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The Monte Vista journal., 1907-10-12
Large pstato Crop,

Zinser Brothers finished har-
vesting 100 acree of potatoes
Thursday. Tho yield averaged
about 40 sacks of ITO pounds
each to the acre. These potatoes
we're loaded ouscars side trscked
at the ranch aud sold from 1925
to 60 cents per 100 pounds.
The only hired help was for
piaking and soaking at the time of
harvest.
The San Luis valley lands are
the easiest to cultivate and lrri.
gate of any lands in the great
northwest. The land is almost a
perfect level, sandy loom, sub-ir.
rigated. no stones and no stumps.
Ranchmen can easily figure out
what such lands are worth-what
income will an acre of land pay on
500 or $500.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-10-12
Winners Of Premlums.

Following is n complete list of
the persons to whom premiums
were awarded for the best entries
made at the Monte Vista Fair:
For the best general display OF Valley
grown farm, garden, horticultural and
nornl products collected and entered by
one individual from any locality in the
valley: list prize Del Norte Commercial
Club; Ind prize Newton; ID prize l.. ID.
Conant.
For the best general display OF Valley
grown farm and garden products, all
grown and entered by one individual:
LIST Newton; 2nd'Quiram.
For the best general display OF Valley
grown garden products, all grown and
entered by one individual: LIST Newton;
Ind Mrs. +, G. Spencer.
TnREsngp GRAINS
Best Defiance wheat, q Il Newmyer
Sackntchewnn Fife wheat, K NJ Kerry
seven headed wheat, Kerry
White Wonder oats, Quiram
Bonanza oats, Newton
Black oats Kerry
Canadian Field Peas, Mrs Bcesler
Mexican field peas. Newton
Mexican beans. Newton
Golden Wax beans. DURAN
Bald barley. Newton
GRAIN ~ sHIAr on VIM
Hest shcaf Of wheat, Defiance. Newton
White Sonora or Rios Wheat, Newton
Saskatchewan Fife rh.xt, DURAN
Seven headed wheat. Kerry
White Wonder oats, Quirnm
American Banner oata. Newton
Black oats, Il NJ kerry
Iincoln oats, Newton
Best sheaf Of barley, Newton
Spring rye, Quiram
Best win. field peas, DURAN
Garden p~as. Newton
beat display OF timothy, II NJ Kerry
Best display Of native blucstem, Newton
best shcaf wild pea vine, tluiram
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-10-12

II. h. 0roh, who has built Mp a
good harness trade since he came
70 Monte Vista, has decided to
close out HE business and return
East. HIS oldest daughter 10
troubled with hssrt disease aud
cannot live In this high altitude.
She 10 now back In Indiana and on
her account the family deems II
bsst that they shoald b With her.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-10-12

p. Fornwald, who has been put.
ting his ranch south OF town in
shape for II crop next year, is now
selling clothing and gents furnish
ing goods at FSssett's. He will
probably remain in the store until
next spring.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-10-12

Geo. L. CornvilIe has moved 10.
70 his nice nsw residence on corn.
or Of Broadway and Third Avenue
and Frank Whittlessy has moved
into Mr.. Cornvills's house on
Euclid Avenue.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-10-12

Del Norte is having cement
sidewalks laid on the main streets
and many new buildings are go
ing up in the near future, notably
u new printing office which means
progression.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-10-12

Geo. +. Wood will com mence
the publication Of a weekly news.
paper at Fort Garland about the
10th OF this month. The new
venture will be called "rhe San
LOIS Valley News" Fort Gar.
land 10 again coming to the front.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-10-12

Two young men came in from
Denver Friday morning to look
over some of the drainage propo.
sitlons. They are equipped for
drainage work.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-10-12

Mrs. Elmer Tosh who has been
visiting relatives and friends in
Monte Vista the past few weeks,
returned to her home in Denver
Thursday night.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-10-12

Monte Vista supports more
autos than all the balance of the
valley and another car load has
been ordered.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-10-12

George II. Beatty goes to Den.
YER Monday night to make arrange
ments TO commence work on the
big addition to Hotel Grand.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-10-12

l.. X. w. Weldon and wife ar.
rived in town Thursday from Mis-
souri, on visit to their old friends,
Arthur Graves and family.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-10-12

l.. ID. Mercer of Denver arrived
in town Thursday. Mr.. Mercer il
an old time Del Nortcr and has
many friends 10 Monte Vista.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-10-12

Charles V. Linn who has been
on a visit to his old home in At
tica, Indiana, has returned to
Colorado and Tor the present is in
Denver.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-10-12

Miss Ora Maddox, who has
been attending college at Colorado
Springs, is very sick with typhoid
fever.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-10-12

Dr.. Deacon il nov tho owner Of
one Of tho Pops four.cyl,uder
motor cars. Il u . Ans apach,nA
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-10-12

The 100000 National home of
the Modern Woodmen of America
is almost assured for Colorado
Syringe.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-10-12
Married.

Mr.. s. E. Foot, of Denver, and
Miss Mary Anderson, of Monte
Vista, were married Tuesday, Oct.
Sth at the home of the BRIDES
aunt, Mrs s. D. Coffin, IN Denver.
The newly weds" left on the
evening train forsMonte Vista, the
home of the bfidCs parents, where
they were CRESTED by the many
friends of MIRA Foot
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-10-12

There are to be several import
snt cases concerning parties in the
valley argued before the Supreme
court on the 18th OF November.
Among which are the cases OF
Hurt 70. Hubbard, Mitchell ".
D. & r. g.. 0ilbreath W. Gil.
breath.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-10-12

DR.. X. w. Gary and wife re-
turned Friday morning from a
visit to OHIO.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-10-12

VIVIAN Moody went to Creole
Wednesday to work in the mines.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-10-12
Jubilee Singers.

They are all fine singers, and
their voices blend in splendid hsr-
mony. They are high class, COL
Iege people; they do not conde-
scend to the trashy music so often
given by Jubilee companies, but
are making record for the best
IN their line. The company has
been very much appreciated here,
growing in popularity with each
appearance till the climax last
night, when they simply took the
audience by storm. Many were
the requests received for their
continuation longer with us. Thew
are without doubt the best Jubilee
company that ever visited Bed
ford, and We have had some good
ones before.-Free Press, Bedford
Iowa.
At the Methodist church next
Wednesday night.
there is great excitement IN
Chicago and Detroit over a contest
OF seven games, best four out of
seven, for the championship of the
world. The Cubs of Chicago at
the latest date had won two games
out OF three, the first game being
II tie.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-10-12

Sam Slbbett has been let out of
the job of sprinkl,ng the streets.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-10-12

w. IL. Cochran came down from
Del Norte Thursday and renamed
over night.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-10-12

Wednesday evening, soon after
the eastern traln had pulled out of
Del Norte. F. Middaugh re.
celvcd a telephone message from
Denver that son was not cx-
pected. to livas Mr.. Mlddaugb at
once took an ITO for Monte Vista
and here he ok fresh auto for
Alamosa. Inftbe meantime be
wired for Thy Dale.go Ar.,n to
wait at Alau,d = n M sd Il rival,
Before Mr.. Middaugh could reach
Denver his son had died.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-10-12

j. Lahoy SIusher & Co. have
leased Abe Chase's building on
First Avenue for ten months and
will engage IN business as invest
ment bankers and brokers, will
handle first mortgage loans. ,rr,gs.
ton stocks and b0nds. The new
firm will make speciality Of San
LUIS valley lands and Investments.
MIR. Slusher Is Il brother .in-law of
DIR. Deacon and Is q young man of
good address.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-10-12

John Kerr returned Tuesday
from a business trip to Denver.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-10-12

Warren Timmous returned from
. two weeks fishing trip to Platoro
In time 70 celebrate his Goth birth.
day Wednesday. He says he
found fishing good and comes
homo feeling In better health than
for long time.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-10-12

BoRN:-Friday, Oct, IL, to Mr..
and Mrs. j. w. Consnt, boy.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-10-12

The commissioners Of the Sol.
diers' Home met Thursday and
awarded contracts - follows: j.
G. Bushinger, clothing. shirts and
hats; +. l.. Bishop. shoes and un.
derwesr; Hester, Hall L. Co., of
Denver. groceries; Monte Vista
Creamery, butter; North Farm,
meats. Friday the members Of
CON mission were taken for On auto
ride out into the county.
An old man by the name Of John
@. Barber was sluggcd at Alamosa
n week ago by u bartender named
Tom Simons. The wounded man
WAS brought to the Monte Vista
hospital where he died. Simous
WAS placed under Is, 900 bonds 10
appear at the December term Of
the district court to answer to n
charge Of murder OF mauslaughtcr.
District court was il session st
Creeds Monday and Tuesday and
sdjourded until November llth
when james Sslfrsd aud q. Il.
Thorp will be tried for the shoot.
ing Of H. V. Mckinney. The
only case tried was . perjury cass
and the jury failed 70 ARrss. This
case will be tried again ct the I'd.
| A.....
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-10-12

Loren Sylvester returned from
Omaha Thursday where he took Is
cars Of grass fed lambs. Some Of
them BIO sold and the remainder
will DO put on feed for 4 while.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-10-12

Mrs. P. NJ. Cockrell returned to
Colorado Springs Thursday night.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-10-12
Roy Campbell of Alamosa Wal
in town Thursday on business.

Roy Campbell of Alamosa WAS
in town Thursday on business.
BoRN:-Friday, Oct, IL, to Mr..
and Mrs. j. W. Conant, a boy.
John Kerr returned Tuesday
from business trip to Denver.
Sam Slbbett has been let out of
the job of sprinkl,ng the streets.
Mrs. P. M. Cockrell returned to
Colorado Springs Thursday night
Vivian Moody went to Creole
Wednesday to work in the mines.
j. p. Veerkamp attended district
court ut Creole Monday and Tues
day.
Frank Q. Spencer leaves tonight
for Pagosa Springs on Forest bus
lness.
@. G. Kerr & Co. report the sale
OF % quarter sections the past two
weeks.
w. II. Cochran came down from
Del Norte Thursday and renamed
over night.
DR.. X. w. Cary and wife re-
turned Friday morning from a
visit to OHIO.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-10-12

l(ioatisus.i ~ lass pass)
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-10-12

j. Z. Veerkamp attended district
court ut Creole Monday and Tues
day.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-10-12

Willard Powell and George
Bout veil e 70 South Fork Satur.
day on 4 fishing trip. These two
men rank among tho best fisher.
usea In tho valley.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-10-12

Frank q. Spencer leaves tonight
for Pagoss Springs on Forest bus.
lness.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-10-12

q. G. Kerr & Go. report the sale
OF % quarter sections the past two
weeks.
Evening journal., 1907-04-18
]. M. ROGERS
IS INDICTED
Action Of Federal Grand
Jury in the Lottery
Cases

BY Our Own Wire. Publishers Press.
MOBILE Ala. April ls.-Further in
diclments in the alleged lottery scheme
uueurthed here are expected on Saturday
and it Is said several persons Of equal
prominence with those already Indicted
VIII be soon In the Federal tolls.
The grand jury is now on the second
week Of ns Investigation. Fully $1,000
has been spent by the Government IN witt
ness fees alone according TO District Att
torney Armhrecht and he says the out
come Of the Investigation win fully
justify the expense.
Following the indictments returned yes
terday against Herman Brunner of 81.
Louis; Oscar Hauger, OF New Jersey and
William G. Henderson. formerly Of Brooks
lyn, but now living IN Los Angeles. Hanger
and Henderson entered pleas Of guilty be-
fore Commissioner Jones to-day. Sentence
was suspended In each case.
John NJ Rogers. a prominent citizen OF
Wilmington. Del. who It is claimed prnt-
ed the alleged lottery tickets, has also
been indicted
Evening journal., 1907-04-18
PRESIDENT M'LEAN
SEEKS POINTERS"
Asks For Cooperation and
Suggestions From Members
of Board Of Trade

r. j. Maclean, president OF the Board
Of Trade, is sending a circular letter to
each member Of the body asking for
cooperation in bringing about greater
results in the future. In his letter
President AIaclean says:
what do you desire the ocard to do
this year? What subjects should be
called to its attention?
You are no doubt very much inter-
ested in an important subject. affecting
the city's interests. ana you will confer
a very great favor on all concerned II
you viii bring it TO the boards ait
tention.
g Work is the watchword this year.
Let us get busy now. What do you
want done? Say wha- St is and the
board will take it up.
Wilmington can accomplish any
thing it wishes through such a power
as its Board Of Trade Is the recent
written statement of the President Of
the National Beard OF Trade What
do you want accomplished Please
write me in regard to this matter, or,
better stin, bring it personally to the
boards attention.
Here is a very important thing you
can do-and it is easily done, if you
are interested-you can invite an ac-
quaintance to join the board Send me
his name at an early date. on the en-
closed blank, and a bill. VIII he sent
him later for the annual Gee Of S..
''The board relies on your getting at
least one member during the next few
days. Be loyal to your city and to
your Board of Trade"
Evening journal., 1907-04-18
Big CONTRACTS
FROM JAPAN
Bridges and Freight Cars to
Be Built by Local Plants
For the MikadO

Two local industries have received a
big share of the contracts placed by
the Imperial Government OF Japan in
carrying out the policy Of reconstruc-
ton in Manchuria and Japan, since the
latter country's war with Russia.
The American Bridge Company one
of whose chief plants is at Edge Moor.
has received an order for 4S6 bridges.
of single spans, ranging i'm length from
seven feet TO 105 feet. They are for
use on the Manchuria railroad.
The bridge company also has an
order for twenty-six spans Of bridges
varying in length up TO 200 feet each
for the Imperial Government Railway,
and an order for three 5O-foot steel
turntables.
The latter, as well as many of the
bridges. are being fabricated at the
Edge Moor plant.
The American Car and Foundry Com
pany has received an order for GIG
standard size freight cars for the Im-
.perial Government Railway. A great
part OF this order viii be filled at the
Jackson and Sharp branch Of the
American Car and Foundry Company
IN this city.
Evening journal., 1907-04-18
NO WORD YET
HEARD HERE

I'VE have not been officially notified OF
the indictment at Mobile. Alabama. of
John NJ. Rogers. of this city" remarked
James w. Ponder, of the law firm Of
Salisbury, Ponder and Curtis. this after
noon following the news from Mobile that
the federal authorities had gotten an in-
dictment against Mr.. Rogers. Neither had
United States Marshall Film. at ~ o'clock
been notified OF the indictment. Mr.. Rogers
is now IN at his Delaware avenue home.
Some Of the Rogers employeshrdluu
Some of Mr. Rogers employees are in
Mobile undergoing examination by the
Federal Grand Jury there Since their go-
ing South the Rogers printing house has
been closed.
II Is probable that the Mobile grand
jury will finish It's work this week with
the Indictment OF a number Of other per-
sons who are believed 70 have been inter-
csted in the lottery business.
II was said at the office Of John p.
Nields this morning that Mr. Niolds would
return before Saturday of this week.
Evening journal., 1907-04-18
PORK CHOPS
CAUSE OF FIGHT
In Argument Over How 1t
Should Be Cooked Fred.
Behan is Roughly Handled

Just how pork chops should be cooked
was a cause of trouble that resulted
i'm fine of $40 and costs upon Samuel
Moran and Dominick Davis and
warning by Judge Cochran in City
Court to-day that any further trouble
in the restaurant Of the two men would
result in them being sent TO the work.
house.
Ttey We're accused by Frederick Be-
han with assault and battery, and, ac-
cording TO his evidence. he had three
teeth knocked out and was given a
black eye by the defendants.
The latter claimed that Behan came
at them with "a table knife and used
profane language in the place. and they
only struck him la self defense
The trouble was started by Behan
complaining Of the quality Of the meal
Of pork chops served him. He com-
rlaincd that the chop was cooked too
much. and argument resulted IN open
hostiities.
Evening journal., 1907-04-18
STEAMER FORSE
ON TRIAL TRIP

The new steamboat Major Allen C
Forse, built for the quartermaster's de-
partment Of the United States Army, this
morning left the wharves Of the Pusey
and Jones Company for a trial trip over
a measured course on the Delaware river.
Among those on board were Major Lit
tell and G. A. Anthony. of the quarter
masters department. The vessel was in
charge &C J. A. p. Jemeris, general man
ager of the Pusey and Jones Company.
While there is no speed requirement it is
expected that the Forse will make fifteen
miles an hour.
TIL Forse IS the first of three vessels or
dered by the quartermaster's department
from the local firm. the Morrison having
been launched yesterday. The third boat
is so far advanced in construction as to
be ready for launching within the next
two weeks. The Morrison is now being
fitted with machinery and viii soon be
ready for a trial trip.
Evening journal., 1907-04-18
THAW TO CONFER
WITH O'MARA

By Our own Wire Publishers Press.
NEW YORK. April 1S-The squalbble
over Harry Thaw's counsel for his next
triad has been partially adjusted
through the. continuing of Clifford w.
Hartridgc and A. Russell Peabody as
his attorneys of record. A new senior
counsel to have charge Of the court
hearing is expected to be named.
Roger OiAfara. the Pittshurg detec-
tive. paid a hurried visit 20 the Tomba
thsi morning, having been summoned
by telegram saying Thaw wished to
see him. When O'Mara arrived he
found Peabody already with Thaw. Tine
detective said he would return in the
afternoon.
It became known to-day that Dr.
Smith ely Jeuimc, one Of the alienists
who appeared Tor the defense I'm the
recent trial. had paid a visit to Thaw
with Peabody last night, remaining
nearly two hours.
Evening journal., 1907-04-18

the thief climbed out rear window
TO the roof crossed over 20 No. COS and
entered the third story rear room of
the Lawrence home by means Of q
window.
Jewellery Missing
The Lawrence family was absent az
the time OF his entrance ma his mis-
sion was am easy one Hhere the thief
Detained a iadys gold watch and sew
raj rings which had been left on AZ
dresser. Before a complete ransacllng
of the house had been made the robber
was frightned off by the return OF one
OF the family. He left by the rear
window and IN his flight fen through
am arbor in the yard, breaking II down.
Ttrsf Was Seen
A number OF persons living on Third
street saw the burglar when he was
on the roof OF the Fourth street build
ings but no attention was paid to his
actions. Tho police are Of the opinion
that they know the whereabouts of the
burglar.
Evening journal., 1907-04-18
AS TELEPHONE MAN
HE ROBBED HOUSES
Unknown Thief Boldly Entered and Ransackcd
Nos. 000-0lO West Fourth
Street

local police are puzzllng their brains
to solve the mysteries Of robbery
which took place one week ago this af-
ternoon at the homes Of the Misses
Lawrence and Of Mrs. Cox and her
daughter, Mrs. Cannon Nos 6O6 and
bl0 West Fourth street
Tn occurrence was most unusual
from the fact that the thief obtained
entrance 10y representing himself TO bc
an employe OF a local telephone cone
pany who had come TO take down wires
which had been used while a phone
was located in 30. COG
II was early IN the afternoon whea
n strange man called at ,he home of the
Cox's and stated that he had been sent
by telephone company 20 remove its
wires. Gaining admittance the stranger
proceeded 20 the third Goof and began
the work OF ransacking the promises,
and strange 10 say carried on his mis-
sion was an easy one. Here the thief
poclSetbook containing but small
amount of money and pair Of pincers.
Evening journal., 1907-04-18
IRELAND'S WORK
FOR EDUCATION
Father Turner Declares the
Modern World Owes Much
to the CeIt

Irish history and IT'S influence ON mod
orn education was the subject OF a most
interesting lecture by the Rev. Father
Turner, Professor OF Philosophy in the
Catholic University of America IN ST.
Paurs Hall last evening Father Turner.
who Is one OF the most brilliant mon in
the Catholic Church. showed a thorough
knowledge Of his subject, taking his hear
crs from the time OF Charlemagne when
Irish missionaries first immigrated to the
continent of Europe, established monas-
terics and laid the foundation of oduca-
ton. down 70 the present time when the
results OF the educational efforts of these
ancient students stand for the Glory of
God and the honor of Ireland.
Father Turner declared John SCOTS
Euruigena (John the scotD 20 have been
tho greatest of these medieval missions
aries. ranking him with Aristotle Photo
and the other great men Of his day. His
knowledge so impressed the continent that
Charles the Bold Of the Tenth Century.
invited Euruigena to translate tho Greek
writings into Latin and so successfully did
he accomplish the great work that #
brought enconiums from the Pope. Il was
the work Of this man. Father Turner re-
marked. that has brought us the Greek
and Latin transactions which are to-day
familiar texts throughout the world.
Among some of tho old Irish students
whose names arc not familiar to students
of Irish history, Father Turner named
Saint Colombon. Saint Gaul, Saint Burzie,
Saint Clement. Joseph Donegal. Donatus,
Saint Bruno and Fangan, each Of whom
was a power Of intellectual strength IN his
dav
Evening journal., 1907-04-18
GOOD RESULTS
OF PEACE SESSION

Bv Our own Wlrc. Puplishers Press.
NEW YORK, April 1S.-Satisfied with
the accomplishments Of the Carnegie
peace conference which closed its three
day session with banquets at the Hotel
Astor and Waldorf-Astoria last night dele
gates departed to their homes.
With one voice the delegates and visitors
declared their belief that the congress
would have great weight with the coming
Hague conference to show that the United
States is strongly in favor Of international
peace.
The comforting Of the Legion Of Honor
decoration on Andrew Carnegie last night
by Baron D'Estourna DecOnstant great
ly pleased the peace delegates.
Evening journal., 1907-04-18
CAME LATE But
WERE MARRIED
Philadelphia Couple Routed
Magistrate Out Of His Home
For License

Magistrate James W. Robertson was
called to the door Of mis- home at No.
SIS Van Buren, street, lat last night by
a cab driver, sent by couple from
Philadelphia. who were anxious to get
a marriage license and he welded IN
thi city. They first applied at the Of
fee Of the justice Of peace ut No. 6i9
Shtpley street, but as the hour was late
the place was closed. Tbs telephone
was resorted to and upon the justice
agreeing to furnish Nthe license, the
prospective groom proceeded to the
home in "A carriage and took the squire
to his office. They gave the names Of
Herbert S. Anthony and Miss Annie L
Fleming, both of Philadelphia.
After obtaining the license. the couple
proceeded to the parsonage Of Asbury
NJ p. Church and were married by the
Rev II. a. G.. Westerheld. The bride
and groom were each between % and
80 years Of age and are evidently well
TO do. They left for Philadelphia i'm
mediately aftr The ceremony.
Got License, But Not Married.
Another couple was to have been
married here to-day but failed to APP
pear. Giving the names Of William NJ.
Bland, of Ardmore, and Miss Louise 3.
scherings. Of Royersford, Pa. Bland
himself applied at the office Of Magis-
trate Broman yesterday and got the
necessary license. He made arrange
ments with the Rev. George J.. Wolfe
to perform the ceremony to-day.
Early this morning DR.. Wolfe Teceiv-
ed a telephone message from Bland in
Ardmore to the affect that the marri-
age was postponed indefinitely Nc
reason is given by him, ard those in
tarested are wondering what happened
TO interfere with the nuptials.