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The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
Brutal Assault AMI
Robbery
Charley Heiser beaten and
robbed in broad daylight
Thieves captured at Elizabeth and sent
to Douglas County for Trial.

Perhaps one Of the most bru tai assaults
and robberies ever attempted in Elbert
county took place last Thursday even
ing when Chas. Sandusky and II. A.
Barnes robbed Charlie Heiser sixty
eight year old man living alone on east
Cherry creek, west Of Ebert.
The two young men left Elbert on the
train getting off at Elizabeth and stop
ing at the Comercial hotel; pretending
to be cattle buyers they hired rig and
drove west Thursday evening stopping
at Heisers ranch, asking if he had cat
tie to sell. being told no, they declared
they were very hungry; the old man i'm.
mediately started preparing supper for
them, while doing so they suddenly seized
him, coating his face most mercilessly
and tying his hands and feet with a rope,
they secured S22. 90 in money gold
watch knife, revolver and papers, NOT
satisfied, they again beat his face and
demanded to know where the money was.
Heiser again told them he hal no mon
ey, they then poured coal oil ovor his
SAobh' ohu ehiouSuoub tut uOuSe threat
ening to burn him il he did not tell;
Heiser again told them he had no money
they again beat him and left him lying
there, bound hand and foot.
The old man worked at his bonds all
night and at day light succeeded in free
ing himself, getting to Elbert AS quickly
as possible.
Sandusky and Barns were arrested in.
Elizabeth by deputy sheriff Dennison:
the two captives were then dressed in
different clothing and placed among
half dozen Elizabeth boys Of the same
age. Upon Mr.. Heisers arrival at Eliza.
beth in company with deputy sheriff
A. ], Boston. Heiser instantly recognized
and picked ont the two robbers, also
Identifying the horses and rig; so there
seems to be no mistake as to their guilt
At the preliminary trial they were
placed under 100000 bond but no one
going on their bond they we're sent to
Colorado Springs. They will be tried
in Castle Rock Monday Aug. 16.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
spuD VALLEY ITEMS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Lower OF st Jo-
seph Mo. have been visiting the Ditti-
mores. They left Wednesday evening
for Colorado Springs where they will
spend few days enjoying the scenerys
They were accompanied by Mrs. NJ. e.
Dittemore sister Of Mrs. Lowers and
Mr.. Kinneth Dittemore the blind preach
er.
Rev.Jackson Of Denver preached last
Sunday morning and evening at the
First Christian church.
Rev. I. T. Thompson Of Denver will
preach at thu first Christian church
on Sunday Aug %.
A pie aud ice cream social will be
given at the James school house Sat
urday evening Aug a. Each lady is
requested to bri ng pie.
Mr.. j. A. Melburn returned Tuesday
from Canon City where he has been
pending few days, he says he just es.
capped from the pen.
Will Dittemore entertained a number
of friends and relatives Sunday.
Mrs. Cantril and daughter Ira spsnt
Sunday in Denver.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
kIOWA KERNELS

Lee Hammond came out from Denver
to visit his parents north of town.
Mrs Maggie Brown is on the sick list
Mrs. Luther Hertle of Golden is Ais
iting her brother Frank Miller.
Mr.. w. d. Kelley made business trip
to Denver last week.
The court house has received two
coats of paint, the roof being paint
ed red and the sides drab with white
trimmings, this makes it very conspict-
ious and people cant help but find it.
Mrs. Tom Fahrion returned home last
week from Elizabeth where she has been
visiting her father.
Mrs DR.. Rogers called on Mrs. DIR.
Maxwell at the Ehrler ranch.
Mr.. Dave Glow is enjoying visit
from his mother who came from Denver
last Thursday.
The Roberts ranch has been sold to w
w. Porter of Denver
We are sorry to note that the health
of Judge Fahrion is very poor.
Mr.. Albert Geiser had seven head of
of cattle killed by lightning last week.
Miss Nora Dupree is enjoying fine
camping trip in Wyoming; will visit Yel
low Stone Park before returning.
Mrs Carl Luplow and children are
guests at the Albus hons.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
c & 5 Will Spend -Four
Million For New lines.

The G & S will build new branch
line from FIT. Morgan to La Sale and
connect with their present main line,
this line will handle the products of an
emense irrigation district.
The @ & s will also build new line
between Denver and Pueblo which will
cost 81, 1,750,000 and will release it from
the trackage agreement it now has with
the Santa Fe.
Vice president Willard admitted be
fore leaving that the G & S engineers
are now in the field surveying for the
new line from Denver to Colorado Sp'g's
and Pueblo.
we may not follow an entirely new
route he said, but will perhaps util-
ize part Of the old q & S right OF way
via Ebert"
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
FoNDIs FoLLIEs
PEGGY

Wedding bells have been ringing a..
ronud Fondis pretty'lively. Three we'd
dings last week; Frank Hurley and Mild
red Griffin. Charley Cox and Margar-
ute Hurley. Ed Harper and Julia Hur
ley
May Joy and prosperity go with you all.
G. G. Cox and wife we're bnsiness call
ers a: Ramah Thursday.
FL. M. Keever was home Sunday from
kuhns crossing.
Mrs Dora Malloy is out on her home
stead.
Marie Cox went Tuesday to Colorado
Springs to spend few days.
Ed Grin of Ebert is buying lot Of
cattle arouud here.
Crops are doing fine with the except-
ions of those whom the hail struck and
destroyed
WHIsTLING RUFUS.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
GuIiiotIn Not euilrot,usd.

Most people believe that the inven-
tor OF the guillotine perished by means
Of his own invention. AS matter OF
TACT. DR.. Joseph Ignatius Guillotin. a
madical member of the Tiers-Etat
who had adopted an English instrL
ment tthe Halifax Maiden) as means
OF making the death penalty equal for
all. died peacefully in Paris in 1914, al
the age OF rs, says the London News
The common blurder was probably
caused by an Entry In the Annual Reg.
lister on this cay February 2s). In
1874. to the effect that J. B. v. GuilIo-
tine, M. D., of Lyons. was executed
latsIy; 1T is an extraordina~~ thinp
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
BlJOU BASIN AND PEYToN

Minnie Aux is attending tho teachers
institute at Colorado Springs.
Mrs. Will Colbut and baby are in Colo
RADIO Springs thia week.
Miss Lille Gooding returned from
Greely where she had been attending
the normal school.
The Misses Helen and Agnes Boyed
returned to Colorado Springs Saturday
after several weeks stop at the Banta
ranch.
MIR. and Mrs. L. A. Kelly and Dorothy
and George Dawson and wife of Pelas-
anton Kansas returned last Saturday
from comping trip in the mountains.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
wasl,inston's plague spots

lie in the low, marshy bottoms Of the
Potomac, the breeding grounds OF ma
laria germs. These germs cause chills,
fever and ague, biliousness, iaundice,
lassitude. weakness and general debility
and bring suffering or death to thousands
yearly. But Electric bitters never fail
to destroy them and cure malaria troub-
les "They are the best all around tonic
and cure for malaria ever used" writes
r. NJ. James, of Louellen, S. G. They
cure stomach, liver, krdney and blood
troubles and will prevent typhoid. Try
them, SOC. Guaranteed by Fred Long.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
ELIZABETH

Mrs Milligan and Mrs. Daffer of Den
yer is visiting Al Talbot of Elizabeth.
During the wind storm Sunday the
Auto shed of Cort Hames and a chicken
house was overturned bnt no other
damage was done.
Mrs. Lafferty who has been visiting
her daughter Mrs MCCLELLAN left Mon.
day morning for her home in Illinois.
Mr. Luplow of Denver came out to
Elizabeth one day last week and bought
fine team and wagon to work on the
streets
A great many people went to Denver
wednesday to attend the wedding of
Jake hruse and Florence Gleason.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
German Patent.

The legal duration of n patent II,
Germany is fifteen years from IN.
date Of application. and additional pa,
ents expire at the same time as IN.
main patent. Inventions which appe,
tain TO articles OF food or medJci,c
cannot be patented in Germany
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
coMASoHE ANo VICINITY

Alfred Maui was business caller in
Elbert Saturday.
Herman Beindorf went to Denver to
work at his trade.
James Mitchell went to Denver
Sunday morning.
Mr.. Sharah and wife were Ebert
callers Sunday.
Ida Elsner of Denver is visiting rela-
tives on Comanche.
Richard Elsner and wife were visit.
ors on Comanche Sunday.
>. N. Summers and family left for Den
yer Sunday, will be gone for some time.
Mr.. and idrs. Nick Jaussen of Copper
velle Kansas are guests at the Corbett
home.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
Intense colicky pains relieve =

"for some years | suffesed from intense
colicky pains which would come on at
times and from which could find no re-
liei says !. s. Mason. of Beaver Dam Ky
"Chamberlain's cholera and diarrhoea
remedy was recommended to me by a
friend. After taking a few doses Of the
remedy was entirely relieved. That
was four years ago and there has been
no return OF the symptoms since that
time This remedy is for sale by Fred
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
Cranulat ted sore eve, en- red.

(, For twenty years l suffered from a
bad case Of granulated sore eyes, says
Martin Boyd Of Henrietta, Ky. ain Feb
ruary, 1903. gentleman asked me to try
Chamberlain's salve. bought one box
and used about two thirds OF it and my
eyes have not given me any trouble since.
This salve is for sale by Fred Long.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
What is best for indigestion.

Mr.. A. Robinson of Drumquin, Ontario
has been troubled for years with indi-
geston, and recommends Chamberlains
stomach and liver tablets as the best
medicine / ever used. II troubled with
indigestion or constipation give them a
trial. They are certain to prove benifi-
cial They are easy to take and pleasant
in effect. Price, 25c. Samples free at
Fred Longs drug store.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
Want. Women Given a chance.

Connecticut Republican wants
women appointed on the governors
STAFF. and adds: 81 would like some
beautiful girls appointed. The men
are not selected for any particular
mental qualifications. SO why should
the women be?"
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
The crime Of idlene.s.

ldleness means trouble for any one.
Its the same with lazy liver. 1t caus-
es constipation. headache, jaundice, sal
low complexion, pimples and blotches,
loss Of appltite, nausea, but DIR, Kings
new life pill soon Danish liver troubles
and build up your health. 25c. at Fred
Longs.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
$50 to Denver and returus Every
Sundny Via Gelorodo and Southern.
Chamberlain's collie, cholera and d..
arrhoea remedy never known
10 fail.

II have used Chamberlain's collie, cho-
lera and diarrhoea remedy since it was
first introduced to the public in 1872 and
and have never fonnd one instance where
a cure was not speedily effected by its
use. have been commercial traveller
for eighteen years. and never start out
on a trip without thd, my faithful friend
says HIS. Nichols Of Oakland, Ind. Ter.
Fors ale by Fred Long.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
Germa.,y's Population.

The latest statistical estimates To-
the German empire place the ropula
tion at 5s.549,000 From these figures
1t appears that the population has In
creased 146 per cent in the last year.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
Photoaraphs taken.

II you have nice grain field or any
thing about your ranch you would like
to have photographed, phone or call; l
will go any where within 10 miles Of Ell
bert. Prices from $l.00 per dozen to
s4.00, according to size. Every view guar
anteed first class. Geo McKimmie.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

A good place to stop at in Denver is
the Elk Hotel, corner of 18th and Blake
streets, two blocks from Union Depot.
European plan, rooms Soc to s1.50 a day.
Everything new. First-class restaurant
n connection.-DAvIDW WHINToN, Prop'r.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

Ledbetter Sugs, the son of Puddi.
ford Sugs. said to have a wonderful
future as a railroad man. He has
devised time table with four brand
new universal features.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

For information and literature relative
to the opening of the Ute Reservation
call on Putnam and Clark.
Ebert Colorado.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

Now is the time to paint. Better u.s.
Sherman Williams paint for good job
it costs no more than the inferior paints
Gates Mer. Co.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

The Mccormick and Deering mowers
binders and rakes are the standard O
Perfection. Gates Co.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

Mrs Stone of Elizabeth, teacher of piano
And voice will be at Mrs Jewell's each
Wednesday II
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

will make the season as follows: Satur-
davs at Elbert and the balance Of the
time at Walter Dittemore's ranch.
DITTEMoRE Bios.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
Elephant,s sense Of smsII.

An elephant has SO delicate sense
of smell that when in wild state /.
can scent an enemy at distance OF
1000 yards.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

I IL you have cattle to sell-any kind
Ht any time, notify me. j. e. BARNES
Phone Elbert 261.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

The upright sawed shingle runs more
even and lasts longer than any other.
A car of them has just been received
by the Gates Co.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

We have discovered a way to over.
come our awe OF the truly great and
pompous. We shut our eyes and i'm
agine them at fat, drooling babies,
chewing their thumbs.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

For Rainbelt land bargains see the old
timer, X. l.. Glow, OF CLOVIS land office
1913 Stout street, Denver. 30
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

S1.5O to Denver and return. Every
Sunday, Via Colorado ahd Southern.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
Middleton

S1.50 To Denver and teturn. Ever6
Sunday, Via Colorado and Southern.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

A car of Portland Cement and fde,
Wall Plaster just received by tn
Gates Company
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
Shoe Repairing

Mems shoes half soled, 65c; ladies
shoes, Soc; boys and girls shoes, 45c. w
o. Davies, two doors south OF postofiice
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

Highest prices paid for cream. Sweet
cream specially. Testing done at sta
ton.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
Ear Sale.

Good lumber by Brazelton and Hig
by. 3ls miles south of Elbert.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

See that nice line Of Iron and Brass
peds the Gates Co. just got in.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

Have you examined that line of sum
iner dress goods shown by the Gates
Company.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

sl5O To Denver and return, every
Sunday. Via Colorado and Southern.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

The Gates Co. get fruits and green
vegetables fresh every morning.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
MAGAZINES
The Littleton Creamery Company

A complete line of the latest magazin-
es always on hand at the Tribune office.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

Money Loaned--On real estate secur-
!ty Lee Ramsey, 605 Empire Building,
Denver.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

=. Gatewood is prepared to do under
taking at all times. Phone him.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
Dentist Coming

DIR. Charles II. Alter, the dentist, will
make his regular visit to Ebert on Mon
day and Tuesday Aug.23 and "a at the
Buelah hotel. All kinds of dental work
promptly and scientifically executed.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

Some men are despondent becaus,
they cant get out OF debt. and other.
because they can't get in
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

The fellow who makes hay while
the sun shines doesn't have to borrow
an umbrella when 1t rains.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

A few drops of l. w. HARPER whis-
key will take the chill out of a glass OF
ice water digestion. Careful people use
no other whiskey except l. w. HARPER
Sold by d. r. Burnside.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
Correspondence

The Tribune wants Correspondent
in every School District in Ebert
County. Let the people know the news
OF your locality.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

All heights OF woven wire fence
Screen wire all widths, Gates Co.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

Many reputation for honesty lie
based on the fact that It's owner has
never been caught.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

sl,50 to Denver and return. Ever,
Sunday. Via Colorado and Southern.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

Screen doors
All sizes ana prices. Gates Mer. Co.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
SAYS THE GENTLE cYNIc.
AT any rate. the fool is never stlngy
with his ignorance.

Supply is generally governed by the
demand. except in the matter OF max
Ing mistakes
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-22
ROOSEVELT
NOT AFRAID
When Boat is Attacked by
HippOpOtami
DANGER WHILE HUNTING
He Kills Two and the Rest Are Driven
Natives With Ex-
petition Were Ter
rorized.
DANGER WHILE HUNTING

Naiyasha, British East Africa, July
92. Colonel Roosevelt had an exciting
experience yesterday while endeayoring
TO secure a COW hippopotamus.
At o'clock in the morning he went
out on Lake Naiyasha in a rowboat, ae-
companied BY two natives. After row
ing out some distance from shore the
boat was surrounded by a dozen hippo
potami, who attacked the boat, some Of
them diving under and striking the bot
tom Of it with their backs. The natives
became terrorized, but Mr.. Roosevelt
was not dismayed, and, selecting the
finest bull and the largest COW, shot
them dead. Eventually the rest Of the
animals were driven or.
Mr.. Roosevelt arrived at the camp at
. o'clock yesterday morning, after tow
ing home The spoil with launch, which
was sent out 10 search for the rowboat.
Kermit Roosevelt has arrived at Nal
vasha, but the rest Of the expedition
will not reach here until tomorrow.
Edmund Heller Of Riverside, Cal, the
zoologist Of the Roosevelt expedition.
caught a iao-pound leopard in wire
trap while out shooting yesterday morn
iup
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-22
QUOTES SUTTON.
ABOUT SUICIDE
Lieut.. Beyan Declares Fellow
Officer Said He Would
THUS END HIS TROUBLES
Also Said He'd "clear out"-Witness
Tells His Attitude When He Was
Placed Under Arrest Just
Before His Arrest.
THUS END HIS TROUBLES

Annapolis, Md, July 22.--Lieut Will
liam r. Beyan Of the marine corps, re.
sumed his testimony yesterday when the
court Of inquiry continued the investi-
CATION into the death Of former Lieu
tenant James N. Sutton.
Beyan's graphic story yesterday Of
the incidents leading up to sutton's
death varied in many essential points
from the testimony Of LienteDants
Adams and Osterman, both Of whom
testified they saw Sutton kill himself.
According TO Bevan there were three
men eithz sitting upon or holding young
Sutton down when he freed an arm and
shot himself. Sutton's mother, in view
Of this part ii Bevan's testimony last
night, again expressed her belief that
her son was beaten to death in the
quarrel with the officers and the bul.
let wound in his head afterward in
aicted
Nothing has been heard here by the
naval authorities Of Lieutenant Edward
P. Rocker, the much wanted witness
although it was reported Tuesday that
he had been found.
Major Lesnard asked Lieutenant Be
van, in the course Of the cross.axam-
nation yesterday if he knew of threats
against the lives Of any officers in camp
or attempts on sutton's part to shoot up
the camp. After objections had been
disposed Of, the witness said he did not
recall ever hearing Lieutenant Sutton
threaten to take the life Of anyone in
camp. He related the occasion Of SUIT
toms shooting up the camp as told pre-
viously by Lieutenants Adams and 0s.
terman
@Are you positive that Lieutenant
Sutton caused the revolver to be fired
at the time he was shotYs asked Major
Leonard.
Eyes, know that no one present was
in contact with the revolver except
Lieutenant Sutton" Beyan answered.
Arthur E. Birnie, Lieutenant Adams,
counsel questioned the witness The
latter told Of conversation with SUIT
ton about six weeks prior to his death
in which Sutton said the life in the
navy did not attract him and that some
day he would shoot himself.
The witness said it was his impress.
sion that he heard six shots fired prior
to the time Sutton fired the last shot
which ended his life
When he found Sntton there were two
men on him, the witness said, his body
was lying face downward with his head
towards the barracks and the body at
right angle with the path Rocker
lay farther away from the path than
Sutton.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-07-22
FISH NESTS IN GULF WEED.

IN the middle of the North Atlantic
there is an area Of comparatively still
water almost equal to Continental Eu.
rope il extent and more 81 less Cow
cred with floating sea weed at was
known as the Aar de Sargaeo to Col
umbns and the early navieators. and
is the Sargasso Sea Of modern geograph-
ers. The floating seaweed was formerly
supposed 70 have grown near the Bahia
ma and Florida shores and to have DRIFT
ed To its present position. Tt is now
however, known % grow and propagate
itself where it Il found III IL are
found globular masses Of weed contain.
ing fish eggs and known as fish nests.
Recent Investigations show that the
floating weed Of the Sargasso Sea Is tile
chosen breeding place Of species 81 av-
ing fish, The eggs found ii the nests
are attributed to certain species af fsh
found resting on them, but careful ex
animation Of the eggs shows that they
really belong to che flying fish, An.
Parently however, the lying ash do not
make the nests themselves Each end
of the egg Of these hsh Is furnished with
punches Of very long Elementary ten
drills. and by means OF these the finely
divided branches 81 the Saraass,in weed
have heen caught together IN elobalar
masses The eggs may Be said to have
made their own nests.--Field.