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The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-10-17


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The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-10-17
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Wear One Out.

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The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-10-17
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The Topeka state journal., 1908-10-24
Coach Cole, Nebraska's Football
Tutor, Evolves New Play.
VIII Sbr'ng Ii on Haskell
Indians at Lincoln.
NAMED THEPEEKABOO
Was Going to Save It for the
Hawkeyes, October 81.
Bad Condition Cf the Eleven
Caused Change of Mind.

Lincoln, Neb. oct. 24-King Cole,
Nebraskas football tutor, has evolved
a new formation that at once has be-
come the sensation of the Cornhusker
camp. Cole confesses that he didn't
dream it, while the players boldly as
sert that the new formation is so daz-
zlihg in it's effectiveness that their
coach at least must have thought he
was doing and woke up only to find
that his dreams had come true. The
new formation has been dubbed by the
Cornhuskers as the "Peekaboo." Cole
simply says that 1t Is the result of
lot of hard thinking on the road home
from Minnesota early in the week, dur
ing which he tried to figure 1t all GU.
lust why the Cornhuskers had not
trimmed the Gophers and then gave 1t
up.
The Cornhusker coach started the
week by introducing his new formation.
It was fehearsed merely at the train
ing table for two days, after which the
PLAYERS were instructed to turn it loose
on the second eleven in practice. Right
off the reel the varsity ripped through
the scrubs for three touchdowns and
the following session it was worked for
two more touchdowns after which Cole
packed the play on ice, intending 10
save 1t for the harder contests OF the
future.
The rooters will most likely get a
glimpse of the "Peekaboo" in today's
argument with the Haskell Indians.
Cole had hoped to save the new forr1a-
tion for the games with Iowa univer-
sitv and the Annes Aggies, but stories
of the prowess of the Haskell braves
have convinced the Nebraska coach
that his proteges will be compelled to
put their best goods up on the counter.
which probably means that the Indians
will be "Peekabooed" at least on two
or three occasions In case the Corn
huskers find 1t necessary to put on the
fxings.
The assurance that Haskell Is coming
to give Nebraska a stiff battle Is not
particularly to Coles liking, who frank
ly says tnat the Cornhuskers are far
from being In shape to encounter a
hard game. Coles team has been shot
into shreds this week by injuries and
sickness Quarterback Cooke, F'ullback
GROCER and Left Half BeltEer went into
the Minnesota game In poor condition
ana came out OF 1t so badly bumped
that not one of them has been in the
scrimmaging all week. Beltzerr's In
Jury Is a torn llgament in his shoulder
and he will be fortunate IL he gets into
action in time for the Iowa game. Belt
zerss incapacity is blow to the Corn
The Topeka state journal., 1908-10-24
SPANISH FORTUNE
Neodesha Man Nearly Gave Up
His Good Money.
In Order to Rescue Pretty Girl
From Dungeon.
SHE WAS In TROUBLE.
Young Clerks Cabled a Sc Mes
SHE WAS In TROUBLE.
Young Clerks Cabled a SO Mes
sage to Madrid.
Postal Guide Has Warming
Against This Scheme.

Neodesha, Oct 24.-If YOU receive
letter from a relative of yours who
is dying in Spanish dungeon and he
wants to leave you a large fortune
provided you will take care of a
daughter of his who is stranded in the
ancient Kingdom of CASTLE and Leon,
you had better turn the kind offer
down. 1t would be Infinitely better
for you to let your unfortunate kins-
man gradually pine away and die In
a military fortress, and allow his
charming daughter to be carried off
to the mountain Businesses by
brigands, and let the fortune revert to
the Spanish government, than to
part with any considerable sum of
hard earned cash to assist In alleviat-
ing their distress. The whole thing
is a rank swindle and Is being
worked all over the United States.
even In Neodesha.
A few days ago A. c. Sperry, who
clerks for Heath & Peterson, re-
ceived a letter, postmarked Madrid.
Spain, and saying in substance that a
relative of his was at the point of
death in prison and that he has a
fortune in stocks in the United States
but unfortunately his valise contain
ing the certificates of stock has been
seized by the government authorities
He does not care for himself, it is his
daughter, he wants to get her into
the hands of relatives and offers to
send her to America if Mr.. Sperry
will accept her, and to give him one
fourth of his fortune of several hun
dred thousand dollars.
Mr.. Sperry paid no attention to the
letter farther than to tell of getting
IL to the other clerks. But when
some of the younger and less married
of the grocery force heard it they
quit wrapping up soup beans and got
their heads together. The result
was that they got promise from Mr..
Sperry that If he would give them
fifty per cent of the proceeds they
would undertake to get the CONWAY
bag with the precious certificates out
of hook and rescue the beautiful
maiden from her predicament.
Then they sent a eablegram to Mad
rid, Spain, as per directions, telling
the dying man that they would take
him up at his own offer. The mes
sage cost six dollars but they figured
that if they could get one-half or one
fourth of several hundred thousand
dollars they would still be away to the
good; SO much SO that they would be
enabled to quit dispensing green
cucumbers and filling prescriptions
for canned tomatoes and cheese, and
could retire with a small fortune and
the satisfaction of knowing that they
had rescued a helpless maiden from
the cold contact with a cruel and un-
friendly world.
Just about this time f. e. Shoe
maker, the postmaster, heard of the
The Topeka state journal., 1908-10-24
WHEN HoCH aCAME THROUGH -
How Methodists of Decatur County
Got Their Church Fixed.

This is a story of how the governor
came through"
OF course everybody considers the
governor of the state an easy mark
Just as soon as a man is elected gov
ernor, people commence to come to
him with subscription papers and
solicitations for contributions. When
a man is county officer he is sup
posed to contribute to everything in
the county, but the governor-alas for
hinl-is expected to contribute to
everything in the state.
One of these begging letters came
to the governor not long ago from
Decatur county. 1t set forth that the
church had been struck by lightning
and hole knocked in the roof.
I'VE want you to contribute S5 to-
ward fixing the roof of this church" :"
said the letter. 1T is a good Metho-
dist church. Now, dear brother,
please come through with the ive.'
Decatur county was long ways off
and while Governor Hoch no doubt
felt tenderly for the little church with
the hole in its roof, he couldn't stir
up enough enthusiasm to follow the
suggestion to come through with the
five"
However, the governor went out to
Decatur county last week to make a
campaign speech. While he was there,
the Methodists got him. They re-
minded him of his failure to respond
to their request for five dollars
I'VE haven't got that hole fixed
yet they said to the governor
The governor knew when he was lip
against 1t. He produced his pocket
book and "came through
The Topeka state journal., 1908-10-24
TO HAVE A SEWERAGE.
Herington's City Council to Improve
the COrpOratiOfl

Herington. Kan, Oct. 24.-The city
council is already at work on the city
sewerage question and the contract
has been let for establishing the
grades and getting estimates of the
work to be done, as well as the prob
able cost of giving the city a first class
system of drainage, so as to accom-.
modate all who have the latest and
most improved system now in vogue
The council has spent much time In
looking up and investigating the cost
and dura bility and think they are now
upon the right plan to make 1t sue
cess. The natural lay of the city for
drainage is favorable to the project
hence the expense will be a great deal
less than in many other Kansas towns.
Powder Workers Strike OF.
Pittsburg, Kan. Oct. 24.-After a
strike lasting from October Z. among
the employees of the Dupont powder
The Topeka state journal., 1908-10-24
IN ORDER TO BOOST SALARIES.
Lyon County Investigating COMMITTEES
Say Books Were Padded.

Emporia, kan. Oct. 24.-A commit
tee appointed by the Lyon county COM
missiohers to examine the enumeration
books of the county have returned a
report that they had examined the
books and found them padded.
The investigation was started when
the population of the county was
given out by the county clerk as 25,-
O4S, decrease from that of previous
years, and just 40 more than enough
to keep the salaries OF the county Of
ficials up, the salaries in counties less
than 25, 900 being lower. The COM
mittee reported that in this number
$50 Normal students were included,
which the assessors say they did not
intended to be included. The report
also says that in the enumeration sta
tistieal roll book 1915 designated as
students had been added to the total
of 1918, and that the assessors claim
these students were not residents of
Emporia and were not listed by them.
1t is claimed that the books were
padded last year in a similar manner.
The committee was unable to find one
of the books of the enumerators.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-10-24
Nelson MAY Try Packey.

Chicago, oct. 24.-Battling Nelson
champion OF the world
sprung a surprise last night when he
announced that he might consent to
meet Paokey Mcfarland in a six
round fight in the east in the near fu-
ture. The statement from the Dane
was unexpected inasmuch as he re-
Gently turned down an offer of $10.-
600 purse to fight Mcfarland six
rounds lin Phila delnhia The light
weight champion has gone to Boston
where he will fiji weeks theatrical
engagement He will then go to New
York, where it is probable that a bout
with Mcfarland will be arranged
The Topeka state journal., 1908-10-24

Spanish deal and he remembered
something he read in the Postal
Guide for October.
He took 1t over to the store and
when the clerks read it stock in Span
ish fortunes and pretty maidens be-
five seconds they could have been
bought on the market for less than
1t would take to get a share in the
Keely Motor company or the Calico
railroad.
The article was headed "The Span
ish Swindle" and appears below:
The attention of postmasters is di-
rected to the following schemes
operated by swindlers from various
towns and cities in Spain, who make
a practice. of writing to persons in
the United States.
''The scheme consists in sending
letters to certain persons, who have
previously been selected by con-
federates. The foundation of the plot
varies somewhat. In some instances
the writer represents himself as a dy-
ing prisoner in a military fortress.
United States, but the certificate of
stock is concealed in secret
receptacle of his valise, which has
been Seized by the court of
Carthagena, and it will be held until
the prisoner, or his representative has
satisfied the cost of the trial. He
claims distant relationship with the
addressee.
"If the first letter bears fruit, it is
quickly followed by others in which
the prisoners daughter plays a prom
inent part. She is in Spain without a
protector. A proposal is made to
send her accompanied by a priest
to the newly found relative for pro-
lection, If enough money is send to
release the valise containing the secret
receptacle and the certificate of
deposit. If the relative will accept
the trust, he is to receive one-fourth
of the prisoners entire fortune of
about 10000 pounds. OF course, the
relative hears no more from the
swindlers after he has sent the money
REQUESTED
The Topeka state journal., 1908-10-24
TO BUY PAWNEE ROCK.
Women Expect to Raise a Fund to
Purchase the Historic Spot.

lola, Kan, Oct. 24.-Mrs. w. D.
Wolfe was reelected president of the
Second District Federation of Wemen' S
clubs, which met in this city. Mrs.
Wolfe's illness has prevented her from
attending the meeting of the federa-
ton after working hard to make it a
success. The federation has resolved
to raise a fund to purchase Pawnee
Rock, an historic part of the old Santa
Fe trail, and convert it into a park.
1t is expected that $4,000 will be re-
quired for that purpose. The clubs
also plan to build a dormitory at Law
renee for the girls who are attending
the state university.
A fund known as the Wesley fund
will be raised from which young
ladies may borrow for the purpose of
educating themselves, the money to be
eventually returned to the club.
The rest of the officers for the COM
ing year are: Mrs. George Hodges,
Olathe, first vice president; Mrs. w. r.
Childs. Kansas City, Kan. second vice
president; Mrs. Coleman, Garnett,
Kan, secretary; Mrs. Charles S. Hem
son, Paola, treasurer; Miss Corrine,
Pleasanton, auditor.
Pleasanton will entertain the meet
ing next year.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-10-24
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The Topeka state journal., 1908-10-24
NIGHT RIDERS STILL ACTIVE.
Militiamen and Cottongrowers in
Arkansas Are Warned.

McGrory. Ark, Oct 24.-"we don't
like the militia and this is two time
talk. (Signed) n. R."
This was the substance of notes re-
ceived Friday through the mans by
Major r. B. Heating. Captain H. p.
Riggs, and Lieut.. Walker, officers of
the Arkansas National guard The
note received by Captain Riggs re-
quested that he resign
Two local concerns received notices
to stop ginning cotton. These were
signed. Might Riders" The officers
of the national guard will ignore the
notices and the gins will continue to
operate, although the guards will be
placed about them.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-10-24

the mat. He came $500 miles to get a
match, challenging Frank Gotch and
Tom jenkins, but for weeks could get
no. satisfaction from either. Gotch
side-stepped him altogether and Jenk-
ins apparently was not too anxious tn
risk his laurels in the proposed match.
Finally Jenkins consented to meet him
and the match was arranged yesterday
afternoon at the Metropole.
The men agreed to wrestle catch-as-
catch-can style, three out of five falls
They made a side bet of $1,000 and de-
posted this with George Considine as
stakeholder. Several western clubs are
hidding for the bout and it will take
place in either Chicago. Cleveland or
Kansas City within six weeks.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-10-24

San Francisco, oct, 24.-Billy Neail.
the man who took Tommy Burns to
London and who had to leave the
champion and return to The hot oii-
mate of southern California, is dying
Neail sold out his business in Oakland
Cal. and went into the lowlands Wit
the one idea of regaining his health
A report from Monrovia, where he is
auartered, states that he can't possibly
last more than month. Burns
thought a great deal of his manage.
and expected him to make the trip +
Australia to handle the business Of tt
johnson fight. Johnson IS due a
sydney November l. The bait e" vi
take place at Rushcu-ter Bay. near
SYDNEY.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-10-24
Mcfarland Now Meets N1ur~,v.

New York, Oct. 24.-Following his
victory over Leach Cross, Packie Me-
Farland has been matched to meet
Tommy Murphy at the opening of the
Polo A c. in Harlem. The bout will
take place inside Of three weeks. Packie
shows no Ill effects .frem the fight of
Wednesday night.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-10-24
can ne Bend Neison2

New York, Oct 24.-"Packey Nc
Farland put up wonderful fight in
his six-round mill with Leach Cross
and by his victory over the local
lightweight marked himself as a fit
man to tackle Cans or Nelson" said
Doc Krone. a Chicago referee. "As
for his chances against the two men
1 feel that he can beat Nelson much
easier than the colored tighter. saw
Cans perform and also Nelso. I
watched these two gladiators of the
ring in their Colma battle on Septem-
Der 9, and am sure Packey can hold
his own
The Topeka state journal., 1908-10-24

mills OF this district, meaning the
mills located here and at Columbus,
Kan, an agreement has been reached
and the contract between the company
and the employees signed and the mills
will be running in full blast Monday.
The new contract calls for an increase
in wages of 5 per cent and pay for
overtime will be the same as before.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-10-24
Those New Bills of I.adinr.

ST. Louis, Oct. 24.-Announcemen
was made today that all the railroads
operating east of the Mississippi river
will accept the ordinary bill Of lading
until January 1. The new uniform bill
of 1ading will be put into service No
vember 1, hut the ordinary bill will be
accepted until January 1. provided that
it bears a stamp mark stating that the
bill is subject to the specifications of
the new uniform bill
The Topeka state journal., 1908-10-24

huskers, for Beltzer is their punter and
most accurate hurler of the forward
pass. F'ullback Kroger's ankle is
swollen to twice its normal size and he,
too cannot hope to face Haskell today.
Cooke, the speediest Cornhusker of the
squad, is expected to play at least the
first half. An epidemic of sore throats
also has struck the Cornhuskers, put
ting Collins, Minor and Ewing on the
hospital roll.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-10-24

(By Chas. Scully, Football Manager.)
The prospects of Pennsylvania turn
ing out a winning football team this
fall are not exceedingly bright. From
last years varsity team we have lost
seven men. CASTOR and Scarlett are
the only two veteran players left in
the line while Hollenback and Klinath
are the only two in the back field.
This year there seems to be plenty of
promising material for the back field,
but the gaps In the line left by such
players as Zuglar, Draper and Gala
CHER will be very hard to fill from the
good line-men out this year from last
years freshmen team, among whom
are Marks, who looks like promising
center. Cozens and Ferris as tackles,
who would certainly make good if they
were a little heavier as they both are
very heady players. Irwin and Bur-
dick look as if they could fill the gaps
left by Ziegler and Gallagher while
McIntin, Favorite and Young, aided by
Townsend, last years sub, Hollenback
and Klinath, very promising quar-
terback, should hold up the back Held.
Scarlett is still the reliable player he
has been for the last three years and
aided by Braddock last years sub,
with Crooks and Miller to fall back on,
we should turn out a first class pair
of ends
While the present outlook does not
point to a championship team, yet
there is plenty of good material to
mould into a good team.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-10-24
Dormitory for College Girls.

Emporia. Kan, Oct. 24.-The girls
of the College of Emporia adopted
plans for the building of a $685. Y.
w. c. A. home at their last meeting
The home is to serve as dorfnitory for
the college girls. 1t will be situated
on the campus, and in addition to re-
ception rooms and parlors. 1t is
planned that the building shall con-
tain rooms for SO girls.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-10-24
Motoscycie records Broken.

Detroit, Oct 24.-With the state fair
track lightning fast, three worlds anna
teur motorcycle records were broken
here by Freddie Huyck of Chicago on
an Indian He made one mile, stand
ing start, in 1908 3-5 against the record
of 1:04 2-5; one mile, flying start, in
O:54 2-5, against the record of O55 2-5,
and on one hour of continual riding in
competition to beat the record of Sc
miles, standing start. he made 81 1-5
miles.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-10-24
TO WREsrLE JENKINS.
Yussiff and the American Are at Last
Matched on Good Terms.

New York, Oct 24.-Probably the
happiest man in New York today is
Yussiff Mahomet the Bulgarian cham
pion wrestler. Yussiff is happy because
he at last is to have the opportunity
of meeting an American wrestler on
The Topeka state journal., 1908-10-24
piles cured in 6 to IA Days.

Pazo Ointment is guaranteed to cure any
case pfitching. blind, bleeding or protruding
niles In 8 to "A days or money refunded Soc
The Topeka state journal., 1908-10-24
Free to Boys
This Dandy Electric Engine With Bat
terry All Ready to Run, Is Ready
for Every Boy Who Writes Me.

This is a wonderful engine. 1t runs
tions minute or as slow as you wish.
VIII run all sorts of mechanical toys.
offered by most premium houses bvt
much stronger and better one. Remem-
Der also. that 1 send you strong battery
with the engine Every boy wants one
of these electric engines and I will give
you one If you will do few minutes easy
work for me. Write me today and / will
send you full particulars.
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The Topeka state journal., 1908-10-24
PROSPECTS OF OLD PENN.
Football Manager Scully Gives Out
Gloomy Interview.

October 24-Carlisle Indians.
October 31-Swarthmore.
November 7-Lafayette.
November 11-Michigan at Ann