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The Greeley tribune., 1908-12-30

him that he had a customo.
he could sell eighty acres a, ~ ,,s sn'a' '""
for $4,000 cash, within a few davs
But. - matter of fact ,hev h,a -"
purchaser Wonacott WIS NOT =
bona-ade purchaser. He waa ,.
sponsioie and without means ava
MS stosy about having d brother in
the gold fields who would 10, h,n,
have $4,000 for the moro as,,,mn
10 ridiculous, and even m, r,o,n,Iw
oush. ~ nave had sense enough to
SEQ 'n'o"sh IL If Wonacott had n
brotner who would let him have
$1,000 that easy, Wonacott would
have had it long ago. Reagan re-
fused to enter the deal Unless tho
agents assured him they cou,d so,,
one eighty They gave him tbis nc.
surance. Next day Houtohens G.
Drumm took. Reagan and yonacott
the dummy to see the land. They
told Wohacott what questions to ask
and they told Reagan, who was tn
assume the ownership. how to an
swer them' After seeing the land.
Wonacot' even drove to the lumber
yard to ask the price of lumber nre-
tenoihs that he wanted to build at
once. The following morning
Drumm informed Reagan that Won
acott was ready to close the deal.
All met at the agents office and the
contract was prepared. Wonacott
agreed to buy eighty acres for s1O.-
900 cash and 5000 in GOLD was put
up to bind the bargain. Tn to this
time Reagan had no dealing with
Hodgeil, the owner of the Colorado
farm. feel satisfied that this gold
was furnished by one of the three
conspirators. Wonacott's story about
digging it up from the bottom of an
old trunk is too fishy to believe. They
could easily afford to give it to him
as they got it all back but $50.
Reagan was now worked up tc
the proper pitch for the other trade
believing he had sold one eighty fol
enough to pay for the whole. The!
got together and Reagan signed the
contract for the Colorado farm OF
the following conditions: Hodgel
was allowed to raise an additiona
500 on the Colorado farm, maxim,
the first mortgage $3,50O Reagan
gave him his notes and secon'
! mortgage on the farm for $3.50,
and also decided his Iowa farm t.
Hodgell. Hodgell decided the Colo
RADIO farm to Reagan with a tota
mortgage on it of $4,000, which wa
81 900 more than it was worth. In
mediately Hodgell sends tu Iowa an
raises $1,000 on the Iowa farm an
pockets that. He then solo the low
farm to the agents who had helpe
along the deal, for their note {
The Greeley tribune., 1908-12-30

cash or $4,000 in a trade. then
find that about the middle Of Febru-
ary, 1908. Hodgell and Houtchens
&Drumm, the defendants. entered
into a conspiracy for the purpose of
defrauding Reagan out of his Iowa
property, and in the consummation
and carrying out of that scheme
made use of a dummy" or stool
pigeon" named Wonacott Their
plan was to raise the price of the
Colorado farm to $4,000 and to
make Reagan believe it was of that
value and then to exchange the
properties. Reagan, while not a fool
or insane. might pass as a man OF
ordinary intelligence, but yet l And
he is ignorant and man of no
great comprehension, and by reason
of his Ill health fell an easy prey to
the conspiracy. The two real es-
tate men made him believe they were
working in his behalf, but were in
fact working with Hodgell to de-
fraud Reagan. The first step in
the program was for Drumm to take
Reagan out and show him the Colo
RADIO farm. He deceived Reagan
both as to the value of the land and
the amount that it would produce
but the greatest deception and the
one which had the greatest effect
on Reagan. was when Drumm told
The Greeley tribune., 1908-12-30

fraud cases have come to light in
the last few weeks. A short resume
of the case was given by the Judge
in rendering his decision, and he
summed up the case as follows:
81 find that in February, 1908,
Reagan owned a farm in iowa Of the
reasonable value of $1,000, upon
which there was a mortgage OF
$1,000. The defendant. James w.
Hodgell, at the same time owned a
16O-tract in Weld county, which,
with the water rights. was OF the
reasonable value of $4,000. upon
which was an incumbrance of $2,-
500. The other defendants Houtch-
ems & Drumm, are real estate brOk-
ers in the city OF Greeley. Reagan
had come to Colorado on account OF
poor health, and some time before
February, 1908. had placed his
Iowa farm in the hands of these
brokers for sale at listed valua-
ton of $4,000. and from that time
to the consummation of the deal act
ed as his agents, both in the sale of
his Iowa farm and the purchase for
him of the Colorado farm. Reagan
paid them 500 as commission for
such service. About the same time
the defendant Hodgell placed his
Colorado farm in the hands of these
agents at listed price OF $4,000
The Greeley tribune., 1908-12-30
How's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for a any case Of CatarErh} },,ha that cannot De
We the 1aindersirned. ii have knoTn Sa,ic:. F. J;
Cheney he las, n ye"Ts n
him petieT,y, financially able to carry
trnnsny,,bi ira nnv ,n,biirations made by his firm;
out WSHAiloBISG. W. KiSNAM; S;s,I 4 MARIvdLSo fdIsda o.
,,,. WHanto,rrh Cure il taken internally.
,ntinr Hn,a 8 sdirectly upon the blood and mn-
eous Surfaces the system semts per bottie
ials sent free: rf,fs 90 'e''' 'e'
81" srake os Halls Ia Family Pills for oonstipa-
ton.
The Greeley tribune., 1908-12-30
Consultation and Ex.lmi-
nation for Glasses Free

Misses Jennie and Susie Sylvester
went to Denver Thursday to visit an
aunt for week
The Greeley tribune., 1908-12-30

w r. Kelley of Fort c. oins was
in Greeley on business "Wednesday
The Greeley tribune., 1908-12-30

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CO\sPIHED
nj An.
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add Houtch-
b ipto a con-
5 old man out
bose were tho
igues at the
bd deal case
| and there are
| who have had
)ince all these
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-11-06
Easy to nix This.

What will appear very interest
ing to many people here is the
article taken from a New York
daily paper, giving simple pre-
scription, which is said to be a
positive remedy for backache or
kidney or bladder arrangement, if
taken before the stage of Bright's
disease:
Fluid Extract Dandelion, one.
half ounce: Compound Kargon,
one ounce; Compound Syrup Sar-
saparilla, three ounces. Shake
well in a bottle and take in tea
spoonful doses after each meal and
again at bedtime.
A well-known druggist here at
home, when asked regarding this
prescription, stated that the pre-.
scription pharmacy, or the mixture
would be put up if asked to do SC
He further stated that while this
prescription is often prescribed in
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-11-06

last week with her arm wrapped
up on account of sprained wrist.
The school children were sorry
to hear of Mr.. Newcomb's accident.
Our poor scholars are improving
rapidly.
Mr.. Nelson visited us last Tues
day and stated that he was well
pleased with our school.
We ought to have had vacation
Tuesday. but we did not.
We have had but very few pupils
absent this week and expect to
have less next week.
All of the children have bad
colds.
Bessie Farris has been absent
on account of illness.
Prof. French and Rev. Richards
of Alamosa, visited us Tuesday.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-11-06
La lara School Notes.
PRIMARY

Edna Rich has moved over to
Sanford and will not be to school
until after Christmas.
Mrs. Bigelow visited our school
Tuesday.
The children are beginning to
learn their Thanksgiving song.
One of the boys was slightly in
jured the other day while playing
scatter BEANS" and was unable to
walk for "a while.
The mothers are now sending
their children to school on time.
Pointing to sentence
on the board Why did | put a
capital letter here?" Little Girl
because it is big"
INTERMEDIATES
Iva Lambert has again appeared
at school after short absence.
Julia Fredd is absent on account
of illness.
Misses Gladys Maxfield and Rena
Smith we're visiting us Wednesday.
Cora Garrett came few days
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-11-06
The japanese Wedding.

A very pleasing entertainment
for the benefit of the Woodmen of
the World and the Women of
Woodcraft was given last Friday
evening. The first part of the
program consisted of music by the
orchestra, songs and recitations
which was followed by an imi-
tation Japanese wedding. The
actors arrayed in gorgeous oriental
robes went through the ceremony
with stately tread, much bowling
and tea drinking. The bride as
represented by Mrs. 81. L. Hagy
was dream of loviliness while
the groom, in the person of MIR.
Willard Glenn, was sufficiently
ugly to meet the requirements of
the oriental idea of beauty The
lodge intends giving a series of
weddings illustrating the methods
of different countries and it is to
be hoped that the presentations
will have good effect upon many
an old batch in this neighborhood.
Attend young man, think on the
folly of your lonesome way. time
speeds, soon you will be old and
gray.
Ask r. j. Kavalec about insur-
ance rates, he'll surprise you.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-11-06
-. MANASSA ~.
Academy Notes

John Reed, better known as
knowledge" has selected his team
of basket ball boys and has played
them together several times. A
little more practice and they will
be ready for outsiders. The boys
chosen for the main team are as
follows: John Reed, John Brady,
Marshall Biddinger, Melvin Mel
son and George Spriestersbach.
The first years will go by the
name of freshmen from now on.
Three games of basket ball were
played between the first and second
year girls last week. The first
game was won by the second years
by a score of 7 to A. The second
game was an even score to 2,
and the last game the second years
won by score of 10 to I. The
girls are improving rapidly and in
few days will be able to put up
fine game.
The Freshmen will give their
first program Wednesday evening,
Nov. IL. The program is as fol-
lows: Song by the choir, Invoca-
ton, Speech by John Brady, Music,
Violet Paulson; Recitation, May
Downey: Song, Cora Holtsclaw;
Lecture, Customs of the Dutch"
Prof. Soule; Quartette, First Year
boys; Song, Artie Rasmussen;
Recitation, Mary E. johnson. All
are invited.
Some of the students look as
though they had not had their
hair combed for a week. They
have been scratching their heads
over examination.
Our basket ball girls are making
a record, they go out after sundown
in their black boomers, scored y
l. on the right arm, and play bas-
ket ball with each other.
Question: What is the matter
with Byron Beck?
Answer-He thinks his vote
was not counted.
The captain of the basket ball
team of boys, John Reed, is train
ing his team for some future con-
test.
The three boys of the third year
are jealous of Byron Beck because
he was old enough to vote.
Joseph A. McCrae of Denver,
president of the Western States
Mission, was in our city Wednes-
day and spent the afternoon visit
ing the several classes in the
Academy. Towards the close of
the afternoon the students assem-
bled in the hall and were addressed
by President McCrae who spoke in
II very encouraging and compli-
mentary manner. The students
and faculty appreciated his pres
ence and address very much and
sincerely hope he will find time
and occasion to visit us often
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-11-06
STATE OF OHIO, CITY CITY OF OF TOLEDO, /,

Frank J. Cheuey makes oath that he is senior
partner of the firm OF +. J. Cheney Co., doing
business in the City OF Toledo, County and
State aforesaid. and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every cose of Catarrh that cannot
be cured by the use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence. this 9Th day of December, A. D. 1886
tSeaU A. W. GLEASON,
Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Send for testimonials
free. FL. CHENEY 4 CO. Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-11-06
A Splendid Convention.
CONTRIBUTED.


held in the NJ. Z. church Saturday
evening and Sunday. The church
was decorated in a very pretty and
artistic manner with flags, bunting
and potted flowers.
The exercises began Saturday
evening with praise and devotion
al service after which Rev. J. G.
Carman, president of the state S.
s. association, gave an exceedingly
able and inspiring address upon
The Superiority of Friendship"
MIR. Carman and Mr.. |. A. Moon,
who are associated in the state
work, sang pleasant duet.
The convention again assembled
Sunday morning at 10 O'Clock with
ii church full to overhowing, in
cluding large delegations from
Bowen and Waverly, and also dele
gates from the Sunday School
started week ago at Romeo. After
devotional services the address of
welcome was given by Prof. Robert
Faris and was responded to by
Rev Minamyer of Antonito. Mrs
Seabright of La Jara, read an in
structive paper on Practical Meth
DDS of Self Training for Sunday
School work" This was followed
by general discussion, with Mr..
Moon in charge, many interesting
questions being answered. Mr..
Carman sang solo in his pleasing
manner and concluded the forenoon
session with an address upon
Secrets of Success in Life"
The visitors and many local peo-
pie then repaired to the NJ w A.
hall where tables had been pre-
pared and all enjoyed a lunch,
spread out in picnic style. After
wards the delegates marched sing.
ing through the town back to the
church where the afternoon and
closing session was held.
|. A. Moon gave "A splendid ad-
dress following the praise service
upon "The Best Place to Find
Missionaries. The Bowen Sunday
school then sang the state Sunday
school hymn, Colorado for Christ,
written by Mr.. Carmen. The com
mittee on nominations consisting
of DR.. f. p. Adams of Waverly.
Harry Assay of Bowen, Rev. Nina
myer of Antonito, MIR. Grove of
Romeo, and Mr.. Coin of La Jara,
reported officers for the Conejos
County Sunday School Association
and the report was adopted as fol
lows:
President, G. l.. Smith of La
Jara: Secretary-Treasurer, Mrs
Seabright of La Jara; Vice Presi-
dent, H. Assay of Bowen; Normal
Training Superintendent, DR.. f
p. Adams of Waverly; Primary and
Junior Superintendent, Miss Rose
Esmay of Antonito: intermediate
Department Superintendent, Prof
Kindell of Alamosa; Adult Depart
ment Superintendent, Mr. w. G
Mallett of Alamosa.
The committee on resolutions
composed of J. G. Veeder, c. l.
Smith, Mrs. Seabright, and Mr.
and Mrs. E. NJ. Rawlings, reported
. thanking all who had arranged fol
SO successful meeting.
Rev. j. G. Carman then gave al
interesting address on "The Artis
of the Soul" no doubt the mos
earnest and heart thrilling giver
in La Jara for many months
Throughout the entire convention
hearts we're touched, inspired ano
uplifted by the gentle, kindly, in
spring words of Mr.. Carman whit
is doing immeasurably good worl
as he travels about the state en-
gagged in the upbuilding of th'
Sunday School association.
All in all it was great day 70
the Christian people of La Jar
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-11-06

rheumatic Affections with splendid
remedy for kidney and urinary
troubles and backache. as 1t has
peculiar action upon the kidney
structure, cleansing these most i'm
portant organs and helping them
to sift and filter from the blood the
foul acids and waste matter which
cause sickness and suffering.
Those of our readers who suffer
can make no mistake in giving it
trial
As good a fire insurance as there
is in the valley. The Ohio German
Fire Insurance Co. pays losses in
full the day of adjustment and
without discount.
Thos. McCunniff, Agent.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-11-06

Who writes your insurance?
Kavalec.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-11-06

Ask r. j. Kavalec about insur.
ance rates, he'll surprise you.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-18
CHILD SUFFERED With Sores on Legs. Cured In
 Two Weeks by Cuticura.

"My little daughter suffered with sores on her legs all last summer. Her feet were sore, too. and she couldn't wear her shoes. I think she was poisoned by running through weeds but the doc tor said it was eczema. tried several remedies but failed to find cure. Then I sent for Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment which cured her in two weeks. I find Cuticura the best ever tried for any kind of sore and 1 hope shall never be without it. Mrs. Gertie Laughlin. Ivydale, W. Va., Apr. 25, l907."
 Complete External and Internal Treatment for Every Humor Ot Infants Children. and Adults Cuticura Ointment (5Oc) 10 Heal the Skin. and Cutlcura Resolvent 5Oc) or n the form ot Chocolate Coated Pils 25c per vial Of 6O) Co Purify tho Bood Sold throughout the world Potter Drug & Chem. Corp. Sole Props. Boston. Mass.
 p5-Malled Free. Cutlcura Book on Skin Diseases.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-18

tlOnSi which macy of the prospeCtOro think new, It is nothing more than narrow valleys filling with country rock, after much water wear having a run of gravel, It Is a common thing In Alaska. really think there will be some moro good diggiugs struck in the Koyukuk.
 i've have not got quite up on quartz reports, but unonicially have heard that quartz has been struck in many places in Alaska. had hoped that tLe increase lu the gold output would bring corresponding increase in the apprO- prlatIon for the geological work, but 1t has remained the same for several years.
 "When the railroads reach tbe coal and copper deposits, enter the placer regions and tap the various mountain ranges where are to be found the quartz Hedges that so many prospectos are now seeking, Alaska will come Into iis own, the sea will be alive with ships bringing it's commerce to the nearest port ip the states, and Alaska will be recognized as the richest region under tue Stars and Stripes"
 This Is the word of a man who has been to every portion of Alaska, for three years working in various fields and since 1901 at the head of the geo. logical survey.
 The thing for every Alaskan to do is to prepare himself to work up to these facts.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-18
PRIZES 10 BE PRESENTED AT THE
 ELKS' HALL, FRIDAY, SEPT. 18TH

WALTZ Ladies Prize, hand painted cup and saucer, presented by H. D. Kirmse, Jeweler,
 Gents prize, a box of the very best cigars presented by Tuck and George of the Board Of Trade.
 Two.STEP--Ladies' prize, handsome jewel box, presented by J,Ikuta, Jeweler
 Gents prize, Fancy vest, presented by F. H. Clsysou & Go.
 THREE-STEP-Lsdies' prize, handsome hand painted vIse, presented by P. E, Kern, Jeweler.
 Gents prize, French briar Antidote pipe, presented. by Tony Dorteros, 42S Broadway.
 Prot. McIntyre's orchestra of five pieces will furnish the music. Concer, commences at $50 sharp. 2t
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-18
HALL FOR RENT

The Eagles hall having undergooe complete renovation and repairs, the Board of Trustees F. O. E. wish to ans nounce that the hall may be secured for social dances or entertainments Rent BIO per evening. Enquire Henry Rhode. Draper & Co., store,
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-18
STORM SUBSIDIES, BRIGHT SUH-
 SHINE FOLLOWS
 YUKON RIVER SAIiIHGS

The result of the observation taken at Moore wharf at midnight, Sept. IT, 1908, Is as tollows'
 Temperature time observat'n..4 above Max. temp, preceding 24 hours.,5S above Min {" ..49 above Mean '" " ..5l above
 Barometer 29G6
 Strong south wind and rain.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-18

The Fifth avenue hotel has plenty of rooms today. Have several rooms with private bath, If you are not suited with your room come and see us. Rates Sl and up.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-18
HOT MINERAL BATHS

Sitka Hot Springs, now open to the public. Good rooms and restaurant in connection. Hot mineral baths unex- celled.-Goddard X Brooks, PrOprietors.
 S-27 lmo.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-18

First class rooms at the Portland house. Skagway's medium priced house. Baths and all couveniences. Centrally located, 5th avenue, opposite Post Office. 1l3 ti
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-18

It is not what you pay for what you get but what you get for what you pay that counts. Advertise in the Daily Alaskan.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-18

Fall line of Hart, SchstTner X Marx suits just received. They are excellent in pattern and quality.-F. H. Clayson x Co. l24 tf
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-18
LOOK OUT FOR THE EOYURUE

"I have not been surprised to hear oi the strikes in the Innoko and the Koyu- kuk. Both are good placer regions, and both have been reported on. The
 Koyukuk has peculiar erosive formu-
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-18
WE LIVE IN DEEDS.

w thoughts. not breath; AAI In feelings. not in figures on a " dice
 We should count time by heart
 throbs. He most lives Who thinks most. feels the noblest, acts the best. LIfs's but a means unto an end; that end Beginning mean and end to all things
 Philip James Bailey.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-18

Wnitehorse, Sept. lS-The wire Is down north of this place and there is no report of the boats. TheICasca and selkirk are due to arrive and sail to- night
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-18
TWO SONS.

TWO SONS. T HAVE two sons, wife Two and yet the same. One his wild way runs, wife,
 Bringing us to shame. The one Is bearded. sunburnt, grim and fights across the sea; The other is little child who sits upon your knee.
 ONE is fierce and cold. wife, V As the wayward deep. Him no arms could hold. wife; Him no breast could keep. He has tried our hearts for many a year not broken them-for he Is stin the slnless little ono that sits upon your knee.
 ONE may fall In fight wife, V Is he not our son? Pray with all your might, wife, For the wayward one; Pray for the dark rough soldier Who fights across the sen, Because you love tho little shade wh2 smiles upon your knee. ONE across the foam. wife, V As l speak may fall But thls one at home, wife,
 Cannot die at all They both are only one. And how thank fil should We be We cannot lose the darling son who sits upon your knee!
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-18

LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine. the world wide Cold and Grip remedy removes cause. Call for full name. Look for signature E. w. GROVE 2sc
 "
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-18
GRELTER THAN SEVERAL CALIFORNIA;

Mir. Brooks has been at the head oi tho geological survey iu the north since 1901 Before that for three years he was working in various fields in Alaska.
 The people Of tbe United States do not know wha, they have in the north, ," be continued, Seward penin- suls has greater placer gravel area than had California before it was ex- plotted. have not been able to meas ure up the Panama as yet, but believe 1t will far exceed the Seward peninsula SO far ss auriferous gravels are con cerned. Then there are vast regions which we have not as yet touched.
 "Gold alone, however, is not to measure the riches of the north. There are coal fields. We have anthracite coal in abundance and the government is anxious to have 1t exploited. It will be one of the greatest benefit to the Pacific coast. It will mean much for commerce and the richness of Alaska and the cheapeniug of coal on the Pacific. Bituminous coal, the coking variety, is in great abundance, and this will add greatly to the value of the copper produced in Alaska, for which, water transportation at hand, the two products will be immense commercial value in the production of copper for the market.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-09-18

did not use any internal remedy, and while some gave partial relief, none re Iieved as much as did the first box of Cuticura Ointment. made a purchase of Cuticura Soap and Ointment and my hands were perfectly cured after two boxes of Cuticura Ointment and one cake of soap were used. l now keep them on hand for sunburn, etc., and use Cuticura Soap for shaving. could write a great deal more in reference to my cure but do not want to take more of your time. William H. Dean, Newark, Del, Mar. 2S, l907.'