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The Keota news., 1912-05-17

grating, ana to the Indictment OF Snee-
Icy. the Denver bridge contractor, Com
missioner De Vinney, whe recently re-
signed. and Frank Peterson, former
clerk Of the board Of county commits
sioners. Ray has been fighting crooked
ness for 50 long that it is almost second
nature to him.
In the matter of the 1910 Keota cleo
tion, however. the figures should not be
taken to indicate that everything was
not fair and open. What they do indi-
cate il an absolute lack at that time Of
any local democratic organization. Ke-
ota precinct then embraced eighteen
townships, extending from near Sligo
south and east to the county line, and
west almost to Briggsdale.
The republicans had new and active
precinct organization, Of which J. @.
Williams was chairman. Every effort
was made to gain support for tho repub
lican ticket, and to bring out the rspub-
lican vote on election day. The result
was that only few democratic votes
were cast, and they mostly by people
who came up from Raymer. w. X.
Bowles and Arthur Rupe were judges,
and D. w. Schoonover and c. w. MUIR
ply clerks Of election. Tho vote for
governor stood: Stephens. republican.
LAG; Shafroth, democrat, 81. Stephens
plurality in the entire county was only
1O2, and seven less than it was in the
Keota precinct. For sheriff, McAfee's
plurality in the county was 3l5; Patter-
sons, for treasurer, 236; Thomas, for
county Superintendent Of schools. PAS;
and Teller's, for representative, 1876.
The Keota results, therefore, while
they did not affect the election Of these
men, were sufficient to bring joy into
the republican camp, the returns COM
ing in at the last when it looked ~ tho
some of them might be defeated by con-
tests or recount.
There is little question that this pre-
cinct il normally republican. altho not
Overwhelmingly 20, as the new demo-
cratic organization il finding many DEM
ocrats, and a much better showing
would have been made two years ago
had any work been done here in the in
terest of the party 1t that time. 1t ID
said that literature sent to this postof-
flee to be given to "some good demo-
crat," found it, way into republican
hands. Probably Mrs. Case knew no
good democrat. Anyway, the Incl
dent illustrates the interest the demo-
cratic county organization was taking
in this land Of ''prairie dog population. 7"
What was the trouble then holds good
still. Few citizens Of western irrigated
Weld were ever out in this section, and
most of those who have been here drove
thru when it was nothing but cattle
country. Irrigated Weld has nothing
in common with the eastern section,
where dry-farming prevails. We are
too far away, and they are engrossed in
their own peculiar troubles in which We
can have no real part. The county il
too big, and the eastern section will
have to work out its own salvation,
whether it becomes new county or re-
mains part Of the old. And those Of
VI who favor division believe that we
can better work out that salvation by
organizing . county in which all will bs
interested in constructive development
instead of exploitation.
aa.
The Keota news., 1912-05-17

KEOTA, WELD COUNTY.
the opposition is due to fear of Democ-
racy's triumph. OF that do not know.
but there 10 ground for the supposition.
I hope that you are succeeding with
your publications ut Keota.
Yours truly,
ROY RAY.
There is no definite information here.
but the letter strengthens the belief
that the greater part Of the anti-division
publicity is written purely ~ space
filler, and originates largely with one or
two Greeley reporters who are also cor
respondents for Denver papers. The
yellows pay by the column Of space
filled; not for the amount Of truth con-
tanned in IN article. Also, In the ease
Of the Denver dailies, they seem not to
care how old their stuff il, just 20 it 10
sensational. More than one story from
The Keota News and other county pa
pers have found their way to Denver
via Greeley. changed only by addition Of
sensational features and new date lines.
This is all very we'll. The News does
not object to the Greeley reporters
making a little easy money BY lifting
Keota stories, and it IL not to criticiss
them that this space IL used. But here
is something we do take exception to-
an editorial from The Poudre Valley,
issue of May 9:
A SINISTER SUGGESTION
Last week We printed . letter from
Clyde L. Stanley of The Keota News
relative to the proposed division Of Weld
County.
He referred to the opposition which 10
being encouraged by the official Rspub-
lican organ Of Weld, and hints that
much Of its opposition comes from the
fear that division would make the coun-
ty Democratic.
That 10 . rather sinister inference in
view Of the fact that Keota polled about
125 Republican votes two years ago to
less than Democratic votes.
It has always been q mystery to some
people why the entire prairie dog popu-
Iation Of the Keota country was not
voted Republican instead Of only . part
Of 1t. That there were not a. many
legitimate Republican votes as were
cast or counted from that precinct has
been the belief of more than one good
citizen of this county.
There was talk Of investigation, but
nothing was ever done. Just why no
probing Of that matter was not done IL
not apparent to many of us.
Mr.. Ray is IN able editor. He has
done what few accomplish by making
his paper very profitable business
proposition and at the same time build
. reputation for it a. . fearless sheet,
independent of every corrupt industrial
or political influence. Holding demo
cratic principles. he has not hesitated
to assail corruption and hypocrisy in his
party as well - in republican ranks.
Promoters Of wildcat Irrigation schemes
who would bond whole districts of many
thousand acres for more per acre than
land is worth under old irrigation prof.
ects, and then make rich thing con-
tracing the construction work with
themselves, have not escaped his pen.
He was first to suggest in print that all
was not well in the county commission
ers' Office, and to hint that there might
be graft in Weld county bridge con-
tracts and road work.
He probably had no better or earlier
information than had the Greeley dailies,
The Keota news., 1912-05-17

ladies' Aid Society will meet 1t the
school house next Wednesday after
noon. All are invited.
The Keota news., 1912-05-17
COUNTY DIVISION AND
NEWSPAPER PUBLICITY
TWO LETTERS, AN EDITORIAL BY
ROY RAY, AND A REPLY
THIS item appeared on the first page
of The Windsor Poudre Valley for
mil 27.

to the proposed division of the county.
Such items, and items mentioning in
dividuals IS being opposed to the move
ment for division, have been appearing
frequently Of late in one of the county
seat papers and in the Denver dailies.
All seem to have common origin, and
in the hope Of learning that origin the
following letter was written:
Keota, Colo, April q, 1912.
Mr.. Roy Ray. Editor
The Windsor Poudre Valley,
Windsor, Colo.
Friend Roy:
notice in your paper today you state
that considerable opposition has devel-
oped among settlers in Northern Weld
comfy to the proposed division Of the
county.
For my own information will you
please inform me of any particular in
stances of opposition other than those
which The Weld County Republican has
been giving space to? In this locality
we find that the only opposition has
come from the fear that taxes would be
increased, and nearly all are now con-
vinced that this would not be the case.
One gentlemen who now opposes the
move does 20 on the supposition that d.
vision would increase taxation in the old
county. He happens to own farms On
both sides Of the proposed division line.
This view 10 wrong. - the richest sec
tion Of the county would remain in
Weld. Surely the western section il
not demanding or getting . profit from
its connection with the newly-ssttled
east.
Do you not believe that much Of the
Republican opposition comes from the
fear that division would make Weld
democratic?
Sincerely,
C. l.. STANLEY.
The News editor had not intended hia
inquiry for publication, but failed ia
mention this, and it appeared without
comment in The Poudre Valley for May
2. Mr.. Ray had been attending convsn-
tions away from Windsor much Of that
week. His answer, written May I, was
received here the 9Th.
Windsor, Colo, May 4, IL.
Clyde L. Stanley,
KeotA, Colo.
Friend Clyde:
printed your letter in this issue, and
| lust got to thinking that ! may have
done you IN injustice by doing 20, but. !
hope not like letters and like to print
them, and as was away 30 much Of the
week I thought your letter would be
good copy and used it.
Frankly, do not know Of any oppo-
sition to division Of the county than
that aired by the Greeley and Denver
press. which Of course is where ! OBJ
tained my information for use in North
thern Colorado news notes on the front
page. nearly all Of which are taken
from press dispatches-and which ]
never knew were 30 damnably unreliable
until I undertook to condense them for
the front page Of this paper year or
70 ago. Ih0ld items several days - z
rule to see il there are corrections OF
any details and when / see none let
them 20, only to be jumped onto by
somebody for using them in my paper
while the other papers are evidently un-
molested, whom they are really my
sourae Of information. When l started
this page l thought it would be the eas.
lest filled Of any department, but find
it the hardest Of al because 80 much
stuff Il unreliable.
You may be right in presuming that
The Keota news., 1912-05-17

the opposition is due to fear of Democ-
racy's triumph. OF that do not know,
but there is ground for the supposition.
hope that you are succeeding with
your publications 1T Keota.
Yours truly,
ROY RAY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-16
CLEAR AND COOL WEATHER.

While torrential rains were falling
10 Alexandria yesterday high winds
and floods, resulting in the loss OF life
in some cases, were causing con>terna-
ton in other sections OF the country.
Towards the close OF the day the wind
changed to the west and after nightfall
clearing conditions followed. At an
early hour this morning brisk north.
west winds we're sending tile clouds
scurrying across the heavens and the
temperature was falling. The weathe r
today has been clear and cool.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-16
SWAN BROS. OPENING.

The spring opening OF Swan Brothers
will start next Monday aud will he eel
ebraled by a special sale which will
continue for the entire week. large
number OF spring goods and articles
being marked at Special prices. The
store will be decorated with palms by
Loose and will present an attractive
appearance. In speaking OF the prices
that are prevailing this season, Mr.. G.
B. Swac said that they are not higher
than they have been for several wears
past and that in some cases prices are
lower. Evidently the high cost OF Iiv-
ing has not affected dress goods to al
aDpreciable extent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-16
APPROVE CARLIN BILL.

In 4 favorable report to Congress
yesterday on the bill introduced by
Representa- alive Carln, OF Virginia, pro-
vidipg for the retirement OF members
OF the police and fire departments alter
twenty five years OF service, the Com
missioners again urged favorable ac-
ton on the bill providing for the meet
ing Of all deficiencies in the pension
fund by the use OF the revenues OBJ
tanned from the issuance Of all licenses
except liquor Licenses. The bill pro
vides for an allowance equal III amount
TO tile maximum now provided by law.
The measure also states that no mem
Der OF the departments shall be retired
until he has rea ;hed the age vi fifty
years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-16
At CHURCHES TOMORROW
Feast of St. Patrick to be Celebrated
at St. Marv's Church. Topics
for Sermons.

Iu the Church Calendar, tomorrow is
the fourth Sunday in Lent and the feast
OF St. Patrick. the Apostle OF ireland ,
The Sodality Of the Children Of Mary
will attend the Z o'clock mass 10 body
and recuive Holy Communion. The
sermon at the 1880 o'clock mass
will be preached by the Rev. Joseph
F. Nee, of the Alton, Illinois, Diocesan
Missionary Band. On account OF the
celebration in the Lyceum Hall under
auspices Of the Hibernians the regular
evening lenten service will be dis
peuse,l with and benediction OF the
Most Blessed Sacrament will be given
after the 1880 O'Clock mass.
At the Free Methodist Church on
South Lee street, Rev. Albert King,
pastor, the services tomorrow will be
as follows: Sabbath School, 10 a. m:
Preaching II a. m; Song and testl.
mony. $50 p. M; Preaching Sp. m;
On Tuesday evening, class meeting at
$50 p. III. The third quarterly con-
ference begins Friday, March 22nd and
closes Sabbath evening the 24th. The
services will be in charge OF Rev. y. j.
Santmier, district Elder.
Rev. W. +. Watson d. D. OF the First
Baptist Church will preach tomorro~
morning at II a. III. on A Job tol
Every Man" aud at $50 m. h:
subject will be Our Saloons.
Rev. DR.. Jno Lee Allison will have
as his guest tomorrow Rev. DR.. S. L.
Morris OF Atlanta, Ga, who will preach
at II a. NJ. At the evening service:
DR.. j. w. Wightman will preach in the
absence of the pastor who will preach
10 the Gunton-Temple Memorial Pres
byteran Church OF Washington, D. G..
being the 40th anniversary OF the church
DIR. Allison served the church for five
wears and the congregation is aDXlou:
for him to preach Mems Bible class II
a. m. lecture by DR.. Allison. All mer
invited.
Sunday Services at Second Baptis
Church tomorrow will be as follow:
Sunday School $50 a. H., preaching
7:3O p. M. by Prof. Rollins.
Mr.. Theodore Wills of the Thcologl
cal Seminary will preach at Chris
Church tomorrow night and Rev
w. J. Morton will 90 to Farlee and
preach at St. Georges Church.
At the Southern Methodist Church
tomorrow, Rev. j. NJ. Canter's sub
ject will be II a. NJ. Walking Cir
cumspectly," 7.45 p. III. Honesty
with God"
Rev. G. A. Luttrell will preach al
Trinity Church tomorrow on 'Whcr
God meets Satan" and in the evenin.
on The Stairway that Jesus buIlt--fron
yonr feet to Heaven"
Regular Church Notices, See Page
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-16
PROPOSED NEW LINES
Movement for Establishing Steamer
Service Between Washington
Alexandra and New York.

A through freight aud perhaps, pas
senser steamship line is, it is salu' IL
he established between Georgetown,
Washington and New York. An agent
OF the Benner Steamship Company, oil
New York, operating lines OF ships be-
tween that port aud Cuba, Porto Rlco
and South America, has been in Wash
;ueton for the last few days interview
ing jobbers and other large shippers oil
freight from New York with view to
ascertaining how much business the
proposed liue can expect at the start.
It has been found that the agent has
had sufficient encouragement to Justify
the company in opening the line With
ia the next month or two.
The plan is to begin Immediately a
freight service and il conditions later
seem to justify it, to put on passenger
service also. Stops would be made a,
Norfolk, Alexandria, Washington and
Georgetown.
An agent OF the line left Washington
for New York yesterday. stating that
lie had received sufficient encourage
ment to warrant the enterprise.
Nearly third OF y ccutrury ha'
elapsed since a steamer service wa:
operated between New York, Alexan
Iria and Washington. The steamship
John Gibson. L. G.. Knight and Vale,
City we're the last boats to run regul
arly.
In 1879 the sdewhecl steamer Fran
els maintained for a short time com
munication between those points b,
water. In 1859 two new steamers wer
placed on the route by the CromweiI
| OF New York. At the outbreak OF th
civil war these steamers were presented
by their owners to the government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-16
POLICE COURT NOTES.

The docket in the Police Court this
morning was small and the cases non
interesting. 4 colorcd woman had her
SUI arraigned to answer the charge OF
appropriating $50 belonging to the
complainant. He was ordered to re-
store the money aud the charge
against him was dismissed.
A man and woman, charged with
disorderly conduct, were dismissed. The
alleged disorder occurred on north Lee
street. The woman's hand was acct
deDtaIly caught in door and her
fingers mashed. 81 much 80 that she
had to obtain surgical assistance.
Another female resident OF the same
ueigbborhood, charged with disordcrly
conduct, was dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-16
DRY GOODS.
Remnants of
BroadCloths
and Suitings
69c

%. to q Yard Lengths, 80 10 81 Inches
Wide. Worth SIZE to 1925.
You will find the greatest value and
best assortmentS in remnants we have
ever offered. 1t is the accumulation
OF the past two weeks sale OF Fine Inn
ported Chiffon Broadcloths and I'M
ported SuitingS, in most every con-
reivable style and weave; also many
other very pretty oaes to select from,
including plain weave light, medium,
and dark shades; all colors and black.
Remember, you can get Just the quaint
ity YOU need, as they are in PIP to Il
yard lcngths-the right amount for
skirts, suits, dresses, and wraps; ~ to
81 inches wide, and worth up to 81 %.
TO 60 at the ridiculously low price, per
yard 6ec.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-16
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL .
Interesting News Notes About Peo'
Die of Alexandria. Happenings
in Society.

Miss Anna Glccia TenDyson. daugii-
ter OF Mrs. Sally TennysoD, and Russell
Aubrey Harreli, OF Orange, Va. we're
married at noon today at the home OF
the bride in this city. The Rev. Mr..
Canter OF the Methodist Episcopal
Church South ofticiated and only a
small company OF relatives and invited
guests were present.
The bride was gowned in a travelling
suit OF gray with imported hat to
match. Miss Edith Rotchford played
the wedding march. Mr.. and Mrs.
Harrell left on wedding trip north.
They will reside at Courtland. Va, and
will be at home alter March 23rd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-16

Mr. and Mrs. Overton Price, OF
Braddock Heights, were present at the
reception and dance, given Wednes-
day evening at the New Willard Hotel
by the members the Forrest Service, in
nonor OF Forester and Mrs. Henry S.
Graves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-16

There were more country peopI" in
market this morning than OIL any Sal
urlay during the past few weeks.
The offerings Ct produce, however.
we're limited and there was no nateral
change in prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-16

Miss Faith Benson Henderson
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. 6. W. Hen
derson and Mr.. Frank J. Davidson, IT,.
we're married this morning at 10
O'Clock by the Rev. Frank L. Benson
pastor OF Rhode Island Avenue Church,
Washington, d. G
linn ediately after the ceremony Mr..
anG Mrs. Davidson left for New York.
They will make their future home i'll
Washington. D. G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-16

Mr.. Henry Norton, OF st. Elmo left
today for Bentonville, Ark, where his
marriage to Miss N5il Berry Hyatt,
will take place in March Goth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-16

Miss Lillian Nandevanter, OF Paeo'
niau Springs, near Leesburg, is visiting
relatives in Philadelphia, upon ilnlsh'
ing her visit there she will come TO
Alexandria and spend some time with
her brother-n-la and sister, Rev. and
Mrs. Guy Alexander Luttrell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-16

Mr.. Cecil Connor, Of Leesburg
Commonwealth Attorney OF Loudour
County WAS in Alexandria today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-16

Mrs. Robert h. Oliuger and twt
little daughters, are the guests OF Mrs
Oliuger's mother, Mrs. Harvey l.
Glenn, and other relatives in tluicks
burg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-16

Local Items See Page
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-16

Mr.. X. a. Bickers was in CulpepeI
the early part Of the week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-16
Window Awnings
Toy Department

Az you know our Toy Department
is kept open the year round.
We have added beautiful lTue oi
Easter Goods aud Dolls, which are
nov on exhibition on SECOND lioor!
Some big bargains in Dolls will ~
found.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-16

Mr. John Taylor Stephenson left t.:
day for Philadelphia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-16

Judge E. S. Turner, Of Warrenton,
who has been holding court for Judge
Carter Scott during his illness Was in
the city today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-16

Miss Louise Hooff left Alexandria
today for Il several weeks visit to her
brother and sister-in.law, MIR. and Mrs.
Charles X. Hooff at Oakland" Con-
tee, Maryland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-16

Mrs. Daniel X. Sta psbury is the
guest OF Miss Lulu Holmes, at Har'
rington, Del.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-16

Mrs. Robert Payne is expected to re
turn today to her home in Roscmont
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-16

Mr.. J Percy Evans, left today t.
Join MIR. Evans at Markham, Fauquie
county, but will return to Alexandra
the carly part OF Eext week.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-11-10

pend upon Increased perspirstion.
lessened quantity or different quail
for general reduction. Often, how
ever, there is need only Of reducing
certain portions OF the body that
are too redundant. Many women
arc annoyed, especially when they
wear evening dress, by an unbecor1-
Ing roll Of fat lying between the
shoulders. This has been removed
by the simple means of pattlng il
brIskly with first one hand, then
another, afterwards by stroking II,
fist with one nand, then the other,
the strokes being firm and downward
ones. II Is better, still, to dip the
ming this manipulation. "lronlne"
the flesh roll with lump of Ice s
another method successful In sew
eral Instances of which ! have per-
sonaI knowledge.
Sometimes the excess OF fat Is In
the face, giving the countenance a
gross look, robbing it of much of
Its apparent intelligence, and muf-
fling fine features in a blanket OF
super1uous flesh. Such a face has
rid itself Of this incubus, and
emerged. youthful rosy and we'll
proportioned, because, as its owner
whispered TO me, she never retires
without first passing a small lump
of ice over her face, always with
upward strokes. II the touch of the
ice is unpleasant, or If there is in
your composition tendency to neu-
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-11-10
By Lima Cavalieri.

Dy AHse
vTHE latest word in the matter
OF obesity cures is that fat
being composed chiefly OF
water must be squeezed as a sponge
is to rid It Of the liquid with which
1t is saturated.
In London they are dumping the
fat down." Once a day, or oftener,
the overweight clan Jump up and
down fifty times.
In Paris the so-callcd electric
blanket has many advocates and
friends. The person who desires TO
reduce her flesh wraps this blanket
about her, attaches to Its factenngs
the electrical power from the lights
In her room, and presently she Is
dripping with persplratIon- Com
pletely relaxed as In Turkish bath,
she lies In her own room, on her
own bed, and loses undesired
ounces and pounds. After twenty
minutes or more she springs from
her blanket, hurrles to her bath
room and turns on the cold spray
or chower, or takes a plunge In a
tub OF cold water. This, done twice
a day, has been the secret Of the
vanishing flesh Of many beauties at
Ostend, who had the qualification OF
remaining In fashionable centres and
enjoying life, instead Of Immurlng
themselves at stupid baths.
These are effective new methods