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The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-04-26
MAN WITH INTERESTING STORY
First Cousin of Robert &. Lee Makes
Roswell a Visit.

First Cousin of Robert &. Lee Makes
Roswell a Visit.
Roswell was visited yesterday by
a man who claimed to be the first
cousin of the great General Robert
E. Lee. He said that his and General
Lees father were brothers. This and
many other interesting things were
told to a Record reporter yesterday
by the visitor, before he left Roswell
on his way to Artesia, from where he
expected to go to other points in the
territory and to Colorado.
The visitor said he was VIM. B.
Lee, of ST. Louis, Md, He has been
on the road for some time, having
left his home in St. Louis seyeral
weeks ago for his old home and ma
tive town, Staunton, Va. He visited
in Staunton, Lexington, Covington
and other Virginia towns, where he
has nan relatives and from there
took a southern route n came into
Texas and New Mexico on a sight
seeing trip, and thus his presence in
Roswell is explained.
Claiming to be "a years old, Mr..
Lee looked the part in every parti-
cular except that his eyes were as
bright as those of a boy. He was erect
and of digniied bearing, but his long
hair and flowing beard were white as
snow and as soft as silk, giving him
the appearance of the pictured prop
bets of old.
To a reporter Mr.. Lee said: Yes,
l am "a al old, and what is more,
my wife, to whom l was married
when young. is living and well. We
have nine boys and seven girls, all
are scattered over several states. we
always gather once a year and then
there are IS of my own family at
the table. l am an un-reconstructed
Rebel. and if any of my nine boys
we're to vote anything out the Demo
cut his name out of my will. Every
member of my family is a loyal Pres
byterian, and that is a fact of which
l am proud"
Mr.. Lee is a man of considerable
mean and has property in st. Louis.
He stated hat he vas formerly veal
thy and speaking of how he lost part
of his money said: "I dropped part
of my fortune duringg the land boom
at Glasgow, Va. twelve years ago.
At that time l had the honor of be-
ing swindled out of $50. 900 by one
Grover Cleveland and Fitzhugh Lee,
who though a relative and prominent
in political circles, is no friend of
mine. l would not speak to him if l
met him on the streets of Roswell
today"
Il had an exciting experience at
Waco. Tex, a few nights ago. While
in my room at a hotel, l was chloro-
formed and robbed of 1897. | had TO
borrow money of a friend in order
to continue my trip. o notice thai
my breath is a little labored? Well
it is the result of the chloroform, the
effect of which has not entirely worn
away"
The old man was of interesting ap-
pearance, is well as an interesting
conversational, and he attracted con
siderable attention as he boarded
the train for Artesia.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-04-26
Confederate Monument Unveiled

Birmingham. Ala, April 26.-With
impressive ceremonies and in the
presence of a large crowd the Confed-
crate monument in Capitol Park was
unveiled today. The unwilling was
preceded by a large parade of Con
federate veterans and members of
other organizations.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-04-26

The first part of the present week
the Pecos Valley. received a nice
rain. Western New Mexico at the
same time was in trouble with raging
rivers and washouts. Colorado and
Nebraska got eight inches of snow
With all the attending discomforts.
Truly, the Pecos Valley is a good
place in which to live.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-04-26

All advertisements to insure inser-
tIsn In the same days issue OF The
Record should bs In h printers
hands before eleven o'clock In The
morning. Orders for taking out any
standing ad. should also be In the o.
nee by eleven o'clock to prevent IFS
being run that day.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-04-26

Under a ruling of the ~Postofice de-
artmen taking effect September
1sl, the yellow" newspapers will be
compelled to stop ~burdening the
mails with all sorts of prize packages,
dolls, etc.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-04-26

Gear Nicholas of Russia yesterday
again promised to speedily convene
the representatives Of he people of
Russia. The Gear appea to be a
man of many promises and few full
ailments.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-04-26

Wheat has taken a big drop, the
by speculation.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-04-26

With her usual modesty, Germany
is claiming credit for the victories OF
the japanese.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-04-26

Where possible in Roswell. fences
should be removed. The resu will
be TO add greatly to he attractive
ness Of the city.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-04-26
GRADING SECOND STREET ROAD
The Road is in Fine Shape and Work
With the Drag VIII Easily Keep
IL in Good Condition.

U IN Good CONDITION.
The work of grading the Second
street road east of Roswell, has beer
under way several days and the high,
way is getting in splendid condition.
The work was paid for by the county,
the county commissioners having gil
e $500 to the cause. Work with a
drag should keep the road in good
condition from now on. The Roswell
Commercial Club will endeavor to
furnish enough drags to keep this
strip of road in proper shape as an
object lesson.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-04-26

The news of the death of Joseph
Jefferson will be received with sor-
row in every state and territory.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-04-26
About

There are a few diseases that infict
more torture than rheumatism and
there is probably no disease for which
such a varied and useless lot of re
NEEDLES have been suggested. To say
that it can be cured is, therefore, a
bold statement to make, but Chamber
lain's Pain Balm, which enjoys an ex-
tensive sale, has met with great sue
cess in the treatment of this disease.
One application IF Pain Balm will re-
lieve the pain, and hundreds have
testified to permanent cure by it's use.
Why suffer when Pain Balm affords
such quick relief and costs but a trifle
For sale by all druggists.
Farm for Rent.
Inquire of Ava E. Page, Roswell.
or DicuS. Frost e. Co Dexter lOtf
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-04-26
President Ayres Installed.

Knoxville, Tenn, April 26.-Knox-
vile was CARRIED In orange and white,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-02-02
.Jaues-Putnan1.

On Feb 1, at five o'clock p m,
there was just dear, sweet girl
adorned for her husband, and those
nearest and dearest to her by natures
ties; and a manly young man at his
manifest, claiming his help mate with
every thought of love, honor and pro-
lection thrilling his being, together
with his kindred gathered in the home
of Mr.. and Mrs George Putnam.
The organ played, the minister said
a few sweet, solemn words, there were
beautiful promises, prayer, and the
maiden Gertrude May Putnam was
joyfully and tearfully greeted as Mrs.
Arthur Edgar James.
Music, a delightful wedding supper
and the thought that the bride and
groom will remain for the present in
her home lessened thoughts of sadness
and added much 10 the pleasure of
the occasion. +. T. PORTER.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-02-02

The second semester of the Uniyer-
sity School of Music at Ann Arbor,
Mich begins February -, 1905, Ex-
.ceptional advantages. Moderate tut
ton. Courses in piano, voice, violin,
organ, theory, public school music,
elocution, physical culture, sight
singing, etc. For calendar of the
school, and announcements of the
May Festival and Concert Bureau,
address Charles A. Sink, A. g., Sec
retary.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-02-02


Bazaar.
z. r. Spencer was in Sunfeld on
business today.
w. 1. Benedict transacted business
in Ionia Wednesday.
Good wood for 81. 90 per cord. See
AL Wells or phone 100.
Mrs. J. Ii. Vincent went to Mt.
Pleasant this morning for visit with
friends.
DIR. /. S. Morris has been confined
to the house this week with a severe
attack of lagrlppe.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ. Harrington. Of
Orleans, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Melvin Cooley yesterday.
Lyman Lindley lies at his home on
the North side dangerously i'll, with
but little hopes of recovery.
Chair seats and tacks sc at Gibson's
Bazaar.
Charlie Hagadorn, of the North
side, is again able TO be out after a
severe attack Of eryHpelas and blood
poison.
The ladies of the Congregational
church advertise one of those big
suppers at the church for Saturday
evening.
Miss Minnie Fallahay of the Rich
ardson silk mill went TO her home at
Mayville this morning on account of
| illness.
Nesdames Brinton +. Hall and |. L.
Hubbell entertained the Fortnightly
Club at the residence of Mrs. Hall
Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Theresa Rhodes Returned to
her home at Sidney this morning, she
has been the guest of Mrs. Rena
Leonard few days.
Miss Cora Chase, of Fowlerville,
arrived in this city yesterday for a
short visit at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Otto Kelley, of the North side.
John Robinson, who died at the
residence of his daughter, Mrs. Carey
Nichols, was buried in Orleans We'd
nesday. Decedent was 81 years old
and pioneer of this county.
Today is ground hog or Candlemas
day. It is said the ''old badger"
came out early in the morning and
noticing his shadow Immediately
hiked back into his hole to remain
six weeks longer.
Mrs. Maur ice A. Reed left today
for a ten days visit in St. Mary's, Ont.
In Detroit she expects to meet an old
schoolmate from Montana whom she
has not seen for 23 years and the two
ladies will make the trip together.
The pleasant home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Byron Brown was made much bright
er yesterday by the arrival of bright
baby boy. Byron is now receiving
the compliments of his friends, and
his face wears the smile that won't
wear of.
Attorney Dwight G. Sheldon has
been and is still suffering the aflic-
ton of carbuncle which has caused
him much pain and annoyance, he
tried an important railroad case in
Montcalm circuit last week laboring
under severe difficulties because of it
and this week Friday night be is due
to speak at the Gridley Club as presi
dent of that organization.
The funeral service over the re-
mains of o. III. Choate, who died at
his home near Morley was held in
Smyrna Tu ,sday. The deceased was
a brother of Mrs. Grin Purdy, of Or
leans, and several years ago resided
on the Bedding farm in this city. He
was a. years old and his remains were
laid to rest in the cemetery near his
early home. Rev. J. w. Sheehsn
preached the funeral sermon.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-02-02

Young men and women wanted to
learn telegraphy. Railroads need
operators badly. Total cost six
months course at our school, includ-
ing tuition (telegraphy and typewrit-
ing) board and furnished loom $50.
This can be reduced. Catalogue
free. Write today. Dodge's Insti-
tute. Monroe St, Valparaiso, Ind. It.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-02-02
TO Rent.

Nine room house and barn in good
repair and good location. Inquire at
Banner Office.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-02-02

For Sale-s0 acres of land near Bel
ding, buildings and nice lot of timber
on same, some Improvement. Pay
ment down, easy terms on balance.
Address J. l.. Box 1856 Belding.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-02-02

For Sale-40 acres. Price $1,000
Good buildings, water etc. Agree
able neighborhood Investigate i'm
medately. Bernie Dalzell Muir,
Mich. II. +. ID. No. %
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-02-02

small Heating stove.
For Sale Small round oak heating
stove and pipe. Banner Office.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-02-02

Wanted-dining room girl at Hotel
Bricker.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-02-02

For sale-Fine new organ dirt
cheap. For particulars inquire of w.
II. Gilmore.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-02-02

For Sale or Rent-Good room
house. Inquire John Whitsell.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-02-02
BUSINESS LOCALS

DR.. Green Chemical Co. See adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-02-02

House to rent-Enquire at Banner
office.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1905-09-02
BIG PLANT IN CABALL0
MOUNTAIN DISTRICT
THE SOUTHWESTERN LEAD AND
COAL COMPANY BEGINS CON-
STRUCTION OF NEW PLANT
NEAR ENGLE.

Max B. Fitch, manager for the
Southwestern Lead and Coal Com
pany, is in the city today on business.
He arrived from Socorro this morn
ing, and expects to return south this
evening.
The Southwestern Lead and Coal
Company is developing some valuable
mining property in the Caballo Noun
tain district, and is now engaged in
erecting a concentration and smelling
plant near the Rio Grande, fifteen
miles from Engle, on the Rio Grande
division of the Santa Fe. Mr.. Fitch
said this morning that all the con-
tracts for the plant had been let.
Fairbanks-Morse got the contract for
the crusher, mill and whitley tables,
and the other contracts were let to
the\ General Electric Company and
different companies which make a
specially of mining machinery.
The plant being established will be
of "a fifty-ton unit, with power for
a plant of 150-ton capacity. The near
est point on the railroad to the prop
erty of the Southwestern Lead and
Coal Company is Cutter, a small sta
ton, eight miles south of Engle, and
the company now has telephone COM
m~unications with the railroad at this
point.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1905-09-02

enter the employ of the ella Valley,
Globe & Northern railway. He was
accompanied by his niece, Miss Will
kerson, while Mrs. Gray will be the
guest of friends at Tucumcari, for a
couple of weeks.
General Superintendent |. L. Hib-
bard, OF the Santa Fe coast lines, Wis
tied the city yesterday on one of his
periodical trips of inspection, and was
accompanied west last night by SUI
p~erintendent f. J. Gibson, of the Albu.
querque-Winslow division. Mr.. Hib-
bard says that the campaign of i'm
provement i~naugurated by the Santa
Fe on the coast lines is progressing
nicely.
Charles H. Stevenson, a popular
Santa Fe conductor on the north end.
recently returned to his duties after
a |sojourn in the Jemez country. Mr..
Stevenson, while at the springs, took
the hot baths for the rheumatism, but
he reports that his joints still con.
tain aches, and he may have to re.
turn to the springs.
A. S. Brown has been transferred
as agent at Dillon, to the operating
department at Winslow. w. w. Laugh
lin succeeded Mr.. Brown as agent at
Dillon.
The three railroads centering al
Amarillo, Texas, are erecting Jointly
at that place a large building which
will be used for an eating house.
Eiropop Acbhouub ;c Ioid II Will
a sprained ankle, incurred yesterday
while stepping off the sidewalk ur
South Second street.
Mrs. d. j. Lester and daughter
family of Conductor Lester, left las
night for a visit to friends at Dodge
City, Kan.
Ben Alnot mas been put on the spe
cial police department of the Santa Fe
with headquarters in Albuquerque.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1905-09-02

passenger traffic which is expected to
open today on account of the national
encampment of the Grand Army of
the Republic and affiliated orders, to
be held in Denver next week. All of
the railroads have reduced the rates
for the occasion and they expect a
great rush of business.
THE amount of business we do"
said a Santa Fe railroad man yester-
day, lis only limited by the equipment
which we can furnish the people,"
Between 65 and 20 sleeping cars have
been distributed over territory tribu-
tary to Denver in anticipation of the
neavy business. Within the next
week, perhaps half a dozen special
trains will be run to Denver from
Kansas City, carrying the people who
will travel in that direction.
The Albuquerque veterans and 9th
els making the trip with them will
leave for Denver tonight.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1905-09-02
COMING CONVENTIONS
OF RAILWAY MEN.

Following are some of the dates of
the conventions of railroad men which
will be held in the nea future:
September 12-Master Car and Lo-
connective Painters association, at
Cleveland, Ohio.
September 12-Roadmasters' and
Maintenance of Way association, Nj
agara Falls, N. Y.
September 12-Traveling Engineers
association, at Detroit, Mich.
October 17-American association
of General Passenger and Ticket
Agents at the City of Mexico.
October 17-AssociatiOn of Railway
Superintendent of Bridges and Build
ings, at Pittsburg, Pa.
November 13-AssociatiOn of Main
tenance of Way Master Painters, at
Cincinnati, Ohio.
December 5-American Society of
Mechanical Engineers, at New York
city.
1t is said that w. P. Anderson, the
live stock agent of the Pecos Valley
railroad lines of the Santa Fe, is one
of the best story tellers in the coun-
try. He is an old-timer in the south
west and in the live stock service of
the Santa Fe, and some of his stories
OF cowboys and their doings are rich,
rare and racy." Mr.. Anderson was a
warm friend of Eli Titus, the general
live stock superintendent of the Santa
Fe, whose death occurred a short time
ago at Kansas City, and in an article
recently published in a Fort Worth
paper he paid Mr.. Titus a most excel
lent eulogy on his worth as a man and
official of the Santa Fe road. Mr.. An
derson is also a friend of George l..
Brooks, of this city, knowing the gen
tleman personally when the latter was
the live stock agent stationed in this
city.
All the stations on the Santa Fe,
north, south and west are judiciously
]placarded for the two big fairs which
will be held this month at Albuquerque
and Las Vegas. The Albuquerque
fair, known for the past twenty-five
years as the New Mexico territorial
fair. was represented on the road by
Fl. Scott knight. He returned to the
city last night. The Las Vegas fair
was represented by Jack Straussner,
formerly of this city, and he did his
Nul9 Ntll All dlpAE lLt 4lHNr NobNNldlAg
north from Las Vegas to Pueblo. He
returned to Las Vegas night before
last.
A. l.. Conrad, the popular traffic
manager of the PecOs Valley road.
considers Amarillo, Texas, where he
and family resides, as a great sum.
mer resort, and in consequence, sell
dom goes away to seek other resorts
during the warm days. The COurads
formerly resided in this city, but theiI
home and headquarters have been al
Amarillo for the past five years.
AT TeXico, on the line between New
Mexico and Texas, a large force o.
track layers are at work laying rails
IN the Belen cutoff of the Santa Fe
# is understood at TeXico that wor.
viii be pushed with yigOr from nov
on. and that track layers viii Don BIZ
put to- work on the BelGn end, meetin.
the force from TeNico ON the plain.
q hundred miles southwest from tina
town.
G.. II. Gray has resigned as specia
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1905-09-02
Bent Her Double,

81 knew no one for four weeks, when
! was sick win typhoid fever and kid
ney trouble" writes Mrs. Annie Hunter,
OF Pittsburg, Pa, "and when / got bet
ter, although l had one OF the best doc
tors / could get. l was bent double, and
had TO rest my hands on my knees
when / walked. From this terrible az
Fiction / was rescued by Electric bit,
tiers. which restored my health and
strength, and now i al walk as
straight as ever. They are simply won
derful." Guaranteed to nure stomach.
liver and kidney disorders; at all drug
gists. Price Soc.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1905-09-02
WILL OPEN COURT AT
LOS LUNAS ON MONDAY
JUDGE ABBOTT WILL LEAVE SUN
DAY NIGHT FOR VALENCIA
COUNTY, ACCOMPANIED BY DIS
TRICT ATTORNEY AND CLERK.

Judge Ira A. Abbott arrived in the
city last evening from Santa Fe,
where he has been in attendance upon
the territorial supreme court session.
The judge will leave Sunday night,
accompanied by District Attorney f.
w. Clancy, Clerk w. e. Dame, court
stenographers and others, for Los
Lunas, the county seat Of Valencia
county, where on Monday he will
open court for that county.
The docket is not especially heavy
there. for this term, there being
being about the usual number of cases
to investigate, which will require the
attention of the grand jury for a few
days, after which the court will con
yeue
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1905-09-02
RAILROADS DOING
ENORMOUS BUSINESS
Prosperity Of Country Gives
Wonderful Increase In
shipping
GROSS EARNINGS ARE VERY LARGE

There is nothing in the world Of az
fairs that is demonstrating more &C.
curately the general prosperity of the
country than the vast volume of bust
mess that is being transacted through
the length and breadth of the land
than the increased railway traffic. All
the railroads operating eastward from
Chicago and ST. Louis report a record
breaking increase in the amount of
freight being turned over to them by
the western roads having their ter
minals in those cities, while the freight
being handled by them for the western
parts OF the country is enormous.
WestbOnnd merchandise at these
points is moving in volumes fully 10 to
Is per cent larger than a year ago on
the leading lines and from 10 to II
per cent larger on the smaller roads.
Soft coal, iron and steel shipments
are showing a steady increase, and
traffic officials declare that they will
have all their rolling stock in use for
months to come.
Official reports of the gross earn
ings of the railroads since June 80,
the close of the fiscal year, are so fiat
tering that they would appear incredi-
BILE were it not known that they are
absolutely trustworthy. These reports
show a remarkable increase over the
corresponding period of last year, and
the western and southern roads are
doing relatively as large a business as
the eastern and northern roads.
Executive officers of the western
n southern roads are making pre-
dictiOns that their lines will be com
y,I1-l b, -,f,,r. Fr,,rhr rnplnrg In ina
late autumn and during the winter.
Traffic II several -s trtse lines is nOw
taking the .ull capacity, and the move,
ment has only begun. New locomo-
tives and freight cars have been or
dered, but even with this additional
equipment there will be a strain.
The terminal properties in st. Louis
at present are hauling more freight
cars in transfer than at this time a
year ago. the daily average being
1000 cars more than last year. Be.
tween $500 and 5000 freight cars are
now transferred daily by the terminal
properties. The transfers from one
road to another of cars which are not
received by the terminal properties
are estimated to be more h a 2,OOu
a day. No estimates are made upon
the receipt or delivery of cars direct
from the roads 10 Industrial concerns
or vice versa.
Attention is being called by the
railway officials to the big way sta
tion business the roads are doing
This indicates an unwonted business
activity i'm the smaller towns.
The large western roads said q
prominent railway official, in discuss
ing these affairs, are getting more
business now than can be handled eN
peditiousIy With the splendid outlool
OF corn, it is not an eXuravagant pre-
dictiOn to say that the greatest yeal
in the history for railroad earnings is
ahead. The increase in equipment
made during the past year has beer
swallowed up by the immense volume
of tonnage, and all the roads are run
ming short of cars.
GREAT RUSH OF
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1905-09-02

G.. II. Gray has resigned as special
officer for the Santa Fe and left last
night for Globe, Ariz., where he will