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The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-02-04
FEB. 4, 1908.
The Hartman Lines Attacked.

The Hartman Lines Attacked.
Times-Democrat:
The government last Saturday
launched a general attack against
Mr.. Hartman and his associates
in his control of an important
group of Western railroads. in
GLIDING no less than seven trunk
lines, with their. branches and
auxiliary steamship lines. Suit
was filed in the United States
District Court at Salt Lake City,
charging the defendants. among
whom are named, in addition to
Mr.. Hartman, Messrs. Schiff
Kahn, Stillman. Rogers, Prick
and Clark, with combination and
conspiracy in restraint OF trade.
It is alleged that these individ-
uals have secured control and
management of competing rail-
road lines since Jan. l., 1901. In
functions are sought to restrain
the defendants from taking any
further action toward carrying
out the alleged conspiracy and
compelling them to desist from
any further violation of law in
this respect. The court is fur
ther prayed to RESTRAIN defen-
dants or their agents from voting
stocks of the railroads cited pay
ing dividends or recognizing as
valid any transfer or pledge OF
stocks unless specifically author
iezd by the court. Attorney
General Bonaparte signs the bill.
with the Utah district attorney
and Sc ,eral special assistants.
Following so closely the Presi-
dents message TO Congress, the
suit may be be taken as earnest
of his intention to make good the
promises of that document. It
is an answer to the corporation
iste who have espoused the re-
dictionary cause in the hope of
hating the movement against
''law.defying corporations" The
prosecution of Mr.. Hartman and
his associates has been antici-
pated and will therefore cause
little surprise, though the bill ap-
parently covers a much broader
field than was expected. It is
evident that the Department of
Justice has profited by it's error
in The Chicago and Alton matter
and is striving to prevent the
grant of immunity to the princi-
pals.
Il may be taken for granted
that the case has been carefully
worked up by the government.
and as well that it will be bitter
" fought by the defense. With
the great resources at the lat.
ter's command. the outcome is
uncertain, but in any event, it
seems probable that the hearing
win bring about some interest
ing disclosures and give US new
light upon the details of corpor-
alton strategy that have hereto
fore been carefully guarded.
The governments recent sue
cesses in prosecutions of offend
ing corporations, with the larger
experience Of it's attorney in liti-
cation of this character, indicate
that there is excellent prospect
Of its making out = case. In any
event the evidence secured, ard
the rulings on points Of law in
volved, will prove important pt
only to the attorneys and the
corporations. but to the invest
ing public, to whom Information
Of this character must be highly
valuable:
The Cane CrOD.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-02-04
TheStage
An Object Lesson in the Min

An Object Lesson in the Min
strels.
One of the most entertaining
features ever brought to the
writer's notice will be seen next
Wednesday, Feb. 5 at the Jeffer-
son Theatre with j. A. COburn's
Greater Minstrels. Messrs.
Jules and Maroon. a Franco
English duo of athletes. two of
the finest types of physical cul-
ture. and opponents of the pos
sibilities of mans strength be-
fore the public. MOI only do
they furnish a splendid demon
~stration of strong mems ability,
but they provide an object lesson
to the weakest of mankind, show
ing that it is possible to become
by application and perseverance, a
perfect speciman of robust man
hood. Once an invalid, his case
considered hopeless and beyond
medical skill for restoration to
health, one of these young men
was persuaded by his friend. (now
his team-mate). into a carefully
selected course of physical cul-
ture, fresh air exercise and sys-
tematic gymnastic work, gradu-
ally increasing as his strength
and health returned until in a
few years time he built himself
up into one of his countries most
noted athletes. Far from being
big men, their feats would be an
lmpossibility to men twice their
size, while their physical develop
ment, the ease and gracefulness
with which they perform their
various numbers are marvellous
and entertaining to the last de-
gree. From the days of ancient
Rome, to the present day, the
desire to laud and emulate the
performance of and appearance
of robust manhood Is inherent.
and the appearance and perform
ance of these athletes will un-
boubtedly extend to many the
thought and example of the path
way to robust health.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-02-04

Insect Enemies of Boil WeeviI.
The State Crop Pest Com
mission has just issued a circu-
lar, No. 20, giving a brief ac-
count of the insect enemies of
the boil weevil, their nature and
how they destroy the weeyil. 1t
is a very interesting document
and should be helpful to cotton
farmers.
The invasion Of this parish by
the boil weevil seems to be only a
question of time and now is the
time for those engaged in raising
cotton to get all the information
possible on that destructive in
sect. The pamphlet gives this
information in a practical way
and suggests methods of as
sisting the parasites of the
weevil to destroy the weeyil.
Those desiring the circular
can get one by writing the State
Crop Pest Commission at Baton
Rouge.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-02-04
Jefferson
Thea tire
Wednesday,
Feb. 5.
J. A. COBURN'S
Great Barlow


You all know them. A house
hold word. Bigger and better
than last season, absolutely
Guaranteeing Your Moneys
Worth or Your Money Back.
Everything this season,
p~esentiong the most elabor-
ate, Spectacular, Electric First
Part Setting ever known in
Mi~nstrelsy. Dan Holt the
Georgia Cotton Blossom is
a Member of this organization.
The Greeley tribune., 1908-07-15
CHANGE ON THE SCHOOL BOARD
One New Director Chosen to Fill
Vacancy On That Body

f. B. Coulter has resigned from
the school board of district No 6, on
account of absence from the city.
and Edwin Starkey has been elected
to fill the vacancy.
Mr.. Coulter served over six years
on the board, and was hard worker
for the best interests of the schools
of the city. He was one of the
strongest advocates of the manual
training system that has been made q
part of the course of study.
For the past two or three years
his ambition had been to see new
and fine High school building erect
ed on the block owned by the school
district. between Eighth and Ninth
avenues. and Fourteenth and Fiji
teenth streets. Up to the time of hta
resignation. however. this could not
be brought about because of lack Of
FUNDS, the district being bonded al
most to the limit on its present val
uation.
Mr. Coulter is now deputy pure
| food inspector and has his headquar-
ters in Denver.
The Greeley tribune., 1908-07-15
Chink Shop Robbed

Walter Foster, L. years old. was
arrested Thursday evening on COM
the little restaurant on Eighth street
Foster was formerly employed by the
Chinaman who claims that the lad
entered his kitchen last evening and
stole a piece of meat which was
promptly thrown away. The boy then
threw a bucket of water in the win
dow giving the Chinaman a bath and
running the supper cooking on the
stove. Patience Immediately ceased
to be a virtue and the Chinaman
sought the marshal and had the boy
arrested He will have hearing
SATURDAY..
The Greeley tribune., 1908-07-15
THE MAHYER OFFICE ROBBED
Pleasant Note Left Behind As Sos
venir Of Visit

William Mahyer's Lumber office
was again burglarized Thursday
night.
Mr.. Mahyer considers himself
lucky unlucky man for although his
office has been burglarized ten times
during the % years of business life
in Greeley, the complete loss would
not exceed 500. Several times the
safe has been drilled into. or blown
open but nothing of value taken.
A few years ago Mr.. Mayher pu1-
chased fine large safe and has since
had card on the door with full d.
rections for opening it. About .
year ago the office was entered. safe
opened according to directions and
the contents scattered over the office
floor and in the yard.
Last night the lock on the gate was
broken and entrance made through Q
window. The gentlemen burglars.
probably became confused In follow
ing the directions and broke the COM
bination. They did not attempt to
blow up the safe but wrote polite
note to Mr.. Mahyer saying. Did not
want to destroy your safe. We took
your word for it," The money draw
er of desk containing pennies only
had been left open. These were all
taken with the exception of one little
lonesome penny. AS far as is learn
ed that is all that is missing.
The Greeley tribune., 1908-07-15
BRUCE F. JoHNsON's CLOSE CALL
Was Riding Bicycle In Front Of Post
Office When Hit by Big Auto

Bruce F. johnson. who was struck
by an automobile and seriously injur-
ed in front of the Greeley post office,
late Friday afternoon spent restless
night, but was considerably better
this morning. Aside from a broken
collar bone his injuries are not be-
lieved to be serious.
johnson was riding bicycle when
struck by the machine driven by
John Klug, OF Box Elder The bicy-
Gle became so iammed in the running
gear of the automobile that it was
with difficulty that the two were
separated.
SO far a. can be learned NO par
ticular blame attaches to Mr.. klug.
MIR. johnson did not hear the warn
Ing honk Of the big machine. and
when he did discover his danger 1t
was too late to get out of the way.
He was rendered partly uncon-
scious by the shock. and was imme-
diately carried to the Union Bank,
where medical attention was given.
Shortly after he was removed to his
own home. where more thorough
examination discovered the extent of
his injuries. He will recover with
out trouble.
The Greeley tribune., 1908-07-15
MADE GOOD ON BICYCLE
Edwin j. Kirk Shows He Can Ride
to the Mountains

Edwin j. Kirk of Cambridge, Ia
has made a record as bicycle rider.
MIR. Kirk and wife have been guests
of Prof. and Mrs. d. ID. Hugh for
few weeks. MIR. Kirk informed the
family one day that he was going TO
ride to the mountains before return
ing home. The assembled croWd
smiled knowingly for MIR. kirk had
not ridden wheel for ten years
and those grand snow capped noun
tains which do not look over five mi
les away on clear day. are IN real
ity about forty, However, Mr.. Kirk
sailed forth at 4 o'clock the next
morning. At 6:S0 he was in Love
land, ~ miles away and at 1880
he was 10 miles beyond up Thomp.
son canon. He then climbed tan
mountain nearby and rode back TO
Greeley arriving here at O'Clock IN
the evening. This made ride OF
almost one hundred miles aside from
the mountain climb and the Gimp
alone would be as much as an ordi-
nary teuderfoot would attempt IN one
day.
The Greeley tribune., 1908-07-15
BIG RANCH DEAL CLOSED
Old Camfield Ranch In Grow Creek
Changes Hands

The $4,000 acres of fertile land in
the Grow Creek country known as
the Camfield ranch, purchased few
years ago by T. G. Cradle OF Fort
Collins. has been sold, with the eN-
ception of 5000 acres. Practically
ali of it went to Nebraska farmers
A. Nj. Lunt OF Superior Neb,, pur-
chasing IL 900 acres this week. Much
of the land purchased is cut into
small tracts and all is tarmed by IT.
rigation.
The old Camfield ranch proper
comprising 5000 acres has reverted
to its former use as stock ranch
and is now feeding ground for cat
tie fattened on native hay for East
ern markets. Especial interest at
taches to this ranch. because on IL
two decades ago, ID. A. Camfield
built his first ditch and reservoir to
tap flood waters of Crow Creek, and
for doing 80 was called a visionary.
The Greeley tribune., 1908-07-15
f. B. SANBORN DEAD
Succumbs to Stroke Of Paralysis
After Several Days Illness

Edwin B. Sanborn died Monday
morning at his home in East Greeley
aged 90 years Mr.. Sanborn was
stricken with paralysis week ago
and gradually grew weaker until his
death.
Deceased was born in Gilmanton.
n. H. He enlisted in the Civil war,
June 81, 1853 in company F. Seventh
Iowa Cavalry and was discharged
June 8. 1866 The campaigns were
in Colorado. New Mexico and Neb-
raska He fought the Indians under
Captain E. F. Ware. Later he came
to Greeley and this has since been
his home.
Honest and upright, k and gen.
ial he was one of the most highly
respected and esteemed citizens OF
the community.
Only one child came to tho San
born home, bright boy who met q
tragic dealu at the age of IA. Over
20 years ago on Washington birth
day he went with two companions ON
a little hunting trip In climbing from
the wagon young Sanborn's gun was
accidentally discharged injuring him
so badly that death resulted in few
weeks.
The death of the only son sadden-
ed and sweetened the lives of the
parents Mr.. Sanborn is survived by
his wife.
The funeral services were con-
Quoted at the home, l27 Thirteenth
street at 5 o'clock Tuesday after
noon
The Greeley tribune., 1908-07-15
WE'RE EXPECTING DAUGHTER
But Instead T. H. Stone and Wife
Get Sad Letter

MIR. and Mrs. T. II. Stone who live
at 3O5 Eleventh street have been ex-
pecting their daughter. Mrs. Fred
Ingold, to arrive from Shanghai,
China, to make them a long visit. In
stead OF the daughter, letter came
telling OF q serious and perhaps IA.
tai accident which befell Mr.. lngoiu
Just as his wife had completed all
arrangements for her departure,
When Mr.. Ingold was cleaning MS
revolver It was accidentally discharg-
ed. the bullet entering his head pc
tween his eyes. The physicians say
that II he RECEIVERS, which is DOUBT
full. he will probably be insane ana
blind MIR. lngold is travelling
salesman for business firm OF Lon
don with Shanghai his headquarters
His wife spent last summer in Gree
ley with her parents.
The Greeley tribune., 1908-07-15
WRITER OF CITY HISTORY HERE
Came in ON Wave OF Delegates to the
Big Democratic Convention


And on the tourist tide that has
been whelming Denver during con-
vention days. who should return to
the state and the town that takes
justifiable pride in him. but Captain
David Boyd!
1t has been l years now since the
man who wrote the History of Gree
ley" has been in the city at whose
real history he helped in the making
and who afterwards wrote out the
story for those who came too late
for the pioneer days great book
is that history of the Greeley colony
clearly and concisely written; not
only valuable from historical stand
point, but reading like romance
to those whose ancestors were still
resident at Cork or Boston when the
pioneers were winning their laurels
here.
During those II years Captain
Boyd has travelled up and down a.
cross and back always seeing more
and yet more of the world. A bro
ther William Boyd is with him on
this trip west. His travels have
been principally in the east and in
Canada although about year ago
he made a journey to California.
There is chapter in Captain
Boyd's history that antedates the
Greeley pioneer days. That is the
story OF life in the army. for he reck-
ons four years in the Civil war to
his credit; and the G. A. H. men are
all delighted to welcome him back.
Mr.. Boyds other writings include
a government treatise on irrigation.
The Greeley tribune., 1908-07-15

Denver. Colo.,. July l0.-Conven-
tjon hall was slow in filling up for
the afternoon session. that is expect
ed to nominate the running mate of
William jennings Bryan. 1t was l: 40
when Chairman Clayton called the
convention to order. BY that time
rumor had passed around the hall
that the name of Ex-Governor Fran
els OF Missouri had been withdrawn
as vice presidential possibility.
Gov. Vardeman. OF Mississippi
moved to take up the nominations
for vice president. and the first name
presented was that of Judge John w.
Kern. of Indiana, by Tom Marshall,
of the same state.
Indications are that Kern will be
the choice of the convention.
C. S. Thomas, OF Colorado nomi-
mated Charles A. Towne, of New
York.
The name of Archibald McNeill. OF
bridgeport, Conn, was placed In no.
mination by John j. Wash. OF Con-
neticut.
Clark Howell, of Georgia was no.
The Greeley tribune., 1908-07-15
MRS. VERNON CHURCH PASSES
Came From New York tO Find Z
Colorado Grave

Colorado Grave
Mrs. Vernon Church. nee Gertrude
Ernestine Hoffman. died at her home
here Wednesday night.
So ends a welded history brief
enough to be measured by days for
II Is only matter of some two weeks
more or less since this 10 year old
eirl arrived from New York to be-
come the bride OF Vernon Church.
The echo of the wedding bells Is not
yet past and already the heavier
bells are tolling. The bride has been
i'll ever since she has been in Colo
RADIO. the country that held out ev-
cry hope of happiness to her. Her
brother, as we'll as her husband and
the members of his family, were with
her at the last.
Arrangements have not yet ocer
made for the funeral services. De-
ceaseG ir the daughter OF MIR. and
Mrs. John Hoffman of Rome. N. y.
The Greeley tribune., 1908-07-15
Windsor Depot Burglari1cd

The depot at Windsor was bur
glarized some time last night, the
safe blown to pieces and about sso
in money taken out of the saie' ana
also two suits OF clothes and watch
taken from the express office IN the
same building.
One side OF the safe and the door
were torn off by the explosion
The Greeley tribune., 1908-07-15
Dana Work Loses Fingers

A peculiar accident few days
ago deprived Dana Work. the son OF
MIR. and Mrs. E. Work of two of the
fingers of his left hand. The boy
was helping kill chicken and was
holding the bird. He reached for
one of the wings which had flutter-
ed loose just as the AK descended
and two fingers were severed.
The Greeley tribune., 1908-07-15
Republican Platform

PrOsperity-Roosev and Repub-
lican party given credit for wealth OF
nation.
COngress-Democra blamed for
do-nothing policy at recent session.
Tariff-Special session for revis-
ion advocated.
Currcncy-New law commended
and more elastic currency advocated.
Postal Savings Banks - Favor
in platform.
Railroads- promises
more legislation, more power for in
terstate commerce commission and
better safety appliance laws
Trusts =. Platform advocates
amendment of the Sherman law.
Lafnr-Platform denounces child
labor and advocates preference of
wage claims in bankruptcy.
lnjunctions-Anti-i JUNCTION plank
as outlined by Taft faction.
Negroes-Equal rights advocated
Natural ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
plans of President Roosevelt indor-
sed.
Army and Navy-Action of recent
congress commended.
PcnsiOas-Increase made by re-
cent congress indorsed.
Mining-Platform favors creation
of bureau of mines and mining.
Islands Platform advocates
friendship with Cuba. citizenship for
Porto Rico and the continuation OF
the Republican Filipino policy,
Democracy - Platform concludes
with an attack on the Democratic
party,
The Greeley tribune., 1908-07-15

Dsnver. July 1O.-Late this after
noon ledge John w. Kern, of In
dianaDoiis was chosen as candidate
for vi0e president on the democratic
ticket. - running mate to Bryan
The Greeley tribune., 1908-07-15

Gray DIV ~
Then a motion by a Minnesota de-
legate to make the nomination of
Bryan unanimous and by acclamation
seconded by Georgia and Deleware
was carried and the convention ad-
journed until o'clock this after
noon. Delaware. Minnesota and
New Jersey were the only states that
did not give Bryan any votes on the
ballot
The widest enthusiasm again
broke out when the nomination of
Bryan was announced, the demon
stration lasting for 20 minutes. and
equalling in vigor that of Wednesday
when the name OF Bryan was men
toned. 1t was necessary to put the
hall in darkness to quiet the din.
Bryan was at once notified at his
home in Lincoln, of the action Of
the convention.
Almost worn out with the stren-
uous work of an all day and all night
session OF the convention, the dele
gates, after the first enthusiasm over
the result had worn away, took their
way wearily to their respective quar-.
ters to gain . few hours rest. before
the rest of the convention work was
taken up.
In order that the nomination Of
Bryan should not be made on Friday
one of the assistant sergeant-at-arma
stopped the big convention hall clock
a few minutes before midnight.
Bryan was put in nomination by
l. J. Dunn, city attorney of Omaha,
who praised the former as the peer
less leader who had ever been In ad-
vance of his times and whose con-
science framed his political creed.
The glowing tribute paid to the
character of Mr.. Bryan, by the
Omaha man was one of the finest
ever given in nominating speech.
in nominating speech.
Among other things he said:
II have had a close personal and
political acquaintance with this man
he entered political lite. I can testi-
~ from observation as to his political
conduct before he was known to
fame. he was honest, brave and
unyielding then: he Is honest, brave
and unyielding now.
Honesty In inherent In him. He
was N honest lawyer before he en-
tered pOli,acs. He was honest In his
political methods before his state
smsnship WAS recognized by the ma
tiOn, and he has been honest through
out his political career.
"His convictions have been his pO-
litical creed. He has impressed these
convictions upon others, not by die
tation, but by arguments addressed
to the Judgment and the conscience.
"Nebraska's democracy. which saw
In him, when young man. the signs
of promise. places in nomination ~
the standard bearer Of our party the
man who In the thrilling days Of 90
and 1900 bore the battle-scarred
banner Of democracy with fame a.
unsullied and fidelity ~ spOtless ~
the crusaders Of old. Nebraska pre-.
sents his name because Nebraska
claims his dwelling place, and proud
" enrOlls him among her citizens;
but his home Il in the hearts Of the
people.
II obey the command OF my state
and the mandate Of the democracy
oil the nation, when offer the name
Of Americas great cOmmOner, Neb-
raska's gifted son, William Jennings
Bryan"
The Greeley tribune., 1908-07-15
CHOSEN AT BREAK OF DAY IN
DENVER CONVENTIO FRIDAY
JOHN v. KERN HIS SECOND
Democrats Again Select the Great
COmmOner A. Standard Bearer
for the Third Time.-Wild
Enthusiasm At Con-
ventiOa Results

Denver. July 1O.-The history
making session of the democratic
national convention began at Z o.
clock Thursday evening and closed
at 3:42 this morning, Result
Bryan nominated ON First Ballot
The Greeley tribune., 1908-07-15

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