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The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-03-03
SWAN IN LAKE AT FOUR A. M.
To Win an Alaskan's Bet Four chica.
goans Took a Midwinter Plunge.

Chicago.-Four Chicagoans are suf.
fering from colds and chilblains con-
tracted by swim in the icy waters
OF the lake at four a. m. 1t all came
about through taunt of Julius Sing.
er of Alaska.
You are smooth here in Chicago. I"
he said, but we've got 1t on you in
nerve. Why. up there we often go
swimming through holes in the ice.
You'd never dare do that"
State Senator Mccarthy offered to
bet 500 that the crowd then present
was daring enough to take a plunge in
Lake Michigan, If Mr.. Singer would
accompany them.
"rll do better than that" answered
the Alaskan. I'll furnish a motor car
to take us to the beach. and bring
along lot of bath rubbers, towels and
alcohol. And I'll take the bet"
He lost.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-03-03

feeling is growing that the authorities
will soon decide that it is better to
limit the number of spectators or
make the executions altogether priv
ate.
A man named Danvers was the last
victim. He was executed for the cold
FLOODED murder of a farmer and his
wife, who had befriended him. The
scenes were extraordinary.
Men and women masked and in
fancy dress paraded the streets, halt
ing in front of the jail where the con.
demned man was lying, ignorant of
his impending death. to sing comic
songs with uproarious choruses.
M. Deibler. the executioner, was the
object of frenzied ovations whenever
he left the privacy of his hotel. and
the cafes, restaurants and hotels were
all packed.
On the night before the execution
no one seemed TO go to bed, but re-
manned on the streets awaiting the
execution, and once the crowd OF mas
queraders mockingly sang DE Pro-
funds" right under Danvers' cell.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-03-03
LITTLE ESSAY ON THE BRAIN.
Fruitful Theme Witty Handled by
Thomas L. Mason.

Thomas l.. Mason, in Lippincott's
Magazine, thus wittily discourses upon
fruitful theme:
Brains are common to all parts of
the country. and traces of them have
been discovered in summer at Lenox.
Bar Harbor and Newport.
They are originally used to obtain
money, but when money is obtained
by them 1t usually takes their place.
1.-THE quality of brains varies in diff
ferent localities. Mixed with ginger,
they become very valuable. With a
spine, they are necessity in every
household.
AT one time they Influenced litera-
ture, but the discovery was made that
literature could do without them.
Since then they have been almost ex-
clusively devoted to advertising.
brains are employed in various en-
terprises. They make bridges, rail-
roads and other systems of transporta-
ton. They also create capital, and are
used extensively in evading the law.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-03-03
WEARY WILLiEs" STEAR CLEAR
OF BURLINGTON. N. J.
Policeman Mccormick Solves Problem
of Handling case-Free Gentry
by Putting Them to Work
Cleaning Streets.

Burlington. n. JAIL hail Police
man Joseph Mccormick! The feats
of Horatius. who kept the bridge and
other heroes of ancient history are
naught compared to the brave deed
he accomplished and. to think OF 1t,
singie-handed. too.
What did Officer Mccormick do to
earn all this praise? Why. he tackled
the tramp problem single-handed and
now tramps tramping through Jersey
are heard singing Gee. But This Is a
Lonesome Town" as they steer away
from the city OF Burlington.
The town has been worried by
tramps for the past few months. They
would apply to the lodging house con
Quoted by the city. obtain a hearty
meal. a good bed and then. with a
courteous Thank you." leave the
place next morning.
Many were caught "ringing'-that
Is. trying to return the same evening
and work the stunt all over again
Then Mccormick took affairs In hand
Seeing the matter required careful
thought he asked for a two-weeks' va
cation. that he might not be disturbed
In Fighting municipal wrong.
The chief OF police was aghast when
Mccormick made his request, as his
absence would deplete the force and
the other policemen in the town would
have double patrol duty to do. but
granted the request.
In a few days he was back on the
fob. smile of satisfaction spread
over his countenance. The tramp
problem was solved.
Tramps who applied for lodging
and supper were surprised at the kind
way in which they were received
Never in all their tramp lives had
they been escorted to the supper table
with such grace.
Then came a cot and then breakfast
In the morning.
Immediately after their morning re
past they were conducted to the city's
dirties. streets. given a broom and
told to sweep. One who rebelled was
Immediately given ten days in the city
Jail. The rest decided that discretion
was the better part of valor.
Tna tale spread. Every tramp ir
the state soon heard of the methods
OF Burlington. in treating the tramI
problem.
Needless to say the town is free
from tramps for the first time IL
many years.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-03-03

ply becomes exhausted there will be
diminished production with higher
prices, and within 200 years or even
less the high price of coal will render
the conditions of living very difficult.
A supply of heat might be obtained
in the form of steam by drilling a
hole in the earth's crust at least ten
miles deep. Such a project has been
considered from a practical point of
view by the Hon. Mr.. Parsons of tur-
bine fame and his verdict is that the
execution of the project would cost
$4.S00,000 and could not be accom-
plished in less than eight years. 1t is
conceivable that such project might
be undertaken, but It is highly i'm
probable that it will be.
Sir William urged that the present
generation should exercise thought for
the generations to come by conserving
the stores of coal existing in England.
Otherwise, in 200 years he foresaw a
general immigration from England to
other countries and the decay of the
industries dependent on coal for their
energy.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-03-03
IDEA FOR SHORT CURTAINS.
Decorative Scheme That Is Proving
Helpful to a Degree.

There is fashion in decoration that
should be helpful to the woman who
must At short curtains to new win
dows.
This is the idea of having deep dec
orative borders on fabrics of solid
color.
Separate borders can be bought at
the large shops with surprising ease
by the woman who knows how to root
out the artistic thing. They do not
come for curtains as a rule. but they
serve admirably.
The foundation color is usually deep
tinted. although some good patterns
can be got with the foundation in
natural crash tones.
The color note Is intended. of
course. to harmonize with the room in
which 1t is placed.
The border may be fastened on by
a double row of stitching close to-
gether. over which are big stitches
with coarse thread of the foundation
color. sewed as Bagdad strips are
sewed.
Some people omit the stitching,
using only this coarse sewing.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-03-03
Enthusiastic Resident Of Territory
Talks of Its Wealth.

Washington.-Discu the great
mineral resources. Donald A. McKen-
zie of Cordova Bay. Alaska. said that
those whose familiarity with the min
eral resources of Alaska gives them
n right to an opinion believe that there
is a large field for mining which can
only be developed by the construc-
ton of a railroad from the Pacific to
the Yukon basin.
1.-The time will come" said the mine
operator. when we will have several
trunk lines. with many branches. max
ing the mineral-bearing parts of the
territory accessible at all times. These
schemes may appear visionary, but
when we reflect that Alaska, with its
primitive system of transportation has
already added to the worlds wealth
TO the extent Of over $3.50. 900. 900 there
seems to be some Justification for this
opinion.
THE Klondike gold fields now pro-
duce about $1o.0Oo.oo0 worth of gold
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-03-03
HAD AWFUL WEEPING ECZEMA.
Itching, Inflammation and Soreness
All Treatments Failed.
cutieura Proved a erea. Success.

Eczema began over the top of my
ear. 1t cracked and then began to
spread. l had three different doctors
and tried, several things, but they did
me no good. At last one side Of my
face and my neck were raw. The
water ran out of 1t SO that l had to
wear medicated cotton. and 1t was SO
infiamed and sore that l had to put
a piece Of cloth over my pillow to keep
the water from 1t, and 1t would stain
the cloth sort of yellow. The &C.
zema itched SO that 1t seemed as though
l could tear my face all to pieces.
Then began to use the Cuticura Soap
and Ointment, and 1t was not more
than three months before it was all
healed up. Miss Ann Pearsons, North
field, VT. Dec. 10. 1907" -.
Potter Drug 4 Chem. Corp. Sole Props. Boston.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-03-03
ALaska's Mineral Resources

annually, and are. of course, in Cana
dian territory. The Fairbanks district
is, from the standpoint of production.
the most important of the inland dis
tricts. with an annual output of about
100000. Gold gravels lie at a con-
siderable depth, varying from 20 TO
800 feet.
Though the coal fields of Alaska
lie only % miles from the coast. the
Pacific seaboard offers no good har-
bors. Plans are on foot for the con-
struction of breakwaters near Katalia,
which it is proposed to connect by
railroad with the coal fields. Another
plan is to construct a line from Cor
dova bay, which means 100 miles of
track. The coal of Alaska is higher
in fuel value than any west of the
Rocky mountains.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-03-03

This little boy attending Sunday
school for the first time was greatly
impressed by the teacher and the
larger boys of the class. On returning
home his mother questioned him in re-
gard to what was said and what he
must learn for his next lesson. The
child in frank way. replied: "Oh.
mamma. it was all about God and love
and lady named Eve, and how she
gave an apple to man called Adam,
who never gave her bite" The
mother, to lead him on, said: Who
was Eve?" why. mamma. she was
Mrs. Eve Adam. a friend of Gods. who
kept house in garden!"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-03-03
TRAMPS SHUN TOWN
100000 was imposed upon each of the
defendants. a total of $40 600 0nn

100000 was imposed upon each of the
defendants, total of $210.O00.00O.
Approaching their inability to pay
any such fine-figures within them
selves absolutely beyond their compre-
hension-the negroes sank to the
bench with groans and staring eyes.
They feared that failure to meet the
courts demands in the coin of the
realm meant life servitude In the peni-
Tertiary.
When the uproarious laughter
reused by the announcement of the
courts decision had subsidized, Re-
corder Picquet suspended the SEN
fences upon condition that each of
the defendants deposit one dollar with
the clerk.
The ordinance under which the sen.
tence was imposed provides that the
court may impose any fine he
sees fit"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-03-03
Marking Ones Relonalnas.

The fad of the day is to have all of
ones belongings marked. The fastidi-
GUS housekeeper translates this to
mean that everything. from wash
cloths to umbrellas. one young bride
even going so far as to have her In
itials neatly worked upon her dish
towels. 1t is nice to have a special
monogram designed for one II
sible. which may be adapted to all the
different articles and styles of mark
ing required. 1t can be used In diff
ferent sizes. carried out In hand en-
broidery in white mercerized cotton.
and used at pleasure for table and
household linen. lingerie, parasols.
gloves. stockings. table covers and
bureau scarfs.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-03-03
NEW IDEA
Helped Wis. Couple.

1t doesn't pay to stick too closely to
old notions of things. New ideas often
lead to better health, success and hap
piness.
A Wis. couple examined an idea new
to them and stepped up several rounds
on the health ladder. The husband
writes:
Several years ago we suffered from
cohee drinking, we're sleepless,
nervous, sallow, weak and irritable.
My wife and both loved coffee and
thought it was bracer." (delusion.)
FINALLY, after years of suffering, we
read of Postum and the harmfulness
of coffee. and believing that to grow
we should give some attention to new
ideas. we decided to test Postum.
When we made it right we liked it
and were relieved of ills caused by
coffee. Our friends noticed the change
-fresher skin, steadier nerves, better
temper, etc.
These changes were not sudden,
but relief increased as we continued to
drink and enjoy Postum, and we lost
the desire for coffee
MANY of our friends did not like
Postum at first, because they did not
make it right. But when they boiled
Postum according to directions Oh
pkg. until it was dark. and rich, they
liked it better than coffee and were
benefited by the change" There's
Reason"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read 1.-THE Road to Well
Vile" in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full of human
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-03-03
BACK TO THE LAND" QUESTION.
Will Be Answered by Exhaustion Of
Coal, Says Sir William Ramsay.

London.-Sir William Ramsay is of
the opinion that the back to the land"
question will be settled, somewhere
about the year 2l09, by the compul-
sorry return of the great mass of the
people Of England to agricultural pur-
suits. The prime factor in the case is
the diminishing coal supply. which
according to this eminent authority
would not last more than from 500 to
800 years.
The chief sources of energy at the
present moment are coal. oil. wood
and water. Long before the coal sup
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-03-03

a good old deacon In Connecticut
was very pious and very fond of
clans. When once upon time he at
tended Rhode Island clam-bake he
overtaxed his capacity and was sore
ly distressed. But his faith in prayer
was unabated. Leaving the party and
going down on his knees behind a
tree, he was heard to supplicate:
Forgive me, o Lord. this great sin
of gluttony. Restore my health. and
l will never eat any more clans"
Then after a judicious pause: Very
few, IL any. Amen"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-03-03

The round-crowned turban In straw
is distinct favorite for early spring.
Satin trimming shirred over cords is
a favored decoration on the newest
turban.
The all-fower model lends itself
most successfully to the large turban
shape.
A flat-crowned turban in rough
black straw Of unusual height is bound
round with a narrow black velvet,
ending in one huge rosette.
The narrow stiff quill-in pairs-di-
vides honors with the tight bunch of
small roses as a middle front decora-
ton for the straw turban.
Small turbans fitting very low on
the head are draped with black lace
wells.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-03-03
BABY's ITCH EASILY CURED
infantiIe Eczema Quickly Relieved by
External Use Of Oil Of Winter
green Compound.

1nfantile eczema, which has bafiled
the Skill Of the best physicians for so
many years at last seems to be cur
able-and durable with great ease.
Results of the last two years indi-
cate conclusively that baby itch, in
fantile eczema and other skin dis
eases of children can be very simply
cured by the application of "a compound
composed of oil of wlntergreen. thymol
ton.
ly, Pa, writes:
Our baby. boys little face was so
blood and water ran from At the so enes
nearly all the time. After using az
bottles of D., ID. ID. Prescription we are
so happy to tell you he is entirely cured
and the disease has never broken out
again." Your druggist can tell you
more about this d. ID. d. Prescription,
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-03-03
The eateman's Sensation.

The man from Washington, d. c.,
was at the Bunker Hill monument. He
registered, looked at the curiosities,
and when told that to go to the top
he would have to climb the stairs
lodged. Leaving, he chatted with the
gateman, who described the views
from the windows in great detail.
How long have you been here?"
Twenty-Five years"
What are the sensations expert
enced when you are at the top?"
II don't know. I've never been to
the top."-Boston Record.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-03-03
eulLLoTiNE AGAIN IN USE.
Puo'ie Execution Of Criminals Is Re-
sumed in France.

raris.-After keeping the suillotine
locked up out of sight for three years
because President Fallieres opposed
capital punishment and preferred to
pardon persons condemned to death.
france has again brought the dreaded
widow" into use and has resumed
the public execution of criminals
Parisians have thronged the places
OF execution and have shown such a
disposition to make merry spectacle
Of the death of a criminal that the
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-03-03

The big autumn moon rolled up
above the frosty pines.
You like to go out driving?" he
said after a long silence.
"Yes," she answered, nesting clos
er to him.
"And you always like to go with a
young man who knows how to handle
the ribbons?"
well, er-sometimes I like to go
with young man who knows how to
drop them"
And after that the old horse logged
along unguided
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-03-03
Here's Meanes. Joke Of All.

New York.-Robert Morgan, a vet
eran of the civil war and member OF
the G. A. R.. was the victim of a Joke
which resulted in his humiliation in
restaurant and his arrest. A
stranger invited him to dine. but
brazenly announced that he did not
know the old man when the waiter
presented the bill for the meal When
taken to police station. a police lieu.
tenant was so impressed with his
story and his plight that he paid the
bill. which was for a comparatively
trivial amount.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-03-03

They mix with water and gasoline, but
are absorbed by alcohol.
Brains are bought and sold in the
open market. They may be traded in
on the exchange in Washington and
Albany or in other political centers.
The best quality, however, are not
traded it. Indeed, oftentimes they are
not even heard of until long after they
have passed away"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-03-03


a
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of
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of
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passe
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-03-03
FINES SEVEN MEN 100000, 900.
Georgia Court outdoes Lands, Com
promising at 81 Each.

Augusta. Ga.-'I'il go Judge Lands
one better and make the fine $3O. O0O.-
000." said Recorder Picquet In impos-
ing sentence upon seven negroes con-
victed of violating the health ordi-
nance in allowing garbage 10 accumu-
late on their premises. The fine OF $50,
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-03-03
Cross Bar MusIins AGAIN In Favor.

There is considerable rejoicing that
the dainty cross bar muslins are being
used more and more for milady's lin
gerie.
The heavy thread in the weave
lengthens the life of the garments
wonderfully.
Garments made Of this outwear
taose made Of nainsook or other plain
sheer material
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-03-03
coIored Embroidery on Towels.

There is a strong revival of colored
embroidery on linen toweling. Dull
blue. soft browns, pink and faded
green initials are now seen on hand
some towels. These letters are worked
in the middle Of the end Of the towel
and can easily be done at home by
even the beginner in embroidery.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-03-03

Some very exquisite centerpieces
are being made in a combination of
stitches. The use of coronation braid
intermingled with solid embroidery
and French knots is rich in effect. One
edge shows a row of heavy stem glitch
Just inside Of the buttonholed finish.
andother buttonholed edge is finished
In long uneven scallops with a second
row exactly like 1t half inch fur
Their in.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-03-03
The Oldest Bridge.

The Sulpician bridge. at Rome. is
the Oldest in history. 1t is made of
wood, and was erected in the seventh
century. 1t has been twice rebuilt,
but is in ruins at the present day.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-03-03

In the total Of the last ten years
sugar has paid more than one-fifth of
our customs revenues, or in round fig
ures s55O,o00.0oo out of total OF
81, SOC. 0O0, 900. if
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-03-03

James: To know one thing Thoroughly
would be to know the universe.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-03-03

Criticism Of Rastime Fiend.
When some people play ragtime,
one wonders how the piano stands the
strain.-Exchange
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-03-03

White Suede Gloves.
White suede is the favorite evening
glove.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1909-03-03

Boy-Yep. look for yerself.
Fat Man-I'll take your word for 1t.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-04-01
ENTERS EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

The Rev. John Conley Grimes,
of Riverside, after thirteen years
faithful and aggressive work as pas
tor in the Central Pennsylvania con-
ference of the Methodist Episcopal
church has Withdrawn from that
body and was confirmed by the Rt.
Rev. James H Darlington, D. D.,
bishop of Harrisburg at his chapel
in the capitol city at noon Saturday,
March 27.
Mr.. Grimes was accompanied by
his wife, who was also confirmed
at the same time. Both were pre-
sented for confirmation by the Rev.
Edward Haughton, rector of Christ
church, Danville, from whom dur
ing the last few weeks they had
been receiving instructions.
1t is Mr.. Grimes intention to
study for orders. He hopes to be
made deacon in September and or
dained to the priesthood at the end
of the years study and training.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-04-01
THE FARMERS NATIONAL BANK.

Plans for the alterations to be
made in the Farmers National
Bank have been completed by
Architect John II. Brugler of
Danville. According to these places
the front will be of Indiana lime
stone and pressed brick, laid in
courses, one above tie other, while
on both front and side, abundant
light will be obtained through
large plate glass windows, with
prism lights in the top.
The double entrance in the centre
of the front will open into the tiled
lobby which will occupy the great
er part of the entire building front.
To the right of the LOBBY will be
the cashiers public Office, with his
private Office in the rear, and still
futher back will be the presidents
private office. To the left of the
lobby, as you enter, will be the
ladies' room and in the rear of this
room are the private booths for safe
deposit use. A passageway leads
around the entire working space.
To the rear of the left of the
building as you enter will be the
directors room, of good size and
handsomely furnished. Clothes
closets, toilets, telephone booths
and other conveniences will be in-
stalled.
The base of all the counters and
the various Offices that face the
lobby will be of marble while large,
handsome pillars will support the
beamed ceiling and add to the gem
eral appearance. The finish will be
the same as that of the present
woodwork-golden oak.
The entrance to the upper floors
will be at the lower corner of the
building where the jewelry store of
Mrs. Martin is now located. The
present entrance to the bank will
be removed and that opening
bricked up. 1t is not yet determined
when work will begin.