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The newspaper., 1908-05-29
VOL. A..

On Friday evening last, Pa
onia's High School graduated a
class OF ten pupils We believe
we voice the opinion of all when
we say that the class was one OF
the best imaginable. As a rule
in every class OF such size a
marked difference will be observ-
able between the pupils from the
standpoint of ability, but IN this
case such difference was not APP
parent All acquitted themselves
with honor. and the subjects upon
which orations were made were
not the ole hackneyed ones which
have palied on the taste tor many
years. but on the contrary were
mostly new and fresh and so de-
lightfuiiy served up tina; the great
audience gave the closest stten-
tion throughout.
At the close OF the graduating
program. c T. Rule. president of
the school board. delivered a
short congratulaiory address and
he was followed by Prot. Ander
son who presented the diplomas.
In the matter of awarding
scholarships the actual awards
were not made at this time owing
TO the fact that ties in most cases
were manifest and actual de-
cisIons not as yet determined In
this gold medal contest inaugu
rated by The NEWSPAPER. Editor
Rawalt announced the award of
the committee. which is herewith
printed. and presented the medal
to the successful contestant. Miss
Elsie Edwards. He also made
favorable mention OF the work of
Roe Redmon and Miss Ruth
Reed. both of whom secured
averages OF 81 . per cent
In this issue we print two of
the essays which were filed in the
Gold Medal contest. The one by
Miss Edwards won standing OF
% per cent. and the medal That
OF Roe Redmon was graded 81 4-5
per cent, very close competition
to the winner. Both are well
worth a reading by those who
have an interest in the subject.
Miss Daisy Dixon. Principal.
who is retiring from the schools
this year was called on and made
some short but feeling remarks
touching her long employment
here and her regret at parting
with the pupils
Some very excellent music in
terspersed the programme and
this account would be incomplete
did we not nention the very
scholarly and impressive remarks
made by Superintendent Ander-
son, who also retires from school
work with the close of this year.
Mr.. Anderson gave the young
folks so impressive and earnest
advice and counsel that we cannot
help thinking that his words will
remain with them through life.
The newspaper., 1908-05-29
HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT

And he succeeded in putting his
remarks into such language that
II was all attractive and compre-
hensive The speech was one
thst cannot be described in print.
II was the heartfelt manner in
which he presented MS thoughts
that made OF them a subject long
to be remembered
The commencement exercises
throughout was an entertainment
which will last IN the memory of
those present for many years to
come and the class one that may
serve a. an example for many
to follow.
Below we print the report of
the awarding committee in the
Gold Medal contest In our
opinion the judges adopted fair
method OF reaching a decision
and arrived at the correct verdict.
May II. 1908.
Mr.. {. T RAwALT.
Paonia. Colo.
DEAR SIR:-The papers you
sent were graded by the English
teacher here. another teacher and
me. Each one graded by herself
| graded first so | could not be
influenced by them and they
knew nothing OF my grading |
took the three averages and
averaged them with the following
result:
No l,9i per cent; No. .. 81 As
per cent; No. 3. 30 per cent; No
4. 9l 25 per cent; No. ., 9l 8
per cent. The work was nearly
equal and those who tailed to get
the medal have won a fine stand
ing and should be encouraged to
try again There is nothing but
honor in such failure TO WIN. IL
you care for any other report let
me know. Yours cordially,
EMMA q. MYERS.
The newspaper., 1908-05-29
Coming.

DR.. Smith, OF Delta. eye. ear,
nose and throat specialist. will be
in Paonia on Tuesday. June 9th,
at the Paonia Hotel.
The newspaper., 1908-05-29

Bicycle repairing quickly and
neatly done at the Reliance
Machine Works.
The newspaper., 1908-05-29
U. S. Department Of Agriculture
WEATHER BUREAU

Voluntary Observers Meteorological Record
For the week ending May Is. 1908
and corresponding week OF 1907.
The newspaper., 1908-05-29
Typewriter Ribbons.

We carry all styles and oolors,
DUNBAR & WILLIAMSON.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01
Killed 1ss Ducks a. One Shot.

Harry Malcolm, ex-deputy game
warden, sends to the Sun a photograph
of a remarkable nine-barrel gun with
single trigger, which has the effec-
tiveness of Calling gun in slaughter
ing ducks. A single pull of the trig
ger fires off all the barrels, and one
discharge is said to have killed 1S9
ducks.
Mr.. Malcolm, assisted by Messrs. r.
H. Cox, w. NJ. Lyon and Sidney Bar
ber, arrested party of hunters who
were using the gun to the great detri-
ment of the wild duck hunting sport
on the Potomac river. Seven men
were taken along with the gun, which
is Of type forbidden by law. Mr..
Malcolmn says that ror years they
have been unlawfully killing ducks
and driving others from the Potomac
river and tributary creeks.
The capture of the outfit, he says, is
a great relief to the owners of lands
in the neighborhood. With the gun
were captured four sloops. seven big
guns, 100 decoys, seven skins, $50
pounds of powder and S5 dead ducks.
Baltimore Sun.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01
Shorter A. M. E. Church.

Sunday services, Feb 2nd., Pastor A.
M. Ward will preach at IL a. m. and
administer Holy Communion.
Sunday School will render a special
Missionary program at l p. m. j. G.
Porter, Supt.
Allen G. E. League holds special con-
secration services at $50 p. M. Miss
Gertrude Nichols, Pres.
Rev. DR.. Randolph will preach at 7:30
p. m.
Special cottage prayer meeting will be
held throughout the city next week pre-
paratory to Revival services.
Eurekra Literary Society, Tuesday
evening at 8 clock. Splendid program.
All are welcome
REV. A. NJ. WARD, Pastor.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01
White Swan Laundry.

Beginning next Monday morn
ing, William Loesby Of the White
Swan laundry will give the girls in
his employ an eight hour day.
The shorter hours will not be ac-
companied by any reduction of
wages. No hour system will be
instituted. The girls will be paid by
the week and will be paid the same
wages as they have been receiving.
This will be as good or better than
the wages paid in most of the 9TH
er plants in the city. The White
Swan employs more than forty
girls at present. In the summer
the number is doubled. The same
force Of girls will not be expected
to get out the work in eight hours
that has hitherto been done in ten
Mr.. Loesby will increase his force
to number equal to the task of
work.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01
ArnoId's Question We'll Answered.

There are renewed efforts to paint
Benedict Arnold in clean, white col
ors. They remind writer of the fol-
lowing anecdote: On one of his raids
Arnold captured an American officer
in Virginia. After a few days he said:
Captain, what would our countrymen
do with me If they caught me?" well,
sir" replied the captain, 'if l must
answer the question, l should say that
if my countrymen should catch you
they would first cut off your lame leg,
which was wounded in the cause of
freedom and virtue at Quebec, and
bury it with the honors of war; then
they would hang the remainder of
your carcass on a gibbet!"
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01

they were. When this popular young
lady and rising young vocalist left the
family roof-tree for trip down town
Monday she neglected to inform the fam
ly that she intended doing anything out
OF the ordinary, but she met her fiancee
John Eckter down in the city. they
boarded a car and hied themselves to
Littleton where they were made man
and wife. They returned home and af-
ter the shock of the announcement of
the marriage had worn away, they re-
celved the parental forgiveness. How
romatic it all was. The CoLoRApo
STATESMAN extends best wishes to Mr..
and Mrs. Eckter.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01

No greater demonstration has ever
been shown to any public man by the
colored citizens of Denver than was
shown to Hon. W. 7 Vernon, Register
of the U. S. Treasury during his short
stay in the city, and especially was this
manifested last Monday night at Shorter
A. M. E. church, when the honorable
gentleman addressed an audience that
taxed every available space in the big
edifice, which was filed long before the
hour arrived for the speaking to begin.
When the speaker arrived accompanied
by Rev. A. M. Ward, he was received
with prolonged applause. After this
subsidized fourteen of the ex-students of
Lincoln Institute of which Dr. Vernon
is graduate, gave the College yell
which was followed by song from
them. Rev. Ward in short address in
troduced the speaker who was again
greeted with applause. Before begin
ming his address he took occasion to
thank the citizens of Denver for their
generous hospitality towards him.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01
RESOLUTIONS OF coNDoLENcE.

Whereas, The Devine Creator
has taken from our midst Ralph
Branford, a devoted husband, in
dulgert father and citizen of sterl-
ing worth. Be it
Resolved, That we the members
of the Self Improvement and So
cial club extend to Elizabeth Bran
ford and Cora O'Bryant our heart
felt sympathy in this their great
bereavement. And be it further
Resolved, That copy of these
Resolutions be sent to them, also
be recorded in the minutes of the
S. l. and S. club.
They whom we loved on earth
Attract us now to heaven,
Who shared our grief and murth,
Back to Us now are given.
They move with noiseless foot
Gravely and sweetly round us,
And their soft touch hath cut
Full many chain that bound us
BESSIE KEELoN,
Comm: M. G. TRAvIcK,
MILDRED ABERNATHY,
Chairman.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01
Some Suggestions AS to Lying.

There is not so much objection to
lying as there is to a lack of art in
the telling of a lie. 1t is no use to tell
lie unless you are going to ac-
complish your purpose. Lies can do
the work whether they are discovered
or not. 1t is all in the manner of tell
ing them. In the first place never tell
lie when the truth will do just as
well. This serves to establish your
reputation and gives your lies stand
ing they could not otherwise gain
Never tell a big lie to gain a small
object, nor tell a little lie to gain
big object. Let all your lies be big
and lusty fellows, and let them have
some big business in hand. These two
rules are really imperative n you ex-
pect to become a successful and pro-
ficient liar. Little lies for little things
are not worth telling.
Finally, always have the courage Of
not brave enough to stand by your
own lies, why send them out only to
be betrayed? A man is the rankest
sort of coward that refuses to give
his lie any support when it crawls
back to him from the buffetings, beat
ings and rough usage of the populace.
Brace it up with manufactured cor
roborative evidence and artificial con-
firmation and send it out again re-
newed in spirit and vigor.-Washing
ton Times.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01

The banquet at Shorter church last
Monday night has been CONNECTED on in
no little degree of publicity, not for the
program alone but for the artistic and
exact manner in which it was served by
Owen Caswell of the Baur Catering es-
tablishment. Mr.. Caswell is recognized
as the finest caterer of the West, in fact
his reputation as such reach from the
Atlantic to the Pacific and from the
great lakes to the Gulf. Mr.. Caswell
and his corps of walters are to be con-
graduated for their most splendid SER
vice.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01

The Self Improvement and So
cial club elected their delegates
for the State Federation which
meets at Pueblo some time in
June. Delegates are Mrs. l..
Stephens, Mrs. T. Rogers Webb,
Mrs. j. R. Abernathy and Mrs. j.
@. Cooper; alternates, Mrs. R. Il.
Anderson, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Thom-
as Williams and Mrs. M. @. Ira
wick.
MRS. LAWRENCE STEPHENS,
President.
Mrs. j. r. ABERNATHY,
Secretary.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01

orado has invited the Rt. Rev. the
Bishop of Ottowa, Canada (Dr
Hamilton) who is spending a short
time in Denver, to visit the Church
of the Redeemer in honor Of this
Festival.
Solemn Choral Eucharist will be
celebrated at IL O'Clock.
Be present. Be punctual. Be
prepared.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01
DOTTED TEARS WON SUIT.
Extraordinary Letter by Father Of
Spurned Girl Read in Court.

A thousand dots were in a letter
which was read in a breach of promise
action at Chester Sheriff's court re-
Gently.
These are not kisses, but tears"
the letter, which was of an extraor-
dinary character, explained.
Last year a Cheadle cab proprietor,
named Arthur Morren, zeS Elizabeth
Ann Rhodes, an Asnron-under-Lyne
mill forewoman, who s --~ 20 gears
old, at wedding party.
He apparently fell in love and wrote
her many letters and post cards. In
February last they became engaged,
and the wedding was to have taken
place in September, but the cab pro-
prietor wrote asking the young woman
to "let him free" as their social con-
ditions were not quite equal
The young womans father in reply
wrote the letter, which was read in
court:
When you go to church and sing
your praise try to think of the lass
you have now spurned and left with a
broken heart.
When you uplift your voice in
prayer. may the heaven be as brass.
May God repay thee for what thou
hast DONE"
Then followed 1000 dots and these
words: ..v
These are not kisses, but tears
from mothers and daughters hearts,
which before they knew you never had
a care. ..
May you for every tear that falls
and every throb in their hearts repent
it millions and millions of times over
and over again, and every time you
look at lass or hear the church bells
chime at night when you go to sleep,
and at morn when you awake. may
you think of this letter and lass with
broken heart
The jury awarded e40 damages
London Express.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01
Side Llahts on History.

Scott was writing the Lay Of the
Last Minstrel"
After which," he muttered. with a
grim smile, with your kind perIhis-
sion, ladies and gentlemen, the gifted
vocalist, Herr Spuytentuyfel, will sing
the pathetic ballad entitled, Mamma.
Your Little Darling Is Too Full to
eat Any More!"
For well he knew that there would
be still later minstrels with other
lays.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01

Order of services at Zion Baptist
church, Sunday Feb. 2nd Sunday
School 9:45 a. m. IL a. m. covenant
meeting. 2:30 p. m. preaching subject
"What sayth the Scripture about Bap-
tism? 3p. m. the ordinance of bap-
tism will be administered. $50 M.
DR.. w. A. Jones. 1880 preaching, sub
ject What saith the scripture about COM
munion? The Lords supper will be
administered at the close of the sermon.
The public is invited to come and wor-
ship with us.
REV. A. E. REYNOLDS, Pastor.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01

The funeral of Andrew Hudson,
who died very suddenly at Wat
kins. Colo, Sunday morning will
take place tomorrow afternoon
from Zion Baptist church at 2
O'Clock under the auspices of the
Elks. Interment will be at River
side cemetary. Undertaken Gill
more will have charge of the fun
eral.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01

The funeral of Mrs. VIM. Knight was
held last Thursday afternoon from
Zion Baptist church of which he was a
member. Deceased was loved by all
who knew her. She leaves a husband,
other relatives besides a host of friends
to mourn her loss.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01

L. L. McMahan Prescription Pharma-
cy is the name of the drug store at 10Th
and Arapahoe strets. which has just
been opened with fresh and elaborate
stock of goods by l.. L. McMahan, who
will be pleased to have his old friend
and patrons as well as the general pub
lie call and see him.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01

The remains of Paris Bramlett
who died Tuesday night will be
shipped by Undertaken Gilmore to
Fort Scott, Kansas for buriel, Fri
day afternoon.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01

Master Frank Lightner entertained
few of his little friends Thursday, it be-
ing the anniversary of his eighth. birth
day. He was ably assisted by his aunts
the Misses Miller and his mother. Mas
ter Frank proved himself to be an ideal
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01

The big Leap Year surprise
will be the musical treat given
by the Denver Division of U. o.
True Reerormfs, East Turner hall,
Thursday, February 27th. Watch for
our next ad.
ALLEN DAVIS, Chairman.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01

When some of the young friends of
Miss Theta Won Dickershon planned to
give her surprise party Monday even
ing that being the anniversary of her
eighteenth birthday, they did not dream
that they would be treated to surprise
that was not down on the program, but
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01

Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Gross of
Swink, Colo, attended the Vernon lec-
ture and banquet held in this city last
Monday night. Mr.. Gross, is one of Col
orado's prosperous farmers, being engag
ed in raising sugar bcets, and the fam
Gus Rockyford cantelopes.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01

The Life and Works of Paul Laurence
Dunbar containing his complete poems
and best short stories. j. H. Doniphan,
agent, 1886 Stout street. Address him
a card and he will call and show you the
book.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01

The members of the COLORADO
POLITICAL CLUB, the largest colored
political organization in the city, are
making great preparations for their So
cial gathering to take place, February
18th at Odd Fellows hall, 1712 Curtis
street.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01

Hon. w. L. Vernon accompanied by
Geo. w. Gross of Swink, Cole, paid this
Office pleasant call last Monday. Reg
lister Vernon said he has never witness
ed greater demonstration in his honor
as was shown by the citizens of Denver.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01

The funeral of George Lloyd
was held from the Undertaking es-
tablishment of q. J. Gilmore,
Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Payne
officiated. Interment at Riverside
cemetary.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01

The children of the late Mrs. Ball, de
those who so kindly rendered assistance
during the illness and death of their
mother.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01

Miss Belle Bradley arrived home last
she was called on account of the illness
of her mother, who is now on the road
to recovery.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01

Mrs. w. A. Watkins of 2350 Curtis st.
was called to San Francisco, last We'd
nesday on account of the serious illness
of her sister.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01
CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER.

Sunday Feby. End will be the
Feast of the Purifcation of the
Blessed Virgin Mary, anciently
called Candlemass.
The Rt. Rev., the Bishop Of Col
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01

l.. L. Duacan and wife of Colorado
Springs were in attendance at the Yer
non lecture, they were the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. G. l.. Wicks.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01

Invitations are out announcing that
Lizzie A. Taylor and Rev. John W. H.
Morris both of Salt Lake City will be
married February 6, 1908 at $50 p. m.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01

Ernest Howard, carpenter and all
kinds of job work done at reasonable
prices. Residence 1853 Warren avenue.
Phone 2l29 Brown.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01

All Elks are requested to meet
at Castle hall at II O'Clock Sunday
to take part in the funeral of An
drew Hudson.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01

Miss Eliza Miller entertained num-
Der of her young lady friends Thursday
with six course dinner.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01

Mrs. Julia F. Lee of 1864 Humboldt
street who has been very ill with pneu-
monia is improving slowly.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01

The Elk's club. 1855 Arapahoe street
A popular and favorite resort. Thos
Clingman, proprietor.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01

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., 1908-02-01

Revival services at Zion Baptist
church has been a great success with
many conversions.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01

Major Vince of Cripple Creek passed
through the city this week enroute to
Boulder.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01

For Rent, nice front room for gentle
man at 1916 Pennsylvania avenue, Phone
White 1905.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01

A. j. Fitzpatrick, carpenter, con
tractor, general repairing, 2646 Califor
mia.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01

Two furnished rooms for rent for la
dies or gentlemen at 1850 Logan avenue.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01

Nicely furnished room for gentleman
2404 Glenarm Place, Phone Main 27Sl
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01
Local Notices.

Hair cut 15 cents, 1s47 Blake street
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01

Miss Inez Mackey will leave tomorrow
for Los Angelas, Calf, to remain.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-02-01

md us all your fn T'ily wnsh-
We use soft artesian water.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-01-06
Nests Of the Cohen eaals.

Every pair of eagles whose habits /
have had an opportunity Of watching
over q period OF few years would
seem 10 have invariably at least two
alternative sites for their nests. Some
have three and J know OF one With
four sites. Ia fact only know OF
one pair out Of many which habltually
resort TO but one place and only one.
The reason for this is. however. ap.
parent, for owing 10 It's situation It
has never been disturbed The nest
Is IN small cavern on the face of an
absolute wall Of limestone rock some
500 feet high at about 400 feet from
the summit Above the cliff IS talus
OF loose stone at an angle Of forty Ave
degrees or so, above which again rise
other precipices TO reach the nearest
point above this nest would be long
days work. London Saturday Eeview.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-01-06

DO you know that rheumatic pains
can be relleved2 II you doubt this
just try one application Of Chamber.
lain's Pain Balm. It viii make rest
and sleep possible, and that certainly
means a great deal to any one affict-
ed with rheumatism. For sale by c.
r. RENFRO.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-01-06
Weak Women

10 weak and ailing women. there q at least ono
way to help. But witt that way. two iIeatmentG
must be combined. One T. local. one IS Conatitu-
tional but both are important, both essential
Dr. shoop's Night Care Is the Local
Dr.. shoop'B Restorative. the Constitutional.
Tho fomer-Dr. shoop's Night Cure--is topical
mucous membrane suppository remedy, while DIT.
ehoop's Restorative Is wholly an internal tseat-
ment The Restorative reaches throughout the
entire system. seeking the repair Of all nerve.
all tissue, and all blood ailments.
The Night Cure" as ITS name implies. does IL
work while son sleep. IL soothes sore and inham-
% mucous surfaces. heals local weaknesses and
discharges. while the Restorative. eaaes nervous
excitement, gives removed yisor aud ambition.
builds up wasted tissues. bringirg ahout renewed
strength. vigcf. .aDa energy. Take Or. shoop'l
Restorative sNblets or LiQuid--asa general tonic
- the system. yor positive local help. use - ssn