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The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1900-10-18
Great scarcity of Laborers

The White Oaks people are having no
little trouble in securing miners to work
the Captain mines, although several are
sent up every week. The company has
orders on hand for every ton OF coal
taken from the mines and President
Eddy said this morning that he could
find a market in El Paso for three times
the present output lfhe could only get
II out of the mines. The Mexican
Central stands ready to use all they can
get but up to this time they have had
very little from this field on account oi
the inability Of the company to mine It
Twenty six miners were sent up to the
mines this morning and Mr., Eddy says hi
expects quite number from Alabaml
in few weeks. The company expects
to bridge over the labor question thii
winter and be able to better supply tn,
demand.-Herald.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1900-10-18
FOUND SOME BONES.
And An Old Election Story Was at Once
ReYiYed-All Speculation.

Last week, while hunting in the Sac
ramentos. Alonzo Greenwood and Willie
Smith, discovered the charred bones OF
two human beings.
Descending the side of one Of the pre-
cipItous mountains lining James canon,
the hunters sat down on log to rest
and discovered the barrel of gun pro-
trudlng from the ground. Digging be-
meath the surface and throwing aside
mass of loose rocks their further
search was rewarded by finding another
gun, a saddle, lOoking-glass, breeches
buckles, some pocket trinkets and the
skulls and bones Of boy and man.
The stocks OF the guns were burned
off, the saddle was partially burned and
the bones of the man and boy were badly
charred.
Someone in the mountains who saw
the bones, at once guessed that they
were the last remains of Col. Fountain
and son. The report was assiduonsly
repeated and by the time it reached Ala
mogordo, it had developed from mere
speculation to absolute certainty.
The age of the bones, the fact that the
rifles were of Spanish pattern and muz-
zle loading, and the presence of saddle
all disprove the assertion. 1t is prob
able that the remains and effects of
some early Spanish or Indian hunters
were stumbled on. If the former, they
may have died at the stake; if they are
of some soldiers or Indians or lost white
men, forest fire might have charred
the bones and some person later given
the remains a christian burial. 1t is
certain that the bones and effects are
not those Of Fountain and son.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1900-10-18
wholesome Lesson.

A Mexican boy about l6 years of age
last week made an indecent proposal to
one Of Captain Reeds little girls, 12years
old. The girl told her mother, and they
found him in Chavez's store, Mrs. Chavez
and the mother of the little girl having
locked the store door to prevent his es-
cape, each secured good-slzed board,
and made 1t feel very uncomfortable
below the youths coat tails for about 10
minutes. Reed stood by as umpire
AMI when he concluded the two women
had roasted him sufficiently, he opened
the door and the boy struck out at a
e:4O gait and has not been seen Since
TularOsa Democrat.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1900-10-18
DEAL IN RAILROAD BUILDING.
Report Denied by General Manager Wood
Of the Ohoctow Road.

A special from Oklahoma City, Okla
homa, to the St. Louis Globe-Democrat,
which reached FL Paso yesterday, says;
"The largest deal in railroad building
In the southwest for the coming year
has just been com oleted in the contract
that has been made between the Ell Paso
& Northeastern of New Mexico and the
Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf railway.
The plans of the two companies will
compel the building of nearly 400 miles
Of standard gauge road within the next
twelve months after the election in
November. The Ell Paso & Northeastern
is a line 153 miles in length, running
from El Paso to Captain, N. NJ. 1t passes
through the best part of the territory.
This road will, under the contract, COM
mence an extension to Texline, Texas,
where it will be connected wi b the ex-
tension of the Choctaw, Oklahoma and
Gulf extension to be built from Weather
ford, Okla, the present terminus OF the
road. The line that the Ell Paso road
will build will be practically 100 miles
in length and the Choctaw extension
will be about 800.
The Choctaw extension will cOmmen-
ce at Weatherford and will pass through
some of the richest grazing and farming
land in western Oklahoma and the Pan
handle of Texas. 1t will have its first
terminus at Amarillo, Texas where it
will connect with the Denver and Fort
Worth. Then it will be built on to
Texline and connect with the Ell Paso &
Northeastern. This will make the whole
system about 100 miles in length from
Memphis, Tenn, to El Paso-and will
makes it a strong factor in transcontin-
entail traffice."
A TINES reporter endeavored to get
confirmation or denial of the forego-
going from some high official Of the El
Paso and Northeastern. But President
C. b. Eddy left over the Texas & Pa
ciffc yesterday morning for Fort Worth,
and General Superintendent Greig is
in Alamogordo.
1t is understood here that President
Eddy has gone to meet Rock Island Of
ficials at Fort Worth. But local railroad
men are puzzled as to how the above
story could have originated In Oklahoma
City unless there was some foundation
for such a story.
tits reported from Little Rock that
the president of the Choctaw, Oklahoma
& Gulf has denied there being any truth
In the Oklahoma City story. But such
stories are always denied unless the deal
has been consummated and all the nee
essary papers signed.-El Paso Times.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1900-10-18

A writer in the Roswell Record, who
is spirtualist,give the following point
ers about that strange belief: "Ancient
of days, the foundation of all religions,
it differs but little today from centuries
ago. The first article in the creed is
never attempt to proselyte. II person
cares enough about it to investigate and
become one, all right; If not, all right.
They believe it all the same in the long
run. They shed no tears when death
comes; to them death is but change
for the better, and 1t is disloyalty to God
and their loved ones to make fuss
about it. They have no creed beyond
doing good and believe that as man
progresses in this world so will he in the
next. They have no fear Of death, and
claim that such fear is unnatural In one
who lives good life. There is no wait
Ing for Judgment day by them. AS soon
as the conditions surrounding the
change are understood, they meet and
miagle with the vast multitude that
have passed over since time began.
Their only hell is that of conscience;
their heaven is simply perfect spirit
ual state"
The spiritualists claim 100000 mem.
bers and North America has 500, 200.
They claim that q vast number are
members OF of the different churches, a
statement that 1t would be hard to be-
lIeve were it not that they insist that
the best church member makes the best
spirltualist, paradox rather hard to
| ~ Rrok
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1900-10-18
A Mental Dysps,. il.

Probably VIM. J. Bryan has sp0kel
and written more words on political
topics during the past four or FIVE years
than any living American. Yet with
all his speaking and writing can you
recall single good story that would
cause hearty, genuine laugh? Can you
recall single sentence that would
encourage and lift up and cheer a
downtrodden, discouraged unfortunate
man? Can you recall a single word that
makes any American citizen feel prouder
of his county and causes him to have
greater faith and confidence in its future
and destiny than he otherwise would?
Can you think of any doctrine he has
advocated that you would teach your
bov to make him more cheerful and
helpful and better and more useful
citizen? Do you for moment believe
any of his predictions of the disasters
that threaten this nation If his particu-
lar political partysdoes not win this cleo
tion? Do you think that he or any sane
man of good common horse sense does
believe them? Even If you were weak
minded enough to believe them yourself
wouldn't you prefer to have your boy
not believe them and take more hope
full, rational view of the nations future:
| In short, don't YOU think that Bryan's
doctrine throughout is that Of menta
dyspepsia and unworthy the approva
OF any healthy minded, sensible man.
Burlington Republican.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1900-10-18
THE ROUNDER'S COLUMN.
~~N~~~

The first of a series of literary and mu.
steal entertainments was given at the
NJ. E. Church last Tuesday evening and
attended by goodly number Of towns
people. The entertainment was a most
pleasant surprise to the outsider and nc
doubt each and every member felt lit.
tie tickled at the conclusion when 1t be-
came an assured fact that every number
on the program was voted a complete
success. One pleasant diversion was
the absence Of the gallery god (the rest
less, whistling, hilarious kld), who usu-
ally frequents social gatherings to ex-
hibit himself as hide-b bound edition of
Balaam- -burrOism. One of the visitors,
not down on the program, took it into
her pretty head to make a roar and kick
up racket and she succeeded admir-
ably-well, she was one of the cutest,
sweetest little babies in the world, and
forgiveness was willingly vouchsafed.
Altogether the entertainment was up
to date, and it is to be hoped the mem.
bers of the Epworth League will con-
tinue their soclals during the winter
months, II not all the time.
The program was opened by choir
song, Miss Lulu Hickman, organi:t.
II. II. Brooks followed with scripture
reading, prayer, and an Introductory
address. Mr.. Brooks is pleasing de-
claimer, is gifted with steady flow of
good old commonsense English as found
in the vocabulary, and he excelled him
self on this occasion.
The recitation by Miss Lulu Blakely
was well pronounced, and no criticism
could be made, expect, perhaps, that
she spoke little too rapidly.
The song, ''Praise the Lord" by a
quartette composed of Mrs. H. H. Major,
Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Stannard and Mr.
Welch, was exceedingly good. Mrs. Ma
iors is an accomplished vocalist, possesses
clear. mellow voice and her rendition
of the high notes is most pleasing.
An excellent paper on 1.-The advance
ment of the Nineteenth century," was
read by Mr.. c. R. Gibson. 1t had been
carefully prepared and was presented in
mastery manner.
In the recitation, 1.-THE Burial of Mo-
ses," Willie Pelphrey surprised his hear
ers. The recition was all right. Mr..
Pelphrey has the making in him of an
orator and he should cultivate the gift.
Miss Margaret Elsing's solo was just
as sweet as 1t possibly could be, and re-
ceived well-merited round of applause.
A paper on that beautiful story of the
character of Ruth" by Mrs. w. H..
Slaughter, was read by Mr. Hickman.
Miss Stella Stew = = !. r M
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1900-10-18
NEW GOAL NINE
Located Near the New Mexico Fuel Com
pany's Property.


S. 7. Gray of CAPTAIN is authority for
the statement that the Blow & McCul
Tough Coal company have located a
mine two and one half miles southwest
of the south mine of the New Mexico
Fuel company.
This company now owns over 1000
acres near Ft. Stanton having lately
purchased the first mine ever worked in
that section of the country. They have
big shipment of machinery on the road
now and have already begun the erection
of large boarding house right at the
mine. This is another big boom for that
end of the White Oaks line.--Herald
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1900-10-18
THE PROPER SPIRIT.
Citizens of AlamOgordo Praised for Pub
lie Enterprise.

uc hnCorpTlSe'
The people of Alamogordo no longer
lie down and wait for the town company
to bear all the burden. They have shown
proper spirit in preparing to secure
artesian water. The railway company
which does so much for the place has
agreed to supply one half of the funds.
Alamogordo promises to become man
ufacturing point of Importance, Two
big lumber mills,a large box factory that
has already secured much business in
Mexico, and other enterprises, will keep
dollars moving in local circles. Beside
this, Alamogordo is likely to be college
town.-El Paso News.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1900-10-18
THE STORY DENIED.

San Antonio, Oct. 13.-The report to
the effect that the El Paso & Northeast
ern railroad in conjunction with the
Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf road would
build 400 miles of standard gauge track
and form great trunk line, is denie
by general manager Wood of the lat
line, at Little Rock.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1900-10-18
Number s

Into the contribution box, is supple
mented by an FL Paso clergyman who
informed his congregation that pennies
would not be accepted. No one" he
is reported to have said, "can truly be-
lleye in the presence of Christ In the
church and give a penny for the support
of his religion" Nevertheless, the story
of the widows mite will continue to have
its uses.
"Aguinaldo's Outing; Tale Of the
Midnight Switch Engine; Tularosa Ia
rantulas," and other talelets by Rounder
(all rights reserved); bound, homeward;
mesquite bush covers; alkali edges; 20
vols; mo-; 1Oci on sale, campaign 1904.
-
A Tularosa boy who, by the way, had
never seen a street sprinkler, was in
town this week with his father and upon
observing one going up the street re-
marked: Dad, see what that man has
behind his wagon to keep the boys from
stealing rides"
Don't it make you tired to hear man,
who is not successful in business or has
met with financial reverses, tell his tale
of woe; sit around and bellyache over
what might have been Ten chances
to one If he would brace up, get move
on, and try TO do something himself, in
stead of having his poor wife and chill
dren shaving day in and day out to fur
nish the necessaries of life and provide
him with tobacco and novels, he could
accomplish little-at least gain the re-
spect of his felowman. But some peo-
pie are born tired, while others seem to
have been born for the purpose of max
ing others tired.
Cease your whining, cease your fretting,
Cease your railing at your lot;
There's no time for useless dreaming,
These complaints can profit not.
What If life is not all pleasure,
Fretting will not cure the pain;
Noble souls have never leisure
At misfortune to complain.
THE RoUNDER.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1900-10-18

The Record Publishing company of
East Las Vegas commenced the publica-
tion of the Las Vegas Daily Record
Monday. The capital stock amounts TO
$1,000 and 1t is understood that this
amount has been paid In cash.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1900-10-18

J. T. BennBCC recIGed negro sketch,
and did it well--in fact, so nicely that
he will find his name down on the next
program for number.
w. f. Smith was down for sketch on
the character of Esther, but he had been
carried away from Alamogordo by the
kings of Organism and democracy, had
put on sackcloth with ashes, and went
out into the midst of the unterriied and
was at that moment crying out with a
loud and bitter cry, imperialism! Oh,
Imperialism! where art thou?"
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1900-10-18

The Rounder's fame has gone abroad,
even into the broad land of Texas, due,
undoubtedly, to the large circulation OF
Bro. Brooks journal down that way.
Here comes the cracker-jack Of an zap
peal for votes" card (sent especially for
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1900-10-18

publication in this column) unaccom-
panied by the customary fee, however,
but recognizing the extreme modesty Of
the candidate the reader will not be sur
prised that he would want the earth for
nothing. The card is headed, ITO the
voters of Fayette county" and then fol-
lows this dOggerel
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1900-10-18

the cahduate the reader VIII not De sur
prised that he would want the earth foI
nothing. The card is headed, ITO the
voters of Fayette county" and then fol-
lows this doggerel;
ask Of you one and all,
To dance for me at the election ball;
III play the fiddle, "set up the beer"
Don't let old Percy be In the rear.
He may re rough and uucouth,
Let me tell you the unvaruished truth
Hes done his duty and done II we'll
This. your friends. you may tell:
He's the best material in the field
The poor mans friend the poor mans shield.
Yours, 10 be elected,
PERCY FAIsoN.
Candidate for County Attorney.
Wouldn't that jar you? just think of
it for a moment. A man seeking the
important Office of county attorney is
suing a circular like that in this enlight-
ened age! l don't know Mr.. Faison-
don't know where Fayette county is, but
l do know that If Ignorance is bliss" in
a Texas county tribunal of justice it is
far safer to be just a wee bit wise in a
wild and woolly western territory.
Some Aamogordo girls go to church
not so much for the sermons and music
as for the "hims."
Manana sober second thoughts are ac-
companied by that dark brown taste
and a rocky old headache.
Military companies use lot of powder
in useless salutes. Likewise do women
when they kiss each other.
Every time a man is found dead in a
bathroom, some people think they have
an additional reason for boycotting
water.
How often is some other fellow ap-
plauded for saying the good things that
we might have said-had we only
thought of them.
The efforts Of good pastors to shame
their congregations out of the habit of
putting metal buttons, instead of coins,
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1900-10-18

Just recelved--An immense stock oi
Mexican hand-carved leather goods, 81
"Rhomberg's," z. o. block.
The Dickinson press., 1900-05-26
Musical Treat.

" ~ SSSNSs EA ~.
A delightful piano and organ recital
was given by Mrs. H. A. Davis and
pupils at her home Tuesday evening, the
parents and relativ-s OF the pupils being
the guests-about seventy-five in number
A program of twenty-one numbers was
rendered, each given in an excellent
manner, showing fine technique and truly
artistic training.
The rooms were decorated with potted
plants, palms and cut flowers, and pre-.
sented a very pretty appearance.
Mrs. Davis may well be proud of her
class, and the people of Dickinson arc tc
be congratulated upon having so excel.
lent a teacher, while the young musical
talent in our midst, as shown by this pe.-
formance, is surely a credit to teacher
and city.
We understand this is the first of a
; series of ~recitals to be given by Mrs,
Davis and pupils, and We hope they may
be held where all may enjoy the treat.
Following is the program of May 22:
PARTI.
Piano Duet-Overture RosamonIc... 80. Schubert
Genevieve Crowley and Mrs. Davis.
Piano Solo-a Study No. 16, Op. $40 800. Czerny
b. Bagatelle .........S charwenka
Oracle Currie.
Piano Duet-"Pcatlo of the Merz
Henrietta and Esther Fox.
Piano Solo-a. Study. Op. 800, No. 90. .Czerny
b. Saltarello, OPP. 6l....... Bartlett
Florence Davis.
Piano and Crgan-Adclaide. ........ Beethoven
Emma Mcssersmith and Gencvieve White.
Essay--Beethoven. =.
Oracle Currie.
Piano Solo-a Minuett. OPP. 40. No. g. Beethoven
b Spring s.....:....E gghard
Harold McCloy.
Piano Trio-March Triomphale.. .... Gobbaerts
Pauline Scofeld. Hazel Littlehales, and Alice
Crowley.
Piano Solo-Hunting Scene, OPP. GO ....Merkel
Mary Van der Las.
Piano Solo-a. Study, OPP. 81, No. 23.... Lemoine
b. Bells of the Convent. i. LedOvic
Emma Christianscn.
Song-Music Everywhere
PART II.
Piano Duet-Hommage aux Danes, Op. b..
$500, ........... ......... Fesca
Mrs. Davis and Florence Davis.
Piano Solo-Fruhlingslied (Sl,ring Song), On. 1s
Henrietta Fox.
Piano Solo-L"s Deux Alouo,tes 1.-TWO Larks)
........... ...... ...........L eschetizky
Gencvievo Crowley.
Piano Duet-Reiterstuck Cavaliers Ridc) OPP
.klrchner
Mary Van der Las and Oracle Currie.
Piano Solo-a. Study. Op. f6, No. 20. Loeschhorn
b. Polka brilliant, Les Pierrots, OPP.
Lulu Rowell.
Piano SoIo-Tarnntelle... ... ........ Beaumont
Hazel Littlehales.
Piano D~uet-Pinnacle March ....... .DeBarry
Lulu Rowell and Henrietta Fox.
Piano Au Matin (at norm OPP. S3......
DenJ. UOuaru
Pauline Scoficld.
Piano Sulo-From Other Hewitt
Emma Messersmith.
Piano and Organ Quartet-Dance of the Fairies
....Fowler
Emma Messersmith, Florence Davis,
Mrs. DaFis, Lulu Rowell.
The Dickinson press., 1900-05-26
Friday Night, May IS.

ASPIRING Chicken" a sparkling farce
comedy under the able management of
Messrs. Jordan and Mahara, will be pre-
sented on Friday evening, May Is.
Those that are in search of a good laugh
have only to see the above farce and they
will have plenty of cause to laugh and
laugh heartily during the progress of the
play. The lines are exceedingly clever,
and up-to-date specialties and catchy
music are introduced in great ~profusion.
The names of a lot of the merrymakers
are we'll known to the theatre going pub.
lie, and include those of Rose Suther-
land, Bert, Flat, Mabel Cassidy, and a
lot Of others. The piece is of the rolick-
ing order and those that wish to enjoy a
pleasant evening should not miss this
opportunity.
Reserved seat tickets on sale at Free
mans store
The Dickinson press., 1900-05-26

The Hendren & Moon wool was the
first to be stored in the Dickinson wool
warehouse this veal. J. P. Moon un
loaded Tuesday morning the last OF As
sacks, the average weight of which is
about rs pounds. The Hendren ranch
is about IS miles west Of Dickinson
Mr.. Moon hurried back to look after the
lambs. BY the way, Mr.. Moon is sheep
Inspector for Billings county, and a good
one, too.
Real estate transfers: F. Leutz to
Jacob Mehrer lots II and IL, block IS,
Taylor, sI5o; VIM. Ray to Sarah Ray lot
5, block u, $500; James Fennell to Fred
Sohm lot 9, block IS, s65;James F.. Brown.
ing to L. A. Simpson lots FL and ~, block
2, $500; James G. Young Land Co to John
Sem lots II and II, block E, 5000; James
c. Young Land Co. to Frank Lish lots Ie
and 20, block IL, $3.50; John c. Leonberger
to Bridget Leonberger u interest in lot
10, block 4, and all of lots 7 and 8, block
e.; L. A. Simpson to c. f. Trask NJ lot
3, block 80, 500.
Miss Flora Mcdonald, Mrs. Gus
Finger, Miss Florence Dickinson and
Miss Lizzie Anderson we're east-bound
passengers Sunday night on the North
Coast Limited. Miss Mcdonald went
to Grafton where she will spend her
school vacation; Mrs. Finger went to
Minneapolis to join her husband who has
a position with the Great Northern; Miss
Dickinson, who has taught for three
years past in our schools, also went to
Minneapolis; and Miss Anderson who
has taught here the same length of time,
was on her way to Red Wing. She
wishes to complete her art studies and
does not return to Dickinson for the en-.
suing year. Miss Dickinson does not re.
turn either and it is sur1nised that she
does not intend to teach any more
Probably announcement will be made
later.
The 9th annual commencement was
very largely attended on the evening Of
the 18th. Miss Alice Isabella Campbell's
graduating essay, Genius Versus In
dustry," was a fine production and well
delivered. On account of the recent
death of her father, Miss Ella Marie Ray
did not read her essay, "Arbitration as a
Means of Settling Disputes Between Ma
TONS" Both of the graduates were the
recipients OF beautiful boguets. The
Indian club drill by the six young ladies
Misses Alice Crowley, Mabel Currie
Josephine Deffebach, Florence Dunno
and Pauline Scoffeld, was one of the
most pleasant features of the evening.
entertainment, and was EXCEPTIONAL,
well executed, showing the graceful move
ment of the gilrs, also careful training
on theI part of their instructor, Prof
Crawford. The musical part of the pro
gram was also very much enjoyed.
The Dickinson press., 1900-05-26
MILLIONS v AWAY.

II is certainly gratifying to the public
to know Of one concern in the land who
are not afraid to be generous to the
needy and suffering. The proprietors
OF DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds have given
away over ten million trialbottles OF this
great medicine; and have the satisfac-
ton Of knowing it has absolutely cured
thousands OF hopeless cases. Asthma,
Bronchitis, Hoarseness and all diseases
Of the Throat, Chest and Lungs are
surely cured by it. Call on Fl. A. Davis
& Co., druggists, and get a trial bottle
free. Regular size 50 cents and $1.oo
Every bottle guaranteed or price re.
funded.