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The Lamar register., 1904-11-16

ing 25 tons. This is a gross income
of 1925 per acre on land for which
he paid SIS per acre three years
ago. Mr.. Van Denburg not only did
we'll with beets this year but his
cantaloupe crop and seed, brought
him $40 per acre. He also has good
success in raising the Mangle Wur-
eel beets for stock feed, as evidenced
by specimen now in the Enterprise
office weighing rs pounds. Can any
other grower beat that beet? He
estimates that this crop will yield 80
tons per acre, making it a most val
liable crop to grow for stock feed.
MIR. Van Denburg has been offered
1925 per acre for the Riverview
ranch but very prudently declined
the offer.-Rocky Ford Enterprise.
The Lamar register., 1904-11-16

A. L. johnson became suddenly
i'll last Friday night and Oh Monday
afternoon suffered a stroke of paral
ysis. He has been unconscious ever
since and no hopes are entertained
for his recovery. His affiiction has
cast gloom over the entire com
munity and it is sincerely hoped by
his many friends that he may recov
or.
The Lamar register., 1904-11-16

involved in the exertion of govern
ment control oyer these lands. 1t
has been the very fear that the in
dustry might be injured that has
heretofore prevented the stockmen
reaching an agresment on the ques
ton, for all realize that the trouble
is not in the present laws, but she
lack of law that has brought about
the crisis.
The expert commission that has
been investigating the subject has as
yet given no intimation of what plan
it will propose. Some of the best
posted predict that the commission
will suggest very limited control of
the lands to start with, possibly an
effort at classification with al oppor-
tunity for localities to try different
methods of utilizing the grazing
lands, with the idea that the proper
plan will thus be found and will go
into general effect by a system of
evolution.
In any event, the interest of the
western men is at high tension and
no previous message of president
was looked forward to with more ex-
pectancy. The west has great con-
fidence in the knowlndge of Presi-
dent Roosevelt of the western situa-
ton, and for that reason there is less
fear than there might otherwise be
as to the outcome. Record
Stockmen.
The Lamar register., 1904-11-16
GRAND OLD MISSOURI!
Since She Went Republican Every
thing 10 Coming Her Way.

thing 10 Coming Her Way.
The superiot jury of awards for
The st. Louis Worlds Fair gave
Missouri the grand prize last week
for the finest display of cantaloupes,
although that states commission
was unable to find any cantaloupes
that had ever been exhibited by the
state or any of its citizens. The su-
perior jury is evidently wonderful
ly constituted body and carries along
with it plebeian muskmelcn stomach
that thinks no cantaloupes at all are
better than a whole train load, such
as Rocky Ford exhibited. This may
have been the reason or it may be
that the jury just thought that a
southern state that had broken away
from its mossbackism long enough TO
cast vote for Booker Washington s
entertainer was entitled to all the
grand prizes in a bunch. Anyway
the usual good luck that accompan
les good sense is now coming Miss
ouri's way. She won't have to be
showed any more
The Lamar register., 1904-11-16
Waiting on Roosevelt.

Now that the political trouble is
over for the time being, there will be
renewed interest in the forthcoming
message of the President to Con
gress. The western stockmen are
principally interested in the recon-
mendations he may make regarding
the land question, for it is generally
understood that the special commis-
sion appointed to report on the pub
lie land question has already made
its report and that the President will
incorporate the result of Its findings
in his annual message.
Western stockmen generally fully
realize that the time has come when
when the present land laws must be
remodled SO as to permit of more
economical use of the public lands
of the West. 1t is generally under
stood that the only real use of a
large portion of these lands must be
for grazing purposes. The future
of the live stock industry of this
country largely depends upon wise
solution of the many vital questions
The Lamar register., 1904-11-16

International Live Stock Exposi-
ton, Chicago, Nov. 26, Dec. B, 1904.
Rate $1,000 for round trip, dates of
sale Nov. 26 27-2S Final return
limit leave Chicugo Dec. 4, 1904.
National Irrigation Congress, Ell
Paso, Texas, Nov. 10 Is, 1901
Rate s21.35 for round trip, dates of
sale Nov. IL, l3 and IA. Final re-
turn limit Nov. %, 1904. By de-
posting ticket with joint agent at
El Paso on or before Nov. 10 and
pay ment of deposit fee of 80 cents
return limit will be extended to 3O
days from date of sale. Stopovers
will be allowed on return trip at
points on A. L. & S. F., in New Mex
leo and Colorado and at points on
the Pecos Valley lines between Pecos
and Amarillo Side trips at reduc-
ed rates to points in old Mexico and
Pecos Valley.
The Lamar register., 1904-11-16
COLORADO ELECTION RESULTS.
Republicans Make Clean Sweep In
the State Except on Governor
and May Get that Also.

The election last week in Colorado
was proof positive, if any was need
ed, that the state is in the republi-
can column to stay. In spite Of the
bitter fight made on the governors
policy in the mining regions and his
unpoprlarity with large part Of
his party organization over the leg
islative fight Of two years ago, he is
only few votes behind Adams, at
this time, and owing to the frauds in
Denver has announced his determin
stion to contest the election which
he will probably win.
The electoral vote of Colorado has
not been given to a republican can
didate since 1888, but Roosevelt has
majority of nearly $4,000 IN the
state. The entire republican state
ticket with exception Of governor has
majorities ranging from $500 for
Mrs. Craig, candidate for state
superintendent of public instruction,
up to 10000 fer Holmberg for state
treasurer. Our own candidate, Hon.
A. E. Bent, has about II 900 major
ity and is third on the list of popu-
lar favorites. His personal canvass
of the state made him votes every
where and he is right close to the
lead in every county in the state.
He will be heard from again in Col
orado politics is the verdict of every
one familiar with the canvass just
completed.
Hogg leads the congressional can
didates with about 1000 majority
and Bonynge in the first district has
about 1000. In the state at large
Brooks has about $500 majority.
The republicans have an overwhelm-
ing majority in the lower branch Of
the legislature and it will take the
official canvass to decide which party
will control the state senate. liz
this legislative district Hon. S. F.
White will have something like 6W
majority, and Hon. Wat McHendrie
is elected district attorney by some
thing more than 1900. In fact
everywhere in the state and nation IL
The Lamar register., 1904-11-16
Money in Toma,oes--Th,s Year.

Casper Ament, of the Fairn,ount
country, has been doing land office
business in tomatoes this season. He
had four acres in tomatoes and has
already received over 5000 for his
crop, and is not through marketing
vet. This is the best record we have
vet heard of this season. Now don't
everybody plant tomatoes next year.
The crop may be a failure next sea
son. Diversity your crops and plant
a little of everything. If one fails
YOU will have something to fall back
on La Junta Tribune.
The Lamar register., 1904-11-16

Springfield the past week overseeing
some well drilling.
The beet crop Of the lane will be
mostly harvested this month.
MIR. Brandenburg Sr., is going to
move into the Strain house recently
vacated by Mr.. Gwsrtney.
Miss Rosa Thomsn recently gsya
a party to her scholars which was
much enjoyed by all.
GRINNISG Isaac.
The Lamar register., 1904-11-16
Prosperity Lane.
Stocknen.

Kerr's threshing outfit Is on the
lane at present.
Vol Davidson is drilling well on
the Black ranch this week.
Mrs. S. b. Whitlow is able to be
about again after her long illness.
Denney Gwartney has moved int o
the Lafferty house and will reside
there this winter.
Roy Guy is working for Vol Dav-
idson at present.
George Wright ia helping John
Siple with the beet harvest.
Mrs. Sim Davidson gave dinner
to quite number of her friends last
Thursday.
I. L. Dowler has been down to
The Lamar register., 1904-11-16
Arkansas vsIIey Soil Beats All

2. E. Van Denbnrg this week fin
ished harvesting his crop of sugar
beets, some acres of which produced
30 tons aud the entire crop averag
The Lamar register., 1904-11-16

II you are looking for safe, pro fit
able Investment, see r. X. Mathews
Solicitor for 1.-THE Bankers Life
Insurance Assn. OF Des MOines,
Iowa" now in its twenty fifth year.
The Lamar register., 1904-11-16
R-I-P-A-N-S Tabules
Doctors find
A good prescription
For mankind

The scent packe. is enough for usual occasions
The family bottle go cents) contains supply
for a year All druggists sell them.
The Lamar register., 1904-11-16
County Notes.

County Notes.
TFrom tho Granada Times.l
Mrs. Carrie Hutchins, of Lunar,
was visiting relatives here this week.
Considerable complaint is being
heard about horses becoming locoed
on the range. This obnoxious weed
seems to have made great growth
this year.
S. S. Pickett brought to the Times
office last Saturday, fine sample Of
Kaffir corn. The heads are over a
foot in length, large in circumfer-
ence, and full of grain. The sample
was grown by Mr.. Pickett on the
Marvel ranch, and is but sample
of what our great county is constant
ly producing.
The election board, which consist
ed OF Il. j. Koonce, V. n Haven and
Mrs. Laura X. Dickson, judges and
Mrs. Dora E Darrough and j. S.
McClung, clerks, did not finish the
count and making up the returns
until IL 80 a. m, Wednesday. The
large number of scratched ballots
was the cause of the long time need
ed to complete the work. Mrs. Oar
rough and Mr.. Haven took the re-
turns to Lamar.
tFrom the Holly Chieftainl
W. III. Wiley is in New York City
in consultation with the officials of
the A. v. S b & l. L. Co, concern
ing the extensive improvements to he
made on the Amity canal this winter.
A. L. johnson became suddenly
i'll last Friday night and Oh Monday
afternoon suffered stroke of paral
ysis. He has been unconscious ever
since and no hopes are entertained
for his recovery. His affiiction has
cast gloom over the entire com
munity and it is sincerely hoped by
his many friends that he may recov
Last Saturday morning Juan Lo
pez, the Mexican who in an affray
with Patrico Perez cut the latter and
skipped out, returned to town. As
his victim had recovered from his
injuries arrangements were made
whereby Lopez could return to his
work in the beet field until he was
able to pay few claims of indebted.
ness that were held against him. On
his return, however, instead of going
to work he went to fighting booze
and became SO noisy snd trouble
some that the marshal was compel
ed 10 place him under arrest. When
he attempted to do so Lopez drew a
razor and struck mt Atkin cutting a
deep cash in front of his left shoul
der and seyering an artery. After
being cut Atkin tired two shots at
the Mexican each taking effect in
his neck. He fell to the ground and
for ZONE time it was thought he
would die. Atkin was taken to DR..
Wilson's office where his wound was
Immediately dressed. The gr, at
loss of blood from the artery reduc-
cd him to such weakened condi.
ton that for time his recovery was
in doubt, but through skillful surg
cry he regained his strength and
will soon be up again.
Lopez recovered from his wounds
in few hours, and WAS placed under
arrest by Deputy Sheriff Bryce.
Deputy District Attorney Merrill
came down from Lamar on No. 3
and conducted a preliminary hear
ing before Justice Wilkin. The
prisoner WAS remanded to the coun
ty jail to await the conyenlng of the
district court.
Considerable excitement and in
dignstion was caused among the cit
izens by the unfortunate affair and
when it was reported that the Mexi-
cans were coming in from the beet
ranch to create troub BILE, there was
noted an active preparation to give
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-08
ROOSEVELT 10 THE ". {. 4. .,
A Request for Prohibition ir New
statehood Bill Meets with Fa-
vorabIe Response.

Philadelphia, Dec. 3.-Mrs. Lillian M.
N. Stevens, of Portland, Me-, was re-
elected president of the National
Woman's Christian Temperance union.
Mrs. Helen Morton Baker, of Evans
ton, ILL.,, who has been treasurer for IL
years, declined another nomination
and Mrs. Harriet Wright Brand. Of In
dianapolls. Ind, was elected to succeed
her.
A telegram was received from Presi-
dent Roosevelt In response to one
sent to him by the convention con-
corning the prohibitive clause with re-
gard to the sale of liquor in the pend
ing legislation admitting Indian ter
ritory to statehood rights. 1t was as
follows: Telegram received. The
president has already taken the mat
ter up on the lines Of your recon-
mendation and is consulting Senator
Stewart as to the best means OF maxi
ing 1t effective"
Among the resolutions adopted was
the following: 1--WE deplore the war
now raging In the far east with its
merciless slaughter and deprecate the
action of our government in fostering
the spirit Of militarism in the United
States by increasing our army and
navy, furnishing instructors to schools
and colleges, and by other methods,
for teaching the art Of killing breeds
the desire to kill"
A telegram from Susan B. Anthony
was read in which she urged the dele
gates to push woman suffrage to
the limit of your powers"
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1t is known as Francis day" and
President D. R. Francis is the guest OF
honor. All children under 16 years Of
age were admitted free, no matter
whether accompanied by adults or
were alone. Inmates Of charitable in
situations and those who have been
unable to attend because Of the ex-
pense were admitted free upon pre-
sentation of a note stating that the
bearer was worthy Of free admit
lance.
The exercises of the day commenced
at II o'clock on the plaza st. Louis,
the broad parade ground Immediately
north of the main lagoon known as
Cascade basin. Mayor Wells presented
President Francis, who delivered his
farewell address. Following this was
an international parade and special en-
tertainments were held In each OF the
large exhibit palaces. At five o'clock
in the evening President Francis will
be accorded a reception, Of general
nature, in the house Of the board of
lady managers. After this is concluded
he will be escorted through the pike
by the executive committee and then
serenaded at the administration build
ing. At 1915 o'clock minute guns will
begin firing and continue until mid
night, the general display of fireworks
also adding to the closing features.
Promptly at midnight the illumination
that has amazed millions of visitors
with its grandeur will be turned off
and the worlds fair will have formally
ended.
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vALUABLE.PAINTINGS BURNED
Incipient COnflagratiOn ON Worlds
Fair Pike Destroyed @75,OOO
Worth of Scenery.

st. Louis, Dec. "a conhagration
which gave the firemen a stubborn
fight, and which, owing to the high
wind, threatened the entire exposition
grounds, was discovered in ancient
Rome" on the pike shortly after mid
night. The flames spread with great
rapidity and destroyed part Of Fair
JAPAN" all of Quo Vadis" and the
Streets Of Rome" Flying sparks also
caused incipient blazes on the roof of
the varied industries building but they
were extinguished without material
damage. ...... .-, \
In addition to the loss Of the build
ings, a collection Of oil paintings, de-
picting scenes in the novel "Quo Vad-
is, valued at $4,000, were burned.
They were painted by Jan Styke, a
Polish artist and were brought to this
country under bond Of $4,000.
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FRIENDS TO HER RESCUE.
Mrs. Chadwick, Who Has Borrowed
from and Broke Banks, Promises
to Pay Mr.. Newton.

New York, Dec. Mrs. Carrie l..
Chadwick will settle the claim against
her by Herbert B. Newton, of Brook
line, Mass, for $4,000 upon cash
basis and in full" This was the state
ment made by George Ryall, counsel
in New York for Mr.. Newton 1T have
seen MfE Chadwick at-her apartments
at the Holland house." Mr.. Ryall said,
land as a result of my talk with her
1 am able to say that the case will be
settled in few days satisfactorily to
my client. The settlement will be up
on a cash basis and our claim will be
paid in full. Mrs. Chadwick has many
powerful friends both in this city and
In Cleveland who are interested in
her case and our case will be settled out
Of court amicably. OF course. am in
terested only in the Settlement Of Mr..
Newton's claim and ! know nothing
about any other claims against her."
Oberlin Bank May Recrperate.
Oberlin, O., Dec president Beck
with, Of the Citizens national bank,
received two messages from New York
during the day, one Of which at least,
bears the signature of Judge Al
baugh. This dispatch stated that
Judge Albaugh is on his way to 0ber-
lin from New York and that he has
with him security enough to cover the
loan which was made through the
oberlin bank to Mrs. Cassie Chadwick,
of Cleveland.
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Gave St. JeAeph a Park.

st. Joseph, Mo-, Dec. Henry
Krug, ST., president Of the Henry Krus
Packing company and president OF the
German-American bank Of st. Joseph.
is dead at his home here, the result OF
a stroke Of paralysis, aged 50 years.
Mr.. Krug was the pioneer pork packer
of the Missouri valley. He was phi
lanthropist and gave the city a beauti-
full park named for him.
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SAVED THOUSANDS OF LIVES.
Uncle SANS Crews Along the Coast
Last Year Rendered Invaluable
Service to Those at Sea.

Washington, Dec. 1.-The annual
report Of the general superintendent
Of the life-saving service for the fiscal
year shows that during the year as
sistance was rendered by the life
saving crews to 1861 vessels of all
kinds, involving the lives Of more than
$500 persons and property to the value
Of nearly 100000. The crews also
rescued 1903 persons not on board ves-
sells from various perilous situations,
and through signal warnings Of the
beach patrols saved from possible dis
aster 161 vessels in danger of strand
ing. The vessels wrecked were gener-
ally OF small tonnage.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-08

st. Louis, Dec. 2.-Three Of the prin-
cipal state worlds fair pavilions were
sold yesterday. The New York build
ing, which cost with It's furnishings
$4,000. was sold to persons who
wished their names withheld, for ST.
900, The Connecticut state pavilion
was purchased by Robert C, Hall. Of
Pittsburg. Pa, and the Ohio building.
which cost $4,000, was sold to con-
struction company for $500.
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OVER FIVE BILLIONS OF GOLD.
Director of Mint Estimates the stock
of Yellow Metal Used as Money
I'm the World.

Washington, Dec. 3.-The director Of
the mint in his annual report shows
that the output of the coinage mints
at Philadelphia, SAP Francisco and
New Orleans, which were in operation
throughout the fiscal year, was the
largest on record. 1t estimates the
gold stock of the world in use as
money at approximately $500, 900, 900,
of which about one-half is visible In
banks and public treasures. The es-
innate for the stock Of the United
States is 81, 300, 100000, Of which $685.
100000 was In the treasury and ma
tional banks.
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LAST day OF FAIR.
ST. LOuisans on Grounds to Honor
President David r. Francis.
CLOSED WITH PROTECTING DISPLAY
At 1Oi15 Minute Guns VIII Begin
Firing and at Midnight the Illu-
mination That Has Amazed
Millions VIII BE Turned on.

St Louis, Dec. 1.-The final day OF
the Louisiana Purchase exposition was
fittingly observed to-day and St Louis
attended almost en- masse. The day
was set aside as a holiday, a great
number Of the business houses were
closed and the concluding day Of the
exposition was made memorable In
the history Of the great worlds fair.
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IS BUT A MEMORY.
Great Worlds lair Goes Out In a
Blaze Of Glory.
SILVER TEA SERVICE FOR FRANCIS.
citizens Of 81. Louis show Deep Az
lection for Man whose Life for
-Four Years Has Been Given
TO the Exposition.

St Louis, Dec 1.-The Louisiana
Purchase exposition has ended. The
stupendous and magnificent exposition
whose tendrils of interest have ex-
tended into every portion OF the civil
lied world and even into aboriginal,
bringing within the gates of St Louis
millions of visitors from throughout
the entire world, has run Its course
and passes into history as probably
having comprised the most representa-
tive collection Of the resources, indus
tries, art, peoples and customs OF the
world ever assembled. From the in
ception Of a project to hold an EXPOSE
ton to fittingly commemorate the
Tooth anniversary Of the purchase OF
the Louisiana territory until the por-
tails were thrown open and the world
was invited to enter and enjoy the
completed exhibition Of the worlds
life, occupied a period Of seven years.
The duration of the exposition has
been seven months, and during that
time nothing has occurred to throw q
dampening effect on the interest or to
detract from the exposition in any
way. The man probably most promi-
nently known in connection with the
worlds fair Is the president, David
r. Francis, and 1t was deemed fitting
that the final day should be designated
as Francis day" in his honor. This
exposition has been the work OF my
life," said President Francis. 1T has
consumed my entire time for the past
four years, but every hour has been
an hour Of pleasure to me. l have ex-
hausted my stock Of adjectives in try
ing to describe this fair. 1t is as diff
fcult to do 1t justice as 1t is to paint
the lilly"
Gov. Dockery and Mayor Wells at
tended and in speeches paid high trib-
ute to President Roosevelt, to ex-Gov.
Francis, to Missouri and to st. Louis.
After the cheering following Presi-
dent Francis speech had died away,
Festus ]. Wade, of st. Louis, q mem
Der of the board of directors, presented
to President Francis beautiful silver
tea service, as token of esteem from
the exposition management A SINH
lar gift was presented to Treasurer
William H. Thompson.
As the night drew on throngs con-
centrated In the main avenues to view
for the last time the magnificent cleo
trio illumination. One solid stream OF
humanity swept.. through the pike
from END to END. The spirit orreveIry
was there. Never since the opening
had more enlivenment been shown at
night on the grounds. Steadily the
white electric bulbs silhouetted the
exhibit palaces against the night. pc
riodically the illumination Of the ter
race of states surrounding festival hill
changed from white to red, then to
green, and then back to white. Over
on agricultural knoll the great floral
clock clicked off the minutes of the |
pageant. And in the night |
rang out the tones of the massive bell |
as the midnight hour was tolled by |
the great clock. Instantly hush
seemed to pervade the entire grounds
The glowing electric bulbs slowly be-
gan dimming, the pulsations Of the
great engines that drove the cascades
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Joplin, NO., Dec. 3.-The Middle
West brewery Of this city has been
sold to Wilhelm Griesser, Of Ell Paso,
Tex, for $4,000. The outstanding
claims on the property amount to $685.
900, but the purchaser gets 1t free Of
all membranes.
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Trenton, Mo-, Dec. 3.-F. H. Frisby,
Of Bethany, was nominated for senator
from the Fourth district at the repub-
lican delegate convention held here.
Mr.. Frisby will succeed John G. Nc
Kinley, Of Putnam county, who resigns
to become lieutenant governor.