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Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-19
Would Show the Goods

"The very wise Bowery boys fall for
the shell game and things like thar
quicker than the farmers" remarked
a Tammany statesman the other day,
to a New York sun reporter. Watch
them at one of the Sullivan choWders
and you'll see. Inc other night" he
went on, I'VE all went over on a spe-
cial to Philadelphia to see a fight.
While | was standing on the platform
at Jersey CITY waiting for our car to
back in one Of the many cheap gam
blers VINO climb aboard and take money
away from the wise came up to talk
to me. Among his many accomplish
ments is picking pockets.
1.-The Kids goin' t. win might he
said with much assurance, as we
discussed the coming fight. l shook
my head doubtfully. Sure he'll win,'
the pickpocket continued. I'll bet you
good watch l still was doubtful
ana showed it.
Why exclaimed the pickpocket,
I'm willin' to bet yuh a darn good gold
watch he will! Y know what I'll do?
You can come through the train with
me now and pick out the watch
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-19
GUARDING TOWER OF LONDON

The Tower of London is where the
crown Jewels are kept At cost Of
several thousands of pounds it has been
made absolutely impregnable against
all the assaults of the modern burglar.
Immediately an alarm is given all
the gates and doors in the tower are
instantly closed by pressing a button.
There are several of these buttons
in the governors room, at Scotland
Yard, and in places known only to
few responsible officials.
Even the massive gates of the middle
tower, through which visitors have to
pass. weighing several tons, can be
closed by electricity and prevent the
escape of every one within. At the
same time an alarm bell rings to warn
warders, police and soldiers to prepare
themselves for any emergency.
As may be expected, in the portion
of the tower where Britain's crown
Jewels are shown to an admiring pub
lie the precautions for their safety are
carried out on a most elaborate sea e.
Should any visitor be daring enough to
show an inclination to appropriate
Queen Alexandra's latest treasure, the
Cullinan diamond, one of the beef
eaters in the room has merely to press
a button, whereupon the heavy door
closes, the alarm bell rings below, the
outer gates slam and lock, and every
person within the tower is instantly
cut off from the outer world.-Tit-bits.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-19
A KEEN LAD

II had always heard that New Eng
landers were smart" young physician
who has graduated from village prae-
tice remarked the other day, "but I
hardly thought it developed at such an
early age"
tinued:
Just after 1 settled at Dobbs Cor
ners a 12-year-old boy called on me
one evening.
"Say, Doc, I guess I got measles
he remarked, but nobody knows 1t but
the folks at home, an they amt the
kind that talks, If there's any good
reason to keep quiet
81 was puzzled, and I suppose I
looked it.
"Aw, get wise, Doc,' my small Wis
itor suggested. What will you give
me to go to school and spread 1t among
all the kids in the village?'"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-19
Knew the Company

Rogers, the poet, used to relate that
Samuel Foote, the dramatist, being one
day taken into Whites by a friend who
wanted to write a note, and being left
standing in a room full of persons of
quality who were strangers to him,
might be supposed to feel not quite at
his ease. Lord Carmarthen, wishing to
relieve the actors presumed embar-
rassment, came up to speak to him;
but, being himself rather shy, could
think of nothing better to say than,
"Mr. Foote, your handkerchief is hang
ing out of your pocket" upon which
Foote, looking suspiciously around,
and hurriedly thrusting the handker-
chief back into his pocket, gravely
replied: THANK you, my lord; you
know the company better than 1 do"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-19
Was Not a Scandal Monaer

At dinner the professor of history
was seated between two young ladies,
who, in accordance with their training
in the art of conversation, sought to
draw him out upon the subject in which
he was most interested. They did not
meet with much success; his answers
were short-"Yes," "Oliver Cromwell" /"
NO" 1892" and the like.
Finally, one of them in desperation
ventured:
Professor, We were wondering only
this afternoon, and none of us could
remember how many children did
Mary, Queen of Scots, have?"
This was too much. Madam" said
the professor. facing her with squelch-
ing dignity. IT am not scandal
monger."
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-19
The Bishops Decision

There was a certain bishop of Amiens,
who was consulted by a LADY as to
whether she might wear rouge. Sne
had been with several directors, but
some were so severe and some so re-
laxed that she could not satisfy her
conscience, and, therefore, was come to
monsigneur to decide for her, and
would rest by his sentence. II see,
madame" said the good prelate, what
the case is; some of your casuists for
bid rouge totally; others will permit
you to wear as much as you please.
Now, for my part, l love medium in
all things, and, therefore, permit you
to wear rouge on one cheek only"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-19

something, out of politeness. while he
was awaiting the coachman. Il like 1t
here because it's romantic. 1t would
be more so If the Hudson were the sea,
instead of a river. Then l could hear
the roar of the breakers, and watch
the sails and the smoke of the steam
ers."
"a splendid place for the He'll Diver
to be wrecked" commented Van Tasel
1.-THE He'll Dlver-beg pardon! that's
the name of my stea myacht, you know
could go to pieces at the base of the
cliff, and you could stand up here and
see me swim ashore through the surf
That would be still more romantic"
Miss Boltwood laughed again.
your yacht has most extraordinary
Eame," she observed.
my friend Fosdick named the boat"
answered Van Tasel. But speaking or
lanes, Uranium is quite as extra
ordinary for a castle as Hell Diver for
a boat"
than you did the yacht. I've been
thinking of changing it. If you are
an authority on castles, perhaps you
can suggest something better"
1.-THE Castle of Gloom" recommended
Van Tasel.
ut isn't a castle of gloom-any
longer. Your name is too mournful and
tragic. i lnlIik lOI luo pItSCHi
stick to 'Cranium,' the time-honored
title"
The coachman was quick, though Van
Tasel wouldn't have cared If he
hadn't come until midnight.
"The carriage is waiting" said
footman, appearing just as Van Tasel
was framing a guarded question con-
cerning Miss Boltwood herself
Miss Boltwood rose on the instant.
Her alacrity was quite disconcerting.
Van Tasel's question died on his lips.
It was very clear that he was dis
missed. There she stood, looking at
him as a queen might have looked.
Her eyes said quite distinctly:
"Go!"
Van Tasel was not accustomed to be-
ing snubbed by young women. 1t was
a new and altogether disagreeable sem
sation. He forgot that this was just
what he had been seeking-something
new in the world. Had Miss Boltwood
been a young woman such as Van Tasel
knew in New York he would have gone
out and brushed her from his memory
forever. But Miss Boltwood was dis
tinctive. About her there was strange
witchery. Van Tasel hadn't had time
to define 1t. He only knew that he
couldn't forget her, even though sh'
snubbed him, and looked upon him
from a lofty pinnacle.
Politely but distantly he bade her
good night. In the midst of his anger
there flared up a resolutions:
"Give me time and I'll subdue you,
Miss Naughty"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-19
CERTAINLY SHORT

General Humphrey, retired, former
quartermaster-genera of the army, was
discussing a certain army officer who
had long been in the volunteer serv-
ice, says the Saturday Evening Post.
"What kind of a chap is he?" asked
a friend.
"Oh, nice enough" replied the gen.
eral.
"But has he any sense?"
"Sense!" snorted the general; "he
hasn't sense enough to turn around in
a revolving chair"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-19
Sure of 1t!


"They were cross-examining at a
Chicago court recently a bookmaker
who had been caught in the tolls for
playing some other game than his
own" said Homer st. George of Chi
cago.
"The third sub assistant district at
torney was intent upon a conviction,
and was doing his best to shake the
testimony of the defendant.
You're sure of that?' he yelled, as
the bookmaker stuck to an assertion
that did not suit the case of the state
Sure, 1 am certain came the an
swer.
"'You remember that you are under
oath?'
I" L do that
"And you swear to this statement
of yours?
"'Swear to it? Why, Mr.. Lawyer,
and judge, your honor, I'd bet a hun
dred on 1t any day."
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17
An Alleged Assault
(Kersey Specially

Evelyn Houghton. 13-year-old girl
at Kersey, whom 1t Is alleged was
assaulted Monday night by Earl Ellis
worth. IL in school today although
the man in the case is in the county
jail The alleged assault occurred
about eight O'Clock at the Sidney
Lane ranch, where Ellsworth is en-
ployed and the girl makes her home
Mrs. Lane was visiting In Peckhanl
al the time and Lane himself was not
in the house. The arrest was made
by Sheriff Florance. Ellsworth is q
young fellow about 20 years Of age
and has been employed for q couple
of years on ranches near Kersey
ine girl ID the daughter OF Mrs.
Abbie Houghtoh Of Greeley
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17
WILL INSPECT
RUBBER GROWING
CxARlEs r1rrELL TO MEXICO
Six Weeks Trip tO Monte Cristl
Rubber Plantation.

MIR. C. e. Littell of Sanborn &
Houston was selected by the stock
holders OF the Monte Cristo Rubber
Co. to make the trip into Mexico
this year in the interest OF the stock
holders. The company has large
holdings in Mexico and each year
some person is selected to make the
trip for the purpose OF making an
inspection of the work accomplished.
An outsider who will bring back an
unbiased report is chosen. The Co.
allows 5000 for the expenses of the
trip.
Last year the successful candidate
was Lincoln Fishback. This year
there were candidates from Eaton
and Fort Collins. but the. Greeley
man received more votes than the
candidates from both the other
towns. Mr.. Littell will start for
Mexico on next Saturday.
r. H. Badger has charge Of the
rubber company's interests IN Gree
ley. with large Offices in the Coro-
nado block and there 10 n large
amount of local capital invested In
the concern.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17
Show Train from Ault
(Eaton Specially

Through the efforts Of some Of the
business men Of Eaton and Ault, ar
rangements have been made for a
theater train to run to Greeley on
show nights. Every evening this
winter, when a good show has been
on In Greeley. ther0 have been a
number Of theater devotees from both
towns present. but 1t is claimed that
a much larger delegation would have
been present had there been train
service between the towns. A sixteen
mile drive on winters night for
the sake OF comic opera appeared
to be something which only the
YOUTH l and .-ardy could enjoy. Mr.
Engle OF the Engle 4 Davis drug
store has been the chief booster Tor
an accommodation train.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17
ENTERTAINs sIsTERHOOD
Miss Edna West Hostess Of Membeqs
Of p r. o.

Miss Edna West Hostess Of MembeFa
Of p. f. O's.
The p. e. o. Sisterhood was en-
tertained Monday evening at the
home Of Miss Edna West. The Sis
terhood is composed of score OF
stately and dignified maids and ma
irons. but you would not have be-
lieved 1t. could you have taken a
peep at the party. 1t was . little
girls party to celebrate the birthdays
of two of the members. Miss West
and Mrs. ]. B. McCutcheon. All
came attired in dainty child dresses
wore their hair in long braids or
rurls. and carried dolls or Teddy
bears. Children's games were play
ed and taffy pull was enjoyed
Then there were two fine birthday
cakes. with candles. Late in the
evening the hostess served a delicious
repast. There were fourteen mem
bers present and the gathering was
one OF the merriest and most de-
lightful ever held.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17
For Beating Board Bill

Henry p. Westra Of kersey De
layed his going forth from town
trifie too long Monday and was
pinched rs he was about to depart
by the local authorities on chars'
of beating his board bill. He ha'
accounts at both the Heffernan horse
md the Oxford, that at the latter
place being about $27. lie Is "
present abiding in the town JAN
He had been out of empioyHen'
most of the winter.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17
DRY FARM HOME
STEADS FAVORED
ball ADOPTED BY U. 8. SENATE
Act Which Permits Homestead,re
Of aaO Acres Dry Land.


onaay the United States senate
adopted the conference report Of the
new o'i' which permits homesteaders
to ME on 320 acres of land. This
10 taken as an indication that the
bill VIII ultimately be adopted.
DRY farming has never been de-
nounced as impracticable or a failure
By practical agriculturists or expert
asronomists," said Secretary Burns
OF the dry farming congress regard
ing the Mondell 32O-acre homestead
bill. Endorsement of this measure
will probably be one result of the
congress in Cheyenne next week.
"Dry farming has been proven sue.
cesful in Wyoming, Colorado, Ore.
gon and other western states and
territories to such degree" contin.
ued Burns, "and only few misin
formed persons doubt its practicable
ity. No practical dry farmers testi
fed before the county life commits
sion at Denver and none has de
nounced the system as fraud. Their,
have been some failures on dr.!
farms, but in every case these hav,
resulted from inexperience or delib
crate refusal to follow methods ad
vised by successful dry farmers an,
taught at experiment stations"
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17
Had . Good Time
lPierce specially

The NJ. p. A. dance, which had
been postponed because OF the storm
came of Monday night and was as
great a success as its most enthus-
iastic supporters could wish. There
were crowds from Greeley, Eaton
Ault and Num-. and over $50 was
taken in. The affair took place IN
Bank hall and the music was furnish
ed by the Stewart orchestra OF Gree
ley. Prizes had been offered for
the best walters, and these were
won by Mrs. Delta Jones OF Aui'
and Ivan Elliott of Greeley. Each
prize was gold watch fob.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17
LITTLE DoINGs AT OTHER TOWNS
Ault.

Owing to the heavy storm Satur-
day night the second presentation of
The Prisoner of Wcr" given by the
Ault Military club was postponed
until Wednesday of this week.
Mrs. HUFF has lett for The Dalles.
Ore, where she will Join her hus-
band and son.
Albert Nichols is attending the
auto show in uenver this week.
Miss Nettie Collins has returned
from kersey where she has been Wis
iting.
Miss Grace Nichols has been spend
ing several days with her friend, Miss
Zella Runnells at the latter's ranch
home near Pierce.
" A. Hart went to Fort Collin
Monday and visited there yesterda!
and today.
Miss Lillian stargrant and Mrs
Harry Banta of Greeley were tn;
guests OF Mrs. Delta Jones Monda,
and Tuesday OF this week.
Claud Harmon has returned from
the eastern part of the state with a
carload of horses which he bought
there.
Quite q number OF young people
from here attended the dance given
by the NJ. P. A. at Pierce Monda!
and Mrs. Delta Jones received the
prize for being the best Walter.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17
Eaton Couple Married
lEaton Special. }

Mort Givens OF Eaton and Ada c.
Boyer OF Ault went to Greeley Mon
day and were married there oy
County Judge Bradneld. Givens
came from the south with his par
ents n number of years ago ana since
that time has been employed at or
near Eaton. The young couple VIII
make their home on homesteac
which the groom has taken up IN
the dry land country.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17
SUGAR COMPANY
TO EXPERIMENT
FARM OF EIGHTY ACRES LEASED
An Effort toward Improving the
Quality OF the Beet.

<AoAhty "a tu6 E6cts
During the next three years the To-
cal sugar plant will spend much tine
and effort In experiments to develop
. sugar beet that will surpass any
thing in this or any other country.
Instead OF nearing perfection the beet
in this district has been deteriorat-
ing and the Great Western Sugar
company reasons that 1t is up to them
to discover q remedy.
The company has rented from G.
F. Deffke, eighty acres Of the finest
land In the district. situated two
miles north Of Greeley. and expert
beet growers will be installed there
to conduct the experiments Different
seeds will be used. different methods
employed with the cultivating. the
thinning. the irrigating. and record
Of all will be kept. so that in the end
the relative merits may be compared.
and the farmers will be given the re-
sult of the experiment in the hope oi
bringing the beet up to q higher stan
dard. which would mean q greater
profit. both for the grower and the
company.
Mr.. DeRke il to receive $26 Per
acre each year lor three years. and
II 10 doubtful II there is another
state in TIE Union where eighty acres
OF farm land would bring $4,000 per
year in rent.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17

who inspired the movement to bring
intention to take . delegation 0f
some twelve or fifteen each week to
demonstrate that the work being
done by the Laramie II NOT sur
passed by any of the great trunk
lines. The delegation will leave
Greeley In the morning on the 6:65
motor and will be the guests of
President johnson during the day.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17
In Fort Collins Hospital
(Windsor Special J

Mrs. William Schwalm. OF Wlndsor
who recently underwent an operation
at her home. was taken to the Fort
Collins hospital Sunday. se'er"'
months ago Mrs. Schwalm had Sc
we're Illness, but mad recovered a'
the time OF the operation, which was
performed last Tuesday. Since Iues-
day she has been in precarious con-
dltion. The Schwalms are very wen
known people here. Mr. Schwalm pe-
ing proprietor OF one of the bowling
,Iiav4
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17

MIR. and Mrs Albert Sechrist came
down from Denver Saturday evening
for a few days visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. w. P. Wasley. Mr.. Sechrist Is
a brother to Mrs. Wasley. They re-
turned to Denver Monday evening.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17

Mrs. S. P. Saunders OF Denver ar
rived here Monday evening for 4
weeks visit with Miss Irene Sullivan.
Mrs. Saunders is enroute home from
Kimbal, Neb.. where she has been
visiting her father.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17

Earl Ellsworth OF kersey was
brought to Greeley by Deputy Peter
son last night charged with statu-
tory crime His intended Tictim was
a 14-year-old Greeley girl Ihe
story is told in another column, as
II was sent by special telegram to
tho Tribune from Kersey.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17

Misses Carrie and Eula Smith en-
tertained the young ladies mission
class of the United Presbyterian
church at their home on Thirteenth
street Monday evening A pleasant
and profitable meeting was held.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17
n Comstock who has been in

C. II. Comstock who has been IN
Crceley since last July left Greeley
Monday for his former home in New
Castle. Pa. Mr.. Comstock is en-
o,oved on the railroad there and was
,iven years leave of absence. The
,o,,,iIv spent Il few months in Ari-
2ona and then came to Greeley Mrs
and two sons will remain
in Greeley until May
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17
Rig Sheep Shipments
fE,top Special, \

ENtOn SVVVTHI'T = :
Things keep busy at the f'"'o"
the largest shipment
attle made this year having pee''
uldcd Monday. The string helonSeo
10 CLAYTON and Murnan, VINO are
ding east of town. Today "'s
sheep day, and Ernest Blandin was
ne principal shipper.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17

Mr.. Miller, who lives mile this
side o fthe Gill 4 Decker ranch, sold
n rlght-of-way through his farm yes
terday to the Burlington lnterurban.
,, survey for this proposed line
starts from Hardin runs north
through Kersey. where 1t crosses the
platte and then parallels the U. p.
north into Pierce.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17

Miss Rose Worley, who will be
head liner at the Condor Millin-
ery returned Sunday evening from
Chicago where she went to pu!
goods. Miss Isabel Fox, who mas
been with the Shaw Millinery VIII
no with the Condor Millinery.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17

Charles E. Phelps returned Mon,
day evening from Colorado Springs
where he accompanied Mrs. Phelps
and the children. who will remain
there for a visit with Mrs. Phelps
parents.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17
Evans.

Mr.. and Mrs Theo. Ennis have re-
turned from Portland. Ore, where
they have been since December.
The Union Ditch company held
meeting Saturday afternoon. Ihe
officers were elected at January
meeting and the time Saturday was
siyen tn a discussion OF business In
tcreAts.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17

kNQlJE1'
INTEREST FOR
EVENING
(AAIE ROAD
to GO Over Lar.
TuW ss Guests
Aaeut-Ques-
aaizing Y.
\ Up.

are complete for
Iub banquet Mon
wo topics OF in
le of Greeley will
Pn, the proposition
for a Y. NJ. c. A.
y offering some in
Denver, Laramie IL
mango the contem-
I'D Fort Collins In
Feeley, which would
the main line, in
ne proposition laid
.! a committee Of
Jew weeks ago.
Ion was laid before
The company, they
Oh surveyors to 20
dsgested and ascer-
the change. It Is
Pe Laramie officials
banquet and submit
Htion.
ming about one doz-
men will 20
guests of the Lara
attending the auto
'ken u for an inspec-
the portion of the
'mpleted, which is
''es from Denver,
lpany has sent the
81 W, l., Clayton
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17

Mrs. J. d. Evans, Mrs. Anna Lang
try and Robert, returned Saturda,
evening from a visit at Denver anG
Boulder
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17

Miss Lille Robertson who has
been at the Demorest store Is now
employed in the suit department a:
Condon's store.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17

The map and specifications FOR 'h'
Mulford ditch and reservoir "'''
filed this morning. 1t is sn'a''
project to develop water for ia'"'
owned by milford near Fort LuP'
ton.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17

Mrs. r. J. Wilson and little daugh.
ter returned Saturday from Wiscon
sin where they have been visiting rel
stives for several weeks.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17

The many friends of j. l.. Brush
will be pleased to know that he is
much improved from his recent ill
ness. Mr.. Brush 10 able to sit W
and visit with callers.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17

H. NJ. Erwin. jeweler from Love
land, will assist in the Glazier jew.
elry store until the recovery of Mr.
Glazier. MIR. Glazier is now improv'
ing rapidly.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17

The Berean class will have a bust.
ness meeting and social at the hons
Of Miss Gertrude Erne st this evening
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17

Theo. Lucas returned yesterday
from Denver. where he has been at
tending the Shriner meeting.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17
Windsor.

Win0SOf.
Mr. and Mrs. Hohnstein left th,s
morning for Hastings. Neb.
The little son of MIR. and Mrs. Guy
Peterson is i'll with pneumonia.
Mrs. James Donovan is ill with
rheumatism.
Mr. N. H. Laybourn left today 1oi
Maxwell, New Mexico. with party
Of lAndseekers.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Marek who
have been visiting in the east re-
turned home Monday.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17

Miss Henrietta Sheldon arrive
here Monday from Boulder "a vis
with Miss Ada Gibson.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17

Miss Lillian Darnaby is again al
her place in Shaw's store after Q
weeks illness.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17

Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Smith Of Fort
Collins we're In Greeley on . business
trip Monday.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17

Mrs. J. L. Tinsman of Windsor was
in Greeley Monday.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17

Roy Durant left Monday for Cen
trail City, Neb., on q trip.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17

Byron Mitchell left Monday 70
Garden City, Kan.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17

J. H. Otterson left Monday fol
Hooksett, N. H.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-02-17
Little Locals
Kinsella. insurance.

Mrs. 2. x. Snyder went to Denver
Monday.