car
lines on the east side of the river.
The Carnegie Hero Fund commits
sion has made 81 awards of medals
and money to various persons through
out the country for saving life this
year. Among the awards was a gold
medal and $500 to Andrew ]. He'd
ger of Santa Fe Kan.
The annual reunion of the Army of
the Cumberland was recently held at
Chattanooga, Tenn. About 400 veter-
ans were present.
twenty-five shoe factories in St
Louis, which have been closed for
five weeks on account of strike of
employees. have resumed work.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-10-24
COLORADO FRUIT BRINGS MONEY
Grand Junction Product Not ExceiIed
In the World.

Denver.-Grand Junction. the much
heralded fruit center OF the western
slope, has had wonderful har.
vest of fruit of every description
this season, and the fruit growers
association of Grand Junction has
paid several thousands OF dollars
to the owners of the orchards
as the returns on the first ten cars of
Grand valley contaloupes shipped dur
ing the season. The prices obtained
for the fruit were remarkable, the
standard grade bringing $1.05 per
crate, jumboes 80 cents a crate, ponies
~ cents and gems 10 cents a crate.
For the ten cars a total Of $3,27S.9 80 was
paid the growers. These prices, good
as they were, have been surpassed
since the first cars were sent
out. and the standard cantaloupes
sold this month for $10S to the
crate, the jumboes "a cents. po-
MES Al cents and the pink gems 5S
cents per crate. The vast majority of
and Chicago and the markets In the
great cities are more than willing to
pay tho best prices for the Grand juno
tion fruit. At the present time the
shipping season is near its end and the
Grand Junction Fruit Growers asso-
citation shipped out its last car a week
ago.
Nor are cantaloupes the only fruit
which has seen the best of prices paid
for 1t In Grand Junction. Fourteen cars
of pears shipped out of Grand juno
tion in September netted the sum of
$23,S74 to the growers. This shows an
average Of $1,705 for every car. and
the average prices paid for four-tier
pears was 1895 a crate, for five-tier
pears $3.50. for six-tier pears S275, and
for choice pears $3.50. All of these
pears were of the Buerre dAnjou va
riety. OF the fourteen cars, six went
to Chicago. six to New York, and two
to Philadelphia.
Encouraging prices were likewise
paid to the growers for apples.
Together with Rocky Ford, Grand
Junction enjoys the distinction of be-
ing the great fruit center of Colorado
and the rivalry between the two towns
to see which shall make the largest
and most profitable sales is keen. It is
said that the land on which the fruit
is grown is advancing most rapidly,
and In some parts of the country about
Rocky Ford and Grand Junction the
land can not be bought at all, or only
for exorbitant prices. The horticultural
department of the state is In receipt of
hundreds of letters monthly, seeking in
formation from all parts of the world
regarding the great opportunities to be
found in gruit growing on the western
slope of Colorado. The towns in the
center of the fruit districts are enjoy
Ing steady and continuous growth.
and the resources OF the country have
only begun to be developed. There is
much of the land in western parts OF
the state on which irrigation
facilities are lacking, and 1t Is said that
when all OF the possible fruit land in
Colorado is under cultivation, this state
will be second only to California as
ruit producing land.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-10-24
Says Bonynse Will Run.

Grand Junction. Colo.-The state.
ment was made in Grand Junction
that Congressman Bonynge, at a re-
cent conference with San Juan Re-
publicans. announced his candidacy
for the United States senate to sue
coed Henry M. Teller. Congressman
Bonynge is making tour of the state
lining up leaders of the Republican
party In his behalf for the Senate.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-10-24
5000 is Raised by Church Fair.

cripple Creek. Colo.-The Catholic
fair given by the members of st. Pc
ter's church, which was held in Odd
Fellows hall. closed. 1t Is estimated
that the church has taken in $4,000
gross, the profits of which will be ap-
piled to Indebtedness on the property.
The fair was thronged every night.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-10-24
NEWS OF THE WEEK
Most Important Happenings of ths
Past Seven Days.
Interesting Items Gathered From all
Parts of the World Condensed
Into Small Space for the Ben
eft of Our Readers.
Personal.

PERSONAL.
President Roosevelt shot and killed
bear weighing 800 pounds during his
three-weeks' hunt IN louisiana
Secretary Root has returned to
Washington from his visit to Presi-
dent Diaz of Mexico.
Stephen w. Bolles. chief of the di-
vision of exploitation of the James
town exposition, has resigned and re-
turned to st. Loui5.
Mrs. Elizabeth C. Thorn who was In
charge of the cemetery at Gettysburg,
Pa. during the great battle, and stuck
TO her post throughout the struggle,
Edward Everett Hale has retired as
president of the American Antiquarian
society. He has been member of
the organization for 60 years.
Robert L. Carson, a prominent f.
nancier and railroad magnate of Phila-
delphia. died recently while attending
performance in one of the theaters
of that city.
Jesse Holiday. who operated the
Pony Express" across the plains dur
ing pioneer days, recently died in Chi
cago. aged so years.
Algernon Satoris, a grandson of
President Grant. has been designated
by the state department as secretary
of legation at Montevideo.
In a recent interview in Chicago, e.
H. Hartman. the railroad magnate.
this: Money is like a
liquid. The moment you place an OBJ
struction in front of it diminution of
the flow is caused"
w. B. Gasche, of Topeka. has been
elected president of the Kansas State
Association of Mutual Insurance com
panies.
After declaring that he had had
most enjoyable v:sit in this country,
the Bishop of London left New York
for his home in England
e. J. Haughey, of Paola, has been
chosen great sachem of the Improved
Order of Red Men in Kansas.
1t is announced that John Temple
Graves. editor of the Atlanta Georgian
and News. has accepted the chief edi-
torship of Hearsts New York Ameri-
can.
Sylvester ]. Small, suspended presi-
dent of the Commercial Telegraphers'
union, has announced his retirement
from Office and from the union.
Dan O'Leary, the famous long-dis-
tance walker who is GA years old, has
finished walking one mile each hour
for 1000 consecutive hours.
Sarah Bernhard. in denying a
rumor that she is soon to retire from
the stage, reiterated her oft expressed
declaration that she will play till she
dies.
Secretary of State Root has re-
turned to Washington from his trip to
Mexico.
Seth M. Milliken has been elected
president of the Mercantile National
bank of New York to succeed Au-
gustus Heinze, who resigned follow
ing the collapse of the copper cor
ner in which he was interested.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-10-24
Divorced Today; Married Tomorrow.

Divorced Today; Married Tomorrow.
Grand Junction. Colo.-Divorced ono
day and remarked the next Is the re-
markable record of Mrs. f. p. VIII
lams, prominent resident OF the
Plateau valley, who was granted n
legal separation In the County Court
here from e. p Williams, having been
his wife for twenty-five years. AS
soon as she received her decree. she
took her troussead and, with William
Ewing, a well-known rancher. went to
Salt Lake City. where they were mar
ried. They returned yesterday and
took up their residence in Colibran.
Under the Colorado law Mrs. Williams
could not have married in the state
for year.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-17

Stop, I will get the telegram. We always keep
our messages filed. Take seat, please"
Wellesley did not sit down; he was far too
exasperated He stood at the COUNTER shifting
from one foot to the other until Mr.. Pritchard
reappeared. The gleam in the old gentlemans eye
was one of positive triumph.
Il thought there had been mistake sr-at
any rate, not so far as we are concerned.
don't think | ever read less ambiguous tele-
gram If any error has been made, it must rest
with the postoffice."
Wellesley almost snatched the message out
of his hand, With eyes growing wider he read:
"Paterprit London.-Certainly no expense too
high-Weesey."
It's not often" observed Mr.. Pritchard, smil-
ing and rubbing his hands, "that have the fe-
licity OF opening so pleasant telegram"
BY the time Andrew Wellesley reached home
he had recovered somewhat of his lost equanimity
He had taken the only possible course open to
gentleman-handsomey apologized and, after
the necessary explanation, paid for the brooch.
Tomorrow he would indite strong letter to the
Secretary of the General Postoffce although he
knew it would merely evoke the repayment OF
the six-pence he had spent on the telegram and
the usual stereotyped letter of apology. Mean
while he could only grin and bear it,
lie entered the house. the parcel ostentaiously
held in his hand Naturally Edith saw it and
grew curious.
Whats that. Andrew
He could now afford to appear generous,
"Oh just little trihe for your birthday
suppose | really ought to keep it until tomorrow.
but Like to open It now!"
please, Andrew"
They passed into the dining room. The string
was cut, the paper undone, the magic contents
displayed.
long exclamation from Edith of rapture
Then, before Andrew knew just what was hap
pening, she had put her arms around his neck and
sobbing out her joy.
ooh, Andrew" she calculated between the sobs
"It's all right now!"
"Al rightS"
Eyes; this handsome present proves that you
really love me- I've been fearfully silly lately
imagining all sorts of awful things. Oh, Andrew!
how good of you to spend so much upon mel"
"Not at all, deari" II was pleasant TO feel
the pressure of her fingers. "Hang the cost
knew this was exactly what you wanted. There.
there That's all right" He dried her ewes
with his own pockethandkerchief
That night the Weesleys were happier together
than they had been for weeks. The magnificent
generosity into which Andrew had been beguiled
had mended the rift.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-17
by Herbert Ja1>ieSon

the discovery. But in the interests of truth he
dare not. Wellesley tossed the offending pack
age to the further end of his desk and swore.
Had Edith overheard the word and known what
had evoked it, she would certainly have gone
straight home to her mothers.
Fortunately, there not much more import
ant business to transact that evening What had
to be done Wellesley went through in a tower
ing rage. He polished off two of his most i'm
portant clients with curt and barely civil epis-
ties, and another-less important-who had
inadvertently rendered account that had al
ready been paid, he poured out the thunders of
his wrath. His work for the day finished, he
slapped his hat upon his head, and parcel in
hand, went out West by the Twopenny Tube to
give Messrs. Paterson & Pritchard a large piece
OF his mind.
Going along he could not read his newspaper
so disturbed his serenity. 1t utterly dis
graceful that business firm should make such
a shameful mistake. But the telegram he had
sent quite clear, and he would certainly make
them take back the brooch. Why, he had al
ready selected and intended to buy the way
home tonight at that fine, cheap sale, lace front
for Ediths birthday.
Wellesley strobe into the shop. No one made
haste to answer him, and the delay further in
creased his indignation. He raped with his
knuckles the counter. A man came for
ward
IL want to see Mr.. Paterson, please"
"Mr. Paterson is out"
"Mr Pritchard then. Look sharp!"
The man coolly looked him up and down be-
fore turning his heel and disappearing into
the back regions.
After two minutes delay, a heavy tread her
aided the coming of Mr.. Pritchard. He was
barely in sight before Wellesley had commenced.
Look here! What's the meaning Of this?"
Mr.. Pritchard glanced up. He was big man
in his own way, and not accustomed TO be spoken
to in this tone of voice.
"The meaning of what, sir?"
"The meaning of you sending me this confound-
ed brooch?"
Mr.. Pritchard glanced at the label on the pack.
age.
"Ah, Mr.. Wellesley l remember the name
now. We only sent what you ordered"
Ordered" screamed Wellesley. II did moth
ing of the kind. The fact is, you've made an
abominable mistake, and don't like TO admit it.
insist upon you taking the article back"
Mr.. Pritchard eyed the heated young man with
out at first replying.
"WelT
"I was trying to recall the exact circumstances,
Mr.. Wellesley. / recOllect them perfectly, now
You ordered this brooch by telegram"
"No. That's where you've made the mistake.
/ wired you declining your offer as the price was
too high-utterly absurd"
"You may be under that impression, but.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-17

change on me, so shall have to give You the other
| fourpence tonight Wonder how I'm to pay for
my lunch today?"
"Oh, Andrew, please take some of this!"
mo; it doesn't matter about me-"
But you mustn't starve!"
Il shall have to draw some more-that's all.
Now let this be lesson to you, Edith. You were
gadding about with your mother and sister much
too frequently last week. and leaving the servant
to manage the house. The result is always the
same-higher bills"
I'm so sorry, Andrew"
She was almost in tears. Like most men, Well
esey hated a scene
Then We won't say anything more about it.
Now, brush my hat for the city,"
Edith obeyed, seeking to make atonement by
the extra care bestowed upon the silk hat
Look out, you'll brush away all the gloss.
You should use the pad mare. Well ta-ta,
Edith"
a perfunctory kiss and he was gone, swinging
his cane all down the terrace, Edith watched him
from the doorstep until he reached the corner
where he usually turned to wave, but this morn
ing an acquaintance caught him up there, and
there no backward look. Edith went into the
house with sigh.
Halo, Wellesley, you're looking qlum" re-
marked the acquaintance Anything up at
home"
W lie Deen a little eNtraVagant THAT'S all,
returned Wellesley, with charming gallantry
"IIa, ha! You Benedictsl" roared the man,
who bachelor. "Now want you to give
me tip to what 1 should do with little
money of mine"
And under the pressure of enlightenng his
neighbor as TO the respective merits of this and
that mining speculation, Wellesley visbly bright
ened
When he reached his office Wellesley found
among his various business communications one
letter of a private character 1t was from a
firm of jewelers. in the West End, and ran as
follows:
Dear Sir; We have estimated the cost of the
lady's brooch set in the way you wished at our
interview the other day, and find that the cheap
est at which we execute ii is f2 It's 3D. In
view of the shortness of the time perhaps you
will kindly favor us with your prompt telegraphc
instructions
always at your command, we are,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-17

Wellesley household; but, alas the rift in the
Lutte that makes all loves music mute had not yet
been repaired Edith threw herself with extraor-
dinary zest into the direction of her household
affairs, and not one halfpenny was unnecessarily
expended that week. But were ever yet the
bruised places in woman's heart healed by
the most careful regulation of butchers and
bakers bills2
Andrew became merely walking handbook on
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-17

amazement, for the label bore the name of Pat
erson & Pritchard, and it was just the size Of.
The string and brown paper were roughly mutt
lated in process of opening.
Wellesleys worst fears realized Inside
a charming little velvet case reposed the brooch,
accompanied by bill for f2 IT'S, 3d. with com
pliments"
Now the chronicler would fain draw veil over
what Immediately occurred when Wellesley made
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-17

mining investments, and when his shirt cuffs went
into the wash they bore evidence of the most
elaborate calculations; but the frown his fore
head persisted, and he was once or twice very
rude to the cat The matter at issue not
mended. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Wellesley's mar
riage was in danger of degeneratng to a very
prosaic level.
Two hours before Andrew left the office on
the evening in question a small parcel arrived for
him by special messenger. He opened it with
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-17

naming in his pocket. Yes Edith must pay
the price. Some cheap trfe would do in
stead of the brooch. He tore off telegraph form
and wrote:
"Paterprit, London. Certainly not. Price too
high.-Wellesley."
Then he betook himself to his mornings work.
II.
1t the day before Edith's birthday.
Outward the calmness had been restored to the
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-17
t your command, we are.
PATTERSON 3 PRITCHARp..

few days later was Edith's birthday, and. An.
drew had planned to give her brooch But
f2 It's. Cd. for bit of jewelry Moreover, he
was displeased with Edith-thoroughly displeased
Last weeks expenditure ranked in his memory.
Was it wise to give an extravagant wife some
thing that would inevitably foster her love for
outward show! he jingled the three coppers re-
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-17

IT, rather belying the
l am disappoint-
that at the time I
ays in which / thought
|eally couldn't"
ther, the want of sys
|l've told me again and
Ical to feed two people
most. And last week
see."
lat made the problem
do you want? More
! g fingers the cup he
look and speak like
in the least, though
to your head that l
lr allowance, and, al
studied my interests,
the deficiency good.
IL"
rswl"
Is a very ominous
is wife's heart. He
mbled in his pocket
nee. I've no more
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-17

AhuroW!
From behind newspaper, open at the money
Hracle' emanated grunt-the sole sign that an
sngroased man had heard.
Andrew, it's about last week"
That's good. Big rise in Harrisons' Deeps; l
knew was wise to hang on there when my stock
broker wanted me to sell, Yes; what about last
Veek"
well, mother and Annie were here"
Il am quito aware of that Not coming to stop
with US again, are they?"
mo, dear; only while they were here"
Have 1t out, Edith. Nothing unpleasant hap
pened during their visit, 1 hope?'
"Oh, mol But it was impossible-quite impos
sible, I ASSURE you, Andrew--to manage on my
housekeeping allowance l got all the books in
yesterday. They're right to a penny-Tve gone
most carefully through them, but unfortunately
oh, don't get angry"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-17

@7DITH WELLESLEY nibbled her toast,
- glanced somewhat anxiously at her hus-
M band, opened her mouth to speak, nib
RSJ bled her toast again.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-17

asserted Wellesley, the frown