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The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
BANDIT GETS PENSION
Dick Turpins of Turkey Pro-
vided For in Age.
CURIOUS CUSTOM OBTAINS
Noted Brigand and Murderer settles
Down and Enjoys Government
OF His Outlaw Life and Gets Par
don and a Place I'm the Palace.

Constantincple. Feb. 22-Brigands have
a good time in Turkey While they are
young and strong. they carry on their
business. terrorlze the country and get
great name. Being assisted by all the
people I'm the country from love or fear.
and being only half-heartedIy pursued by
the authorities. their occupation is not
very bad one But a time comes wher
they begin 10 feel old and get tired OF
wandering in the mountainous country
and long for quiet life. After a certain
amount of bargaining. they make their
submission 10 the authorities, and are
then pardoned for all their crimes ard
allowed TO settle down, with a monthly
salary to prevent them from starving.
Brigand settles Down.
Such a case has Just occurred near
Smyrna. where the noted brigand and
murderer -catirji has settled down, and
is in receipt OF a government pension. He
T.. however. not by any means an old
man. and is surrounded by a number Of
his old companions. and the powers are
demonstrating with the porte and asking
it 20 have him removed 10 some place
where II will be less easy for him TO re-
vert 70 his old occupations.
Another case. which occurred some time
ago was that OF the famous Mahmoud
Pehlivan. who was very active in the near
neighborhood OF ConstantinOple and COM
mi;ted many murders. But one day he
killed "A policeman. and the authorities
set 10 work in earnest and captured him
He was brought TO Constanonople and
tried but after one OF the sittings Of the
criminal court, when he was taken down
10 the Black Maria. which was waiting
TO conduct him back TO prison he jumped
on the drivers seat. Knocked down the
driver. and drove of. He abandoned the
horse and vehicle in a back street and
made his escape. For some time ne re-
sumed his old ways. but finally applied
for pardon. which was granted and he
was given a place in the palace, where he
still is
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
TRIES TO KILL OFFICER.
Soldier Meets Lieutenant and seeks
to Put Him To Denth.

Rome, Feb. 22.-one night this week a
soldier named Di Gesu. stationed at Cas-
trovillari. in Calabria, who had clandes-
timely left the barracks. met Lieut.. DOici.
one OF the officers Of his regiment. who
commanded him 10 return Immediately 70
his quarters. and ordered him a punish
ment Di Gesu obeyed. but swOre he
would be revenged-
As soon as Lieut. Dolci entered the
barracks YESTERDAY morning he was met
by Di Gesu, who had a loaded rifle in his
hand. The soldier fired. but fortunately
did not hit the officer. A corporal and
another soldier ran 70 the assistance OF
Lieut. Dolci. Di Gesu had rushed out OF
the barracks. and finally he surrendered
10 the Carabineers. The corporal was Sc
riously injured ard IL viii be some time
before ne viii have recovered from his
wound
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
ITALY FLOODED WITH WINE.
Growers Unable tn Care for Surplus
OF Native Beverage.

Rome. Feb. 22.-The overprouuction OF
wine in Italy has produced a wine crisis.
There is surplus which the growers are
Unable 20 sell. especially in the South.
which is being stored. Not only have all
available barrels been filed. but cemented
tanks have been built TO hold the over
flow. and it is proposed now 10 ask
Parliament TO change the prohibitive
measures and restrictions of the govern
ment in the manufacturer OF alconol
which prevent the use Of alcohol by the
wine growers in order 10 preserve the
wine.
This has to be done here because Italy
cannot keep wine long owing 20 the lack
OF natural alcohol.
Signor Bruniaiti, a member of the cabi-
net. however. advises other methods He
has addressed a stirring appeal 10 the
Italian people urging them 10 drink more
wine and less mineral water. in favor OF
the native beverage OF their ancestors.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
L0CHINVAR SPOILS PACT.
Young and Beautiful AriStOcrat
ElOpes on Eve OF Her Wedding.

Rome. Feb. 22.-Much excitement has
been caused in aristocratic circles here by
the news Of the disappearance of Sig
norma Corinna Casatti. a young woman
OF remarkable beauty, belongin., TO one Of
the richest patrician families She has
fed. together with a certain young gen
tleman. on the eve OF her marriage 20 a
well-known member Of high society in the
capital
The betrothal and intended marriage
had been imposed upon signorina Casatti
By her parents, but she was not disposed
10 carry out the arrangements which
were made for her future happiness. She
had formed a romantic attachment, which
has eliminated in her flight The pair
disappeared few days ago, without
leaving any clew as 10 their ultimate des-
tination
The parents OF Signorina Corinna we're
disagreeably surprised when a letter. sent
by their daughter from Milan. was re-
ceived, stating that she had decided 70
enter a convent. She however is a
minor, and II is believed that steps will
be taken TO prevent her carrying out her
intention. Inquiries have already been
made at all the converts In Milan, but
without any result.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
ROMAN RELICS IN LONDON
Coins, Bone Skates, Leather Bottles,
and Vases Unearthed.
Quaint Wall Which Ran Around the
Ancient City Is Removed
by WOrkmen.

London, Feb. 22-Valuable Roman and
Norman relics have been brought TO
light as the result OF the excavations on
the site Of Christs Hospital, in Newgate
street in connection with the extension
Of the general post-ofice
Several months ago the worRmen came
upon a portion OF the old Roman wall
which ran originally around the city. and
the remains have since been found 70 ex-
tend for about 400 feet under the site Of
the dining hall. the direction being at
right angles 10 Newgate street The wall
itself, being OF no value, has been de-
stroyed and carted away. with the ex-
ception OF one specimen piece The ram
part was about feet wide al the base
and feet az the top, its depth being
IS feet. The wall itself was Of Kentish
ragstone. being very roughly built.
strengthened with lime. and held together
by several horizontal layers OF tiles, about
feet inches apart The men also found
many medieval chalk walls. which were
apparently part OF the ancient Greyfriars'
Monastery.
A large number OF earthenware and
other relics were found near the city wall.
having. il is coniectured. been thrown on
the rubbish heap as useless. Most of
them were broken, and many were only
scattered fragments Among q large
number OF coins. which have not been
properly examined. there are several
Roman ones. Curious bone skates. broad
and polished underneath with holes for
the fastenings, leathern bottles and vases
have been found in the earth. which has
accumulated, or been made up. I'm some
also Roman pestle and mortarium. and
earthenware pots, tiles, bottles. but prac-
ticaIly no iron utensils. All the Roman
relics were discovered within the confines
OF the old city
Norman relics were also discovered in
the ditch which ran outside he city wall.
Here We're some medieval coins and tools.
and tall Norman vase. about 100 A. D.,
which had been mended.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
GLOVE PLANTS CLOSED.
Thousands of Men and Women Emil
CRATE from Ere DiNtrIcf.

Prague. Feb. 22-The financial crisis in
the United States has had a mournful
echo IN the Err Mountain district. where
the glove industry has been temporarily
destroyed. All the factories have been
shut down. and thousands Of men.
women. and young girls have been re-
duced TO starvation.
The total output OF kid and leather
gloves amounted TO 100000 dozen pairs
year. and nearly all of these were for
the American market When the Amer
lean shopkeepers stopped their orders
distress followed Immediately The glove
workmen are now emigrating 10 Ger
many.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
Arab Acrobat's Romance.

Birmingham. Feb. 22.-Thir;y Arabs. at
tired in flowing white robes. witnessed the
marriage Of Mohamed Ben Mohamed. the
leader OF a troupe Of acrobats. to Miss
Mary Hart on Thursday. at the Birming-
ham registry Office. Eight years ago.
while Mohamed was performing IN Buda-
pest he became acquainted with Miss
Sallje Hart, and he first met her sister.
Mary. or going TO Birmingham some
months later
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
HOTEL GUESTS ARRESTED.
Surprised While RansackinE and
RcbbinE a Room.

Paris. Feb. PA few days ago, says
the San Reno correspondent OF the Petit
Parisien, the police OF that town were
warned OF the arrival of three individuals
who had been shadowing a wealthy fam
ily all the way from Berlin
Last night two 4 these individuals were
surprised while ransacking one OF the
rooms OF their hotel On their baggage
being examined number Of up-to-
date burglars implements. sum OF
sass and a large assortment Of Jewels
and precious stones were found The two
men were placed under arrest. and sus-
pected accompHce was taken into custody
later
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23

London, Feb. 22.-The peril arising from
the use of celluloid combs was shown by
the death Of Mrs. Ann Stewart. seventy
four years oE age. a resident OF
Workington on whom an inquest was
held yesterday. Her daughter and SON
in-law found her sitting dead In her
armchair before her bedroom fire with
her hair and scalp burnt The celluloid.
comb she was wearing had caught fire.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
DIsAPPRoVE SUFFRAGETTEs.
Majority Of Women In Sheffield Are
Against Voting for Women.

London, Feb. "a Sheffield newspaper
has taken a referendum Of the women Of
Sheffield on the subject Of woman suf-
rrage. 70 the question: Are you in favor
of women having the sufrage?"
The vote was SOL for and I4.S52 against.
On the question; DO YOU approve of the
methods OF the sunragettes.' the vote wes
yes. S.564. and no, 17.124 In many cases.
the canvassers were supposed 10 be
agents OF the suhragists. but were turned
away with contumely and the voting
papers Indignantly torn UP unread
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23

Paris. Feb. 22-Clementine Rocher. aged
sixteen, yesterday threw herself into the
Seine. opposite the Palais Bourbon Be
fore assistance could be given she had
regained the bank. and Informed the ter
rified spectators that she was rehearsing
for suicide. IS she proposed to take her
life by drowning She was arrested
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
Mountain Marriage

Belgrade. Feb. 22-Miss Pipere. the Bel
grade actress. who inspired romantic
passion In the richest man in Servia.
George GeOrgevitch. was married 20 him
in the monastery of KLEIN. situated on the
remotest peak Of the Siren Mountains
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
FEAR WAR In SPRING
Russo-Turkish Clash Is Pre-
;dicted by Knowing Ones.
TROOPS NOW ALONG FRONTIER
Responsible Russian Military Men in
Tidis and Batoum Hasten to ST.
Petersburg tn Lay Matter Before
the Minister or War-The DOuma
Expected 10 Take COgniEance.

st. Petersburg. Feb. 22-The possibility
OF e Russo-Turkish war IS being eagerly
DISCUSSED IA the daily press. The balance
- opinion considers a spring campaign
hmong the contingencies to be reekoned
with. and numerous facts and fancies are
being strung together and presented to
the public as proofs that the Ottoman
government also foresees the likelihood
or hostilites, and is making correspond
ing preparations on its frontiers and else
where
The Novoye Vremya affirms categoric-
ally that the inhabitants OF the Caucasus,
many OF whom are the Sultan's allies.
have been aware OF Turkeys preparatory
measures.
Situation Is Grave.
The same journal declares that in the
fCaucasian military districts the situation
IS characterized as grave, and hostiities
are anticipated az the end OF the month
OF March.
The movements Of Turkish troops on
the Russian frontier are continuous. and
responsible Russian military men in Tihis
and Batoum have not only forwarded
circurstantial reports 70 the war minis
ter, but have come hither in person.
While the population OF the Dagestan and
Batoum districts is tranquil, that OF Kars
IS In a ferment
The douma may shortly AFFORD the for
eIgn secretary an opportunity to announce
the Official views OF the new situation
IN the near East by the recent
speech OF the Austrian foreign minister
There is no doubt whatever that COM
kplete accord on this question prevails be-
tween e unanimous press and the Rus
elan government. Consequently. IL euer-
,getic action were undertaken by the lat
Ter. Il would meet with the cordial sup
port OF Parliament and the country.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23

RULERS WHO MAY BE AT WAR.
In the event of hostilities between Rus
sia and Turkey. the probability of which
seems apparent In ST. Petersburg, the
opening scene Of the conflict. would be
along the railway lines that traverse the
Caucasus and mark the frontier lines Of
Turkey, Russia. and Persia
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-17
BIG SUIT
IS STARTED

The county commissioners of Ou-
ray county, backed by the commits
aoners from practically all of the
counties of the western slope, have
filed a mandamus proceedings to
compel the state board of equaliza-
ton to redistribute the recent assess
ment which was made on railroad
property.
The counties. maintain that the dis
tributon should be on n straight
mileage basis irrespective of whether
it is narrow gauge or broad gauge
track and irrespective of the triffic
carried over the road.
This is the same suit which was
started a year ago. but which fell
through because it was started too
late.
The suit has for its object the Sc
curing from the supreme court OF
an Interpretation of the distribution
clause of the railroad Assessment
law.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-17
1.-The Montana Limited"

The romance of the west is fast
dying away, and it lives only IA the
plays depicting life and character
during the period when we hid a
frontier.
Among the plays of the west which
are now the fad, probably the best
Is THE Montana Limited" the lat
est production of the Klimt * Gaz-
zolo Amusement Company. The sit
uations of the drama are intensely
dramatic, but they are in no sense
sensational, as is the rule in the ord
mary western melodrama. The seem
ic investiture of the drama is of the
highest order of merit, the principal
scene being that of railroad train
in motion and the robbery thereof
There is abundant comedy of the
VIII olesome sort and there is not a
draggy moment throughout the play
The characters include cowboys, In
dians, Mexicans and road agents. The
play is high grade and will afford
relishable entertainment for those
who love the better class of drama
which relies for success upon super
iority, artistry and realism.
AT the Park opera house, Thurs
day, August 20.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-17
Low Rates From Here.

Special reduced rates from all
points in Colorado. Wyoming, Utah,
New Mexico, Arizona, Nebraska,
Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas have
been made by the railroads to Den
yer for the first annual Colorado In
terstate fair and exposition to be
held September to 12.
These rates are put in especially
for the fair and exposition and are
made so that stopovers will be grant
ed either going or coming, and the
return limit is placed at September
10, giving visitors ample time to visit
on the road to or from Denver and
to have time in Denver for the big
fair.
Among the special attractions at
the fair will be Knabenshue and his
famous passenger-carrying airship
and Pains marvellous fireworks, COM
prising the Carnival of Naples and
the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-17

The exhibition will come here from
Leadville on Sunday, Sept. and will
show next in Provo. Owing to the
great distance to be travelled before
reaching Provo only one show will
be given here. The doors will open
at 10 a. m. and an hour later / /
O'Clock, the performance Will begin.
The usual show grounds, Ninth and
Ute streets will be the scene of the
exhibition.
The Wild West will furnish gala
attraction for Grand functions cele-
bration of Labor Day. The original
and only Col. VIM. F. Cody known to
all the youths and grown-ups as Buff
falo Bill, will be here with the cele-
brated exhibition which bears his
name and he will participate in the
entertainment.
The battle of summit Springs Will
be the chief feature of the show and
in its representation more than a
hundred Indians. brought by gov
ernmental consent from Rosebud
Agency, will be employed. Theer
will be exhibitions of rough riding
by MeXicans Cossacks, Arabians and
our own American cowboys. Broncho
busting in Lts most strenuous form,
exhibitions of sharp shooting and
other rugged sports VIII constitute IL
most interesting part of the enter
tainment.
A decided novelty viii be an exhi-
bition of football or horseback, an
equestrian game introduced with the
Wild West for the first time this
season. Six Indians and as many
cowboys will participate IN the game
and there will be a decidedly inter-
esting contest
u. X. Hill. the genial press agent
for the big shows, was very pleas
ant caller at The sentinel office this
morning. He is one of the most pop
ular press agents In the country.
There is no question but what an
enormous crowd wi. see Buffalo Bill
in this city on September Z, people
will doubtless come here from many
points on the western slope.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-17
Forty Acres to Trade for a 5-Acre
Fruit Ranch.

We have party in eastern Colo
RADIO in the Arkansas valley, who has
"a good 40-acre irrigated farm that
he desires to trade for a g. or To-
acre fruit ranch in the Grand valley,
near Grand Junction or Palisade. His
ranch has IL acres in alfalfa and 2S
acres in cantaloupes and beets. The
improvements consist of a new g.
room house, 1Sx24; barn for eight
horses: good well; good cistern, and
all well fenced. This place is only
three-quarters of mile from a good
school; miles to good trading
point and u miles to a beet station.
good proposition. Investigate it.
THE COE INVESTMENT CO.,
Over Union Trust & Banking Co.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-17

The funeral of NJ. A. Elkins. held
yesterday afternoon at O'Clock from
the Christian church. was slargely-at-
tended. Over 20 Woodmens of the
World We're present in a body.to pay
tribute to their departed neighbor.
The Carpenters Union wassrepresent-
ed by more than 80 members, and
Apple Blossom Circle, Women of
Woodcraft, had large representa-
ton. Rev. Mccartney conducted the
services. There were many beauti-
full floral offerings. The interment
took place at Orchard Mesa cemetery.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-17
A sequel to the robbery of the VT

A sequel to the robbery of the VT
ranch some weeks ago comes from
Delta county, indicating that the rob
bers moved in that direction. On
August /, while r. S. kelso was alb
sent from his camp on the head OF the
Escalante. about 40 miles west ol
Delta, his camp was pillaged and two
horses stolen, bay and brown brand,
ed ON left hip. 30-S0 rifle and
other articles. One of the thieves
discarded his old clothes and swiped
a new suit of Mr.. Kelso's. They left
a buckskin pony, blind In one eye
which undoubtedly Is a pony they
stole from Fred Rathbone while here
Kelso offers $200 reward for the cap.
ture of the offenders and return OF
his horses.-Plateau Voice.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-17

The Palisade Fruit Growers Asso-
citation now have in their employ
Charles r. Lansing of California. as
inspector and instructor in fruit pack
ing, and he will be connected with
the above association during the
shipping season. Mr.. Lansing Is an
expert on fruit matters and has a
national reputation as such, and the
local association is to be congratulate
ed for their effort to make the Pali-
sade pack the best on earth.-Pali-
sade Tribune.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-17

John Wilder, the proprietor of the
Western hotel. who was put in the
city jail Saturday because he refused
to pay a fine and costs, was released
late Saturday evening. The old gen.
tleman still refused to pay the fine
and costs amounting to $4,000, al
though he had ample funds to pay
the sum; but his son would not
stand for his father remaining in
Jail and paid the fine and costs for
him. A credit for SO was taken off
the $4,000, as the old gentleman had
spent one day in Jail.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-17

Harry, aged s years, son of Mr. and
Mrs. l.. c. A. Baker, who resided in
Grand Junction about a year ago,
was killed on Saturday afternoon by
being kicked by a horse. The fam
lily were in camp near Vernal,
Utah, when the little fellow got too
near a horses heels and received a
terrific blow just under the right
ear. Death was almost instantan-
eous. The remains were shipped
here yesterday for burial. The faith
er is a painter by trade.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-17

walter X. Hill, the press repre-
sentative of Buffalo Bill Wild West
show, is a visitor to the city today,
making arrangements for the appear
ance of that well known big combin-
alton three weeks from today. This
is the first time that the Buffalo Bill
show has ever visited Grand juno
tion and its coming will, be looked
forward to with great deal of in
tereSt
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-17

Mrs. C. w. G. Lyon left this morn
ing for Boise, Ida. in response to a
telegram notifying her of the serious
illness of her mother. Mrs. S. j. Par
sons, and that there is very little
likelihood, of her recovery. AS a re-
suit, Mrs. Lyon may not be able to
return to Telluride before the arch
deacon goes back to Grand Junction
to resume his duties.-Telluride
Journal.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-17
For Rent.

My well equipped real estate Of
fee In the old Chamber of Commerce
rooms, one of the best locations IN
the city, at very nominal price. to
a reliable party. II you want to do
some hustling and make some money
this Is your chance. h. p. King.
Phone Junction 399.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-17

Miss Jessie Shadbolt will leave
Tuesday to make her home with her
sister in Bisbee, Arizona. Miss Shad-
bolt is one of the most popular young
ladies in the city and her many
friends will regret the move she is
making.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-17

The worst defeat Grand functions S
baseball team has yet suffered at the
hands of the Glenwood Springs team
was suffered yesterday afternoon at
Glenwood when the Glenwoodites
completely shut out our team on a
score of 8 to 0. The local team was
not in its usual form and errors piled
up rapidly.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-17

Former State Senator James w.
McCreery of Greeley, has been men
toned from time to time as the can
didate for that office again this fall,
but Saturday announced himself as a
candidate for the office of United
States senator to succeed Henry NJ.
Teller. He is a Republican.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-17

Eugene NJ. Taylor. one of the lead
ing dry goods merchants of Sibley,
Ia, and Willis w. Overholser,- edi-
tor and publisher of the Sibley Ga
zette, one of the best known papers
in Iowa, are visitors in Grand juno
ton. They have met quite few old
time friends among the former Iowa
people.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-17

The new 1908 football rules have
arrived and contain the photos of the
Grand Junction and Delta teams as
well as the Delta schedule of vic
tories. The local high school boys
will make it their business to see
that Delta is not so anxious to have
their schedule published this year.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-17

The choir of the Baptist church
will meet at the McClEntock home at
the corner of Sixth and Grand to-
night. After the usual practice, the
occasion will be turned into a taffy
pull and fudge party in honor of Mr..
Ewing of Colorado College.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-17

Look at this, A Groom 2-story
house; fine shade and lawn; on Rood
avenue; modern. S3,100; $500
down and the balance like rent, S23
per month. See Gray, the realty
man.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-17

Ladies Tailor Dress Cutter-We
teach you how to cut and fit your
own garments. We guarantee. knowl-
edge of the chart in several lessons.
Our terms are reasonable. Miss
Chapman, dressmaker, old Odd Eel
lows building, 44Sh Main. upstairs.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs, James NJ. Silcox ar
rived home from their wedding trip
yesterday at noon. They were ac-
companied home by w. III. Bannister,
father of Mrs. SilcoX, whom they met
in California. They report most
pleasant trip.
The daily sentinel., 1908-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Hards and Wilbur
Pearce returned from Twin Falls,
Idaho, Saturday.