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The Glenwood post., 1908-03-21
CHILD SWALLOWS
AMMONIA

Denver, Mar. 10. - Vincent
Newell, 24-year-old son of Mrs.
ii. c. Newell of 2457 Stout street,
swallowed about half the con-
tents of a half-pint bottle of am
monia at 3 o'clock yesterday af-
ternoon and for short time was
very sick boy. Police Surgeon
McGillivray was called in the
ambulance and administered an
antidote, which was soon effect
i've in relieving the child from
pain and danger.
Mrs. Newell last Saturday
buried an 18-months-old baby,
Exalia, who died of spinal men-
nights. Two years ago anothec
child, Dora, died from the effects
of accidentally swallowing bi-
chloride Of mercury.
The Glenwood post., 1908-03-21

June for the purpose of seeing
for himself, and that undoubted.
lyhe will decide to locate here.
In case Mr.. Koehler decides to
come to Glenwood it will mean Il
tremendous boost for this place
to have someone here painting &
the wealth of scenery in the town
and surrounding country, which
will go all over the country and
thus aid letting the people oft he
country know of the beauties of
this place.
The Glenwood post., 1908-03-21
SCENIC ARTIST MAY
BECOME A CITIZEN

Some time ago a letter was re-
ceived by Secretary Overlook
from Paul R. Koehler, promi-
nent scenic artist living at Man
itou, asking about Glenwood and
the possibilities for following his
profession and making a home
here. A reply to the letter sent
him was received today, in which
Mr.. Koehler states that he is very
much impressed with the condi-
tions as set forth in the letter
and that he will make o trip over
here some time during May or
The Glenwood post., 1908-03-21
IOWA FOR ALLISON

Des Moines, Ia, Mar. 19.-At
the state Republican convention
here yesterday the committee on
credentials presented majority
md minority reports on the con-
fest in Des Moines county. The
majority report declared in IA
vor of seating the Allison delega-
'ion, headed by j. B. Blythe; the
minority in favor of the Cum
Minis man, headed by W. W. CO.
peland. The vote was on the
substitution of the minority re-
port. 1t was the first direct con-
test between the Allison and
Cummins factions, and was won
by the Allison people by a vote
of 683 to 500.
For delegates-at-large to the
Republican national convention
George d. Perkins of Sioux City,
Lafayette Young of Des Moines,
J. R. Lane of Davenport and F.
W. Simmons of Ottumwa were
chosen by acclimation.
Senator Allison was indorsed
by a vote of 672 to 507.
The Glenwood post., 1908-03-21
Was Under Suspicion Of Having Cause(
the Death Of Pearl Baird Who Died
After Drinking a "Chaser'
HEART FAILURE WAS THE CAUSE

Lake City, Colo, Mar. 19.-
George Z. Bardwell, county at
torney of Hinsdale county, died
here suddenly this morning.
There has been some suspicion
that he might have caused the
death of Peter Baird, who died
here recently from the effects of
poison in glass of water that he
took as chaser after taking a
drink of whiskey in a saloon.
District Attorney Selig believed
that his death was due to suicide.
as some potassium cyanide was
found in his room. Both of the
gentlemen were in the saloon at
The Glenwood post., 1908-03-21
CROWDS GREET SPuD SPECIAL

opera house, which was crowd
ed. In addition to the speeches
which were made, music was ren-
dered by the band and by SOLO
lists. 1t was estimated that at the
two meetings 1,200 people were
present.
This morning on the way back
a meeting held at Emma was at
tended by nearly everyone in the
place. The train spent the noon
hour here and then left for New
Castle where an afternoon and an
evening meeting will be held
The evening meeting will be held
under the auspices of the com
mercial club of New Castle.
The Glenwood post., 1908-03-21
Glenwood News
rom Thursday's Daily Post.

From ChuSooeyS Oauy xoss.
j. w. Cummins returned today
from trip to Denver.
Rev. F. H. Rose of Eagle is ~
Glenwood visitor today.
Bishop and Mrs. Knight drove
to Shoshone yesterday.
J. R. DeRemer left for Silt to-
da on Rio Grande No. 3.
Rev. C. w. Dubois held ser
vices at Cardiff last night.
Miss Rabb is the new milliner
in charge at B. T. Napier's.
, G. B. Moore of Gardner, Me,
is registered at the GlenwoOd.
Mrs. E. Fl. Grubb of Carbon
dale visited in Glenwood today.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. C. Carter OF
below New Castle are in town to-
day.
j. D. Miner of Red Cliff was
in Glenwood representing Field
and Farm.
Mrs. w. J. Pings of Carbon
dale visited yesterday with Mrs
J. F.. Elrick.
j. P. McMillen was in town be.
tween trains en- route from Red
Cliff to Basalt.
Miss Mae McReavy is up from
her New Castle school to take
the examinations.
Another Glenwood young MAJ
is soon to become benedict
Leap year isn't half bad.
Miss Mary Sharp is anothe,
teacher at home to take the ex
animation today and tomorrow.
A. H. Stevens, Representative.
of the Cripple Creek Short Line
was q guest at the Glenwood to
day.
The Glenwood post., 1908-03-21
POISONED CANDY
CASE OPENS

Kansas City, Mo-, Mar. 19.-
The trial of Mrs. Sarah Morasch,
aged 40 years, accused of the
murder of 4-year-old Ruth Miller,
began in the district court at
Kansas City, Kan, yesterday.
The child died from the effects of
eating poisoned candy intended
for her 14-year-old step-sister, Ell
Ia Van Meter, which the prosecu-
tion asserts was sent by Mrs.
Morasch through the mail.
The Glenwood post., 1908-03-21

went to the spud meeting at Rifle
today.
Joe Silver was down from As
pen yesterday.
Miss Evelyn Murray made ii
trip to Aspen today.
Mrs. w. H. Farnum left last
night for Richmond, Mo-, to visit
relatives.
John D. Minis of the Red Cliil'
Blade left on Midland 6 last nigh t
for Denver.
j. W. Newman of New Castle
transacted business in town be-
tween trains this morning.
Miss Louise Lacy Of Rifle, who
The Glenwood post., 1908-03-21
AN Ex.0FfICIAl
SENT TO Pen

Lexington, KY, Mar. 19.-Wal-
ter r. Day, secretary of state un-
der the Republican regime of
Governor Taylor, was yesterday
sentenced to serve one year in the
penitentiary for forging the
name of his uncle, Floyd Day, to
check for $1,000. Day is q
brother of Carl Day, who, as
member of the legislature, was
the author of the bill which be-
came law, prohibiting the CO.
education Of the white and black
races in Kentucky.
The Glenwood post., 1908-03-21
From Wednesdays Daily Post.

FROM Wednesdays DAILY Post.
Large crowds greeted the spud
special yesterday at the meetings
held a Carbondale and Aspen. AT
Carbondale they We're greeted by
crowd of about 1875 and a good
meeting was held. The largest
meeting of the day was held at
Aspen. When they arrived there
at 2 80 the platform was crowded
with people who not only filed
three cars but necessitated hold
ing meeting on the platform.
Each speaker talked to each of
the crowds, so that they heard all
of the lectures. In the evening a
rousing meeting was held at the
The Glenwood post., 1908-03-21
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our CRATE
fulness to all that responded so
nicely in our time of sorrow.
Such beautiful floral offerings
and the sweet singing added so
much in showing their kindenss.
Even strangers came to pay their
respects to our loved one. We
thank you one and all for your
kindness. God bless you all.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Vliet and
daughter, Eva.
1--WE cannot, Lord, Thy purpose
see,
But all is well that's done by
Thee"
The Glenwood post., 1908-03-21
ABE HUMndEL RELEASED

New York, Mar. 19.-Abe Hum
mel, who has been serving SEN
tence on Blackwell's island, was
released today. He was sentenced
for a year but by good behavior
cut down his sentence to a little
over ten months.
The Glenwood post., 1908-03-21

graduated last year from the
Glenwood high school, came up
last night on No. 6. Miss Lacy
taught a six months school this
winter.
The Glenwood post., 1908-03-21
U. s. SENATOR ILL.

Philadelphia, Mar. 19.-United
States Senator Penrose is con-
fined to his home here suffering
from a severe attack of the grip.
The Glenwood post., 1908-03-21
Letters Constantly Being Re.
ceiYed From Prominent
Democrats Of State
ALL ARE FAVORABLE

Secretary H. G. Overlook Of
the board of trade is constantly
receiving letters from the Demo.
cratic central committee and 9th
ers, who all state that in case the
convention does not go to Den
yer they will do all in their pow
er to get it to come to Glenwood.
The following letter is a good
example of what is being receiv-
ed:
"Holyoke, Colo.
Secretary II. G. Overlook:
Dear Sir-I remember during
the Grand Army encampment
at Aspen | spent very pleasant
day at Glenwood Springs on ac-
count of washout.
eff the convention is to be re-
moved from Denver l would pre-
fer Glenwood Springs and will
vote for Glenwood Springs even
ig there is not another man on
the committee who does vote that
way.
"Yours very truly,
"W. D. KELSEY. -
Among others who write ell
couraging letters and will vote
for the convention to come here.
3re Senator w. l.. Clayton of
Greeley; Ed Keating, Denver
News; State Chairman Milton
Smith of Denver; George Y.
Bradley, county clerk of Ouray
county; and Miles Saunders of
Pueblo. DIR. Lockard, committee
man of this county, is taking an
interest in the matter and is
striving to land the convention
for Glenwood.
The Glenwood post., 1908-03-21

lIit Mluluuu duO OOucS VI lnc
Grande came to town last night.
Jack Sievers, who played bail
here last summer, has announced
his intention to return this sum-
mer.
George F. Newton of DeBeque
stopped over in Glenwood today
on his return from weeks visit
in Denver.
J. c. Glassford of Grand June
ton. representative of the Stand
ard Oil company, was in Glen
wood yesterday.
Rev. Edward A. Berry, DID, of
Detroit, Mich, is visiting his
cousin, Mrs. George w. Loomis.-
Pueblo Chieftain.
Mrs. Ganley and daughter,
Miss Kate. are up from New
Castle. The latter is taking the
teachers examination.
DR.. w. f. Berry and DR..
Fletcher of GlenwOod Springs
visited Professor LoOmis this
week. Pueblo Chieftain.
Mrs. X. M. Dougherty is spend
ing the week in Glenwood in the
interest of the Midland Savings
md Loan company of Denver.
Amnog the tourists who have
been in town this week are Viii
liam Monson and wife of Chica-
70 and Mr. and Mrs. Felix Kahn
nf Cincinnati. O.
The members of the Christian
,hurch took advantage of the
presence of Rev. w. A. Webster
IF Rife in Glenwood yesterday
md held services last evening.
-
County Superintendent Clark
$ conducting teachers eXamina-
lions in the county court room
oday and tomorrow. Ten young
ladies' are busily engaged with
he knotty problems.
David Brennan, wife and two
:hildren of Philadelphia arrived
n Glenwood last night to make
heir permanent home. Mrs.
Brennan is sister of Andrew
Safer. They are located at the
.orner of Pitkin and Tenth.
John d. Minis of the Red Cliff
Blade was visitor to Glenwood
'oday and will leave tonight for
, short trip to Denver. Mr.. Minis
has bad case of Idaho fever and
expects soon to move with his
family to Twin Falls some time
his spring or summer.
Edward Wallace left last night
for Denver in company with d.
W. Aupperle, secretary of the
Grand junction board of trade.
to confer with officials relative to
securing special rates to this
part of the country after the ma
tional Democratic convention.
One of the young men in
Glenwood, who is a baseball en-
thusiast, by the way, became so
imbued with the spirit after hear
ing of Ballinger's intention to re
practice up bit by throwing
pebbles at a pugilistic canine. If
the window glass on Tenth street
holds out he probably will make
good.
D. s. Miller of Grand Junction
spent today in 'Glenwood talking
up the beauties Of Twin Falls,
Ida, and especially the suburban
tract, Orchalara, which Mr.. Lam
dreth, Mr.. Miller and Bert Stroud
formerly of DeBeque are exploit
ing. These gentlemen are plan
ming an excursion to that country
next Monday from Grand juno
tion.
The Post is pleased to note that
some of the property owners are
beginning to improve their prop.
ertyu and add to the appearance
of the town by having their
buildings re-painted. Dingy- un-
The Glenwood post., 1908-03-21

Among the organized women
workers in German, nearly 15,0 900
are engaged in the metal trades.
The Glenwood post., 1908-03-21

From Fridays Daily Post.
E. B. Parker represented his
house in Aspen today.
W. R. Leo and E. E. McPhee
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-05-21
He Had The Idea

The position of librarian In some
OF our city libraries often calls for
qualities which would at fist though,
occur TO one as indispensable to per-
sons Of the Sherlock Holmes persua-
sionlrather than to those busy in the
field of library work
For example, in one OF the crowded
districts little boy appeared at the
desk one morning and demanded a
book by a feller named Dirt" Sus-
pectlng discrepancy somewhere,
the librarian searched the catalogue
In vain. then had recourse to cross
questioning. This proved equally flu
tile and a note was sent to the boys
mother asking her If she would be
kind enough to write the name of the
book she wanted. In about half an
hour he returned with a slip of pap
er on which was written:
Please send something by George
Sand"
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-05-21

up OF the cream Of performing dar
keys from the levees OF the Missis-
|sippi and the cotton fields OF Georgia,
was exceptionally well patroniZed.
The cleanness OF the shows is
notable as graft and obnoxious exhibit
tion as usually mar the pleasure of
the ladies and children are con.
spicuous by their absence and the
management deserves credit of the
general character of the shows many
OF which are entirely new feature,
one sf which is Moving Pictures that
talk and which is exceptionally
clever.
An immense amount of straw, Gin
ders and sawdust has been placed
on the ground and the muddy condi
tons that prevailed have been en-
tirely corrected.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-05-21
MEN AS FICTION READERS.
In Demand For Such Reading Are
Said 10 Outrank Women.

That men have taken TO reading
fiction more than ever before is a
statement made recently b. some
persons in charge Of public reading
rooms and libraries.
1t used t. be said some years ago
that women had a monopoly Of iic-
ton and that men read the heavier"
literature. Now It is claimed by some
authorities that the conditions are
becoming somewhat reversed ana tAat
wonfen Go a good deal Of the heavy
reading
Is,are Is tale Of a woman IN one
Of The suburban towns wLo is so
eager to learn all that sae eaa on
these deeper subjects and the volumes
which contain the precious mater axe
so heavy that she is Obliged 10 bring
a toy express wagon each wee. to
carry them back and forth.
A cataloguerer in a large public Ii.
brary. is Of the opinion ;bal fhc iaen
ana women about average on reaG:aa
fiction You s-e, she said. the
businessman reads for recreation
and ured out with the routine Of The
ONCE. requires something light -
something which viii Lot tax his
brain too much So he resorts to
hctlon Women take ont looks ON
traNe! ANA the domestic sciences.
cooking needle-work and housa-fur-
nishing and decorating. OF course
they read the modern fiction too
BOOKS on art do not seem to ap-
pedl 20 ne men as much as the wom-
en-. Our music department is almost
exclusively visited by the women wbo
are allowed to go in and se.ec, what
they wish themselves. Oh YES. I
nave seen a man venture in there. oc-
easionaily. but very rarely
women never take out any bonks
on technical subjects il is only tina |
men who tane these out. Rocks on
hhapee are rarely taken from the |
shelves. I suppose the rcason far
that IS because most business men
rely upon their experience to helm |
them
Athletics. books on that snb,eet |
interest the Doys. and once in "A while |
some fair deyotee Of footban or base
ban viii take ont books On those SUBJ
jects. but not very often.
III you ask me about poes.y I
think the line there would b. ye,y |
narl @ to draw as the men seem to
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-05-21

W. -e----z=z=-a-- ---~~-----zy ~
as enthusiastic readers as she woT-
en-
Twenty years ago II woman had
gone INTO public library ana asked
Tor book on poultry farms or stock
raising she would have received a
stare Of wonder. and more likely Of
pity, as the attendant would probably
have thought her insane
But women are now taking up so
many of the voeations which hereto
fore have been mans private property
that one is not surprised at any
thlng OF that kind nowadays.
The women's clubs. whose mem
oers are interested in economies, soci-
ology and psychology and scientific
works of all kinds, have been a yerv
important factor in turning woman's
thoughts to books on the more selt-
GUS subjects.
The Ladies Book of Fashion.
Dickens and Thackeray and the stan
dard novels which our grandmothers
ana mohers read do not satisfy the
women of today She must have
something different The college
"oman is interested in all the i'm
portant questions of the day, the un-
ions and the strikers are OF as much
interest TO her as the latest stitch in
knitting or the very latest shape in
a bonnet were to her grandmother.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-05-21
The Airdome.

At the Airdome on Sixth street. the
Hutton Bailey Stock Company had n
big house last night in the melodrama
The Gambler OF the West" The audi
ence We're Well pleased with the play
and the specialties. The weather was
pleasant and the open-air auditorium
is comfortable as well as novel. To
night the play will be The Power OF
Friendship" 1t is play with strong
plot In which some lively detective
work is done tobring the guilty To jus
tice. New specialties will be given.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-05-21
ADJUSTMENTS
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Opera House Picture Show

The novel plan proposed by tae
managers of the opera house plctur
show which provides that amateurs
may take part in the program ever.
Thursday evening bids fair to draw a
large crowd tonight on the occasion
of the first contest As prizes are
offered to the contestants it is prob.
able that a number will enter the
contest
Several have already entered their
names on the list and applications
will be received until O'Clock this
evening.
Good order will be mainta n ed
while the amateurs are on the stage
and no interference with the per
formance will be allowed.
In addition to the amateur features
there will be two attractive pictures
japanese Butterflies aud Nobelsman's
Rights. Illustrated songs by Henr.
Hasenjaegar and other songs by Al
len Fisher.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-05-21
A CONVENTION PRIMER
Important Inflammation Concerning Past and
Coming National Political Conventions.
THE FIRST REPUBLICAN CONVENTIONS.
When and where was the first Republican nation

When and where the first Republican national held
At Philadelphia June H. 1856 the anniversary the battle of
Bunker HILL convention being the preliminary
vnton held Psburg Washngtons birthday Feb % 1856
Who nominaed}
John c. Fremont of California for president and William L.
Dayton New Jersey for vice president both being unanimously
chosen after informal ballot.
Was platform adopted!
Yes, devoted largely to the subject of slavery.
Were these candidates elected?
No. they defeated by Buchanan and Brecknridge nom
BY Democratic held Cincinnati
When and where Lincoln nominated
At the second convention the party held Chicago May 1G
1860.
Who named for vice PRESIDENT
Hannibal IIanin of Maine
Whom did Lincoln defeatl
Douglas Breckenridge and Bell Lincoln having $50 electoral
votes, Douglas y, Breckenridge p and Bell 80,
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-05-21
Smallest Nisihlc Thinus.

Few persons would guess that the
smallest things visible 20 the eye are
the stars. Yet. according to high
authority. such is the case. Great as
many of the stars are in actual magni-
tIde, their distance is so immense that
their angular diameter becomes insen-
sible and they approach to the con-
di1ion of geometrical points The
minute disks that they appear to have
arc spurious. an effect OF radiation.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-05-21
Takes SNAPSHOTS of Guests.

A woman well known for her love
# amateur photography as well as
hospitality, has, ever since her mar
riage, carried out the plan OF speed
ing the parting guest" by taking a
snapshot of them. The result is in
the guestrCom, where a frieze of pho
tosraphs shows the gallery, making
an interesting collection. and one that
entertains every new visitor that the
room shelters.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-05-21
Shows on Trains.

company is being formed in
Paris for the purpose Of providing the.
ater cars for all the important ex,
press trains on the continental lines
These railroad theaters are to have
20 seats, stage, and an orchestra OF
three pieces Passengers win book
seals as they now engage tables in
dining ear.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-05-21
Eye Denotes Bodily Condition.

The eye has a habit OF registering
the health. Thus a lack luster. heavy
lidded expression is generally the re
suit of excessive fatigue or illhealth; 4;
dilated pupil usually means fever;
a yellowish tint To the white of the
eye bespealis biiousness. while an ex,
treme bluishness OF the white is often
an indication ct impure blood or a
scroiulous tendency
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-05-21
Drink Scourue in France.

What the French call "alcohoIisme"
has grown to be a dreadful scourge,
and a direful portent for the future
on the people. In some parts Of
France the very medical men must
be consulted early in the day if they
are TO be found sober.-Church Quar-.
terly Review.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-05-21
HALL
WAS CROWDED
WHEN WOMANss CLUB DEPART
MENT OF MuslcsltAp CHARGE
or PROGRAM.
CHURCH CH0lRS AIDED
Novel Feature Of Afternoon Was En-
sembIo Numbers Which Were
Given With Fine
Effect.

One of the largest audiences that
ever attended a meeting of the Wo
mans Club filled Library Hall, and
the smaller club room and oyertlowed
into the outer hall of the second floor
yesterday afternoon when the depart
ment of music gave a program OF rare
excellence, Mrs. Samuel White pre-
siding as chairman of the department
All of the program was well re,
ceived and the ensemble numbers
which were an unusual feature at the
club were exceedingly effective.
The choir of St Patrick's church
sang the Gloria from Millard's mass IN
G under the direction OF Mrs. l.. Emile
Profilet accompanied by Miss CESSNA
Bloms on the piano and by Mrs. Pro
filet with the violin. This part of the
mass was given with fine effect, III
full round tones by all the singers ana
with beautiful expression. Miss Myrtle
Bambrlck and MI. Joe McNulty Were
the soloists.
A quartette from the choir of the
First Methodist Episcopal church con
sisting OF Mesdames w l.. Holt, Sam
uel Shoemaker t. M. Starzinger and
C. r Calhoun gave a melodlous hymn
which was marked with a simplicitl
style that was pleasing They sang
without accompaniment and their
voices blended perfectly.
The trio from Elijah, Lift Thine
Eyes was very sweetly given by
Misses Emma Lansden Alice Morse, |
and Helen Dougherty. The quartette
Illinois. by Messrs. Reed Morse, Kyle
Ent, Harry Schnh and Franklin But
Ter was greatly enjoyed by the audi
ence
The High School orchestra gave two
charming numbers under the direc-
tion of Mrs. Laura A. Miller. superYis.
or of music and the applause they re-
ceiyed was we'll merited.
The soioists on the program werel
well known musicians who have been
heard by the public in numerous pro
grams.
The entire program was as fol
lows;
Analysis of the Concerto
Mrs. }. f. Strong.
Piano duet--Oyerture Gade; Mrs
b. Il. Thlstlewood and Miss Emma
Woodward
Vocal Elosanna. Jules Brainer;
Mrs ~. l.. Holt.
Paper Sacred Songs: Mrs. c. B, s
PenneLakCs.
Selection, by quartette of First NJ
4. church.
Piano Shadoy Dance. MacDowell;
Mrs Charles o. Patier.
Violin (a) Sarabande and Tam
BOURNE, LaClaire; Miss yanderburgh
vocal-o Divine Redeemer, Gounod
Miss Bessie Turner; violin obligato
by Miss Magdalene vanderburgh.
Trio, Lift Thine Eyes" from Elijah,
Misses Emma Lansden
Alice Morse and Helen Dougherty.
Paper - Orchestral Music, Mrs j
Walter Warder.
Morning Hymn-Henschell,; Miss
Pearle Williford.
Quartette Illinois, Walter Howe
Jones; Reed Morse. Kyle Ent, Harry
Schulz and Franklin Butler.
Gloria in Excelsis- Mlllard; choir
of st. Patricks church.
Orchestra Hungarian Dance,
Brahms; tbD Appleblossoms, Bendix;
High School orchestra
Mrs Samuel White who arranged
ments on the pleasuIeshrdlu shrdu
the program received many compl
ments on the pleasure she had afford
ed by her work in securing the PEI !
formers for the afternoon.