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The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-22
CURE AT CITY MISSION.
Awful Case of Seabies-Body Mass
Of Sores from Scratchins-Her
Tortures Yield to Cuticura.

"A young woman came to our city
mission in most awful condition physi-
cally Our doctor examined her and
told us that she had scabies tthe ftch).
incipient paresis, rheumatism. ETC.,
brought on from exposure. Her poor
body was mass of sores from scratch
ing and she was not able to retain solid
food. Weworked hard oy sr her for seven
weeks but we could see little improve
ment. One day / bought a cake of
Cuticura Soap and bottle of Cuti-
cura Resolvent, and we bathed our
patient well and gave her full dose
of the Resolvent. She slept better that
night and the next day l got box of
Cuticura Ointment. In five weeks this
young woman was able to look for
position, and shells now strong and well.
Laura Jane Bates, S5 Fifth Ave-, New
York, N. Y, Mar. IL, 1907"
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-22
THE NEW DiREcToIRE BELTS.
Novelties Como in All Shades, to
Match the Costume Worn.

The woman with an eye for Christ
mas, or prizes, should invest in some
of the directoire belts that are thought
SO smart just now. If she is clever at
making things it is possible to save
by buying materials.
These belts come in all the soft pas
tel shades, in black, white and dark
colors, or can be made to match any
suit. They are three or four inches
wide and long enough to tie at the left
side and hang almost to the knees.
Sometimes they are of satin, tucked
in the middle and edged with ball
fringe; again they are of satin ribbon
and round cord, woven or plated in
five strands. pointed at the ends and
finished with silk tassel.
When worn with an ordinary suit
these belts are knotted around the
waist line; with high empire skirts
they are adjusted to the line at the
top and fastened with fiat slide with
a hook underneath that goes into a
catch at the side of the skirt
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-22
Formula for JaxeIle Water.

Javelle water, invaluable for remov-
ing mildew and rust stains, may be
made at home in the following man
ner:
Place four pounds of bicarbonate of
soda into large granite or porcelain
lined can and pour over 1t four quarts
of hot water.
Stir with stick until the soda has
dissolved, add pound of chloride of
lime and stir until this also has dis
solved.
Allow the liquid to cool In the pan.
strain the clear portion through thin
cloths into wide-mouthed bottles or
jugs and cork tightly for use.
The part that contains the sediment
may also be bottled and used for
cleaning sinks. kitchen tables. etc.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-22
WANTED IT OVER WITH.
Game Youngster Preferred Drastic
Action in Punishment.

Youngsters are pretty philoscph-
ical.' observed Wallace Knight, and
tnen he went ahead to set forth the
point of view of small daughter at
his house.
The child was sent to bed early
the other evening as punishment for
some act contrary to rules and regula-
tions.
After she had been tucked in bed
for some time and was supposedly
asleep, the youngster called her IA
ther and told him she wished he would
go ahead and spank her and have 1t
over with, instead of sending her off
to bed that way. This lying in bed
never's going to make me any better"
she said, "and a good spanking would
Besides 1t makes me SC mad / can't
sleep and SO what's the use of it?''-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-22
The Square Deal.

A stout and opulent man dwelling in
a suburban town had borne the ex-
pense of the annual Sunday school
picnic. and the superintendent Of the
school. out of gratitude. asked the
benefactor to address the children.
The philanthropist was not much Of a
speaker. but he was master hand at
poker. When he found himself gazing
into the expectant faces of hundred
and fifty children his embarrassment
almost overcame him. but he managed
to stammer out: MY dear children.
what l want to impress upon you is
tbat-er-er---it pays to be good That
er-er-er-a man who deals from the
bottom OF the pack is generally buried
at the public expense"
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-22
ex-coTToN KING NOW a CLERK.
Dan suIly Now Employed on salary Of
$4,000 Year.

New York.-Daniel ]. sully. who. 1t
seems only yesterday, was the Liver
more of the cotton market. has
gone to work on a salary. No longer
the millionaire employer. the man
who made hundreds OF brokers jump
and squirm as he squeezed or expand
ed cotton to his fancy. has descended
from his high eminence to the post OF
factotum In the cotton concern OF
Hayden, Stone & Co.
The whilom King" Sully is now a
cotton expert at salary estimated at
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-22
no collar. Between these two rows Of

no collar Between these two rows of
insertion French knots are worked
The shape of the lower edge of the
yoke should be traced on the pattern,
and after the material for the skirt
part has been put together and fin
fshed around the bottom and the box
plaits and tucks laid In the top, then
the pattern is laid on and the line
marking the lower edge of the yoke
is distinctly traced on the dress. The
dress is cut out one-eighth OF an inch
above this traced line, the lower edge
of the yoke is laid on the traced line,
basted and then hemmed down, after
which the raw edge of the material is
turned back and hemmed down.
This dress can easily be made from
a plain dress pattern. The pretty
sleeves have tucked strip on the un-
der side three inches wide. This
strip Is set into the dress with the
lace insertion. The lower edge of the
sleeve is set with an embroidered
band
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-22
Congratulations Wanted.

On entering his club one evening
not long ago young Philadelphian
was accosted by friend, who ex-
claimed:
why, Charley, you are positively
beaming! What's up?"
I'm in the 81 ,atest luck imagfn-
able.' responded the other. You
know, I've been hanging about pretty.
Yonkers girl for almost year Dur
ing all this time she would never adj
init that she loved me; she would only
say that she respected me. But now,
old chap, congratulate me. for last
night she confessed that she respected
me no longer--that she loved me!"-
Lippincotts.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-22
PRETTY FRock FOR DANCING.
Can Easily Be Made at Home from
Plain Dress Pattern.

This pretty dancing frock has a
fancy shaped yoke of sheer muslin or
batiste. with a simple design en-
broidered In daisies. The back
matches the front. and the lace is set
on the back. the length of the
shoulder. to match the line ON the
front. The lace. instead of ending at
the neck, is laid in a curved line
around the neck of the yoke, one inch
below the finishing point. The back
Ia done in the same manner and one
row of insertion finishes the neck OF
the dress at the neck line. There is
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-22
Ready. Whatever hanpens.

Work as though you were to live
forever; live as though you were to
die tonight" says an old writer. 1t is
counsel that fits many, though the
man whose life is well insured may
claim some exemption. He has no
need of working as though death were
ready to come, for he has already an
ticipated and guarded his dependents
against the monetary distress that so
often trails in the grim visitors wake.
As for the rest of the advice, his poll
cies are tangible evidence of his noble
forethought and readiness to die. II
need be, tonight.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-22
The Brides Look.

A girl about to be married worries
so much she begins to look like an
old married woman. In addition to
worrying about her clothes and coax
Ing her folks to give her a new outfit,
she sits up too late with her young
man, and the result is an anxious,
careworn look week before the
wedding that cannot be told from the
look on the face of woman who has
been married year or two. Look at
the next girl you meet who is soon to
be married, and you will remark that
she has aged rapidly."-Atchison
Globe.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-22
A DiscomtitIno Witness.

The following colloquy took place
between Councillor Sealingwax and a
witness who would talk back" you
say, sir, the prisoner is thief?"
Yes. sir. Cause why, she has con-
fessed she was" and you also swear
she worked for you after this con-
fession?" Yes, sir" Then we are
to understand that you employ dis
honest people to work for you. even
after their rascalities are known" "Of
course. How else would ! get as
sistance from lawyer?'-Argonaut
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-22
A Reclpe for coIoane.

Only very delicate and carefully
prepared toilet waters should be used.
"A good cologne is made of the fol
lowing ingredients: Essence of lemon.
ten. grams: essence OF cedrat, ten
grams; essence of bergamot, ten
grams; essence of fine lavender. ten
grams; essence of rosemary, four
grams; essence of thyme, two grams
alcohol, two quarts. Mix the essences
Wit. the alcohol and filter through
Daper.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-22
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications. they cannot reach the dis
eased portion OF the ear. There Is only one way to
deafness. and that by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused BY fnfamed condition of the
mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this
tube Is innamed you have nmbling sound or i'm
perfect hearing. and when 1t Is entirely closed Deaf
ness Is the result, and unless the Inflammation be
taken out and this tube restored to its normal condi-
tion hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases
out of ten caused by Catarrh which Is nothing
but an infamed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any OF
Deafness tcatised by catarrh) Tat cannot be cured
~ Halls Catarrh Cure Send for circulars free
Sold by Druggists. 75c-
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-22
For Falling Hair.

Ammonia is an effectual stimulant
Washing the scalp often in soft water
containing ammonia, two spoonfuls to
a large basin of water, teaspoonful
of glycerine added to the water will
prevent any harshness of the hair
from its use. The tips of the hair
should be trimmed once a month by
careful examining and cutting the
tip from every hair that seems dead
or split.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-22
To Preserve Patent Leather.

II you want your patent leather
shoes to look really nice. clean them
with French harness polish. which you
can buy at any saddlers or harness
makers. Rub it on thinly. then polish
with soft, woody cloth. Besides
making the shoes shine beautifully.
this prevents the leather from crack
ing.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-22
Nnn.crushahIe NeIvets.

velvets and velveteens will be prom
snent this autumn and winter. and
they have never been of lighter weight
or more scrviceaale-looking white.
Some have the advantage of being
~non-crushable." Striped veivets will
2e used to trim cloth-tailored gowns.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-22
Only Six Miles Away.

Craggs-You look warm. Why don't
you go where it's cooler? l know a
place only six miles from here where
the thermometer drops way below
zero.
Snaggs-What are you giving me?
Where is this place?
Straight up. Take a balloon"
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-22

grip left me with constant agoniz-
ing backache. Doan's Kidney Pills
helped me quickly and in three weeks
time there was not symptom Of
kidney trouble remaining"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-22
They Did.

Uncle Henry-Nellie, hope they
observe the Sabbath at that lake re-
sort where you spent your vacation.
Pretty Niece-Indeed they do, uncle.
On Sundays they always serve a regu-
lar four course dinner.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-22

Kidney Pills. kid
ney d ! 8 e q s e W a 8
slowly poisoning me.
Dizzy spells almost
made me fall. sharp
pains like knife
thrusts would catch
me in the back. and
finally an attack of
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-22
When Charm Meets Charm.

Mr.. Black-I don hab my rabbits
foot erlong, but she gimme de NAH
BILE heaht jes' de same.
Mr.. Jones-Mebbe she done had her
rabbits foot erlong. too.-Sketchy
Bits
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-22
Fairy I ale.

On the third finger of her left hand
the sweet young thing wore magnifi-
cent solitaire.
so you're going to marry a prince,
are your said the necessary Ques-
TONER"
"A prince? I don't understand"
1.-THE son of a coal king"
"Oh, yes smiled the sweet young
thing. 'l'm to be his Cinder Ella"
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-22
Crazy with the Heat

"Can you tell me what steam is?"
asked the examiner.
why. sure, sir" replied Patrick.
confidently "Steam is-why--er-it's
wather thot's gone crazy wild the
heat. at."-Everybody's Magazine.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-22

It is only the mistakes of other peo.
pie that are funny.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-22

Aliens Foot-Ease, n Powder
For swollen sweating feet. Gives slant relief The
original powder for the feet 25c at all Druggists.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-22
The dread OF ridicule is apt to stran-
gle originality at its birth.

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teethng softens the gums reduces In
allays pain. wind coiiC. 25c bottle
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-22
THREE WEEKS.
Brought Abou. a Remarkable Change

Mrs. A. ]. Davis of Murray, KY,
says: when l began using Doan's
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-22
Important TO M others.

Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that 1t
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-22
SEASIDE SILHOUETTE.

A young couple who are very much
taken with each other,
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-10-22

It isn't necessary for married man
to know his mind.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-01-02
POWERS FATE IN
HANDS Of JURY
Began Considera-
tion of Verdict
This Morning
PRISONER IS HOPEFUL
Venerable Mother = nd Sis Ter
Accompany Defendant
Into Court.

Georgetown, KY, Jan. 2.--The Jury
In the trial Of Caleb Powers, former
secretary of state, charged with com.
plicity in the murder of Senator vii.
liam Gobel at the time the governor
was contesting the gubernatorial vote.
began the consideration of its verdict
today. The arguments closed late YES.
terday afternoon.
Judge Morris specifically charged
the jurors to maintain the utmost sec.
retcy. Powers was accompanied to
the court room by his venerable moth.
er and sisters this morning.
Powers is hopeful Of an acquittal az
he believes his present trial has been
fairer than any Of the two previous
ones. 1t is feared. however, should the
jury find him guilty that he will suf.
fer mental collapse as during the
long weeks of his trial he has been
under a most severe strain.
The trial just closed was one OF the
hardest fought and most sensational
In the criminal annals of Kentucky and
has cost both the state and the de-
fense large sums.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-01-02
MANY NEW MEXICO
POSTOFFlCE CHANGES
Announcement Of PostmasterS AZ.
pointed and Establishment Of New
Money Order Offices.

Washington, Jan. 2.-Thomas J..
Curran has been appointed postmast,
er at Cooney, New Mexico, vice Al.
Morrow, who has resigned the position
there. B. F. Adams becomes postmast-
er at Corona, New Mexico, taking the
place Of H. K. Rountree, resigned. Le.
titia Payne is appointed postmaster ct
Valley, New Mexico, vice Mary Smith,
resigned John P. Morg appointed
postmaster at San Miguel, San Miguel
county. Charles B. Barker appointed
postmaster at Buelah. San Miguel
county.
The following postofflces in New
Mexico become domestic money order
Offices, commencing today:
Lucero, Rowe Chico, Riconda, Yer
mejo Park, Algodones, Arroyo Hondo.
Benham, Cleveland. Crystal, Duran,
Ketner, Mayhill, Montoya, Pinon, Plar
teau, Queen, Ribera, Rodeo and santa-
Cruz.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-01-02
URGES CONSERVATISM
IN INAUGURAL ADDRESS
Governor Guild Of Massachusetts
counseIs Against Reckless On
sIaughts on Capital.

Boston, Mass, Jan. 2.-Governor
Curtis Guild, Jr., in his inaugural ad.
dress today said:
I'VE must enforce the law as We
have enforced the law, whether those
who encroach upon its provisions are
corporations or individuals. If, how
ever, there ever was a. year when 1t
is particularly desirable to avoid reck-
less and sensational onslaughts on
property, shattering public opinion and
confidence, curtailing commerce,
checking investment and reducing
alike the earnings of capital and the
employment of labor it is the year,
190S."
The most serious question to be de.
termined at this session of the leglsla-
ture, the governor said, is the settle.
ment of the transportation problem.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-01-02
HEALTH
4. DEPARTMENT
National Bureau to
Be Established at
Washington
ENDORSED BY PRESIDENT
Will Have for Its Objec,
IPhysical Welfare of the
People.

Chicago, Jan. "A National Bureau
Iof Health for the regulation of the
peoples physical welfare planned by
leading specialists of the United
States and endorsed by President
Roosevelt, will become department
of the federal government within a
year through the efforts of the associ-
alton for the advancement of the med.
ical science.
Z, Plans for the bureau were announc.
ed at the University of Chicago yes.
terday by Professor Irving Fisher, of
Yale University who is associate chair.
man Of a committee of one hundred
scientists who have charge of the I'm.
dertaking. The ultimate reduction of
the annual death rate by one-half is
to be the aim Of the new government.
al board.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-01-02
NEW MEXICO NATIONAL
BANKS IN GOOD SHAPE

Washington, D. c., Jan. 2.-The abb
stract Of the condition Of the national
banks Of New Mexico at the close of
business on December 3, as reported
to the comptroller Of the currency
shows the average reserve held at
21.49 per cent as against 1913 per
cent on August %, last. The loans and
discounts are about the same, $9,1S1,-
1853, as against $9,O29,S79 last August.
The gold coin increased from $303.-
212 last summer to $469,S65, and the
lawful money reserve from $S91,S63 to
$1.279,927. Individual deposits show a
slight shrinkage, $10,4S7, 900 as
against $11,21S,756.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-01-02
WERE Welded ON
NEW YEARS EVE
Miss Kathryn c, Cross Becomes the
Bride Of Frank O. BroWn--Have
Gone to Housekeeping.

New Years eve marked the wedding
Of Miss Kathryne G. Cross and Frank
10. Brown, both of whom are we'll
known and popular in the Capital. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. w.
R. Dye, rector of the Church OF the
Holy Faith, at o'clock Tuesday even.
ing at the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Rivenburg, on up.
per Palace avenue.
Immediately after the troth had been
|plighted and congratulations extended
the bride and groom repaired to their
own home on Don Gaspar avenue, which
had already been furnished for their
occupancy. The wedding, In compli-
ance with the wishes of the principals
was very quiet affair and was wit.
messed only by members of the brides
family and few OF the most intimate
friends.
II the good wishes of their many
friends here and elsewhere count for
anything Mr.. and Mrs. Brown are as
sured of long. happy and prosperous
married life. Mr.. Brown is young
man of sterling qualities who came
here originally from Kansas. He is
a graduated pharmacist and recently
purchase half interest in The Ireland
Pharmacy, associating himself In busl-
ness with James r. Carithers. Mrs.
Brown is charming and talented
young woman who has been reared in
this city. and who has been one of the
bellies of society here ever since her
debut.
Notwithstanding that the wedding
was simple home one the newly we'd
ded couple have received large mum.
ber of beautiful and costly presents
which indicate in a measure the affec-
tion and esteem in which they are held
by those who know them.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-01-02
MAY TRANSPLANT
VITAL ORGANS
Experiments at Rockefeller Institute
Result in Successful Surgical
Operations.

New York, Jan. 2.-Experiments
have been made at the Rockefeller In.
stitute for Medical Research, which
have resulted in the successful trans.
ference Of the vital organs from one
living animal to another. Cats were
used in the experiments Alexis Carrel
announces that he transplanted the
kidneys of one cat to the body of an
other. The doctors with whom the ex.
periments were discussed said the time
may soon come when 1t will be posi-.
bic to transplant the vital organs from
an animal to a human.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-01-02
RECEIVERS NAMED
FOR RAILROAD.
Court I axes Charge
Of Seaboard Air
Line
BIG DEFICIT THE CAUSE
Will Not Effect Its Opera
on-..Security Holders
Will Benefit by Move.

Richmond, Va, Jan Pr. LancasYer
Williams, of Richmond, and s. Davies
Warfield, OF Baltimore, Maryland were
today appointed by the United States
circuit court. receivers for the Sea
board Air Line.
Why Two Receivers Were Named.
Baltimore, Md. Jan. 2.-Williams
and Warfeld are bankers in this city.
and Warfeld was chosen to represent
the majority interests in the proper.
ty, while Williams will look after the
affairs of considerable of the minor
ity led by his brother
The receivership will have far.
reaching effect in Baltimore where the
securities of the company are more
largely held than in any other trading
center. The bond issues on the sys.
tenn aggregate 35,7S5,OOO of which
1t is estimated s25,OOO.00O is held in
Baltimore.
Persons on the inside are outsp0ken
in fhe opinion that the security hold.
ers of both stocks and bonds will beno.
fit from the receivership. The opera.
ton Of the lines will not be affected.
Confronted BY $42,69s Deficit.
New York, Jan. 1.-THE placing Of
the Seaboard Air Line In the hands Of
receivers today followed the annual
statement of the company's earnings
showing $S.132,S36 on hand with which
to meet fixed charges Of $3,175,434.
leaving deficit Of $42,59S. The receiv-
ership was agreed upon at confer.
ence held in Washington yesterday.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-01-02
BLOODY RIOT
IN VANCOUVER
Mob Of Angry Japanese Attack Three
City Firemen, SIashing Them
to Pieces.

Vancouver, B. c., Jan. 2.-Three city
firemen named Frost, Anderson and
Mcdonald, were set upon by mob Of
armed Japanese yesterday, overpow.
cred and the flesh of their faces torn
into ribbons by knives, which the ORR.
entails used. Frost was mortally and
the other two frightfully injured. The
Japanese were still hacking their vic
Tins when a squad of policemen came
to their rescue
Four Of the Japanese were arrested.
They fought like demons, with their
knives, which were over a foot In
length.
The firemen were in uniform. BY ac-
cident Frost fell against a window Of
a Japanese store. smashing the glass.
This started the fight.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-01-02
PUTTING FINISHING
TOUCHES ON TREATY
New Agreement Under Dingley Act
Between United States and France
Contains Important Concessions

Washington, Jan. 2.-The finishing
touches were today added to the draft
of an agreement between America and
France under the Dingley act which
has been in preparation nearly year.
It is known that one Of the concessions
made by America is the abadonment
Of the existing duties on French cham
pagne by twenty per cent, while the
French government RENTS the maxi
mum duties on American cotton seed
oil, certain classes Of machinery and
other commodities.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-01-02

Captain Austen who was president
of the board resigned from the men,
bership owing to having accepted the
position of secretary of the organiza-
tion which is a salaried position and
the secretary is appointed by the
board. Governor Curry announced
some time ago when Captain Austen
was appointed secretary that he would
appoint Mr.. Railston to fill the vacan.
cy
The governor is of the opinion that
the cattle sanitary board should be
constituted exclusively Of cattlemen,
as the taxes for its support come from
the cattle indemnity fund which is paid
entirely by owners Of cattle which are
assessed as so much per head.