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The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-06-06

HAssl 0oad, Rvs Keel, cli,s Maddox, Dsnald
ohaksspsass.
Seventh 0raAs-Oseil Cook, Fiorsacs crsmsr
ndward Diok. Enid Ariclsoa, Can Hsadsssoa,
Helen Keel, Avis Lariok, Roy Popsioy. Law
renee Tohili. Floyd rrapp. Ralph woodmaasss
Eighth 0rads-Fssn Absrnashy. Harriet
1lack, Clay Gates, Eldon Graves, 0sofgs
Jenny, Robert MaoArthur. Helen Na&Aias.
Grant Nasssn, Ollie Pearson. Virginia Thons.
HIGH SCHOOL.
Ninth Grsds-Miluor Blower, 0ertas Dsvis
Osri Erickson, Eva Freeman, hoy Holman,
Nsuto Medina, Sarah Murfay, Lszis Myses,
Hazel Powell, Bertha Shakespeare.
Tenth Grads-Spray Faith. CAR 0ilbrsaaA
Roma Hawkins, Frsda Hsndssson, Vera Knut-
sen, ErmA Moody, Bsssie Osborns, Pearl var
Nostrand, Helena zahnsn.
Eleventh 0rads-Dorothy Black. Charlotte
1vsrsole. Victor Aeinser, Nora oeavsy, Gssos
Tohill.
Twelfth 0r.ds-Carsy Oampbsli. Eva Cum
minss, Florence Hsilmaa, Belle 6savsy. George
Station, Flora Stephens, Earl Stevens, Mabel
Tohill.
The following pupils made the especial record
Of being neither abssnt nor tardy during the
entire school year OF lso7-s:
second Grade-Leona Apologize, Robert
Wilson.
Third Gr.ds-Frsnois Blowers, Frank Esan
Emma Glen Macarthur.
Fourth Grado-NormAu Chapman, Ruby
Duran.
Fifth Gr.de-Ruth BIowers. Emma Duran,
Mabel smith.
Sixth Grade-Ruth Carter, Hassl 0osd, Eva
Keel.
Seventh Grads-Florsnos Cr.msr, HsIea
Keel. Avis IAriek. Roy Pops4oy.
Eighth 0nds-Fsrn Absrna&hy, Clay 0etss
Bldoa Graves, Gsorgs Jenny, Robert Moo
Arthur, Hsisa Matthias, Virginia Thoms.
HIGH SCHOOL.
Ninth 0rads-Milnor Blowees, 0sstie Davis
IVA FrssaAa, Lssis Mysn.
TsatA 0mAo-Casi 0ilbcsaGA. Frsda Header.
so, Dsssis OsAosns, Rsasi vsaNosenaA.
DlsvsatA 0raae-OAassotGs Dvsssols, Nom
ossvsy.
fwsasA 0aAs- Oassy Caaphsli. kvs Gun
ntn0s. Bsals oeavsg. nasi sasvsas.
n SsllsWing sGaAsaAs Asessvo especial nso
t1sa ~ hawin0 bssa asithas sbesat aos tasdy
Ansiag ~ ~ two ysen:
Thisa 0soAo-Bsoasls Diswsss.
nm 0saAe-nnaa Dusaa. MaAsa smith.
otxAA 0soAe-DVa EssL
1isAGA os.As-osssUs Jsmy.
HON oCDool.
ntaGA 0saAs-Ai,nss Dasvsss, Hassa Jewell
FsaAA 0saAe-yssAo Dsa1esssa. Dess1a
osbeeDe, Rsasl Vaalgos1sn0A.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-06-06
Per . 8prai.ea Rake.

As usually treated, . sprained ankle
will disable the injured person for
month or more. but by applying Chan
berlain's Liniment and observing the
directions with each bottle faithfully. .
cure may b effected 10 many casss in
les than one weeks time. This linimsst
10 . most remarkable preparation. Try
It tor . sprain or bsuiss, or whom laid up
with chronic or muscular rheumatism.
and you arc certain to b delighted With
the prompt relief which il affords. Fer
sale by oil DruGRists.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-06-06

See that yo~ fishing tackle Is
complete bsf0rssvou 90 fishing; We
sure have the tackle to make it
complete. # it isn't. We carry IN
stock the best Alnnow Buckets,
Fish Baskets, Poles, Limos, Lead
ers, Smell Hooks. Swlvels, S,nksrs
Pole aud Reel repairs and the
BEST FLIES 10 the world-the
kind that catches the trout.
CR TUTSMAN
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-06-06

I have two properties 10 Monts
Vista Tor sale cheap.
Two business lots ON Adams street
cheap.
MORAY PUnLIC-
Loan esd sollsctioas stssodsd 70 Il
iatTuseod - ~. Come ed ~ ~ II
yoU Vo0t 70 % ousinaaA
O0os 10 ssas a Gooddaag dssg stsss
w. e. WHITE
Aoets Vista, C1en.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-06-06
James 8. Campbell made bus
insss trip to Del Norte Tuesday.


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The following studeots he'd m aver.
a. - r,,.Av ~. o.,t -. 49,. :. 49,,
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s.eeane u ecnosassoip and Departments
duSieg tho lAst half q The schod year
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6ssood 0eads = Je.is Alternately.
Leona Applagate. ChARlss 6oWdish.
Mario" Davis. Nellis JoAneso, Ernest
Knutpso. 0ooege 4yess, Nea1is Nswtoa,
lnis Rsassoa, aossst Wilasa
Third Oend,-Nihr~d Baird. 3l.o.
vood God. Emaa Ciau 0acAf1hr,.
edith nelnsnsh. Helm Aysss, Lesas
keecec vslscaa ko1(eeeo, Noea
y. feel Weee
FoostA 0te1e $40 0ees&. Nosoea
Ceeeoee. Wllss Ceeeel !Ies,en Hecs-
A murray As0 oyess' KAMA
weess9
rt!sn 0eede-n0sa neovees. h0oess
EsecsoosscSe; WHOM Eescco, Aasy
msWnoe. Nei'se Newsoo. 1soei omitn.
aeeA Iteep
Sixth 0rads-A Mildred Powell
Hevsoth Characteristics Blov~u.
Fannie Clark. Oscsl OnA. Laura Cow.
dec. Lote Cowdeo. Flseeecs Oeamss.
80 Dsiolloo, Avis LAsiok. LAvesoe
4cOllough, esthes Martin. Sadie Moent-
eoeA Hoeoo Roososou0h. Lawreoce To-
hill Nossos Willy
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-06-06

W. have many customers for
Improved farms. and cultivated
lands 10 the San Luis valley. We
rus sxcursiOss every two weeks
from Hsst,ugs. Ncbreska. and II
you have lands for sale. write %,
g,visg description, prios aad terms.
CoRN alIus 1 Co.
Hastings. Nsbrasks.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-06-06

Low Rates west 0o1 NoetA100t.
Beginning June 1T aud until
September 10Th. the Colorado 4
Southern Will seil tickets TO Utah.
Wash,ugton. ArixOns. Oregon and
California at extremely low rates
for round trip.
TIE tIsM8k,
General Passenger Agent, Denver
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-06-06
c. B. STUTSMAN

CHAMPION OF THE WEST
Is an English Shire stallion S
years old, and weighs 1850 lbs.
color, sorrel, With fax name and
tail. Heavy bose, fine style and
action. 4 perfect type of draft
horse. This hoess Is one Of the
best in The valiey. and has proved
to he IN excelleet breeder.
VICTORIA
is . fns bred Psrcheron stallion,
two years Old, weighs 400 lbs.
]st black, heavy bone. 6ne style
and actiun; hard to heat consider
,a9 age.
1t will pay 70 see these horses
before brsediaG.
Terws-ol9 10 insure mare 10
foal; olS 10 iaeurs foai to stand
and suck,
Thsos horses will make The
season at my rsseh 8 miles south
n Aoots Vista a the Gunbarrsl
road. Mares froo distance will
b psstorsd for o., per month
Best Of care will b taken to pre-.
vent accsdeots, hat will not be 70.
spons,ble should any occur.
J. F. COFF
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-06-06
Nc Need 81 0uSsseisO Proa
Rhsu0aelo0.

II il . mistake u allow anyone 70 sui
fss from rheunatism, - the pain can
always b. relieved. and 10 most casas
cure Effected by applying Cha0bsslsins
Imminent. The reiisi from pain which
Il afloeds 10 alone worth many times IL
cost. Il makes sleep aud rest possible
Even 10 cases Of long Standing this. lint
upeot should he ussd on account u the
rsl,ee which il a6ords. Do not b dis
courassd until you have given II trisl.
For sals by al Druggists.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-06-06

We have . large supply Of nd,
white and yellow onion sets. SA-
cot your seeds early while w.
stock 10 complete. II in doubt ~
will sdvise You what TO plant.
Exchange Grocery.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-06-06
0oro Nipples.

Any mother Who has bad experiences
WITH this distressing ailmsnt will b
pleased 70 know that cure may b
effected BY applying Chsmbeslains
Salvs - sooa - tho child 10 done nurs.
ing. Wipe it OF with soft cloth before
allowing the babs to nurse. Many
trained nurses use this salvs With best
results. For sale BY al druegistsA
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-06-06

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psaAh ngaa. Olsswoo1 0oal. 0asoo1 0aoDas1,
M usssA. 0naa 0isa NeaAseAas. A1VAsasa
h1astaass. Lsssa Psassse. Hs0 oshsla1Ass.
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The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-06-06

seed time 10 now here. The
harvest dspends 90 the seed you
plant combioed With your own
efforts 10 eultivatiou.
Exchange Grocery.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-06-06

q. 8. Barnes is prepared TO d.
all branches Of surveying. Monte
Vista.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-06-06

Opportunities ID Lan6 South.
One fare plus 12.O0 to osrtaln
points 10 Texas and New Mexico
anil return for hOmeseekers, va
Colorado and Southern; libaral
limits and stop-ovsrs,
=. h. FlsusR,
General Passenger Ageot.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-06-06

Choice ssed potatoes, held and
garden seeda See I'd 10 smother
column. i. h. Newton.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-06-06
Sssnseh Troubles.

Many remarkable cures Of stomach
troubles have hees effected BY Chsnbss-
lain's Stomach and LAYER Tablets. Oes
man who had spent over two thouaaod
dollars for medicine and treatment vas
cured by . few boxes Of these tablets.
Prizes. y cents. Samples sree at al
DeuRRjsts,
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-06-06

Miss Nora French returned from,
college at Colorado Springs Friday
TO spend the vacation.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-06-06
SATURDAY

Monte Vista has justly claimed
for some time the healthful con-
dition due to maintaining law and
order within its borders. The
Jagged" derelict and town rowdy
is rarely seen on our streets and it
is with q refreshing sense Of secur-
ity that our people go their way
without fear Of molestation by
wretched creatures crazed with
alcohol. Little sympathy is vast
ed by Monte Vista people on
roughs who put themselves out
side the Jaw, and we view it as a
step backward to assess mini
mum fine for a breach of the
peace which was wholly unpro-
voked, az was the instance in
police court this week.
George Boutwell, leaves tonight
for Los Angeles to visit his wife,
and will not be home until about
the first of August
w. B, Powell of Hotchkiss
writes that he will be in Monte
Vista Saturday.
Miss Nora French returned from
college at Colorado Springs Friday
to spend the vacation.
9. 8. Barnes is prepared TO do
all branches Of surveying, Monte
Vista.
James 6. Camr,bell made hns.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-06-06

w. B, Powell of Hotchkiss
writes that he will be in Monte
Vista Saturday.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-06-06

We have . large sspply o
Western Garden 6sads" 10 bolk
snd il packAess These sssds ass
especially selected BY - for tAis
valley. Exchange Grocery.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-06-06

Three or four rooms nicely for
osshsd ~ fret n0or.
Mas. 4 HoosHA
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-06-06

Ths Standard hred sroetioe clal.
lios "Loed L,sdIsy" viii mako ~
seosoo Of 1903 ct Moats vsea.
CaAA HAuooa,
The Columbus journal., 1908-10-07
NO GUSHER
But Tells Facts About Postum.

Eve have used Postum for the past
eight years." writes a Wis. lady, "and
drink it three times a day. We never
tire of it.
For several years I could scarcely
eat anything on account of dyspepsia,
bloating after meals, palpitation, sick
headache-in fact was in such misery
and distress tried living on hot water
and toast for nearly a year.
Il had quit coffee, the cause of my
trouble, and was using hot water, but
this was not nourishing.
Hearing Of Postum I began drink
ing it and my ailments disappeared.
and now / can eat anything I want
without trouble.
MY parents and husband had about
the same experience. Mother would
often suffer after eating, while yet
drinking coffee. My husband was
great coffee drinker and suffered from
indigestion and headache.
AFTER he stopped coffee and began
Postum both ailments left him. He
will not drink anything else now and
We have 1t three times day. I could
write more but am no gusher-only
state plain facts"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Greek, Mich. Read "The Road to
Wellville," in pkgs. There's a Reason"
Ever read the above letter? A new
ane appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
Interest.
The Columbus journal., 1908-10-07
NAME WAS A COMPROMISE.
Explanation Of Remarkable Coono
men Of Nevada Town.

A, Nevada man having extensive
mining claims in the goldfield region
tells of a lucky strike that was made
last year near Carson City. a strike
that proved to be of such promise that
q goodly sized camp Immediately
0prang up around It.
The two principal mine owners
were. respectively, an Irishman and
q Jew, and as q compliment to these
leading citizens the camp decided to
leave to them the bestowal Of q suit
able name upon the new community.
There followed many conferences
between the two. none of which result
ed in an agreement. The Irishman
stood out for q name that would sug-
gest his native isle, while the Jew was
Just as insistent, on his part, for
name that should be suggestive Of the
chosen people. This deadlock con-
tinued so long that the rest of the
camp grew restless. and finally insist.
ed that there should be q compromise.
So the new camp was called 'Tipperu.'
salem.
The Columbus journal., 1908-10-07

HE marked general interest in
j aeronautics aroused by the Yep
pelin and other dirigible balloon
flights in Europe, aeroplane flights in
France. and Baldwin motor balloon
and Wright aeroplane tests at Fort
Myer. has been noted by officials OF
the Smithsonian institution and Ma
tional museum.
Prof. S. p Langley, who built the
first successful power driven model of
an aeroplare, was secretary Of the
Smithsonian institution and his vari-
GUS models, the famous Langley aero
drome and the numerous aerOplane
parts used in his experiments in
aero-dynamicS are now in possession
of the institution. These and other
exhibits in the institution are being
arranged into special exhibit by
George c. Maynard, assistant curator
of the National museum.
Octave Chanute, the father of aero
nautics in the United States, has Of
fered to build one of his gliding ma
chimes for the aeronautical exhibit,
and it is understood that the Wright
brothers will present the institution
with a model of their latest flying ma
chine, and one of their earlier Gid
ing machines.
As soon as the new building for the
Smithsonian institution is completed
the aeronautical exhibit will be ar
ranged to show each step in the
progress of aerial navigation from the
hot-air balloon of Joseph Montgolfier
in 17S2 to the Wright brothers aero
The Columbus journal., 1908-10-07

r HE down-on-his-luck story of
i Stephen X. Booth. government
clerk, is no more aggravated than
many another story that might be told
by persons who have come to Wash
ingtOn to settle down in a federal
berth for a life of happiness and peace
if not luxury and affluence-only 10 be
rudely awakened to a condition of af-
fairs that would cause an ordinary
person to turn pessimist even to the
point of wishing that there were no
such thing as government.
Considering everything, Stephen
Jared remarkably well. In the end he
came out with a government job: not
as good a one as he had builded on.
perhaps, but a government job, just
the same Thousands have not sur
vived so fortunately.
Stephen comes from Minnesota. For
eight years he labored, if that word
can be used properly in connection
with the things that a government
clerk does in order to draw his salary.
He worked in the bureau of the cen
sus. Gradually his compensation was
increased during that time until it
reached the figure of $1,000 year.
Then Stephen became fired with an
ambition. He took look around him
and decided he could do better in
some other department of UScle Sans
service. So he accepted" a position
as a special agent in the immigration
service. under the department of JUS
tice. This was i'm May of this year.
Stephen is man of family. His
new work took him back to Minnesota,
The Columbus journal., 1908-10-07
SKIN TROUBLES CURED.
First Had itching Rash-Threatened
Later With Iood-Poison in Leg
Relied on Cuticura Remedies.

about twelve or fifteen years ago
had a breakingout, and it itched,
and stung so badly that / could not
have any peace because of It. Three
doctors did not help me. Then used
some Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Oint-
ment, and Cuticura Resolvent and
began to get better right away. They
cured me and I have not been bothered
with the itching since, to amount to
anything. About two years ago I
had la grippe and pneumonia which
left me with a pain in my side. Treat
ment ran it into my leg, which then
swelled and began to break out. The
doctor was afraid it would turn to
blood-poison. used his medicine
but it did no good, then I used the
Cuticura Remedies three times and
cured the breaking-out on my leg. ]. F.
Hennen, Milan, Mo-. May 13. 1907"
The Columbus journal., 1908-10-07
Elkins Won't Stop Marriage to Duke

royal family SO naughty, his daugh-
ter's position at court would be rather
equivocal.
Senator Elkins is said to have given
the matter careful thought and de-
cided that on account of the dukes
high position, the young women would
soon force merited recognition.
Queen Helena is one of the most
uncompromising enemies of the mar
riage. Her majesty, princess OF
Montenegro, seems anxious to show
her devotion to the dignity of the
house of Savoy, which her own mar
riage imperiled, as disappointed match
making royal mothers saw when 1t
was celebrated.
Save among Republicans and So
cialists, public opinion in Rome, ac-
cording to a dispatch, reflects, dis
tortedly, the royal opposition. The
Italians are angry because the Ameri-
cans, instead of loudly rejoicing that
Miss Elkins was to marry into the
royal house, have taken an unenthusi.
astic attitude toward the love affair.
The Columbus journal., 1908-10-07
Truly a Fearful and Wonderful Thing
to Contemplate.

What a language-what a language
it is that We speak! How little We
may depend upon a rule once learned!
We note the word that is formed ap-
parently exactly as is some other
word whose meaning we have been
taught to ascertain by the application
of certain rules, and, behold! We make
an egregious-nay, even a ridiculous
blunder.
For instance, we say man has been
disarmed, meaning that he has had his
arms taken away from him. But when
We speak of the prisoner after the dis
arming .scrimmage as being dishev-
eled, we do not mean that they also
took his hevel away from him. OF
course not.
We mention the dehorned COW,
meaning that the COW has been takeh
while a calf and robbed of her horns.
Yet when we speak of a man who has
been defeated, we do not refer to a
man who. while calf, was tied up and
The Columbus journal., 1908-10-07
Eilial Devotion.

A southern congressman tells Of a
darky in a Georgia town whose best
quality is his devotion to his aged
parent.
Once the congressman asked Pete
why he had never married.
why, boss" explained Pete, Use
got an ole mudder. l had to do for
her, sub. Eff doan' buy her shoes an
stockings she doan't git none. Now,
boss, you see eff I was t. git married
I'd have t. buy 'em f. nah wife. an
dat'd be takin' de shoes an stockings
right outer my ole muddee's mouf."-
Harper's Weekly.
The Columbus journal., 1908-10-07

Az pounds-the lost 1S0-would make
at least one good-sized general or al
most two the size of Gen. Funston.
The officers all came back the same
day. This much was expected when
the ambulance drove into the post
empty about 10: 30 a. m. There were
eager inquiries concerning the where
abouts of the officers, and the driver,
waving an arm. said: ''Oh, there or
thereabouts. We was in hurry. SO
We walked back
Undoubtedly the 40 were "out there
somewhere" but they were a long
time crossing the finish line.
Everybody was in good spirits at
the finish or said he was. There was
little doubt about Gen. Grant. He was
as hard as nails to start with. having
done some 300 miles of saddle work
this season.
There was a corps of surgeons In
waiting at the hospital for the re-
turned prodigals. A minute examina-
ton was made of all the victims, and
the results. comprising pulse, temper
ature, weight and respiration, were all
tabulated.
The Columbus journal., 1908-10-07
xtfIKS y yMzx x5Hp ~


Speaking Of acting. my favorite
part Is the observation-disclosures
fence-last As an actor on this piece
am par excellence.
4 4 4
A Texas poet calls this the sweet
est season of the year" and a mean
Washington editor suspects he means
"sweatest."
Some men are just thoughtless
enough to be wearing their best suit
Of clothes when they are hit by
street car.
What puzzles me Is why so many
OF these fellows who are telling us
how to get rich, don't follow their own
advice.
1t is the inside of a house and the
inside of q head that counts!
900
Tickle Grass.
No man is really poor, until he gives
up. loses hope and becomes a Quitter.
Going to law is one of the most sat
isfactory recreations that the aver
age man can indulge satisfactory for
the lawyers, of course:
4 & 4
The only thing that saves some men
from the wreckage is poverty. Being
poor has kept many a mans home
happy and his love secure.
& & &
Most everybody knows what ought
to be done to a dog poisoner when he
is caught, but few people can tell you
how to catch him.
4 & &
The money you spend sensibly al
ways gives you more pleasure than
that you blow in on a good time"
900
The Aarbor.
The Columbus journal., 1908-10-07
Government Clerk Is Sadder But Wise

which is one of the pathetic features
of the story. His headquarters were
at st. Paul, where he moved his fam
lily after disposing of all his household
effects in the capital city. For short
time-less than a month, in fact-he
enjoyed his new field of work and his
increased salary, for, with the addi-
tion to his responsibilities there had
also come an increased amount in his
evenings he was wont to stroll out
and mingle again with his old-time
cronies. He talked TO them knowingly
about matters pertaining to the ma
tional government, and incidentally
impressed on them that perseverance
is the only requisite of success under
the civil service.
One day Stephen received letter
from Washington. 1t was couched in
formal language, but from reading II
Stephen gathered that the government
had no longer any need for his serv-
ices. or words to that effect. The gov
ernment was very, very sorry, so said
the man whose signature was attached
to the letter.
1t was this way: Congress had
failed to grant the amount required
and expected for the service, and it
would be necessary to dispense with
the services of the new appointees. 1t
meant laying off of number of EN-
ployes in each of the II districts, into
which the service is divided.
Stephen is now back in the bureau
of census. His salary is only $1,000
a year. for his place had been filled
as soon as he left. and it just hap
pened that Director North had a va
cancy in the lower grade. 1t cost him
something to move out to Minnesota
and back again, but. taken all in all
and in the light of experience had by
others which turned out less fortunate
ly, he considers that, at least, it might
have haon worse
The Columbus journal., 1908-10-07

WASHINGTON.-Lost- Somewhere
W in Virginia. $50 pounds. Finder
please return to Maj Gen. Fred Grant.
commander of the department of the
east, who will attend to its distribu-
ton pro rata among 40 army officers.
If all the detritus. cellular and adj
pose tissue. cuticle, epidermis and
derma matter could be collected from
along the route of the test ride that
finished at Fort Myer the other day
the United States army would be the
richer by one highly efficient officer.
All the 40 officers came back, but
there was a hiatus somewhere. There
had been one member, or his eQuiva-
lent. left by the way. for the command
averaged AZ pounds lighter to the
man than when it started. Forty times