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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-11
HIS DAY OF DOOM NEAR.
Some Previous Executions Recalled
by the Wallace Case.

The near approach of Monday, May q,
the day set for the execution of Boyd
Wallace, colored, who is under sentence
to be hanged for the murder of his half
brother, Robert Stafford, recalls the SEN
fencing of William Al. Strothers. colored,
by Justice Bradley. ON. March 4, 1898. TO
be hanged on Monday May 5, of the same
year. Strothers was the first person ever
sentenced in the District to be hanged
on any day other than Friday. On the
same day Justice Bradley sentenced Ed
ward Smith, also colored. to be hanged
on Monday, May j just week later
than the time set for the execution of
Strothers.
In spealdng of the matter afterward.
many persons claimed that Smith was
the first person who was sentenced to
be hanged on Monday or any other day
than Friday in the District. This error,
however, probably is the result of
the excitement which followed the
sentencing of Smith. who, when
the death sentence was pronounc-
ed upon him, thanked the court and
asked is that ale" Justice Bradley or
dered Smith to be Immediately removed
from the court room to his cell In the
basement OF the City Hall.
Smith was of the lowest type of his
race. He was charged with numbering
Edmonia jackson with a hatchet. The
killing is supposed to have been done on
a Monday night. but the dead body of
the woman was not discovered until late
Friday afternoon following. 1t was Smith
who Informed the police that there was 2
dead woman in the house In which he
lived and IL was afterward proven that
the murderer had slept in the same room
with his victim for four nights after he
had killed her.
Neither Strothers nor Smith, however,
was hanged on the dates first fixed for
their executions. They were both grant
ed new trials, We're subsequently convict
ed, and were hanged tob Sther-on the
same gaIlows in the District jail.
After his conviction Wallace, through
his counsel. Royal a. Hughes, took an
appeal TO the Court of Appeals for the
District and the arguments in that court
We're concluded yesterday. The court
took the matter under Adjustment. I'm
der ordinary circumstances it is not prob
able that the decision Of the court will
be announced before the day set for the
execution of the prisoner. In the event
that il is not, there is no doubt that the
court will grant Wallace further re-
spite.
Wallace was convicted of numbering
Robert Stafford, also colored, on August
last, at 6g7 n Street northwest. The
men quarreled about woman named
Harriet jackson, also colored, and ii was
testified that Wallace killed Stafford with
pruning knife. Wallace admitted the
killing, while testifying in his own behalf.
but claimed that the act was committed
in self-defence.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-11

Celery Compound and know its efficacy.
/ advise all persons who are at all run
down in health to nourish and
strengthen the nerves by the use of
Paine's Celery Compound-no matter
what the cause of the nervous condi-
ton may be, nor how serious the dis
order is.
IT have treated many obdurate cases
of disease which promptly yielded to
Paine's Celery Compound, and which
made most marvellous recoveries in a
very short time after had prescribed
this effective remedy
Paine's Celery Compound is not a
patent medicine.
No class of professional men are
more conservative, more careful in CIV
ing advice, nor more paiiIstaking in
finding out the real facts of a case than
physicians.
When doctors of known repute not
only prescribe and use, but also carry
horne Paine's Celery Compound for
their, own families, there can be no
doubt of its high standing in the eyes
of medical men in general.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-11

present are: Joseph II. Brigham, Assist
ant Secretary OF Agriculture: +. w. Pal
mer, Public Printer; John E. Wilkie, Chief
Moore. Chief of the Weather Bureau
Capt. Charles w Taylor. L. S. A; Ad-
miral Silas w. Terry, u. S. N; Gen. John
NJ Wilson, L. S. A; Ellis H Roberts,
United States Treasurer; John X. Rich
ards Solicitor General: Binger Hermann,
Commissioner OF the General Land Office;
Charles D. Walcott, Director of the Geo
logical Survey; Milton z. AileS Assistant
Secretary of the Treasury; Col A. NJ. Nil
Ter Corps of Engineers; Gen. Reuben +.
Bernard, u. s. A; Capt. Samuel c. Lem
~, Judge Advocate General, U. S. n;
George NJ. Bowers, United States Fish
Commissioner: Surgeon General Walter
W,yman, Amos ]. Cummings, David II.
Mercer, James d. Richardson, Thomas T.
Cleaves, John c. Schoheld, Martin A.
Knapp, Interstate Commerce Commits
sioner; Brig. Gen. George ID. Ruggles, U.
S. A.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-11
NO CRIMINAL COURT.
Justice Bnrnnrd Holds Sessions in
the Appeals Branch.

There was no business transacted yes
terday morning in Criminal Court No. /.
Justice Barnard was called to sit in the
Court of Appeals for the District in the
case of the United States against Edward
F. ColIaday, who is charged with causing
false affidaYits to be filed In the Office
Of the Civil Service Commissioners.
. Colladay was held by United States
Commissioner Mills on the charge named
and sought his release through habeas
corpus proceedings After hearing argu-
ment on the question Justice Bradley or
ment the United States took an appeal TO
the Court of Appeals for the District On
account of the absence of Chief Justice
confined to his home by illness, Justice
Barnard was asked to hear the case.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-11

fers from all others. 1t includes the
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As the lungs are healed they are
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The physicians of the Koch Lung
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dreds of sufferers in New York and
Philadelphia, who have been cured
With their improved methods they are
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fail
Consultation Is free. Send for a book
let describing some of the cures.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-11

The German Government recognize
Prof Koch's ability and pay him lib
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hospitals. He is the first man who ever
Did cure this fatal disease.
The new Koch tuberculine medicine
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Don't take any more medicines into
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The latest new Koch treatment diff
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-11

gentiles murdered and their bodies fed to
swine.
on being asked by Justice Barnard IL
he was not treated well at St. Elizabeth's
Hospital, he said he was, but did not
want TO be sent there against because he
was not insane.
Justice Barnard signed orders commit
ting six others to the asylum for treat
ment.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-11
Hats Trimmed Free.
Flowers, l9c.

q'irst Floor. West)
All the most popular Flowers and
Foliage will be found filling a special
table today. Every sort and kind
you can think of will be here-actudlIy
worth up to $1-50 bunch. Choice at
19c.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-11
63c for ST Gloves Today.

Ladies and Chi!dren's Underwear.
First Floor, West.)
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-11

! Mems All-white Madras Negli-
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Sothers may have them at 75c, All
! Mems Lightweight Balbriggan Shir
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-11
Saks=made $40 Suits

(Third Floor, West) ''7- '''9
The best evidence of merit is the ex-
tent of our $40 grade The best proof s..s
of popularity is the increase in the size
of this seasons stock of $40 Suits
They are absolutely guaranteeable.
They come within the Fit Reform, II.
limits-so they have the superior style
and perfect fit of the very highest pric-
ed They are full of those clever tall
oring touches that don't sound" very
important-but are the neglected
points in most ready-to-wear clothing.
They are what help to make Saks-rnade
best-and matchless.
Your fancy free at s10-for there are
Plain Blue Serges-good honest. true r.
Blue Serges-and Cheviots, Worsteds,
Cassimeres and Tweeds that are mildly
or extensively fancy.
Don't you know you never have to-.
make your notions fit our stock? We've
made the stock to fit your notfons-ev-
erybodys. We couldn't if hadn't
control of the making Our $40 Suits
cost to produce what others s12.50 suits
debut there's only profit ours.
It's well to keep that in mind.
Some new White Vests in yesterday-and they'll
be sale today. We're having hard work to
keep up with the demand.
La Junta tribune., 1901-12-28

Marshall Saunders and Sarah
Barnwell Elliott.
A full announcement OF the new
volume will be sent to any address
on request. The new subscriber
for 1909 who sends Si.75 for the
new volume at once will receive
free all the remaining issues for
1901, including the double Holi
day numbers; also the Companion
calendar for 1902, Autographed in
twelve colors and gold.
The iourH's COMPANION,
Ig5 Columbus Avenue,
Boston, Mass.
La Junta tribune., 1901-12-28
&, p..o nis.in,.r Carnival.

For the occasion of the Mid,
winter Carnival at Ell Paso. IAN
uary I4th to 18th, inclusive, 1907,
the Santa Fe will offer for sale
round trip tickets from La Junta
to Ell Paso and return at the rate
OF S22. Dates OF sale will be
January 9TH, 9th and I4'h. Tick
cts will he limited for the return
to January 81, 1902.
These tickets will be good for
passage only on date OF sale and
for continuous psssag. in both
directions. Tickets must be pre-.
sented to the agent of this line al
Ell Paso, Texas, for execution be-
fore they will be good for return
passage. For further particulars
apply to
]. w. STARR, agent.
La Junta tribune., 1901-12-28
Me.s.nger-s,own.

A qriet wedding took place al
the M. +. parsonage, Of this city,
at 500 o'clock. Tuesday evening,
December 74th, in which Mr..
Herman A. Messenger and Mis-.
Grace Brown, both OF this city
were the contracting parties. Rev
Kenneth Money pronounced the
ceremony
The groom is we'll known ir
railroad circles and enjoys ar
enviable reputation tor industry,
integrity and morality. The bride
is held in affectionate esteem by
her friends, both in the city and
in the Eolbrook district, where
her grandparents and numerous
relatives reside.
The young people have the
hearty congratulations and earnest
well wishes of all who know them.
The foll0wing friends were pres
ent to witness the ceremony: Mr..
and Mrs. K w. Messenger and
Master Lloyd Messenger, the
groom's parents and brother; Mrs.
M. E. Brown, Of Goodhope, ILL.,,
the brides mother; MIR. w. H.
Bowman and MIR. John w Moore,
both Of Illinois.
La Junta tribune., 1901-12-28
At the sspt,., Church.

AT the Baptist church on Tues
day evening very enjoyable
Christmas entertainment was given
by the scholars Of the Bible
school. The decorations, in charge
of Mrs. Bomgardner and Mrs.
Beard, were artistic and pleasing.
A cantata. entitled "A Christmas
Conspiracy" was rendered with
true Christmas force and spirit.
The music under the direction OF
Miss May Custer, was hearty and
inspiring. The success OF the
evening gave evidence OF the care
and painstaking of the committee,
Mrs. Banning, Mrs. Hustled and
Miss Helen McNeen. Prof. Cole
contributed his part to the eve.
ning's program, by his careful
drill of those taking part in the
cantaia. The children came away
with their good things, which
were foretaste of the gifts from
Santa Claus on Christmas day.
La Junta tribune., 1901-12-28
Rev. wie1.,.h.m.. Lecture.

a select audience, representative
OF the best culture OF La unta,
assembled at the NJ. L. church,
Thursday night, to listen to the
popular lecture, "Chickens Come
Home to Roost," delivered by
Rev. l. b. Wickersham OF Iowa,
The splendid effort was well re.
ceived by the appreciative audi
ence, the theme being at once
highly interesting, m crtaining,
and instructive. II Mr. Wicker.
sham can ever be secured for an
other lecture IN La Junta he viii
be sure Of warn welcome.
La Junta tribune., 1901-12-28
san1A fl frank. AMONG TINE st.r.
So 3sy the Railroad commissiensrs
Of Missouri.

The railroad and warehouse
commissioners of the state OF
Missouri made AN inspection trip
over the Missouri lines of the
Santa Fe on October 9TH, 1901.
Their report OF the trip contains
the following very fiattering Ian
guage:
"The high ply ysical standard OF
property, as indicated in our last
inspection report has been fully
maintained, while the presence OF
extra gangs along the line, evil
dence its continuance. Right Of
way is cleanly kept, embankments
are constantly being Strengthened,
while steam ditoher is now at work
cleaning out and opening up drain
ways in cuts. This line is heavily
ballasted in its entirety with crush
ed rock, coarse gravel and burned
clay, but the latter (in use on west
end principally has been found
not equal to the requirements of
heavy equipment and traffic, and
is now being taken out and gravel
distributed.
Gas previously reported, the
standard rail as adopted by this
company is IS lbs, the line
throughout being equipped with
them, and same is in hrst-class
condition, we'll supported by an
ample supply of good, sound ties,
securely spiked.
ave note with pleasure the
steady progress IN permanent
bridge work, the greater part Of
these structures being now steel
girders and trusses, supported on
first class abutments of concrete
and stone, while each year wit
nesses the removal of wooden
structures in such degree as
indicates Gin short while) their
practical elimination, some OF
them having been taken ont since
our last inspection trip, one year
ago. and steel, stone and concrete
structures substituted therefore.
"Depots and stock-p.ns are in
good comendable condition. High
way crossings, both over, under.
and grade, well maintained, and
fencing in good fair condition.
We unreservediy rank this line
as being the best in Missouri, in
phy sical condition
La Junta tribune., 1901-12-28

Coughs and Colds In Children.

| use and prescribe Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy for almost all
obstinate, CONSTRUCTED coughs, with
direct results. prescribe il to
children OF all ages. Am glad to
recommend i, to all in need and
seeking relief from colds and
coughs and bronchial Affections.
1t IS non narcotic and safe in the
hands OF the most unproiessional.
A universal panacea for all man
kini.-Mrs MARY MELENpy, NJ.
d, Ph. D., Chicago. III. This
remedy is Tor sale by all druggists.
La Junta tribune., 1901-12-28
stories In Tn. come.n,on.

In the fifty two issues of its
volume for 1902 The Youths Com
panion will publish between two
hundred and three hundred good
stories. Four series of stories
which promise to be exceptional,
entertaining will be "Tales OF 3
Deep Sea Diver" "Tales OF Cir
Gus Hand" Tales of Missis.
sippi Pilot" and Tales of an In
dian Agent. There will be fouI
stories in each group.
Among the contributors OF fic
tion during 1907 will be Annie
Fellows johnson, Eva Wilder
Brodhead,- Arthur E. McFarIane,
Homer Green, Ellsworth E.
Kelley. Ella w. Peattie, Grace NJ.
Gallagher, Alice Morgan, Eliza
beth McCraken. c. A. Stephens,
Alice Brown, Jack London, H. S.
Garfield. Margarete Johnson. Ed
ward w. Thompson, Carol w.
Rankin, May Roberts Clark, Sarah
Orne Jewetf, Margarete Sangstes,
La Junta tribune., 1901-12-28
Christmas Exercises.

The Christmas exercises at the
Nj. +. church attracted a crowded
house Wednesday night. An in.
teresting program was well rem
dered and after few simple pres
epts were exchanged between
teachers and their classes OF the
Sunday school, liberal treat OF
candy and nuts were distributed to
all the children OF the Sunday
school.
La Junta tribune., 1901-12-28
No More Credit.

We will not do any more credit
business after this date, excep,
with people who have an account
with us and pay their bills in full
every thirty days.
MATT DAIMLER
La Iunta, December 2ist
La Junta tribune., 1901-12-28
.ome MORE LOCAL ,rEms.

|
dence property of ]. V. Peoples
this week.
Did you look over the list Of
houses and lots offered by Buckley
& Hart? You had better inquire
now before prices advance.
I. c. Henry, he OF the Otero
canal fame, was a La Junta visitor
Thursday for few hours. He was
on his way down the valley.
All persons attending the social
session given by the Elks on the
evening of January Ist are requset-
ed to present their invitations at
the door.
The La Junta TRIBUNE issued a
colored Christmas number. which
was bright and attractive. The
appearance of the paper reflects
the prosperity OF La unta. .-Pu-
eblo Chiettain.
A b. Wallis, Of Rocky Ford,
county Judge elect, was a county
seat visitor Thursday, and occupied
seat on the bench with udge
Miller during the morning session
Of the county court.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson,
OF Bath, Colo, have been the
guests OF the latter's paren.s, Mr..
and Mrs, John Howe, during the
holidays. Mr.. Johnson is fire.
man on the Colorado Midland
A fine piano was sent out to the
home OF c. S. Heath on Christmas
eve, as present for his little
daughter. The piano was pur-
chased by her father from " b.
De Wolfe's Music House, of this
city.
Marriage licenses were issued
from the county clerks Office since
our last issue as follows: Henry
Heffner and Kate Joseph, both Of
Manzanola; Herman Messenger
and Grace Brown, both Of La
unta.
The Fortnightly Club will hold
their regular weekly meeting at
the club rooms this afternoon at
the usual hour. The occasion will
be "social session" and all mem
bers are earnestly requested to be
present.
Rev. ]. w Todd and wife. of
Lake City, Colo, were La nnta
visitors Thursday They spent the
Christmas season with Mrs Todd's
parents in Rocky Ford, and were
on their way to Lamar to visit
brother of Rev. Todd.
Peter Huybrecht returned last
| Tuesday morning from his sad
Journey to Wisconsin. where he
accompanied the remains of his
wife who died in this city recently.
Mr. Huybrecht's children remain
ed IN the east with relatives.
Regular services at the Baptis,
church. tomorrow, both morning
and evening, conducted by the
pastor, Rev S. X. Wood. Morn
ing subject, Forgiven and
Forgotten. Evening subject,
"For jonathan's Sake" Every
body welcome.
Fitz Mac, the we'll known Col
orado writer, was La junta visit.
or Thursday and made the TRI-
BUNE office pleasant call Fitz-
Mac is engaged in writing up the
Arkansas Valley for the New
Years edition OF the Colorado
Springs Gazette.
The rumored death of Tom
Foley at Hot Springs, Ark, which
has been extensively circulated
during the past week. is hoax.
Frank Foley received telegram
from his brother one day this
week, in which Tom sends Christ
mas greetings and announces that
he expects to arrive home about
the I2th OF January.
A. |. Smell wanted to attend a
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-12-27
mERR1R CHRISTMAS.

Heap on more wood!-.the wind lis chill;
But let it whistle as 1t will, 2
cb KEEP has suf decad 4he ne%5Sgn st
And we'll our Christian sires Of old
Loved when the H;, years its course had rolled.
With all his hospitable train.
Gave. honor to the holy night, .-s,-.
On eve eve the w %as sum-
That only night in all the year
Saw the stoled priest the chalicc rear.
The hall was dressed in holly green.
Forth to the wood did merry men 80
To gather in the mistletoe.
Then opened wide the barons hall
TO vassal. tenant. serf and all:
Power laid his rod of rule aside
; Ard s ceremony DOTTED his pride: y
All hailed with uncontrolled delight
An general voice the happy night,
That to the cottage as the crown,
The fire. with well-aried logs supplied,
Went roaring up the chimney wide;
The huge hall tables oaken face,
Scrubbed till it shone. the day to grace
Bore then III Oh its massive board
40 mark to part the SQUIRE and lord:
BY old blue-:coated serving, man:
high,
Crested with bays and rosemary.
Well can the green-garbed ranger tell :,
How. when and where the monster feii
What dogs before his death he tore,
And all the batting of the boar.
The wassail round IS good brown bowls.
Garnished with ribbons, blithely trowls.
There the huge sirloin reeked; hard by
Plum porridge stood. and Christmas pie;
Nor failed old Scotland to produce
At such high tide her savory goose.
Then came the merry maskers III.
And carols roared with blithesOme din;
II unmelOlli0us was the song
1t was hearty note and strong.
England was merry England when
Old Christmas brought his sports. again.
Twas Christmas told the merriest tale;
A Christmas gambol oft would cheer
The poor mans heart through half the
Year.
Sir Walter Scott.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-12-27
HE WAS WITH ROOSEVELT.

Details Carefully Guarded, However,
Until After Dinner.
II was with Roosevelt" said the tat
tered traveller as he applied at the back
door for a handout.
Mrs. Meddergrass Immediately got
busy. Visions of San Jew-an hill and the
later glories of the white house were con-
jured up before her unsophisticated vision
at the mention Of the name Of the strenu-
Gus one.
us it possible?" she exclaimed in a
Gus Weinberg tone.
Yes, madam, had that honor" re-
piled the t. t.
well. this air indeed pleasure" said
Mrs. Meddergrass, as she cut off a few
slices of bread, extra thick. How'll you
have yer eggs? Turned over? Let me
help you to come Of this cold chicken. I
wisht Josh an the boys was here. Nj
randy, git this gen Imam a stuffed chair
out O. the polar. Sugar in yer coffy?
Must BE- a powerful fine man. that Mr..
Rusefelt. The president, too-think O
that! Sally. far the flies often this gen'r
man while he eats. Help yerself to the
ham. Them rough riders was great fight
ers. Lick their weight in wildcats. So
you seen Teddy?'
Yes. madam, l was with Roosevelt
"Right with him at the battle Of San
Jew-an hill?"
''Oh, no-not there"
Where then?"
why" said It he @tattered traveller. as
he edged safely toward the door, II was
on de same side O. de street wild i'm one
day in Washington wen he was 'sistant
SECRETARY O de navy"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1901-12-27

A coin Of considerable interest to nu-
mismatists has just been sold in Ger
many. 1t is one Of the few coins in the
history Of the world which can be ac-
cused Of having a humorous side to it..
In 1879 the Danes descended on the port
Of Hamburg, but their attack on the ia
nous Hanse town proved unsuccessful.
The inhabitants Of the town struck a
medal to commemorate the occasion.
The legend on the coin was as follows:
THE King of Denmark has been to
Hamburg If thou wouldst know what
he achieved, look on the other side" It
is needless to aGd that 1.-The other side
is blank