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Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-11-24

Of Bat Harris having reached an In
teresting point the defendant won't on
the stand in his own behalf last night
At least one more day will be taken
up with this case. Guy Stapp was ar
ragined yesterday on the charge Of
giving a worthless draft on the Ros-
wen Trading company for S1f7 in pay
ment TO George w. Reese for cattle
He pleaded not guilty and his trial
was set for September 26. T. J.. Dur
ham pleaded not guilty to selling
liquor without a license. in two counts.
and his case was set for December l..
One indictment against j. S. Towns
end for buying cattle without keeping
a butchers record. was quashed, Pleas
in abatement We're reinstated in the
appealed city bootlegging cases Of D..
r.. Patrick, r. L. Durham and c. L.
Wilson. A. c. Holcomb was brought
before the court on a charge OF insap-
ity for the purpose of having a guard
ian appointed and having him sent
to a private asylum.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-11-24

Watch good show white your tur-
key settles. Today az the Gen.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-11-24
COLDs CAUssl HEADACHE.

LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine. The
Worldwide Cold and Grip remedy
removes cause. Cali for fun name.
Look for signature. Il. w GROVE,
20 cents.
Watch good show whlle your tur-
key settles. Today at the Gem.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-11-24

THE N. X. FAIRBANK COMPANY
CHICAGO
Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-11-24

District Court Notes.
District court continues to be the
busiest place in the city. In the trial
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-11-30
TIMELY SUGGESTIONS
THAT WILL
HELP THE HOSTESS

each individual hostess must decide
for herself. The tally cards may be
made at home from colored cardboard
cut in the shape Of an Interrogation
mark. Number each one at the top
and place corresponding numbers on
the puzzles. For instance. the players
who have number 1. 2. 5. I will take
puzzles marked /. 2. ;. 4. and go to
head table which will be marked mum.
Der l. Those who draw 5. s. :. s will
take puzzles marked the same and 60
10 table number 2. When a player
finishes at the head table a bell Is
rung and each child moves a number
ahead: then every player who has
solved his or her puzzle has n punch
in the card or a star affixed The
hostess must use her own Judgment
how long the prosressiOns shall last.
as the secret Of success in any party
IS not to let the guests become weary:
stop while they want to go on. This
party is best suited for children from
eight to twelve. Serve chicken sand.
witches. cocoa with a marshmallOw in
each cup. ice-cream in fancy mOulds
and tiny frosted cakes. l have found
that small cakes are much better for
children's parties than larger ones.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-11-30
The Skeleton i'm the Closet
/ TRUE STORY OF THE SECRET SERVICE
By C. L. II. C.. WHlT Ley
Chief U. Secret Service

had known her when she was a rosy
ch 2eked young woman some twenty
five years before. She was then living
with her husband ir little town in
northeastern Ohio. This was before
she became the wife of the Judge Her
first marriage was said to be , runa-
way match. She was remarkably
beautiful! woman then, bit there was
cloud hanging over her life. | can
not say what It might have been that
caused goSsiping women to shake
their heads and whisper as she passed
by. Shortly after she gave birth TO a
son she left the village do not know
just where she went. but II was short
ly afterwards rUmored that she had
been granted Il divorce
She was now cutting a large figure
in society and often spoken of as the
handsCmest woman in the capitol city.
Her husband. tie judge. was up TO
this time quite succ ~GSful in political
life. Possessed Of considerable brain
force and much amiability of charac-
ter. he might have risen still higher
had not the intrigueS set on foot by
his ambitious wife contributed to pun
him down She planned schemes to
exa!t him and 10 acquire wealth. In
making these efforts she aroused the
jealOuSieS of others and made the
Judge quite unpopular with the leading
politicians. Her misdi-ected zeal not
only crushed the political prospects OF
her husband. but finally resulted in ex-
polling her from Washington society.
was furnished 4 photograph of her
profiigate stepson. He was fine
looking young man, with wavy hair.
keen blue eyes and rosy cheeks; in
fact. much like his mother in her
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-11-30
Wedding Rings for erideerooms.

Some new rings are being shown
which on first appearance seem to
be very handsome seals. but on closer
examination show that they are to be
divided when the time" ,Snes into
two separate rings. They are made to-
order as is much Of the jewelry worn
nowadays BY those who wish to have
exclusive styles In their articles Of
personal adornment. 1t IL a custom
rather strictly observed in Germany,
this exchange Of rings on the wedding
day. and 1t Is a very pretty custom
Why shouldn't a man have some out
ward symbol to show that he Is mar
ried as well as a woman?" asked
little dark-eyed bride who had used
this double ring ceremony? and why
not? Very few brides now select a
rlain diamond solitaire that was for
so long considered the only proper en-.
Sagement token. the larger the stone
the more the girl loved to fash it.
Now a diamond is used il the girl
wishes il. but it is cut and set In some
individual manner and IS made with
the promise that no duplicates will
be sold.
MADAME MERRL
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;TSN7GllES oT,
!. ia glrul@W .w

The touch of black is still feat
IRE Of fashion.
Twotoned plumes and enormous
pink poppies trim some Of the latest
hats.
Wide tulle scarfs are becoming &C
cessories with dancing frocks and
black sheer scarfs are much used.
Girdles OF soft folds OF gold tissue
or gold-beaded chiffon for light gowns
are lovely and set of the figure Of the
wearer to the best advantage.
For afternoon and street dresses the
elbow length sleeve is generally used.
although the sleeve length reaching
above the elbow upon most gowns is
helped to the desired length by a lace
undersleeve.
Tailored models are mostly made Of
rough materials In cheviots and
serges. A few hard-twisted mannish
effects are included in the showing.
but are not az popular as the roughly
woven fabrics.
The deep hem. turned on the right
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-11-30

and have taken many drinks to.
gether."
oh. yes dTawled Mr.. Jones:
what on earth are you doing in New
York;"
Just looking around and having a
good time. Let's go and tase some.
thing"
Come along. Jones. Let us 20
around to our hotel" said Reed. The
trio went TO the Merchants Jones &C.
cepted ar invitation to so TO the room
of his friends.
What is Your fayori,e drink"
asked Reed.
Pain brandy" said Jones.
Il vii, go Down and bring up a bot
tie" AS Reed moved away he winked
slyly TO the judges stepson. After an
absence OF some thirty minutes or
more Reed returned with the brandy.
He pulled the cork. While Jones was
looking ont OF the window he siipped
4 small vial out OF his pocket and, Civ
ing his partner an opportunity 10 see
il. he turned the contents into the
bottle OF brandy. He gave the bottle
shake and set ii down on the table
The judges stepson's face flushed snG
there was tremor in his voice. lie
seemed TO comprehend the noxious
power OF the vcromous ingredient tina,
had been poured into the bottle. Reed
appeared self-possessed and proficient
in the art OF deceivinS and hold and
bad enough to commit any crime
while the young man was evidently
greatly fTighIsned-not because Of any
computations OF conscience. but for
the reason that he was, as was after.
wards shown. 4 natural born coward
He possessed none of the elements
and rugged force of an assassin. He
seemed &c have a nervous appreheu-
sion that he was wading in water too
deep and dangerous. He was heart.
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youth. His face was indicative of
criminal tendencies. was told that
he was a difficult man to approach,
that he did not care for the compan-
ionship of men. This being the case
| was at q loss to determine how to
reach him. 1t was necessary to intro
duce a stranger in order TO carry out
the plot had in view
After bordering over the matter for
some days | hit upon an eXpedient
that l believed would dispose OF the
younS man without public exposure or
resorting TO crime There was in my
employ at this time man whom
shall cali Reed. If ever there was 4
born confidence man he was the one:
an actor that could assume a part. live
it and play it through with Z face as
solemn as the graveyard: never vi
cious. but ever apparently in earnest
while practiCing i deception for mis-
leading only those who ought TO lie
misled. had found him on all occa-
sions to be valuable assistant In
furtheriag the ends of justice.
Reed hailed iron the south. had
just arrived IN the city and was IN
quest OF 4 private lodging place The
judges StepSon was row occupying an
elegant suite o: rooms in 4 fashiona bic
location. He was so oInpletely capti-
waited by Reeds assumed manners and
apparent wealth that he was delighted
AT the opportunity afforded 10 secure
a roommate. The detective accepted
the offer made by his new friend and
soon found himself in quite a novel
and dangerous situation. He was the
companion OF 4 thief whose exploits
were liable TO involve 10th in trouble.
He had led his roommate 10 believe
that he was himself engaged in CUES
tionable transactions and that New
York was the place 10 operate in
There" said he. ARE chances to
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-11-30

AZ DIV that the season Of parties.
Iances o: sewing circles has be-
~ gun its busy whivl. 1t is natural
.ha; our minds turn to the little ac-
.essories that make our life interest
ing. to say the least Even II we
nave outgrown the fancy bag age
and more's the pity il that be the
rase-we can make this pretty thing
.Or others.
Three suggestions are before you.
designed in such a way that they
should appeal to the painters. embroi-
ierers or pyrographers. and each one
promises success for easy work and
much effect at little cost.
II you decide to make square bag
,: four strips Of white OF ecru velvei
attached TO a square bottom. the daisy
design is the best. Cut your strips
and follow the suggestion here given
PyrCgrap hed velvet is extremely efsec-
tive, giving rich brown tones. which
you can deepen at the centers OF the
flowers and the stems. Touch up. i;
you wish. with yellow stencil dyes OF
oil paint. Embroidery Is equally effec-
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-11-30

were pressing for payment. A treaty
between the United States and Santo
Domingo turned over the customs re-
ceipts to the United States. OF the
total amount collected. IS per cent.
was to go to the Dominican govern
ment and 30 per cent to the creditors.
The government at that time owed
s2ooo0.OOo.
In the five years that Uncle Sam
has been taking in and paying out the
money this big debt has been cut down
b. at least 100000. And the govern
ment OF Santo Domingo Is receiving
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Some New, Old Games.

Here are some very old games. but
am sure they will be brand-new to
many Of our young readers. The first
Is called Catching the Snakes Tail'
and comes to us from Japan. where
It is a great favorite. The children
form in line. each with hands resting
upon the shoulders Of the player IN
front. The one who is to act az
catcher" Is left out. The first child
in the line is called the head" and
the last one the tail" When time
to begin the catcher" is placed about
Is feet from the head" at a signal
he tries to catch the tall or the last
child in the snake" without touching
any one else The others may de
fend the tail by moving about. keep
ing the line unbrOken, for If the line
should be broken it is equal to the
tall being caught and that unlucky
person must become the catcher while
the last named goes to the head OF
the line.
Now for the second game. called
Feather Play" 1t IS very amusing.
although 1t sounds SO simple. All the
players are seated on the floor. having
first countetd out" to see who will be
lit" A hollow square is formed with
a sheet held close up to the chirs Of
the players on the floor. A feather Is
produced. a little downy thing. and
blown back and forth by the players.
The trick is for the child who is 1t"
to try to catch the feather on one Of
the children or directly in front Of
child when that one becomes lit"
The feather must not be touched by
the hands Of the children on the floor
nor must they rise from the floor:
their hands must be kept under the
sheet. all manipulatiOns Of the feather
being done by blowing
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-11-30
STOMACH MISERY VANISHES
indigestion, Gas, sourness and Dye
pepsla Go and Your Stomach Feels
Fine In Five Minutes.

II your meals don't tempt you. q
what little you do eat seems to M
you. or lays like q lump Of lead IN
your stomach. or II you have heart
burn or a sick. sour. upset or gassy
stomach. that Is q sign Of Indigestion
Ask your Pharmacist for . 6ocent
case Of Pape's Diapepsin and take .
little Just as soon a. you can. There
will be no sour risings. no belchins
Of undigested food mixed with acid.
no stomach gas or heartburn. fullness
or heavy feeling in the stomach. NsU
sea. Debilitating Headaches. Dizzi
ness or Intestinal gripping. This VIII
all 90. and besides. there will be No
undigested food left over In the stom
ach to poison your breath with mans:
Gus OdOrs.
Pape's Diapepsin Il certain cure ios
out-of-order stomachs. because It pre-
vents fermentation and takes hold Of
your food and digests 1t Just tho same
a. II your stomach wasn't there.
Relief In five minutes from all stom
ach misery II waiting for you q a1y
drug store hero in town.
These large 60-cent cases Of Papeb
Diapepsin contain moro than sumciens
to thoroughly cure any case Of Dye
pepsia, Indigestion. Gastritis or any
other stomach disturbance.
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tive. and you can. with a fairy god
mothers magic needle. change the
daisies to asters and work in pink
white or purple. You are really not
taking them out OF the family.
The wisteria Is a charming combina
ton Of the natural and the cOnven
;ional. Paint this design. using Law
ende. and pale green. with brown fol
the stem. This can be used as
repeat around the lower portion OF
the regulation silk bag gathered ON
4 cord at the top.
The last suggestion is capable oil
any color treatment and therefore
gives a wider field in which to work
Gray silk with two shades of purple,
ii yellow or green looks well for this
!esign. The darker shade OF any
color is good. and SO also Is a con-
,rasting bright color on neutral
round.
The great point IS in the app!ica
ion of this handwork on velvet, silk
or satin. and although it sounds like
IN unreasonable warning. Christmas
Is coming!
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|CSyTSS?

make big hauls" The judges stepson
took to a suggestion Of this kind like
duck to water and was highly elated
on account Of the proposed trip, He
no doubt imagined a broader field for
the exercise of his own peculiar talent.
On their arrival at New York they
registered under assumed names at
the Merchants hotel on CORTLAND
street
For several days following they
stroiled about the city, taxing IN the
sights and waiting for something to
turn up. While walking along Broad
way, near the old Aston hotel. they
CHANGED TO pass 4 middie-aged man
who was gazing about in an uncertain
sort OF way. His dress and manner
gave him the appearance Of green
one from the rural districts. pre-
sum2bly from some place cut west
Here" said Reed in an undertone.
is the very fellow We are looking for.
Let us try hand on him. l will make
him think | have met him before"
Reed now stepped up and accosted the
green one with an air of assumed ia
miliarity. Selling him by the hand
be said: How do you do. Mr.. Click?
am so glad to see you" The verdant
man responded: You are mistaken.
sir: my name Is Jones. and | live at
Fort Wayne. Indiana" Never mind
the name" said Reed. Il got the
names mixed, but remember now
where l met you. You used to run a
livery stable at kokono."
Yes. did"
Then of course you remember me.
am the man that sold pumps and
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Uncle Sam as a Receiver

complimentary terms o. the improve
ment in the financial affairs Of Santo
Domingo. which has been brought
about by the benevolent interference
OF this government. These men told me
that their private business transac-
tons with merchants in Santo Domin-
so have been much more satisfactory
since the United States took hand
This government, you remember. came
10 the rescue of Santo Domingo in
1905. The creditors of the republic
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"Cncle Sam IS one @ the finest little
receivers that you would care 10 have
In charge OF your business if : receiver
Il. Estey. OF San Juan. Porto Rico. to a
business acquaintance at the Shore
ham. The United States government
has proved this by its administration
Of the customs Of the republic of Santo
Domingo.
~ have heard Englishmen who are
In business in Jamaica speak in most
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-11-30
Progressive Puzzle Party,

The requirements for this party are
children to make four at a table. as
many tally cards and pencils AS
guests. q box of stars for markers or
q punch and q couple of prizes. more
II the hostess wishes.
Often enough puzzles may be Dor
rowed or they may be bought. For
very small children sliced animals
and sliced birds will be popular
There should be as many puzzles as
children. Some times the puzzles are
given as prizes. then each guest takes
home one. All these arrangements
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Sympathy for Moose.

freed by a COW moose. Massachu-
sets man started to play phonograph
and the moose thing was just six sec.
Dads jumping over two barns and four
haystacks and losing itself In the
woods. We know exactly how the
moose felt about 1t. and nothing but
the speed laws prevented US from ia
king a similar hike on no less than
two thousand different occasions.
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Children's Dresses.

A good idea for mothers who like
to have souvenirs of their little ones
childhood Is to paste in a book sam.
Piles from every new dress or suit.
with picture of the pattern if posi-.
BILE. No, only is this interesting for
both mothers and children in time to
come. but 1t forms a valuable history
Of costumes for the period. and is OF
practical service as well as insuring
variety ir dress from year to year.
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Writing to the London Morning
Post, a woman correspondent. advo-
eating the withdrawal of all horse
drawn cabs In London as a measure
Of humanity. puts IN plea for the
horses of Paris. Nearly every cab
horse here" she says. lis half starv-
ed. lame. has sores and is cruelty
beaten and i'll treated. It is quite dis
tressing to see them"
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Reason for Strange Names.

A little colored girl appeared .
ono Of the city Fairgrounds the othss
day. accompanied BY two pickanin-
MES. who. she explained. were cousins
of hers. visitors In Newark. What
are their names?" asked the younO
woman In charge Of the playground
Aida Overture Johnson and Lucis
Sextette Johnson" tho girl answered
You see, their papa used to work Ios
Q opera man."-Newark News.
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Scant Pastura00

Scant Pastura0o.
II am afraid the moths will get ine0
my bathing suit" said Maud.
1T would be q shame" replied MAJ
mie. THE poor things would starvs
to death"
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side. is favorite finish to the skirt.
AS rule the skirt is slightly fuller
than the hem which holds it IL place.
and sometimes the hem is of heavier
material than the gown itself.
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Dls1EMPER

In al it, forms among all ages Of AorsA
a. well a. dogs, cured and Others in sams
stable prevented from has ing the disease
with SPOHN'S DISTEMPER CURE
Every bottle guaranteed Over 600 81
bottles sold last year $50 and 81 90. AM
good druggist, or send to manufacturers
Agents wanted Spohn Medical Co.. 6paA
Contagious Diseases. Goshen. Ind.
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Ten Beautiful Christmas Cards Feos
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We will give you free our collection Of 4
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more money now on half rations than
it did when its own officials collected
the entire amount."-Washingt Post.
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less enough. but somehow lacked the
nerve to perform.
Step by step Jones became drowsy.
The stepson strove to rally him to his
senses. Jones closed his eyes. What
might have teen a paantom o over.
heated Imagination now became q
fearful reality. The stepson was now
almost paralyzed with fear as Jones
slipped from his chair to the floor.
Was he dead or alive? He uttered
a low and suppressed moan as his lank
and Evid body was laid upon the bed
and stripped of all its vaiuab!es. The
stepson. thoroughly in earnest. wanted
to take jones ove-coat. but Reed said
il would be dangerous. IS II might
lead to detection.
I now leave the horrors Of this occa-
SIGN to the Imagination of the reader
The two survivors suddenly left the
hotel and crossed over to Jersey City
and took lodging at Tay!or's hotel.
where they registered under assumed
names. as they had done previously at
the Merchants II was late In the
evening when they went TO bed.
They had left the Merchants hotel
late in the afternoon. Jones. the sup
posed drugsed countryman. was Lo:
quite as dead as the judges s:epson
thought him 10 be. He. too. w2s a
skilled pretender.
Soon after his entertainer: had ia
ken their departure he. possum-like.
came To life, got up and took drink
from the brandy bottle that was left
upon the table. and made his way at
once 10 the government secret service
Office. where he told the story Of his
adventure and received further in
'structions This so-calIed Jones was a
detective of marked ability. He could
assume almost any character and de-
ceive the best educated criminal. yet
withal an honest. faithful servant to
the government.
At an early hour on the following
morning at Taylor's hotel Reed pre-
tended 10 be taken suddenly sick with
a cramp in his stomach. He left his
roommate and went below. A short
time afterwards he rushed back into
the bedroom and informed the judges
stepson with trembling voice that
they must get out Of the place in a
hurry or they would be arrested. Reed
said that while downstairs lie had torn
a slip from a newspaper. He handed
1t to the judges stepson. who. on
glancing at it hastily. at once sprang
out Of bed
II was a sensational article and bore
the appearance Of having been clipped
from a newspaper. AS a matter OF
fact. however. it had been printed at
the New York Tribune job Office. It
was a nice piece of deception and read
as follows:
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Only on Great ocessloos.

Only on Great Occasions.
"How are you. Mr.. Tyte-Phystf ]
hope there Is nothing wrong with that
set Of teeth ! made for you Q few
weeks ago."
"No. they're all right: but. great
Scott. Doc. I paid you $50 for them
teeth. You don't s'pcse I'm going to
wear EN- for everyday use. do your
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Bluefish-So Shad thought he'd &C
into society by coming to the ssa-
shore. did he?
Bass-Why. yes. They had him foe
dinner at De Wealth's the first DAY.