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Catalogs Confuse.
IN SELECTING A COLLEGE
THESE ARE THE VITAL
POINTS:

THESE ARE THE VITAL
POINTS:
I. HEALTHFULNESS.
Western Maryland College, AZ
Westminster, Md, is 100 feet above
the sea; mild climate; pure air: pure
water; perfect drainage.
Has new and substantial buildings.
Steam Heat. Electric Light. Fur
nishes good food; com Portable
rooms. BATHS. Gymnasium. Ath-
lctic Field.
q. SAFE AND REFINED
SURROUNDINGS.
Founded 81 years ago by Christian
men. Western Maryland College
has always striven for Christian
ends in education.
Models its discipline after the
home, giving its students oversight
and protection.
Believes that character is formed
by habits and habits by system, and
80 provides its students with a
schedule that leaves no hour of the
day unaccountcd for.
Receives both sexes for the benc-
tit of both, bclicvi Ing this also to he
the idea of the home; but separates
the sexes in classwork and limits
social intercourse.
3. MODERN METHODS AND
EQUIPMENT.
Western Maryland College came
in with the modern educational
ideas.
Led the way in that form of co
education recently adopted by the
University of Chicago co equa.
hut not co-incidcnt education for
men and women.
First College in Maryland to en-
ploya Drcctorof Physical Culture.
and To build a Gymnasium.
Laboratories have grown until a
separate building is necessary for
them.
Faculty represents best Univcr-
sites.
q. LOW RATES.
Western Maryland College will
give you loard furnished room,
light, heat, laundry and tuition n
all College studies for 500 for the
full year of 80 weeks
Ask our Students, or write to
REV. T. II. LEWIS, DID,,
President
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DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE

william =. Shcehan, Of New York,
Made Chairman.
indianapolis. Ind. Aug. Thomas
raggart, chairman of the Democratic
national committee, authorized the an
1ouncement that William F. Sheehan.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-08-06
INVESTIGATING MEAT INDusTl
Commerce Department Will Make q.
port to Congress.

Chicago. Aug. 3.-lnspector Carroll.
the special representative of the United
States department of commerce and
labor. who obtained the evidence for
the government on which an injunc-
tion was issued about two years ago
by Judge Peter s Grosscup of the fed
cal district court, enjoining the larger
packing companies from combining in
making the prices either as buyers OF
the stock yards here investigating con-
ditions. The inspectors presence is by
direct orders of President Roosevelt,
who is anxious to obtain exact infor-
nation.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-08-06
Japs Lose 10000 Men at Port Arthur g?

Chefoo. Aug. A desperate three
days assault on the inner defenses on
the northern and eastern sides of Port
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Admiral Bezobrazoff at Port Arthur

Paris, Aug 2.-The st. Petersburg
correspondent of the Echo de Paris
says that Vice Admiral Bezobrazoff
entered Port Arthur two weeks ago on
Burukoff. which has since been sunk
with all on board except three persons.
Admiral Bezobrazoff is now command
ing the Russian Port Arthur squadron.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-04-19
Notice to CONTRACTORS.

The Regents of the New Mexico
Military Institute will meet in the
office of the Superintendent, Tuesday
May 3rd. 1904, at 10 a.. IN. to open
and consider sealed bids for the cree
ton and completion of a Mess Hall,
to be erected on the Institute grounds
according to plans and specifications
now on exhibition at the Office Of T.
v. Hays, architect, Roswell, N. NJ.
All bids must be delivered at the
office of the Superintendent OF the
Institute, and each bid accompanied
by a certified check. made payable
to the Treasurer of the Institute, for
he sum of two hundred and fifty
S25O.O0) dollars, as a guarantee that
the one to whom the contract is
awarded will enter into same. and
give bond. within ten days after the
above named date. The Regents re-
serve the right to reject any or all
bids.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-04-19
Suppose You Take IL.

Suppose you take THE RECORD.
most every one does. II not take Il
today. Fifty cents per month In ad-
vance. otherwise 60 cents per month.
The worlds news today that happen
ed today. Today's local news today
all of it just as it happened. The
news is terse and concise and abso.
lutely correct. Hadn't you better send
us fifty cents before forget t.?
Do il now.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-04-19
Best Cough Medicine for Children.

When you buy a cough medicine
for small children you want one In
which you can place implicit conf
dence. You want one that not only
relieves but cures. You want one
that is unquestionably harmless. You
want one tina. is pleasant to take.
Chamberlain's cough Remedy meets
all of these conditions. There is moth
ing so good for the coughs and colds
incident to childhood 1t is always
a certain preventive and cure for
Group, and there is no danger what
ever from whooping cough when ii
is given. 1t has been used in many
of that disease with per
feet success. For sale by all drug
gists.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-04-19
Do You Wan. the ear.ha

The Earth" is a new illustrated
monthly journal. published by the
Santa Fe- Tells the truth about the
great Southwest and California-the
truth is good enough. Frequent arti-
Giles describing your part Of the
country. Contains letters written by
farmers. stockmen and fruit raisers;
men who have succeeded and who
give the reasons why. Strong edito-
rails and interesting miscellany. A
persuasive immigration helper.
Why not have it SEN to friends
back east" to do missionary work
the Southwest? Regular subscrip-
ton price is 25 cents a year: worth
Send so cents. (coin or
with names and addresses
Of five eastern friends; we will mail
The Earth" to them and TO you for
six months. Write today to The
1920 Railway Exchange Bdg.
Chicago. Illinois.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-04-19
Clerks to be selected by Judges. vot.
ing place, school house.

ing place, school house.
Precinct No. Al. w. Langford
w. F. Randolph, N. J. Fritz, Judges
Clerks to be selected by Judges. vot'
ing place, school house.
Precinct No. 5.-George G.. Reaves
Sam Crum, T. w. Catenhead, Judges
Clerks to be selected by Judges. vot-
ing place, Tillotson school house.
The judges shall count the votes
in the name as provided by law
governing general elections. They
shall make two correct poll books of
the same, one of which they shall
place in the ballot box. together with
the ballots. seal the same and deliver
to the Chairman of the Central Com
mittee within three days after the
election. retaining the other in a
safe n subject to order of the
Central Committee. The Judges and
Clerks of election shall receive $3.50
per day each.
Only tickets provided for and prin-
ted by order of the Central Commit
tee shall be used. They shall be of
a uniform size and ave the names
of all the candidates thereon, togeth-
er with the James OF the offices. The
voter must strike out all names of
persons except those for which he
to vote.
Candidates must file their names
and pay the amount assessed against
them necessary for the expense of
holding this primary to Mr.. c. c.
Secretary and Treasurer
Of the Committee, on or before noon
Of May End, 1904. otherwise their
names will not be permitted on the
ticket. The County Central Commit
zee will meet at the Court House on
May 10Th, 1904, at 2 p. m. to canvass
vote and declare the result.
The candidate receiving the high
number of votes for the respect
We offices shall be declared the nom
nee. In case of a tie between any
wo or more, they shall decide by lot
lnder direction of the Committee
The ticket as finally determined shall
,e the official County Democratic
Ticket.
The Committee reserves the right
establish a voting place on the
,lains at or rear Four Lakes.
The Chairman and Secretary are
to have the necessary
and blanks printed, issue in
tructions to the judges and board
f registration and supply any omis-
BY order of the Committee.
J. F. HINKLE.
Chairman.
:. G. TANNEHILL,
Secretary.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-04-19
Races Well Filled.

The 81 mile running race promises
to De a crackerjack, with the follow
ing entries: Pickpocket. Alice Short.
Soxie, Constantine End, White Oaks.
Hazel Roberts,. The entries to other
races will be published later.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-04-19
immigration Coming.

We have just been advised by the
immigration agents that a large col.
ony of flies are moving on the Horse.
fly railroad to settle here in Roswell
and Chaves county. Why don't you
let us put your screens in before
they come?-Roswell Planning Mil.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-04-19
Dissolution Notice.

On April 1st by mutual onsen the
firm of Overman & Bandy was dis.
solved. Mr.. Dandy retiring. ]. w.
Overman will continue the business
at the old stand. All accounts are
payable to him. and he will pay all
accounts against the firm.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-04-19
Serious Stomach Trouble Cured.

was troubled with a distress in
nv stomach, sour stomach and vOm.
iting spells, and can %truthfully say
er Tablets cured me.-Mrs. T. V.
Williams. Laingsburg. Mich. These
tablets are guaranteed to cure ev-
cry case of stomach trouble OF this
character. For sale by all druggists
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-04-19

IL have used Chamberlain's Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets with most
satisfactory results" says Mrs. +. l..
Phelps. Houston, Texas. For indiges-
ton, biliousness and constipation
these tablets are most excellent.
Sold by all druggists.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-04-19
Nothing Equal to ChamberIain's Col.
ic, Cholera and Diarrhoae
Remedy for Bowel Com
Chairman.
Secretary

plants in Children.
I'VE have used Chamberlain's Col
ic, Cholera and Diarrhoae Remedy
in our family for years." says Mrs
J. B. Cooke, of Netherlands. Texas.
We have given it to all of our chill
dren. We have used other medicines
for the same purpose, but never
found anything to equal Chamber.
lain's. IL you will use 1t as directed
it will always cure" For sale by all
druggists.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-04-19

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms for
light housekeeping. Southwest cor
ner of Spring River and Santa Fe
streets.
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FOR RENT.-Two connecting rooms.
nicely and completely furnished
for light housekeeping. with quiet
family, in good neighborhood.-
Paul C. Wilson, 5O9, N. Missouri
avenue
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-04-19

FOR SAlE.-One horse Studebaker
wagon. nearly new. Also set Of hea
Wy single wagon harness. very
cheap. Inquire at Record office.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-04-19

OTlCE.-The two young men who
picked up the gray wrist-bag back
north of the Roswell Lumber Co.
were seen by Harold Hurd. and
are notified to return the same 10
this Office.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-04-19

FOR SAlE.-3A inch Shutter wagon
and a two-seated hack with top
Inquire OF b. II. Wilson. corner OF
Kentucky and McGaffey. 41t6
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-04-19

We have a fine lot OF California
Privet for hedges. Now Is the time
to set it. Alameda Greenhouses
Mrs. ]. p. Church. proprietor.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-04-19
Dissolution Notice.

The c~opartnership existing be
tween Drs. Kinsinger and Bradley
will be dissolved by mutual consent
May LIST. 1904. All indebted to the
above firm must make settlement by
time.
J. w. KINsINGER.
h. 1. DRADLN.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-04-19

WANTED TO RENT.-Five or s,A
room house. with barn wate-. etc.
in good condition and location. let
me know what you nave Record
office. II
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-04-19

FOR RENT-A four room house
with bath and pantry, in South Ros-
we'll. Address Box 216. n
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-04-19

WANTED-A woman TO do general
Homework. Apply at 2l0 South Ken
lucky venue n
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-04-19

WANTED.-Position on ranch by a
married nan Prefers to board him
self. Address Box l03.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-04-19
Going East.

High grade chainless wheel for
sale. See Record.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-04-19

Now Ready. 10000 tomato and cab
bage plantss-2oosooO. sweet potato
plants.-Roswen Produce & Seed Co.
setf.
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DR.. J. ODD HAMILTON,
Dentist.

Rooms 2 and 3, Texas Block.
Telephone, No. 275.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-04-19

Rabb & Sharp's cold shrinker does
work. Every job guaranteed.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-17
ABNER G. THOMAS
The Up-TO.Date JeBeler.

Remember the school exhibition
tomorrow afternoon. Make your
arrangements to visit the school.
Your children will erjoy 1t If you
do not.
H. M. Stanberry, chief civil en-
gineer for the Carter Oil company,
returned to the city this morning
on the 111S train from points
north.
The mauy friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. I'D Boston, of Railroad Ave
niue, will regret to learn their little
daughter Annah has an attack of
typhoid fever.
There will be services In St.
Paul's Episcopal church this eve
ming. Evening prayer and sermon
by the rector. All are cordially
invited to attend.
Are we selling peas and soap at
the prices offered In our ad In this
issue? Call and see the stacks of
them that are going cut. N. A.
Sybert Grocery Co.
The late Capt. Samuel Brooks, of
Todmorden, Yorkshire, crossed the
Atlantic 600 times, never losing a
ship. or a life. In his time he COM
manded nine of the Iuman liners.
Once the weather settles down
there will be something doing in
the farming districts. On account
OF the season being late In opening
there will be big rash OF work,
once the ground dries, and freezing
weather c. mes to an end
Wanted-A good reliable man to
take charge of a tea and coffee
route In Sistersville and vicinity,
good position to right man, for full
particulars Address.
Grand Union Tea Co.
II2o Main St.
IS st Wheeling. VIVA.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-17

Father John, of Cronstant, has
prophesied that the war against
japan will continue IS years.
Maple sugar will soon appear In
our local markets. and this Is said
to be an excellent season for 1t.
Ray Hendersou,a popular travel
| Ing salesman of Wheeling, was
calling an his patrons here today.
J. Y. Mcknight, contractor and
operator. returned this morning
| from the Wetzel county oil field.
FcR RENT Pleasant front room,
suitable tor two gentlemen. or man
and wife. Iuquire at OH Review.
Miss Rloise Mccormick went to
Plttsburg this morning, where she
will visit friends for a few weeks.
Miss Grace Yost left On the
afternoon train for Pittsburg, where
she will visit friends for few days.
50 Young chickens dressed ready
foa the pot on sale at M. A. Sybert
Grocery Co., Friday and Saturday.
Attorney z. R. Martin, of Mid
dlebourne, passed through the city
this morning on his way to points
south.
Farmers will soon begin their
spring plowiug. This has been a
cold, backward season for tillers Of
the soil.
The plumbers and coal dealers
intend to hold conventions In st.
Louis next summer. Soak 'em,
soak 'em.
The first trans Atlantic steam.
ship Savannah, was built and owned
In Savannah and made Its first voy
age In 1919.
| Willis Harrington, superinten'
dent for the Carter OIL company,
left this morning o: the 11:IS train
tor points south.
w. J. Davidson, of the Carter Oh
company, returned to the city this
morning from the Ohio oil field
west of Rellaire
Miss Zoe Irwin, of George street
returned last evening from shorI
visit with her friend Miss Nellie
Crowley, of St. Marys.
The Treasury Department esti
mates that it will cost $685. .287 900
to run the government for 1924 anc
1914 500 900 for 1925.
James Simple, of Elizabeth, N J
Is 81 years of age and has beer
married AZ times. This make:
A postle Smith look like 80 cents.
G. W. Hill Is making a very &C
tive candidate for mayor. He /.
working hard all the time and If hs
is not elected 1t will be no fault O
Ibis.
! Los! "A double gray shawl
almost new, with three corneret
place darned with black sill
Thread. Liberal reward If left a
lon Review Office Eliz ibeth Moore
| II 2td
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-17
Local News

Rain tonight and warmer.
Municipal election next Thurs
day.
This Is one of the weather mans
warmer days.
All country roads are In a very
bad condition.
House and lot for sale. Inquire
aL,Lowther. 2I7n
Easter cards and novelties at Nc.
! Coys Book Store.
Attend the school exhibit to.
Morrow afternoon.
Easter Novelties at McCcy's Book
Store In profusion.
]. F. Hall of Wheeling, Is calling
80 friends In the city.
The Queen City Is due up this
evening for Pittsburg.
All kinds fresh fish at M. A. Sy-
ber,s Grocery Co. Friday.
J. NJ. Brown, of Fulton, N. Wis
q guest of the Hotel Wells.
J.C. McMahou, oil operator, went
to Petersburg. this morning.
April number ofsome magazines
on sale at McCoy's Book Store.
T. &. Marshal, of Wayco. Tex ,
Is registered at the Hotel Wells.
7. c. Biglow, of Plney, was a
business caller In the city today.
For Sale-Five room house. H.
quire at III Florence 81. 8 1T
c. E. Hubbard, of Next, was
business caller In the city today.
Contractor D. D. Nolan left the
I city this afternoon for points south.
\ Samuel Stoneking, of Kidwell
sss calling on friends here today.
The Helen White left yesterday
with Is barees III tow for Pittsburg
~ W. B. Kern went to St. Mary:
}kehis morning on a short bushes:
trip.
NJ. F. Powers, of New Martins
Vile, was a business visitor In the
city today.
Miss Kate Russell returned thi!
afternoon from visit with friend:
at Wheeling.
ewing to the bad roads the mai
from Middlebourre Is late In reach
Ing this lily.
Wanted Il apprentice girl Fisch'
ers dry goods store. Millinery.
3I2 If
The leap year ball given las'
night In the City Hall was very
esjoyable affair.
Okey Glenn, who has been visit
Ing his parents here, returned te
Barkersburg today.
E A. Aggas, book-keeper for thu
\ Clendenipg company, went to Par
kersburg this morning.
For Sale houses In desirable
Satiou. J. F. Neill, Wells Block
49, 21otf
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-17
Good TO EaVe Around

A musical instrument of some kind.
If net piano, then
Mandolin, Guital, Violin or Either.
These are not expensive and will
afford much entertainment.
A compete line of these iustru-
ments can be seen here. They are
handsome. we'll made, and the tonsl
qualities are highly pleasing. Each
one Is thoroughly tested before
leaving factory.
We carry a full assortment of sup
plies-strings, keys, bows, bridges,
Etc.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-10-07
Cause of Death Uncertain.

Denver, Oct. "A dispatch from
Akron. Colorado. last night. gives the
coroner's jury verdict as follows: I'VE.
the jury, sitting upon the body OF
George |. Tuttle, do say upon our
oaths that death was caused by a
wound or injury on the left temple.
whether inflicted by blow from some
blunt instrument In the hands of some
person or persons unknown, or
whether said wound or injury was
caused by a fail, or in some other ac'
cidental way, this jury is unable to
determine
Such was the verdict of the coro
ners jury in the now famous Tuttle
mystery. The jury retired at o'clock
in the afternoon and after deliberating
over two hours arrived at the verdict
above. There was no dissenting juror.
Foreman Henry w. Beiser, who pre-
pared the form of the verdict, said
that not a man on the jury believed
that the testimony pointed to foul play.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-10-07

The large fruits, flowers. etc. thar
Gre often placed on exhibit are the
direct outgrowth of the entire strength
ok the plant or tree to tho develop
nent of the one flowsr or fruit. We
often see punches Of grapes weighing
two, three and often rs high as sew
en- pounds: apples as high as eight
cen to twentyfour ounces. and chrys
anthcmums and roses of gigantic
size. II you ask for an explanation
the florist will tell you that he picked
all the flowers off the plant and gave
tho full strength to developing tho one
flower. It is SO with the vineyardist
and orchardlst. So after all these
productions are not the average. but
uonstrosities.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-10-07
MONEY FOR THE CHOIR BOYS.
Youngsters Collected Fines From
Those Who Wore Spurs In Church.

Youngsters Collected Fines From
Those Who Wore Spurs In Church.
In tho churches Of England formerly
the lcvying Of spur money by the choir
boys was an established custom.
Dekker tells the gallant OF the seven.
teenth century that when he goes to
st. Paul's cathedral he is to "bc sure
your silver spurs clog your heels and
then the boys will swarm about you
like so many white butterflies: when
you are in open quire you shall draw
forth a perfumed embroidered purse
the glorious sight of which will en-
tice many countrymen from their de-
votion to wondering-and quoit silver
into the boys hands that 1t may be
heard above the first lesson, although
It be read in voice as big rs one OF
the great organs" The custom would
appear to have originated from the
disturbance of divine service in the
cathedrals by the iingling of the spurs
of persons walking within their pre-
cincts. triaing fine being imposed
upon offenders, called spur money"
the collection of which was left to the
beadlcs and singing boys. II, how
ever. the youngest chorister present
failed to render his gamut correctly
upon being challenged, the tax could
not be levied. 1t is said that this old
observance has not entirely died out
and that within quite recent times I'M
wary military men wearing spurs In
English churches have been nulcted
In small sums of money.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-10-07
Japanese Superstition.

Tho Japanese have a plant called
the otoma. which is considered by
many to be a type Of tho marriage
state. When Il young couple of be.
liovers" marry they will take speci.
men OF the otoma with them. plant
It and carefully tend It and be fully
persuaded that their conjugal felicity
is assured rs long us It lives and flour.
ishes.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-10-07
swIs. letter Carrier.

The "frigate" is the swiftcst OF all
sea birds, and In some OF the cqua.
toriai isles OF the Pacific is used as a
letter carrier. Taken from the nest
before It can ny. II Is hand fed on
n fish diet by the natives: and In the
course Of q few months becomes SO
tame that 1t can be liberated during
tho day. and will return to its perch
at sunset.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-10-07
Once In the Tropics.

Valuable scientific discoveries have
recently been made in the Methow
valley in Washington which tend to
show that that section of tho country
was once in the tropical zone. Some
big lodges of rock have been un'
cartEed which. when broken apart.
proved to be formed in layers. and be.
tween the layers we're Impressions of
grasses and leaves such - are found
only In the tropics.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-10-07
Snuff Boxes with Hlstories.

In the days when n snuif box was
considered n necessary attribute to the
perquisitcs of bcau-or belle
much ingenuity was brought to bear
upon the manufacture of these dainty
trifies. The results were often very
novel. Those with taste for the
morbid could buy snuff boxes made
from the wood of scaffolds. chairs
hat murderers nad sat upon or part1
of their houses.