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The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1909-01-14
STRANGER HAD HEARD OF HIM.
But Not in the Way the Author Had
Hoped For.

An American author of some note
was passing summer in New Hamp-
shire. One day he received word that
distinguished Englishman was visit
ing in the country town and would
like to call upon the author. of whom
he added in his note requesting an au-
dience, he had heard.
Somewhat fiattered, the author Won
dered to himself who had spoken to
the distinguished Englishman about
him.
Some Oxford diyn!tary, doubtless,
he reflected, pleasantly. "or possibly
some London publisher or critic" and
he awaited the strangers arrival with
interest.
so you had heard Of me-" he ven
tured after the usual greetings had
been spoken. well. that is odd.
Might ask who" but his visitor in
terrupted him.
"Oh, yes" he said. 81 heard all
about you before ! got here. The por-
ter on the train told me that you were
the best man to come to to ask about
the best route to Niagara and what
hotel I'd better stay at."-Youth's
Companion.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1909-01-14
Reaisterina Telephone Calls.

There is money-perhaps fortune
for the person who will invent some
automatic way CT registering tele-
phone calls at the subscribers end of
the wire The nickel-in-the-slot fix
ture is not available for the private
subscriber, who has yearly contract
and pays by the month, and he is now
entirely at the mercy Of the telephone
company as to the number of calls he
uses a month The company has an
automatic method of keeping lis rec
ord, and it suill GENTLY protects the
company, but not the subscriber. He
may keep a perfectly accurate record
of each call he makes. but If it does
net agree with that kept by the COM
pany they will dispute it and he has
no recourse,
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1909-01-14
Bad Temper . Serious Defect.

1t is said that bad-tempered wom-
an can cause more actua! unpleasant
ness for the rest of humanity than all
the other disagreeable features one
finds In life. and the unlucky posses
sor of an uncontrolled temper should
remedy the fault rs soon as possible.
The woman who can control herself
under the most trying circumstances
is the woman who holds the strongest
power over her fellow creatures. No
matter how beautiful and clever and
fascinating the bad-tempered woman
may be, her power Is infinitesimal
compared with that Of her amiable sis
ter. And amiability is not only power,
it Is mental progression and health
and happiness and long life to ones
self and to ones friends and family
Exchange.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1909-01-14
WORD HE WILL WRITE FIRST.
Average Man Pretty Certain to Try
Pen with His Name.

About the first thing that the aver
age man will do in testing new pen
is to write his name. That is as COM
mon as the habit of writing. Now is
the time for all coed men to come to
the aid of their party on the tyne
writer. The man who sells fountain
pens knows the custom we'll
One dealer said the other day that
he couldn't account for it on the basis
of egotism, but explained it simply
because name was one thing most
folks expected to have to write a
great many times with a pen and
therefore wanted to try it out on that.
IF only l had blotter for each
of the many signatures / have seen
written and If had criminal instincts,
1 could make good money as forger
with some of the names that have
been written in my place" he said
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1909-01-14
Porto Rican EnaIish.

The English language may be stead
fly encroaching upon the Spanish in
Porto Rico since our occupation on
the island but at least the Porto
Ricans seem to h1 making some re-
arrangement of the new tongue so
that 1t may conform somewhat to
Spanish ideas.
For instance, in a recent issue of a
San Juan paper there appears the an,
nouncement OF "mitin" to take place
at such and such time. and at such
and such place-a political "mitin."
In fact.
Which, in case there are readers
who are still mystified. Is good,
rapid-transit version Of our friend,
meeting" arranged to suit Spanish
eyes and throats.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1909-01-14
WILD ANIMALS ALWAYS LEAN
Surplus Fat Would Mean Destruction
by Their Enemies.

Among wild animals, where the
struggle for existence Is most severe,
surplus fat is very rarely found. The
wild boar is lean. fleet of foot and
powerful in strength. The raZor-back
hog of the southern states, lean and
gaunt, is nothing more than the do
mesticated hog which has been per.
lsitted to run Wild. The same no,
when penned so as to restrict his ey-
ertions and fed on fattening foods,
stores the unspent energy in his body
as fat and becomes the almost leg.
less ball of fat we see pictured in
feed catalogues and live stock jour,
nails. Such a hog has no duties to
perform in its struggle for existence.
Its food is furnished 1t without effort
on its own part. It has no enemies
to oppose and overcome. Such hog
would be impossible in a wild state,
for as soon as the helplessness from
fat began to manifest itself the ami.
NAL would fall victim to some Of its
enemies.
The flesh of a man is very similar
to that of the hog, and this is why
the eating of swine was prohibited by
the ancients and Is yet forbidden by
the Jews.
Many people whose struggle for life
is lessened by ease and plenty, whose
food supply comes without effort, who
have little work to perform, and who
do not enter into the battle of life,
attain condition very similar to that
of the fattened hog.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1909-01-14

A rather pompous looking deacon In
certain city church Was asked tic
take charge of class OF boys during
the absence of the regular teacher
While endeavoring to impress upon
their young minds the Importance OF
living Christian life the following
question was propounded:
why do people call me Christian
chidren?' the worthy dignitary asked
standing very erect and smiling down
upon them.
"Because they don't know YOU was
the ready answer of a bright-faced lit
tie boy, responding to the ingratiating
smile with one equally gnileless ana
Winpins,=tippineott's.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1909-01-14
American Women Adaptabl..

It is said that an American woman
hardly passes her first season in Lon.
don until she can talk OF the turf and
politics, TIVE subjects Of which she IL
comparatively ignorant In the United
States. This is due to her adaptable.
ty, for. finding herself with those to
whom they are interesting subjects,
she naturally seeks to become pro-
deteRt In knowledge. That is one rea-
son of her success with EggIishmen.
who realize that she Is not so deeply
convinced of her own opinion upon the
ordinary subjects Of life that she is
MT wIll!ng to accept his view.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1909-01-14
An Easy Load.

Mr.. Smith was giving a reception,
and the conversation turned upon the
subject of losing money. Mrs. Brown
had lost some bills which she had car
ried carelessly in her outside cloak
pocket.
81 trust you don't carry your money
in that careless way" remarked Mr.
Smith to his wife.
What money!" asked that lady.
"Why, the money l give you"
NO faded"
"Ah!" returned Mr.. Smith, with an
air of triumph, where DO yop carry
your money!"
In my mind, py dear"
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1909-01-14
The esv.rament offended Him.

u didn't vote in the last election. y
said the Georgia m0onshiner. "'Bout
ten year ago the government msrtalIv
offended me, an hnin't took no inter
est in 1t from that day to this"
But you should vote-you should
stand up for your rights"
That's Jest it," said the moonsh;ne
man. I've got to keep dodgin' all the
nms. Eyer time ! stand up for my
rights the revenoo folks draws bead
on me. an the government gifts NE.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1909-01-14
Bird of Great surden.

It was Tommy's first visit to the
ZOO.
and what is that, mammal" he
asked, pointing to a queer-looking ami
NAL on the edge of big pool.
why, my dear, that is the baby
hippo" explained his mother. The
stork brought 1t last week"
Tommy stared in wonder at the
cumbersome little creature and then
said:
Mamma, the next time you want
the piano moved why don't you en-
gage the same stork?"
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1909-01-14
State selection No ii5 Serial No. 03Oe
Notice Of Public alton

L. S. Land Office,
Denver, Colorado, Dec. 16, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that the State of Colo
RADIO, whose post.ollicc address is Denver, Colo
RADIO. on Dec IT, 1905, made application to sol
ect under tho Act OF March 3rd, 1873, the follow
ing described lands: -- All M: SWA Sec.
L. TIP. I n. h. 81 W.. e. SCI, Sec. - Eh NEh
Sec Ii, TIP. N. h. 81 w. 9Th p. Nj.
DURING THE PERIOD OF PUBLICATION,
or at any time thereafter, and before final APP
proval and certiilcation the local officers may
receive protest contest as to any OF the tracts
applied for. and transmit the same to tho Gen
eral Land Office.
C. d. FORD, Register
LIST Pub. Dec u Last Pub. Jan. 81
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1909-01-14
Powerful Arguments.

Wears Daughter-I'm sorry to hear
you We're at the Methodist tea meeting.
Miss Joaes. cannot think what argu-
ments have caused you 10 change your
creed:
Miss ,fones-Well, miss, first Il was
their sHltany cake, but it was their am
sangwidges as converted me, miss.--
London Opinion.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1909-01-14
Would Seem So.

1.-THE things I got III todays shower
are lovely" said the bride to-be, "bu,
so few of them match"
But in china shower her mothe.
reminded her, "one must expect brok
On lots"
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1909-01-14
LODGE DIRECTORY.
NOODMEN of the WORLD.

WOODMEN of the WORLD,
meet at the l. O o. +. hall the second
10. 20 f. meet the first and third
Saturday of each month.
The Women of the Woodcraft meet
mt the |. o. o. f. hall the first and third
Friday of each month.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1909-01-14
The usua, Reconciliation.

DO you think the dispYls between
tfcse statesmen will ever end In q
reconciliation ?"
It'll have TO-" answered the old
campaigner. They may never be
friends, but the public will have to te-
come reconciled to one or the other Of
them"
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1909-01-14
Choice Of Terms.

.,'Ms. S+aIgg must be very rich and
reasskea the stranger in
the town.
What makes you think SOL"
81 hear people referring to him as
a very conservative citizen instead of
calling him back number"
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1909-01-14
Now "Marianne IsIandsy

Heretofore the Official address of the
naval station has been Guam, La.
drone islands" 1t is now, by official
order. Guam, Marianne islands"
"I4adrone" is Spanish for robber, and
the Inhabitants felt that such sug.
gestiye name did them an injustice.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-19
THANKS FOR CHEER.

Adoph Koch, at the Home for Incurahles. Cih-
oago. desires thank all the friends who sent MIN
CHEEKY Easter messages AS he does not know
the name of Mrs. r. B." of Fifth avenue. ne
wishes her know that her usual gift OF = NAS
gratefully received Miss Gertrude w Fielder al
the sanatorium in Sharon. Mass. had shower oi
Iovelv Easter cards which pleased her much: Miss
Lucy Thomas OF Ghent, KY, appreciated her
Easter greetings the more because she has re
Gently lost her aged mother which has oroush'
great sadness into her invalid life Special thanks
are due Mrs Farnsworth. Miss Bender. Mrs Law
ton Mrs Singleton and Mrs Marsh for cheer sent
The sick boy in Kansas was made quite haPpS
when gift from the Easter fund enaoleo MS
mother to procure deIicacies otherwise I'M
possible Miss Mary Boutwell,, Of Vermont thahhS
through the column. all the Sunshine friehos WIS
cheer she has not already acknowledge persohalS
She cannot write now because of a great sorro"
that has come TO her in the death OF sister
4 New Hampshire 'shut-in'' says that tile shli
waist sent from the ONCE Will prove conforl4oIe
raw of sunshine and Florida Invalid Tecei>eu
inst what she wanted. two white shirtWslsts
New-York tribune., 1909-04-19
CLUB BRANCHES OUT.
Republican Organization in the @9th
EnIarges Scope of Work

with considerable success the Republican Organi-
zation Club Of the 9th Assembly District has en-
larged recently the scope of its work The idea IS
To make the club the centre of civic activity in
the district. An increasing number Of persons
have become interested in the work, and are max
ing use Of the advantages offered by the Crgant-
zation.
Ten days ago personal letter was sent 10 every
enrolled voter IN the district. regardless of party
inviting his cooperation and offering the services
Of the organization throughout the year TO all
residents OF the district who interested in
Of the following matters: Legislation, Civil Service
examinations legal advice, naturalization and club
rooms" Cards emitting the holder TO ali the prvi-
leges Of the clubrooms for one day were incosed.
Copies Of all bills in the federal and state leGis-
latures are kept at the clUbroous No. 6Z7 Madison
avenue as well copies OF the Congressional
Record and other federal and state publications
Suggestions and requests regarding legislation are
solicited. and inquiries regarding the status OF
pending legislation are answered
Civil Service records. specimen examination
papers and other data interesting 10 those in or
preparing 10 enter the Civil Service al the dis
posa of all residents the district. whether mem
bers OF the club civil Service school
meets in the clubrooms on Tuesday evenings under
the direction of Bernhard S, Beherens.
Legal advice will be furnished also to residents
the district who show that they have proper
need for Persons who wish to become citizens
will receive assistance.
Every Friday night William Chilvers, Republican
leader Of the district William Bondy president Of
the club and Lindon Bates, Jr., representative of
the district in the Assembly. are at the club to
meet all who desire their advice or assistance
New-York tribune., 1909-04-19

already full of hard work and deprivation she re-
piled: This girls mother was my only sister' anu
when 1 heard of her death after coming 10 TINS
country 1 was very sad for 1 loved her much-
The husband married again, and when learned
from friend in my old home that this chlo was
being i'll treated had her come TO me- ana thoueA
work very hard, sometimes till lo o CLOCK a' ms
vet 7 am willing 10 work still harder to give this
neglected girl home and have her go to school,
She must go TO the church school until shs ha5
learned the language"
Mrs. X. says the child was obliged 70 go oar
footed during the winter, and her ieet are IL n
copdition from being frostbitten She would Ike
to receive some shoes a little larger than tnose
usually worn by child Of her age. also some inuc
needed clothing There must be many Things tha'
could be spared from the wardrobes OF the L . .
children who never know want, to clothe this un-
fortunate child Please send contributions to the
office and the aunt will call for them.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-19
WANTS.

A wheel chair for a Manhattan invalid is greatly
desired a bead loom also cut jet oeads ana W.
uax ones are requested for a refined New Englahu
,ar who through adverse circumstances, is now
nanniIess She knows how to do beautirui beao
work Willie Love. five years old. is coI1Naleselhs
from n severe illness. CoIored pictures ana Toys
are asked for him They may be sent direct - t-e
arc ~ Miss f Lew Cornwall Landing, N Y
BOX 1877. Miss Esther Ford. of WinterpoTI Me"
needs few pieces of velvet 10 complete some fancy
work Miss Losee a blind member at NO So She-
tucxet street Norwich Conn. would ike TO receive
woods, she is fond of knitting pair ol sy
for 1vorLnenan size 80 would prove helpful
gift also a colored wash waist. size 40 for sewing
woman Every letter received in acknowledgment
Of a gift from the Easter fund showed snch srau-
tude and apparent OF cheer that the preslueht
regrets that a still larger number could not nave
had their Easter day made happier by a special
gift.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-19
AN APPEAL FOR CHARITY.

In an uptown apartment house q wonsn u
working janitreSs- She is the sole support OF
her husband, who fifteen months ago was stricken
with apopexy. Since that time he has suffered
from slight dementia and his wife has been
instructed To leave him alone little possible
because Of the. chance at any time OF second
stroke He was a trustworthy, capable br1cSlayer
until ne was stricken with his disease. He and
his wife had saved $780, which IS now entirely ex-
hausted
The Charity Organization Society asks for 5000
TO tighten this woman's burden This sum viii
furnish a supplementary pension for the coming
year and viii free her from her present great
anxiety as TO the future. Contributions may be
sent TO the Charity Organization Society, No. 10s
East 22d street
New-York tribune., 1909-04-19
A HOME FOR JEWISH GIRLS.

The Emanuel Sisterhood has opened a branch
at No. 21 East 61st street. in the form Of Hons
for Jewish Girls
In speaking Of this enterprise member OF
the SisterhoOd said
The institution is primarily intended 10 prov1ds
for Jewish girls under sixteen years OF age whose
first offences have brought them to the attention
OF the juvenile courts as well for girls who
have been tried for minor offences the Court
OF General Sessions The institution is beautifully
equipped and excellently managed 1t aims
give the girls al the comforts OF a well regulated
home the benefit OF special training IN sewing.
cooking and other household activities. to surround
them with the refining influence OF good books and
music and TO teach them selfrespect and morality.
The capacity Of the home being limited, the girls
who cannot be permanently housed there
turned to their own families under the innmedists
oversight Of a member OF the COMMITTEES, who
pledges herself 10 act as friend guide and watch
over the girls welfare"
New-York tribune., 1909-04-19
SQUADRON A MARCHES TO CHURCH
Begins Celebration of Twentieth Anniversary
g of Its Mastering Into the Guard

Cavalry Squadron A, under command Of Major
Oliver B. Bridgman, began yesterday afternoon ny
q church parade celebration TO commemorate the
twentieth anniversary Of its nustering into the
National Guard The squadron marched to the
Church Of the Heavenly Rest. No. 55l Fifth ave
nue. where the listened TO q sermon from the
rector the Rev. DR.. Herbert Shipman-
A large crowd greeted the squadron along its line
Of march. Two hundred and fifty strong. in full
military dress IL called forth many cheers Ihere
was a police guard Of honor and an escort Of
mounted men from Traffic Squad c. The men met
Al their armory. Madison avenue and eth street.
and proceeded by Madison avenue and sd
street From there they marched over TO Fifth
avenue and down that thoroughfare TO the church
Dr. Shipman said:
yVbether man commands troop, q squs dron
divigion or an army corps. he is required 70 hold
LtyseIf responsible for those under him and 10 set
an example OF military conduct Power belongs
no- 70 that man who feels that he STANDS alone,
hl,f 10 one who is under authority VINO stands Tor
4 higher authority. The right things won cone
and The wrong things will stay until we give the
command as Te were under authority!
New-York tribune., 1909-04-19
RRANCH NEWS

A. the annual meeting OF the Mayffower branch
last week gold lorgnette was presented to l. J.
Adams the retiring president The presentation
specch was made ny Mrs. John Todd, the treasurer
Mrs Adams has been president of the branch ever
since il was organized and has endeared herself 70
every member by her untiring sympathy and capa-
biIity as a leader
The election Of officers for the ensuing year re
suited as follows Mrs. George Simmons. pres-
dent; Mrs T J. Adams, Mrs. G. 4 Barnes Mrs.
Charles MerwIn and Miss Els. vice-presidents' :
Mrs William States recording secretary; Mrs.
Louis Jacobs. corresponding secretary. Mrs John
Todd treasurer. Mrs. William Stuart, collector.
Following the election of officers there were IN
terestng reports and the meeting concluded with a
turkey dinner The decorations of the two large
tables were masses OF pink carnations. Mrs Sim
mons the new president. entertained the branch At
her home on April Is. on April - Mrs g c.
Smith will open her house in Winthrop avenue for
a whist She will be assisted by Mrs. James Clark
and Mrs. James Tabh.
The annual meeting OF the Elm City branch will
be hed on May l at the home of Mrs w p Tut
tie q member of the general advisory board.
james II. Bryce president Of the Geneva, Fla
branch writes: "If you have any sunshine that
vou do not know what TO do with. l think could
use fl (alnost anythng) hereabouts. There is an
orphanage with twenty-five little people in it. just
across the lake at Enterprise. and they would re-
ceiye al a pleasant surprise whatever is sent My
speciaI work for the last year more has been
giving Bibles to children who have none. and have
disposed of several hundreds The lack of Bibles
is simply appalling" The present address of Mr
Bryce IL Mornngsde cottage. Sanford Fla
New-York tribune., 1909-04-19
THE POUND PARTY. %

The severe storm of last Wednesday kept many
from attending the pound party heId IN Ahe
Settlement House of the Little Missionary LAY
Nursery No 9S St Marks Place, Miss sara curry
president The rooms had been beautfuily deco
rated with flowers by interested friends ana IN
spfte of the storm forty-fve little ones were III
the kindergarten and enjoyed their part IN enter
tanning the friends with songs and games Inc
day nursery was visited. where every snaIi "Hlte
crib held a wakefU or sleeping papy' eaoi ~
dressed In its neat white nursery gown. The club
room of the older girls is another spacious @iu
attractive room There they receive Instruction III
ANA work and the making of artificial flowers
The working girls meet in the evening" anu tHoa
who are still IN school have the privilege or TINS
room in the afternoon There were songs anu
violin solo by girls Of this club. Several Heiloeis
in Miss Curry's mothers club and five from NO. ~
branch assisted her in the hospitalities' serving
refreshments of tea, chocolate and hohle-'''
cake While the contributions OF food were "o'
large II Is hoped that Miss Curry received money
gifts in proportion to her need Mr.. NJ VINO mas
done so much for the nursery. said: 1t Is such
satisfaction TO give to this work. for every 3 con-
tributed means more than that much of real heip-
fulness as dispensed by Miss Curry Ihe heV.
Dr. Henry. or the Church Of All Nations, IN Ave
nue. B. said: Many great and good things are
done for the East Side. but nothing greater than
is accomplished by this little woman in lettering
the conditions OF the poor"
Among those present were Mrs l. B. and Mrs.
W H. Rolston Mrs. Cranston, Mrs, Eduard Sci
bel Mrs. g. Ashley. Mrs. l. Dillon, Mrs. r IL
Jerome Mrs. Pierce. Miss Jean Rolston, Mrs W
Allen Mrs Hadly. OF Netherwood, y. j; Alexan-
der Morgan Dr. Sauerbrey Mr. Thresher. Mr.
Jones. Dr. Moser, Mr.. Torrey and Nj and Mrs
Curry.