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The Greeley tribune., 1909-03-10
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Miss Nettie Smith left for Atwood
Friday afternoon to spend a short
vacation.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-03-10

Mrs. Mary Mimmack left for ii
short business trip to Denver Monday
morning.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-03-10

Mrs. J. D. A4cMeillen went to Dem
yer Monday to visit Ior few days
with relatives.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-03-10

Mrs. DR.. R. F. Graham went to
Denver Monday morning for short
pleasure trip.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-03-10

Sam Woodward left for Portland
Friday night. where he will make his
future home.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-03-10

Now is the time to buy watches,
clocks and silverware at Dunham's :.
opposite Court House
The Greeley tribune., 1909-03-10

Miss Lizzie Edmonds has joined
Shaw's millinery force.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-03-10

Elwood and American fence in all
styles. Full lines of all sizes of
gates. McCutcheon Hardware Co.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-03-10

Seed potatoes for sale Early
Ohio. Rose Seedlings, Pearls. W. E,
kinsella.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-03-10

James Lockhart went to Grover
Sunday to look after a claim he
has there.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-03-10

When in doubt. buy your harness
of F. A. Gates.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-03-10

Mrs. Fl. T. Bacon of Brighton was
in this city Saturday on business.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-03-10

The best carriage work in north
ern Colorado at K. l.. Orr's, 617-619
Sixth avenue.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-03-10

Miss Mamie Williams left for 'Weis-
er, Ida. Monday morning to make
her home
The Greeley tribune., 1909-03-10

Mr.. and Mrs. C. d. Palmer spent
sunday in Denver.
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A Profitable Sale
(Eaton Specially

Anton Anderson had sale on his
ranch southwest of Eaton the fir Il
part of the week. The stock brought
good prices, one horse selling for
$299, another for $237, two-year-
old for $203, yearlings for $50 and
$155. Even the old Jersey COW
brought $56. Mr.. Anderson has
rented his farm to his brother and
will probably move to town.
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F. Voris left for an extended trip
to Delta. Colo, Saturday.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-03-10
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Mrs. A. Morrison went to Denve,
Saturday for a few days visit.
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Kinsella. insurance.

Miss Ehie Chappelow was in Den
Yer Sunday,
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Bob Clayton. who has been in Ok
lahoma for some time. returned Fri
day
The Greeley tribune., 1909-03-10

Cinerarias 25c and 35c the pot at
Searing's Greenhouse.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-03-10

Mrs. Fl. E. Bruckner went to Eric
Saturday afternoon for short visit,
The Greeley tribune., 1909-03-10

Mrs N. C. Alkire of Windsor was
in our city Friday on business.
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Buy the reliable U. n. o. self-con-
forming horse collar Of F. A. Gates.
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Mrs. James Mccullough went 10
LaSalle Saturday for short visit.
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1t pays to buy your harness OF
F. A. Gates.
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Seed potatoes. Farmers Mere. Co.
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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-23

While Porto Rico has been under the
control OF the United States ever since
tho treaty Of Paris was signed in 1898,
the relations existing between the is
land and this government may have
been forgotten by the new generation
at least. Following the establishment
of civil government there In 1900
elections were held for tho choice OF n
commissioner to Washington and
members OF the house of delegates Of
tho Porto Rico legislature. While II is
not up to the status of territory, tho
Inhabitants are declared to be citizens
of the United states and as such en-
titled To tho protection OF the United
States. The governor is appointed for
four years by the president of the
United States, by and with the advice
and consent Of tho senate. The gov
crnors salary Is $4,000 a year. There
Is AN executive council of eleven mcm-
bors, five OF whom must be natives OF
Porto Rico. The council Is appointed
in the Same manner as the governor.
The legislature consists of the council
as an upper chamber and "A house OF
delegates popularity elected for two
years,
The judges OF the supreme and dis
trict courts are appointed by tho presl-
dent Of the United States. and the at >
torncy general is similarly appointed.
REUBEN KAY.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-23

States-known then as the United
Colonies-was Michael Hillegas. He
was Philadelphia merchant. He was
appointed by the Continental congress
and held the Office until after the in
auguration of Washington. When the
colonies ran short of money he and
several other rich merchants advanced
the necessary funds to sustain the
colonies from their private funds. His
successor was Samuel Meredith, also n
Philadelphia merchant, an influential
friend OF Washington and a brother
in-law of George Clymcr, n signcr OF
the Declaration ono of the stories of
Meredith Is that he advanced the gov
crnmcnt 100000 and was never reim-
bursed Thomas Tudor Tucker was
appointed to the office in 1901 by JEFF
ferson and held 1t until his death in
1928 lie was succeeded by William
Clark in tho administration of John
Quincy Adams He held tho place only
"A year, for Andrew jackson came 10
the presidency then and made clean
sweep. Jackson's treasurer was John
Campbell OF Virginia, who held the
place for ten years. All successors
following were men little known In
politics. The treasurer at the breaking
out of the ciyil war was William =
Price of Missouri. an appointce OF
Buchanan.
The most widely known treasurer
was Francis E. Spinner whose sigma
ture was a puzzle to the country until
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-23
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1890 After few f1uctuating seasons
another place was selected, the Rich-
morl Hin thcatcr, i'm 1882. The house
had been transformed from a private
residence that had been occupied by
Aaron Burr. The seasons under Man
ager Du Ponte failed; but, notwith-
standing, he persuaded number OF
rich men 20 erect the Italian Opera
House, specially constructed with a
view Of pre- renting opera OF the Italian
school The house was at the corner
of Church and Leonard streets 1t
cost $4,000 and was opened I'm No
vcmbcr, 1888 II ruined two managers,
and for some time after the failures
Italian opera seemed doomed In this
country.
There was caterer I'm 1874 named
Palmo. He had made a fortune feed
ing New Workers. His place is still
remembered by octogenarians. 1t
stood on the corner Of Broadway and
Duane street. Hc built an opera house
in Chambers street in the same block
as the now hal, Of records 1t was the
first thcater I'm tho United states that
had tier of private boxes. It's ca
pacity was 500 Opera failed in this
house. and the man who put up tho
building died an object Of charity
Stil the public cried for opera. In
1Si7 the Astor Place opera Iouse was
opened. II was built by $50 New
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-23
Uncle Sans Treasurer
Lee McClung, Keeper of Yale Funds, Namet
by President Taft to Succeed
Charles II. Treat.

" l. Leo NcCiung. who has been APP
n pointed by President TAFT to sue
n coed 6. II Treat as treasurer OF
the United States. is not poll
tician ho will have the satisfaction of
knowing that few who have held the
job were selected because of their po-
litical influence The exceptions posi-
bly, were James n. Huston In the first
administration of Cleveland and John
G. New, who was appointed In 1875.
Tho position T. a business Office and
does not offer the opportunities for dis
tinction that other government Offices
do. The requirements of the Office are
integrity and solidity and executive
ability.
McClung Is business man. After
his graduation from Yale. in 1882, he
Travelled I'm Europe, and when he re-
turned no made a Journey through
California. lie was paymaster OF tho
ST. Paul and Duluth Railroad company
and later assistant traffic manager of
the Southern railroad. His connection
with the Southern covered the period
between 1902 and 1904, during which
time he was stationed at Louisville.
He was appointed treasurer of Yale In
1904
While treasurer of Yale he became
director IN a New Haven bank and
also director In \ leading life in
suranco company OF Hartford. As n
student at Yale he took leading part
in athletics, playing on both the base
ball and football teams for several
years, captaining the football team Of
1892 He was chairman OF the junior
promenade committee, and in his SEN
Tor year he received the largest vote
AS the most popular member OF the
class. He was considered the best
halfbacl Yale ever had Associated
with him on the football team were
such noted players as the Bliss broth
ers, Vance Mccormick and the
mighty Heffolfnger. He Is a mem
Der OF Yale corporation and OF the
leading Yale secret societies including
Skull and Bones. But his selection as
treasurer of the United States is based
upon his sterling business qualifica-
tions
He Is a rich bachelor and Is thirty
three years old He received the de-
gree of NJ. A. I'm 1905 His brother,
Robert Gardner McClung, is a promi-
nent lawyer in Boston The new
treasurer was born In Knoxville, Tenn.
where his father. Frank III, McClung, is
a retired merchant The family Is re-
lated 70 chief Justice Marshall OF the
! United States supreme court and to
General Albert sidney Johnston Of the
Confederate cause and whose death
occurred early in the civil war Lee
McClung received his education at
Phillips Exeter academy and Yale.
with all his qualifications as a busl-
ness man the new appointee Is what
IL termed a good mixer. and that
means that lie Is popular. When he
! was u boy he was noted among his
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-23

1t was finally deciphered IIo was a
New Yorker and was appointed at tho
suggestion OF Chase. secretary OF tho
treasury In the 1irst administration of
Lincoln. II was Spinner who first in
troduced women clerks into the treas
ury department. He served through
the administrations of Lincoln, John
son and Grant lie resigned in 1876
and was succeeded by John Q. New.
Charles III. Treat. who steps aside
for Lee McClung. was appointed treas
urcr I'm 1905. 1t was Treat who sec
ondod the nomination of Levi +. Nor
ton for vice. president In 1886 Mr..
Treat was born I'm Maine and became
Interested in politics after he removed
TO Delaware. Later he removed to
New York and took part IN organic
ing the Republican club OF New Yor'e
city. He was collector Of internal rev.
cnue for the second district of New
York from 1897 to 1905
FRANK Worries.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-23

OsAlN llc country - OH lilt NNc
~ of grand opera. Song birds
~ flock i'm the fall. They are nc
Il "A their best when the snow is
on the ground or when there are eager
and nipping airs in the long winter
nights.
The story OF opera I'm the United
states begins at New York city-ncces-
sarilv, because that was the first ac-
cessiblo landing place In the country
for the songstcrs. But after the first
few seasons I'm the metropolis the
country grew, and other localities also
got in tune. And now there are sea
sons OF opera. and have boon for many
wears. in Boston. Philadelphia, BJIti-
more, Washington and Pittshurr in
tho east. Cincinnati and Chicago in the
middle west and San francisco or tho
Pacific COAST, witA intermediate ciries
Cor short seasons. II New orleans
there Is ~ opera house (the only one
of the kind IN the United States where
French opera is given exclusively In
French II l2s beer IN existence for
more tllr i hE.f century.
The yubli. = to.crdUly convcrSunt
with tnc viCissituGes a@d tribuia'inns
thpt encompass Il season OF cD"ra and
foi'aw ~ ~ wake The ruth Of the
imprcsar!o mas been more cactus lined
tnau JtrGwn WITH ro5cbuGs. But the
public rs music mad aud has been ever
since "a lot of the Florrntinc nobility
got toSetnGt at the end Of the sixteenth
century aud resolved To free dramatic
fr,aic from ITS turmONs.
An aui,re ciation OF the growth and
sarsdd 30 yrard opera .n this country
can be had only by hurried review oi
St. .ntiau9c "a Ecw York clty.
1he nrst home % Italian opera in tho
metropolis ~as the Park thcater in
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-23
D'ALvAREz, SOPRANO.

and other towns In which hc has built
opera houses and where he has given
rrand opera successfully. II grand
opera had not expanded in the coun-
try. II is question I'm tho minds OF
many whether there would have been
two great opera houses In New York
city.
While grand opera has expanded
gradually In the United States. its
most rcccnt success is due 20 the new
school The manager who produces an
old time classical opera now does so
more for the purpose Of exploiting the
voice OF some particular star than be-
cause of any demand on tho part OF
tho public TO hear the opera Even
Wagner is no longer rated as mod
ern.
II docs not dctract from the glory OF
grand opera that pleased the fathers
TO say that tho new school has met
with the requirements of this commer-
cial age and contributed 10 the en-
couragement OF present day man.
ayers
In French opera the great nights are
those In which are heard such pro-
ductions as "Pelleas ct Mellsandc." by
Debusscy; Louise" by Charpentier;
"Thais' and 'Herodiode." by Massenct.
and Samson ct Della" by Saint
Saens.
In Italian opera among tho produce
tions that draw critical and apprccia~
tive audiences and add to the success
| Of the management by subscriptions
and box Office receipts are "Cavallcria
Rustlcana." by Mascagni. and la
Bohemo," "Tosca" and MADAME But7
terhy," by Puccini
Even American opera is family maxi
ing It's way toward popular apprecla- :
ton. as has been shown by recent
productions. FRANK III. BROOKS
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-23
Porto Rico's Newt Governor
Colonel George r. Cotton. Business Man, Soldier
and Former Official In the Philippines,
Takes Charge Nov. l.

Colonel Cotton is The grandson NJ
Chaunccy S. Cotton. builder of tho
Chicago. Burlington and quincy rail-
road The railroad builder was noted
for his hrmness and strong character
istics. and the grandson resembles him
In these traits,
Colonel Cotton was homo from tho
Philippines on leave of absence when
he was rendered the appointment OF
governor of Porto Rico by President
Taft Tho president has great con-
iidence in Colonel Cotton and ex-
pressed the opinion that Inc had tho
necessary qualifications for governing
the people and convincing them of an
earnest desire for their welfare. Wien
Colonel Cotton was In Santo Domingo
he gained the confidence Of President
Morales aud his cabinet.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-23

- ORTO RICO will soon have ,
..& another American governor.
Colonel George Il. Cotton. lie
will succeed Governor Regis
81 rost, recently resigned on account
OF the III health of Mrs. Post Nov. l.
Colonel COltCn's appointment was
made py the president while the latter
was at Beverly Mass, and is the presi-
dents first Porto Rican selection.
The arpointee is Of New England
parentage, but he is credited TO the
District Of Columbia. lie was II busi-
ness man at lilo national capital when
lie was selected by President Roose-
welt for the office OF chief collector of
Santo Domingo customs. In that ca
pacity he familiarized himself with
conditions, and this incidentally led
him 10 know something of conditions
in Porto Rico. lie understands and
speaks Spanish and knows the char
actcr Of the people whose affairs lac is
shortly 10 administer one Of the
things which specially commended
Colonel Cotton 10 the president was
his revision of the cumbersome Span
ish regulations in regard to port at
faifS al tllc lllUe WHth MI at was
governor OF the Philippines
When matters In Santo Domingo were
properly adjusted and running smooth
~ Colonel Cotton was sent to the Phil
ippines on the recommendation Of Sec
retary Taft as insular collector, lie
gave general supervision to the fiscal
affairs Of The Islands and drafted tho
Philippine tariff bin which was passed
by the senate and approved on the
same day as the Payne bill He is also
RESPONSIBLE for the government IN
spection and guaranteeing of Filipino
cigars
Colonel Cotton has had an interesting
as well as a busy life After leaving
college he went 10 Texas aud remained
there for awhile, looking over the
state and taking q vacation at the
same time, He acquired a fondness
fon western life and part OF his va
cation money went for the purchase OF
cowboys OUTFIT and he Joined a
"drive" OF cattle bound for New Next
90 and remained In the southwest for
four years. He returned 10 his home
IN the east. but his stay was brief lie
went out 10 Nebraska and engaged I'm
banlSng He was manager OF the con-
cern that he organized and remained
With II for dozen years while thus
engaged he joined the First Nebraska
regiment composed OF the most encr-
getic young men In tho state. While
Dewey was waiting for troops 10 take
possession Of Manila the First Ne
braska responded and WIS the first to
arrive on the scene. I'm one OF the at
tacks on tie troops Colonel Cotton led
his regiment IN person, and. although
the enemy outnumbered the Nebras-
kans three TO one, the Spaniards were
ariyen back with loss VI 400,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-23

comrades for being Square" and al
ways at hand 10 help the fellow who
was down"
Thc department 20 which lac is ap-
pointed is a branch of tile United
States treasury, controlling the ma
tlonal finances. II is the most eS-
tensive and compile, of all the depart
mcnts and in ran stands next 10 tho
department OF state IL employs more
than 5000 people in Washington and
has branches and Offices throughout the
United States.
AS treasurer Mr.. McClung will he
charged with the duty of signing the
paper currency and of receiving and
keeping the money of the United
States and with dsbursing the same
on warrants properly signed and
countersigned. lie enters upon these
duties Nov. /.
The first treasurer of the United
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-23
The New French and Italian Schools Have
Supplanted the Classical Favorites-GroWth
of the Art In This Country.

the loss was 100000. a loss In busi-
ness in grand opera does not within
Itself mean that the public has failed
to patronize Bad managomnt shat
tcrs the most liberal patronage.
In spite of the fact that Abbey lost.
he did much TO fortify grand opera in
the United states. Out of twenty
four promised operas for the season
he gave nineteen i'm New York city.
and besides, he gave outside of the
city fifty eight performances In Brook
lyn Boston, Philadelphia. Chicago.
Cincinnati, st. Louis. Washington and
Baltimore.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-23

homo I'm New York city. 1t remained
the resting place for song for thirty
years. But the drift Of population was
uptown. This led TO the Metropolitan.
Society fell in with the idea for many
reasons. ono OF which was that 1t
wanted private boxes. and these the
old Academy never had. Any mention
Of the old Academy that failed to re.
call that It was there that Patti made
her first appearance i'm grand opera In
this country would be fatal to writer.
She had previously sung in concert in
Triplcr hall in 1852.
Birth Of the Metropolitan.
The MetropOlitan's first director was
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-23

Workers, aud opera was produced there
for FIVE years. The house held 1900
people The management had spirited
rivalry from the Castle Garden IN Bat
terry park and from Niblo's Garden. on
one occasion while the Astor Place
was closed its rivals got possession OF
IT and utilized /. for a dog show. The
scheme worked. 1t killed the house
for opera.
SO it was n dog show that led to the
building of the Academy of Music. In
which the Prince of Wales once
danced. The structure cost S335,00O. IL
opened In October. 1854, and Norma
was the opera. Her for n generation
opera seemed TO have a permanent
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-23

tho Metropolitan, but It occurred when
oscar HIammcrstcin erected the Man
haitian in part of the city that had
never seen up to that time fashion
able audience by night. The Manhat
tan cost $1,000 900 1t opened in De-
ccmbor. 1906. 1t was intimated In
some quarters that the erection of the
Manhattan Opera House was the out
come of prejudice and some petty
spite. The success of the Manhattan
since it opened Is an answer to that
statement Prejudice and spite are
short lived. If 1t were otherwise there
would have been no occasion for Ham
merstein to go tc other cities, 's he
has to Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-23

Signor Niancsl. The house was under
the management Of Henry E. Abbey.
The first performance WAS In october,
1888. Maplcson was yet hanging on TO
the old Academy and the original
great war Of managers occurred while
Abbey and Mapleson were rival man
ayers. MaplesOn had Patti and Ger
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-23

s,ar. and Abbey had Christine Nilsson.
AS showing how the demand for
grand opera was Increasing in New
York and I'm the country II Is only
necessary TO state that the cost of the
new home, the Metropolitan. including
the real estate. was S1.732.97S.t Never
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-23
London's School For Motb,rs.

There is I'm London school for
mothers. One poor woman was dis
solved In tears when her baby was un-
dressed ut the hospital and its wasted
limbs revealed. She ingeniously ex-
planned her grief by saying that "it
was a beautiful child last time It was
undressed."
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-23
Whore ozone Comes Eron,.

According TO Mcssrs. IIenriet and
Bonyssy, ozone is produced by the ul-
ira violet rays of the sun in the upper
atmosphere, and the amount contained,
I'm the air near the ground increases
when the air currents descend from tho
upper regions.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-23
Savings Banks In Australia.

Australians government savings banks
have $2O4,S7l,S24 on deposit, equal to
s49.55 per capita of the total population
Of the commonwealth. The accounts
average Sl6275 each.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-23
Test For Neurastbenia.

According to an English court, test
for neurasthenia is to make a man
stand up, with head erect and eyes
closed and whistle. neurasthenic
subject 1t is said, cannot do this.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-23
SNAPSHOTS OF INFORMATION.
Paris Negro Lawyer.

Hector Apollinaire is the name OF n
negro who was admitted 10 the bar D
Paris few weeks ago lie is "A ma
tive of Guadeloupe. about thirty years
old. tall and muscular and very black.
He enjoys the distinction of being tho
only one of his race among the recog-
nizcd lawyers of Paris.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-23
Vitality of the Sick

The vitality of sick people Is always
lower between the hours Of midnight
and o'clock In the morning: conse-
quently the greatest amount OF stiinu-
liant is needed during that time.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-23

with the losses of Abbey at the Met
ropolitan the knell of the old Academy
was rung, and another company. the
American. that had attempted 20 mako
n place for itself went to pieces. About
the Same time. in the eighties. German
opera got foothold In the Thalia the
ater, in the Bowery. Gustav Amberg