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The Lamar register., 1909-09-01

easy II will be for him to break the
book and get your s. 1000 on one race.
Come on up TO my rooms and I'll in
itiate you into the art of beating the
double cross. II there's any chance to
do it; and II there isn't then you'd bet
ter keep your 5000 in the bank. or
have a trustee appointed TO look after
Il for you You may be all right on
mining proposition. but there are a lot
OF other things you've got to learn"
Within Is minutes Floyd. with the
aid OF the telephone. had located Tony
the Tout. and in another half hour
that wise bug OF the turf had arrived
at Floyd's rooms. wondering for what
he was wanted. and pleased all over to
be summoned into the presence OF so
august parsonage.
To Tony Floyd told the proposition
of Camp as Hopkins had told 1t to
him. and upon hearing the proposition
Tony let out a long laugh.
why. it's Just a plain game OF
double cross" asserted Tony. He'll
break the book and get your s. 900
in one race and then tell you 1t was all
a mistake and make you believe II.
and then he'll ask you to dig up anoth-
er $4,000 to get even with. Why. my
Kid brother wouldn't bite on that old
hook"
Yes. do you suppose l didn't know
all that" broke in Floyd with a mo-
ton for the laxative Tony to shut up.
What want you for is to see II we
can turn the tables and get Camps
end OF the bank roll"
I'm afraid not answered Tony.
Hes worked that game four or i've
times this season and always gets
away with 1t. He's got regular crew
to so on and make the book and they
all stand in with the play. l suppose
he's told Mr.. Hopkins that he can put
a man in the box to look out for his
interests?'
Yes. he said could do that" as
scented the young mining man
Let's look over that race he said he
could fix for tomorrow was the sud
den suggestion OF Tony as he produced
a paper in which was list OF the en-
tries for the next days races. oh.
I've got the old badger" was the sud
den. gleeful outburst. He was right
about there being just two horses in
the race with a chance to win Go on
and put in the 5000 with him and I'll
attend to the rest when l see you At
the track tomorrow. Just put 4 wise
one in the box to see that no one runs
The Lamar register., 1909-09-01

Use to be the ultra-smart millinery
style for the summer. both in the
black and the pure white.
There is a rage now for cream
white suits worn with hat and acces.
series of nut brown.
Morning robes and teagowns are
appearing without sleeves, except as
they are made of contrasting material
Girdles will emphasize many gowns
The underarm seams are high and
give smartness to the close-fittin,
sleeve
Foulards are made in such attrac.
tive designs this season that they can
be used effectively in detached pieces
\ few years ago the little girl was
dressed with numerous ruffies and So
full were the skirts that chfId
dressed with all of the numerous
ruffies looked for all the world like a
fancy rufied pen wiper The dresses
to-day are much straighter and the
ruffles are not so full.
The shops now offer at sn all pricas
slips of muslin. white or colored m
go under transparent frocks. These
have a lace-edsed rutfie. are cut lou.
in the neck. and have straps on the
shoulders edged with lace.
The Lamar register., 1909-09-01

No matter what the season the great
organization known as Society" works
for charity. In fact, not to be identi-
fed with something of humanitarian
import Immediately stamps a person
as being decidly out of it.
Charity" is a magnet that draws
buds" bellies" and matrons together
with but one interest. Young women
in touring cars stop you on the street
asking for books and magazines for a
library, while all sorts OF entertain
ments engross the evenings.
All this leads up to a novel enter
tainment being planned for "shut-ins"
OF all ages. 1t is to be an afternoon
affair on the lawn, the huge porches
being utilized as workshops.
There are a number OF committees
with competent chairmen. There is
one on Amusement for children" one
for elderly people," one on food deli
cacies." AS near as can Judge. 1t is
to be most fascinating affair.
Maids from Japan will serve tea.
quaint Holland lassies are to dispense
cocoa, both iced and hot; dainty
American beauties" CARRIED in white.
with hair adornment Of Beauty" rose.
will receive the jellies. jams, etc. and
the children's committee. all in cos
tune from Mother Goose. will receive
for the poor 'shut-in'' boys and girls.
One group of young girls has pre-
pared quantities OF surprise nuts.
made by inserting some tiny object
like a new penny, bonbon, wee doll.
tiny thimble. roll of bright baby rib
bon, or a raisin between English wal
nut shells: the meats extracted were
turned over to the homemade candy
committee. The nurses will find these
nuts invaluable as rewards of merit.
For elderly "shut-ins." there are to
be boxes of comfort" powders. sug-
gestive notices. pencils. pads. of pa
pers. sewing outfits. good short
stories. etc.
Scrap book fans are capital idea.
too. made by pasting bright sayings.
Jokes, little poems. anecdotes. etc. on
both sides of a fan. 1t is light to hold.
and serves double purpose. giving
comfort by its breeze and amusement
by reading the specially collected say
ings.
There is also a committee to collect
Jars. bowls and vases. as nurses say
the problem of finding receptacles for
flowers is often a perplexing one. An
up-to-date committee is the one col
lecting puzzles, and why wouldn't the
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Glove fitting bodices are predicted.
Shaded silk hosiery has something
OF a vogue.
Much black velvet is being used in
millinery.
Braided and embroidered cotton SOU
tache buttons prevail.
Jet and bead fringes are much used
on the smartest gowns
The directoire tunic of real lace is
new and exceedingly pretty.
Washable chamois gloves are shown
both in natural color and white.
There is remarkable prevalence of
foulards in the handsomest daytime
gowns.
Net gloves. the coolest things that
can be worn, may now be had with
embroidered backs.
The big erin hats. turned up at the
side and trimmed with feathers. prom
The Lamar register., 1909-09-01
BY JOHN IRVING DAY

you something for nothing. lock uT
your bank roll and keep your hand on
your jewclry. DO you follow me?"
Yes. II does look that way" AS
sented HOPKINS; but you see he neeGS
10000 to make the book safe. and he
only has about $1,000 In ready money
that he can lay his hands on. That's
why he wants some one to come in
with the other $1,000
That's Just what they all say. and
now I'm convinced that you are sched-
uled to be the goat" announced Floyd.
Did he explain to you just how he
was going to pull of one of those al
legged sure things?'"
r Yes. there's race on tho card to.
morrow In which he has horse en-
tered that can win. He also controls
the only other contender in the race.
He can throw the race to whichever
horse he wants to. You know that's
possible. don't your"
Yes. I've seen such things done. and
then again I've seen them fall most
awfully hard. can see now how
The Lamar register., 1909-09-01

Applejack. He has arranged with the
owner of that one to lose and he will
win with his own horse. Lemon
Saueezer. He explains that 1t might
be suspicious to the judges II he didn't
win this race
That means explained Floyd.
that he intends that Applejack is to
win and his horse will be beaten out.
How much money have you got in
your pocket?"
"oh. about $500"
Well. go in the ring and make 1--WE
800 bets on Lemon Squeezer. but
don't bet il in our book Camp has
given instructions to his bookmakers
TO give a shade the best price on the
other fellows horse. He will have
commissioners there to get his own
money down quick and bet enough to
win out the bank roll on that one race
That's the way he's got it fixed to win
our $1,000
The two separated and entered the
betting ring from different ends of that
inclosure- Floyd noticed that true to
| his prediction. the new partnership
book had put up to on Applejack
while the other books were laying a
shade less than that price. A moment
afterwards he noticed that the part
nership bookmaker rubbed out the
price against Applejack. announcing
that he had all he wanted of It. Floyd
knew by this sign that Camp had bet
enough 81 his own money to win out
the money that was in the book Walk
ing quietly through the ring. he
stopped long enough before a number
Of books to make several good-sized
wagers on Lemon Squeezer. He al
ready had given Tony $1,000 to wager
on the same horse.
Thomas Camp. besides setting all
the money to be had in his own book.
also had wagered hundreds on Apple
jack in other books about the ring, and
was surprised TO note when he re-
turned from the paddock. where he had
| Just saddled his horse and given final
instructions to the jockey. that the
price against Lemon Squeezer. his own
horse. had not gone up in the betting.
He was unaware that a large amount
of money bet by Floyd had forced the
price down He had no time to inves-
tigate. however. as the horses already
were at the post. and he hurried TO a
point of vantage from which he could
view the race
Across the track in the infield Tony
! the Tout and Hank Hsrlin. owner Of
The Lamar register., 1909-09-01

Applejack. stood talking together. Doc
Floyd. watching the pair through his
neidglasses from the grandstand. saw
rony pass small package OF book
makers tickets to Harlin.
They're on" came the buzzing cry
OF the crowd In chorus as the barrier
over at the three-quarter pole whizzed
up and a field of eight horses leaped
forward. The blue and white striped
jacket and cap of Applejack showed In
front, while next In order and close
behind came Lemon Squeezer. both
horses running easily. Before they
had gone quarter Of the distance II
could be seen that the race was be-
tween the first two horses. and the
others were strung out I'm single hle.
In the stretch came Applejack. run
ming without effort. with Lemon
SQueezer within safe call. A smile OF
contentment rested upon the face OF
Tom Camp. down at the end OF the
grandstand. while Floyd's counter
ance wore worried look and young
Hopkins was shiyering In the excite
ment of lost hope.
There. and l listened to you and
your tout" he said to Floyd as he saw
Apple1ack winning easily.
Why. it's nothing more than pro-
cession," muttered Floyd. And
would have staked my right eye on
Tony. Why. that boy on Applejack is
racing him to death to win and the
other fellow don't seem to be trying"
"Applejack wins" shouted the
crowd as the blue and white stripes
passed under the wire good length
in front of Lemon Squeezer.
That's one time that I'm the goat. "
The Lamar register., 1909-09-01

That Reminds Me" on an invitation
added a spice Of novelty to the after
noon. Each guest told a story reminis-
cent or otherwise. and as they were
all old friends most delightful time
was enjoyed. This is a capital idea
for a grandmothers' party. Use all
the old-fashioned things obtainable.
have nosegay of pansies flor
thoughts) at each place and serve this
deliciously Old-fashioned supper.
Cold ham and chicken. creamed po-
tatoes. tiny baking powder biscuit. to-
mato pickles. branded peaches. baked
cup custard, rolled jelly cake. tea with
cream and sugar. Have an old-fash.
Toned bouquet OF garden flowers, but
ter plates. castor in center of the
table and pour the tea at the table.
Pass buttermilk in the afternoon,
icy cold in thin tumblers or-better
still-goblets.
MADAME MERRI
The Lamar register., 1909-09-01

Mrs. Capitola Adams. married. d.
vorced. and remarked. though only
twenty-five years old. drank carbolic
acid at her summer home at Column
bine Lake. mile and a half west OF
Grand Lake. She died without ex-
planning the reason for her act. Her
husband. Roy Adams. a salesman and
former stamp clerk in the Denver
postoffice. is said to have nearly lost
his mind. and attempted to take his
own life. when he saw his young wife
of six months die in agony. Mrs. Ad-
ans is said to have been in poor
health and to have brooded over the
death OF relative in Chicago. But
this is not supposed to have been the
only cause.
The Lamar register., 1909-09-01
MADAME MERRI.

cashmere shown ordinary aque
embroidered lawn collar and cuffs add iness Hat
in
the side Material required 21s yards inches wide
checked
used this useful Style the skirt which
of
fourth yard zephyr
o
linen inches wide eighth
The Lamar register., 1909-09-01

muttered Doc Floyd TO Hopkins. I'm
sorry | steered you wrong. and will get
you even. Although guess I'm in a
few thousand deeper than you are.
know l gave you the wrong steer and
am sorrier for that than losing my
own money. We are whipsawed for
fair. Camp wins out the bank roll In
the book and We lose our outside bets.
Come on and let's get a bottle of wine.
No use crying over split milk now.
The two men. drinking large glasses
of wine at the bar. paid slight atten-
ton TO a sudden cheering and commo-
ton on the outside.
Il guess we put over a good one
that time. didn't we?"
Floyd looked around upon the
smiling face of Tony.
Why. you young hound. | ought to
break your head with this bottle. he
said in low but dangerously threaten
ing tones.
What's the matter. pail Amt you
wise to what's happened"
NO. what is it," broke in young
Hopkins. anxiously.
Why. Applejack was disqualified
for not having up enough weight
Somehow or other Hank Harlin was
careless in putting his lead pads to
make the extra weight along with the
saddle. and the Jockey lost ten pounds
of lead while be was at the post Care
less OF Hank. wasn't It. He's been
looking for a chance to double eross
Camp and fell for my little scheme
when ] told him how much money We
would bet for him on the other horse"
And then we've won in the book BE-
sides the outside bets!" exclaiped
young Hopkins. suddenly realizing that
Tony the Tout had made good.
You should have told us how you
were going to pull it on" drawlsd
Floyd. We nearly had heart failure.
and you can't blame " for doubling
you, can you"
We'll. I've showed you that I could
put one over. anyway" returned Tony
And now. SO far A. I'm concerned.
they can turn all the race tracks in the
country into golf links I'm going into
decent respectable saloon business
back home
Copyright 1915. by W. q. Chapman
The Lamar register., 1909-09-01

away with the bank roll. and after that
race we'll have old Camp ready to take
the high dive from the top of the ferry
boat"
What is II you're going to do?" was
the suspicious inquiry OF Hopkins.
Never mind what I'm going to do:
the Big Doctor will stand for what
say. won't you. Doc?"
Yes. / don't know what II is, but
II you are sure you can put 1t through
III take all, or half. of Hopkins end
in the morning for half OF his inter
est and he needn't let Camp know
there is any one else in on the deal.
Jack Cleland can be the man In the
box as lookout"
When Floyd arrived at the race
track on the day following his talk
with Hopkins and Tony he saw a new
bookmaker's stand in the line under
the shed of the betting ring. In this
stand was seated Jack Cleland, who
was supposed to be there as an as
sistant to the cashier. but no glance
OF recognition passed between the
two. Floyd and Hopkins also kept
apart during the afternoon. having
agreed to meet in a secluded spot on
the grounds just before the race in
which Camp had announced that trick
was to be turned.
Are you sure of that tout?" was the
anxious inquiry Of Hopkins when he
and Floyd finally met in consultation.
Yes. he'd lose both legs sooner than
throw me down." was the reply. Now,
what does Camp say?"
He says he has instructed the book
to take in all the bets they can get on
The Lamar register., 1909-09-01

When a Greeley man who conducts
a fruit stand purchased some tin jew
elry for 80 cents about two weeks ago
from Charles Williams, negro from
Cheyenne, he did not know he was
receiving $3.50 worth of gold and
gems. This morning Lieutenant
George Mason of Fort Russell ap-
peared, with Marshal Williams. and
laid claim to diamond ring. stick
pi- and some other jewelry. Williams
had been arrested In Cheyenne and
had confessed to the theft of the val
uables. The negro was employed by
Lieutenant Mason and departed from
Fort Russell about two weeks ago. He
came to Greeley and while there sold
all of the articles for 30 cents. The
ring. valued at $105, was sold for 5
cents. Lieutenant Mason refunded
the 80 cents and got back his pos
sessions.
The Lamar register., 1909-09-01

William Benton. who is working the
Tom Rayburn farm near Greeley. lost
half of his field of eleven and one
half acres of oats in shock when a
spark from a Union Pacific engine
set 1t on fire. He managed to save
half his crop by the hardest kind OF
work. This means a loss of $500.
The Lamar register., 1909-09-01

Booker Washington didn't reject
Pugilist Jack" Johnson's SO contri-
button as tainted. Evidently these
colored pastors have lot to learn
about sensationalism.
The Lamar register., 1909-09-01

Dorando. the footracer. has bought
an Italian villa with the money he
made in America. Evidently Make
hay while the sun shine" has been
translated into Italian.
The Lamar register., 1909-09-01

Scientists say the air is so light in
Mars that fat man can jump 20 feet
there. The pedestrian evidently has
some show of escaping from the Mar
tian joy rider.
The Lamar register., 1909-09-01

Mr.. Wellman will be home about in
time to merge his excuses with those
Of the managers OF the losing base
ball teams.
The Lamar register., 1909-09-01

The announcement that Alfred Aus
tins new book will be prose ought to
help its sale considerably.
The Lamar register., 1909-09-01

Why not have the next 'construc-
tive warfare in Colorado? Give the
army mule a chance to show his abil-
ity as a mountain climber.
The Lamar register., 1909-09-01

A Chicago man has been arrested
for appropriating and wearing the
clothes o. his twin brother What's
the use Of being . twin!
The Lamar register., 1909-09-01
A Delightful Shower.

- OSu8UtIut SuoWeT.
Polly" had at last succumbed to
Cupid's wiles and the spinster club to
which she belonged resolved to do the
proper thing in the way of a shower.
The invitations were on green card
board, lettered in yellow. They were
SO pretty that it was some time before
the recipient realized they were sup
posed to represent jealousy.
Each guest took a dainty tea cup and
saucer, the hostess providing the pot.
All were asked to bring their thimbles.
The work provided by the hostess was
variety of tea towels. Then the
hostess requested the bride-elect to
make cup of tea as a farewell to the
other spinsters. The maid brought in
tray with the cups and saucers. each
cup bearing a black cat shaped card
on which the donors name. and a SEN
timent were inscribed in white ink. I
forgot to say. these cat cards were in
closed with the invitations, and the
cups were all sent to the hostess the
day before the shower. Every one
said 1t was most unique way of CIV
ing shower.
The Lamar register., 1909-09-01

crippled "shut-ins" love these capti-
waiting pastimes just as much as the
sturdy youngsters saw yesterday
deeply absorbed in putting dog puz-
zles together.
l wish l had gotten all these ideas
sooner. They are all of practical use
and there is always perfect epidemic
of bazars just before Christmas-so
prepare now.
The daily sentinel., 1909-04-24

James Masser returned today from
a visit of several days in Plateau
valley, where he has been on busi-
ness.
croft, is visiting friends in the city
today from Palisade.
The daily sentinel., 1909-04-24

Drugs, ssl Main.
The daily sentinel., 1909-04-24
FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT
OF THE BIG PROGRAM
Next Week Many Ministers and Dele
gates VIII Come Here to Attend
Presbytery-Impo
Session.

The program Tor the sessions
of the Presbytery of Gunnison
to be held in Grand Junction,
at the local Presbyterian church,
April 21-29th, has Just been an
nounccd. IL is expected that II
| large number of ministers will
| be in attendance. Rev. j. ID.
| Henry is the moderator and
l Rev. A. G.. Foofe is the state
clerk of the Prcsbytery.
Rev. Edwards is in charge of
the local arrangements.
The program in full is as follows:
I Tuesday.
500 p. m.-Sermon by Moderator
Rev. j. d. Henry.
Solo, e. A. Sherman.
Presbytery Constituted.
! Roll Call. Reception of New Mem
lbers,
Election of Officers.
Report OF Committee on Arrange
meuts.
Adjournment.
Wednesday.
900 a. devotional Half-hour.
Rev s. H. Jones, Palisade.
$3.50 a. m.-Business. Roll Call.
Minutes Temporary Committees.
Home Missions Report, Rev. G. NJ.
barley, d. d. Calls and Dissolutions.
12:O0.-Noon Recess.
Dinner at Church. After-dinner
Speeches.
200 p. m.-Devotional. G. F. Kill
hey, Grand Junction
2:30 p. m.-Business.
Treasurer's Report.
Bills and Overtures.
300 p. m.-Election of Commits
sioners to General Assembly.
$3.50 p. m.-Reports of Standing
Committees.
500 p. m. Recess.
Evening.
500 p. m.=Address. "Glimpses
from the Home Field" Mrs G. F.
Sewer. Salida.
Solo, Arthur Wake.
Address, Rev. j. b. McCuish. D. D..
Denver.
Anthem, by Choir
Address. What Presbyterians
Stand For" DR.. r.. NJ. Donaldson. d.
D., Denver.
500 a. m.-Devotional. S. A.
johnson, Aspen.
$3.50 a. m.-Business of Presby-
terry.
<td1Ohi
Program of Woman's Presbyterial
meeting to be held in the Baptist
Church.
Wednesday,.
800 a. devotional, Mrs. Bur-
Address of Welcome. Mrs. Warren
Baker.
Response by the President
Reports
Paper. Growth in Prayer" Mrs.
Agnew.
Paper, Growth in Gifts" Mrs.
Turner.
Plans for New Year.
Pledges from Societies.
Exchange of Plans or Question
Box.
Boulder Summer School.
Discussion.
200 p. m.=Devotional. Mrs
Henry.
Address. "Glimpses of Life in
Alaska" Rev. Pringle.
Solo, Arthur Wake.
Address, DR.. Donaldson.
Letters from Missionaries.
500 p. m.-Recess.
Thursday.
800 a. m.-Devotional. Mrs. Geo
Kilbey.
$3.50 a. Business.
Adjournment.
James Masser returned today from
a visit of several days in Plateau
valley, where he has been on bust
ness.
Rollin Bancroft, son of r Fl. Ban.
croft, is visiting friends in the city
The daily sentinel., 1909-04-24
J. + + J. -

Only day before yesterday the
young man was brought back to his
home here from Colorado Springs
where he had been for the past fif-
teen months seeking to conquer the
disease. Some days ago he realized
that death was near and he wanted to
return to Grand Junction to die. Ac-
companied by his brother. John
Groves, he came home. He was
taken at once to st. Mary's and last
evening he peacefully passed away.
A most peculiar coincidence is the
fact that the watch owned by the
young man and which had been kept
running stopped at almost exactly the
same time that the young man died.
Death came at 1910 o'clock, the
watch stopped at 10:11 O'Clock.
The funeral services will be held
Sunday afternoon at 3 O'Clock from
the Methodist church. Rev. Forsyth
will conduct the services. The inter
ment will take place at Orchard Mesa
cemetery.
Fred Porter Groves was born in
Terre Haute, Indiana, October 2Sth,
1876. Both his parents died before
he was years of age. He went to
Dana, Ind. in early childhood and
made his home with his grandmother.
He was educated in the public
schools of Dana and was graduated
from the Dana high school. Some
years ago the young man came to
COLORADO seeking better health. He
first located at Buena Vista but a
few months later came to Grand
Junction. He grew better here and
enjoyed comparatively good health
for several years. Then he had
decline and made two visits to Cali
fornia but did not improve as rapidly
as he wished. He came home about
two years ago and some months later
he decided to go to Colorado Springs
for an extended stay and remained
there until this week. He continued
to decline.
Fred Porter Groves united with
the Methodist church in Redlands,
Cal, while visiting there and later
transferred his membership to the
church in Grand junction. He was
very active in church work and in
Y. NJ. C. A. circles. He was one of
the men who subscribed $1,000 each
to the local Y. NJ. C. A. building
fund.
The deceased is survived by one
brother, John Groves, of this city.
and one sister, Mrs. AL Smith, of De-
Beque.
Fred Porter Groves was a young
man of noble character a true Chris
tian gentleman. High in his ideals,
warm hearted, honest and honorable
in his dealings, clean in his personal
life, he was in every way a worthy
man, one whose death is distinct
loss to any community.