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The Washington herald., 1908-07-20
GEORGIA SOLOE IS SCARED.
Man Who Would Abolish Peek-a-
bOOs Gets Letters.

Atlanta. Ga. July lS-RepresenIativs
Glenn. who introduced a bill IN the
Georgia legislature 10 prevent women
from wearing rainbow stockings, peek-s-
boo waists, and other alluring apparel.
alleging that by such devices men were
frequently trapped into matrimony. is
being overwhelmed with threatening let
ters from women in various parts Of the
country
Some Of the letters are violent IN tone
Three letters from Atlanta 90 50 far as
10 say Glenn ought TO be killed Glenn
seems TO take the letters seriously. and
has asked protection OF the legislature.
Glenn says he has also gotten into trou-
bic with his own wife by reason Of the
numerous letters he has been receiving
from other women.
He says
"On account OF the numerous news
paper articles, letters and teIegrans I
have received from the various and irats
female organizations Of the country. and
on account q my wife being a very Pc
culiar woman. and she strenuOuIy OBJ
jectinS TO my receiving letters Of any
kind OF character from other ladies'.
whether they be mad or not OF whether
they are members Of any kind OF any or
gsnizatiOn. 7 an compelled TO seek the
protection Of the Legislature
My very life has been threatened. and
I don't know what moment some verge-
ful woman may attempt 10 xii ne I
had 10 idea that women had 50 much
venom IN them until I introduced the
bill I take it that the allegations re-
gaTdins pads, coTsets, &c. are true, or
women would not be so angry"
The Washington herald., 1908-07-20
CATHOLICS ORGANIZE.
state Federation Is Formed Mt Atlantic
City Meeting.

state Federation Is Formed Mt Atlantic
City Meeting.
Atlantic City, y. J.. July 19.-The or
ganization Of a State federation Of Cath
oIic societies was effected at q big mass
meeting Of delegates held IN the armory
OF the Morris Guards this afternoon
Church dignitaries and delegates from
many Of the leading Catholic societies
Of the State were in attendance at the
meeting. which was presided over by
Bishop James a. McFaul. who explained
the object Of the federation. Thirteen
counties in all were represented Among
other speakers was Mgr. Fox. vicar gen
eral Of the Trenton diocese
The following officers were chosen:
President. Charles A. Steelman. Newark
vice president, Robert ScheIly. Paterson;
corresponding secretary. Philip J. Camp
bell. Trenton; financial secretary, James
Gustery. PhillipSburg. and treasurer. Ed
ward G. SauboTn. Jersey City.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-20
RICH WOMAN MISSING
Gives Up Checks for Costly
Baggage in Atlantic City.
FOUL PLAY IS SUSPECTED
Relatives Fear PittsburE Matron
May Have Been Driven TO Some
Lonely spot, only TO Be Robbed
of Valuable Jevvels-COntents of
Pour Trunks Valued at $4,000

Atlantic City. July I9--StraugeIy drop
ping out Of sight upon her arrival here
from Pittsburg on Reading train early
yesterday morning. Mrs Annie Hayes
Beyers is sziu missing tonight. and fran
tic relatives who have searched for her
in vain for the past thirty-six hours have
been unable 20 find a single trace Of her.
-Four large trunks. packed with fashion
able apparel and jewels valued at So 0oo.
are the only clew that the police have to
the missing woman. These trunks re-
main unclaimed al the Reading Terminal
while a Union Transfer clerk holds the
checks. which were given him on the train
by the Pittsburg woman. who told him
that she would telephone Instructions into
the Office later as 10 where 10 send the
trappings-
As yet there has been no message or
word OF any kind. and Mrs. George Nor
gan. her companion. who came down
ahead OF her 20 make arrangements for
rooms at one Of the big beach-front ho-
tells. and then missed her az tine train, =
nearly distracted.
Son Tries to Suppress News.
A very good description Of Mrs. Beyers
was furnished. and scores Of bluecoats
scanned the resort n every corner for the
missing woman. but without result. Her
son called up the station house by teIe-
phone last night and announced that his
mother had at last been found Pale and
haggard from hours of UnrelentinE quest.
he turned up at headquarters again early
this morning. however. and told the police
that he had not found his missing parent.
as stated. but had told the story to sup
press any notoriety.
Relatives OF the woman are flied with
apprehension lest she may have been
spirited away by a bus driver and taken
TO some remote spot IN the island. where
he and his pals could rob her Of the cost
ly jewelry and other trinkets with which
her person was adorned
The Washington herald., 1908-07-20
DECLARES TAFT WILL WIN
Gen. Keifer Says Only a Miracle
Can Elect Bryan.
Ohio COnEressman Gives Figures for
His Faith. and Predicts Re
publican Landslide.

Springfield. Ohio.July IS-'HIotliing short
Of attempted political revolution can de-
feat William H Taft for tie Presiden-
cy. said Gen J Warren Keifer. who
has a national reputation for his fg-
ures and estimates
The veteran member Of the House
who has studied politics at first hand
for the last fifty years. SAID il would
take a miracle 10 land william J. Bryan
in the White House.
He practically comedies Bryan sixteen
States at the outset. as follows; Ala
bama Arkansas. Florida, Georgia. Ken
ty.cky. Louisiana. Maryland. GIississippi.
Missouri. Nevada, North Carolina, Okla
homa. South Carolina, Tennessee. Texas.
and Virginia. controlling 159 electoral
votes OF these 15l will be chosen from
eleven Southern States with practically
no contest
Gen Keifer said there IS every pros
pect that the 1s9 votes credited 20 Bryan
will De reduced
The Washington herald., 1908-07-20
LABOR VOTE NOT FOR SALE.
New York UniOniSts Declare They
Cannot Be delivered"


Cannot Be "DeIivered.'
New York. July 19.-The Central Fed
Grated Union applauded vigorously at to-
days meeting when one Of the delegates.
accused by the Undertaking committee
which investigated the Murray HHl Lyee-
um meeting OF 1903. declared that II poll
ticians thought they were buying votes
when a supposed deal was made with a
labor leader they made the mistake Of
their lives
There was even more vigorous applause
when be said. in conclusion ANY man
in the political movement who loses an
hours sleep over the labor vote IS an
ass"
The accused delegates did most Of the
talking at to-day's meeting Il was an
nounced that. IN view Of the fact that the
investigation has taken so long. a deci-
sion must be reached next Sunday An
announcement by Delegate Foley that he
had been repriulanded by his organiza-
ton for a speech which he was supposed
to have made at last weeks meeting of
the Central Federated Union. declaring
that his organization was in favor Of
Bryan and the Democratic party. caused
a stir to-day he had made no such
speech. he said. and the minutes bore
him cut
The Washington herald., 1908-07-20

drews. and the Misses Andrews. his sis
ters, are also at Highland cottage for the
season.
Rear Admiral Pillsbury. Z. S. N. has
gone to Acknowledgements TO Join
Mrs Pflsbury- They viii remain there
for the rest Of the summer.
Mrs. L White Busbey. Of this city.
is now in London investigating the state
of the trade unions for women. and is
also collecting material for a report 70
the Department Of Commerce and Labor.
Miss Josephine Ashe and Miss Hannah
Ashe. daughters of Capt. Samuel Ashe.
who have been visiting in this city. have
returned 10 their home in Raleigh. n. G.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Westinghouse en-
tertained at dinner Saturday night al
their place, Erskine Park, Lenox, in hon
or OF their guests. Mr.. and Mrs. Clark.
and Mr. Cranneil. Of New York: Miss
Hewitt. Of Kingston y. Y. and Mr.. f.
z. Drake, OF Paris. The dinner was one
OF the largest they have given this sea-
son, and following Il Mile Won Heinrich,
also a house guest. entertained the guests
with a piano recital Mr.. and Mrs West
irghouse viii 90 70 England in a few
weeks TO attend the wedding Of their son,
George Westinghouse. jr-. TO Miss Violet
Brocklebank. daughter OF Sir Thomas and
Lady Brocklebank-
Mrs c. o. Brown and her daughters,
Miss Bessie Brown and Miss Daisy
Brown, Of this city, are spending some
time In Paris.
Mrs. Ward Thoron. Of this city. daugh-
ter Of Mrs. b. II. warder. spent some
time last week at the Hotel Wolcott. New
York City. She left at the end OF the
week with her children for Bar Harbor
10 spend the remainder Of the season.
Col and Mrs. Henry May and their
daughters. the Misses May. have arrived
In Berlin
Miss Blanche l. Teel. Of this city, az
rived IN Paris late last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Blackstone. who
have recently taken possession Of their
new home 3701 Fourteenth street north
west, are being congratulated on the birth
Of son
The Washington herald., 1908-07-20
Buyers for TWeHty of Our
Departments Are in Europe.

SS EBER, millinery buyer, sailed Europe Saturday.
M per iceland Red Star Line,
Ava department
The managers of these departments France Eng
land Scotland, Germany, Belgium, and Austria.
Indirectly, they will have their command the products
many other because selling
quarters London Paris, and Berlin
Early the fall their purchases Will begin of US
who this shall attention from now on to
closing stocks make for the proper
European purchases While Stocks individually and collectively
clean and bright they writing will
be less surplus broken stocks coming the front during
July August special sales which viii attention of those
preparing and the general public.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-20
BRYAN NOT INDORsED.
Chicago Federation of Labor Defers
Action on Politics.

Chicago. July l9-The Chicago Fedora
ton OF Labor d!d not indorse William J.
Bryan and the Democratic platform al
the regular meeting to-day. but deferred
action on this part OF the political pro
grsmme until next Sunday. Socialists
and Independence party followers were
disappointed because Of the postpone
meut as they were present IN numbers
20 fight against the Endorsement Of any
candidate Of any party
TIE Independence party came in for the
hardest scoring because Of the attack Of
William r. Hearst on President Gompers.
Of the American Federation Hearst was
branded BY one speaker as a political
Cut-throat and unworthy OF political con-
Sideration''
The Washington herald., 1908-07-20
New York Banker Dead.

New York. July 1s.-wflliam WiusIow
Sherman who was president OF the old
Bank OF Commerce for some years. died
suddenly to-day at the Royal Victoria
Hotel. Larchmont- He was reading
newspaper on the hotel veranda this
afternoon when he was suddenly stricken.
He was dead when he was taken to his
room
The Washington herald., 1908-07-20
WASHINGTON GIRL AIDS.
Miss Mary Sheridan Works for
Charity at Summer Resort.

Miss Mary Sheridan Works for
Charity at Summer Resort.
Special to Ths Washington Herzd
Boston. Mass. July 1s-9fiss Mary
Sheridan. Of Washington. D. c. is giving
her active assistance toward securing a
number Of improvements for NonQUlL
where she IS spending the summer.
Chief among the improvements desired
is a new bridge to Bridge Rock. the old
one having been carried away in the
storms Of last winter.
Last night Miss Sheridan lent her pres
ence and assistance AT a bazaar az the
Casino at Nonquit. given for the purpose
Of raising funds The affair was one of
the most fashionable gatherings OF the
season
The Washington herald., 1908-07-20
Paris for the Poets.

Arthur RanSne in Bookm1n-
Paris-the Paris OF the young French
poets Ike the London that came 10 an
end with Hazlitt. A young man coming
up from the provinces with his roii OF
poems In his pocket finds It easy. like
Chatterton in London. TO get conversa-
ton with the wits He also finds Il easy
to starve; but he starves in good and
plenteOuS company.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-20
PARTY WANTS BOOMERS.
Indiana Doubles Number of Dele
gates TO Meeting

gates TO Meeting
Indianapolis, July l9.-DeleGates 10 the
national convention OF the Independence
League. 20 be held at Chicago this month,
have been selected in Indiana. and in or
der 10 send as many boomers as possible
for Charles F 5. Neal. Of Lebanon, for
President. four delegates. instead OF two,
have been chosen from each Congress
sional district and eight delegates. in
stead Of four, for the State-at-large-
Leaders say that while each delegate
Will have but half a vote in the conven-
ton. Il viii double the number OF boom
ers for Neal. and they hope 10 land the
Presidential nomination for him. espe-
cially since Kern has been nominated BY
the Democrats for Vice President
The Washington herald., 1908-07-20
WATER SUPPLY GOING
COnnellSville, Pa, Board of
Trade Makes Appeal.
PLAN RIVER IMPROVEMENT

Municipal Body Would Join Fed
eraI GOvernment in Cooperative
scheme to Prevent Overlooking of
the YOuEhiOEheny River by n Sys-
TEN of Locks and Dams.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-20
Continued Clearance Sale
WOmen'S UndergarmentS.

VATE place sale this morning another large
Wv Summer Cndergarmen clearance prices
Gowns, Drawers, Corset Covers Cheises Peicoats
made OF sheer nanooks and soft cabc the
designs Soe plain others less deliberately
dainty ace ebroidee Insertions and ribbons
appeal to OF refined
The following among the interesting items:
4 lot OF Wonen Gowns, made Of nansoo spover stve
low round square neck short sleeves varousy
laces, insertions, embrOideries, beading ribbon
69C to $2.95 each. We're SLOO to $500
lot OF WOmens Fine Nausoo Chmses in several stves vr
ousy trimmed with ces Insertions beading ribbon Some with
lacetrimmed skirts
69c to $L69 each. We're SIPS to S275
lot OF Cambria and NinsOOk Drawers rufHes Of en-
brOdery or lace Also extra sizes
35c to $I.59 pair. We're SOC to $3.50.
lot Of WOmen NaisoO Corset Covers several STYLES
ousy trimmed with aces embrodere beading, and ribbon
25c TO SI.I9 each. We're SOC TO SI.z5
lot OF Womens PetCoat with canbrc or nanoo tons
trimmed with deep tucked ounces finished and insertion or
rufe of embroidery.
sI.OO to $269 each. We're SIPS to $4OO
Tdrd doo- E5eth1
The Washington herald., 1908-07-20
Special Sale of
En1brOiderieS and EdgingS.

VAT have just purchased and offer very special prices large
Wv lot OF Swiss NansOOk and Cambria Embroideries
width from inches Some edgngs to match
The attractive We offer these special prices
I21hc and I5c the yard
We have also just received line Swiss and Nansook
Insertions and Edgg match Swiss and Nansoo Aover En-
brOideries, and Skiring and Corset Cover Materials
aor-G St
The Washington herald., 1908-07-20

Col and Mrs George Andrews. OF this
city. who closed their home in Columbia
road some weeks ago. have arrived at
the Highland cottage at Manchester. TO
spend the remainder OF the season. Gen
and Mrs Andrews. parents Of Col. An
The Washington herald., 1908-07-20

There were undoubtedly many thou
sands of organisms contained within the
recesses OF the broken china. some cracks
harborfng more germs than others. vary
ing according 10 their magnitude and
the character Of the material contained
therein From Agricultural Department
Report.
The Springfield herald., 1908-12-11
STATIONERY PROPOSALS

Notice is hereby given that the Board of
County Commissioners Of Baca county. Colo
rado, will receive bids until noon of the 4th day
OF January, 1909, of all books, stationery. rec
ords, and such other supplies as are furnished
to officers OF said County.
said supplies are particularly described as
follows:
Trcasurers supplies: Such as assessment and
tax roll Of 200 double pages, Is tax receipt books
OF 1901 pages each, treasurcr's cash book, fund
book, scalp bounty book
Assessors supplies: Tax schedules by 1000
lots, standard Colorado blanks, legal cap, letter
files, letter heads. envelopes, etc.
Sanford and Collins ink cradicator, Sanford's
red ink, Carter's American court house ink.
rubber bands, hard rubber rulers, Spencerian
pens. Leon lsaacs glucinum pens Nos. ] 2 and
3, Blymer Bros. alloyed silver pens No. 80, E.
Faber hard rubber pen holders, lead pencils,
etc.
All proposals to be sealed and marked "sta-
tioncry Proposals" and directed 10 Geo. Erwin
Kunkel, county clerk, Springfield Colorado.
The right is reserved to reject any and all or to
accept a part of any bid. rejecting the balance
thereof
In witness whereof, | hayc hcreunto set my
hand and official seal, at Springfield, this SOth
of November, A. u. 1905
- GEO. ERWIN koskEL,
- County Clerk.
The Springfield herald., 1908-12-11

One of the most brutal mur-
ders ever committed in this part
of the state occurred on west
Carrie at the ''T Heart" ranch,
about ten miles west of this
county, last week, six lives being
taken. The parties were all
Mexicans and a whole family by
the name of Garcia, consisting'of
father, mother, grandmother,
son and daughter, were the vic
tins of a brutal fiend named
Francisco Martinez. There is a
Mexican settlement in that 10
cality and the Garcia family were
living On the above named ranch.
Francisco MARTINEZ had become
enamored by the seventeen-year-
old daughter, who had repulsed
his attentions, and he was finally
ordered from the place by the
parents of the gfrl. 1t is suppos-
ed that he returned on Wednes-
day night, while the family were
asleep, and with an ak murdered
the entire family excepting the
daughter, whom he forced to
leave with him.
The crime was not discovered
until the following day, when a
neighbor who had borrowed a
team came to return it and seeing
no sign of life about the place,
entered the house, where he
found the four victims of the
crime.
No trace of the murderer or
the girl was found until the fol-
lowing Saturday, when they ap-
peared at the Mckenzie ranch on
The Springfield herald., 1908-12-11
Herald Publishing Co.,
Springfield, Colo.
NOTICE OF GUARDIANS SALE OF REAL
ESTATE

NOTICE OF GUARDIANS SALE OF REAL
ESTATE
STATE OF COLORADO, IN the County Court
County of Bacs, So of said County,
In the matter of the guardianship OF ethel MA
dena Bryan. formerly Ethel Madcna konkei,
and Olive Blanche Konkel. minors.
Notice is hereby given, that on Wednesday,
the 2Srd day of December, \. d. 1905, at the
hour of II o'clock in the forenoon of said day. at
the Office of the County Judge, at the Court
House in the town of Springfield, Baca county,
Colorado, pursuant to tho decree ana order oil
the County Court of Baca county, state of Col
orado, made and entered the tenth day OF
November a. d. 1905, said day being one OF the
aays of the September, A. u. 1908, term of said
Court /, Martha Ann konkel, guardian for
Ethel Madena Bryan, formerly Ethel Madcna
Konkel and Olive Blanche konkel, Minors
will sell at private sale the following described
real estate belonging to said minors, to-wlt:
An undivided two cightecnths interest, each
of said minors owning an undivided one eight
eenth interest, in and TO
The Northeast quarter of Section ten tlO)
The Northeast quarter OF Section Eleven tlll
The Southeast quarter of Section Eleven 1D
The Northwest quarter of Section Twelve (ls)
The Southwest quarter of Section Twelve (i2)
The Southwest quarter of section Thirteen tl3)
The Northeast quarter of Section Fourteen tl+)
The Northeast quarter of Section Fifteen (i5)
The Southeast quarter of Section Fifteen l5l
The Springfield herald., 1908-12-11
MEXICAN MURDERS FAMILY
Murders the Father, Mother, Brother
and Grandmother; Abducts and
Murders Daughter and
Commits Suicide

Tuclote on which John Macarthur
is now living and asked Mrs.
Macarthur for something to eat:
The girl did not go into the
house but Martinez said she was
his brothers. daughter, He had
previously worked for McArther
and asked Mrs. Macarthur if any,
one had been there inquiring for
him, TO which she replied that
there had not, as she had not
at that time heard of the crime,
After securing some provisions
he left with the girl and going a
short distance built a fire to pre-
pare their meal. ~
This was tbs last seen of them
until they were found dead in a
deep canyon, two or three miles
west of the "JJ" ranch, at Cot
tonwood Springs, on the west
line Of this county, Martinez
had evidently shot the girl and
then taken his own life. Each
was shot in the forehead and his
gun lay by his hapd where he
fell.
Sheriff Mcfarland, who had
been notified by phone from Den
yer, left here Sunday to assist
in the search for the murderer
and arrived the following day.
He was present and assisted in
carrying the dead girls body
from the almost inaccessible can
yon, while the body of the mur-
derer was left lying in the deep,
dark canyon which he had select
ed as a place to hide from his
crime.
The Springfield herald., 1908-12-11

The Northeast quarter of Section Twenty six (26)
all in Township Thirty-two .32l South, Range
Forty three (43l West of the 9Th Principal Ne
ridian.
The interest Of the said Ethel Madena Bryan.
formerly Ethel Madena konkcl, and Olive
Blanche konkel, minors, being the interest ac-
quired by them as daughters and heirs at law of
Simeon j. konkel. late of the County Of Baca
and State of Colorado. deceased, the interest OF
said minors in said real estate being appraised ut
four hundred and seventy dollars.
The tcr,ns Of said sale will be cash at the time
of the sale.
Dated at Springfield, Colorado. November 10th,
1898
MARTIA ANN KoSKEL,
Guardian for Ethel Madena BRYAN, formerly
Ethel Madona Konko. and Olive Blanche Kon
kcl, minors
The Springfield herald., 1908-12-11

Bob Burgess and cattle buyer
from Medicine Lodge, Kansas.
came in last night to buy big
steers. They will probably be
here several days looking at cat
tie. Mr.. Burgess, for several
years, was a resident of the val
ley, near Kenton, coming here
from Baca county, where he was
elected to the. office of county
commissioner in 1889.-Lamar
Daily News.
The Springfield herald., 1908-12-11
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION nsola,ed tract
Public Land Sale

Lamar, Colorado, Land Office, Dec. :, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that us directed by the
commissioner Of the general land Office, under
provisions of net of congress approved June u
1905, pnblic number 3os, we Will offer at public
sale, to the highest bidder. at 10 o'clock a. M,
on the 18th day of January, 1909, next, at TINS
Office, the following tract OF land, t"-wit; N'g-
SWA of sec. 81, twp. 3 s., +. ~ W., 9Th IN.
Amy persons claiming adversely the above de-
scribed lands are advised to file their claims, or
objections, on or before the day above desig-
mated for sale.
JonN A. WILLIAMS, Register.
c. FROST LIGGETT, Receiver.
The Springfield herald., 1908-12-11

N, N. Mclean, who left Sun.
day for Kansas City, was exam
ined by specialists and an opera
tion for appendicitis was con-
sidered necessary. He went to
St. Joseph's hospital and expects
to be operated on today, so we
are informed.-Lamar Daily
News.
The Springfield herald., 1908-12-11
Notice Of County Teachers Exam
nations

Notice is hereby given that the
regular county teachers exami-
nation will be held in the court
house at Springfield, Thursday
and Friday, December 18th and
18th. High school examination
Saturday, 10Th.
N. Conner JONES,
Co. Supt.
The Springfield herald., 1908-12-11
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION usolatdd Tract
Public Land Sale

Lamar. Colorado, Land Oficc, Dec. l. l00S,
Notice is hereby given that, as directed by the
commissioner II the general land office, under
provisions of act of congress approvedJu June eTth,
1906. public number s0a. we will offer at public
sale, to the highest bidder, at 10 O'Clock II m.,
on the 10Th day of January, 1903 next, Mt this OF
fee, the following tract of land, to-@it: The
northwest quarter of section S. township 70
south, of range T. west, 9th r. M
Any persons Claiming adversely the above
described lands nre advised to file their claims,
or objections, on or before the day above desig-
mated for sale.
JoHS 4. WILLIAMf. Resister
The Springfield herald., 1908-12-11
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION usolatod tract,

Lamar, Colorado. Land Oncc. Dec. |, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that, as directed bv the
commissioner ofthc general land office, under
provisions Of act OF congress approved June p,
1905, public number BOB, we will offer at public
sale, to the highest bidder, at 10 O'Clock n. nj,
on the 18th day of January, 1893, next, at this
office, the following tract of land, to-wit: Sch
of sec. Is, twp. 30 s., r. I5 W, Gthp in
Any persons claiming adversely the above de
sciibed lands are advised to file their claims or,
objections, on or before the dav Above dcsig-
mated for sale. ,..r
JOHN \. WILLIAMS. Register.