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The Elbert County tribune., 1914-04-17

"iII Stick That In for Another Play"
His opponent won all his marbles. and
Mike was at his wits end. until he re-
membered his eye.
The thought was ar inspiration.
The "schoolboy gambler" plucked his
eye from its socket and dropped 1t In
the ring
There" he said. I'll stick that in
for another play
The other boy decided that this
was some fun" even II the eye was
not exactly round. He dipped his
knick" and the eye few out OF the
ring.
Mike went to his studies with one
eye In his head. His teacher. Miss
Rogan, observed his optical singular
fty and made inquiries
Miss Rogan decided that gambling
debt is Illegal. and the promise to
pay the wager was not binding. She
compelled the other boy to return the
eye to Mike.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-04-17
delegates to Child Welfare Congress.

Denver.-Colorado and Denver will
send delegates to the Child Welfare
Congress at Washington, April 22-27.
The conference is to be held under
the auspices of the National Congress
Of Mothers and the Parent Teachers
Association. Following are the dele
gates who will attend from the Den
yer and Pueblo district: Mrs. Fred
Dick, Mrs. Henry Hersey, Mrs. John
Shafroth. Mrs. Edward Taylor. Mrs.
A. NJ. Johnson. Mrs. W. S. Tarbell.
Mrs. Norman Estey. Mrs. NJ. b. Bur-
ris, Mrs. John Campbell and Mrs. l..
U. Guggenheim.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-04-17
STAKES GLASS EYE
IN A "NiBS" {" GAME
Boy Protests He Must Pay Debt
OF Honor When Teacher
Seeks Recovery.

Joliet Ill.-This is story OF q
schoolboy. n game OF -nibsr and =
glass eye
Mike Is the boys name; the remain
der of his cognomen is Jones. He is
the owner of glass eye.
Mike attends the Crossville school
OF Joliet, where he tussles with his
tasks Of the three RS with more OF
less diligence He likes to play
keeps, and he'll go the limit.
In game with schoolmate. he
showed his disposition to be sport
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-04-17
Land leasing condemned BY steekm.n


Denver. - The Colorado Stock
growers Association adopted resolu-
tions condemning the governments
land-leasing bills now pending in Con-
gress. and favoring changes In the
laws which will permit OF the fullest
use of the public ranges without inter
fering with the development OF the
state.
A. A. Jones. first assistant secretary
of the Interior. intimated that the de-
partment was not satisfied with the
grazing bill. He declared that the
public lands had been set aside es-
sentially for the creation of homes
and that he was strongly adverse to
letting out large areas for long leases
to individuals.
The cattlemen's district organiza-
tions are expected to take further ac-
ton. Fred p. Johnson, secretary OF
the state organization. said that he
believed the smaller organizations
would stand solidly against the pres
ent program These associations, he
said. are formed mostly of the smaller
stock raisers who fear that the
leasing OF public lands In large areas
wifi aid In establishing monopolies
which may ultimately embarrass their
business.
The convention closed with the
election Of officers. Three OF the four
executives were Frank ID.
Squier of Rifle. president; NJ. il Nc
Millin OF Lamar, vice president. and
Fred P. Johnson of Denver. secretary
Arnold Powell OF Yampa succeeded J..
p. Adams of Denver as treasurer on
Adams nomination
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-04-17
cunmen Die in Electric CHAIR.

Ossining. N. y.-The four New York
gnnmen convicted of killing Herman
Rosenthal. gambler. in front o. ?
broadway hotel In July, 1912. were put
to death in the electric chair at Sing
Sing prison. ';Dago Frank" Ciroficf
hoped for life up to the last minute.
The men were electrocuted one at a
time in the following order: Harry
Horowitz (''Gyp the BIood"1, Louis
Rosenberg f''Lefty Louie'). Frank CT
rofici ("Dago Frankly. Frank 5eiden-
shue (''Whitey Lewis"1-
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-04-17
More Troops Relieved of Strike Duty.

Trinidad.-Company H, Second in
fantry, in command of Captain Lime
Vile. was relieved from further strike
duty. The company was recruited at
La Junta and entrained for that
place. Company F of the same regi-
ment, Captain Thornbrough command
ing. was relieved Saturday The COM
pany was recruited at Holly
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-04-17
$4,000 FOR BILLY SUNDAY.
Springs Ministers and Laymep Ar
range to Raise Fund.

Colorado Springs.-A breakfast and
prayer meeting was held at a hotel
here to discuss the financing Of Billy
Sundays revival here in June. Sixty
ministers and laymen attended and
Immediately after started campaign
to get the money. II requires about
$4,000 cash to bring Sunday here.
when he will begin raising money i'm
mediately and pay the guarantee.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-04-17
ouiek ResuI.s in Irrlsa.lon PROMISED,

Denver.-Success in one of its chief
purposes, the furtherance OF cc-opera-
tion between all parties interested in
Western development, marked the
Western irrigation conference, held in
Denver Federal and state officers and
private citizens who attended the con-
ference. which numbered about 300
delegates, agreed that the conference
was highly successful In several res
olutions which were passed sugges-
tions for federal and state government
work in aiding the Vests develop
ment were made. Some of them may
result in early constructive work.
Some of them will present in concrete
form to Secretary OF the Interior Lane.
who called the conference. the desires
of the West
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-04-17
Hosmer in offIce May /.

Denver.-George E. Hosmer of Fort
Morgan, newly appointed collector of
customs for this district, will take
charge of the Denver office May l. He
so notified Collector Vivian, who has
made plans to resume his business
after the first of the month
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-04-17
otero Farmers Meet.

Rocky Ford.-About twenty mem-
bers of the Otero Agricultural Associ-
alton went to La Junta for a district
meeting of the association. This is
the second district meeting this sea
son, the first one being held in Che
raw a few weeks ago.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-04-17
Three Rural Routes EstabIIshed.

Denver.-New rural postoffice routes
have been established in Colorado as
follows
Arapahos, Cheyenne county, route
No. 2. $3.50 miles; families served, 10;
salary. $3.50.
Eckley. Yuma county. route No l..
length. sO.7s miles families served 35;
salary, $500.
Haxtnn. Phillips county. route No. 2.
length sl.5o miles families served. 10:
salary. $3.50.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-04-17
Pauner. Len ls2oo. .ooo.

New York--Altho1gh living in ap-
parent extreme poverty on the Bow
cry for 80 years, barely escaping bur-
"a. in a pauper's grave. Dudley Jar
dine left an estate valued at ever two
hundred thousand dollars
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-04-17
kelIy's Army Camps In Snow.

Colorado Springs.--A division OF 165
members of Kelly's army spent day
at Roswell. the Rock Islands division
point above here. Many of them were
at Sacramento during the rioting. A
heavy snowstorm caused the men
much suffering
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-04-17
state Urged to Use Home Printing.

Denver. = State Commissioner OF
Printing Risley and Governor Am
mons have joined in campaign to
urge state institutions to patronize
home concerns in the matter of print
ing. The immediate cause for the
campaign is the fact that the School
of Mines recently sent an order for
''prospectuses" to printing firm in
Minnesota. A request will be sent to
all state institutions urging the pat
ronizing of home institutions as far as
practical. This applies to printing
outside of the work done by the
state.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-04-17
Liquor Case to Supreme Court.

Denver.-The city has appealed the
case against the Denver Club In re-
gard to a liquor license to the Su-
preme Court. The question involved
is whether clubs are exempt from the
liquor license or not and affects a
number of clubs in the city.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-04-17
-Four Jailed as shopI;fters.

Pueblo. - A fashionably dressed
woman who gave her name as Mrs.
Edna Sauder Batchler her husband.
Edward Batchler recent arritris from
Denver, and William Russell AMI
Frank Smith were arrested at Pueblo
on charge of shoplifting.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-04-17
FIrst Woman pIpIomst.

Christiania.-Miss Henrietta Hoegh,
twenty-seven, is the first woman dip
lomat In the world. having been ap-
pointed secretary of the Norwegian
legation at Mexico City.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-04-17
Reducing Militia In Strike Zone.

Trinidad.-Only members of the
Colorado National Guard whose homes
are in the strike zone will be in the
field within the next ten days, accord
ing to an announcement. made at mill
itary headquarters.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-04-17
GOVERNORS ADOPT RESOLUTIONS
Pledge All
COMMITTEES Tell Wants
Washington ohieiss


residence should be necessary to 50
cure patent.
Good Roads.
I'VE reiterafe that 5 per centum OF
the public lands in the several states
should be granted to the said states
to aid in construction of permanent
roads.
DeIays--Red Tape.
I'VE believe one OF the greatest
blessings the officials at Washington
could bestow upon the West would bs
the elimination OF all red tape and the
taking of prompt action upon all mat
ters pending before the departments
and in which the Western states ara
Interested. and we are pleased to note
that efforts are already being made In
that direction.
Interior Department.
I'VE are pleased at the thoughtful
ness OF the secretary of the interior
In sending so many OF his representa-.
tives to the irrigation conference now
in session in this city. We express our
appreciation of his intention to adopt
a more liberal policy toward the set
tlement and development OF the West.
and assure him of our hearty cooper
ation In this direction.
I'VE recommend that 10 per centum
of all vacant and unappropriated pub
lie lands in each OF the arid states be
donated to such states and each OF
them as shall so request. said lands
to be sold by such states as other
state lands are disposed OF and the
proceeds OF such sales to form reser-
voir fund to be used under the direc-
ton OF the state for irrigation recla.
nation purposes.
"We urgently recommend that the
United States reclamation projects
now under process of construction be
completed at the earliest practicable
moment and turned over to the
settlers Hereunder as soon as can be.
Would Complete Projects.
I'VE urgently recommend that the
United States reclamation service i'm
mediately investigate any and all
Carey lard. irrigation district or like
projects commenced or under con-
struction In the arid states and render
such projects all financial and other
assistance possible. to the end that
they may be Immediately completed
and the settlers Hereunder protected
and assisted. and the persons holding
bonds issued against said projects be
compensated as far as practicable.
Whereas, the, Western governors
have received many kindnesses and
courtesies from Governor Ammons.
the good citizens of Colorado and OF
Denver in particular.
Now. therefore. be 1t resolved, That
the hearty thanks OF this conference
OF Western governors be extended to
Governor Ammons and the people OF
Denver. and OF the state OF Colorado
for their uniform kindness and hos
pitality.
I'VE urge the press OF the Western
states to investigate and actively sup
port these principles"
The governors re-affirnied the reso-
lutlons they adopted at their Salt Lake
meeting in 1913. Governor Spry OF
Utah lis the new president of the or
ganization and Governor Ernest Lister
OF Washington is secretary.
The next meeting will be held In
Seattle. in 1915. Most OF the members
probably will attend the general gov
ernors' conference at Madison. Wis., in
June.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-04-17
keeps "a c.t..

Ithaca. N. Y.-Because she keeps
81 cats. a lunacy commission reported
that Miss Jennie Butts. sixty. should
have Q guardian.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-04-17
Florence Merchant kuIed.

Florence.--J. A. Tetty, prominent
merchant of Florence. was found dead
in the rear of his feed store. The
back of his head was crushed. The
body was found lying over sack of
bran, covered with sacks.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-04-17
Colorado Creamery is Sold.

Longmont.-The Colorado creamery.
located at this place, has been sold to
E. J. Estes. The institution is one of
the largest of it's kind in the state. 1t
has been operated by stock com
pany.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-04-17
Breakers Burned at Big Coal Mine

Gunnison.-The breakers at the
Smith anthracite coal mine at Crest
ed Butte. coal mining camp twenty
eight miles from this city, were burned
to the ground, causing loss of $780,
900.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-04-17
strIkIno Miner Shot Down.

Laveta-Swanson Oleen, striking
miner, was shot fatally by Everett
Lively. mine owners detective, in
Pete Lagos saloon here.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-04-17
oil ExpIodes in Home.

Victorian explosion OF oil in the
residence owned by former State Rep
resentative George Hollenbeck caused
a loss of $500. There was no insur-
ance on the building.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-04-17

Woman Jailed for Theft Of Trousers.
Pueblo.-Mrs. Edna Batcheler was
sentenced to seven days in Jail here
for stealing pair of trousers.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-16
Below Che Head Of ths Tiok.t.

Regardless OF differences Of opinion as to
candidates for governor. no one seriously dis
putes the superiority OF the republican nominees
for state offices below the head Of the ticket.
because in experience. ability and reliability,
they are head and shoulders above their oppo-
nents
For lieutenant governor. Senator Hoagland
has q record OF fine service in the state senate
and familiarity with the rules and procedure,
which he would enforce as the senates presiding
officer
For secretary OF state Addison Wait has
been renominated: an old soldier who is now
filling the office satisfactorily.
For treasurer, Franklin C. Hamer has been
In business giving information about financial
conditions and investments, useful not only to
him as custodian OF public funds, but also as
member of the boards that invest the school
moneys and supervise the state banking.
For auditor Walter l.. Minor is the present
efficient deputy, industrious, steady. and re-
liable.
For land commissioner, Fred Beckmann has
been renominated after one terms faithful per-
Torrance OF his duties.
For attorney general Charles w. Sears, a
reputable. active and aggressive young lawyer,
has been called upon to give up a lucrative prl-
vate practice to handle the law business OF the
state.
For state superintendent. the republican
nominee ia A, o. Thomas, formerly president of
the Kearney Normal school, not only a we'll
equipped educator but OF proved independence
of the school ring.
For railway commissioner Thomas L. Hall
is up for reelection, after standing at all times
courageously for what he believes to be In the
interest Of the people.
AS against the opposing candidates each and
every one OF these men measure up to higher
standards OF public service.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-16

That looks like tough proposition put up
TO the overseers OF Harvard university TO dis
miss one OF their most distin guished professors
or forego the prospect Of q bequest which may
reach into the millions. But the decision ought
not to be difficult. patriotic American once
made himself famous by his declaration, MI
lions for defense, but not one cent for tribute"
Whether We agree, or disagree. with Prof.
Munsterbers. ours Is supposed to be land Of
free speech and free press, and freedom TO ex-
pross honest convictions should be the corner
stone Of an institution dedicated to the search
for and dissemination OF truth Harvard, nor
any other institution, can afford to sell It's
academic freedom for any amount Of foreign
gold, large or small, in hand or in the future.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-16
The Latest Fake Exploded

Our amiable democratic contemporary the
Worid-Herald. seems TO be distressed over the
amount which the county will this year pay The
Bee for printing the delinquent tax list
The reason this amount will be larger this
year Is that the delinquent tax list covers several
pages more this year than last year. and the
reason for this Ia that It includes the delinquent
special assessments levied by the water board
against abuttiug property owners TO pay the
cost Of extending water mains. The World
Herald wants people TO believe that the county
would pay less II this were printed in the World
Herald or in some other newspaper than The
Bee. but this is where II Is egregiously. or will
fully mistaken. for the price Is definitely fixed
by law ss so much per description OF the prop
erty. and the county would pay the same no
matter where printed. The Bees contract for
the county advertising was obtained by eompeti-
tive bid, ours being q shade lower than the
world-Heraida a.
There is just one way therefore to reduce
the cost Of printing the delinquent tax list, and
that is for the water board to stop assessing
for water mains and for the property own
ers to pay up before taxes become delinquent.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-16
soAlelll9 FaoN ~ 80

The grand republican rally took place aeoordlns
70 schedule and the torchlght procession was daE-
zler. From the accounts learn that the Fourth
ward delegation, 100 with torches with O. NJ Hitch
COCK In the van. followed Immediately In the rear Of
me lT1Ah-American club. and behind Il came Master
bFoatchs company OF fifty youths The speakers
were John Rush, Governor Dawes. Congressman
Weaver, Senator Henderson. John I. Webster aud
Major 7. B. caFkson. There were 500 torches in the
parade.
The bankers Of the city have perfected arrange
ments for establishing clearing house IN the city
II is probable that the First National bank will Be
The place and H. S. Hughes. the manager,
J. NJ Stafford and D. r. DohaRey have received
commissions as letter carriers.
Mrs r. 7. Rsan OF Vail la. formerly Miss Mie
Matheson Of this city. is the guest OF Mrs. C. Z.
Lttieneld
The Burlington a Missouri River over its first
bridge at Thirteenth street today The present strue
ture is only temporary and Will be replaced by an
iron bridge Of lo0-foot s9an
Because Of m health Felix siayin has given up
his saloon business.
Charlie Goodrich and several friends LETT for a
grand fishing aud hunting An inquisitive re-
porter inysntored their OUTFIT and listed the bottles
and boxea
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-16
Futility Of Forts

Indianapolis News. The question,
why is a fortification7' " becoming
harder and harder TO answer. And those
persons who opposed the fertilization
of the Panama canal still feel that the
money was wasted.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: II required
actual war TO prove that the strongest
Of modern forts cannot Withstand the
battering OF the most powerful Of modern
guns. The photographs Of the ruined
Belgian works are sufficient evidence
that the ingenuity OF the military scien-
lists has done far more for the offensive
than for the defensive.
Springfield Republican: That modern
artillery would do enormous damage to
anything short OF steel arrnor was known
before this war. but the full extent Of
such damage seems to have been under
estimated. Apparently the fort Of the
future, II there are to be forts, must not
only have It's turrets thickly armored
both on the sides and on top, but the i'm
mediately surrounding slopes as well must
be so armored. II possible, as to cause
projectiles to glance off and prevent the
slopes from being blown away.
New York Post: II will be difficult.
hereafter for war ministers to demand
millions for structures that are certain to
prove merely the tombs of their de-
tenders. In addition to this the question
must also be asked whether the money
which may be lost by the Smelling of so
great and rich a city as Antwerp does
not exert a powerful II unconscious in-
fluence against the defenders and in
favor Of an early surrender. In the fu-
ture It should be q powerful argument
against fortifying any great urban marts
OF trade.
New York World; II forts are so value
less as a protection in time Of war as
might seem from the experience Of Bel
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-16
Another Graft That Should Be Abolished.

The way TO reform the coroner's office is
not to elect one man coroner instead OF another
but to abolish the position altogether. The Of
flee of coroner II graft, and worse than
graft We are not saying this specifically with
reference to the present coroner or with refer
ence to Omaha, but with reference to the office
Of coroner similarly conducted wherever 1t
exists
In New York a movement rs on foot to abo1-
ish the office Of coroner as useless extravag-
anCe and relic OF obsolete conditions. Here in
Douglas county the coroner's office Is the one
fee office that fingers in the court house, the
only office with no limit fixed by law to the
amount OF money 1t can absorb. As we have
observed elsewhere, there is no more need for
the taxpayers to maintain the office Of coroner
than there is to maintain a superintendent OF
aviation. The bodies OF people who meet acct
dental or homicidal deaths should be taken in
charge by the sheriff, and the inquiry into
causes of any suspicious death should be con.
Quoted by the county attorney, with the regular
resources OF his office.
So we repeat what we have said at the out
set--the thing to do Is not to change coroners
but to re-elect Coroner Crosby once more, and
then to abolish the office with the expiration of
his term.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-16

gium, the question remains TO puzzle
the leyman why such enormous pains
have been taken 20 build them. why
have both France and Germany placed
so great dependence upon them? Have
the best military experts deliberately been
deceivtng themselvesf In similar circum-
stances would the German forts OF Metz
and Strassburg and the French forts OF
Verdun, Tout. Epinal and Belfort have
been so easily forced to surrender.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-16

The Bee lie grAtified to know that some of
the reputable lawyers OF the state are going to
the legislature next winter with measures to
correct some OF the shameful abuses now prae-
tieed In our courts. And we are also gratified
TO have assurances from these lawyers of appre-
citation of The Bees pioneer effort along this
line. which is causing much discomfort 10
crooked parasites on the legal profession.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-16

Our fellow townsmsn, Constantine J. Smyth,
appearing for the attorney general In a suit
against the Southern Pacific out In Oregon.
with some Of the most prominent lawyers In the
country arrayed against him. Is said 10 have
made zone OF the most powerful and brilliant
arguments before that tribunal" We eongratu-
late Mr.. smyth, and hope he is paving the way
with the democratic powers that be for some
thing better.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-16

Omaha Is altogether too full of professional
hoooes We have real sympathy for men who
want work and cannot get It. but no sympathy
for men who won't work We ought to have
workhouse for won't-workers.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-16

Colonel Roosevelt has just filed deed for
burial lot which the Baltimore American con-
stFues as preparations for the obsequies OF the
bull moose party That's too grave a subject to
be joking matter.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-16

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed TO them. Ad-
dress viii be changed as often rs requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-16

People of Omaha never had such a large
choice OF good men for school board places
With two or three exceptions, they could not 60
wrong by choosing any of the candidates who
are in the field.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-16

II is the longest session o: congress on record
since the foundation OF the republic More
members of congress. more constituents repre-
scented and more business transacted
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-16

suil the hired promoters of the downtown
university campus ought to be able to wage their
campaign for the benefit Of the boarding house
keepers without resorting to such transparent
falsehoods.