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The Lamar register., 1910-11-23

There is a story Of a man who was
% transported with Joy as he stood
up at the altar rail to be married,
when he stood up at the prisoners
bar in a court of Justice to plead
guilty" or mot guilty" to a criminal
charge. So powerfully did that. the
most painful event of his life, obtrude-
itself upon his mind, that when the
clergyman put the question, wilt
thou have this woman to be thy
welded wife?" and SO on. the poor
distracted bridegroom answered with
startling distfnctness. mot guilty. SO
help me God!"-From Tuckerman's
Personal Recollections."
The Lamar register., 1910-11-23

Lamar.-The contract has been let
for building the Bent-Prowers irriga-
ton system. project to cost about
100000. and irrigate about 100000
acres in the southern part OF Bent
county. II includes reservoir with
capacity Of about $4,000 acre feet
OF water on the PurgatoiTe river,
twenty miles south of Las Animas.
The main canal will be about 100 miles
long and run nearly parallel to the
Arkansas river. beginning at the Pur-
gatoire river on the west and extend
ing to Wolf creek. twenty miles east
of Lamar.
The Lamar register., 1910-11-23

Platteville-On the eve OF his de
parture for the Philippines. where he
will claim a beautiful American girl
as his bride. DIR. Ed Cheeley was
rushed to the Pasteur Institute at
Boulder for treatment. fearing infec.
ton from rabies. He was examining
the head of supposed mad dog. the
conditions indicating rabies. and after
ward noticed that a slight scratch on a
hand was badly inflamed.
The Lamar register., 1910-11-23
Or. Roosevelt, Visits washington.

Washington.-Col Theodore Roose-
welt returned to the national capital
for the first time since his official de-
parture from the White House In
March. 1909. In the role OF sportsman
and scientist he came to relate before
the National Geographical society the
adventures In the African jungle.
The Lamar register., 1910-11-23
FOREIGN.

Turkey is already s5Oo.o00.OOo in
debt to French investors.
The friction between the Chinese
and Japanese in Manchuria increases.
A serious flood situation has devel.
oped in eastern France. The river
Muerthe and its tributaries are over
their banks.
The Lamar register., 1910-11-23
Verdict After So Years.

New York.-Thirty-six years after
suit was begun against the Mutual
Life Insurance Company of Hartford.
Conn, verdict against 1t was rem
dered here by jury in the Supreme
Court. Oscar Adler, glove manufac-
turer, who had insured his life for 81
500, died in 1876. but the company re-
fused to pay the policies. contending
that Adler had committed suicide.
The Lamar register., 1910-11-23
Prowers County Represented.

Lamar.-W. B. O'Neill. representing
Prowers county. and l.. Writ Mark.
ham. premier booster of Prowers
county, have gone to the Chicago land
show. They carry large supply OF
literature advertising Prowers county
and will participate in the handling OF
the Arkansas valley exhibit.
The Lamar register., 1910-11-23
San Eranei.eo.s Population.

washington.-The population OF San
Francisco is 416.912, according to the
thirteenth census. This is an increase
of 74,130. or PIG per cent over 342,
1872 in 1900. In connection with the
announcement of the population OF
San Francisco, the director OF the
census said the original returns con-
tanned 42O,2Si names, but of these. on
investigation by the Census Bureau, B.
800 were eliminated. There was found
no evidence of intentional fraud on the
part of the enumerators.
Guthrie.-Oklahoma City lost in the
state capital fight when the Supreme
Court decided that the seat of the
state government must remain in
Guthrie. The court held that the cleo
ton on the amendment to remove the
capitol to Oklahoma City was void,
because of defects in the title of the
ballot.
When Gov. Haskell heard Of the SUI
preme Courts decision in the state
capital case, he announced that he
would call a special session of the Leg
islature Dec. to authorize referen-
dun. on the capital location question.
The Lamar register., 1910-11-23
POLITICAL.

The Socialist administration of Mil.
waukee has borrowed another $780,
900 to meet expenses during Novem-
ber This is the second sum needed
since the funds ran out, two months
ago. 1t is expected the city will have
to borrow again before tax money
comes in make up the deficit.
The Lamar register., 1910-11-23

London.-The militant suffragettes
reopened hostilities against the gov
eminent again Friday and marching
1000 strong on the parliament build.
ings. gave the police lively light.
The women, $50 of whom were Jailed,
were led by Mrs. Emmeline pank-
hurst
The Lamar register., 1910-11-23

Ward. Alaska.-After having been
marooned six days. the stranded pas
sengers and crew Of the wrecked
steamship Portland were taken aboard
the steamship Alameda and brought to
Seward
The Lamar register., 1910-11-23

st. Louis.-Fire. which broke out
Saturday morning. destroyed the bust
ness section of Edgemont. n suburb of
East st. Louis; loss 100000.
The Lamar register., 1910-11-23

San Francisco.-Fourm men. the crew
OF the sea-going tug Sea Prince. were
drowned in the bay when the British
steamer Greystoke Castle rammed and
sank the tug
The Lamar register., 1910-11-23

Bluehsh-So Shad thought he'd get
into society by coming to the sea.
shore, did he? .-
Bass-Why. yes. They had him for
dinner at De Wealth's the first day.
The Lamar register., 1910-11-23

one-half inches long. Her eggs aver
age four by five inches.
James Dalrymple, chief deputy mine
Inspector under John d. Jones. has
been appointed temporarily to the po
sition OF state mine inspector by Gov
ernor Shafroth to succeed Jones.
Colorado won the Guerner silver tro-
ply at the National Horticultural Con-
gress at Council Bluffs. Ia. for the
best box of commercial apples. with a
box of Rome Beauties exhibited.
At a meeting of the city council
of Pueblo. held recently. the contract
for erecting the new bridge across the
Arkansas river on South Union avenue
was let at the stipulated price of
s39, 1000.
A Boulder man has discovered
treatment for gold ores which If sue
cessful will do away with smelling.
He has leased property near James
town. where he intends to give his
idea a practical test.
With the recovery of the body of
Master Mechanic James Young from
Dtnedtn u pie Vi utpIis III the IMAM
slope of Delagua mine No. 3 the list OF
known dead has grown to seventy
five.
Old residents have remembered Rob
ert Harris, Windsor's first settler. by
sending him purse on his eighty-first
birthday. Harris left few weeks
ago, for the first time in a quarter Of
a century, to go East and make his
home. He was great hunter and
trapper. !.
a petition has been drawn up and
will be circulated for the paving OF
two miles of the residence district
streets of Trinidad. The majority OF
the owners favor the improvement,
which will cost 100000.
The frat" problem is again agitat-
ing the Colorado Springs high school
authorities and the periodical war
against secret societies among the
students is to be waged by the new
principal. r. C. Hill. At least three
fraternities are said to be flourishing
among the boys. in direct violation OF
the school laws.
Evening journal., 1910-04-21

Of the principles Of the organization, ac.
cordingly there is no trespass upon farnt
ers' lands and never any pilfering from OF.
chards. In fact, tho Boy Scouts are help,
ers and turn in and give the farmer a lift
for the privilege Of roaming through the
woodland or meadow on his farm.
In playing the game the amy and navy
wig-wag system is used in tho scouting
movement, records are kept Of things seer
in the tramp, while the most important
feature of this sport is that both the mind
and the body are trained together. 1t must
be played outdoors. there must be recon.
noitre Of slens, woods and thickets. white
theer is the ever-present stimulus Of =
hidden enemy.
And what boy is there who does not
find tho scout game the very dream OF
adventure? In this sport he can hunt the
imaginary Indian personihed in the per.
son OF the members Of the boys Of the city
and towns will set to know tho country
which is filled with enhancing pictures ol
natural beauty.
Evening journal., 1910-04-21
With the Paragrap pliers

But lie sun stin rises hens the gardens pro-
their sass and there is beer in Milwaukee. Let
the disconsoates cheer upLousville Couror-Journa
II is q question whether Taft shpli to Indiana but
there Is longer question TO Indanag having
"gone for Taft-Phiadelphia Record.
one thing seems certain, anyhow-Roosevolt escaped
the sleeping sickness.-Cleveand Leader.
Tammany regards It bitter any
thuughtf1 persons to thank IL for having given New
York city such mayor es Gaynor-Pittsburg Dispatch
Governor Hughes, of New York. is seldom without
an opportunity to show what good governor do
Chicago Record-Iierald
During a panic a hunght in Mexico nina persons
killed and number injured. 1t quite a novel
and unexpected heghtening Of the excitement Of the
sport.-Batmor American.
II like unfair discrimination grant OK pres
dents the free of the mails while making ex-vice
presidents pay their postage blsSpringheld Repub-
lcan.
The fact that Chinaman has ordered 150 seats the
Johnson Jeries fight beyond doubt that there
going to be scme color this affair.-Omaha Bee.
Civilization is nothing more than poitoness indus
try and fairness Savages always thieves. always
loafers and always mpoito and unfairAtchison Globe
The terrific eruption of Mount Etna the first gun
Of Europes welcome Mr.. acknowledgements Re
publican.
Evening journal., 1910-04-21
A Game For tho Boys.

Chester Times
II is as essential that boy learn how
to play, as It is for him to learn how to
work Tho boy who has been taught how
to originate his pastime, will apply the
lesson in whatever employment he is Gale d
upon to perform. Notwithstanding that the
play instinct is divine attribute. fathers
and mothers fail to devote proper atten-
ton to this part of the life Of their chill
dren.
For Saturdays and during the summer
vacation season we recommend the Boy
Scout for tho boys. It is a great improve
ment upon the Boys Brigade and is not
accompanied with the expense OF that
juvenile military organization. There are
no guns 70 buy and the only uniform that
need be purchased is a cap. or leegins, or
both. The training includes the best In the
military service, without guns or lessons
In the school OF aughter.
The Boy Scouts play their game in the
country. It is a hide and seek sport. In
which one squad wsylays and captures the
other, then starts in on the next inning in
the same sport. Property rights form ono
Evening journal., 1910-04-21

him accept the nomination for alderman
from tho ward in which he lived.
The Professor beamed the pleasure he
felt
TT seems to me that is Just about what
! would like to have" he said Il suppose,
II l am elected, / viii be named a MEM
Der Of some committee, and then ] viii see
the actual workings of city politics. Yes,
III accept the nomination for alderman"
In due course Prof. Sumner was nomi-
mated, triumphantly elected without his
having spent cent and appointed to
the committee on which he preferred to
serve. He took up his duties with great
zest. He was the distinguished member OF
that board.
But quite some time before the year was
over it was observed that the Professor S
interests in things political began to abate.
When the time came for a new election he
was utterly Indifferent TO a denomination.
In fact, he let it be known that he pre-
ferred not be renominated; his wishes
were respected. and-he was out Of prac-
tical politics.
a few weeks later I met the Professor
"You should have remained on the board
Professor" said. Il have no doubt that
you could have gone from it to the leg
isature after another term"
lie shook his head vigorously.
mo. sir" he said. Il have had my eN-
porience. ] have been behind the curtain
have learned that human nature and
ambition play far greater part in politi'
cal life than do academic arguments OF
any logical assertion OF this or that prin'
ciple. / have also learned that If any one
is TO succeed in public life, IL is far more
important that he have certain tact q
real or manufactured magnetism, the
mastery OF tho science OF hoodwnkng, and
very thorough knowledge Of human ma
ture than IL is that he should be learned
or know the history Of tho federal consti
tuition.
Now, these are qualifications 1 do no
possess. / never would succeed as a pub
lie officer. and If 1 felt assured that
would 1 wouldn't touch public Office. bu
] have learned my lesson well. know th'
other side now. Tho years experience ha'
been Of inestimable value 10 me for thil
/ reason. 1 am satisfied; no more Office
] holding FOR me-" And the Professor smileS
Evening journal., 1910-04-21
DEFENDING THE OLD DAYS.

NeMOCRATlC newspapers find it necessary
- TO defend the "old Democratic days" The
bringing up OF that subject seems to touch a
tender spot IN their makeup. But they will
have 70 do much more defending and explaining
before TREY can convince the voters of Delaware
ot the desirability of returning the Democrats
10 complete power
ror many years the Democrats had control of
Delaware by small majority a majority which
the Republicans always asserted was made bv
manipulating the election machinery and dis
tranchisng Republicans. The Democrats after
ties
The voter will naturally ask whether the party
has changed during its years of exile in Della
ware. There is no evidence of a change but
rather a defense of those things which caused
the Democrats to lose their grip in this state.
The only reasonable conclusion that can be
drawn from these defenses of the Democrats of
the "old days" is that should the party be re-
turned to power in Delaware, its leaders would
seek TO restore old conditions, probably make
them worse
In New Castle county the Democrats were
repudiated with a vengeance The voters want
Ell no more OF their conduct of the Lew Court
The Democrats have small representation in the
court at present. The voters are we'll satisfied
with the Republican management of the Levy
Court They want no return TO Democratic con-
frol in this county And they should be strength
cncd in that belief by the management of Kent
county affairs by the Democrats. Surely there
is nothing in the record made by the party in
that county to warrant voters in believing that
the Democrats are more capable of governing
the counties than are the Republicans.
Evening journal., 1910-04-21
INDIANA POLITICS.

a LTHOUGH the Republicans Of Indiana
are divided between the Beveridge and
the ant-Beveridge factions, the Democrats will
have troubles of their own in that state. A boom
has been started for Governor Marshall for
President and it will probably end in an effort
to make him United States Senator should the
Democrats carry the next Legislature.
But Thomas Taggart who gained notoriety, if
not fame, as chairman of the National Demo-
cratic Committee announces that he will be a
candidate for the Senate, and it will be war TO
the knife between the Taggart and the anti
laggart forces just as there will be war among
the Democrats of Delaware as the campaign ap-
proaches.
Iaggart is not particularly strong candidate
for Senator. Certainly the Democrats of the
nation have no high opinion Of him whatever
the Democrats of his home state may think
about the genial "Tom."
Those Democrats who think lhey will have
walk over in Indiana will be disappointed The
election IS too far off for them to count too posi-
lively on victory.
Evening journal., 1910-04-21
Chatty Stories OF the Day

by ,he old man." said the chronic TOUGHER in
fabricated tones you remember that nve-spot bor-
rowed from you last fa?"
Yes responded his friend with a yawn land every
time think of that ive-spot think of the comet"
That's queer combination. What's the similar
ityT'
why, I've been looking for months and haven't
II yet"-Chicago News.
Slang tabooed in the home OF a West PHILADELPHIA
family principally because there is bright little girl
who displays persistent aptitude in retaining express
but uncutured phrases
The other evening at dinner the mother father and
daughter drifed into the fresh start
necessary. The little girl started it. I'm not
stuck this bread" she remarked.
Marsie." said her mother you want cut that
slang out"
That's peach Of way Of correcting the child,
commented The father
Il know replied the mather but Just wanted to
put Der wise e'-Philadephia TeleEraph
Evening journal., 1910-04-21
Personal and Pertinent

John r. Ahernathy. United States marshal, famous
the who caught wolves alive and personal
friend Of former President Roosevelt filed suit for
divorce from his wife in the Superior Oklahoma
City. il has been known for time that the suit
drawn. Mr.. Abernathys intention was to file il in
the District Court at Lawton, but Judge johnson re-
fused Jurisdiction, neither Abernathy nor his wife
have residence in that county.
An odd coincidence noted az the Huston trial at
Harrisburg the other day Rev DIR. S. c. Swallow drop
ped in of the testimony. happened that
13 years ago in the March sessions Of which tho
Huston trial is technically part DR. Swallow was
a defendant in libel growing the burning,
OF the capitol Scarlet chief special counsel OF
the state in the present ease, his lawyer and
George s. Graham, now chief Of counsel for the de-
Tense. the chief counsel for the prosecution.
The Superior Court OF Georgia recently held that
has inalienable right to change her mind.
The decision in suit brought by lawyers against
~ ]. Chastan to force him TO pay work done for
his wife in helping her for divorce from After
suit brought Mrs Chastan decided TO return TO
her husband The latter refused 70 pay the The
supreme Court holds that in such case, il tho wife
changes her mind and notifies her counsel TO withdraw
the suit the wfes counsel cannot thereafter press the
over the wfes protest by having service of the
petition perfected and obtaining "a judgment for fees.
\ woman, says the court in conclusion has an nalen-
able right 20 change her mind-Denver Republican.
Evening journal., 1910-04-21
THURSDAY, APRIL 81. 1910
SHAKE-UP IN NEW YORK.

II HE defeat OF Mr. Aldridge for Congress in
i Rochester. n. Y, by Mr.. Havcns, the
Democratic candidate will have more effect upon
the Republican party of New York than else
where For some months there has been
wrapgle among the Republicans between the
opponents OF Governor Hughes and his friends
who are in revolt against the present leadership
of the party.
Ihc New York Tribune views the election as
a notice served upon the Woodruff organization
that their time has come, and they must step down
and out or disaster to the party will be sure TO
follow There must be thorough house
cleaning, no matter who may be involved.
But will this view appeal to the leaders of the
faction which has been opposed to such a house
cleaning and defiant in its attitude towards
Governor Hughes? Bv following this plan many
OF those who have been high in Legislative coun-
cils would be involved. They will have no in
qury, unless there is the white wash brush at
hand, if they can prevent it. But tho voters will
not take that view Unless the Woodruff crowd
refircs. the voters will force them to quit
This is a good time for the unpopular bosses Of
New York to step aside. Senator Aldrich of
Rhode Island has set the pace by announcing
that he shall not be candidate for reelection
to the Senate. His retirement will of course, be
voluntary because Rhode Island would be glad
to send him back He has given prominence to
the state even if he has brought criticism upon
himself.
Senator Hale, another of the Old Guard of
the Senate. has also said that he should retire
at the expiration of his term. and with the loss
OF these two men from the Senate an opportu-
nifty will be given new leaders to show their
mcttlc
Woodruff and the others of New York, who
have been forced 10 stand up against storm of
crtoisn therefore. have precedent for retiring
gracefully They have an opportunity to walk
down bv the starwav instead of waiting TO be
tossed out of the window.
Evening journal., 1910-04-21
MANY ACCIDENTS ON RAILWAYS.

a BULLETIN issued by the Interstate Com
L merce Commission shows that the rail
way companies have not yet solved the problem
of lessening the number of accidents in travel
ing. During the last three months 900 persons
were killed and 22,40I were injured in railroad
accidents throughout the country.
This is an increase of 3or killed as compared
with the same period of last year and an in
crease of s,64s injured. There were 5000 acci-
dents on steam roads involving LAS collisions
and A6I derailments The damage to cars,
road bed and equipments is estimated at 81
733,8So.
This is an appalling record in view Of the cf-
forts of the companies to prevent such mishaps
and no other country in the world will probably
show so large percentage of accidents on the
rails
Evening journal., 1910-04-21

When I read a week ago last Wednes-
dav of the death Of Prof. William G..
summer. who as Yale's teacher OF political
ana social science for thirty-seven years,
GAINED international fame and the al
fection OF thousands Of Yale men. recall
ed how once he.ped Professor Billy as
he was known to Yale men, to take his m
itiai and only plunge into practical poll
tics
Il am satisfied" said the Professor TO
me one day, a few years after he had
iOined the Yale faculty, "that 81 is essen
tlal that ono should have had some per-
sonal. practical experience If he is TO write
with fun information upon political SUD
jects. Can you suggest any way in which
I can get that experienee7' And the Pro-
fessor gave me one OF his engaging smiles.
.'Do You mean that you want 10 hold OIL
! nceg" / asked.
Il don't care rap about an Office Tor
ITSELF was the reply. Il haven't any am
bition to be an office holder. But 1 sup
pose that in that way you can get behind
the curtain and see tho real workings OF
practical politics"
That was a hint sufficient, and a day OF
two later I was able TO tell Prof. Sumner
that the leaders Of his party in the city OF
New Haven would be delighted TO have
Evening journal., 1910-04-21
Editorial
Opinion
Fruit Crop Safe. So Far.

Dover Index.
SO far we understand the promise Of ar
abundant fruit crop in Delaware has not
beon affected by the usual frost and cold
snap. Besides the great profit to growers,
a fruit crop brings much money TO mer-
chants and other business interests. and
delight to the home consumer. No spot on
tho earth affords better favored and more
delicious fruit than DelaWare, and the loss
OF a crop is little short OF a local calamity.
Evening journal., 1910-04-21

The Trenton CITY Council has passed no
seat-no fare" ordinance regarding street cars,
and its operation So far is successful During
the rush hours Yesterday the company ran more
cars as the ordinance provides a fine of $50 for
failure to furnish seats TO passengers. There
were numerous crowded cars yesterday with the
result that those who had to stand up rode free.
>Lhe experiment in Trenton will be watched with
much interest in other cities where it is Gus
tomary 10 crowd the cars to the utmost and also
No collect the fares
Evening journal., 1910-04-21

The opinion is gaining ground that the present
prosperity IS to continue and that there will be
no setback. President Willard, Of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company, has recommended
lhat the company purchase new steel freight cars
valued at $ISoooooo and other railroad compan-
les are making similar additions to their equip
ment All this is but an evidence that the com
panles believe big business is in store for them
Evening journal., 1910-04-21
NEW NEWS OF YESTERDAY
The Plunge That a Famous
Scholar Took Into Politics
By Holland"

This daily series Of anecdotes and incl
dents that throw new, interesting ana ire
ouently dramatic light On famous events
and personaiities OF the past have been
collected l,y Mr.. Edwards during near
forty years of more or less nlmate, ,.a..' ae-
duaintance with many OF the ,SSol Souhtry ~ !
ecdote or incident is fresh from Mr. Ed
wards notebook, and, either IN ,yIei whole %, on
in part. 1t constitutes NEW NEWS oS OE
who made the news-the history-or from
equally authoritative sources, AS I'M
portant contributions OF the human IN IN
ferest" sort TO American history. these
articles have a distinctive value all thelr
own.