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The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-17

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gave and took hard blows and always
laughed; who followed many courses
in his interchangeable chase for wealth,
made and lost many millions, but more
often won than lost, John w. Gates
lived to forgive and then attend the
funeral Of most of his enemies and
died successful and wealthy man.
Mr.. Gates virtually began his ca
reer in ST. Louis and there achieved
his first and most characteristic vic
tories. Born on an Illinois farm, he
went to Chicago like most of the en-
terprising young men of his age. 1.-THE
cards came up wrong for me in Chi
cago," he used to say, SO he moved to
St. Louis, carrying no excess baggage
in the way of money, opened an office
as broker in the iron and steel bust
ness and began to spy out the land.
Seven or eight years ago Mr.. Gates
health, which he had treated as cava-
lierly as he had his fortune, began to
break and rumors of his retirement
began to be heard. He had removed
to New York in the meantime and
opened expensive offices in the Wall
street district with his son, Charles T.
Gates. and number of other part
ners. This firm was the center of
many large operations. According to
one story, he won 100000 in one
operation in "the street" in 1904 and
the next year other millions ''in
wheat"
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-17

The duty has been taken off coal
imported into Canada at all ports be-
tween 500, Ont. and the Pacific coast.
to relieve the coal famine in the
western provinces. Orders have al
ready been given for 100000 tons to
Washington and Montana mines.
The first division of the revolution
airy army has entered the capital and
Immediately proclaimed General Gin
cinnatus Leconte chief executive of
Hayti. General Lecontes election to
the presidency appears assured. The
city remains calm.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-17
JOHN W. GATES.
F|NANC|ER, DEAD
AMERICAN PASSES AWAY IN
PARIS IN ARMS OF
HIS WIFE.
AFTER LONG ILLNESS
PNEUMONIA AND KIDNEY TRou.
BILE CAUSED Mr.. GATES
DEATH.
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Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Paris-The American financier
John W. Gates. died in the arms OF
his wife and his son Charles G. Gates.
The end was peaceful and it seemed
as though he was falling asleep.
The usual restoratives failed in the
last crisis.
His iron constitution and courage
ous resistance. backed by every re-
source of medical science, failed sC
save Mr.. Gates.
He had battled for weeks heroically
with a disease of the kidneys and
when it was believed he was almost
sure to recover, he contracted pneu-
monia.
Several times he was reported to
be at the point of death, but with the
aid of powerful stimulants, rallied. The
pneumonia and kidney troubles ameli-
GRATED somewhat, but there was re-
currence of the congestion of the kid
attack.
Mr.. Gates suffered general re.
lapse and gradually sank until death
interviewed.
Mrs. Gates and his son Charles G.
Gates had been at the bedside almost
constantly since Mr.. Gates illness
was pronounced serious.
Genial. warmly loved and fiercely
hated, who never accepted defeat,
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-17
Minor Mention.


Several parties have recently been
held up by highwaymen in Delta.
The first term OF District Court
for the new county of Moffat, opened
at Craig.
Olathe will erect a water works sys
tenn to cost not over $4,000, immedi
ately.
Company D., N. G. c., won the
sharp-shooters' cup at the rifle shoot
In Golden.
Sothrina West, age seventy.five
long resident of Denver, died at
Briggsdale.
Thieves looted the Park cafe at
Trinidad and secured $500 and a large
quantity of liquor.
The state board is considering the
proposition of investing the school
funds in irrigation projects.
The trial Of the negro, Bob Harris
who killed the two marshals of Rocky
Ford has opened in La Junta.
Oil in paying quantities has been
found in at least fifty wells in Range
ley district. in Routt county.
Railway passenger and freight re-
ceipts at Gunnison are $4,000 more
this year than in the previous year.
S. S. Kingsbury, the new head mas
ter of the State Preparatory School,
at Boulder. has arrived from Wichita,
Kan.
State Engineer Comstock is Of the
opinion that his office will be almost
self supporting under the new fee sys'
TEN.
New York capitalists have for $3.50.
900 bought the Colorado Railway.
Light and Power Company at Trini
dad.
The new Court of Appeals judges
appointed by Gov. Shafroth will not
assume the duties of their office until
Oct. 1.
Not for eighteen months has work
on irrigation enterprises in Colorado
been pushed with so much activity as
at present.
]. v. Blake owns a garden spot near
Canon City, and from one acre of
ground he marketed $4,000 pounds OF
early beans.
The Trinidad Transmission Railway
& Gas Company, with capitalization
of 100000 has filed articles OF in
corporation.
AS the result Of a premature explo
sion of giant powder cap the son of
James McClaren Of Cripple Creek will
lose one eye.
Mrs. C. NJ. Conrow is dead from the
effects of shock received when
lightning struck near Trinidad about
two weeks ago.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-17
NOTHING BUT AN AMATEUR
Fair Damsel's Questions That Re
veslsd caIIow Lover In His 4,
True Light.

do you really and truly think !
am beautiful?" she asked.
You are simply divine" he replied
but there are other girls whom
you think more beautiful than I"
mo. I don't think there is moro
beautiful girl in the world than you"
There arc other girls you think
are Just as beautiful, though"
You are more beautiful than any
other girl ever saw"
II suppose there are plenty OF
girls whom you consider almost AZ
beautiful as am"
II think you are far more beauti-
full than any other girl that ever
breathed."
well. why didn't you say that in
the first placer"
THAT was what 1 meant, II didn't
exactly say 3d."
20, we'll. go on. My goodness!
Must 1 suggest everything nice that
you say to me?"
What more can l say?"
Heavens! I'm not going to sit hero
giving you lessons. thought the
way you started out that you had
made love before"
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-17
HenryIyn Irrigation Project.

Empire.-Having secured sufficient
funds to begin actual construction
work, and with the balance in sight
through arrangements with the Bank
of France, it has been announced by
F. A. Hensley, director of the Henry
lyn irrigation district, that within two
weeks contract will be let for the
driving of tunnel under the CONT
mental divide west Of Empire to carry
water from Williams Fork, tributary
Of the Grand. into the Henrylyn irri-
cation district, northeast OF Denver.
The tunnel will be $4,000 feet, or near
ly three miles. and the work will cost
approximately $1,500,000.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-17
Hot Time in Pueblo.

Pueblo.-Charges of graft by spec,
tators and reports of liars" by Alder
man Heating marked the passing OF
the ordinance providing $250.000 for
water improvement bonds for filtra-
ton plant, which was passed over
Mayor Vests veto by the City Coun-
Gil. Alderman Martel was not present
at the meeting. The ordinance was
passed two weeks ago by vote of Z
to /.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-17
Union Pacific Asks Injunction.

Denver.-In complaint filed in the
United States Circuit Court, the Union
Pacific Railroad Company asks an In
junction restraining the Board OF
County Commissioners OF Weld coun-
ty. W. r. Patterson, county treasurer,
and S. ]. McAfee, sheriff, from max
ing the railroad pay $5s,Os5.30 taxes.
The company contends it should pay
$23, 23412 less than that amount.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-17
An undeflnabIe Definition.

A few days after school opened in
the spring teacher in Brooklyn
school was testing the members of
one of her old classes on what they
had remembered of the definitions she
had taught them during the preceding
term. Finally she asked the bright
boy of the class this question::
Now, Robert. tell me what hypo-
critic is?"
"a hypocrite," replied Robert with
out hesitation, ''is kid wat comes to
school wit a smile on his mug"
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-17
Exhibition Of Real Faith.

William Spills little girl, who had
been playing at making mud pies,
aided by tiny sprinkling can for a.
reservoir. ran to her father as hen
alighted from car, bearing a pack
age of dry-cleaned wearing apparel.
Pointing to her muddy little boots
Father Spill admonished his tiny
daughter, impressing her with the
value Of neat appearance.
That night the young lady offered
her usual prayer with great earnest
ness. And don't forget, dear Lord"
she prayer fervently, ito dry-clean
our street. and my shoes. for Jesus
sake, amen!"-Cleveland Leader.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-17
THE TRUTH ABOUT BLuiNa
Talk No. II.

Talk No. II.
The well often runs dry where they
make bottle blue. It's easy to see.
Only little quantity, say half cent
or a trife more, in the double
strength kind and a large bottle Of
water and the delusion is completed.
Buy RED CROSS BAG BLUE. Get
q pure blue Makes clothes snowy
white. ASK YOUR GROCER.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-17
Mo- Money to EIaht seables.

Denver-An appropriation made by
the state Legislature to be used in
joining with the federal officers in
fighting the spread Of COW mango or
scabies in this state is unavailable be.
cause of the crippled condition of the
states finances. The appropriation
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-17

Washington. = The bill granting
statehood to New Mexico and Arizona,
Legislation that has been for many
years the dream of the people of those
territories. was passed by the Senate,
SO to IS. after rejection Of the Nelson
amendment which proposed striking
out of the Arizona constitution its jul
dietary recall provision
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-17
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COMING EVENTS.

August 2126-Powers County Fair.
Lamar.
Aug. ak. of P. Grand Lodge En-
campment. Canon City.
August 3O-September 2-Fair and
Races. Glenwood Springs.
September 40 - Arkansas Vaiiey
Fair. Rocky Ford.
September s-s-Yuma County Fair.
Wray.
September 11-1s-Delta County Fair.
Delta.
September 11-1s-Fremont County
Fair. Canon City,
Sept. 18-21-Annual meeting Masonic
Bodies of Colorado-Denver.
Sept. 21-22-Annual meeting order OF
Eastern Star-Glenwood Springs.
Oct. 14-21.-Second Annual Show.
Colorado Electric Club. Denver.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-17
Railroads to Fight Demands.

Chicago.-Railroads of the West
will present a united front in combat.
mand the demand made by shop work.
ers for increased pay and changes in
working conditions that would drain
their treasures of $50,000,O0O year.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-17
Rocky Ford cantaJovpes.

Rocky Ford-The general condition
of the cantaloupe crop is most favoc
able in this section. The early mel
ons are now reaching the Eastern
markets by express shipments.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1911-08-17
Reapportionment Bill signed.

Washington.-Mr. Taft signed the
reapportionment bill, under which the
House of Representatives is increased
from 391 to 433 members.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1911-02-17
BerIin'S Central Labor EXCHANGE
Is a Model.
HAS SOLVED BIG PROBLEM
Man or Woman In Search Of Employ
ment Placed on Same Dlgnlfied
Level As tho Broker Who
Sells Produce.

Berlin has solved the problem OF
making unemployment respectable
and self-respecting." said Harry B.
Pardec of Pittsburg Pa, who visited
European countries, making an ex-
haustive study of the unemployed.
THE agency through which 1t is &C.
complished is a central labor exchange
maintained through the cooperation
of the municipality. workers and trade
unions. In splendid and extensive
quarters of its own in the heart Of
the east central wholesale district,
the Arbeits Nachweis zu Berlin places
the man or woman in search Of work
on the same dignified trading level as
the brokers who have produce to sell.
1t does more. On the Berlin labor ex-
change. while awaiting a market,
labor is provided with a home which
is a clubhouse and mart combined.
"A model OF German paternal or
ganization and thoroughness, the la
Dor exchange is operated. at a cost of
less than $4,000 a year To see the
simple machinery of this institution
In motion-its entire operating staff is
only twenty-seven-is to come away
wondering at so practical system
for bringing the unemployed and
working opportunities together on a
basis away from the paupering infiu-
ence of charity.
ANY unemployed person may in
woke the exchanges work-finding IA
cilities on payment of a registration
fee of cents. If the job seeker be
a member of any of the trade unions.
which contribute as organizations to
the upkeep of the exchange, he is
exempt from payment OF the registra-
ton fee.
For country famous for red tape
amazingly few formalities. and these
of the simplest sort, are required. A
man OF woman steps up to window
like a bank teller's and fills an appli-
cation form for registration. on which
II is required he state his name, age,
whether married or single, last place
of employment. how long out of work
end in what occupation last engaged.
ION payment of the registration fee
a receipt and membership card are
issued, which entitle the holder to the
privileges of the exchange for three
months. This institution is open in
spring, summer and autumn from
seven a. m. to six p. m. and In win
ter from eight a m. to six p. m.
In the skilled trades special hours
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1911-02-17
Heat and OIL Cut Bottle.

In tempering steel for certain pur.
poses the redhot metal is plunged into
a bath Of oil. such as olive oil, cotton
seed oil. lubricating oil, to cool II.
Recently while an oldtime mechanic
was tempering a rod of steel he put
the oil In a piece OF broken bottle,
and when he thrust the hot metal into
the oil the glass cracked evenly all
around right at the surface of the oil.
The ring made by the crack was as
even as II it had been carefully
marked and etched by glass cutter.
THE crack broke right through the
BASS so clean that the top could be
lifted.
The reason for this is that the heat
from the iron was suddenly taken up
by the oil, and this caused a quick
expansion of the bottle up as far as
the oil went. AS the glass was cool
above, this sudden expansion caused
1t to break on that line
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1911-02-17
SUPPLIES OWN MOTIVE POWER
Ingenious Form OF Pillow That Invent
iveness OF Swiss Has Given
TO the World.

Flowing field with the usual horse
drawn implement is an operation re-
quiring entirely too much time. pa
tence and expenditure OF energy for
the modern agriculturist. and espe-
cially for the western farmer, who
has hundreds OF acres to turn in a
season. Steam and motor-driven
plows with one or dozen shares
have been an immense improvement
in many localities and have made ex-
tensive farming possible. but the mo-
tor power required to drive a pillow
through anything but the lightest
kind Of soil involves the use of cum
bersome machinery.
The Swiss have invented an en-
urely new type Of pillow, which has
certain marked advantages over any
thing at present In use On the rear
OF light motor-driven truck is a
drum, carrying four parallel rows of
hoes. When the drum is revolved by
the motor in the truck the hoes spade
up the ground and at the same time
propel the machine. The ordinary
plow In its work 10 harder to pull in
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1911-02-17
DOING GREAT WORK

are set apart for various industries,
so that different trades may use the
same quarters at different times.
Connected with the exchange
there are meeting-rooms, libraries,
gymnaslums. dining rooms, and every
requisite of a first-class clubhouse. In
the diningroom a cup Of coffee with
milk and sugar sells for l cent, glass
Of beer for l cent a sandwich, a slice
OF sausage or portion of salad, 8
cents. OF course, there may be had
regular dinners, including everything,
but the prices are ridiculously low.
II have often wondered why an en-
terprising American corporation has
not long ago organized an institution
Of the kind in this country. 1t would
help so much to assist those out of
employment Organized labor in Amer
lea is strong, wealthy and infuential;
there is no good reason why its lead
ers should not take leaf out of Ger
many's experience and do something
for the men and women who are seek
ing work here"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1911-02-17
NURSE TELLS OF SKIN CURES

Il have seen the Cuticura Remedies
used with best results during the past
twenty years. In my work as a muse,
many skin disease cases came under
my observation, and in every in
stance, l always recommended the
Cuticura Remedies as they always
gave entire satisfaction. One case in
particular was that of a lady friend
OF mine who, when a child, was at
nicted with eczema which covered her
face and hands entirely. breaking out
at intervals with severer torture. She
could not go to school as the disfigure-
ment looked terrible. told her to get
at once set of Cuticura Remedies.
After the use Of only one set she was
perfectly WELL
"A grown lady friend was afflicted
with salt rheum in one of her thumbs.
and she wac cured by the Cuticura
Remedies. Still another lady had dry
salt rheum in both palms of her hands
every fall Of the year. They used to
be 30 painful she could scarcely wet
her hands until she began to use the
Cuticura Remedies which cured her.
! have also seen them cure children
OF ringworm. The children's faces
would be all circles and rings around
the cheeks, and the neck and after
treatment with the Cuticura Soap and
Ointment they were completely cured.
My husband had rheumatism on his
arm and l used the Cuticura ONT
ment. 1t made his arm as timber and
nice. whereas 1t was quite stiff before
l began to apply the Ointment.
Last May / had an ingrowing toe
nall which was very painful, as the
side of the nail was edging right
down In the side of my toe. / cut
the nail out Of the cavity it made, and
Of course applied the Cuticura ONT
ment to the part affected. 1t soothed
1t and in less than ten nights it was
all healed through constant use Of the
Ointment. Ten days ago l had my
left hand and wrist burned with boil
ing lard, and Cuticura Ointment has
completely cured them. | have Just
recommended the Cuticura Remedies
to another friend, and she is pleased
with the results and is recovering
nicely. 1 will gladly furnish the
names Of the people referred to above
II anybody doubts what / say" (Sign-
ed) Mrs. Margaret Hederson, II High
land Ave-, Maiden, Mass, Oct. /, 1910.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1911-02-17
CAUSE OF LOWER BIRTH RATE
ENGLISH AUTHORITY PUTS
BLAME ON CHILD LABOR LAWS.
Parents Unable to Support Offspring
Until They Are Allowed to
Work-No Remedy
Suggested.

Prof. Karl Pearson. the noted Eng
lish authority on eugenics. has recent
ly made some startling charges
against the child labor laws In Eng
land which he substantiates with
statistics. There has been consider
able worry and specialization abroad
about the decreased birth rate. This
decrease. says Pearson. Is due to the
fact that the poorer workers children
are no longer an economic asset.
Since a parent Is not permitted to
send his sons and daughters into the
factories before they are sixteen and
since he cannot afford to maintain
them without their help to that age.
he Is not going to have more than
one or two children at most
Now since science, in the branch Of
eugenics. has determined that the
first and second child are usually in
ferior In physical and mental strength
to the later born. this falling on
means that not only less chilren but
inferior children are being brought
into the world by the working people.
Doctor Pearson would by no means
repeal child labor laws, but as yet he
has suggested no immediate remedy
for present defects. He proposes a
system OF maternity pensions to be
subscribed by the state. employers
and workingmen as the only solution.
but this Is all in the future and mean
time the birth rate Is falling of at an
alarming rate.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1911-02-17
RULES FOR BUSINESS WOMEN
Small Things Seemingly, But In the
End They Arc Apt to Mean Sue
cess or Failure.

AS a rule, the green once girl has
as good chance as the blue one.
The starve cure may be good for
some, but the strive cure IL better
for others.
Many insists at thirty have been
Big Its" at forty It Is never too
late to do better and there's always
chance to do best.
The early bird catches the worm,
and the night birds catch the dickens
In the long run. You can't do your
part on too much party.
1t takes two for a bifflng match. but
you can fight a whole lot with your
self
In the ONCE one needs a good mem
DRY; out Of 1t good forgettery may
help great deal. Don't let ONCE fol-
low you home and to bed
While the Joy riders have their SEN
sations. the work ridden have their
senses and Citations.
Many a real highbrow wears a low
cravat. and there's many a narrow
brain under a broad couture. The
business girl who must keep her rats
corralled with one hand and work her
machine with the other seldom finds
the office a cheerful place.
Snobbery and snubbery proceed
from little brains. For the sake Of
your work and the future treat them
with philosophy.
At the best 1t Is hard to climb the
rocks on the road to success. but with
tight shoes, tight collars and com
pressed waist line 1t Is much harder
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1911-02-17
Young at the Business.

General Howard was an invited
guest at a dinner given by a boys
patriotic club. you eat very we'll,
my boy" said the general to doughty
young trencherman. III you love your
flag as well as your dinner you'll
make a good patriot"
Yes, sir" said the boy; but I've
been practising eating IL years, and
amt owned a gun but six months."-
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