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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-10-12

port. The street commissioner, who
had at his disposal more appointments
than all the rest of the administration
put together, used them primarily for
the good Of the party and after that
for cleaning the streets.
The mayor. the ostensible head but
really tho servant Of the quartet, was
there because OF his office, and he was
in Office because he could be con
trolled. From the point of view of
the men present. he was the best
mayor that New York had ever
had. He vas q man of some parts.
He could make a brilliant speech. pre-
side gracefully and with dignity at
public meetings, and vas altogether
an admirable figure to head q great
city In everything but morals.
Associated with these four intensely
practical men and this plant, willing
lgurehead were the interests repre-
scented by the Gotham Freight Trac-
ton company, of which Haldane was
in absolute control. although the presi-
dency was vested In another man. The
interests Of Haldane and his asso-
ciates were not confined to the
Gotham Freight Traction company.
They had their hands on every public
franchise. Their private affairs, Of
course, we're vast and multiform; but
with them we have nothing to do.
Their alliance with the political party,
for which they had paid and would
continue to pay enormous sums,
had brought them very material
advantages in one form or an
o,her. All the trusts that make
New Jersey their headquarters hardly
equaled in wealth and control the
organizations these men represented.
Haldane, from his n interview
with Gormly, had an idea that in this
instance the two forces to be dread
ed by the ring were i~ncarnated in
Gorsnly and would rally about Gormly. |
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-10-12

VIVA OAANA
can't find words to express my thanks
for the good your medicine has done
me. You maypublish this II you wish.'
Mrs HERMAN SIETH. Pound, Wis.
The success Of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made from roots
and herbs, Is unparalleled. It may be
used with perfect confidence by women
who suffer from displacements, infam-
nation, liberation, fbrofd tumors, IT.
regularities, periodic pains, backache,
bearing-down feeling. fatulency, indi.
gestion, dizziness, or nervous prostra-
ton.
For thirty years Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has been the
standard remedy for female ills, and
suffering women owe it to themselves
to at least give this medicine a trial.
Proof Is abundant that it has cured
thousands Of others, and why should
1t not cure you?
If you want special advice write
Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass, for 1T.
1t Is free and always helpful.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-10-12
RASH ALL OVER BABY'S BODY
ltched So He Could Not Sleep

ION July II, 1909, we left Boston for
a trip to England and Ireland, taking
baby with us. After being in Ireland
a few days a nasty rash came out all
over, his body. We took him to a doc
tor who gave us medicine for him.
The trouble started in the form of a
rash and was all over baby's body,
head and face, at different times. 1t
irritated, and he would scratch it with
all his might. The consequence was
it developed into sores, and we were
afraid it would leave nasty scars on
his face.
When we reached England we took
baby to another doctor, who said his
condition was due to change of food
and climate, and gave more medicine.
The rash got a better, and it used to
Itch and burn at night so bad that the
child could not sleep. He was CON-
pletely covered with it at different
times. 1t was at this time that my
mother advised us to try Cuticura
Soap and Ointment. After using Cutl-
cura Soap ard Cuticura Ointment for
about nine months the places disap-
peared. There are not any scars, or
other kind of Disagreement, and baby
Is completely cured by the Cuticura
soap and Ointment. We have no fur
ther trouble with baby's skin. Moth
ing stopped the itching, and allowed
baby to sleep but Cuticura Soap and
Cuticura Ointment" (Signed) Mrs.
Margaret Gum, 20 Burrell ST., Rox-
bury, Mass. March IL, 1911.
Although Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment are sold everywhere, a sample
OF each, with 32Ipage book, will be
mailed free on application to Cuti'
cura," Dept. IA X, Boston.
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CHAPTER VII.-Continued.

Mr.. Poole, excuse me; 1t is quite
useless to talk to me any nor or
this line. My mind Is made up, and
nothing you can say. or anyone can
say, will change It,"
"Mr. Gormly," said Benson, rising
contempt and resentment striving for
the mastery of his voice, in some
ways you're a mighty smart man
You have begun this movement bril-
liantly, but the position you're takin'
now makes me regard you as, you'll
forgive the language, a damned fool"
Mr.. Benson" said Gormly, thank
you for your compliment. Your opin-
ion does me honor, at least the last
part Of it. Let me say that I have
been considered by politicians of your
stamp as damned fools who have done
the good work of the world. Mr..
Poole, Mr.. Fitchett, l wish you good
afternoon"
The disguised delegation tramped
out. The three men had to run the
gauntlet of reporters outside the bust
ness Office. They communicated
nothing whatsoever Of the results OF
their interview to these %assiduous
young men.
Gormly, however, was more amen
able to their appeals for an interview.
One resolution Gormly had taken; to
give the people the fullest informa-
ton all the time about what he pro-
posed. He vas willing to discuss any
public question at any time with any
one, and he had no objections to his
opinions being quoted.
Gentlemen" said Gormly to the
group of newspaper men, las has al
ready appeared in the press OF the
city, these gentlemen who have just
left came to offer me the nomination
of the minority party for the office for
which l have proposed myself. l
thanked them for the honor that they
had done me; l declared that l should
appreciate the individual votes of
members of that or any other party
at election time; but l refused posi-
lively to allow myself to be tied up to
any party, to be allied with any party,
to be the candidate of any. party. l
intend to make this canvass as an alb
solute independent"
Isn't Mr.. Poole q stakeholder In
the Gotham Freight Traction COM
pany?" asked one Of the reporters.
81 know nothing whatever about
Mr.. Poole's financial undertakings"
Doesn't Lawyer Fitchett desire to
run for district Attorney" asked an
other.
81 am not informed as to the polit-
fcal ambitions Of Mr.. Ftchett."
What did Bill Benson say to your"
asked a third.
las a practical politician of large
experience. he ventured to give me
some advice upon the conduct OF my
campaign"
Did you take it," aeked another
amid the roar of laughter which greet
ed this reply.
81 am sorry to say that the cogency
of his arguments and the force OF his
representations did not appeal to me
as he expected. My methods are 90
different from those he advocated that
It ia hardly possible to harmonic our
views or practises."
"I think that will be all this after
noon gentlemen" said Gormly, rising
ia signify that the interview was over.
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stances were suspected, but their &C.
tuallty had not been allowed to trans
pire. Haldane kept In constant touch
with Liney the boss: but no one, save
the inner circle. suspected that the
Two were hand in glove together.
madame did not often meet with
anyone but Liney. In this instance.
however. he at least appreciated the
gravity of the situation, and had d.
rected Liffey to bring with him those
whose advice wound naturally be
sought on such subjects As he desired
70 discuss. He had also assembled two
OF the directors Of the Gotham Freight
traction company, to wit, Van Slyke
and Mcdonald, men associated with
him upon whose Judgment and ability
he could rely. In addition to them
came Lifey. grand chief Of the Sa-
chem society and the acknowledged
n u~ndisputed boss of the party:
Connell, the chief Of police; Ruther-
ford, the district attorney; Habber-
ley, the street commissioner; and last
n also least, Hon. Peter D. Warren.
mayor of the city.
Lihey, as leader Of the Great
Sachem society, controlled the or
g~anization absolutely. The chief OF
police welded the vast powers for
graft OF that remarkable organization.
The district attorney, through whose
hands all criminal prosecutions must
pass, was the safety valve of both
the Sachem society and that portion of
people to which 1t looked for sup
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bearing, that some impracticable re
former has offered himself for popular
suffrage on such q platform"
But 1t is the first time In my
recollection" returned Haldane, that
a man possessing the peculiar com.
bination Of business ability, unques.
toned integrity, and unlimited money
has put himself forward. and l beg to
assure you that I consider him the
most available man from the point OF
view OF the opposition that has ever
appeared on the political horizon"
Il don't = r a. cuss how available
he is." said Lifey. We can beat him,
and We will. OF course, it'll take
more money"
He looked significantly at the trio
of nnanciers.
THE amount of money that it takes
now" said Mcdonald grimly, IS some
thing terrific"
I should say So" added Van Slyke.
"Well. you get what you bargain
for, don't your" returned the boss
viciously. You get Z free hand to
take 1t out Of the people. don't your
Gentlemen, gentlemen" said HAL
dane aathoritativsly, Il hardly think
the discussion IL taking a profitable
turn Doubtless. as Lifey says; WI,
q beat him; certainly we must do
SO. Probably It will cost more money:
that is, Il In some way his candidacy
cannot be headed on"
Can he be induced to withdraw, do
you Think asked Rutherford. !;
mo, I think not; but II We nnaAs
him some concessions It II barely boaE
sible he might. though I gravely doubt
II. He's all stirred up over this
switch businessL I have already taken
upon myself to ofsr to use my inAu
ence to get the price demanded cut
in hall. He declined the cfef imma.
/ think he said he wouldn't
pay. anything EXCEPT the cost OF the
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CHAPTER viii.
oul.t MEETING Of tho D~ictators.

0utOl
Early in the new year, at the In
stance Of Haldane, a meeting OF tue
inner circle of the governing body,
popularity known as The Ring was
called at his private residence on up
ner Fifth avenue, which he very VI
obtrusiyely r~eoccupisd for the occa-
.ion. The meeting was held late at
night. The men summoned thereto
came up town quietly and unostenta-
tiously slipped into the house.
For many reasons Haldane's reia-
ton m the Sachem society was care
,,Ilv concealed. He represented a
distinct group Of ~inanciers and ousi-
ness interests whose relations with
the party in power were most mt
mate. These relations IN some In
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-10-12

pepSia and female
troubles by your
m medicine. I had
been troubled with
both for fourteen
years and consulted
different doctors.
but failed to get any
relief. After using
Lydia p. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
pound and Blood
Purifier I can say I
- ~
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-10-12
Fifty-sIx Years In One school.

Ffty-oiX wears IN One SCHOOL.
Prof. zephaniah Hopper. the Oldest
school teacher In Philadelphia, who
Is e~ighty-two years old. began his
ffty-sixth yea Of teaching at the
Central High school. :
He was greeted by the faculty and
by another generation of students, a.
he marched into the assembly hall
the other day. He - a. active as
ever. still walking every day to and
from his home. b
! The veteran professor was gradu-
ated in the first class that left the
high school. After spending a few
years at college and In special work.
he went back to the school a. 9 pro
fessor. He has remained there eYsr
since.
There IRE men AL. over the country
who are now grandfathers, who r.
member Doctor Hopper their
teacher. It II estimated that he has
taught fully fifteen thousand studenta
his: loas .seryiees
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-10-12
The Kind.

The Kind.
Don't laugh at Miss Gladys Goose
berry as trivial. She is a scientific
woman"
She scientific? What kind"
you must admit she is a chemical
blonde"
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FAILED TO
HELP HER
Cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Pound, Wis. -"I am glad to an
nounce that ] have been cured OF dys.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-10-12

iou can't tell how much money a
man Is making from the clothes he
Nears. You must get a look at his
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-10-12
Hopeless.

Hopeless.
First Motorist--I have driven a car
for two years and I've never yet run
down anybody.
Second Motorist (disgustedly)-Why
don't you quit trying and hire a chauf-
feur?-Puck.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-10-12

Sounded Like Another Wend.
Maud-What il woman's spheref
Jaek-That hss hat Isn't q stratxhA
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-10-12
Just for the summer.

just for the Summer.
Inc old woman who lived in a shoe
explained.
Roomier than summer hotel
rooms" she cried.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-10-12

Early Standards Of Mendacity.
Eve meditated.
Il think that story Adam told me
is a lie out of the whole Leaf" she an
nounced. tg
The Paonia progressive and the Paonia newspaper., 1911-11-23
inches of brick and mortar.

inches OF brick and mortar.
Fifth: All roofs of buildings constructed
within the fire limits shall be covered with
elaterite or some equally slow burning ma
terial.
Section Ten: No wooden building or part
of buildings within the fire limits shall be
raised or enlarged or removed to any other
place within the fire limits. nor shall any
such building be removed into the fire limits.
Section Eleven. Any owner, builder, or
other person W no shall own, build or AID In
the erection Of any building or part oi
or in any other manner than authorized by
the provision OF this ordinance, or who
any wooden building within said limits from
one place to another therein, or shall own,
remove, or assist to remove from without
said limits into the same, contrary to the
provisions of this ordinance, snail be subject
to a fine OF not less than one hundred dollars
and not exceeding five hundred dollars, and
to like fine fer every forty-eight hours
such person shall fail to comply with the
provision OF this ordinance or continue In
violation thereof.
Section Twelve: All wooden buildings
which may lie erected enlarged or removed,
or in process of erection enlargement or re
moval contrary TO this ordinance, shall be
deemed a nuisance, and upon Information IL
shall he the du OF the Mayor after reason
to abate the same by an order in writing to
require the Town Marshall to raze the build
ing to the ground; the expense OF such re
moval may be collected from the owner by
suit.
fire limits unless he has presented to the
Board of Trustees the plans and speciliea-
tions for such building and have received
from said Board at reguhr meeting per
NIT to erect, remodel or enlarge said build
ing by a vote of a majority Of the members
elected to said Board.
Provided. however. that permit for a
building which does not conform TO all OF
the provisions of this ordinance shall be null
and void and of no effect.
Section Fourteen: No person or persons
shall use fire set off fire crackers or other
firoNx xnrE- In ha iral m - a.
of Paonia. Any one violating this ordi-
nance shall be fined in sum not less than
five dollars nor more than twenty-five dol
lars for each onense.
section Fifteen: 1t is hereby made the
duty of the Town Marshall to see that the
provisions of this ordinance are not vio-
lated.
Section Sixteen: All ordinances or parts
of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed.
Passed by the Board Of Trustees and ap-
proved by the Mayor this eth day of Nov
ember. 1911.
Attest: VIM. wootton, Mayor,
Myrtle Hufty, Recorder.
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SUMMONS
STATE crEn,T OF G, S1k3RADo' 6.I,R SIS
III THE CouNTYcouRT IN PROBATE.

STATE OF COLORADO. SIS.
nth IN The Z. Yc.opuniNsT1'YcoukT IN PROBATE.
The people of the State of Colorado to
Frank H. Vernam, Agnes MeNeely. Eugene j.
Vernam, Nellie l.. Graham. Edna 4. Pierce.
Mary A. McLane. Uberto Dnrfcy. Charles
Durfey. Lester Durfey and Edgar Durfey,
wmrarAs, II has been mnde to appear to
the County Court Of Delta County, In the
state of Colorado that you, the said Frank
II. vernam, Agnes McNeely, Eugene J. Yer
nam. Nellie l. Graham, Edna L. Pierce. Mary
A. McLnne, uberto Durfey, Lester Duriey
Charles Duriey aud Edgar Duriey are heirs
late of Hotehki--. Delta County. Colorado,
and that said lherto = Nernnm departed
this life ON or about the thirteenth day OF
Now Tmf.HEFoI L Ia accordance with the
provision Of the statute Ia such case marie
and provided. and by order OF Court duly
made and enter..e you nre hereby notified
that an Instrument OF writing purporung 70
be the last viii and testament OF the said
berfo :. Nernam. deceased. was present ed
To said Court for probate ON the 11th day
of November. A. u. 1911, by Albert G Yer:
nam, residing ut Hotchkirs, In the State uf
Colorado. that the snid decedent wns, ut the
time OF his decease. resident OF Hotchkiss.
in the State of Colorado; that the said de-
cesient, according to the said alleged VIII de
vised and begueathed his property In the
words and figures following. to-wit;
After all my Just debts are paid and die.
ch arged, give. devise and bepueath all 81
my real estate. the description Of which i-
recorded II Book n ~ rags d a9s bs, IN , tns re-
I
Colorado. said real estate TO b- divided
equally among my six children named ns
follows, o-wft: Prank r. Nernnm. Agnes
McSeely formerly Nernam,i Eugene j. Yer
nam, Sellie l.. Grahnm formerly Nernam.
Albert e. vernam and Edna 4. Pierce (for-
merry Nernam.1
All OF my personal property and chattel-
now on the farm above described, give, de
wise and bequeath to Albert c. Nernam, the
two notes of $4,000 each now owned by
| me To be used in paying the mortgage now
on the real estate above described.
/ also give. devise and beguenth to my
daughter, Mary A. McLane One Dollar. "a
my grandchildren. sons Of my daughter Net
tie Durfey formerly NerDam,b named ~ fol
lows. One Dollar each Uberto Durfey. Lester
Durfey, Charles Durfey and Edgar Durfey
the balance Of all my property to be divided
equally among the six children first above
named"
Yor ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED to be and Rp
pear before said Court Mt the County Couri
Room In the Court House In Delta. In the
County of Delta In the State of Colorado. on
the Sth day OF December, A. ID. 1911. then
and there to attend the hearing on the pro
bate Of the said alleged last Will and testn
ment of the said Uberto ;. Nernam, de
ceased. and further To do and perform what
shall then. by the said Court be required and
| adjudged.
IN WITsEss WHEREOF. L.have hereunto sci
my hand and afii xed the seal OF said Court nj
my office in Delta, in said County. this 1871
day OF November, A. ID. 1911.
WILLIAM II. BURNETT,
16-4t Judge acting Clerk.
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AN ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE CREATING FIRE DE-
PARTMENT AND FIRE OFFICES
BE IT ORDAINED BY THt BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF PAON1A:

AN ORDINANCE CREATING A FIRE DE-
PARTMENT AND FIRE OFFICES or,
TRusTEES OF THE TOWN OF PAoNIA:
Section One: The Fire Department OF the
Town of Paonia is hereby created and es-
tablished, subject TO such rules % and regpla;
section Two: The Fire Department shall
consist of NO companies of fireman. each to
be composed of not less than five nor more
than ten men and Captain and Fire
The Fire Chief shall be appointed by the
Board of Trustees.
Section Three: The Fire Chief shall have
charge of all fires, hose and hose carts lad:
ders, axes, hooks, nozzles. wrenchrs and all
other tools or appliances owned by the
Town for the purpose OF combating fires
and such appliances as may hereafter be ac-
quired. 1t shall be his duty to conduct a
conduct n drill of the fire companies organ
lied under this ordinance at least once each
calendar month, and to make a written re
port to the Board OF Trustees at their hrst
regular meeting in each calendar month of
the work of his department for the proceed
ing month.
ing of the Board of 1rus tees succeeding the
appointment of Fire Chief he shall submit
TO the said Board candidates for the position
of captain of Fire Company No. and cap
tain of Fire Company No. ,, and 1t shall be
the duty of the Board Trustees to appoint
these captains. or to ask the Fire Chief to
propose other candidates. Persons who are
appointed to the cai taincies under this sec
tion shall hold said positions until their sue
cessprs are appointed.
Section Five: 1t shall be the duty of the
captain OF Fire Company No. TO have all
the apparatus in Hose House No. l. which
shall be located on Grand avenue or as near
thereto possible, in good servceable condi-
tion at all times, to have immediate com
mand of Fire Company No. |. and to work
at all times under the direction of the Fire
Chief.
The duties of Captain of Fire Company
No. 2 shall be the same as those OF Captain
No. l, except that his station shall be locat-
ed as centrally as possible to the Fruit pack
ing district of the Town.
Section Six: Each Captain shall within
five days after his appointment submit to
the Fire Chief list of candidates from which
said chief shall appoint not less than five
nor more than ten as members OF the res
pective companies.
Section Seven: The Fire Chief shall re-
ceive $500 per month payable out of the
salary fund.
The Captains and members of the two
companies shall receives 200 for each and
every run made to n fire, upon certificate OF
such run by the Fire Chief in his regular
monthly report -=@
Passed by the Board of Trustees and ap-
proved by the Moyor This 4th day of Novem-
Der, 1917
ATTEST: wM. WooTToS, Mayor,
MYRTLE HuFTY. Clerk.
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Il suppose there is no other street
in the world that is just like Broad
way" said the man who was always
respondent when he had to be away
from New York for a few minutes.
NO" replied the soulless person.
who was able to exist in a small town
Il guess there isn't. Which proves
that there are some foolish things
people don't initiate"
The Paonia progressive and the Paonia newspaper., 1911-11-23
a Foolish Man.

whats the matter with you and
Katherine?"
er night. She asked me to tell her OF
any mistakes she made"
"Well?"
We'll, / told her."
The Paonia progressive and the Paonia newspaper., 1911-11-23
a Total Failure.

Il spent a lot Of money on that gal
of mine to have 'em learn her pyrog-
raphy as she called It,"
Did she get on well with it?"
Cant make a pie what's wuth put
tin In yer mouth"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-04-27

county convention. 1t shall have
power to fill out vacancies in its
own membership, and appoint COM
mittees not appointed by the con-
veltions as may be seen necessary
for the work.
Art. vi. Meetings. This, associa-
ton shall meet annual conventions
on Thursday before the 4th Sunday
in July and in such other meetings
as the association may direct or
the executive committee may de-
termine.
No sectarian or political question
shall be presented or discussed at
any of the meetings of this asso-
citation.
Art. VII. Amendments, to this
constitution may be made at any
annual session Of this association
by majority provided that writ
ten notice of such amendment be
given at least one session prior to
action upon the same.