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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-12-28
COTTON is
FRENzIED
Bearish Crop Reports Cause II to Slump Off
+ Fifty.five Points..-ll0t Times on
Cotton Change.

New Orleans. La, Dec. 2S.-With the
reading of the ginners' report on the
Cotton Exchange today, cotton slumped
AZ to 55 points and was attended by eX-
traordinary excitement. The report
that II ,S4s.113 bales had been ginned
with 80 counties yet to hear from came
as surprise, although the bearish re-
port was expected and the market was
hammered with great energy. The re-
port showed million and three-quar-
ters bales already ginned this year over
the total crop last year.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-12-28
EVEN PROM FAR
OFF CAPE TOWN
Inquiry Concerning New Mexico 6een
Received by the Bureau Of I'M
migration-First Letter From
That Country.

The Bureau of Immigration Is con-
stantly receiving letters from persons
in about every state in the Union from
Canada and from countries in Europe,
requesting information concerning
New Mexico. Once in while letter
comes from Australia. In fact, there
is not an English-speaking country
from which inquiries concerning the
Territory have not been received and
are not being received.
This week, the following letter came
from Cape Town, Cape Colony, South
Africa; and this is the first time in the
history of the Bureau that letter has
been received from that country:
"Cape Town, Cape Colony.
South Africa.
Dear Sir:
"I am the son of a former citizen of
the United States, and it has been my
desire since early infancy to return to
the land of my forefathers.
'I shall be glad to be informed as
to whether any free grants Of land are
made in your particular State. and If
so, on what terms and conditions.
'T shall also be glad to know the rul-
ing prices of ground, what prospects
there are for intending settlers, the
prices of stock, and any further infor-
nation you may be pleased to give.
Thanking you in anticipation, I remain
"Your obedient servant,
"J. HAMILTON DIEPRAEM."
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-12-28

father, wrote her that their son was
with him.
The deceased leaves a wife and two
children, son, Lawrence, who Is In
the employ of the Santa Fe Railway
Company, at San Francisco, and Miss
Myrtle, who is at home.
The remains will be brought to San
ia Fe for burial In the National ceme-
terry, but as yet no arrangements have
been made for the funeral, which viii
probably be under the auspices Of the
local Grand Army Post.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-12-28

J PASSES AWAY
Oldest Resident of Colorado Expires at the
Age of l05-Retained Faculties
to the End.

Denver, Dec 2S.-Dr. Jacob Eisenhnt,
the oldest resident of the state died at St.
Anthony's hospital of old age this morn
ing. Had he lived to April 3rd next,
he would have been 105 years old. Aside
from feebleness the old man was well
and cheerful up to few days ago. He
retained all his faculties and remained
conscious up to the time of his demise
His most treasured recollection was the
meeting with Napoleon when the latter
was returning from his disastrous cam
paign in Russia.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-12-28

Advertise In the New Mexican and
you will increase your business.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-12-28

Supplies for Notaries Public for sale
by the New Mexican Printing Com
pany.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-12-28
MINES PLACED
NEAR FORMOSA
Shipping Has Been Notified by United States
Government Of Condition Of
Kelung Harbor,

Washington; D. c., Dec. 2s.-The
State Department has been officially
informed that mines have been placed
In Kelung harbor, on the northeast
coast of Formosa, and that shipping
has been notified.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1904-08-12
DAYS DOTS.

Miss Eta Hutchinson is of
visiting relatives this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Weissingel
are visiting DR.. A. j. Weissinger
Miss Whitaker, of Holly
Springs, is. visiting Miss Eule
Gartrell.
Mr.. r. P. Dodson returned
from visit to Texas Monday.
Mr.. G. S. Gartrell, of Friars
Point, is a pleasant visitor here
this week.
Messrs. Tom and Robson Mabry
are visiting their old home near
Harrison.
Messrs. John Barbee, ir., By
mum and Joe Walker, left Mon
day for the fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. J. Gartreil re-
turned home Monday, after
having spent a pleasant week at
Holly Springs. N
Quite a number Of Memphians
attended the opening revival
service at Kinds Chapel last Sun
day. Rev. Williams of Ashville,
is assisting Rev. H. It. Gaines.
We like the ring Of the editorial
from of the "Oceau Springs
Progress" last week on the
honest farmer. While we do not
put it in as strong language as
the Progress, we are equally as
sure there is mental weakness
whenever honest labor is crit
cised. But we hope the case
cited is an exception and not the
rule for the good genuine article
of common sense will win the day
every time where the mental
capacity is all right.
"MAY."
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1904-08-12
A Perfect, Painless Pill.

is the one that will cleanse the sys
TEN, set the liver to action, re.
move the bile, clear the complex
ion, cure headache and leave a
good taste in the mouth. The fa-
maus little pills for doing such
work pleasantlyand effectuallya are
DeWitt's Little Early Risers. Bob
Moore, of Lafayette, Ind, says:
"All other pills | have used grippe
and sicken, while DeWitt's Little
Early Risers are simply perfect. :"
Sold by Jagoe & Co.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1904-08-12
WALLS CHRONICLES.

Dry and dusty here this week
Mr.. James has returned from
the fair and reports an enjoyable
trip.
Mrs. Gard dwell and children, OF
Memphis. are visiting Mrs. Hill
this week.
Mr.. Davis, the timber man.
continues placing logs on the
ground for shipment.
We regret to note the continued
illness Of Mrs. Perry. Hope she
may soon be restored to usual
health.
Mr.. L. A. Cram, our genial
station agent, has resigned his
position here to assume charge of
a telegraph office. We wish him
success in his new location.
DR.. Lovejoy is preparing to
build a beautiful residence.
W hen completed we can say to-
him as Christ said to the rich
young man, Gone thing thou
lackest.
Our. pastor, DR.. Depins, filled
his appointment here last Sun
day to all appreciative audience.
He will occupy the pulpit again
on the 4th Sunday in this month.
Subject for morning service:
s'Can a christian be made per-
feet" Evening service: "Chris-
topher Columbus and Jesus
Christ All who can do so.
should come out to hear him.
ALPHA.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1904-08-12

affidavit was made out by Geo.
Walker, who was prosecuting
witness. The evidence showed
that Payne had been warned by
Walker to stay off his premises,
but had persisted IN returning,
hence the above action.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1904-08-12
LEE FAULKNER CAPTURED
Negro Guilty of Attempted Rape in the
Tolls.

Lee Faulkner, who was indicted
by the nrand jury at the last ter N
of circuit court for attempted
rape, was captured last Sunday
night on Thos. Bridgforth's place
near Forrest City, Ark, and is
now in Jail at Jackson.
The attempt was made on a
daughter of j. R. Gary, a good
citizen of the Plum Point neigh.
borhood last Oct. 81, and since
that time Mr.. Gary has spared
neither time nor money in his
hunt for the brute. This hunt
eliminated in his capture last
Sunday night at Forrest City
where Mr.. Gary had received in
formation that he was in hiding,
and securing the services of two
deputies enteredthe house where
the negro was sleeping and was
the first TO cover him with gun.
He offered no resistance, realizing
it was useless. He was brought
to Memphis Monday morning and
turned over to Sheriff Withers,
who had been 'phoned to be pres
ent. The prisoner was kept in
Memphis for fear Of mob vio-
lence until Tuesday morning and
then carried to BatesviIle by
Sheriff Withers and Deputy Weis-
singer for safe keeping. Sheriff
johnson of Pamela county later
received an order from Gov. Var.
daman to carry the prisoner to
jackson and this was done yes,
terday.
. Wednesday morning at one
O'Clock Jailor Counts was awaken
ed by a crowd Of armed, masked
men who demanded the prisoner.
They were told that be was not in
the Jail. They requested to be
allowed to look for themselves
and this request was granted,
about eight of the party going
into the Jail and looking in all the
cells. Becoming convinced that
he was not present they quietly
withdrew and nothing further
was heard from them.
A reward of $3.50 was was Of
fered for the capture of Faulk-
ner-$1O0 to be paid by the gov
ernor and $3.50 to be paid by citi-
zens. All citizens who subscribed
to this fund are respectfully urged
to bring or send at once to the
sheriff's Office the amount of their
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1904-08-12

subscription. This should be
promptly attended to as the negro
has been delivered and the depu-
ties of st. Francis county, Ark,
who assisted in the capture, have
been promised the reward as
early as possible.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1904-08-12
BURNS HERSELF ALIVE
Mrs. Anna Miller McCargo Of Olive Branch
Dies in Agony.

Mrs. Anna Miller McCargo, of
Olive Branch, committed suicide
in Olive Branch early Monday
morning by saturating her cloth
ing with kerosene and applying a
match to the same with her own
hand.
For the past few weeks Mrs.
McCargo has been laboring under
great mental depression, caused
by the death of her husband, At
torney w. Fl. McCargo, which
occurred several weeks ago. This
depression is said to have culmi-
mated in a fit o. mental alteration
during which period she inflicted
death upon herself IN the above
described horrible manner.
After the death of Mr.. McCar-
go it had been the custom of some
OF the relatives to stay with Mrs.
McCargo. Sunday night W. H.
McCaSgo, a nephew, spent the
night at the home and was awak-
ened next morning by Mrs. Nc
Cargo who went to the kitchen
to assist in preparing for break
fast. There she saturated her
clothing with oil and walking out
side she applied the match to her
clothing and Was soon after dis
covered in, the middle of the
street as rigid as statue and not
a sound escaping her lips. She
was discovered by Milton Block
CIR, jr., who gave the alarm, and
with two colored men,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. FL. Murray, and
W. II. McCargo rushed to her
side and took off parts of their
and threw them over the
burning woman and rolled her
upon the ground. Someone then
brought bed clothes from the
house and covered her with these.
She then n ade the statement that
she bad committed the act pur-
posely in a desire to end her life.
The best medical attention was
given her and faithful friends
lid all that love and duty could
prompt, but to no avail, and at 8
,'clock in the afternoon death
shded her sufferings.
Mrs. McCargo, as hostes of the
Miller Hotel, was well-known to
he travelling public, who will be
he losers by her death. She was
woman of exemplary character
nd greatly beloved, and the.
Whole community is saddened and
hooked by the awful occurrence.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1904-08-12
BOARD PROCEEDINGS
Final Reports Of Sheriff Received. Another
Change in Commerce Road.

The board of supervisors ad
journed Friday evening afte,
being in session five days-the
longest session held for several
years. The following business
was transacted Friday:
Sheriff Withers submitted list
of additional assessmen showing
total of $5228, and clerk was or
dered to furnish auditor and
sheriff with order.
/ Sheriff Withers subm itted list
of parties who had paid taxes to
Sheriff Williamson, and who
had failed to- give proper credit.
The total amount showed by re-
port was s183.61 The clerk was
ordered to certify to state auditor
this order.
Sheriff withers submitted list
OF double assessments, showing
amount to be S256.05. Z
Sheriff Withers submitted re-
port of personal insolvencies for
1903 and shows following amounts
uncollected: Adv. tax. $24.4 A;
Poll So, 43200; State, $129.O4;
County, s113 80.
Personal assessment roll of Tax
Assessor Coward approved as
corrected and clerk ordered to
make copy for sheriff and state
auditor.
In the matter of the Commerce
road it was ordered by the Board
that for reason of the ;mpassibil-
ity OF the new road recently open
ed, the road be continued on the
same site as at present and that
J. D. Nail, owner of the land, who
valves notice of appraisment and
condemnation, he paid by the
clerk $50 for said road when said
Nail shall give to the county a
deed to said road.
Order allowing Van W. Nail
$40 for extra services IN cutting
out road through Hurricane bot
tom was rescinded, it appearing
TO the Board that he has already |
received sufficient compensation.
The back assessment of collect.
able debts due the Singer Sew
ing Machine Co. for so machines
at $50 each aggregating $4,000
each year for the years 1887 to
1903 inclusive, was approved, and
the sheriff is directed to collect
taxes for same in usual manner,
unless said company shall pay in
30 days.
The following allowances We're
made to the members: j. G.
Long, $35. so; j. W. Barbee. S35; i
=. I. Thomas, $29; j., l.. Jones,
Ri. E(R T Ial1dardalo S20 70
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1904-08-12
A Sweet 8reath

is a never falling sign of a heal,
thy stomach. When the breath
is bad the stomach is out of order.
There is no remedy in the world
equal to Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
for curing indigestion, dyspepsia
and all stomach disorders. Mrs.
Mary S. Click, of White Plains,
KY, writes: Il have been dys-
paptic for years; tried all kinds
Of remedies but continued toglow
worse. By the use of Kodol l
began to improve at once, and
after taking a few bottles am
fully restored in weight, health
and strength and can eat what
ever I like. KoDol digests
what you eat and makes the stom-
ach sweet Sold by Jagoe & Co.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1904-08-12
Fined for 'Trespassine.

In a trial for trespass held be
fore Esq. Lauderdale Wednesday,
Chas Payne, defendent, was
fined IS and court costs. The
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1904-08-12

He that swells il prosperity
will surely shrink III adversely.
Newport daily independent., 1904-10-11
GERONIMO

Is the famous Apache Chief, who has been a prisoner of war. since his capture by Capt. H. w. Law ton, under General Nelson A. Miles in 1885, and has been, since the opening of the New Country in 1901, a peaceful and law abid- ing citizen of Comanche county, Oklahoma.
 But the townsite which will perpetuate his name and make hints of money for all those who take advantage of the chances it affords to investors is situated on the c. R. l. & P. railroad, ten miles south of Lawton, near the northeast corner of the big cat tie reserve, which contains 5000 fine farms or 4S0,000 acres, and which will undoubtedly soon be open to homestead entry.
 Persons looking for a safe bus mess inducement should not fail to avail themselves of this oppor- tunity for a good investment.
 The new town being fortunate ly situated just atthe gateway of this large tract of the choicest farm lands in Oklahoma is bound to profit much thereby. The fa- nous Cache Creek Valley, in which the town is situated, has already been styled the garden spot of the great territory. The large country already settled tributary to the town, and it's distance from competing points will make Geronimo good busi- ness point from the start.
Newport daily independent., 1904-10-11

There will be no waiting for railroads, as the Rock Island al- ready has a station built on the townsite.
 The Town Company is com posed of some of the best busi- ness men in Oklahoma and they are determined to build up a town which will fully come up to the requirements of the splendid country by which it is surround ed.
 A few lots have already been sold and business has been es- tablished thereon as follows: There is one bank, The Citizens Bank of Geronimo, two general stores, a drug store, hotel, post office and a number of dwelling houses. The railroad company has erected a good depot build ing, have built a section house and put in stock yards and man. ifested a disposition to help make Geronimo one of the best towns in the Southwest.
 First. About 600 lots have been placed on the market at the uniform price of S30.0O each. A cash payment of S7.50 must be made to the agent at the time of making application, $10.00 on or before Nov. 1st, 1904, and $12.50 on or before Nov. 18th, 1904. The last two payments are to be made to Geo. M. Dizney, Sec. and Treas, Billings, Okla. It is agreed, however, that if the ap- plicant desires to pay the full amount at time of making the application that the agent is en- powered to receive the same and to give the applicant receipt in full, allowing him a discount of three per cent for cash.
 Second. It is agreed and un- derstood that good warranty deeds to each and all of these lots shall be made at the time of the opening by the Town Compa- ny to those entitled to the same as shown by the applications and receipts. It is also agreed that a majority of the purchasers present on the day of the open ing shall elect committee of
Newport daily independent., 1904-10-11

three from among their number who shall agree upon some fair and lawful plan of distribution of the lots so purchased, and that neither the Town Company nor any member thereof shall have anything whatever to do with such distribution, but shall eXe- cute the deeds in accordance with the instruction of the said pur- chasers' committee aforesaid, whose decision in the matter shall be final.
 Third. In the event of the formation of any town clubs for the purchase of twenty-four lots according to the conditions of the printed club sheet, issued by this company for subscription of the names and addresses of the mem- bers, the Town Company agrees to furnish free transportation to Geronimo on the opening day for one representative of each and every club so formed, provided that the payments for the club are all made as per con- tract.
 Fourth. Each applicant will be notified by mail ten days in ad- vance of the date of the opening at the address given on his ap- plication.
 CONCLUSION.
 In conclusion we wish to say that the Town Company consid- CTS these lots worth much more money to investors than the low price of S30.00 each, but on ac- count of other financial interests. have decided to make this the best business proposition on town property ever offered to the pub lie in order to close out at once and immediately establish a fiourishing business town in keeping with the demands of the excellent country by which it is surrounded.
 Make your application at once, as the chance will be of short du- ration. See
 M. J. NUTTING,
 Newport House, city.
 General Colonization Agent and Salesman. .ssA ssz5ls s;ls...
 REFERENCES: ! 4 '1aH'is,iF'
 The Citizens Bank of Geroni- mo, o. T.. Billings State Bank of Billings, o. T.
Newport daily independent., 1904-10-11
LIVERYMEN FARMERS DRAYMEN

And all users of axle grease that want the best grease on the market and that recognize good thing when shown it's merits, we recommend our Golden and Cas- tor Oil brands of Axle Grease. It is put up in 1 pound tin boxes and-3 pound tin buckets. For sale by all up-to-date merchants. Ask for it and take no substitute. It is guaranteed to have no equal for quality on the market.
 WATERS=PIERCE
 OIL COMPANY.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-11
THE OCEAN TRAGEDY.
Portland Oregonian.

"Rockdale Isle, dreaded OF mariners,
may well be- renamed the Reef Of Nor,
mans Woe, since this vessel, with it's
living freight from the Northand. stove
upon II and went down In the waters
that beat and swirl around II. The
story IL as old as navigation and as
cruel as the sea, Human vigilance can
not with certainty prevent It's recur.
renee, The most skillful navigator may
unwttingly become its sponsor, through
a mistake IN reckoning that is but hu
man, or through stress OF wind and
waves against which he cannot success.
fully contend. Strongly intrenched In
the regards Of his fellow-men is the
shipmaster who stands by his vessel to
the last, refusing to AVIAN himself Of
such means OF succor MS are at hand
while a single human being under his
care Is unprovided for. Brave Captain
Gundle, Of the Inflated emigrant ship
Norge, who with his crew went down
in the swirl where sank the ship! An
honors to hlml
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-11
A TIME OF WARNING.

Although the year is barely half gone
II has a record for disasters on land and
sea, which is almost APPALLING Among
the calamltles that have commanded
worldwide attention are the Iroquols
theater fire, on the eve OF the new Year.
where nearly six hundred persons lost
their lives the Baltimore fire. whero
damage to the extent Of one hundred
and twenty-five millions OF dollars was
done; the recent burning Of the excur-
sion steamer General Slocum and the
consequent loss OF a thousand lives. the
sinking Of the steamer Norge, with
about seven hundred passengers. sew
eral railroad wrecks IN which scores Of
passengers have been killed and
injured, and the fire at To-
ronto, Canada, causing the de-
Htructlon Of several million dollars
worth Of property. To these must be
added the almost numberess minor ac-
cldcnts which are Of daily record. Pro-
phetic light Is not needed, to perceive
that we are living In time Of "testl-
mony' that should appeal TO all but
those who are morally and spiritually
deaA
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-11
FOR FIFTY DOLLARS.

Speaking of the sacredness OF the
American home, and so on, a story has
recently circulated In the press which
shows the great need OF higher moral
ideals. A Chicago druggist-that is the
story -eloped with the wife OF a friend
and went 10 Indianapolis, There the
guilty couple was arrested and the
druggist came to settle matters. And
he did settle IT, lie agreed to sell his
wife for $50, and made a bill OF sale,
signed by the three interested parties.
The document reads as follows;
For and in consideration OF the sum
Of $50 to me I'm hand paid by Frank
Monaco. | hereby agree to settle all
matters OF differences growing out OF
his elopement with my wife, Mary Spa
2arri and IN alternating her affections
from me, and | hereby release the said
Mary Spazarn from all marital rights
and obligations toward me, and the
said Frank Monaco from all claims
for damages growing out OF said affair
of elopement and he taking Of said wife
from me- And l hereby acknowledge
receipt In full on account thereof. and
OF all claims for damages. And the said
Mary SpaZard hereby agrees that her
husband may fle an action for divorce
from her, and she win pay all costs and
expenses, and that she win not vol
UNFAIRLY appear To contest the same,
nor 20 put IN any defense to the same
Where such transactions can be made
and given the widest publicity, as IL
perfectly legitimate, II Is discouraging
to labor for higher moral standards in
the home. The persons interested, 10
Judge from the names, are Italians, but
It is safe to say that they could not
openly have done in Italy what they
aid here,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-11

According to Ruskn's Judgment
right dress" is that which is IT for the
station In life, and the work to be done
in It, and which Is otherwise graceful,
becoming, lasting, healthful and easy.
Right dress" is therefore strong, sim
pie, radlantly clean, carefully put on,
carefully kept. Beautiful dress" Is
chiefly beautiful IN color, IN harmony
Of parts, and IN mode Of putting on
and wearing, Ornamentation involving
design, such as embroidery etc, pn-
duced solely by Industry OF hand, Is
highly desirable. Obeying fashion,
however, according to the same author
lily, Is a great folly, and greater
crime, but gradual changes IN dress
properly accompany a healthful ma
tional development.