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The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-09-26
"AM Gamblers Dishonest"

When William Travers jerome was
district attorney he said he had col
lected evidence to prove that every
gambling house, even the most exclu-
sive. was stocked with appliances to
cheat patrons. One of the wisest gam
blers In New York once said:
"Some time. somewhere. an honest
gambler may have llved-a gambler
who played with fair tools and was
content with his percentage. Maybe
there is an honest gambler alive today,
because there is an exception to every
rule. l never met an honest gambler
never saw a gambler in my life who
wasn't always looking for Gatesey's
odds.
''In the first place no man can be a
gambler who is not instinctively a
thief Trace back the career Of any
gambler alive and find where he start
ed from. You will find that in his
youth he had the alternative Of being
honest or being crooked. and you will
find that when he started on his way
he never changed"
10 alVle any 1io1iSSl EAupAh6
asked the perplexed reporter.
"There is.' replied the gambler.
professionals. when playing with
each other, play honestly If they rank
evenly in skill. But If you take ten
gamblers and let them play together
ten nights in succession at the end OF
that time Mt least two of them will
have figured out scheme to steal
from the other eight.
"ln big. brilliantly lighted room It
is difficult to cheat If the play is heavy
comparatively easy to cheat II the
play is light. In private games cheat
ing is>easier than honest playing.
"In long career as gambler I
have seen thousands and thousands of
men play on the outside. ! think l
am safe in saying that at least 80 per
cent Of these men were befogged by
liquor"
The maintenance Of the more pretcn-
| tious gambling houses costs good
deal. incidentally there are tricks in
all trades and very clever tricks In
gambling For Instance, klondike Is a
popular form of gambling. The game
Is played with five dice. The player
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-09-26
Weekly illustrated Humor
Imported Humor.

A Chicago politician imported his
cousin from the old country and had
him appointed smoke inspector. This
was in the old days. He was turned
loose to inspect without any instruc-
tions whatever, and this Is the report
he rendered at the end Of the first
month:
II certify that I have inspected the
smoke Of this city for the thirty days
past. find plenty of smoke and np-
parenty Of good quality. Respectfully
submitted. kansas City Journal
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-09-26

tent beyond the widest conjectures. as
shown by the enormous tribute ex-
torted from proprietors Of the game
sters' haunts.
When protection" money was not
forthcoming there would come the in
evitable raid Policemen armed with
axes would descend upon the unlucky
proprietor and smash the doors Of his
place. arrest all whom they found there
and cart away the telltale parapherna-
liza. New York has had many such
spectacular raids.
dishonesty and the success of dis
honesty in American politics have been
the main contributing causes to the
growth Of gangs in crime" said Dis
trict Attorney Whitman recently. "lf
a policeman sees superior retire with
riches gained by crooked methods
where is there an incentive for him to
refuse graft when offered in small
wayf"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-09-26
CARBON CROWS IN LONDON.

The last OF the London rOOkeries
still survive in the gardens Of Gray's
inn. and it would be interesting to
know If there are any crows also nest
ing there. A pair of carrion crows
have their habitation somewhere In
the neighborhood. and they are often
to be seen and heard in the early
morning near st. Pancras church. the
tower Of which has been at times used
by the old birds as sort of aerodrome
for the instruction of the young ones
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-09-26

bets that he can beat pair OF aces In
one throw or that he can beat the deal
er's throw. He can also bet that his
throw will be lower than the dealers,
But the house" wins not only when its
throw beats, either higher or lower. but
when the throw ties Most gambling
houses run chuckaluck game regular
ly. This. as well as klondlke, looks
fair, but as matter Of fact the player
has no chance Of winning. us practical
ly every game Of chance is controlled
by some device to trap the "boob."
In 1903 1t was said that 800 gambling
houses in New York earned $4,000, 600
year and that 1900 patronized them
every day.
Among the famous gambling head
quarters of the past in New York were
the following: 33 West Thirty-third
street, where Gottfried Gottlieb Wal
baum. Frank Farrell and Davy John
son spent half million dollars in
equipping the grandest bijou gambling
place In the world; two houses which
John DAILY conducted. one in Twenty
ninth street and the other in Eifty-
seventh street; Lou Belts places at 100
West Thirty-fourth street and at 1OG
West Forty-fourth street: Joe Ullman.s.
ut PIG West Forty-sixth street. the
Washington game. in Thirty-first
street. which Briggs Perry freouented
and where Al Smith and Pat Sheedv
held their great session with Riley
Grammar. Riley dealing the bank at
faro and Smith and Sheedy trimming
him for $4,000: John Daly's old time
place. at 8 Barclay street and s1s
broadway. the latter having been one
OF the greatest gambling houses in
America. John Morrissey founded It.
and a syndicate ran the place for MANY
years. 1t was closed in the nineties.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-09-26
PROPERTY RIGHTS lsvoL WE'D.
Discovery q Geld st ~ eswth esis
Would STAT Yreubie.

Discovery q Geld st ~ esSth esss
Would STAT Yrsubis-
At the north pole the question OF
territorial ownership. 80 far as 1t Is
raised at all. is purely academic. for ut
that end Of the earth a motive for the
continuous occupation which must fol-
low discovery to establish possession
is hardly conceivable. much less
known. Nobody will ever want to
stay where. Us Peary made certain-
it had long ieen held more than high
ly probable-there is nothing that any
body wants, but merely sen covered
by storm swept ice. At the south pole.
however, conditions are entirely diff
ferent. says the New York Times.
The antarctic continent Is indeed u
dreary land. with IL climate somewhat
worse than any in which men have
ever attempted to set up permanent
ha but. bad as 1t Is. living
there would he easily possible. anc 1t
would take nothing more than the
finding Of gold among those desolate
mountains to hurry rush OF eager
treasure seekers to them. That the
gold is there Is far from improbable.
,"he antarctic mountain range Is an
evident continuation of the Andes. and
scattered along every known part Of
that great chain Of volcanoes are de-
posits OF the precious metals. The
presence OF gold In Tierra del Fueso
warrants the expectation that 1t exists
on the other side OF what Is. after all.
rather u strait than an ocean.
Life would be hard in the interior OF
the antarctic continent. but it Is the
most notable Of mans superiorities
that he can conquer any climate. aud
what a few men have endured for
short periods for little more than glory
Of having gone where none had been
before other men would gladly risk
for months or years II Inspired by the
hope Of getting rich In what Is per-
haps the most attractive Of all ways.
Amundsen's story of his journey. SO
far as 1t has been told. reveals only
by Implication that hardships were
suffered. They were doubtless such
as only travellers with something Of
the remarkable strength and endur-
ance Of him and his companions could
face with any approach to safety. but
the facilities of supply and the means
Of shelter could he improved until they
were not much inferior to those Of
the Yukon country.
That not long ago was considered
no less worthless than the antarctic
continent IL now, but with the discov-
cry Of gold there came the knowledge
derived from hard experience that low
temperatures and nights six months
long are not insuperable obstacles to
the founding Of cities or to the equip
ping Of them with most Of the COM
forts and many Of the luxuries char
acteristic Of urban life In lower lati-
tudes. And where value Is there will
ownership be surely.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-09-26
A Note Of pathos.

$50 you don't want to take n hand in
active politics. ...
no" replied the discouraged look
ing woman. Whats the use OF giving
my husband still further cMnce to say
it's my fault when anything goes
wrong ng:"-Washington Star.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-09-26

Pitcher Demaree of Mobile. who will
report to the Giants when the south
ern league season closes. has been
pitching great ball. and il he lives up
to his reputation may prove to be one
Of the finds Of the year.
The - called inside" baseball play
ing Is all right and results in many
successful plays on the diamond.
Strong and consistent playing. how
ever. is the mainstay Of any club.
When II playe" approaches the plate
the upIermost thought in the minds OF
spectators Is. will he hit the ball!'
II the ball is struck and hit safely the
spectators are happy. Hitting the ball
safely is the most interesting feature
Of the game.
1t is noticeable this season that the
players are hitting the ball well. They
seem to have made up their minds
that free and easy hitting Is prefera-
BILE to bunting. This free hitting
makes the games more exciting. To
be sure. it may mean larger score.
but that is not to he deplored. When
there is free hitting there are more
chances for brilliant catching. skillful
fielding and fast running. The scene
Is more animated and fascinating.
The more batting there Is the better
pleased patrons will he all during the
season.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Bob Groom. backed by the wonder
fully improved Senators, has establish
ed himself as Il terror to fence busters
Hard hitters have been Groom's spe-
ciaity all summer. Sam Crawford, Ed
die Collins and Ping Bodie. trouble
makers for most pitchers. have been
comparatively easy for Groom.
Roy Chapman. the infielder Cleve-
land acquired from Toledo in the
American association. after practical
ly every major league club had been
angling for him. has the remarkable
record of transition from the nine Of
country high school to the big
show" in less than three years. He is
flyer on the bases. He used to run
100 yards in 10 2-5 seconds and 22O
yards in % seconds nat, and was a
football player. He has a batting av-
erage In the minor league Of .341, and
has been a first magnitude star In
every phase Of the game there.
Cincinnati and CLEVELAND can On
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-09-26
Proving His Weight.

They say. my little fellow,
That but seven pounds you weigh,
But your daddy knows much better.
You weigh more than that today.
You weigh. I'll vow this minute.
Just one hundred thirty-two.
Folks may laugh. but 1t is gospel,
Coz I'm all wrapped up in you.
Detroit Free Press.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-09-26
Photo by American Press Association

In the art of aviation. A pair Of these
birds used to nest In the garden of a
house ut the corner Of Tavistock
square. occupied until lately by Sir E.
T. Cook. They have left there for a
year or two, and 1t Is very probable
that they have made their new home
in Gray's inn gardens-Westminst
Gazette.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-09-26
Professional Prjds.

Clothes don't make the man." said
the careless customer.
NO" replied the tailor ruefully. but
some men have Il queer look about 'em
that makes 'em the ruination O: suit
Of clothes. s."-Washington Star.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-09-26
Candid AXoMaI.

.You haven't your usual remarkable
stories to tell about your fishing trip"
mo: the truth is that l got so inter-
ested in trying to catch some fish. I
forgot to think up any."-Washington
Star.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-09-26
Women. Trad. Union League.

Women's Trade Union League.
A working printer. Mrs. Paterson by
name. founded the WOmen's Trade
Union league in England In 1874. The
leagues membership is now quoted Mt
100000. the textile Industries furnish
ing the majority of members.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-09-26

The Day Of the suffrasstts.
"Are you an instructed delegate?"
81 should say so!'
"How were you instructed"
by my wife before | left home
Washington Star.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-09-26
Biased Enthusiasm.

Biassd Enthusiasm.
What makes you SO sure that our
candidate will be eIected"
The fact" replied the candid cam
paigner, that l will lose the prospect
Of a good situation II he isn't"-Wash-
lngton Star.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-09-26

In the early ages Of Greece and
Rome piracy was considered an honor
able profession.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-09-26

Farmer Greene-Josiah, got bunko-
ed In that town widow. After mar
ried her found out she was q regular
nag.
Farmer Browne-A nng. Well,
swan! That's horse on you.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-09-26
Grist From the Sport Mill
~ STADIUM

ahead and make arrangements for the
Ohio championship contests. Then the
fans can shut their eyes and think that
they are seeing world series-
The Harvard undergraduates de-
clared last fall that the accident to
Tudor Gardiner cost them the gridirOn
championship. Gardiner played left
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-09-26

Her Point Of View.
He-l committed that forgery to sat.
1sfy your extravagant tastes. The
crime Is on your own head. not mine.
she-Ah! Is my crime on straight
Exchange.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-09-26

Cincinnati and Cleveland can 20
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-05-30
Americanized.

A somewhat unpatrioticslittle son
of Italy, twelve years old, came to
his teacher in the public school and
asked if he could not have his
name changed.
Why do you wish to change
your named?" the teacher asked.
II want to be an American. I
live in America now. no longer
want to be a dago."
What American name would
you like to have?"
II have it here" he said. handing
the teacher dirty scrap of paper
on which was written Patrick Den
mis- McCarty.-Ex.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-05-30
Mother.

A woman of eighty years lay
dying. BY her side sat her son
smoothing her pillow and moisten-
ing her lips and administering the
cooling draft. Hers was the face he
could longest remember, and as he
reflected that soon it would be gone
from his life, he recalled with COM
fort that he had never IN the fifty
odd years of his life uttered an I'M
kind, hasty or unfilial word, and
had never by speech or conduct
given her a moment of pain or
sorrow.
Something of the same thought
must have come into the mind of
the dying mother, for she said: MY
son, you were good boy always
From the very first l felt sure Of
you and you have never disappoint
ed me. 1t is a comfort in life and
solace in death to have had such
a SON."
The land is filled with good moth
ers. those cornerstones of the home,
who unnoticed by the world have
wrought out the destiny of the ma
ton, and we sometimes wonder
whether men and women are al
ways as considerate of the mother
as is her due.
The good God has made many
beautiful relationships, but none
quite so intimate, so tender, so
nearly celestial. as the mother
love. To this safe refuge we in
stinctively turn in our infancy and
childhood, and we seek counsel at
that fount in our more mature
years; but it too often happens that
we fail in proper respect and affec-
ton to the gray hairs and the bur-
dened years we grow careless in
our attention and devotion when it
is most needed to support the fall
terine step and light the way to the
beyond.
Let us not. men and brethren. at
any time be wanting in reverence
to the mother who bore US and who
was loyal to US when possibly all
the world was against us. Farm
Journal.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-05-30

Everything about Aunt Dorothy
seemed lovely and wholly desirable
to Bobby. Even an accident that
broke piece from one of her front
teeth produced at last what SEEM
ed to her small admirer an at
tractive result
On his first visit to the dentist
Bobby bore with more or less pa
thence the work which had to be
done, and then made a request.
Right in the middle, in 'front.'
he said, Il should like a coppertoed
tooth like Aunt Dorothy's." Youths
Companion.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-05-30

Several from here saw the Titan
ic moving pictures at Monroe City
Friday night. They all report a
good time and they all agreed that
it was worth the trip and the mon
ey to see them. - Hunnewell
Graphic.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-05-30

Have Joe at Streams barber shop
to shine those shoes for you. He
can make them look better than
new and you know it don't pay to
wear rusty looking shoes,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-05-30
The Temple Of My Soul.

The Temple of My Soul.
give thee thanks
o Temple of my Soul.
For noble service given
Through long, long years
For service steadfast, true,
Despite all pain
And sorrow mingled with
Some bitter tears.
l give thee thanks,
0 brain Of mine.
Which pain has never Clouded
And grief has failed to conquer
Night or day
For one brief hour
When pain held sway.
| give thee thanks.
o brain of mine,
For Gods dear love
Which gave me power
And greater thanks than all
That word of mine
Has helped some suffering soul
In trials hour
l give thee thanks,
0 Temple of my Soul,
Thou hast bravely held
God-given power to share
With others on my way
To do and dare,
To feel the bliss of life
The sacred depths of joy
With earth's alloy.
give thee thanks, dear God.
For power to work
From night to morn;
For love of children
Near my heart once borne;
For love of faithful friends
Grand, noble, ever dear
Whose courage gave me strength
From year to year.
And now, o Temple,
If the hour has come
And my once earnest voice
Must now be dumb,
If this once busy pen
Must tire and rust.
l still will thank thee
And my Maker trust.
Kate Tannatt Woods. in Joe
Chapple Newsletter.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-05-30

]. F. Moss was here from Ely
Friday. Farmers in his section are
getting along nicely with their
work.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-05-30

The most delightful hair dressing
for men, women or children is Pa
risian Sage. L. M. Wood guarantees
it for dandruff, falling hair and
itching scalp. SO cents.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-05-30

Miss frankie Lou Elliott has re.
turned from New Mexico, where
she spent the past year.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-05-30

George Turner who has a good
position in a railroad office at Okla
homa City spent part of the week
with his father, DR.. G. L. Turner.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-05-30

W. F. Gosney was in town Friday
the first time in several weeks. He
reports farmers in his section as
being we'll pleased with prospects.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-05-30

R. j. Young was here from Ely
Friday and was telling about seeing
a man shocking corn in the field
that morning.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-05-30

The country candidates are get
ting busy. Several Monroe County
candidates were interviewing the
dear people here Saturday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-05-30

Teach the children to work and
to save; to save things as well as
money. Some day they will bless
you for tx
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-05-30

Scott Manning. of Shelbina trans
acted business in this city Thurs.
day.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-05-30

Prosecuting Attorney Fuller was
here from Paris, Friday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-05-30

The DEMOCRAT needs the mon
ey due US to pay expenses and
make some improvements to the
office.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-05-30

The rain Thursday night was ap
preciated.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-05-30

See W. M. O'Donnell for iron
posts and lawn fence. F. and M
Phone 155. $50
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-12-07
State News From Exchanges

Tho Pubic Service Commission has decided that 1t mas no
mower to order the reduction of sewer rates at ToDopah'
An Indian known as Duckwater Billy was instantly killed Tues
dav by being thrown from a horse at Ely. when pltcneo 'o
animal he landed on his head, fracturing his skull
The Grand Jury of White Pine County failed to indict any OF the
men who were charged with killing two Greeks during the strike.
Judge Coleman gave the district attorney time to make a showing
on holding the men for another grand jury.
Georoe Wino6eld is reported to have taken over the Jett Can
Won property in Lander County and will place a big development
crew on the ground during the Winter. 1t lisa big low grade propo
sition and it looks like steam shovels could Do used 10 10 III worA'
E. G. Mcclellan, manager of the Greater Humboldt Corpora
ton. has sent open letters to the farmers and irrlgators o mum
boldt County urging them to unite for the purpose of conserving
the water of the Humboldt and other streams now used for lrrlga-
ton purposes.
succeed Sam Plat as United States District Attorney when MIR.
Platts term in Office expires. AS it is an appointive office it will
fall into Democratic hands, and there is no better Democrat than
Clay Tallman.
It is reported that the Supreme Court will attempt to decide
all cases pending and submitted for decision-some 80 odd in num-
a change of the personnel of its membership This IL
a contamination devoutly to be wished, as it will save ltigants a
great deal of time and. money.
Hunters make the announcement that the ducks on Washoe
Lake are diseased, many having been killed Of late that were unfit
for food. The disease is not confined to any one kind of the water
fowl and they become scrawney and covered with dark spots. APP
narentlv the same disease was prevalent at Salt Lake last year and
has been found this year in various duck preserves in California
bill which will be of far-reaching Importance to Nevada, with
esnecial reference to Lovelock, Winnemucca, Palisade and Elko, was
introduced in the United States Senate on December 5 by Senator
Massey. The purpose of the bill is to confirm titles to town lots
sold by the Central Pacific Railroad Company or its land companies
in this State. The railroad claims ownership of certain lots on its
right of way through this State. Senator Masseys bill, if it is
passed, will confirm the titles of individual owners.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-12-07

The following good advice is taken
from the Mining and Engineering
World. and every prospsctor would do
we'll to follow IT,:
Sticking to the ore in the develop
ment OF a mine is q maxim es old as
mining itself. Following this maxim
has made the fortune of many a mining
man. aud disregard of it has caused
many a mining failure. To his adher.
ence to this mining principle, even
though his workings become so crooked
that the ole has to be packed out on the
back. the Mexican owes his reputation
for his nose for ore. Following the
strinRer of ore. not the general vein
naturalization, enabled Fair to make
the discovery Of the big bonanza on the
Constock lode. Many another important
mine owes It's greatness to a nan who
followed that sensible plan in develop
ing it,"
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-12-07
Taft Getting Even
With Bull MOOSGrs

President Taft, through the depart
ment of justice, has removed from office
Eugene Nolte, United States marshal
for the western district Of Texas. and ID.
B. Lyon, marshal for the eastern dis.
trict of that State.
Both were removed ''for the good OF
the SERVICE" and were charged with
"pernicious political activity" in behalf
of Col. Cecil A. Lyon. former Republi-
can National Committeeman from
Texas, who was the leading support of
Colonel Roosevelt in that State.
Bert ]. Mcdowell of Del Rio was APP
pointed to succeed Nolte and Phil Z.
Baer Of Paris TO succeed Lyon. These
removals were the first President Taft
has made for "pernicious political &C
tiyity" since the election.