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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-06
ROBIN TRIES
TO SUICIDE
coLLAPsEs BEFORE REACHING
COURT AND SENT TO
HOSPITAL.
CASE IS POSTPONED
ROBIN LIES IN PRISON WARD
WHERE HE MAY NOT
RECOVER.

New York.-With head erect shoul-
ders squared and eyes leveled at the
battery of cameras trained on him. 10.
seph G. Robin. the indicted banker.
stepped from his sisters home Fri
day to face arraignment, calm in the
knowledge that he had swallowed 4
dose OF hyoscin, the deadly alkaloid
with which DIR. Crippen killed his wife.
Belle Elmore.
He collapsed before he could b.
taken into court. with the exclama-
tion. Il am dead man. I've taken
poison tablets"
Robin had swallowed the drug near
ly an hour before and 1t Is not known
whether he will survive.
The case was postponed in the great
est excitement. a stomach pump was
hurriedly brought into play and the
sick man was carried first to the pris.
on hospital and later to Bellevue.
where he lies In the prison ward.
No charge Of attempted suicide Is
entered against him. and 1t Is though.
he will recover, although the action OF
hyoscin is slow. and much will depend
on his vitality.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-06
More Sugar Frauds unearthed.

washington.-"when the grand jury
row investigating the sampling Of
sugar in New Orleans finishes its
work. 1t will be found that the frauds
sgains the government there have
been going on for Mt least fifteen
years" This statement was made
by an official Of the customs service.
who said that all the suspected frauds
would be found in the sampling Of
sugar and In the polariscopic test
which determines the saccharine con-
tents upon which the importer pays
cuty. An Investigation of alleged
drawback" frauds at San Francisco
is also imminent. A preliminary in
,estigation has furnished evidence
which leads treasury officials to be-
Eeve the frauds there will eclipse
those at New York. which the Ameri-
Can Sugar Refining Company recently
offered to settle for 100000.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-06
CAPITOL War In Court,

Denver.-For alleged violation Of the
public accounting act passed by the
last Assembly, James B. Pearce. secre-
tary OF state. has been indicted by the
local grand jury. He appeared in the
criminal division Of the District Court
and gave bail for his appearance.
State Auditor Kenehan is held re-
sponsible in a manner for the indict-
ment. He submitted what facts he
had in his possession to District Az
torney w. V. Elliott. and the latte
as was his duty, submitted them
to the grand jury, and the latter
body came to the decision that ar.
Pearce had violated the statute. Mr..
Pearce does not deny the allegation. !.
he states he seeks only to have the
constitutionality Of the measure test
ed in court. This will be his defense.
The Indictment is another chapter in
the Kenehan-P Pearce statehouse feud.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-06
U. 8. and Canada Join Hands.

washington.-An International rail-
way commission. with supervisory au-
thority over the railroads operating
between the United States and
Canada, practically is assured.
After long negotiations between the
United States and Canada, a conclu.
sion was reached that In a few
months regulatory authority will be
extended over railway operations be-
tween the two countries. Martin A..
Knapp. chairman Of the Interstate
Commerce Commission. and J. p.
Maybe. chief Of the Railway Commits
sion OF Canada. have been In confer
ence for several days and have
reached an agreement. They called
ut the Department of State and
presented their joint report. The text
is not available. but 1t is known that
they have agreed on an International
Railway Commission which shall have
supervisory authority over railway
lines doing an International business
tetween the two countries.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-06
Just the Cure He Wanted.

The popular captain Of an Atlantic
liner has a fine collection Of NAL de
mer stories. but easily the gem OF the
lot deals with Philadelphia bridal
couple.
TIL bridegroom, being on his first
deep sea trip, continual tempestuous
weather produced agonizing results.
Take care, Marmaduke." cried the
bride. That isn't the cure for sea
sickness. Don't you Sc ethe bottle is
marked .carbolic acid?"
That's the bottle I want" he
groaned.-New York Herald.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-06
Peculiar Accident Is Fatal.

Leadville.-Paul Boggs, aged twenty.
six, was killed in a peculiar mine ac-
cident. He was laying cemen. bed
under an electric hoist, when the air
hose broke near him. The rush of air
frightened him and he jerked back anil
threw his hands into the air. His LETT
arm caught in the spokes Of the fly.
wheel of the hoist. revolving at hign
speed. and his arm was torn off Just
above the elbow. He died an hour
later.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-06
Johnsto~n New Condenser.

Johnstown.-with every piece Of
machinery working in perfect order.
Johnstown's new $4,000 condenser
kas been started and 1900 pounds Of
milk received the first day. 1t is ex-
rected that within a month $4,000
pounds will be received daily. 1t is
hoped that inside Of two weeks the
workmen will become thoroughly ac-
customed to the machinery. and the
plant will be working smoothly. and
that an open day will be held. when
the public will be invited to inspect
the factory.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-06
Rip Van Wrinkle Makes Some sug.
eestions.

Rip Van Wrinkle Makes Some Sug'
sestions.
Rip Van Wrinkle had Just brushed
the last of the cobwebs out OF his
eyes.
"I subbose somebody Will VERY
likely make play about me-" he said
in his Catskill stage dialect.
mo doubt about It," replied by
stander.
Rip yawned heavily. the spell OF his
long nap being still strong upon him.
.vell." he said. Il hope II dey do
write such a play dey won't try to re-
vive 1t after 1t has been asleep FOR
dwenty years."
And then he smiled. and they filed
into the tavern and imbibed another
one OF the kind that didn't count
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-06
Combine Must Go to Jail.

washington.-Attorn for the indi.
viduals indicted as members OF the so.
called bath tub trust" for alleged
violation OF the Sherman act to the
Department Of Justice in the interest
cir clients. These. in the event
of conviction are threatened with Jail
sentences and the government will
press for imposition OF the full pen
atty for violation of the Sherman anti
trust law.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-06
Public Works Report.

Colorado Springs.-The annual re-
rort Of A. J. Lawlon. commissioner of
public works, shows that during the
year an average of forty-five men
we're employed. 10000 loads Of gravel
was used in surfacing streets; nearly
23,00O.O0O gallons of water was used
ty the sprinkling carts and over
33.OOO,0OO gallons by the electric
sprinklers.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-06
National Western Stock Show at Den
yer, January 16 to Fl.

A special rate Of one fare for thu
round trip will be made via the Colo
RADIO and Southern for this occasion
from all points in the state. Tickets
will be on sale from points within $50
miles Of Denver on January 16. IS. !?
and 20. In addition to these dates
tickets will be sold from points more
than $50 miles from Denver on Janu-
ary 18th. Final limit on all tickets
January oath.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-06
Proposed Anti.pest Law.

Greeley.-Great interest attaches TO
the proposed anti.pest law to be sub
mitted to the state grasshoppcr con
vention here January 9Th. which has
been drafted by District Attorney
Carlson and is designed to exterminatc
grasshoppers. the Goblin moth and 9TH
er insects and pests that have cos.
the farmers OF Colorado millions. 1t
provides penalties for those who do
not aid in determination Of the pests.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-06
Hay Dealers Association.

Lamar.-The hay dealers Of the
Arkansas valley met here to organize
a cooperative association for the sale
Of hay. Dealers have been experience
ing considerable difficulty in disposing
of hay, as It is hard to get the proper
grade from commission men. and the
purpose of the organization will be to
ascertain reputable firms with whom
members Of the association may trans
act business.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-06
Athletic Tournament.

Denver.-Mike Yokel OF Salt Lake.
who claims the welterweight wrest-
ling championship Of the world. yes
terday announced that he would send
& delegation Of wrestlers to compete
in the Denver Athletic Club amateur
tournament, which will be held here
February 6-10. Although 1t is several
weeks before the boys will commence
real training. many entries are being
received daily.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-06
Death of Three il MYstery.

FL Paso.-The finding Of the bodies
OF Elias Province. his wife and 16-year-
old son in an isolated farm house
twenty miles from here is a mystery
to unravel. Physicians say death was
caused by drug poisoning. The family
IL known to have been alive and well
Thursday evening.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-06
New corner Stone Laid.

Greeley.-Almost thirty.six years
after the building OF Trinity Episco-
pal church. the cornerstone Of the new
church was laid by Bruce G. Eaton.
DIR. C. c. Uric. Lee Carrel and H. II.
Thurby. There were present Mrs.
Mary Hancock. Mrs. Albert Igo and
Mrs. H. Ramsey. who witnessed the
laying Of the first cornerstone.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-06
Was All a Mistake.

Greeley.-That it sometimes pays to
look like the other fellow is the opin.
ion of Joe White. who. while waiting
for a train. and because of his resem-
blance. was greeted and kissed by a
pretty Normal school girl who took
him for her brother.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-06
Colorado Farmers Congress and Short
Courses A. State Agricultural
Congress, Fl. coiyiins, Janu.
ary 9TH to 18th, 1911.

A special rae will be made for this
occasion via the Colorado and South
ern from Pueblo and intermediate
points to Loveland inclusive. Tickets
will be on sale January s and Q. Final
limit January "a. continuous passage
on the going trip with privilege OF
stop-over Mt Denver on the return trip
within the final limit.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-06
Curr Ranch Sold.

Colorado Springs.-Another large
deal in ranch land lying In the Foun-
tain valley south OF here was made
when John Curr sold his ranch Of 1852
acres to Robert II. Whitley for $4,000.
Mr.. Curr has owned the ranch thirty
five years.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-06

President Taft's plea for economy
was so strong that a San Antonio man
sent along a dollar to help out the gov
ernment. Many minister wishes he
had the Taft power Of exhortatson
when the collection plate is passed.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-06

A California rival of Luther. Burbank
says he can grow apples on bushes.
Composers who have ideas for any
more popular songs about the old ap-
ple tree should make haste to market.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-06

Canada reports shortage of wood
pulp. But even paper famine will
not make the average scribbler "cut
1t short"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-06
EIks to Erect Home

Montrose. Colo.-Montrose Elks will
erect home OF their own to cost $780,
900. Work will start early in the
spring.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-06
Anyway Dr., Cooks description OF
the purple SHOWS" of the polar re-
gions WIN remain one Of the classics
of modern literature.

Bob Fitzsimmons calls John l.. Sui
Ivan an old woman. Can't part OF
Mr.. Carnegie's $1O,000.0O0 peace gift
be devoted to healing the breach be-
tween those two celebrities?
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-06

Puccini's latest opera is called La
Fenciulli de West" How many West
ern cowgirls recognize themselves in
that description?
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-06
Own VIII and Aeeor

Own viii and Accord.
Mr.. Myles.-Did you ask your wife
10 wear one of those hobble skirts?
Mr.. Styles-Oh, no. 1t looks as II
she had done 1t with her own will and
e.cord.-Yonkers Statesman.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-06
DORADO NEWS
Gathered From
All Parts of the State
COMING EVENTS IN COLORADO.

COMING EVENTS IN COLORADO.
Jan. 1910 Time Cowboys' Association
at Denver. -e
Jan. 1s-s1-Nationai stock show. Dem
yer. Mr
Jan. 17-1s-colorado Cattle Growers
Convention, Denver.
Jan. 17-19-Colorado and wyoming
Lumber Dealers Association Conven-
tion. Denver.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-06

It is said that the ex-king of Portu-
gal has not money enough to pay his
cab fare. Can't any of his admirers
supply him with secondhand btcy-
Gle?
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-06
Students Erect Wireless. system.

S'uueHts Ereet W1re1ess 6yste"'
Salida.-Under the leadership of
Prof. Kenyon the electricity class Of
the Salida high school has erected q
wireless telegraph system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-13
MORE HOUSE MEMBERS
WITHOUT RING RULE
danger of Domination by Ma
chine" Can Be Avoided by
Congress, Says Census
Committee. :.

Increase Of membership Of the House
of Representatives to 433 will not result
In the domination of that body by parlia-
mentary or political rings. in the opinion
of the census committee Of the House.
A report made by Chairman Crumpack-
er today favoring reapportionment,
makes it clear that the committee does
not fear such an outcome.
THE danger Of the domination of the
House by q machine or clique increases
in measure with the increase in men,
bership.' said Representative Crum-
packer in his report. But. If that con-
ditiOn ever becomes so grave as to be a
real menace to the individual freedom of
representatives, and the representative
character of the House. a remedy will
come in an improved method of parlia-
mentary procedure"
The report directs attention to the fact
that the plan Of naming committees by
the House Is soon to be tried, and that
the House itself holds the power to break
up any rings or machines by changing its
rules.
The existing basis of representation il
one representative to $4,000 people.
Under the Crumpacker bill it will be one
to 211,S77 people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-13
Didn't Contract Automobile Habit
Representative HUFF Recover.

PITTSBURG. January 13.-Representa-
tive George +. Hun Of the twenty-second
Pennsylvania district. who has been con-
fined In a hospital here for the past two
months as the result OF an operation, has
recovered and will return to Washing
ton tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-13
GEN.F.C. LATRObE DIES
AT HOME IN BAL |M0RE
Former Mayor and Prominent
Business Man SuccumbS
to Pneumonia.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star
BALTIMORE, January 13.-Gen. Ferdi-
nand c. Latrobe. who was mayor Of Bal
timore for seven terms. and who was the
former president Of the Consolidated Gas.
Electric Light and Power Company, died
of pneumonia this afternoon at his home
on North Charles street.
When death came the general was sur
rounded by members of his family. who
had been summoned early in the morning
when it was seen that the end was near.
Gen. Latrobe's illness only dated from
last Tuesday when he was stricken with
a heavy cold. He rapidly grew worse.
and pneumonia developed.
Native Of City.
Ferdinand Claiborne Latrobe was born
in Baltimore October IA, 1888. The date
of his birth. however, has been preserved
by others than he. perennially young and
seven times mayor, for he was not a
believer in birthday anniversary celebra-
tions. and always expressed a desire to
keep his age a secret This trait of the
late general, which applied also to we'd
ding anniversaries. was inherited from
his father. the late John II. b. Latrobe
who allowed the fiftieth anniversary Of
his wedding to pass without a celebra-
ton.
Gen Latrobe was twice married. In
1861 he married Miss Louisa Swami,
daughter of Gov. Swami. who died two
years later. His second wife was the
widow Of the first Mrs. LatrObe's broth
err. BY his first wife he had one son.
the second marriage survive him. They
are Mrs. o. Howard Harvey. Miss Ellen
Virginia Latrobe and F. c. Latrobe. jr.
u;, c,,h AMliations
The late general was a member Of the
Maryland Club, the Carroll Island Duck
ing Club and the Fishing Club Of New
port, r. l. He was a member Of the
Masonic order. and OF the Odd Fellows
! Although member of Emmanuel Prot
estant Episcopal Church, Gen. Latrobe
took particular interest in the Catholic
Cathedral, because that historic edihce
was designed by his grandfather. Benja-
min Henry Latrobe. who was als6 the
architect Of the Capitol in Washington.
EXPIRE ident Roosevelt had q warm
| admirer in Gen. Latrobe, to whom he
was related through the formers uncle.
Nicholas |. Roosevelt, who married Miss
Lydia Latrobe. aunt OF Gen. Latrobe.
Didn't Contract Automobile Habit.
The automobile habit never claimed the
general Each day he might have been
seen driving down to his Office behind
one Of his welkbred horses. Horses al
ways occupied a large place In the old
ex-mayor's heart, and visitor to the
| library of his home one evening found
| him gazing wistfully at a picture Of a
| gray mare hung on the wall.
That, he almost smiled, rather than
| spoke. rs Lizzie. She was with me In
| those busy years. And her granddaugh-
ter. Lizzie. No. 3. Is now outside the door
| l drive either Lizzie or her other grand
child. Alexander. every day
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1911-11-07
Verdi Wa. RIaht.


When Verdi was putting the last
touches to 81 Trovatore' he was Wis
tied In his study by privileged friend.
who was one Of the ablest living mu-
sicians and critics. He was permitted
to examine the score and run over the
anvil Chorus" on the pianoforte.
what do you think of thatY' asked
Verdi. STrash!" responded the con-
nolsseur. Verdi rubbed his hands and
chuckled Now look at this he said.
"Rubbishg' said the other, rolling a
cigarette The composer rose and en-
braced him with a burst OF JOY. What
do you mean?' p asked the critic. My
dear friend" cried Verdi, 81 have been
making popular opera. In it ! re-
solved to please everybody except the
puiists. the great judges. the clas-
sicists like you. Had pleased you
should have pleased no one else. What
you say assures me OF success. In
three months II Trovatore' will be
sung and roared and whistled and
barrel organed all over Italy" And so
It proved
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1911-11-07
THRIyED ON MISFORTUNE.
A German Psddler Who Insulted the
aiaerf and Got Rick

A German Psddler Who InsuIted the
Kaiser and Got Rich.
A German hawker, Hans Bauer
ineister, retired from business, having
amassed little fortune According to
a Paris contemporary, misfortune was
the foundation OF his success The
hawker's speciality was the sale Of poF-
traits Of the imperial family.
His mode of haranguing his audience
was something like this: Buy por-
trait Of William l., whose motto was,
IT have no time to be wearied.' :"
Who'll buy this Frederick H., whose
prayer was, Teach me to suffer with
out complainingT do not fail to
complete your collection and buy this
portrait Of our great emperor, William
H.. whose favorite phrase is, Augusta.
you pack your trunks"
This last always brought down the
audience, and in time the police, in
another sense Bauermeister was sen
fenced to sixty days for lese majesty
He did his time and on release re-
started his business. He sold his por-
traits with the old formula until he
came to that Of the kaiser, and then
he said, 81 have learned to my cost
that 1t Is not lawful to repeat what
he says 80 often" The people were
just as wen pleased, and the portraits
sold spiendidly.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1911-11-07
TASSELED
SHOES
A Story Showing That All Women
Have Their Little vanlties
By CLARISSA MACKIE
Copyright by American Press Asso-
citation. 1911.


Adelaide Finch looked timidly at the
back Of her husbands gray head as II
bent over the weekly newspaper. 'Tf
I only dared" she whispered to herself
IF only dared speak to him about
1t, but Luke would make such fussg'
"You talking to yourself, Adelaide r.
asked Luke, suddenly throwing aside
his paper and turning around.
"You talking to yourself?" repeated
Luke good naturedly.
Eyes; l was thinking" And AIDE
laide blushed guilty.
"Now, that there matter you was
talking about to yourself. Was you
saying poetry or counting stitchesf'
He looked keenly at his wife's eEn,
barrassed countenance II sort of
reckon you wasn't praying" he added
grimly.
What makes you say thatY de-
manded Adelaide sharply. All the hil-
NOR had fed from her face, and she
looked frightened
"I've noticed you amt said your
prayers for three weeks-not once" he
asserted reprovingly.
"No," flashed Adelaide, with sudden
heat. No; haven't prayed for three
weeks to day, and, what's more, Ira
not going to pray any more till-till
some Of nay prayers are answered"
us that what you were talking
about to yourselfY' inquired Luke with
masculine curiosity where a volubla
explanation was not vouchsafed.
ut had something to do with it,
Adelaide admitted-this reluctantly.
like as not the Lord thought II;
want best for you. Addie. l suppose Ii
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1911-11-07
SEASlcKNESS.
Il Is Not Beneficial, and In Rare Cases
II Causes Death.

IL Is Not Beneficial, and In Rare Cases
II Causes Death.
In the light of modern intelligence
the once popular idea that seasickness
was Of real benefit to the sufferer and
that 1t never terminated fatally has
been exploded. Not only is this mala-
dy to be guarded against by every
means possible, but it is even to be
dreaded by those who are not over
robust as leading to possible fatal re-
suits.
The old fashioned notion that good
dose Of seastckness was beneficial was
due wholly to the fact that upon re-
covery the victim of NAL de mer Is
usually so delighted that he is apt to
imagine that he never felt better in
his life, while feeling normal again is
merely so great contrast to the ex-
ceedingly vretehed condition which
this disorder brings about that ex-
aggeration Of ones feelings is the
most natural thing in the world. Sea-
sickness is far from pleasant 1t Is
not beneficial, and in rare cases it
terminates fatally.
There Is one consolation, however,
that with the growth of the size Of
ships and the increase of speed travel
ers are to a certain extent insured
against it or II attacked are certain
that their sufferings will be short
Marine Journal.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1911-11-07
The Literary LADY.

In the course Of duty and society
obligations a senator one evening was
a guest at the house of man noted
for the number of literary people he
gathered about him. The senator had
been told that the guests would be
either authors or people competent to
discuss literature from Confucius down
to the present day.
Finding himself beside middle
aged but handsome woman. the sena-
tor observed that he supposed she was
a literary person. She pleaded guilty
and added:
"I think the world Of Iridee, and
like Haythorne's Red Letter. and
I'm simply mad about DickensOn's
works"
The senator has never been able to
figure out who Iridee is. but he be-
heves the literary lady meant onida. =
st. Louis Republic