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The Colorado statesman., 1912-01-13
Form Of Court Oath May be Changed

promise" or declare" for the WORD
swear" in the formula.
Since the introduction of Senator
Burton's bill the attention of the judi.
ciary committee has been called to the
fact that several of the most progress
sive countries of Europe have mate
rally changed and modernized the
ancient and antiquated forms of the
oaths used in judicial proceedings. Nc
country as yet has gone quite SO far
as Switzerland.
The cantons of Zurich and Aargau
took the radical step of entirely abot
ishing the oath several years ago, and
the result has been SO satisfactory
that there is no desire to return to
the old system. When the great coun-
Gil of the Canton of Vaud at Its last
session considered the draft of new
civil code, the abolition of the oath in
any form from judicial proceedings
was strongly urged, and, after an in
teresting debate. a provision abolish
ing the oath was incorporated in the
new code, which went into effect on
January 1 of this year.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-01-13
Chinese to Adopt Western Calendar

r, HE adoption of the western cal
endar was among the many
changes ordered in decree issued by
the cabinet in China, according to ad-
vices transmitted to the state depart
ment through the Chinese charge
d'affaires in this city The message
also confirms the reported retirement
of the prince regent and his return to
the order OF imperial princes, and the
appointment of Shi-Hsu and Hsu Shih
Chang as guardians of the emperor.
The message says that Chow Tszchi
has been appointed assistant minister
of finance. The department was also
informed that by a decree issued Chi
nese subjects are permitted to cut on
their cues.
When the Chinese government or
dered that the western method of
reckoning months and years be adopt
ed, the date jumped from the 18th day
of the tenth mon.h to the third year
of Hsuantung to the 9th day of the
eleventh month o. the year 1911 A. d..
1t was a long jump, apparently, and
In reality the change to the use of the
Gregorian calendar. used by most Of
the great nations of the world, was a
Significant step in China's advance to-
ward modern civilization.
For centuries 1t has been the GUS
tom IN China to reckon the days OF
The Colorado statesman., 1912-01-13

bers to pay their assessment. Quite
IA few debts were taken care of from
the recent effort.
The Epworth Herald issued a spe-
cial Emancipation number December
30th. 1t showed the progress of the
race through the Epworth League. DR..
Penn contributed largely to this num-
Der. 1t is filled with photographs of
prominent young people engaged in
Epworth League work. Our own
brother, j. d. Rice, is quoted from
letter written about the Epworth
League in Clark University and Gam
mon. Mr. Rice is the president of this
great league, which has ITS members.
The following persons connected
themselves with Scott's last Sunday:
Mrs. Emma Galimore, Mrs. NJ. ]. Kirk
praying for revival. Let every men,
Der help to bring about this desired
spiritual meeting.
Mrs. Ada Castry, the energetic pres
luenI Vi lne EpWOTIH LedSue, DdnQueI-
ed the league last Thursday evening
The young people went away with
happy hearts. The repast was sump
tuous The following officers were
elected: First vice president, Mrs.
Claudio Pash; second vice president,
Miss Esther Raglen; third vice pres
ident, Mrs. Williams; fourth vice pres
ident, Miss Leila Rice; secretary, Miss
Florstein Dooley; treasurer, Mrs. An
ma Rice, librarian; Mrs. Mallory. The
installation of the newly elected Of
ficers will be held Thursday, January
18th. Mrs. Claude Pash will enter
tain the league at this time.
Mrs. ]. D. Williams, president of the
Woman's Home Missionary Society, is
on the sick list.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-01-13
Great Wood Waste a National Peril

A GREAT undeyeloped industry.
"A worth millions of dollars annual
ly, lies at the doors of the people OF
the south and the far northwest in
the immense wastes OF wood incident
to the manufacture of lumber.
An amazing statement of these
wastes and the consequent loss in
wealth and conservation of timber re-
sources is made as result of a two
year government investigation, not
yet concluded, by F. P. Veitch, chief
of the leather and paper division OF
the bureau of chemistry, and M. e.
Donk, assistant chemist, whose pre-
liminary conclusions have just been
made public.
The waste wood of the south and
northwest from the lumber industry
tops, stumps, slabs and sawdust and
rhe dead and down timber from fires
ind storms-supplies one OF the great
indeveloped resources of this coun-
ry." say the investigators. From
his wood, by industrially developed
hemicai methods. the entire output
The Colorado statesman., 1912-01-13

the year by the luna calendar, each
year having $50 days, and the months
having twenty-nine or thirty days, as
the case might be. Evay third year
it was necessary to slip in an extra
month SO as to keep the season in
place and the years running smooth
ly. Whenever new emperor as
cended the throne the Chinese began
to reckon their years all over again.
The day Of the year, however, did not
change with the coming of a new
ruler, but it became that day and
month of the first year of -, and
the new rulers name was given.
Chinese historians were compelled
to work overtime keeping their dates
straight, for it was no joke to reckon
the date of an event which happened
ten or fifteen hundred years ago when
the historian had to figure out who
was on the throne and what year OF
his reign the event occurred in. But
all this is now to be changed.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-01-13
FRIENDS ALL
WANT 1T.

Mrs. D. B. Simmons of Slick, Ark,
writes: 81 tried one bottle of Ford's Hair
Pomade and found it to be the best prep
aration 1 have ever used. 1t stopped
my hair from falling out and breaking
off and my hair is now as soft as it can
be and is longer than it has been for a
long time. My friends all want it.
Ford's Hair Pomade, the old, reliable
dressing for stubborn, curly hair makes
harsh hair more pliable, glossy and
easy to comb. Try it and Ford's Royal
White Skin Lotion, for the complexion.
For sale by druggists, accept no other,
see that 1t is Ford's and manufactured
by the Ozonized OK Marrow Company,
Chicago, Ill.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-01-13
ODD FELLOWS OFFICERS IN
STALLED.
G@o

Rocky Mountain Lodge No. 1920,
G. U. o. of o. F., on last Thursday
evening installed the following annual
and quarterly officers for the year and
quarter: ]. A. Crumbly, l. G.; w. H.
Morris, warden; A. j. Bradford, r. S.
to V. c.; G. T. Washington, L. S. to
v. G.; Chas. A. Clark. R. s. to N. c.;
H. Fields, L. S. to N. G.; Bert Ellis,
E. s.; Lon Williams, V. G. ; Geo. G..
Ross, N. c.; A. A. Hill, P. N. G.; w.
S. Evans, N. F.; r. NJ. Johnson, P. N.
F.: James w. Russell, w. c.; ]. w.
Jackson, J. A; P. w. Walker, w. T.;
George s. Contee, Per- secretary.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-01-13
scoTT's NOTES.

The Rev. ]. ]. Harrison, our pastor
at Lafayette, Ala, will preach Sun
dav morning. The Rev. Harrison is
visiting his relatives who live in this
city. Do not fail to hear him. he Is
a speaker of great power He is one
of Gammons sons, having graduated
from this famous institution in l9o5'
Mrs. Dora F. Wallace, accompanied
by Masters Thomas, Wendell and Le-
Roy. will leave for Selma, Ala, next
Tuesday. She will visit her parents
sisters and brothers and host OF
friends in her home town.
The Rally will continue until all
members of the church have been
reached. The clubs will report from
time to time. We urge all loyal men,
The Colorado statesman., 1912-01-13

of naval stores. embracing turpentine,
rosin, tars, pitch, rosin spirits and
rosin oils, having an annual value OF
at least $30,OOO,OOO, may be obtained
without boxing or turpentining sin
gle live tree.
''It is possible to recoysr from tht
wastes of the yellow-pine lumber ir
dustry (including dead-and-down tim
ber) as much or more turL entine
rosin and rosin oils as now are pro
duced by the ordinary methods OF tur
pentining from the living tree. The
profitable utilization OF mill wastes
in this way would add materially &c
the wealth of the south and help tc
conserve its timber resources"
The Colorado statesman., 1912-01-13
Historic Washington Home Is to Go

pie though plain dwelling with the
IDEA that later he would erect house
in keeping with his wealth and stand
ing In the community. Abingdon, be-
ing a Custis home, was directly o.
remotely associated with nearly al
the colonial and revolutionary fam
lilies in Virginia and Maryland. The
house was built by John Parke Custis
in 177S. 1t stands about 300 yards
back from the Potomac river and
about three miles south of Washing
ton.
John Parke Custis was descended
from John Custis, who came to Vir-
ginia from Holland in 1910. The son
of this immigrant, John Custis H.,
built Arlington house in Northampton
county, Virginia, naming 1t after Hen
ry, the earl of Arlington, who, with
Lord Culpeper, held Virginia under
patent from Charles II.
Young Custis bought from Gerald
Alexander LOO acres of land, part OF
which is now Arlington National Gem
etery. He built Abingdon House and
there in 1879 Eleanor Parke Custis
(Nellie Custis) was born. John Parke
Custis, an aid on Washington's stan,
died at Yorktown in 1881 and Wash
ington adopted Nellie and her young
brother George Washington Parke
Custis. The children thereafter made
their home at Mount Vernon.
Nellie remained there till she be-
came the wife of Lawrence Lewis,
Washington's sisters son, and George
Washington Parke Custis remained
there till the death of Mrs. Washing
ton, in 1902. Abingdon House is now
occupied by the foreman of the brick
making company and his family.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-01-13
NINTH CAVALRY BAND CONCERT
AND BALL.

One of the grandest entertainments
ever given in Denver will take place
at East Turner Hall, Wednesday, Jan
uary 18th, by the Ninth Cavalry band
of Fort Russell, Wyo. The entire
band will give a concert early in the
evening and the band orchestra will
furnish music for the dance. The
Ninth Cavalry band is considered to
be the best band in the United States
army.
Do not miss this concert and ball.
Encourage the leader, Prof. Wade
Hammond and the band boys by your
presence.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-01-13
MRS. DAVIS
Wonderful French
Hair Grower.

1t will grow hair on bald heads
and bare temples. Do you want
your hair to grow beautiful. Have
you any scalp diseases? Itching,
tetter, eczema, dandruff, falling
hair or dead looking hair. If so
this hair dressing cures any dis
ease of the scalp and increases the
growth of the hair. 1t will look
healthier and glossier. You will
be surprised TO see the result in
ore weeks use.
PRICE so CENTS PER JAR
Send Money Order to MRS
LUCIE DAVIS, Sole Manu-
facturer.
$40 W. 10Th Street,
Cheyenne, Wyoming.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-01-13

The death of Mrs. Carrie Reed-RuS-
sell, which occurred at Manitou on
the 9th inst, was indeed a shock to
her many Denver friends when the
news reached here. The funeral serv-
ices were held Sunday afternoon from
Zion Baptist church, and the remains
were laid to rest at Fairmount ceme-
terry. Deceased was reared in Den
yer and was well liked by all who
knew her. Besides a father, husband
and other relatives, she leaves a large
circle of friends to mourn her loss.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-01-13
~rsn -atcnes rer. Popular.

IL the eighteenth century the tint
ng cf beauty's face and the nice
adjustment OF the patch was one OF
the serious businesses of the day, and
occasionally if my lady or her firing
woman could not agree on such a
momentous question then were my
lady's gallants called in to decide
whether these important patches
should be so placed as to G1-"w at,
tention to the mischievous eyes, to
the tleeting dimple, or to the ex.
quisite turn of snowy throat.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-01-13

Robert Rogester Parker, son OF MI
and Mrs. Henry c. Parker OF 1920 Fox
street, died Thursday, Jan. IL, 1872,
aged "a years, after an illness OF seV-
eral years. Mr.. Parker was very ex-
emplary young man whose loss Will be
felt in the community. He is survived
by his parents and several brothers
and sisters. His funeral takes place
today from the Douglass Undertaking
parlors at p. m. Interment at Fair
mount cemetery.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-01-13

John W. Wilson, well known pio-
neer of Denver, who died December
80, 1911, was buried from Douglass
Undertaking Co. last Sunday, under
the auspices of Rocky Mountain Lodge
No. 1920, C. u o. of o. F. Mr.. Wilson
was very industrious, and by thrift
had accumulated some valuable real
estate He was buried at Riverside
cemetery.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-01-13

The Y. NJ. c. B. installed the follow
ing officers at Shorter Chapel last
Sunday for the ensuing year: DR.. De-
Frantz, president; Clarence Holmes,
Jr., vice president; Bert Patrick, sec
retary, and S. A. Bondurant, treas
urer. They will meet at Zion Baptist
church tomorrow at $50.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-01-13

Mrs. John Hines and Mrs. Tillie
Miller of Grand Junction, Colo, were
in the .ity this week few days, visit
ing friends. They are en- route home
from visit to Kansas City. While
here they were the guests of Mrs. H.
j. NJ. Brown, Ills Inca street.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-01-13

P. w. Heath died Thursday morning
at the residence of Mrs. S. B. Jones
of 1858 South Sherman of consump
ton. Mr. Heath is a prominent Elk
of New York city. Rice Lodge No. SO
is looking after the remains, Douglass
Undertaking Co. in charge.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-01-13
THE PEOPLES PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH.

Sermon topics Sunday. January
18th:
IL a. m.-"Interests-N National and
International"
1880 p. m.-"The Supreme Desir-
ableness of the Kingdoms Triumph" {"
Gas p.m.-C. E.-"How to Win
Young People to Christ"
The Colorado statesman., 1912-01-13

Miss Martha Hubbard has accepted
a position of teacher in the city
schools of Kansas City, Kan. Miss
Hubbard is one of our intellectual
young ladies'.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-01-13
DR.. Huff, master of ceremony.

DR.. Huff, master of ceremony.
Drs. Westbrook and Faulkner as
usual acquitted themselves creditably
before the Dunbar Literary of Central
their discussions of Tuberculosis. -
Their audience manifested keen in.
terest and as predicted, rich food was
disseminated for digestion.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-01-13

Victor Walker, the affable proprie-
tor of the Rocky Mountain Athletic
Association, who has been quite i'll
for some time, is able to appear at his
place of business.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-01-13
CENTRAL CHURCH NOTES.

The officers and members of the
Central Baptist church are much elat
ed over the prospective arrival of
their new pastor, DR.. Williams of At
lanta, Ga, and arrangements are be-
ing made for an elaborate public re-
ception in honor of him and the pres
ent pastor, Rev. Rainey.
The following program will be rem
dered, after which refreshments will
be served:
Chorus ..................
Choir Peoples Presbyterian Church
Welcome in Behalf of Citizens ..
......... Lawyer w. B. Townsend
Vocal Solo. Miss G. Harris
Welcome Behalf of the Church
...........D Deacon w. A. Moore
Welcome in Behalf of the Ministers
..,...............R Rev. A. NJ. Ward
Welcome in Behalf of Colorado
Baptist Association. n..........
-.--.-..-.-....R Rev. A. E. Reynolds
instrumental Solo. Miss Rosie Bell
Rev. Rarney, Our Leader" .....
Deacon James Brown
Vocal Solo. ...... Mrs. Lillian Jones
Remarks by the pastor, Rev. Williams
ioOES
The Colorado statesman., 1912-01-13

Mrs. VIM. Slaughter left last week
for Oak Creek, Colo, to visit one
month with her daughter
The Colorado statesman., 1912-01-13

Mrs. E. T. McClain and father, Mr..
Stewart, are confined to their home
on account of illness.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-01-13

Two nicely modern furnished rooms
for rent at 2S03 Lawrence street.
Phone Champa 1899.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-01-13

srickler's New Barber Shop Is To-
Gated at 22O8 larimer street. Shave,
1oc. Hair Cut. 25c; Children. 15e.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-01-13

Mrs. Olethia Oglesby of 291S Glen
arm place, who has been suffering
with nervous prostration for several
days, is much improved.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-01-13

Mrs. Bette Tolbert, who has been
suffering with the rheumatism, is i'm
proving.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-01-13

Five-room house for rent, 800 gath
street. Apply at 1924 Curtis street,
Room 25.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-01-13
John Tolbert is very i'll.
[rs. Mary Vandis is very i'll.

N. ]. Skillern is numbered among
the sick.
Mrs. w. A. Moore is convalescent
after a serious illness.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-01-13

Nicely furnished room for rent
Gentlemen only. Apply 2515 Curtis
street Phone Olive 1855.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1912-10-26
HANDS ITCHED AND BURNED

Abbotsford, Wis.-"My son had co
zema on his hands for about one year.
The eczema started with a rash. His
hands were sore so he could not close
them. and when he wet his hands they
hurt him so he could hardly wash. His
hands itched and burned just terrible
and II he would scratch them, they
would break out into sores. He could
not get any rest or sleep, and his
hands looked quite bad.
1--WE had medicine and salve and It
kept getting worse all the time. / got
some Cuticura Soap and Ointment,
and after washing his hands with tho
Cuticura Soap and putting some of the
Cuticura Ointment on two times day
and tying cloths on them for about six
months they got we'll and have not
broken out since. Cuticura Soap and
Ointment cured him entirely" (Sign-
ed) Mrs. Lawrence Kiehl, Feb. 13,
1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
Tree, with 32-p. Skin Book. hddress-
postcard "Cuticura, Dept. L. Boston"
Adv,
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1912-10-26
Winter Hats.

Most picturesque and becoming are
the new plush and velour hats for the
autumn and early winter which are
now being shown in the smart shops.
The hats are in small, medium and
large shapes, quite soft, so that they
can be rolled and crushed to suit the
face of the individual wearer There
are small hats with high round
crowns, folded in around the top.
Two-toned velour hats are among the
newest models and there is an irid-
escent blue and black plush hat which
is most striking and becoming to the
average woman. A large sombrero OF
green velour with a facing of black
velvet is trimmed with a black leath-
er belt, dull leather with gilt buckle.
The shape Is extremely smart. A
rather high-crowned narrow brimmed
hat of two-toned iridescent plush Is
in blue and black. The hat has a
crown of shot silk and is trimmed
with two made plumes of the plush. A
small black plush hat, extremely dash
ing in effect, has a white satin band
inside the brim and three fancy black
feathers at one side.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1912-10-26
NEW MATERIAL FOR NEGLlGEE
Madras Curtains Make UP Into the
Very Finest BoudoIr Garment
That Can Be Devised.

II you are needing a new negligee
don't seek for the material for 1t in
the dress goods department of your
favorite shop, but 90 to your house
furnishing merchant. He will have
precisely what you need-a pair Of
extra curtains in madras-that he'll
sell for a song. If they are Of white
or cream or black, large-hgured in
pale blue, light green or vivid cerise.
so much the better for you. They'll
make up into a stunning negligee OF
the sort that cut in, two pieces, and
slipping on over the head, buttons
from throat, to shoulder tops and half
way down the outer side Of the XII
mono sleeves, with oriental beads of
huge size and lurid tone enhanced
with fiecks of gold. About the throat
and the edges of the sleeves place
heavy cordings in silk matching the
color OF the figure on the madras,
but use no further trimming. The
material trims itself A negligee in
this design is unquestionably modest.
1t falls straight from the shoulders
to the toes. does not cling to the hg'
ure and may be flung on In second
Of time above a princess slip OF tat
feta or lawn.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1912-10-26
SHOULDER STRAP COMES BACK
Modistes Return to Style Of Few
Years AGO, Which Has Much
to Recommend II.

You remember the jumper dress
that women liked a few years ago?
II was virtually a skirt; wide girdle
and shoulder straps, and was worn
over a blouse Of washable fabric. Well,
1t is here again in a charming re-
vival Of style, having profted by its
respite, according to the New York
Press.
Modlstes have launched a few mod
els of the dress that has braces" or
suspenders, and it bids fair to be one
of the features that spell practical
beauty. From a comparatively small
piece OF material and a variety OF
separate chiffon, net OF washable
blouses. this new favorite will assure
a change of dress at little expense.
Shoulder straps are seen on some
of the advanced blouse models. show
ing that this idea has been seized by
designers as a welcome change for
the perennial favorite. These extern
sions are generally of the same ma
terial as the girdle and act as con-
trast over lace and tulle.
Buttons arc used as trimming on
these shoulder straps with great eff
feet. They afford excellent back
ground for continuing any decorative
idea.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1912-10-26
First Floor Plan.

ten out In large quantities and is kept
regularly In stock by all dealers. An
other man building the same kind Of
house wants finishing lumber brought
from a great distance, and he Is not
satisfied with the holdings and de-
signs kept on hand. but he must
have something different" This
means that other things must CORE
spond. 1t is like the man who was
ruined by building a new stable. When
the fine building was finished, the old
horses, harness. rugs and sleighs were
not In keeping. He fancied they didn't
look well In the new up-to-date stable;
SO they were sold. and he bought an
entire new outfit. The stylish rigs re-
CURED a stylish coachman--which
called for more style-and before he
got through with It he found 1t neces-
sary to sell his fine property. and his
pride was such that he could not come
down to earth In his native town, 80
he moved away TO distant city.
don't know Just where the moral
comes IN. but suppose there Ia one
somewhere II you hunt for Il.
have seen q great deal OF nou'
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1912-10-26
Was Polxphemus a eorIIIaf

A German savant has offered a the
DRY interesting to readers OF the
Odyssey" He suggests that the one
eyed giant whom Ulysses blinded In
his cave on the slopes OF Mount Etna
was in reality a gorilla. The German
contends that the original of Homer's
story was a "reminiscences Of an actual
encounter between early civilized men
and one of their monstrous prehuman
ancestors. This theory is in opposi-
ton to that OF Grimm, who held that
the story OF Polyphemus is a mythic
account OF the strife of the elements,
1t has been pointed out that the fact
that gorillas do not now exist near the
Mediterranean is not in conflict with
the Germans argument. since 1t is
we'll known that In prehistoric times
Europe contained many animals that
at present are peculiar to Africa and
other distant lands.
Daily public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1892-191?, 1912-10-26
Gown for a Matron.

For a matron a black and white
princess robe is made In narrow
stripes of equal size and arranged
with lengthwise and horizontal panels
alternating with a suggestion of lad
der and it's rungs.
The notable feature Of this robe is
its revers. the corsage having short
outer lapels with lace inset between
them, while revers from narrow
point on the shoulder came down to
meet at the waist and were continued
in ten-inch wide ladder-like lines to
the hem of the garment. This gown
was carried out in black and white
marquisette. with Venetian lace for
trimming.