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Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-15
WelIinston's New Bank Opened.

The New National bank of Com
merce at Wellington incorporated
some months since by wichita and
Wellington capitalists with $4,000
capital has opened for business Geo.
w. Robinson of Wichita is president
and Charles Hanger cashier.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-15
Canal RId OPENING Postponed.

Washington. = The Isthmain canal
commission Friday night announced
that the date of the opening bids for
the completion Of the construction OF
the Panama canal has been postponed
from Dec. II to IL O'CLOCK January II
next
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-15
a Die Game Prenerre.

Washington. The house Friday
passed bill creating a game preserve
of nearly 100000 acres within the
olympic forest reserve in the state OF
Washington.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-15
Only a nraef s-S.inn-

Washington. = The brief session Of
the Senate Wednesday resulted in the
introduction os many bills. resoia,
tons. petitions and memorials. and
the receipt of a number of communs
cations from the executive dsrart-
ments
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-15

Sir Thomas was treated so nicely in
this country that he promises to come
back with a yacht to make us another
present OF the cup.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-15

Sf1skOgee. l. T. = Oklahoma State
and National Good Roads Convention
cpened three days SESSION here We'd
nesday with large ana entAusssstic
attendance
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-15

You cannot hope to accomplish
much in the world without that com
Polling enthusiasm which stirs your
whole being into action.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-15

Large numbers OF artisans and la
bOrers are reported to be leaving New
Zealand for San Francisco, being at
tracted by reports of high wages.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-15

Arrangements have been complet-
ed in Fort Scott for the organization
Of what is known as the Central Life
insurance company. with headquar.
ters there.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1906-12-15
cider In A Spraying keq.

Ten persons were poisoned by drink
ing cider from keg previously used
for q tree spraying mixture at Ottawa
The victims will recover
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1906-08-24
Buys Town Property.

M. B. Atkinson, who has q ranch
about fou1 miles northwest of town has
just purchased the w. G. Walker resi-
dence in Alta Vista, and will move his
family there so the children will be clos
er to school, The house has been new
ly painted and is in good condition. For
the past two winters the children have
been compelled to drive the four miles,
which on cold mornings was anything
but pleasant. Mr.. Atkinson is one of
the members of the schoolboard and
takes quite an interest in having good
schools and it is only right that his child
rem should have all the advantage posi-
BILE of the same.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1906-08-24
Bad Check Artist TO Houston.

Sheriff A. R. Anderson of Houston,
Texas, arrived in Santa Fe today and will
take back Martin Scott, alias M. B. Ray
wanted in that place for forging checks on
the Santa Fe Railway system. Scott was
arrested at Estancia several months ago,
on complaint Of the Wells Fargo Express
Company and was brought here for safe.
keeping as Torrance County has no Jail.
He denied that he committed the offense
alleged and said he would be able to prove
his innocence. Sheriff Anderson said that
Scott had formerly been employed by the
Santa Fe Railway Company at Houston
and in some manner secured possession of
company checks which he issued for vari-
Gus amounts and fled. There was a charge
against Scott in Torrance County but
Captain Fornoff said it would be waived
and the man would be turned over to the
Texas officer,-NeW Mexican.
1t will be remembered that Scott, alias
Ray, was arrested here some months ago
on complaint of J. P. Kennedy, agent of
the Santa Fe Central and Wells Fargo
Express Co. No doubt Mr.. Kennedy
could have made good case against him
if he had been tried here on this charge.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1906-08-24
Cutoff to Open for
Traffic in November.

J. w. Kendrick, vice president of the
Santa Fe system arrived in Los Angeles
Friday morning on an inspection trip of the
western lines of the road. He was accom-
panied by Walter D. Hines, the recently
appointed general counsel of the Santa Fe
and several off cals of the coast lines.
"The only news have" said Mr.. Ken.
orick to newspaper man who interviewed
him, "Is that the Belen cutoff will be open
for traffic probably November I.
"We expect to make better time over it
in passenger service, butwhere it will help
us particularly will he with freight That
cutoff will give us maximum grade of 05
feet against I85 feet on our present road.
The difference means much in economy
and effectiveness of service.
"We have no new passenger depot in
contemplation. We are building freight
depot in Los Angeles, which is of consid
cradle consequence.
Business is excellent and there is
every prospect of its continuance. The
crops all over the country are superior, and
are now assured. Kansas, Nebraska,
Texas, everywhere the story is the same. :"
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1906-08-24
The Estancia Valley is Best.

Dr. and Mrs. j. L, Norris returned o n
Wednesday evening from ten days trip
through the southern part of the territory,
visiting among other places the Roswell
country. In telling of the trip, the doc
tor says that as soon as he left the Estan-
cia Valley he found an altogether differ
ent country, there seemingly having been
no rain at all there. Around Roswell all
land under ditch is producing abundantly,
but unirrigated land, has none of the fine
growth of grass, SO prevalent in the val
ley here. AS far as he Saw things, the
Estancia Valley looked the best.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1906-08-24
Will Send Advertising
Car To Torrance.

Manager McCanna of the fair associa-
ton is in receipt of letter from S. B.
Grimshaw, assistant to the president and
general manager of the Santa Fe Central
railroad, relative to the transportation over
their lines of the fair advertising car, in
wich Mr. Grimshaw generously offers to
provide transportation of the advertising
car free of charge, and as a result arrange
ments will be made at a later date for the
sending of the car to Torrance, over the
Santa Fe Central
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1906-08-24
CONVENTION OF
WOOL GROWERS.
Program of Meeting to be Held Albuquerque During Fair Week.

The original draft OF the program and
order of business of the convention of
sheep and wool growers of New Mexico
to convene in Albuquerque September
18th, was completed yesterday by the
committee of arrangements. This com
mittee, consisting of Solomon Luna,
George Arnott, F. A. Hubbell and
Louis A. McRae, has drawn the original
draft carefully SO that as few changes as
possible will have to be made later on.
While other addresses will undoub edly
be added the order of the convention will
probably occur in about the form out
lined in the program which is bein1 Z
printed in circular form for distribution
to the eight hundred or more delegates
who have been appointed at large and
from the counties, towns and commercial
organizations.
While the program does not carry ad-
dresses by Hon. Clifford PiGchot of the
forestry bureau, and Hon. A. F. Potter,
government Inspector, Of graz ing, both
will be present to take part in the con
vention and to consult with the sheep
growers on any matter which may be
brought up.
The convention will be called to order
at 10o'clock on Tuesday morning Sep
tember Is, in Elks' theater and the ses-
sions will be held morning iand afternoon
Of Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, an
adjournment having boen determined on
over Thursday on account of the festiyi-
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1906-08-24
|. 0. O. F. Meet.

At called meeting of the |. 90. F. of
the valley atWhich eleven were present,
representing nine different lodges, the
matter of organizing was discussed. John
7. Blaney was chosen chairman and B. Y.
Duke Secretary. twas decided to peti-
ton the Grand Lodge for a charter. The
petition will be at the Berry-Norris Drug
Store, where all members of the order
may sign it. There are sufficient mem
bers of this order in the valley to main
tain good organization and it is hoped
they will take interest in the work and
help italong.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1906-08-24

ties incident to Albuquerque day at the
territorial fair
The program follows:
Tuesday, September 18, 1906.
10 a m.-Meeting called to order by
Hon. Sol Luna, president sheep sanitary
board.
1910 a m--Address of welcome, Hon
Frank Mckee, mayor of Albuquerque.
1920 m.-Response, Hon. A. A.
Jones, Las Vegas.
Address, Governor H. j. Hagerman.
Election temporary officers. Appoint
ment of committees.
Adjournment
Wednesday, September 10.
Ga m-Meeting of committees, Com
mercial club parlors.
10 m-Convention called to order.
Report of committees.
10 m-Address, Hon. F. j. Hagen
baFth, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hon. E.
Gosney president Wool Growers associa-
tion of Arizona. DR.. j NJ. Wilson, vice
president National Wool Growess' as
sociation of Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Friday, September q.
10 m-Convention called to order.
Papers by DR.. r. A. Ramsey, U. S. Sup
ervising Inspector. Hon. E. j. Huling,
Trinidad, Colorado.
General discussion covering interests
of sheep growers, particularly on Dip
ping, lambing, shearing and rams.
Election of officers.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1906-08-24
Good Rains Visit Valley.

On Monday afternoon a splendid rain
fell throughout the valley north of town,
thoroughly soaking that part of the coun.
try. On Tuesday there were local show.
ers, and in the evening a heavy rain fell
in Estancia and southwark. The precipi-
tation at Estancia was fifty-six one.hun.
dredths of an inch.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1906-08-24
Lightning Kills Valuable Animals.

On Monday evening during thunder.
shower, lightning struck and killed three
horses at the Berry ranch northwest of
town. The animals were grazing in the
pasture near the house and were inst anti
" killed. All we're choice stock, two be
ing mares and one colt, the mares being
valued at over three hundred dollars.
Mr.. Berry feels his loss keenly.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1906-08-24
Printer Proves to be
Check Artist.

{ After having been employed at the
News Office about ten days, Harry G, Va
den, alias Richardson, alias Jackson, took
French leave of town last Sunday evening,
| forgetting to say anything to Mrs. Averill,
at whose hosiery he had stopped while
here. On Saturday night he became in.
terested in a game of poker at Gregg's
place, and came out second best After
disposing of all the spare cash he had On
hand he produced a check for ten dollars
purported to be signed by us, which was
taken without any questions, until later
it was found that he had omitted endorsing
it, On Sunday morning this was called to
his attention and he then produced twen-
ty dollar check similar to the first, which
Mr.. Gregg readily cashed, and with this
money the first check was redeemed.
AS soon as the train with the artist
had left, Mrs Averl wired for the arrest
of the man, and he was detained at Tor
rance AS we had only paid him part of
his wages, retaining sufficient to protect
Mrs. Averil he at once wired US, asking
70 o+x ft,o I,ap &c
message was delivered to US about o:3o,
three miles out in the country. Why the
agent should take such an interest in a
stranger, we could not see. We explain
ed that we had protected the landlady,but
suggested that the man be held until Mon.
day morning, to give time for further in-
vestigation. AS he had several DAYS work
here yet, it appeared odd that he should
leave town so suddenly. On Monday
morning we were told of the checks and
reported it a forgery. The man had been
released the night before, at Torrance and
had already made his getaway. The
checks were poor job, no attempt being
made to initiate the handwriting and any
one familiar with our signature could
readily note the forgery The forger had
ransacked desks and drawers in the office
before finding the blank checks, and when
taking out the same, destroyed the stubbs
as we'll, so that themissng checks should
not be discovered 50 readily. Everything
showed that he was onto his business and
not novice at the work.
No doubt he will again seek employ.
ment at some of the printing Offices and
again look for green fields.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1906-08-24
The Weather Report.
Estancia, N. M.

EStancia, n. NJ.
The following is the maximum and min
imum temperature and the temperature at
5p. m. for each day from Aug, II to
Aug, % inclusive, taken from the report of
the Weather Bureau at this place.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-15
SMITH BUTTS In

Representative Smith of California is
an example of the petty sort of men
who by some accident attain to high
place and power, but fail to broaden
out in proportion to their sudden rise.
Los Angeles in bringing the Owens
river water here-the most stupendous
public work attempted by any city of
its size on earth-has asked for rights
of way across government land between
here and the river. There is no reason
why this should not be granted. The
conduits cannot possibly harm any one,
any land, any interests. 1t was desir-
able to obtain permission at this ses-
sion, that the work might be done as
speedily as possible. The desired legis-
lation was inaugurated, and it was only
question of voting; the result was
known to be favorable in advance.
But in butts Representative Smith.
By a peculiar circumstance he alone
was in a position to stop the measure.
With his single petty voice interposed,
it was prevented. There will be no
other opportunity for it's enactment this
season.
Representative Smith may or may not
be personally interested in Owens river,
in the government lands or in prevent
ing Los Angeles securing rights of way
across them. The chances are that he
has personal finger in the pie. BE
that as it may, Smith has done all he
could to hurt Los Angeles and to dam
age it's proposed action. That he could
merely delay. not permanently hurt.
this city, is true; that. however, does
not excuse him.
The fact that the right of way crosses
portion Of Kern county, in the dis
trict OF Mr.. Smith. does not constitute
a sufficient reason for his opposition,
as it has already been shown that the
enterprise will he of peculiar value
and interest to every section through
which it passes, both as to water and
power. This deepens the mystery OF
Smiths strange attitude against the
Owens river project and against this
city.
1t surely cannot be that Mr., Smiths
constituents around Bakersfield are OPP
posed to the great water supply plan
for Los Angeles They are far removed
from the scene of action. and in times
past have been most friendly to rhe
people of the southern metropolis
WHY fhan should Smith suddanlN
stand in the way OF all Southern Cali
fornia?
II Smith has personal interests ir
This affair he did wrong in allowing
them to influence him against Los An
geles- II he has none, then he inter
fered m case that did not concern
him
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-15
WHAT'S BRYAN WORTH

LOS ANGELES, June 14.-(Editor
Herald): A SNUG commercial gentle
man who has cornered many a good
thing" the possessor Of a nice pile"
and the beneficiary, incidentally, of
certain institutional special privileges
from the governmental grabbing, was
recently heard to remark, in tone
of contempt;
whats Billy Bryan worth, any
way?"
What is William Jennings Bryan
worth? Those who, with the coarse
finger and thumb" of the commercial
gents, would take the measure of Mr..
Bryan with golden yardstick are of
the sort who would rate the worth of
William Shakespeare's plays by the
pound.
Weighed in the only scales fit for
determining true values, Mr.. Bryan
is worth more than old Rockefeller
and young Rockefeller, and all other
'fellers" with ill-gotten ''rocks' COM
bined between the two oceans. There
has never been time since that gall
liant Christian gentleman came into
public life when his character and ut
terances have not been an inspiration
to men of patriotic sentiment and high
standards.
Pure in life, uncompromising in hon
esty, gentle and gracious, democratic
but not vulgar in manners, temperate,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-15
lean, resourceful gifted in speech be-

clean, resourceful, gifted in speech be-
yond any orator of his time or per.
haps in history. conservator of all
that is worth clinging to in the tradi-
tions of the party that nursed this
nation in it's infancy and guided its
destinies through glorious paths for
half a century, a ripe scholar. widely
Travelled and constantly student of
the profoundest questions involved in
the science Of government-what is this
man worth to the American people?
He is worth electing to the highest
office in the world, the presidency of
the United States. He wilh be worth
not less than eight millions of votes
to the party which will nominate him.
w. ST. CLAIR CREIGHTON.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-15
PENSIONS PRoLoNe LIFE

"The pension roll beats the bakers
roll as a staff of life," said a statisti-
clan. Longevity is marked charac-
teristic of all pensioners.
Pensioners live long because they
don't have to worry about the future
They know that, come what may, they
will be independent, well fed and well
housed, till death takes them. There
is no contentment like that which this
knowledge gives. There is no feeling
more conducive to good health.
Some day, no doubt. the world will
see to it that ali hardworking and
good men are looked after in their old
age. He who does his duty in the gray
field of labor no less than he who does
his duty on the red field of war will be
pensioned some day. When that day
comes. much misery will be lifted from
the shoulders of the aged, and the
average length of human life will, |
am convinced, increase"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-15
FEEDING THE KING OF SPAIN

The king of Spain, whose marriage
has just occurred, is as fond of early
morning suppers as any frequenter Of
Broadway's all-night restaurants. His
majesty keeps a palace cook on duty
until a. m, so that he can have a
repast at any hour after midnight.
The king is devoted to the pleasures
OF the table. Five meals are served
daily in the Escurial palace. This is
Alfonso's eating schedule for the day:
a. m.-Breakfast: Tea, coffee,
chocolate. milk, rolls, eggs and cold
meat.
II a. m.-Luncheon with the min
lister OF State:> Soup, two entrees, a
joint, vegetables, sweets and fruit.
p. m.-Tea or Spanish wine, cakes
and sandwiches.
p. m.-Dinner: Two soups, two en-
trees, joint, vegetables, ices, sweets,
fruits, Spanish wines, champagne.
$3.50 p. m.-Tea, wines, cold meat,
crackers, cakes and dessert.-Harper's
Weekly.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-15

san Joaquin valley people have al
ways been friendly to Los Angeles,
without being very well acquainted.
This is a good time for the raisin coun-
try to shake hands with the orange
country, and so Los Angeles extends
hearty invitation to all the valley to
spend portion of the summer in and
around this city. Heretofore, as is
kindly said by the Fresno Democrat,
it has been the custom Of Fresno and
other valley cities to pass vacations in
San Francisco. but since the destruc-
tion OF the big hotels in that city they
have turned naturally to Los Angeles
and the beach cities in this neighbor-
hood. They will find here the most de-
lightful summer climate in the world,
cool and pleasant, with many sources
OF amusement and entertainment and
the best opportunities for a daily dip
in the surf
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-15
SHOULD BE INVITED
TO LOS ANGELES
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY PEOPLE
MAY COME HERE
Vacations Formerly Spent in San
Francisco Should Now Be Passed
in Southern California, Which Is
Prepared to Extend All Hospitality

The Fresno Democrat kindly calls
the attention of Los Angeles to the fact
that since the destruction of San Fran
cisco's great hotels the San Joaquin
valley people cannot spend their vaca-
tions at the Golden Gate and might be
persuaded to come here. 1t is a sub
ject of more than ordinary interest and
should have the immediate considera-
tion of the chamber of commerce. The
Fresno Democrat says:
For many years the bulk of the va
cation travel from this section of the
great San Joaquin valley has been in
the direction of San Francisco and
Santa Cruz. Summer after summer
large numbers of the residents of the
valley have spent a considerable por-
tion of the heated term in the north.
'In many cases, they have made their
headquarters at San Francisco, pat
ronizing its great hotels and making
side trips to the various seaside and
other resorts within easy access of
the metropolis. For the reason that the
people of this part of California are
liberal in their views and enjoy
theater going and other attractions of
a similar character, a large city is
attractive to them for vacation pur-
poses.
1.-THE destruction of San Francisco
ilhS lneIeIOIe Z lell many somewhat at
sea as to their vacation plans for this
summer, and going to that city under
the circumstances is out of the ques-
tion. There seems to be a tendency
upon the part of the vacationists to
turn toward Los Angeles, and it can
not be denied that Southern California
is in a position to offer advantages
that should prove very tempting to
the people of the San Joaquin valley
this year.
Los Angeles is a beautiful city, has
some of the best hotels in the world
which make especially reasonable
summer rates, and is within half an
hours ride of many magnificent
beaches. where hundreds of thou
sands of dollars have been expended
for the pleasure of the tourist. Album
dant amusement of the sort that val
ley people enjoy most can be had, and
if Los Angeles fails to profit by the
opportunity that presents itself. the
hotel and kindred interests of that Sec
tion will be to blame.
"The San Joaquin valley presents a
fertile field for the setting forth of
the advantages of Southern California
as a summer vacation ground, and IL
is up to the enterprising business in
terests of the south TO SOW the seed
that will yield an abundant harvest if
the field is properly cultivated"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-15

The action of the Southern Pacific
Railroad company in materially reduc-
ing all its western passenger rates is
most commendable. The urpose of
the reduction is declared by the railway
officials to be the quick development
of the west-California, Nevada, Utah,
New Mexico and Arizona. The Santa
Fe company will make a similar reduc-
ton at once. This will induce a larger
amount of tgdvel to these sections than
was ever known before and will ac-
complish the very desirable object of
building up the states and territories
of the west. Railroads can do wonders
in the way of development and pros
perity will assuredly follow. both to
the transportation companies and the
people.