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The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03

Among the events of the social
calendar last week was the whist
party given at the Porters and
Walters Dining Room, Thursday,
the Oath. Besides the enjoyment of
cards, music furnished a good share
that made the occasion one that will
not soon be forgotten. A Sumptu-
Gus menu-in fact, it was one Of
"Mother' best-was served and
was highly relished by all present.
Only the lateness of the hour closed
what was unanimously proclaimed
"a real good time" by the following
guests
Miss Viola Badger, Miss Clara
Williams, Messrs Mcfarland, Bolts,
Thompson, Jack Cook, Miss Mamie
Capers, Miss Alberta Sanders, Miss
Mary f. Holmes and Miss Josie
Mosley.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03
Must Know the German lanouaas.

A noted firm of fre-extinguisher
manufacturers in London, doing exten-
sive business in Germany, have de.
cided that all their clerks, from the
ofiice-boy upwards, must acquire a
knowledge of German. Tuition is
given in that language during bust
ness hours. Half the staff collect in
a room apart for an hours instruc-
tion, at the end of which they re.
sumo their ordinary duties, and the
rest take their turn in going to
school"
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03
HON. w. T. VERNON COMING.

The Hon. W. T. Vernon, Register of
the Treasury will be in the city Octo-
ber 10th and will speak at Parson Uz-
zells Tabernacle, Twentieth and
Lawrence streets. Everybody is well
come, speaking will commence
saying that this popular and polished
race leader will as usual meet with
an ovation.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03
Mrs. w. A. Watkins of 1850 Curtis

Mrs. w. A. Watkins of 1850 Curtis
street, entertained lavishly at hand
somely appointed IL o'clock luncheon
last Thursday The house was beau
tifully decorated with potted plants,
smilax and all varieties of beautiful
flowers. Dainty and elegant refresh
ments were served. Those who
accepted of Mrs. Watkins gra-
cious hospitality were: Mrs. Ray
Towns of Oakland, Cal, Mrs. M.
Tompkins, Mrs. ]. Short, Miss Kittie
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03
knelt at Beauty's Shrine.

The valentines of days of yore show
the man always in the role of a sun.
plant. He was at all times, either
tgurauvely or literally, on his knees.
His lady love was a queen, a goddess,
a being so far above him that the most
he could hope was that she might be
touched by his devotion, take pity on
the tumult of his affections, and deign
to cast him look of encouragement.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03

Hon. w. H. Taft, Republican Presi-
dental candidate spoke at the Audi
torium last night to a packed house.
The audience was very enthusiastic
and frequently interrupted the speaker
by pronounced applause. Mr.. Taft was
in fine fettle and held the large audi
ence spell-bound with his eloquence
and the able manner in which he han
died public questions.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03

Messrs. R. d. Foster j. B. Newsom,
]. S. Tandy and A. j. Motley, promin-
ent railroad men of Chicago gave this
which the Colorado Statesman very
highly appreciated. R. D. Foster and
James B. Newsom have many old
friends in Denver, who were pleased
to grasp their hands.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03

The Soda Dispensers gave one of
their grand entertainment at East
Turner Hall, Thursday night, to one
of the most enthusiastic crowds of
the season. The attendance was fully
up to the expectation Of this popular
organization. The music was excellent
and dancing was INDUCED in until a
late hour Refreshments were served
in abundance.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03
Census of Berlin.

The area OF Berlin in 1906 was
241s square miles, with a population
on June 30 of that year of 2,060,777
There were 2.5 square miles of paved
streets, 946 numbered and named
streets, 101 public parks or places
and 79 bridges, besides those of rail
ways.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03

The Metropolitan club gave sue
cessful ball at Dania hall, Tuesday
night. A very pleasant time was had
by those who attended. The mem
bers of this popular club have a large
circle 70 friends, hence their entertain
ments are always a success.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03

Mr.. and Mrs. e. w. Williams of COL
large number of their friensd with a
party last week. The many guests
who partook of their hospitality en-
joyed themselves hugely. Refresh
ments consisting of the delicacies of
the season were bountifully served
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03
Women's Settlements.

Many women are living in settle
ments in different parts of London,
working on quietly and steadily day
by day, seeking no glory or notoriety
for their work, finding their happiness
in humble service, ready to help where
their help is needed.-Nineteenth Cen
tury.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03
mAa Vain aa au-Piaeon.

The peacock is not singular In his
self-admiration. Pigeons are so notori-
GUS for the same vice that 1t Is, ann
told, illegal to put looking glass In a
dovecot, as 1t would attract and retain
the birds from the neighboring pigeon
houses.-George ]. Murray, In Eond0n'
Spectator.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03
lnchcape Rock.

Inchcape rock is east of the Isle Of
May IL miles from all land, in the
German sea. This is the rock that fig
ures in. the story Of Ralph the Rover.
who is supposed to have cut the bell
from the buoy in a mischievous spirit
and later been wrecked on the rock
as a result of his own work.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03

Mrs. M. e. Hodges of Hampton, Va,
Grand Daughter Ruler, Ladies Aux
Hilary to the l. B. P. o. Elks of the
World, was entertained by Mrs. B. T.
Cook, at her home 1341 Lafayette
street, Sunday afternoon, September
9th.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03

The following guests were regist-
cred at Mother Place this week ::
R. l.. Hawkins, R. johnson, R. j.
Visor, Hugh johnson, j. Walker, j.
Horton, VIM. johnson, j. G. Cook,
E. White, Chicago; X. Gardner, w.
Brown, J. Smith, st. Louis; Henry
Byrd, Frank Green, Leavenworth
Kans.; G. j. Boyd, Houston, Tex.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03

Lawyer w. B. Townsend of Pueblo,
who is stumping the state for the Re
publican ticket both national and state
spoke at Boulder Wednesday, to one
OF the largest and most enthusiastic
audiences every known in that burg.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03

For Rent-Two nicely furnished
wife preferred. Apply Mrs. D. Burns,
Englewood, Colorado, Box 161 A.
Phone Brown 1903.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03
Riches and ARROGANCE,

Nothing is more hateful to a poor
man than the purse-proud arrogance
f the rich-but let the poor man be-
come rich and he runs at once into
he vice against which he so feelingly
acclaimed. There are strange contra
'ictions in human character-Richard
Cumberland.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03

delegates who accompanied him were:
l. T. Fullbright, ]. NJ. Vernon, VIM.
Quick, T. W. Kelton and E. Hoddle.
Mr. McAllister on account of his pro-
gressive qualities has always been hon
ored with important positions by his
many friends Of the order.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03

albert, Miss Pearl Ramey, Mrs. Le-
roy Hayes, Mrs. W. Russ, Mrs. Carrie
Washington, Mrs. w. Chapman, Mrs.
w. A. Jones, Mrs. F. Watkins, Mrs.
Fl. Pinn, Mrs. Thenis Jones, Mrs. F.
d. Ratley, Mrs. V. Newsome.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03
DELEGATES TO B. L. l. P. U. OF A.
CONVENTION, AT ST. JOE. NO.

T. McAllister, second vice president
of the B. l.. l.. P. U. Of A., and presi-
dent of Local No. 1 of Denver, leaves
the city today for st. Joe, Mo-, to at
tend the national convention. Other
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03

Mrs. Laura Finley entertained at
progressive whist, Thursday evening
complimentary to Mrs. Hayes of ON
aha. A few friends were invited and
a pleasant evening was spent. A
dainty collation. was partaken Of
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03
Thursday evening, October 21st, at
East Turner hall.

j. H. Shorts and wife and Mrs.
Shorts sister, Miss Kitty Tolbert
left the city Thursday for an extended
visit East of a months duration.
Their many friends in the city wish
them an enjoyable trip
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03

Mrs. M. e. Robinson and daughter,
Marion, left Wednesday for their home
in Leadville..
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03

Mrs. s. M. Cornell after several
weeks visit with relatives here, has re-
turned to her home at Topeka.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03

Ollie Groves, VIM. Davis and B. F..
Johnson of Lawrence, Kansas. were
visiting friends in the city last week,
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03

Mrs. Gibson of Oakland, Cal, is Wis
iting friends in the city. Mr.. A. A.
Ealy entertained in her honor Tues
day evening. A few friends were in
vited.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03

DR.. s. H. Thompson, and D. w.
White, Kansas City, Kansas; Dr. j. N.
Birch and Prof. ]. M. Horton, Kan
sas City. Mo-, DR.. w. E. Jackson, To
peka. Kans., are visiting in the city.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03

Mrs. kae Town of Oakland, Califor-
mia, who has been the guest of Mrs
Monroe Tompkins for two months, left
Wednesday for Leadville, to visit with
Mrs. NJ E. Robinson before returning
to her home.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03

Miss Jennie Hicks, one of our prom
Using young ladies left the city last
Thursday for Fisk University.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03

n. w. Penix was called to his home
in Kansas City. Kans., to attend the
funeral of his father, whose demise
was sudden.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03

Harvey Neeley and wife of Pueblo
and Mrs. Cora Allen of Kansas City,
Mo-, were in the city this week in at
tendance on the funeral of their
brother, Robert Neeley.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03

Mrs. M. e. Hodges of Hampton, Va,
Grand Daughter Ruler of the Ladies
Auxiliary to the I. B. P. o. Elks OF the
World, is in Denver for few days on
business concerning the order.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03

Rev, l.. B, Banks of Henderson, Ky,
pastor of the Washington Street Bap-
tist church, who has been visitor in
our city for two weeks left Thurs
day for his home.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03

l.. l.. McGruder and Prichett gave
a watermelon feat Monday evening, to
few of their intimate friends at the
residence of Mrs. Jane Vernell.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03

The prettiest and best dressed
choras ever seen at East Turner hall,
October 81, '08.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03

Harry Jones, former resident OF
with party of bankers.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03

Mr.. and Mrs. p. p. Pearson will
leave next week for visit with
friends in Kansas City.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03

Anyone wishing to purchase a beau
tiful home cheap, call at 1928 Clarkson
street Easy terms.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03

Gov Henry A. Buchtel appointed A.
G. Fallings as the official representa-
tive for Colorado to the National Ne
gro Fair Association, to be held at Mo-
bile, Alabama, in the fall of 1909.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03

Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Gist have pur-
chased beautiful 5-room brick cot
tage, with modern improvements at
1922 Downing Ave.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03

Lawyer w. B. Townsend of Pueblo
was in the city this week.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03

The biggest and best yet, when the
band plays. Who'd a-thought it?
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03

F. C. Stone and Oscar White of
business.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03

Mrs. Chas. d Glen left Friday for
Lawrence, Kansas, to visit friends.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03

Mrs H. S. Roundtree left Friday for
short visit to Old Mexico.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03

If you feel blue and III at ease, go
to East Turner hall, Thursday, October
21, 'O8.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03

Mrs. J. E. Travick has been some
what indisposed this week.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03

Remember, everybody won't be
there. But then, we can't accommo-
date all.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03

Hair cnt Is cents, 1917 Blake street
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03

Look for October 21, 1908.
The Colorado statesman., 1908-10-03
PUEBLO PEBBLES.

w. B. Townsend was in Boulder
this week on business.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-27

train, wishing that | had never seen the State
of Colorado.
Presently stopped to admire new loco
motive that was in train near its centre.
It was beautiful piece of workmanship,
fresh from the shops, and was being taken
south for the Mexican Central.
While | was standing there, the train was
uncoupled just back of the locomotive, and
the lower section backed down to another
switch.
"a few minutes later the express went by,
and then the section that had been run back
was brought on to the main track and went
laundering on its way to Ration.
"You see the trains had to be pulled up
this long grade in sections then, and an en-
CINE was kept at the point to do the work.
CAS- soon as the train had disappeared up
the slope, heard the bell ring, and then
the other section began to move forward Not
until that moment, when the disagreeable SEN
sation of being left behind took possession
of me, did l have the remotest idea of at
tempting to steal ride. Then 1t occurred TO
me that might easily ride on the engine at
the rear end of the train. no one would be the
wiser, but hesitated to do such thing, and
should have given up the idea had not the
brakeman pointed to the engine and limited
that if didn't have backbone enough to
get bosrd snd rd 0aghf to %ak and lean
ed aboard the moving engine. Then | crept
into the tender and seated myself where /
would be hid from the observation of anyone
who might pass along the Train. knew JndJ
the brakeman would shield me il he could,
but I must not allow the conductor to dis
cover my presence.
seThe train was now moving faster and fast
err and the clatter of the wheels over joint
in the rails told me that we were passing
over the switch and on to the main track.
eve soon struck the long, steep. grade, and
moved very slowly. There is a level space,
a quarter Of mile long, perhaps, Just be
low the last grade of two miles. We had
reached this, and were starting up the last
grade, when the engine stuck.
'I heard the loud. rapid putting of the
locomotive as the wheels slipped on Che track,
and then the train gradually came to stand
still Then we began to move backwards,
and knew we were backing on to the level
space to get a new start.
"The train moved pretty fast down the
grade, and rightly guessed that the engi-
neer was out of humor.
eve had crossed the level space and reach
ed the down grade below it, when we were
brought almost to standstill. The engine
gave loud snort and then there came
rattling of cars as it began to move forward
again. Then 1 felt a violent jerk, heard
something break, and the engine on which l
was riding stopped, while the train moved
on up the track.
"The violent pull given by the exasper..
ated engineer had broken the coupling, and
was being left behind.
''I knew that the break would soon be
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-27

discovered, and when, the conductor should
come, back to investigate the accident,
would be found and put off the train.
AS soon as | realized this, began to look
hastily about ME for some place in which to
conceal myself Happening to- glance down
ward, | discovered the door leading into tbs
furnace standing open, and in a moment,
had concealed myself in the fire box, closing
the door behind me.
Scarcely had / gained the shelter of that
rather unsual hiding place when felt the
engine begin to slowly move down the rails
For short time I thought nothing of this,
and momentarily expected to hear the train
back against it, but as the moments went by
and the sound of the train grew fainter and
fainter, / came to the conclusion that the
breaking loose of the engine had not been
discovered.
81 now resolved to crawl from my place
Of concealment, but as j attempted to open
the door found that it was latched on the
outside, and | was as securely fastened in as
if had been locked in the strongest prison.
The engine was now gaining speed at
every turn Of the wheels, and would soon be
rushing with frightful rapidity down the
with feeling of horror I realized my
awful peril, for knew that in descending
the ten,mile grade there was little hope that
the engine would stay on the rails. I shout
ed at the top of my voice, hoping that some
of the train men had returned to the engine,
but only the sound of the swiftly rolling
wheels came in answer to my call.
There were several sharp curves along the
route, and some Of these were on the very
verge of deep abysses, making the peril Of
my descent so great that was almost beside
myself with terror.
"Glancing downward through the CRATE l
could see the road running like great belt
beneath me, while faster and faster rolled
the engine, sending up cloud of dust that
almost stifled me.
Y sThe engine now rocked violently from
side to side, and every moment expected it
to leave the track. If / could only escape
from my prison there might yet be time for
me, to jump and save myself, Once more |
took hold of the iron door and shook it with
all my might but it remained as solid as the
walls of iron about me.
sI now despaired of escape, and, almost
stupe6ed with the terror of my situation,
sat there and waited for whatever might hap
pen.
"The speed was now growing frightful, and
every instant / expected the engine to leap
from the rails and go crashing down into
one of the deep ravines that skirted the road
Suddenly I felt the engine 'lurch violently
from side to side as it rounded curve, then,
to my joy, / saw that the furnace door had
been thrown open by the shock. With cry
of delight l sprang through the opening and
was soon standing in the cab.
"a single glance told me that it would be
worse than madness to leap from that fast
flying engine. which was now moving at a
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-27

speed of fifty miles an hour. The high cliffs
and patches of cedars that skirted the road
shot by me in mingled streak of gray and
green.
of section men working. The next minute
the engine, which seemed to have leaped the
intervening space, shot by them like flash.
only caught brief glance of their aston
ished faces as they hurried back from the
track, then they faded from view far be-
hind.
so bewildered and stupefied was by the
perils of the situation in which l found my
self, that it was several moments before / re-
covered my presence of mind sufficiently to
realize the necessity of some immediate ac-
ton.
'T glanced hurriedly about me, my eyes
falling on polished levers, useless without
steam. Then l caught sight of the brake on
the tender, and, leaping forward, l grasped
the lever and gave it a vigorous turn.
"There was a sharp kissing sound as the
iron brakes. came into contact with the swift
ly-rolling wheels, and sparks of fire shot from
ible slackening of the speed of the engine.
''Using all the force I could command, I
set the brakes. and then stood helplessly
there in the tender while l was swiftly whirl-
ed down the mountain road.
Full four miles ahead, l could see the
city of Trinidad. l knew that it would be
impossible for me to stop the engine before
l reached that place, but | still hoped to
check its speed sufficiently to keep It from
flying the track.
"This was my only hope. could see the
long lines of cars on the side tracks and
number of engines switching about the yards
near the station. and l shuddered as
thought of what would happen should the
main track not be clear when l reached the
place.
"Only few seconds now and I would be
at Trinidad. AS one in dream | again set
the brakes a notch tighter, and then, grasp
ing the bell cord, rang the bell furiously.
"The engine seemed to be fairly lifted
from the track as it swept round curve and
went laundering on its way. cast fleet
ing glance at the station close ahead. only
saw a confused mass of buildings and cars,
as l dashed by like meteor.
"Then as gained level stretch of track,
the engine began to slacken its speed and
presently 'ame to stand-still, nearly mile
below the station.
II was saved! A mist gathered before my
eyes, and sank down unconscious in the bot
tom Of the cab.
when | regained my senses I found quite
a crowd of people collected about me- among
whom was the conductor, who had returned
with his train for the missing engine. When
he asked me how | had come to be on the
engine, / told him that I was intending to
ride to Los Vegas, but did not mention the
part the brakeman had played in the matter.
CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-27

WAS the only passenger on the freight
train. / was on my way from Trini-
49, dad, Colorado, to Ration. which lies
just across the Ration Mountains, a
distance of twenty-eight miles, On leaving
Trinidad we struck steep grade. which ex-
tended for ten miles.
This is pretty high grade" remarked TO
the conductor, who was peasant-appearing
young man of some twenty three years of age.
Yes" he replied, "and it is one of the
longest on the line 1t is to this grade that
owe Ts,, my ", present ps position on the road" .,u
there an accident"
well, not much of an accident. but there
might have been had good luck not favored
me.
at was five years. ago. I had come from
the East to seek my fortune in Colorado.
After spending nearly two years in prospect
ing In different parts of the State, resolved
to go to Los Vegas, New Mexico, and try
to get 2, position on the railroad, as always
had liking for that sort of work.
/ found myself without dollar in the world,
and of course / had to stop over and see il
I could not get, something. to do.
Il went 70. the Santa Fe Railroad station
encouragement. Then went to the differ.
ent trainmen and made dihgent inquiries, but
none OF them knew of any job that was Open
"A conductor. who was then running focal
1reignt on Cnls line, promised TO give me a po-
sition as brakeman II would remain in Trini-
dad two weeks.
His head brakeman was going to quit
then, he informed me, and could have his
place IT choose to remain there till the va
cancy occurred; but two days later he was
removed to another division of the road, and
was left without any prospect of employ
ment in Trinidad.
II then resolved to 60 to Los Vegas at
once, but, having no money to pay my fare
/ was at loss to know what to do.
AT last, however, decided to 60 to the
railroad station and endeavor to get some of
the brakemen on the freights to let me ride.
when I arrived at the station, found
that long freight train had just pulled up
and was standing on the side track to wait
the coming OF the eastern bound express.
Il first approached the conductor, and, ex-
planning my condition. asked him to carry
me over his division, but he dismissed me
with the curt reply that his train was
freight train and he was forbidden to carry
passengers.
Discouraged but not despairing, went TO
the head brakeman and sought to induce him
to allow me to ride on one of the box-cars.
I" Got any money? he asked.
Not q cent replied, but
You'll have to walk then, he said, and
''I tried the other brakeman with, like re-
suit; then I began to feel pretty blue.
walked uD the track along the side nf tha
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-10-13

Eugene Person. Waterville.
Miss Britain, Centralia.
Jack Lawler, logging camp.
Mr.. Finley.
A. j. Davis, Vulcan.
]. H. Dickey, Behula.
P. M. Solomon, Seattle. 3.
NJ. G. Davis. Spokane. -
Del Graham.
S. F. Corbin.
H. E. Wohlin.
Miss e. E. Helm, Tacoma.
F. Ernst, Centerton, Ark.
w. B. Estes and wife, Southside.
H. H. MacIver, Chicago.
P. NJ. Prosser. Chicago.
D. F. Rimi, Boston, Mass.
c. w. Houghton. Seattle.
G. w. Morgan, Portland. Ore.
Geo. c. Maurer, Salem, Oregon.
o. A. Hoag and wife, Chelan.
c. D. Atkins. Tacoma.
Mrs. Nellie White and son, Seattle,
E. 0. Wells, Portland.
Clark Brown, Portland.
Ira w. Terry, Spokane.
J. I. Pogue and wife, Ourak.
Jos. Darnell. Lakeside.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-10-13

Mrs. Clarence Carver of Faribault,
u. H. Howard. Mrs. Carver, accom-
panied by Mrs. Jennie Rogers, left
yesterday for Medford, Oregon,
where they will visit a short time.
They will then go on to Los Angeles
for the winter. The ladies were high
ly pleased with the Wenatchee valley
and its inhabitants.