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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-08-16

The census supervisors announced today
include:
Colorado-First district, Albert B. McGat-
fey; Second district, Charles F. Hamliu.
Idaho-Joseph Perrault, jr.
Kansas-First district, Reese Van SAINT;
Second district, William II. smith. Third
district Charles Yoe.
North DakOta-First district, Carl n.
Frich.
Evening star., 1909-04-23

.Jewelry
Whats newest?
HAT PINS, with rhine n0
stone ball top. Regularly a0VC
75c. Special sale price =.
HAT PINS. in mahy different
styles; rhinestone tops; large
mushroom shapes, with all the
new colored stone settings; pink,
red. rosebud and carna- A -
tion. Regularly &c. Sale sc
price. = for 25c. or, each
HAND PAIN TE ID
MINIATURES AS COL 49,
LAR PINS. Regular Il nc
25c kinds. Special. each
HAND PAIN T ED
BAR PINS; floral de- 80
signs. Regularly soc. ZSC
Sale price, each .........
BROOCH PINS. special lot: 10
gross; in 30 different styles; oxi-
died and gold plated; engraved
floral and with stone set 40
tings; values up to soc. VVC
Special, each .........
SILVER PLA T E d.
CHAIN PURSE. Regu-. 40
larly 25c. Sale price. QDC
special, each ...,.......
GOLD PLATED COL AR
PINS; also enameled. and a lot of
veil pins included in the 80
collection. Regu larly nQDC
2Jc. Sale price, special -.
First Floor-Jewelry
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
United Brethren Church

Annual Picnic of the Presbyter-
ian Sunday school will be held on
the fair grounds August 1S tn %.
Program
/. Running race, boys, primary
and beginners Dept. Box candy
Donor R. H. Denny.
2. Running race, girls. Begin
ners. Sweet pea vase, Donor B.
Gaylor.
3 Peanut race, girls. Primary,
box candy Donor Ed Grin.
a Potato race intermediate
class. Hair receiver. Hattie Tot
ton.
6 Heaviest woman on grounds
Handkerchief Donor. Divide Sup
ply Company.
6 Backward race, ladies Box of
Stationary, Fred Long.
z Brick jump, men. Pair sus-
penders Donor Divide Supply
Company.
8 Parents with most children
on the grounds. Cook book, Donor
Junior Aid society.
9 Backward race, men. Ladies
Aid Society.
10 Egg race, Senior class. Box
candy, Donor ]. R. Close.
IL Sack race, Boys. SOC Donor
Elbert Cheese Company.
IL Ball throwing, girls. Coin
purse Donor, Geo. McKimmie.
Ii Oldest member Of any
church on grounds. rs cents
Donor Mrs. Clara Elsner.
ID Tug of war, Boys. so cents
Albert Neuman.
Is Base Ball game. so cents
Donor Tom Harper. SOC Donor
w. E. Davis. SO
We most cordially invite every
one to come and bring a basket
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
High Class raceing at Denver
Exposition
Special to the Tribune.

Denver Colo. August 4th Secretary G
@. Fuller of the second annual Colorado
Inter State Fair and exposition, declares
that the harness and running races in
connection with the fair will be of the
highest class. Edwin Gaylord is again
superintendent of the raceing and has
associated with him G. Wally Weaver
and o. p. Updegraff. The entries closed
in the harness races monday, August
and although the official announcement
of the entries will not he made for sew
e.al days it is understood that the en-
tries in the various classes insure some
very high class raceing. The classic
Colorado Derby will be continued with
81 900 purse, and there,will be 5 or more
running races each day during the fair
with purses from $3.50 up.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

Subject to any and all easements or rights of
way heretofore legally obtained aud now in full
force and effect, II any there be.
Reserving. however, to the state of Colorado
all rights to any and minerals, ores and metals OF
every kind aud character and all coal, asphaltum.
oil aud other like substances in or under said
purpose of mining. together with enough OF the
surface of same as may be necessary for the
proper and convenient working of such minerals
and substances
Value OF improvements on this land appras-
ell by this department 5000 Sale application
No. 6nt7.
No land will be sold at less than the minimum
price per acre. The parcels will be sold in the
above orGer. and each tract will be sold de-
scrihed nhove-be the same more or less.
Terms OF payment shull be follows, viz:
On lands selling for 1850 to s25 per acre. 10 per
cent. of the purchase money on the day OF sale
| the balance IN eighteen equal annual payments
at per cent per annum Lands selliug at
than 50 per acre and less than Sl5 per acre, 20
per cent. cash day of sale, the balance in
fourteen equal annual payments ut per cent
| per nnDum Lands selling for S75 aud upwards.
| 80 per cent. cash, and balance in equal pay
| mcnts at per cent interest. II the purchaser
does not own the improvements, he must pay
| for the same al sale. Purchaser will execute
| bond, provided in section %, act of July II
! 1906, must be citizen OF the United States or
one who has declared his intention of becoming
such must pay aHpraisement and advertising fees
b. l.. jefferson.
| Register. State Board of Land Commissioners
First pub July 2g; Last, Aug. 10
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
Meeting of School directors.

At meeting of the School directors
OF Elbert school district No II held
August 7th, Mr.. w. A. Hollingsworth
was hired as principal for the upper
room, and Mrs Isabel Moore as primary
teacher,
Mr.. Hollingsworth is a practical school
teacher of good many years experience.
Mrs. Moore gave good satisfaction last
year and is good competant teacher.
A nine months term will be had, com
mencing August 30
A tuition of one dollar per month
must be paid in advance by parents
sending childrenfr' m outside districts.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
Robbery at Fondis
Harpers Store Broken Into
and Goods Stolen.
McFarlin released and boy
bound over to District
Court

Jos J. McFarlin and his 13 year old
son we're arrested for breaking into Har-
pers store on the night of August 4th;
they we're taken to Kiowa by the Sher-
lit and held there until Monday.
A change of venue was taken from Jus
tice Pendergrast to Justice Bender of
Fondis. The evidence disclosed proved
that the boy, Earl, crawled through a
broken window and carried off several
pairs of gloves, two buggy whips, four
shirts and two pair of shoes.
The Constable Mr.. Geiger who is
clerking in Mr.. Harpers store found at
the McFarlin home four pair of overalls
pair of gloves and a new shirt but the
evidence proved that these had been
bought by Mr. McEarlin in Elbert few
days before.
Mr.. Burns of Colorado Springs repre-
sented the District att orney for the Pro
sicution while Mr.. L. NJ. Jones of Eliza
beth and John Hip of Denver represent
ed the defendent.
The Justice dischared Mr.. Nc Farln
and held the boy until June court under
the sum of $3.50 bond which was given
and the boy went home with his father.
The pr~sicution attempted to prove
that Mr.. McFarlin was there with a
wagon at 10 o'clock on the night of the
burglery. The defence proved that the
wagon was got of Mr.. Remus and that
he and MIR. jackson were going home
The Dist. Attorney was disgusted
with the whole proceedings and stated
that they need not send for him again.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

Subject to any sDd all easements rights Of
wny heretofore legally obtained and now In full
force aud effect. II any there be.
Reserving, however, 10 the state Of Colorado
aii rights to any and all mineralr ores. and met
ale Of every kind and character and Hll coal
asphaltnm. oil. and other like substances In or
under snid land nnd the right Of iugress and
egres- for the purpose OF mining. together
with enough Of the snrface of same ns may be
necessary for the proper and convenient work
ing Of such minerals and subetancer.
Value OF improvements on This land az apprais-
ed by this Department. $1,000. Owner of I'M
provements Cyril II. Roberts Sale Applica-
tion No. 6Z6I.
No land will be sold at less than the mini
mum price per acre, given above. The par
cels will be sold ia the above order. and each
tract will he sold described above be the
same more less
Terms OF payment shall he follows, viz.
ON lands selling for $3.50 s25 per acre, 10 per
cent OF the purchase money on the day Of sac
the balance In eighteen equal annual payments
at per cent. per aunum Lands selling at more
than s2J per acre and less than S75 per acre. 20
per cent. cash the day OF sale. the balance
In fourteen equal annual payments at per
wards 30 per cent. cash, and balnnce in seven
equal annual payments at seven per cent. inter
est. IL the purchascr does not own the improve
ments. he must pay FOR the same at xale- PuF-
chaser VIII execnte bond, provided In section
.. net Of July n, 1905. must be citizen Of the
{ United States. who has declared his in
tention of becoming such, must pay appraise
ment and advertising fees.
! u. l.. jefferson.
| Register Stale Board OF Land Commissioners
/ First pub. July %; last Aug. 10.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
Decay of Wood.

Some interesting experiments have
been made to ascertain which woods
last the longest. 1t was found that
birch and aspen decayed in three
years. willow and chestnut in four
years and elm and ash in seven years
Oak. Scottish fir and Weymouth pine
decayed to the depth of half an inch
In seven years; larch and juniper
we're uninjured at the end of seven
years.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

subject To any aud all easements or rights of
way heretofore legally obtained and now in full
force ald effect, II any there be,
Rcrerving. however, tD the State OF Colorado
all rights to any aud all minerals. ores and met
ais of erery kind character and all coal, as
phaltnm. oil and other like substances In or un
der said land and the right OF ingress for the pur
pose OF mining. together with enough OF the sur
face or same as may be necessary for the proper
and convenient working of such mineral and
substances.
Value of improvements on this land as apprais
ed by this Department, S-
Owner of Improvements -
Sale Application No. 626l
No lnnd Will be sold at less than the minimum
price per acre, given above. The parcels will
sold as described above--be the same or
less.
Terms OF payment shall be as follows viz: On
lands selling for $3.50 to % per acre, 10 per
cent OF the purchase money on the day of sale
the balance in eighteen eqnal annual payments
nt per cent per annum. Lands selling a. more
than S2l per acre and LEGS than S75 per acre, 20
per cent cash on day of sale, the balance in four
teen equal payments at per cent. per annum.
Lands selling for S7j aud upwards so per cent.
cash. and balarce in equal annual payments at
per interest. II the pnrchaser does not own
the improvements. he must pay for the same at
sale Purchaser will execute bond provided
in section 2s, act of July II, lgp5. must be cit
izen OF the United States. or one who has declar
ed his intention of becoming such, must pay ap-
prasement and advertising fees.
b. Il. jefferson.
Register State Board of Land Commits sioners.
First pub. July 20; last Aug 10 1909.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
Joe Schmidt severely burn=
ed while trying to rescue
buggy from burning barn

During the severe thunder storm Sat
urday evening bolt of lightning
struck the barn of Joe Schmidt setting
it in flames almost instantly. Schmidt
ran into the burning barn to save his
buggy, and was severely burned about
face, arms, and hands having to have a
physician to dress the burns.
During the same thunder storm the
lightning struck the barn OF Carl Shultz
east of Elbert, burning it to the ground
the loss however was covered by insur
ance
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
Currency of Long AGO.

In Russia the earliest currency
known was the whole skins. with
claws and teeth intact, OF squir-
rels, martens and other fur-bearing
animals. Cloth money was also a me-
dunn of trade exchange among some
of the Slav races. Among the Cartha-
ginians. Spartans and Romans leather
was sometimes used as a form Of
money.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
Victoria Cross.

The Victoria Cross was instituted
fifty years ago in January. and in the
half century intervening only $40 per-
sons have received 1t. OF these three
were civilians acting as soldiers in
"the face of the enemy" The other
517 winners of the greatly priced tro-
ply were soldiers or seamen Of the
imperial forces.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
ance
Children and s,esu.

Almost any child is reasonable apr
manageable If he is in normal condi
hon. and there is nothing SO vital, SC
necessary in promoting a natural
healthy state o. existence for a bo,
or girl as plenty of good sleep.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
Bells on Hansoms.

Owing to the Berlin hansoms hav-
Ing rubber tires, complaint was made
OF danger to the public, and they have
now been supplied with bells.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
sALE oF scnooL LANDS.

Notice Is hereby given that will sell, ,at public
auction. to the highest responsible bidder on tina
Let day Of September 1902 at two o'clock p. NJ.
at the office Of the St1te Board of Land Commis-
sionerr. Capitol Building. Deuuer. Colorado, the
following described lands, situated in Ebert
County. Colorado. viz:
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
Prudent MAN

'Hdm!" said Noah. gazing earnestl,
over the waste of water. Il wouldnl
mind striking land, but in view of m,
historical reputation | do hope thal
we won't strand on bar"
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
sALEnF srArE LANns.

Notice il hereby given that will sell. at pub
lie auction. L, the highest responsible bidder, on
the 1st day of September 1919, at o clock, y. NJ
at the Office of The State Board OF Land Commits
sionerr, Capitol Building, Denver, Colorado, the
following described lands, situated in Elbert
County, Colorado, viz:
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

Married in Denver on July 3lst 1903
Mr. William f. Monez. the oldest son OF
Mr.. and Mrs F. c. Monez OF Bijou, t'
Miss Marie JOSEF hine Gains
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

There is precious instruction to be
got by finding we are wrong. Car.
lyle.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
LEGAL NOTICES.
SAFE OF SCHOOL LANDS.

Notice Is hereby given thai VIII Fell At pub
lie auction. to The highest responsible bidder.
the l-t day Of September, 1909 at o'elock. 2. m.
at the Office OF he State Board ~ Land Com
missioner Capitol Bnilding. Denver. Colorado.
the following described lands situated In Einert
County. Colorado. viz.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

Better to do nothing than to do al.
-Pliny.
Nothing is so foolish as the laugh
of fool.-Martial.
To make any gain some outlay is
ecessary.-Plautus.
The living voice is that which sways
the soul.-Pliny the Younger.
This world is given as a prize for.
the man in Robertson
Despair and disappointment are
cowardice and defeat.-Thoreau
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

Misses Nellie Jewell and Hazel Eplei
are visiting in Parker this week.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

John A. Ross and son returned to Den
yer Saturday morning.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Monez of Kan
sas city are visiting his parents Mr. and
Mrs. G. f. Monez.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

Floyd Beverly and family returned
from the Springs where they were hav
ing their baby treated
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

Mr.. Andrew Beverly of Greenleaf Kan
sas, grand father of Flyod Beverly il
visiting in Elbert.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

Mrs Gus DIETRICH and her mother re
turned home from Denver after spend
ing few days with her sister.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

Mr.. John Hip attorney Of the de fend
ant Mr. McFarlin and once resident
of the Divide Country was a pleasant
caller at the Tribune office Tuesday.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
NotiSe

Notice no hunting or transpassing al
lowed on my place. Alex Brazelton.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

Mrs. Jos Stanner went to Denver
Tuesday morning on business trip and
will remain there several days.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

A game of ball will. be played at Ell
bert Sunday Elbert VS. Eastonville.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
ALA SORTS.

After you fail out with people you
may call their apartment fiat.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12
BARNUM

French Draft Stallion. recorded under No. u.
scs vol. 10. Description: Black gray, weigh
1904. bred BY NJ p. Dufrien in France; imported
August 49, 1905 by Robert Burgess a Sons, Wi
mona. Illinois.
TERMS: si25O to inru c mare with foal; mon
ey due when mare Is know to be in foal.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

II you had I knife, dog, a cane
hshpole and riie. you had happy
boyhood.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

H. II. Beckman, Adalph Kunze and
Herman returned home wednesday eve
ming from Mount Rose.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

Mrs. Jewell was called to Parker Mon
day morning to be with her daughter
Nellie who was suddenly tsken very i'll
She is now rapidly improving.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

Mrs Joseph is out from Denver vi sii
ing friends in Elbert.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

The Ladies Aid Society will give an
ice cream social Saturday, August IA
in Gates building. Afternoon and eve
ming. Carlsons ice cream will be served
Everybody come.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

Anna Grin came up from Elizabeth
Wednesday.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

B. M. Maroon and wife went to Denver
Tuesday morning.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

Jim Mitchell went to Denver Sunda,
morning and returned Monday evening
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

The W. r. G.. will hold their next reg
ular meeting in Kiowa Saturday August
14th. Picnic in the grove il weather is
favorable.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

Mr.. Parkhurst of Elizabeth was in Ell
bert Sunday selling the new book "Hunt
ing big game in Africa by Theo. Roose
welt.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

Albert Green came out from Denver
Saturday night to visit his young friends
at Ebert.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-08-12

John A. Ross and son returned to Den
YER Saturday morning.
Mr. and Mrs Edward Monez OF Kan
sas city are visiting his parents Mr. and
Mrs. c. F. Monez.
The Ladies Aid Society will give an
ice cream social Saturday, August IA
in Gates building. Afternoon and eve
ming. Carlsons ice cream will be served
Everybody come.
Mr. Parkhurst of Elizabeth was in Ell
bert Sunday selling the new book "Hunt
ing big game in Africa by Theo Roose
welt.
Albert Green came out from Denver
Saturday night to visit his young friends
at Elbert.
The w. r. G. will hold their next reg
ular meeting in Kiowa Saturday August
14th. Picnic in the grove il weather If
favorable.
B. M. Maroon and wife went to Denver
Tuesday morning.
A game of ball will be played at Ell
bert Sunday. Elbert VS. Eastonville.
Mr.. Andrew Beverly of Greenleaf Kan
sas, grand father of Flyod Beverly IL
visiting in Elbert.
Mrs Gus DIETRICH and her mother re
turned home from Denver after spend
ing few days with her sister.
Anna Grin came up from Elizabeth
Wednesday.
Mrs. Jewell was called to Parker Mon
day morning to be with her daughter
Nellie who was suddenly taken very i'll
She is now rapidly improving.
H. H. Beckman, Adalph Kunze and
Herman returned home wednesday eve
ming from Mount Rose.
Mrs Joseph is out from Denver vi sii
ing friends in Elbert.
Jim Mitchell went to Denver Sunda,
morning and returned Monday evening.
Mrs. Jos Stanner went to Denver
Tuesday morning on business trip and
will remain there several days.
Mr.. John Hip attorney Of the de fend
ant Mr.. McFarlin and once resident
of the Divide Country was pleasant
caller at the Tribune office Tuesday.
Floyd Beverly and family returned
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-07-29
Can't Como In August.

Denver.-Because of the long con.
tinued tariff debate in Congress and
the absolute impossibility of speedy
adjournment Of that body, President
Taft will not be the guest of the Trans.
mississippi Congress which meets in
Denver the first part of August. ac-
cording to a dispatch from Washing
ton. which states that the Presidents
itinerary for his Western trip has
been revised. making his visit in Den.
yer fall upon Tuesday, September 21st.
He will remain In Colorado three days.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-07-29
Amnesty to Austrian peserters.

Manchester-by-the-S Mass. - De-
tailed instructions in regard to the
manner in which certain classes OF de-
serters from the Austro-Hungarian
army and navy may obtain amnesty
from their imperial government have
been made public by Baron l.. Am
brosy, charge d'affaires of the Austro-
Hungarian embassy. 1t is known that
n number of deserters are in America
and 1t is believed at the embassy that
many OF them will grasp the opportu-
nifty to procure amnesty by applying
to the nearest consular office.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-07-29
Political Riots In MEXICO.

Mexico City.-Two dead, twenty in
jured and more than 200 arrested form
the result of political riots in Guadala-
jara Monday. The riots started when
a mob broke up a meeting in Delgado
theater, called in the interest of Por.
firio Diaz, the president, and Ramon
Corral, vice-president. for reelection.
The orators were stoned in the street
cars, carriages and automobiles in
which they rode. Mobs paraded the
streets crying, Down with Diaz; we
want Reyes" A barricade was erected
and many shots were exchanged
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-07-29
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

President Taft has advised Senator
Guggenheim that he expects to reach
Colorado about September goth or
the Gunnison tunnel.
Instead of shaking hands across a
painted boundary on the bridge at El
Paso next September. President Tai,
and President Diaz will exchange WIS.,
it's, the former crossing into Mexico
and the latter setting foot on the soil
of the United States.
Assurance comes from Picking that
American participation in the loan of
s27,500,000 about to be negotiated by
the Chinese government on the Han
kow-Sze Chuen railroad and other en-
terprises will be arranged to, the en-
tire satisfaction of TINS government,
thus assuring the maintenance of the
open door" in China.
Letters have been presented to Pres
ident Taft from twenty-five governors
of states in the Middle West and
South urging him to make a trip of
he goes to attend the annual conven-
ton of the Lakes to the Gulf Deep
Waterways Association at New Or
leans in November next.
The Senate has confirmed the Presi.
dents nomination of Charles e. Crane
of Illinois OF be envoy extraordinary
and minister plenipotentiary to China.
Approximately 90S,00O acres of land
in Wyoming were designated July 22d
by Acting Secretary of the Interior
Pierce as coming within the enlarged
homestead act. Up to date this makes
a total of 11.5S4,0S0 acres of land SO
designated in Wyoming. The land is
not susceptible of successful irriga
tion.
Reports published in Washington
that Colorado may send a woman as
one OF its representatives to the Sixty.
second Congress are attracting great
attention and comment. The cartoonist
of the Evening Star. under the caption
Catching the Speakers Eye in the
Future pictures the Colorado lady
representative in the front row of the
House. She wears a composite mush-
room and peach basket effect hat, be
hind which anxious members vainly
try to catch the eye of the Speaker
some saying: Hats off in 'front.'
! others, Jaw. what's the use."
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-07-29
ModernizIno Korea.

Victoria, B. C.-Passengers. arriving
from the Orient Saturday on the
steamer Empress of China, brought
further news of the vigorous policy OF
Viscount Some, the new resident gen.
eral of Korea. He has launched a
scheme of railroad development in
volving an expenditure of $25,O00,000.
Twenty gunboats are being built to
force the fighting against the Korean
insurgents. and after the rebels are
subdued the gunboats will be used as
tenders to Japanese fishing vessels in
Korean waters.