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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-21

Waterbury Is doing considerable in the way of road and sidewalk making just at present. The follow ing should he of interest to rho men al the helm. One Of the latest la bor-saving devices is machine that lays and finishes cement sidewalks with remarkable rapidi'y- It con- sists Of a travelling mold and a winch for pulling rhe mold ahead The concrete for the base Of the sidewalk Is shoveled or dumped into inc front par Of the mold. and tho finishing mOtar is shoveled pr dumped inro the hopper at the middle of the mold. This hopper IS SO designed that f feeds a 'hin layer of mortar on 10 the concrete hase as tho mold travels forward Thus a complete and perfect sidevaIk is delivered a. the rear end of the maCh.ne. No skilled fuishers are required No labor is needed 10 build forms. No men are needed to lamp rbe con- crete. In brief. says Cement Age. New York. The process is simply one of mixing the ingredients and dep0s- iting them into the ProPe- part of the frsveIine mold. The mold does the rest With a properly organized gang. the mold is kept traveiinz con- tinuouzIy at the rate of tuo feet per minute The shape Of the mold iz such that ths concrete is squeezsd
 both Istsrally and vertically into a
 dense block. which. as above stated. requires no ramminE Perhaps the most reuzrkabls feature of the asld
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-21
MOTHERS AT PLAY
 WHILE BABIES BURN
Six Children Die In Home at
 C0fax, Wash.

Colfax Wash. Aug. 21.-Six children are dead and two others are burned so seriously that recovery is doubtful at the H w. Schultz ranch, between Col fax and Palouse. resulting from fire that destroyed their home.
 Four of the dead were children of Schultz The other two were children of W. W. Fox, brother-in-law. The men were away harvesting, and the mothers were attending theatrical performance.
 The two eldest Schultz girls attempt ed to rescue the children, but lost their way to the door and were forced to drop the babies to make their own es- cape.
 The cause of the fire is a mystery, but it is thought the young ones got hold of some matches.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-21
PLUNGER LOSES MILLION.
J. L. Livermore, Young Cotton Napo
 leon, Scorched.


 New York, Aug. 21. - Following a raid on the cotton market made by the bears at the Cotton Exchange at the opening a second raid went through later when there was heavy selling. and october cotton broke eighteen points more, loss of 90 cents bale more over the days earlier losses, mak- ing a total loss of S2.s5 bale.
 ]. L. Livermore. the young cotton king, has been caught long and his loss for the day is about Sl.000.000.
 Livermore has caused national sen sation by his daring in the cotton pit. where scores of able men have been ruined
 It has been generally understood in Wall street in the last few days that Livermore and his associates have been carrying 100000 bales of cotton. hay. ing a total value at the present price of S1S.000OO0. This vast sum is there fore the stake ground around which the bulls and bears are battling.
 Wall street men regard the present struggle in the cotton pit as one of the greatest which has ever taken place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-21

The proposition to advance rail- road rates aroused much discussion and led the Iron Trade Review to say that much can be argued in fa- vor of the plan since the condition of the roads as to receipts and ex- penditures is deplorable. Neverthe- less the Review continues: It is true that there is a widespread feel ing among all business nan that many railroads have resorted 10 rep rehensibIe practices and do not come before the people with clean hands when they plead to be permitted to increase freight rates. Some rail- roads have been honestly conducted, and some rates ought to be increas- ed, especially those relating tO freight which must be shipped by fast lines in. almost as short time as passenger train schedule. but we do not believe that all railroads are entitled 10 like consideration or that there is any justification for a general and sweeping advance in freight charges. Let there he the most searching investigation to de- termine what the actual facts are in every ease, and then all fair minded Americans will Chaerfully acquiesce in the result When the public becomes convinced that high CT charges are necessary and that there will he no speculation or other questionable use of the funds there should he no opposition 10 reason- able advances in rates.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-21
S50,OOo ROBBERY.
Diamonds Taken From Commodore
 Rourne's Secret Treasure Room.

New York. Aug. 21.-From a treas ure room in the country mansion of Commodore Frederick C. Bourne at Oakdale. N T.. the location of which has been a family secret since the mansion was erected. jewels valued at more than S50.OO0 have been stolen. The jewels were those worn by Com. mOdore Bourne's three daughters at the horse show, the opera and other functions famous for the display Of gems worn by society leaders.
 Although the robbery took place nearly two months ago not until now have the facts become known. Every effort has been made 10 recover the diamonds through the agency Of pri- vate detectives without appealing to the police. The scene of the robbery is in the heart Of the millionaire colo ny on Long Island. William K. Van derbilt's estate and the residence of Rear Admiral William Ludlow ad- joins the Bourne property.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-21
conar.s,ien,I p..dIoek unbrok.n.

watertown. V. Y.. Aug. 2l. - The Twenty congressional Republic an convention at Pulaski. in which q three cornered fight is being waged for the nomination for congressman to sue. ceed CharIss L. Knapp of Lewis county, found itself still unable to agree when fl met for its third session. and q sub sequent adjournment was taken. The convention has now been in session over q week and appears to be hope Iessly desdIocked-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-21

In our news column to-day is a Hartford mans opinion as to the way the men thus far chosen as del egates to the republican convention will vote, and to a person not hide bound it looks nearer right than any yet published. It is, We imag- inc. inclined to be fair. without fa- voring either side. This observer gives Lilley 101, and Lake S7 up to Wednesday night. Hadn't the Hart ford Courant better revise it's stand ing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-21

playing any of the uncommon anx- iety' so conspicuously found in his two competitors, His friends are not likely to resort to bribery of dele gates. They will not ask the state central committee to either protect the Woodruff candidacy from brib- cry or to uncover purchased dele gates who may default on their bar gains.-Bridgeport Farmer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-21
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Sun sets GAG, rises 5:13; moon rises 101 a. m.; moons age, 25 days; moon farthest north; moon at ascending node. crossing suns path upward: a. m.. Mars in conjunction with the sun the planet passing from east to west of that body and thus changing from evening to morning star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-21
Win. Pr.sid.r,., shaa,inu cup.

Camp Perry. O. Aug 2l--Sergsani A Brest of the United States infantry won the Presidents cup. the closing event in the National Rife associs- lions tournament. He made a score of 304 against a field of 5TT other con festsnta
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-21

is the perfect finish that it gives to the sidewalk. The walk looks as if 1t had been hand finished with floats.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-21

George TIT, born; IgnuaH' i. died 1887. On the death of George w, June 26, 1880. William ". as- cended the throne; succeeded by his niece, Victoria. 1S2o-Professor John Tyndau, English agnostic and philosopher. born; died Dec. 1, 1893.
 1902 - General Franz Sigel, German civil war veteran, died; born 1924
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-21
ANOTHER RUFF CHARGE.
Seventy nine Bribery complaints--His
 Bail Over Million and Half.

San Francisco, Aug. 21-After an examination of sixty-seven days Abra- ham Ruef, former political boss, has been held by Judge Cahanies for trial
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-21
Cut This Coupon Out and use it
 af Once.

This coupon entities the hoId- CT to one soc package of Dr Ames' Pleasant Specific for the cure of dyspepsia, constipation and biliousness, at half price. 25c. We agree to return money in all cases where it does not cure.
 GEO l.. DEXTER & CO,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-21
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 1908.
Aug. q In History.

1762-Lady Mary Wort ley Montagu, noted for eccentricity and her brilliant letters from Turkey, died; born 1890.
 1765-Wflliam ". of Eng land, third son of III
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-21
ABRAHAM RUEF

upon a charge of bribing former Su- pervisor J. J. Furrey to vote for street railway franchise.
 Bail was fixed at S3,0o0. and Ruef is under bonds aggregating S1,500,000 on seventy-eight other charges
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-05-15
For Sale.

l wish to sell my lease on 160
acres of state land, located about
four miles north of the Morgan
district, as well as all improve
ments thereon. The improvements
consist of q good four room house
in frst-class condition, good frame
barn, two granaries. COW barns,
hog pens, chicken houses, etc. The
land is well fenced and has cross
fences. Two artesian wells and "a
stand of alfalfa on fifteen acres
This is snap for anyone wanting
"A home, The lease runs for the
next five years. Call on or ad-
dress
JOHN LUNDIN,
Alamusa. Colo.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-05-15
Y. NC. A. Work.

Two matters of large importance
to the men of Colorado were con-
sidered at the recent state conven-
ton of the Young Mems Christian
Associations and the action of the
convention has since been ratified
by all local associations.
The first of these relates to the
use of the privileges of the various
Association buildings by visitors.
By this recent action, any mem
Der of one association will be vel
come to the free use of all the
privileges of any other associ-
alton. In addition all the CORE
sponding members of the state
committee in the unorganized
towns throughout the state will
hereafter issue, free of cost, visi-
tors tickets which will entitle the
holder to the free use of all the
privileges of any Colorado Associ-
alton building for period of two
weeks. This means that visitors
from any of the 80 towns in Colo
RADIO where there are correspond
ing members. may secure visitors
tickets, which, when presented to
any of the Young Mems Christian
Associations in the larger cities
and towns of the state, Will enable
them to enjoy for two weeks all
the privileges of splendidly APP
pointed Christian Club and Home
Henry Hamilton. the correspond
ing memb Der of La Jara will be
glad to issue such tickets to any
men in this place whenever called
upon.
The Young Mems Christian As.
sociation has also inaug'lrated
comprehensive scheme to assist
employers needing help, and to
aid employees in search of work.
All city associations conduct em-
ployment departments and keep
records of available positions and
of men seeking employment. 1t
is proposed now to extend this
work to unorganized towns. Any
employer needing competent help
may secure information about
available men by writing to the
secretary of the Young Mems
Christian Association in either
Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins,
Colorado Springs, Cripple Creek,
Canon City or Grand Junction.
The service of this department is
absolutely free to all employers
and the greatest care will be taken
to select just the right man for
every position.
On the other hand, men in
search of employment may secure
from the secretary of any of these
associations registratration blanks
giving full information about the
plan used for placing desirable
men in satisfactory positions. 1t
should be clearly understood that
only men of ability who can give
good satisfactory references as to
moral character and habits will be
favorably considered.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-05-15
Marshal Gibbs vas busy collect

Marshal Gibbs was busy collect
ing poll tax, this week.
Se5erll of our people were at
county seat. this week, attending
to business.
Tom McCunniff, the assessor,
was discharging his duties in that
line, this week.
Mrs. Frank Daley, of Alamosa,
was the guest of Mrs. Gilbert
Oliver, Tuesday.
We are writing insurance for the
Ohio-German Fire Insurance Co.
See us on rates. Thos. McCunnitf.
Frank Pursley has purchased
Frank Goff's fine Percheron stall
lion and will stand him this season
at his home west of town for so to
The flowers are beginning to
peep through the green and about
the time the trees leave out they
will be ready to blossom forth
in all their glory.
Mrs. John Slaughter is about as
good as new again since her severe
illness and expects to be able to
spend "a portion of the summer out
in Onr plorious sunshine
Thos. McCunniff' residence is
undergoing the repairing and the
repapering process and in the
meantime. to avoid confusion and
extra work, his honor spends his
time up town.
David Ellis drifted in from the
capital city, Wednesday evening,
10 see his brother. II. O. Ellis
who, by the way. has developed
into first-class chef the past few
months. and guarntees his kin
some delightful morsels during his
visit.
The young son of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. G. Robinson died at Manassa.
last week The family came to
the valley from the east. last fall,
trusting that the patient would be
benefited by our climate, but the
delay in the matter of making "A
change had been too long to per
init cure The funeral was held
Monday of this week The sor-
rowing relatives have the sym
pathy of all.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-05-15


For SALE-A western cottage
organ at the cost of only $40. Call
at this office. A discount will be
given for cash.
Walter Seyfer and James Esk-
ridge were in Alamosa, Tuesday
night. They returned home in
the wee sma' hours.
If you want good Key West
cigar, call at the Club saloon and
ask for La Flor de Lius Martin
ez- they're the stutf.
Mrs. Robt. Lyons is preparing
for trip to Juanita, at which
place she will visit with her friend,
Mrs. John Flintham for time.
Mrs. Andy Glenn was in from
the ranch, this week, spending
few days with her daughter, Mrs.
Walter Wilson, who has been ill.
Mrs. w. A. Braiden, who re-
turned home from Pueblo. this
week, after having been absent
for some time under medical treat
ment for acute deafness. is some
what improved.
L. H Angevine has returned
from trip of several days TO
Greeley and Boulder. At Greeley
he attended the NJ. w. A state
convention. He renorts a most
enthusiastic meeting.
The graduating exercises of the
Sanford school will be held at the
school house in Sanford on We'd
nesday, May Goth at s o'clock, p.
m. \ splendid program has been
prepared and the public is cordially
invited to attend.
During a special meeting of the
town board, Tuesday night. Thos.
McCunuiff was appointed to the
chair of chief magistrate, the first
Office of its kind to be held in La
Jara. As soon as Mr.. McCunnitf
qualities for office. he will be ready
for business.
Every town is afflicted with the
curbstone orator or the woman
with the enlarged bump of cur
iosity and "a distinctive knack for
idle gossip, who find the sweetness
of life in originating and spread
ing broadcast erroneous tales of
a neighbor. In fact, their exper-
ience has been so broad that they
can be looked upon as post gradu-
ates in the business. Thus it is
that mans innocent actions are
grossly misrepresented by he of
the torpid liver. and a good wo-
man detiled by the poisonous va
porings of "A distorted brain. Like
the vulture who thrives upon de-
cayed flesh, these human cartons
find their choicest morsel in the
villitcation of the man or the wo-
man who allows "A personal affair
to remain unrevealed to the pub
lie. AS the stream flows into the
sea so can an idle tale cover vast
area and the innocent inspiration
of gossip be held open to un-
savory publicity and unjust criti-
cism. If Idle communications
were taken with grain of salt,
this old world of ours would be
infinitely better off.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-05-15
SAVE YOUR HORSE.

Deacon's Collie Specific is abso-
lutely the best collie remedy known
to medical science. Guaranteed
under the pure food and drug law.
For sale by II. O. Ellis, La Jara, or
NJ. H. Deacon. Monte Vista, Colo.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-05-15
For Sale.

-Four shares Commonwealth
water stock Write to Earl G.
Heinly, at Colorado City, Colo.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-05-15
For Sale.

Parties wanting brood sows and
choice pigs can call at $. X. Shirk S
and select. New house. | mile
east of La lara on Sanford road.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-05-15

If you contemplate buying a
kodak or camera of any kind, see
Ellis before ordering. He can save
you money.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-05-15
N Q. TANQUARY
Legality of Wills

II you contemplate making a will. or are in
terested in the validity of one, or have an In
terest in an estate, call and SOC mo, or write
me / make specially of tho preparation
and legality of wills. N. O. TANOUARY, At.
torney at Law. Continents al Bldg. Denver
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-05-15

JOHN LUNDIN.
Alamosa. Colo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-11
China and .IaDan,

Toxic, March lit is positively
known, despite diplomatic denial, that
England is bring log pressure to bear TO
prevent a clash beta cen Japan and
China over the Tstsu Msru affair.
The British suggestions are embsrrss-
sing the Toxic foreign office, too, and it
IA said they are not being tsken 10 very
go)d part. Tba, matters have not pre-
crossed far enough TO warrant the Eng
lish in demanding full Information,
under the terms of the Anglo-Jspsnese
treaty ia admitted. England knows un-
officially what is doing, however, and
lie plainly not over pleased with the
outlook.
Ii is undoubtedly true that the cor
respondence between London and Toxic
has not yet taken an official form, bul
plain hint has been given that In
En- G ish government favors arbitration
of the Tatsu Incident
There are indications that the Toxic
foreign Office has been Influenced by
these representations between the two
countries.
An undercurrent of snti-Eoglish has
been developing for some time both in
japanese official and commercial circles.
There is no prospect OF break be-
tween the two governments, but the
cordislity, which marked the renewal OF
the Ango-J Japanese treaty, is rapidly
diminishing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-11
More War Talk.

St. Petersburg, Mar. 1.-THE clos
ing OF the Turkish embassy at Teheran
aud the abrupt depsrture--almost ;he
hight-of Ambassador Chemsu Dim
Bey for Coostantinople has been follow
ed by an immediate renewal of iwsr talk
concerning Turkish doings along the
Persian frontier
II is said the sultan intends to demand
satisfaction from the shah for the recent
attack on his Tehersn embassy and the
letters the ambassador has been receiv'
ing threatening his Assassination.
Turkish troops are again lrespsssing
on the Persian side of the international
boundary-with the sultan'S approval,
il is believed here. Yesterdays depart
ure of two steamships from o iessa with
two battalions of the Fittysixth Russian
infantry and squsntity of wsr munitions
destined for an unnamed Caucasus porI
is interpreted as having been ordered in
anticipation of Russo Turkish friction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-11
WEDNESDAY EVENING. MAR. Il, 1905

OPPOSITION to the Aldrich currency
bill among Independent republicans oil
the Senate and House is assuming the
form of open revolt sgsinst the leaders
in both houses. Ten republican eens-
tors, it is said, have banded themselves
together to defeat the provision making
railroad bonds basis of currency issues.
They need six more senators to maze
nossible the formation of majority OF
the Senate through an alliance win
the democrats. The six will be found,
the leaders of the Independent move
ment assert. Ia the House, the effort
started by Representative Hayes OF
California, to take the committee on
rules away from the Speaker and give
the House the power TO elect it, is no"
known TO be directed against the Aid
rich bill, and intended to prevent the
measure from being jsmmed through by
the Speaker and the present committee
on rules, without allowing decent OPP
portunity for discussion and amendment
A split 10 the party in both houses
is threatened, and the situation is be-
coming so serious that second appeal
has been make to the President to in
terfere in behalf of harmony and legisls-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-11
Bio Fire In Rochester.

Rochester, n. H., Mar. ll.-ClOse To
5000, 600 loss was caused by fire which
started in the Dodge block in the hear
Of the business district late last night
and burned until three OF clock this morn
ing. Sparks from the blaze were Carried
by the high wind a mile away, and NOR
than thirty buildings were set sfiH'
Occupants we're alert, however, and these
Ii tie fires were extinguished with pals
of water and garden hose. At one time
the whole central part of the town seem
ed doomed, aud Mayor Bradley called
for aid from other towns. Before the
apparatus arrived, however. the FIRE was
under control. The building where
the fire started was entirely consumed
aud several others were slightly damaged
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-11

suit IL ended al annuity of $l5, 900 will
he fixed npon her. Mrs. William Thaw,
Hsrry's moth ~, is reported to have sgreed
upou this financial settlement.
Harry Thsw is determined to fight the
suit to the bitter end this promises to
make the hearing a complicated one.
Mrs. William Tbsw, "a "next of kin, .
will be made defendant with her SOD.
She will do all in her power, although a
nominal defendant, to assist Evelyn's
suit.
Papers we're served on Thsw in the
Stale Asylum at Mattsawsn- and on his
mother at the Hotel Lorraine soon after
noon today by representatives Of the
Younger Mrs. Thsw'S lawyer, Daniel
O Reilly. The complaint is of the briefost
character and simply recites that he was
insane prior to the marriage and has
been so continually ever since. O'Reilly
denies the report that Mrs. Thaw is
to have $50, 00O settled upon her and
that she is to receive $l5, 900 year for
| life
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-11

Ir WOULD hardly seem probable that
the poor people, impoverished by rePub'
lican policies, would be able to reduce
the amount of coal they burn. 1t is re-
ported, however, that the soft coal trust
is only doing about half of its usual
business. and the anthracite trust is pro
ducing one-third more than it can sell.
Still the coal trusts do not reduce the
price of coal or the railroads reduce their
exorbitant rates for carrying it. Another
instance that the boosted republican
"trust-busting" is failure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-11
The Thaw Divorce Case.

New York, Mar. ll.-Before night
the long anticipated suit will have cen
instituted by Evelyn Nesbit Thsw for
the snnulment Of her marriage 10 Harry
X. ThaS according TO statements made
by Dan O'Reilly, attorney for Evelyn,
and A Russell Peabody, Thsw's counsel.
The ground for the suit is that Thsw was
insane at the time of the marriage in
Pittsburg, april 4, 1908.
In bringing the suit, Evelyn, accord
ing to today's reports, has arranged for
her own future in financial way A
settlement of $50, 900 will be made on
her, it is said, at once, and when the