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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-10-05
A PROPOSAL IN JAPAN.
Quaint Custom of Placing a Plant in
an Empty Flowerpot.

Old customs appear to be fast dis
appearing in Japan, fact which can
not be wondered at CONSIDERING the
childishness which lay at the root Of
many of the most picturesque, but
In some of the Japanese islands the
quaintest marriage formalities are
observed.
In houses wherein reside one or
more daughters of marriageable age.
an empty fowerpot of an ornamental
character is encircled by ring. ana
suspended from the window or
veranda by three light chains.
The Juliets of Japan are, OF course.
as attractive to the Romeos as those
of other lands. But instead of seren-
ades by moonlight and other delicate
ways of making an impression it is
etiquette for the Japanese lover TO
approach the dwelling of his lady
bearing some choice plant in his
hand, which he boldly. but, let us
hope. reverently, proceeds to plant in
the empty vase.
This takes place at a time whom bo
is fully assured that both mother and
daughter are at home. neither Of
whom, of course, is at all conscious
that the young man is taking such
liberty with the Aowefpot outside
their window. This act of placing a
pretty plant in the empty flowerpot
is equivalent to a formal proposal to
the young lady who dwells within
The youthful gardener, having set.
tied his plant to his mind. retires.
and the lady is free to act as she
pieases. If he is the right man She
takes every care of the gift, waters It
and tends it carefully with her own
hands, that all the world may see the
donor is accepted as a suitor. But il
he is not a favorite, or if stern par.
ents object, the poor plant is torn
from the vase, and the next morning
lies limp and withered on tho veran.
da or on the path below. --MeCaus
Magazine.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-10-05

1t is shown in the Philippine Jour
nal of Science that the waste OF the
stripped abaka Manila hemp) offers
excellent prospects for paper manu-
facture. as do certain other Philip.
pine fibres and grasses.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-10-05

M. Constantine. of Paris, after hav-
ing been successful in adapting a
gasolene motor to roller skate, now
brings out another use Of the motor
in the form of a life saving apparatus
or automatic swimming device which
can be used for sport as we'll Bath
ers. for instance, can take exercise
with the apparatus along the coast.
Such an apparatus must be light as
possible, and precautions must be
taken so that the motor will work
under water in all conditions. A
good distance can be covered. even by
a novice. which distance is only limit
ed by the size of the fuel tank
Scientific American.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-10-05

An attempt to. account for the ia
miliar rayed or starlike appearance
of the stars when seen by the naked
eye is made by w. Holtz in an article
on the Appearance of Stars" which
appeared in Gesell. Wiss. Gottingen,
Naehr., Math. Phys. Klasse. He finds
that all stars show precisely the same
rays, but that in the case of the
brighter stars the rays are palmer
AMI somewhat longer. It is further
remarked that the rays seen by the
left and right eyes differ, and that if
the head be turned the rays are ro-
tated in a corresponding manner. 1t
is thus concluded that the source of
the rays is not in the stars but in the
eye itself, the middle of the retina
being not perfectly homogeneous in
its sensltlveness.- Scientific Ameri-
can.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1906-10-05

An Italian scientist has invented
novel substitute for irrigation. He
uses the fruit Of the Barbary nopal,
a fig tree which bears figs that are
excellent reservoirs Of moisture IN
the spring the scientist digs asditch
about the foot Of the tree he desires
to protect from the coming drought
and this ditch is filled with figs cut
into thick pieces. A dense layer is
made and beaten down, The muclla-
ginous pulp, covered with earth.
stores up much moisture, which it
gives of gradually, watering the tree
sometimes for as long a period as
four months.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-04-16

Territorial papers for two or three
weeks,-but presume the anti Fee
New Mexican is still ScOlding.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-04-16

1t is now up to the new mayor ant
city council to devise ways ant
means.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-04-16
WHAT NEXT

The Record gives the full credit
for defeating the waterworks fran
chise to w. T. Wells. So thoroughly
did he show VI what he considered
the weak points in the proposed fran
chise that the people were convinced
and voted it down. In fact, we fear
that he has so overdone the matter
that his own proposition, made on
the day before election, is condemn
ed by his previous arguments. The
people would vote down his propo-
sition by as large a majority as they
did the Reynolds and Chipley fran
chise. The people are evidently OPP
posed to paying $4,000 a year for fire
hydrants, and according to Mr.. Wells
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-04-16

Municipal ownership seems to b
the only way out
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-04-16

plete. pumping plant and all. for forty
thousand dollars. If that be true,
then municipal ownership is yet a
possibility, Notwithstanding the limi-
tation which, in the opinion of the
city attorney, exists on the city's
bond issuing power. A water-power
pumping plant a no doubt be put
in more cheaply than engines and
boilers-and certainly can be operated
at less expense.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-04-16

Plenty of gas, but no water
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-04-16

Whatever may be said about the
in the water works campaign, the
voters are honest. and no man has
any right to complain of their YER
diet. Every man has a right to argue
his side of the case before the vote,
but the man who refuses to accept
the decision of the people is not a
good Democrat-and there are sever
al other things the matter with him,
not necessary to mention.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-04-16

The people have spoken. So be it.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-04-16

THE RECORD is THE OFFICIAL
PAPER OF THE COUNTY OF
CHAVES AND THE CITY OF
ROSWELL.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-04-16

All advertisements to insure inser-
ton in the same days issue of h
Record should be in the printers
hands before eleven O'Clock in the
morning. Orders for taking out any
standing ad. should also be in the Of
flee by eleven o'clock to prevent its
being run that day.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-04-16
READ THIS.

We Have the Following List
of Special Bargains Besides
Much Other Property for Sale.
We Give Our Customers the
Best Possible Service. Look
Over Our List.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-04-16

3 9 8 8 s
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1t now appears that Judge Richard
son knew the sentiment of the peo-
pie when he declared for municipal
ownership. He also gave the public
his opinion as a lawyer that the city
hat the power to issue bonds suffi-
cient for building a water works
plant.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-04-16
DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

3 0Adopted by the Roswell City {
p Convention, Mar. IT, 1867 (
3 Be it resolved by this con-
3 vention that the Democratic
, party of Roswell acknowledges
g it's responsibility and is proud
3 of the record made during the
g past two years; and further
g hat we declare ourselves in
. favor of a continuation of the
p present progressive policy in
p the conduct of municipal af-
3 fairs; that we favor the pres
3 ent high license on saloons, {
3 the suppression of gambling,
3 the thing of the irrigation
= bitches. extension of side
3 walks, grading OF streets, and {
p all efforts tending to make a {
= cleaner and better city of s
3 Roswell.
3 Second, That we are in ia {
3 vor of municipal ownership of s
g all public utilities, whenever it 5
= is the wish of a majority of :
p the people of the city SO to (
= own the same, and therefore, :
> we are in favor of all future :
g franchises containing a provi- /.
g sion whereby the city within {
g a reasonable time may acquire :
g such franchises upon fair and (
p just terms to the Wne {
. thereof.
3
3 g @ g g g 9 @ g g g g g g 8 {
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-04-16

The new city administration has
an opportunity now to cover itself
with glory in the beginning of its
career by offering a solution of he
water forks problem that the voters
will accept.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-04-16


Over Our List.
We have a ten room house with
all modern improvements, we'll loca-
ted and nicely arranged. This proper
ty together with So valuable lots,
some nice orchard and a plot of splen-
did alfalfa is not only a good and val
liable home, but a good investment.
See us for particulars.
We have ten acres of land one
mile from Main street; z room house,
good outbuildings, well and windmill.
n other improvements. We can sell
this property very cheap or exchange
for city property close in.
We have a nice piece of land l mile
from Main street, artesian well and
also ditch water right, some fruit and
some alfalfa, see us about this.
A number of nice Hondo properties
we would like to show YOU. We have
the very best of these lands in large
or small tracts.
No. SO. A splendid 8 room residence
pleasantly located within easy dis
lance of the center of town. Three
reasons why the property can be
bought for less than it's real value.
No. 169. 4 room house on North Mo.
Ave. S5 feet front, artesian water
right, see this if you care for a home
in a good locality.
No. 1877. 30 acres land broke, fenced
and with a 3 room house. This place
has an artesian well and is cheap at
our price.
We have 80 acres of good land near
town, ditch water right, small house..
Eight acres of alfalfa; most of the
land in cultivation. This at a bargain. |
A 4-room Stone House, we'll locat-
ed. 100 foot front lot, artesian water
right, concrete sidewalk. With some
repairs the house is well worth$2O0O.
Our price is $1,4OO if sold now.
We have a number of nice lots for
sale cheap, located in best residence
of town.
we nave 80 acres near town, = |
small houses, about Is acres. in young
orcahrd, 10 acres in alfalfa, ditch wa
ter right.
A nice 10 acre tract neal town all
in alfalfa, half interest in artesian
well, good fence. would make a
splendid small home.
80 acres of fine land, II acres in
young orchard, 20 acres in alfalfa,
good artesian well, nice house, good
Reasonable in price.
A fine orchard, splendid trees, can
sell the whole orchard or divide into
3 or 5 acre plots to suit purchaser.
20 acres of land in cultivation ,fenc
ed and some other improvements. ar
-esian water for irrigation. Very reas-
Enable in value.
CARLTON q BELL.
No. 300 Main St. Opposite p. o
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1906-04-16

could nave Deen increased TO nearly
three hundred at forty dollars each
per month. This portion of the fran
chise he does not propose to change
hence it would be useless for him to
even present his proposition to the
council. much less to the voters.
True, the Haynes & Bonney prop
osition to pump water free for fire
protection on Main street if the city
would lay the pipes, ETC., had con
siderable effect on the result of the
election-but it was largely through
the influence of Mr.. Wells that this
proposition was made on the day be
fore election-and so Mr.. Wells is
be in the result
Over a year ago, however, Haynes
& Bonney offered to either sell the
city their water-power plant, make a
contract to pump water for a system
built by the municipality, or put in
a complete plant for fire protection
and for the sale of water to private
consumers. Why their proposition
was turned down we dc not know,
but have been informed that it was
thought they did not have the neces-
sary pumping capacity at their water
power plant. Certain it is, however.
that w~aterpower is cheaper han
steam power, and practical engineers
should be able to figure the possibil-
tiles of the Haynes & Bonney water
could figure the capacity of a steam
plant. Haynes & Bonney are home
men, and if they can supply an urg-
ent need of the city more cheaply
than any outsider can, they should
have the preference.
The Record takes it that the vote
on Saturday shows the sentiment in
Roswell to favor municipal owner
ship, and to oppose granting valua-
BILE franchises to private corporations
without compensation. The new may
or and councilmen recently elected
are pledged to the principle of munic-
ipal ownership-and in fact all the
old onnnai1pnnn hnun nrooIain,aI
themselves in favor of municipal own
ership. The Record, too, advocated
municipal ownership until talked out
of it by the plea that it was impossi-
BILE under such peculiar circumstances
as existed in Roswell and confronted
with h legal opinion of the city at
torney that bonds sufficient to build
a municipal waterworks plant could
not be legally issued. Not wishing to
embarrass the city administration,
which appeared to be doing the very
that could be done under the
limitations of the law, we surrender
ed our theoretical convictions to APP
parent conditions, and tried to be-
come reconciled to circumstances.
Now that the people have voted
down the waterworks franchise, and
inasmuch as we, do not consider it
likely that a much better contract
will be offered by any private com
pany, we come back naturally to mu-
ownership. 1t is evident that
a system confined to Main street
would not be approved by the voters
Of the city in general; but since
& Bonney have made such a
liberal offer, it might not be a bad
for the new city administration
o figure with them ON pumping for
/ general system for fire protection
throughout the city. Mr.. Wells, who
las had wide experience in govern
nent work and building water sys-
ems, assures that such a plant as
he one contemplated under the de-
Gated franchise can be built com.
N~N@~~>t(%~ '
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-03-10
DENvERS LEAD
WAS UNbROKEN.
grunswlcks Captured Big Purse
And Title Of Western
Championship.
SALT LAKE IN THIRD PLACE.


with a score averaging 1876 to the man
thc Denver Brunswick bowling team came
out at the end OF last nights rolling,
with first money for hve-man teams, and
tbe title OF the western champ.
kpO was the stake and 1t went with a
rush Second money went to Los Angeles
with a score Of $40 while SAT- Lake got
IN for third place, scoring SIS as Il strike
for the CONNER Gals. fourth place ana
81 was secured By Seattle, wni.e Denver
came IN AGAIN for W. on the ffth place
captured Dy the Garnitas, Inc low team
averages only IN to the man, wnlch IL
e not as good as scores go as has often
been roied IN Satt Lake. However, toe
1reSoents went uoWn and out through
stage fright, "a new alleys or some cause
Hud DID not finish IN the money, wnile tnr
commercial lads were truer to Their
name and secured thlid plckings on eN-
erptional WORK for them.
she interest at last nights rolling was
conferred In the Portland Il unswlcks who
we're cut on a last chance TO take first
place from the Denver Brunswicks. To
Stir them on was the Dig blackboard
sign declaring that 500 was jnghng Tor
those who roll highest, but even this
was not sufficient to bring the scores.
After the nve-man contests were over tne
tWO-man teams begun to\ work, and
Zehring and a w, Saith Dtlied IN third,
I'm the list SO far rolled
This afternoon and evening will proba-
by see the end of the excitement over
the tournament, and tomorrow will PROP
ably wind up It's affairs.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-03-10
MASSACRES IN CHINA.
II VIII be Difficult 20 Fix RESPONSE
billy for Them.

Pekin, March 9.--The settlement Of
the responsibility for the massacre ~
French Catholic and English Profess
tant missionaries at Nanchang, capital
of the province OF Klangsi, Feb, "a
promises to be difficult and continues
to excite almost unprecedented interest
The Chinese profess to believe that "A
Catholic priest stabbed the local magis-
trate. while the foreigners are equally
certain that the magistrate committed
suicide as a protest against the Catho-
lie demands and for he purpose Of
arousing the people, such an act Is In
no wise unusual with the Chinese. Tho
government Is dlspatchlng Taotat
LANG, director Of railways to inquire
into the case, Lang was educated
abroad and has had much dealing with
foreigners but 1t Is admitted that he
has a delicate position. II his report
favors the Christians further trouble Is
expected The inhabitants Of Nanchang
are stu hostile and demand that the
French pay funeral honors To the do
ceased magistrate.
The officials Of Nanchang protest
against the presence Of foreign gun
boats. fearing that they will provoke
hostluties,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-03-10
BREAK EVEN.
Long Shots Take Money over Favor.
ties at Ascot Park.

los Angeles, Cal. March 9-Fa-
vorites won out In three II the races at
the Ascot track today, while in the FIRST,
second. third and sixth events the talent
were handed package by the long
shots. Following are the results;
First race, six furlongs--Lady kispar,
1902 tProstonl 10 10 !, won; Anona. l02
Miller 5 to q second Pacihco, lO4 t1ar-
prise Miss Affable Radium Regal Chief
Aloha Lydia Wrousman and Big lnjua
also ran.
Second race, Brooks Rostof lO2
Is to l.. second; Mirenia, IS Grand II
70 70, third T Time Moor Moor Young
Jingler Dancing KID, Jr also ran,
Third race four and hall furlongs-
Ponemah, lOl BRADY to !, second;
Alonza loo Preston 4 10 8, third Time
559 seconds. Ladys Beauty, Wapno-
gootis, Induna. Captain, farrell, Arcadia
Belle and Bonnie Beach also ran.
Fourth race, one mlle-Dewey l05 tMc-
DanieD to 5, won; Niona, rs 0iorno)
Is TO /, second; Hot, l02 HaTisl p TO !.
third. Timel :4oA. Graphite, Sandal
wood Ninnasquaw and Kate Campbell
also ran.
Fifth race. one mile-Rubinson, 9s pres
tom to @ won; Col Bronston, i03 (Mll-
leD to l. second; Red Tape, l8
CHarrls) to /, third. Tlme-l:l0ia. Pinta,
Evelyn Griffith, Lily h., Re2ia Charles
Green, Maxona, Pleasant Days and Mo
hur also ran.
Sixth race Brooks course-Plquet, 100
Grand 10 to l. won Worthwhile, l02
(Miler) 30 to /, second; Bill Curtis, 100
tHorncr) 10 to ], third Tlme-2:03ig
Sherry Needful, Miss Betty, Red Dam
sci and Myrtle II. also ran.
seventh race six furlongs-The Mayor,
l0T Jackson) 10 |, won, St Winifrcde,
1O2 0lorneD . to 2, second; Durham l92
IL q 20 trl i 4 q
Glenn, IL Verraco, Rocky. Inspector
Halpin and Smithy Kane also ran,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-03-10
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NOTICE.

NDltSE ~ I IidiS, iiOS NJ " h,lhN,
and for Salt Lake County, State OF Utah
s, c Backman plalnllf versus Charles
NJ MaureT and Emma g, Maurer. his
wife. The Union Savings and Invest.
mant Company, and the Salt Lake Build
ing and Manufacturing Company. defend
ants. Notice is hereby given 20 all per
sons holding or claiming liens on tho
premises Of said defendants. Charles NJ
Msurer, and Emma c Maurer, his wife
division Of block 81. plat &C." Salt Lake
City Survey. Salt Lake County, Utah
under the provisions OF Chapter /. Title 80
Revised Statutes OF Utah, 1898. 20 he and
H,Jnogpe9, before ,O SAD Court on Msseh n
and then the proof OF such Hens
g. e. BACKMAN, Plaintiff.
q, n. Rackman. Attorney for Plaintiff
Dated February 23rd. 1896,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-03-10
A NEW COLT.
Tony Faust Ran First In Initial Race
AZ Oakland.

San Francisco, March 9-Barney
Schroeder presented another good young
ster when his colt. Tony Faust, managed
to squeeze home ahead OF May l.. ~ In
the INITIAL race at Oakland today.
In the third race Sylvia Talbot, the
fayorltc and Sterling Towers were left
at the post and Meringue q to
shot. easily won from Lady Bimbo, an
Tayora came to life IN the nth race
ANA Syu at I TO l. Weather, clear; track,
Results. First race four furlonss-
Tony Faust, lli (Dugam 2 to 10, won;
May l.. n, l01 tGraham) II TO 2 second f;
Mcudun, M Knapp - to !, third Time
--I9 Tanana, Charley Paine, Yankee JIM
Weathcrford Jill Lucy 6" Reba ana
Tetrazsinl also ran.
Second race, seven furlongs-Lem Reed
i01 a.. WlliamsD TO 10, won; Home
stead, 10 (Wrighu u TO 2, second; May
Holiday, los (Goodohlld) 10 to !. third.
Time-l 2sh. Birdie T., Mounteblnk, Dora
l., notterol Robert Mitchell, Elm king'
Joyner and Ida r. also ran,
Third race, Ave furlongs- MeriuEue, Y.
(Grahaml 90 to /, won; Lady Blslbo, i0i
CLARK, 81 to |. second, Princes Vince 81
As wv. Smith to 2, third Time-l'ola.
Flo Manola, Prlckles, Sterling Towers.
Meada, Marie H.. Sylvia Talbt ana MISE
Hunter also ran.
Fourth race, mile and one hundred
yards--Christine A, 70 Nv. SMITH TO ),
won; Fisher Boy (Fountain) 10 To
!. second. Phalanx. los Knapp IL TO =