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La Junta tribune., 1911-04-29
Missionary Spring Rally.

The spring rally OF the Women \
Missionary Circles OF the Southern
Colorado Baptist Association conven.
ed with the La Junta circle Tuesday
In an all day session. A large del
.gation Vas present from Rocky Ford
as well as representatives from fow-
Ter, Las Animas and Pueblo.
The visitors were delighted with
the hospitality OF the La Junta la
dies and the social hours between
sessions when meals were served In
Harmony Hall and much enjoyed.
probably fifty people availing them
selves OF this pleasing opportunity.
The morning hour was devotional.
being scripture quotations and pray
er. which proved most helpful. Mrs.
Graham, Of Las Animas. leading the
devotions.
How to Enlist New Workers"
and How to Meet our Apportion.
men,s" were topics discussed In the
afternoon by Mrs. Shane. Of Rocky
Ford. Mrs. Savage and others. en-
phasis being put ON the scripture
teaching on these points.
Mrs. Allen. OF La Junta. read an
interesting paper ON Methods Of
Imparting Missionary Information" Z"
Miss Lucy SAVAGE sang An Appeal
for Workers followed by the re-
sponsc from volunteers sung by six
young women.
should the Missionary Circle be
an Eyangellxing Agency" was pre-.
scented by Miss Cora Blinn. OF Rocky
Ford. associstionai director Of the
woman's Home Missionary Society.
and was discussed by Mrs. Z. W. Fen.
lsson. Of Rocky Ford. and Mrs. krum.
mel. OF Fowler.
Emphasis MAS laid upon the value
Of classes for the study Of the Bible
for the purpose Of cvanxelixins neigh.
borhoods. the work To b. sustain.
I'd by Christian women Of all
churches In such neiEhborhoods who
feel tho call To take the gospel ttory
10 those around them. A brief &C.
count Of such = work which has
been carried on for some months In
Rocky Ford was outlined.
Throughout the sessions the pres.
sncc Of Mrs. Milton Fish. associa.
tionai secretary Of the W0men's For.
cisn Missionary Society. added much
interest to al the discussions In
which she participated and IN the
evening she gave IN address on
"Buildinss and BuiIders.'
Miss NcNesa sass "Ths LORD 10
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-29
0ssdles.Fiseher Meetings.

Th. Bcadlcs. Fischer meetings at
the Methodist church. which contin.
ued three weeks. closed last sun
day evening. In the greatest meet
Ing of the whole series. About sew
.nty persons profcsscd conversion In
these meetings.
MIR. Bcadlcs has been greatly mp.
prectatcd for his strong preaching.
ilc is eloquent. forccfnl. scholarly.
practical. Mr.. Fischer is great
leader Of song. Both c,angelists left
Monday for Illinois where they will
hold y meeting ut i.oyington.
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-29
Reception to Grand secretary.

The members OF the G. l. A. to
the b. of l., L, gave pleasant re.
ception yesterday afternoon from 3
O'CLOCK to 6 o'clock. at the home OF
MIS- Leslie Jones Oh Ration avenue.
the affair was in compliment to
Mrs. Mary Cassel. of Chicago. grand
secretary to the q. l. A.. who was
In this city as director of the Eu.
terpean Ladies' Chorus, which gave
concert at Elks' hall last evening.
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-29
Beaslce Stevens. Editor
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S@ with many other customs

~ with many other customs
that were commendable because they
developed humanity's freer, simpler,
gentler impulses. and brought people
OF all ages and conditions nearer to
\ the beating heart OF things" In the
material world, constantly testing and
pSroving the ''one touch OF nature
,hAet makes the whole world kin
No more G1t.s anybody so forth into
the lwoods (even where there are
woocis to go into) and greet the
spripk with games and songs and
No more do any return
heariIlg the great Maypole, bright In
wrea,htngs of branches and blossoms.
M molre do the picturesque and
merry Siancers encircle the wonder
IN, no,,I or does the scdate, but
b.,nv tnaiden sit. radiantly lovely.
nm , ,hJone and under canopy OF
Nav d,J leaves and blossoms, pro-
claimed ana crowned 'he q'ee" vi
the May
We RI al that celebrating the lirst
dav NJ MAY originated with the Rom
ans In Iheir custom of doing honor
op that, day TO their goddess OF
nou.rs Jyhom they called Flora We
road ayain that In England IL be
came the custom for people OF every
r,,,, tn rise early on the first day
"
Of May and go INTO the WOODS 10
va,come ,lAe spring. and that they
would returtn bringing praheh.s anu
,,-,,,ds n, ieayes and flowers which
they would fAstoon over doorways and
,,i,dows ,u,hl the entrance to every
home was nAsrant ana glowing WIN
rs avn swaeA portion of beauty.
The MaypoIT which was often
hundred feet A igh. was set up in a
conspicuous place, wfhtheu VIII"
flowers and with ribbons, lnd com
panios OF ha, ,ppy children danced
around 1t. sln.Aing the cnurt day.
Irving says. Il |yalue every cnstom
that tends to infuse .aoctioal ceiling
Sato the common people aud to sseet-
en- and soften the rudeness OF rustic
manners" There are Few inno-
cent and refreshing customs that ,.he
people of today would be made nap-
pier and kinder and gentler by the
maintenance OF. and this delightful
one OF joyously greeting the season
OF sunlight and blossoms and song is
among them.
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-29
Harmony Club.

The Harmony Club met Monday af.
terhoon with Mrs, Thomas Evans. 622
Ration avenue.
Mss Nellie Gar and. of Rocky, Ford.
was appreciated AS an out OF town
guest.
Mrs. Burwell and Mrs. Summers
substituted.
After the game a delicious lunch
was served.
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-29
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o,x o'eieek Dinner.

Mrs. Geo. A. kilxorc entertained
Al \ q O'Clock dinner Friday even.
Ing Of last week In compliment 10
Mrs. Hiram B. King.
Covers were laid for seven and
the tempting meal compriscd five
courses.
The table WAS effectively adorned
with An artictic ccntcrpiecc Of as.
psrasus fern and handsome csila 10.
ics which were an nastcr remcm.
brance to Mrs. kilgors from her
daughter. Mrs. Vim. kiisors In Cal
kornia.
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-29
Spring Rally.

The spring rally OF the woman's
Missionary Circles Of III. Southern
Colorado Baptist Association was
held on Tuesday of this week. with
the FRS, Baptist church Of this
city.
Three instructive and delightful
scasions were held In Harmony Hall
morning. afternoon aud evening.
Following the morning program =
wholesome and delicious dinner WAS
served Their guests by the ladies of
the local circle. and. following the
afternoon program. supper was scrv.
I'd.
Quite number were IN attendance e.
having come from Pueblo. Fowler.
Rocky Ford. Las AniInas. orIway.
Denver and other elites Of Southern
Colorado.
Much enthusiasm Ii aroused. and
much interest awakened In mission.
ery cndcavor both NJ home and
abroad by these annual rallies. ard
wonderful impetus to every branch of
n'issIon work n ever \ pleasing r..
cult Of these seasons Of mutual pray.
rr. discussion and serious consIdcra.
tion.
such visitations % this are ever
. tiessias 70 community. Ia Junta
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-29
Old Married Folks Dancing Party.

The married men OF La Junta en-
tertained their wives Thursday ev-
ening at banquet and ball. The
banquet. commencing at o'clock,
was served in the dining room Of
the Harvey House and the dancing
was in the ball room OF the Elks
suite. Forty-two couples were in
attendance and the company is unan.
imous in its verdict. The best time
ever"
Five pieces of Wonderly's orches-
ira made the excellent music, and
punch was served for the refresh
ment of the enthusiastic dancers.
The ladies were beautifully gown
ed. and the gentlemen We're more
than usually handsome In evening
attire.
There We're seventeen dances on
the dainty programs and these with
the eneorcs engaged the glancing
feet OF the happy company until
after one O'Clock.
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-29
North Ia Jvnss Womsn's Club.

Tn. North La Junin Woman's club
was entertained last Saturday af
tcrnoon by Mrs. John washburn.
Mrs. Il. \. Gordon read u highly
entertaining selection from Hampton :
MAGAZINE entitled III Canada Should
Com. In"
The usual social hour was enjoyed
following the program and nice r..
Treatments were served as = pleas
ant conclusion to n most pleasant af
tcrnOOn.
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-29
Round Dozen Club.

The Round Dozen Club will enjoy
a May day gathering at the home OF
Mrs. Rufus Phillips next Monday af.
ternoon. The event will be in com.
pliment to Mrs l.. T. Hill. a valued
member Of the club who expects to
leave Wednesday next to make her
home In Old Mexico.
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-29
Thayer-eox.

L. W. Thayer and Miss Mary Box,
both of Rocky Ford. were married at
the Chestnut House on "Wednesday
morning at II o'clock. Rev. Ray.
mond c. Farmer officiated.
The young couple left on the
noon train for Rocky Ford where
they intend TO make their home.
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-29
Phone. East 32l

My Shepherd" very sweetly and Mrs.
Crooks gave very effective recita-
ton. A large offering was taken
for the construction of building
on the field.
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-29

Is glad to have had these earnest
workers in the Kingdom of Christ In
her midst and trust that they may
come again and YET again,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-29
RELATED DISCOVERIES

From Chronicle and Comment in the Au- gust Bookman.
 Among the new and forthcoming Ital- ian publications, the following is an- nounced by the house of Fratelli Treves of Milan; 'La Biera di Yanita- In Ro-
 mango senza Ero." per W. M, Thackeray.
 Tn other words, Italy has at last discov-
 cred the author of "Vanty Fair As
 a matter of fact, English fiction of the
 better sort has been pretty thoroughly neglected by the Italians, so far as trans lations are concerned. A conscientious search through the publishers lists fur nishes at least negative proof that no one has thought 1t worth while to make Rich
 ardson accessible to them, or Fielding or Smollett. Sternes Sentimental Jour- ney," on the other hand, has ben trans lated three separate times, but not Iris tram Shandy," excepting for a few speci- men chapters. There is no Italian yer sion of Charles Reade of Trollope, nor, excepting for "Richard Feverel,' of Mer- edith. Dickens has been treated rather
 better: "Our Mutual Friend.' Little Dorrit' and David Copperfeld" have severally found translators. and there are numerous special editions of 'The Christmas Carol' and "The Cricket on the Hearth" Thackeray, oddly enonugh, has been consistently ignored, circum- stance all the more strange when one re- members that many of his novels have
 been translated into French, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish and even Hung garia1l-and in the latter case pretty | thoroughly disguised as a title: you have | to look more than once at such cryptic name as Hiusag Vasara, before suspect ing that it is simply the Magyar equiv alent of "Vanity Fair" So far as the
 records show. there is just one other Thackeray translation in the whole his- | tory of Italian bookmaking; and that was another version of "Vanity Fair"
 privately printed % years ago and sold | only for the benefit of the Margherita | of Savoy Hospital for the Blind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-29

recently, "of the work accomplished by Underwood than I am of that of any other southern democrat in Washington since the war. He has proven to be an invincible, courage ous and popular chieftain. For the first time in 20s years the democratic party is harmonious and united. The greatest influence in bringing about this desirable result has been the clean diplomacy and able leadership of Underwood. He is young in years, but old in the things which go to make brains and statesmen. Every Alabama democrat will take a per sonal pride in the opportunity to pre- sent to the national convention man from our own state who commands the confidence and respect of all of the democrats of the north and the east and the south and the west.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-29
MAYO IN NEW YORK
he Washington Post

From the Washington Post.
 john Calhoun Mayo, one of Kentucky's most prominent democrats. some years ago took his first trip to New York, and if ever a 'rube' landed in that big town, it was Mayo" remarked Harry NJ. Pe- ters of Louisville, at the New Ebbitt. Mayo didn't know anything about the Great White Way" or the other things that have made New York famous, but he was determined to hide his ignorance. He left Kentucky In midsummer, dressed in a long frock coat, and wear ing silk hat It was pretty warm, but Mayo didn't mind 1t. On his arrival in New York he approached a cabman, say ing in loud tones, I want to go to the Gil- sey house.
 "rhe cabman. typical New Yorker, gave the Kentuckian a polite bow, and declared that the proprietor had sent him down to the ferry to meet MT. Mayo The latter didn't know how the proprietor of the Gilsey knew he was arriving in New York, but jumped in. When he reached the hotel the clerk inquired if he wanted a room with bath.
 oh, yes said Mayo. bent upon keep
 ing up appearances. Then he was in formed that it would cost him mere matter of $5 a day. Mayo thought, of course. it included his meals, and he was hardly prepared to receive check for s3 for his breakfast. They did other things to MT. Mayo before he shook the dust of New York from his feet. but I will say he was game Since then MT. Mayo has learned thing or two, but he is not ashamed of his first entrance into that city.
 Tt is only question of time when Mayo will land in the United States Sen ate,' added MT. Peters We think a lot of him out in the Blue Grass State There is not man in Kentucky who has a larger folloWinp'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-29
THE surERAGE MOVEMENT

Here Is a summary of the progress or the woman suffrage movement all over the world as recorded by Miss Bertha Knobe in the August Worlds Work:
 ''Fulli suffrage-five states in America Finland, Federated Australia. New Zea- land, Portugal and Iceland; full suffrage with slight tax-paying restriction-Nor- way.
 "Every suffrage except parliamentary England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Den- mark, Sweden.
 Municipal suffrage-Canada and TOUT cities, Natal Africa; Bombay, lndia' Laibach, Austria; Zurich, Switzeriano' Seven other countries offer scraps ol the franchse Russia, to women house. holders, who elect members to the iocal council; Italy and France, the vote TOT the tribunal of commerce; Belgium, the same privilege with it's Conseils des Prud- hommes: Austria. to tax-paying women Tn the province of Vorarlberg; Hungary 10 women with real estate; Germany, 10 women. farmers for the chamber or az ricuture In the Kingdom or Wurtem- berg.
 Besides, women in every section Of the globe-including Turkey and Siam-are shouting for the ballot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-29
Morocco and a Great War

Premier Asquith turns aside from a constitutional home crisis to face an European war crisis. He evi- dently sees that Germany may be ready to precipitate a great convul- sion, and he says that England would in that case openly aid France. He, however, hopes for just settlement of the trouble which he believes to be quite possible. He intimates how this may be accomplished. "The ques- tion of Morocco itself bristles with difficulty, but outside Morocco, in any parts of west Africa, we should not think of attempting to interfere in territorial arrangements considered reasonable by those who are most directly interested"
 All consider MT. Asquith's declared policy one that will tend to bring about a peaceful settlement An ex- tension ot the bounds of kamerun seems to be the proper recompence for free hand to France in Morocco. Under such a settlement French troops would never leave Fez, and protectorate would at once be estab- lished, although declaration to that effect would be long delayed.
 The Moroccan trouble is one that is felt around the world. It affects prices and renders all trade and all general business more or less nerv- ous. The world awaits a settlement of it, and the conversations" at Berlin and Paris are progressing, and any hour may bring news of a settlement that will remove worldwide tension in business circles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-29
England's Veto Bill

The house of commons holds this bill at present, and it may continue to hold it until the insensate follow ing of the Earl of Halsbury has dis appeared altogether. It is rapidly falling to pieces and taking to re- treats far from the madding scenes of London life. The followers of Lord Lonsdale on the other hand are increasing in number.
 This simply means that at the right moment, either next week or next fall, after recess, the bill will be sent back to the lords who will pro- ceed to accept it under protest" A protest does not count for much in political warfare, and the bill will become a part of the elastic British constitution which exists, although no man can put his finger on it as a complete tangible document. It has never been typewriter. It is in good part too old for that. This con- stitution is, however, just as definite, and just as controlling and just as hard to change as one written in black and white. And it contains fewer errors and burdensome re- strictions. England wants no writ ten constitution. She has no use for one She considers an unwritten con- stitution far more practical and helpful.
 To Premier Asquith has come, or soon will come, the honor of putting into the unwritten British constitu- tion the greatest change that has come to it in century's time. No war scare over Morocco or anything else can change the purpose of the liberal party in this natter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-29
Underwood and LaFOllette Bills

A coalition of democrats and insur- gents has put before the people the LaFollette woolen bill which now goes to the House, and to a conference committee. Possibly a conference committee can bring out blending of bills that the insurgents of the Senate would accept, for they are indeed masters of the situation. In that way a wool revision bill could be sent to President Taft wholly ignoring his tariff board, and he would be com pelled to say ives" or mo" to it.
 Chairman Underwood feels no doubt that his revision of schedule which increases the cost of clothing to all in an unjust and wholly unwar- ranted manner should be passed, but he will not stand in the way if some relief from schedule K of the Payne bill can be obtained through a com promise. There is promise of such a result. The democrats can be trusted to accept all the downward revision that complex situation in Congress holds out, no matter if it be much less than they will claim after next years victory at the hands of new Con- gress.
 The LaFollette bill is better than the schedule logrolled through Con- gress by the interests in the bill which President Taft declared at Winona to be the best tariff ever de- vised. It has some good in it. The duty on raw wool would be reduced about one-half from the Payne schedule. Mr. Underwood asks for reduction of nearly two-thirds. A compromise between the two bills would afford the consumers material relief from the exactions of the New England wool trust, and such com promise will be, let us hope, sent up to the President. When, as Senator LaFollette recently stated, it becomes widely known in this country that our people are compelled by the wool trust to pay twice as much for woolen goods as the people of England pay, it will indeed be a reckless President who will condemn consumers to dou- ble prices in order to satisfy the wool trust and such senators as Crane of Massachusetts and Shoot of Utah.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-29
SOMEWHAT VIGOROUS

From the Richmond Times Dispatch.
 The Birmingham Age-Herald says that President Edwin A. Alderman of the University of Virginia and George IT. Denny of Washington and Lee uuniversi- ty are being "considered' for the nov vacant presidency of the University of Alabama. Neither of these able educa- tors would resign his present secure nost Tor the headship of an institution which is controlled by narrow fogies and politi- cal wire pullers. One man on the Uni versity of Alabama board of trustees dis liked the able president of that institu- tion, Dr. Abercrombie, and Dr. Aber. crombie was forced out. That sort of in- justice and bigotry has no place in vir. ginia, and cur educators know 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-29
THIS IS VERY SAD.
GOETHE'S LAST LOVE AFFAIR

1897. She was unaltered and the old
 bright light glanced still from her lovely
 eyes. Soon she spoke again of her illus
 trious friend. Goethe used to say to my
 mother that he wished he had another son, so that that son might marry me.
 Then, he said, he would bring me up him. self just as he wished. He constantly
 instructed me, and told me many inter-
 esting stories. I revered him greatly" Perhaps she withheld from me many
 memories which she kept locked up in
 her heart and spoke of only vaguely. In
 the years after the Marienbad sojourn,
 as she rejected several suitors in success
 sion. her mother said tor her.. ,I believe you ought to have married Goethe"
 We'll said Ulrike with quiet smile,
 when you have known Goethe and re- joiced in his company and kindly interest, l it is not easy to be pleased by any other l man." Ulrike never married
 She told me many tales out of those
 happy Marienbad summers T was one of
 circle of young girls in which Goethe
 loved to move. We were always playing
 games when he was with us. One day
 he suggested. as new game, that some-  one should begin story about any sub- ject he or she liked; anyone might then choose a word that must be woven into
 the story, and as soon as this was done
 the obligation to continue the story passed | to the next person in turn. When my turn | came to take up the thread Goethe called out the word garter blushed with | confusion, and did not know how to pro- ceed. Goethe laughed heartily, and helped me out of my embarrassment by himself continuing the story. He brought in the word by mentioning the English Order of the Garter, whose origin, of
 course, is bound up with the maxim, 'Honi soft quit maj pense.'"
 I Frequently received information of
 the health of the charming old lady
 through her steward, Herr Werner, un- til at last. on November 1S, 1899, he wrote to me: Our beloved lady died quietly
 and peacefully this morning."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-29
THE GYPsY,s WARNING

anonymous. aefa-s, F -- q Do not trust him, gentle lady. ..ss.s,,. ,..t
 Though his voice be low and sweet; Heed not him who kneels before thee,
 Gently pleading at thy feet. Now thy life is in its morning,
 Cloud not thy happy lot; Listen to the gypsy's warning,
 Gentle lady, trust him not. Listen to the gypsy'ss warning
 Gentle lady, trust him not. Do not turn so coldly from me
 would only guard thy youth Erro,u his stern and whitening power,
 I would only tell the truth. would shield thee from all danger,
 Save thee from the teInpter's snare; I Lady. shun that dark-eyed stranger
 T have warned thee, now beware! Lady, shun that dark-eyed stranger
 I have warned thee, now beware, Lady, once there lived a maiden,
 Pure and bright and like thee, fair; Bit he Ncoed and won her.
 Filled her gentle heart with care. Then he needed nnt Eer weeping,
 Nor cal ed he her life to save; Soon she perished, now she's sleeping
 In the cold and silerr grave. Soon she perished. now she's sleeping
 Tn the cold and silent grave. Keep thy gold, I dn moi wish it;
 Lady, I have prayed for this; For the hour when I might foil him.
 Rob hiri of expected bliss. Gentle lady. Go not wonder
 At my words. SO cold and wild; Lady. in that green grave wonder 2 Lies the gypsy's only cild!v a-' -i Lady, in that green grave yondvs
 Lies the gyps;'s only childl