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La Junta tribune., 1909-12-18

Increase the contribsssoas = our
fair.
And bless the people who assemble
there.
May our whist club be to our service
blest.
The dancing party gayer than the
rest,
And when Thou hast bestowed these
blessings, then
We pray that Thou wilt bless our
souls, Amen.
La Junta tribune., 1909-12-18

The following satire was written
by Mrs. J. Il. Smith and read at a
meeting OF the Marshall. MINI.
womsns club:
o. Lord. | come to Thee In prayer
once more.
But pardon II do no, kneel hefor.
Thy gracious presence. for my knees
are sore
With so much walking. In my chair
instead
III 81, at ease and humbly bow my
head.
I've labored In Thy vineyard. Thou
dost know
I've sold ten tickets to the minstrel
show.
I've called on fifteen strangers In our
town.
Their contributions to our church
pu, down.
I've baked a pot OF beans for Wed.
n.sday's spree.
An old.time supper IL IL going to be:
I've drcsscd three dolls. too. for our
annual fair.
And made cake which We mus,
raffie there.
Now with Thy boundicss wisdom 40
sublime.
Thou knowest that these duties all
take time.
! have no time Ia flwh, my splri,'s
foes.
I have no time to mend my husband's =
clothes:
My children roam the streets from
morn TN night.
| have no time to teach them 10 do
right;
but Thou. o Lord. considering all ny
cares.
Wit count them righteous. also heed
my prayers.
bless the bean supper and the min.
strel show.
And pct Il In the hearts Of az 10 10 ;
Induce tho visitors to patrouiss
TIE Dsa Who on our program adver.
ttse.
Because I chased these merchants tiil
tAsy hid
whsse'er they saw me conias, ycs
tAsy did.
La Junta tribune., 1909-12-18

The most successful and extensive
matrimonial bureau that ain aware
Of has teen conducted for thirty yeari
by Fred Harvey. who manages the
hotels and eating houses on the San
IN fc Railwal In the southwest. Hun.
drcds OF the happiest wives In that
part OF the country ~er. brought out
by him ms Mattresses In his hotels
and restaurants. He has always made
u rule 10 employ none but good
looking, modest and intelligent young
women. and dresses them In a taste
full and attractive manner. Most OF
them come from Michigan, where
they are selected by u woman OF cx.
periencc who has remarkabl. talen,
for analyzing character. She Is kept
busy however. because such a,trao.
tive girls as she sends out seldom re-
main In MIR Harvcy's employ more
than six months Most OF them re-
cciycd proposal OF marriage. and
sometimes two. the firs, week after
their arriyal.-william y. Curtis. In
Chicago Reoord.Hcraid
La Junta tribune., 1909-12-18

By far the handsomest issue OF the
popular Santa Re Employees Maga-
zine. issued by the passenger depart
ment OF the Atchison. Topeka a San
Ia Fe Railway Company, is the De
cember number. just from the press.
copies of which reached here this
week for distribution among the com
pany's many employees in La Junta-
The latest issue OF this magazine
numbers sixty pages. including the
advertising The reading matter is
particularly interesting and is feat.
ured by fine hali.tone illustrations.
La Junta tribune., 1909-12-18

4 popular social affair among the
newspaper boys Is subscription
shower" Il l. good deal like the
linen and china showers given In
honor OF prospective brides. A mum
ber of subscribers whose subscrip-
tons are due gc, together aud induce
all their neighbors who are no, sub
scribers to join them. They 40 In a
body TO the newspaper office. where
each one planks down dollar and a
half and takes credit for years
subscription. II the editors face Is
wreathed In smiles the affair Is a
success. II he looks glum and
grouchy. the affair Is failure and
not worth trying again. Try It once
and see II Il isn't a success.
La Junta tribune., 1909-12-18

Theodore Thulemeyer. Of Alamo
gordo. " NJ. arrived In La Junta
this week and has Opened an office
with 5. r Mendelson as district man
ager OF the Mutual Life Insurance
Company OF New York. Mr.. Thule
meyers territory covers Southeastern
Colorado. and hes has already estab-
lished a number OF agencies in the
Arkansas Valley. He has rented the
residence property OF c. u. Bald
ridge on Ration avenue. and Intends
to become a permanent resident and
a booster for La 1unta and the en-
tire Arkansas Valley.
La Junta tribune., 1909-12-18

The Rev. Clarence 0. kimball. pas
tor of Vincent Methodist Episcopal
church OF Spokane. Wash, has been
elected president OF the Ministerial
Association OF that city. representing
every church OF every denomination.
He has also been appointed chairman
Of the Visitation Committee provided
for by the new state statute, with
authority to investigate and report TO
the superior court on the work being
done by all the juvenile institutions
OF the state. Rev. Kimball is for
mer live wire preacher OF the Metho-
dist church OF this city.
La Junta tribune., 1909-12-18

We are in receipt OF the first is.
sue OF the Swink Advocate which was
launched on the turbulous sea Of jour.
nalism in that place last Friday BY r.
]. Holmes. II is neat eight page.
four column sheet-half patent-and
probably contains all the news avail
able in the Swink metropolis. The
editor has our best wishes for sue
cess in his daring newspaper venture.
La Junta tribune., 1909-12-18

a very effective method OF accom-.
plishlng vast amount OF good has
been disclosed ty the Increasing sale
OF the Red Cross stamps These
stamps which are nov ON sale In all
the elites and larger towns Of ih.
country. hay. no yaiu. a. postage.
and ordinary stamps to the fun
amount OF the postal rate. must also
be used. Tho Red Cross stamps rep.
resent merely u contribution TO the
work OF stamping out the disease Of
tuberculosis. which 10 In some re-
spccts tho most important and the
most successful crusade ever undes,
taken b. humanity. A coasidseabls
part Of the crusade against tubercu.
1osh II financed by the money rais.
- through he Red Cross stamra.
ead By wise peovisson. the noa y
rscsived from the sale Of tAsse
stamps In each state. 10 applied 70
tAs aatitubsrcuIosh work In that par
eiculas state. TAsse stamps srs GOV
- sale In L. Jsata st Tie coaiec.
La Junta tribune., 1909-12-18
tionery stores, book stores and drug

Since the last issue OF this maya
zine the Santa Fee has authorized ad-
ditional expenditures Of 3i.767 1850
for double tracking. and S,oi. .sI3-so
for the installation OF mechanical in
terlock!ng plants. block signals. etc,
to promote the safe operation. OF
trains. Let US all boost to make her
the safest read In the world on which
to travel.-Santa Fe Employees Mag
aztne
La Junta tribune., 1909-12-18

As We go 10 press the second
nights spasm OF the Elks' big fair is
nearly over. 1t has been . great sue
cess so far and the receipts have
far exceeded expectations. On the
frs, night every Thing in the mum.
erous booths was sold out. and some
tall rustling had to be done to stock
up for last night Tonight will wit
ness the closing of the three nights'
fiesta. and the wind-up and finish
promises TO be a whirlwind.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-23
RUNNING
AS BEFORE STRIKE

Certainly we have a Fssniene tank
at our garage" said M Wilson.
Twenty or thirty other g.-iages have
gasoIene tanks on their premises Our
tank, like the rest. has been inspected
by the Fire Marshal and q permit issued
for it's maintenance
NIr- Wilson also said the capacity OF
the tanks depended on the fire insurance
regulations and that 10 company, for
its own protection. could afford 20 ex-
coed the number OF gallons allowed by
its insurance policy.
30 Overtures have yet been made for
g conference OF the leaders OF the in
surgents with officials Of the company
and il is believed this morning BY a
number Of the drivers that no further
steps viii be taken if the officials re-
fuse to meet their demands.
This is a plain business proposition. 90
declared William J. Neale, attorney for
the TaEicab Drivers Association, and
We object 10 being pointed ont as strik-
eTS. These men resigned because the
money they earned was not sufficient
10 provide living ana are willing 10
go back 10 work al a reasonable salary.
j the company sees III 10 refuse that
they Will seek work elsewhere AS we
set forth iu the start. violence will re
suit in explosion from the association -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-23
CONTINUED from First Page)

Continued from First Page)
Publishing Company, Of New York. and
Boston. She was arrested last July
by Central Office detectives and. al
though charged with having obtained
money from Miss Genmill only, the
police have complaints from other
women who declared that the woman
obtained an aggregate OF more than
$500 In this city.
Under my observation testified DR..
White, Miss CaspaTi told me that her
life had practically ceased 10 exist eight
years ago when she was sentenced in
followed her own impulses, she would
commit suicide, save for the general
idea that she was placed on earth for
something, she knows not what.
When Dr. White mentioned Miss Cas-
paris suicidal intent, the woman for
the first time showed emotion and her
eyes filed with tears.
DR.. White said that his understanding
Of her idea Of making money was the
purchase Of rare editions OF books by
reason Of her connection with the com
pany. and selling them at greatly ad-
Vanced prices
Dr. Brush, who has examined Miss
Caspari many times. both IN Baltimore
and in this city, declared that she was
UnQuestionaDly insane. He asserted that
on many occasions he had tried to
pierce her reserve. and that he had been
Ioiled bv her absolute silence when he
attempted TO discuss her financial trans
actions.
lie said that she had told him Of see
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-23
GREEK MINISTER
IS AWAITING FACTS
Will Not Act in Omaha
Troubles Until Consul
Reports.

The Minister from Greece. Mr. Coro-
milas. has not yet been fully Informed
regarding the situation at Omaha and
Kansas City. He stated this morning
that he was waiting advices regarding
the trouble, the consul general for
Greece at Chicago having started an
investigation.
Mr. Coromilas could not say what
action would be taken in the matter
by him. He was rather disincIined TO
discuss the subject. i'm view of his lack
Of exact information concerning IT, He
Indicated that he thought the matter was
one for ;he consular officers to handle
and that il wO;ld not be until they had
exhausted their efforts that his servise
would be called in.
MI COromilas was a visitor at the
State Department this morning, but he
did not take up the Omaha or Kansas
City matter. He did not soc Secretary
Bacon, tho latter having gone 10 the
Cabinet meeting when the diplomat ar
rived.
ment have as yet no definite infOrma-
ton regarding the affairtJhat they care
10 give out. Il is stated that the de-
partment can do nothing until called
upon by the diplomatic representative
OF the Greek nation and that then Its
efforts will De confined to an inVestlga-
ton and ne expression Of regret, etc.
The matter of indemnity may come up
for consideration and II the state gov
eminent declines 70 pay it the national
authorities may do So as a matter OF
comfy. The cases Of the Chinese on
the Pacific coast and the Italians in
New Orleans are cited as precedents-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-23

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-23
MISS CASPARI INSANE.
ISJURY'S JUDGMENT

ing "A package Of money lying III front
OF an old colonial residence next 10 u
gray stone church. and that she wished
70 search for It. but was arrested be-
fore she could md it and utilize the
contents to pay the people from whom
she had gotten money
Or Brush testified further that eight
wears AGO her attitude was dignited
and reserved. even when not talking Of
her troubles: but that when she greeted
him at the jail this year her attitude
instead or beng that OF a woman Of
fifty. was more like that OF a girl OF
eighteen years.
Dr. d. h. Shute, the Jail physician,
who has seen Miss Caspar at least
twice a week during her period OF con-
fnemcut here, joined the other pSysi-
clans in their opinion that Miss Vas
pari is mentally unbalanced
lie cited as an instance Of her de
IusiOns that when a child she believed
that she had seen and talked 10 NaDO-
leon BOuapaTte George Washington,
Emperor NlaNimIian and other dlErii-
tarics I'm a castle on Chesapeake bay
He declared that he did not believe she
knew what she did with the vast
amounts OF money she had collected
during her lifetime.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-23

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-23
HUGHES QUITS CITY
AFT TER HARD VISIT
New York Governor Main
tains Custom Of RefuS-
ing Interviews.

GOV. Charles Z. Hughes, of New York.
accompanied by Colonel TreadweU, his
military secretary. left Washington for
Albany this morning after a brief but
str enuous visit. Before taking the train
he refused 10 depart from his iTOnclad
rule against giving newspaper inter
views.
From the time ne reached the Capital
yesterday morning until he retired late
last night. Governor Hughes was the
guest Of honor at many functions.
The round Of entertainments began
with the cOuvoCatiOn at George Wash
irgton University, at winch he deliv-
cred the Grafton. The Arlington Hotel
was then the scene of a luncheon, ten
dered in his honor by the university.
Following a drive with Supreme Court
Justice Harlan through the city, he at
tended the annual reception Of the Co
lunlhia WOmen'S Society, in honor of
President Needham. of the university.
Making the most Of a short respite
from official duties, he spent the even
ing with members of Delta Epsilon Fra
ternity and Alumni of Cornell.
Formerly q professor OF law at the
Ithaca University and later one of its
trustees, Governor Hughes in a brief
speech. declared his appreciation of the
Cornell spirit He cOmpimented the
ca herring, which included many women
upoE this spirit. the keynote Of which
he said, was the love of work.
Those present were John F. Haywood
Prof Jeremiah w jerks, Ernest y
Shepard, *. +. o. KelIeTman, A. T. Ban
ming. jr., and Representative George h
, Waldo.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-23

Tor the first time since strike was
declared by its drivers, the Terminal
Taxicab Company this morning put III
operation its full quota of cabs Each
cab, officials say, IS operated by an eX-
perieuced driver, who draws his pay on
the percentage basis offered 10 the
strikers.
That they are compelled to pay driv-
crs 50. per day 20 act as strike break
ers. and that inexperienced drivers have
damaged the rolling stock Of the com
nanv. IL. Cornell Wilson. president OF
the company. emphatically denies.
The charge advanced by chauffeurs
that "a certain garage" by inference
that OF he Terminal TaNicab Company
maintains G gasolene tank in the heart
OF the residential part OF the city, which
lis menace 10 property was called
ridiculous by President Wilson.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-23
More Beauties

Not content with one representative
national beauty appointed by Gist Blair,
chairman Of the floor committee OF the
inaugural bali, Maryland has come out
with ten state beauties Mr. Blair,
however. has served as appointment
officer in this Instance also, and has
named as the ten select ones State
Senator Blair Lee. Thomas Dawson.
woodbury. Blair. arthur Letter. Bernard
r Cannon. Preston j. Ray. Frank J..
Hewitt, Willis j. Burdctte. Brauard
u Warner, and DIR. George T. Lewis.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-23

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-23
PreYalency of Kidney Disease.

sometimes the heart acts badly, rheu-
matism. blOating. lack Of ambition, may
be loss Of flesh, salIow complexion
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-23
PETERS TRIES AGAIN;
NOW A PRESBYTERIAN
New York Minister Has Been
Dutch Reformed and
BAPTIST.

NEW YORK. Feb. 23.-The Rev Mad
Ison c. Peters has changed his church
again. becoming a Presbyterian this
time. The Brooklyn Presbytery. at
meeting I'm the Central Presbyterian
Church. has formally admitted Mr. Pc
tiers into membership
DR.. Peters was first in the Dutch Re
formed Church. being pastor OF the
RIoomlugdaIe Church ia Manhattan
He changed 10 the Baptist and held
several important pastorates. his last
being that of the Baptist Church OF the
Epiphany
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-23
Gives Her Classic Dance Before Audience at Cafe al
$40 Per Person-Going to Canada
to Take Rest.
to Take Rest.

depart for Canada tonight. 20 rest and
to count the earnings Of the school fund
for poor children in Scotland to which
cause she Is devoted
Part Of the proceeds OF this after
moons farewell performance Will go 10
swell the milk fund OF the New York
Society for the Improvement Of the
Condition Of the Poor. Lady Constance
VIII receive $500 for her personal emolu-
ment-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-23

NEW YORK, Feb. 8.-Lady Con-
stance Stewart Richardson's bare and
shapely tootsies were twiddled in cias-
sic dance for sweet charity's sake, this
afternoon, before a distinguished as
semblage. at Sherry's.
The Scottish noblewoman, whose pink
toes are the toast Of the Highlands, and
whose Greek dancing has thrilled the
compouents OF New York's most eXclu-
sive society at SO a component will
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-07-08
MARKET LANGu|D,
CLOSING WEAK.

New York, July S.-The opening move
Incnt of prices today was languld ais
though dealings wcrc fairly active Com.
icerted pressure against Union Pacific
and e.. $. Steel coon induced sellin,; for
both accounts all aroundland there were
many notable declines. There seemed to
be no reason outside jef professional
sentiment for the losses. St Louis and
San Francisco second lost IA and Union
Pacific. Chicago &. Alton. Anal ga'nated
Copper and 4. s.. Steal ]. SirEinia-Car-
olina Chemical gained \. There were
some recoveries before the hour expired
Prices held steady With American
Smelling and Western MARYLAND ad-
yanced / and American Cotton OIL pre-
a rise in Southern Pacific caused an
easier tone in the market. Delaware e
Hudson lost 1a and Wheeling and Lake
Erie first preferred J :, !. e
Bonds were firm. h
+ The FrateriIal Union OF America fled a
The midday reaction did not run far.
speculation becoming so dull that IT was
impossible to move prices sprofltably.'F The
was firmer, Illinois Central ris--
ing point. Illterborougm- Met. preferred
lost a point.
Room traders withdrew from the mar
lket when fluctuations became limited to
a. range of "a and business consequently
became nominal. Reading and Southern
Pacific ruled close TO their low prices
of tho morning.
The market closed weak.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-07-08
coNcENTR ATEs,

j. Will Knight is UP from Provo to-
day on business in connection with the
knight interests
Ednest L.9Godbe, who has been iii
New York on mining business. is ex-
llected to arrive tomorrow night.
Tony jacobson is still at the mine at
Alta. On 4account of the Illness of Su-
perintendent a. O. Jacobson, his BROTH
Ell has been: experimenting the work.
Superintendent G. G. Coffin of the
Lower Mammoth mine Is in the city to-.
day to attend the monthly meeting OF
the company, which takes place this
afternoon.
Manager BenEH Bullock of the Tintic,
Empire and other properties in East
'Hntic was up from Provo this morn
ing. He declares that everything is
progressing in fine shape at the Tintic
Empire, and that the new shaft is now
down So feet. a quartz formatio has
been encountered which is believed to-
be a good indication in that territory.
AT the Bullock prorertN things are be-
ing placed in readiness to start work
The shaft will be continued beyond the
no foot level. KS x