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The Washington herald., 1909-01-06
AGED WOMAN FAILS
TO SEE PRESIDENT
Mrs. Mary Randa VIII Re-
turn Soon to Nebraska.
HASwRITTEN HOME FORFUNDS

Came to Washington TO Enlist Aid
OF Mr. Roosevelt in Preventing
STrindIers from Getting Possession
OF Her PrOPerty-Cared for at Crit
tenton Home Until Money Is Sent.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-06
HAMS IS TANGLED UP
Darrin Makes Defendant Con-
tradict Himself.
DEMEANOR GREATLY CHANGED

He Has Lost All the Fire and
Energy that Has Marked Him
throughout the TTial-MFS. Annix
Present, and Sits Facing the Wit
ness Throughout the Ordeal.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-06

WASHINGTON. D. c. JANUARY s..
1873 Annual meeting Of stockholders OF
II. OeJtingeT Co. Inc. viii De held FEB
RUARE u, Ie0s. 1 p n, at 31I2 r street
Election OF directors Il OETTINGER
Sec iaS Isles
The Washington herald., 1909-01-06
ERB TRIAL FINISHED
Fate of Women Goes to Jury
About Noon To-day.
LETTERS ARE READ IN COURT

of Whether Wife with a
Past Should Confess or Not Looms
Up Largely in Closing Hours.
widow BIames Her Unhappiness
on What She Told Captain.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-06
GERMAN PTTT0TVC ES

AT THE REQUEST OF THE BOARD
Of trustees a special meeting OF the Ma
tiOnsl Homeopathic Hospital Association
viii be held at the hospital on THURS
DAY, Janu3ry :. 121S. al $50 2 n. EleC-
tionS TO I'll vacancies on the board and
revision Of the bylaws viii be the bust
ness presented for action ELIAS s
Secretary. Ia9-Sr
The Washington herald., 1909-01-06

The celebrated Windsor Club Whisky.
75c bottle Fine Old Sherry. 75c bottle.
All the popular brands imported liquors
and mixed drinks de29-20t
The Washington herald., 1909-01-06

Get acquainted with the lUme MESSENGER
Service. Cali Main 69SS. 73S 18th AL night.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-05-14

~1HE band OF the 'Great American
Circus was playing noisily.
The performance was In full
- cxnfpO
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-05-14

ty Shetland pony. Jim and Toby had
been ~"neglectin' her eddication,' they
declared, and from that time on the
blood of Polly's ancestors was given
full encouragement.
Barker was quick to grasp the ad-
vantage of adding the kid to the daily
parade. She made her first appear
anee in the streets upon something
very like a Newfoundland dog, guard
ed from the real by Jim and from the
fore by q white faced clown who was
thought to be all the funniel because
he twisted his neck so much.
From the street parade to Polly's
first appearance in the big top had
seemed q short while to Jim and Toby.
They were proud to see her circling
the ring in bright colors and to hear
the cheers of the people. but a sense
of loss was upon them.
81 always said she'd do it!' cried
Barker, who now took upon himself
the credit of Polly's triumph.
And what a triumph it was!
Polly danced as ser lely on Bingo's
DdCh DIS Sut nllShl hdNC oOhS Sh IN
concert boards. She swayed grace
fully with the music. Her tiny san
dals twinkled as she stood first upon
one foot and then upon the other.
Uncle Toby forgot to use many OF
his tricks that night, and Jim left the
loading of the wagons to take care of
itself while he lowered near the En-
trance. anxious and breathless. The
performers crowded around the girl
with outstretched hands and congrat-
ulations as she came out of the ring
to cheers and applause.
But big Jim" stood apart. HI was
thinking of the buttons that his clum-
sy fingers used to force into the stiff,
starchy holes too small for them and
of the pigtails SO stubborn at the ends,
and Toby was remembering the little
shoes hat had nee needed to be
laced in the cold, dark mornings and
the strings that were always swapping.
Something had gone.
They were not philosophers to rea-
son. like Emerson, that for everything
we lose we gain something. They were
simple souls, these two; they could
only feel
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-05-14

the peanut butchers" the popcorn
boys, the lemonade vendors and the
exhortations of the sideshow spieler,
whose flying banners bore the painted
reproductions of his freaks. Here and
there stood unhitched chariots, half
filed trunks. trapeze tackle, paper
hoops, stake pullers or other proper
ties necessary to the show.
Torches famed at the tent entrances,
while oil lamps and lanterns gave
light for the loading of the wagons.
There was a constant stream of life
shooting In and out from the dressing
tent to the big top as gayly decked
men, women and animals came or
went.
Drowsy dogs stretched under
the wagons, waiting their turn to be
dressed as lions or bears. The wise
old goose, with his modest gray mate,
pecked at the green grass or turned
his head from side to side, watching
the singing clown, who rolled up the
painted carcass and long neck of the
imitation giraffe from which two prop
erty men had just slipped, their legs
still incased in stripes.
Ambitious canvasmen and grooms
were exercising. feet In air. In the
hope Of some day getting into the per-
formers ring. Property men stole a
minutes sleep in the soft warm grass
while they waited for more tackle to
load in the wagons. Children of the
performers were SWINGING on the tent
ropes. Chattering monkeys sat astride
the Shetland ponies. awaiting their en-
trance to the ring. The shrieks of the
hyenas in the distant animal tent, the
roaring of the lions and the trumpet
ing of the elephants mingled with the
i%ncessant clamor of the band. And
back Of all this. pointing upward In
mute protest. rose a solemn church
spire, white and majestic against q
vast panorama of blue, moonlit hills
that encircled the whole lurid picture.
Jim's eyes turned absently toward the
church as he sat fumbling with the
lock Of the little brown satchel.
He had gone from store to store In
the various towns where they had
played looking for something to in
spire wonder In the heart of a miss
newly arrived at her sixteenth year.
Only the desperation Of a last moment
had forced him to decide upon the imi-
tation alligator bag, which he now
held In his hand
1t looked small and mean to him as
the moment of presentation approach
ed, and he was glad that the saleswo-
man In the little country store had
suggested the addition Of ribbons and
faces, which he now drew from the
pocket of his corduroys- he placed
his red and blue treasures very are
fully In the bottom Of the satchel and
remembered with regret the strand Of
coral beads which he had 30 nearly
bought togo with them.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-05-14

Here IS a circus romance red
client of the fresh sowdusf of
the ring, vibrant With the faoes-
SAINT cIorro~ of the band, po7ao-
romic IA its yer moving display
of clowns, ocro6ots. horses and
captive Wild animals Yoo wfIi
read of Polly, the doughter of
the circus, and Of Bfneo on
whose broad back she rode; of
the leap of death gtrl; of
"Mupper Tn," the boss canvas
man, and Toby, the CLOWN, ubo
losed the circus orphan and
cared for her fLke father and
mother; of Deacon Strong, nho
hated a circus, and of Rev. John
Douglas, who grew TO love a cdr
N girl You Will read of Cos
sip that threatened to divide a
pastor and his flock, of Ruth
and Naomi of a show gtrfes re-
n~uncfotion and of Poliy's first
and last ride on Barbarian, the
circus horse.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-05-14

were waiting to be loaded with the
costumes and tackle which were on
stantly being brought from the big
top. where the evening performance
was now going on The gay striped
curtains at the real of the tent were
looped back to give air to the painting
musicians, who sat just inside. Through
the opening a glimpse Of the audience
might be had. tier upon tier, tanning
and shifting uneasily. Near the main
tent stood the long. low dressing top,
with the women performers slowed
away in one end, the ring horses in
the center and the men performers in
the other end.
A temporary curtain was hung be.
tween the main and the dressing tent
to shut out the curious mob that tried
to peep In at the back lot for a
glimpse of things not to be seen in
the ring.
Colored streamers fastened to the
roofs of the tents waved and loated
in the night air and beckoned to the
t~ownspeople on the other side to make
haste to get their places, forget theil
cares and be children again.
Over the tops of the tents the lurid
light of the distant red fire shot into
the sky, accompanied by the cries OF
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-05-14

OF his six feet two and shoulders that
an athlete might have envied. Little
by little Toby grew more stopped, and
small lines of anxiety crept into the
brownish circles beneath Jim's eyes,
the lips that had nee shut so firmly
became tender and tremulous, but nei-
Their of the men would willingly have
gone back to the old emptiness.
1t was a red letter day in the cir
Gus when Polly first managed to climb
up on the pole of an unhitched wagon
and from there to the back of a friend
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-05-14
CHAPTER l.

f~1HE band OF the '-Great American
Circus was playing noisily-
The performance was In full
Beside a shabby trunk In the wo-
mems dressing tent sat a young, 'wfst-
fun faced girl, chin In hand, unheeding
the chatter of the women about her
or the picturesque disarray Of the sur
rounding objects. Her eyes had been
so long accustomed to the glitter and
tinsel of circus fnertes that she saw
nothing unusual IN a picture that
might have held a painter spellboumd-
Cfrcling the inside of the tent and
forming a double line down the center
were partially unpacked trunks belch-
ing forth impudent masses of sattns,
laces, artificial hair, paper flowers and
paste jewels. The scent Of moist
earth mingled oddly with the perfumed
odors of the garments heaped on the
grass. Here and there high circles of
lights threw a strong, steady glare
upon the half clad figure Of a robust
acrobat or the thin, dropping shoulders
OF a less stalwart sister. Temporary
ropes stretched from pole to IN
other we're laden with bright colored
stockig IS, gaudy, spangied gowns or
dusty street clothes discarded by the
performers before slipping into their
circus attire. There were no nails or
hooks, so hats and wells were pinned
t., the canvas walls.
The furniture was limited 10 one
camp chair In front OF each trunk, the
till of which served as a tray for the
paints, powders and other essentials
of makeup.
A pail of water stood by the side of
each chair. 50 that the performers
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-05-14
CHAPTER II.

E.TlHILE Polly sat in the dressing
tent listening indifferently to
the chatter about the leap Of
III death" girl Jim waited in the
lot outside, opening and shutting q
small leather bag which he had bought
Cor her that day. He was as blind to
the picturesque outdoor life as she to
her indoor surroundings, for he, too,
had been with the circus since his
earliest recollection.
The grass Enclosure where he waited
Was shut In by a circle OF tents and
wagons. The great red property vans
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-05-14

might wash the d~elicately shaded
tights, handkerchiefs and other small
articles not to be intrusted to the
slow, careless process of the village
laundry. Some of these had beer
washed tonight and hung to dry on the
lines between the dusty street gar
ments.
Women whose turns came late sat
about, half clothed. reading, crocheting
or sowing, whilo others added pen
ciled eyebrows, powder or rouge to
their alreaoy exaggerated makeups.
Here and there a child was putting
her sawduss baby to sheep in the till
of her trunk before beginning her par.
In the evenings entertainment. Young
and old went about their duties with a
systematic. bustneeslike ain, and even
the little knot OF excited women near
polly-it seemed that one Of the men
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-05-14
2 III.

G1OLLY and Bingo always made
III the audience ''sit up" when
they swept into the ring. She
u was so young, 50 gayly clad, so
light and joyous in all her poses. She
seemed scarcely TO touch the back Of
the white horse as they dashed round
the ring in the glare of the tent lights.
The other performers went through
their WORK mechanically while Polly
rode.
AS for Polly. hen work had never
lost its first interest Jim may have
been right when he said that the spirit
Continued on page 6
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-05-14

Most everybody has got mn kind of q
bug" Jim assented.
with a crack of her whip she was
away on Bingo's back.
Its the spirit of the dead one that's
got into her." Jim mumbled as he turn
ed away, still seeing the fash in the
departing girls eyes.
The newspaper., 1909-10-22

Mrs. Alice Farmer was the vic
tim OF quite a serious accident
this week. While out driving.
her horse became frightened by
John Bruoe's automobile and ran
away. Mrs Farmer was thrown
from the carriage and broke one
of her ribs.
The newspaper., 1909-10-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Vincent
are the elated parents OF a hand
some son who arrived at their
home in Cortez, the first OF the
week
The newspaper., 1909-10-22

Sidney Dawes was unfortunate
enough to slightly crush his foot
Wednesday. 1t got caught be
tween the fruit rack and the
wheel ot,he wagon.
The newspaper., 1909-10-22

Prof. Z. +. Hdiiy. Presiden' of
the School Board. this week made
the High School a present Of
about fifty reference books. for
which the pupils gave him a
hearty vote OF thanks.
The newspaper., 1909-10-22

Miss Alice Hill, formerly con-
neeted with TuE NEWSPAPER
Office, went over TO Crawford
Wednesday evening TO help out
on the Chronicle during the ab-
senoe OF Editor Hopkins.
The newspaper., 1909-10-22

With every cash purchase
of $1,000 we will sell 20 lbs.
of sugar for $1.OO. The
McClenathan Mercantile Co.
The newspaper., 1909-10-22

]. w. Beezley is very busy
these days installing the ma
ohinery for his saw mill on Coal
creek.
The newspaper., 1909-10-22
Harmony perfumes only at
DUNBAR'S..

Garret Sipms. of Crawford, was
over Tuesday of this week trans
acting business with Nelson Bros.
The newspaper., 1909-10-22

Mr.. aud Mrs. 5. Fisher returned
home last evening from Hoioh
kiss where they have been visit
irg relatives.
The newspaper., 1909-10-22

Mrs. Homer Hooker and baby
came in from Crawford Wednes-
day and are visiting Mrs. Hooker's
sister. Mrs. w. w. Borum.
The newspaper., 1909-10-22

Mrs. Morgan 2. Conway left
Friday morning for her home IN
Colorado Springs.
The newspaper., 1909-10-22

Mrs. Clinton Oliver returned to
Denver Thursday morning after
a week spent here with her par
ents. MIR and Mrs. +. X. Morgan.
The newspaper., 1909-10-22
LOCAL ITEMS

.NicW Books. Just out. IN Hei-
Jorn's Circulating Library.
The newspaper., 1909-10-22

The Canning Factory wants
good Gull apples, 10
The newspaper., 1909-10-22

Mrs Jay Crawford left tor
Chicago Sunday morning Jay
accompanied her as far as Denver,
returning Tuesday evening.
The newspaper., 1909-10-22

w. X. McNutt returned home
Saturday from a business trip in
western Kansas.
The newspaper., 1909-10-22

As l have stated before my
coupon books are still sold at a
. per cent. discount for cash Phil
Eisenkramer has lots OF them at
The PEOPLES MEAT MARKEr.
The newspaper., 1909-10-22

Miss Dessa Fuller IS spending
the week with Mrs. VIM. Hop
kins in Crawford.
The newspaper., 1909-10-22

Mrs DIR Morris. daughter OF
J. NJ. Burkart. came IN from Den
yer Thursday evening and will
visit for a short time
The newspaper., 1909-10-22

The Black Diamond mine is
now ready to sell coal to all par
ties Lump coal, mine run coal.
nut coal and slack.
The newspaper., 1909-10-22

Miss Flossie Waite left for her
home in Esbon. Ks, Thursday
after spending the summer here.
The newspaper., 1909-10-22

Elenita Fisk captured the SiOJ
prize IN the local box this Wrck.
The newspaper., 1909-10-22

+ Drake this week sold his
residence in east Paonia to w
X. Lamm. Consideration Sl,500.
The newspaper., 1909-10-22

Fox SALE-A li-aore fruit farm
with water right Will be sold
cheap If taken at once. Apply at
The NEWSPAPER office.
The newspaper., 1909-10-22

J. +. Carnine spent Thursday
IN Hotehkiss.
The newspaper., 1909-10-22

Mrs. {. g. Carothers aud family
returned 10 Grand Junction
Thursday morning
The newspaper., 1909-10-22

The Goose Girl The netc .uc-
Grah book. In u iel6orn's circH-
iatiH6 library.
The newspaper., 1909-10-22

Examine the Utah Lay-oh and
Pulverizer at the Implement store.
+. p. BALcH.
The newspaper., 1909-10-22

W. ID. Nelson. OF Cedaredge,
came IN Thursday to look after
business matters and visit friends
The newspaper., 1909-10-22

On account of the illness OF
Rev. Hester, Rev. {. g. Stout will
ill the pulpit in the Christian
church Sunday, morning and
evening. The Christian En-
deavor will also hold special ser
vices. Everyone cordially in-
vited to attend these services.
The newspaper., 1909-10-22

There will be an Educational
Rally in the Christian church
next Tuesday evening There
will be music by the band and
short speeches. Every TREND OF
education IS invited and urged to
attend.
The newspaper., 1909-10-22

You people who are buying Shoes, Dry
Goods, Ready-to-wear Goods and Every
thing that is Good to Eat are enti-
tied to know a few things about this
business. No store in this town was
ever more favorab1y acknowledged or
more generously patronized than this.
You evidently like Our methods. We
know you like our goods Wa1k-over,
Krippendorf, Ferris, Hammond, Buck
ingham and Hecht Shoes; Marshal1-Fie1d
Special lines of Dry Goods; Palmer line
of Ladies Goats and Suits. Our mer-
chandise is all here at your service and
for your benefit. We are not giving
you any S per cent discount but we can
save you 20 per cent.
Your credit is good here.
The newspaper., 1909-10-22

J. +. Canine spent Thursday
IN Hotehkis,.
Elenita Fisk captured the >iOJ
prize IN the local box this week.
The Goose Girl" The ne,c .uc-
GraH book. In u iei6orn's cirrIt-
IatiHe library.
Mrs. c G. Carothers and family
returned 10 Grand Junction
Thursday morning
Examine the Utah Lay-on and
Pulverizer at the Implement store.
+. P. BALch.
W. ID. Nelson. of Cedaredge.
came IN Thursday to look after
business matters and visit friends
Fox SALE-A li-aore fruit farm
with water right Will be sold
cheap If taken at once. Apply at
The NEwsPAPER office.
Mrs Jay Crawford left for
Chicago Sunday morning Jay
accompanied her as far as Denver,
returning Tuesday evening,
Mrs. Homer Hooker and baby
came in from Crawford Wednes-
day and are visiting Mrs. Hooker's
sister. Mrs. w. w. Borum.
Mrs. Clinton Oliver returned 10
Denver Thursday morning after
week spent here with her par
ents. MIR and Mrs. T. X. Morgan.
With every cash purchase
of $1,000 we will sell 20 lbs.
of sugar for $1.OO. The
M-Clan,thap Mer~apt;la r.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-10

To the Board of County Commissioners
 of Fairfield County.
 I hereby apply for a license to sell Spirituous and Intoxicating Liquors. Ale. Lager Beer. Rhine Wine and Cider. at 1880 Main street. Town of Bridgeport. My place of busi- ness Is not located within 200 feet In a direct line of a Church Edifice. Paro- chial School or Public Schoel-house. or the premises pertaining thereto. or any Post Office. Public Library or Gene tery.
 Dated at Bridgeport. this sth day of Nov. A D.. 1909.
 JOSEPH DIGOSTINO. Applicant.
 We. the undersigned. electors and taxpayers as defined by law. of the Town of Bridgeport. hereby endorse the application of the above named Joseph Digostino for such license and we do severally certify each for | himself that we are owners of real estate situated in said Town Of Bridge port.
 Dated at Bridgeport. this sth day. of Nov. A D.. 1909
 Chr. Haug. Bridgeport; H. Beutels- | pacher Bridgeport: w. Link. Bridge | ooYt: C. Callahan. Bridgeport: Chas w. Sharpe. Bridgeport | I hereby certify that the above named endorsers are electors and taxpayers as defined by law. of the Town ol Bridgeport.
 Dated at Bridgeport. this 9th day oi Nov. A. D.. 1909
 H1ob.p33 Town Clerk
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-10
SAM SIMMONS THE
 POLO KING COMES
 WITHSPARKLERS ON
He is Scouting for Talent for Empire State League, Which Opens Season, Monday.

Sam Simmons. the man who brought the polo championship to Bridgeport three seasons ago. stopped off in this burg yesterday on his way to Albany. N T., and dazzled the natives, as he old in days of wore. with that bushel of Kimberleys on his manly chest Sam, is manager of the Albany Empire State League club. and intends to make 1t a hummer. The organization begins it's second season Monday Sam has been busy digging up the un- knowns on amateur teams. He landed one whole team from the Providence City League. The men will be dis tributed. sam. you know. is not only W worlxing for his Albany club. but Is also scouting Tor the other clubs in his league
 The Empire State League consists of clubs in Albany. Newburg. Amsterdam Poughkeepsie. and Schenectady Hud- son wants a franchise and may get in The circuit is compact and trav' cling exrenses will be small.
 sam said he came to town to lool up some friends. but a few wise onec saw he Is on the lockout for some ol Bridgeport's City Leaguers. "Slin Jim Mcclure is the only local playel so far who hes accepted terms H. left town Monday for Amsterdam H'
 will play goal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-10
H 10 b . p 3 3

To the Board of County Commissioners
 of Fairfield County
 I hereby apply for a license to sell Spirituous and Intoxicating Liouors: Ale. Lager Beer. Rhine Wine ana Cider. at 1900 Main Street. Town of Bridgeport. My place of busi- ness Is not located within POO feet in a direct line of a Church Editice. Paro- chial School or Public Schooi-house. or the premises pertaining thereto. or any Post Office. Public Library or Gene tery. Nov, A. D.. 1909.
 Applicant.
 We. the undersigned. electors and taxpayers. as defined by law. of the Town of Bridgeport. hereby endorse the application of the above named Jas Stapleton for such incense and WIG do se-erally certify each TOT himself that we are owners or real estate situated in said Town of Bridge port. .s
 Dated at Bridgeport. this 9th day or Nov A D.. 1909.
 Chr. Haug, H. Beutelspacher. w. Link. c. Callahan. Chas. H. Sharpe. I hereby certify that the above named endorsers are electors and taxpayers as defined by law. of the Tcwn oi Bridgeport. =. Dated at Bridgeport. this sth day of Nov. A. D.. 1909.
 H1obsp33 Town Clerk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-10
To the Board of County Commissions
 of Fairfield County.

To the Board of County Commissioners
 of Fairfield County.
 I hereby apply for a license to sell Sp.rituous and Intoxicating Liquors. Ale. Lager Beer. Rhine Wine and Cider. at 1179 North Avenue. Town of Bridgeport My place of busi- ness is not located within POO feet in a direct line of a Church Ediflce. Paro- chial School or Public School-house. or the premises pertaining thereto. or any Post Office. Public Library or Gene tery.
 Dated at Bridgeport. this sth day of Nov. A. D.. 1909.
 GEO. H. HOUSTON.
 Applicant. We. the undersigned. electors and taxpayers, as defined by law. of the Town of Bridgeport. hereby endorse the application of the above named Geo. H. Houston for such license and we do severally certify each for himself that we are owners of real estate situated in said Town of Bridge port Dated at Bridgeport. this 9th day of Nov. A D.. 1909.
 Chr. Haug. H. Beutelspacher. W. Link. C. Callahan. Chas- w. Sharpe I hereby certify that the above named endorsers are electors and taxpayers as defined by law. of the Town of Bridgeport Dated at Bridgeport. this sth day of Nov. A. D.. 1909.
 VIM THOMAS. H 10b"p33 Town Clerk.