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The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29
Longing for Country Life.

A strange thing is the universal
longing of professional men and others
who have come to the city and have
prospered as they advance in life to
get back to the country. 1t is seldom
that they do return, and when they
do there is often disappointm ent and
things do not appear as hey did long
ago. The change is in tie man him,
self, but he thinks it is in the country.
Nevertheless. the desire to get back
to the old country place to end ones
days is very general. Sir Walter Scott
refers to it and compares the course
of a man through the woHd to that of
the hare which is startad from her
lair and after long chase and max
ing a large circle ends by returning
to the nest from which she started.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

The Advisory Board of the Colorado
the Political Club met at 2loo
Arapahoe street last Monday night and
completed arrangements for the spring
campeign which will soon be on. Precinct
committeeman were appointed to repre-
ature advising the colored citizens of
their best political interest, will be dis
tributed throughout the city. The mem
bers of the club comprises some of the
and nothing will be left undone to meet
the issues for square deal for the
Negroes.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29
CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER
22ND. AVE AND HUMBOLDT.

The United Missionary meeting
of the Womans' Auxiliary will be
held at the Church of the Redeem
er on Monday March End at 2
O'Clock p. m. The Rev. w. P.
Williams has very kindly under
taken to give the address on the
allotted subject of missionary
Work in the South upon which
he will be able to speak from per-
sonal experience and with warm
interest. Everyone should hear
him
Ash Wednesday March 4th will
be the first Day of Lent. There
will be evening service at the
church at 7:45 p. m. with the Ser
mon by the Rev. w. P. Williams,
pastor of st. Pauls church. Visi-
tors are cordially invited to all
Menten services. Special preach
ers every Sunday evening.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29
SWINGING ROCK FIRMLY FIXED.
South American Natural Wonder De
fled Dictator of Argentine.


fled Dictator of Argentine.
One of the strangest of natura
wonders of South America, is the
swinging rock of Tandil Ga piedrs
hovediza), says the Philadelphia Rec
ord. The stone lies about half ar
hours walk from the city of Tandil
province of Buenos Ayres, Argentine
Republic, upon the highest summit oi
little rocky ridge. When seen from
the ravine it has the form of a giant
pyramid. while from another view II
resembles an enormous cone. 1t is
twenty-one feet long and twenty-eight
feet high. and it's weight is judged to
be about 1880 hundredweight. OF
about 627 tons. From the distance the
stone presents peculiar aspect. 1t is
so highly poised on the rocky slope
that it seems as if we were watching
stone roll down the hill and resting
for second upon very small base
But when we approach this swinging
rock VIC are ast0ihshed by a new
wonder. We can set the stone in mo
ton by merely pushing it with the
hand. Very often the traveller is
spared even the trouble of pushing
the stone, as the wind will cause 1t
to swing.
Early in the nineteenth century the
Argentine Republic was ruled by the
dictator Rosa with unparalleled cruel
ty for about twenty-five years. To
show his supreme power the tyrant
ordered that the stone be encircieo
with ropes and many horses to be
harnessed to these ropes-but the
stone could not be moved one inch
from its resting place.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29
JOSEPH n. STUART
L A w YER r.
Practice In all courts. Examining
abstract Of title and drawing
up legal instruments given
careful attention.
S29 kittrsdde Bid. Phone Olive 29A
Res. 1862 Lincoln Av.
SADDLE OF HUMAN Skin.
Remarkable Object in Possession 0,
Philadelphia Man.

Human skin can be prepared, tan,
ned and made into durable articles
as successfully as can the skin OF
horses and other animals. The result.
Ing leather is very much like dogskin
Or pigskin. William Hansell of Phila-
delphia has the largest article which
has ever, been known to be made
from human skin-a beautiful pure
white saddle-and any one examing 1t
would be at a loss to tell the kind
Of skin from which it is made. The
poreI have a familiar look, but the
skin itself is of an astonishing thick.
ness. The saddle was made from the
skin of a man. A woman's skin, ge.
orally speaking, would be too delicate.
Human skin leather is a very rare
article and there is no general trade
n It. Sometimes a physician will
have piece, made iRto a cover for
an instrument case, and occasionally
medical students get enough to be
uade into purse or pair of slip
2ers. Patients sometim' have a belt
or book made from a limb which has
Been amputatsd.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29
READY WITH ADVICE
WORDS OF WISDOM FROM THE
SOUSED ONE.
Gentleman Temporarily off the Water
Wagon Referred Disparagingly
to Object Which Offended
His Sense of Beauty.

There entered a downtown barber
shop, a day or two ago, man who
had climbed down from the water
wagon to make room for those who
desired seats.
He came in and looked about him
genially. The boy came up TO him to
take his coat and hat, but he con-
tinued to just look about him and size
things up. He wore good clothes, and
the eight-day growth on his counten-
ance didn't harmonize, but if he want
ed a shave he didn't seem in any rush
about it. He just looked around.
In the third chair was man with
one of those big bushy. dropping wal
rus mustaches. That mustache seemed
to catch the eye of the soused one.
He walked over to get a better look
at it.
why dontchuh cut it OFF," he in
quired of the barber. Then he put a
similar query to the man in the chair.
why don't you have him chop it OFF,
so you'll look like somebody" he sug-
gested.
The man in the chair looked around
at him: What are you talkin' about2'
he asked.
You know very we'll what I'm talk
in about" says the soused one. I'm
talkin' about that wild grass. Why
don't you have the man go over it
with his scythe?"
The barber was disposed to be good
natured with the visitor, as he seemed
harmless enough, and probably came
in to get work done. Therefore he
made no effort to chase him away.
The stranger went on to observe:
1T wouldn't take a minute for the
man to clip it off,
Say. what are you talking about?'
demanded the one in the chair again.
What do you want with such a
thing anyway" went on the other one
'rrelevantly.
The man in the chair merely gave
him a look of disgust, but the other
one kept right on: I'll pay the man
to clip it off for you if you want me
to-
The owner of the mustache demand
ed once more: Say, fellow, what are
you getting at, anyway"
'Aw." snapped the picked one, you
think 1 don't know what it is, Ell? l
know what it is all right, if I want to
tell. It's mustache, that's what it
is. Why don't you have it cut OFF,"
And then he walked out without
even getting a shave-Cleveland PlaiD
Dealer.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29
"couId Have Had It, Andy"

writer on a morning daily says
Wall street man is responsible for
this; Did you ever hear of a man los
ing $100,000,000 in cold cash because
he forgot to ask for i.?" asked vet
eran stock exchange man. We'll, there
is such a man." he continued, and his
name is Andrew Carnegie. When the
Laird of Skibo sold out his steel inter
ests to ]. P. Morgan he got $500, ,O0O,-
900 in per cent. bonds for his prop
critics. You know that, don't you2
Shortly after the steel corporation was
put into working order Carnegie and
Morgan were on their way to Europe
on the same steamer. Suddenly Car
negie said John, don't you know |
think that ought to have got $500
100000 instead of $500, 100000 for my
holdings?' Morgan looked at him with
that cold and sinister expression he
always carries on his face when he
is about to say something particularly
soothing, and replied: Well, Andy,
you could have had it,"
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

Richard B. Harrison of Los Angeles,
California, the most popular dialectian
in the West, read before large audi
ence at Zion Baptist church last Mon
day night Mr.. Harrison reads Negro
dialect as a speciality and in this phase
of literature, as he is in that of a more
heavier class, critics have failed to rate
him other than one of the best in the
country, in fact, the sentiment of the
audience was as that of the late Paul
Laurence Dunbar who said: "Mr. Har-
rison has no equal as a reader of my
verse" The most fastidious audience
never fail to express its appreciation of
his ability Besides the numbers rem
dered by Mr.. Harrison, Mrs. w. A.
Jones and Clarence Clarke, two of Den
ver's favorites, sang solos, which were
received with an ear of appreciation
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29
Weather or Not,

Germantown woman discovered
one morning recently that her maid
Nora had broken the thermometer that
hung in the reception hall.
well, Nora" sighed the mistress of
the house. in resigned way, you've
managed to break the thermometer,
haven't you?"
"Yis, num-" replied the maid, In a
tone equally resigned. And, now,
mum, We'll jist have to take the wealth
er as 1t comes Harper Weekly.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

at doth now appear what we can be,
will be the subject of discourse in Lucas
Hall, 20l2-14 Curtis street next Tuesday
March 3rd at o'clock sharp. DR.. Lucas
informs us Of crowded house at his
opening last Tuesday and much appre-
citation from all after the two hours
talk. The question box and charts are
features most helpful. Each one is
privileged to write 3 questions concern
ing "things he or she wishes to know"
about self Everybody welcome.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

Mrs. Thenis Jones entertained
at cards at the residence of Mrs.
Chas Wicks last Saturday in hon
or of Mrs. Walter E. Sheppard of
Greeley, Colo. Flags and chains
of national colors from which hung
bells of the same hue comprised
the decorations. Prizes were
awarded in the following manner
for those scoring the greatest num-
Der Of points: Ladies; Mrs. Fred
Ratley, Japanese cup and saucer;
Mrs. Walter Pritchett, brass can
die stick; Mrs. Chas. Hall, hatchet
filled with cherries. Gentlemen; :;
Mr.. Baker, stein; Mr.. T. A. Ed
wards tie; Mr.. Will Seals, mug;
Miss Edna Hall won ladies' prize
in general, a beautiful red, white
and blue picture. Refreshments
were served and at late hour the
jolly crowd dispersed
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

6:30 p. m. The pastor will preach
at 1870, subject, The besetting sin,
an address to the young converts.
The city pastors and their con-
gregations have been invited and
expected to be present at the after
noon meeting,
The revival services will be held
next week at Campbell chapel to
which every mem Der is expected.
REV. A. M. WARD, Pastor.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

Miss Hattie Elliot entertained
at Mrs. Lees 1864 Humboldt ST.
Those present were Miss N. Elgin
Mrs. R. Elgin, Miss Leon johnson
W. M. Gipson, Mr.. Glover, DIR. W.
S. Crosby and Mr.. and Mrs. L. w.
Beatty. The evening was spent in
playing progressive whist, after
which delicious refreshments were
served.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29
Champion LAYER.

What are you going to do with that
loggerhead turtle?" asked the tourist
in Florida.
Going to send it to President
Roosevelt" responded the old water
man.
"Hm! Don't you think it would be
more appropriate to send him
bear?"
mo, I'm going to send him this
old turtle because she is so opposed
to race suicide. Just laid 399 eggs.
by gosh"
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29
CHURCH NOTICE.

Quarterly meeting at Shorter A.
M. E. church, Sunday March l.
Order of services. Preaching
by Presiding Elder j. FL. Hubbard
at II a. m. Sunday School at
12:45 p. m. Holy communion at
3 p. m, Sermon by Rev. j. S.
Payne. Allen G. E. League at
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29
Traffic on European Rivers.

A European river 40 feet wide han
dies as much freight as an ordinary
American railroad. while the Rhine
carries more business to block than
half the Hudson river. Splendid tug
boats, fine barges ana handsome swift
steamers do the work, with anchored
chain boats to pull the big loads up
the rapids.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

Morgan E. Robinson of Leadville,
passed through the city this week from
an enjoyable say of a month in Los
Angeles, California, and other points Oh
the Pacific coast. Mrs. Robinson and
little daughter Marion, will remain in
Los Angeles several weeks before re-
turning to Colorado.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

The entertainment given last
Thursday night by the Denver
Division U. O. True Reformers,
was big success, and the COM
mittee in charge are very jubilent
over their achievement.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

A grand musical entertainment will
be given at DANA hall 9th and Arapa-
hoe streets, Thursday, March 10Th by
the Progressive Concert Brass Band and
Orchestra. Admission Is cents.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

The Life and Works of Paul Laurence
Dunbar containing his complete poems
and best short stories. j. III. Doniphan,
agent, 1886 Stout street. Address him
a card and he will call and show you the
book.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

After his reading at Zion Baptist
church last Monday night, Richard b,
Harrison of Los Angeles, California, was
rendered a reception by Mrs. Moral
Keelon, 26lO Welton street, where a de-
lightful time was spent by all.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

Mr.. Willis S. Evans of Colo. Springs,
and Miss Mary E. Williams of Denver,
were quietly married at the residence of
the brides sister, Mrs. Walter Cooper,
1909 Clarkson street, at high noon, Tues
day, February %, 1908. After the mar
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

All who are in need of plumbing work
can save money by having it done by
Robert johnson of S35 Lincoln avenue;
Phone South 1892. All work guaranteed.
A specially of connecting coal and gas
ranges.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

The Sunshine club will meet
Thursday evening, March 5, at the
home of Mrs. A. E. Holly, 2537
Glerarm Place.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

Mrs. Elvira Reynolds entertained at
the residence of Mrs. j. Z. Travick last
Tuesday evening in honor of Richard b.
Harrison of Los Angeles: California.
An enjoyable evening was spent.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

J. Fl. Smithea has returned from
Chihuahuo, Mexico, where he erect
ed several bake ovens. Mr.. Smith
ca is enthusiastic over that coun-
try.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

Mrs. W. Sheppard of Greeley, Colo,
was in the city this week the guest OF
Mrs. Thenis Jones.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

Charles D. Glen, the poet, will recite
at Boulder on March 18th for the bene-
fit of the A. M. e. church at that place.
The citizens of Boulder will do them
selves an injustice if they fail to hear
Mr. Glenn.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

A reception was given at the resi-
dence of Mrs. N. j. Skillern last Satur-
day night by Mrs. Corrinne Overton in
honor of Richard B. Harrison of Los
Angeles, California.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

The Elk's club. 1855 Arapahoe street
A popular and favorite resort. Thos
Clingman, proprietor.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

The many friends of Dr. Justina L..
Ford will be glad to know that she is
able to be out after an illness of six
weeks.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

Do you remember the good time you
had at the ball given by the Business
Mems club few weeks ago? Well they
will eclipse that event on March End at
East Turner hall.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

One of the children of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Orborne was seriously
injured Thursday by falling down
stairs.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29
Hall for Rent.

Lectures, entertainments, social, polit-
tical and religions clubs will rejoice to
know that Lucas Hall 20l2 IA Curtis
st. is for rent. Terms reasonable. Ap-
ply on premises.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

Join the big crowd at the big ball to
be given at East Turner hall next Mon
day night by the Business Mems club.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

Blankets, comforts, underwear. hois-
cry and ETC., below cost at the Tindell
Dry Goods store, 2707 Welton st.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

James Hill aged "a years, son of Mrs.
G. Collier died Monday at 2S40 Glenarm
Place after an illness of several weeks.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

Roy Harris died at the County hospit-
al last Wednesday. The funeral ar
rangements have not been made at this
writing. The body lies in the morgue
of Lawhorn & Co.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

Mr.. and Mrs j. ]. Bates and little
daughter, Gladdis, left Monday for their
home in Salida, Colo.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

Mrs. Nellie Porter, after spending sew
Omaha.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

The Ultra Art club will meet March
9th, at the home of Mrs. Harvey Groves,
12ll Kalamath street.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

j. E. Conway an employe of the Dan
iels & Fisher Store, is on the sick list a
2a29 fremont Place.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

Nicely furnished modern from t
room for rent at 1888 Glenarm
Place.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

Mrs G. w. Anderson of 429 Oath st.
has all kinds of hair goods for sale
Pompadours and switches made to
order.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

For Rent, nice front room for gentle.
man at 1916 Pennsylvania avenue, Phone
White 1905.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

Ernest Howard, carpenter and all
kinds of job work done at reasonable
prices. Residence 1853 Warren avenue.
Phone 2129 Brown.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

For Rent-1S45 Marion street, clean
sunny tive-room cottage. Gas, bath, SIS.
Owner 6S5 So. Washington.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

riage ceremony wedding breakfast was
served. Only the immediate friends
were present.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

Earnest Howard, the carpenter has
opened a carpenter shop at 20l0 Curtis
street. Phone Main 3l60.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Hughes gave reception
in honor of Rev. Anderson Wednesday
evening Rev. Anderson is high in the
True Reformers.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

A. j. Fitzpatrick, carpenter, con
tractor, general repairing, 2646 Califor
mia.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

Mrs. Julia Lee of 1864 Hum boldt St,
after an illness of several weeks is able
to be out.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

Don't miss the Tindell Dry Good
stores closing out sale-27o7 Welton st
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29
j. III. DoNIPHAN,
1886 Stout Street.

Furnished room for rent to man
and wife, with the use of the kitch-
EN-. Light and heat furnished, ap-
ply 1913 Clarkson street.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

Mr., and Mrs. 1. G. Mckenzie are now
4s.located at 2433 Emerson street, where
they will be pleased to have their friends
call and see them.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

Two furnished rooms for rent for la
dies or gentlemen at 1850 Logan avenue.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

Miss Pansy johnson and Mr.. L. Mel
day.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

Mrs. Lizzie Ratley left the city
Tuesday for Topeka.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. Anderson left last
Wednesday for their home in Leadville.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

Rev. d. d. Cole spent a few days in
Boulder this week on business.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29
Local Notices.

Hair cut 15 cents. 1s47 Blake street
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

| have just received several extra cop
les of Dunbar's works bound in cloth.
Price Sl75.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

Rev. w. R. Hardy OF Pueblo, spent
Sunday aud Monday in Denver.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-29

One nicely furnished room for rent at
ces.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1908-08-06
REFUSED HOMESTEAD RIGHTS

Minot, Nd, Aug 4 Mr.. Matsur-
bara, imperial consul from Japan and
located at Chicago, was in the city
the past week investigating the crop
condition and in addition getting in
side facts regarding the recent ac-
tion of the government in denying
several japanese the right to prove
up on their claims upon which they
had filed.
1t is estimated that there are at
least eighteen Japanese in this and
the Williston land districts who. filed
on claims at different times. Several
months ago the first of these coun-
trymen made an effort to prove up
and this was denied by the land office
officials. The officials stood clearly
within their rights, as the law ex-
pressly provides that citizenship cam
not be granted to any Of the Mongo-
liam race. The men were allowed to
file because they came to the Office
with naturalization papers. Many of
the holders of these entries have
spent considerable time and money
on improving their claims and the
consul will do everything in his pow
er to right this wrong.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1908-08-06
BUSINESS CHANGES
Four Large Business Firms Al
fected by Long Lease Of
LutZ Block Stores.

Several important changes in large
business firms of Jamestown will &C.
cur Sept. lst of this year. George
Lutz has rented the entire ground
floor and easements of the big Lutz
block to the Zimmerman Co., the
lease going into effect at the expira-
tlon OF the present leases, the last of
August. The new long lease has
been made for ten years, large and
satisfactory rental having been
agreed upon.
The firms affected are the Zimmer.
man Co., dry goods store, first floor
and basement, The Fair store. first
floor and basement, and the James
town Gas Co. and Fl. P. TAYLOR
Plumbing Co., also first floor and
basement. The Fair store will be
moved into the rooms vacated by the
Gas Co., and Plumbing establish
ment, and the Zimmerman Co.. store
expand south, taking in the store
room and basement at present occu-
pied by the Fair. while the Gas Co.
and Taylor Plumbing Offices will seek
new quarters in another block, loca-
tlons on Main street and also on 5th
avenue having been considered. The
second floor of the block has not been
changed, Offices and living suites re-
naming as before.
All three firms intend to enlarge
their places, and increase the stock
and fixtures. Mr.. Zimmerman is at
present at the twin cities and it is
impossible to get statement as to
his intentions, but it is probable he
will branch out into other lines, be-
sides drygoods, on account of the CEN
tral location. A grocery store has
often been spoken of for that loca-
tion.
Mr.. Schiebold Of the Fair, will coll-
duct a big removal and stock reduc-
tion sale this month, and ,re-arrange
his entire stock and store in the new
quarters, south of the present loca-
tfon, and enlarge all of the lines, in
Guiding household and kitchen fur
nishings, and utensils, novelties and
notions, hardware, crockery and the
other lines. Mr.. Schiebold will also
develop his wholesale jobbing depart
ment of toys and holiday goods.
The location of the new offices of
the jamestown Gas Co.. and the III.
P. Taylor Gas Co.. has not been
chosen as yet but it will be selected
during the month and fitted up to
meet the growing needs of their
business.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1908-08-06
STATE WEATHER REPORT

F: The report for the week ending
Monday, Aug. 3, 1908, issued by the
weather bureau at Bismarck has been
received. The weather conditions
were generally favorable during the
week. The temperatures averaged
more than two degrees above the
normal, due principally to high day
temperatures. The temperatures were
particularly high during the last
three days, when maximum tempera-
lures from 80 to 100 degrees were
generally recorded. The precipita-
tion was quite evenly distributed.
Thunderstorms were frequent, but
no storms of damaging nature were
reported.
The mean maximum temperature
was a.. degrees, and the mean min
imum temperature was 56.8 degrees.
The mean temperature for the week
was 7O.o degrees. The highest tenn
perature reported was 100 degrees at
Bismarck on August lst. The low
est temperature reported was 80 de
grees. at Napoleon on July Oth. The
average precipitation for the state
(0.5S) vas slightly above the normal.
The heaviest precipitation occurred
in Logan county, while several
counties reported only trace.