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Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-02-11
CONDUCTOR MAY GO TO PRISON
Mexican Prosecutor Charges Him With
Criminal Negligence.

Mexico City, Feb. IA telegram
from Guadalajara says that the prose
cutting attorney in the case of Con-
ductor James A. Cook has recommended
to the judge that the prisoner be SEN
fenced to the penitentiary.
The prosecutor charges that the
American was guilty of criminal negli-
gence, if not actually implicated, in the
robbery of freight train in his charge.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-02-11
RIVER SEINE sUBs1D1Ne.
Conditions in Paris Are Being Rapidly
Bettered.

Paris, Feb. 6.-The river Seine is
more than 10 feet below its flood MAXI
mum and the city has begun to assume
its normal appearance. The streets are
clear of water and the wreckage left
by the food is rapidly disappearing.
Train service in all directions is. be-
ing restored and some of the factories
have resumed operations.
In many quarters the gas and elee-
trio light services have been renewed,
but it will be many days before the
transportation facilities, telegraph and
telephone and other public utilities are
in perfect working order.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-02-11
Army Sails for Philippines.

San Francisco, Feb. 6.-The Nine.
teenth infantry and several troops of
the Second cavalry sailed for the Philip
pines on the transport Sheridan, which
also carried a number of officers and
passengers, nearly 1900 persons in all,
and cargo of army supplies.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-02-11
MORE ROCK ON CHERRY BODIES
Five Found in Passage, but Tons of
Coal Fan on Them.

Cherry, ILL.,, Feb. Five bodies of
miners who lost their lives in the St.
Paul mine disaster last November were
discovered today in passageway south
of the main shaft, but before the
eorpses could be removed tons of rock
and coal fell on them. 1t is now prob
lematieal when these bodies can be re-
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-02-11
Costs DECLINE in Britain.

London, Feb. 5.-The index number
of the Economist, showing average
prices of commodities, shows prices are
still being reduced in Great Britain
despite the fact that they are nearly so
per cent cheaper than in America al
ready.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-03-18
ONLY ONE "HHOMO OF

That l. LAXATIVE RItDMO oUlSiSE. Isnk for
the .ignatnr. of r. W. GROVE. Used the World
over to Cure a Cold In One bay. sJc.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-03-18
THE MOTHER AND THE BOY
Childish Condolences That Should
Never Be RepelIed, But A.
ways Encouraged.

A boys heart is full and overflow
Ing. He needs some one who will listen
to his condolences. II he Is repelled
and finds himself alone, he becomes
fretful, indolent or worse. His affairs
are not nonsense" good mother
never says: Run away; l am busy"
She listens, encourages.
Important discoveries may be made
in these outpourings. She gives sym
pathy. enters into his feelings, sees
things from his point of view. II no
tells her of something which proves
that he is at fault. she does not repri-
mand at the time. because this will
check further condolences. She gives
her attention quietly. tells him she Is
glad he has coniided in her. and that
she will talk of 1t again to him.
II mother has insight she can
solve many problems. She Is interest
ed in her boys sports. collections. his
school and companions. The choice OF
his companions should not be left to
chance. 1t is well II they are from
families known to his parents.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-03-18

was. I could perceive none: every
where arose the same blank wall OF
Chilean power. impossible. unassail-
able. insurmountable. Saint Andrew!
mine was n situation to chill the blood.
The stars began to CLEAN In the
black void Of sky overhead, those bril-
liant, scintillating stars OF the south
in their unfamiliar consultations. for
ever reminding me that was an alien
and n stranger. The city Itself,
wrapped within the deepening folds of
this early night mantle. appeared un-
usually noisy and demonstrative.
dimly wondered at II. There was n
ceaseless blare OF bands. a medley of
inarticulate cries. mingled with the
continuous disorder of shufiiing feet
along the roughly paved streets. !
could distinguish nothing definite as
hung curiously over the bal
cony rail. staring idly down. yet
1t was plainly evident that the entire
population was astir with some in
creasing excitement. Far out toward
the distant mouth of the harbor a fort
ress battery was firing salvos OF ar
tillery. the swift flames of discharge
cleaving the black shadows in vicious
spurts of yellowish red. the sullen re-
verberations OF sound shaking the no
tel easements. Some Holy Saints day,
l imagined, wondering idly what spe-
cial devotion of the church could be
responsible for SO much of uproar, SO
general an outpourins OF enthusiasm.
Still. the thought held me barely for
a moment: my own personal affairs
were far too serious and insistent for
any wasted attention upon the saints.
I turned back from the rail and
glanced carelessly within. The great
dining hall was already brilliantly H.
Illuminated. and a number of the tables
were surrounded by guests. II formed
cosmopolitan scene. the grouped
faces being representative Of a wide
variety OF races. the scraps OF conver.
sation which fioated to me through the
open window revealing half the Ian
guages OF Europe. Swarthy Spaniards,
volatile Frenchmen. silent sons OF Al
bion, talkative Yankees. bewhiskered
and bespectacled Germans. blonde.
rosy-cheeked Swedes, together with
representatives from half dozen
South American countries, were indis.
mingled in sudden broth
erhood. This motley. interesting com.
pany was composed principally OF
men. exhibiting here and there the
glitter OF military uniforms. or some
OF attire attesting the pres.
ence of the inevitable globe-trotter. al.
though the majority were plainly
enough commercial gentlemen. inter
ested In various lines OF trade. and
drawn into this vortex from the four
corners Of the globe in the wild scram.
BILE after gold. No foreign passenger
steamer had entered the harbor with.
In the past "a hours. and l had nj. |
ready studied those faces before In the |
vague. shadowy hope OF discovering n |
friend. lit another cigarro. out Of |
sheer nervousness. and sat silently |
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-03-18
Greeley Wants Factories.

Greeley.-Believing the time ripe for
establishment here of factories handl'
ing surplus farm products. to make
them useful products. the manufactur-
ing committee Of the Commercial Club
will lead a movement to induce man
ufacturing interests to locate here. 4
campaign will be undertaken among
farmers to interest them in taking a
controlling interest in a potato starch
factory.
At the same time interest will be
aroused in locating a factory for the
manufacture of farm machinery. AMI
a straw board factory. A company is
looking into the feasibility of estab-
lishmcnt of an alfalfa meal mill.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-03-18
Advice,

Your boy Jerry has grand voice"
said Mr.. Dolan.
Yes. lie says he's going into grand
OPERA replied Mr.. Rafferty,. lilo
wants. says he, to have the crowds
lcanin' forward to catch every tone NJ
he lifts his voice to express things that
no one but himself can fully compre-
hend.''
Jerry says that, does he?"
"IIc does"
Tell him to be an auctioneer. IIs
can do the same thing and the money
Is surer."
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-03-18

at stake. It was no more than natural
that We should openly ally ourselves
with that struggling faction which the
Chilean authorities promptly de-
nounced as insurrectos. and proceeded
to crush.
1t was something OF n comic opera
war. resulting in two or three skir-
ofcered paisanos were pitted against
regular troops Of the line. and. as we
received from Bolivia no more SUBJ
stantial aid than vague promises, our
resistance. though rather stubborn.
was soon overcome. When the final
wild stampede for safety came. / dis
covered myself, as quartermaster gen.
eral OF the late revolutionary forces.
still in possession OF a considerable
sum OF money. to which no one else
possessed any better claim. the un-
healed scar OF a Chilean bullet in my
shoulder. and an exceedingly 1atterinS
chance Of being summarily shot by
drumhead courtmartial II caught. All
opportunity for retreat across the Bo-
livian frontier was already effectively
excessive hardship. skulking amid the
dark recesses of Indian huts In the
mountains. / succeeded In stealing un-
observed into Valparaiso, feeling con-
fident that, rs a sailor, I should be
able to discover in that busy seaport
some early opportunity for escape.
This confidence was doomed to bit
ter disappointment. The Chilean au-
thorities were especially desirous Of
apprehending me, inspired doubtless
by visions OF the war-chest, rumored
to be Of far greater value than truth
could Justify. They were both alert
and suspicious. The American consul
was obdurate to pleading, refusing
peremptorily to become involved in
the affair. while no war vessel floating
the flag OF the United States. to which
/ might fee for protection. entered
the harbor. ManifesIy 1t was impos-
sible for me to depart on any foreign
vessel as a passenger without possess
ing the necessary papers properly
vised, nor could I even ship as sea
man before the mast without running
the gantlet Of numerous suspicious
officials especially warned to appre-
hend me. In brief. though possessing
ample means. / was a helpless pris-
oner. my only safety the keeping out
of sight from all in authority within
the narrow confines of the hotel.
Sitting there In solitude that even
Ing thought II out all over again for
the hundredth time, bitterly cursing
myself for a stupid fool, yet utterly
unable to discover any venturesome
prospect OF ultimate escape. I was
trapped as securely as though the
hand OF actual arrest was about to be
placed upon my shoulder. I might.
by thus continuing to skulk In the
dark. delay the result. yet the final
ending was inevitable. Beyond doubt
I was cornered. and the time was ripe
for the eager acceptance OF any reck !
less opportunity. Yet. desperate as
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-03-18
Arrested In Utah.

An Evanston dispatch says:
George Thomas. charged with embezr
cling $500 OF the funds of his ex-em.
pIoyer. Henry Kaack. and who was re.
leased after his first arrest In Utah
because the extraditicn papers issued
for him were faulty. is again in Gus.
tody and in default OF bail will remain
IN Jail until his trial. Sheriff Jones.
when compelled to release the prisoner
because OF the faulty papers. at once
telegraphcd for new papers. which
were forwarded.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-03-18
PRESIDENT ASKS
COOPERATION
PROCLAMATION REGARDING AN
sWERs TO QUESTIONS PUT BY
CENSUS ENUMERAToRS.
FOR REFUSAL
INFORMATION IS CONFIDENTIAL
AND ONLY ASKED FOR STA
TISTICAL PURPOSES.

Washington.-On Tuesday the Pres
ident issued proclamation calling
upon all citizens of the country to
lend their aid toward making the cur
rent census a success.
The text of the proclamation fol-
lows:
BY the President of the United States
of America.
A PROCLAMATION.
Whereas, BY the Act of Congress
approved July I'd. 1909. the Thirteenth
Decennial Census of the United States
is to be taken. beginning on the fif-
teenth day OF April. nineteen hundred
and ten; and
Whereas, A correct enumeration OF
the population every ten years Is re-
quired by the Constitution OF the
United States for the purpose of deter
psining the representation OF the sew
eral states in the House Of Represen-
tatives: and
Whereas, It Is OF the utmost impor-
tance to the interests of all the people
OF the United States that this census
should be a complete and accurate re-
port of the population and resources
OF the country:
Now, therefore, I. William Howard
Taft, President of the United States
OF America. do hereby declare and
make known that. under the act afore-
said. 1t is the duty of every person to
answer all questions on the census
schedules applying to him and the
family to which he belongs. and to the
farm occupied by him or his family.
and that any adult refusing to do SO is
subject to penalty.
The sole purpose of the census Is TO
secure general statistical information
regarding the population and rcsoui ces
OF the country. and replies are re-
quired from individuals only In order
to permit the compilation of such gen
cral statistics. The census has moth
ing to do with taxation. with army or
Jury service. with the compulsion OF
school attendance. with the regulation
OF immigration. or with the enforce
ment OF any national. state. or local
law or ordinance. nor can any person
be harmed In any way by furnishing
the information required. There need
be no fear that any disclosure Will be
made ro regarding any individual person
or his affairs. For the due protection
OF the rights and interests OF the per
son furnishing Information every en-
ploye Of the Census Bureau Is prohib-
tied. under heavy penalty. from dis
closing any information which may
thus come to his knowledge.
therefore earnestly urge upon all
persons to answer promptly. complete
~ and accurately all inquiries ad-
dressed to them by the enumerators or
other employees of the census bureau.
and thereby to contribute their share
toward making this great and neces-
sary public undertaking a success
In witness whereof. l have hereunto
set my hand and seal and caused the
seal of the United States to be af-
fixed.
Done at the city OF Washington
this 18th day of March. A. ID. One
Thousand Nine Hundred Ten and Of
the independence of the United States
of America the One Hundred Thirty
fourth.
BY the President:
WIN. II. TAFT.
PC KNOX Secretary OF State.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-03-18
CTO BE CONTINUED)
Send for the S. p. c. c.

A Young Mother" asks our opinion
OF the alleged injurious effects OF
rocking on babies"
We must frankly say that we con.
slider II n brutal practice. As the
father Of great many babies. of all
ages. We never rocked on any OF
them Intentionally. and we would
probably be arrested II We expressed
our full opinion OF any woman who
would presume to do so.-Lippincott.s
Magazine.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-03-18
Immense Irrigation Contract.

Pueblo.-The contract for the con-
struction of the Canon City. Florence
and Pueblo Water Company's irriga-
tion system, known as the DeWeese
project. has been awarded to kene-
flick. Quigl & Russell of Kansas City.
on their bid of s12.9s7 900. according
to Samuel Brown, Jr.. on his arrival
here from Chicago.
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BrArr oy ONO CITY or TOLEDO.
LTgAs COUNTY, 49,

PRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he h srnine
partner OF the hrfn OF .. J. CHENEY Il Co. doing
business In the CITY Of Toledo. County and stats
Aforesaid and that sald nrm viii pay the sum of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
cas- Of ClTaREm that cannot be cured by the of
HALLS CsTAHnH CURE -
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before and subscribed IN my presrnoA
this 9Th day of December. a. D. ltss-
SEAL SoI.n1 % Pur,.e
s
Hairs Catarrh Cur. h taken Internally and arts
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF Tho
system. send for t-stinonisis. fire..
y. !. CHENEY CO. Toicca. O
Fold by all Drurrists. Tic.
Taks Hairs Family Pills for constipation
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-03-18
Technically Discussed.

so there Is to be a divorce said
the woman who discusses everybody.
1T seems but a little while since ha
asked for her hand
YES" replied the rude man. 'Ife
got the hand all right But 1t turned
out to be n misdeal."
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-03-18

Every man has theories about rails
ing a family-beforc he marries.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-03-18

An early cucumber in the hand
beats two in the stomach.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-03-18

HEAD, BACK AND LEGS ACVE-
Aeh. n over Throat .Drr. with chillss That is Ia
t.npt- IsTrp Ibsr . "a HEnisT viii brrsk IL upK
lak en- rronpIy. All dcalsrs, &C and s0c bottles
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-01
CRAFTSBURY.

Mr.. and Mrs. II. W. bishop are visiting
in Stretford. y. H.-Rena Spring Is work.
ing at Thomas Crowley Professor Col
burn returned to Fairfax last Saturday
after spending his vacation In his cottage
at Lake Hosmer. Clarence Cowles left
for Boston last Monday.-Mrs. Arthur
Smith Is at the nome Of Mr.. Smiths par
ents, Mr., (and Mrs. |. +, Smth--Mrs.
Helen Allen Skinner OF Maine and Mrs.
Lola Libby of Hardwick we're In town
the last of the wcek.--Leota Stratton is
home from New Hampshire after several
weeks absence,-Mrs, Guy Goodrich and
son, Harold, NJ Richmond are visiting In
town.-The work OF improving the ceme-
terry commenced last week, and Is we'll
under way.-Mrs Morgan Hatch and son
of Barre ara visiting at the home of c.
G. HatCh.--Mr. and Mrs. S. II. Gage with
tneir family are taking a little vacation
AZ Lake Elego -The Rev W. f. Allen
vas called to Chelsea last Thursday 10
otfc'ate az the funeral OF former par
ish'oner.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-01
WASHINGTON
MONTPELIER.

The annual meeting Of the Automobile
Club OF Vermont has been called by Sec
rotary S. 8. Ballard of this city to be held
In the board OF trade rooms at Montpel-
Ter Saturday. September 3. at one o'clock
In the afternoon. An attempt will be
made at this meeting to amend the by
laws so that the annual dues shall be s.
per year. payable on or before January !
following the annual meeting. This club
now has n membership OF nearly 1,rD.
The marriage Of Fred b. Smith OF this
city and Miss Gladys d. Foster OF
Moretovn occurred Wednesday Aug. a
at the Methodist parsonage when the
couple. who We're unattended, were mar
red by the Rev. r. Hendee. They have
gone to Boston for n brief wedding trip.
Mrs. Jessie j. Nichols OF Barre filed
Thursday papers In an action for divorce
against Wilbur Nichols. her husband. on
the ground Of intolerabe severity.
William Edwards of Granitevile and
Miss Lima NJ. Merrill or Worcester, Mass
We're married Wednesday avg "a by the
Rev. l.. ]. hamburg at the home Of
Mrs, Ella L. Cheney on Hubbard street.
In bankruptcy court Thursday the
first meeting Of the creditors OF Fred
Frank e, Austin was appointed trus-
tee. Alvin I. Mathewson. trustee In
the bankrupt estate OF Charles r.
Scott OF Barre fled petition for per-
mission to sell certain quarry lands
in W1lliamstown.
The outlook for a large attendance at
| the opening of Montpelier Seminary Tues
day September &. Is bright. Nearly all
the teachers of last year are to return.
During the vacation months the dormi-
| tories and main boarding hall have been
re5uvenated, bath rooms and closets have
been put In and fresh paint and paper
have done wonders. With the prestige of
the completed endowment fund which
puts the institution financially on Arm
footing, better work than ever before
along educationnl lines is confidently pre-
dicted.
| The Rev. Father J. J. Cullion left Fri
day for Woodstock, where he has been
assigned by Bishop Rice as pastor Of the
Church OF Our Lady Of the Shows. AS
assistant to the Rev, Father w. j. O'Sul-
| Ivan for several years. Father Cullion
has always been active In good works
and has endeared himself to very many
who are outside OF his church and COM
munion and Montpelier parts with Father
Cullion with genuine regret.
fistic encounter that occurred Friday
on the road between Plainheld and East
Montpelier between the Rev L. +, Fort
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-01
NORTH TROY.

e. r. Ladd IL suffering from the ef-
fects of fall from the veranda of his
hotel by reason of a defect in one of the
steps-Clyde Leonard of ST. Adams is
tn town.--Jasper IIorner died very sud
denly August % at the home Of his son,
l.. Is. Horncr. in this village The fun
eral was held Thursday. He had lived
in town many Years and was nearly 50
%cars Of age. He leaves q widow and
several children.--T. A. Chase OF Brad
ford returned to his home Friday after
few days visit TO his brother. H. y.
Chase and other relatives and friends in
this Vicinity.-N1r. and Mrs. Arthur i.
haso has sold their farm known a.
the Horner place, to Mr.. and Mrs T.. l..
Monteith of Richford, who will take
possession sept. Is. Mr. Chase expects to
return TO Stoughton. Mass, soon. where
he formerly resided.-Ray Wakcman was
quite severely injured Friday by the
upseiting Of n team he was driving in the
village II. J.. Dodge OF Lunenburg is a
visitor at the home of his son, NJ. II.
Dodge of the Ncrth Troy market.-Miss
Florence Hitchcock returned Saturday to
her home in johnson after a visit of a few
days TO her aunt, Mrs. o. S Annis.
Hiram Wheelock is III at Trojan Park -
Mr.. and Mrs. Nernillion of West
virginia are at the home of her IA
Their. F. r. Hammond a. Barrows
was In town Sunday. Mr.. Barrows was
in the mercantile business here some
years, but Is now proprietor of T. l.. Pea r
& Co. of Johnson.-F. W. Elkins of Que
bee was in town the latter part of the
week
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-01

and the responses have been most
gratifying. Several hundred machines
are expected here next saturday.
William j. Lynch died Tuesday
morning at his home on Charles street.
Mr. Lynch was a tool sharpener by
trade and for tho past IL years had
worked for the Rvle e. Mccormick
Granite company. HIS wife died five
years ago and he is survived ny five
minor children. Funeral services Will
he held this morning from St.
Augustines Church. the Rev. Father
". J. O'Sullivan officiating
The docket for the September terri,
Of Washington county court, issued
Tuesday. contains nearly 100 cases
set to the jury list 80 State cases, and
40 or more divorce cases. The bar
docket contains 90s cases.
A y. Alden OF Northfeld who was
prosecuted Monday by states Attorney
benjamin Gates for keeping intoNi-
eating liquor with intent to sell. has
waived examination and furnished
hail OF 1900 for his appearance at TIE
September term of Washington county
court
Members Of Company Fl. who left tor
Pins Plains, y. Y. August q, returned
yesterday morning. Capt. w. a. Pattes
took his command there with full ranks
and none OF its members were III during
their absence. Three received slight in
iuries in a sham battle and we're treated
at the hospital II was the most like
real soldering the boys have seen since
they went 10 Chickamauga In 1895 and all
are enthusiastic over the trip and the
good record COMPANY n made in mimic
warfare.
Miss Elizabeth F. White who had
charge of the commercial department at
Montpelier Seminary last year and who
was expected 10 return next week, has
rendered her resignation to the Rev. DR.,
+. A. Bishop the principal Her place will
he taken by Miss Alice c. Bates OF Brad
ford Mass. a graduate OF the Salem
state normal school. Miss Anna Hadley
of Gorstown. \ H. a graduate of the
Bridgewater state normal school will he
assistant to Miss Bates The full bust
ness department will again be in charge
Of Prof f. 4. Cooper.
John q rnrWoll of this city. president
OF tho 18th vormc ont Reeimental assocla-
'lpll, ms all arrangements competed Toy
the 22nd annual reunion to be held Thurs
day, September :, at Franklin In addi-
ton 10 the regular program the mem
bers OF the association will attend in n
body the dedication OF soldiers monu-
ment, presented by Gen. Carmi l.. Marsh
Of Enoshurg, which will occur the morn
ing after the rcurion
John G. Wing has presented to the
Montpelier Historical society several
valuable documents that are nearly lS
years old These papers were long in the
possession OF the Hon. J. Addison Wing
b. f.. Buzzell OF Barnet who was form
erly a Photographer IN this city, was mar
red In Barre Monday to Mrs. Lucy r
Olmstead of Calais formerly Miss Lucy
Van Orman.
DR. &. f. Hunt was An Plainheld yes
tcrday In consultation with Dr. q. G
Wheeler OF North Montpelier In the case
of John Fowler who got the worst of q
personal encounter with the Rev. L. F
Fortney of Plainneld few days ago
1t is feared that Mr. Fowler, who is ar
old man, may not survive