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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-23
APPROVAL VOTED
FOR JUDSON PLAN
Board of Trade Committee
Endorses Scheme of
District Finance.

The so-calIed ''Judson plan for
financing the District government.
which is being fathered by Engineer
Commissioner Judson, has received
the hearty Endorsement Of the Board OF
Trade, through its committee on TAXA
ton and assessment-
This plan provides for an extension Of
the payment OF the District debt over
long period, so ths.s the annual pay
ment VIII be cOmps vativeIy small. and
the setting aside each year OF d por-
tion Of the District revenues 10 cover
extraordinary improvements. Under
this arrangement the expenditure ol
about SE0,000O0O within the next twelve
years is contemplated.
Col. George TrUesdeiI, chairman OF the
committee on taxation and assessment
presided over the meeting AT the rooms
OF the Board OF Trade late yesterday
afternoon
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-23
POSTAL SAVINGS
BILL TO COME UP
Senate Committee 70 Consider
Carter Measure Next
Wednesday.

On Wednesday the Senate Committee
on Post Offices and Post Roads VII be-
gin the consideration Of the Carter pos
tai savings bank bill. introduced at the
last session OF Congress, and such
amendments as may oe 81 omitted
Senator Carter said today the present
bin was IN the same Saru1 Is that faith
cred by himself in tie last Congress, but
that If proper amendments were offered
they doubtless would De Incorporated.
The fight on the postal savings bank
measure viii hinge on the one issue
OF the deposit OF funds collected in the
local banks. Senator Carter's bill stIpu-
lates that these funds may be deposited
with TIE banks iocateI IN tho neigh
borhoOd Of the Offices receiving them.
but IL does no. prOvi3e sha- .n=v n7uSr
be Deposited there SEM tor Boran ans
his followers. among WHOM are many
Demo- rats, VIII Insist that where there
aye safe banks willing TO accent The
savings funds uDDl fhs terms 70 na
pres ribed by the Government these
fun Is must remain IN the comug1it5eg
formulating them
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-23
.COUNTRY'S NEEDS
TO Be DISCUSSED

To discuss present-day needs and pre-
sent TO Congress the necessities Tor
legislation on all subjects, the National
Board OF Trade, comprising Representa-
tives Of commercial bodies throuEhout
the country, will meet here in its forfeta
annual session Tuesday
Among the subjects TO be considered
are the merchant marine, interstate
commerce law. currency legislation. par
GELS post, river and haroor improve
ments. amendments TO the Sherman law
and corporations tax law.
The annual banquet OF the orEauiza-
ton viii DO held WEDNESDAY evening.
President Taft IS 20 be present. wi \ q
number Of other important guests
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-23
MUT1LATED HEAD
OF WOMAN FOUND

CHICAGO. III. jan ce-NutiIated
almost beyond recognition. the head
OF Mrs Jennie CIeGhorn. whose de-
capItated body was found IN a fat
on the South side Iast Thursday, was
found ur3aE on n lot six clocks from
the scene OF the WOUal-S murder.
The chief OF detectives announced
as soon as he examined the head that
the seven murder suspects. four men
and three women viii DE confronted
with The murllatcd head tomorrow IN
an effort 10 force a confess on.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-23
SIXTEENTH STREET
HOUSES BRING $4,000
Adjoining Properties Near o Stree-
Purchased by Out-of-town BUYER
Through J. W Childress.

For a total consideration said TO
have been S25.0o0, Mrs. AvariIla lam
bert and Henry Hurt. respectively.
have sold the premises located at 1870
and 1922 Sixteenth street northwest
The purchaser IS said TO be an out
Of-tOwn buyer, who viii hold the
properties as an investmeIr They
have combined frontage " forty
six feet on Sixteenth street, and ex-
tend back 10 feet on o street The
sales were made through the office
Of John W. Childress.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-23
DIALOGUES TO AID
PROHIBITION FIGHT
w. c. T. u. Adopts Educa-
tiOnal Feature In Tenn
perance Work.

a new plan Of education with a view
10 total abstinence and prohibition has
been undertaken by the WOmen's Chris
tan Temperance Union under whose
auspices viii be given at the National
Rifles ArmOrT. on January - and IS,
q program of entertainments called go
Iumbia's Congress"
II is a new departure IN temperance
effort and aims 10 present by dialogues.
recitatiouS. songs. tabIesuE, and appro-
pirate costumes, the status Of the EGuor
question in a form al once counpre-
hsnSiVe and convincing
Mrs Don P Blaine. the author OF the
quasi pIavlet viii have personal super
vision Of its presentation
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-23
FATHER ARRESTS son.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan ct is IN
derStOOd that Roy r Petit the univer-
sity graduate wanted in Michigan 70 an
swer charges Of embezzIement and for
gerry. viii not fight eztradition. Petit
IS also alleged to be q deserter from the
navy He was arrested BY hss own
father, who IS sheriff OF Gratiot county
Mich. where the sons crimes are al
legged TO have been committed. Petit
has been the subject OF search three
years
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-23
LEHIGH MEN TO DINE
AT UNIVERSITY CLUB
Annual Banquet Of College Alumni
Association Will Be Held
In February
In February.

PIsnszare- being completed for tho
annual dinner OF. the Southern LehiEh
Club at the University Club during
the first week in February
At the annual meeting held at the
University Club, Friday evening. ten
tatise plans for the dinner We're dis
CT sSed- and other business trausa cred-
W. j. Douglass, "a, was elected p-esi-
dent and W. A. Draper, 'e7, secretary
and rreaSurer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-23
BROCKTON RENTS lump.

BROCKTON, Mass. Jan 25.-Rents in
this city viii practically, without excep-
ton, take = per month jump the first
OF May, the landlords having affiliated
themselves and decreed the Increase as
necessary because OF the increased cost
Of building as a result or the recent
agreement between the carpenters and
other building trades
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-23
More Men Are Needed.

Tho Inspection party made inquiry
about tho number OF men on duty and
the Territory they had 10 cover. As
an example OF the need for more 20
LcemeD- Major Sylvester pointed out.
when they visited the Sixth precinct
tEaE there were seven men uatroIIInE
beats. The Sixth precinct covers sixty
eight blocks, also part OF the CAPITOL
grounds. the Union station and judi
CiaTy square.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-23
Central Headquarters MAY
Be Established at Ju-
dietary Square.
PLAN WILL DISPOSE
OF FIRST PRECINCT
Tour Of Inspection Reveals In
mediate Need of Proposed
Structure.

Washington VIII probably have cen
trail police station iu the near future
like other large cities.
Following tour of inspection TO the
station houses, Samuel W Smith. cIair-
man. and Representative w. II. whey
Of the House District Committee. said
that there is evidently a need Of such
a station and t}sat the matter viii
probably 10 considered at an early
date
New Building Necessary
Major Sylvester. who accompanied the
Representative and members OF the
Board of Trade and Chamber OF Com
merce on a tour OF Inspection. said that
the idea IS 90 have the new station take
the place Of the old FIRST precinct
building. where conditions are bad 10:
the health Of policemen and prisoners
There is usually several inches o:
water in the cellar, he said. while the
cells are old anz dark The arrange
meut Of the building is out-of-date. and
Inadequate for the needs OF a station in
the business section.
The new FuildinE VIII also be police
headquarters and viii concentrate the
different police bureaus At present
these offices and bureaus are scattered
on Two floors OF the Municipal Build
Ing. There are no cells at the present
Headquarters Prisoners, arrested bv
detectives are sent 10 one Of the stations
In a patrol wagon.
This IS not only an Inconvenience for
the detectives and officers OF the de-
partmeu-- but puts extra work on The
different precincts.
Congress VIII be urged 70 obtain a site
for the new building near judiciary
square. so that ir VIII be near the
courts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-23
GENERAL DRAPER
SUFFERS RELAPSE
Former Ambassador, Although
Weak, Has Not Changed
for the Worse.

Cen William F. Draper is reported
rather weak this morning. although his
condition is not such as TO be alarming.
A slight relapse yesterday afternoon
from the improved condition OF the
morning was noted. and the patient IS
about the same today The former am
bassador IS reported as doziu- COM
fcTtably, but with quite sufficient en-
into his room.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-16
Correspondence
BY Our Regular Correspondents
SPUD VALLEY

Miss Myrtle Coldren OF Los Angeles
California is visiting her sister Mrs Wal
ter Dttemore.
Mrs Elsie Deavet is visiting relatives
and friends.
We are glad to hear that Mrs James
Dittemore is getting along so nicely af
ter her serious operation.
Mrs Ada Jones has been slightly i'll
for few days.
News has been received from Mr. Tom
Contril and family, they like The eli
mate fine
very pleasant evening was spent at
the home of Mr. and Mrs Walter Ditto
more last Friday evening, the affair be-
ing chicken fry, but owing to the wig.
lance OF the chicken owner the party
was spared the task of picking the rare
bird. Mrs Dittemore however substitu-
ted an elegant supper.
The home was beautifully decorated
with Japanese lanterns. The young
people spent the evening playing games.
We would like to thank Mr. Earl Brace
for the songs rendered and we are sure
the young folks enjoyed themselves very
much. Among the party were Mr. and
Mrs Leroy, Mrs Nicks, Misses Lottie
Cook, Maude Cook, Myrtle Coldren,
Ruth Linton, Jessie Dittemore, and
Messrs Ernest Caldren, Everett Linton,
Harry Jones, Albert REGISTER, Willie
Cook, Kenneth Dittemore, Earl Brace
Willie Nicks, and Ralph Nicks.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-16
Prosperity Ridge

Mr. and Mrs John Baber of Easton-
vile are visiting her parents Mr. and
Mrs Brace.
Cedar Grove school will have their
Christmas tree on Thursday the %.
The Riggs school will have their Xmas
tree in connection with Bethel Church
on Xmas eve a good program will be fur
snished-
Elder Helms will preach at Bethel on
Sunday.
A Lithland has moved the house which
he bought from Mr. Hansen to the old
Whiting place which he bought.
Barney Hayden has gone to Hutch to
take care OF Emmett Blakleys place
during the latters absence.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-16
East Cherry Creek

Quite wet snow fell Sunday after :
noon with very cold snap following.
Mrs. Chas. Harding has been spend
ing several days with old friends in our
midst.
Elmer Royston was attending to bust
ness matters in Kiowa Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Roberts were
shopping in Ebert enc day last week
and took dinner with Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Harding.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Foster were Elbert
visitors Friday.
Mr. and Mrs Morton Frazier we're shop
ping in Elbert Friday.
Mr. Chas Harding and William Jones
of Elbert took dinner at the Foster
nome Saturday.
MIR John Anderson OF Castle Rock v as
in our neighborhood Saturday
Perry Williams is suffering from a sc
we're cold and sore throat and was un-
able to teach school Monday.
4"io 4'th iiubSOu WtHl 10 nfS WldltS
Sunday on her way to Eastonyille
where she expects to visit few days be-
fore going to her home at Radium Colo
Mr. and Mrs Elmer Royston and fam
Ily and Mr. and Mrs Chas Harding spent
Sunday at the Foster home. Mr. and
Mrs Harding remained over until Mon
day evening.
Roy Wilson is hauling potatoes to
Monument this week.
The Table Rock school opened last
week with Miss Dora Wood as teacher.
Mr. Van Dansan OF Denver who repre-
sents the electric road, waa in our
neighborhood the first of the week.
Mrs j. G. Alderman spent Thursday
of last week with Mr. and Mrs G. B. Ath
erson.
Mr. and Mrs Homer Roberts and child
ren spent Sunday at II. G. Egglestons
Eli Coole was in Colorado Springs
last Friday.
Miss Pearl Wilson returned from Co
dorado Springs Wednesday, where she
has been visiting her mother for week
Mr. Harry Creffin of Denver was down
Wednesday looking after his ranch.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-16
Rock Butte

The Mcnamara boys lost fine milk
COW last week, got into mud hole
Miss Maggie Morrisey OF Denver who
has been visiting Mrs Huntington for
rome time returned home Saturday.
Mrs Canffelds mother Mrs Goff died n
Deuvea last week
Mrs Mauldin purchased new cream
separator of the Gates Company last
week.
Walter Peterson and friend of Col
ton SD. arc visiting friends here.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-16
Conmanche News

Mr. and Mrs Billy Woods we're in Ell
bert Saturday.
A. d. Meader has gone to Denver to
live, The neighbors hate to see him go
but wish him success.
A Maui and family and Miss Tracy
we're visitors at the Joe tanner ranch
Sunday.
Messers Rex and Hoffman and Miss
Lena Hoffman spent Sunday at the r. o
Maui ranch. They came in their Auto.
Leroy Hnkle has been very sick with
bronchitis the past week.
Mrs Howard spent Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs Olsen.
Mr. Ed Corkett left for Denver Mon
day to be operated on. We sincerity hope
it will be successful
Mr. RIO. Maui bought some pigs; reck-
on they didn't like it there for they soon
left for home.
Mrs Joe tanner has a new hat now
Joe will have to have two seats in the
wagon.
Miss Tracy received a telephone mes
sage from Denver, her sister is quaren.
tined in a mining camp.
Miss Julia Schonewiss came from Den
yer to visit her sister.
Miss Stella Wright attended the Fred
Alben dance last Saturday night.
The runaway wagon is in running or
der egain.
Ralph Maui seems to enjoy riding his
wheel in a snow storm.
Mr. P.H, ,Mulligan has a fine pile OF lum
Der on his ranch.
Mr. Jim call was in Denver the last
that was heard of him
Mrs Olsen had a visitor Monday, who
carried away a chicken, chickens look
good to a coyote.
Mr. X. Maui helped butcher pigs at
Tom Burnaides Monday.
The Nelson family have moved from
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-16
Stockholders neeting

Notice is hereby given that the annu-
al meeting OF the stockholders of the
kiowa State Bank will be held at its
banking room NJ onday, January 2, 1911
at o'clock p. M. for the Election of
directors for the ensueing year Also to
vote on proposition to reduce the mum
Der of directors from seven to five and
for the transaction of any other busi
ness that may properly come before
the meeting.
Gordon Jones, President.
A. M. Rex Secy.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-16
DEATH OF MRS.
VIM. HOLLINGSW0RTH

Elizabeth Warnock Holliugsworth
was born near Keswick, Iowa, August
10, 1871 and died Dec. 4, 1910
She was united in marriage with W.
a Hollingsworth Dec. 2S. 1898. To this
union two children were born, Eta Wv
ian, Feb, 81, 1900, at Boone, Iowa. and
Dale Correl, July 20, 1901, at Deep river
She became member of the White
Oak U. p. church, Dec, %, 1889, under
the pastorate of Rev John Lackey. She
was chorister and teacher in the Sunday
School for many years, She afterwards
transferred her membership to the Pres
byterian church at this place and later
to that at Elbert Colorado, where she
held membership at the time of her
death.
Besides husband and two children
she leaves to mourn her loss a father,
mother, four brothers and one sister.
Very Strong to her loyalty to her
home and toher home folks, she never
lost her love for them but only added to
it a faithful love for her own family.
Loved by all who knew her, faithful TO
friends and duties. When she knew
she was dying she reached for her
mothers hand put her arms about her
husband and thus she bade them fare
well and passed to her heavenly fathers
home.
The frail body was laid to rest in the
cemetery of the White Oak church near
Thornburg, on Monday. The funeral
services were held in the church and
was attended by multitude of friends
and relatives. The sermon was preached
by Rev. p. A. Heizer, pastor of the Pres
byteran church of this place
from Deep River Record, Deep River. 10
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-16

Fred Long one of the state pure
food and drug inspectors spent
Sunday at home with his family
Fred has made good Inspector
and will undoubtedly be reappo.
inted.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-16

F. A. Dotson former Editor of
the Tribune was in town one day
last week, he expects to return
to Elbert next week, Mr. Dotson
is now living in Chicago.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-16

Mr. j S. Parker, of Parker Col
died in Denver Wednesday after
noon, He was well up in years and
an old timer, having settled at
Parker in the early days. all of
the old settlers well remember
him.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-16
Elbert to the Corkett ranch

Elbert to the Corkett ranch
Misses Cox and Tweedy had good
time at the Alba dance.
A certain young man is on the lookout
at the pnblic sales for cat.
Mr. George Elsner and wife visited his
sister Mrs Williams.
Mr. viii Hanna's house is nearly com
pleted, Mr. Rasmussen and Gheen arc
doing the work.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-16

The Card party given by the
Rebecca Lodge was well attend
ed, Mr. Gus DIETRICH won the gen
tlemans prize and Mrs A G Put
man the ladies prize.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-16

Mr. and Mrs Jack Rhudy left
for Denver Monday morning
where they expect to visit a few
days.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-16

Mr. Harvey Gatewood and Tom
Jewell were hunting last Sunday
and got full bag of game.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-16
Fondis FolIies

FOUND, Thursday morning on ranch
directly north west of Fondis a little
maltese cat, which has exceptional good
eyesight, must have been dropped by
some one Wednesday night. How about
it Kay, do yon need watching??ll!!
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-16

Mr. Emmett Blakley and family
of Hutch Colo. is visiting relativ-
es west of town this week.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-16

Invitations are out announc cling
the marriage of Carl M. Khudy
to Miss Jessie L. Evans of Eas-
tonville, To take place Dec. 22.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-16
Laundry Notice

Laundry will be shipped In time 10
get back for Chr istmas. Bring In
your bundles not later than Monday.
c. A. Hansen.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-16

Mrs Paul Jones and daughter
Alice have returned from a few
days visit to Denver where they
have been visiting friends.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-16

Len Moberly and wife have
moved to Denver where they in
tend to make their future home
we wish them success
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-16

An Entertainment, will be given by
the school on Friday Decem ber, .
Everybody welco me.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-16

They say all whiskey Is good whiskey
only some is better than others-"Some"
means "Harpers,, the Others are "also-
rams Call for Harpers at
d. r. Burnsides.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-16

STRAYED or STOLEN:- A red
yearling heifer branded dS on
left side, both ears cut swallow
tailed, last seen in the Tom Kelly
pasture liberal reward will be paid
by owner, John Flurer, Ebert.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-16

Mr. Besaw went to Denver Wed
nesday morning.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-16

FOR SALE fine Poland China boar
weight about 100 lbs. inquire at this
office.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-16

The best line of mems dress and work
hirts in town SOC and up. Peoples Store
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-16

w. A. Albaugh of Leon Iowa
is in Ebert this week on business
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-16

Mr. Andersons new residences
are very near completed.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-16
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Gilbert events
A Brief Summary OF Local Happen.
ings During the Past week

Mrs ]. R. Close and daughter
Vera spent Saturday visiting re-
latives in Kiowa.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-16
LOCATE EBERT OF
u A Suggestion to the Ladies q

and to all who wondering what select as Christ
mas and New Year gifts.
Each year comes again the ever recurring ques
ton: What shall buy for Christmas gifts?' To
many this task roos the holidays of half their pleasure
10 others it is of enjoyment and pleasant trips
to the stores in search of suitable presents.
To both classes offer timely suggestion: Most
OF the men in every community smoke use tobacco
IN some form. We have some extra fine cigars pre-
pared especially for the Christmas trade; These
not the cheap cabbage leaf cigars usually paned off
on the unsuspecting Christmas shopper are of well
known popular brands liked and sought because
of their extra good quality They put up twenty
hve in box and wrapped with fine Holly paper wrap
pers. What more suitable appreciable present can
you secure for the smoker?
If he smokes pipe you will find his favorte brand
of smokin' " in GOMEZ
POSTOFFICE CIGAR STORE
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-16

Miss Nellie Jewell visited her
sister in Parker Sunday.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-16

The Tribune Clubbing offer, ask abont it
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-16

Rev. ]. N. Hanes will preach
at Bethel, Sunday Dec. 18 at IL
a. m, at Sidney at 2:30 pm. and
at Bijou Basin 7:30 pm. all are
invited to attend.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-16

Rising Star Rebecca Lodge No. SO met
in regular session, Dec 7, and elected the
following officers for the ensun term:
Noble Grand Lottie Cook
Vice Grand Ida Epler
Secretary Georgia Putnam
Treasurer Belle Gaylor
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-16
Undertaking

We have put in full and COM
plete line of Undertaking goods con-
sisting Of Caskets and burial robes
You see what you buy and no delay
in waiting on shipments from Denver
and Colorado Springs,
We take charge of funerals and
will arrange for embalming if neces-
sary .....
The r. Gates Mer. co.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-16
POSTOFFICE CIGAR STORE
c. A. HANSEN, Propr ELBERF COLO.
LODGES ELECT OFFICERS

AT the regular meeting of Ebert Co.
W, K. O. No 30 held in Elbert Dec. 10,
the following officers were elected for the
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-16

Mr. and Mrs TLos Jewell have
moved into the w. S. Epler house
which they intend to occupy y this
winter.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-16

An article appeared in the last
weeks issue of the Divide Review
which was entirely uncalled for, it
is absolutely false and libelous, it
needs no answer, we leave that
to the public. We thank the Ed
itor however, for promising the
boys and their parents that he will
print an apology in the next issue
of his paper. We also thank Mr.
Kemp for telling the boys the
name of the party circulating this
report. We are sorry, but you
know every town has a knocker.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-12-16

Mr. M. A. Thomas, assistant
Railway mail inspector was in
Elbert on Monday inspecti ng the
Elbert postoffice, he report it in
first class condition, while in town
ne made the Tribune a call, being
an old printer he showed the boys
how 10 set type.