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The Colorado statesman., 1909-08-07
NEWS TO DATE
IN PARAGRAPHS
CAUGHT FROM THE NETWORK OF
WIRES ROUND ABOUT
THE WORLD.
DURING The PAST WEEK
A RECORD OF IMPORTANT EVENTS
CONDENSED FOR BUSY
PEOPLE.
WESTERN NEWS.

The Transmississippi Commercial
Congress will be in session at Denver
August 18th to 21st.
Twenty persons were injured, five
seriously, at Chicago on the I'd inst.
by the bursting of street car motor.
The Western Pacific has begun reg
ular train service from Salt Lake to
Elko, New, distance of 26S miles.
For the present the schedule calls for
three trains week each way.
Mrs. Ella Flagg Young, principal of
the Chicago Normal school since 1906,
and an educator of national reputa-
ton, has been chosen as superintend-
ent of the entire Chicago school sys-
tenn
The cigarette is an outlaw in Min
nesota. The new state law prohibiting
the sale went into effect August 1st,
and it is now Illegal to put them on
million cigarettes were sold during the
last day
Fire at Everett, Wash, on the I'd
inst. gutted the Snohomish county
court house and destroyed a row of
frame buildings on Westmore avenue
with total loss of $4,000. All rec
ords in the court house were in fire
proof vaults.
Chicago has opened a special school
for tubercular children. The Board of
Education supplies tents, grounds,
equipment and teaching services,
while the Chicago tuberculosis Insti-
tute furnishes food, transportation and
medical services.
John W. Kern, the running mate OF
William Jennings Bryan in the last
national campaign, has caused a sen.
sation by publishing a statement that
he was defeated for the United States
Senatorship nomination by bribery in
the Democratic caucus.
William j. Bryan at Chicago denied
the rumor that he is going to leave
Nebraska and make his home in
Texas. Il have been annoyed by
questions of this sort ever since
bought little farm in Texas, said
Mr.. Bryan. Il will make a winter
home there, perhaps. but positively ]
have no intention of leaving Lincoln
or Nebraska"
Adolfe Rossi, Italian consul at Den
yer, has been appointed a consul ge
eral of the first class for the Rocky
mountain district, with headquarters
in Denver. He has been acting consul
general since November, 1908 and this
promotion puts him at the head af all
of the Italian consular officers N this
country, he being next in rank to the
Italian ambassador at Washington.
Preliminary work for a great irriga-
tion project, bringing water for 100
miles to supply $4,000 acres of land,
! is being taken up by farmers of Grant
county, Wash, seventy-five miles
| southwest of Spokane. Their plan is
to take water from the Columbia river
near Marcus and convey it by gravity
system through huge pipe lines 100
miles long.
Game Warden Nowlin of Wyoming
appointed Mrs. F. w. Geddes of Cen
tennial to be assistant game warden.
| This is the first time in the history of
the state that a woman has been ap-
pointed to the position. Mrs. Geddes
is the wife of a member of the state
legislature. She is an experienced
horsewoman and lover of out-of-door
| sports.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-08-07
And the Old Man Grinned.

Duke" said the heiress, eagerly,
did you see father?"
YES"
"Well?"
I'VE talked about the weather"
What? Lose your nerve again?
Why don't you brace up and talk like
a mama subject of a king on whose
domain the sun never sets!"
Cant" moaned the duke. "All the
. time l was in your fathers office he
kept grinning at big painting"
What painting?"
1.-THE battle of Bunker HILL"
The Colorado statesman., 1909-08-07
Widow To Widowers.

Mr.. Robert Marshall, well-known
London police court missionary, re-
Gently received the following letter:
Dear Sir: Reading of you some
times in newspapers, take the liberty
of asking if you know off very re-
speckable man wishen to get married
again. / have bean widow for years
now and am all alone in the world
Trusting to your honor and remaining
yours respectable, Mrs. -, middle
age"
The Colorado statesman., 1909-08-07
Exceptions.

You don't have to be enthusiastic
TO succeed in some things" said the
clearinghouse philosopher; Il once
saw a man achieve a speed of a mile
a minute sliding down mountain
side, without the slightest effort on
his part and without having had any
ambition to do it.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-08-07
usn aIIen,a Ennt.Enan

1t Is the only relief for Swollen Smart
Ing, Tired, Aching. Hot, Sweating Feet,
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens Foot
Ease, powder to be shaken into the
shoes. Cures while you walk. AT all Drug
gists and Shoe Stores, 25c. Don't accept
any substitute. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress, Allen 8. Olmsted. Leroy, N. y.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-08-07
a Hot Prescription.

81 want you to prescribe for me,
DOCTOR" said the sallow-complexione
man. 81 have cold feet; what would
you suggest?"
"a ton of coal. promptly replied
the witty physician. Five dollars
please"
The Colorado statesman., 1909-08-07

A feeling of security and freedom
from anxiety pervades the home in which
Hamlins Wizard Oil is kept constantly
on hand. Mothers know it can always be
depended upon in time Of need.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-08-07
OH, MY!

He-A woman is peculiar in one
way.
She-What's that?
He-She won't tear up a love let
ter, even after she's forgotten who
wrote it.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-08-07

very ole should consider himself
entrusted not only with his own con.
duct, but with that of others.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-08-07
Not Worth the lime.

No man resolved to make the most
of himself can spare tine Cor personal
ontention.-Lincoln.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-08-07

torcurng crmps, dinrrhea dy sentery by using
Paink Her PERRY DavisO. phis medicine has sus-
reputation for 10 years. 2c Csc and 50c
The Colorado statesman., 1909-08-07

Undertake deliberately, but having
begun, persevere.-Wren.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-08-07

People who admire us are always
pleasant company.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-08-07

Mrs. Winsiows Soothing Syrup.
For children tcething, softens the gurus reduces In
fAmmation aiAy spain. cures wind colo. 2oe bott.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-08-07
YOU NEVER KNOW YOUR LUCK.

She-Yes, they are engaged. ]
know she refused him twice, but the
third time he proposed she accepted
him.
Her Husband-Served him right
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-09

appear John Thompson, one OF the
best-known OF all the actors In the
country. He will give his lecture en-
titled. Funny Fellows Of New York, +"
IN which he impersOnates ten differ.
ent characters and natiOnalities. play
popular music on the PIANO violin.
banjo, clarionet and several other
instruments and relate his laughable
stories. lie always is greeted with
fine audiences and promises to please
everyone. To say he will be here on
these nights Is really a sufficient no.
tlcc
Saturday afternoon Dakota Bob"
will be IN the city and interest the
children. ~ he has a jar of beans I'm
the Electric Light Onice window and
will reward the two children who
come nearest telling the rrwbor 9.
beans the Jar contains. lie will. after
this. continue his walk ca Mexico City
and Gainesville viii see him mo- more.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-09
nE IHREE LEADERS
STILL POLL BIG VOTE
,rnapAv's COUNT LEFT THEM
~ SANE POSITION.
M ENsna stat Of waldo Advanced
rswnrd me Too asondsy-smaII
voss for ere oshsrs

In,de Of the three leading candi-
small vote was polled in the
contest eanday. Miss Bessie
increased NJ. sS~ln by over
over Miss Dorian Ellis. p.:..- he
gained 1000 over Catherine
1fiss Elvena star sweIled her
considerably BY subscriptions to
sun.
euoid greatly aid as IN asserting
conpons n parties would not try
see now many shapes they can
- them into. Fold them smooth
please. and when you have a mum
be them at q time fasten them %
her and place them IN the box nat.
Ihls particular we wish 70 compli-
nl Miss Ellis upon the nice shape
hich votes for her come to us.
ollowing Is the standing Of the
aales
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-09
One Of the
Essentials

Of the happy homes Of to-day is a vast
fund Of information A. 10 the best methods
Of promoting health and happiness and
night living and knowledge Of the worlds
best products.
Products Of actual excellence and
reasonable claims truthfully presented
and which have attained 20 worldwide
acceptance through the approval Of the
Well-Informed Of the World; not Of indi-
viduals only. but Of the many who have
the happy faculty Of selecting and obtain
ing the best the world affords.
One Of the products Of that class, Of
known component parts, an Ethical
remedy, approved by physicians and CON-
mended by the Well-Informed Of the
World as a valuable and wholesome family
laxative Is the wcIl-known Syrup Of Figs
and Elixir Of SIENNA. To get It's beneficial
effects always buy the genuine, manu-
featured by the California Fig Syrup Co,
only, and for sale by all leading druggists.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-09

where he had been preparing a bath,
and on seeing the twin In the chair.
asked very amazingly what he want
ed. "A shave" said the twin. On
hearing this the BARRIERS looked az one
another. each with a puzzled express
sion on his face which became more
so when the one assigned 10 do the
Job on feeling OF the customers face
discovered the same growth OF hair
there that had Just been taken on.
but being ashamed 10 ask questions
went ON with his work and finally
yentured 20 say. Il thought I done a
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-09

There is a funny story told of the
Lyman Twins. the famous comedians
who appear here Friday night. Dur.
ing the first Of their engagement in
Denver, Colo. some time ago. one of
the brothers went into the barber shop
OF the hotel at which they were stop
ping TO get shaved. Being aecOmmO.
dated he quietly put on his hat and
OvercOat and left. In a few moments
In came the other twin and very un.
consciously got into the same chair
which his brother had just vacated
and waited patiently for the barber to
commence. The barber of that chair
on returning from the other room
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-09
Electric Theatre.
"The Late Mr.. Jones.

Don't forget that The Late Mr.
Jones" Is 90 be given Wednesday
night for the benefit OF the Gaines.
vile Guards. a company whose history
we are all proud Of. Some Of our lead.
ing citizens are now and have been
In the past members Of that splendid
organization. When called upon they
are ready and willing TO respond. and
wherever they have served. have re.
fiected credit on our town. Give them
hearty support and at the same time
enjoy an evening OF laughter. Tickets
now on sale.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-09
HAD QUIT WORK
READY 10 GIVE Up IN DESPAIR

Restored 70 Health By Vinol
Z was sick. rundown and finally
had 20 give up work. After trying
a number q remedies and several ply
Eicians. was Just about ready 10 give
up IN despair. I saw vinOl adj
vertised and decided % try n.
and u has done more good Tor
me than al other means combined II
has built me up and restored my
strength until I now feel twenty years
younger, and am able 10 attend TO my
work again as usual" Job Jeavons,
1886 Lind street. wheeling. w. Va.
The reason Vlnol Is so successful In
such cases "a because Il contains tonic
Iron and all OF the strengthening
biood-msking and Bodybuilding ele-
ments Of cod liver oil. but no oil.
Vlnei Is unexcelled as a strength
ereatcr Cor old people. delicate children.
weak, rundown persons, and after
gickness-and IL the best known rem
ody Cor coughs. colds and bronchitis.
We return your money II vinol fails
% give satisfaction.
W. "a. JOHNSON, Druggist,
Gainesville.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-09

better job than that" That's all
right" said the twin, you must have
shaved my brother. Not on your
Iife." said the barber, you can't make
me swallow that know who
shaved" Just then the door opened
and in stepped the other twin. The
barber looked foolish. gazed from one
to the other, got nit with three or four
wet towels from his companions and
finally brawled out, We'll. I'll be- It's
on me- The twin comedians each
left with a good cigar which was on
the house.
The Lyman Twins. with a big COM
pany Of clever players. appear at The
New Baird Theatre Feb. 18th. Prices,
Csc. soc. 75c and 81. Seats on sale
Thursday.
Electric Theatre.
Always good. the entertainments for
this week at the Electric Theatre will
be exceptionally fine
On Thursday and Friday nights will
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-09
Good Man AZ Throttle.

J. G. Rice. one Of the best lOcomo-
tive engineers In the country. has
been IN charge Of the engine on the
Jacksonville and Tampa road for the
past month. and during that time he
has not missed a single connection at
Sampson City. Mr.. Rice knows how
10 keep his engine IN order and make
a get there" on time.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-09

The Gainesville National Bank has received nearly
one thousand accounts from people in this section and
IS prepared 10 care for as many more Our record
Tor rapid growth is unsquaIsd in Florida. and as rapid
growth is the outcome Of satisfactory service. we
feel justified in soliciting new accounts We want
your OWn : {:
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-09
Well Pleased

T. ". Dryden Of the DEMONSTRATION
Business College OF Louisville. L.
among the many visitors here 20
spend the remainder OF the winter.
His wife was 50 well pleased with the
city that she induced him 10 como
down and spend the remaining months
with her.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-09

The statement published In The Sun
Of February 9TH that the depot at
Kirkwood had been destroyed by FIRE
on Friday night previous was an err
ror. The FIRE caught on the roof OF
the building but was extinguished be
fore any damage was done.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-09
ADJUSTMENTS
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
New Baird Theatre.

Wednesday, Fb6. lO--"Thc Late M.
Jones'" 6y Theo Hudgins and Com
pdHy, benefit Gainesville Guards.
Friday, Fcb. l2-Thc Lyman Trims
Company, 'cih Big beauty chorus, q,
1.-THE Yankee Drummcrs A"
Electric Theatre.
NetO MOriR0 Pictures, each 0ftcraOc y
and night, orcqDt Sunday.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-09
Explosion sunday.

An alarm from Box 90 Sunday after
noon called the are department 10 the
barbershop of J. ~. RAY. where some
gasoline had caught Gre aud caused a
small explosion II was unnecessary
20 turn on the water. aud the damage
amounted 90 nothing
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-09

Typewriter ribbons for sale at this
ONCE. The best on the market Only
seSenty-hve cents. All cOlors and for
lse on all standard machines.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-09

Some article that is simply "in the
way" az your house might II adVer-
tised. be sold 10 someone who Is anx.
iOusly looking for "a
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-09

To feel strongs have good appetite
aud digestion. sleep soundly and en-
Joy life. use Burdock Blood Bitters. the
great system tonic aud builder.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-02-09

cure . tenant for that vacant
through . classified ad- IN
sun.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-25
BATTLE FOR HEALTH
BEGUN BY HARTMAN
'Rest Cure at Arden. High Up in Hills Is Started
With Indomtable Courage and Sublime
Confidence by Financer.

NEW YORK. Aug. 25.-Comfortably
enscOnced IN his summer home at Ar
den. high up among the Ramapo Hills
Edward p Hartman today began MS
long dght FOR health.
Battling against tremG1dous odds,
while Wall Street and aimos, the entire
world Watel ss with breathless interest.
the Wizard Of Finance goes into the
contest with undaunted courage and a
sublime confidence that Taakes the out
come appear certain. if vrill power can
conquer hts bodily infirmities.
Rest is the keynote Of his campaign
and the only work the hnancter is plan
ming Ia supervising the decorating Of
i've rooms OF his new home.
Has Lost Ground.
There can be no doubt but that he has
lost ground during the last few months.
The Hartman who. weak and feeble.
but strong willed as ever. walked un-
aided down the gangway from the
Southern Pacific tug yesterday % his
private car. was but the shadow of the
Hartman of a year ago. but the same
undaunted spirit of old. brought a smile
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-25
STATE OF MARKET
SUITS THE BEARS
Make Good Success in Their
Raids in Wall
Street.

NEW YORK, Aug 25.-Shortly after
the opening Of the Stock Exchange the
liquidation in the Harrimans com
menced, and soon tE 60 e list. rsiis
and industrials. were working to a
lower range.
The bears. who have had poor picking
for some months. found conditions TO
heir liking. and as the leading financial
interests did nothing in the way of sup
sorting securities. they maze good sue
cess in their rata,
During the entire morning and well
into the noon hour they hammered the
BTrrimans, and caused much liquida-
ton on stop orders being caught in
che declines that followed. Just before
1 o. ock there was some little stiffen-
ing nf values, probably due TO shorts
covering. There was also some fairly
good buying at the decline.
on Pacific broke from a close Of
2l95s on Tuesday TO 20S59 al the opening
to 204H, recovering to 2O5Ih Union Pa
cific preferred lost 4 points and recover
ed q slight fraction. Southern Pacific
declined s. a share, but at o'clock was
within u a share of Tuesdays closing.
New York Central lost AZ points and
recovered 1. These were the stocks
chiefly affected, and are known as the
leaders in the Hartman group. al
though there is some doubt as to the
last mentioned property.
The losses throughout the general list
averaged 81 to So a share
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-25

to his lips and a CHEEKY Hello" to the
waiting newspaper men. railway off,
cials. and photographers
Mr. Harriman's appearance is not re-
assuring. HIS walk is feeble and his
shoulders STOPPING. and he was vislbly
exhausted when. aided by the porter
he climbed aboard his private car and
dropped on one Of the huge leather
couches with a deep sigh Of relief. A
few minutes later the old spirit asserted
itself and ne pluckily called in tie e
porters and cheerfully respon,- rs %
their long fire of questions, WI
wife and physician lowered abC-=4
licitously fearing the strain NoJf
prove too great
Doctors Orders.
Hartman admitted that he should
have taken the after cure" which he is
now taking at Arder. at some European
resort. but that the doctors thought 1t
would do no good. AID told him to come
home
so I'm going 70 try 70 get back that
ten pounds I left over there. Ten pounds
Continued on Third Page.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-25
ARCHBISHOP FARLEY
REACHES NEW YORK
Carries With Him Apostolic
Benediction to Faithful
of Archdiocese.

NEW YORK, Aug. 25.-Arch bishop
John - Farley, Of tn Roman Catholic
arch rk. returned 10
Anae Caronia, bring
ing Ole benedict ton
70 archdiocese. I'M
part ats farewell hd-
dref
T. rr down the bay
by oan, bearing Mr..
Mo hundred priests.
VII hop Farley back.
CalaJncs a4s --.-sually interested in
Archbishop Farley's homecoming. be-
cause it has several times been report
I'D from Rome that the Pope tntends 10
Z iake him an American cardinal.
Archbishop Farley sailed 10 Rome
early ia the summer. taking ", n him
S25. 900 as the balance Of New York's
contribution 10 the earthquake suffer
ers. Pope Plus presented him with 8
magnificent amethyst ring. surrounded
by twenty-fOur diamonds. said TO be the
eostliest ring ever given a preIate by
the Pope. He is said 10 have told Arch
bishop Farley that he held America
foremost in hiE affections.
Through Archbishop Farley. the Pope
conferred the knighthood Of st, Gregory
upon Dr. Charles @. HeTbeTmann, chair
man Of the board Of editors of the Cath
olc Encyclopedia. and DR.. Francis J.
Quinlan, former pres dent of the Cath
ole Club or America.
It IS said Archbishop Farley purchased
the old home Of Pope Plus at Senigallis,
10 be used as a seashore residence N
connection with the American College
in Rome.
Regarding his stay in Rome. the
archbishop said. I'VE ,.ere most cor
daily received by the Pors, who
seemed greatly interested IN every
thing pertaining 70 America. While
he does not speak English. he is well
informed on American topics. His
power for work IS wonderful. He Is
over seventy-four years old, yet the
Iabors he performs in week would
drive the average New Yorker TO take
q months rest at Saratoga.
Archbishop Farley secuted the idea
Of q European war, and paid a high
tribute to the progress Austria Hun
gary is making and the ability of her
coming Emperor, Ferdinand. nephew
of Emperor Franz Josef.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-25
TUG BOAT EXPLODES
IN THE EAST RIVER
Terrific Blowout of Boiler
Causes Death of Engineer
of the Bee.

NEW YORK, Aug. 25.-With a roar
that could be heard a mile, the boiler
Of the tug boat Bee exploded while the
tug was steaming up the East river
today, killing one man and fatally in
juring three.
Capt FlOrin Romard made an attempt
to beach his boat under her own steam,
but she was filling rapidly when the
tug Director threw her a line.
When the tug Director towed the
Bee, which was sinking rapidly, ashore,
Second Engineer George Z. Driakwater,
12s Grand street, Jersey City, lay dead
on the deck. Beside his body lay Peter
Barlin and John Jacons, hremen, and
Albert CordsIl, cook, unconscious.
DrinkWater and the two firemen were
dragged from the steam-dlled engine
room by Chief Engineer John Conroy,
who was scalded IN the rescue.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-25
District Authorities Cannot
Order Expenditures at
Providence.
MEETS ONE-HALF
OF THE EXPENSES
Sundry Civil Bill Puts Institution
Under Direction of Surgeon
General.

Although paying one half Of the ex-
pense Of the support and medical treat
ment of destitute residents Of Wash
ington at Providence Hospital. the Dis
trict is without authority to direct such
expenditure.
This situation Is owing to a provision
OF the sundry civil bin passed at the last
session Of Congress. which directs that
the contract FOR The care of such pa
tients shall be made by the Surgeon Gen
eTal OF the army. An appropriation Of
$4,000 is provided for that purpose.
This fact was made known today fol
lowing the receipt by George s. Wilson.
secretary te the Board Of Charities, Of
a complaint from DR.. r A Pyles, ol
Anacostia, that it has been difficult for
him to obtain admission for a free p5-
tient to Providence Hospital. although
frequently residents Of Maryland are
found occupying the free beds.
II wish you would investigate this
matter" says DR.. PyIes, "and II the Law
is being violated punish the person re-
sponsible. as the law directs. and cor
rect the evil"
While the Commissioners have as yet
--~-- AZ S-%A--~i eeSt-of+ LII = ib VIII
be Informed that arrangements for free
patients at the institution are entirely
In the hands Of the Surgeon General
Auditor TweedaIe recently suggested
10 the Surgeon General that the law
be changed so es TO transfer his 1uF-
tsdiction IN the premises either to the
Commissioners or the Board of Char
tiles. upon the ground that the ap-
preparation is purely local in scope and
therefore, should be under the con-
troll Of the local authorities, rather than
the Federal government. In reply, the
Surgeon General said that while the
expenditure Of the appropriation was a
duty not OF his own seeking, he felt that
II was one which he must discharge.
ard under the circumstances did not
feel al liberty 10 volunteer any recon-
mendations in the matter 70 Congress.