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The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-08-25

15slinks. There were many imperfect
dies in those days. but the imperfec-
tions have not infrequently made
them precious to coin collectors. A
genuine 1893 cent has been among the
pieces most priced by the numisma-
fist. since they early became very
scarce. This was said to be due to
the enterprise of Salem firm that
secured several hundred thousand Of
them and sent them to the coast of
Africa, where. punched. with holes.
they were hung as ornaments on the
necks of the natives
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-08-25
toward supplying current needs

toward supplying current needs.
Perhaps no other monetary denomi-
nation has undergone SO many changes
of design. Since the republic was
born there have been almost annual
changes in the character of the cent
Most of these have been trivial.
though some have been radical The
cent of 1892 bore a bust of Liberty.
with flowing hair and the legend,
Liberty. Parent of Science and Indus
try" The next year what was known
as the Chain cent" was produced
showing on the reverse a chain with
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-08-25

Denver-The Denver. Laramie &
Northwestern Railroad Company
started their first trainload of people
over the road Wednesday. and 102 peo-
pie. consisting of guests of President
Charles S. Johnson and stockholders
In the company, left the Moffat depot
and travelled over twenty miles of the
new road. All those who were on the
trip were much pleased. as well as
surprised. with the conditions revealed
along the route, and, as one of the
passengers said. the road will be one
of the most picturesque in Colorado,
when completed.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-08-25

But everything to him that waits. and
when the people of South Dakota arose in their
wrath last November and by referendum vote.
declared that any one who desired TO get a di-
vorce in South Dakota would have to live there
a year instead OF six months. as had been the re-
qurement previously. the seeker of relief from
present matrimonial ties began to take the long
journey westward to Nevada. where 1t takes but
a six months residence to be in position to go
before the courts OF the plaintiff in
divorce suit
w. H. Schnitzer. a Reno divorce specialist. has
written a treatise on divorce practice and pro
cedure, in which he throws an Illuminating ray
on the wherefore of the popularity of Reno a
divorce center. He says:
While the laws of the eastern and middle
western states generally contain some provision
for the dissolution of the marriage tie. 1t is OBJ
vious to the reade. that in where extreme
cruelty desertion. and failure to provide form the
basis of the grievance. the law in such states Of
fers substantial relief to the aggrieved party,
because the requirements of proof, duration OF
onense. corroboraton of plaintiff and procedure
under rules exacting and irksome
that the desired relief sought by the applicant is
rendered impossible OF attainment. Summing up
the situation IL exists in the eastern states
respecting the domestic relation law. the client
when consulting local counsel is almost invari-
ably advised that upon the facts submitted he or
she is without remedy. Here in Nevada the APP
plcant, without deception or fraud, upon
almost any chaTg from which lack of harmonious
relations may be reasonably inferred. may apply
to our courts and secure prompt results by de-
cree of absolute divorce valid and binding in
law"
While there about 81 the
docket OF the district court, there are in Reno
to day over $50 individuals establishing resi-
dence for divorce purposes. majority of whom
women.
The charms of Nevada as a divorce center
have only just begun to percoate into the con-
seriousness of the outside world.
Reno has objection to the present status
of affairs 1t is estimated that the revenue of the
town from the divorce colony present is close
I'd s, 100000 year. and that it will rapidly in
crease from this To community of but 49,
900 population this is small consideration.
Why Reno is preferred to any other commune
ty in the state place of residence by those
seeking divorces is because of the manifold ad-
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-08-25
Best Kno.un of All Coins

contempt for it is rapidly being over
come and the mints have to take a
constantly increasing demand for it
into their reckonings. The appearance
of the new Lincoln cent is one of the
most interesting additions to this coin
age that has been produced. For prac-
tically the first time it substitutes the
real for the ideal. or. rather the fam
ciful; but 1t is evidently regarded as
something of an experiment, since the
proposed 100000 will not go far
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-08-25

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cord
is
the rbodice,
Matera
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ndofe mbro below elbow
mbroider inche
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Materials
embroidery which
with
linen embroidery,
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-08-25
Ad justab BILE.

Aunt Anne. an old family darby. was
sitting with knees crossed in the
Kitchen, when the young daughter Of
the house entered and, impressed with
the hugeness of the old women's feet
asked what size shoe she wore.
well, honey" replied Aunt Anne, Il
kin wear Fights; generally wear
mines; but desc yer Use got on am
twelves, an de good Lawd knows dey
hu'ts me."-Everybody' Magazine
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-08-25
The Best Alarm Clock.

Husband-Why don't you have
Bridget shut the kitchen door? One
can smell the breakfast cooking all
over the house.
Wife--We leave it open on purpose.
The smell is all that gets the family
up.-Judge.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-08-25

Colorado Springs.-Following YER
dict by the coroner's jury in the Ease
of F. G. Frederic, one of the victims OF
Saturdays Denver & Rio Grande
wreck at Hustled, Assistant District
Attorney Purcell took steps yesterday
afternoon to prepare information
against members of the train crew Of
No. s, held responsible for the acct
dent by the jury.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-08-25

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80 a. "eh d
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The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-08-25

Among the smart gowns made up
for summer are those of heavy Rus
sian net over pale green messaline.
Shrimp pink is also used as a lining
for this net. Sometimes the color
scheme is further carried out by a
sleeveless coat of the same satin.
Elaborate gowns, where there is no
question of money. have a drop lin.
ing of silver net. The silver is car.
ried out in a picture hat.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-08-25

Harry have managed to put my
boots on myself this morning, aunty.
Aunty-Oh, you silly boy. You have
put them on the wrong feet. Put them
on the other feet directly.
Harry haven't any other feet to
put then on, aunty.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-08-25
At the Five O'Clock Tea.

popular combination much served
instead of iced tea at five o'clock is
grape juice and ginger ale mixed. Use
about third of the latter. II white
grape juice instead of purple is chosen
the drink is better yet. Serve with
glasses half filed with cracked ice.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-08-25

The way the gardeners of California
are pitching into Luther Burbank. on
account of his wonderberry failure,
would indicate that people who work
in glass houses are very fond of throw
Ing stones-Denver Republican
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-08-25

known as "Rick's,"
which is the local
Monte Carlo" Kicks
has all the convent
ences for those who
desire to make a stay.
and frequently parties
who go there to spend
a few hours forget to
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-08-25

sqIaws would a year ago sit and play
cards at the corners OF the public
squares may be seen to-day handsome
women in Paris gowns sauntering in
the afternoon sun. On the veranda
u the leading hotel where a year ago
were the silence and desolation that
the panic OF 1907 produced. idly sit
and fight with ennui groups OF men
and women. who look forward. in
mental vision. to the time when they
will be able to forsake this frontier
post of civilization and whirl an eager
flight back to their homes in the east.
But they are looking for divorces at
present. and SO they must stay here
for at least six months from date OF
arrival to satisfy the requirements of
the Nevada divorce laws with regard
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-08-25

to residence Reno has succeeded to the eminence
formerly occupied Sioux Falls the divorce center
America Some farsighted lawyer into the Nevada
legislature and when he again
there was a divorce law among the
that for length breadth, height, elasticity. all
qualities that commend themselves the
easy matrimonial freedom. could not be surpassed any
where In 1t equaled by the Dakota
law though and Nevada and the Nevada lawyer Sc
cured no results for the time being.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-08-25

1t is now the fashion to wear a
black belt. small black satin cravat,
and a black hat with light-colored
wash frock. 1t is also considered
fashionable to wear these accessories
with a white duck skirt and batiste
blouse.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-08-25

may enjoy. The royal lady of European court
no longer sits in regal splendor in palace sur
rounded by ladies in waiting ready to minister to
her most languid wish. but you may meet her
motoring in the country or riding horseback in
the park 1t is an excellent example they are
setting for their countrywomen in this respect
Queen Alexandra is a devotee of outdoor life In
deed, she attributes keeping young and enjoy
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-08-25

We think-although we do not set
up to be expert in such matters-we
think that the new styles in womens
hats bear a closer resemblance to diri-
gible balloons than they do to aero
planes.-Los Angeles Times.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-08-25

The fiat casque couture is becoming
more general and is very noticeable.
cor a small. tightly dressed head among
so many that are generously aided by
extraordinary curls and braids stands
put with distinction.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-08-25

Mrs. Lushington-And there you
we're, at 3 o'clock in the morning
hugging that cigar-store Indian.
Mr.. Lushington-Surely. my dear
you are not jealous?-Judges Library.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-08-25

A Michigan judge has ruled that q
man may spank his wife when it Is
necessary. Did his honor take into
consideration 115-pound men who
have 215-pound wives?--Los Angeles
Times.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-08-25
Frolics of a Real Queen

That queens are very human be-
ings after all is evidenced by their
delight in the outdoor pleasures
which even their humblest subjects
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-08-25
N<D6E org NlH0 D6clDk5 H1LF
or me D/I0RCf suns

EMO. Nev.-The popula-
ton and social life OF Re-
no. New. are undergoing a
great change. Where a
year or SO ago the opti-
mistic mining promoter.
in his corduroy or khaki
and his high russell shoes.
was wont to disport him
self. to-day may be seen
men of the east flashing
by in high powered auto
mobiles. Where Washoe
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-08-25

Many a hand-painted complexion
looks like a tea store chrome.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-08-25

Don't tell other people what they
should do. Do what you should do
yourself and let 1t go at that
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-08-25

of the other the Nevada primarily
only centrally situated
American community.
agricultural
O
brief
coming
comparatively mild
altitude of $500 makes the
complaints which the climate is unavorabe.
vicinity miles
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-08-25

Many a man has won out by his in
ability to realize that he was whipped.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-08-25
United States Cent Well Described as
the Universal Money of the
0AonIe

The universal money of the people
in this country is the cent. The child
does his earliest business thinking in
terms of cents. The hobo holds up
the passerby with the request for a
few cents to relieve the pangs Of
hunger. 1t is the unit of coinage. On
the other side of the continent the
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-08-25

Never Judge a mans liberality by
what he spends on himself.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-08-25

nounced the affair a charming sue
cess
New-York tribune., 1909-11-07
TO REGULATE OPIUM TRAFFIC.
Secretary Knox to Seek Legislation for
Federal Control.

Washington, New. 6--An attempt will be
made by Secretary Knox TO persuade Con-
gress 10 enact legislation for the regulation
of interstate trafie in opium and other
drugs. The Secretary is said 10 desire ito
pat his own house in order before the
meeting OF the international conference re-
Gently called by this government 20 settle
Tire International phases of the drug prob
lens.
The opium commission which represented
this country at the recent international
conference in Shanghai has been investi-
eating the trade in opium. morphine ami
cocaine I'm America 1t has reported 10 Mr..
Knox that state and municipal laws were
ineffective in regulating interstate traffic
and federal control was recommended
New-York tribune., 1909-11-07

our credit organizations established on
broad and firm national lines. II Is of the
first Importance 10 ali that ths world
United States. where. by virtue Of our
preponderatins resources and capital, IL
should logically be established. realize
fully that this cannot be achieved without
the u.s. Of the agencies and methods which
the worlds experience has shown 10 be in
di.penssble In conpetition OF this kind;
III we show the wisdom and the visor Of
which we as q people are capable, we may
expect in the not distant future TO have
our supremacy acknowledges and 10 see
bills drawn on Chicago and accepted by the
merchants and banks Of this great city
have value and currency In the world s
markets equal 10 that of sterling bills
drawn on London.
Senator Cumnlins called on Senator
Aldrich in the morning. and they had a
pleasant talk MIR. Aldrich showed his
caller an invitation he had Just received
from the business men OF Des Moines.
Iowa, asking him 10 visit that city. Sem
stor Cummins seconded the invitation.
and Mr.. Aldrich agreed to stop in Des
Moines next Wednesday.
Senator Cummins later denied a report
that he would challenge Mr.. Aldrich 70
q debate on the currency question.
From Chicago / go TO Washington"
he said. land doubt IL shall meet Sem
ator Aldrich even In Iowa. / might add
that am not familiar with Senator
Aldrich's currency views. and certainly
have no idea of challenging him TO meet
me in debate. I would, of course. be
willing TO meet him on this or any other
subject should be called upon"
To-day is Senator Aldrich's sixty
eighth birthday.
New-York tribune., 1909-11-07
WANTS BOARD TO GO.
NelrIy Constituted Educational
Department Recommended.

The Council Of Local School Boards has
addressed a communication 10 the Charter
Revision Commission appointed by Cover
nor Hughes recommending that the Board
OF Education be abolished. that in its place
a board consisting Of fifteen members be
created. and that IL become part OF the
CITY administration. subject 20 the same
limitations and government as are sll the
other city departments.
II is urged that a Commissioners OF Edu-
cation be appointed by the Mayor. and that
he serve without salary. II also recommends
that there shall be ass deputy commits
sicners, one selected from each of the local
school boards The members Of the local
school boards are to be appointed by the
Borough President or the Mayor
The purpose stated IN urging the reforms
is 10 make the Board Of Education II the
city OF New York the most representative
BODY OF its kind and 10 place the r-sponsi-
niltv of the different members Of the
boards as nssr home as possible. where
their work as individuals may be seru-
tinized.
New-York tribune., 1909-11-07
NEW FAST MAIL SERVICE.
From New York to st. Louis Over
Pennsyiyania and Central Lines.

washington, Nov. 6.--important changes
in the fast mail schedules between New
York and ST Louis were announced az the
PestoHlce Department today. Not only
will those terminal points be benefited. but
intermediate points and those IN the West
ans Southwest will enjoy the improved ser
vice
Beginning tomorrow, the New York
Central will put on train leaving New
York ar 2.45 ?. m. which will arrive in ST.
Louis at I:45 p. m. the next day The
Pennsylvanis Rsilroad also will have new
fast train leaving New York AZ SIS p. m.
which viii arrive az ST. Louis az 5.25 p. m.
the following day. The Pennsylvania is
arranging for another fast mail train which
will leave New York a. 2:45 p. m. and ar
rive at St. Louis az 1 IS y. m. the following
DAY.
The railway mail o>tcials are arranging
the details OF the service so as 10 obtain
the fun benefit = these changes.
This new rvice will also expedite
mails from New England points for the
West and Southwest. The train leaving
New York al 2.45 p. m will deliver in ST
Louis At l AS p. m. mails which heretofore
have not been delivered until 6:3S p m
Kansas CITY. for instance. will receive
msilG at s:55 p. m. instead OF $50 the fol-
low ing morning.
New-York tribune., 1909-11-07
MR.. TAFT AT HOME"
REVISITS AUGUSTA.
Georgia City Still Claims Him
as Resident.

Augusta. Ga. Nov. e.--After spending the
afternoon in Columbia, s. c. win its
many reminders OF the Civil War. Presi-
dent Taft arrived in August, at $50 o'clock
tonight 10 rest until Monday. when ne
will resume his journey 10 Washington.
The President often speaks of Augusta
as home" and his reception tonight as
he rode through crowded and brilliantly
lighted streets from the train 70 the home
of Major Joseph B. Cumming, whose guest
he is. was In the nature OF homecoming
celebration. Mr.. Taft has said several
times that lie vas a resident of Augusta
when elected President OF the United
States: that Is. when the electoral votes
were counted in Washington The people
Of Augusta are proud TO claim him as their
own. and the name of Taft. William H..
President of the United States. Terrett
Cottage. Sunirnerville,' appears in the city
directory. II was from Augusta last WIN
ter that the President-elect went TO Wash
ington to take the oath OF office.
Mr. Taft has been looking forward to his
visit - Augusta. and the residents OF the
city are going 10 make his stay as pleasant
as possible They have asked him 10 make
only one speech here. Tonight an In
formal reception at the Cumming home
a much needed long nights rest. To-mor-
row he will attend services at the Episco-
pal Church of the Good Shepherd, will take
luncheon with Landon a. Thomas. and
dine quietly at Major Cummings home in
the evening. Mon'ay morning bright and
early the President viii play golf on the
links of the Country Club. where he spent
so much time last winter when the snow
drove him from Hot Springs to seek
warmer climate. In the afternoon he will
officiate ard speak at the opening OF the
Georgia-Cerolina Fair, leaving Augusta az
2:so p. m. for Florence. s. c. The Presi-
dent viii spend ali day Tuesday in Will
mington. y. c. and sll day Wednesday in
Richmond reaching Washington az $50
O'Clock Wednesday night.
INTERESTING DAY IN COLUMBIA.
The Presidents afternoon in Columsis
was filled with interest. He was enter
tanned az luncheon in the chamber of the
House OF Representatives and remarked
that South Carolina was the first state Off
cially 10 greet him within the walls OF it's
Capitol. The only other President ever 70
visit Columbia was Washington. whose
stay in the quaint old city is chronicled
as having been an event In 1921. Like Pres
ident Taft. Washington was entertained AZ
luncheon in the Capitol. The building which
housed President Taft TO-DAY. however, was
not the same, although IL is old enough 70
bear the scars OF bembardment from
Shermsn's army.
FOLLOWING the evacuation Of Columbia by
General Wade Hampton and the occupa-
tion By General Sherman. the business sec
ton OF the city was burned. Consequently
to-day the President looked on a strange
sdmixture OF ante-bellum homes and sky
serapers indicative of modern progress.
On long automobile ride through the
New-York tribune., 1909-11-07

city the President was taken past tbs old
Baptist church where the occasion con-
vention assembled. Through the misdiree-
ton OF native a Methodist church was
burned by the Northern army as the sup
posed place Of the inception of secession
The President also saw the old Preston
mansion in which Sherman established his
headquarters. and made BRIEF address
10 the students or the University Of South
Carolina on the campus. surrounded by
hollow square OF buildings. which have
known no outward change since the days
OF the Civil War.
The many reminders OF the conflict
caused the President to speak at the
luncheon in his honor with fervor on ths
subject Of the passing OF all sectional feel
ing. He also made a speech at the state
fair grounds
Governor Ansel and Senators Tillman
and Smith. Of South Carolina. were the
Presidents guests on the trip from Charles
ton 10 Columbia this morning. Senator
Tillmsn. however. disappeared as soon as
the party aighted az the Capitol He had
been IN controversy with those in charge
OF the luncheon arrangements and had de-
clined an invitation which carried with II
an assessment Of So. Senator Tillman said
he thought that was a poor example OF
South Carolina hospitality and that the
city ought 70 bear the expense of ali IN
vited guests. The citizens OF Columbia,
however. say they tried 10 make the
luncheon a state affair. and consequently
invited all state officers. including the
United States Senators. 10 contribute their
share.
NO MORE sECIIoNALISM-
In his speech at the Capitol President
Taft said.
I count il q great privilege to come here,
representing the nation that you rove 50
well. and by this meeting and by your re-
ception and by what j see TO TESTIFY 70 tn9
fact that while the past Is as ~ u. anu
while those things that come out or " MAKE
us proud on both sides. there Is before us
I'm the future united life in uphe.dins our
country. I'm elevatins the standard or citl-
zenship, i'm making greater the character
and the equality or opportunity OF tie IN
dividual that We are glad 10 seize as d
common united people. not separated IN
any way by our past history. but the more
united because while We have those fraoi-
tions the memory leaves In our mind the
awfulness Of a separation that now Is for
ever ended.
And now. nv friends, am going 20 stop.
This is the TWO hundred and ftty-nrst
speech have made. but in no one OF them