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The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-03-12

John Stone has seeded 100 acres
to peas and will put in 430 acres
more in peas. lie has one steam
pillow. two four-horse plows, on.
six-horse pillow all at work prepnr.
ing the ground Tor seeding.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-03-12

W. W. Ptrimmcr. the kanka.
kee poet, was greeted with full
house Monday night and held the
closest attention Of his audience
for nm hour ind half.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-03-12

Mrs. John Gcrtei.en. Mrs. II.
&. Mullins and Mrs. George Lewis
and daughters, of Aiamosa. visited
Mrs. DORIS and family several
days last week.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-03-12

Jerre WincheIi returned from
his two months visit in Kansas
Monday. He says the farmers
were blowing in that state when
he left there.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-03-12
bara ain Hunters

Come 10 the front and buy l
10 hoe .nd Tahoe drill, l light
lumber wagon. 8 horses, 70 head
milk cows, head Of young stock
cattle. No cash necessary.
A. n. lssglk
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-03-12

The town election will be held
Tuesday, April 9th, when IA mayor
and six councilmcn are 10 he
elected. There WIS no election
last year.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-03-12

The 39th annual Banquet of
Scion Lodge No. 46 X. of 2. was
one of the pleasantcst events ever
given IN Monte Vista.
All former celebrations have
been held on February 1?th-the
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-03-12

j. II. Ford. of eastern Kansas.
reached tins city Tuesday on n
visit. lie is well pleased with the
valley and its mountain scenery.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-03-12

q. NJ. Corlc,t left for Bucna
Vista Thursday night to attend to
some matters pending there IN the
district court.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-03-12

Z. Z. Kerr writes from Socorro,
\. NJ. saying alfalfa Is n foot
high and the frni, trees are. in
bloom. and yet he prefers to hive
~ the San LUIS valley.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-03-12

y very pleasant time WAS hau
at the informal dance Wednesday
night.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-03-12

W. w. Reilly came up from Denver
Tuesday 10 look after engineering mat,
ters Tor the big canals.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-03-12

Our artist was little slow this week
In making the half tone at the head Of
our ilrst page and as consequence werc
few hours delayed in going To pr-.s.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-03-12

j. y. Carpenter, who has been spend.
ing the winter in California, has no,
been well the past few weeks.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-03-12

Twenty per cent discount on all
Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hats.
Jewelry etc. At Troutfetter's.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-03-12

Lieut. iiobson Is in Alabama trying
Tor nomination for congress. This
will keep him at home until April 18th.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-03-12

Mrs. A. ID. Ford. who has been
visiting In this city. returned to
Denver Wednesday night.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-03-12

Will Flinthnm, of I.u lara. was
visitor IN Monte Vista this week.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-03-12

DR.. Packard reports that Mrs.
w. q. Ruff who lives north of the
river had = stroke Of paralysis last
Saturday evenin. and smother
Monday. As n result her left side
iu completely paralvs.si.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-03-12

Attorney Newcomb OF Saguachs was
IN town Thursday and Friday.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-03-12

George Corlett is expecting to
graduate from the law school at
Lincoln. Nebraska, IN May.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-03-12

I. W. Rice drove 10 from his
ranch Thursday IN one hour and
i've minutes. Il distance Of nine
miles. In Illinois il ~ good driv-
my to make three miles nm hour
nj this time Of the year.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-03-12

Scion Lodge No. 40 X. of p. was
instituted in 1889 with 81 charter {
members. .
1t has day about GO members, =.
no debts and nice sum invested 3
in school bonds. ::
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-03-12

John Rhind. VIM. Smith, Tom
ki'chine and J. W. Booth, Of
Leeds, England. arrived IN town
Wednesday. They met our towns.
man, j. Alfred Smith, at Leeds,
and say that he will no, return To
America until May or possibly
October Tbcs. young men have
come across tho water 10 cast their
lot with this country II they eau
get employment.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-03-12
Printemptx, 3s2SS.

This perfect Percheron Stallion
imported from France, Is now the
property of the following Monte
Vista citizens: Gins. ldrcn. A..
+. Wiley, W. K. Farrnr, Robt. NJ.
Kerry, l. II, Garmirc, w. f..
ullery. The price paid is $1,000.
This Is undoubtedly the best
Perchcron horse ever brough, to
the San LUIS Valley He is n per.
feet draft horse of the highest
qnalliy, possessing great SIZE,
enormous width, heavy bone, short
legs, extraordinary finish and
great activity.
The French people have always
taken an interest in the improve
mcnt OF horses never oquulcd hy
that of any other nation mud Prin.
icmpis Is n product of many ycnrs
of careful breeding and received
n gold medal ut the Worlds Fair
nj Paris last year with ~ to com.
pete with.
Printcmps was imported by
Mclaughlin Bros. importers Of
draft md conc.. stations. Colum.
bus, OHIO.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-03-12

William NotIsin9cr recently sold
elOO0 worth Of horses of his own
raising and has forty more on hls
ranch worth at least 800 u h-Hd.
Mr.. Notisingcr says II costs M
more Ia raise horse than steer.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-03-12

X. Il. Brecksarmigr. manager Of
the Monte Vista aoaring mill, says
the sales 10 February were the
largest Of any month since the
Hour mill WAS built. being 5000
barrels. Since the 6rst Of March
the trade has fallen ID somewhat
caused probably by The drop Ia
wheat. Mr.. Breckenridge expects
u make = trip u Arisoaa snd
Texas ssxt wssk and we n he can.
M ct come orders The Moots
Visa Mill has = good reputation
oil over ths west and southwest.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-03-12

The usual services will IN held
next Sunday nj the Methodist
Church. Preaching by the pastor
morning and evening. Morning
subject, The Purpose Of the
Church" Evening subject. As.
ccndIng Types Of Citixcnship."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-12

drank whisky on the day he committed
the assault. His total abstinence from
whisky since his detention here. and his
quiet, regular habits are sufficient to
account for the fact of his having no
delusiOn at present
As far as his conduct and talk are
concerned. he manifests no symptoms
that viii enable me TO say that he is
insane. Nevertheless. from V hat I can
understand OF his eccentric habits in the
past, from his evident insanity at one
time. from his long residence as a pa
tient at ST. Elizabeth's. and from his
failure 10 realize that he has ever been
insane. I am OF the opinion that the
latent instability of his nervous sys-
TEN. in conjunction with strong drink
on the day of the shooting. developed
,delusional insanity which led him to
make the assault. His history suggests
that ne has a dangerous. lurking mental
disease. and believe him to be a proper
subject for the insane asylum.
Respectfully. D. K. SHUTE."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-12

rs escort to the transports. if the hour
has arrived for the grand invasion.
being certain that his enemy must at
tack the armada at saa or abandon the
hope Of interfering with the impending
landing
Similarly at Port Arthur it win then
be the moment for Admiral Makaroff TO
make his effort and il is on the cards
that the main naval actions OF the war
are stul to be fought. Neither side has
any object 10 gain by avoiding action.
and if battle is Joined the result viii
probably be decisive
The correspondent goes on To say that
there is no sign yet that Russia has con-
sidered the tremendous problem con-
fronting her with the requisite skill.
science. and intelligence. She is failing
to realize that there has never been 4
campaign which demanded more i'm
periously the steady application of the
best brain the army or the nation could
produce in order to mllrshal all the facts
and compute all the fltricate factors Of
time. distance. and numbers. None of
the assets and virtues the Russians talk
so much about are the question today.
says the correspondent. adding:
The question is how Russia, 6.000
miles from the Pacific. proposes to place
and keep In the field an army capable OF
defeating hair a million japanese we'll
armed. organized on scientific principles.
close to their own country, and bacKed
by a population of nearly 5O.oO0,0oO peO-
Die
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-12
CHARITIES REPORT
RECEIVED BY SENATE
Document Weighs Fifteen Pounds, and
Synopsis May Be Ordered Printed.
Maltby Building Report.

The Senate this afternoon received
the report OF the District OF Columbia
Board Of Charities, in response to the
resolution introduced by Mr.. GaIIinger
a few days ago. calling for all The testi-
mony taken In the Investigations. of the
Central Dispensary and Emergency
Hospital
The report Is such a bulky document.
weighing about fifteen pounds. that Mr.
Gallinger suggested its printing be de-
layed until the District Committee might
consider II and determine whether IL is
worth printing in full. 1t is thought a
summary OF some portions OF the re-
port Will be sufficient. Action was or
dered as requested
The report OF the Superintendent OF
the Capitol on the investigation of the
MaItby Building. now used as the SEN
ate annex, was laid before the Senate
by President pro TEN. Frye. and on
motion Of Mr. Gallinger was ordered to
be printed and lie on the table
A favorable report was made by Mr.
Hansbrough from the District Commit
tee on an intended amendment 10 the
District appropriation bill, to provide
for the extension of School Street,
Mount Pleasant. 10 Kenesaw Avenue
Mr.. Cullom presented similar amend
ment TO increase the salary OF the police
patrol drivers from $500 TO S720 a year
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-12
JAPANESE MAIN ARMY MAY BE
HELD BACK BY THE EMPEROR

LONDON, March 12-The Times q"
military correspondent. discussing the
situation in the Far East. says:
1T is thought that the main ARMY Of
japan is stiIl In Japanese ports. its on
set being deferred by dread of the Rus
sian fleets. 1t is suggested that the
Y ladivostok cruisers put to sea two days
before Admiral Kamimura reached the
fortress. and we are asked 10 believe
that the Retvizan and the Care itch
are again afloat and almost ready for
service.
1T is evident that A6miral Kamimura
IS as ignorant of the wherea bouts of the
Vladivostok cruisers as we in London.
and until they are located it may be
that the main body of the armada will
no5 set sail without n strong escort
THE failure of the japanese to de-
tach a strong force to watch VIadi-
VCstok the moment the success gained
at Port Arthur was recognized is the
least satisfactory Of their proceedings
at sea. but the delay may have been
IMPOSED by the necessity OF renting the
Nisshin and Kasuga and repairing the
damage done at Port Arthur to otner
aTmOTed cruisers.
'If Admiral Kamimura cannot bring
Captain Reltzenstein to action, his nat
ural course would be to return and act
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-12

immediate investment OF Port Arthur
Is 70 the effect that a large japanese
force has been landed somewhere TO the
rear Of Port Arthur and is marchiuR
on the city. Where this landing occur
red Is not stated. but il is believed. II
actually accomplished. that the forces
reached shore in the vicinity of Pig
con Bay. News OF the attack from
both land and sea IS momentarily ex~
Dected.
reports OF the situation in pesthern
Korea are sensational. as indicating that
the Russian forces have begun d re-
treat into Manchuria- Statements that
the plan Of the Russian officers was 10
withdraw farther into Manchurian ter
ritory and there await the japanese have
been circula ted for several DAYS past.
and the probability that the Japanese
were landing and working over into the
country to cut off the communication
between the Yalu River force and the
Russian headquarters at AIukden and
Hardin, has quite possibly hurried the
contemplated retreat
Russia's Huge Task.
The Times" this morning publishes
an article by its military expert. winch
has aroused great interest
How is the Russian camel TO pass
through the eye OF the trans-Siberian
needle" says he. The Russian solu-
ton Is to expatiate on the size of the
camel's hump. ignoring the fact that
the larger the bump the less chance
for the camel. and the greater strain
on the eye OF the needle.
Accepting General SakharOff's state
ment that 10000 men viii be placed in
the field. we are disposed TO agree with
him on one point. namely. that the con
centration Will take months"
The correspondent doubts whether
10000 men can be put in the field be-
fore The end Of the year; he also doubts
IT, once there, they can be cared for
properly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-12
HEARING ON THE BILL
TO PRESERVE THE MALL
Much Interest Displayed in the New
lands Bill to Prevent Encroach-
ments on the Park.

The Senate District Committee today
held a public hearing at the Capitol.
with a large attendance of prominent
local aficials. to hear arguments in
favor Of Senator Newlands' bill TO pro-
tect the Mall from en5roachment
This bill provides that no building
shall be erected on the Mall within four
hundred feet Of a central line stretch
ing from the center OF the dome OF the
Capitol TO the center OF the Washing
ton Monument"
Prominent among those present were
d. II. Burnham, Of Chicago; c. F. Nc
Kim. OF New York. and Frederick Law
OImsted. jr., OF Boston. composing the
Senate Park Commission: W S. Eames.
OF St. Louis; W. b. Mundie. of Chicago;
Frank Miles Day. OF Philadelphia; Au-
gustus St Gaudens. the sculptor.
George 3. Post, Of New York, and J.
G. Hornblower, Leon Dessez, G.. o. Tot
ten, and Glenn Brown. of Washington:
Franklin w. Smith and DR.. Beverley T.
Galloway, representing thz Secretary OF
Agriculture, and Secretary S. 2. Lang
ley. CT the Smithsonian Institution.
Chairman Gallinger opened the meet
ing and Senator Newlands explained his
bAll III ueAA-4i Att AdAAN4 lA4AlD4utfA III
Galloway and then Mr.. Burnham, who
made a strong speech in advocacy Of
the plan Of the Park Commission. Of
which he was chairman. The latter
said.
The influence Of the architectural
profession Of the United States has for
many years devoted itself TO the task
OF securing the development Of the City
Of Washington as a conspicuous ex-
ample OF the best American art, 50 that
Il may surpass in beauty and refine
ment the capitals Of Europe. The first
requisite toward success involves a re-
turn to the original plan prepared by
President Washington and p. c. Len
fant. acknowledged by all capable
critics OF the world as the most -digni-
fed and noble scheme for it's purpose
ever devised
There is now a definite intention 70
place the new Department OF Agricul-
ture in such a position on the Mall as
to preclude the future development OF
the plan OF the city on the original lines
suggested by Washington and Len
fant"
The proposed location Of these build
ings. according 70 the plans of the Park
Commission, was explained by Mr..
Burnham I'm detail. and the water color
sketch OF the proposed Improvements
was shown.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-12
PROBE
TURNS TO SMOOT
Investigation Coming Down
to His Candidacy.
eRITcHtoW ON THE STAND
Insight Into the Authority of Church
Upon Members of the Presi-
dency and Quorum.

Progress was made today in the
Smoot investigation in bringing the tes-
timony down to the point where Il di-
rectly concerns Senator Smoot in his
candidacy for the Senate.
e B. Critchlow, of Salt Lake City.
who has been aiding Attorney TayIer
for the petitioners. by suggesting facts
and questions well known TO the peo-
pie OF Utah. testified to conditions
there in the various stages OF legis-
lation to suppress polygamy, and then
told Of his own participation In poll
tics. He declined to be drawn into the
many legal traps set for him by. Attor-
ney Van Cott. assistant counsel for
Smoot The session was marked by
many clever parties between the two
men. both OF them prominent as attor-
neys in Salt Lake City.
Critehlow Resumes.
The cross-examination Of Mr. Critch-
low was resumed. by Attorney Van Cott
when the committee was called to order
at n:15 o'clock today. This dialogue
ensued:
Mr.. Van Cott - Do you expect any
compensation for your services in this
case?
Mr.. CritchIow-Not the slightest.
Q.-Do you hold any. position in the
church presided over by the Rev. DR..
Paden Zone of the petitioners)?
Al do not.
Q.-You are not an elder?
Al am not
Witness described what was generally
understood by bitter opposition, as
used in the questions asked by Mr.. Van
Cott yesterday. He said anyone who
attacked polygamy in Utah was termed
by the "Deseret News" a bitter" op-
ponent OF polygamy,
Witness Avoids Trap.
Attorney Van Cott tried to get the
witness to admit that the Leibach
charges, accusing Smoot OF being a
poiygamist, etc. but not substantiated
by their author, had caused a great
wave Of Indignation to sweep over the
country Witness did not think so, in
timating that little Importance was at
tached to the accusation OF polygamy
against Smoot. because It was not be-
Iieved by people well acquainted with
the true state of affairs.
Mr.. Van Colt persisted in his ques-
tions. but was not successful in getting
the witness to make any such admis-
sion. On the contrary. Mr.. Critchlow
expressed the positive belief that Il had
been extremely dincult to arouse the
people Of the United States to a reali-
cation of the dangers and qualifications
of pOiygany.
Hard to Arouse Interest
There was no great wave OF indigna-
tion." asserted the witness, until the
investigation had been begun here, and
President Smith had admitted on the
stand all the charges OF violation OF
law"
The Faulkner bill Of 1892. To confer
Statehood on Utah, but which failed of
passage, was taken up by counsel and
made the basis Of many questions as to
persons active In opposing the bill, both
Continued on Second Page)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-12
in Full Retreat Across Yalu River.
Town in Flames-Japanese Advance
Toward the Manchurian Border.
CAVALRY SKIRMISH RESULTS
IN COSSACK DEFEAT AT KASAN
Joint Attack on Port Arthur Expected in
Near Future---Both Fleets Lose in
Terrific Naval Battle.

SEOUL, have set FIRE to
the Wju and have retrestsd
the evacuation according
the Japanese toward the north
cavalry Kan twenty north of Anf KO
rea on March in which the Russians are
ST. PETERSBURG, japanese residents along the
TnsSibean Railway BagOchenk been
moved japanese might us
the raiIwa
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-12
BRISTOW REPORT
WILL BE PROBFD
Speaker Names Committee to Investigate
Charges Against Members-House Quiet
After Unusually Exciting Week.

Pursuant to the Mccall resolution.
adopted by the House yesterday,
Speaker Cannon today appointed the
following select committee to investi-
gate the Bristow charges concerning
members"
Representatives Mccall CIass.), Hit
Qll), Burton COhiO). Metcalf (CaL), Re
publicans, and McDermott IN. j., Bart
lett (Ga-). and Richardson (lAla-), Demo
Gratis.
None OF the members of this commits
sion is mentioned IN the Bristow re.
port as having used his influence" for
additional clerk hire or TO procure in
creased rental for postohaces.
It IS expected the committee will
organize ana begin its work at once.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-12
COLOMBIA ORDERS
ARMY REDUCTION
All Departments at Peace
"Save Panama"
NO REVOLUTION IN cAUcA
Dispatch From Mr. Snyder Discounts
Rumors of Threatened Civil
War.

Colombia las decided TO reduce its
standing army from 1900 TO 5000 and
has issued a decree stating that all the
departments Of the republic are at
peace with the exception Of Panama.
This information was contained fin a
dispatch received ty the Stste Depart
ment this morning from A. G. Snyder,
United States charge d'afraires at Bo-
gotta
It is contradictory 10 press dispatches,
which continue TO announce great un-
rest IN the department OF Csuca. which
is said to be on the verge Of revolution.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-12

Chairman Mccall says he will call the
committee to meet today to organize
and after room has been assigned
him. he viii pursue the inquiry without
delay.
After yesterdays storm the House pre-
sented a scene of idyllic peace when or
der was called at noon today.
The galleries - crushed with vast
crowds Of interested and excited audi
tors yesterday-were deserted today.
Where a full membership. swayed with
emotions bordering on hysteria, had
thronged the floor last evening. not two
score men held forth today in quiet
contemplation of measures providing for
the pensioning of soldiers who did not
get what seems their due from the Pen
sion Office
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-12

A NDREW JENSEN is the assistant
a historian of the Mormon Church.
Next to President Smith and Apostle
Francis NJ Lyman. who is the pros
pective successor Of Mr.. Smith as head
OF the church, Mr.. Jensen was the
most Interesting witness before the COM
mittee He is a native Of Denmark, and
came TO this country when fifteen years
old. after having been taught the prin-
ciples of pOlygamy since he was eight
years old His testimony, in general.
substantiated the admissions made by
President Smith. He admitted that he
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-12

married two sisters. and that both now
live in the same house in Salt Lake
City He denied. however. that the
mother OF his two wives had also been
married 70 him or sealed for eternity
DREsIDENT SMITH is the execu-
4 tive head OF the Mormon church
throughout the world-not onfy IN Utah
TO which State it is popularity supposed
to be limited. but In Mexico, England.
Germany. Japan, and other foreign
countries. where an aggressive prose
lyting campaign has been conducted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-12
DEATH THE PENALTY
FOR CAR BARN BANDITS

CHICAGO, March 12-The jury in the
cases Of Harvey Van Dine, Gustave
Marx. and Peter Neidermeier, the car
barn murdeTers. returned a verdict of
guilty OF murder and fixed the death
penalty this morning
The defendants received the verdict in
stOical silence