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The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1900-06-21
Enough Money Subscribed to
Shut Out All Competition and
Insure the Enterprise. y
PROGRESSIVENESS OF CITIZENS.
Property Near the College Grounds Worth
Double Its Former Value Ground Be-
ing Broken For the Buildings
Ready in October.

AlamOgordo will secure the Baptist
college. During the past week the
enterprising citizens OF the town sub
scribed enough money to the enterprise
to utterly shut all competitors out of
the race. The bids to the association
close Monday, and three times as much
as has been offered by any other place
in New Mexico has been pledged by
AIamogordo. The work of grubbng
and breaking the ground will commence
the first of the week and as soon as pos
sible the foundation will be laid for the
buildings. The college will be ready to
receive pupils in October, and it is be-
lieved that the rolls will include $50
scholars. The charge can no longer be
made that the citizens of AlamOgordo
do not do their part in building up the
town. The credit for bringing the col
lege here belongs to them alone, for
they have raised every dollar necessary
withoutside assistance. Rev. Waller is
highly pleased with the interest taken
in the move and IS enthusiastic in his
praises of the progressiveness of the
business meu.
The founding OF the college is only
the beginning of the most prosperous
career ever experienced by any city in
the west. II the people who are most
vitality benotitted by the growth of the
place will simply get in touch with the
people out here, the road to metropoli-
tan glories will be an easy path to tread.
It takes considerable money to build
town and the few who are unable to
give and who benefit the least, mt
up their hard earned dollars cherefully,
should be given due credit.
This year will see the erection of a
supberb public school building in addl-
tion to a college and next year deaf,
dumb and blind institute and county
court house will follow. These things
alone mean steady growth and pros
perity for the place for the next two
years.
Those who are fortunate enough to
own land in the eastern part of town
and who have lately contracted for acre
tracts are to be congratulated on the
wisdom of their investments. The Bap-
tist college will double the worth of the
land, and the other Institutions to fol-
low will make of it the most valuable
city property in the territory.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1900-06-21

The convention han lD Philadelphia
Is well supplied with cafes. so that
the crowds need not return to the heart
OF the city for midday meal. Bar
ber shops and newsstands have al
ready been established on the grounds.
which, with an army Of venders OF eat.
ables and drinkables, will make the
day tolerable from the middle OF the
forenoon until G o'clock. II appears
not yet TO have been decided at what
time the sessions viii begin after the
opening day. Then it will be - o'clock.
and for a very short session. 1t has
been customary at other conventions
TO begin on the succeeding days at
about half past 10 o'clock, but there
is some suspicion in Philadelphia that
u O'Clock may be the hour every day.
The great objection to that hour is that
it does not leave enough of the pro-
ceedings of the day to the afternoon
newspapers, except in the west, which
profits by the difference in time. Inas-
much as more than half of the readers
of the country get their information
from afternoon newspapers, which
contain the news of today aud not of
yesterday, it would be only proper that
more businesslike hours for opening
the sessions of this great convention
should be taken advantage of. The in
terests of the reading public outside
are hardly secondary to those of the
great body of spectators within.
The facilities for reporting this con-
vention and telegraphing its proceed
ings have never been eXcelled. Five
hundred seats at tables for reporters
have been provided, and tunnels,
through which messenger boys can
pass out of the hall, underneath the
spectators seats to the telegraph
room, have been ingenlously construct
ed. There will be no obstruction be-
tween the reporters tables and the
wires, and both telegraph companies
announce their equipment for handling
business the most ample ever offered.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1900-06-21

the arrangements has Just been held.
and It was found that everything Is ln
splendid shape. The convention hall.
which was one Of the exposition build
ings. has been transformed into a vast
auc torium which VIII seat about H.
600 people. Besides these there will
be 100 assistant sea Seants-at-arms,
800 doorkeepers and 500 ushers, who
will not be provided with seats. None
OF the assistant sergeants-at-arms or
doorkeepers VIII be taken from the
states OF Pennsylvania or New Jersey,
because the residents Of those states
will be afforded an opportunity Of at
tending the convention which those
from other states will not have. The
ushers will be selected from the church.
es and theaters Of Philadelphia. The
arrangements for the press are better
than have ever been made at any ma
tional convention.
The belief is general that the conven-
Ion can finish all its business in three
days, but the probabilities are that it
will extend over until the fourth day.
This extension Is a sort Of benefit for
the Philadelphia people.
ARTHUR W. DUNN.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1900-06-21
SENATOR FORAKER.

speech, but his effort will be confined
more particularly to the issues and pol
icies of the Republicans, the keynote
of the campaign. Senator Foraker will
be heard as chairman Of the commit
tee on resolutions and also In a speech
seconding McKinley's nomination. Sem
ator Depew and Governor Roosevelt
are both slated for speeches either on
the president or vice president. Sena-
tor Thurston. whose voice can pene-
trate every nook and corner of the con-
vention hall. and Senator Carter, who
is one Of the forceful and pleasing
speakers OF the senate, will be heard in
the seconding speeches. In fact, there
win be a food Of oratory, and perhaps
men of whom we now know nothing
win develop into convention spellbind-
ers.
Few conventions have been held
where the preparations are SO COM
plete thus Tar In Advance Of the COM
vention coming together. The last
meeting Of the subcommittee OF the
national committee having charge Of
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1900-06-21
Large Deposit of Lead Ore That
Can be Literally Quarried-
Ten Miners Working.
DEVELOPMENT WORK IS BEING DONE.
Considerable Ore Now On the Dumps and
Preparations Are in Progress For
the Erection of Mammoth
0Oncentrator.
Special Correspondents to Tnn News.

Special Correspondence to The News;
SAN ANDREAs, N. NJ, June 1s.-The
lead properties owned by the New Mex
lean Lead company, are certainly all
that they are cracked up to be, and the
only wonder in the mind of your cores
pondent is that the company promoters
should sell stock at any price. Anyone
would be glad to have an opportunity
to get in on the ground floor of this
proposition and participate in the
profits to accrue from the development
of the mines.
1t is doubtful if there is another lead
property equal to it in the country.
The company had an immense body of
mineral, easy of access, to begin with,
and the only thing that initiated
against the operators was lack OF water.
This has since been developed in abun-
dance.
The miners are now at work on the
property breaking down ore, and they
have out about 600 tons. They figure
on having 10000 tons ready to be oper-
ated on as soon as the new concentration
can be equipped and placed in opera
ton. This may sound like exaggera-
ton but it is an absolute fact Mr..
James,statement in hiSadvertising and
prospectus are irrefu$able. The ore is
being literally quarried from an inn
mense vein aud no sorting is required,
The New Mexican Lead company is
strictly legitimate in every sense of the
word, and was worthy the support Of
the public on popular subscription.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1900-06-21

Tne city is putting on IT'S convention
dress and convention mannerS Bunt.
ing Il being displayed. and decorations
are hung up. The hotel men are look
ing cheerfully expectant and at the
same time somewhat apprehensive as
TO the capacity Of their houses. At
this particular time there are so few Of
the advance guard here that those who
are early birds have their choice Of ac-
commodations. The members Of the
national committee present and a num-
Der of newspaper men and the others
who are actually obliged TO be here are
having things their own way. There
are. of course, the people who have
been sent ON ahead to prepare the
headquarters and arrange for the re-
ceDtion Of the different DELEGATIONS.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1900-06-21
DISASTROUS HAIL.
Worst Storm Ever Witnessed in the
Mountain Region-The
Rivers Up.
Special to THE News.

Special TO THE NEWS.
WEED, N. NJ, June 1s.-A very dis
astrous hail storm, extending from Elk
to the Y. 0. crossing, distance of
twenty miles, swept along the Rio Pen
asco last Monday. The effect of the
storm was terrible, utterly destroying
all vegetation as well as cruelty maim-
ing stock of all kinds, Hail stones vary
ing, in size from goose egg down to
that of hens egg were plentiful. The
river rose to great height. 1t was the
worst storm ever witnessed by the peo-
Pile of the section.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1900-06-21
Limb Amputated.

. j. w. Phelps, an employe of the
Lumber company at one of the logging
camps in the mountains, had his leg
amputated at the hospital Tuesday.
He accidentally chopped into his knee
joint about four weeks ago, and was
immediately brought to Alamogordo to
the hospital, where he has been treated
in hopes of saving his leg until amp u
tatlon became necessary. At last re-
ports he is getting along nicely and, no
doubt will soon be on the road to
recovery.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1900-06-21
The CInndcroft Inn

Cloudcroft Inn has just been opened
at Cloudcroft by Albert Walker. It's
a first class, thoroughly equipped din
ing hall located near the base ball
grounds. Mr.. Walker furnishes his
patrons, free of cost, ground for their
tents and plenty of water without
charge Meals are ready on the arri-
val of trains.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1900-06-21

The foregoing article is the result Of
the personal investigation of a News
representative who was sent out with
instructions to report to this paper the
facts concerning the legitimacy of the
company and value of its holdings.
THE News is gratified to know that the
company is able to fulfill its representa-
tions, and that its operations will reflect
credit On the district and aid in the de-
velopment of San Andreas mineral
deposits. .-EDIToR
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1900-06-21
PrOsperity's Agent Secures the
Unanimous Vote Of the Re-
publican Convention.
ROOSEVELT ANNOUNCES HIMSELF.
An Interesting Letter Concerning the
Workings Of the COnventiOn-The
Nomination Is Equivalent
to Election.
Special to the News;

Special to the News;
Philadelphia, June 21.-The conyen-
tlon was called to order this morning at
1O:sO by Chairman Henry Cabot Lodge
OF Massachusetts,.
Archbishop Ryan delivered the open
ing prayer.
William Mckinley was unanimously
nominated for president. The conven-
tion hall was the scene Of wild enthusi-
asm following the nomination and as
soon as the tumult subsidized somewhat,
Governor Roosevelt of New York an
bounced that he would accept the nom
inatlon for the vice-presidency.
Seldom has the nation experienced
such interest over the election Of vice.
president, and now that Roosevelt has
unced himself there is no doubt
pat he will secure the prize. VOL.
ID Long were popular favortes
he hero OF the Spanish war sig.
Is willingness to run.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1900-06-21

When in Ell Paso stop at the orn-
dorff, the only first class hotel in the
Pass City. Service unexceled. Cuisine
the best Rooms single or en- suite. El-
evator, electric light, hot and cold wa
ter, baths and all modern conveniences
Etrp prOOf
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1900-06-21

Brass sash curtain rods, fits any win
dow, 10c, at @. @. Sclpio's.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1900-06-21

pllsburys Best Flour Is recognized to
be the best inthe world at Peoples Bros.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1900-06-21

Try the FL Paso Steam Laundry. i
is the best. JoE BRICK, Agent.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1900-06-21

II the above letters are not called for In I
weeks they will be sent to the Dead Letter
Office, Washington, d. c.
r. NJ. RHoMBRRg, p. NJ.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1900-06-21
recovery.
LETTER LIST.

Letters remaining uncalled for In the
postoflice at Alamogordo, N. NJ, for tho
week ending June ., 1900;
Anderson, A. r.; Gainsiey, G. c.;
Hawk, Mrs. Jessie; Pritchard. Mrs. Lee;
Paine, Mrs. J. L.; Powell, c. M;
RatiiH, Mrs. Mary; Sims, c. r.;
ws.i.sl,A NJ II
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1900-06-21

All national conventions are interest
ing, but those where there is no con-
test and where the main events can be
accurately forecasted months in ad-
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1900-06-21
Theodore Roosevelt was nom
( the vice presidency by accla
DURDAY'S LETTER.
pndent Tells How the Convention
Will Be Operated,

NF'dFuIUdyT'
deiphia, June l8.-It has been.
3 since a national convention
ID III this city. Then, as now.
bublIcans assembled to renomi-
nndid Q who IL cen elected
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1900-06-21

Wright, Mr.. J. d.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-06-06
OA9TOREA a..
d. a The Kind You Have Always Bought
&c.; :; ''' G:,H ;, Z; !; ~;
GILMORE'S MILL.

A heavy rain fell Saturday evening"
and from what we can learn 1t was the
most destructive one that has Visited
this section for number OF years The
farmers suffer severely from having
their newly plowed corn fields wasneo
and fences swept away. Don't think
the wheat is injured to any great ex-
tent. The county roads are in a Daa
condition and several bridges washed
away from the effects Of the ian. we
are clad to state, however, the Natural
Bridge is still standing, but it had a
pretty close shave.
Mrs. Joseph Kennedy, of Lexington
accompanied by her son, Mr. W. n
Kennedy. are visiting Mrs. M. W
Barger.
Miss Spicer, of Buchanan, is th'
guest of Misses Rosa and hessi'
Swartz.
MIR. Harry swartz, of Murat' spen
Sunday with bis uncle, MIR. d. ID
Swartz. =,
Mr.. ]. O. Thompson went to Lyncf
burg Monday on business. JAKEY'
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-06-06
mOslNa OF THE ANN SMITH
ACADEMY.

The Ann Smith Academy closed q
succs, full !, ear ye tprday. Major f.
Fl. Smith is the efficient principal OF
tbis most excellent preparatory and
classical school for girls and boys.
The pupils were en-, ertalned at ths
home of the principal Monday evening
Tie closing exercises were of an
informal character. The honors of
the school were awarded as follows 4:
Washington and Lee University
Scholarship Randolph Bledsoe.
Distinctions in General Scholarship
w. A. Anders N, Ran. Bledsoe, Cole
Davis, Earl Deayer, Ewing Humphreys
Waller McBryde, Miss Blanche Nc
Crum, Miss Miry g. Moore, Tucker
Pendleton, Jack Rogers, Miss Louise
Shields, ". R. Shields, Henry Selby
Miss Nettie Smith, Miss Edmonit
Smith, Henry Tardy, Elliott Vawter,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-06-06
THE PYTHIAN BANQUET.


The Knights of Py.hias held their
annual banquet at the Laughlin build
ing Tuesday night. The supper was
furnished by the ladies aid society OF
the NJ. E. church and was complete IN
all it's parts.
The banquet board was graced by
lovely women end this feature alone
add d much to the occasion. we
hope that this innovation OF having
ladies at the banquet table may here
after be the rule and not the exception.
After the enjoyment OF the tempting
yiands, Mr.. G. D. Letcber, the toast
master, called upon the following gen.
tlemen, who responded to the various
toasts assigned to them: Rev. +. b
Webb, Rev. Thornton Whaling, W. Il
Granger, Esq, Mr.. V.B. McCluer, Mr.
T, q. Beaver, Mr.. B. N. Bell, Rev. L
A. Hall, Mr.. R. T. Monroe. and Hon
| E. H. Barclay.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-06-06
THE COUNTY COURT.

BLOW will be found the proceedings
of the County Court up to the hour OF
our going to press.
Tie will of John H. Agnor was
proven and ordered to be recorded.
Mrs. Bridget Mickey quilted as
administrative OF Wi liam Mickey,
deceased.
It's. Lackie qualified as gurdiaa
of Grace Ruley.
The case of the @ mmonwealth w.
e. M. Moore AID Leila Lipscomb C anne
up on an appeal from Justice Overton's
court, and the sentence OF the lower
court WIS sustained by the jury. The
case was ole OF unllwful rehabilitation
and both parties WIRE fined $50 eaci
by the Justice.
The cases against Alexander Watts OIL
for selling liquor without license am
for selling liquor in local option dis
ltrict were tried jointly by the Jur
which failed to agree and was diseharg
lad
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-06-06
COURT DAY.

Mondpy was court day with an aver
age June crowd on hand. Politicians
Ct b 9TH faiths were much IN evidence,
shaking hands with their friends and
would-be constituents, and the Re-
publican henct men were conspicuousiy
present The usual lively scenes were
enacted on Jockey Street" minus the
former concomitants of tangle-foot ana
profuse profanity induced by It, line
day was an orderly one. The. soda
fountains and soft drink vendors did
land Office business in the absence Of
the sparkling but seductive beer The
street fakir put in IN! an appearance and ez'
changed quantities of his quack cule
all for the hard-earned quarters OF the
gullible countryman. As the shades
of evening heightened the crowd melte'
away, and the old Athens re sumed he
wonted quiet evening mien.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-06-06
V. NJ. I. NOTES.
Good Marksmanship-Getting Ready
For The Finals.

Good Marksmanship-Getting Ready
For The Finals.
The cadets have during the past
week been holding target practice. The
official records, which were published
Thursday, show, as an average, very
good results. The firing took place
from ranges of one, two and three
hundred yards. Cadet L. Il. Meadow
1909, of Montana, carried of first
bonors at .ne range. Workmanship
buttons were also awarded to Cadets
r. Q. Elicit Q9O1), Of f Orid"; ). >.
Meem $500, of Virginia, and Todd
Kirk (19O2), of Missouri.
The cadets are low hav ne battalion
brills every afternoon, and are fast get
ting into form for the many military
.xb;bitiops which add so much to the
attractions during commencement.
The final exam nations begin June
18th and continue until the 29th instant.
On the 20 h the cadets will have their
opening hop, followed on the 9oth by
the society celebration. On July Enc
the final german comes off, on the % ard
which is alumni day, banquet Will d.
rendered the alumni; on the mornni
of July lii The diplomas will be ISSUED
to the graduates and distinctions an
nounced, followed by the final order
and the dismissal of the battalion.
On the night Of July 4th the flna
ball will be given by the class OF l9o
to the 1900 graduates.
Numerous sham battles, arllls' II
views, and other military exercises WI
} nrove attractions throughout the weel
t Quite an unusual large crowd OF Wit
!. tors are expected here to this ye"f
finals.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-06-06
DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COM
MITTEE MEETING.

At meeting Of the Democratic Elk
esutiye Committee OF Rockbrldge
Coun y held at the Office OF u. u.
Letcher this 4th day of May, l9oV'
Present, G. D. Letcher, chairman; Nc.
Catlett, J. Il. Glasgow, John L. Bar
ger, L. D. Epgleman, W. j. Iardy, D.
". Bell, g. B. Cash, W. 7. McMIllen'
Daniel Teaford, A. 81, Wilson, D. L.
Miller. j. L. Kinnear, r. L. Patter-
son, W, G. Mathews, A. M. Anderson,
IT was ordered that meetings be held
in the several districts of the county on
Saturday, July 7th, 1900, for the cleo
ton OF delegates to the Congressional
Convention at Buena Vista on August
LIST, 1900,
7, was further ordered that the said
district meetings be held at the places
and at the time and elect the number
of delegates following;
Lexington District at Court House
NJ r. m. and elect three delegates
Natural Bridge District at Lindsay's
s. H. at 8 p. m. and elect A delegates
South River District at Fairfield at
:, -, ond elect 3 delegates.
Kerr's Creek District at Highland
Belle S. H. at 8 p. m. and elect dele
gates.
Walkers Greek District at Craw-
ford's s II. at 3 p. m. aud elect dele
gates. >,
Buffalo District at Fl. L. Morrison'f
Store at 3 p. m. and elect delegate
| On motion it was ordered that eacn
district elect one alternate for each
delegate to which 1t is entitled ano
should no alternates be elected by int
district the delegates to appoint theil
own alternates. The delegates presen
from the district at the convention L
cast tho vote of tie district and shoulC
any district be unrepresented IN tn'
convention the delegates from tn
Iconntv will cast the vote of such district
| G. D. LEToHER, Chairman.
| John W. BURGER, Acting Secretary.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-06-06
PROSPERITY ~ NOTE.

Press dispatch from Bristol Va, :
The Virginia iron, Coal and Coke
Company, which has been producing
MIG iron on a large scale in the Bristol
section, has begun to shut down fur
paces aud other enterprises. The ex'
tensive horse shoe works at Max
Meadows and furnaces adjacent have
baen ordered closed, and several hun
drod men will be thrown out of employ
ment. The machine shops an foundry
OF the company at Pulaski are also &c
be closed.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-06-06
PENSION BOARD MEETS.

Monday called meeting OF the Con-
f,derate Pension Board for Rockbr.dge
conntv WAS he'd at the off .e of W. q.
Stuart. Those present were W. q.
g uart. chai man; R. D. Firebaugh and
q. W. E Hn5er. Seven app,ica ions
for pensions were examined. approve
and ordered to be csrtIf ID to the Coun'
tv Court. This bring. the number 4
applica ions allow by the board under
the Act OF The General Assembly ap-
proved March Z. 1900, up to l44.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-06-06
sHAKEIN INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot.Ease, powder. 1t cures
painful, smarting, swollen feet and IN
growing nails, and instantly taxes the
sting out Of Germs and bunions. Its
the greatest comfort discovery OF the
sge. Aliens Foot Ease makes tight or
new shoes feel easy. 1t is o certain
cure for sweating, calIous and hot, tir-
ed, aching feet. Try it today. eolG Dy
ali druggists and shoe stores for 26c'
Trial package FREE. Address, Allen D
Olpsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-06-06

DIR. Jno. n. Hartman announces 10
the public of Lexington and Rockbrldgee
County, that he has opened his Dental
Office on Washington Street, in the
office of the late DIR. j. 7. Wilson, and
respectfully tenders his professional
services. He was formerly Assistant
Demonstration of Prosthetic Dentistry
University College of Medicine. De-
monstrator of Operative Dentistry
Medical College of Virginia, and Den
tai Surgeon TO Virginia Home for In
curables, Richmond, Va.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-06-06
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CON
vENTION,
Philadelphia, June 18th, 1900 Balt''
more & Ohio Railroad.

The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad will
sell tickets at One Lowest First Class
Fare for tie round trip from all points
on its lines east Of tn Ohio River.
Tickets cool going June 18th to 18th,
inclusive, with limit for return passage
leaving Philadelphia to and including
June 26th, 1900.
Side trip tickets wlli DO sold from
Philadelphia to Allan ic City, Cape
May, Ocean City, Sea Isle City and
New York City at reduced rates.
Through Pullman sleeping cars and
dining cars on all through trains to
Philadelphia. For tickets and full In
formation, call on Agent B. & o. Il. r.