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The La Jara chronicle., 1911-07-21
Escaped With His Life.

"Twenty-one years ago faced
an awful death" writes II. b.
Martin, Port Harrelson. S. c.
doctors said had consumption
and the dreadful cough | had
looked like it, sure enough.
tried everything, | could hear
of, for my cough, and was under
the treatment of the best doctor
in Georgetown, S. c. for "A year,
but could get no relief. A friend
advised me to try DR.. Kings New
Discovery. | did so, and was com
pletely cured. feel that owe
my life to this great throat and
lung cure" Its positively guaran-
teed for coughs, colds and all
bronchial affections. 80 cents and
81 90 Trial bottl~ free at all deal
ers.
The La Jara chronicle., 1911-07-21
EXPLOSION
WRECKS MAIN

Washington, July The loss
of the battleship Maine was
caused by the explosion of her
three magazines. No such effect
as that produced upon the vessel
could have been caused by an
explosion from without.
Such is the opinion of Gen. Will
liam IL. BiXby, chief of engineers,
L. S. A, who has returned from
a personal inspection of the work
of raising the Maine.
Gen. Bixby said that a portion
of the deck over the magazines
was blown upward and laid back
ward and there We're numerous
conditions of the hulk which
proved that no explosion from the
outside said the general, could
have caused the same result.
What the primary cause of the
explosion was" said Gen. BiXby.
never will be learned"
Gen. Bixby does not believe
the bodies of those who lost their
lives will be found on the Maine.
lie says they are probably buried
200 Feet or more from the wreck
IL the mud.
While inspecting the work Ger
eral BiXby prodded around the
bow of the vessel. He found by
his soundings that at least two
thirds OF the bow was absolutely
wrecked. The sides had been
practically blown away and were
buried in the mud. This, he said,
showed conclusively that the
wreck Of the Maine was caused
by an explosion within the vessel.
The La Jara chronicle., 1911-07-21
BUCKIkG '(LD BILL TAFT

The attempt Of opponents of
Canadian reciprocity to impute
political motives to President
Taft in his support of that agree
ment may reasonably be expected
to fail. Endorsed by the house
of representatives within a few
weeks after the present extra ses-
sion convened the reciprocity con-
vention has met with numerous
assaults in the senate. All manner
Of political trickery has been used
to evade action thereon. Unable
to succeed in this plan senatorial
opponents have recently come in
to the open and by oratorical eff
forts have sought to becloud the
main issue.
These orators have contended
that President Taft has usurped
the functions of the legislative
branch of the government in that
he negotiated and submitted to
congress the treaty which he now
asks that body to approve. They
charge that the president would
sell out" the American farmer
to the benefit of the capitalist
and traIesmen. BY inference, at
least, they argue that Mr.. Taft
desires the approval of the treaty
for his own political aggrandize-
ment a 1912. They are seeking to
becloud the issue and juggle
the situation with amendments
foreign to the main problem un-
der consideration.
If they have been fertile with
arranging pitfalls, President Taft
has been equally skillful in evad-
ing their snares, and his most eff
fective safeguard has been his
complete frankness with the Amer
lean public.
Mr.. Taft has sought support
for the Canadian agreement, not
by promise of political prefer
ment, not by use of federal pat
ronage nor by any Of the chamber
methods known to the workings
of political machines. Instead,
he has ignored all attacks that
might in any way he regarded as
personal and has carried his case
to the forum Of public discussion.
In several public addresses he
has stated his views. He has on
occasions turned arguments of
opponents to his advantage. He
has shown how the rec iprocity
agreement with Canada will bene-
fit the American farmer, how
it will stimulate business and
strengthen the friendly ties that
bind the Dominion to the United
States.
He has asked the American pcO-
pie to consider carefully the agree
ment, not as a political measure,
but as business proposition, and
has expressed his willingness to
abide their decision.
Mr.. Taft's plan deserves to
succeed and we believe he will be
given endorsement and support
needed by America s thinking cit
liens.
The La Jara chronicle., 1911-07-21
COMING TO
ALAM0SA
United Doctors. Specialists,
will be at the Victoria hotel
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10
and will remain
ONE DAY ONLY
Remarkable Success Of These
Talented Physicians in the
Treatment Of Chronic
Diseases.
OFFER THEIR SERVICES
FREE OF CHARGE

The United Doctors, licensed
by the state of Colorado for the
treatment of deformities and all
nervous and chronic diseases of
men, women and children, offer
to all who call on this trip, con
sultation, examination, advice
free, making no charge whatever,
except the actual cost of medicine
Al! that is asked in return for
these valuable services is that
every person treated will state
the result obtained to their
friends and thus prove to the
sick and afflicted in every city
and locality that at last treat
ments have been discovered that
are reasonably sure and certain
In their effect.
These doctors are considered
by many former patients among
America s leading stomach and
nerve specialists and are ex-
perts in the treatment of chronic
diseases and so great and wonder
full have been their results that
in many cases it is hard indeed
to find the dividing line between
skill and miracle.
Diseases of the stomach, in
testines. liver, blood, skin, nerves,
heart, spleen, kidneys, or bladder,
rheumatism. sciatica, diabetes,
bed-wettmg, leg ulcres, weak
lungs and those afflicted with
long-standing, deep-seated chronic
diseases, that have baffled the
skill of the family physician,
should not fail to call.
According to their system no
more operations for appendicitis,
gall stones, tumors, goiter or
certain forms of cancer. They
were among the first in America
to earn the name of the ''Blood-
less Surgeons, by doing away
with knife, with blood and with
all pain in the successful treat
ment of these dangerous diseases.
If you have kidney or bladder
troubles bring two-Ounce bottle
of your urine for chemical analy-
sis and microscopic examination
Deafness often has been cured
in sixty days.
No matter what your ailmcnt
may be, no matter what others
may have told you, no matter what
experience you may have had
with other physicians, it will be
to your advantage to see them
at once. Have it forever settled
in your mind. If your case is
incurable they will give you such
advice as may relieve and stay
the disease. Do not put off this
duty you owe yourself or friends
or relatives who are suffering be-
cause of your sickness, as visit
this time may help you.
Remember this free offer is for
one day only,
Married ladies must come with
their Husbands and minors with
their parents.
Office at VICTORIA HOTEL,
ALAMOSA, COLO.
Hours 10 a. m. to p. m.
The La Jara chronicle., 1911-07-21
CONSTITUTIONAL AMEND
MENT ON ROAD FUND

The following is the text of
the constitutional amendment
which provides that the counties
by popular vote may. expend five
per cent of their valuation
on roads and bridges. This in
addition to the ten million pro-
vided by another constitutional
amendment.
"The total Indebtedness con
tracted by any county for the
purpose of making or repairing
public roads and bridges shall
not at any time exceed five
per cent of the assessed valuation
OF the taxable property within
such county and no debt what
soever shall be contracted for
such purpose unless the question
of contracting the same has
been submitted to the qualify
ing tax paying electors of the
county as above provided.
"The whole or any part of the
aggregate indebtedness PERMITTED
to any county for highway pur-
poses may be authorized at
single election but the indebted
ness incurred or the warrants is
sued in any one year or the mon
ey expended on highways from
such sources in any one year
shall not exceed one per cent of
the assessed valuation.
The La Jara chronicle., 1911-07-21
A Peek Into His Pocket

would show the box of Bucklin S
Arnica Salve that E. S. Loper, a
carpenter, of Marilla, N. Y, al
ways carries. ~ have never had
a cst, wound, bruise, or sore
it would not soon heal, he
writes. Greatest healer of burns
boils, scalds chapped hands and
lips, fever sores, skin-eruptions,
eczema, corns and piles. 25 cents
at all dealers.
The La Jara chronicle., 1911-07-21
HELP YOUR WIFE

Buy her a few of the many ap-
pliances offered for maxine such
work lighter and easier. Fireless
cookers, oil stoves, washing ma
chimes, cream separators, sharp
kitchen cutlery. Don't for
get the place, Murphy-Newcomb
Hardware Co.
The La Jara chronicle., 1911-07-21
five BILLS REFERRED
TO THE PEOPLE

The bankers have announced
that they intend to refer the en-
tire banking bill to popular vote.
The legislature merely referred
the guarantee section. The school
teachers are circulating petitions
to refer the teachers law to the
people. The state board of stock
inspection commissioners is re-
ferring the bill which places it's
funds under daily control of
State Treasurer Kenehan and the
Direct Legislation league and
has announced that it intend
circulate petitions referring the
$4,000 defense fund and the Car
penter irrigation bills.
1t requires the signature o
n,102 voters to petition to refer
The school teachers of the state
are referring the two teachers
bills to the people because of
several reasons. In the first
place, one reduces the number of
institute districts from thirteen
to six, thus making greater ex-
pense to the teachers in attend
ing institutes. Second, it places
the districts under the control OF
the State Normal school of Gree
ley, instead of under the control
of the several counties, and the
state superintendent.
The other law which they are
referring provides that before a
teacher can secure a first grade
certificate he or she must have
had four years successful study
in a high school, or its equiv
alent. The teachers claim the
determination of its equivalent is
difficult. In addition they must
nave had eighteen weeks of pro-
fessional training in a recognized
teachers training school. Also
three terms of not less than six
months each of successful teach
ing experience. There are many
first grade teachers in the small
er districts in Colorado that
w uld be barred from teaching
school, under those provisions. In
order TO get a second grade GER
tificate a person must have had
twelve weeks professional train
ing and two terms of not less
than six months each of success
full teaching experience. In order
to get third grade certificate a
teacher must have had six weeks
Of professional training, or one
years successful teaching eX-
perience. The conjunction "and
in the first and second is changed
to cor" in the third. In addi-
ton to the above, agriculture
horticulture and American lit
erature have been added to the
first grade work, while agricul'
ture and horticulture have been
added to the second and third
In the smaller counties where sal
aries are low the teachers simp-
ly could not attain to the stand
ard required. Already a large
number of letters are being re-
oniyaI frpm outside etotac ask
ing for positions in Colorado and
stating that they understand the
Colorado teachers cannot make
the required grades.
The La Jara chronicle., 1911-07-21
Happiest Girl in Lincoln.

A Lincoln. Neb., girl writes, a had been
ailing for some time with chronic constipa.
ton and stomach trouble. began taking
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
and in three days I was able to be up and
got better right along. l am the proudest
girl in Lincoln to find such a good medi-
cine" For sale by all dealers.
The La Jara chronicle., 1911-07-21

Have any trouble getting your
washing done? Get New Kind
of washer from Murphy-Newcomb
and be your own laundry or wash
lady. It's safer, cleaner, cheaper
and better. Stop in and look at
eur washer when in town.
The La Jara chronicle., 1911-07-21

For summer diarrhoea in children al
ways give Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy and castor oil, and a
speedy cure is certain. For sale by all
dealers.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1911-05-01

sidewalks. There were a number
talks made by the Palisadians y.
charged that the extras" Dut ", v
the work were excessive. The NJ,
contention was that when the bidu
the work were. accepted, the bill
engineers fees, eXcavating. blast;i
etc, was not understood. The WI
went on, was finished, and the a"sI
ment made nearly twenty-five ner ca
was added for additional, and nn1od
ed for charges. 1t was explained A
these charges were anticipated in
specifications, and that the BORON
was not at fault in the matter Il
fact remains that any one piece Of
sidewalk could have been laid
much less money than the boro,i
charges. But it is not believed n
anything can be done about it. II
meeting was orderly and develoDed
ill-feeling of any kind.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1911-05-01
New Time Philosophy.

These few remarks from the phil
opher of the Lamar Democrat:
They say man not far from HI
is thinking seriously of suing his v
for nOn-support. You never saw
full-grown man who liked to
chores. A pessimist expects
worst, an optimist is sure of the b
and very seldom does either real
his expectation. One man gets
satisfaction out of talking abb
things he's going to have done. WI
another finds his in doing them.
hard for a man to pose as a retorn
in his own town; the people tn
know too many things on him"
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1911-05-01
The Owlets' Outing.

The oWIets had their annual thea
party at the Liberty Theatre in Ap
seeing the Spring Maid. Those pr
ent were Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Bel
mann, Mr.. and Mrs. H A. Flagge,
and Mrs. S. E. Darby After seei
the play they had dinner at ShanleI
Everybody had a good time.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1911-05-01
Does 1t Paw?

1t has been stated that an organ
ton is suing certain of its membI
for dues. In other words, the me
bers sued may feel thus: you
duced me to join. l don't feel 4
staying, but you force me to pay d
quit. If | stay | pay; if | quit
pay more Where am | att"
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1911-05-01
Merry-Go-Round Cotillion.

The erry-Go-Round Club
Grantwood gave cotillion at
Borough Hall in Edgewater Fri
evening, April 21. There were alb
seventy-five present. Some of
dances were the favor dance, n
ror dances, parasol dance, can
dance, and the confetti dance.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1911-05-01
Purely Personal.

Announcement was made of the en-
gagement of Miss Marion Thayer to
Mr.. Murrill Gray at a reception given
by Mrs. Gerald Thayer on May 49,
John R. Fridlington is building a
fine house on Columbia avenue.
William and Charles Leeger are put
ting up a new house in Knox avenue.
The building is Grantwood is very
brisk this spring. Houses are going
up all around.
The marlborough Building and
Loan Association has got some money
to lend. Want some? Come around.
A certain well-known newspaper
man of Grantwood has shaved off his
beard. Say, but he looks different
Mr.. Lewis is now occupying the
new rectory of Trinity Church. We
hope he may stay in it for long time
to come. Seymour N. Sears.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1911-05-01
Coming Events.

May 12-Cantata, Fisher Maiden"
Congregations Church
May Trinity Players, "The Bill
lionaires," Fire Hail.
May Fortnightly Club.
May 29-Citizens' Club, Fire Hall,
Grantwood
July rip Van Wrinkle, Wood
men of America, Cowdry Est
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1911-05-01

On Many Is the Trinity Players
will present an original four-act COM
edy, entitled The Billionaries," at the
Fire Hall The comedy was written'
by Mr.. George H. Shorey, of Grant
avenue, and if as we'll written and
played as was "The Wrong Mr..
Wright" which was presented year
ago, should be quite a hit Mr.. Shorey
is an artist and musician of note in
New York, and it would seem that he
has added another to his accomplish
ments.
We are all looking forward to the
musical treat being prepared for us
by Miss Hodgkinson, at the Congre-
gational Church, on Friday evening,
May 10. Miss Hodgkinson, who has
been helping the choir during the Win
ter, has trained the voices for this
evening of music, including the can
tatta of THE Fisher Maiden" and will
bring on about thirty trained voices
from New York to assist
Our new school house is ready for
occupancy as soon as the seats are
installed. 1t certainly is fine build
ing, and the borough is to be con
graduated on having had such an en-
ergetic School Board last year.
Grantwood will have its own polling
place next election. 1t is good thing,
for the law forbids the hiring of rigs
to bring voters to the polls any more.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1911-05-01
A Pretty Garden.

AIcide Plnard has had prii
hedge put around his place, beds 4
out, and will have one of the hal
soonest gardens in town when 6nishs
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1911-05-01
GRANTWOOD.

Square Garden last week gave one
an opportunity to look over all the
various properties being explointed
and developed as home sites, and Civ
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1911-05-01

ing one VINO mas
already made a
d e c / S / o II and
bought Gas most
of us who live in
Grantwood have)
a n opportunity
to ascertain If
one w o III d do
over again and
b ny in Grant
wood if one had
a chance. In the
case of the writ
er, I looked over
practically every
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1911-05-01

Easter Sunday in Grantwood was
about like it was all over the country,
but if it was disagreeable outside, it
was very pleasant and cheerful in
the churches of our town. Flowers
were everywhere, and the special mu-
sic prepared for the day by the vari-
Gus choirs was splendidly rendered.
To the mind of the writer, however,
greater than the weather, greater than
the flowers and greater than the mu-
sic was the bright, smiling faces of
happy children In the Congrega-
tional Church, at the morning service,
all the children of the Sunday School
marched in with professional hymn.
The same was probably true at all
the churches, but | could only be at
one place at once, SO that this scene
was probably duplicated all over the
borough. The smile of the children,
from the infant class up, the ring OF
their chorus of song and happy tread
as they marched int othe main audi
tirium will probably be long remem-
beerd.
In the evening the choir of the Con
gregational Church rendered a sacred
cantata, The Risen King" All who
were present enjoyed, and have not
stopped talking about it yet all who
missed it were sorry. 1t was sung by
about twenty voices, led by Mr.. For
ringer.
Special music was sung by the choir
of Trinity Episcopal Church, led by
Mrs Drew
There will be unique entertain
ment on the Cowdry estate en- July f.
under the auspices Of the Grantwood
Camp of Woodmen of America. There
is to be built an open-air amphitheater,
and in it will perform the ODER Sy1-
van Players in rip Van Wrinkle"
We understand that great perepara-
ton is being made to have, this
very successful event, and each mem
Der is working hard to this end
The Fortnightly Club has held two
rousing meetings during the last
month, the one addressed by Pro
lessor Boaz, on Friday, May 5, being
very largely attended. Professor Boaz
has travelled extensively and studied
very closely in Mexico, and is prob
ably the greatest living authority on
life and customs of the early tribes of
Indians, Mexicans and Spaniards who
settled this part of our continent.
That his lecture was closely follow
ed was evident by the many intelli-
gent questions put to him at the close.
The next meeting of the club will
be held on May 10, and officers for
the next year will be elected at this
meeting.
During the past month the Borough
Council has been particularly active,
and are on the way to get the financial
muddle adjusted At a recent meet
ing of the Council, the Mayor issued
a statement as to his version of the
borough affairs, which did not seem
to be satisfactory to the other mem
bers of the Board, and committee
was asked for to go into the accounts
Of the last Collector and find just
where we are. The Mayor appointed
Messrs. MUTT and Blue, as citizens, to
act with Messrs. Sammis and Scott,
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1911-05-01
THE SIDEWALKS.
Palisadians Make Protests at Excess
Sive Cost of Work.

At the borough council meeting in
Fort Lee, Wednesday evening, May
10, there were a goodly number Of
Palisadians out to protest the excess
sive charge for the laying of Palisade
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1911-05-01

pI dCllCdIIy CNCIy
exhibition the hall, considered their
cla1mS-suCh as streets, roads, sewers,
gas, electric lights, restric tons, rapid
churches, etc-and could not but ask
that we did not already have? Very
few had all these things, as we have,
and those that had were demanding
a very high price for their property
Then, again, | could not but feel that
we had much to make our homes de-
sirable that they all lacked-the beau
tiful view of the Hudson, splendid air.
which it is absolutely impossible to
get in a great many of the marshy
tracts that are being opened for home
sites, and last (and this seems to me
one of our greatest advantages, to be
within four miles of City Hall, New
York City 1t was a great satisfac-
ton to feel that if I had my money in
my hand and the thing to do over
again, | would buy right here on top
of the Palisades, New Jersey.
The Cliffside Citizens Club held an
important meeting in the Grantwood
Fire Hall on Thursday evening", and
decided to hold all future meetings in
Grantwood on the first Thursday of
each month. The meeting was adj
dressed by Assemblyman Hinners,
and he kept the members interested
until late hour relating his expert
ences in the Legislature during the
last session Mr.. Honners was ready
to explain or defend his positiin in
any of the bills passed or unpassed
and an opportunity will be given to
the members of the'club to hear from
him from time to time in reference to
LEGISLATION of importance pending.
The members of this borough who
lose this opportunity of getting to-
gether once a month and talking over
matters pertaining to public welfare
in the borough, county and state are
not doing their full duty to them
selves or the community.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-22

WEATHER CONDITIONS

An area of low pressure which is
central off the coast of North Carolina
has been attended by rain or snow
from that state and Tennessee north
ward to New England and the south
ern portion of the lake region. Show
ers in South Dakota and northwest
ern Nebraska have resulted from the
the western barometric depression
which extends from the southern pla-
teau states and Texas noTthward 10
Saskatchewan. Yesterdays area OF
high pressure, with its fair weather,
Overlies the territory from Manitoba
and the upper lakes southwark through
the Mississippi valley, while another
high Of moderate intensity is central
over western Washington. Owing to
the approach of the Rocky mountain
low, increasing clOudiness is indicated
for this vicinity. with probably show
ers late tonight or Sunday, and warm
CT tonight.