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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-11

Now, with these jurisdictions con-
solidated, the comptroller's decision
is final, unless appeal is made from
an auditors action within a year or
unless the comptroller's Office inter-
venes subsequently to an auditors
decision
Probably the smallest warrant
ever passed upon involved only IL
cents. The largest probably was for
the $20,000,000 paid for the Philip
pine islands, following the war with
Spain.
That an appropriation for the pur-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-11
where any doubt existed.

where any doubt existed.
Where the comptroller's Office, on
request, advises a head of department
or disbursing officer as to whether
payment of money may be made, the
latter is protected In making such
payment, whether 1t is legally right
or wrong.
If department head makes a pay
ment without consulting the comp
troller's Office, and it is subsequently
found that there was no warrant of
law for it, the payment is promptly
disallowed. Occasionally a claim is
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-11
She Could Not.

with one wave of my wand" says
the fairy, 81 can make you grow young
again"
Excuse me-" replied the woman,
IF 1 decline your kind offer. If you
can bring youth to me at my present
age, all right; but positively refuse
to travel back through typography,
the first stages of bridge, the habit
back, the straight front, balloon
sleeves, and all the rest of the fads
can remember"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-11
DOCTORS PRESCRIPTION.
Quickly Cures Rheumatic Pains, Alse
Splendid System Builder.

Go to any good prescription drug.
gist and get the following and mix
them: If he does not have these in
gradients he will get them from his
wholesale house.
One ounce compound syrup of
Sarsaparilla, and one ounce Toris COM
pound. Add these to a half pint of
first-class whiskey, and use a table,
spoonful before each meal and at bed
time. The bottle must be well shaken
each time. This simple remedy is
one of the most effective known. The
restorative action will be felt after
the first few doses.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-11
HANDLED OVER 1000 CLAIMS

many governmental matters is the
court of last resort.
During the last fiscal year the
comptroller's Office has passed upon
more than 2,092 appeals from the ac-
ton of the various auditors for the
executive departments and bureaus
and services. Besides that, in numer-
Gus cases, it has advised cabinet Off
GERS and bureau chiefs as to their
rights in making payments az -2Uney
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-11

chase of fresh meats imported into
the Philippines is liable to pay the
customs taxes on these meats, under
the lew tariff law, is one of the most
recent decisions of the comptroller's
Office
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-11

EAR ADMIRAL CHARLES DWIGHT SIGSBEE
is on the retired list, and fine old seaman has
a landsman's berth for the rest of his life The
name Sigsbee is inseparably connected with the
loss of the battleship Maine in Havana harbor
on the night of February Is, 1898 1t is, perhaps,
not generally appreciated that naval authorities
consider that in the writing of his first report of
the disaster to the Maine Capt. Sigsbee marked
himself as a commander of remarkable GOODNESS
and ability. The sentence in the report which
brought the Names captain the commentator
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-11
A True Republic.

The only country we can think of
where republican traditions are prop
erly followed out is the little state Of
Andorra, and there they have no poll
ticians; everybody works. London
Saturday Review,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-11
In the Same Roa+

A magazine contributor. being hard
pressed by his creditors, recently
wrote to his editor: please send
check at once, as my gas bin is due"
The candid editor replied in this brief
fashion: 80 is mine. God help us
all :"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-11

Alexander II. Mccormick, VINO was III
command of the ship, and Capt. CLARK
succeeded him. It was an une8nected
duty which devolved upon ClafE, but
he met it in a way that the world
knows all about.
The Oregon arrived at Rio re ia
metro April 80, 1898, and it was there
that the captain received dlSpatch
from Washington stating that WEI hau
existed between the United States ana
Snain since the twenty-frst G. the
month. Capt Clark mustered his crew
and made the war announcement. Inc
scene that followed was an insNlrlng
one. Lieut.. Eberle of the Oregrn' IN
an article in the Century MAGAZINE
eight wears ago, describes it thug:
"All hands were very anxious for
news. and memorable were the CHEERS
that greeted the news that war had
heen declared. In few moments our
hand was on deck and between the
rounds of cheers the strains OF "Ihe
Star-Spangled Banner anu 'Har' Co
1umbia' floated over the Brazilian ueet
and the crowds that lined the WharEes'
The crew uncovered and stood at at
tention during the playing OF the ma
tionai anthem, and then followed more
cheers and the inspiring battle cry,
Remember the Maine!' a watchword
often heard about the decks as the men
turned to the coal barges and worked
as they had never worked before. The
intense heat and the long, trying work
ing hours of those days and nights
wora horne without a murmur."
It was ore of the Oregon's men who
wrote: eve loved our captain and had
, as a gentleman and 'scrapper' after
that we were ready for any kind of
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-11
ComptroIIer's Office Spends Large
Sum to Settle Small and Large
Issues

Washington.-How the government
spends a large amount OF money to
settle picayune claims as well as is
sues of larger importance and the
sweeping nature of the powers vested
in single Office are demonstrated
by the daily work of the Office of the
comptroller of the treasury. which in
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-11

c,h foi+b in him as gentleman and scTappeF aIIeI
o,r own hearts that we ready for any kind OF
fight with him a leader
Rear Admiral Charles Edgar clark went upon the
retired list of the navy at age two years younger
than by the requirements of the law an army ofcer
must leave the ranks. Why the naval law sends the
sailors retirement while the solders OF inc same
400 are stiu On the fighting line knows.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-11

When you hear a woman say she
would like to be man, it's pretty
good sign she is full of bottled cuss
words.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-11-11
Paper Hangers & Painters

You greatly increase your business with no ex-
ira Investment by selling Alfred Peats' Prize
Wallpaper; We want ono good worker in, each
vicinity and to the first worthy applicant will send
FREE, by prepaid express, five large sample
books showing $3.50, 100000 Wallpaper Stock
to representatives. Answer quickly that you may
get the agency in your vicinity for 1910.
Alfred Peats Co.'S 144.146 Wabash Ave. Chicago
Evening star., 1909-07-18
18c to 25c wash goods,
/ 125C YARD {.

In this lot you'll find 32-inch Plain Woven and
Plain Color Racquet Cloth in all shades: Ranl;e
Cloth in and mulberry: Lnen-weave Crash i'm
old rose and mulberry: Duchess Voiles, and other
weaves, all of them high-class fabrics selling at
lSc and 2-,c a yard.
Evening star., 1909-07-18
15c Paris tissue batiste,
&c YARD. /

White and coored grounds, with neat figures
floral patterns. rings. dots stripes and other pat
terms suitable for waists. wash dresses, kmonos,
childrens dresses. etc. This is of the most
popular materials of the season and grand value
at the price
Evening star., 1909-07-18

NAINSOOk The soft finish kind.
inches wide 10 yards to the piece Usu- ~ ~
ally 81 9S per piece. omorr to be nj 4A
WHITE PERCALE-36 inches wide. Fine quality.
with real linen finish. Former price and f@,<
fair value at 15c yard To be sold to- lZhc
moTroW at yard
LINEN SUITING-An pure Irish linen SO inches
wide. Medium weight. Unusual quality. @P
Heretofore 40c yard. Soft finish While it /Oc
INDIA LINON-Small lot of the regular fP
25c quality 10 inches wide, will be offered in n
the clearance sale tomorrow at, yard.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

LOT OF Swiss and Nainsook Dem foun- =
cings is inches wide: fine showy designs L 2e
and Soc qualities Yard. Observation-Disclosures. NV
49c
LOT OF st. Gall Embroidered Batiste In -
sertions and Bandinss. 49c qualities RQe
All TO at, yard ~ -
LOT OF Swiss Embroidered Alovers and
Frontngs, in white and colors. Formerly 81 LHe
and $1.2o All to go at, yard. ............... Wv
Evening star., 1909-07-18
CLEARANCE
Standard sewing machines

Standard vibrator shuttle models
ab~uta a which
from
than
STANDARD Norwood model. Regularly $780, At. .$1375
STANDARD, New Howe model. Regularly $40. At S16so
STANDARD, Paragon model. Regularly SIS. At. $1725
STANDARD No. 8 model. Regularly $55 At. =. $1e75
STANDARD. Grand model Regularly $oo At =. .$24.5o
Floor
Evening star., 1909-07-18
2Hc to 19c wash goods,
&c YARD /

This announcement is going to set the bargain
blood ng at breakneck pace. Big lot at this
Includes in styles. Printed Voiies
In many styles. Mercerized Batiste, Dotted Swiss.
Gnghams and other weaves, heretofore sold at
12I1c, 15c and 19c
Evening star., 1909-07-18

All of our No. 36 Screen Doors,
made Of natural hardwood finish
material to go at this price. Sell
always at 500. 1h-inch frame,
+ panels. with fancy bottom panel.
Covered with closely woven wire.
All complete, with fixtures. Not
many. They'll go fast Be sure
and bring correct measurement OF
doors.
Third Floor.
Evening star., 1909-07-18
Clearance ernbroideries

II the prices do not suggest haste in maxim
are not large. Nearly all are small lots, taken
LOT OF 1sc to zoe Swiss and Nainsook
Edgings and Insertions, to go at, yard :.
LOT OF 25c to 29c yard Swiss and Main
sock Edgings and insertions, TO go at yard.
LOT OF SWISS and Nainsook Edgings and
Insertions. Formerly 35c yard. To go at yard
LOT OF Fine Swiss and Nainsook Inser-
tions. Heretofore sold at 15c and 1Sc a yard.
To go at. yard. --...................
LOT OF Fine Swiss Bandings in white and
colors. Regular Soc to soc yard qualities. At,
Evening star., 1909-07-18

Clearance of all lots and several complete lines
of Imported and American Wash Goods. in plain
and fancy weaves. including Linens. Madras. Fancy
Ginghams, Di mites and other high-class fabrics
heretofore sod a 29c 35c, Soc and soc a yard.
Evening star., 1909-07-18

This page will be of intense in
tercSt to every woman who
would dislike to pay a dollar
for an article that could be had
for 50 cents or less.
Evening star., 1909-07-18
Clearance Of white goods

These lots all of our regular stock redu
ties in every instance desirable
PERSIAN LAWN-4O pieces only. A su-
perior quality. Extra sheer. 40 inches wide.
Formerly sold at 29c yard. To close, a yard.
CORDED PLAID LAWN-This is an ext
sheer lawn, which has regularly been Z
sold at 19c yard. Only small guam
tfty. To go at, yard Observation-Disclosures.
WHITE CREPE CLOTH-Entire stock
consists of not over 20 pieces. Former sell
ing price was iSc yd. While it lasts, yd.
STRIPED WHITE LAWNS-These are
lawns. extra fine in quality and very sheer
Variety of striped effects. Regularly sold at
25c yard. Limited quantity. Yard. ..........
Evening star., 1909-07-18

81 inches wide. Every thread pure max. Splcn-
dlo shade o. tan very sooo weight ana su-
ity It's the very thing for 1-pece suits, separate
travelling coats and boys and girls play suits and
dresses.
Evening star., 1909-07-18
CLEARING SALES BEGIN TOMORROW.

If you want great values. gen
timely big bargains, don't
neglect the clearing sales
that begin tomorrow all over
the store.
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-21
Tie Marriage is Announced.

Al the home of Miss ida Wads-
worth. on Gunnison and Fifth street,
this afternoon occurred one of the
prettiest announcement parties thai
has ever occurred in this city, at
which the leading feature was the
announcing of the engagement of
two of Grand functions s most popular
young people. Mr. William G. Baylis
and Miss Charlotte Augur. The
former is the junior member of the
well known real estate firm of Smith
Il Baylis and Miss Augur has taught
for the past two years the kinder
garten in the Grand Junction schools,
with most gratifying success. She
is a most charming young woman.
Preceding supper, each guest hem
stitched a pretty napkin, which after
ward was presented to the bride-to-
be. each napkin inclosing some quaint
and humorous original verses. The
home was appropriately and elab-
orately decorated in lavender and
white and the table was one profuse
bower of lilacs.
During the supper. which was de-
appointed messenger"
boy rushed in with telegram
from the parents of the coming
bride. announcing the near occasion
sending congratulations. This was
the first mention of the happy event
and it brought forth shower of
Joyous. mirthful, Fluctuations. and
predictions. mingled with the mem
ory of true friendships. good times,
and well wishes for the future.
The ladies who were present are
as follows: Misses Leila Wells, Ger
trude Rupp, Ellis McCulloch, Rowena
Wheeler, Helen Newton. Mabelle Eel
lars, Nina Jacobshagen. Vera Lewis.
Ethel Perce, Candace Byers, Iva
Maine. and Mesdames Lee, Garms,
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-21
CRIMINALS ARE STILL FREE
CONTINUED from First Page }


of dead sheep will reach in the neigh
borhood of 1,600.
The details, of the diabolical piece
of criminal work, published at length
by The Sentienl yesterday have prov
en- accurate and reliable in nearly
every instance.
No crime that has occurred in this
section in many years has aroused
such indignation and the hope that
the guilty parties will be run down
and punished is expressed on every
hand.
Several prominent sheep men who
were in the city today and others who
we're communicated with by tele-
phone denounce as fabrication OF
falsehoods the long story published
in the morning sheet to the effect
that the sheep were probably killed
by Utah sheepmen who have grudges
against Colorado sheepmen. IL is
declared that this is an old story that
has been told and retold every time
sheepmen have been attacked IN
Colorado or Utah during the past
twenty years, at any point in western
Colorado or eastern Utah. and that
the story has never had the slightest
foundation of truth.
There is no good reason TO be-
lieve from all reports. that the sheep
massacre was carried out by Utah
sheepmen or any other sheepmen-
Every bit of evidence that may
lead to the identity of the criminals
will be sought for by the sheepmen
and officers. Large rewards Will in
all probability be announced IN a day
or two.
1t is said that R. A. Tawney, one
of the sheep owners, is son ofN the
famous Congressman Tawney, who is
now and has been for many years one
of the most influential and noted
members of congress.
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-21
Delightful Party Today.

No organization in the city has
held more enjoyable meetings during
the past winter and spring than has
that popular organization of ladies
known as the Jolly Thimble Club
This afternoon perhaps the merriest
function of the series took place at
Ihe pretty home of Mrs. e. b. Rogers
and Mrs. Matt II. Flynn on Ouray
avenue. 1t was a special social gath
ering and each member of the club
was privileged to invite a guest. The
ladies' were received at the Rogers
home and most of the afternoon was
given over to social chat the enjoy
ment of two novel guessing contests
and other pleasant features. The
Rogers home was charmingly decor
ated in the colors of the club. red and
green, and in lovely wild flowers.
Late in the afternoon the ladies
repaired to the home of Mrs. Flynn
and found this home also beautifully
decorated in the club colors. In the
dining room was arranged the long
luncheon table and with its decora-
fion of red and green. and pro-
fusion of pretty wild flowers gather
ed in the mountains. and its arrange
ments of the service, the table GER
fainly presented charming scene.
The luncheon was elaborate and serv-
ed in exquisite manner. There were
four courses.
In every way the affair was de-
lightful and the guests of the club
and The members will retain only
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-21
G--O--C--L-E--T T. ".
>aaAA seezs~

pleasant reconections Of the after
noon.
The club members. fourteen in
number. and their guests for the
afternoon. we're as follows:
Mrs. Joseph .Pearce and her guest
Mrs. Fred RAIDER.
Mrs. j. II. Lane and her guest,
Mrs. c. II. Vogel. of Palisade.
Mrs. j. n. Neeb and her guest
Mrs. Frank Perry.
Mrs. ]. f. Green and her guest
Mrs. NJ Poss.
Mrs. c. w. Franks and her guest
Mrs. J. Monroe Stewart
Mrs. Ed. Winterburn and her
guest. Mrs. Walter Walker.
Mrs. Tom Carr and her guest, Mrs
Douglass Armstrong.
Mrs. E. B. Rogers and her guest
Mrs. Thomas RAIDER.
Mrs Matt Flynn and her guest
Mrs. c. H. Wallis.
Mrs. j. f. Wheatley and her guest
Mrs. f. H. Derrickson.
Mrs. F. A. White and her guest,
Mrs Frank Lyons.
Mrs. H. Hoesch and her guest.
Mrs. Piatt.
Mrs. Clarence Stamm and her
guest. Mrs. Clyde Smith.
Mrs. George Klever and her guest
Mrs. H. w. Gooch.
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-21
The Stag Party Last Night.

Last night at the st, Regis hotel
occurred the stag party. given by the
intimate friends of Mr.. Ralph Todd,
the coming bridegroom, in his honor.
A nine course dinner was not the
most insignificant feature of the
evening. and it is safe to say that the
hearty young men did as great JUS
tice to this as any nine young gen
tlemen in the city could have done.
handsome pair of military brushes,
we're presented TO Mr.. Todd. who re-
ciprocated by presenting each of his
guests with a unique sterling silver
watch fob. bearing on each one the
favorite nickname of each of the
young men present and the date of
the marriage of each, If such had
been announced. as was the case in
two instances, or a question mark
opposite the name of the guest who
had not decided to become a benedict.
Charley (Horohan). Lynn tKen-
nedy), Lloyd (Aldrich). Coy tKling-
err. Ralph CTodd), Rod tJay) and
Bill (Baylis) were present
Cards and music followed the sup
per and it was surely an occasion to
be long remembered
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-21
sKEGG's LAND BULLETIN.
ROOM II REED BUILDING.

acres of bearing orchard adjoin-
ing town; mountain water; 3-room
house; good crop assured. Only s3,-
500.
20 acres: 13 in alfalfa; ridge land,
none better in the valley. the best
tree land; fnll water right; some
thing fine and cheap at the money.
$500 per acre.
A pair OF city lots; good location !;
water and sewer; for only $3.50. The
only pair left in town at this price.
acres bearing orchard, apples.
pears and peaches full crop assured.
no damage done SO far; for $1,000;
mile from town Should produce
1000 this year.
Room II Reed Block.
See Skeggs-he always has bargains
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-21

The evangelistic meetings at the
tent at the corner of Seventh and
Main streets, under the auspices of
the Free Methodist church are at
tracing fairly large crowds every
night. The earnestness of the evan
gelist. Rev. Edwards, in charge. to-
gether with his powerful sermons,
have been the means of quite few
conversions already.
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-21

President Curtin, of the Grand
Junction and Grand River Railway
company. arrived in the city last
night accompanied by Mrs. Curtin
and they will remain over for the
formal opening of the street railway
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-21

II YOU are a sufferer from Head
aches call on Chas. Gasho. Optometr-
ist. room 81 Reed block, VINO mas
ziven hundreds of persons the de-
sired relief by removing the cause
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-21
Special Rates via the Rio Grande

The Rio Grande railroad announces
the following low rates: To Denver
and return. account General Assem-
bly, Cumberland Presbyterian church.
q. S. A. one fare for the round trip.
Tickets on sale May l9, 90 %, 90.
Final return limit June 3. Tickets
at city office, lis S. Fourth street.
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-21

Not Just a few but every furnace
sold and installed by us positively
guaranteed to fill all requirements
Grand junction Cornice Heating
Co, 724 Main.
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-21

Mrs. A. S. Blekeley of Denver. for
merly Miss Laura Foreman, accom-
panied by her sister. Mrs. A. NJ
Brooking. are visiting their sisters in
this county.
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-21

For a few days we offer snap in
a 2O-acre tract of fine raw land, with
full water right viii exchange Tor
Grand junction property or gooo
notes.-Coe Investment Company
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-21
TAKE A LOOK
At It TONIGHT

= At the present time the plan +
+ ct Mercury is an interesting OBJ +
i. tect in the western sky early in +
+ the evening Few people ever +
+ see II, because it keeps close to +
+ the sun, its average distance +
+ from that uminary being only =
+ 36 million miles. If on given +
i. day it is nearly in line with the +
4. sun, as seen from the earth, ii 1.
+ rises and sets at about the same +
!. time that the sun does: so we +
= cannot see it at that time as its I.
I. tiny glimmer is quite overpow- +
/. cred by the effulgence of its +
+ huge and brilliant neighbor. +
I. + i. + + + + + + + j. +
But in its journey around the sun,
1t appears to us to swing out to one
side or the other of that gigantic
body, and when il thus seems to far
thest away from the sun we have in
general. the best chance of seeing it.
There are some mathematical con-
siderations which we need not dis
cuss here which makes the spring
time the most favorable period of the
year for seeing Mercury in the early
evening. If the weather is favorable,
the best time. this year. for the casual
star gazer to see the planet is the
evening of May 20. For on that
day the planet reaches its greatest
elongation from the sun, and Is also
in such proximity to the young moon
that one may easily distinguish it
and be sure that he is not looking at
some bright fixed star
Perhaps the most favorable time to
look for the planet on the evening
just mentioned is o'clock, or few
minutes thereafter. If one faces
squarely west at that time and then
looks along the horizon, running
his eye northward from the west
point of the horizon, he will easily
descry the young moon, very mar
row crescent. hanging over the noun
tains. The moon will be about one
third of the way from the west point
of the horizon around toward the
north point. Almost directly above
the moon, at a distance equal, theor-
etically, to about seven times the
moons diameter. will be seen star
like object. which is brighter than
any similar body in its vicinity and
which has a somewhat reddish cast.
This object is the planet Mercury:
its reddish hue is not its real color.
but is due to the absorption of its
light by our air. One frequently
notices that the sun or the moon
looks reddish when rising or setting,
especially if there is haze near the
horizon.
Above Mercury, and at the right of
it. as we face the sky, will be seen the
fixed star Beta Taun, which is quite
bright. though inferior in luster to
the planet. Its apparent distance
from Mercury is about the same as
that of the moon.
On the evening in question the
moon will set before 8 O'Clock. and
Mercury will disappear behind the
mountains at about 3. Should Thurs
day evening be cloudy. it will still be
comparatively easy to see Mercury on
any clear evening before the first of
june On that date it will set soon
after half past s. at about the same
point on the horizon as on MAY 20.
1t will, however, not require very
close observing to notice that the
planet has moved little southward
during the closing days of May
HERBERT A. HOWE.
University of Denver.
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-21
lose yOu are enJoyIng

Jessie-I suppose you are enjoying
your vacation?
Jack-Yes. 1t is something OF a
relief to have a real excuse for not do
ing something.