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The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1916-06-28

As fast as the w. NJ. Dickinson Co.
complete one big warehouse and move
part of their immense stock into it
they find that their business has al
ready outgrown its quarters and more
room is needed. Since work started
on their fine store room over two
years ago there has been a continuous
line Of building operations and still
more are under way now
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1916-06-28

est son of Sheriff and Mrs. !. c.
Downing and was raised in Lamar
having graduated from the Lamar
high school before going to Boulder
university. He has a host of Lamar
friends who extend to them the
warmest congratulations and best
wishes for future happiness and pros
perity.
perity. The bride was in the univer-
sity at the same time as Lyle and
graduated this year. She was tennis
champion of the college and one of
the most popular members Of the
class.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1916-06-28

in Lamar last week % take a position
with the w. NJ. Dickinson Co. Store
Mr.. Haws is an experienced advertis-
ing man, and will take charge of the
advertising department of this big
concern.
At the regular meeting of the Elks
lodge on Tuesday evening of this
week class of six new candidates
We're initiated consisting of Jesse
Johnston, Frank Strain, j. F. Baker,
Ben Golladay, N. A. James and c.
W. Switzer of Eads.
Judge CRANKY Hillyer held short
session of district court here last Sat
urday to receive the plea of guilty
of George w. Nolan to the charge of
stealing an auto. The Judge sentenc-
ed him to serve from four to six
years in the penitentiary and Sheriff
Downing took him up to Canon City
that night.
In these days of fish stories we
hear very refreshing variation and
it comes from very reliable authority.
1t is to the effect that a fine mother
cat at the John Petticrew ranch has
undertaken the job of raising a brood
of young chicks that was left mother
less, and she is making a considerable
success of the job
Messrs. E. c. Poer and j. B. Poer
who recently came here from Gray,
OKLAHOMA, and purchased the fine
Tanner ranch about eighteen miles
south of Lamar on Clay creek, are
making arrangements to considerably
improve and stock the raLch. Mr.. f.
C. Poer and his father, who has been
visiting them returned last week to
Oklahoma, and Mr.. J. b. Poer will
look after the ranch for the present.
T. Ernest Novels, former Lamar
boy who has been connected with the
Colorado Springs Telegraph for sew
cral years, was this week promoted
to the position of general manager Of
the paper. Mr.. Novels has many
friends in Lamar whose hearty con-
CALCULATIONS are extended TO him over
this promotion to the head Of a big
concern for which he has faithfully
worked for the past sixteen years
The management is also TO be con-
graduated on securing a manager Of
Mr.. Novels ability and wide ac-
quaintance throughout the state.
Married-At the home Of the
brides parents at Jamesport, Mis-
souri,, on last Saturday evening, Mr..
Richard F. Creaghe vand Miss Anna
Spivey. The happy couple left on a
honeymoon trip to be spent in Chi
cago and other eastern points after
which they will make their home in
Lamar. The groom is a prosperous
young stockman of Lamar being
largely interested in the big Creaghe
ranch on the Cimarron. The hand
some bride was for several years a
popular teacher in the Lamar schools.
Both have a large circle of friends in
the younger social set here, and will
meet with the heartieL- congratula-
tons from all.
Married-At the home Of the
brides parents in Boulder on last
Friday, Mr.. Lyle Downing and Miss
Helen Knight. The happy couple left
for Salt Lake City where they will
make their home, the groom having
just accepted a fine pc ition there in
the engineering offices Of the Oregon
Short Line. Mr.. Downing is the eld-
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1916-06-28

gard and respect Of a host Of friends
and the heartiest congratulations will
be extended to them on this suspicious
occasion.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1916-06-28

Judge ]. X. Doughty made bust
ness trip to Canon City the first OF
the week.
$. S. Smith has joined the ranks Of
the autoists and now sports Il new
Overland.
Cora Strain was in Dodge City at
tending to business matters the hrst
of the week.
Mrs. l.. NJ. Markham left yesterday
for a short visit with relatives at
Gardner Colorado.
C. P. Adams and family returned
the first Of the week from an auto
trip through Kansas.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. c. Hixon have
moved to their handsome new home
on South Second street.
Mrs. NJ. R. King of Anaconda, Mon
tana. visited the past week with her
nephew, Paul Denning.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Bootsn left the
first of the week by auto for visit
TO Pueblo and Colorado Springs.
r r. Brown, the Pueblo banker,
visited last Saturday with Cashier
w. c. Gould of the First National
Bank.
Attorney W. B. Gordon was on the
sick list several days the past week
but is now able to attend to business
once more.
Mrs. l.. C. Barnard has been quite
sick this week at the home Of her
daughter. Mrs. Neil McGrath north
Of Lamar.
r. o. Cassidy, editor of the Baca
County Democrat, came up from
Springfield on Monday for short
visit in the city.
Mr.. W. j. Johnston is now able to
make daily visits to his store and his
many friends are glad to greet MN
there once more.
John r. Gordon, Maurice Velut
and Editor Won Kielgass Of Bristol
were transacting business in the coun-
ty seat on Monday morning.
Mrs. Mabel Patterson Of La Junta
visited with Mrs. F. H. Friend in La
mar this week. She was on her way
home from a visit with relatives in
Oklahoma.
Mrs. L. L. Van Ginkel entertained a
number of her lady friends at hei
handsome country home north of La
mar last Friday afternoon in honor
of her mother. Mrs. Elizabeth Carnes
Mr.. and Mrs. l. H. Myers made g
short visit to Kansas City last week
returning Saturday morning.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. J. John
son on Tuesday morning fine girl
A postcard from Hon. C. c. Good
ale at Los Angeles informs us h'
had a grand time at the big knights
Templar conclave, and he and Mrs
Goodale are having a most enjoyable
vacation.
At the last communication of La
mar Lodge No. 80, A. f. g. A. NJ.
before taking an enforced vacation t.
allow building plans to proceed, helt
on TUESDAY evening Geo. W. Wood wal
passed to the second degre.
C. w. Beach, who has for severa
months been acting division engineer
for this water division, came dowi
from Las Animas last Monday for
short visit. Mr.. Beach's friends ex
pect when the litigation over thu
matter is finished he will be the per
manent engineer However it woul'
be asking too much of Father Tint
- ., hold II long a.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1916-06-28
For Sale

Mccormick Binder, bought new this
season. viii sell at considerable dis
count. Call at farm, 2 miles west Of
court house. w. T. PIATT.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1916-06-28

LOST-Child's red wool sweater on
Wednesday in Lamar X. NJ, RAY,
Wiley, Colorado.
Pigs for Sale
Inquire of Ed Williams, just east Of
Goodale place.
WANTED-Second hand buggy. Chas.
f. Hiley Lamar
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-11-02
Travelling Mon. sucntiul,

~Albuguorgue r,u''a i.o, lunas.
Hrl'n stage l.'' Leaves Cpumns
hotel . u m daily.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-28
W EsTERDAY | dabbled in pol

X/EsTERDAY | dabbled in pol
Y itics.
- was sent to interview
Lafe Hamilton. was told that |
was to be a sort OF channel
thru which Mr.. Hamilton might
come back" at Tho Star II he
cared to. and that whatever he
said would be printed as he said
Il.
wasn't exactly enthusiastic
about being channel. Mentally,
| could SEQ Mr.. Hamilton. after |
had told him from whence came,
point dramatically and coldly to-
ward the door and say "Gol"
And was perfectly certain
that ! should go-qulckly.
Mr.. Hamllton's headquarters on
the sixth floor Of the Oriental
building we're full of men when |
reached them, men who were
talking loudly, smoking a great
deal and apparently enjoying
themselves very much.
Mr.. Hamilton detached himself
from the group about his desk
and came toward me, smiling
cordially. had never seen him
before. He is man OF medium
height. rather squarely built, with
a ruddy smooth shaven face, keen
gray eyes, and curly unruly gray
hair that makes a fluffy mound
ON the ton of hIg head.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-28
BRITISH ENGAGE GERMANS
IN HAND-T0-HAND FIGHTING
BY Ed L. KEEN

United Press Staff correspo ode N,
LONDON, July 28.-The
same desperate hand-to-hand
fighting by which the British
wrested PoxIeres from the Teu-
tons 10 proceeding today. In the
outskirts OF Longuevai and be-
yond the DelviIle woods. north
cas-, Of that town. a. we'll a. In
the Foureaus woods.
Gen. Haig reported that in one
Of these clashes--at Delyille woods
his troops had been successful.
The Berlin statement insisted
that the fighting was stiil in prog.
ress there. and that the British at.
tempts had broken down" before
the German positions.
Haig claimed further progress
around Longueval and Pozieres.
The British report had II that
strong German counter attacks
directed at trenches
newly won by the British around
those positions. had been beaten
off with heavy loss 10 the Teutons
Elsewhere he reported artillery
combats, while the Berlin state
ment conformed with the addition.
al information that north OF the
Somme II Increased to the highest
strength"
South OF the Somme official
from both sides indicat
ed heavy artillery duels.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-28

veer posted $4,000 cash bail for
the brothers Thursday. they got
their belongings at the county Jail
liz their cigars and prepared to de-
part.
Police Immediately re-arrestcd
Fred on a warrant charging first
degree forgery. A similar chargs
had been made against Logan, but
he walked away from the county
Jail just before the officers got
there.
He is still at liberty.
Takes Down His Ball
Fred was taken back to the city
Jail.
Attorney vanderveer posted
$1,000 more bail. setting Fred at
liberty once more.
"Out againS" grinnei Fred.
Arrested again." said Plain
Clothes Policeman James Fraser.
as he slapped young Mr.. Billings
ley on the back.
What's the idea?" asked Attor-
ney Vanderveer.
h1 iAtA 10 NAat SOA OIutTN IO
arrest these fellows every time
they get out" explained the Off
GER
III it's the game to arrest these
boys as fast as | can put up bail,
I'm going TO quit" said the attor-
ney.
He went TO the clerk of Judge
Gordon's court and withdrew the
$1,000 he had Just posted.
View Officers Body
Judge Gordon signed papers CON-
mitting Fred Billingsley to the
county jail.
The first degree forgery warrant
charges Fred and Logan Jointly.
Examination of the body OF Sergt.
Weeiin, killed in the gun fight at
the Billingsleys warehouse Mon
day night. has convinced the au-
thorities that he was killed by a
bullet from the Japanese watch.
mans gun.
The coroner's jury for the case
was to be impaneled Friday, TO
view the body of Sergt Weedln.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-28
LAST BILLINGSLEY IS
CAUGHT; FREED AGAIE s!

lust after ShermansBil-
Kingsley, the only member
OF the notorious family
who had escaped arrest
this week, oashed a check
for $1,000 in the Union
Savings & Trust Co. bank
and started to walk out,
he was nabbed at o:30
a, m. Friday by Officer A.
G.. Ford of the dry squad,
Here. you can't arrest me with
out a warrant" protested the
young man. who says he is just 10.
Come along with me 10 head
quarters" replied the officer.
Ford clamped handouts on Sher-
man. and they went TO the police
station. where. an hour later, he
was released.
we didn't ave any warrant for
him. and Prosecutor Lundin said
he didn't want him In connection
with the figst-degree murder
charge" said Chief Rockingham.
He's just a kid. We might want
him later on s warrant for violai-
Ing the liquor law"
The chief talked with Mayor GIN
over the phone.
Let Sherman go. but keep after
Logan" Gill said.
Logan Still Missing
Police officers expected TO ar
rest Logan in Jdcge Gordon's court
Friday morning.
He was scheduled to show up
there on n continued case in which
he is charged with violating the
liquor law on July 3.
His attorney. George Vanderveer,
appeared. But aot with his client.
Il move the $500 bail be forfeit
ed" announced City Attorney Ken
nedy
vandervcer asked for a continu-
ance.
vandervcer Has Plan
"If | knew where he was Id
have him here" said Vanderveer
"Of course the police want him to
lie In jail as soon as they get their
hands upon him. and they're not
going TO get away with it. | think
know n way to end this state OF
affairs
He would not explain what his
"way" would oe.
II Is believed Mt police headquar-
ters he viii try md get court in
junction against arresting the
Billingsleys on open charges.
The case was continued until
Saturday morning
Z Fred was again In the county
Jail, after being arrested twice
Thursday, and officers were
stlll searching for his brother,
Logan.
After Attorney George Wander
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-28
2 YEARS OF WAR SHOW MLLITARLSM WILL DIE
BUT THAT GERMANY, AS A NATION WILL LIVE

LONGER THE IMPORTANCE 1T HAD EARIER IN THE WAR.
The Russians may gain oaieia and may enter
northern and eastern Hungary; the British and French
may compel q large retirement OF the Germans In the
west nevertheless, II o not essential that these
tories be Won In order TO defeat Germany.
PRuSStAN MIiITARiSM CANNOT SURVIVE SENDING
MEN AFTER MEN TO BE DIFFERENTIATED WHILE THE
GERMAN POPULATION AT HOME Is COMPELLED TO
LIVE ON EVER SHORTENING RATIoNs
The vital fact OF the second OF the has been tho
failure OF the central devise break through
the British blockade provide adequate food supplies for the
German people.
Prussan mtarsm forssaw astonishngy large number
OF things that would world but has shown
the did the necessity Tor
providing for OF the German civilian population
during protraced struggle
As the conflict enters It's third tho German
civilians assuming greater and greater importance the
empire when their influence becomes sufficiently
dominant TO oyerbcar the mllitariss, the win end
Thus. the In It's third year viii take entirely
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-28


Victories. in the old sense. longer necessary
Al the conference. the controlling Influence will
with side which XIII In larger numbers. This
control OF be exercised within limits but II will
make the territory held by either
side OF secondary Importance
Three great nations work killing Ger.
The Germans are siauahtering In return but
the losses Of the allies divided among the British,
French and Russlans
The losses inflicted by the three allies fall the Ger
exclusively. "A small OF the
front. where the Austro Hungarians making stand
IL would take long time 10 kill off enough Germans
compel the Teutons their frontiers all sides
This be looked for II ia the killing that
while food tickets being issued
home
No short ratons continue the strain ndc
ntcy sending it against the machine OF three
enemies at once In permanently defensive campaign.
For long time. Germanys heavy casualties borne
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-28

with ortitude and in pride armies were
winning successes in aud Now
Ebty OF gaining further field any
serious meaning for Germany has vanished
Hereafter certainly and possibly
tined TO fall for each single casualty
OF the three nations tha, attacking the German fronts
These the that point the coming collapse OF
Prussan miarism The diplomats OF the allies have assisted
In the work by announcing they have
The milarists. therefore unable their
conqueng Ideals civilian public opinion
native TO the blong out OF the German nation
How the Inevitable overthrow miIarists will
happen cannot be foretod The degree OF
which the allies continue their attacks will
the quick strengthening Of civilian opinion Germany
The growth OF this opinion and its gradual seizure Of
In Berlin will be the important
beIserent nations, during the third Of the
II 10 destined to bring the end the
Prussisn rlsrsm. after which may begin
Germany for the future
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-28
GIRL INTERVIEWS LAFE HAMILTON


His affable smile did not
change In the least when told
him what had come for. On the
contrary. he shook hands warm
ly and invited me to sit down.
explained my role OF chan
mel"
Well" he mused. Let me
see. think first | want to say
Keep Il upu I figure The Star
makes me. TO my way OF count
ing, at least ten votes every time
II prints a story about me-"
He laughed aloud.
i've very friendly feeling for
The Star" he said.
"Is Il true that your relatives
are all In the county employ" |
asked.
Mr.. Hamilton uncrossed his
knees and thrust his hands deep
down into his pockets.
Il believe | have one relative
working for the county" he ans.
wered.
only ono?"
WELL, 1T MIGHT BE
TWO. HE THINKS
Well" said Mr., Hamilton, cas-.
lily. 'it may be two. | believe 1t
is two"
And. please" | went on, what
is n commissioner of rivers?
The office. you know, to which
MIR. Pete Smith was appointed by
the county commissioners, as told
about In Yesterdays Star.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-28
M'BR|DE WILL
SPEAK MONDAY

Henry Mcbride. former governor,
who IL a candidate for renomlna.
ton on the republican ticket. will
fire his opening gun In the north
end Of the city Monday night.
Mcbride IL making an independ.
ent fight.
His Independence cost him a re.
nomination during the days when
conventions ruled. Under the di.
rect primaries. however. he is now
the leading candidate for the nomi.
nation.
Monday night he will speak at
Fremont hall, Fremont and Blewett
ave.
During the past week. Gov. Nc
Bride has been In Eastern Wash.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-28
CILL|ES WIRES
TO GIRL; CAUGHT
Escaped Looter of State Fund
Under Arrest in Key
West, Fla.
rTELEGRAPHs FOR $40

: 4 OLYMPIA, July 25.-Gov.
today detailed two trsv-
9SslIne guards from the peniten-
tIsry TO 90 TO Key West. Fla,
with extrsoitIon papers, and
brina back John r. Gillies, In
dustrisi Insurance fund Iooter,
who was recsptured In that
city yesterday az he was pre-
pairing TO sail TO a South Amer
lean port.
\ Cillies will not be brought to
Olympia, the governor said. but
D&ill be taken Mt once to the state
prison at Walla Walla to com
mence his sentence.
He was picked up in Key West
by Police Sergt. John A. Roker
after Gillies had teiegraphed Miss
Quinn Trott. sienographer for his
attorneys, for money. The mes
sage received oy Miss Trott read:
"WIre $50, care this office. Love
u Bird. Wrote.
-. n. PENFOlD."
She turned It over TO Prosecutor
Yantis.
A description OF Gillles was wired
the Key West police. Late Thurs
day a return message said he was
recaptured.
Thirty dollars to Gillles meant
Continues on page 12)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-28

Really" Mr.. Hamilton assured
me. Il know no more about that
than you do. That comes en-
tirely under Mr.. knudsen's super
vision"
MIR. Knudson is a fellow COM
missioner.
He leaned forward confidential
ly.
You weren't just sure when
you came In here what sort OF a
reception you'd get, were your"
he asked.
| blushed gulltily.
NO" murmured, Il guess
wasn't"
HIS HORNS ALL SAWED
OFF, HE SAYS
Mr. Hamilton's grey eyes
twinkled. and he ran his long
fingers thru his hair.
Look" he said. The horns
have been all sawed off. Not
even stub left. I'm glad TO
have people call here-gives me
a chance TO distribute my cards
He offered me two. and ! took
them.
Are you going to run for gov
ernor?" | asked,
Mr.. Hamilton shrugged his
shoulders.
Rather think | WILL" he said.
I'm never sure what | VIII do,
exactly. until the time comes.
always live up to my title, tho
A man of action.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-28
BATTLE IS FOUGHT
0FFSCOTCHC0AST

BERLIN. Via sayvie Wireless 2s-rhe newsp.pe
Hsndesbad
eraI German submarines and the British patrol Nee
Neien
killed the remaining sailors being Dutch fishing
Doe9erbsnk Al
been witt
kut . . a
The above Of battle
wireless the United States via ssyvte
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-28
Loue Letters Are
Really Worth Money
for Publication

II you don't believe it,
read Amazing Grace" the
next novel-a-week to ap-
pear in The Star.
Starts Monday.
Ends Saturday.
One installment every
day.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-28
CASE AGAINST JAIN
QUICKLY DISMISSED

j. Henry jain. a wealthy realty
dealer. was dismissed from a
charge OF grand larceny by Justice
Brinker Friday morning. when Dep
uty Prosecutor Summers told the
court his office had been mIsin.
formed.
jain was alleged 10 have misap-
propriated $40 he had collected as
rent from Jay r.. DE Roy, jeweler.
Instead OF turning II over to A.
Mack. for whom he was agent.
Mack brought the charge.
DE Roy, who was out OF the city
at the time the warrant was issued
for jain. told the court Friday that
he had not yet paid the accused
realty dealer the $40.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-28

FUGITIVE CALLS UP STAR
Logan 5iIIingsIey 10 still out
OF jail.
Reports were current on the
street Thursday afternoon that
he had been recaptured.
So Logan called up The Star.
81 just wanted to tell you
that Logan 5lIIinssley Is stlli
at large" he said, despite the
talk on the streets. This 10
Logan Billingsiey taking"
And then he hung up.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-28
DENY BREMEN CAUGHT

OTTAWA, Ont, July 2s.--What
the naval department described
later as an unfounded report that
the German submarine freighter
Eeemen had been captured off Hall
fax, created excitement here today.
No one knew where the rumor or.
iRinated.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-28

MOBILE~-Shsrks ate the bodlts
Of the crew Of the three-masted
schooner Carrie Strong. wrecked
In the July hurricane off Dry
Tortugas. according to officers of
the conat guard
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-28
BY j. w. T. Mason

Noted American Expert European War
Marism is in its death throes the year
closes 1t fighting the defensive and approach
ing inevitable surrender.
The allies have demonstrated that they MUST continue
the conflict indefinitely defeat the miarsts OF Germany
There signs that the German people realizing this
fat and TO their empire eventually will refuse accept
the policies of professional soldiers
This is the main result OF Europes years OF warfare
GERMANY WILL SURVIVE THE WAR; BUT PRUS-
SIAN MILITARISM WILL NOT
The second OF the conflict has
pires stronger territorial hold Russia and has tho
complete OF Serbia II has also witnessed
Asia Minor by the
o
STUDY MILITARY
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-28
BRITISH PATROL FLEET SUNK


TloNAL RAILWAY MEMS ORGANIZATIONS HAS
PREPARED A RECORD OF THE VOTES IN CON.
GRESS OF SENATOR MILES PolNpENTER AND
CONGRESSMAN HUMPHREY. THEY SPEAK FOR
THEMSELVES GIVE IT THE oNcE-ovER ON PAGE
TODAY.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-28
NIGHT EDITION

wEATHERMAN SALISBURY tPRoNoUNCED
sAwLsBRY, If you PLEASED IS GETTING TO BE
QUITE A SATISFACTORY PROPHET. ToDAYs
PREDICTION: FAIR TONIGHT AND SATURDAY"