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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-01-29
BOWSER REFORMS
Wakes Up to a Realization Of His
Domestic Blessings.
ALAS, IT'S A TICKLE MOOD!
10 Fergsts the Joys Of HE Happy
Home and Heaps Goals Of Fire Upon
the Head Of Mrs. D. When a Paltry
Bill Crosses His Path.
BY N. QUAD.

BY M. QUAD.
copyright, 1914. by Associated Literary
Press.l
u II r. BOWSER was due at his
" house at 6 o'clock, and Mrs.
Bowser was wondering what
sort of a new fad he would
bring with him, when he suddenly
opened the door. As he didn't give
the door kick and bang when he
opened it, she knew that he hadn't
had q row with the street car con-
ductor en- route. AS he was humming
a tune she knew that he hadn't found
Il clothespin or a shirt button on the
steps, and would bring no charge of
reckless extravaganza against her.
'Ha! little woman, but here you
are!" he exclaimed as he caught sight
of her. dinners all ready, Of course?
You never keep me waiting, and you
always have something good. l never
come home without patting myself on
the back over my good luck. Every
thing gone all right with you today?"
1t wasn't an extra good dinner. The
butcher had sent poor roast and
the cook had had trouble with the
range. but as Mr.. Bowser piled his
knife and fork he complimented every
thing. He also complimented Mrs.
Bowser on her personal appearance
and the cook on her culinary skill, and
yet Mrs. B. was uneasy. AS dinner
ended she almost hoped to hear him
say he was going around to the club
for an hour or two. He had no such
idea in his head, however. AS he
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-01-29
cultuee,a Prooeese,

''Our daughter IL studying French.
German. music, dancing and painting"
said the fond mother complacently.
"Well." replied Mr.. Cumrox, ''thats
a good start. But has she yet learned
not to use back uumber slang and
chew observation-disclosures Star.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-01-29
Mi3undacetood.

Misunderstood.
Redd-Since he took up automobiling
he says he thinks he has consumed
about 10000 gallons Of gasoline.
Greene it possible? Why,
thought he had given up his bibulous
habits!-Yonkers Statesman.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-01-29
Goino Down

Going Down.
Gabe-He claims he is a descendant
of q great family.
Sleeveless, and he is still descend
ing.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-01-29
HE oo3nnios,.
n. what = q demaRoRle!

PA, what b a demagogue! zs.,:
"A demagogue. my son. To q pefDon
who gives voice to opinions that con.
1ict with your own."-New York Her.
aid
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-01-29

Peace hath higher tests Of manhood
than battle ever mew.-Whittier.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-01-29

Glad to hear from you JOHN Ed
itor.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1915-01-29

Another lost has been found. Hope
your correspondence will be regular
Frank Editor:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-04

tiled huts and of novels of wood and
plaster, of narrow, crooked streets,
and of general filth and depression.
This was the product of Turkish ms-
administration, which has nearly dis
appeared. the modern Sofia rising out
Of the Ottoman ruins. Sofia has
10000 population. 1t is a command
ing point upon the shortest trade
route between Europe and Asia. Eu-
ropes railway freight for the Near
East and the goods of Asia Minor.
Persia and Mesopotamia for the West
pass through its valley. The city
early became important as trade
center, and, probably, would have de-
veloped into one of the great cities
of Europe. had not periodical destruc-
ton, almost continual dangers Of war,
and centuries of misrule held 1t back.
THE city lies In the midst of a
broad plain. between the yitosha
Mountains and the main Balkan chain.
At then end of almost every vista in
the city one sees these distant hill
masses, and this fringing of mountains
LIZ the only thing that keeps modern
Sofia from seeming entirely common
place. Belgrade Hes 20S miles north
west of Sofia, while ConstantInople
lies 400 miles southeast. The valley
at Sonia is an upland plateau, l,7e0
feet above the sea level and nea-
the heart of the peninsula. which de-
termines the climate as sharply con-
tinental one. In August, the mercury
goes up TO 100 degrees Fahrenheit,
and. in winter. 1t falls to four and
FIVE degrees below zero. The changes
in the weather are often very sudden.
though the climate Is a healthy one.
Rebuilding Begun In 1850.
The rebuilding of Sofia began
around 1880. 1t now has many cred
ible public buildings. electric lighting.
an electric street railway. and good
sewerage and water systems. 1t pos
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-04

eastern Europe. The Bulgarian Ma
tional Theater. with a competent corps
of actors and singers. and a seasonal
offering of the best In opera and
drama, is a revelation of the strides
that have been made In the Balkans
since the Turks were driven back q
brief generation ago. The thea.er
Is a handsome modern structure.
planned with greater luxury Of detail
than most buildings in Sofia. and 1t
cost 100000. Furthermore. Sofia has
a public bath house which Is one of
the finest buildings Of its kind in tho
world. 1t was built over hot mineral
spring, famed since the days of the
Romans. This building, in Byzantine
style. including in its interior appoint
ments, all OF the most modern lux
uries, cost the Bulgarians $500, 900.
Their capital city is one of the
peculiar prides OF the Woodworking.
long-enduring, persistent Bulgarians.
1t typifies to them the promise Of q
great Bulgarian future, and they, also.
look upon 1t as an easnect Of their
ilized nations of the West. 4 good
deal of sacrifice has been mada thar
the city might shine with proper lusfer
In the eyes OF visitors. Sofia has
been in possession OF the Rulgars. since
its capture by these people under
Krum In sos A. D."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-04
SOFIA BECOMES CENTER
OF BALKAN INTEREST
Bulgarian Capital Is Comparatively
New City, Its Rebuilding Hav-
ing Begun in 1880.

Washington, d. c. May Sofia
has recently exchanged places with
Belgrade as the Balkan source OF in
ternational suspense. The Bulgar CAP
ital has become the fulcrum OF the
Balkans, about which peace and war
are balanced with awefuis nicety, anu
every prediction from southeastern
Europe during the last few weeks
has been based upon guesses as to
what the statesmen at Sofia were
planning. According to reports. the
main elements in the present Bull
garian attitude are the hatred OF
this people for Greeks and Serbians,
which hatred has its roots in the far
past. and their anger ut what they
cali the Greek Roumanian-Servian ats
memberment OF their country. There
Is, also, fear Of Russia, the result
Iof years of struggle to thwart Mus
covite intrigues and to escape gradual
absorption. Describing the capital
OF the Bulgarians the National Geo.
graphic Society says:
SOFIA Is an adequate expression OF
the Rulgars. Ii Is solid, business
like, modern, Thirty capital with tit
tie OF tho picturesque and artistic IN
Its composition. and nothing Of roe
nance Or sentimen. II Is a matter
of-fact Western city. paved with
smooth SQUARE blocks of asphalt, and
its streets are lined with stone, and
brick and stucco buildings. Of solld,
simple architecture. As In most Amer
structed for the display OF wares to
the best advantage. for obtaining the
greatest possible ONCE floor space or
the largest number Of living apart
ments. rather than for beauty or
original effect. For the complexities
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-04
SCarries baggage, ssSundays only.
sDAily 1xcspt Sunday.
CHANGE IN SCHEDULE.
Chesapeake ana Ohio RAILWAY.

Under new schedule. effective sun
day. May Q. local train will leave Rich
mond 7:oe p. NJ. daily except Sunday.
for Clifton Forge. carrying parlor car;
this train arriving Richmond 1889 p. NJ,
daily except Sunday.
Local train leaving Richmond 500
A. NJ. will operate daily to Charlottes-
willie, and daily except Sunday to
Thurmond. instead OF to Clifton Forge
only.
Train leaving Richmond 1900 noon
for Newport News. Norfolk and Old
Point. and train arriving Richmond
s:4s p. NJ. from those points will be
made daily instead Of daily except sun
day. No further changes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-04
MontagueM Mfg. Co,
West Bread street NJ Belt Line.
SASH. BLINDS. DOORS, FRAMES.
AUCTION SALES.
VALUABLE TENANT PROPERTY.
SEVEN (7) HOUSES ON BOYD
SrP ErEcT
TRUSTEES AUCTION SALE
nEs

VALUABLE TENANT PROPERTY
SEVEN (7) HOUSES ON BOYD
STREET
In execution of a certain deed Of
trnat. to the undersigned trustee. dated
March II. 1918, and duly recorded In
the clerks once of the Chancery Court
Of the City of Richmond in d. B. 2e1-A.
page ia, to secure the payment of q
certain sum of money therein men
toned, default having been made In
the payment of a part thereof. and be-
ing required by the beneficiary under
said deed SO to do. will sell at public
auction on the premises on
FRIDAY. MAY 2. 1915.
At o'clock r. NJ.
the property above referred to consist
ing Of all that certain lot or parcel of
land with seven frame Tenant houses
thereon, designated as Nos. 12lS-20-22-
a4-2s-2s-so Boyd Street, and all other
improvements thereon, in the city of
Richmond, on the north. line of Boyd
street, between Harrison and Norton
streets. bounded as follows: Commence
ing at a point on the north line of
Boyd street distant 134 feet six inches
west of the west line Of Harrison
street. at the center of n three-foot
alley between this property and the
property on the east. thence running
weNtWardly along the SAID noTtn Aho
Of Boyd street and fronting thereon
lO1 feet six inches TO the center Of an
alley between this property and the
property on the west Thence running
back northwardly from said front be-
tween parallel lines 100 feet.
This sale offers a fine opportunity
for an Investment yielding = rental
equivalent to 10 per cent. or more.
easily rented and always In demand.
Terms: Subject to the deed Of trust
above referred to securing tSe princi-
pal sum of $4,000. evidenced by one
note Of $1,000. maturing MNrctl III.
|Iafs. and one for s2saeA mEsaring
March II, 1915. together with notes for
interest at per cent. payable quar-
teriy, and the balance Of purchase
price In cash.
MAX E. RUEHRMuND.
Trustee
,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-04
For Your
Convenience

CLASSIFIED ads will be taken
over the telephone any time and
an Accommodation Account
started with you
All Accommodation Ac-
count bills are
Payable at onca a prompt
Payment viii sare the annoy
ance OF q collectors call.
Advertisers should always re-
tain receipts given by The Vir-
gilman in payment of classified
ads. Mistakes cannot be recti-
ned without them
Classified ads will be taken
for the daily paper until Z p.
NJ. and for the Sunday paper
until To- o'clock Saturday night.
Just phone Madison 17sS
whenever you want to insert a
classified ad.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-04

In Ceyion. q Trustworthy colporteur
has been allowed to visit the German
prisoners of war, between 400 and SOB
OF whom are confined in a camp
them accepted copies Of the Scriptures
In German, and expressed their grati-
tude that our society had remembered
them and sent them books.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-04

ONLY AI14-HAIL LINE 10 NOREOLK
Schedule In effect Apysl 6, 1918.
Leave Byrd street station. Richmond.
FOR NORFOLK. 1900 A. ~. sa:eo p. n.
s4:o0 r.. N.
FOR LYNcHBuRo AND THE WEST:
es:ls A. N. $3.50 A. n. $500 r. NJ.
$3.50 r. n
Arrive Richmond from Norfolk: sll:Se
the Wsst; .s:Sa a. NJ. f1:lO.P. NJ -tl.la
r. NJ. ss:i7 p. NJ. $500 p. NJ
sDaily. fDaily, Ex. sunday. tsunday
W. b. BEVILL W. c. 9kufeDNRs.
FT,1y Reencks 9. A. Roancks.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-04

SMAnOAnD Am a.INn NAsEwAY.
The Pre9rsssavs halfway - 80 ssssA.
Richmond daily. 500 A. ~. l,.cal 20
Norlipa; l;3o, r. ~. slsspers ana
coaches. Atlanta. BirmtnEham, Jack.
eonvtlls: 1880 r.. r.. sleeper q Hamlet
and coaches 10 Atlanta ana Bnmlne.
ham: 13:l5 A. NJ, sleepers, Atlanta,
Memphis. Jacksonvilie,
Tatapa. and coaches JAeksonville,
North bound trains scheduled "a -.
rive II Richmond daily: SIS a. n.
s:iS A. NJ. sos r. M. S:ss p Il. Local
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-04
SCHEDULES,
CHEsAPEAKE d OHIO RY.

Gin. Lsyille & West .s:oop. I'll: 100 p.
Main Line Local 2. y p 1915 p.
LANES River Line 5000 a. tS.l5 d.
II. News. NIX. Old Tts- 9 q. sAte m. ~ ~
Newport News Local .7:15a $500 p.
Trans arrive from NIX. stI:sO O..
sa:45 $3.50 p. N. News. 1856 q. Il b.
FROM west $3.50 q, $40 p.. fs.St 4.
tf.ao Il. - son. Jas. Riv. tS:a5a.. s7:l5p.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-04
SPECIAL NOTICE

LADIES -- YOUR COMBINES MADE
INTO BEAUTIFUL. SWITCHES.
-POMPADOURS. ETC. CHARGES
MODERATE. OLD SWITCHES RE-
DYED TO LOOK LIKE NEW.
LARGEST STOCK OF PURE
HAIR SWITCHES IN THE CITY.
COME AND SEE THIS STOCK BE-
FORE GOING ELSEWHERE. SHAM
PooIN6s. s5c. MAIL ORDERS GIVEN
PROMPT ATTENTION.
THE RoyALf4E. 27t EAST BROAD.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-04
THE RTCHMoND vIRaINIAN-- TUESDAY MAY 4 1915.
Wants
Daily Program Of Photoplays
at the Theaters.


REGENT fHEATER.
The Horne of the Paramount Program
Country Mouse" with
Hobart Bosworth. In four reels.
AND THURSDAY--"Sun
shine Molly" with Lois Weber and
Phillips Smafiey
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-04
M. E. BARNETT. HOUSE PAINTING.
a72s p STREET. MADISON S7t&

worth sf0e 10 Me--AY3shBetas sisapsi-
Hed. made easy. Learn to figure fast.
the demands Of the day require II
Sixty shortest methods comprise
Prewett's system Anyone can learn
without teacher. Send 81 today for
book. fifty pages. i.athsrette cover.
postpaid. Circular freq Il c. ROB
ERTsON 1908 Prairie Avenue, Hous-
ton Texas
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-04
POULTRY.

Wnifs i.eEhern Eggs, Ferris strata.
$I.5a for is; s2.5o for 50; $500 for zoe.
Barron strain. sa,50 for Is: $1,000 for
100. Day old chix. s52.oo and $500
for 100, Our "Biif Rite" Brooder.
capacity 100 ehix. for sS.eo. UNITED
SALES Co. Norfolk, Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-04

RENT A REMINGTON MADE MA
chine-Remington Smith Premier.
Monarch, Visible Models. 81 per
month. three months $3.50. We sell
factory rebuiits, $22.S0 to ss5, guar
anteed Remington Juniors tnewl,
$1,000 REMINGTON TYPEWRITER
COMPANY, $40 II. Main 81. Phone
Madison S5I.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-04

ALBION SC THEATER,
iii North Third Strsat
Universal and Pathe Pictures.
TODAY 'The Faith of Her Faith
ers." three-reel drama, with Cleo
Madison, Joe King and Murdoch Mac
Quarrie. Comedy. Caught BY
Thread" Pathe comedy.
TOMORROw--"The Little Girl of the
Attic,n two-reel Civil War drama;
Billie Richie comedy, Father Was
Neutral: Animated Weekly; Pathe
comedy.
Remember the ALBION SC THEATER.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-04
nUsIrEss orroaTUNrrIEs.


Eatahiishrd Manufactures &Ante ssaxs
manager. High class article; shouie
pay $le.ooo annually; $500 caplta.:
will pay expenses to Balunore
Fop are man ne want Sales MANA
ger. Continental Building. Baltimore
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-04

Wnntea--carpess to Dust and Scour
by the latest improved machinery:
sxi2 only 81. We also do all kinds
Of crrpet rcmodeling. NEW YORK
CARPET CLEANING CO. zo01 East
Franklin Street. Randolph sose.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-04

ree Sale--1n Acconat Of ny Health.
wish to sell about 1880 OF safe, good
dividend paying stock. and move TO
country. Would trade for good ac-
esssihle. farm within forty miles OF
Richmond. Mali description and low
est cash price FARM" Box ass.
Richmond. Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-04
MISCELLANEOUS

SUDAN GRASS - Valuable descriptive
booklet free. and attrs ctive prices on
choice matured. inspected and guar
anteed pure seed c. ULIsERY. f.ub-
book, Tex.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-04

Party WITH Estahiishea nusiness wishes
TO communicate with person with or
without personal services) In position
20 invest 1880. Address Lock Box
u, City.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-04

OH I4ands IN rIsrida. &1.60 Secures De-
termined xoi,e map with engineers
report. Your safest guide for In
yestinK. No cheques. References
FoRTESCuE. Box 1Iss. Tampa. Fla.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-04
7; So ;.s:s!a:::y!. s,! VII ss:;.i ~ Z;

Fss eale-oest ~ Acres - RestAua
berland County. YtrginiA. Ftne watas
room house barn. euthulldlnxa. %
Dhar1. stock, maehfUeFy, ere. AddreeI
D. - KELLEy. 1919 Tenth ntresf,
Baltimore. M
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-04

Tea TAousana EGG Crates 10 Ne sel1 at
reasonable prices: all guaranteed to
have good oilers and lids and were
only used once. For prices write to
BROWN q SONS s1s North Hancock
Street. Philadelphia. Pa
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-04

Quality CAicks, % to STE vor r0ot Lag
horns. wyandottes. Rhode Island
Reds, Barred Rocks Matching eggs
that hatch. 100 for $a.s0: rs for II.
Thrse- month old puliets. SO cents
each: six weeks old chicks. IS cents
each. r. GIBBONS. Mt. Holly. N. j.
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-05-01

Try Principe de Lees cigar for an
after dinner smoke. Union made.-Adv.
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-05-01
ENGINEERS WIDOW ASKS
$4,000 FROM D. 6 R. G.
DECLARES HUSBAND WAS KILLED
BY BAD ROADBED CONDITIONS.
States Court Under the Federal
Employers Liability Act.

Figuring the earning capacity of her
husband at $4,000 Tor the thirty-two
years which, according to the mortality
tables of the insurance companies. he
would have lived Mrs. Thula b. Krebs OF
753 Galapago street has started suit for
100000 against the Denver & Rio Grande,
on whose tracks he was killed in n
wreck.
While. according to the life expec-
tancy' OF Krebs he would have lived for
thirty-two years and earned at least
$4,000 at the rate of $50 a month,
which We're his average earnings as an
engineer for the Denver & Rio Grande.
his widow was privileged to sue for less
than this amount if she chose. and she
Topped off 5000 OF the amount she
thought he husband would have earned.
Krcbs was 80 years old when he was
killed in train wreck two and half
miles of Fountain. Colo. Feb. %. 1915.
He was at that time working temporar
iIy as fireman. The locomotive de-
rallied and turned over while running at
forty miles an hour, and Krebs sustained
injuries from which he later died.
Mrs. Krebs was appointed adminstra-
trix of the estate left by her husband,
and guardian of their chldren-Charles
Ernest Krebs jr.. 10 years old, and Eve
lyn Mildred Krebs, years old.
Under the Colorado state law the
plaintiff in suit for death damages is
limited TO a claim for $1,000.
Mrs. Krebs' suit. however. is brought
in the United States court under the act
of congress known as the employers liza
bility act.
As stated in the suit. the defendant is
common carrier between Colorado. New
Mexico and Utah, and being engaged In
commerce between these two states. is
liable under the employers liability act.
Tho accident through which Krebs met
his death, according to the complaint.
was due to negligence and carelessness OF
the company. The ties We're worn and
rotten and the spikes used for fastening
the rails to the ties were worn and bent
and moved by passing trains. and had
been allowed to work out of their sock
cts, the complaint states.
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-05-01
CONVICTED STRIKERS SENT
TOPEN BY JUDGE LAVENDER
NEW TRIAL DENIED CANON CITY
MEN, WHO FILE NEW MOTION.
Organizers David Robb and Benjamin
Richardson Receive Sentences; Sixty
Days Allowed to Prepare Bill.

Judge Charles Cavender of Leadville,
in the Fremont county district court,
last Saturday afternoon denied the mo-
tion for a new trial for David Robb and
Benjamin Richardson. convicted at Canon
City on January 2 OF voluntary man
slaughter, after seven weeks trial in
connection with the killing of William
King, during the attack of striking min =
ers on the Victor American Fuel com
pany's property at Chandler. on. April
%, lOl4. Since their conviction the
prisoners have been at liberty under
bond of 5000 each.
Motion for a new trial was filed by
counsel for the prisoners six weeks ago
and was argued Saturday. District At
torney Gilbert A. Walker of Buena Vista,
appeared in opposition to the motion to-
day.
After overruling the motion, Judge
Cavender sentenced Richardson to a
term of from one to three years in the
pententiary at hard labor. Robb, who
is one of the national organizers OF the
United Mine Workers of America, living
at Terre Haute, Indiana. was sentenced
to the penitentiary for term of from
two to five years.
Sixty days was granted the prisoners
attorneys to prepare a bill of exceptions
and apply for supersedeas upon which
to take the case to the supreme court
In the meantime, the prisoners are com
mitted to Jail without bail
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-05-01

that with anything short of the pearly
gates and the golden streets. And they'd
probably kick on those unless they could
eat 'em or drink 'em-
Treats the Public Courteously.
Two years ago Mr.. Thum said he was
IN iaVor OF courteous treatment of the
puohc. What is the result? It's the
tax OF the town that the public receives
the most prompt and agreeable attention
that was ever known in the history of
the city. The people who do business
at the recorders office never cease to
praise the attention given and the
prompt service rendered. The city clerks
office, which seems to be the clearing
house for all the questions imaginable.
has made a record of which Mr. Thum is
exceedingly proud The inspection de-
partments, in themselves somewhat try-
ing, have made a record for promptness
and accuracy that has astonished all who
do business there.
Extends Scope of Play Grounds.
Two years ago Mr.. Thum said he ia
vored the extension of the play ground
and recreation activities of the city.
How did he handle that? Why, he has
almost doubled the facilities and activi-
of the city where the working people
live. He has really put Denver on the
map in its playground work.
He proclaimed two years ago that he
was in favor of the municipal owner
ship of the water plant. He has stuck
to that through thick and thin. lie Is
still for Denver-owned water plant.
While Others who want his job are
throwing dust in peoples eyes on this
question, Thum stands firm for muni-
cipal ownership.
Refuses to Employ Convicts on Roads.
Two years ago Mr.. Thum never said a
word about mountain parks, but his ac-
tions speak mighty loud on that sub
ieot. In his administration has occurred
a marvellous change in the way people
have in getting up into the beautiful
mountains Immediately to the west of
Denver. He has built roads in the val
leys in that direction. lie has built
roads up to the high hills and along the
ridges, which show the beauties of the
distant scenery and mountain pano-
ramas. For forty years people have
been talking about good roads TO the
mountains. They referred to the Roman
roads and the Italian roads and the
Swiss highways. but never built any
roads here at home. Thum did. While
others talked. Thum constructed roads.
And they are the hest in the land. too.
Bnilt by Denver men working by the
day. And they cost less than by any
other method. Thum has fought advo-
Gates OF convict labor and advocates of
the contract system until he was blue
in the face. but all the time he was
building more good roads and putting
the money in the pockets OF Denver pco-
pie, who wear clothes. and live in n
house, and buy groceries. and go to pic
ture shows. and associate with other
people Thum did ii. Can anybody beat
it.
Yes. sir Thum has made good. And
he'll keep on making good