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La Junta tribune., 1907-11-02

JuSTA Is CITY OF SIX
thousand population aud count,
s-at Of Ot-ro county, the greatest
agricultural county In tho Arknn-
sss Valley, three bs-es sugar fac
tori-~ t,rinx located " thin iis boun.
dnrIss. La JuntA u located n, the iunction Of
three division. of the Aiehgson, Topeka and
Ssn.s Fs III mil~s west Of Kansas City,
ISL miles southeast of Denver. siSty-thrre
mi iir. east Of Pueblo, and eixhiy-on mile.
north aud east Of Trinidad. In iss4 the santa
tlon work consisting Of machine shops. store
houses. roundhou.~. etc. The railroadcom-
psuy employ. 20 mrn and pay out rnonthly
At cl,Is place over s,jJOD for labor. Tn. S~ink
was erected in i9D, at cost Of tl.1p.oS. La
Junta has just rebuilt and extended it. water
systssn at p~ns- Of xo-nO. IL j. owned
by tho city. and commenced operation. from
new source Of supply in February, iS'. The
altitude " t.ot5 feet, aud the climate taken
the year ronnd. l. unsurpassed. Almost con.
stnnf -un-hln. characterize the winters nnd
. wholly cloudy day Is a rarity. La Junts has
all the metropplitan cDnsenirnc-- necfei by
city OF =, no population. including mnnJ miles
al brick sid.~alks. n perfect ,stsm OF ,sni-
tsrJ sewerage. nn electric light plant which
supplies an ailday and ali-ntght service, an ar
tihciai ice plant OF ssych tons dailS capacity,
ms.ier" cold storag- plant With capacity
~ storing aOO tons OF pure mountain ice.
shS0o rur al FREQ delivery routes, city letter car
ri-r Office for local delivery. hrc department.
telephone system with ,pn sul,-crib~rs, ard
ldus distance connection with any part OF the
state; n school system cNceiied BY no city i'
the state, employing tweniy y--ey-n trarh-ts
In twrnty-t~o rooms. with new ssspp high
school completed IN iypi; ten chnrch's- -isis.n
capital and s1i1.Dpo drpo.its: daily and
two seekl, b.~spatrr.. opera house of 40
.-ating capacity. brick plant OF 5i.lpD daily ca
brick: -four mill OF 20 barrels daily capacity;
cement block plant. In fact. La Junts l. one
OF the bs.t towns of its siLr in Colorado.
La Junta tribune., 1907-11-02

The devil was the first coacher.
He coached Eve when she stole first.
Adam stole second. When Isaac met
Rebecca at the we'll she was walking
with pitcher. Sampson struck out
a good many times when he beat
the Philistines. Moses made his
first run when he slew the Egyptian.
Cain made base hit when he killed
Abel. Abraham made a sacrifice.
The prodigal son made a home run.
David was long distance thrower
and Moses shut out the Egyptians at
the Red sea.
La Junta tribune., 1907-11-02
NAV A80UT
Town

The LA JUNTA TRIBUNE man hit
the pipe the other day and dreamed
that in 1910 his little city had grown
into a population of 10000 people
If we had that same old pipe we'd
draw enough smoke from the bowl
to make the dream come true, and
gladden. the heart of our brother
editor. Las Animas Democrat.
Thanks for your good will, but you
won't have to smoke no old pipe to
bring about realization of that
dream. We don't know where we're
going. but we're on our way.
Pointers" printers journal
published in Kansas City. Mo-. in
the October issue handed the great
family journal a bunch of lilacs.
sweet peas and rosebuds in language
which reads as follows: THE La
Junta, Colo. TRIBUNE. October 5th.
issued an extra edition which re-
icStS Sicuil oit Ootl ltc Suitol dhu
the town. The half tones are per-
feet for newspaper work, the type
the latest. and the ad displays first
class" Please make a mental note
of the fact that thisis expert testi-
mony from disinterested party,
and then draw your own conclusions,
unfavorable or otherwise.
The five-chair barber shop started
out on duck hunting expedition
last Saturday: night after working
hours, There were five in the party
and they arrived on the scene OF
the proposed slaughter at &. m.
Each man was loaded with los shells
and was limited to five shots at one
duck. If he failed to land the duck
on the fifth shot he had to cease
firing or pungle up five spot for
being a poor shot After being ex-
peditious in the business of hunting
for five hours they found they had
five ducks and five jack rabbits.
When the supply of ammunition was
exhausted they walked home-five
miles, arriving about five o'clock in
the afternoon.
Rube Smith, the blonde-haired
pug of Denver. attended the Shoels.
Roach fight in Pueblo last week. and
while there authorized the sporting
editor Of the Chieftain to say that
he greatly desires a match with
Kenny Woods, our local pugilistit
star, and would like to see the fight
take place in the Little Pittsburg Of
the West. Smith says he is very
much in earnest and in order to gel
the match will agree to stop Woods
in twenty rounds at 145 or 14t
pounds. Experts who have seer
Smith Of late say that he does moi
weigh a pound less than ITO. and
that he would have to take of hi,
flesh and weigh in" in his bonea
in order to make las or anywhere
near it. He had Z chance to fight
Keany In Lamar last August. thu
lsttpr maling the dsa that h would
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-08
LOCAL BREVITIEs.

The Bell telephone in the Reliance
engine. house it ia said has not been In
working order since Thanksgiving Day.
A colored man fell from a telegraph
mole at the corner OF King and Alfred
streets this evening and was quite pain
fully hurt.
II II. Robinson, an old man, who had
made his escape from the Western Hospital,
at Stanton, and had gene TO Baltimore, was
brr ught here this morning by officers OF the
latter city and turned over to attendants OF
the Stauuton hospital, who TOOK him BACK 10
that institution.
A fierce fight between Two dogs took place
this morning on 81. Asaph street. between
King aud Prince, which attracted crowd
The fight lasted some time. although by
ISLANDERS were endeayoring to part the cuis'
both Of which were considerably injured
The regular monthly meeting Of the Seven
tenth Virginia Regiment chapter, U. u,
will be held tomorrow Wednesday morning
at 1850 o'clock at the Confederate Veterans
hall.
Mr.. ]. +. Rodgers has been called TO pre-
pare plans for the Carlin-linlhsh company 70
meet the demands for more door spSce, caused
Inv the increased business Of the firm.
The Alexandria Athletic Association vii
give their opening dance tonight. Their hall
has been beautifully decorated for the &C.
casion.
Mrs Prawl, widow Of Samuel Pfawi, a
former resident of this city, died in Wash
ington this morning.
Alexandria Council, Jrs0. U: A. NJ, will
hold smoker on Thursday night
Oysters fried, stewed! or raw. Dining room
II. Zimmerman, Market Space. feb 26t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-08
Mystery CnSOlvcd.

One year ago today the almost nnde
body Of George y. Curtin was drawn hon
the dock at the foot OF Fayetle alley.
The unfortunate mau had been murdered,
almost stripped OF his clothing and his
mutilaled remains cast into the river
Ais murderers have, 80 far, not been ap-
prehended, although Investigations we're
conducted At different times during the
osst year. A number Of people were ar
Vested, detectives were put to work on
the case and theories as to how the de-
ceased met his death we're multiplied.
All, however, proved TO be cold trails,
and the authorities have apparently
dropped the matter. Ii was thought by
MANY that something would soon develop
that would tend TO clear up the mystery,
but & year has elapsed and those guilty
of the terrible crime are still breathing
the air of freedom. 1t is said that muir
der will out. Generally it does, but not
always. aud the fate OF Curtin may be
one Of the mysteries that will be hidden
nntil the day when chat which has
been done in secret shall be Proel aimed
upon the house tOps."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-08

IN connection with the engagement OF
n. 2. Taylor's latest success, "a Break
for Liberty" founded on the notorious
Riddle Brothers case, to be seen here
next Wednesday night, it is hardly
necessary to more than announce its sp
pearsnce, as the story OF the play has at
fracled such worldwide reputation. A
gang of thieves, of which the Biddle
brothers are members, attempt to rob 0
man who keeps a grocery store. While
trying to break into his safe they are dis
covered and during their struggle the
leader shoots the grocer and immediately
accuses the Biddle brothers OF the muir
der, and, slthough innocent, they are
tried. convicted and sentenced TO die.
I'D. who has strong hypnotic power,
makes the wife Of The warden think that
he loves her and shus induces her to
furnish revolvers and other means OF es-
cape. After they escape they are over
taken and a desperate fight ensues, In
which the boys are MORALLY wounded
and are taken back to prison to die.
Special scenery is carried for every act
and an unus3lly strong company has been
secured by the management.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-08
ParsOnal.

The Gazette will be pleased 70 receive
i,srns sreh as engagenents. vedding,
nar1jes teas and other news Of Ie-sonal
interest for the personal" column. Inc
items should be Endorsed with the name
and address Of the sender--not for pup
LEGATION, but as matter Of good fsl'u'
Mrs. Ssllie Hopper and her SOD, MAS
ter stewart Hopper. have returned hom
a visit to Mrs. w. B. Smoot, In AlexAn-
dria. r Baltimore American.
Alta meeting last night Of the Alex
sndria Light Infantry Richard @. Tai
bot was elected second lieutenant OF the
company. I'll.
Miss Helen Russell, of Annapolis
Md. is the gnest Of Miss Susie Crooke.
Mr.. John T. Sweeney continues III al
his home ON south Columbus street.
Rev. DR.. 7. s. Dunawsy, who has
been i'll with paralysis Of the throat al
bis home 10 FrederiGksburg, is improving
gradually. He is now able to sit up
and his power of speech is returning.
Mr. Dunaway has many friends 10 TINS
city.
Members of Mrs. Swanson's house party,
INCLUDING Mrs. J. A. Scott, Of iynch6urg;
Mrs. John Swanson, Of Danville; Misses
Katherine Rison, Ieiza Anderson, OF Alex'
andria, and Willie Jerdone, of Alexandna,
have disbandel though ses eral OF The lalles
are still in Rie hmond. i Richmond Times
Dispatch. $50, .,, .
Miss Janet RoWen has retained from
visit to Miss Emma Clinedenlt. at EiinburS.
Mr.. George G. Wilde. OF Richmond. IS IN
the city In attendance upon the u. .. C0u,I
and was warmly greeted by many friends
who knew him when he lived here thirty
xaara ago
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-08
Retail Merchants.

A meeting of the Retail Merchants
Association WIS held last night at which
seven members we're elected. DIR. ..
o. Pullman, the retiring president, in
stalled the new president, MIR. b. Wen,
who in turn installed the other officers
and made an address. -.
After the meeting the Association held
their third annusl banquet at Rammel
Brothers dining room last night. There
was large attendance, among those
present being representative wholesale
merchants Of Alexandria and number
of Washingtonisns. During the even
ing speeches were made by Messrs. d.
Kirk, IT,, VIM, Jorg, @. o. Pullman, b.
We'll, G. j. w. Summers, G. II. Yates,
Thomas ChauDcey and others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-08
Bank Director $.

The national banks of the city held their
annual stockholders meetings today.
These financial institutions are required
by law to hold their meetings for the
election of directors in the mon tn of jan
uary. By custom, which now amounts
10 an unwritten law, nearly all hold
their elections on the same day.
The Citizens National Bank reelected
the following directors /; F. L. Danger
field. w. II. Lambert, NJ. A. Ahern,
Worth HulGsh and w. +. Lambert.
The First National Bank reelected
the following officers: G. r Hoof, NJ
d. Harlow, ]. L. Muir, G. l.. Boothe
and B. Bser, il.
The Alexandria National Bank elect
ed the following directors Judge q, r.
Nicol. VIM. b. Smoot, S. Russell Smith,
John A. Msrshsll, 7. G. Smith, W. A.
smoot, James W. Roberts. A. II. Rec
tor. i. /. Ccckrell, w. A. Smoot, ~
G, o. Csrlin, P. f. German, Lewis +
Summers, W. s. Andrews and Edward
q portner,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-08
CONGRESSIONAL.

After speech by Senator Gearin on
the Japanese question, the Brownsville
case occupied the whole OF the session Of
the Senate yesterday. Senator Lodge
and Senator Foraker spoke. Senator
Lodge contends that the President had
an undoubted right TO dismiss the negro
troops. Senator Foraker opposed this
vigorously. There was no vote on the
investigation resolution, but develop
ments, which did not appear on the sur
face, added to the bad feeling which 81
ready existed ia the republican ranks.
An effort to bring about peace Is to be
made today, to which lue he Sc ate
adjourned.
The House adopted rule making the
bill codifying the penal code take prece'
dence over all o:her bill', except tie
regular appropriation measures, during
the remainder OF the session. 1t also
passed Mr.. Cnmpacker's bill providing
for a judicial review Of orders OF the
Postoflice Department excluding persons
from using the mails.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-08
Virginia Republicans.

The Virginia republican executive
committee of ten met at the Ebbitt
House, in Washington, yesterday, and
considered variety Of subjects, inclnd-
ing several contests, and the plans Ter
the legislative campaign next fall.
The committee decided to make con-
tests in every county where there was
any possibility of electing republican.
The committee considered two contests.
One was from Rockbridge county and
one from Fredericksburg. In each case
the present organization was confirmed.
Members Of the committee present
we're Floyd Hughes, Second district
Martin, Fourth; Green Profit Fifth
G.. NJ. Giyins, Seventh; George b. King,
Eighth, and 9. Brown Allen. OF the
Tenth district. State Chairman Bascom
Slemp presided.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-08
Confederate Veterans.

A vell.atterded meeting Of 4. +. Lee
Camp, Confederate Veterans, vas held
at their hall lsst night.
Communications from theufand CON-
mander were read, in which he aDnonnc-
ed the appointments for his staff and the
inspectors for The several congressional
districts; he also requested every camp
in his command to observe the 18th day
of this month with a public service 70 be
held at IL o'clock m. and that there
be used in the service the hymn, "Ho"
Firm a Foundation, Ye Saints OF the
Lord" aud "For all the Saints VINO
from their Lsbors Rest. "
A committee, consisting Of Charles 3 -.
TAYLOR. w. A. Smoot and f. G. Graham,
was appointed TO make the necessary ar
engagements for this service.
Invitations were received from Wash
ington and Lee University, Lee-Jackson
Camp, G. ", and Frank Paxton Camp,
s. O. Y, to send a representation to at
tend the Tooth anniversary OF the pirtn
of General r. f. Lee to be celebrated IN
Lexington, Va, January 18Th, when
Charles Francis Adams. of Massaehu
sets, will deliver the principal address.
The thanks OF the Camp were directed
10 be sent by the Adjntsnt to Miss
Corse for the present OF handsome Pof
traits of Generals Il. T.. Lee, L. ).
Jackson and Joseph +. Johnston.
The committee on the 10th OF January
banquet reported progress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-08

y
The Cooperative Charities AssocIa-
ton is an organization OF our Ionn IoF
the hello of our worthy white. II IL sns7
tained As il we'll known, by contribution
hom our merchants and citizens. Inc
association ia endeavoring with the help
of the city officials to DO away with IN
discriminate begging and to certain ex,
enthas been accomplished. They would
REQUEST that all persons coming under
the head Of charity be referred and re-
nnrted TO the Associated Charities. There
are very few who make application TO
our citizens that have not been visited
aud helped by the ladies representing the
different wards which form this asSocla-
lion. Several letters have been re-
ceiyed from the Associated Charities AS
gociation of Washington asking for in-
formation regarding certain persons ask
ing charity, representing themselves as
belongiug TO Alexandria. Not 10
single case was the applicant az Alexan'
drian. 1t is useless Tor us to explain the
working of this association, as this has
been done before. They would ask that
all of their friends and contributors will
remember that they are anxiOusly wait
ing their contributions as the treasury IS
depleted. They especially would return
thanks TO the Needle work Guild through
its President, Miss Mary Carlin also TO
Christ Church Minislering Childrens
league through Mrs. Oscar Carter for
heir liberal donation Of clothing and
groceries Thnrsdsy morning from 10
to O'Clock the Confederate Veterans
building will be open for their Donation
pay Contributions can be given to
any member Of the association or LETT at
Hnrke and Herberts bank
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-08
Police Court.

CJustice II. D. Cation presiding.]
The following cases we're disposed oil
this morning: Or
Louisa Haywood. arrested BY Ofheer
Jones charged with being drunk and dig
orderly. was dismissed with an admoni'
ton.
Samuel Alexander, arrested by Officers
Knight and Nicholson charged with
creating false alarm ofGre. was tined 30.
Mary Timletts, arrested by Officers
Beach and Garvey charged with assault
ing Florence Smith, was dismissed, the
complainant failing 10 appear.
A young white man, arrested by OFF,
Ger Nicholson charged with assault, was
dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-08
Alarm of Fire.

Early last night Samuel Alexander, a
soldier. lighted fusee in an upper room
o:-the Brsddoek House which occasioned
an alarm of fire and caused some excite
ment 10 the building and neighborhocd.
The occupants of the room in which The
fusee was lighted became alarmed, and
il was lh,own in a hail way, where II
burned a hole in the woodwork before 1t
was extinguished Alexander was ar
rested and brought before Justice Cation
10 the Police Court this morning. lie
was fined So.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-08
u, 6. Court.
+ Judge Edmund Waddill presiding. ]

fudge Edmund Waddill presiding
The January term of the u. s. Court
formally opened this morning. There
we're present Judge Waddill, District
Attorney Lewis, Assistant Attorney
Talley, Marshal Treat, CLERK Bowdeo'
Deputy Clerk Garnett, aud ); n; WHIT
taker, secretary to Judge Waddill. d,
The grand jury was duly charged and
returned to their room.
r. 6. Kilby, of Cnlpeper, indicted ior
violating the internal revenue laws; case
continued till tomorrow.
8. ]. Hopkins. OF Westmoreland. in
dicted for violating the Internal revenue
laws case set for trial tomorrow
The grand jury, without completing its
work, adjourned till tomorrow morning
TO which time court adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-08
The Ranks Case,

City Sergeant r. H. Cox last night
received telegram from Governor Swan
son stating that be had commuted the
sentence Of Howard Banks, colored, SEN
fenced to be hanged on Friday for muir
der, to imprisonment for life, and alta ting
that papers In the case would bs sent
here today by mail. Banks will proba-
biz be taken to the Richmond peniten-
tisry in few days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-08
Left for Their Stations.

Delegates representing the conductors
and trainmen Of the sixteen divisions OF
the Southern Railway, who have been
in conference In Washington with the
operating officials of the road during the
past week, have all left for their stations:
Nothing has been accomplished toward
gaining an increase OF wages. The dele
gates will return in ten days or two
weeks, when the discussion will be re-
sumed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-08
Week of PRAYER.

"The Christian Ministry" will be the
subject for consideration at the Week CT
PRAYER services in the Baptist Church
tonight. The meeting will be conducted
by Rev. G. d. Bulls.
The opening meeting last night was
hela in the Methodist Protestant Church.
The sermon was delivered by Rev. Edgar
CARPENTER. rector of Grace Episcopal
Church. whose subject wss 1.-THE Gospel
AZ the Son of God" The services were
interesting throughout and greatly en-
loved by all who attended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-08
Broke Show Windows.

The show windows OF Messrs. d.
Bendbeim & Sons, dry goods dealers,
and Mr. Isaac Harris, clothier, on the
south side OF King street, between Fair
fax and Royal, were broken last night.
Nothing was taken from the window oil
the first-named firm. but coat and two
odd shoes we're stolen from tha; OF MI
Harris,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-08
Skirts

Muslin Skirts, trimmed with lawn ruffie SOC
Cambria skirts, trimmed with hem
stitched cambria rnifie 70e
Camh,ie Skirts, some trimmed with deep
rutfie of lava finished with featherstitching,
Tome trimmed " iGh ruiiies Of embroidery and
tucks, and others with Valeneiennes lace in,
sertion and tucks...a... ...,s.'.....''. il.V"
Cambridge skirts, some trimmed with deep
ruffies Of tneking, others with lace and EN-,
broidefy g. .... ..,,.. .-......'. Sl'oV
Cambria Skirts, trimmed with vide ruiile
Of tucks aud embroidery. o...~.. ......., $2''o
Cambria Short skirts, trimmed with en-
broidery lace and plain rutiles ............. boc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-08
Gowns

Cambria. Muslin aud Nains0ok Gowns;
high, square, ronnd aud We necks. 6Oc
Nainsook Gowns. round neck elbow sleeves,
trimmed with lace: also with high neck, tuck
ed yoke and edged with embroidery ....'. Zoe
NaInsook. Cambria AID d Muslin Gowns,
some dainty trimmed with fine embroidery;
others with rich laces ....". .......... Si'Vu
Nainsook Gowns, round neck, flowing
sleeves, trimmed with Nalenciennes lace and
beading; ribbon on neck ............. $l.6o
Nainsook Gowns, round neck, elbow sleeves,
daintily trimmed with lace and ribbon S2.75
Third noOr-llth st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-08
Summer temperature.

The weather was warm again last
night. The mercury at Eve o'clock yes
terday evening stood at So. According
to the Baltimore papers, it went up TO
IA 10 that city al IS O'Clock. The tenn
psraiure has been mildagsin today.
Apropos Of the unreasonable weather,
IL NAV be stated that the fish dealers in
market this morning displayed bopnti-
full supply of fresh herring. They were
quoted at so cents q dozen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-08

To stop Cold with "Preventics"' is saiel
than TO let it rpn and cure il afterwards
Taken al the "sneezs stage" Preveutics viii
head of all colds and Grippe, and perhaps
save you from Pneumonia or Bronchlt tli
cnrs tablets selling in s cent and % cen
boxes II You are chilly, il you begin Z
snee7e. try Preventics. They will sureI!
check the cold, and please you. Sold by l.
s. Leadbeater 4 Sons, druggists
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-08
Corset Covers

Cambria and Nainsook Corset Covers, trim
med with embroidery, lace and ribbon. Zoe
Cambria and NainsOok Corset Covers, full
loose fronts, yariously trimmed with lace,
embroidery, beading and ribbon............. 5Oc
Nainsook Corset Covers, tucked back loose
front. trimmed with Valenciennes lace zoe
Nainsook Corset Covers, tucked back, loose
front, elabora'ely trimmed with ! ce, beading
and rihbon. ................ $l.00
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-08
Circuit Court for the City.

Judge O. L. NicOl presiding
]. A. Marshall vs.. Farmers and Me-
chanics' Savings Back; 6nal decree.
Helen G.. Nutting "a. Perley G. Nut
ting; decree for temporary slimOny.
Court adjourned till Saturday when
the case Of the Winchester Memorial
Hospital vs. the Bc9rd OF Henley Trus'
tees will come up.