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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-22
GUILTY OF USING
 MAILS TO DEFRAUD

Asheville, N. C., July 2l.-ln the Tinted States circuit court Judge New man presiding, Rev" William G. whit talxer was today found guilty or using inc United States mails for fraudu- . lent purposes. The accused was found quiltv on all six counts on which ne was indicted Sentence was deferreh until tomorrow
 Vbittaker was arrested in Dayton. n last February at the instance Of the postal authorities.
 Whitaker claimed that there existed in the Bank of England a fund or S2oO. .0OO, 900 which was the lawful prop ertv of the heirs of the Whitaker family, and is alleged to have collected various sums from the heirs from all sections of the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-22
DOUGLAS FOR CHAIRMAN,
Report Reaches Boston But Is Not
 Confirmed.

Boston, July 21.-There was report current in political circles tonight that the chairmanship of the democratic national committee had been offered to former Gov. William L. Douglas. De- spite the persistency of the rumor, those closest to Mr. Douglas profess ignorance of the matter.
 MT. Douglas, who is spending the summer at his summer home at Monu- ment Beach, was cruising on his yacht today and was not expected home un- til tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-22
VIRGINIA HARMED
 SUES FOR DIVORCE

Reno Nev., July 21.-Virginia Harmed, actress and wife of Edward H. Sothern, the actor today filed suit for divorce in the district court in this city. The complaint is a sealed document and noth- ing can be learned of the character of the charges made.
 Mrs. Sothern, who has been here for some time past, adroitly parried all ques- tions in reference to the suit The fact that she has been a resident of Nevada for six months was entirely overlooked until the filing of divorce paper today.
 Whether MT. Sothern will contest the divorce is not known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-22
Parish Probably Goes Dry.

New Orleans, July 21.-A local option election was held in Vermillion parish today, and the returns at late hour to- night indicate that the parish probably nas gone for prohibition by small ma lorty. Vermillion parish is on the gulf coast and has nearly 3O,Uo inhioltants
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-22

the country several years ago when he took part at the dedication of the Sub way Tavern on Blocker street, New York.
 A few years ago Bishop Potter mar ried Mrs. Elizabeth Scriven Clark, his second wife. whose summer home is in this city
 Bishop Potter was the son of the Rev. Alonzo Potter, who was consecrated bishop of Pennsylvania in 1S45, and was educated at the Episcopal academy in Philadelphia and the Theological semi nary in Virginia. He was ordained a priest in 1858. Bishop Potter wrote ex- tensively of his travels abroad and was a member of many well-known New York clubs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-22
Loss of Life by Explosion,

Yosov, European Russia July 2.-An explosion occurred this evening in the Aleksvsky mines, but the extent of the accident is not yet known It is rumored, however, that there has been a heavy loss of life. Dragons have been dis patched to the scene. An explosion oc- cured in the Rikovsky coal mine at Yu- SOY in the latter part of June, resulting in the dea.h of about 250 men
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-22
German Bank suspends.

Berlin, July 21.-Announcement is made Solinger A statement issued this even ing gives the liabilities at $1,625.OO0. The suspension followed several days run of depositors The capital of s90OOO0 is sad to nave been entirely withdrawn and it is doubtful whether the creditors will be paid in full. 4t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-22
Peace Among Receivers.

Chicago, July A.-Confiict between op- posing interests in the receivership of the United Box Board and the American Straw Board companies was displaced by peace today as a result of action by Judge Grosscup. The court ordered that the re- ceivers repurchase the securities whic1 had been sold to satisfy note for SS0, GOO, the validity of which sale had been in uues ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-22
Doctors Dead Body Found.

Gulfport. Miss, July 21.-The body of Dr. I. w. Mabin, of Biloxi, S5 years old, was found in the water near here today. Dr. Mabin's son here, w. H. Mabin, says he knows no reason why his father should have committed suicide. the theory by which the police explain the drowning. An abandoned cat boat was found shortly be- tore the discovery of the body
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-22
Missing American Found.

Paris, July 21-William Peabody, the American who became separated from his companions In this city last night, was found this morning and has been placed in private sanitarium preced- ing the receipt of instructions from his family. MT. Peabody comes from Rochester, N. Y., where his family IS said to be prominent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-22
rrxino Io Lower Meat Prices.

Antwerp, July 21-One thousand butchers met in congress here today to discuss the meat situation in Bel gium, and passed a resolution to the effect that the restrictions on the inn portation of American cattle were re-
 oonsible for the present high prices N meat. They demanded that these ! lstrictions be abolished. No less than yb.O00 head of cattle are imported Tn Belgium every year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-22
Noted Educator Dead.

Jackson, Miss, July 21.-(Special.)-Prof Charles Deem, instructor in the Missis- sippi Institution for the Deaf and Dumb for the past quarter of a century, and one of the country's most popular edu- oators in silent language, died today He was born in Lima, Ohio, about 50 years ago and educated at Cleveland and Washington. He leaves a widow and children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-22
Rumor of Murder Plot.

Brussels, July H-The Journal states that the Belgian authorities are greatly alarmed over rumor of a plot to assas- snate King Leopold. Several anarchists have been arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-22
Eiuhtinu at Tabrix.

St. Petersburg, July 2l--It is reported here that fierce fighting occurred at Ta- brig yesterday, 200 being killed or wound od
The Holly chieftain., 1908-05-29
NEW HOMESTEAD LAW

The new homestead law requires
residence upon the land and also
proof that one-eighth of the acre
age is cultivated the second year
and one-fourth the third year and
thereafter up to the time of making
final proof.
In the communication proof of
homesteads, if filings were made
previous to November |. 1907, six
months construct, We residence and
eight months of actual residence
may make the required IA months.
Filings on and since the above date
require Ia months actual residence
and cultivation This statement is
responsive to recent inquiries.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-05-29

A full line of switches, hair rolls
and other hair goods on hand also
combings made into switches. At
McGovney's.
Principal George r. Nom, re of
the Central City schools dropped
down last Saturday in a Pullman,
but was in in a sound slumber
when the train arrived here, which
was held until the gentleman could
don his street attire, amid the
shouts of the train crew, who were
not aware that Mr. Ms fiance was
patiently awaiting his arrival.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-05-29
DRY LANDER NOTES

At the home Of Nj. Holten, eighteen
miles southeast of Holly, a primary
meeting was called Friday. May %.
1908 at 2 P. M. in regard to the district
schools. twas decided that there should
be one district No. 4 and two school
houses.
The people are interested in the edu-
cation of their children and there was
large attendance. The original
meeting and election of Board
Of Directors will be held at Mr.. Dud-
ley Mathis home fifteen miles southeast
of Holly. on June 2, 1908 at 2 P. Nj.
The enumeration of the children
were taken by Mrs. Holten, Mrs. Jor-
don and Mrs. Lively. 1t is estimated
that there are about 80 children in the
district.
The Dry Landers are in better hum
or this morning. Rain fell most all last
night Sat May 23rd.
Mike DowaI and Mr.. Rice have
gone to the Cedars.
Ed Young has gone to Springfield
No., where he will make his home for
the present.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-05-29
ILLINOISAN FAVORS THE HULIT
PROJECT

G. r. Wagenseller, editor of the
Decatur. Ill. Herald, who is at
present in Garden City Kansas
looking over the country, is quite
enthusiastic over the prospect Of
the proposed Electric line. I'VE
have line in Illinois built on
somewhat similar lines and is
highly satisfactory he said. THE
power for the light plant in Deca-
tur comes from "a plant thirty miles
west of the city. The plant is To-
Gated on the bank of river where
water power is cheap and near a
coal mine where there is an abund-
ance of fuel. Electricity is brought
into Decatur on three wires which
connect an immense transformer.
which sends the power over the
city as needed.
The plan for supplying light
and power in the valley is perfectly
feasible and there is no doubt that
it will accomplish what it promises!
With engines that are now in use,
the slack from the coal mines can
be utilized as fuel and the plan to
have the mines owned by the COM
pany will add to the va.ue of the
proposition. Our experience in
Illinois convinces me that the plan
is a valuable one for the people of
the valley"
The Holly chieftain., 1908-05-29
From Thursdays Spcia Ed
COLORADO EDITORS HERE
Brilliant Array Newspaper Men Our Guessloly Commercial
Glib Prepares Excellent Repast and Is Voted
A Capital Entertainer

Through the the Arkansas Valley Railroad the
paper Of Colorado including the famous Denver Press Club
os guests today and he Cean goes press about $50 of
them assembled Jones Opera house. where bounu repas
being served by the Holly Commercial club
The boys Rocky Ford this A. M by the Holly dele
CATION where sumptous breakfast prepared for the entire body
and enthusiasm for the road s.aunc officials Mesrs Chan
ming Ward and L. Writ Markham al its height
From Rocky Ford the train Sped aversng Of the richest
country the West until Lamar reached where cord
a welcome awaited the pencil pushers
Right here be said that Lamar does nothing by halves and
repas second served when the hands Of the dial pointed
to the hour.
Coming Holly the boys entraed with the green fields
and the thrifty farmer lads and they stopped their work
greet the nvmakers Colorado whose face pens much
dence throug ghou the civilized world.
Welcome thrice welcome, the future counysea Of Prowes
county!
The Holly chieftain., 1908-05-29

Insist upon De Wits Witch Hazel Salve
There are substitutes. but there is sonly one
orieionaI. Its healing, soothing and cooling and
The Holly chieftain., 1908-05-29
SURVEYS FOR ELECTRIC RAILROAD

La 'una Ma. 2Son the authority & Mr. !uGt reported
this morning that engineers viii b. pu.to work the Ark
valley and railroad proposition within the four weeks
Of them Garden City Ka work this way and the other
the mouth the Royal Gorge work eastward also asserted
rated M August and that before the close Of the year the railroad
will be in operation between Canon City and Pueblo
The Holly chieftain., 1908-05-29
Notice

Estrayed from the Sicklebower
ranch, north of Hartman, sometime
after May 18th, one bay ruare with
T brand on left hip, weight $50.
Also one black mare with young
mule, had cross brand on lie t
shoulder, weight $50. Will pay re-
ward for information of where
abouts.
Walter Bergen,
Holly, Colo.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-05-29
GENERAL GORDON.
His Erratie Mature and . Tribute u
His Hsroism.

His Erratie Nature and q Tribute -
His Hsroisn.
In his book, "Modern Egypt"
Lord Cromer, for twenty years the
representative of British authority
in the land of the khedive, gives
the other side of the heroic story
sf General Gordon's rule in Khar-
tum, where he was slain by the
fanatical natives. Lord Cromer
twice rejected the proposal to send
Gordon to the Sudan. "Would,"
he says, chat l had done SO third
time" He soon woke to Gordon's
variability. He says: '1mpulsive
flightiness was in fact the main
defect of General Gordon's charac-
ter, and it was one which, in my
opinion, rendered him unfit to carry
out work which pre-eminently re-
quired cool and steady head. 1
used to receive twenty to thirty
kilograms from General Gordon in
the course of the day when he was
in Khartum, those in the evening
often giving opinions which it was
impossible to reconcile with others
dispatched the same morning."
This stream of kilograms from
Khartum was so continuous that
Lord Cromer had to adopt special
method of dealing with them. 81
generally found a batch of them
waiting for me when l began my
work in the morning." he says. 'My
practice was to put them on one
side and wait till the afternoon, by
which time more had generally ar
rived. | used them to compare the
different kilograms, to try to ex-
tract from them what it was that
General Gordon really wanted and
then to decide what could be done
toward carrying out his wishes"
Lord Cromer says also: "One Of
the leading features Of General
Gordon's strange character was his
total absence of self control. He
was liable to fits of ungovernable
and often of the most unreasonable
passion. He formed rapid opinions
without deliberation and rarely held
to one opinion for long. His jour
nal, in which his thoughts from
day to day are recorded, is, even in
the expurgated form in which it
was published, a mass of inconsist-
encies."
General Gordon's courage is
warmly praised by Lord Cromer,
who says further: "Many a man be-
fore General Gordon has laid down
his life at the call of duty. Many
man, too, has striven to regard
death as a glad relief from pain,
sorrow and suffering. But no SOL
dier about to lead a forlorn hope,
no Christian martyr tied to the
stake or thrown to the wild beasts
Of ancient Rome, ever faced death
with more unconcern than General
Gordon"
The Red Cross.
The honor Of conceiving the ideas
out of which the Red Cross society
grew belongs to Henri Dunant,
French humanitarian. The first
practical inception of Dunant's pur-
pose was made by the Geneva So
ciety of Public Utility. They inter-
ested the officials of the Swiss gov
ernment, and, with General Dufour
Of the Swiss army as its leader,
committee was appointed Feb. 9,
1858, to give impetus to the move
msnt. The result was the Geneva
conference of 1864 and the Red
Cross society.-New York Amer
lean.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-05-29
EIGHTH GRADE.

A full line of corsets and hosiery
at McGovney's.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-05-29
MEN AND THINGS
Epitome Of the Weeks Doing in
Holly and Vicinity
IN GEN ERAl

Holly anu Vicinity
Whatever you want to buy, firstt
take counsel of to-day's 'ads.''
For Sale Iowa Cream Separator,
largest made. Can he seen in oper-
alton at the st gers Farm. Amity'
Colo. Price $2S.
Mr.. AMI Mrs. Roy Manley of
La Crosse, Kas., are visiting the
latters parents, Mr.. and Mrs. JEFF
Smith.
A shower of rice was given the
departing schoolm am, at the de-
pot last Saturday, and thereby
hangs "A tale. Alderman Simpson
was aboard, and one of our
local wags VIII sIered to the train
crew that Bill was IA new Benedict
and should be treated accordingly.
. Ask B II about it when he
returns.
Keep posted and take The Holly
Chieftain. $1.5O per year.
The ice cream social given by
the Baptist Ch4rch, on Wednes-
day, proved grsat success.
Miss Neva sda(,e left last Thurs
day for Cotton Wood Falls, Kan,
where she will sftend the Teachers
institute. and thile in that vicin-
ity will visit old friends and rela-
tives.
For Rent-Eouse and barn in
tire east part or town. Apply to
Chieftain Office.
Lost "A watch-fob charm bear
ing initials q. W. M. Finder leave
at Holly Mercantile Co and re-
ceive ward.
Wanted, to Rent = Two gentle
saddle ponies at once. Inquire at
Chiaftoin office.
The teachers of the Holly
schools have gone to their several
homes, and melancholia now
pervades the atmosphere where Joy
once reigned supreme among our
bachelor coterie
Lost = A Red back loose leaf
pocket ledger, on May IA, east or
southeast of Millwood beet-dump.
Finder please leave with Mr.. Hell
quist at the Holly Sugar office.
Reward
Lost-A pair of veterinary mes
culators, on May Ia, between
James ranch and Holly. Return
to Thomas Harman and receive
liberal reward.
No doubt all remember Mr..
Lcdbetter. who wanted . e name
of the Almighty lett out of the
Oklahoma constitution, and who
rallied against corporations and
trusts in the constitutional con-
vention, has accepted service
with the notorious Water-Pierce
Oil Company at $4,000 per an
num. How they do pick off these
reformers
DeWitt's Little Early Rsers,
small, safe, sure little liver pills Sold
by lkelman Bros.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-05-29
Chronic Constipation Cured

Ono who suffers from chronic constipation it
in danger IT, many serious ailments. Foley's S
Orino Laxative cures chronic constipation as is
aids digestion and stimulates the liver and bowels
restoring tho natural action Of these organs.
Commence taking it today and you will feel
better at once. Foley's Orno Laxative does not
nauseate or gripe and is pleasant to take. Re.
fuse substitutes. Holly Pharmacy IkeIman Bros.
Prop'rs
The Holly chieftain., 1908-05-29
brini Your School Children

To the Holly Hotel, where DR..
X. c. Sapero, the well known eye,
ear, nose and throat specialist of
Denver, will examine your eyes
and theirs free of charge on the
Sth of June.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-05-29
Naturally.

'"The last speaker" said the first
guest at the banquet, 'Fwas quite en-
tertaining."
eyes" replied the other, "and
he's a self made man too"
'1 can't say, though, that l liked
his delivery. 1t was rather slow"
"Oh, naturally. He began life as
messenger boy."-Kansas City
Newsbook.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-05-29
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat

DIR. kalmetC. sapero, the Denver
specialist, will again be in Holly
on Monday June Sth, at the Holly
Hotel. Consultation and examin-
alton for glasses free. Call early.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-05-29
Graduating Exercises
HIGH SCHOOL

The Methodist church was crowd
ed to the doors last Friday evening,
the occasion being the graduating
exercises Of Union High School,
District No, 3, literary and mus
ical program being given.
The graduates, Misses Edith
Brainard, Zella Wood, and Mar
guerite Alice Pierce and koss Gill,
gave orations, each showing ability
of a high order.
The orchestra was heard at it's
best in two splendid selections, and
the High School Glee club, Chorus
Quartet and Trio were excellent.
Supt. Collins, in neat speech,
presented the gradurtes with their
diplomas and advised them to have
''grit, grace and gumption.' He
then awarded the Denver Univer-
sity scholarships to Marguerite
Alice Pierce and Ross Gill.
This is purely meritorious award,
and both of these students are
now planning to attend the
University for the ensuing two
years.
The High School chorus closed
the program with beautiful rem
dition of a selection from Faust.
the crowd dispensing to their homes
with regrets.
EIGHTH GRADE.
The young folks who were grad
uated from the eighth grade We're
also heard in orations and musical
selections, and be it said that they
did themselves proud as whole.
The program in full is well worthy
of publication in these columns. but
lack of space forbids.
A full line of corsets and hosiery
at McGovney's.
Insist upon De Wits Witch Hazel Salve
There arc substitutes. but there is ::only one
orisionsl. Its healing, soothing and cooling and
The Holly chieftain., 1908-05-29
DIED

kemper-Infant son Of D. L. kemper at
Hartman. Colo. May 26. 1908.
Intcrment in Holly cemetery.
The grief.s,rckcn parents have the sympathy
Of the community in this their darkest hour.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-05-29

A regular 20 cent hose double
toe knee and heel tor 12a cents at
McGovney's.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-05

-rle-.-- Tor some i've or ten minutes. she found
words 70 er,iro1nize her thoughts
NOBODY could have made me believe that o.
A. she sand loud enough 70 cause those passing 70
glance suddenly al her
l. was d cutting disappointment but such hap
--ess as hers was not 10 suffer reverse not Vet
s. she called on May. another OF the four
Nav was rersively and plcturesquely ensconced
II . hammock and was reading, between mbbies OF
caramel Svylrburne poems. All. May was not Ike
Alice she was frank Fra1.kness was the predo1ll1-
mating compound her nature. thanks 70 The 1nfl'--
e-lce s11r,uOsedv Of SvInburre
After DEITY tripping round the purpose ot the
call and then as deity approaching II the secret
vas again passed.
The sympathetic May pitched oWlnbu1re into the
other end Of the hammock. threw away almost
whole caramel. and let her poetic bps pout most
eorzincIrgIv y You always were lucky. she
drauled- Mas mother was from Maryland.
There 5 only one Glen
GIadvs became emotional and embraced MAY 50
-r.-louslv that the hammock was nearly caps1zed.
The box OF caramels was capslzed- and falling on
re~ knees MAJ began recover them
| wish | could have had him, Nay continued
Dear old Glen. He proposed 10 me the summer 1
Eut on long dresses, and /, like goose. told HIM
Id have 70 see mama and papa about u. saw
mama and when she had finished concluded to
.eave papa out OF II. had 70 tell him that mama
said | was entirely Young even to think OF such
. thing and that ! Of course would have 10 obey
her He seemed 70 take Il dreadfully hard. bur
suppose he soon forgot Men forget so easily.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-05

re-tidE-t0r use when 1t called As She walked on
She was alternately for and against him. First she
would blame Alice and Nay.-she suspected that
they took an unfair advantage Of Glen susceptible
nature or worked on his sympathles. Then It was
ms fauit.-why did he keep SO much OF their COM
parv. ANYWAY. They were not extra pretty, not -
man ike Glen would care 70 assume the burden oI
marrying them.
GLADYS was going TO see Helen: but at the corner
She paused 70 consider The wisdom OF inviting
further anguish Of mind She strongly inclined
TO 90 straight home and wait I'LL Glen called that
evening and then confront him with the cold cruel
facts. and show him then and there that she would
not accept him after he had been refused by others
not if he was the last man n the world! The idea
helped her 10 get reckless What did she care, any
how. What else could she expect OF a man Get
ting reckless helped her 20 60
She found Helen. i. kid curriers' and pink klnono,
Al the piano TRYING d new piece OF music Gladys
was Indifferent by that time. 50 she cut the con
vertionaI prelude short ana opened the subject
Glen proposed last night. She SAID carelessIy,
lust proposals the Co1umOnest experiences
of her life Isn he 1ust dreadful: | suppose. OF
course that he has proposed 70 YOU too:
Did Helen face redden slightly. or Was II only the
reflection from the pink kmcno, She turned. as
though embarrassed and began striking soft MINOR
chords or the piano.
Now. GLADLY" she answered presently. as he
has proposed 10 YOU l dom thInk Il would be tar
20 either II YOU for me 70 talk Wouldn hurt
either ot vou for the world You see. Il you love
New-York tribune., 1908-01-05
By James

Drawings by Frank p. Masters

more TO the letter u Il than 70
the spirit. They are not overly
gifted with The faculty Of DIS
eliminating between objects
Here comes my car. Well once
more. dear. In So glad he S
YOURS. Il I can. III run II tor
= moment tomorrow Good
by, oh. congratulate Glen for
me tonight. Good by
GLADYS Vent her way, with
brown eyes flashing and red
lips tightly compressed She
fe.r ike saving things 10 her
self. but the shock was 50
severe that she could not think
clearly. Finally, after walking
5mretuOuslv. almost Vehe-
New-York tribune., 1908-01-05
Much Ado About a Proposal

With a smile that
would have passed any
where as one affection
ately inspired. Gladys
left Nav TO her Swim
burne and-no, 20 her
caramels and Swinburne.
To have seen Gladys
sweeping along the street,
superb IN carriage and
perfect in physical poIse,
no one would have be
lieved for a moment that
She was IN the thrOes Of
indignation. wounded
pride. wounded love. and
agltauon generally; but
she was. And that was
not all. An anger that
vas directed against Glen
as rapidly rising II her
She laughed IN a strange.
lalf-deTnented manner as
she hurriedly summed up
The substance and man
-er IT his VOWS SO she
could get an argumenta-
tive grasp on his colossal