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The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-21

TODAY'S MARRIAGE LICENSES.
 Arthur Merritt, 19, and Myrtle Livingston, IS, Greenbrier.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-21
FIVE FROM ONE SCHOOL.

Five pupils of the Damascus high school, which has been in charge of Prof. J. M. c. Vaughter for several years, were yesterday afternoon en- rolled as students of the State Nor maj school. Those entering were; Fred Lucas, Irwin Cossey, William Brown, Miss Leila Barnett and Yer non Lucas. The Damascus school has the reputation of being one of the best rural educational institutions in the state.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-21

B. Gordon and several others VII de- liver addresses. The Conway chap ter, United Daughters of the Confed- eracy, will entertain General Gordon. On the last day they will serve din ner on the fair grounds to the Con- federate veterans and their wives, the husbands of U. D. c. members and the county fair officials.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-21
NEWRERN BUYS FARM.

w. R. Newborn this morning pur- chased from Mrs P. D. Smith the 80- acre farm two miles west of Conway, known as the J. J. Reeves place. The consideration was $2,500.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-21

Ben l.. Griffin left this morning for Franklin county, where he will deliv- CT his Farmers Union lecture, en- titled "The Farmer Must Play the Game,' at several different points in that county.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-21
REVIVAL TENT BLOWN DOH ste

The tent in which the revival meet ing is being conducted by Rev. I. F. Harris, the evangelist, was blown down last night, but did not suffer much damage. Services will be held in the church until the tent is again erected.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-21
MEETING WELL ATTENDED.

MEETING WELL ATTENDED.
 The revival services being con ducted by Rev. I. F. HaHrris in the tent are being we'll attended at all meeting. Although drizzle of rain began falling about dusk last even ing, a good crowd was present at last nights services.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-21
T0DAY'S STANDING IN
 THE QUEEN CONTEST"

Over 5000 votes have been cast in the Queen Contest" since the count yesterday at noon. Miss Verna Hartley received the largest amount of any candidate, 2,330 votes, and tied Miss Minnie Lee Jones for second place. Miss Dorsey Morgan takes the lead today with 4,495 votes. The
The La Jara chronicle., 1909-08-06
TIE
General Demand

of the Well-Informed OF the World has
always been for simple, pleasant and
efficient liquid laxative remedy of known
value; a laxative which physicians could
sanction for family use because its COM
ponent parts are known to them to be
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect,
acceptable to the system and gentle, yet
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with its ex-
cellent combination of Syrup of Figs and
Elixir of SIENNA, the California Fig Syrup
Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies
on the merits OF the laxative for its remark
able success.
That is one OF many reasons why
Syrup of Figs and Elixir OF SIENNA is given
the preference by the Well-Informed
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuine-manufactu by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co., only, and for sale
by all leading druggists. Price fifty cents
per bottle.
The La Jara chronicle., 1909-08-06
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, !

Frank J. Cheuey makes oath that he is senior
partner of the firm of F. j. Cheney & Co, doing
business in the City Of Toledo, County and
tha e ana nf oNE afn HIySbREn I}d Dn u pay fa
each and every cose of Catarrh that cannot
be cured by the use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9Th day of December, A. d. 1886.
(SeaD A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Send for test monials
free. f. CHENEY Il CO, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The La Jara chronicle., 1909-08-06

In arranging the exhibits at the
fairs this fall Bill Fisher suggests
that instructions be given the sign
painter to make the particular
locality from which the exhibit
comes the prominent line, as La
Jara," Sanford" Romeo" etc.
In the past the one big sign, San
Luis Valley" has been the top
line and there is evidence that
other parts of the valley have
profited more from Conejos county
advertising than their just due.
Each part of valley should do its
own advertising and it is no more
than right that the particular part
of the valley which produced the
exhibit should receive credit.
While on the subject it is not
amiss to suggest that first view
of the exhibits should be given
here at home and competent
judges appointed to make selec-
ton of the most suitable products
only.
The La Jara chronicle., 1909-08-06

Seven cars of Portland cement
have been received at the La lara
station this summer and used in
improvement work in and around
the city. With the exception of
two blocks and a half of cement
walk and one residence it has all
been used in foundations for new
houses.
The La Jara chronicle., 1909-08-06

Baby" Valhagen had a perfectly
lovely time in La lara last Sun
day, much against his will. To
begin with he got out of bed on
the wrong side Sunday morning
at Alamosa resolved that he would
go to Antonito to see the ball
game. A black cat ran across the
side walk in front of him three
times and he met a cross-eyed girl
on the corner. The result was the
train had been gone Is minutes
when he reached the depot. He
finally secured a eighth of seat
in an automobile which busted its
main spring mile or two before
reaching La Jara. Baby" was cast
for the Jonah role and ditched by
his companions at La lara. Not
only that but they arranged a
solemn compact with Casey and
others to keep Baby" here until
after the ball game. Baby" is a
heavyweight, young and energetic,
he fixed it to ride with Mel
Richardson, DR.. Schenck and John
Schecter but the committee of
safety saw each in turn and the
prespiring Baby never left the
town limits. He would have wired
for a special train but 30 cents
couldn't turn the trick. So the long
day wore on and Baby" poured his
troubles into unsympathetic ears.
The ball players at Antonito had
met their Waterloo and each re-
turning auto as it passed through
town failed to recognize his signal
of distress. 1t was awful and his
annual pass at home on the clock
shelf, too. Finally the train came.
as all trains do, and on board was
the only friend that was true that
Baby" found that whole day
through. Baby" believes he will
always remember La Jara and re-
turn some day to become its mayor
and erect a welcome arch on
Broadway.
The La Jara chronicle., 1909-08-06
to $3.50. Cows. 50 to s3.35. and

to $3.50. Cows, S3 to S3.35, and
best grass COWS sold up to "a.
Demand for feeders and stockers
is picking up and dealers had little
trouble in disposing of the few
odds and ends offered during the
week. Indications are that the
demand for feeders will be strong
this fall. Feed is good everywhere
and many stockmen who expect to
put in cattle say they will come to
Denver for their supply. Hog
demand was good all week but
prices declined slightly. Mondays
offerings sold from S735 for light
stuff up to $50 for choice heavy
hogs. Sheep trade was good and
receipts quite liberal. Lambs sold
at S7.6 to S7.75, yearlings at S5.25
wethers at $3.50 and ewes from So
to 81 according to quality
The La Jara chronicle., 1909-08-06

One of the big things this fall
is the L. S. Land and Irrigation
Exposition at Chicago, Nov. % to
Dec. 4. All western real estate
men are interested and regard it as
a golden opportunity to show the
people of the middle states what
the west can do in the agricultural
line. Several Colorado counties
have already arranged for displays
and the San Luis valley should by
all means be represented. The
bountiful harvest promised this
year affords chance to collect an
exhibit of even higher grade than
heretofore.
The La Jara chronicle., 1909-08-06

Owing to the more central loca-
ton of Alamosa the annual meet
ing of the San Juan Pioneers
Association will likely be held
there instead of at La Jara as pre-
viously arranged. So many mem-
bers have requested the change on
account of the lay over at Alamosa
incident to the passenger train
schedule that it is probable
their wishes will be acceded to and
the date made the same as the date
of the fall fair, provided, Alamosa
will do the right thing for the
pioneers in the way of entertain
ment.
The La Jara chronicle., 1909-08-06

The Denver cattle market was
again slightly lower last week.
Receipts Were very good but mostly
on the half fat order. Demand for
the good ones was strong but the
palmer kinds were slow. Good
steers, $3.50 to So; best grass up
The La Jara chronicle., 1909-08-06
Colorado's Bird birthday Mon

day was not observed in La Jara
except by the closing of the State
bank. President Van Vechten did
not go a-fshing, however, but put
in the most of the day attending
to the wants of the banks GUS
toners as usual.
The La Jara chronicle., 1909-08-06

The county Jail at Conejos must
fall short of being an ideal resort
for gentleman of leasure. Last
week, Carey plead guilty to the
charge of burglary rather than,
as he alleged, remain a guest
five months and take chances with
another jury. A Jap railroad
laborer at Osier complained last
week that he had been robbed of
S25. The railroad company keeps
a special detective for such cases,
who was sent for and promptly
arrested another Jap and accused
him of robbing his friend. Part
of the money was found on his
person it is said and being pressed
he 'fessed up and showed the de-
tective where the remainder was
hidden. The light fingered Jap
gave his name as Geo. Fulcade
and he was no sooner in Jail than
his countryman whom he had
robbed appeared and asked per-
mission to occupy the cell with his
friend. Writing his request in
good English, though he cannot
speak the language well enough to
be understood, and adding that the
cell was too lonesome for his
friend alone. His request was
granted and the next day he was
out trying to find someone to go
on a 5000 bond to release his
friend.
The La Jara chronicle., 1909-08-06

p. p. Parsons paid a visit to
Blanca town the first of the week
to learn the market quotations on
lots of which he is the owner.
There is considerable excitement
over there among the contract
holders across whose property the
proposed new railway south of the
river last week officially located a
right-of-way. A committee of
citizens guaranteed the route,
which wipes out long rows of town
lots and divides up numerous five
acre tracts, now they are having
trouble to persuade the owners
that they should sacrifice their
property for the common good.
Meanwhile, commencement of work
on the new road has given town
lots quite boost.
The La Jara chronicle., 1909-08-06
Another Big Irrigation Scheme

Frank Pierce, acting secretary
of the interior, has approved the
selection by the state of Colorado
under the Carey act of IA, 1852 acres
of land in the southern part of
this county and the state land
board has approved the contract of
the Toltec Canal Co., providing for
the irrigation of the lands. The
company has been talked of for
Is years but its plans have never
before come to head. j. T.
Higgens of Chicago represented
the stockholders before the board
and Henry T. Clark of Denver
acted as attorney says the Antonito
Ledger.
The news comes as glad tidings
of great JOY to Antonito and means
the development of one of the most
gigantic irrigation schemes under
private capital in the west, con-
templating an expenditure of
s2,OOO,OOO. The present irrigation
system begun by the Toltec Canal
Co. several years ago will be con.
tinued and a comparatively small
outlay will raise the dam at Cove
lake sufficient to increase the
capacity over 10000 acre feet.
Cove lake is few miles south
east of Antonito and 1852 acres
of the land to be reclaimed is in
Conejos county adjacent to it.
Eighty thousand other acres are
located in New Mexico and the
system will in time be extended
across the border to include that
land.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-10

down on the brick wall which out
lines the house there are a few deep
holes in the bricks. They look as IL
they were disintegrating. Not so.
Baby nails have scratched these holes.
One particularly deep one is near the
door. Little ones going out for the
nrst times do not venture very far,
but each one seems to find some COM
fort or satisfaction in rubbing or
scratching this brick which already has
In 1t hole big enough to receive the
fattest little fist in the nursery The
study would find some interesting
hterogiyphics to decipher in the wood
and the bricks of the glass covered
porch at the nursery.
In one form or another this institu-
tion has been a corporation since 1868.
Al that time 1T was the San Francisco
female hospital. Among its managers
were some of the best known pioneer
women of this city, and the trustees
were H. H. Haight, AIvinza HAYWARD.
Milton S. Latham, Frank PixIey and
Bishop Kip. After many years, acting
upon the apparent greater need, the
name was changed TO the San Fran
cisco founding and maternity home.
Tne years brought further changes.
ana In 1880 the institution reincorpo-
rated under the name OF the San Fran
cisco Nursery for Homeless Children
The years from 1858 are not counted. so
the next report of this Institution will
be the twentieth annual
In 1890 the nursery was housed at
Broderick and California streets. After
that 1t took the Sidney Smith house in
BRYANT street, vacated by the Maria
Kip orphanage. then the location OF
the same orphanage in Harrison street
when 1t moved again. The next change
brought the nursery to the old Green
mansion at the corner of Mission and
Iwelfth streets, from which IL moved
IN 1905 to its present and permanent
nome During the first decade. OF ths
nurserys incorporation Miss NJ Il.
other decades work has been donA hv
MRS. Hubbert, so the children that lave
passed through this institution nave
been particularly fortunate in -.oster
mothers"
Through this score of years r,anv az
the deserted children knew 10 other
nome. The fact that SO many sere com
mitted changed the personnel OF the
nursery more frequently iran that or
the orpnanaSes. Judges Lave always
been returning children to erring moth
ers with the hope that they would be
the means of grace for them. Then the
management has ever sought 10 make
the parents whom they saw drifting
into the too numerous class OF shirkers
responsible for their own flesh and
blood. One of the rforrible discl osures
Of this work amoc < homeless children
Is the Willingness of many fathers and
some mothers permit their children
to become pabl,f charges
Fortunate il is for these dependent
children that thsy have had so many
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-10

constant friends and protectors. For
19 of the 20 years OF the nursery DR..
Guy e. Manning has looked after the
physical condition of the homeless chill
6ren. Further than that. he has been
the never falling friend as well as ply
sician. often taking big responsibilities
in matters of administering. Mrs. Will
liam Hollis had the responsibilities OF
the executive head during four crucial
years, and Mrs. Jacob Bertz. now presi-
dent has been almost nine years at the
head OF this work.
The nursery has also been fortunat0
in having the loyal devotions Of group
of young women known as the auxil-
iary. They maintain and equip beds,
they take charge OF the babies room.
they arrange for picnics. they provids
goodies and good cheer for all the hoh-
days. The present officers OF the aux
fliary are: Mrs H Houseworth, presi-
dent; Miss Martha Harris, vice presi-
dent; Miss Margaret Gibb. treasurer
and Miss Adeline Won Hagen, secretary.
But despite all this the Nursery for
Homeless Children. which has met
great need through many years, should
have better support-more friends and
more money.
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-10

worlds charity-have been weighed
in the financial scales before being
stamped worthy?
No mothers indignation for a slight
put upon her children ever exceeded
that of Mrs. Hubert, who for more
than ten years has looked after the
welfare of the nursery children. Three
years have not mollified her feelings.
This institution is exactly what its
name indicates. Hundreds of times in
the years gone by the doors of this
place have been open for children
taken perhaps in the dead of night
from drunken, dissolute parents; they
have opened for the children left with
out protection by irresponsible par
ents; they have opened for the chill
dren of the deserted, sick mothers and
for those whose parents have had TO
account to the law for their criminal
ity. Each child in this institution is
part Fof tragedy. but happily there is
no trace of the misery and the degrade
tion OF 1t on their young faces. Whole
some living and pleasant companionship
make the children forget the unhappy
past that so many of them have known.
Mrs. Hubert declared that she is
one of the old fashioned kind of women
who believe "in few fundamentals and
no new tangled frills" for institutions.
Along this line she said:
Il believe in giving children in an
institution a good place to sleep, plenty
of nourishing food. all the schooling
they can get and plenty of play 10
make them happy. Above all. ! exact
absolute obedience. The trouble with
the world today is that children have
not been taught to mind. 1 have no
theories about this business. I've been
in 1t since was % years old. and 1
know something of what I'm talking
about"
As to the good places to sleep"
turn down any of the dainty white
beds. They are models. Any of the
babies cribs might belong in home
where there was one tot to be cared for.
And the dormitories where these cribs
and beds are look truly inviting. In
that for the babies, great doll in a
pretty rocker sits in state as il she
were a doll patron saint of the room.
Every window holds a picture. for the
country and the ocean are so beautiful
assurance of added comfort. Runners
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-10

abutting the Presidio reservation, is
what it lacks of being rectangle 1t
has not been possible to secure that,
owing to q flaw in the title. The site
cost $4,000 The building represents
an outlay of $4,000. Only $1,000 re-
mains of the mortgage on the property
and recent legacy will probably be
applied to the extinguishing of that
claim That means much in the econ
on1y of that big family, but the fact
still remains that the state aid and the
allowance from the court for committed
children are far from enough to support
the children. Yearly and monthly sub
scriptions. donations and supplies all
handled with the greatest economy just
make ends meet. There is nothing over
for improvements or emergency calls.
The children, with but few exceptions,
are dressed in contributed clothes,
which Mrs. Hubert has arecut and re-
made.
Just IL months before the April ca :
lanlity the nursery moved into this
handsome home. The sight commands
q near and clear view of the ocean. The
house is admirably arranged; there is
not dark corner anywhere. and it is
hlled with the sweet air that seems to
flow like a river directly from the
ocean. The matron laughingly insists.
We get the air directly from the fac
tory, pointing to the clear stretch of
ocean off to the west.
Improvements of all sorts were
Planned in connection with the new
nome, when the earthquake came and
changed them ALL At that time three
of the main walls to the north fell out.
For this wreck no blame was attached
to the contractor who had so lately
turned the building over to the man
agement 1t appears that the two large
cylindrical fire escapes, the kind that
are used where children have to be
considered, were anchored very firmly
to the north walls and had their foun-
dations deep in cement. The walls could
not withstand the movement of the
earth and tile dragging of the fire es-
capes. This wrecking of SO much of the
building meant thatAthe children had to
be taken elsewhere. Provision was
made for them in what tents could be
secured, but the task of caring for 70
children from months to Ia years of
age was a serious one. Wherever pos
sible the patron made relatives take
the children that had any claim on
them, and at the end of two weeks
those remaining were taken to Sacra-
mento and bountifully provided for at
the Sacramento founding asylum. Be-
ing SO competentiy assisted in the care
OF their charges made 1t possible for
the managers OF the nursery to prepare
the home and get it in readiness for the
return of the children the following Aug
ust,<With the aid of the relief committee
the ruined brick walls were replaced
with wood. the fire escapes were right
ed and othersurgent repairs nlade.1 From
the front and sides the building is the
same beautiful edihce 1t was in the be-
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-10

the Nursery for Homeless Children,
who live at the corner Of Lake street
and Fourteenth avenue The man who
denied them was the superintendent of
a neighboring Congregational church.
The time was August, 1906.
When this institution moved to its
present home in 1905 the matron, Mrs
NJ J. Hubert, went TO the minister
OF lie nearby Congregational church
and asked If her family of boys and
girls. which numbered from 90 TO IS.
could be accommodated in his Sunday
school. They were made welcome, but
later Developments showed that their
lack OF financial backing must have
been a matter of comment at that
time. The issue about them came in
August after the calamity. The chill
dren had been out of town from April
TO August Upon their return Mrs
Hubert went again to the church to
make sure that their places had not
been nlled "a consequences of the great
shifting OF the population during the
intervening months.
NO ray, NO welcome
The particular Sunday Mrs Hubert
set out upon this mission a heavy
storm made walking difficult, as there
were not at that time many sidewalks
and pavements thereabouts. Wet. tired
and uncomfortable, she reached the
church and was met by a snug, dap
per man, who soon made it plain that
he was not at all glad to see her.
When asked if there was room in the
Sunday school for her charges, this
man hemmed and hawed and then hat-
ly said
well, Of course. we must take into
consideration that those children never
brought any money into the Sunday
school"
II did not take Mrs. Hubert long to
bid that man a goodby he will not
soon forget. Through the storm she
made her way to the next nearest
church, which was Episcopalian. There
she was received with genuine COR
diality and her children made more
than welcome to all the parish church
had to offer. They are still attending
and enjoying the little church around
the corner
There are no rules as to what church
the children Of the nursery shall at
tend, and until the experience with the
commercial Christian superintendent of
The San Francisco call., 1909-10-10

~ - many tots can be tucked in for q
nap that way. This would not be pos
sibIe If Willie were bent upon tumblfng
Freddie off the trundle bed. Obedience
Is one of the first things that the ma
tron insists upon, being perfectly sure
that IL they do not learn that essential
they can not have welf ordered lives.
So the little ones understand when
they are put down for their after
dinner nap it means closed eyes and
closed eyes soon mean sleep.
The nursery Is well placed. facing
the west. A big glassed in porch is a
place of real joy for the little ones,
who go still farther into the big yard
when they want to make mud pies
and frolic. Low seats are arranged
around the porches, and one corner is
so popular that wooden pane has had
to be substituted for the original glass
The most curious thing of all is the
deep depression worn in the window
sill by the hundreds OF elbows that
have rested there. There is hardly an
hour of the day when some little
elbow is not in that depression. There
are also some writings on the walls"
which tell strange stories of baby ner-
vousness or baby loneliness. Low