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The Lamar register., 1902-10-22

Will Bradshaw, who has been here for
some time. clerking in Franz grocery
store, loft for Denver few days ago.
He will secure position in the big city.
Frank Fuller. who formerly occupied
position in The First National Bank.
but who was taken i'll some months ago,
and went to his home in the east, has
returned to Lamar, coming in this morn
ing. He will seek a position which will
give him out door life for while.
Max Pracht, special agent OF the
United States land department, was
here last week. He went down into the
south west part of the county and also
over into Bent county, and Investigated
some claims. He left for Pueblo and
other points west, on Monday morning.
Jay Saylor. after long seige OF the
fever, has recovered and last Sunday
morning left for Chicago, where he will
resume his studies. Jay made many
friends here during the summer, and all
rejoice that he is able to take up his
course in education for his chosen pro-
fession.
NJ. j. Lamb, formerly a leading con-
tractor and builder here, is down from
Pueblo, where he now resides. He came
to look after some Of his property here
and close up sale which he has made
OF one OF his residence properties. Mike
looks as though he was prosperous and
happy, and his friends were glad to see
him thus.
Clark Le Fever, agent for the KY
lands owned by Bane & Bassett, was
in Lamar on business yesterday and re-
ports good demand for Colorado lands.
He was accompanied by his brother, w.
s. LIE Fever, Of Fithian, Ills, who pur-
chased tract of the X Y land, and Geo.
w. Bedinger, of Chicago, who expects to
remain here awhile for his health.
The owners of the opera hocse have
put in some new scenery that is vast
improvement over anything yet seen in
this section, and'a credit to the town.
Manager Lee says the best is none too
good for him and he intends to continue
making improvements. The stage pre-
s'nts very fine appearances, as all the
curtains and wings are artistic and at
tractive.
The meeting Of the Social Circle on
Friday afternoon, October 18th, at the
Presbyterian church, was successful,
though not largely attended. Work
was planned for the coming weeks. 1t
is also proposed that each member shall
earn dollar to contribute to the treas
ury, and report, at Social meeting her
experience in 30 doing. Adjourned to
meet with Mrs. J. G. Gillen, Oct. 3lst.
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Womun's Club.

The Woman.s Club met at the pleas
ant home of Mrs. ID. G. Marker, We'd
ncsday. Oct. 10.
Mrs. d. f.. Cooper was leader for the
day and took for subject, Parliamentary
Rule, handling it with the wisdom OF a
Reed. A parliamentary drill was exem-
plifiel IN the organization OF village
Improvement Society. Officers were
elected and committees appointed,
whose reports would be OF inestimable
value to our worthy city council, could
they but secure them. This drill was
most enjoyable and profitable, bringing
out each member in such way that
she became wonder not only to herself,
but to all present. The Club feels great
ly indebted to Mrs. Cooper, and adjourn
ed wishing it might often have such op-
portunities. Next meeting will be held
Oct. 20, with Mrs. ID. +. Cooper. Mrs.
Parrish leader. Subject: "itomance OF
Antiquity Mrs. GOULD, Secy.
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Tell The Truth.

Lamar, Colo, Oct. Ex-senator Thorn
as NJ. Patterson and Hon. j. b. Traxler,
spoke at the opera house to the largest
audience that has yet turned out to a
campaign meeting in Lamar this year.
Every seat was filed and many were
compelled to stand up.
The above is from a dispatch to the
Denver News, which was carefully edit
ed by Senator Patterson, himself. The
honorable gentleman's veracity can be
properly estimated from this.
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A. E. Downer, known to nearly every
body in Prowers county, where he was
deputy clerk, has become n resident OF
Bent county. He Is engaged in the alb
stract business at Las Animas. The
company OF which he is member will
make set Of abstract books and be
fully equipped to attend to title work.
AL. is competent and being genial and
obliging fellow will attract full share
of the patronage in his line.
The Anti-Bucklin Amendment Lea
que Of Prowers County has arranged to
have meetings at which the amendment
will be discussed and its danger pointed
out. Competent speakers will be pres
ent at these meetings. The first meet
ing will be tomorrow night at the Star
school house. On Friday evening there
will be meeting at the Pleasant Valley
school house. On Monday evening next
at Carlton and also one at Enterprise
school house, on Wednesday evening
next at Granada Next Tuesday even
which there will be present speakers
who will fully discuss the features of the
amendment. Other meetings will be
held. 1t will be well for citizens to note
the dates. These meetings are non
partisan, and nothing but the Bucklin
Amendment will be presented to the
audience.
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For Threshing Coal
90 to The LAMAR SEED co.
Best Trinidad Lump
Coal at IS per Ton.
DIed-TuberculosIs.

Mrs. James Stevenson, nee Florence
Gertrude King. daughter Of Geo. H.
King, Guthrie, o. T., died at Lamar,
Colorado, aged 81 years months and
"a days, Oct. 10th, 1902. A sorrowipg
husband. two little children, devoted
father and loving brothers and sisters,
and hosts OF friends bemoan her early
death. In the tight grasp of consump-
tion she awaited the end with fortitude
and Christian resignation, hoping to live
yet not fearing to die, bestowing sweet
smile and kindly words to all who met
her.
She has closed her eyes upon the suf-
ferings of this world and awakened un-
to the brighter joys of heaven. My God,
thy will not mine be done.
FATHER.
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A Card

In this hour of our bereavment and
sorrow we wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to the many kind friends of La
mar, who, knowing our beloved one, IN
her short sojourn in their midst have ex-
tended to her their kind sympathy and
frightened her last days on earth. May
God reward and bless them is the sin
cere prayer of loving husband and de-
voted father. JAMES STEVENSON,
GEo. u. KING.
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MCLEAN BROS.
L. F. Adams visited the Albuquerque
fair last week.
Mrs. F. H. Friend and children, re-
turned Sunday morning from six weeks
visit with home folks at Arkansas City,
Kansas.
quite tussle with fever. He was TAX
ing his first airing yesterday, being
treated to a drive around town.
Miss Lulu Pyle, of Granada, is filling
the position OF telephone girl at the cen
tral office. Miss Mourning. the regular
manipulation Of the ringers, is having a
two weeks vacation.
s. w. Marks, one Of the force embloy-
ed at Franz store, is feeling quite hap
py over the arrival of his mother and
sister, who came this morning from
Webb City, Missouri.
Chas. Baldwin returned this week
from the racing circuit. His horse Capt.
Carey, was started in eight races and
took part Of the money seven times,
four times being first money.
Fred Lee has bought new peanut
roaster, and it is quite an attractive
looking piece Of machinery. 1t stands
in front Of his bakery shop, and nearly
every one stops to examine, and OF
course buy peanuts.
Miss Maude Kimmel, who formerly
resided in Lamar, with her sister, Mrs.
F. E. Irwin, was married last week, 1T
Golden, Illinois, to Mr.. Robert II. Foley.
Many friends here will wish the bride
long life Of happiness.
Mclean Brothers are having new
barn erected and as soon as the building
is finished, the firm will conduct their
livery business at the new location,
which is on the corner OF fifth street and
the railroad right Of way.
L. Writ Markham went to Kansas
City last Monday to attend the stock
show. Mr.. Markham will probably pur-
chase some blooded bulls while there to
place with his herd Of Galloways. He
will return the first Of next week.
A. w. Arlington. a prominent attorney
Of Pueblo, was here last Monday, at
tending to q case before the county
court. Mr.. Arlington was much sur
prised at the evidences of prosperity and
of future developement. he saw here.
It looked like old times for a couple
of days last week, when teams were seen
going through the streets, hauling big
loads of lumber and other merchandise
for Baca county. There was quite a
processiong headed for the south coun-
try.
Dayid Wormley, who has had very
severe attack of fever during which his
chances Of living were at several times,
very slight, has recovered and is able to
be out. David says he has had his full
share of the fever and does not want
any more.
CRANKY Hillyer and j. X. Doughty
went down to Springfield last Saturday
anu duureeSeu al huuiehCo VI duouo ouo
hundred. They had a pleasant time and
an enthusiastic meeting. Burch Mourn
ing and Reg Garvin went along and
furnished some pleasing music.
The first OF the lecture course num-
bers will be DR.. Aylesworth's lecture on
Man and Woman of Tomorrow, at the
Baptist church on November Z. He is
an able speaker and we'll worth the at
tention Of everyone. The balance Of
the course will be given at the opera
house. This course represents the high
est class Of entertainments ever given in
Lamar, and is deserving Of liberal pat
ronage.
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/, the undersigned. Ma ster in Chanccry APP
pointed by the Court in the above-entitled canse
under and by virtue of the final decree rendered
therein on the 9Th day of May. A. ID. 1901. where.
in and whereby it was ordered. adjudged and
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Gard of Thanks

Mrs. Harriet Mourning and children
desire to express their deep apprecia-
tion Of the assistance and sympathy so
freely rendered them by neighbors and
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NOTICE OF MASTERS SALE.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE UNITED
STATES. FOR THE EIGHTH CIRCuIT
DISTRICT OF COLORADO.

Trust Company of America,
Trustee,
Complainant,
vs..
The Prowers County Land !
II Irrigation Company,f !
The Lamar Land and
Canal Company, The La
mar Canal Company, Tho
Kansas Loan & Trust Com I
pany. as trustee, PoI's-
mouth Saving Bank. Ma \
tional Bank OF Oxford, Lin l
coln univcrsity. c. Il. Hull,
Mary \. Foster and G.. $.
Franklin, !
Defendants. '
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BIC Bond School.

Report for the month ending Oct. 10,
1902. Number enrolled, II; Average at
tendance, ~. Pnpils attending every
day during the month, EtLie Linville,
Ethel Ham and Cora Miller.
MABLE GRAHAM, Teacher.
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Denning, the Photographer. in going
east on business Sunday and will close
his gallery until Nov. 10th.
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To Tho Public.

We will on Oct. 25, '02, remove our
Livery from the Golladay barn to our
own New Barn. corner, 5th and Railroad
Ave, just south OF the Marker Lumber
yard, where we will be thoroughly equip
ped to serve the public with the best
Livery Turnouts in the valley at reason
able prices. Horses boarded by the day
or month. Your patronage solicited.
MCLEAN Bros.
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THE GREAT DISM
SWAMP

Of Virginia is a breeding
ground of Malaria germs. So is
low, wet or marshy ground every
where. These germs cause weak i,
ness, chills and fever, aches in the
bones and muscles, and may in
duce dangerous maladles. But
Electric Bitters never fail to des-
troy them and cure malarial troub
les. They will surely prevent
typhoid. "We tried many reme-
dies for Malaria and Stomach aud
Liver troubles" writes John
Charleston, of Byesville, o., "but
never found anything as good as
Electric Bltters." Try them. Only
soc Crawford Bros, and j. f.
Mackey & Co, guarantee satlsfac-
ton.
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Respectfully,
WLLlAMS-HUCHES co.

rience. Rev. Mr.. Strickland had
begun his IL a. M, services, an-
nounced his text and began dcliv-
ering his sermon. He stopped
suddenly and said to the congre-
CATION that he felt very unwell
and that it was necessary that he
should sill down. He had scarce
ly made this announcement when
he fell in faint in the pulpit. He
was picked up, restoratives used,
and In a short while he was. able
to proceed and finish his sermon.
He has been uuwell since but is
recuperating now.
, Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Plvler
had an exciting runaway Sunday
afternoon in Van Wyck. They
we're driving Dr.. EzzelPs horse
which became frightened by some
part of the harness giving away,
and ran some distance. The bug
gy struck a high stump which
caused the horse to fall, and both
MIR. and Mis- Plyler to be thrown
violently from the buggy. Mr..
Plyler escaped uninjured but Mrs.
2. received some painful bruises.
The horse was somewhat injured
and the buggy almost demolished
in the wreck.
Miss Pompie Tilmau of Ian.
caster, accompanied by gentle>
man friend, visited Der grand ia.
ther, Mr.. j. L. Tillman, Sr., and
other relatives and friendsSunday.
Miss Pompie was favorite about
Van Wyck and her friends were
glad to see her and know that she
is we'll pleased with Lancaster and
enjoys its sociable surroundings.
She and her friend carried with
them some of the fresh country
breezes, perfume of lilacs, and
fond recollections of pleasant
outing on their return.
Our w. o. w. Camps regula
meeting last Saturday night was
not very well attended The men-
bers are requested and expected to
turn out In full on the fourth Sat
urday afternoon at its next regu.
lar meeting.
OPTIMUS.
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The war department has decid-
ed upon general courtmartial of
officers for their barbarous treat
ment of FiIipinos. General
Cbatfee has been notified that
President Roosevelt will not take
any excuse in justification of un-
human conduct on the part of
American soldi rs. Genera'
Smith is to he tried for his order
to kill t'illpinos.
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Child Burned To Death.

Spartanburg, S. c., April IT,
The 5-year-old daughter of Colum-
bus Bsaghn, an operative at Fair
mont Mill, was SO severely burned
yesterday morning that she died
about noon. The father was en-
gagged in burning a quantity of
trash and the child, unnoticed, ap.
preached too near the flames
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5000 YARDS Wash DRESS GOODS,

tot FIR
Bargains and Rousig
Persian
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SPRING GOODS,

will
hh we offer
to
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~ CHARLESTON EXPOSITION

Tie South Carolina & Georgi. Ex-
tension Railroad announces the fol,
lowing low round trip rates to Char
itsfon, =. g., account of the South
: aiolina Interstate and West Indian
Exposition. Tickets on sale at ali
coupon stations Excellent passen.
ger service performed. See that your
tickets read via the s. G.. & G.. f.. K r.
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a new aud wise application of
16 10 has been suggested --16
acres of corn, peas ard potatoes
to every one of cotton.
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@ Pay one year in advance
for The Ledger and let us send
you the Home and Farm flee for
one year.
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The Hampton Monument.
Steps Taken to Collect Money for
the Erection of an Equestrian
Statue to the Great Hero.
The State.

Aho LhOVSLnSuI l0F tue eTeCJl0n
of splendid monument to Gen.
Made Hampton, to be surmounted
by an equestrian statue, has now
been launched, and it is in good
hands. The Daughters of the Con,
federacy members of the Wade
Hampton chapter, met yesterday
and decided to leave the matter to
Camp Hampton, U. G. V. Last
night Camp Hampton met in ex-
ira session and after fine tributes
to the dead chietain had been ad-
opted, adopted plan in short
order, and put the ball rolling.
After the adoption of ths resolu-
tlons referred to the commander
stated that the next business was
the formulation of some plan for
the erection ofthe monument to
Nep. hampton.
Comrads Brooks addressed the
camp giving a running account Of
the war life of Gen. Hampton,
relating many incidents of daring
deeds connected with the battles
fought and raids made into the
federal line, and camps.
Comrado G. M. Douglas sub-
nittsd the following resolutions:
Resolved, That for the purpose of
erecting in the city of Columbia
an equestrian statue of the illustri-
Gus citizen and soldier Gen. Wade
Hampton, Camp Hampton, U. c.
w., invites subscriptions from all
of the citizens of South Carolina,
such subscriptions to be sent to
all of the daily papers of the State,
to be by them acknowledged from
time to time as received, and then
forwarded to the treasurer of the
central committee herein provided
for.
That the folio wing named sur
vivors of the Confederate States
army are requested to act as "The
Hampton Statue Central Commit
tee." who shall be clothed with
power to receive the funds sub
scribed for said statue, select the
site for it in the city of Columbia
appoint sub committees and do all
such other business as may be
necessary for the furtherance of
the end in view:
First Congressional District.
Theodore g. Barker.
Second-COl. j. w. Moore.
Third D. II. Russell.
Fourth Col. Jas. A. Hoyt.
Fifth-Col. Jas. +. Hart.
Slxth-Gen. w. E. James.
Seventh Col. A. T.. Haskell.
That the Daughters of the con.
federacy and all other organiza-
tisnsof ladies in sympathy with the
movement throughout the State,
be and they are hereby requested
to appoint auxiliary committees to
cooperate in this sacred work of
raising fitting memorial to our
and lamented chieftain.
The resolutions were unanimous
ly adopted.
Adjutant Flenniken read the
following communication:
The Wade Hampton chapter, |
U. D. G., unanimously adopted
the following:
Resolved, That the memb bers of
Wade Hampton chapter stand res-
dy with the women of the State in
aiding the men of the State in the
movement inaugurated by Camp
Hampton, namely, to erect an
static to our hero, Gen.
Wade Hampton.
Mrs. S. Reid Stoney,
Recording Secretary Wade Homn-
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TFor The Ledger.
VAN WICK ITEMS.

iShuSio "oult iiNS " huoW "uut
is doing or happening around Van
Wyck. Farmers are busy pre-
pairing aud plating their lands.
The Gotten acreage will be reduc-
ed about 80 per cent. The corn
acreage will be about the same.
There are u good many farms
abandoned, as tenants could not
make any arrangements for stock
or supplies.
The small grain crop is poor
and very much reduced by the
Winter freezes. Spring sowings
of oats are coed stands and prom
ise more favorable yields than
Winter sowing. Our farmers are
going to make greater effort for
raising home supplies this year
than in the past. Experience has
taught them some valuable les
sons by which they can be profit
ed.
There has arisen a considerable
demand for commercial fertill-
zers among our farmers. Most
of them had decided not to use
much but they are falling back in
the old ruts since the rise in cot
ton. Cotton seed tor planting is
In demand, and it is doubtful if
all will be supplied. Seed Germ
Is also an item and the price high.
The price of mules is too high
and the average darkey cant reach
them. He would be willing to
accept the "gray mule" without
the forty acres of land" Some
have been able to get an OK while
others are plowing the milk COW.
Any one passing through this fa-
vorable land, would hardly draw
a picture of prosperity from what
they could observe.
Fishermen have been playing
some with the "finny tribe'
cesses, however, have been few.
Ed Massey, one Of our colored
fishermen, made the best catch for
years a few days ago. He landed
the largest German carp that has
ever been caught in Twelve Mile
creek. 1t measured 33 inches
long, % inches around the body,
and weighed Is pounds Ed was
fishing for succors but he is fish
erman that catches anything that
comes along.
Spring is approaching. Little
chicks are heard cbirplng and are
ignorant of Summer pic-nics and
periodical candidates.
Flowers are blooming and cam
didates smiling, but we have not
heard of any official timber being
offered 10 the mercies Of the vo-
ters of the c.unty from this sec
tion. However, we understand
they are rapidly blooming in 9th
or portions of the county and will
be ripe in early Summer and will
show how anxious they are to take
care of the dear people and bring
prosperity to every home.
On last Tuesday Van Wyck had
a considerable cotton fire. About
fourteen bales were consumed. -
The S. A. l.. Railroad had re-
ceipted fer 1t. 1t was purchased
in Il lot of twenty-five bales by Mr.
j. l.. Rodman of Waxhaw, N. G.. ,
to be used in his cotton mill.
Mr.. M. Nj. Tillman left Mon
day morning for Greenville where
he is attending the L. S. Court
as a Juror.
Mr.. j. l.. Tillman, Sr., is re-
covering slowly from his injuries,
which wara nofaI in Tho JoJ
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Killed While He Slept.
Alice Brady Confesses to Staying
Morgan Belcher while He Was
Asleep.
Abhcville Pres and Banner

him, and smote the nail into his
temples, and fastened it into the
ground, for he was fast asleep
and weary. So he died"
In like manner Alice, the wife
of Morgan Belch>r, disposed of
her husband two weeks ago: while
he slept. There being scarcity
of ha miners and nails about the
premises, she used the axe very
effectively. Morgan Belcher after
whipping his wife in tho most
approved manner laid his pistol
on the sewing machinc, and then
being weary from exertion in cor
recting his wife. lay down and
was fast asleep. The leving wife
in appreciation of his recent chas-
tisemsnt, went out into the yard,
brought the axe into the house.
Raising it, she let the sharp edge
fall square across his face, cutting
to the ears. Three other blows
were struck with deadly effect.
Not having any further use for
Morgan. Alice and her father ca
ried him to rullis bridge, and
heaved him sver IN Long Cane,
where he was found last Wednes-
day.
Alice was brought to Jail last
Monday evening, and yesterday
voluntarily made the following
confession:
State of South Carolina.
County of Abbeville.
Statement made IN jail by Alice
Brady this April Is, 1902.
On Saturday last, two weeks
ago Morgan Belcher beat me al
most to death. and threatened to
kill me. He told me to give him
his pistol and gave it to him off
of the bureau and he told me he
would kill me if it was the last
thing he ever did, and that |
would not live to see morning. l
was afraid, knowing that he had
attempted to kill me, and would
have killed me If it had not been
for his mother. When be put his
pistol ON the machine nearest the
bed, | got the axe and cut him
with it. | would have come ON
up here then, but the creek was
up and could not cross. After
l could not gat up here until Mon
day | was afraid, and decided not
to tell it. Yes sir. l was afraid:
he had threatened to kill me. |
desired to tell it but was afraid,
not knowing what to do. l did
not move him until Sunday night
as could not get to Abbeville. l
got my father to help ne move
him. That is all, and did it in
self defence. l forgot to say that
l put Morgan Belcher in the
creek. My father did not want
to have anything to do with it but
| begged him. l don't know how
many times | struck him. l was
afraid. Three or four times, l
started here with his pistol but l
could not cross bottoms, and
threw it and his coat IN the creek.
He attempted to ktl' me at Mr..
Gray $ last year. 1t was about 1
o'clock in the night when l killed
him. Morgan was lying in bed
when ho called for his pistol, and
| cut him with the axe.
her
Alice Bradley.
mark
Witnesses M. f. Hollings-
youth G Iuo,
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