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The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-21
Chicago, June 10th, 'os.

Chicago, June 10th, 'o5. Ny dear Mrs. Pinkham:--
 This is happy day. am well and gaining weight daily but shall continue the treatment md Vegetable Compound during the summer, IS you suggest. Uncle knows nothing about what you have done for me, because it would make things very unpleasant in the family. would like to give you testimonial to publish, out father would no. allow it. *4* shall be married in September, and as w. go 70 Boston, will cali upon you. How can provemy gratitudei
 LUCY E. w Just such cases us the above leak out in women's circles, ard that is why the confidence of the women of America is bestowed upon Mrs. Pinkham.
 Why are not physicians more candid with women when suffering from such ailments?
 Women want the truth, and if they cannot get it from their doctor, will
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-21
q WAS NAKED AND YE CLOTHED

To the Editor of the JOURNAL AND COURIER:
 Miss J, P. Hill, lady missionary connected with the Welcome Hall Mis- sion has requested of the Santa Claus is more needful stockings, shoes and any clothing that will keep little bodies from the pinching cold.
 As she truly says, we who have warm firesides, good clothing and who live in the sunshine of loving friendship can not know of the wretchedness that the winter brings to the poor
 The ladies who do mission work in this city who know no creed in prose cutting their work of mercy, are con- stantly confronted with the problem of how shall we relieve this misery Many of the cases for which Miss Hill requests second hand clothing are too poorly clad to even come to the hall for the gifts which they might receive. The rattles and toys, with five pounds of candy, for the class of fifty which was appealed for yesterday have near ly all come in. Who will respond to MISS hlll request TOT second nanQ mittens, stockings. etc.
 Certainly there is no pleasure which can come to the heart like that of re- lieving the wants of a little child and hear it's joyous alugh when presented with a simple toy. Send the packages to room 4, Insurance building, where Miss Hill will call for them on Monday
 A neat souvenir card will be given "a II who send or bring a gift
 CHARLES F. SOUTHARD,
 M F. M. Brown X Co.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-21
HARVARD AND YALE STILL
 APART ...
A Meeting in New York saturday--A
 Conference Held,

A Meeting in New York saturday-A
 Conference Held.
 New York, Dec. 20,--The hitch in the overtures that have been going on be- tween Yale and Harvard continues, to- gether with the possibility that these two universities may not meet in ath- letic and aquatic contests next year at- ter all,
 Yale wants to meet Harvard in every department of sport and unless this is agreed to will not meet her in any. Harvard has an arrangement to row Cornell on the Hudson at Poughkeep- sic, and has suggested that Yale enter that race, Yale has declined, and will race Harvard on the Thames at New London, or not at all. It would be too much for the Harvard crew to row two hard races within a month, according to Coach Lehman, and so all negotia- tions to bring the two colleges together are at standstll.
 A conference was held here yesterday between Walter Camp of Yale, w. H. Brooks Of Harvard and a number of other members of the two universities, who are eager to bring about the recon ciliation, but they could do nothing. They profess to believe, however that the hitch relative to the boat race can be adjusted.
 Knight Wade of the Harvard Law school, a former Yale track athletic manager arrived at New Haven yes terday and said the sentiment at Cam bridge was unanimous for the proposed reunion.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-21
ELECTED DELEGATES

To the Grange Meeting to be Held in
 This City.
 Beacon Valley grange initiated six candidates in the third and fourth de- grees on Friday night. Messrs. Minor s. Baldwen, Jerome B. Downs and F. M Candee were elected delegates to attend q meeting at New Haven this month to appoint a member of the state board of agriculture for New Haven county.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-21
HER HAPPY DAY.
A Charming Story of Medicine
 and Marriage.
Two Open Letters From Chicago Girl
 How Happiness Came to Her.

Among the tens of thousands of women who apply to Mrs. PinlSham for advice and are cured. are many who
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-21
A MASONIC FUNERAL.
The Death of Hon. F. M. Chapin of
 Pine Meadow

The Death of Hon. F. M Chapin of
 Pine Meadow.
 Waterbury, Dec. 20-E M. Chapin, a prominent resident of this state, who died Friday night at his home in Pine Meadow, was past commander of Clark commandery, K. T., and the members of the commandery will probably at tend and officiate in a body at his fun eral, which takes place at 1:3O p. m. Tuesday.
 MT Chapin was a member of the sen ate in 1872, of the house in 1891, has been state prison director and was a member of the state reformatory board at the time of his death, He was a thirty second degree Mason and had been treasurer of his lodge thirty one years. He leaves a wife and two sons. He was a large manufacturer of rules, levels, etc
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-21
GONE TO FLORIDA.

Mrs. J. G Davenport and her dauSh- ter Miss May Davenport, of Water bury, left on Thursday for Winter Park, Fla. via Savannah. They will spend the winter there. They were es- corted by Frank F. Benham, who is to spend several weeks at his orange grove in MelroSe.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-21

weighed 1s8 pounds year ago. I am now 4 mere skeleton. From your little book :hink my trouble is profuse menstruatioD My symptoms are Y etc.
 Our doctor (my uncle) tells father that an consumption, and wants to take me to Florida Please help me! Tell me what to do, and tell me quickly. am engaged to be mar ried in September. Shall live to see the tiayi* LUCY E. w.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-21
GLASSES IN THIS CITY.
A Favorite and Widely Known Instruc-

A Favorite and Widely Known Instruc-
 tor
 MT William B. De Garmo, the well known dancing master, who taught in New Haven many years-dating back to 1S62-and who is an eX-member Of the New Haven Grays, was in town Saturday evening to meet large pri- vate class which is under his instruc- tion He would be glad to receive oth- CT private classes. His New York classes meet at the Berkeley Lyceum, 19 and 21 West Forty-fourth street, and his New Haven address is care of M. Steinert X Sons, Chapel street.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-21
IN SEYMOUR.
An Entertalnment-New Haven and
 Other Talent

An Ell EnIeTtalnlneHl-NeW f1dNeH ana
 Other Talent.
 The tickets for the musical entertain ment that is to be given in Seymour at the residence of Mrs. l.. A, Camp on Washington avenue, on the evening of December 2S, are going very rapidly. Among those who have kindly given their services for the evening are Mrs. Mary Dudley Burk Fitzgerald, the well known elocutionist from New Haven; Miss Stolberg, soprano; Charlotte Gay nor Riley, mezzo- soprano, and Miss May Hurlburt, pianist, all from the New York Conservatory of Music.
 The entertainment is to obtain mon- ey to defray the expense of re-cata- loguing the books for the public li- brary.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-21
A VALUABLE CHRISTMAS GIFT

A NALUABLE CHRISTMAS TIFT.
 MT. T, F. Madden, who represents in Richardson company, has received from the firm, as a substantial Christi mas present, a handsome solid gold hunting case watch. It is understood that the firm was pleased to present the token of appreciation to Mir. Mad den, who prizes his keepsake very high
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19
William M. McRea.

Mr.. William NJ McRea, the subject of
the sketch, and at present probate clerk
and recorder of San Juan county, Is a
resident of Aztec, the county seat, and
has been identified with the develop
ment of the San Juan Valley for about
nineteen years. Mr.. McRea has held his
present position for two years, and dur
ing this time has proved himself to be
capable and painstaking official, dis
charging his duties at all times with
that degree Of fidelity and energy, which
characterizes the efficient public officer.
Mr.. McRea is native of Scotland, and
took up his permanent abode in the San
Juan Valley, in 1877, since which time
he has followed farming. His farm which
is one of the finest in the valley, consists
of 100 acres, under splendid state of
cultivation. He raises considerable fruit,
for which this valley, by reason of its
fertile soil and favorable climatic condi
tons is especially adapted, wheat, oats.
corn, alfalfa, and many varieties of
vegetables, which find ready, though
not very convenient market at Durango.
The transportation problem has been a
difficult one with the people Of the San
Juan Valley, but Mr.. McRea says that
improved conditions in this respect are
now assured, and that the producers
look forward to an era of unexampled
prosperity. mature" said he in recent
interview, "has been especially kind in
her gifts to this section of New Mexico.
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San Juan County Bank.

The San Juan County Bank, located
in the fourishing town of Aztec, is the
leading financial institution of the great
San Juan Valley, and has established a
reputation for sound financial standing
and business probity, second to none in
the Territory Of New Mexico. 1t enjoys
the entire confidence of the people,
wherever it's business operations have
extended, and it's hackers are known
among the able and sound financiers OF
the west.
This institution was established in
1893 with a capital stock Of $4,000, for
the purpose of doing general banking
business. Its paid up capital amounts
to $4,000, and it's officers are as follows:
President s. D. Wester.
Vice President F. M. Pearce.
Cashier r. G. Prewitt.
Assistant Cashier G. B. Stafford.
Cashier A. G. Prewitt is one of the
young business men Of the San Juan
Valley, with which section he has been
prominently identified since 1883, in
which year he located at Pennington,
coming from Missouri, where he was
born and educated.
Among other important business enter
prises. Mr.. Prewitt, is the heaviest owner
in the San Juan and South Side Canal
company corporation that owns 1900
acres Of fine agricultural and horticul-
tufal land, on the San Juan river.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19

war with England in 1912.
Mr. Bunker was educated at the Wat
erville, Maine, Classical Institute, Oak
Grove Seminary and the old Waterville
Academy.
After leaving school he engaged in the
grocery business at Fairfield with his
brother until 1869, when he removed to
Kansas.
After a short time in this state he
came west as foreman for the Kansas
& New Mexico Land & Cattle Company,
having extensive ranges in the San Juan
and in the Blue Mountains Of Utah.
Resigning after three years with this
company, he purchased farm in the
San Juan, where he remained until 1892.
when he became a resident of Aztec,
New Mexico.
Mr.. Bunker believes in the future Of
this hourishing town and he backs his
judgment with investment in town prop.
erty. To his already extensive landed
interests in and about Aztec he quite
recently added tract Of twelve acres
situated within the town limits.
He owns some Of the best fruit land
in the valley and handsome residence,
erected upon piece Of land purchased
soon after his arrival in Aztec.
Mr.. Bunker has always been an ardent
Republican, and has done excellent SER
vice for his party, but in common with
other citizens Of New Mexico, who
stand for the development Of her vast
mineral resources, he has taken firm po-
sition during this campaign for free silver
and for this issue he has worked faith
fully and consistently with one end in
view-the future prosperity of the ter
ritory of New Mexico. He has no per-
sonal ends to serve, and is seeking no
office, or even recognition from party
leaders, but he realizes what the success
of the Democratic ticket means for New
Mexico, and has acted accordingly.
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Hon. ]. A. Koontz.

Hon. j. A. Koontz, the subject Of this
sketch, is one Of the leading citizens Of
Aztec and a gentleman who has contri.
buted materially to the development of
the great valley of the San Juan, in
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19

long time-"Go west, young
man, go west!"
With hundreds of other
young men Mr.. Holly promptly
acted upon the advice of the
veteran editor. This was in
1879, sinceiwhich time he has
been identified with the west
ern section Of the United States.
For a time he followed clerk
ing in Colorado and New
Mexico, and in 1883 in the for
mer state he set up a general
merchandise establishment of
his own, in which he was
fairly successful. A good part
of his trade at this time was
in mining supplies, and to this
fact was due, in large measure,
the gradual merging of his
career into the mining bust
ness, to which he finally con-
cluded to devote his entire
time, and the best energies
that he possessed.
With ample time and oppor-
tunity for careful investigation,
he decided to cast his fortunes
with the San Juan district,
and subsequent events have
demonstrated the soundness OF
his judgment in the matter OF
location. A high degree of sue
cess has attended his efforts
which extend over a period Of
about ten years on the San
Juan, and to-day he is heavily
il crested in several of the best
properties in what is acknow
lodged to be one of the richest
mineral sections in the world
Quite recently the well-known
Repeal mine, in which Mr.. Hol
ly owned a third interest, was
disposed Of to eastern parties
for $4,000, and in the Bear
River district of the San Juar
Mr.. Holly has several proper
ties equal, if not superior, to
the one just sold.
He has unbounded faith in
the mineral possibilities Of
Northwestern New Mexico
which section, he says, has hard.
ly been scratched as yet, com.
paratively speaking, although
millions have been taken out
already, the output in both
gold and silver showing a steady
increase from year to year,
After a visit to his old home in
New England Mr.. Holly will
resume operations on the San
Juan, in which district he is
confident that in his several in
vestments he has made no
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19

which section he was pioneer. When
he located in the San Juan valley in
1881 there was but a single cabin on the
present site of the now Furnishing town
of Aztec, which in due time became the
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19

ing or fruit land in the world than is to
be found in the well-known valley OF the
San Juan. Mr.. Potter has fine ranch
of 100 acres, portion of which is set
out to fruit trees, and the remainder
under a splendid state of cultivation.
Alfalfa and grain are his principal crops.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19

Mr.. Bunker stands high in the Ma
sonic order, and enjoys the esteem of all
who know him for those sterling quail
ties which have always characterized his
career.
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c. F. Holly.

Mr.. G. F. Holly, whose name stands at
the head of this sketch, is one of the
pioneer miners of the famous San Juan,
who has contributed in no small degree
to the development Of the rich mineral
section Of southwestern Colorado, which
is known to possess some of the best
mines in the world.
Mr.. Holly is native of New England.
and is descended from that rugged stock
which has become famous the world
over for perseverance, energy and native
push, not accustomed to lay down
its arms in the face of obstacles,
however formidable they may ap-
pear. To these characteristics are
ascribed the success in life of the aver
age New Highlander, in whatever position
fate or fortune may have placed him.
1t was in Connecticut that Mr.. Holly
first saw the light. His father was a
prosperous hardware merchant, who,
through industry, had built up profit
able trade, and, after attending the pub
lie schools of his native town for num-
Der of years, young Holly. anxious to
begin business career, was given a
clerkship in his fathers store. Here he
obtained his first lessons in mercantile
life, and in 1874 he went to New York
city, where he became identified in the
same capacity, at different times with
several of the large business houses of
the American metropolis. 1t was about
this time that Horace Greeley began to
sing the song that has followed his
name down through the years, for so
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19

first location then little more than a
village. At Denver Mr.. Dunning estab-
lished the first flour mill, which he con-
Quoted successfully for period of fif
teen years. His product, which was
really of a superior quality, was put up
under the brand of Rough and Ready
and had an immense run, through Colo
RADIO and adjoining states. The demand
became so great, that the capicity of the
mill was increased several times. People
would have nothing but Rough and
Ready" ard the brand became house
hold word in thousands of homes.
Selling out in 1882, Mr.. Dunning spent
nearly seven years in travel, finally locat-
ing in the San Juan Valley, where he
has since resided, following agriculture
and horticulture. Besides valuable town
property, Mr.. Dunning owns several
farms near Aztec under a good state Of
cultivation, containing some of the most
productive fruit trees in the valley. Two
years ago he was elected sheriff, and
since that time has discharged the
duties of this responsible Office with
entire satisfaction. He believes that
with the improved transportation facili-
ties now assured. San Juan Valley will
become the garden spot of New Mexico.
and the most productive fruit belt in
the world.
Mr.. Dunning served during the war
for three and half years as member of
the 32nd Regiment, Iowa Infantry.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19

She has given us soil and climate, un.
surpassed anywhere in the world, and
the greatest boon of all, in an, inexhaust-
able supply of water. In this latter re-
spect we have an immense advantage
over most sections of New Mexico.
Three rivers water this valley, two of
which, the San Juan and the Animas
never 60 dry, even in the severest
droughts. The La Plata has been known
to give out under long periods Of
drought. In fruit we challenge COM
parison. Our apples and peaches are
admittedly superior to those produced
in California and grapes the same.
California growers themselves do not
deny this fact. l expect to live to see
the day when this valley will be known
as the greatest fruit belt in the world"
Nv
A. H. Dunning.
There is nocounty officer that requires
a combination of higher qualities than
that of sheriff. Unflinching courage,
sagacity, tireless energy, honesty, a
broad and comprehensive knowledge of
civic rights, duties and prlvileges-these
are few of qualities that combine to
form the efficient sheriff.
Mr.. A. H. Dunning, the present sheriff
of San Juan county, possesses the above
noted characteristics in an eminent de.
gree, and Of all these marks Of worthy
officer, at one time or another during
the two years Of his incumbency, he has
given ample demonstration.
Mr.. Dunning is native of Vermont,
and had his first violent attack of the
western fever" in 1867. The rigorous
climatic conditions of New England are
not as rule conducive to the cure of
this complaint, which was very prevelant
along in the Cos, and 80 Mr.. Dunning
come west. What is now the metro
polls Of the Centennial State was his
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A. A. Potter

Mr.. A. A. Potter, one of the leading
citizens of Aztec and pioneer in the
valley of the San Juan, is native of
New York state, removing to Michigan
with his parents when boy Of II.
After this time Michigan was his home
up to the time Of his leaving for the
west, in 1859.
During this year he arrived in Colo.
RADIO and was all over the site upon
which Denver now stands. when the
grand metropolis Of the Centennial state
was hardly a respectable.sized hamlet.
In Colorado Mr.. Potter engaged in min
ing, which he followed with fair de-
gree of success up to the time that he
decided to make his future home in
New Mexico. This was in 1882. During
the same year he located in the valley
of the San Juan, at point on the Ami
mas, which has since become Aztec, the
county seat Of San Juan county.
Mr.. Potter is satisfied that he made
no mistake in the choice of location,
for his faith as to the future Of Aztec is
unbounded, and he knows by years Of
experience that there is no better farm.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19
Fred. Bunker.

Mr.. Fred. Bunker, one of the leading
citizens of Aztec, who has been promi-
nently identified with San Juan county
since 1892, is native of Maine. He is
descended from a line that furnished
several revolutionary soldiers, and his
grandfather was an officer in our second
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-04-09
A Luminous Foresight.

A luminous foresight has been used
successfully for some time to enable
the gunner to direct his piece at any
desired point in the darkness, or i'm
perfect light. A small incandescent
lamp, supplied with a current from a
simple form of battery, is mounted
within a shield at the muzzle of the
gun and a faint ray of light enables
the marksman to obtain the required
alignment with the back sight and
with the target, 1t is now proposer to
apply this device not only to the illu-
mination Of machine guns used against
torpedo attacks during the night, but
for the assistance Of sportsmen using
rifles or fowling pieces for night shoot
ing. In the latter cas- the battery Is
concealed in the stock, and there is
Just enough light thrown by the lamp
to enable the gunner to see the direc-
ton in which the muzzle is pointed,
without dazzling his sight or alarming
the game.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-04-09
wANDERINGs OF A PIGEON.
1t Had Reel Away Eight Months,
But Recognized Its Nest.

1t Had Reel Away Eight Months,
But Recognized Its Nest.
Il. W. Lydecker, the pigeon fancier.
is rejoicing in the recovery of a valu,
able homing bird, which was returned
to him in a somewhat strange manner
Last June Mr.. Lydecker sent out sew
ell carrier pigeons to Ashland, Ore, to
be flown from there to their loft in
Alameda. The birds oriented in a
STOW storm, and five Of them, who
we're old-time flyers, found their way
home. About q month ago LyGccker
received q letter from w. W. Brother
ton, a prominent attorney and bird
fancier of Portland. Mr.. Brcthcrton
stated that u curbstone broker named
!. Henderson had offered to sell him
a carrier pigeon for $50. The lawyer
concluded that the pigeon was n of
L~ydecker's missing birds. and wrote
To him to inform him as to the where
al'outs of the flyer.
Lydeckcr answered the letter, say
ing that. while he valued the bird
grcatIy, he had more of the same
plCSd- II nv hOt Nhi' w "a " ~
his own property. While Mr., Heuder-
son was waiting for a reply to the at
torIey's letter, the pigeon, whose
name is Humboldt, got away from
him and was found by another man
who.s strangely enough. also offered
the bird for sale TO Mr.. Bretherton.
Again did the attorney write to Mr..
Lydecker. who returned to him a re
ply similar to that he had sent regard
ing Henderson. The second finder Of
the pigeon wrote to the owner. saying
that he could have his bird provided
he paid the expenses of transportation
from Portland to Alameda. This Mr..
Lydeckcr agreed to do. and Humboldt
arrived on Thursday last. Although
the bird had been sent away from the
loft more than eight months ago. he
Immediately flew to his former nest
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