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Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-07-01

Admiral Togo reported a naval &C.
ton at Port Arthur OF Thursday in
which he sank one Russian ba:tleship,
damaged another and "A cruiser; Jap.
ancse fleet was u%uiniured. The Rus.
sian armies are reported in full re.
treat.
Clement Scott. a celebrated dramatic
critic, died in London.
Five persons lost their lives in a
wreck which occurred on the Mexican
Central railroad near Tampico.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-07-01
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

Secretary Taft has issued al order
maiiu the terms Of the DingIcy act
a 20 tarIft rate applicable to the canal
strip on the lsttmus Of Panama.
Changes III TIE cabinet have been
mao" as follows. Secretary Of the Navy
MOODY succeeds Attorney General
Knox, PAU Morton. Of Illinois. becomes
Secretary Of tho navy. and victor II.
M"'cnl. Of California. is appointed 10
succeed MIR Corto.you a. secretary Of
commerce alG abOr.
The republican national campaign
Will begin Immediately after the for
mai notification Of Senator Fairbanks,
August 3, Of his nomination for the
vice presidency. .
Interest in the prohibition national
convention 10 b" held in indianapolis
next week con:ort in the probability Of
the nomination Of Gen. Niles for prcsi.
dent.
TX pr"aidcn; Cloryland, in an arti
"lr In McCilrr.s Magazine, defend Is his
course il sending federal troops 10
Chicago duriI.' tn" iJchs strike Of 1894.
49, bs' . "a &c lhlII''i NE - w.
In conference al Madison and has be
gun active work Of organization for a
bitter contest.
Grover Cleveland in an interview
said tariff viii be a prominent issue IN
the campaign.
Senator Fairbanks, republican vice
pre- dental nominee, va extended a
cordial welcome on "A trip through In
diana the demonstrations reaching q
climax on arrival a. indianapolis.
Political interest transferred TO the
democratic national convention, which
VIII mr'' in St. Louis July g..
Gen Nelson A Miles Is likely 10 bc
nominated on thr first ballo, by the
prohibition party a n" convention In
INDIANAPOLIS.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-07-01
LATER.

IIS DulIIIdiltp a h'bl' ~
on the charge Of criminally ~assaulting
the 14.year old daughter of John Will
son, a white iran, near ~BellcfOntaine,
Miss, two weeks ago, IN with at
tempting to criminally assault three
young ladies named Dunn, near that
city, all during the same day, was
hanged in the public square at Europa,
Miss, on the 2Gth, by a mob.
Running without the touch of whip
or spur, drawing away from the field
in the last furlong, Colonial Girl, a st.
Louis mare, ownc! by Otto Stifcl, won
first place in the $4,000 Worlds fair
handicap at St. Louis, on the 18th, cas-
lily defeating Hcrmis. son Of Hcrmence,
the pride of the eastern turf.
Threatened with starvation and with
her husband ~hopolosgly insane in the
asylum at kankak"c, Mrs Anna keld-
zick, OF Chicago, gave up the struggle
for existence, killing her three small
children and then ended her " life.
Illuminating pas was the means OF de-
struction she adopted.
Not a word has been received re-
garding the whereabouts Of Kent J.
LOOMS. brother Of Francis II. LOOMS,
American assistant secretary Of state.
who disappeared shortly after the ar
,a r.t.. ,,.i,I;a,, r. ~, nI,,,-
outh, June 90.
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the striking fathers of Boston and Vi
cinity have come to an understanding
with their cmplpvce 90 that in tho fu-
turc only men carrying the uniou card
viii be able to procure employment.
Cbrietonbo Lr,s. an ey-ci,v comm.
Gilman ,f Clov,rart q and his wife
J,uiso hn,b ,vur .iytv voars nI, we're
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Clement Scott, thc dramatic crItIc,
Gi"n IN Lonion, on III" 10Th, after q
proloAgeN illness.
known mlnI,., man of Icadylllo CoI.
mo, a horrible death while driving
Tn. horse stumbled and Cnlhy was
thrown rdr rho animals heels His
feet cauph, in the sea, suriutss.
and in mi. manner he was DRAGGED
throuph thr r@rinciral streets Of ,he
city. When m. horse WAS Grally
s,oyped CnILv was dead His brains
had hc,u battered ,u, Inv the animals
bouls
An .II,o,I I,,,ory e,h,m, which IA
said ia hayc r.,,.d II. ,n.r,,nrs hun-
drrds Of ~,h,Y-,,ds of dn,I,rs annually
VA discrp,ra an the 27,h when the
Marhaiia exchange hank located
n, l,O l,g,Irc strcc, Chicagu vas
r,idcd and I,br 81 Ia1,nn , rr,mi-
nan, I,,,I r,It,i,i,, ana cuur-
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Jcese ucu,,,rJ,s diyisinn nf ,bc Grim
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whou Ed,,,n5 pors,h ,, -, ,bo tn
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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-05-06
Frank Smith Dead.

MIR. Frank Smith, native and tor
mer resident OF this county, died at
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, last Thursday
His health had not been good for
some time and he had gone to that
place only few weeks ago in the
hope that his general condition would
be improved He died of heart fail.
ure caused by hemorrage OF the lungs
before the change OF climate could
affect his health. Mrs. Sara Collins
Smith, his wife, LETT immediately on
hearing of his death and hsd his re
mains brought back to his old home
at Sulphur Springs, where funeral
services, conducted by Rev. J. H. Bur-
nett, were held, after which interment
took place In the Fitzhugh burying
ground Monday evening
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-05-06
BARNETT FAMILY REUNION,
Nearly Two Thousand Rela-
tiyeS of One Early Set
tier in Ken
lucky
To Meet in ST. Louis on Septem
Der 10th. During the
Worlds Fair.

c NJ. Barnett, of Hartford, Sur
vevor of the Port Of Louisville, has
received a tification that a reunion
OF the Barnett family will be held in
ST. LOUIS September 10, which he
and his family are invited 10 attend.
He will defer his contemplated visit
20 the Wcrli's Fair uutii that time.
The Barnett family is a very large
one and has connection - all parts of
the United Sia!ss. Great interest
in the reunion has been caused among
its members and it is probable that
the event will be attended by I $40 TO
? 1000 people.
The Barnetts are numerous in
Eug and and the first to come 20 this
country were two brothers, John ard
Joseph. TO whom were granted by
the King VI England a tract Ut land,
upon which they settled and became
wealthy planters. This was perhaps
twenty-five years before the Revolu-
ton AID the American branch
OF the Barnett family multiplied rap
idly.
In 1850 three Of them left Virginia
and came to Kentucky. One, Alex
snder, the great-graudfsther OF
the present generation OF Bar
nets. s-ttled at Hartford, which
town was named tor him, beirg call
ed Parnett's station in the early years
OF its existance The other two set
lied ar the headwaters OF Green river,
and on Silver creek in Madison coun-
ty. In this State the family has about
five hundred members In Louisville
an entire page OF the city directory is
given to them.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-05-06
REFUSED TO VACATE.
Judge Benton Will Try the Mar
cum HargiS Damage Suit.

Winchester, Ky, May 2-The
case OF Mrs Abrelia Marcum against
Judge James Hargis, Alex Hargis,
B. F. French ard Edward Callahan,
alleging conspiracy to Surder her
husband, James Marcum, and asking
for 500 900 damages, vas called in
the Clark Circuit Court to-day, Judge
J. B. Benton sitting.
The defense filed an affidavit elleg
ing uniriendly relations between
Judge Hargis as grounds for disquali-
tying Judge Benton to pass on prelim-
mary motions. The grounds
were not sustained, however and
Judge Benton refused to vacate
The defense then entered a de-
murrer to the jurisdiction of this
court which was overruled. A mo
ton previously made by the defense
for change OF venue was then with
drawn and the case was set for trial
on Monday, May 10.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-05-06
CENTERTOWN. KY.

May 4.-Quarterly meeting con-
vened here last Saturday and Sun
day with Revs. Rushing aud Bogges
In charge. They gave us some splen.
did sermons.
Rev. E. V. Phipps preached an in
teresting sermon Sunday night.
Mrs. J. w. Conditt Is confined to
her bed with measles.
Mrs J. N. Carter spent several days
last week visiting her father, near
McHenry.
Misses Ida Addington and Ethel
Hunter Smsllhouse, visited Mrs. Tom
Balls Sunday.
Mr.. c. C. Ross, Rockport, was
here this week.
]. B. Coffman. Coffman, KY, was
here this week in the fruit In terest.
Judge J, B. Wilson, Hartford, was
In attendance at court here Tuesday.
Haive Hill has moved to his farm
near No Creek church.
J. NJ. Igleheart has moved to his
farm recently purchased of T. R.
Kinchloe.
E,q. w. P. Render, Ma'auzis. was
in town Tuesday on legal business.
NJ NJ. Dexter, who has been attend
ing the dental college at Louisville,
Is here, visiting his father.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-05-06
Ordinance

OF THE TOWN OF HARTFORD No.I3
PROHIBITING STANDING OF HORSES
ETC.
The Board of Trustees OF the town
OF Hartford do ordain as follows:
Sec. 1. 1t shall be unlawful for
any person or persons to stand a
horse, jack or bull or either OF them
for reward or otherwise within the
corporate limits of the town OF Hart
ford, and anyone so offending shall be
guilty of misdemeanor and upon
conviction thereof shall be fined not
less than $40 90 nor more than $40. 90
tor each offense.
Sec 2. All ordinances and parts
of ordinances In conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
Approved May 4th, 1904.
Rowan HoI.BRooK, Ch'm'n.
Attest: S 4 ANDERSON Clerk.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-05-06
WHITESVILLE, KY.

May 4.-Mrs. Bertha Cook and
father, Mr.. d. F. Brooks. have return
ed to her home in New Orleans.
The remains OF the late G. w.
Miller, will be brought here Saturday
from Sandiego. Cal. for burial.
Mr., w. D. Neel has purchased the
farm of Mr.. J. o. Neel, near here,
and has taken possession.
Miss Mary n. Wedding spent Sat
urday and Sunday in Fordsville, and
was accompanied home by her sister,
Mrs.. Clarence keown, who will spend
a few days.
Mr. Byron Petite and wife, Nc
Henry, are visiting Mr.. w. d. Neel
and wife.
Master Willie Wells Is dangerously
Ill OF pneumonia.
Mrs. l. NJ. Stimell IS very low
Mrs. Ezra Jackson, Greensboro
SpCul SdNuiuoN anu Suhhoy ANaS
with friends.
Miss Bessie Floyd. Knottsville, is
visiting here.
The following parties attend
ed the entertainment at ST. Lawrence
Saturday night: Misses Cara
Everly, Effie Williams, Lula Boar
man, Annie Hickey, and Stella ana
Mary Wedding. Messrs. Onis Hics-
ey. John Sopp, Lonpie McCArty and
Geo. Brooks.
Atty J. Clark, Greensboro, lee
tured here Saturday night
Mr.. P. H. Hsffey has returned from
Louisville with his stock of spring
goods
Rev. c. Bray, Cloverport, is spend
ing a few days here with relatives
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-05-06

The triumph of harmony in the
Louisville Convention was sore dis
appointment TO the Democratic poll
ticians. When Bradley aud Yerkes
clasped hands, and each nominated
and moved the election by acclama-
ton, of the other, the one for dele
gate to the National Convention from
the State at large, the other as per-
mauent chairman of the State Con-
vention, the tondest and most cher
ished hope faded from the bosom Of
the pie hunting Democrat, and he
groaned as from deepest agony;
bradley bows to the rule OF Mr..
Yerkes." When, in point of fact,
the adjustment aud reconciliation of
the former differences that have eX-
listed between those gentlemen has
removed the last lingering and for
lorn hope of Democracy in Kentucky,
and the work done in the Convention
will carry confidence and encourage
ment to every Republican in the
State, and unite them into one i'm
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-05-06
Lost by Fire.

A. w. Black, OF the Horton neigh
God. lost his residence and most
OF its contents by fire last Monday
afternoon. It Is believed that the FIRE
originated from sparks falling on the
dry shingle roof Mrs. Black had
been house cleaning and had burned
straw and paper In the crate which
caused sparks from which the fire Is
supposed to have originated. The
loss sustained By Mr.. Black Is esti-
mated to be about 81 ! 10 with no In
surance.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-05-06

WE hear it silently whispered about,
that if Mr.. organs choice is not Sc
lected as the Democratic nominee for
President he will support Roosevelt.
Without mature dehberationwe deem
ed that one OF the greatest calamlties
that ever threatened the Republican
party. But the President is so strong
with the people that even
Bryan's support could not ipjure
him.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-05-06

pregnable whole, so strong, so har-
monious that the enemy Unjust have
needs to groan despiaringly' in an
ticipation of the overwhel ming vic
tory that awaits the proud and glo-
rious old Republican party this fall.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-05-06
Hoover Plead Guilty..

At the recent term OF the Federal
Court at Greensboro, L. c. Hoover,
former postmaster Of Clear Run, this
county. was tried for embezzling
postal funds.
He was short $Ss.8S and he pleaded
guilty to the charge In the indict-
ment and was let of with fine OF
SIS 88, an amount sufficient to cover
the amount of the defalcation.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-05-06
Runaway.

Wednesday afternoon a team Of
horses belonging to Zach King,
which were being driven to buggy,
became frightened about the time
they were entering on the iron bridge
across Rough river. and as a result of
which Mr.. Kings buggy was badly
demolished and he was painfully In
iured.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-05-06

Hon. NJ. l.. Heavrin was elected
member of the State Central Com
mittee for the Fourth Congressional
District, Monday. Mr.. Heavrln is a
staunch Republican and has served
the interests Of his parry for the past
several years, and deservedlv merits
the position OF honor and distinction
TO which he mas been elevated.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-05-06
THE Louisville Herald says:

The Kentucky Court Of Appeals has in
one case Of Beckham against the Consti-
tuition decided that even between friends,
the old document still amounts to some
thing.
How about friend against an en-
envy! In such case the State Con
stitution, or the Bill of Rights OF the
United States Constitution which
provides that everybody charged
with crime shall have free and i'm
partial trial amounts to nothing.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-05-06
RENDER. KY.

Nav I.-EDIToR REPUBLICAN,, /
will send you few items for this
weeks issue.
Everybody here are we'll pleased
with and always anxious to get THE
REPUBLIC AN,
NJ. Raea Armstrong, OF Leltch-
field, was in this city last Saturday on
business.
aIessrs. L. NJ. EVERY and Joe
Pierce left Render Friday for Herrin,
III.
Mr.. George Barnes, of Beaver Dam,
was in in this city to day on business
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Jones returned
Sunday from Central City, where they
had been visiting relatives.
Messrs. Will Frey aud Tom Chinn,
of Beaver Dam, were here Friday.
Mr.. Matlow Stevens, Centertown,
was the guest OF his uncle, Mr.. Geo.
Tinsley, OF this place last week.
Mrs. Robert Mitchell, OF Powderly,
was the guest of relatives in this city
last Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. G. D. York, of Central City,
visited relatives in this city last Sat
urday and SuMday.
Mr.. G w. Kemp. of Princeton,
was here Friday on business.
Messrs. Simon Jones, Of Render,
and E A. Foster, OF Central City,
were in Hartford last week on legal
business
NJ. F. n. Stevens resigned his po-
sition as clerk for the c. c. & l. Co,
at this place last Friday aud returned
to his home at Bremen. Tom was good
boy and we will miss him very much
We wish him much good luck in the
future.
Prot A. R. Wha'en, of Askins,
but now OF Central city, was pleas
ant visitor in our little city last Sat-
urday.
Mr.. Virgil Fulkerson, visited in
Rockport Sunday, the guest OF Miss
Matte Van Meter.
Mr.. P. J. Quinlan, of PAducs h .
was here Saturday on business.
Rev. J. T. Rushing preached here
Sunday night accompanied by Rev.
E. D. Borgess..
Mr.. Oscar Brown made a flying
trip 70 Rock port and returned Sun
day.
MessrS. Vernon Williams and Ell
ga Alien, OF Rockpott, passed through
Render Sunday entoute to Owens
bo,o.
Mr.. and Mrs B. c. Petty and Miss
Flora Haynes are visiting in Fords-
Vile and Greensboro at this writing.
Mrs. H. A. Barnard went to Beaver
Dam yesterday and returned.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Midkiff, OF
Williams Mines visited in beaver
Dam Sunday.
Messrs. Tom Render and Chas
Willard OF Millards town, attended
church in this city last Sunday.
Mr.. John Vernon, OF Echols. was
here to day on business.
M. John Carr, OF Nelson, was here
to-day on business
Mr.. H, sman Miller. of South Car
rollton, was In this city to-day.
Mr.. Ed Bailey has gone to 81. Louis
;, attend the Worlds Fair.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-05-06
License TO Wed.

The following permits to wed hav-
been granted by County Clerk M. S.
Raglard since our last Issue:
5. L. Muller McHenry, to Daisy L.
Barrett, McHenry; M. F. Gossett,
Taffy, to Ada L. Baird, Beda.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-05-06
ClOudburSt.

A cloudburst In the Gre enhorn
range, eight miles south of Florence,
Col, caused the Arkansas river to
rise between eight and nine feet there
In less than an hour. The unexpec-
ted rush Of water resulted in great
damage.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-05-06

THE enthusiastic Endorsement given
President Roosevelt by the Louisville
Convention is striking evidence OF his
extreme popularity with the masses
of the people.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-05-06

Col. BRYAN Is credited with many
unique sayings but the most recent
and expressive is that Judge Parker
is an artful dodger on a dishonest
platform.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-05-06

IT is reported that there were 5000
duels fought in Germany last year
with twenty-three fatalities. The
practice proves to be almost as dan
perous as football.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-05-06

IT can be truthfulIy said that
Grover Clevelands lecture on his
connection with the Chicago riots in
1894. will not be distributed by the
Democrats among labor unions as
campaign material.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-05-06

Nix. Bryan again asks what the 81
lent Parker stands for. He stands
for the Democratic nomination for
President, which Mr.. Bryan was Sc
anxious TO see coming his way.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-05-06

Mr.. BRYAN denomihates the plat
form of the New York Democracy
ga confidence game on the public
1t may be a confidence game but the
public will be slow 10 play at it.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-05-06
Peculiar
To Itself

In what it is and what it does-con-
tanning the best blood-purifying,
alternative and tonic substances and
effecting the most radical and per-
manent cures of all humors and all
eruptions, relieving weak, tired,
languid feelings, and building up
the whole SYSTEMS true only of
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-05-06

Prof. f. NJ. Ross, Scottdale, Pa,
made us a pleasant call Monday.
Prof. Ross is native OF Ohio county
but has for the past two years been
connected with the Peterson Bust ness
College at Scottdale.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-05-06

IT has not yet been decided what
David Hill used for model when
he built the New York Democratic
platform.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-05-06
Hoods SarSdpariiid

No other medicine acts like it :;
no other medicine has done so
much real, substantial good, no
other medicine has restored health
and strength at so little cost.
Il was troubled with scrofula and came
near losing my eyesight. For four months
could not see to do anything. After taking
two bottles of Hoods Sarsaparilla could see
TO walk. and when had taken eight bottles
could see as we'll as ever" SUSIE A. HAIRS
TON. Withers. n. c.
Hoods Sarsaparilla promises to
cure and keeps the promise.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-05-06

Ir is said that when Brvan's name
is mentioned in his presence, Judge
Parker "iust laughs.
La Junta tribune., 1904-01-16

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PALACE DRUG STORE %sn"s

ftdoC WIN NJ oou
Trade at the City Pharmacy.
For up-to-date wall paper call
upon Barr & Hotchkiss.
: WANTEp-To rent a good piano.
Inquire at the Depot Hotel.
G. S. Thompson, undertaken and
embalmer. Phone No. ais.
For fresh bread, pies or cakes go
to Fishers postoffice news stand.
F Buckley & Hart have a list of
'barga,ns" in homes. Look at
them.
+ DR.. P. B. Linville, dentist.
Office. Simonton block. Phone
No. Io22 red.
"Gem" flour, best in the market.
Every sack guaranteed or money
refunded.-La lunta Milling Co.
II. E. Biser. who has been i'll
for several weeks At his home on
Cimarron avenue, is reported very
low.
Clearing sale OF winter millinery,
dress and street hats. at your own
price. miss Humphry, Library
Building.
DR.. E. S. Corbin, the oculist
who has been located in this city
for several months, returns to Den
yer next week to reside permanent
ly.
CLOSING OUT-Will make great
ly reduced prices on marriages I'M
I'll the entire stock is closed out.
No kissing ,he bride under these
cut rates.-H. II. Clark, J. P.
Mrs. L. w. Gilbert. who has
been visiting her parents in Hutch
inson, Kan, during the holiday
season, returned home last We'd
nesday morning.
Mrs. J. T. Updike entertained .
few friends ss an elegant and elab
crate dinner Thursday. at her
country home "Roseiea." in honor
Of Miss Blanche BarngSover. who
has been her guest during the past
week.
The county commissioners are
still in session. but will probably
adjourn to day. All Of the road
ovesseers Of last year were reap
pointed for the year 1904. these
being the only appointments made
mp to the hour Of going to press.
The following dealers handle
and recomend Liberty Bell Fresh
Roasted Cofiees Of all grades:
George F. Mosher's Sons, Sher.
man & Forbes, Carlton & Howard,
F. F. TuTIey & Son, John Howe,
S. Dunkin.
There will be a "smoker" At
EIks' hall to night, somewhat dif
ferent from the one held at Com
mercial College Hall Thursday
night. Two knockers" will en-
gage in 4 ten round contest for
points, and the one who succeeds
in getting the most "knocks" will
be awarded the decision. The
participants are Kenny Wood. Of
La Junts, and Dave Hildreth, Of
Utah. The main event will be pre-
ceded by two preliminaries be.
tween local boys.
Sheriff Barr arrested H. c.
Cooper in this city Thursday, at
the request Of Sheriff Beaman. Of
Pueblo county. Cooper stole .
horse and buggy in Pueblo the
FIRST Of the week. He started for
La Junta. but stopped At Mama
nola long enough to trade the out
it fos . horse and saddle. He then
coesinued his journey, arriving in
La Juusa Wednesday, and selling
the horse 10 w. X. Cartwright for
Sri. Cooper then proceeded to
tank up" and succeeded in
scquising quite . jag. He then
went to Las Animas, but returned