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The La Jara chronicle., 1906-02-16
SAN LUIS VALLEY HOGS AND
PEAS ARE SURE WINNERS
Have Made Big Money for All Who Have Given Them
Trial---Clarence A. Lyman, of Romeo,
Hits the Nail the Head

Clarence A. Lyman, general
agent of the Conejos County Land
and Investment company, operat-
ing at Romeo, took shipment of
pea fed hogs to Pueblo the first of
the week and was interviewed by
the Chieftain as follows:
THE hog seems to be the COM
ing animal in the valley" said Mr..
Lyman, 'the men who fed sheep
this winter are coming out even or
Il very little ahead, but the hog men
are making good profits.
"There is no reason why Pueblo
should not handle the bulk of this
San Luis valley hog business. The
shipper gets rate of SO less per
car than to Denver, saves about
that much in shrinkage, and has
haul of $50 miles as against 275.
San Luis valley hogs are eager
ly sought by the packers and gen
orally run from 10 to 15 cents above
corn-fed hogs of the same apparent
grade. The reason for this is that
the peas are nitrogenous in nature,
while corn is starchy. The pea-fed
hogs have stronger constitutions
and redder blood than the corn-fed.
This makes their bacon firmer and
finer, with more lean streaks in it.
For twenty years the packers of
the United States have been trying
to get into the English market but
the corn-fed bacon will not COM
pete with the Danish bacon, which
is fattened on skim milk, butter
milk and barley. With peas and
little barley, though, We can pro-
duce bacon as goo,. if not better
than the best Danish bacon.
"The hog raisers i the San Luis
valley are learning that pigs can
not be raised by man on horse
back. They are building good hog
houses, are tight-fencing their
fields, raising some roots and bar
The La Jara chronicle., 1906-02-16
MEN WHO DO THINGS MET
AT LA JARA LAST SATURDAY
The Town Hall Was Crowded and Every Man Present
Displayed Marked Interest in All Projects
Proposed for Advancement

The town hall was crowded last
Saturday afternoon by represen-
tative farmers and business men of
La Jara, Richfield and Sanford.
6ho assembled in response to a
call published in The Chronicle
the week before. County Commis-
sioner j. b. Chapman was present
and was chosen as the presiding
officer of the meeting, with Hon.
ID. Z. Newcomb us secretary.
Addresses were made by Hon. d.
E. Newcomb, County Commissioner
Chapman, J. G. Pursley, VIM. Neff,
Anthon Nelson, John w. Shaw
croft Peter Nelson, Peter Ras-
mussen, j. A. Mcdaniel, 7. Or
mond and w. A. Braiden, and the
meeting brought out many valua-
bile suggestions which, if followed,
would add materially to the better
ment and upbuilding of the COM
munity. 1t seemed the desire of
all present to unite in the work of
repairing the Sanford road and in
devising ways and means for the
strengthing of the banks of the
Alamosa river which came so near
giving away during the high water
last spring. These matters were
discussed at length and the COM
mittee appointed to make an in
vestigation is composed of men
who are thoroughly acquainted
with the conditions and whose
Judgment can be safely relied
upon. Their report will be SUBJ
mitted at the Board of Trade meet
ing tonight.
The following resolutions were
unanimously adopted and the sec
retary was instructed to send a
copy to the board of county COM
missioners:
RESOLUTIONS.
First. That we most earnestly
request that our board of county
The La Jara chronicle., 1906-02-16
A Big Snap.

l have 80 acres of as good land
as there is in the valley which l
will sell for $1,000 per acre, includ-
ing good water right in the San
ford canal. Will take part cash
and balance on time with approved
security. My reason for selling is
that have more land than / can
farm.
A. G. FAUCErT,
Sanford. Colo.
The La Jara chronicle., 1906-02-16

ever held in the county: j. A..
Guymon, Job Whitney, VIM. Neff,
Jno. W Shawcroft. Frank Orton.
Fred Shawcroft, W. j. Robson.
Ed Jones, H. NJ. Robson, Fred
Bently' j c. Pursley, l.. B. West
over, Charles johnson. S. p. Elibee.
James Z. Jensen, l.. ID. Eskridge,
Dave Holman. jackson Franklin.
John Shawcroft and ID. E. New
comb.
The La Jara chronicle., 1906-02-16
ed to use at least seven good sleep
ers in the construction of bridges.

ed to use at least seven good sleep
ers in the construction of bridges.
After the above resolutions had
been adopted and the condition of
the Sanford road had been dis
cussed, further resolutions were
introduced and adopted as follows:
Whereas, the public road be-
tween Sanford and La ,Jara is i'm
passable during a great part of the
irrigation season and,
Whereas, the amount of work to
be done to put said road in first
class condition is beyond the re-
sources OF the county and the San
ford road district,
Be it resolved: That the chair
man of this meeting appoint a COM
mittee of four consisting of j. b.
Chapman, Anthon Nelson, j. G,
Pursley and John Shawcroft, who
shall solicit subscriptions to aid
the proper road authorities in put
ting said road in a first class con-
dition and that said work shall be
done as soon as practicable.
Messrs. Netf, Pursley, Shawcroft
and others, reported to the meet
ing that the south bank of the
Alamosa river above Capulin is in
very dangerous condition and
cannot stand the high water expect
ed this spring, and that should this
bank break it would cause immense
damage to most of the farms and
property in the vicinity, as well as
ruin miles of the county road
Upon motion, the committee al
ready appointed on the Sanford
road was appointed as a committee
to investigate the dangerous point
on the Alamosa river above Cap
ulin and make such report as they
deemed proper to the board of
county commissioners and to the
La Jar Board of Trade at its next
meeting and that if immediate ac-
ito / necessary, that the commit
tee request that meeting Of the
board of commissioners be held at
once that they may take the neces-
sary action in the matter.
The. following persons gave III
their names for membership in the
La Jara Board of Trade, and al
together the meeting was one If
the best and most promising gath
erings Of the men who do things
The La Jara chronicle., 1906-02-16
Pasture to Rent.

One hundred ana sixty IL res.
art stubble with large amount
OF native gras.. Wllllent the field
cheap. Inquire John w. Schec-
ter or at The Chronicle office.
The La Jara chronicle., 1906-02-16

Talk about your cigars! Have
you spent IA nickel with Gilbert
oliver for one?
The La Jara chronicle., 1906-02-16
Estray Cow.

One gentle milch COW, black and
white spotted, branded X on left
side. Said COW came to my place
on Feb. lst. Owner can have COW
by calling at my place, proving
property and paying cost Of adver
tising.
JOSE l.. VALDEZ,
Capulin, Clio.
Ranch ON RIOT Cra,.k
The La Jara chronicle., 1906-02-16
JOsE l.. VALDEZ.

"l'hiili' S'lt
Ranch OH not Creek.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-14
When This Information Reaches Washington
However, Orders Are at Once Given to
Have the Bluejackets Return
t-4a to the Cruiser Denver

tonight for New York for conference
tomorrow with the president
The Denver has been ordered to Cuba
for the protection of American inter-
ests, but it has been intimated that it's
only purpose was to afford President
Palma protection in case his life should
be in jeopardy.
Mr.. Sleeper's cablegram reported the
landing of the sailors and explained
that there was no purpose of protect
ing anybody or anything except Ameri-
can lives and property.
The announcement that the sailors
had been ordered back to the ship fol-
lowed from the White House soon after
port. That the landing was a COM
plete surprise to the government here
was evident.
That 1t was not under Instructions
from Washington also was made plain.
but the reasons that actuated Com
mander Colwell were set forth in his
dispatch. 1t was distinctly stated to-
day that the quiet preparations of other
vessels looking to possible dispatch TO
Cuba does not contemplate interven-
tion that there will be no landing of
parties except in the event of rioting
when international law demands re-
straining action by any neutral ship
present in port.
But it is realized that by some un-
expected act of either contending force
the American government might be
obliged to carry out the provisions of
the Platt amendment.
Acting Secretary Bacon was at the
White House for some time tonight and
left on the midnight train for oyster
Bay.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-14
NAVY READY FOR EMERGENCY
Several Vessels to Be Sent to Cuban
Waters

Several Vessels to Be Sent to Cuban
Waters
BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. Sept. 13.-The navy
department. is quietly preparing several
other vessels for service in Cuban wa
ters.
Common prudence has obliged the
military and naval general staff and
board to provide against every eventu-
atty
So, while the navy is preparing it's
ships the army is being carefully
studied with the view to quick and
effective action in case its services are
needed. So far as can be learned there
have been no troop movements in this
connection and although todays army
orders provide for the return to the
United States from the Philippines of
the Twenty-first infantry Sailing from
Manila Sept. 2O) and the Sixth infan-
try (sailing Oct. u, it is stated that
these movements were projected long
ago. The only dispatches received at
the state department today from Mr..
Sleeper, charge at Havana, and made
public say that lighting has been re-
ported in Plnar del Rio and near Cien-
fuegos.
They tell of the blowing up Of bridges
but indicate that the railway to Pinar
del Rio may be reopened tomorrow.
The railways, 1t was stated, have is
sued notices warning passengers to
defer travel, as there is danger OF in
surgents dynamiting trains.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-14
Russian Exile's Wife Vanishes Too Ostensibly to
Clear Mystery Of Her Husbands Absence in
Lower California Reports Alarm Friends
in Los Angeles and Pasadena

Dr. Radebaugh says that it is his
understanding that Madame de Blu
menthal is in Los Angeles attending z
some sort of a meeting of women.
All efforts to locate her in Los An
geles have proved fruitless.
The doctor also says that he believes
the story originated at similar meet
ing In Los Angeles Wednesday even
ing, when a prominent woman rushed
up to Madame de Blumenthal and
asked If it were true that Capt. de
Blumenthal had been murdered.
This last theory would hardly ac-
count for the telegram received from
San Diego Thursday, announcing that
De Blumenthal had been murdered by
a Russian colonist.
BIumenthaIs Known Here
Capt. de Blumenthal is we'll and
favorably known in Los Angeles, where
he has attended to the interests of
the Russians. 1t is largely through his
instrumentality that the Russian col
ony in Los Angeles gained headway
and that the colony was established in
the Guadalupe valley, northeast of En-
senada de Todos Santos.
He has been advance colonization
agent, the deviser Of ways and means,
friend and little father" to the Rus
sian peasants OF his country, which he
left ten years ago.
Madame de Blumenthal is equally
well known for her work among the
peasants, having spoken before the va
rious clubs in regard to the work and
interesting the women of the city in
the lace making of the Russians.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-14
FIN ERY
TEMPTS
CHILD.
Twelve -Year-0ld Girl
Plays Mamma and
Takes VaIuableS
Scorched Jewelry and
Feathers in Ashes
Reveal Trick
Obdurate at First, Little Edna Sim.
mons Finally Breaks Down, Re.
vealing Thefts-case a Re-
markable One

Love of finery made thief of little
Edna Simmons, y years old, and re-
suited last night In her arrest. The
child though young in years, is ad-
mitted by her father to be "old in.
crime" She is an expert thief. and
like experienced criminals the world
over refused to talk even after the
hiding place of her plunder had been.
discovered and she herself had been
placed under arrest
In many respects the case is the
most remarkable instance of child
criminality known to the local police.
Yesterday Mrs, Blanche P. Dow of
SAT East Forty-second street reported
to the police that her house had been
burglarized. The matter was turned
over to Patrolman Walsh for investi-
cation and he soon made up his mind
that the thievery was not the work of
the ordinary sneak thief
Then he learned that little Edna
Simmons, playmate of Mrs Dow's
daughter, had been in the house the
day the theft was committed, and he
made up his mind, astonishing as the
suspicion seemed to be, that the child
was guilty.
With Search Warrant
Acting upon this assumption he in
duced Mrs. Dow to swear out a search
warrant and armed with this authority
he went last evening to the home of
the girls father Edward Simmons, 427O
South Park avenue. Here he ques-
toned Edna, but the child professed in
nocence and denied ever having seen
any of the missing articles.
Walsh, however, was not convinced
He had a list of the stolen articles.
including three souvenir spoons, two
gold rings, a feather fan valued at 500,
several ostrich plumes, a yellow silk
waist, pocketbook, a breastpin, sew
eral combs, ribbons and other articles
of feminine adornment. He began a
search of the house, keeping the articles
on this list casefully in mind, and fin-
ally discovered the silk waist concealed
in the bottom of ragbag. Next he
Continued on page two.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-14

Rumors and counter rumors only
serve to deepen the mystery surround
ing the absence of Capt. and Mrs. C.
P. de Blumenthal. widely known as the
Little Father" of the Russians.
kilograms limited that Capt. de
Blumenthal had been accidentally or
Intentionally killed by Russian or
Mexican bandits near Ensenada, Lower
California.
1t was reported in Los Angeles and
Pasadena, where the De Blumenthals
live, that Mrs. de Blumenthal had hur-
ried south to investigate the rumors.
At the little bungalow in the. rear of 35
North Euclid avenue, just back of Hotel
La Casa Grande, all is confusion and
yet there is no evidence of fight.
Madame Is Missing
Madame Vera de Blumenthal has not
been seen at this house since Wednes-
day and the place was literally
besieged all day by anxious inquirers
desirous of discovering the truth or
falsity of the report that Capt. de
Blumenthal has been murdered by a
Russian colonist near Ensenada.
Capt. de Blumenthal left for this
colony some ten days ago, and as far
as getting direct news from the Mex
ican town is concerned he might as
we'll be at the north pole,
A telegram to San Diego brings word
that no news of the murder has been
received in that city. AS San Diego
is but seventy-ive miles or so north
of Ensenada 1t is believed by the cap
tain's friends that there is no truth in
the report.
DIR. j. M. Radebaugh, who occupies
the house in front of the one in which
the De Blumenthals live, seems to be
the last person who saw Madame de
Blumenthal In Pasadena. He saw her
Wednesday. She said nothing about
having received word of her husband s
death. DR., Radebaugh states that
Madame de Blumenthal is in the habit
of leaving her keys hanging in the
front door as they were discovered this
evening. He does not believe that any
significance can be attached to this
fact.
Telegram Was Unsigned
The telegram which brought the news
that Capt. de Blumenthal had been
murdered was unsigned. This fact
only deepens the mystery in the case.
Friends of the family are puzzled to
know why such a message should be
sent unless II should be intended to
preface complete disappearance.
Capt. de Blumenthal is a Russian ex-
lie and he has been greatly interested
In the founding of colony of his fell
low countrymen near Ensenada. 1t is
at this colony that he is supposed to
be on visit In connection with the
work he has undertaken He left for
Eensenada some ten days ago.
His wife also takes a lively interest
in the Russian settlement near Ensen-
ada and 1t Is rumored that, having re-
ceived word that her husband had been
killed. she at once and hurriedly set
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-14

1-Woman tells of cruelty.
2-Bryan answers Roger Sullivan.
s-Democrats are sure of success.
4-Editorial.
5--City news.
6-Sports.
7-Southern California news.
8-cIassified advertisements.
e-Markets.
news.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-14
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BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1S.-It was OF
fcially announced here late tonight ina
the sailors who were landed at HaVans
from the American cruiser Denver
have been ordered to return to then
vessel Immediately. save for srnai
guard which will be left at the Ameri'
can legation.
This action followed the receipt of ar
official report by Acting Secretary oi
State Bacon from Mr.. Sleeper, the
American charge de affairs at Havana
regarding the landing.
The report was not made public, pu'
II was announced officially shortly art.
erward that the sailors were lanueo
from the Denver solely for the protec'
ton of the life of American citizens. .,
There was no intention, 1t was stated
10 do otherwise than to sateguarC
American inhabitants and the services
of the sailors were to be utilized only
in case of disorders within the city
which threatened such inhabitants.
That the landing in any way con-
templated the protection of either the
Cuban government or the insurrectloh
airy government, President Palma OF
any other person than American clti'
zens. was disclaimed officially and II
was pointed out that this fact couio
not be emphasized more strongly
The landing of 100 of the bluejacket'
of the American protected cruiser Den
yer on Cuban soil and their camping
in front of President Palma's palace IL
Havana tonight caused the most pro
found interest here.
It was stated on official authority
that the instructions to the American
officials were such that the armed force
would not have been sent ashore from
the Denver upon the initiative of the
naval commander but only on a re-
quest coming through Mr.. Sleeper, ths
American charge de affairs, who per-
haps is better acquainted with the In
ternal situation in the island than any
naval officer.
It had been the expressed hope o.
the washington officials that no sucf
eventuality as that which has necessi,
tated the landing of the sailors would
arise.
Government oficials declined to com
ment upon the action. Acting Seefe'
tary OF state Bacon left on late tran
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-14
INDEPENDENT LEAGUE?
NOT FOR GEORGE HACK
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
SACRAMENTO, Sept. 1S.-George w.
Hack, who lives near this city, was
nominated by the Independent league
convention for state controller, but he
did not know he was a candidate and
had no knowledge that his name was to
be presented
Mr.. Hack, who is a well to do farmer,
says he does not wish to be understood
as affilia ting with that particular move
ment, and that he promptly declined
the nomination.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-14
LOCAL

Missing Leona Toner found by police
Twelve -year-old girl confesses COM
hitting robbery
Owl car patronage is increasing.
Washin gton correspondents arrive.
Dog cafchers drag woman In net.
San Pedro wharves short OF men.
Treasurer Workman and others oner
nine-acre park plot TO city.
Baxter Edwards killed by car
Captain De Blumenthal and wife both
missing apparently.
Chinese who had white woman I'M
prlsonod is arrested.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-14
FOREIGN

American troops guard President Pal
mas palace at Havana.
Constitutional Democrats alter plans
and may hold convention in Stockholm.
Frau Krupp. the richest woman in Eu-
rope, buys inexpensive trosseaus for her
daughters.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-14
COAST

Theodore A. Bell, Democratic nominee
for governor, discusses platform adopted
at Sacramento.
Cannery colapses at Oakland, inJurinS
many employees.
Prominent men found guilty OF con-
spiracy against the government.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-14
AUBURN MAN KILLED
BY HIS TWO SONS
BY Associated Press.

AUBURN, Neb., Sept. 13,-Isaac VIII.
liams, a wealthy farmer living eight
miles north of Auburn. was today shot
and killed by his two sons, Clarence
and Charles, aged respectively 2S and
q years.
They had quarreled over money mat
ters and the sons claim their father
attacked them with a pitchfork and
they shot in self defense. They are in
tail
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-14
EASTERN

Major General Corbin disapproves of
legislative prohibition against the sale of
beer and light wines in the post eN-
changes.
Goldheld miners expected to settle diff
ferences this week.
Police scandal at Chicago aired in court.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-14
Insurusnts pestroy RrIdas

By Associated Press.
HAVANA. Sept. 13.-An insurgent
force under Colonel Guzman. formerly
mayor of Las Lajas, has destroyed the
bridge of the Cuban Central railroad
near Las Lajas. IL was not far from
this bridge that two locomotives and
one repair car we're thrown by rebels
Continued ON page two.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-14
pumont Breaks AsropIane
Y Associated Press.

PARIS, Sept. 13.-Santos Dumont's
new aeroplane broke down this morn
ing I'm the course OF experiments at
Longchamps. 1t was very seriously
damaged, but Santos Dumont was not
injured.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-14
THE DAYS NEWS.
FORECAST

Southern California;: Cloudy Fri-
day, light south winds, changing to
westerly. Maximum temperature in
Los Angeles yesterday, 20 degrees;
minimum, So degrees.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-14
REGISTER TO-DAY

Don't fail 80 register today. sept.
20 is the last day Of grace n ron
wish TO vote this fall.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-09-14
NO CENSOR

when The Herald comes to your
home all the family may read II
with safety. IT'S Glenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-25
WORKED GAME ONCE TOO
 OFTEN FOR HIS HEALTH

his rear pocket and got comfortable bead with it on his ungrateful young managers chest.
 "The manager caved and started in to whimper over the situation. but Quick. now, with those cheeksi' snapped his boss. and the manager went over to an eseri- tc,re and produced the checks and hand- ed them to Bemis
 You've got five minutes now to get your duds on. said Benis, and he went into the adjoining room of the suit. When the young manager had got his clothes on Bemis. a little man of iron muscles, took him by the two shoulders and literally buried and kicked him all the way down the stairs, through the ground floor cor ridor and out into Michigan avenue.
 'Bemis handed the checks to the Eng lishman, whose protests ceased when large number of other foreigners in the hotel, observing the incident, came for ward and told Bemis of how the smooth manager had skinned them for large sums in teaching them poker The manager took to the steamers as a professional card-room shark, and he is still at that game although he has been warned time and again from the steamers of the big transatlantic lines"