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Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19

NO history OF the great ana
growing Pecos valley would be
complete without mention of
the services of that distin-
guished citizen, Mr.. ]. W. Poe.
Space forbids any extended &C.
count of his life, which
abonnds with stirring events.
covering the most eventful
period in the history of the ter
rltory of New Mexico, in the
development of which Mr..
Poe has played a leading part.
He came from good old Ken
lucky stock, and halls from
state that produces the best
whiskey and the soundest Dem
ocrats IN America. Here he
lived until 1869, when he de-
cided to cast his fortunes with
the west, going to Kansas.
New Mexico at that time was
attracting considerable atten-
ton as the largest stock pro-
ducing section of the great
west. Since that time Mr.. Poe
has always been found in the
first rank of legitimate enter
prises for territorial develop
men..
In 1882, when Eddy, Chaves
and Lincoln formed single
county, he was elected sheriff.
Prior, while serving in the Ca
pacity of assistant U. S. mar
shal, he rendered the whole
territory a distinct service. in
assisting in Kidding the country
of that great desperate and
cntthroat curse, "Billy the
Kid"
In 1884, in recognition of
efficient services in general,
Mr.. Poe was reelected sheriff,
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19

same time John Chesum, who had set
tied at Bosque Grande, thirty miles north
OF Roswell, the year before, moved his
headquarters ranch to near the head of
South Spring river and established what
is now the famous Chesum ranch and
fruit farm. The peculiar isolation of the
country made it a haven for those who
had left other communities for mot build
ing churches, etc" and affairs grew worse
as this class increased until they finally
eliminated in 1S7S,in the "Lincoln coun-
ty war; In 1874 the large cottonwood
trees on the west side of Main street,
opposite the court house, were brought
tied up in bundle by horseman from
Bosque Grande and planted by order of
Smith in their present position. About
1880 the first effort was made to do any
farming in the valley. AS soon as farm.
ing was inaugurated the country began to
prosper and prices for products were
high. Farmers kept coming principally
from Texas and bitches for irrigation
were taken from North and South Spring
rivers and the Bernalllo. The result can
be seen now by an inspection of the
beautified and productive farms" that
town. In 1883 the Roswell Register was
established and tie old settlers felt like
putting on airs. In 1891 the Roswell
Record was established and the two pa
pers have been making a living while
working tremendously together for the
general welfare for the town and county.
The Record is a well equipped country
office with cylinder and good job presses
and ample material for all work that may
be needed IN the valley. Last year they
emerged from small adobe building and
built substantial, well ventilated and
splendidly lighted store building with
glass front, and as the paper has now
changed hands it is presumed the pub.
fishers are iairly prosperous. In 1891
Roswell was the first town to take advan-
tage of the new village incorporation law,
and has ever since had progressive town
management
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19
T. P. Gayle.

Mr.. T. P. Gayle, clerk of the probate
court OF Chaves county, and well known
throughout the length and breadth of the
Pecos valley, is native of Alabama and
settled in New Mexico over fifteen years
ago.
Mr. Gayle remembers the present site
Of the prosperous town of Roswell when
it was part of an immense stock range
that stretched away miles and miles in
every direction, over which the Indian
and the rustler roamed at will.
He was one of the pioneers of Roswell
and one of her first merchants. As such
he has watched the town grow from few
scattered adobes to it's present proper.
tons, always in the front rank of prog
ress, and foremost in every Legitimate
project for the development of the great
valley in which he has unbounded faith.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19
L. K. McGaHey.

No review of the growth and prosperity
of Rosw ell would be complete without
mention of the part played in the splen.
did development of this fertile section by
Mr.. L. K. McGaffey, who has been iden-
tilted with the interests of New Mexico
since 1884, and at the present time post.
master of the town with which his for
tunes have been cast-a town bv the way
in which he in common with other enter
prising citizens express the most implicit
faith for brilliant future in the matter
of commercial and industrial develop
ment.
Mr.. McGaffey is native of Vermont,
horn in 1864, and educated at the famous
St. Johnsburg Academy. In 1884 he came
west and settled in Valencia county, New
Mexico, where he engaged in the stock
business. Seven years later the Pecos
valley began to attract attention, it hav-
ing been demonstrated that this section
possessed advantages for the agricultural
ist, investor and home.seeker to be found
in few localities of the west. It wae at
this time that Mr.. McGsffey decided upon
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19
Wilson Brothers.

Wilson Brothers.
The house doing business under the
above name ia one of the best known in
the Pecos valley, having been established
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19

Mr.. Potter has charge OF the Eddy
branch, while Mr. Baughman looks after
the interest of the Roswell establishment,
which makes specially of fine Watches
clocks and silverware.
Both gentlemen have been identified
with the mercantile interests of New
Mexico for several years past, and are
we'll known for their high financial stand
ing and business probity.
Mr.. Baughman was born in Ohio and
came to New Mexico in 1892, locating
first at Eddy, where the firm OF Potter &
Baughman first did business.
John w. Poe
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19
M. L. Pierce.

Good meat il as necessary to perfect
health as good water, and the people Of
Roswell have been blessed with both Of
these necessaries. That most of their
patronage goes to NJ. L. Pierce, the vet
eran stockman, Is not 80 strange when We
remember that he keeps one of the larg-
est and best appointed meat markets in
the Pecos valley. Years of experience in
the business have given him sound judy
ment in selecting his stock, and what he
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19
Barnett and Devine.

Under the above name II. +. Barnett
and y. ii. Devine conduct one of the
largest and best stocked livery and feed
stables in the Pecos valley. Anything in
the line of horse flesh can be had on
short notice at very moderate rates.
Messrs. Barnett and Devine operate the
stage line between Roswell and Lincoln,
and have some of the best stock on the
road to be found anywhere in the terri
tory. Mr.. Barnett is pioneer of Ros-
well, and long before the Pecos valley
railroad was built he operated stage line
between Eddy and Roswell. At this
time there we're only about nine buildings
in the latter settlement. which gave little
promise of the bustling town of today,
with all the conveniences of a metropolis.
Mr.. Devine is native of Missouri and
settled in New Mexico in 1881. since
which time he has been identified with
her development. For the past six years
he has been with Mr.. Barnett in the liv-
cry business, in which the gentlemen
have scored decided success.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19
Roswell Military Institute.

Among the institutions which the Ros-
well people are justly proud, is the New
Mexico Military Institute now in course
of erection on beautiful site about
mile no tn OF the town. The building
will accommodate 100 students and there
are ample provisions for additions to be
made from time to time according to in
creased demands for instruction.
The project was started on territorial
bond issue of $500, which will be as
sisted by an annual increase in the tax
levy amounting to about $1,000. The re.
gents are as follows: John w. Roe, Z.
A. Cahoon, ]. Z. Lea, George Curry,
Gov. Thornton, M. Chaves and John
Franklin of Eddy.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1896-06-06
RAIN PLAYED HAVOC.
Brilliant Decorations Reduced to
Mere Nothing.

Nashville, Tenn, May GA hard
rain storm this afternoon played havoc
with the extensive and ornate decora-
tions which had transformed the bust.
ness streets and public square into mas
SEES of color, and now limp flags, discol-
ored bunting and disordered adornments
bedeck house fronts, where before moor
all was bright and glowing with color.
Tonight rain still threatens and lowering
skies are ill omens for tomorrow's
parade. The city shows an influx of
many visitors, hotels and temporary
quarters are rapidly filling up and unless
rain prevents, one of the largest crowds
ever seen in Nashville will be here to-
morrow. The parade is expected to be
the most extensive ever witnessed in this
city. It starts at o'clock with the
United States marine band at the head.
Brigadier General G. F. Henry, u. S. AZ.
in command with a battalion of the
United States infantry, battalion Of
the Sixth infantry and a squadron of
four troops, hired Tavalry will be the
First division. Five divisions form the
professions. When the centennial
grounds are reached President ]. w.
Thomas, of the Centennial association
will proclaim the official inauguration
Of the centennial and an immense
United States flag will be raised and
Hon. ]. M. Dickinson, assistant United
States attorney general, will deliver an
address and the centennial poem will be
read by Mrs. Virginia F. Boyle. In the
afternoon the woman's building will be
turned over to the woman's board and
addresses will be made. Fireworks at
night will close the first days program.
The exercises will be concluded on
Tuesday when Hon. Aft. A. Taylor and
Hon. F. w. Carmack will deliver ad,
dresses.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1896-06-06
1T WAS ONLY A STRUGGLE
Stories Told by the Survivors
of the Tragedy in Moscow.
Many Believe it n HiriacIe-NearIy
1,3OO Victims Buried Yesterday
Great Number or Unidentified Dead
Placed in the Eleven Large Trenches
-MutiIated Bodies Packed Close To-
gether to Find Room for Them All,

Moscow, June THE burial of the
victims of Saturdays disaster went on
all night and is still progressing amid
scenes of grief. Only mourners are ad-
mitted to the cemetery.
There were 1900 victims buried to.
day The bodies of those who were
identified and claimed by relatives were
inferred in private graves. but at the
expense of the municipal authorities.
The great number of unidentified dead
were buried in eleven great trenches,
each fifty yards long. The trenches
were deep and the mutilated bodies have
to be placed close together to find room
for them all. There were 600 workmen
engaged all night long at the Vagano-
vskoe cemetery digging the graves.
Many priests, prominent among them
being John of Cronstadt, famous for his
piety and his power to console, and who
it is believed by the peasants, to heal,
and many military chaplains, conducted
the funeral services, the friends crowd
ing around the graves. The surviving
friends and relatives are for the most
part of the ignorant and simple minded
peasant classes, and their grief and ter
ror at the sudden calamity was express.
ed in a very demonstrative fashion.
The scenes at the cemetery were pitiful
and terrible in the extreme. Only about
half the bodies recovered have been
identified and the majority of these are
men, though there are many children
and several old people
The survivors have the vaguest posi-
Bile idea of what happened to them and
how they escaped. They only remem,
Der terrible struggle in the vortex of
conflicting human muscular energy.
Many of them ascribe their escape to
direct miracle. 1t is touching to witness
how these poor, ignorant people help to
console each other, to dress the dead
and to care for the children.
This afternoon the car gave ban
quet to the representatives Of all the
estates in his realm. The foreign rep
resentatives were also present.
In the afternoon the car and czarina
visited the hospital, where they spent
some time, consoling the patients in
jured in Saturdays crush.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1896-06-06
THE TRIAL OF HARRY nxNDs
statement of the circumstances
which Led UP to the killing

Salt Lake City, June 2.--The sensa-
tiona trial of Harry Hynds for the
murder of Walter ]. Dinwoodey, was
commenced in the Third district court
before Judge Hiles, yesterday morning.
Thirty-eight talesmen were examined
during the day and out of these three
were accepted by both sides and sworn
in.
In a capital case the jury must consist
of twelve men, and each side in empan.
cling jurors has fifteen peremptory chal-
lenges. So far the defense has exer.
cised five peremptory challenges and
the prosecution three. The panel Of
jurors was exhausted at Ago in the
afternoon and a special venire was is
sued for fifty more talesmen.
The circumstances of the killing,
which was the sequel of Dinwoodey's
criminal intimacy with Hynd's wife, are
yet fresh.
For over year prior to the tragedy
on Sunday morning, March /, Dinwood-
ey, 1t is openly stated, had been on very
intimate terms with Mrs. Hynds. and
most people who knew them, with the
exception of the injured husband, were
convinced of their illegal relations.
Hynds went to Butte and returned a
day or two earlier than was expected
When he arrived at home his wife, in
response to repeated knocks, opened
the door. She as In her night robes
and the husband found Dinwoodey, un.
dressed in hiding In closet of the
bedroom. Hynds ordered him to come
out and he did So He was then com
manded 10 take his clothes and get GU
and Mrs. Hynds was also told to prepare
for departure. She began TO weep ant
excitediy exclaimed What will be
come of mep
Dinwoodey, who by this time wa
partly dressed, said to Mrs. Hynds
"Come with me, Maudie, I'll take car,
of you" This SO incensed the HUSBAND
that he fired three shots, all of which
took effect in D.nwoodey's body, Wit
died few hours later in St Marks hos
pital, where he had been removed.
Mrs. Hynds is ~ years of age and ex
ceedingly progressing. She was mar
ried to Hynds in 1885. Dinwoodey wa
unmarried, hne, handsome man of "a
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1896-06-06

Washington, June 2.-At7 o'clock to-
night the long struggle in the senate
over the bill to prohibit the issue OF
bonds came to an end, and the bill was
passed by a.vote of 90 to IS. The bill
as passed covers only three lines, as fol-
| lows:
Be 1t enacted, that the issuance of i'm
terest-bearing bonds of the United States,
for any purpose whatever, without fur
Their authority of congress, is hereby
prohibited"
The voting did not begin until 6:3o
p. m, at whichEtime the chamber wss
dimly lighted and the galleries were
emptyI
A flood of amendments were first
voted down, all being defeated.
One by MIR. Aldrich, of Rhode Island.
gave the executive power to issue bonds
in certain emergencies; another by Mr..
Aldrich provided that the act should not
impair the obligation to pay coin.
Mr.. HIPS amendment that the treas.
ury notes be retired when redeemed was
tabled-4s to Ia
Mr.. Gray's amendment for the substi.
tuition otscoin notes for treasury notes
was defeated without a yea and nav
vote. The last preliminary vote was on
Mr.. HtlPs motion to postpone the sub
Ject until next December, which was de-
feated
Then came the final vote, with the res
suit stated
The debate on the bond bill lasted
throughout the day and was at times
very animated.
Mr.. Cannon, of Utah, made spirited
reply to criticisms Of the five Re,uh.
lican senators, including himself, who
voted against the Dingley tariff bill.
and declared the bill was a Legislative,
monstrosity. Mr.. Cannon asserted that
the inter-mountain states took Henry
NJ, Teller as leader rather than the
senator. from Ohio (Shermanl
Mr.. Allison expressed his strong be-
lief that the United States could
not single. handed and alone enter up-
on the coinage of silver at rs to !.
Mr.. Chandler appealed to senator's on
the other side to join in patriotic
measure to sustain the country's honor.
Mr. Chandler also paid a tribute to the
personal integrity of President Cleve-
land and Secretary Carlisle.
Mr. Teller spoke in favor of making
silver the paramount Issue.
Mr., Burrows declared that II would
have been better had the country gone
down In the storm of war than a meas.
ure taking away the last prop 70 credit
should pass. Mr.. Palmer of Illinois al
g opposed the bill.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1896-06-06
FOREIGN FACTS.

Paris, May 3I.-In the race for the
French Derby (Prix de Jockey clubl Of
e5,5oS pounds for three-year-olds, one
and and half-miles, Cham Poubert
won; Champigo coming in second and
Trebons third.
Suakim, May Gilt is rumored here
that the Indian troops will advance upon
Berber, in the autumn. The khalifa has
summoned the emirs to Omduraman for
war council.
Yokohama, May 3r.-Count Matsu
Munemitsu, minister of foreign affairs,
has resigned owing to i'll health. Inouye
ri, minister of education, will act as
minister of foreign affairs ad interim.
Madrid, May 3I.-Henry M. Stanley,
who has been so seriously ill here as to
have made 1t necessary to send for his
wife, has recovered and is able to start
for London.
Canea, Island of Crete. May 3I.-Ab-
dallah Pasha, the new governor, at the
head of an imperial force, has relieved
the beleagured garrison of Vamos.
London, May 3I.-The Times has a
dispatch from Athens, which says:
Abdullah tthe governor of Crete) dis.
lodged the insurgents at Tsivara after
stubborn fight and then raised the siege
of Vamos. No details have been received
Matters may now be said to have en-.
gagged upon desperate and bloody
stage. There is fresh panic at Canea
and there are murders and pillaging of
Christians at Petimo. The consuls at
HeraPlton have telegraphed for war
ships.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1896-06-06
Indiana GOIdl,ugs.

indianapolis, June 1.-THE state league
of gold standard democrats has organ
lied with Mayor Taggart president and
Pierre Gray, son of the late Governor
Gray, as secretary. A formidable exec
utiye committee has also been appointed.
A vigorous campaign that includes the
entire state has been mapped out. Rep
reaentative democrats in every district
who favor the gold standard, will be
urE ed to come to the state convention,
whether they are made delegates or not
The committee believes that the pres
ence of democrats from every county
pleading against the adoption of free
silver platform, will have some influence
ON the delegates
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1896-06-06
a Duel Prevented.

New York, June IA cable dispatch
to the World from Madrid says:
a duel between Marshal Martinez de
Campos and Lieutenant. General Barero
was prevented today by the military au.
thorities.
Both generals were sent to their re-
pectiye residences on parole not to AZ.
tempt fresh encounter until the min.
lister OF war and the government pass
upon the case.
The cause of the proposed duel was
an insulting letter General Barrero sent
to Marshal Campos. The seconds were
civilians. There Is a great commotion
IN political and military circles.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1896-06-06
AN ABLE EFFORT.
Arth, r. Browns Maiden Sneacb -,
the senate

|, Washington, June Senator Brown
today addressed the senate on the bond
Dill. He argued that the future issuing
OF bonds by the secretary of the treasury
was constitutional and illegal, and
that the act OF 1878 authorizing the sec.
rotary of the treasury to issue bonds
was temporary in its nature, intended to
expire by limitation at the time when
redemption should take place. viz, Ian
uary, 1879, and was limited by the
amount of legal tender notes then in
circulation, and BY the purpose ex-
pressed in the act to provide for re-
demption. He declared that now the
secretary was issuing bonds to supply
the deficit in revenue and to accumulate
surplus without limit; that such issue
OF bond S was contrary to the provision
OF the constitution giving congress mot
the executive) the power to borrow
money on the credit OF the United
States and that assuming to borrow
money and issue bonds was usurpation
on the part of the executive. He said
the accumulated surplus encouraged
the passing of appropriations without
providing revenue to pay for them. It
prevented tariff lie gslation and legisla.
ton desired by congress in behalf of
silver, and that if the treasury was
empty congress could and would supply
the necessary revenue. He said that
- ~ a q al,
better be trusted to borrow money on
bonds than the executive. He discussed
the failure to take up for consideration
the substitute for the Dingley bill and
said that the finance committee struck
out the Dingley bill and inserted a free
coinage substitute, and that the motion
to consider it was a vote against free
silver Wy those that voted against con |
sidering the bill (the free coinage dem
ocrats and others). His speech Incl
dentally, argued for the free coinage of
silver, and was a sharp arraignment and
criticism of the policy of the single
gold standard advocates.
MIR. brown spoke for nearly two hours
ana mad not finished at the time of adj |
journwent, but will continue his speech
tomorrow. He received marked atten-
ton from senators on both sides of the
chamber
Senator Sherman was an attentive |
on the republican side, and SEN
ator Hill on the other side
The debate WIS enlivened by ques-
tons and discussions from Senators
Allen, Allison and Hill. MIR. Brown ac-
quilted himself well, and although this
was his maiden speech, he was able to
hold his own in the tiIts with such ex-
perienced Legislators.
Senator Brown received many warm
cong ratulations at the close of his speech
which was considered by all to have
been very able one.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1896-06-06
GAVE UP THE GHOST.
Renegade Apache Chief Gets in
Deadly work.

Deadly Work.
Denver, June General Wheaton
was notified today that Massia, the rene
gade Apache chief, had been slain In
southern Arizona by Indian scouts.
Massia killed three scouts before he
gave up the ghost. The passing of
Massia will be hailed with delight by all
the inhabitants of southern Arizona, for
he was red-handed murderer, treacher-
Gus and powerful with the disorderly
element of the San Carlos redskins.
He as one Of Geronimo's braves, and
succeeded to that old chiefs authority
among the renegades. His specially
was attacking remote ranches, slaughter
ing the white men and women and
driving the cattle found over the Mexi-
can border.
He was captured with Geronimo in
1886 and started for Vernon Barracks,
Florida, when, by order of the presi.
dent, the band was confined in St. Louis.
Massia escaped from the train and he
never was recaptured.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1896-06-06

Portland, Ore, June 3,-In speaking
of his policy as mayor of this city. ex-
Governor and Mayor.elect Pennoyer
today said:
II shall endeavor to reduce expenses
wherever can to meet existing condi
lions, and will now say what l could
not well say, and what did not say be-
fore election-that while endeavoring to
faithfully discharge the duties of mayor,
] shall take but one-half of my salary.
That salary should come down with the
general decline of prices and values,
and | shall see that 1t does come down. -
The mayors salary is now $4,000 per
annum.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1896-06-06
Jonah Was a . Shut in. ;.

A young woman at Hartford, Conn.,,
was telling her Sunday school class of
small boys the other Sunday about the
Shut-In society, whose members are
persons confined with sickness 10 their
beds or rooms. "Whom can we think
Of" said she, "that would have had
great sympathy for those that are so
shut infn II know" said little boy.
"Some one In the Bible, amt 1t, teach
err" ayes; and whD, Johnniel" do
nah," was the spirited answer.