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The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-05-20
TO ORGANIZE BOYS BAND.
Captain Jack Fletcher Will Teach
the Young Idea How to loot.

Captain Jack Fletcher Will Teach
the Young Idea How to loot.
An effort has been started to or
ganize a boys band in Roswell this
summer. proposition has been
launched by which Captain Jack
Fletcher will instruct all the young
men who have musical talent at
rate of 81 per month. apiece. during
the three months of the summer, and
the lessons are to be given every Sec
ond night. 1t is Captain Fletcher's
opinion that he will have the boys
playing pretty well by fall, and he
will do it if such thing is possible,
for as a band leader and organizer,
especially among the young. he is
hard TO beat. 1t is hoped that at least
thirty boys of Roswell will secure an
instrument and join the boys band.
1t is a good chance fer them to learn
music at little cost.
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sTockARD BUYS SMITH BARN

Gave a Hundred and Sixty Acres of
Fine Hondo Land and q
Thousand Dollars.
deal has been closed by which
J. W. Stockard, manager OF the Grand
Central hotel. has bought of e. M.
Smith his livery barn property on
West Second Street. In exchange for
this real estate Mr.. Stockard gave his
home place South West of town, in
which was $50 acres of fine Hondo
land upon which are located all the
improvements of the Stockard ranch
and 81 900 in cash for the stable pro-
perty. Mr.. Stockard gets possession
of the stable July II, and gives pos
session to the ranch November 1.
Mr. Stockard will either rent or oc-
cupy the stable. Mr.. Stockard still
holds 24O acres of land at his ranch
southwest of town and he proposes
to improve this as was the portion
traded to Mr.. Smith.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-05-20
High School Athletics.

Appleton, Wis, May 20.-Forty
High schols located within a radius
of $50 miles of Appleton have sent
representatives to take part in the
athletic contests and relay races be-
ing pulled off here today under the
auspices of the Northwest Wisconsin
The large number and high standing
of the participants give promise of
before the meeting is concluded Be
sides the silver trophy for the team
winning the greatest number of hon
ed among the winning teams.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-05-20
START ON LONG JOURNEY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Belgian Vandaeie and
Son Will Travel Three Weeks
Mr.. and Mrs Belgian Vandaele and
little son, Oscar, left this morning on
a trip that will occupy three weeks
of time, during which they will cover
several thousand miles. They are go
ing first to their recent home in Mo-
line, Ill.,, where they lived four years.
and then they will go Immediately
to New York, and finally to their old
home in West Flanders, Belgium, via.
England. They are going to Belgium
partly to visit their many relatives
and partly to look for a location.
They may never return to America.
They have been living in Roswell for
the past six weeks, but unlike the
great majority. decided not to To-
cate here.
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BUSH AND NEweERY HERE.

One of the Owners of the Miine-Bush
Ranch and His Friend Come
for a Few Days Visit.
c. S. Bush and his friend. George
G. Newbury. both of Chicago. are
here for few DAYS visit with friends
and acquaintances and to look after
business interests in the Valley. Mr.
Bush is one of the owners of the
Milne-Bush ranch north of town, and
has been visiting here ever since the
town was noted more on the map
than in reality. Mr. NewDury has
visited here on previous occasions
and has written and published for the
Milne-Bush people an excellent book
let on their property and the recos
Valley in general. They both visited
Roswell year ago last August. Both
are genial gentlemen and nave many
friends in this part of the territory.
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Catholic Societies to Meet.

Allegheny, Pa, May 2O.-Delegates
in large numbers are arriving for the
twelfth annual convention of the
Pennsylvania State League of Ger
man Roman Catholic Societies. AL
though the real business of the con-
vention will not begin until Monday
will be on hand tomorrow for the
special religious services which will
usher in the gathering. Judging from
the large number of early arrivals
the convention this year win be the
largest ever held under the auspices
of the League.
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SHOT BY NEGRO.

Killed Conductor and Passenger on
Train When Asked to Pay Fare.
Wheeling, w. Va, May 20.-Con-
ductor VIM Drake and an unknown
passenger on the Wheeling Traction
Company's car Lansing were fatally
shot by an unknown negro today.
The negro when asked for his fare,
pulled his gun and shot the condue
tor. The passenger grappled with the
negro in an effort to take away mis-
revolver, when the negro shot him
and jumped from the car and disap-
neared. A posse has been formed.
and lynching is feared if the negro
is caught
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-05-20

New York, May 20.-Sanitation
and the preservation of health is one
of the great problems which confront
the American authorities in the Pa
mama Canal zone, according to the
American minister to Panama, who
arrived here today ON the steamer
Advance from Colon He considered
as alarming the reports of five cases
of yellow fever at Colon. Alarming" !"
he says, because up to the time
these cases were reported no yellow
fever had appeared there. and 1t was
hoped that the situation was well in
hand I do not believe in deceiving
the public in these matters" said
Mr.. Barrett. ''It is far better that the
truth should be known. The existing
conditions on the Isthmus present
many difficulties. and while it is not
a case for pessimism. it is not engi-
n06rlnS, IL IS nOC an
problem that is confronting Us.
These are secondary to the consider
alton of the problem of health and
sanitation The problem presents ma
ny difficulties. The climate is against
us, and it is ever present.
Under the efficient care of Dr..
Georgas, the eminent yellow fever
expert. everything possible is being
done to offset the increase of mortal
ity Considering the enormous num-
Der of canal employees. a very small
percentage of Illness prevails. but
you know how these things are. If
one-haf of them were sick with ma
laria nothing would be thought of
it, but a case or two of yellow fever
appears, and all employees quit and
get away. I believe these sanitary
and health problems will be met sue
cessfully. but they SO far overshadow
all Others"
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-05-20

Adams Express Companies in this CT
ty today declare that they are una
ware that the Chicago managers of
general Offices the protest by the Chi
cago teamsters against the proposed
settlement Of the strike. In the alb
sence of Senator Platt, president of
the u. S. Express Co., Vice President
Crosley said today: Our company
will reinstate none of the Chicago
men. who with no grievance against
their employers. went out on a sym
pathetic strike"
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Miss Sadie Costa Mrs Mary Co
bean and R. NJ Parsons returned
this morning from Artesia. where
they have been attending the NJ. E.
conference. Rev and Mrs Twitty
expect to return this afternoon on the
afternoon freight The attendants at
the conference report that they were
afforded a most pleasant visit while
in Artesia and what with dinners,
suppers and the conference sessions
their whole time was taken up.
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THE NEWS FROM PIcAcHo.

Resident OF That Vicinity IN own
and Brings News of Conditions
and Events There.
Mrs. l.. c. Klasner came in this
morning from Picacho and she brings
the news that farming and ranching
conditions there are the best they
ever were in that country, and she
has lived there since 1869. The farm
ers are making their first cutting of
alfalfa. and this is very early for cut
ting alfalfa in that part of the Ter
ritory.
There was rain above Picacho on
Monday and this brought the river
up little.
The citizens are working for a new
bridge across the Hondo at Picacho.
that will open up the Hope and Fee
lix countries.
Dipping watts for the Picacho coun-
try are the latest improvement star
ted. The cattle men hope to have the
watts installed soon.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-05-20
AN OLD TIME sERENADE.
Given the People of Artesia Thursday
Night by a Farmer and
His Two Sons

Everybody in Artesia heard the
serenade that was given there Thurs
day night It was one of the most
unique affairs of the kind the new
town has ever exDerienced. A farmer
OF that vicinity hitched M his team
and loading IN TIE family organ, he
drove to town, BRINGING with him bis
two sons. One PLAYED the organ and
the other bowed n fiddle. and the
way they cut of the music was en-
ough to make preacher want to
dance. Their selections were mostly
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-05-20
Junks With Provisions.

Hong Kong, May 2o.-According
to information received here today
one hundred and fifty deeply laden
junks presumably laden with provis-
ions for the Russians) were sighted
May 10th, twenty miles of Cape ST.
John. An Associated Press correspon-
dent who proceeded from here to
Kwan Chu Bay north of the island
of Hailan says they have left the vi
cinity of ST. John and were probably
seeking to effect a junction with Ad-
miral Rojestvensky's fleet
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-05-20
The City Market carries full line

The City Market carries a full line
of corn-fed beef, pork, veal and NUT
ton. with game, fish and relishes in
season. Remember that the City Mar
ket always gives you fresh, clean and
properly cut meat. Courteous treat
ment at the same price. c. NJ says
the butcher business is picking up
considerably and he desires to thank
the public for their liberal patronage.
He tries at all times to please his
customers and give them the best
the market affords Give him trial.
66ts
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-05-20

of the kind used in the hills of Ar
kansas, and after listening awhile, a
person could almost hear the caller
naders visited every street in town
and it was not long before all of Ar
tesla was awake. A crowd of boys
Joined the trio of serenaders and fin
ally they had to give it up.
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RAINS AT OTHER TOWNS.
Shower at Lake Arthur, Sprinkle at
Artesia, and CIoudburst at
Big Springs, Texas.

Returning from points down the
Valley, citizens bring the news that
there was sufficient rainfall at Lake
Arthur yesterday afternoon to lay
the dust, and that there was a light
sprinkle at Artesia. At Big Springs,
Texas, there was a regular cloudburst
and there was twelve inches of wa
ter over the railroad tracks. No da-
mage was done, however, by the sur
plus water
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-05-20
Autos Will Leave Any Day.

]. w. Stockard, manager of the
Roswell Automobile Company, an
nounces that the cars of the Auto
Company will leave Roswell every
Monday morning for Torrance, whe-
ther they have passengers or do not.
and that after their return on Tues
day they will make the trip any day
if there are as many as two passen-
gers.
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Toxic. May 20.-The opinion is ex-
pressed here that another battle is
imminent in Manchuria. The Rus
slams occupy a line of AZ miles in
length, strongly intrenched. The ia
panese are advancing in three col
umns. The Russian main position is
at Hailiung, where Gen. Materilotf
commands.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-05-20
Judge Adams Promoted.

Washington. d. C. May 20.-In
view of the recent death of Judge
Amos NJ. Thayer, of the U. S. Cir
cult Court at ST Louis, President
Roosevelt has decided to promote to
the vacancy, Judge Elmer B. Adams
of the U. S. Circuit Court at st. Louis
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-05-20
JEWS PASSPORTS uNHoNoRgo.
The Subject May Become One of In
ternational Importance.

ternational Importance.
Milwaukee. Wis, May 20.-The re-
fusal of the Russian government to
honor passports carried by American
Jews will be one of the questions dis
cussed at the district convention of
the International B'nai Birth associa-
ton. which begins at the Plankfnton
House tomorrow. The subject may
become one of international import
ance, as an attempt will probably be
taken MP by the governments of the
United States. England and other
nations.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-05-20
Rose is Bound Over.

Jim Rose was arraigned before JUS
Uice Poage this morning on the
charge of shooting at Steven Camp
bell, and was bound over to the dls-
trict court in the sum of 500. He
furnished the required bond
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-05-20
General Engagement Imminent.

Gunshu Pass. May 20.-A general
engagement is imminent. Field Mar
shall Oyama is deploying heavy fore
es against General Lineyitch's left
and is concentrating his troops along
the center, but his base is opposite
the Russian right. 1t is not yet clear
which wing is making a demonstra-
ton and which will deliver the main
blows. 1t is evident from Linevitch s
preparations that he intends to ac-
cept a decisive battle.
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Mrs. H. G. Ingersoll has bought of
w M. Formwalt residence property
is repairing the house preparatory
to moving there
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-05-20

r.. NJ Parsons made a trip to Ar
tesla last night ON a double mission.
He went to address the M. T.. Confer
ence In session there ON the subject
of Sunday schools. and to conduct the
work OF initiating two candidates in
to the third Masonic degree
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-05-20

People wanting young roses for
bedding, will do well to call at TIE
Alameda Green House before June
ist. After that date we will have to
plant our stock in the field and can
not fill your orders. G8tf
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-05-20
PEACE TERMS ARE AGREED TO
BY UNION AND EMPLOYERS.
ANNOUNCEMENTS SOON

Although Peace is Assured, the Mem
bers of the Union Still Hold to
Goods to Boycotted Establishments
Until Announcement is Made.
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U. S. WEATHER BUREAU.
(LocaI Report.)

lIocaT Heport.1
Roswell. N. M. May 20.-Tempera-
t,lre--Max.. IS; min. 81; mean, II.
Precipitation. 90; wind N W., We
locity miles; CLOUDY.
Forecast
For Roswell and Vicinity: Partly
cloudy tonight and Sunday with To-
cal thunder showers. Stationary tenn
perature.
NJ. WRIGHT.
Onicial In Charge.
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Hay Coming Home.

Washington. D. c.. May 20-Secre-
tary Hay will have finished the pres
cribed cure next week, and leaves
Nauheim May 81 for Paris. Thence
he will go TO London. and will sail
to New York ON the White Star Line
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-05-20

J. F. Warner, Ed p Blanchard and
n. NJ. Jenkinson, of Cheyenne, Wyo,
arrived in the city this morning
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regular

The regular meeting of
Roswell Lodge No. IS, A.
F. & A. NJ. will be held
this evening at the Mason
ic Hall over the postoffice.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-05-20

Plenty of good strong sweet potato
slips at The Alameda Green House.
68tf
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FOR SALE-Blickensder typewri-
ter and letter press. Record Office
este
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Strawberries.

Home grown. fresh from patch ev-
cry day, II block w. P. o. at Sacra-
mento Meat Market and Cold Stor-
age. 59tf.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-05-20

G. c. Mayhew came in from Sher-
man. Texas. last night.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-05-20

IL visiting brethren in the city ar
cordially Invited to attend.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-05-20

G. A. Davisson. of Hagerman, was
in town today.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-05-20
cONFRONTs WoRKMEN AND PLY
sicIANs ON THE IsTHMUS.
YELLOW FEVER APPEARS

John Barrett, American Minister to
Panama, Gives Out an Interesting
Conditions and Says He Believes
They Will Be Successfully Met.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-05-20
No Complaint of III Treatment.

Toxic, May 20.-The report that
the Russians have complained of the
manner in which their wounded men
left at Port Arthur were treated by
the Japanese, is officially denied. It
is said that the Russian medical of
fcers on leaving Port Arthur address
ed letter to the chief of the Jana
the care of the Russian wounded and
enthusiastically expressing fraternity
with the Japanese surgeons.
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10 Make Another Insnection

Saigon, Nav 20.-Admiral De Jon
quires, the French naval commander
sailed from here today ON the cruiser
Guychen- His destination was not
announced, but it is understood that
he is going to make another inspac-
trality is being infringed
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torney Levy Meyer of the Employ
ers' Association, the Union Commit
proffered by the Employers Associa-
ton. The formal announcement that
the strike was off. he said, was ex-
pected in short time.
Confirmation of Meyers statement
was obtained from a labor official
who, however, declined TO be quoted
by name. President Shea was a Wis
itor today at the Office of Attorney
Meyer
Chicago, May 2O.-The formal con-
clusion of peace in the teamsters'
strike waited on the efforts of Presi-
dent Shea and his associate, A j.
Reed, to secure terms of some sort
for the former employees of the Rail-
way Express Company, all other mat
ters in controversy apparently being
settled. The express drivers had
been fatty refused reinstatement in
even a single instance. At the solici
tation of the Union leaders. the ex-
press company representatives here
have agreed. however, to communi-
cate with their Offices in New York
as to possible concessions. This phase
of the situation threatened today to
prove the rock On which possible
peace plans might be wrecked. Anti
cipating refusal by the New York Off
cials of the Express company to mo-
dify the stand taken by the Chicago
representatives. it was cenjectured
that the labor leaders might endeavor
to continue the fight on the express
companies. lifting the ban from all
other concerns. No definite steps In
that direction were taken. however,
pending the reply from the higher
officials of the express companies.
Opinions vary as to the number OF
SlAAhChS WhO Will O0 TStHSlaleQ now,
but the teamsters' strike is practi-
cally ended. The general belief is
that 80 per cent is conservative
figure. This estimate is largely from
union sources. the employers claim
ing that the Employers Teaming
Company was a permanent institu-
ton and placing the per centage OF
strikers who would get their places
back at an even lower figure. The
Employers Teaming Company will
employ no union mea at ALL The to-
tai number of men out on the strike.
including 500 helpers, at the end is
S,772. From the most trustworthy es-
Inmates, 1900 of these will get their
places back in course of time, leay
ing 2.742 who will have to seek other
employment.
Notwithstanding the fact that the
strike lis seemingly at an end. ter
drivers OF -four wagons quit today
They were teamsters for Eckhart a
Co.. and they went out because they
were ordered 60 deliver goods to boy
c0fted stores.
New York oniciais Know II Not.
New York. May 20.zOfHcials o
fha Tvnffad Cfafor Wo1fc ra~or> -
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WASHINGTON NEWS.
The Loomis Case Discussed.-Secre
tary Hay Coming Back.-Equita-
Bile Case to Be investigated.

Washington, D. C., May 20-Pres-
ident Roosevelt and Secretary Taft
had conference today regarding the
Loomis- Bovine case. At it's conclusion
Secretary Taft said that no decision
had yet been reached His intention
is to call other witnesses who have
been indicated to him and hear their
testimony before he makes his for
NAL statement to the President.
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May Investigate insurance Case.

"tsSstIgdee tIsusdtsCe ~ase.
New York. May 20.-President
Roosevelt has been asked to take
cognizance of the situation that has
brought about the Equitable Life As
snrance Society trouble, and to IN
stitute national investigation of the
insurance business as it is now con-
Quoted. The inquiry into the beef
trust and the present Standard Oil
investigation are quoted as prece
dents.