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The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1914-08-13

resentative Assembly held in Sterling
last Saturday evening l had the hon
or of being nominated as the candi-
date for State Representative from
Logan and Sedgwick counties. To the
most of my readers am known as be-
ing always ready and willing to help in
the building up and betterment of my
town and county and if elected to this
Office l shall not only deem it my
duty but privilege to do everything
in my power for the two counties l
represent, and it will be my aim if
elected to use my voice and my vote
in the Legislature to remedy or enact
such laws as will be for the betterment
of all the people without regard to
class, and such laws as will compel
law and order in the State.
l shall be more than grateful for
any and all support given me during
the coming campaign and on the day
Of election.
am yours very truly,
R. ]. DOBELL.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1914-08-13

Mrs. J. Avery and Belle called on
Mrs Hugh Greens Saturday after
noon.
Emma Scvegus assisted Mrs. Green
with the hOusewOrk during thrcshing.
Mrs. Kissack and Elmer were in
Julesburg Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs Uriah From spent
Friday at Harvey Froms.
Wilma Smelser was in VenangO Mon
day.
John Avery and John Spelts were in
Amherst Monday.
ida Bergner spent Monday with her
sister Mrs. A. Knaak
O-
To the Voters Of Sedgwick and Logan
Counties
At meeting of the Republican Rep
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1914-08-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Mcknight of Omaha,
have been visiting at the latters par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. W. Lundys.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1914-08-13
SOUTH DIVIDE ITEMS

(TOO late for last Week.I
A baby boy arrived at the home of
Roy McKellips last week.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1914-08-13

For Sale: Doors and window sash
in good condition from the old little
white church. If interested apply to
Mr.. Charles Petersen.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1914-08-13
RESERVOIR WATER

For Sale-See 4. 1. Westsn, Brown
Hotel.
July 73-Aug. 13.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1914-08-13

John spelts and family, John Avery
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-14

Carried YeIping to a Water Trough.
clasp of his old-time schoolmate.
Going to stay?'
mot while such as this is calling
back to true friends of nature!"
eclared Dan with spirit, patting the
jeautiful steed he rode tenderly.
Now then, Tempest-show your
)acesr
1t was at the response of certain
words, touches and guidings of the
bit that the superb animal was in
fluencer to an exhibition of clever
hoFse-sense that made the natives
sta. Pearson included.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-14

arose on two hind hoofs to lofty
height. He made a circular dash
with a rapidity that took away the
breath of the onIookers. A stray dog
passing by was pursued by the mis-
chief-loving animal, caught up by the
scuff of his neck, carried yelping to
a water trough and dropped therein
uninjured, only frightened.
Horses think out on the ranch
where 1 came FROM" averred Dan
proudly, "and where I'm going back
soon. AS to the men, they're all
brothers except the scallawags-
and those we hang on sight.
well" smiled Pearson, animated
at the free, heartsome appearance of
his friend, you certainly resemble
some young Lochinvar come out of
the west. Haven't come back to pick
out a bride, have you, DAM"
The cowboy laughed merrily, his
clear eye twinkling.
mot until have a nest for the
pretty bird 1 shall find some day." he
answered. mo, fact is, Pearson,
have scrimped along out in Idaho I'M
til 1 have paid for two thousand acres
of land. 1 want to stock it, and
came back to the home town hoping
to borrow the capital. The man
relied on is dead, and others hoped
to interest haven't the money to
spare"
81 wish 1 was in shape to accom-
modate you, Dan," Pearson said 10y
ally.
81 know you do, but need quite
an amount. l tried old Martin Dobbs.
My father did him great favor once,
but l found he had grown into a
grasping, selfish miser, with no hui
man feeling left, it would seem, ex-
cept for that handsome little three
year-old tot, the child of his dead
daughter, who lives with him."
Eyes, Dobbs is a hard case," as
scented Pearson. well, hope you'll
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-14
MODERN LOCHINVAR

BY Gertrude Mary Sheridan.
Copyright by w. G. Chapman.)
Dan Randall, "Cowboy," came
down the turnpike like a breath of
wind mounted on his pet pony, Tenn
pest. His graceful sombrero fiutter-
ed in the breeze, his clear eye and
bronzed cheeks told of health, energy
and ambition. He drew up in front
Of the general store Of the town to
greet a friend-Ralph Pearson.
Heard you had come back" spoke
the latter, wincing at the iron hand
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-06
REAL ESTATE BARGAINS.

Lot s, Block 119, beautiful view for residence. $SOOO0
 Lot 4, Block 2i; a fine corner for an apartment building, $45OO.
 Lot 2, Block 113 with house. A bar gain for S4,OOOOO.
 Lots and s, Block 9. This is one of the best double corners in the city
 One half of lot ?, block 9, Good To. cation for offices. Fair building Lots 8 and 4, Block 6, with 8 good buildings. Lot 5, Block l, graded, Good busi. ness location.
 One half interest in lot 5, Block 1, with good buildings.
 Lots 2l and %, Block l. Pacific Coast addition. Splendid business To- cation.
 I have some good bargains in water front property.
 You can arrange terms on all of the above.
 Call at Juneau Iron Works, Phone
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-06
ARRIVING ON GEORGIA

The Georgia arriving from Skagway brought the following passengers for Juneau: From Skagway-Fred Fon2o' John Radcirf, James Protopapas, c. Duffy. William Doyle, II, Il. Post G, G' Miller, Nick Breevich; From Kensng- ton-A. J. Pendlennon, R. N, Nickle' vich. Iver Handerland, Austin Arten' Gust Larsen, Sam Patterson; From Ju' aIin-L. K. Kennedy, II. l.. Stockman' C. Johnson. Charles Anderson; From Eagle River-B. l.. Hines.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-06
LEAVING ON CITY OF SEATTLE

The following took passage for the south on the City of Seattle, sailing from Juneau last evening: Villa Ed minister w. F. Donnelly, A. F. Schu- Der, w. F.. Bentley. P. H. ONeil and wife, Miss NJ. White, F, T. McGraw, Earl Mann and wife, Mrs. F. F. Law, w. B. Martin, c. N. Stockwell, Harry Kimble, II. F. Warner
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-06
eIRsoN.HERaIcK

Miss Marie Gibson and Mir. Robert Herr'ck, both of Juneau were united in marriage last Sunday evening, Alp Til 3. by the Rev. George E, Renison, at Trinity Episcopal church.
 Mir. and Mrs. Herrick will make their home in Juneau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-06

Alice NJ. Jordison, teacher of mando. lin, guitar and banjo; studio and 6, Garside building, or enquire Juneau Music Store. 2-4.tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-04-06
LEAVING FOR sITKA

The following took passage for Sit ka on the Georgia yesterday: b. P. Louis Levy, R. A, Chastains, Everett Holmes. c. L. Woolter; For Hoonah-Mrs. J. C. Edwards.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-22

FIRM IS RUINED
BY HIGH RENTAL

THERE are no seasons with the greedy landlord To
him, there is always rule of action. 1t is grab
grab, grab!
Like a viper sucking the blood of its victim until
the last drop 10 gone, then seeking victim, the
Second landlords have caused the ruin of bus
ness firm after another by boosting rents in good times
and in hard times alike.
When merchant prospers, the landlord doesn't
seem able to sleep until he has boosted the rent.
When times get hard, does the landlord come
down his rent? NOT so YOU CAN NOTICE IT.
Up, up, the rent climbs right along until Second ave-
has become Street of Sshs for merchants who have
tried to beat the landlords game and have failed.
The veshcammsek James st. ls quitting
$4,000 and one Of the largest clothing hsbsrdashsy
IN: y:,,sc
1a''In IN. e, es. to @ ,os Su. possible
eaIs MS FIRST. ''' "''''' ''' ''' -''-''' Nl"'''
ave- s : . : : with S S :.y ss.s:s Of %
clothing store many years ago. He prospered
Collins cheay finally
pese
ml!n.r s.msns
niIe.. TO-DAY MINER is EARNING LIVELIHOOD As TAILOR
sss .~ ws me S.r ss Ass @ @ s rent"
Ys a II;
The Second landlords not desparins merchants failure
means nothing 10 mem 80.
High rents are killing the commercial prospects
of Seattle.
When you hear Ray Hodgdon manager of the
Collins estate, make another speech improvements
Seattle ought to have tell him something about the
worst enemies the town has-the vpers, who, in the
guise of landlords draining the lfe-blood of the
TELL HIM SOMETHING ABOUT THE COR.
NER OF SECOND AVE. AND JAMES ST.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-22
OPPONENTS SAY BILL WON'T
PUT STOP TO MANUFACTURE

WASHINGTON. Dec. "a
The defeat OF the Hobson pro-
hibItion resolution In the house
seemed certain today.
The debate was opened by
Rep. Henry, chairman OF the
rules committee who announc-
ed his Intention Of voting
against the resolution. Party
lines were Ignored during tho
debate.
Several speakers pointed out
that the resolution would not pre-
vent the manufacturer OF liquor
for personal uses. but would mere
ly prevent it's sale.
Rep. Hobson spoke In defense oi
his bill
Let no member OF this house
imagine" he said. that this In a
temporary wave. The liquor trust
owns 5000. 900 salves and collects
81. 500 100000 yearly"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-22


Dead In the county morgue. with.
out known relative or friend. lies
an aged man. past 90. who wrote
these limos.
lie died at the city hospital
He know he couldn't get we'll
And he told the nurses. Just the
day before he breathed his last.
thar he hoped he would 10 before
Christmas
Christmas bronyh. hack nnpieas-
ant memories OF the past. he said
Ills wish was fulfilled.
After death, the verses were
found on crumpied piece OF pa.
per. among the old mans effects.
Refused 90 Give Name
Efforts TO learn his name have
been unavailing He refused to
give II at the hospital. where he was
taken after he had been stricken
with illness at the Hotel Liberty.
Beginning with his arrival at
the hotel. he was known only as a
number. Al the county morgue. he
In also a number. And at the coun-
ty's crematory. his ashes VIII car.
ry number.
The ashes Will he put away on n
shelf. The only inscription on tho
box will be "No. 23s."
Once Had Friends
To his busy nurse. No. 2s6 had
said something OF his youth. Once
he had a host OF friends. held a
good iob--and his wife. she was
the best woman In the world.
why, I'm Just an old no-account
now: there's nobody who cares
about me any more" he answered.
when they asked for his name.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-22

BY iDAH M'0LoNE GIBSON
BENTON HARBOR. Mich,
Dec. IA queer angle In hu-
man nature-one that will
show the difference between
feminine and masculine human
nature - will probably be
brought out with the federal
investigation Of Benjamin, the
seIf.styled seventh angel OF
the elect" and his alleged I'M
moral practices with the wom-
en- inmates OF his "Israeiite
House OF David" or "Flyins
Roller colony"
The arrest of BENJAMIN is immi
nent. Both the state and fedora
authorities want him.
I have Just had an interview
with Mrs. Edith Clarke. one OF tn
three women whose affidavits &C
cuse Benjamin of immoral prac
tices.
She came here with her husban'
and five children from Australia
some years ago.
How did you come to hear o
this religious CD movement"
asked.
"Benjamin himself was owe
there, and my husband and hai
(Contlnued on Pace ~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-22

IIohson asserted the liquor trust
'gripped the governments throat"
through control OF political parties
and politicians.
Many aged women we're In the
gallery. They brought lunches. ev.
identity intending TO remain until
the vote was counted.
Speaker Clark was forced to
warn the galleries repeatedly for
breaking into applause.
Hobson indicated that n the
amendment fails 10 carry IL will be
made a big issue In the presidential
campaign OF 1916.
Miss Anna Gordon. national presi.
dent OF the w. G. T. u. and Mrs.
Margaret Ellis. In charge OF the
unions legislative work. occupied
seats In the gallery.
Alfred Henry Lewis. author. crit
lcaIiV I'll I'm New York
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-22

EFT them come AT last we're ready Let all
- the '1ittle-chmney kids come.
The trees are up in Dreamland. In their snow
laden branches twinkle a thousand lights.
We have gathered together enough toys and
sweets to delight the hearts OF all the ittle-chim
ney kids"
Santa Claus is we'll pleased with our work.
II has been strenuous three weeks Doubts
and fears have assailed us. Times are hard, and
the demands upon the charitable are many.
But we need have had no fears. The public
heart is always right.
Yesterday a rich man gave us his check for
$50. We have not had many checks from rich
men. He asked us not to print his name.
We were glad to get this money. He is
good fellow, and no doubt enjoyed giving ii. He
will have a happier Christmas for having acted
on a generous impulse.
But we want to make this clear, and we
know the rich man will understand: Glad
are to get rich mems checks, we gladder to get
the pennies of children, the nickels of newsboys,
the quarters of working girls, the half-dolars and
dollars of working mentor these give at a genu-
inc sacrifice.
Considerl
AT Madrona school ii has been the custom of
the children to give each other and the teacher
presents on the day before Christmas 1t is good
custom.
But this year the children in room IL gave
the money which they would otherwise have spent
on presents for each other to The Star for the
little chimney kids The total came to three dol
lars and odd cents. The teacher Miss Eva b.
Dysslyn, made up the difference to s4
And consider too the night shift at the
Georgetown police station. Night Patrol Driver
H. J. Huhn and Motorcycle Cop c. Ballard
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-22

Alfred Henry Lewis. author. crit
cally III I'm New York.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-22
A Merchants Failure Means Nothing to the
Blood-Sucker Landlords of Second Avenue
TOOK GIRLS INTO THE INNER TEMPLE

barring Adam and Eve from
the garden. had been taken
away 90 far ~ he himself was
concerned, and he was puri-
fled.
"He would take the Girls out
OF tho room Into his private
room. one AZ q slime. and bring
them back.
Benjamin keeps most OF the
girls st Shiloh. his headausr.
ters. Ne has all kinds Of In
tosieatlnp liquor there. which
he aives the girls. left the
colony because 4 could not
stand the conditions there.
AUGUSTA HOLIDAY"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-22
WOLFF, SECOND Av. MERCHANT,
TO INVEST HIS N ONEY IN TACOMA

OF the II. Wolff &c Co. Wholesale
firm at Portland. Ore. concern
worth a quarter OF a million. Wolff
came to Seattle TO locate perma-
nently and establish a going bust
ness involving a $4,000 invest.
ment. But Second ave. rents were
entirely too Drohibitive and the
Wolff capital is now turned to Ia.
coma.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-22

Here are the printable por.
tions OF an affidavit made by n
kiri:
Augusta holiday. first being
duly sworn. deposes and ssys:
my name 10 Augusta holiday.
About four years ago Benjamin
told me. with the rest of the
airIs AZ the colony, that each OF
W would be obliged TO 90
through . certain marriage
with young men In the colony,
In order 20 save the colony and
the faith. and he wanted me 20
marry . certain man he had
picked out. but would not con.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-22

sent TO marry him, but consent
cd TO marry another man.
named Allan Holiday, my name
being Augusta Fortney.
"The reason he wanted whole
sale marriage was that he had
had relations with about all of
the girls Of the colony over the
ago of II years.
"He would take ali the girls
Into his room and tell us that
he wac our husband. and that
tho other marriage was Just .
sham, and he would quote scrip
sure. and told W that the flsm-
ing sword spoken OF In the
scriptures, held BY the angel 40
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-22
THE WAR TODAY AT GLANCE

FRANCE AND BElGlUM-Al-
lies claim gains along 2oo-miIe
line; British warship bombarded
Belalan coast: German evacuation
Of Ostend reported.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Of 40
eoo-ton submarines In progress.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-22

Tacoma will gain in at least one
case what Seattle loses by the
greedy methods OF Second ave.
landlords.
8. Wolff. Of the Greater Seattle
Cloak e. Suit Co, 1913 Second ave,
has practically completed negotla-
tions for a location In Tacoma. He
will move there January !. Wolff
= . son OF II. Wolff, who was head
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-22

AUSTRIA - Progress claimed
against Russians in Carpathians;
hard fighting on Donajec river.
RUSSlA-Slavs hurl counter at
tacks against German line between
Rawa and Pliica rivers: Germans
reported repulsed along Bzura
river.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-22

Members OF the Flying Rollers
cult staging a "PrInce Of Peace"
play on the lawn OF their Inner tenn
pie. Arrow points 20 Benjamin.
head Of the Benton Harbor colony.
Below 10 Inset another picture OF
Ben amin. who claims TO be the sew
enth angel Of the elect.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-22
OLD MAN
Dies; NO
KIN NEAR

Tho shadows Of ntsht are failing.
And Chrisfmss 10 drawing se~r.
I hear tho aid voices calling.
tiiied With beauty and cheer.
WHY do ! SIT In the siesminaf
WHY do ! hide from the iishfr
Ne silent. my heart eesse roaming
ts.dl IL u Christmas tsuixht'
r.r m. N. s.ie~s are sirxing.
I live In No wom.n's breast
for me no church s~it. sr~ finsias
Ne pes~e. no bsp~. and no rect.
I pray alone ta the darkness.
s~ased BY that burning fismel
Our fsshes who art In heas~a.
Hsilswed be thy nssps.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-01-03
GEM IMPORTS BREAK RECORD.
New York Received &a6.I:.,,3S,
Mostly Dia monds, In 1913.

Diamonds and other gems valued at
st6.l3..32S We're received in New York
from the foreign markets during the
Twelve months of 1913. according TO tig,
ures compiled by William b. Treadwcll.
jewelry examiner at the Appraisers
stores in this city. According to Mr.
Treadwelrs reports. which were made
public yesterday. the gem imports during
1913 break all records and are we'll over
S2.5oo,000 higher than tho previous rec
ord of 1906, when the total reached s&3.-
JI3.4SS.JJ.
The december imports were valued at
Sl,SIIa02. OF This amount the cut pre-
clous stones and pearls. dutiablc at 20
per cent. under tho new tariff, were ap-
praised at sll72,2ll. and the uncut gems.
mostly diamonds and dutdhle at 10 per
cent, reached sdN9.S62, Miners and ala
Tiers diamonds which are free Of duty.
We're imported to the value of s95.S29.
In December, 1872, the total value % the
~; precious stones and pearls reached
Sl.,HS,<@9 and the uncut gems s723,427.
Under the Payne AldriCh tariff the Gov
eminent collected a duty of sl79,S43 in
December, 1912. while In December, 1913,
under the new tariff the duffy was s295,-
AS or an increase Of sll5,514.
The Imports IN 1911 We're S4o,676,25S
and In 1910 the total was $40, 566.44S. I,
Is explained that the record breaking iig-
ures for 1913 are due IN part 10 the de.
sire Of importers 10 get IN large quanti-
ties Of gems before the higher duty be-
came effective Back in 1897 the total
for the gear was only S7.p4d,321
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-01-03
LOSES FIGHT TO FREE
MOTHER FROM ASYLUM
Mrs. IIirshfield. Lawyer. OPP
poses Relationships Pa
rents Life Is at Stake.

Mrs. Ruth Ashley Hirshheld. a member
of the bar in New York. who lives in East
Orange y. j.. pleaded with Supreme
Court Justice Gavegan yesterday to per
nit her to keep her aged mother, Mrs.
Sarah u. Ashley, in her own home in
stead of sending her back to the River
crest Sanitsrium at Astoria, l.. l.. where
Mrs. Ashley has been confined since she
was adjudeed incompetent some months
ago. She said her mothers life was at
stake.
Mrs. Hirshteld and her sister, Mrs.
Mabel Bonner of Portland. Me, are trying
to set aside proceedings brought 10y their
brother. Charles o. Ashley. under which
their mother was adjudgcd Incompetent.
Mrs Ashley was committed 10 the SAM
tariun after she had been found at the
Pennsylvania station In Il dazed condition.
Mrs Hirshiicld insisted that her mothers
condition was due to excitement over
finding that she could not 70 directly 10
her daughters home at East orange ON "A
Pennsylvania train she boarded IN rhila
dclpha.
When Mrs. Hirshiicid applied recently
to have her mother adiudged sane and
released from the sanitariuin Justice
GaveRan said h. would Investigate the
case thoroughly. and in the meantime
permitted Mrs. Hirshfield TO take her
mother to her own home over the holt
days. She was directed to have her
mother back AT the sanitarium yesterday.
Instead of taking the aged woman back
to Rivcrcrest Mrs. Hirshiield presented
aiiidaNits indicating that 1t Will cost Mrs.
Ashley her life to send her back for
detention. She said that since her
mother went home with her on December
~ sh. has completely changed and her
meutal condition is sound,
nr II. Webb CRANBERRY of East orange.
said that he has examined Mrs. Ashley
daily for the last three days and SAYS
that her weakness has increased 10y rca-
son of her restraint. lie said that hom.
environments only are needed to keep
her normal br. Webb said that If Mrs.
Ashley is separated from her daughter
and grandson now the excitement is likely
To bring on stroke of auopleNy.
David Bingham. president Of several
banks in East Orange, and president Of
the orange Bureau of Associated chari-
ties for twenty years. sad he has talked
with Mrs. Ashley and believes ut would
be inhuman Ia deprive this women of that
love and sympathy which has been offered
and place her where these are largely
lacking"
Justice Gavcgan decided that Mrs Ash
ley must be returned 10 the sanitarium
AT once,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-01-03
SUPREME COURT SITS MONDAY.
Titanic nnd Federation Of Labor
Cases soon 10 lie Heard.

WAsHINGToN, Jan 1.-The Supreme
Court will resume it's sessions Monday
and it is expected that a large number of
opinions vii, be handed down Many
cases of Importance have been set for
hearing in the weeks following the re,
assembling of the court after the holi
days.
The Titanic cases. involving claims
against the Oceanic Steam Navigation
Company of Great Britain for the loss of
life and property due to the wreck of the
Titanic. are among the most important
that will be heard. The question is
whether the measure Of liability shall bs
fixed under British law or that of the
United States, Under the domestic law
the liability would scarcely amount Ia
100000. while under the British law Il
IL estimated that II would exceed ST..
100000
The appeal In the contempt cases in.
volving officers OF the American Fedora
ton OF Labor will be heard soon afte!
the court reconvenes, The case of Henry, n
broker In New York, who refused to tes-
tify before the Pujo committee in tho
money trust investigation and who was
convicted of contempt in the lower court
Is to be heard on appeal early in the
term