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The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-10-20
COLORADO STATE NEWS
MiNos MoalSoA.

Miner A1oa4ioA.
Albert A. Reed has been elected
president Of the Boulder ComnerciaI
Association.
Trinidad reports the first rain IN
more than three months-crops fairly
good and frost proof.
william Vaughn Moody. the famous
dramatist. died in Colorado Springs
Monday from tumor Of the brain.
Jess Moore Of Salida killed Q $50.
pound. 6-point deer during the ops.
season-ths largest recorded In that
section.
The Uncoapahgrs valley has besn
visited By . series Of heavy rains.
winding up With the first snovstorn OF
the season.
A movement has besn started By
state aad local authorities To Improve
the roadway Of the dangerous Ute
Pass. above Nanitou.
A series Of free moving picture OF.
hibitioas and free concerts Tor the
winter At Denver's Auditorium are
now being considered.
Two hundred and fifty dry farmers
In the Big Park country. Grand juno
ton. have organized . company to drill
artesian wells all over that section.
The Railway Signal Association con-
vention at Richmond. Va. elected c.
e. Denrey president and viii aold next
years session at Colorado springs.
The Pierce district ID being sub
1ected to energetic prospecting. to
learn II the excellent grade Of coal
there reaches commercial proportions.
A $4,000 suspendsr plant 10 to be at.
tached to Dehvsr's industries. lts bust.
ness. Of course. stretching over and
holding the trade Of the middle west.
Almost. an inch Of rain at Fort Col.
Inns helped the beet harvest BY soft
ening the ground and has beea Of
great value to the wintse wheat in this
district.
Fort Lupton proposes to b . city
Of lights as soon @ the Northern Col
orado Power Company's sub-station ON
the west side Of the river 10 com
pleted.
Sixty cars Of cattle and sheep
shipped from Montross in one day. es.
tablished . record at that place. But
agricultural records In Colorado don't
live long.
T. c. Winbourn. . pioneer Of Fort
Lupton. has eleven acres of pumpkins.
The crop will harvest 200 tons and
bring $500. Statistics on how many
acres of pumpkin pies this represents
would be interesting.
Gov. Warner and the three wardens
Of the penitentiaries Of Michigan.
= legislative committee, have been in.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-10-20
GENERAL.

For the sixth successive time, DR..
William Stillman Of Albany, N. Y, has
been elected president Of the Ameri.
can Humane Association. The con.
vention of 1911 will be held In San
Francisco.
Julion Ward Howe IL dead. Bowed
under the weight of her 81 years, the
noted philanthropist and authoress
succumbed peacefully to an attack OF
pnusmonia at her summer home at
lliddletown. r. I.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-10-20
WARRINGTON.

Stubbornly contesting every point,
attorneys for the state of Missouri and
the railroads therein began argument
before the Supreme Court as to the
validity of the 2-cent passenger rate,
and maximum freight rate laws of
commonwealth. 1t Is claimed by coun-
sci that the issues in controversy will
affect railway legislation in nearly
every state Of the Union. The case in.
cludes questions Of jurisdiction of fed.
eral courts over state legislation and
the proper basis Of arriving at the re-
muneration guaranteed the railroads
under the federal constitution. The
Federal Circuit Court held the laws
were unremunerative and enjoined
their enforcement.
In a narrow street. upon a precise
ly selected spot, after an aerial flight
OF more than six miles across the city,
Claude Grahame White, the English
aviator, dropped his aeroplane at the
side door of the White House Friday.
On the way thither. at height OF
nearly 500 feet, he circled the dome Of
the capitol and passed the lofty Wash.
ington monument level with the apex.
He landed where the slightest devia-
ton from his course would have i'm.
paled him upon the spikes of the iron
fence around the White House
grounds at his right or smashed him
against the granite walls at his left.
Forester Graves received the follow.
ing telegraphic report from supervis.
or Marshall of the Forest Service at
Cass lake, concerning the forest fire
situation in Mennesota: Reports give
1000 burned and missing. The area
burned is estimated to be $500 square
miles. Fires still burning"
President Taft has finally approved
plans for raising the wreck of the bat
tleship Maine which call for the com
pletion of the work on or before the
thirteenth anniversary of the destruc
ton of the war vessel, February IL
| next.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-10-20
Mason. to Meet In Oakland.

Washington.-With the election Of
officers for the ensuing year the su-
preme council Of the Ancient and Ac-
cepted Scottish Rites Free Masonry.
for the southern jurisdiction Of the
United States,. has adjourned. With
the exception of two, all officers who
served during last year were re-elect-
ed. w. H. Hawley, Jr., Of Kansas City
succeeds E. W. hampton, deceased, as
grand prior, and L. C. Bailey of Wash
lngton was elected grand almoner.
Oakland. Calf, was selected as the
meeting place for the 1911 convention.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-10-20

counties have their dis
plays.
The immense Hearst trophy. Won by
Otero county At the Irrigation con-
gress. stands in the ceatsS. About 1t
are the exhibits from ths othsr Colo
RADIO centers.
The crush was 20 great At the Col
orado section that three officers were
assigned to keep people moving. Forty
thousand pieces Of Colombo literature
we're distributed.
Mrs. Dora Phelps Buell. will speak
afternoon and evening durilg the re-
mAinder Of the show.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-10-20
Right Of Way Involves MIliIens

Right Of Way Involves kaIiiions.
Wsshington.-Lands In Colorado
Kansas and Nebraska. valued at mil
lions Of dollars. will be the stake for
which railroads and individuals in Col
orado will contest before the Supreme
Court.
That tribunal has decided to review
the finding Of the Circuit Court Of Ap
peals for the Eighth circuit, which sup
ported the contention Of the Union Pa
cific railroad that Its right Of way
through the lands Of Thomas stuar,
and Charles H. Murray should be 40l
instead Of 100 feet.
The decision Of the Supreme Court
IL expected to establish a preceden!
that will have far reaching effect ia
the three states named.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-10-20
TN fer 1ot.

TN fer Ta4.
0syl q 0Fisoom. In IN interview
b New York. said q party lasosk
Gloas:
They are animated By . nasty sptr>
t. . titfortat spirit: and thsy -
from bad to worss.
It's like the case ot the sag1e4
eouDls at the ssaslde dance. ~
young man, little Jealous, sa3A e6lA-
" to his nanoes ct supper:
Let me ses-was II you I k1sssA
6 the oonssrvatoryf
"About what timer the young siri
oAswsrsd. with Q little laugh"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-10-20
shsps and RevnAhevss 1t tsvSssn

shsss snd aevndheSss II HUSss".
Hudson.-It has been reported here
that the Burlington Railroad Company
has purchased eighty acres south OF
Hudson. presumably to be used for =
roundhouse and shops. The Burling-
ton has been building line from this
place to Greeley. The route already
has been selected and most Of the
right-of-way purchased and 1t IL un-
derstood that they intend starting
work At an early date.
The Hudson Greeley extension. when
finished. will constitute . part Of the
Burlington's proposed sound-to-gulf
route. which will only need two or
three short gaps filled to make CON.
plete.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-10-20
Educating the East.

Pittsburg.-Twenty thousand per
sons attended the opening Of the Pitts
burg land show in Duquesne garden.
Colorado's exhibit. which occupies the
entire front Of the immense audito-
rum. easily leads all displays. al
though nearly every state in the Union
Is represented.
The electric sign Colorado" extends
eighty feet across the front Of the
Centennial state exhibit, in which
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-10-20
WEEKS NEWS IN PARAGRAPHS

King Manuel of Portugal has decid-
ed that he should lead quiet life un-
til hfs health is fully recovered and
that meanwhile his friends in Portu-
gal should undertake a vigorous polit.
ical campaign to return as many mon.
archist candidates as possible at the
elections,
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-10-20
pslIasSs Hannah Creek Complete

psiiss1s-ksnnah Creek ce~Vlstsd.
The new road from Palisade to Kan
nah Creek b completed. The length
Of the road il about twelve miles o!
which nearly all 10 in the mountainous
section. This road will greatly shorten
the old route to Palisade from the
KaAnah Creek and the fruit growers
in the Palisade section can secure
their supply OF hay much easier and
cheaper.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-10-20
Germania In the Lead.

st. Louis.-Heading straight for On
tario, across the great lakes. along the
best balloon route in America, Capt.
Won Abercrom, the famous German
pilot, with his balloon Germania, is
believed to be leading in the interna
tional race for the James Gordon
Bennett cup, which started from this
city.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-10-20
Plateau Valley Line Asssrsd

J. J. Yeckel. the promoter who II
back Of the railroad through Plateau
canon into the Plateau valley has
floated enough bonds to 60 ahead with
the construction Of the road. Over
half . million dollars worth of bonds
have been already sold. The work o!
grading the road bed will commenc,
this fall and big contractor IL await.
ing the signing Of the papers to start
work. The grading Of the road bed
will be carried on at least ~ far as
Atwell bridge this side Of Mesa this
fall and winter.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-10-20
Washington Watching w.llman.

Washington.-News of the rescue of
the crew Of the dirigible balloon
America reached Washington about
the time the navy department and the
revenue cutter service. at the instance
OF President Taft, were preparing to
dispatch vessels to search for the
Wellman party. Three warships would
have gone out in an hour.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-10-20

The contest board of the American
Automobile ASSOCIATION announces the
disqualification and suspension Of
Barney Oldfield for his announced in.
tention Of racing Jack Johnson, the
heavyweight pugilist. in an unsanc-
toned contest at Sheephead Bay by
Oct. 20. Both Johnson and Oldfield say
the race will be run. regardless of the
boards action.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-10-20
csisssAs's eaasmeee.


According to the figures OF ths Stats
Board of Equalization tie total amount
which will be realized froa tie 4-mill
rate will be Sl.6Ss.541. but large part
of this goes to the various Institutions
and for specific purposes. leaving the
state Ss07.l12 for general sxpsnses.
The assessments. ~ originally fixed
by the board. stand. except in two in
stances. The bonds Of The Crippl,
Creek Short Lias were placed at go
cents instead Of par. reducing the val
uation Of that road 100000. an In
crease of about 10000 over last year.
however. The Denver and Inter-Moun-
tain valuation was reduced I'll. 900. but
this still leaves the assessment $751;
900 above that Of last year.
A. R. Fischer. assessor Of Weld
county. was before the board to ex-
plain certain discrepancies in his as
sessments. The board decided that
Fischer had shown discrimination in
assessing the residents Of bis county
and he was instructed to eQualise his
assessments.
Following are the amounts which
will be available under the assess
ment:
State. Ssoz.112: Mute and Blind, 3s2.
ss7; University. 4165.s54; Agricultural
college. es2.sS7; School Of Mines, $s2.-
ss7; Insane asylum. Ss2.ss7: State
Normal school. 9s2.Ss7; Board Of
Stock Inspection. Ss2.9s7; Capitol
bsilding. 92o7.+43; Interest on Insur-
rection bonds. S41.@S0.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-10-20
SPORT.

Alfred Leblanc at st. Louis has en-.
tablished what is said to be a vorld's
record for aeroplane speed over A
measured course-a mile in s. sec.
Enthusiastically setting an Ameri.
can speed record.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-10-20
coIorado's October Strawberries.
Fort Collins.-J. A. Ellis picked sec
ond crop strawberries from his garden
Tuesday. They were of good size and
excellent flavor.
Paris Strike or.

Paris-A manifesto of the National
Railroaders' Union, which called off Its
strike, declares that unconditional sur.
render was better than humiliating ne
eotiations with the government, whose
oictatorial attitude was an unjust vio.
lation of individual uberties.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-10-20
Slightly Mixed.

Two Enslishmen were resting at the
Red Home inn at Stratford-on.Avon.
One Of them discovered . print pictur.
ing . low. tumbling building under
Asath which was printed: The
House In Which Shakespeare Was
Born" Turning to his friend in mild
surprise he pointed to the print. His
friend exhibited equal surprise and
called . waiter. who assured them Of
the accuracy Of the inscription.
"Pon my word," said the observing
Englishman. shaking his head dubious-
~. Il thought he was born In q man.
gori"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-10-20
COMING EVENTS

Oct. 27-es Rocky Mountain Hotel
Mems convention In Denver.
Nov k-StAte election
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-10-20

Considering what most people an
willing to do for money its q woodsr
there are not more nillionairos.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-10-20
More to ss pnlsd.

More to 0s Pltled,
Tramp Ito lonely spinstsr)-Coms
Hassus. arst yer 'usband II . amt
got = pair o trousers to give away.
epinster (anxious not to expose her
solitude)-sorry, my good man, he
eh-never wears such thines.-Punch.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1910-10-20
News to Her,

News to Her.
He-Concerning love. everything
possible has been said and thought.
She (coyly)-But not to ms.-ylis-
gonde Blaetter. -
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-14
Sporting Briefs

Catcher Carrigan of the Boston Red
Sox has gone into the cigar business
in Lewiston, Me.
The ST. Louis and New York pitch
ers were easy picking for both Lajoie
and Cobb last season
Addfe Joss Of the Maps is in a pri-
vate hospital in Cleveland recovering
from an operation for varicose veins
AL Orth, the old major league pitch
err, has launched in the cigar and soda
water business in Lynchburg, Va
Charley Comiskey will back a hockey
team in Chica go this winter. The team
will be known as the White Sox
Victor Safer, first baseman of the
Lansing Southern Michigan league
team. has signed with the Chicago
Cubs.
According to Eddie Collins of the
Athletics, Ed Walsh is the toughest
pitcher in the game to steal a base on
Ralph Glaze, the old Boston pitcher
has been sold by the indianapolis club
to Montreal of the Eastern league.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-14
COMMUNICATIONS.
TO THE MAN WHO JUST CAME.

COLES ma
position company OF
charming surrounded by close
COPIED Where social lines
activity TO wen
their postery
of possbli OF intellectual culture
found that cities
Aladdns lamp streets being pushed
S
advantages of the old
felt honesick
position and go back east
pleasures his employer his dsap
with the matter in
light superior long
enough extend the much
probably be able
will have all of the
pleasures will be limited
following gradually will become
as the fusss Fossitown
Lake
the debris process building by
product
save your money with the county,
back The with
100000 he invests 1t
business OF tomorrow
in from 100000 to
The
great This
and with county that has
United States Stick and
all that desired you
right kind of men,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-14
BY RUTH CAMERON.

By RUTH CAMERON
Not long ago woman wrote me a
little story of a mother who had her
little boy with her in millinery shop
While she was looking at the new
models, the boy went from hat to hat.
examining them. Being of an investi-
eating turn of mind he was anxious to
Sc what everything was made Of. and
on each hat would squeeze some orna-
ment between his fingers, saying.
That's glass or that's wax or
proved.
| One of the clerks. catching sight OF
| the destruction that was going on, bore
down upon the youngster with a gentle
| "Oh, little boy. please. you mustn't
Whereupon the mother. instead of re-
proving the boy and apologizing for his
actions, turned upon the clerk, haughti-
ly announcing. He may play with al
the hats he likes, and spoil every one
in the shop if he wishes. His grand
father owns the store"
My correspondent winds up her letter
by inquiring If I approve of the
mothers conduct
Seems to me that's very analogou
to inquiring if 1 have any common
sense at all.
That mother had the pleasure of dis
lcomfting the saleswornan and bringing
about very dramatic announcement T.
the little incident. / wonder if that re
paid her for the harmful iesson sh
taught her boy.
Instead of self-restraint and respec
for the rights of others she was i'm
pressing upon him his right to abso
lutte disqualification.
Some day, maybe, that son will ru
away and marry chorus girl. or dis
grace his family by stealing few hun
dred thousands from some bank An
, his mother will wiring her hands an
, bewail her fate Will she ever realtz'
I wonder, the part she had in maxim
that fate?
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-14
THIS is MY 18TH BIRTHDAY.
Prince Albert of Wales.

Prince Albert of Wales, second son
of King George v, was born Dec. IA,
1895, being about eighteen months the
Junior of Prince Edward Albert, the
'heir-apparent. Like his father and his
elder brother, Prince Albert, is sail
or prince" having become cadet at
the Royal Naval college in 1908. 1t is
said of both Prince Edward and Prince
Albert that they are enthusiastic and
diligent students and exceptionally
promising mathematicians. In addition
they take keen delight in all ordinary
field sports and are bold riders. Yacht
ing is another of their favorite inter-
ests. Although Prince Edward by
virtue of his inheritance is of more
Importance than his brother. Albert,
their father, who has been at great
pains to keep them on footing of
impartialty both at the naval coll
lege and elsewhere, insists that no
distinction between them be permitted
to appear above the surface of their
every day life. 1t is even said that OF
the two, Prince Albert is the better
man at wicket and with boxing
gloves and is his brothers hardest
| taskmaster at these sports
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-14
THE THRIFTY FARMERS HoNoRs.

demonstrated their mette
competition be dreamed or fancied
They with
locality Several
others who fortunate
made exhibits
in the
anywhere in
the railroads
mil o
their place and important place
all
o.
his
with mighty
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-14
LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS
What the Little Friends of The Times
Bring Them for Christmas

Hammond, Ind, Dec. IL. 1910.
Dear Santa Claus: l thought would
write you a few lines to tell you what
! would like for Christmas, I want a
train, drum, a horn and | have
little brother and his name is Alfred
Do not forget him and he wants toto
WILLIAM GOLDING.
ALFRED GOLDlNG.
Hammond. Ind, Dec. IS. 1910.
Dear Santa: AS ii is getting so near
Xmas will you be so kind and bring
let and a buggy and a big jointed DOLL
And please don't forget my mamma
and papa i remain.
MARGARET FROMM.
COZ State Line street.
Whiting, Ind, Dec Is. 1910.
Dear Santa Claus: As it is very
Hen knoW w smf Moud like ~9 to- have
you bring me for Xmas. ! would like
to have stove. doll buggy, a set of
candy and nuts and some fruit. and
don't forget my brother Joseph; he
wants steam engine and brother
Claus. don't forget the poor children
and don't forget papa and mama. This
Will be all for this time. Wishing you
VERONICA sCHAEFER.
East Chicago. Ind, Dec. 10, 1910.
Dear Santa Claus: As Christmas is
coming soon l thought ] would write
and tell you what I want for Christ
mas | am ten years old | want a
nice black coat and red dress. !
not get anything from you. / got it
from my mamma and papa. / would
like pair of toe straps for my roller
skates. some nuts and candy. wish
YOU a merry Christmas and a happy
New Year. Goodbye, Santa Claus, from
5 JENNIE ff3e1 Jensen.
| I live at 4s44 Olcott ave.
Hammond. Ind. Dec. 10. 1910.
/ Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me
writing desk and waste basket also
and and candy indy Wishing YOU a merry
VIVIAN DIETRICH.
Crown Point Ind, Dec. 13. 1910.
Dear Santa Claus: ! live at Crown
like to have you bring me pair of ice
skates and sled. That is all l wan
, children to get something. too l wisf
Your old friend,
EDWARD DONNAHA.
Whiting, Ind. Dec. 10. 1910.
Dear Santa Claus: I am little boz
FIVE years old I go 10 kindergartel
when I am well enough. but haven
please bring me pair of high to-
shoes and a cap. a Christmas tree an
MILTON HEM
Tolleston Ind, Dec. 10, 1910
Dear Santa: | want doll and som
other things. ] will tell YOU what the,
are | want some dishes, a little gam
of checkers and a game of table GRO
auet. game of bombardment. Tina
MILDRED WALKER
| Tolieston Ind. Dec IS. 1910.
. | Dear Santa: / Will tell you what
want for Christmas ] am a boy o
years want a football, a cowbo
suit a gun and two big stockings flu
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-14
TWO RECURENT WORDS.

The historian compile the chronicle
beenn Will he pigd
he
of of the
forget that the LIQUOR gentlemen thirsty
of liberty.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-12-14
THIS DATE IN HISTORY.
December Ia.

177o-Two soldiers engaged in the
Boston massacre were publicly
branded
1775-British under Lord Dunmore de-
feated by the Americans at Nor
folk, Born in Westmoreland coun-
ty, Va, Feb. %, 1892
1S11-Nathan Benjamin, a noted mis-
sionary, born in Catskill, n. y.
Died in Constantinople Jan. 27.
1855.
1S19-Alabama admitted to the IN
ion.
1S45-Claude Matthews, twenty-third
governor of Indiana. born in Beth
ell. KY Died in Indianapolis Aug
28, 1898.
1S61-The prince consort. husband OF
Queen Victoria, died. Born Aug
rs, 1919
1S62-General Banks superseded Gen
eral Butler at New Orleans.
1S94-New Canadian ministry formed
by Mr.. Mackenzie Bowel.