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The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-08
COMERFORD ON
WITNESS STAND
Admits Saying investigating
Committee was "l.oadtd"
HEARINGS ARE CLOSED
REPORT WILL Sc THAT CONFER.
FORD FAILED TO PROVE HIS
CHARGES AND ASK FOR
HIS EXPULSION

Springfield, H. Feb -Inyestira.
ion ol Frank D. Comcrford's charges
u corruption and attempted bribery
aganat members of the legislature
was continued today The house com
m.ree which has been looking into
these charges declared the hearings
closed late this afternoon after Com
artoFd had spent a lively half hour
IN the witness stand and Or Ogden
president OF The Illinois College of
Law. before which body Comerford
iehtered a lecture which resulted in
he Investigation had made plea
Tor lenieucy for Comerford.
c2merford Charges that Committee
Was "Lcscea."
C0mrford admitted that lie stated
Thar the committee was loaded"
against him and asserted that this
report was common in the house ana
IN thc streets The committee on
aeaForel go Learn from Comerfofd
Who had siEen him sucn information
bur thc latter refused point blank to
telI Another effort was also made
90 set comerfori 70 ten how his lee.
WFa got into print bu- on this sub
lect ALTO be refused 10 give any i'm
formation. Al toe conclusion Of the
public hearing fine committee went in
70 executive session.
viii Report Against comerford.
If is reported that the committee F.
will find that Comerford has failed 10
sHbstantiare his charges against tae 1
of the present legislature /
and that he gravity OF these unsup. .
ported charges warrants his expui- I
sion as member Of the house
Comefford himself fniiy expects the F.
report to be Of this nature. aud is
preparing 10 make a warm fgu for
his legislative life tomorrow. WhaJ.
ever The nature If the renort of the
committee may be there seems little
ioubt that the house as a whole viii \
ADOPT il.
Senate Passes 10 Bills.
Sixteen bills passed the senate fe
lay 4 number OF them relate -
Practice and procedure To Hlfn.ls.
ourts. Half dozen bills were in
fssorsrIfs..- ....-....-f
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-08

@anted.--To buy a second hand freight eie
gator and safe, 5 ddFess ". B. this ufsiee.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-08
oSTEOPATHY.
MAIL ORDERS.

We start son IN the mail order business, Fnl.
PARTICULARS and sample fres. American specia
4 EHHcY, Milwaukee, Wis
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-08

ST. Paul and Davenport. frozen.
s age ar Cairo Feb :, l90i. 23.3.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-08

Sixteen bills passed the senate to-
day, \ number OF them relate 70
practice and procedure TO Hiinu.a
courts Half dozen bills were in
irodaced. including several appropria-
ton measures and one providing Tor
uniform text books
large part of the brief session cf ihe
Introduction ST bills consumed "a
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-08

Tor Rent~FuTnshed rooms modem CON
fahlences. ia Ninth Or Adams EA press,
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-08

T here IS no phrase 50 worn and Old
In all the world, nor one 50 sweet
To lovers lips or maidens ear
As this refrain. 1 love you. dear.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-08
ORIGIN OF
st. Valentine 5 Day.
Love rules the court the camp, the grove.
And men below. and Saints above,
For love is Heaven. and Heaven IS love.

HIS day. the festival Of lovers and theme OF poets has
been shon of lis ancient gores, and the custom Of
changing sentimental mementoes is popular to-day
ycre While to some it may appear as Of little moment,
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-08
Rates For Classified Notices.
BOARD WANTED.
EoR Sal I.
PROFESSIONAL.

Eyes tested free satisfaction guaranteed
Weinberg II Co. room Gilbert Block
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-02-08
NEWS OF THE RIVERS
Danger station Cnange

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The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1905-04-07
SHOPS CLOSED
WEDNESDAY, EVENING.

Yesterday morning the sound of the
whistle of the local railroad shops was
not heard as usual at seven o'clock. All
the men except the blacksmith, Robert
TAYLOR and the stationary engineer Mr.
Pine were laid off Wednesday eve. The
section gangs were also called in on
Tuesday and Wednesday.
A number of rumors are afoat that
the road has changed or is about to
change hauds, but this cannot be given
as authentic. Another rumor, and mors
probable. is that on account of the little
business at this time of the year. the ex,,
penses are to be cut until the rush of
wool shipping begins.
The trains will continue running on
the schedule now in use.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1905-04-07
NEW RAILROAD
PLATS FILED.
Roswell, Torrance & Gulf viii be BulIt at
Once. Says Senator Andrews.

Plats were this week filed in lhe U. s.
land office at Roswell giving the route
and map of the Roswell, Torrance &
Gulf Railway, the extension of the Santa
Fe Central to the south. It is the law
that prospective railroads must file maps
Of their routes at distances no greater
than 20 miles apart, that the right.of- way
may belknown to parties making entries,
on the public domain. The proposed
route of the extension out of Torrance
is in general eastern and southeastern
direction for many miles, sweeping to
the southeast in a great curve until It
reaches point almost due north of Ros.
we'll. Then for thirty or forty miles it
goes almost straight south striking town.
ship 10 south, range "a east, in the ives
half of the northeast quarter of section
in Chaves County.
township 10 south, range "a east, is
the section in which lies greater part
of Roswell Section S 10 in the northern
tier of sections in the township. The
survey passes south and little west
through sections s, s, IT, and to the mid
die of 90 The middle Of section 20 is q
mile north Of the northern corporation
line of Roswell at point northwest of
Military Institute. The maps filed take
the proposed route no farther, the Elat.
ted route being about 102 miles in
length.
Delegate to Congress w. H. Andrews
the president of the road, was seen at
his Office inthis city this morning in
reference to the extension and he stated
that the work would begin ON it at once
and would be rapidly pushed as fast as
circumstances would allow.-New Mex.
can.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1905-04-07
READY TO SHIP COAL
lNLARGE QUANTITIES.

I'D. Sullivan, superintendent the
Hagan coal mines, was in town We'd
nesday, to secure casing. When seen by
a NEWS reporter he gave very en-
couraging report Of the mines there
They have just completed the second
slope into the mine, having driven it one
hundred and fifty teet, and are now pre-
pared to get out coal in almost unlmited
quantities, as soon as the road is ,complet-
ed from Frost station, distance of about
twelve mixes A telephone line is now
being installed in the mine, operating to
all parts ofthe works.
Something over hundred men possibly
two hundred will be put to work getting
out coal, as soon as the road is ready to
transport it to market.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1905-04-07
THIRD vlSIT0F
SUPERINTENDENT.
Pastor is GiveT Vacation to Solicit Funds fo'
Church Building.

Last night'Rev A. P. Morrison, super
intsndent tf Missions Of M. E. Church
in New Mexico, preached to an attentive
audience at the school house. The ser-
mon wssea most practical and logicaG'de-
claraticn of the old, old story. After the
sermon .the Sacrament of the Holy Com.
munic1 was obserbed.
A short business session Of the second
quaytsrly conference for this year follow
ed. Rhe pastors report showed that he
has made forty-six pastoral visits, has
preached thirty EIGHT times and fbaptiz.
cd five children during the three months
lust closed. The finances are in good
condition all things considered. The
board of trustees was elected building
committee to arrange for tho Coustruc-
tion Of the new church building. 1t was
ordered that the pastor be granted va
catiou during the summer months, to en-
able him visit his old home and solicit
financial aid for the new building.
Ithas been reported that subscriptions
have been solicited in Albuquerque and
other places for the erection Of Metho-
dist Episcopal Church here, and the SUBJ
scribers are learning that the same is not
forthis purpose No other than DR..
Morrison, Rev Hardness or the trustees
has the authority to solicit such SUBJ
scriptions and it can positively be state
that as yet not cent has been solicited
by either Of these in Albuquerque.
This statement is made that people
may not be imposed upon.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1905-04-07
BAPTISM.

On last Monday afternoon at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Al. B. Atkinson, Rev. A.
M. Hardness, baptized their youngest
child, he receiving the name of David
Dorward. Besides the family only Mr..
and Mrs. J. M. Carlisle were present.
On Wednesday afternoon, Rev. A. M.
Hardness baptized the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. A. Fike at their home, he receiv
ing the name of Walter Frances.
That bote may grow to useful manhood
is our wish.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1905-04-07
FATAL SHOOTING AT
TORRANCE TUESDAY.
James NJ Chase Shot Through Abdomen and Expires Few
Hours Afterward.

James VI. Chase was shot at Torrance
last Tuesday afternoon by Jap Clark, an
employee at the Block ranch, three shots
taking effect. 1t seems bad blood has ex-
listed between the parties for some time
and TIN: present status ofiaffairs, as a re-
suit Of the of the meeting Tuesday, is
that Chase is dead, CLARK hasa bullet
in his leg and Charley Gilbert received
such beating that his mother tainted at
sight of him.
The following is the story as told by a
NEWS reporter at Towance:-
Tuesday afternoon about three o'clock
Jap Clark and Mr.. McKen arrived in
Torrance proceeding'to the saloon of Jas
Davidson, where they met Chas Gilbert.
There was bad feelings exrsting between
the parties and they became engaged
in fight in which Gilbert twas severely
beaten UP by Jap Clark, Gilbert escaped
from the saloon and went directly to his
home, his mother seeing his condition
tainted. James M. Chase being present
went to the depot in search of Dr.. Mich
acls and to send ssme kilograms. McKien
followed him to the depot and in the wait
ing room abused him until he was per
suaded to stop, after Chase left the depot
hewas followed by Clark and McKien and
was overtaken close'to the Dunlavy Mer-
camille Co., corral where after some words
they began to fight. The parties contin-
ued fighting until they were between the
hotel and saloon. is said Clark was try
ing to hit Chase over the head with his
gun, when Chase turned and fired at
Clark who Immediately returned the fire,
Clark seemed to have bsen shot in the
leg as he began to limp. Clark's first
shot seemed to have failed to take effect,
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1905-04-07
SWORN INTOOFFICE.

1t lis now Captain j. F. Fullerton, and
Lieutenant Cipriano Baca, and Sergeant
R. w. Lewis, of the New Mexico mount
police. The Greer mounted police law
has been put into effect. Its provisions
have been complied with. On Saturday
afternoea at the capitol bnlding at Santa
Fe Acting Governor J, w Reynolds
sWore in the governors appointeeS, as
provided by law, and rendered each a
highly polished badge bearing the name
of the New Mexice mounted police and
the rank of bearer.
Captain Fullerton, Lieutenant Baca,
Sergeant Lewis and several of the privates
passed through Albuquerque on Saturday
night en- route to Socorro, which Captain
Fullerton has designated ashis headquar
ters.
A great deal has been said about the
New Mexico mounted police since the
birth of the movement, which has resulted
in bearing the desired fruit, and their ac-
tions will be watched with interest,"
Citizen.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1905-04-07
SPLENDID LANDING
ANTICIPATED.

Harry B. Atkinson, of Corona, is visit
ing home folks. He reports heavy fall
of snow there, causing much delay to the
El Paso Northeastern trains. Lambing
will begin shortly and the sheepmen are
busy preparing for the rush. 1t is expect.
ed that the lambing will be very success
full aud much above the average. This
with the splendid price or wool is the
cause of the broad smile on the faces of
the sheepmen.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1905-04-07

but three shots following took effect, one
through the abdomen, one through the
groin and one in the fleshy part of the
leg. Chase fired six shots but only one
shot is said to have taken effect. Clark
and McKein Immediately after the shoot
ing got in their buggy and drove in the
direction Of Corona, since which time have
they not been heard from.
Sheriff Sanchez and DR., Michaels were
telegraphed for and arrived on the S:Io
Santa FeCentral train. Chase was dying
when the Doctor arrived and passed away
at 1855 pm. Sheriff Sanchez and party
left in search of Clark and MeKien Wed
nesday morning.
It seems that the cause of the trouble
between Chase, Gilbert, Clark and Nc.
Kien was one of long standing and had
been looked for,for months by parties ac-
quainted with both sides.
1t is claimed by an eye witness that
McKein took no part in the shooting.
The sad affair is the mere deplorable
that the new county should start off with
two such murders against it. 1t will be
remembered that only about five months
ago Col. Chavez was so fouiy murdered
at Pinos Wells, some ten miles from Ter.
rance.
Mr.. Chase has spent several years in
the west and New Mexico. He came to
Torrance in December, 1908, since which
time he has held commissions as deputy
sheriff in Lincoln, Leonard Wood, Vaen-
cia and Torrance counties. sister, Mrs.
S. G. Kilgore, is now living at chihuahua,
Mexico. She was notified by wire Of the
sad affair and ordered that the BODY
be shipped to Ell Paso. This word was
not received however until several hours
after tnterment had taken place.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1905-04-07
PROBATE CLERK
ISSUES LICENSES.

The following county licenses have
been issued by the Probate Clerk
Retail merchants, Amador Otero. Tail
que. E. A. Dow, fatigue and Gran
Quivira, Jesus Candelara, fatigue, Jose
Anastaeio Maldonado, fatigue. Peddlers;
K. Kouri & Co.
Retail Liquor Dealers; D. B. Grigsbv,
Duran, Cregorio Miraval, Willard,
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1905-04-07

Mrs. j. w. Corbett and Miss Glayds
of Mountainair are in Estancia spending
few days with the probate clerk.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-12-22

The handsome silk Confederate flag.
which decorated, so appropriately, the
casket of DIR. Ben. Blackboard, and
which attracted so much attention
here and at LYnchburg during his fu-
neral exercises last week, has history
though it was never in battle.
1t was in 1897 presented by the Grand
Camp of Virginia to member of Stone
wall Jackson camp and was made by
ladies in Richmond by order of The
Grand commander as a reproduction
of the last flag of the Confederate Gov
eminent adopted by Congress month
OF so before the surrender. 1t is great
ly pr1zed by the owner Capt. Morton.
Under this silken souvenir of the
dead Confederacy, have been buried
every deceased officer of the Staunton
camp, including Past Commanders,
Mai. Jed Hotchkiss and Capt. Frank
b. Berkeley, Commander E. T. Way
man, Lieut.. Commander DIR. Carter
Berkeley and Surgeon Benjamin Black
ford, also Capt. Chas. S. Arnall.
The flag was also used at the memo
rial service of StOnewall Jackson camp
dead three years ago and several times
among the decorations at the ''Daugh
tersu entertainments and has waved
at every meeting of the Grand Camp
of Virginia since 1897, where the owner
was present.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-12-22
FROM MT. S0LON.

Mt. Scion, Dec. 1S-Cannot We this
coming Christmas, in some way extend
a helping hand to the poor, whom We
always have with us A gift prompt
ed by a genuine kindness and besJOw-
ed with tact rarely gives Otfense
Evermore Christ walks the earth in
the person of his disciples, che way is
rough, the path stony, and weary and
bleeding feet walk therein. We may
perchance bring cheer and comfort to
some of Christ's little ones, and He
will say to us, "Inasmuch as ye have
done it unto me"
Mr.. A. T. Reeves, one of our leading
farmers, who resides short distance
south of our village, is reported quite
i'll with stomach trouble, which we
learn he Is subject to.
The rock crusher recently purchased
by our county fathers for the purpose
of improving the highways in North
River district, was put in operation
some days ago On the farm of Mr.. Ran
kin Todd. The local road board ex-
pressed themselves as greatly pleased
with the work done by the machine.
We look forward for rock instead of
mud on our roads.
Mr.. w. M. McNulty, the most ex-
tensive live stock dealer of Highland,
shipped from this place last Saturday
several Car loads OF sheep and cattle,
which winds up his immense purchas
es of the present year. He is a wide
awake young man and thoroughly ia
miliar with every minutia of the bust
ness be is engaged in. On one of his
return trips from the eastern markets
some days ago he stopped for a short
time in HarrisOnburg, when his atten'
ton was called to fine lot of sheel
and lambs, 1000, owned by Mr.. 3. D.
| Bowman, a stock dealer, which he
purchased. and shipped them the fol
| lowing Saturday to New York. receiv
| ing SIS. 20 per hundred lbs. the highest
price that has been known for many
years in the sheep market. These sheep
were purchased in Highland during
the summer and grazed and carefully
fed upon the lands of ex Senator John
Acker and A. U. Wise, both widely
known stock dealers OF Rockingham
Mr.. McNulty realized Il very handsome
3 oft Oh the deal which was crafty
| ing him, as when making the purchase
he WAS in the midst of d number Of
local dealers who are usually on The
alert.
i MIR, Clarke Horn of Dorcas in at
tempting to climb fence with buck
ct of water in his hand, several week
ago, fell, breaking one of his legs, il
reported to be improving.
The express business over the CIV
from this place continues to increase
daily. Mr.. w. b. Todd, the agent a
this place, is very popular and hi
courteous treatment and Obliging man
ner is attracting the attention of ship
! pers from remote sections.
+ The timely arrival of some neighbOr
saved the home of Mrs. Margare
Blakemore from fire several days ago
: 1t caught from a defective flue.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-12-22
II. l.. LANG.
M0ffatt's Creek Items.

MOffatt's Creek. 1S.-The marriage of
Miss Fannie Moore Walker. Youngest
daughter of Mrs. Mary Walker, of
Walkers Creek, took place on Thurs
day, Nov. Both, to Mr.. Fred. Hall
Montgomery, of Montgomery, w. Va.
The brides maids were Misses India
Moore of Tazewell, Steele Buchanan
of Brownsburg, Addie and Mary Dun
lap, and Bessie Moore of near Lexing-
ton. and Mary. Brown Anderson of
Rockbridge Baths. Miss Margaret D.
Walker, sister of the bride was maid of
honor. The bride was attired in white
with tulle veil carrying white chry.
brother, Mr.. Daniel Walker. The grOom's
best man was Mr. 3. W: Brightwell OF
Montgomery, W. Va. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. G. &. Brown
and DR.. VIM. Morrison of near Lex
ington. After which delightful
lunch was served and the happy cou-
pie left for northern tour, the pres
ents were numerous and handsome.
The bride is the handsome. daughter of
the late Capt. James A. Walker. The
groom is a promising insurance man
of West Va.
Mrs. E n. Strain left on Thursday,
the 14th. for her southern home at Clear
Water. Fla. She was accompanied by
her niece, Miss Ella Leech of Buffalo.
Miss CaIlie Berry. who has been suf-
fering with rheumatism, is reported
much better.
The Lizzie Prentiss Society will bold
a oyster supper in Brownsburg Friday,
22nd,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-12-22
SIauQhter-Wa arden.

On Wednesday. 9th ult., Miss May
Pauline Warden, sister of Mr.. Charles
w. and Ashby Warden, late of this
city, was married at her home, Hun
ter's Hall, Rappahann0ck county, to
Mr.. Frank Raymond Slaughter, also of
that county. The ceremony took place
at high noon in the presence of a few
intimate friends and relatives. There
were no cards After the ceremony
new newly welded pair left for the
north on a wedding tour. The bride
is we'll known here where she has rela
tives and many friends. Last summer
she was a guest in the home of Mr.. E
E Patteson at Augusta Springs, and
Mrs. Henderson M. Bell, Jr, OF this
city, to both of which families she is
related.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-12-22
Camp officers.

At the meeting of Stonewall Jack
son camp Tuesday night the following
officers were elected for the ensuing
term: Commander, H. Waters: First
Lieutenant Commander, Il. A. Pace:
Second Lieutenant Commander, Rev.
G. w. Finley. ID. d.; Third Lieutenant
Commander, Rev. w. N. Scott, ID d 4;
Surgeon, DIR j G. Armstrong, Assist
ant Surgeon. DR.. j. c. Dunlap; Chap
lain, Rev. o. F. Gregory, ID; Treas
urer. Capt. J. N. Mcfarland; Quar-
ter master, VIM. Wholey; Sergeant
Ma or. G. j. Coyner, Officer of the day,
Cyrus Creigh; Color Sergeant, j. A
Hupman; Vidette, J. W. Blackburn;
First Color Guard, VIM. W. Fretwell
Second Color Guard, r. T. Leftwich.
Executive committees. d. Tim
berlake, T. d. Ransom, James Bum
gardner. s F. Pilson, Il. G. Morton
and H. E Gay.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-12-22
City M arket8.
Country Produce.
Live Stock M arketS.
RaItimor ORC Docnm hor


Cattle-Receipts for the week 4779 head
against 1884 head last week.
1l3 carloads on sale today. Market open
ed steady at an advance of l5c to Csc on all
grades, out closed slow with most of the
advance lost on medium and common.
Quote-Steers, export. IS. 10a525: butch
er, S3.25a5, 10: heifers. S3.25a4.25; COWS
Sl5Oa3.25; bulls, 81. 50a3 %; stOckers and
feeders 50 50a4.00; fresh COWS S20a60.
Baltimore. Dec. Is.
Sheep and Lambs-Receipts $3.50. Mar
ket about steady. Quote-Sheep, S2a5.50.
Lam bS S6.O0aS.15.
Hogs-Receipts 1859. Fair supply
and fair demand. QuOte-Westerns.
SIS. rs: from other points. So. 1Oa5 .25; roughs
50, O0a4.75.
Calves-Receipts 34S head. Fair sup.
ply, and market slow. Quote-cOmmOn
to best 81. 00a8 So
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-12-22
Holiday Rates on N. & W.

Commencing Dec mber 22d to 18th.
inclusive, December 30th and 3lst and
January LIST. the Norfolk s. Western
Ry. Co. will sell cheap excursion tick
cts On account of the Christmas holt
days limited to Jan. 4th, 1906. To
teachers and students of schools and
colleges holding certificates signed by
the principal or president, excursion
tickets will be sold December 18th to
oath inclusive, limited to January s,
1905. For full information apply to
ticket agents Norfolk Il Western Ry.
w. B. BevilI, Gen. Pass. Agent, Roam
Oke. Va,