The Lamar register., 1901-06-19

Dan Kcssea came down from Las An'-
mas Yesterday to bea witness III the case
Of The People vs.. William Norton no"
pending in the district court. IL mas
been several weeks since Dan has oeeh
in Lamar and he immediately looked
several years younger after getting here
as it made him feel very much alive 10
be in live town.
A hypnotist named Keller drew two
very good audiences at the opera house
on Friday and Saturday nights lie
made lots Of fun and was very success
full with his subjects. He excited much
curiosity by driving blindfold through
the streets, accompanied by committee
and found key which had been hidden
before hand. He also secured letter
and delivered it to the party addressed
Rev. r. II. Barnes. who spent the most
of two years in Cuba since the war, was
induced to go there and work for the re-
lief OF the reconceutradoes, especially the
ch,ldren-orphans- were in most
distressing condition. This work among
the children brought him into famihar
acquaintance with all conditions and
clnsses of society, their habits, social and
religious customs, etc, OF which he VIII
tell us ut the opera house on Sabbath
evening.
After season Of revival meetings
held in the different churches at Lamar,
and which did not result in very much
addition to the membership OF the
churches, a couple Of Mormon preachers
have decided to display their eloquence
upon Lamar people and have tent on
the corner of Main and Oak streets
where they are holding series OF meet
ings. They belong to the reformed
church which is opposed to the doctrine
of polygamy. Elder Hansen, who has
friends in the county and was here last
summer, is with them.
After some necessary changes were
made, the boys started up the smelter
for test last Thursday. All worked
we'll and the ore smelted nicely but
there was no tapping done. The mana
ger Mr.. Feast was well pleased with the
test and has now gone to Denver for an
experienced smelter man who will take
charge OF the plant. In the mean time
the boys are making some additional i'm
provements in the way OF a storage res
ervoir 4Ox4O and four feet deep. They
are also getting iron ore on the ground
and preparing to burn pit OF charcoal.
When Mr.. Feast returns with the smelt-
or man, the boys expect to be nearly
ready to start.-Carrizo Miner.
The county court was in session near
" all last week. Judge Billingslea and
Jury transacted considerable business.
Ada Murphy secured a divorce From /.
]. Murphy. w. H. Stone WAS granted
freedom from his wife Emma Stone and
Helen L. Herring was freed from the
matrimonial claims of Henry Herring.
The case OF Smeltz vs.. Smeltz was con
tinued until July % next. The divorce
case Of Hensley Vi. Hensley was ended
by the plaintiff withdrawing his com
plant. The case OF The People VS.. John
Hensley and Cora Smith, for unlawful
cohabitation, WAS tried by u jury and
the defendants were acquitted. Several
other matters were heard upon motion
and demurrers, and will come up again
next month.
District Court convened here Monday
in adjourned term for the trial Of sever
al criminal cases. The first case tried
was against Geo. w. Bates, charged
with an assault with intent to kill one
Page. The jury after short delibera-
ton brought in verdict Of not guilty.
The second case was against George
Moore charged with burglary, but upon
hearing the evidence. the case was TAX
en- from the jury and the defendant was
held for trial in Bent county upon a
charge of having burglar tools. The
case against William Norton charged
with grand larceny in the stealing Of
horses belonging to Russell d Edwards,
is now on trial. A matter was also be
fore the court upon demurrer pertaining
to the collection OF certain taxes from
Baca county, and after argument, the
court took the same under advisement.
church Services.
BAPTIST CHURCH-The usual services
on Sunday at the opera house. Sunday
school at 10 a. m. Preaching IL n. m.
and p. IN. Bible class at p. m. A
cordial welcome to all.
P. A. EUBANK, Pastor.
METHODIST CHuRcH-Services at the
regular hour Sunday, morning subject: