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The Arvada enterprise., 1911-12-14
Thrown from Buggy; Loses Speech.

Grand Junction-As a result OF be-
ing thrown from buggy in a runa-
way recently, Mrs. John Hayes, wife
Of the principal OF the Unaweep Canon
school, has lost her power of speech.
The Arvada enterprise., 1911-12-14
Weld County Grows Tobacco.

Greeley.-Tobacco Is likely to be.
ONE one Of the most important crops
The Washington times., 1911-01-23
FAMILY AND MOTORS,
NINE. GADSKYS FADS
Famous Singer Declares
Daughter Shall Not Fol-
low Her Profession.

Nine. Johanna Gadski, who will sing
at the New National Tuesday afternoon,
has a passion for automobiling, as the
possession of two American cars, which
size drives herself, attests. Newt to her
family and her singing, motoring Il
the thing that chiefly interests her.
The singer is noted as a model moth
err. Her daughter, Lotta, is pretty.
blond young woman Of fourteen, pos
sessed of a voice of excellent quality.
Nine. Gadski has no intention of edu-
eating her daughter for the operate
or concert stage. She does not propose
to have her hampered on the one hand
by comparisons, or, on the other, to
have her travel on her mothers repu-
tation. Herr Hans Tauscher. the prtma
donna's husband, is a military-looking
!tlrluHn. OF erect SOldierly bearing.
He is American agent for a German
gun concern.
Nine. Gadski does little rehearsing on
tour. Her concert engagements serve
as a steady tax on her voice and pow
ers, and, at the same time, have the
effect of rehearsals, each for the next.
The greatest care is constantly re-
quired to guard against colds and over
taxing her strength.
we have no voice insurance, un-
fortunately" she said recently, and,
therefore, none of the protection which
best we can do is TO remain indoors
when the weather is chilly, and to see
that the chambermaid does not leave
the windows Open."
The Washington times., 1911-01-23
Conflicting Stories
By Aphasia Victim

BY order Of Judge Edward Peter, of
Rockville, Sheriff Viett, Of Montgomery
county. Md, today began an investiga-
ton of the antecedents of Carl H. Ro-
land. the "aphasia VICTIM" who was ar
rested at Boyds. Nd, a week ago yes
terday on complaint of former Sheriff
James P. Gott.
Roland today is locked up in the
Montgomery county Jail under no spe-
cific charge. When arrested he gave
evidence of being mentally unbalanced.
He claimed to have forgotten his name
and TO know nothing of his past his
tory. The authorities arrested him on
complaint that he had been peering int }
windows and attempting to break into
houses.
Because of his peculiar actions when
placed in the custody of Sheriff Viett, a
PHYSICIAN examined him and pronounced
the man mentally unbalanced. Taken
10 the Rockville Jail, Roland, as soon as
the cell door was locked, began beating
his face against the iron bars. The next
morning he was perfectly rational and
claimed he knew nothing Of his actions
since an alleged automobile accident at
his home, in Youngstown, Ohio.
Today Roland admitted that he had
been in no automobile accident, Swing
instead that he thought he had been
drugged in a poolroom at Youngstown
Sheriff Viett reported the discrepancies
IN the mans rational statement to
Judge Peter, who will sift to the bottom
pending charges against the prisoner.
The Washington times., 1911-01-23
BELASCO'S DAUGHTER
MARRIED TO ACTOR
Becomes Wife of William
Elliott, of the MADAME
x" Company.

NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-Miss Augusta
Belasco, second daughter of David Be
lasco, was married last night at the
Hotel Marie Antoinette to William
Elliott. who recently added to his stage
reputation by his impersonation of the
son in Madame X" Judge Erlanger
an old friend of the Belasco family,
, performed the ceremony"
The brides only attendant was her
sister. Mrs. Morris Gest, and Mr.. Gest
was Mr.. Elliott's best man. Dinner was
served after the wedding, the tables in
the ballroom being set in bowers of
roses.
Miss Belasco's wedding gown was of
white satin. and she wore her mothers
wedding veil. Her jewels were selected
by Mr.. Belasco, and consisted of
wonderful assortment of his favorite
gems, amethysts and pearls, which he
has been collecting for years. The set
comprises collar, brooch, earrings,
bracelets, and a chain of pearls and
amethysts alternating.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elliott have gone TO
Atlantic City.
The Washington times., 1911-01-23
Problem of Living
Solved by Thieves

Thieves. who apparently believe the
solution of the "high cost of living
problem lies in helping themselves to
whatever they need to eat, were active
n Washington today.
Tive turkeys were stolen this morn
Ag from a wagon of Marion Walker,
Twenty-seoond and P streets north
west, which was standing in front of
Center Market. The turkeys are valued
at S12.
From an ice box in the rear of the
home of James MARVEL, 3S47 NJ street
northwest. a leg of lamb and four
pounds of fish were stolen, while Eu-
gene Pittston, a driver for the Columbia
Hotel Supply Company. reported the
theft of IS worth of fresh meats from
his wagon, which was standing in front
of the Homeopathic Hospital.
The store of W. L. Siegel, AS First
street southwest, was broken into last
night, and foodstuffs valued at. s1S
stolen. Entrance was gained by forcing
a side window.
The Washington times., 1911-01-23
Wet SaWdust Revives
Victim of Third Rail

NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-After walking
upon the third rail of the subway and
receiving 100 volts of electricity, Mrs
Lena Williams, of 1900 Bronx street, is
alive, thanks to a new treatment.
When the ambulance arrived from the
dFordkam Hospital the doctors stripped
the woman's outer clothing and packed
her in a sack of wet sawdust. She re-
sponded almost Immediately to the
treatment and, by the time she reached
the hospital, had recovered conscious
ness and was able to speak. 1t is
expected she will leave the hospital to-
daV
The Washington times., 1911-01-23
SCHOOL CRITICISM
DENIED BY BROWNE:
Chairman of Trade Board
Committee Says Figures ,
Are Not Authorized.

THE newspaper interviews concerning
alleged abuses in the administration OF
school affairs, purporting to come from
the committee on schools of the Board
of Trade, are not authorized by me, and
| to my knowledge, much of the informa-
tion has not been presented to the COM
mittee."
! This was the comment made today by
Adds B. Browne. chairman Of the COM
mlttee In question.
In discussing the publication OF sta
tistics and other information attributed
to his committee, Mr.. Browne added
that none of 1t had been authorized by
him or the committee.
Il feel that this committee has no
right TO rush into public print with
Cne side or the other of a question we
have under investigation.
THE matter of the public schools
was brought to my attention, and TO
the attention of the committee, when
1t received a letter containing a RITZ
cism of the present system, of admins
terinG school affairs
We took up the statements made in
this letter at meeting last week, and
came to no conclusion. We decided 4
invite representatives of the school
board, both because we wanted TO ask
them questions. and because we felt
their side of the case should be heard
before We took any stand in the mat
ter.
Though the committee secretary was
instructed to give out nothing about the
unfinished deliberations of this meet
ing. l noticed the letter presented to US
and a great deal of additional informa-
ton given through the columns of a
newspaper. l can only say that off,
cialIy know nothing of the publication
of this matter"
Mr. Browne said that next Wednesday
evening had been decided upon for a
hearing of the school boards side of
the question. He further paid a high
tribute to school officials who, he
said, ARE men of the highest character,
giving their time and energy to a public
mission without compensation"
The question we are looking into,
Mr. browne said, "is purely the imper-
sOEaI one of whether the interests of
the schools could be better served IL
they were directly under the Commits
sioneTs or under a board, Is at pres
ent.
~ we should decide to recommend
the abolition Of the board, ii would in
no way reflect on the splendid persoh-
mel of the board, and the public should
be extremely grateful to them for per-
forming at self-sacrifCe a notable pub
lie duty
The Washington times., 1911-01-23
PRESCRIPTION WORTH KNOWING

The following prescription is valuable
to anyone with kidney or bladder
trouble. Mix. one half ounce muraX
compound, one half ounce fluid extract
buchu, six ounces good pure gin. Shake
we'll each time and take one to two tea
spoonfuls after each meal and at bed
time. Any good druggist can supply or
mix these ingredients. This treatment
should be taken at first sitn of kidney
or bladder trouble to avoid development
of diabetes, Bright's Disease Or chronic
rheumatism.
The Washington times., 1911-01-23
Rebels Have the Upper
Hand in the Chihuahua
Region.
AMERICAN REFUGEES
CONFIRM THE NEWS
Federal Forces Surrounded and Are
Without Provisions or
: Ammunition.

Ell PASO, Tex. Jan. 23.-From ar
unbiased standpoint. the situation IN
northern Mexico today appears to be
the darkest that the federal govern
Tpent has faced since the outbreak OF
the revolution.
The federal troops are at bay in
three different regions, and there are
few troops left to go to their rescue. II
is asserted positively that over half
the standing army of Mexico is in
Chihuahua, and that Diaz cannot with
draw any more troops from other re-
gions to send them there. That the
troops now in the state must win or
the situation is practically lost. and the
troops do not appear equal to the situa-
ton.
Colonel Robago has been besieged at
Galeana, near the Mormon colonies in
northern Chihuahua, since last Monday.
and the loss on both sides is declared
TO be very heavy, but heaviest for the
federals, who are now without pro-
visions and ammunition. This news is
not from revolutionary sources. but It
vas confirmed last night by a train
load of Mexican and American refugees
who reached here direct from the scene
of the fighting.
The News Is Confirmed.
The rebels have the federals sur
rounded, and are making an effort to
crush tie command and capture Gull
lermo Porras, secretary Of state for
Chihuahua, who is at Galeana.
Some estimates place the killed and
wounded on both sides as high as three
or four hundred.
West of Chihuahua, at Guerrero. Cen
eral Navarro is again isolated, and the
rebels boast that they drew him into
the trap they wished. Two weeks ago
they retreated apparently into the hills
from Pedernales, Madra, Guerrero, Te-
mosachic, and elsewhere, and allowed
Navarro to advance further west of
Chihuahua.
Re-enforcements Cut OFF.
Then they slipped back between Ma
varro and Chihuahua, his base Of sup
plies, cut the rear, and have since
kept him from getting either re-en-
forcements, provisions, or ammuni-
ton and have been striking at his
smaller garrisons in outlying towns
with telling effect.
In the Ojinaga region the situation
is no better for the federals. General
Luque is at Ojinaga with several hun
dred troops, the rebels having evacu
ated when he appeared. But they
have since been attacking on all sides
and in more than one instance he has
been forced to send out REINFORCE
ments to prevent federal defeat. The
latest defeat of the federals with
heavy loss has been at La Aldea, rear
of Ojinaga.
The Washington times., 1911-01-23
FarnSWorth Talk.

From the Dalmation Coast to Jajce"
was the subject of the second illustrated
travel talk given by F. Eugene Farms
worth at the Columbia Theater last
night.
The colored slides and motion pictures
shown of this far-away place were un-
usually good. The subject matter of
talk was interesting and well delivered.
Mr.. Farnsworth's third and last talk of
the series will be given next Sunday
evening. The subject of the next talk.
Social Life on the Canal Zone" is of
particular interest at the present time.
The Washington times., 1911-01-23
Plan Masquerade Ball.

Preparations for a masquerade ball to
be given in the old Masonic Temple
February are being made by Columbia
Turnverein. At the clubhouse, 928 NJ
last night and the interest Of the MEM
bers awakened.
The Washington times., 1911-01-23
Mouse Dies, But Snuffs
Lights In Three Towns

LAUREL, Del, Jan. 23.-The towns OF
Laurel, Seafort, Bridgeville, and Del
mar were thrown into complete dark
ness last night for several hours by the
electrocution of a mouse.
The accident was as peculiar as the
result was effective. The rodent at
tempted to cross a generator switch in
the power house of the Sussex Light
and Power Company, which supplies
this town and the other three places
with electricity. The animal did not
get far. It's body formed a connection
and short-circuited the entire system,
causing the wires to burn out. The
finding of what was left of the mouse
explained the cause to the electricians
who repaired the damage.
The Washington times., 1911-01-23
Passion Play Lecture
Given at Belasco

A history of the Passion Play as well
as an exposition of its recent presenta-
ton at Oberammergeu was included in
the Ben Greet lecture at the Belasco last
evening.
The lecture was illustrated by good
lantern slides. The actor-manager went
into the presentation from the stand
point of a stage manager and gave
many interesting sidelighJs on the great
production.
In spite of inclement weather a large
crowd witnessed the performance.
The Washington times., 1911-01-23
Little Girl Heroine.

STROUDSBURG, Pa, Jan. "a
Four-year-old Verna Stamer. daughter
of c. w. Stamer, Is the heroine of the
town today. The little girl displayed
adult thoughtfulness in bravely lean
ing over a deep spring yesterday and
pulling her three-year-old sister out
of the water
The Washington times., 1911-01-23
Fear More Rioting.

HANkOW, China. Jan. 23.-Although
the rioting which broke out here as a
result of the finding of a coolie In a
state Of collapse by the British police
has been suppressed, reopening of hos
tiIities Is feared. The chinese suspect
ed that the police had killed the coole
and rioting started in many localities.
The Washington times., 1911-01-23
To Arrange Banquet.

A committee consisting of William
P. Normoyle, William Lepley. and John
T. Crowley has been appointed to take
charge of the preparations for the
annual banquet to be given at Carroll
Institute on February q.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
Five Sisters
 Perish In Fire Mothers Mistake in Using Gasoline in a Lamp
 Causes Tragedy

Utica, Kan, May 22-Five oaush- ters of MT. and Mrs. Harvey Roach of this place, ranging in ages from to 16 years, were burned to death late Saturday night in a fire which start ed in the Roach restaurant. The par ents were badly burned.
 The mother by mistake filled lamp with gasoline, preparatory to ascend ing a stairway leading to the second floor, where the daughters were asleep. She applied a match to the lamp and an explosion followed. The fire ran to a two-gallon can of gaso- line sending a burst of flame up the marrow stairway.
 The woman's dress caught fire, but the flames were extinguished by her husband who had been asleep in an adjoining room. He rushed up the burning stairs and caught his young est daughter. 5 years old in his arms. Calling to the other girls to follow him and leap into his arms, he ran to window and jumped to the ground. He stood with upraised arms to catch the other girls, but for some reason they failed to follow him, and a few minutes later, when another window was broken, the bedroom in which the girls were sleeping was a mass of flames. Half an hour later the bodies of the five were recovered. They will be buried together in one grave tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
A CASE WHERE DEMAND
 IS FOR PERFORMANCE

Now that Secretary of State Rogers has declared his interest in the Bridgeport bond issue no more than to see that the costs of the several projects are not delayed, and has as- serted his faith in the referendum ii is up to the Bridgeport delegation to see that the referendum is affixed To the bonding bill.
 MT. Rogers, being an honorable man, and having declared that the people of Bridgeport should have the right to vote upon the bonding pro- jects. will not do secretly in Hart ford what he announces publicly in Bridgeport he will not do
 The matter is pretty we'll up to the senators and representatives from Bridgeport. The people will expect them to deliver the goods. They will not be delivering the goods if a bonding bill comes out of Hartford that does not carry the right of ref erendum to the voters
 It is not enough for the Bridgeport delegation to mean we'll It must show results.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
CITY OF MANY TONGUES

Bridgeport is a city Of many ton- gues. In it's population are those speaking many languages. The city court wanted an interpreter in Fin nish. One was found within a few hours. Doubtless one would be forth coming to speak almost any other language, if he should be needed. It is not unusual to find men of foreign birth here who speak sufficiently to he understood five, or six, or even seven modern languages. These men were trained under conditions difter- ent than those existing in the United States There are portions of Europe in which languages and dialects are so mingled that it is necessary to speak at least two or three tongues in order to hold intercourse with ones S neighbors. There are nearly $500
 spoken languages or dialects in the world. Doubtless most of them are now represented in the United States.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
TEACHING SPANISH

No harm can come from establish ing a class in Spanish for the benefit of High school students. Knowledge of Spanish is certain to be of com mercial importance as this country 8 trade and intercourse with South American Republics increases. Span ish is by no means the decadent lan- guage that many suppose, and, in fact, is used by more persons than in the days when Columbus discover ed America, or when Philip V was in the heyday of his power and Spain was feared of all Europe. In 1901 but 26,000,000 spoke Spanish. AL ready the number has increased to 50,0Oe,000 and the number of Span- ish speaking people may increase faster on this hemisphere than the number, of those speaking English. The continent of North America al- ready has more than 14 persons 10 the square mile. The continent of South America has less than half as many. South America is destined to be continent where Spanish will be the prevailing language, just as North America is the contingent where English is the prevailing language.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22

outlined above, and when this occurs the same mechanism will be applied to give the control of federal matters directly into the hands of the voters
 The statesmen who believe in the new governmental reforms are now the strongest group in the Senate and are strong in the House. Upon the RepubI :an side they are represented by such men as LaFollette, Bristow, Bourne and Cummins. In the Demo cratic wing they are such men as Gore, Owen, and Chamberlain
 It is needless to say that under the new regime a wickedly reaction ary decision by court will not long impede the progress of the people, nor be soon repeated.
 So after a hundred years the peo- pie of the United States have found the fears of Jefferson justified, and have begun to make democratic in stitutions that he found too aristo- cratic.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
JEFFERSON WAS RIGHT

The Hartford Courant reminds it's readers that Jefferson and many of his contemporaries feared the judi ci2ry as they were constituted in the Supreme court, with life terms and power to interpret constitutions an upset laws ''It is very dangerous doctrine" said Jefferson, ito consid- CT the judges as the ultimate arbitars of all constitutional questions"
 That this power is being taken from the judges, is already apparent.
 Some five sovereign members of the Union have added the recall of judges to the powers that may be exercised by the people, although, In California the amendment has not yet been submitted to the electorate.
 Some fourteen states have adopted amendments to state constitutions Slich generally speaking. allow the people to initiate any law, including constitutional amendments, and to veto any law passed by legislativ assembly. And where the power to amend the constitution is not direct ly given, the powers that are given make amendment easy.
 Within two or three years. perhaps as early as 1912, a majority of the states of the Union will be commit ted to the governmental principles
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
HOW HUDSON MAY BECOME LEADER OR
 REPUBLICAN PARTY

Senator Stiles Judson has carried on a sturdy and consistent fight for public utilities legislation. Of all Re | publicans in office in Connecticut he is most commonly thought of as q progressive" in the sense in which the word is now used But one swallow does not make the | summer. and adherence to one pro- gressive measure does not make a progressive.
 Public utilities legislation, import ant as it is, is not the most important portion of the progressive program as it is outlined by Republicans like LaFollette and Bourne and Demo- crats, like Owen, Chamberlain and Gore.
 Outranking this legislation in i'm portance are direct primaries, popu- lar election of United States senators, the income tax, and the initiative. referendum and recall.
 How will MT. Judson stand upon these measures to destroy privilege and strengthen democracy?
 Twice has an able commission re- ported to the General Assembly a bill for direct primaries. What will MT. Judson do for that bill?
 How does he stand upon the in- come tax?
 How Goes he stand upon measures of less consequence, but nearer to Bridgeport, as for instance the right of referendum and the bonding bill ?
 To earn the title progressive" leg islators in these days must not be sound in spots, but to the core.
 The penalty of leopard marked fidelity to popular demands is to of fend all and please none.
 Senator Judson should enroll him. self wholly upon the sides of demo- cracy. His progressiveness should not consist. like the farmers pig, of streak of fat and a streak of lean.
 It is in his power to be the leader of his party. It is also in his power to fail miserably and be numbered with those who meant we'll, but didn't know how.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-05-22
ENTICING CORPORATIONS
 WITH TAX APARTMENTS
CHartford Courant)


 The Stamford Advocate reports a most interesting and creditable incl dent that recently occurred in that progressive community. 1t seems that a representative of a manufac- turing concern visited the city to see about locating there and left disap- pointed because the city with all it's advantages did not furnish land free for sites, vote exemption from taxes and hustle to get subscriptions for stock Hartford, whose manufactur- ing interests have grown so finely of recent years, has stuck to this way Stamford has of doing business and has benefited by so doing. AS a rule the concern that does the community the favor of locating lin it's midst,' provided it is furnished with 8 home and capital and given advantages over old esta blished concerns in the mat ter of taxes turns out to be a sort of nomad and later discovers that it had better move again to where more capital and a new welcome await It. Incidentally it is a fact that no town has any right to exempt a concern from taxation. Such action is mani festly unjust to concerns already do- ing business there.