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The Washington times., 1908-10-15
NEW YORK GAME LAW
WILL BE PASSED ON
Question Is Before the Supreme
Court-Dealer Defendant in
Novel Case.

The New York State law which makes
II misdemeanor TO possess game dur
ing the closed season is soon 10 be pass
ed on by the Supreme Court OF the
United States.
The specific case on which the matter
hangs is a peculiar one. August Silse,
game dealer IN New York, bought
from London dealer, an English gold
"a plover and a Russian black game
cock The birds were taken during the
open season in those countries, Silse
paid the customs duties on their i'm
pOrtatlOu 20 this country and they
reached here during the close season
in New York Tor this game. The Kings
county authorities promptly arrested
Silse for having game in his posses
sion
The Washington times., 1908-10-15

Baltimore and Ohio Excursion.
100 20 Harpers Ferry and Martins
burg. 500 10 Cumberland and return.
Special train leaves Union Station, -6:l5
a m. Sunday, October 1Sth--Advt-
The Washington times., 1908-10-15
License Fee Law May Be
Decided as Not Con-
StitutiOnal.
NUMBERS COULD
BE THROWN AWAY
Police Would Be Left'Watchingsthe
Dust If Exemption Proves
Proper for Government.

That the law governing the licensing
of motor vehicles in the District, may
be declared unconstitutional by the
courts as the result OF the decision OF
Acting Comptroller Of the Treasury
Mitchell. that motor vehicles owned by
the Federal Government are not sub
ject 10 the license fee, issthe opinion Of
Commissioner West.
The exemption is put on the ground
that the Government is not bound by
any municipal ordinance. and that the
Commissioners cannot impose 4 license
tax upon the Government" said Com
missioner West
Without Authority.
las a matter Of fact. the Commits
siOners are without authority to i'm
pose a tax upon anybody. All taxes
must be levied by act of Congress. and
Il is a Federal statute and not a NUM-
cipal ordinance which governs the case
In view of the fact that the Com
missloners are not authorized 10 issue
Identification tags TO motor vehicles, ex-
cept on payment of a fee, and mas
much as the Acting Comptroller says
It Is not necessary to pay the fee, the
result will be that automobiles exempt
ed by the ComptroIler's decision will not
have any number.
Will Cause Trouble.
This naturally Will cause trouble TO
the police force, as vehicles, which
ought not 70 be exempted, may thus
escape the payment Of the fee, unless
It shall be found that the decision Of
the Comptroller nUllifies the law, in
which case the Commissioners will issue
a ra
meut OF the fee"
A similar question arose In the ad-
minisrratiOu OF the law for clearing
snow and ice from the sidewalks, the
Court of Appeals holding that the duty
ought not 70 be imposed upon the pri-
vate citizen, If II We're not also inn
posed upon the Government, which
owned the sidewalks around he public
buildings
The Washington times., 1908-10-15
Horace D. Taft Dodges Office;
Glory All for '|Brother Bn''
Kin of Nominee Declines Nomination to State LegSla-
ture Being;Conent With Duties as Head Master
in Private School

ing when an enthusiastic supporter
presented his name. Insanity the other
candidates withdrew and the crowd
burst into cheers. Before Chairman
Taft could restore order he had been
nominated by reclamation.
Brother Bill is getting ali the pOliti-
cal glory the Taft family can stand. -
he declared; my job is TO stay here
and teach Bnls boy. and I'm going to
do it."
Mr.. Taft IS head master Of the Taft
School. where young Charlie" Taft
is studying for college.
The Washington times., 1908-10-15

WATERBURY,. Conn. Oct. 15.-De-
spite the attempt Of his townsmen 70
force the nomination upon him, Horace
d. Taft, of WATERFOWL. the youngest
brother of Secretary Taft, has posi-
lively declined 10 stand as the Repub-
lican candidate for representative il
the general assembly. He says his
big brother has all the political glory
the family needs.
MT. Taft was presiding as chairman
over the Republican caucus last even
The Washington times., 1908-10-15
OFFICER AT HOSPITAL.

Capt Henry F. Pipes, OF the Army
Medical Corps. has been relieved from
duty with Company G, Hospital Corps.
and assigned 10 duty 1T the General
Hospital. Washington Barracks
The Washington times., 1908-10-15

S2-25 to Luray CaveTns and Return,
Including transfer. via Baltimore q Ohio
r r. leaving Washington S.l5 a. m. DC
tOber is. stopping at kensington, Rock
Vile GaitheTsDUrg. Germantown, BOydS,
and DiCkersOn. Returning leave Luray
p. m same day. This is fine OppOr-
tunitv for outing. as the country ia
beautiful at this spaSOn-Advt
The Washington times., 1908-10-15
McKELVEY FUNERAL.

The funeral services for the late Jo-
seph r. AIcKelvey, who dropped dead
in New York Tuesday, viii be held IN
the chapel of J. William Lee, go Penn
sylvani1 avenue, tomorrow night, In
termeut VIII be at Arlington.
The Washington times., 1908-10-15

Moses Oct. Linen and Lace Curtain Sale.
-AdVt-
The Washington times., 1908-10-15
RYAN MAY ESCAPE
CLUTCHES OF LAW
Played on Border Line, Police Say,
But Didn't Collect Cash
on Checks.

The young man who registered at q
Pennsylvania avenue hotel as Ross 4.
WeIlsford. and who posed around town
as Thomas F. Ryan, jr.. son Of the
millionaire. cid not leave so many
worthless checks behind him when he
left the city suddenly a few days ago
as he did unpaid debts. WsllsfoId, o.
whatever his name IS. was apparently
an unusually clever swindler, and the
police are inclined TO be doubtful
whether there was anything connected
With his hign finance operations that
would warrant them IN making an ar
rest.
The police say today that they are
positive Wellsford IS not the same man,
who. under the name OF George +. St
John. succeeded In passing worthless
check for SIG at the National Hotel
last month.
The Washington times., 1908-10-15

Pea Coal, $500; Special Prices on All
other Goals r. J. & N. .. Grace. 9Th
a. + ne. Linen. 233.-Advt-
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-07-31
Colorado pay Proclamation,

Denver.-Acting Governor E. R. Har-
per has issued the following proclama-
ton:
The legislature of the state of Colo
RADIO has set apart August l of each
year as holiday. to be known as
Colorado day, celebrating the admis-
sion of Colorado into the Union.
Whether we are among those early
day pioneers, or sons of Colorado, or
adopted .citizens of later date, we
are all loyal citizens, intensely proud
OF our fair Colorado, and l therefore
earnestly request that all join heartily
in celebrating Colorado's birthday, by
actively participating in the exercises
arranged for the day and in meeting
and shaking hands with the pioneers
and those who endured the hardships
of the early day life.
Il do not believe it will be amiss for
me to call the attention of the people.
of this state to the efforts being made
to purchase a home to be known as
the Home for Pioneers, the object of
which will be to provide a home for
those who may through sickness, or
other unfortunate circumstances, be de-
prived of such comfort commend
this home proposition to your earnest
consideration
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-07-31
sHUNs TUB; SUED FOR DIVORCE
Husband Averse to Bathing During
Thirty Years Is Defendant.

Washington, Ra.-Charging that her
husband has not bathed since their
marriage, 80 years ago. Mrs. Irene A.
Strain Of near Washington is suing for
a divorce from Thomas r. Strain, q
wealthy farmer.
Strain, in turn. has brought a coun.
ter suit for separation against the
woman. in which he makes some
startling charges.
In open court Mrs. Strain, besides
charging her husband with failure to
take bath since 1878, says that he
has blackened her eyes, kicked her
shins, forced her to care for the
stock and do all the chores about the
farm.
She testified that Strain left his dy.
ing daughter two years ago, made a
pleasure trip to Philadelphia, and did
not return until after the funeral.
Neighbors corroborated Mrs. Strains
tale of abuse.
On the stand the husband said that
a small fortune had been dissipated
by his wife's extravaganza, that when
angry she burned his hay and grain
and destroyed his farming imple.
ments.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-07-31
PLANS FOR BIC
PUEBLO FAIR
SPECIAL DAYS SET APART FOR
CONVENTIONS AND
REUNIONS.
LARGE CASH PRIZES
STOCK JUDGING CONTEST FOR
BOYS AND COOKING PRIZES
FOR GIRLS.

Pueblo. - The Pueblo state fair
which will be held here from Septem
Der IA to 10, inclusive, promises to
eclipse all previous fairs held In this
city. President F. J. Burch, with an
able staff of assistants, has prepared
a premium list that far excels all 9th
ers in the liberality of the cash prizes.
Features of the fair this year and new
to the state fair will be Fraternal day
of September 18th, when special atten-
ton will be paid to all fraternal Or
ders. Farmers and Union day will be
on September 10th, and the Colorado
and Pueblo day on September 18th. On
the latter date former residents of
Pueblo living elsewhere in Colorado
will gather for reunion, September
18th will be School and Wild West day
This day will be for the most part in
charge Of the school children and the
broncho busters and other entertainers
in Wild West sport.
Another new feature will be the boys
stock judging contest, for which a
scholarship in Colorado Agricultural
college valued at $125 will be awarded
held on September 10th. For the girls
there will be cooking contest.
The association having the fair in
charge has made another venture in
that all space for stock will be given
free, except for race horses.
Secretary A. G. Watson in the Cen
trail block in Pueblo will have charge
of the premium lists, and will mail
them on application.
Arrangements for the fair have been
about perfected, and the officers of the
association say that the fair will be bet
ter in all departments than ever before.
Street fairs and hundreds of features
at the fair grounds will afford amuse-
ment for the largest crowd that Pueblo
has ever entertained at fair
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-07-31

uninterrupted play Ellen found herself
in Strathgate's debt for 100000, so
easily is money lost upon the turning
of card.
my lord" she said, rising and calm
ly pushing the cards from her, that
is as much ready money as l have at
my bankers. When l play, l pay.
What are those things of which 1
have heard you speak, I. o. us do
they call them? Will some one show
me how to make one out? The money
shall be paid you in the morning
Give no thought to that, my lady
cried Strathgate. 1T was but an idle
pleasantly, our play, and l am ready
to cancel the obligation and let the
evening go as If it were not"
mo. by heaven!" cried Darlington,
when my wife loses she pays"
Even jealous, maddened Darlington
admitted that she was a gallant
loser.
Now the rest Of you may play as
you WILL" she said, smiling gayly upon
them.
Watt" said Darlington, who stood
stupefied during the transaction.
"Strathgate and I will play a game
Whatever game you like, Caring.
ton" replied Strathgate.
I'll match you for that I. o. U. of
my wife's."
Good said Strathgate coolly,
what do you offer to set up against
it?"
"Carrington hall There is not a
mortgage upon it. and it has been put
in thorough repair. 'Tis worth double
your stake"
Good, take you" said Strathgate,
what shall it be?'
Strathgate drew a card, looked at 1t
smiled, and laid it face downward
upon the table. An expression OF in.
tense satisfaction spread over his
face.
Darlington followed the others mo.
tions, grim and frowning. 4
Uncover your cards, gentlemen -
said the duke.
Turn up your card" cried Caring.
ton. throwing the four of clubs up.
ward on the table.
Gentlemen" he said, Lord Car.
rington is lucky at cards 81 have but
the three of diamonds" He turned IT
over. You win. my friend. Your
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-07-31
Boulder County ASS. e..n,ent.

Boulder, Colo-An abstract Of the
assessment of Boulder county as given
out by Assessor Howe shows a total
assessed valuation of $12,35 500, gain
of about $15O,OOO over that of the pre-.
ceding year. The schedule shows 1O2.,
$50 acres of agricultural land, 122,43O
of grazing. 2,240 of coal, $40 of Oil, TO-,
643 of quartz, stone and timber land.
There is listed 147.7S miles of railroad,
1910 miles of telegraph lines and s.
1870 of telephone. The live stock
list comprises 1920 horses, 426 mules,
1920 cows, SIP cattle, 1870 sheep, l.
800 swine, $500 swarms of bees and SO
other animals. The roll shows cash OF
$S1,470, notwithstanding the bank
statements at that time showed over
100000.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-07-31
ellen lifted the top card.

Ellen IIIeu tIe 'Op cdTu.
THE four of hearts she ek.hFned.
The three of spades saia 3trath-
gate, turning a card. THE thousand
pounds is yours and l am the richer
in your triumph, madam" he added.
bowling gracefully.
Two thousand pounds against two
of yours. for another cut, my lord,
said Ellen.
THE knave of hearts," said Ellen.
turning her card.
The unmannerly ace Of clubs takes
in custody your knave," returned
Strathgatc after making his cut.
Once more, and this time for
$4,000"
Il cannot disoblise a lady" returned
Strathgate smiling. although his face
was growing somewhat pale. Surely
this was play such as he had never
ventured upon.
ELLEN. stop" cried Darlington,
dropping his hand upon her shoul-
der.
MY lord, you hurt my shoulder.
Thank you" she added as he removed
his hand
The cards were cut again. and once
more Strathgate won. Ellen found
herself $4,000 in his debt.
"'Tis $4,000 then. Would you see
it on the board?"
Your word is sufficient for me" re-
piled Strathgate gravely.
Again Ellen lost and found herself
in debt eS.OOO
now" cried my lady, cutting once
more.
And this time Ellen won.
How stands the score now?'
you owe me G3.O00" said Strath-
gate.
Once more and now for 10000
pounds" said Ellen. her face flushed
with excitement.
Ellens luck was with her and this
time she won
And now" she said, "the score is
in my favor"
Yes, madam for $4,000"
''Do you wish to quit now, my lord?'
Never" said the earl. Il will play
with you to the extent of my fortune y
Seven thousand pounds" cried
Ellen.
And this time fortune was against
her. for my lord of Strathgate won.
Fore God, the score weaves like
see-saw." cried Gen. Athelstrong.
Now she owes him $4,000"
Ellen" said Darlington, desperate
ly, 81 beg you to stop now"
rs Lord Darlington afraid his wife
will lose all her money!" deity inter-
posed Strathgate, sneering.
Back and forth the wagers went
with varying fortune between the two
until after half an hours fierce and
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-07-31
Weary wiIIie's Complaint.
fearful fellow

William J. Ryan. president Of the
supreme council of public hackmen OF
New York, said the other day that the
winter panic had reduced the hack
mems receipts considerably.
We'll have to come down to Eng,
lish rates-12 cents a mile instead OF
so cents-if we have many more such
panics," Mr.. Ryan said. "Everyb|6
felt the pinch. l overheard a trai p
grumbling in public square.
The trade amt like 1t used to be.
he said. Here ten times running to-
day I've asked for a bit Of bread, and
what do they give me? Why, durn it.
Just bit O. bread. Exchange.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-07-31
Nonaqenarian Pioneer Dies.

Greeley, Colo.-William Mcclellan,
next to the Oldest man in Weld county,
pioneer in three states, identified
with the early settlement of this COM
munity as an original Union colonist,
who established the first stock farm in
Weld county. a lineal descendant of
Perigrine White, said to be the first
white child born in New England, died
Sunday afternoon at the home of his
son. w. M. Mcclellan aged 92 years.
Almost twenty weeks ago the aged man
fell and fractured his hip and since
then has been confined to his bed.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-07-31
Costly Popularity,

Frances cruiser Leon Gambetta 10
named after the famous politician,
who died on December 81, 1882. In the
times Of his intense popularity Gam
BETA had an experience which he was
wont to tell against himself In Paris
admirers unyoked his horses and
dragged the carriage to his house.
Gambetta would narrate this with an
smile: But never saw my horses
again!"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-07-31

Friends of Jesse Woods, the sixteen.
year-old boy held for the United States
District Court on charge of robbine
the postoffice at Colorado Springs of
valuable checks and money orders, saw
that his downfall was caused by read,
ing yellow novels of the Diamond
Dick" variety.
Two new banks. the State and Saw.
ings and the San Juan Bank and Trust
Company, will be established in Den.
yer within the next two months The
first named will be in the Majestic
building and the other in the Ernest
& Cranmer building.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-07-31

wife's I. o. U. is yours and confess
I'm glad of it,
Madam" said Darlington. standing
up grim and grave and profrering the
paper to his wife, Il return you your
debt of honor
by no means, sir" returned Ellen
proudly, 1T shall be paid to you in
the morning"
Better to me than to Lord Strath.
gate said Darlington bitterly.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-07-31
(Copyright. ss. by ". .. chapm.n)
SYNOPSIS.
ILLUSTRATIONS BY
RAY WALTERS

The Escapade opens, not in the ro-
nance preceding the marriage of Ellen
Slocum. "A Puritan miss, and Lord Car
rington of England, but in their life after
settling in England. The scene is placed.
just following the revolution in Caring
ton castle in England. The Carrngtons.
after house party, engaged in family
tilt, caused by jealousy. Lord Caring
ton and his wife each made charges of
faithlessness against the other in con-
tnuation OF the quarrel.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-07-31
Greeley Doos UnmuzzIed.

Denver.-A Greeley dispatch says:
The order issued April 23rd by Mayor
Green to chain or muzzle all dogs was
rescinded July 9th. 1t is believed that
the precaution saved injury and per.
haps lives. for during the last three
months twenty dogs have died from
rabies in this locality and nearly as
many have been shot because of show
ing symptoms of the disease. The rab
les started from mad coyote.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-07-31
Fine Investment

Put your money in piano." ad.
vertiscs a music house. That's all
right, If you can get negotiable notes
out Of it Be still, Fido!
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-07-31
No Waits.

Il suppose you wait for the divine
spark?" inquired the lady visitor.
Heavens, mol" replied the bard. III
I did would be waiting yeti"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-07-31
A SURGICAL
OPERA

If there is any one thing that a
woman breads more than another it
is surgical operation.
We can state without fear of q
contradiction that there are hun
dreds, yes, thousands, of operatioA
performed upon women in our hos.
pitals which are entirely unneces-
sary and many have been avoided bv
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-07-31
LYDIA EPINkHAM'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND

For proof of this statement read
the following letters.
Mrs. Barbara Base, of Kingman,
Kansas, writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
"For eight years I suffered from the
most severe form of female troubles and
was told that an operation was my only
hope of recovery. wrote Mrs. Pinkham
for advice, and took Lydia L. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, and it has saved
my life and made me we'll woman"
Mrs. Arthur r. House, of Church
Road, Moorestown. N. j., writes:
~ feel it is my duty to let people
know what Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegc-
table Compound has done for me.
suffered from female troubles, and last
March my physician decided that an
operation was necessary. My husband
objected, and urged me to try Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
and fo,1ov nm uUe11 and atr0pro
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-07-31
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia f. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
tion, fibroid tumors, Irregularities,
periodic pains, and backache.
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1908-01-04

just received another lot Of
side and back combs at B. M. Co.
Don't fail to have a look at the
Jardanier and Pedestals in Alexan-
der's window.
Our Mountain Tea is a refresh
ing drink at any hour. Bonner
Mercantile Co.
We guarantee every pair of our
driving and cruising shoes. Bon
ner Mercantile Co.
John Knutson has opened
shoe shop in the building next to
Bothels barber shop. See his ad
in another column.
The best attended ball of the
season was given in the hall on
New Years night by the dancing
club. The attendance was large.
The club has about ninety dollars
in the treasury and expects to give
four more dances during the winter.
The First State Bank of Bon
ners Ferry prints an official state
ment in this issue of the HERALD.
The State Bank Examiner calls for
an official statement twice a year,
on days designated by him. The
banks never know when the call is
coming, 80 that the statement is An
absolutely fair statement of bust
ness on aday, tie selection of which
the bank had no choice.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1908-01-04

Watch Hollinger's windows
for bargains.
Watches watchesl watches!
All grades, from 81 up, at the Jew
elry store.
Lace and silk shirt waists and
shirt waist suits at Bonner Mer-
camille Co.
j. f. McGlocklin is agent for
the Milton, Oregon, nursery. The
trees from this nursery have been
tested in the Kootenai Valley and
found to be adapted to this climate.
Leave your orders with him.
Shoe Repairing-John F. Ma
ness has opened a shoe repair shop
at his residence, just opposite the
Causton residence. Leave work at
shop or at Ladley's store. First
class work and reasonable prices
guaranteed. 12-7-2t
james j. Hilps check for the
sum of SAB, 091.S4 was received by
the tax collectors Office yesterday
in payment for the Bonner county
taxes on railroad holdings of his
company. Too bad it could not
haye been made 100000. We are
going to need a half million dollar
court house in this county some of
these days, and the corporations
who have been living off the fat of
our county should pay the BILL
Northern Idaho News.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1908-01-04
Watch Hollinger's windows
for no maine

Watch Hollinger's windows
for bargains.
-Staley underwear, the under
wear with guarantee. B. M. Co.
The best in the country today
Malone pants and machinaws.
Bonner Mercantile Co.
H. H. Halsey of Spokane has
accepted a position with J. B. Bro
dy in the latter's pharmacy.
w. H. Emery is able to be on
the street again, by the aid OF a
crutch. He fell and broke his leg
several weeks ago.
The interior decorations of
your home, properly executed, adds
immensely to its appearance and
comfort, and you feel better about
it every day of your life. Otto
Brown does this class of work in
an artistic manner and his prices
are right.
Standpoint is having an excit-
ing time with the Sunday closing
law. Sheriff Doust ordered the tel
ephone offices closed as we'll as the
electric light plant. The Bell peo-
pie obeyed the order, but the Inte-
State continued to answer calls.
The electric light company locked
their doors upon the advice of at
torney Taylor, but had their en-
ployees inside turning out juice. II
is said that arrests will follow with
= view of testing the law again,