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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-15
NOVELTIES OPENING BILL.
Many Acts With Regulations for Ex-
ceIlence Are on 1t.

Everything is in readiness for the re-
opening on Monday of the Novelty
theater which will be, as it has been
in the past, the home of the highest
class vaudeville presented in this city
Each of the four acts which has been
booked by S. r. Wells, the manager
of the house. for the opening show.
has a reputation of providing excellent
entertainment and the chances are that
before the wee kis out there VIII be
capacity house at every performance.
The Novelty, however. will be able to
cater to bigger crowds on night than
It did last year because Mr.. Wells has
planned to run two shows each even
ing. with seats reserved for the first
but not for the second.
Probably the act on the bill for next
week which will attract the most at
tention is the comedy sketch, the
Hold Up" that will be presented by
Wilhelma Francis-John Dunn and
company. This is true outside OF the
merits Of the piece and the capabilities
of those participating in it because
Miss Francis is a daughter OF Mr.. ana
Mrs. J. T. Price Of this city and has
many personal friends here. other acts
on the bill include Herbert Lennon IN
impersonations of famous actors;
comedy skit called THE Car Ahead Is
Behind which will be given by LIE
Marie and King, couple OF gooo
Comedians; and the Old Fields in a
musical comedy sketch called MIS-
taken Identity" Miss Parfitt VIII sing
one of the newest illustrated songs ana
some good moving pictures VIII also De
shown.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-15

Grace Houghtelling left Friday to
spend two weeks on the Northern
lakes.
Miss Princie Macarthur, teacher or
clay modelling and wood carving at
the State Normal at Pittsburg, is here
to spend the rest of the summer with
her mother, Mrs. Isabel Macarthur,
TO Tyler street.
Mrs. Elmer Bloom is visiting Mrs.
Charles Kleinhans in Granville.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. z. Meade and
daughter, Norma of Horton, are guests
of Mrs Helen Collins and Miss Grace
Collins
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-15
BETTER THAN SPANKING

Spanking does not cure children of
bed-wetting. There is a constitutional
cause for this trouble. Mrs. M. Sum-
mers, Box w. South Bend, Ind. will.
send free to any moth er her success
full home treatment, with full instruc-
lions. Send no money, but write her
today IL your children trouble you in
this way. Don't blame the child. the
chances are it can't help 1t. This
treatment also cures adults and aged
people trouble with urine difficulties
by day or night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-15

One dollar will start an account
with the Prudential Bank. Better be-
gin now to save Up your CHRISTMAS
money.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-15

It doesn't take a self-made man tt
make himself agreeable.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-15

Miss Dolly Curtis entertained three
tables at bridge this afternoon for her
guest, Mrs Malcolm James. of
Clarinda. Iowa. and has asked guests
for evening cards next Tuesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-15

Women's Vests-white cotton,
low neck, sleeveless. Small
sizes, small lot. 15c kind.
Children's White Hose-ribbed
cotton, all sizes. 10c quality.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-15

A few of those soc black
silk gloves-in size only
12-button length-Tonight
we close them out at CSC.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-09-11
pay for his own ticket. A hurried

pay for his own ticket. A hurried
conference, more hustling and
Braiden came to the front with 50,
Jimmie McKelvey with one and
an appeal to Sven Peterson
brought another, making total of
"a, which was SO near the amount
necessary that Secretary Block was
persuaded to go. And then to
think that all that money was
wasted, in addition to two sleepless
nights on the train, and not even
being considered of enough i'm
portance at the convention to be
granted hearing.
Cold, cruel world. Tom Ormond
looks twenty years older, Charley
Magnes will never smile again,
and Mrs. Smith will doubtless take
Toms chewing tobacco away from
him for month.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-09-11
THE DEMOCRATIC
STATE CONVENTION.

The Democratic state conven-
tion convened at Pueblo last
Tuesday morning and is still in
session, not as yet having been
able to reach the nominations for
state officers on the order of bust
ness. The battle between the
Patterson forces and the Speer
crowd continues raging at white
heat and the outcome is yet in
doubt. The Speer people won all
the preliminary skirmishes and
were successful in having their
delegation from Denver county
seated and Patterson's thrown
out. Also in having Charles j.
Hughes endorsed as the democrat
ic candidate for the United States
senate. Since that time, however,
the days and nights have been
spent in an endeavor to perfect
a peace compact between the bel
ligerent forces, in order that both
factions may be relied upon to
support the ticket in the fall CAM
paign. Upon going to press the
war is still raging with no infor-
nation as to the probable out
come.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-09-11
]. D. Pitcher Re-Nominated.

At the Republican judicial dis
trict convention, held at Alamosa
last Wednesday evening, Hon. J,
d. Pitcher was again nominated
for district attorney of the Twelfth
Judicial district, receiving the solid
vote of every county in the district.
This high tribute is the result
of his strict attention to the duties
of his Office in the past and the ex-
ceptionally capable, economical
and creditable manner in which he
has at all times responded to the
requirements of his high position.
That he will be reelected with an
overwhelming majority goes with
out saying.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-09-11

ascension, called the meeting to
order and Orator Jack Gerteisen
was placed in nomination for
chairman. Great applause. A
speech from the chairman was
demanded and the manner in
which he responded caused one of
the audience to remark that he
appeared more nervous than when
seeing" two dollar raise in a
social game of draw. Among other
things, he said he was not surprised
at the small number present, as
they hadn't expected many Demo-
Gratis to attend. Applause. That
while all other portions of the
country, and especially Colorado,
were advancing and progressing
in every way, that such was not
the case with Conejos county,
Alamosa and the Independent
party. That they were rapidly
deteriorating. Great applause.
That he was born in Alamosa, was
27 years old, much astonishment ]
and that this was the first time he
had ever been able to attend n
Democratic caucus or convention.
Great applause and the following
query from the audience: "Why
not, were you always too full of
booze Jack?" Continued applause
which prevented his reply from
being heard. At this the orator
sat down and Van Fleet read the
resolutions, written on the back of
Braiden's letter heads. the list of
delegates to the state convention
on the same letter heads and
this great gathering of patriots
adjourned. Their delegates were:
Tom Smith, Tom Ormond, Dug
Bernard, j. p. McKelvey, Chas.
Magnes, of La lara; Chris Block,
l.. B. Westover, of Sanford; Jack
Gerteisen, W. r. Gilmore, Chris
Wallrich, of Alamosa: E. l.. Myers,
of Antonito; Chas. King, of Ma
nassa; j. d. Naranjo, of Los
Sauses. Alexander Oliver, S. K.
Shirk and w. P. O'Laughlin were
selected as alternates.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-09-11
OFF FOR THE STATE FAIR.
"A Very Creditable Exhibit of
Valley Specialties Secured.

The lateness of the season cur
tailed somewhat the variety of
Conejos county products which it
was possible to get together but
some excellent samples of wheat,
oats, peas and potatoes were con-
tributed which are the corner
stones of the farmers profits.
Among those who contributed
to that portion of the exhibit sent
from La Jara were noted the fol-
lowing: T. N. Peterson, potatoes;
o. Bever, potatoes, John Shaw
croft, beets and turnips; James
Watson, beets: j. l.. Mortensen,
oats and wheat; Torres Peterson,
an extra fine specimen of black
oats; Frank Orton, potatoes; Pete
Guymon, red top grass, peas, etc. !;
Shawcroft Bros, large and fine
exhibit of timothy, wheat, field
peas, oats, ETC.; Oscar Hamblen,
field peas.
l.. w. Sowards of Manassa was
here Thursday packing and ship
ping the exhibit and will have
charge of the display at the fair.
4 fit is to be regretted that few
good valley hogs could not be sent
to the Pueblo and Albuquerque
fairs, but the expense is said to be
too great. San Luis Valley pork
of right should command a
premium in any market and time
and advertising will place it on a
pedestal similar to that occupied
by Rocky Ford melons.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-09-11
Lumber BARGAINS.

To make room for large ship
ment l have coming, / will sell at
the following prices:
-Four panel door, 81 90 and up.
Windows from 10 cts up.
All kinds of two inch dimen-
sion lumber, No. l, SIS. Cement,
wall plaster and in fact everything
in the building line in proportion.
Boards Sl4.OO per thousand.
CHAs. MAGNEs.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-09-11
sadder. But Are They Wi.er7

The little band of independents
who so joyously journeyed to Pu-
eblo last Monday night, afflicted
with the delusion that they were
Democrats and that they would be
welcomed at the state convention
with brass band and ushered in
to that august body of statesmen
with Il Difference due the Peerless
One, came shambling home yester-
day morning, looking as sad and
disconsolate us runaway nigger
who had been captured after Sleep
ing in the swamps for a week with
naught but gnats and mosquitoes
with which to appease his appetite.
And were it not for the fact that
our heart was touched with pity
for them, we might relate some Of
the extremely ridiculous stunts of
their trip.
Suffice it to say that after taking
up collection here for the pur-
pose of purchasing railroad tickets
the big wind having neglected
to send them passes-they discov-
cred they had only been able to
collect enough for four tickets and
Secretary Block emphatically de-
clined to go if he was expected to
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-09-11
The Republican
County Convention.

At the Republican county con-
vention held at Conejos last Tues
day the following delegates with
alternates to the state convention
to be held at Denver on Sept. II,
were elected: E. Girard, j. d.
Frazey, Fred Ortiz, A. j. Ortiz,
Luis Jaramillo, Pres Chacon, j. l..
Marquee, o. d. Espinosa, Henry
Bachus, j. H. Depriest, G. A.
jenkins. w, P. Hodge, j. A.
Garcia, III. H. Russell, j. F. Ortiz.
Alternates: J. A. Chavez, Ro-
mualdo Ortiz; Juan J. Lopez, G.
l.. Orr, Celestino Garcia. l.. w.
Sowards, f. S. Christensen, l.. A.
Norland, J. A. Mcdonald, L..
Lahrmann, T. ID. l.. Menke, P. A.
Mortensen, Fidel Garcia, Cirelo
Martinez, G. HI. Wilder.
Resolutions endorsing District
Judge Chas. c. Holbrook for the
supreme bench, District Attorney
James Pitcher, for district attorney,
Representative G. H. Wilder, for
the Legislature, and Hon. G. F.
Clay. for railroad commissioner,
were unanimously adopted and
the delegations to the various
conventions were instructed to
cast the solid vote of Conejos
county for them and to use all
honorable means in their power to
secure such nominations.
Contests from Capulin and Los
Pinos precincts were amicably
settled by seating both delegations
from each place.
The convention was harmonious
and enthusiastic and adjourned
with the conviction that a sweep
ing Republican victory is assured
this fall.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-09-11
Now Announce Themselves as the Only Original
Simon Pure Sons Of Democracy.
First Meet the Little Office of Their Boss, W. A..
Braiden, and Get Their Orders, Then Adjourn to
the Little Jail and Speak Their Little Pieces

Last week the people of the
county were informed by flood of
handbills printed by Jack and
signed "the committee" that a
Democratic mass convention
would be held at La Jara on Sat
urday, September 5th, at one
O'Clock p. M, for the purpose of re-
organizing the Conejos county de-
mocracy and electing delegates to
the state convention at Pueblo.
The announcement was taken as a
joke-as the regular Democratic
organization had met on August
list and selected delegates to the
state convention-and proved to
be the most laughable farce of the
season.
AT the appointed hour for the
gathering of the clans, the only
out of town patriots to respond to
the call were Napoleon Van Fleet,
Statesman Jack, Orator Bood
. Thomas, and Faithfuls Chris
Block, Tom Smith, Nestor Perea,
j. B. Naranjo. Decidario Naranjo,
Manuel Naranjo and Dug. Ber-
nard The Woodman hall had
been advertised as the place OF
meeting, but Boss Braiden quick
ly saw that the little back room of
his office, where he delights to get
the unwary homeseeker and hand
him package of alkali land in
exchange for his hard earned ac-
cumulation of the coin of the realm,
was sufficiently large to accommo-
date the crowd as well as the
best possible place in which to
generate and bottle the fiery ozone
to be turned loose IN behalf of the
peepul later on. Accordingly, Pat
Lopez, Tom Ormond, Chas. Mag
ness, DR.. Kennedy, and little Jesus
NJ. Gallegos responded to the sum-
mons of Braiden and slipped into
the little chamber where were con-
gregated the out of town heroes.
What dark deeds and shadowy
plots were there discussed and
arranged, only the four walls of
that little dark room are mute
witnesses. The terrible tales
they might divulge if they could
but speak we leave to you, dear
reader, to conjecture. Suffice it to
say that then and there the plot
was Matched, the program ar
ranged, the resolutions worded and
the delegates named. The only
thing they neglected was to raise
a campaign fund, but of course
none of these heroes could be
expected to exude anything but
grey matter-the coin must come
from the common herd.
Having everything arranged to
their satisfaction, Alkali Bill
emerged and announced that the
convention was about to be held
at the town Jail, and shortly the
independent party of Conejos
county-styling themselves Demo-
crats-was seen marching to Jail
in body, fifteen strong. A half
dozen amused citizens of the town
followed along to see the show.
Upon arriving at the jail, Ma
poleon Van Fleet arose to the
occasion and in voice trembling
with emotion and in a manner
akin to the convict who is about to
have the black cap slipped over
his face preparatory to an aerial
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-09-11
Republican Primaries.

Republican primaries through
out the county were held last
Monday and spirited contests oc-
CURED in a number of the pre-
cincts. In La Jara precinct Lu-
ther A. Norland and Clifton H.
Wilder were elected without op-
position.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-09-11
c. H. Wilder Re-Nominated.

At the Republican district rep
resentative convention, held at
Conejos last Tuesday, G. Fl. Will
der was the unanimous choice of
the convention for represent
ative from this district, comprising
the counties of Archuleta and
Conejos, to succeed himself, having
the solid delegations from both
counties.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-09-11
For Sale.

One $50 gallon Smith-Vaile
pump; one 500 gallon Dawson
pump; one IA h. p. upright steam
engine. Enquire of r. J. Kavalec,
La Jara, Colo.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-09-11

The Murphy-Newcomb Hard
ware Co. will sell you American
Field woven wire fence-the best
in the land-at prices that will
amaze you.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-27
Eisht-lnch Patent Tension
Spring Shears

The Shears being distributed BY
The Evening Teller are manufactur.
ed of the very highest grade steel.
perfectly tempered and heavily nick
ef plated on a highly polished sur
lace. The patent tension spring
takes up all the ewar on the siven.
10 that the cutting eSges will never
wear dull. A simnle turn OF thu
little thumb screw will adjust the
blades to cut anything from the
thinnest and most delicat fabric to
the heaviest material. Every woman
who has had the exasperating and
trying experience OF attempting to
cut with . dull pair Of shears. will
appreciate the value Of this new in
vention.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-27

which has for many years figured
conspicuously in the business. The
firm will winter $4,000 lambs and
dispose of them next spring. Recent
ly the firm sold to syndicate of
Wisconsin capitalists IT'S land hold
ings of about 1000 acres, and wi
give possession in the spring.
With the influx of farmers from
the Middle West these great tracts
of land are becoming too valuable
for agricultural purposes to justify
holdin them for sheep ranges. Land
that will grow an average of over
35 bushels of high-grade winter
wheat, without irrigation, now COM
mands about SIS per acre, SO 1t will
be seen that these immense tracts
represent arge sum of money.
Waite, Elicit & Peck's retirement
follows that Of the Sage Creek COM
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-27

Teller Wand Ads Bring Results.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-27
Sketch of Col. Thomas R. Hamer.

Col. Thomas X. Hamer, republican
candidate for congress, is by birth
and training fitted for pub ic car
eer and has already demonstrated t
"a marked degree his capacity for the
duties he will be called upon to per-
form in the lower house of the ma
tlonal Legislature, He comes from a
long line of soldiers ami statesman
and has himself rendered consplCu-
GUS service to his country In the mat
ter of military duty, while he pos
sesses all of those qualifications
which make for leadership in gov
eminent affairs. He is a lawyer OF
ability, a natural orator with a rare
gift of presec Tag tie facts in a
manner at once plea ing and con-
vincing, and has charm of person
ality which wins friends for him.
Col. Hamer vas born at Vermont,
H., May 4, 1864 He was educat ed
In the high of his native town. at
hedding college and the Blooming
ton law school. He entered upon the
practice Of law in his 21st year, and
removed to st. Anthony in this state
8 years ago. where he opened a law
office and has been engaged success
fully ever since with the exception
OF three years which he spent in the
/ volunteer army Of the United Stale
I'm the Spanish American war. He
was member Of the Idaho legis,a-
ture in 1897. demonstrating at this
time his peculiar fitness for the pub
lie service in the lawmaking branch
and enlisted as private in Company
~ Of the First Idaho volunteers the
following year. 1898. when the war
with Spain began He was later
commissioned captain Of that COM
pany by the late Gov. Steunenbe-g
and embarked with his regiment for
the Philippines in June. 1898. ar
irving In time to participate in thu
capture of Manila.
After the surrender OF the Spa 4
ash army. Col. Hamer was appointed
provost judge of the city Of Manila
by. Gen., Merritt. then in command.
He was wounded at the battle Gf
Caloochan an1. for his gallantry and
efficiency was promoted to the lieut.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-27
LIVESTOCK SHOW FOR PULLMAN
Business Men Have Offered Liberal
Prizes for Winners.

Pullman, Wash.-Pullman bust
ness men and the stock breeders of
this section are looking forward to
the meeting Of the Inland Register
ed Stock Breeders association, which
will be held here on October 29 to
81. The largest premium list ever
offered has been prepared and Their.
will be many valuable prizes for ali
kinds CT stock. The association was
organized for encouraging the breed
ing of better class of stock in the
Inland Empire and all prizes are Of
fered for stock from registered
sire
All prizes are divided into classes
The prizes include premiums for
best grade mare, any age. sired by
a registered sire; grade yearling,
same conditions: grade sucking colt;
grade draft team and champion
grade colt. year ing or under. These
prizes apply to both draft and light
horses There are prizes in the cat
tie class for best grade yearling
steer; best steer calf: champion
steer calf any age, sired by a regis
tered bull.
There are similar prizes for sheep
and hogs, and the total value OF the
prizes aggregate a large sum- The
prizes are nearly all sufficiently
large to pay all expenses Of bringing
stock to Pullman for exhibition and
a large amount of stock is promised
for. the show ring. In addition to
the first prize offered by the associa-
ton and prominent stockmen, the
merchants Of Pullman have provided
q number of prizes for second and
third premiums.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-27

labels from Constantinople to Kings.
ton in Scotland, and from Barnst..
Bile to Berlin. These are the ones
sought after most by the holiday
maker, who can really become a full
Pledged globe trotter, or at least con.
tinental tourist, for half a crown
People living in flats patrouize
the secondhand trunk and kit-bay
dealer more than an other class ~
householder. They have, CT course
SO little space to spare for these ar
ticles, which only come into use
once OF twice a year.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-27
The Faxed Labels.

When you see man at railway
station with a portmanteau like a
patchwork quilt it does not neces-
sarily follow that he has travelled to
all the places suggested by the labels
thereon, although he may like you to
think so. Portmanteaus profusely
decorated in this manner can be
hired, and there is a maker near
Buckingham palace who lends out
hundreds during the season for
from shilltngs s pence to shill-
ings 6 pence for a fortnight.
1T Is a curious fact" he says,
that the older the bag the better
the price paid for the loan Of it. Gov
cred with the labels Of the stations
and hotels Of continental and sea-
side and country health resorts these
travelling accessories are in great
demand.
Some portmanteaus have with