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The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-19

Wednesday Lawyer Ross for his
client was given a $2,160 Judgment
against Frank May in the District
Court presided over by Judge Bliss.
The judgment was for the support of
Mays child. May was represented by
Lawyer Stuart.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-19

Mrs. James E. Travick left the city
Thursday for McRae, Ga, where she
will spend several weeks visiting with
relatives. Mrs. T. R. Webb entertained
in her honor Tuesday evening and Mrs.
A. A. Ealy gave complimentary sup
per Wednesday evening.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-19

The Y. M. c. B. raised $11O on Sun
day to be used in opening the rooms of
the colored branch of the Young Mems
Christian Association.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-19
HARMON HOME FOR SALE.

Lot 30x125 feet, 4-room frame partly
furnished price, $500; near two car
lines; only cash offer considered For
particulars see j. H. Domiphan, 1886
Stout street.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-19

Mrs. David Hall and son, Eugene, of
Grand junction are in the city for the
holidays. They are stopping with Mrs.
Letcher, 2031 Marion.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-19

W. Fl Wilson of Henderson, Colo,
who has been confined at the D. C. F.
for some time, is somewhat improved;
also wish to be remembered by his
many friends during advent g.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-19

Just received several copies of Dun
bars complete works. Send in your
holiday orders. ]. H. Doniphan, agent
1886 Stout street.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-19

l. Will Fountain U. o. T. Reformers
Hall this week. A. C. Cash, as chief,
is making great record for prompt
ness.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-19

The many friends of Mrs. E. r. Page
will be glad to learn that she is getting
along nicely from a successful opera
ton performed on her last week.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-19

Samuel L. Kimes died last Thursday
of pneumonia and was buried Sunday
from the Voorhies Undertaking com
pany. Mr.. Kimes is formerly of Chi
cago.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-19

The Bon Vivants were entertained at
the residence of Mr.. Clarence Homes
last Friday night. 1t is needless to say
that the time of your life was on.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-19

E. d. Fountains barber shop on
Arapahoe street, was broken open on
last Sunday night The thieves took
$15 in cash, two overcoats, bicycle
and the loose tools lying around.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-19

Keep off the date of December 2S.
There will be an Old-fashioned Con-
cert given at Bethlehem Baptist
Church, PIG Larimer street. Come
and enjoy good time.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-19

H. B. Lankford of Colorado Springs
arrived in the city on Tuesday for an
indefinite stay.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-19

For an evening pleasure during the
ment. Twelve prizes will be given
away Biggest crowd ever is expected.
T. S. RECTOR, Booster.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-19

Mrs. Martha Stewart left on Wednes-
day for Topeka, Kas. She was called
home by the death of her son-in-law,
Nelson Richardson
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-19

Do not fail to take advantage of the
special low prices on jewelry offered
by Harry Kortz, 929 Fifteenth street, at
the sign OF the clock. Read his adver-
tisement elsewhere in this paper.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-19

Miss Lizzie Cowan left the CITY
Thursday for Des Moines, Iowa. where
she will spend the holidays with rela-
tives
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-19

Miss Lizzie Cowen left last Thurs.
day for Des Moines, Iowa, to spend the
holidays with relatives.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-19

Revo and Mrs. j. C. C. Owens are
now stopping with Mrs. William Crum-
mer, 3137 California street.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-19

Have you paid your subscription. Its
receipt is sure to be welcome Christ
mas gift
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-19

The Zion Baptist church had a splen-
did song service on Sunday night Rev.
Mr.. Countee is doing a great work
there
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-19

b.. c. Curtis returned home last
Thursday from pleasant trip to st.
Louis and other eastern points.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-19
POTATOES-TO KEEP

One year, no rot, flavor improves;
cost, soc per ton. Secret, $1.oo by
mail. ). J. Frazee, 33a Avery ST., Los
Angeles, Cal.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-19

Do not forget to look carefully over
the advertisements found in this pa
per before making your Christmas pur-
chases. You will find some rare bar
gains.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-19

|. M. Miller was a very pleasant and
interesting caller at this office last
Wednesday afternoon.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-19

FOR RENT-Two modern furnished
rooms at 1922 Cherry Creek Boulevard
C. C. Clark.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-19

Maj. George C. Sample left the city
today for Hot Springs, Ark, for his
health. He will be gone at least four
weeks.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-19

Anyone wishing to purchase beau
tiful home cheap, call at 1928 Clarkson
street. Easy terms
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-19

For Rent-Nicely furnished room
for gentleman at 2515 Curtis street.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-19

Mr.. and Mrs. R. d. Hobson of S27
Elati street are rejoicing over the ar
rival of fine baby boy born last Sat
urday.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-19

d. B. Faw of Victor, Colo, is in the
city and will remain until after the hol
idays.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-19

Colored Brass Band East Turner
hall, January 5, 1909.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-19
Keep off date January 5th.

Mrs. Will Watkins was taken to st.
Joseph's hospital this week.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-19

Two mfurnished rooms for rent
Apply 1858 Champa street.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-19

Furnished room Tor rent at 2421 Og
den.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-19
Kesps Him husNlna.

Heaven help u.s." says Georgia
philosopher. Were getting rid of the
world, the flesh and the devil, and it's
The devil that keeps US hustling for
high water!"
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-19

Benefit Entertainment East Turner
hall, January 5, 1909.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-12-19
LOCAL NOTICES.

Hair cut, 15c. 1S47 Blake street.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-13
EXPECTED UEGRETS,

It was to be expected that President Roosevelt would hear further concern- Ing that dinner to which representa- tivcs of labor were invited for tho pur- pose of conference concerning the in- terests Of labor Mr, Gompers, prcsl- dent of the American Federation of La bor, was not included in the invitation, but some of his executive staff were. Heretofore Mir Gompers has had a part in similar White House confer encos Naturally enough organized
 labor regards the exclusion of it's pres
 dent as a "snub" and so 1t was and seemingly SO intended II is reported that John Mitchell James Duncan, and Daniel ] Keefe, of Mir Gompors' ex- ecutve staff here expressed their regrets" that they cannot attend this White House conference next Wcdncs- day, on the ground that authentic in- formation concerning labor can bc ob- taned by the recognition of the Amer ican Federation of Labor and through proper official channels, and q "snub' to their president Is an offcnse to the organization,
 President Roosevelt publicly replies by saying that the proposed dinner is not official, but of a social character, that therefore 1t is his privilege to in- vite whom he will. The distinction between official" and "social' lets the President out of the dilemma easily, bht he cannot deny that he avoids a recognition of the Federation of La bor. which Is the organ of organized labor, and best qualified to give any necessary facts which may be wanted There Is here principle that has been dear to organized labor through all its history The situation has come about by one of those impulsivc acts of the President by which on occasion he
 shows his feeling when judicial wisdom might suggest something oth- erwiso
 If President Roosevelt desires knowI- edge of a special character from any department of government, he very l likely would send for the head of that | department or if he sought informa- ton from the National Manufacturers association, would he proceed deib- erately to ignore its head? If is said that the President Is irritated at the
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-13

the polls. The church should demand that every man vote at election
 Yet. in spite of the very evident req condolences of this argument, we doubt whether there is any one, not even Senator Luther, who conscien- ciously expects to sec such law put into operation Here is an excellent theory, as impractical as it is idcalis- tic
 The suggestion from Budapest is quite as reasonable but scarcely more practical, A novel bill has been pre- sented to the Hungarian chamber of deputies which provides for universal suffrage. lt ls stipulated, however that there be some relationship be- tween the votes and the brains of the voters Each group of ten lllitorates will he allowed one vote each. On the other hand. certain grades of work men and certain of tne educated class es will be allowed two and even three votes each. Thus it will be possible for the one brainy man, with his three votes, to count for thirty iliterates each with one-tcnth of q vote
 A systom along somewhat similar lines might reasonably he suggested in this country II has its clements of justice. Government by the peo- pIc' is all right in its way; but gov crnmcnt by the intelligent classes sug- gcsts something better Vet the plan is utterly impractical Where fig there a man or a court capable If impartial ly and fairly deciding whether this man has brains enough to enttle him to one. two or three yotes2 We must still continue to allow one vote to every head, without reference to the amount af brains in that head, We must still continue to persuade rather than to attempt to compel the voters to turn out After all auman nature is eyer such that even the intelligent
 man may vote unintcllgently through spite when voting under compulson
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-13
LHtle Cipic Sermons -No. 8.
The Retired Business Man and CipicS.

There many Americans of large business ex- perence whose work of money getting is practically done but who delay quitting their accustomed occupa tons because of the long years which may perhaps stretch before them barren of effort interest Such have the technical training the work of municipal investigation demands They perceive loose methods of bookkeeping or inefficient management at once. They have learned to measure and women by a tolerably accurate rule. If to all this they add las most such business do add) knowledge of the methods which prevail in other places, and the mingled kindness and resolution without which successful in vestgations impossible the city which obtains the gift of their leisure will be admirably served. They have probably undergone apprenticeship to that outspokenness of the public which weaker men drea so sorely. They have of the fears of hurting their business by making enemies which the use fitness of younger who still in the arena. If this fashion of public service should be set among Americans of admitted ability who have accomplished all the work needed for their personal interests, new day would speedily dawn for American muncipah- ties.-Bridgeport Telegram
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-13
TWO VOTING METHODS.

Two very interesting and novel sug- gestions of methods of voting nave come to us in the same days batch of news Both are theoretical. one comes from the scholarly president of Trinity college, l'lavel $. Luther, speaking in West Haven; the other emanates from Budapest Hungary
 There is deal of sense behind Sen ator Luther's suggestion that every one be compelled by law to vote. It is lamentably true that tae most intcl- ligent vote Cthe vote, indeed, which is least corrupted and for that reason most valuable) quite generally holds itself aloof from the voting booth on Election day, while it is the unintolli- gent, thoughtless and purchasa ble vote, which is in every way most Ob- iectionabe, that does turn out to a man whenever the suffrage franchise is made available Senator Luther is quite true when ne says that the law. as at present constituted, unquestion- ably makes citizens do many things they do not want to do, TO pay ones taxes, for instance, is certainly not a more important or more enjoyable part of the duties of good citizenship than to vote. Men are amenablc to military duty under the law; 1t would not seem too much, tnen to ask that they also serve their country with their brains at the polls.
 Everybody must realize wnat d happy day 1t would be when citizens generally considered 1t their lawful, moral and religious duty to vote-a duty never to be sighted Says Sena- tor Luther. Children are forced to go to school and learn what is taught, property can be taken away by right of eminent domain a man can be forced to serve as deputy sheriff and risk his Tito, put in uniform and shot at in war, or into q jury box to aang a murderer. all these against man s will, so why not compulsory voting Many men are lured and paid to stay away from the polls since the secret ballot did away with bought votes The remnant of corruption would be done away with if everyone went to
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-13

To the Editor of the Kick Column:
 If your correspondent Mrs, Sarah B. will allow mo to he outspoken and, fear q little blunt, l would assert my belief that it Is because of Just such short sighted women ns she that in our churches to-day there are two or three female wOrshippors to every male. II has ever been my experience that woman takes to religion and the church much more naturally than does man If must be a differnce in our make-t1ps It ls because of this fact that every effort should be made to make the church and church lIfc generally as ln- tercstIng to men as is possible.
 Mrs Sarah R." has severely critt. cised those responsible because they have allowed Smokers" tO be held in her church. | must confess that the idea Of smokers" to draw out tho men of a congregation during the week, is a novelty to mo. But unlike her, [ rather take to it Where pray. Is there anything immoral anything wrong, anything even non-rcligious in the quiet, lnoffcnslve "smoke?' Soma of our best ministers have been and are smokers I cannot but believe that those who believe that smoking and religion cannot go hand in hand are narrow minded, 1 myself would not recommend lt to young boys, but with mo it Is not to be chased with drink ing and other gross evils and that Mrs, Sarah B." seems to do. am q member of church in the center of "smoker" there.
 Yours.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-13
nnsIness on inc New nnycn.
Providence Journal.)

tfrovidenCc JoufnalD
 Coincidentally with the improvement in the manufacturing business of Rhode Island the freight traffic on the New Haven road in this vicinity has naturally shown an increase; and a similar gain is reported in the Nauga- tuck valley where the feeling in in dustrial circles is much better than II was. The road has had hard year, but the signs are an bright for 1909, With the presidential campaign at an end and the administration pledged to rational methods for the next four years, MT Mellen and his associates have a right to be encouraged, and the New Haven stockholders may regard with satisfaction the improved outlook for their eight per cent, dividends, With careful management this rate should now be secure for an Indefinite period, If it Is not earned In an occasional lean year tho fat years ought to he sufficient to provide for it's payment without intermssion,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-13
RUS IN IRBE.

I wandered to the village Tom, And asked for Asa Pratt. why. Asys in New York" they said; That's where he's living at" Well, next I asked for Harvey Griggs, But people made it clear That he was living in New York Had lived there most year. The house where Rlll Jones used to
 live
 Was advertised for rent He now resides In New York town. And writes that hes content l wandered to the smithy, Tom. There where the two roads fork; The blacksmith's mending motor cars For some firm in New York. And you remember Lizzie Dean? They say she's doing well As switchboard girl down in New
 York
 Shes been there quite a spell, looked for Aunt Minerva Brown, She's rounding out her days Tn New York with a boarding house That folks here thll me pays. This towns not grown SO very much Since you and 1 were here, If you will ponder OCT this tale, The reason will be clear, Charles R. Barnes in the New York
 Sun,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-13
,snin thc Sen serpent.
Providence JournalD


 The sea serpent is making good his claim to be regarded as an actuality. From lime immcmorlal fun has been pokcd al this "denizen of the deep and incredulity has greeted the reports of hls appearance off the New England shore Hut he persists in his yisita- tions. and on Monday either he or some creature closely resembling him sur prised two fishermen anchored only q mile from the Connecticut coast This latest report Is circumstantlal and de- tailed Fhe weird animal Is said to have been seen at q distance of only forty yards, and while the description savers strongly in some respects to that of the whale, it diverEes notably in others. The scientific societies may properly inquire into this Connecticut phenomenon. At last accounts the creature was headed to the southeast. and some Rhode Island fisherman may yet sight him rdvaglng the nets that stretch along the southern shore.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-13
'KICK COLUMN"
Ahomt MInclic.tnr,.

To the Editor of the Kick Column.
 l read the letter of "A. Crouch" in your paper and In fairness 10 all con cerncd wish 10 call his attention 10 some things he neglected to state. He says, Four days a week at Wlnches- ters factory-a prosperity gift" True enough. as Gar as it reads but what he failed Co tell was this: One depart mont In the factory is working untn o'clock, another department In two shifts, day and night. at tho present time. He failed 10 tell you that the past summer Winchester's gave their employees 55 hours week when the other factories were running half time and even less, and most important of all, he failed to gay that for the last ten years Winchester's have been so busy that they refused at times to let men off even for day. And yet when business Is little dull he writes such a letter as the one referred to. "A Crouch" indeed Sounds more like {, dlsgruntled bryauite the day after cleo ton, The truth, first last and all the time.
 Yours truly,
 SQUARE DEAL.
 NoW Ilnynn Nny fl tunS
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-13
"Nnlc Spirit"

iMtIlQ'U hetplU.
 There are various ways in which the Yale spirit Is demonstrated. and when ever an example of lt Is given lt never fails to command attention. The Yale spirit" shows in defeat as well as in victory and it makes one feel proud of the element which predominates at this great university. Last Saturday Yale played Brown. The score was q tie, but lt was evident to all that the visitors outplayed the sons of old Eli, and though not technically winning the game, they were the actual vlctors. There was disposition on the part of Brown, just for an instant to ques- ton the decision, but the objection was hut momentary and they gave their cheer to their hosts with a will show Ing sef-control that was admirable. Yale has now come to the fore and sent the ball used in last Saturday 8 game to Brown II was graceful tribute to the superior playing ability Of the visitors, and provides another illustration Of the Yale spirit which places the university so high in the es- tlmatlon of the public.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-13

come the custom to advance vice presl- dents to the higher oficeg rather than to continue with the same president for a second term and, at the conclusion of eight years, conduct Q wild scramble for a new man who is utterly untriod in the presidential business
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-13
Roosevelt in the senate.
, Waterbury RcpublicanD


 Theodore Roosevelt as an active of hts suocessor's policies on the floor of the senate would certainly be picturesque figure, and the idea will appeal to Americans generally; al~ though there are many special interests that would be far better content to have the present occupant of the White House become the most private kind of a citizen after the fourth of next March,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-13
FARMERS IN CONFERENCE.

The National Grange, Patrons of Husbandry, an order including in its membership about 3OOO,OOO farmers, hailihg from thirty states, is holding it's forty-second annual meeting at the national capital
 Like all other bodies of workers the . farmers are not entirely satisfied with | conditions under which they live and | produce. In this period of new adjust | ments it is not surprising that the | farmers should Join in making such demands as may be for their special interests. They want postal savings banks and a parcels post, improved highways, beside a better adjustment of freight rates and a few other things
 The work of the farmer is primary and the first source of the wealth of the country. On what the farmer ac- complishes depends the prosperity of all others in a large measure. What helps him, helps all others Postal savings banks and a parcels post are innovations that will help farmers more largely than others. In sections of the country stretching over wide areas access to banks Is difficult Wherever a government postoflcc may be found bank Is brought right 10 the door Like sparsely settled areas are served in a convenient way by 2 parcels post in these days when large mail order houses are enjoying . large patronage CTS organizations own their own stores and sell on the cooperate plan the parcels post would nightly help In distributing many supplies of smaller size and weight at reasonable cost. These are features that interest tho farmers who are looking for ways to reduce expenses and enhance their in. comes as do other bodies of citizens
 It was not long ago that the farmers were hewailng loudly over the low prices received for their produce But we are told that all this has changed Farmers have been rapidly paying off 1 their mortgages in the west and the | prices of wheat, corn oats and other staples of the farm have advanced | greatly in price But the farmer tells ! his side of the story notwithstanding these increased prices He asserts that | he does not get so much more of the | increased price as may naturally be expected He declares that he is obliged to turn over his grain 10 the elevators at the prices offered to him by those who control the elevators and market the grain The increased price the farmer gets is gratifying but not burdensome. When wheat Is a dollar q bushel fl does not mean that the farmer gets. the dollar. There are other services to be paid from the dol lar, usually determined before the farmer receives his share representing the cost of production The main risk Is that of production, but the other services included in the price of wheat are In the nature of fixed charges, which mean that for these services risks are reduced to a minimum The precarious end is the farmers If bet
 ter facilities can be secured to make
 more profitable and pleasant the
 farmers work so much the better for
 all
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-13
The Cnrnnck Murder.

TTOUTdNdNOTTS NtWN,J
 The south has it's fcuds from genera tion to generation, It has also it's n- divIdual murders, as in the present ease. A consideration of both will class them aa on q level With the stage of Indian civilization, Things must be recognized before they can be treated. Public opinion of the south ought to face the fact, IL tolerates to-day an outburst of passion that does not regard the law of the land and that sweeps aside every human relation in order to grati- fy tlES fendish ogotlsm'that can satisfy itself only in ridding the earth of tho object of it's hatred.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-13
SAVINGS AND DOINGS.

A patent has been granted upon an incandescent light hlament made of ni- trlde of cerlum.