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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-06
Very respectfully,
FRANK p. MAC LEHMAN.

If any subscriber now thinks he has
done any injustice to the State Jour
nal, he might authorize us to with
draw his name from the petition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-06

There is no company running the
State Journal; the name of the editor
of the editorial columns every day in
the week and he IS responsible for anv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-06

A big petition from subscribers wa:
filed late this afternoon. It is fully
answered above, and does not change
the situation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-06

The profit in carrying the State
Journal has been so great that today
the carriers on this paper probably
constitute the highest paid labor in the
city of Topeka. many of the carriers
receiving a dollar or more per hour
for the time they give to the service.
carrier for the privilege granted him of
carrying the paper; I have never sold
any routes, except, I believe, in one
instance where the carrier left US in
the lurch and we turned over the route
for the amount due on it. This was
many years ago in North Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-06

Duluth, Mimi. Oct. 5.-Union print
ers in all shops in this city struck to-
day for an eight hour day and a closed
shop.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-10-06

Chicago. oct. 6.=Forecast for kan
sas: Fair tonight and Saturday: con-
tinued high temperature; fresh
southerly winds.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02
The Reform ukase.

London. Feb. "A dispatch to the
Central News Agency from ST. Pet
ersburg says the report of the COM
mittee OF ministers appointed to de-
wise the best means of giving effect
TO khe Emperor's reform ukase OF
December IS. makes many important
recommendations. especially In re-
gard to increasing the power OF the
senate of ministers and safeguarding
it's independence. 1t urges that the
right already belonging TO the senate
CT legislative initiative should be en-
larged, and favors the establishment
of lower administrative tribunals con-
nected with the senate
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02
TEMPERATuRE AT 20 ABOVE.
Thermometer Takes Another Dip
This Morning, and the Scenery
Has Northern Aspect.


For the benefit of The Records ma
ny readers in other states, it is we'll
to state that the people of Roswell
and vicinity are enjoying a touch of
real winter weather today. The mer-
cnry stood at 23 above zero this NOR
ming. and while that Is very warm,
even in middle states, it seems quite
cold to the older residents here Last
night there was a snow fall of two
tenths of an inch. equal to rwo-hund-
redths of an inch of water There
was fall Of freezing mist that form
ed like frost on all vegetation The
hoary beard given the trees in this
manner reached almost an inch in
length, and thus the landscape was
converted into a typical northern
scene. The freeze has not injured the
fruit. it being too early in the sea-
son.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02
CAMPBELL PLEADED GUILTY.
He was Sentenced to Ninety Days In
Jail and viii Serve Time
During the Windy

Charles o. Campbell, the young
man arrested on the charge of being
an aceompice of Tobe King in steal
ing chickens, pleaded guilty before
Justice Peacock this morning to the
fenced to serve ninety days in jail
Justice Peacock has arranged 1t
SO that Campbell win not be exposed
to the rigors of the weather during
the windy season 1t will be remem
bered that Campbelrs partner in
stealing. Tobe King, was sentenced
to so days in jail and fined $50 and
costs, after being convicted upon trial
by business mems jury in justice
court. Campbell has asked for
continuance of his case and it was
set for trial on Friday afternoon He
began thinking it over and decided
that Friday might be an unlucky day
for him, SO expressed desire TO ap-
pear in court and throw himself on
Justice Peacock's mercy He landed
with a dull thud, for Judge Peacock
had little sympathy for confessed
chicken thief, as indicated by his
heavy sentence.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02
CONDITION NOT DANGEROUS
Unwarranted Apprehension for Judge
Frank Lea Among the People
of Roswell.

Frank Lea Among the People
of Roswell.
For the past few days the people
of Roswell have been of the opinion
that Judge Frank H. Lea, United
States Commissioner in this district
was in a dangerous condition. While
their apprehension has been of sym
pathetic nature and was prompted by
the reports current and their kindly
feeling for him, it was unwarranted
for this morning Joe Lea. son of the
sick man. stated to the Record that
he did not consider his father in an
Immediately dangerous condition, in
the least.
Judge Lea has been troubled with
chronic bronchitis for some time and
/ is now afflicted with asthma On ac-
count of these Affections he has been
unable to sleep for several nights.
His muscular and nervous system
have been held. at a high tension as
result, but this morning he was
greatly improved. For the first time
in several nights. Judge Lea was able
to sleep last night He got three
hours of absolute rest and this morn
ing his system had relaxed and there
were good symptoms of his asthma
breaking away. His whole condition
was much improved.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02

Kansas City. Mo-. Feb. 2-The 10
cal weather prediction is probably
temperature and easterly winds The
intense cold continues in the South
west with fourteen below at Kansas
City Marshall. Missouri and Concor-
dia. Kansas, the lowest temperature
experienced at these points since '99.
The weather bureau promises no mo-
deration before Saturday. Other tenn
peratures reported are as follows:
Wichita, Kan. below.
Dodge City. Kan, below
Springfield, Mo-, below.
Oklahoma City. 4 above.
Fort Smith, Ark, Is above.
St. Louis, Mo-, 9 below
Des Moines. Iowa. 25 below. the
coldest in ten years.
Peoria. Ill. % below
La Crosse. Wis. 30 below All out
side work is impossible here
Lincoln, Neb.. % below. the lowest
February temperature in four years
Chicago, Il below.
Trenton. Mo-. 9 below. the coldest
in the history of the local station.
Omaha. 25 below.
Norfolk. Neb.. 35 below.
Today marks the coldest day of the
winter in the Northwest, with temp
eratures as follows:
ST. Paul. Mimi. "a below.
Medicine Hat, Manitoba, 40 below
Harvey. Mont. 40 below.
Bismark, s. Oak. SO below.
Pierre. s. D., 3S below.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02
NOTICE.

'Bids will be received until
noon of Saturday, Feb. llth,
1905, for the construction of a
power dam across the PecOs
River near Carlsbad. Persons
desiring to submit bids on the
work can see the plans and
specifications and conditions at
the office of w. M. Reed, at
Roswell, where they are now
on file.
The Public Utilities Co.
Carlsbad, N. M.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02
FIRE AT STAFFORD, KANSAS.
Fifteen Buildings in the Business Sec
ton Destroyed.

Stafford, Kan, Feb. Fifteen
buildings in the business section OF
this city were destroyed by fire last
night The total loss was fifty thous-
and dollars Insurance about half the
loss. The town was saved by the sac
rifice made by J.-L.-Ball who permit
building on which he had no insur-
ance. The principal losses were on
the Farmers Bank, Obaugh drug
store, and Fort Bros. general store
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02

are serving out petty sentences were
turned over to City Street Commits
sioner Pinson. and he made good use
of them. The five men accomplished
will probably be continued. 1t now
means something for a man to be
convicted of a minor offense, for he
will have To work it out
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02
SETTLING WITH TREASURER.
County Commissioners Making Their
Final Settlement With the Retir-
inq County Treasurer.

The Chaves county commissioners
are holding a special session At the
court house. the special purpose of
which is to make final settlement
with the retiring treasurer of the
county, Major Mark Howell. The
beard passed upon many bills and
transacted much routine business yes
terday and this morning. About noon
the settlement with the treasurer
was taken up. 1t will be concluded
by tonight A statement ON the imam
cial condition of the county will be
made tomorrow
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02
Also Cold in Southwest.

Memphis. Tenn, Feb. "A cold
wave prevails today over the South
and Southwest. Reports from north.
ern Arkansas and Oklahoma state
cold wave is advancing southwark
Fruit and produce shippers have been
advised to hold their shipments for
two or three days.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02
NORTH SEA COMMISSION.

Russian Officer Gives CircumstantiaI
Evidence Of Topedo Boat.
Paris, Feb. 1.-The North Sea Com
mission continued its Investigations
today Lieut. Ellis, of the Russian bat
tie ship Alexander III. gave the cir
cumstantial evidence of seeing a TOR
pedo boat among the British trawlers
in the North sea.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02
1905 Wall Paper, $50 differ
ent patterns, at the p. v. Lum-
ber Co. If
The Rebels Routed.

Constantinople. Feb. Lit is Off
cially announced that the Turkish
forces have routed the rebels invest
ing SAVANNA and Hodeida, Yemen
province. Arabia. and have relieved
the besieged garrison of Tanaa. capi-
tai of Yemen
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02
EMPEROR HEARS woRkMEN.

Summoned Them Into Hall Of the
Palace TO Speak to Them
St. Petersburg. Feb. To-day rep
resentatires Of the workmen were
conducted into one of the halls of the
palace, where Emperor Nicholas ad-
dressed them He said he had sum
moned them SO they might hear his
words from his own mouth The Gar
after censuring the workmen fol
leaving their work ~at q time wher
aIl Russian worRmen should be labor
Ing necessarily i'm order that we may
vanquish our obstinate enemy" said
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02
Poplar, oak, hickory and cy-
press lumber at the p. V. Lum-
Der Co. If
Entertainment at High School.

EHttFtdIHHGnT At F7I9h SCHOOL.
Tomorrow evening at s o'clock a
free entertainment will be given in
the auditorium at the Central School
by high school students. A musical
program has been arranged. and af-
be a debate on the subject, "Resolv-
ed that Cities Should Own and Con
troll Public Franchises The affirm
ative is to be argued by Geo. G. Co
tive by Roscoe c. Nisbet and Denton
L. Geyer. Everybody welcome.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02

ST. Petersburg. Feb. 2.-The latest
reports from the American consuls
in Russia Indicate the cessation of
trouble in most of the Industrial cen
ters of the country. The consul at
Riga reports that the rioting at that
place was prectpitated by students
and rowdies who fred on the police
The police and troops returned the
fire and f1fty-three persons were kill
ed and $50 wounded.
The suspension bridge spanning
the Fontanka river collapsed today
while detachment OF dragons were
crossing, precipitating thirty men
and horses and number of cabs
and wagons into the river Great ex-
citement ensued, the ice breaking
and dashing all into the ice cold wa
ter All were rescued except one dra-
goon
Maxim Gorky. the author, has been
released from custody.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02

81 will take measures which will as
done to improve the workmen's lot.
Return to your work with your COM
rades and carry out the tasks allot-
ted to you
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02
Russians Repulsed.

Toxic, Feb 2.-Field Marshal Oya,
ma. reporting Tuesday. says the Rus
SLAMS bombarded his center and right
ed. The Russian attacks on Piyenta.
Chenchienpao and Yatzupas were re-
pulsed in every instance
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02
One Deed Filed Wednesday.

There was but one deed filed in the
office of the county clerk Wednes-
day. That deed was given by George
conveying a one-fifth interest in Blk
of the First Addition to Hagerman
and a water right for $1S5
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02
A Fine Cash Register.

The Shelby Hotel has added a
standard National cash register to
its splendid office equipment, and is
one of the finest in the city. costing
1925.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02
is becoming general. Large bodies OF
men are crowding the streets.
Warsaw in state of Siege.

Warsaw. Feb. 2.-The morning
passed quietly. The factory districts
are strongly guarded by troops. The
city continues in a state of siege. So
cialist disturbances are expected this
evening
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02
THREE WIVES AS WITNESSES

Testify in Court That They Were
Married to the Chicago BIuebeard.
Johann Hoch appeared before the
grand jury today and testified to
their marriages to the alleged Blue
beard. The women are Mrs. Marie
Emily Fisher, Mrs. Anna Hendrick-
son and Mrs. Marie Geerk each being
by the marriage wit
nesses.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02

Pittsburg. Pa. Feb. at was two
above zero here today. a drop of %
degrees in "a hours. The coldest wea-
ther OF the winter is predicted for
tonight,
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02

James w. Atkinson arrived yester-
day from Kansas City. and viii be
here for an indefinite length of time
He lived here about ten years ago.
and may decide to remain this time.
He is brother of County Commits
sioner w. NJ Atkinson
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02
ACCUSED OF FORGERY.
Officers Think They Have the Boy
Who Cashed Forged Check for
SIS Last September

17-year-old horse jockey, giving
his name as Ernest Post, was arrest
ed this afternoon after being identi-
fed as the boy who secured a suit
of clothes and $50 in cash for forg-
ed check for SIS at Morrison Bros
store on Labor Day. last September.
The boy was trying to cash a check
at the First National bank this after
noon when Sheriff Woodruff was mo-
titled. The arrest followed. The boy
denies ever being in the Morrison
store
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02
Buy your glass at The P. v.
Lumber Co. Largest stock i'm
town. tt
Notice.

All persons are warned not to post
bills 81 circulars upon payements.
public trees. public buildings or 9TH
er public property.
]. ]. RASCOE.
Marshal
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02
NUMBER 2S5
U. S. WEATHER BUREAU.


Roswell. N NJ, Feb. 2.-Tempera-
ture.-Max., 38; min. %: mean. 30
Precipitation. .02; wind N. veloci-
ty, 8 miles; weather cloudy.
Wires are down and no forecast
was received from Washington.
NJ WRIGHT.
Official in Charge.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02

Before papering your house
this spring, examine the new
stock of paper at the P. ".
Lumber Co. IT
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02
BILL DEFEATED TODAY IN THE
LEGISLATURE.
VOTE I6 TO 5.

w. n. n. LIewelIyn Appointed y. s.
Attorney for New Mexico.-Arizona
Asks Legislatures of Illinois and
Wisconsin to Oppose the Joint State
hood Bill.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02
WEATHER REPORTS

The Cold Ranges From 46 Degrees
Below Zero at Medicine Hat to 10
Above at Ft. Smith, Arkansas.-No
Relief is in Sight Before Saturday.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02

Have ynn seen Clem's new
electric shop? If not, you ought
to go and see it. 1t is strictly
up-fo.date. zO3t Main street.
Phone 435. 85-zt
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02
Chief of Police shot.

Odessa, Feb. 1.-Chief OF Police
day by some one unknown while at
the police station in this city The
wound is not dangerous
Chief Galovine was in carriage
when an unknown man who was at
tired as workman attempted to as
sassinate him. The would-be murder
er fed, but was captured later
Batoum. caucaaia, Feb. 2-Tht
strike which started here yesterday
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02
PRISONERS DO GOOD WORK.

They are Put on the Streets Under
the Supervision of Street Com
missioner Pinson.
The city tried for the first time yes
terday Afternoon the plan OF working
county prisoners on the streets. The
county officials had kindly made the
offer for the use OF the prisoners In
doing improving ON the streets and
ON yesterday afternoon ave men who
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02

Mrs. C. NJ Bird is Ill with q severe
attack OF la grippe Her little aon is
also on the sick list.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02

Miss Dorothy Burrus is out OF school
on account OF severe cold
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02

Did Glenn do that wiring for
you? Yes. Well, he is all
right. This is sure good work.
Yes, he guarantees all of his
work. Phone 435. IS 1t
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02

Springfield, ILL.,, Feb. "A joint re-
solution was laid before the house to-
day from the legislature of Arizona
requesting the Illinois legislature to
request it's congressional delegation
to use its influence against the pas
sage of the bill proposing joint state
hood for New Mexico and Arizona.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02
Strike Spreads at Warsaw.

Warsaw. Feb. 2-The city is quiet.
although great tension prevails. The
strike has extended TO the sugar re
fineries and other factories In the dis
tricts around Warsaw
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02
INTENSE
COLD

ENTIRE WEST AND SOUTHWEST
IN THE GRIP OF THE
ICE KING.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02
JAPS AGGRESSIVE

Fighting at Mukden on the Right and
ter, but Faii.-The Usual Artillery
Duel Proceedlng.-News From 9th.
er Centers.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02
Japs. Still on the Aggressive.

Mukden, Feb. 1.-Cannonading on
the center and right commenced
again today. Regarding the first re
ports of large Russian losses it is
now said that a considerable part of
the first army corps under Stakelberg
has rejoined the main body and re
tired to the old position which they
re-occupied. The Japanese are still
on the aggressive.
After the Russian bombardment of
Sadiapau yesterday the Japanese tri
ed to drive them off. but failed The
Indications are that the Japanese will
abandon Sandiapau. The usual artil-
lery duel is proceeding at the center.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02
RUSSIA
QUIETfR

AMERICAN cONsuLs REPORT THE
CESSATION OF TROUBLE IN
INDUSTRIAL cENTERS.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02

Madison. Wis, Feb. 2--Petitions
were presented to both branches of
the legislature today from the Arizo-
ma legislature opposing the bill to
make one state of Arizona and New
Mexico. and urging that the Wiscon-
sin delegation be instructed to oppose
the BILL
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02

WASHINGTON, D. c.. FEB.
2.-THE PRESIDENT TODAY
SENT TO THE SENATE
THE NOMINATION OF w. H.
, H. LLEWELLYN OF NEW
MEXICO TO BE u. s. AT
, TORNEY FOR THE DIS
: TRICT OF NEW MEXICO.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-02-02
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7 q 9 Q 2 q . 3 3 q = g . 3 9
: Special to The Record.
? SANTA FE, N. M. FEB. e
THE ELLIS ARTESIA COUN
: TY BILL WAS TO-DAY DE-
? FEATED BY A VOTE OF 16 {
3 TO s. FULLEN ARRIVED ON
; SATURDAY AND WORKED
3 AGAINST THE PASSAGE OF {
? THE BILL. 1T IS BELIEVED
; THERE IS NO CHANCE FOR
, THE PASSAGE OF THE MEA
? SURE DURING THE RE-
? MAINDER OF THE SESSION.
? (Signed) NEW MEXICAN.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-08-24

Postmaster Relsacher circulated y
petition Saturday among the patrons Of
the Condor postoiiice asking permission
from the department 10 change the Office
from It's present location corner Main
and Summit streets 20 the corner Of
Main and GILLIAN streets, one block north
~ ita present location. Mr. Rslsacher
contamplatea erecting Hrst'class brick
business block on his lots Ut the corner
Of Main and Gillian and wanted 20 find
out how the patrons oi the office would
take TO the change. The petition Was
numerously signed. Mr.. Relsacher's
lease on the present building expires
January i, 1905 and II IL understood s.
Il. Barker. who now owns the bnildinR,
expects To move Il back and turn Il
TO front on Summit street and put up q
new brick hank bnIldlng on the corner.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-08-24
Wedding Bells.

81. Lawrence church IN South Port.
land was the scene of very pretty we'd.
ding August l4th. when Miss Nellie NJ.
daughter ot Mr., and Mrs B. Il, Kiely.
formerly old residents oi Gillian com.
ty. aud Mr.. James h. Byrne, well.
known business mAn of California, we're
united dn marriage. Rev. Father
Hughes officiating, The wedding break.
fast Was served at the home Of the
BRIDES parents, to which relatives and
Immediate friends did ample justice.
After months sojourn in Seattle
and on the Sound. the bride and groom
expect TO make their future home In
California. The bride was the recipi.
ent OF many handsome presents.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-08-24
New Brick Building.

Work has been commedced on the
foundation Of j. T, Relsachsr's new
brick huildiDg. corner Maina and Gillian
streets. The structure will be- 60xsb
feet and will no occupied by the post Of.
Hce and Mr.. Relsaeher's harness and
saddlery business. The foundation will
be ol stone aud the superStructure ol
brick. Lee shelman has charge OF the
stone work, X. =. Orr. Of wasco, has
contract for laying the brick aud III
w. Hartman will have charge Of the
carpenter work. The brick will come
from the Weston there not being ,iine
20 walt for the home product from the
new yard soon 10 be started here by
Mr.. Mersnger
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-08-24
New Brick Yard.

John Mersinger, OF wasco, was here
during the week arranging to move his
brick plant from the Sherman county
town to Condor. While here he secured
a tive acre tract from John Davis, ad.
joining the nnrth line Of Lords addition
and viii install his plant there as soon
ne 1t can he shipped from Vase. The
price paid for the land 10 understood to
be slOO per acre.