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La Junta tribune., 1907-07-27
Mistaken Identity.

One of the passengers lost in the
steamship Columbia disaster was a
Mrs. H. c. Shaw" 1t was thought
by many to be the wife of H. c.
Shaw. formerly manager of the
Postal Telegraph company at this
point. who left this city two years
ago and is now holding the position
of electrical engineer of the Pacific
division of the Postal. Manager
Simpson, of the Postal. however. re-
ceived telegram from Mr.. Shaw
Wednesday notifying him that Mrs.
Shaw was not on the ill-fated
steamer. but is alive and well in San
Francisco.
La Junta tribune., 1907-07-27
sssA ,.ssses.e..

Mayor Barr is in receipt of 4 let
ter from B. G. D. Bishopp. state
dairy commissioner. which is as fol-
lows.
II am very anxious to get in touch
with your officials having in charge
the control Of your city's milk sup
ply, regarding cleanliness of dairies
and utensils. adulteration of product
and addition Of preseryatives. Will
you kindly send me copy of the or
dinances of your city covering these
points. together with the names Of
the officers charged with their en-
forcement?
I'VE are urging the passing Of or
dinances regulating milk supply in
all the cities Of the state where such
ordinances do not already exist.
Since Senate bill No. 243. giving our
Office power in the line Of milk in
spection. was overlooked in the House
during the rush Of the last few days
OF the session Of the Legislature.
just adjourned. we can insure sani-
tary and unadulterated dairy pro-
ducts in the cities of our State only
by action on the part of those cities.
IF you have no ordinances on this
subject should very much appre-
ciate an opportunity to discuss this
matter with your city council in the
near future"
La Junta has a very elaborate and
stringent ordinance concerning the
regulation of dairies and the milk
supply in general. AS long as
its provisions are strictly enforced
by the health officer, La Junta has
nothing to fear from impure or
adulterated milk. The milk question
has been very thoroughly investiga-
ted during the last few months, and
samples from each one Of the dairies
have been tested by the state chem
list. who says he found the milk in
very good condition. with no adul-
terations or preservatives. The
health officer himself says that all of
the dairymen have willingly COM
piled with the regulations Of the
health department, and he can see
no possible reason to suspect infec-
ton from the milk supply under
present conditions.
La Junta tribune., 1907-07-27
OLkEY.

Mrs. H. N. Mccoy was in Fowler
Saturday.
Miss Lillian Forsee went to Ord
way Monday.
j. D. Conard was Rocky Ford
visitor last week.
A. P. Smith spent several days in
Pueblo last week.
VIM. Jewell was in Ordway on
business last week.
Miss Freda Glaze, of Fowler. was
Olnev Friday evening.
w. H. Hackworth made business
trip to Ordway Monday.
Mrs. Fred Hackworth and son
visited relatives in Olney last week.
Mrs. Whitlock, of Ordway, was
visiting her sister. Mrs. A. P. Smith,
last wee...
Harry Millhouse has returned to
Olney after an absence of several
weeks.
Mrs. David Downer and sister, Miss
Josie Mancher. went to Rocky Ford
Tuesday.
j. H. Moore has rented the Olney
Springs Bottling works of w. w.
N. A. Lineberry.
The Free Trade" social given BY
the Olney Sunday school was well
attended and enjoyed.
Chas. Griggs. who has been home
for few days. returned to his work
in Ordway Sunday evening.
Mrs. A. E. Morton and daughter.
Mrs. Peacock who have been visiting
in Pueblo, returned horne last week.
Misses Edith and Lillian Woolinp-
ton. who have been the guests of j,
s. Conard and family for some time.
went to Colorado Springs. Saturday.
La Junta tribune., 1907-07-27
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Estrsy Advertisement.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN TO WHOM 1T
~ may concern that the following described
estray Rnimals were taken up near La Junfa.
Colorado. to wit: Three unbranded heifer
calves, abont five years old Said animals be-
ing unknown To this Board, unle~. claimed by
owner on or before August Is 1907, said e.
tray. will be sold by this Roari for the brne
ut OF the when found.
STATE BOARD OF STOCK INSPECTION
COMMISSIONERS.
Denver, colorado.
First publication. July e. 1907.
Last publication. August ,, 1907
La Junta tribune., 1907-07-27
SvIuk.

Swink Wednesday.
Miss Edna Ecton, of Billion. Mo-,
is the guest Of Al. Ecton and family.
The date for the dedication of the
new church has been set for August
25th.
j. w. Ecton is extending the cas-
ing in the artesian we'll $50 feet fur
ther.
Mrs. w. A. Connolly and sons re-
turned Sunday from a weeks visit
at Holly.
Jim Dye returned home Monday
from Denver where he has been for
several weeks.
The Dutch picnic Sunday was a
''howling" success. judging from the
noise they made.
E. n. Berry reports that his crops
were damaged to the extent of $500
during the recent storm.
Mrs. Summers went to Pueblo on
Sunday to visit her mother-in-law of
that place, who is very sick.
Mr.. and:M Ben Tatman, living
north of town, are the proud par
ents Of an eleven pound boy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Al. Kenna. Of Sugar
City. were in Swink. the guests of
NJ ,pI Nrv Sa,, pabarr.r
j. S. Westfall and Mrs. Stark
mather attended the quarterly con-
ference at Rocky Ford Friday.
Jack Lee and Mrs. Summers at
tended the circus last Thursday at
La Junta. For particulars ask Jack.
j. w. Ecton is getting tired of
bachelor life, and the first Of the
week will move his family from La
Junta to this city.
There is rumor to the effect that
Swink is to have another meat mar
ket. which will open for business
about the first of the month.
Mrs. P. keleher. accompanied by
her daughter, Anna, of Garden City,
arrived in the city the last of the
week on visit to her son, Mike kel-
cher and family.
Miss +. Webster was in Pueblo
Tuesday buying goods to stock up
the Bergerman store here, and they
are now showing fine line of ladies
and gents furnishings.
S. B. Brown and wife have severed
their connection with w. K. Dyes
grocecy store and have departed for
Warrensburg. Mo-, where they will
make their future home.
Miss Cecil Berry has again taken
charge of the. Saddle Rock restaur-
ant, after brief vacation, and will
be glad to see her old customers
again, as well as new ones.
Miss Flossie Harriotte is being in
itiated into the mysteries connected
with the switch board in the local
telephone exchange. where she will
officiate during the vacation of Miss
Friesen.
Mss. N. |. Burris and wife were
initiated into the mysteries of the
Royal Neighbors of America last
The goat had been out on pasture
fora few weeks and was rather un-
ruly. but no bones We're broken. All
is we'll that ends well.
Kid Rose. a native of good old
Missouri. and Kid Milton. of Pueblo.
will mix things in fifteen round
bout before the Swink Athletic Club
on August %. Both men are said to
be pretty handy in the roped arena.
and good "go" is expected.
W. +. Clark. the new restaurant
man. is now located in the room oc-
cupied by Bergerman. where he is
satisfying the wants of the inner
man with things that are good to
eat. Mr.. Clark has very nice cafe
and is enjoying good patronage.
Mrs. r. C. Wilson left Wednesday
morning for Palmer Lake for few
days outing. Mr.. Wilson will join
her in that summer resort on Friday.
after which they will make an ex-
tended tour. which will embrace
Denver. Colorado Springs. Salt Lake
City, and other points Of interest.
After disposing of the regular
New-York tribune., 1907-01-18
MR. STEVENS TAXES OATH.
Has Not Considered Appointments
Nor Received Res gnotions.
IBy Telegraph to The T-ibune.l

Albany, Jan. 17.-Ex-Senator Frederick c.
Stevens took his oath Of Office Superintendent
OF Public Works to-day. and rad long talk
with Governor Hughes Immediately thereafter.
He went down to his office. looked over the sit
uation, and worked until D. m, familiarizing
himself with soma cf the details Of his work
The new superintendent said that he had not
considered the question Of appointments yet
snd had received no designations. Some of the
friends Of Wlnslow II. Mead, the present deputy
Superintendent, think that he will not press his
claims for a rea appointment. Mr. Mead is re-
garded a good official though he has been
made target for attack by the enemies of
George W. Aldridge, who first brought him into
the department, where he until he became
deputy under Superintendent Partridge.
Superintendent Stevens said to-day that ne
thought an erroneous impression had been
gained of the significance of his appointment.
1t was not political appointment Governor
Hughes asked me 10 take the office, l suppose
eaid he, because he felt that my business ex-
perience qualified me for the place. He knew
feel sure. nothing Of politics in the western
end of the state. L want to say now that my
attitude toward other prominent Republicans
ts not going 10 be affected by this place.
eccept the SUPPLEMENTARY with the intention
OF promoting the best interests Of the state"
Superintendent Stevens said that il would be
et least week before he took up the question
pf appointments. He said he hoped the men
recommended 10 him would be good men.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-18
INSURANCE MEN MEET.
Presidents association Holds Ses-
sion an This City.

The new Association OF Life Insurance Presi-
dents, at its meeting yesterday, elected by ballot
executive committee. follows; President
Morton OF the Equitable. VicePresident Buckner of
the New York Life. Ntce-Presdent Fiske OF the
Metropolitan Life. President Ide of the Home
Life, President Fouse of the Fidelity Mutual of
Philadelphia and President Durham OF the Trav-
elers' of Hartford. Conn. There general
discussion to the selection of a permanent chair
man, who will be the active officer OF the associa-
tion. 1t decided to leave the selection TO the
executive committee. which adjourned until Janu-
airy q without reaching decision.
The object of the association Is to improve in
surance practice, with the intention of decreasing
expenses and increasing dividends to policyhoIders
and the work of ths chairman, under the direction
OF the executive committee, will be along these
lines He will devote his entire time TO the work
and will establish permanent headquarters in this
city. In addition TO Messrs. Morton Buckner
Fiske. Ide, Fouse and Durham, the following mem
bers of the association were present at the meet
ing. which took place the Waldorf: Vice-Presi
dent i. l.. English of the yf,tna Life of Hartford
Conn; President Cornelius Dcremus OF the Ger
mania Life, Vice-President F. O. Ayers OF the
Metropolitan Life, Vice President George T. Dex-
ter of the Mutual Life. DR.. Leslie ID. Ward vice
president OF the Prudential; President Charles NJ
Turner of the Security Mutual, OF Binghamton
and President ]. r. Clark Of the Union Central
Life of Cincinnati
New-York tribune., 1907-01-18
TAX REFORM MEASURES.
NeU YorL' association Finds No
Relief In Those Proposed.

The New York Tax Reform Associa ton in com,
menting upon the measures proposed by the speciaI
tax commission. In which the association finds
relief for individuals or business enterprise,
regrets that ths commission could not have agreed
upon some modification of the personal propertv
tax. but rejoces that majority OF the commits
sion did not favor d state income tax, which It
says, would eroduce only small revenue or drive
business into other states The statement of tho
association issued through A C. Pleydel its secre-
tary, goes on to say:
AS the commission points out. the ctys revenue
from personal property taxes on individuals is only
100000 a year-a sum that, in comparison with
the total revenue OF $25 900. is practically neg
ligibe. Greatly to increase the revenue by a
stri9ter assessment Of tangible personal property
To continue tie present determinations is an out
rage How to stop the injustice Is the problem.
The commission dsplores the ineastic system Of
state taxation. but instead Of suggesting an elastic
method for making UP any deficit between tha
state special taxes and its needed revenue II pro
poses to increase those taxes to provide a
large surplus. This is going around the block to
get to the correr. The proposition that whenever
the surplus amounts TO moro than $4,000 900 the
excess shall be returned to the counties Ia sweet
but when did LegislatGre allow a surplus Of
SO 10000 30 accumulate2 There amt goina 10 he
to this apple"
New-York tribune., 1907-01-18
MERCHANTS TO PROTEST.
Want No Repetition of led Street
Troubles in Fifth .4reuue

ruin avenue and Broadway merchants saw that
no subway will be built under Fifth avenue o,d
down Broadway from 23d street unless the n-oco,t
plans are changed. They object TO any disturb
ance Of the surface, and will do their utmost 70
onstruct the Rapid Transit Commission and CON
tractors unless all the work is done under ground
and out OF sight. Edward Hatch, jr OF the firm
or Lord Taylor, said yesterday:
We want 1t distinctly Understood that ma IN mi.
Wish TO interrupt tho Improvement and develop
ment of the transportation facilities of this city
COMMISSION that we intend to oppose and fight anv
OF construction that will be productive OF the
htoersble street conditions which prevailed during
the construction OF the Fourth avenue and 49d
business interests along those thoroughfares -
7 Inc Inc proposed method of construction for the
cut and cover process and was the plan adopted
Yor ifSer fSe o9 09e Is nothing but makeshlrt
De Permittffd on, on BIoadway and Fifth avenue
avenue. with the great openings breathing forth
along on treses over the sdewa ss 9pss FfnnS
mud ana rnst upon the headgear and clothing Of
pedestrians after every storm is not In With
As a business locality, Fifth avenue from 2ad
tory" and any tnterference with its early devei-
saax the Of in s & %
process than boring positive menace to the foUll-
dations of the buildings. most Of which rest ON
disturbance OF the surface; such ditch would
of 6e ToUS
houses began to slide into the tunnel.
Tunnelling and boring, under the North River
and asa street. is the only permissible process
Openings could be had in Madison Square ana
Union Square, or private property could ba
Quired, for shafts TO remove the excavated ma
terial. This form of construction is expensive
but there is under the sun why the
shopkeepers and property owners should suffer this
nuisance and loss just TO make the construction
more profitable to the builder.
The Broadway Business Mems Association which
fought a somewhat similar proposition or three
years ago, has never been formally dissolved and
II will resume it's opposition to open cutting in
Fifth avenue and Broadway.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-18
TO ABOLISH RECORDER.
Page Bill Would Reorganise Court
of General Sessions.
tBy Telegraph to The Tribune.

Albany, Jan. 17-Senstor Page, Of New York,
presented to-day bill which, If passed, will
solve New Yorxs recordership problem It
abolishes the titles OF recorder and city Judge.
and in a complete reorganization of the Court
of General Sessions leaves open the for the
Governor to appoint two judges. to take
the vacant place of the Recorder on the General
Sessions bench the other to sit in a new part
created by the bill.
This measure divides the court into five parts.
instead Of four. at present, requiring that
all parts sit all the year July and August,
when two must sit. The present city judge shall
finish his term according to the bill, as Judge
OF General Sessions. and his successor shall be
elected judge Of General Sessions. No pro-
vision is made for the successor TO the late Re-
corder save In the extra judge. An election Of
two judges in 1907 is provided for, but in the
mean time the Governor may appoint two judges
who are 10 serve until January l, 1908.
Various changes are made in the workings Of
the court Much Of the detail of handling the
calendar is taken out of the hands Of the District
Attorney and placed in those Of the Judges, who
ere empowered TO adopt rules regulating practice
in the court. The measure also provides for an
additional deputy clerk Interpreter record clerk,
chief attendant, warden, stenographer to the
grand jury. and library and calendar clerks
Governor Hughes said tonight that he had not
the bill, and die not care to discuss 1t.
Assernblyman Cuvillier introduced to-day
measure authorizing the Governor TO appoint
recorder whenever the place becomes vacant
He endeavored to get the Governor to send in
an emergency message on his measure, but the
Governor said he would take II under considera-
tion. Paradise Jimmy Oliver somewhat
disconnected by this bill. NO Democrats will
vote IL, by a damned sight, he said. That's
not the way Tom Jefferson and his gang did
things"
Senator Page also introduced a bill authorizing
the State Medical Society to decide just what
county medical societies may consider them
selves IN afffliation with It, and to dismiss such
s do not meet it's requirements.
Senator Smith presented measure authoriz-
ing Poughkeepsie TO adopt curfew law, but al
lowing the city fathers to select the curfew hour
themselves. He satd he did not know why 1t
necessary. Excellent authority is advanced
for the statement that the ordinance is not pro-
posed because Of the Vassar students
New-York tribune., 1907-01-18
PASS LETCHWORTH BILL.
Assemblyn,en Vote Unanimously
Nezg Measures Introduced.
[By Telegraph to The Tribune.l

Albany Jan 1.-THE Assembly unanimously
assed the Letchworth bill to-day. which accepts
the tract of land In Wyoming and Livingston
counties offered the state by William Pryor
Letchworth.
Mr.. Oliver asked unanimous consent for his
Jackson appropriation measure to go to its third
reading but Mr.. Moreland objected. This irri-
tated the minority leader. who tartly remarked,
as he sat down: THE first political blow OF the
session"
Among the bills introduced In the Assembly
to-day was one by Assemblyman Hackett, OF
New York, providing for two motormen on sub
way and elevated trains. and streetcars in New
York City.
Mr. O'Brien, of Erie introduced measure
amending the Domestic Relations law. 1t pro-
vides that in cities having population Of from
100000 10 100000 the Mayor. City Clerk or a
police justice may perform marriages No JUS
tice Of the peace or other city official may do So
Assemblyman Wagner, of New York. put In
bill making 1t misdemeanor "to discriminate In
the price Of tickets to places of amusement, or
to refuse to sell the same" This is aimed at
ticket spectators and hotel ticket agencies.
Assembyman Bowling of New York, intro
duced bill authorizing borough president to
appoint and remove at pleasure deputy commits
sioners of public works.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-18
TO TAX AUTOS TO MAINTAIN ROAD.
Provided by Bill Drawn by Ex-Highway
Inspector T. D. Lyon

Albany. Jan 1.-THE first important legis-
lative good roads movement OF the year will be
launched next Monday night. when Assembly
man West will introduce bill putting the en-
tire expense OF building improved highways
under the s5O.0o0.0o0 bond act upon the state.
and Assemblyman Stevenson will Introduce a.
bill taxing automobiles for the maintenance of
improved highways Both bills were drawn by
f. D. Lyon. who special highway inspector
under State Engineer Van Alstyne
The Automobile bill places a tax of 81 80 a.
seating capacity of the car. the revenue which
is estimated at 100000 annually, to be turned
over TO the State Treasurer for maintenance of
improved highways.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-18
NAY FIGHT JEROME BILL.
State Agricultural Societies WlIang
to accept Permanent 4pWO priation.
fsy Telegraph to The Tribune. ]


Albany. Jan. 1.-THE state agricultural socie-
ties, which draw most Of their sustenance from
the money paid to them by the racing associa-
tions, are willing to accept equal amount
from the state direct. If this is not forthcoming
they will fight any effort to change the laws
against racetrack gambling.
Many local associations are in convention here,
and this subject taken UP officially. The
sense of the associations that the Sransers
would favor the Jerome bill. which appropriates
$4,000 for the societies in place of the money
from racing associations If It was made per-
manent appropriation
otherwise will tight this anti-racing BILL
just as we have fought Others" said one of the
officers I'VE willing to take money with
out taint on 1t If can get 1t: but have
to have the money, and we want it fixed so
we shall not have 70 come here each year to
fight to get IT."
The agricultural societies to-day elected off,
follows:
State Association of County Agricultural Societies
President, J. H. Durkee, Sandy Hill. WASHINGTON
County first vice president, W. T. Burlegh. Platts
A. Noepfer. Hamburg Erie County; secretary c.
". Harrison. Albany: treasurer, a. 2. Brown. Ba-
taTta, Genesee County.
State Association Of Union Agricultural Societies
!. Wilber. O1eonta; vice-presi-
Creek; F. D. Sherwood. HorneN, and A. F. Rey-
nolds Walton; secretary, s. G Shaver. Albany;
treasurer. D. C. Dow. Cobleskill-
New-York tribune., 1907-01-18
LOCAL OPTION CAMPAIGN OPENS.
Anti-Saloon League Distributes Circulars
Measure Nearly Ready.

Albany. jan 17.-The legislative campaign
which the Anti Saloon League will wage for the
passage of local option bill was opened to-
night with the distribution by the league OF
pamphlet outlining the purpose Of the league
and the history of the local option movement in
this state for the last five years. This pamphlet
has been sent TO upwards of two thousand cer-
gymen throughout the state the material select
ed therefrom to be used in a concerted pulpit
discuS Ssion on Sunday, January 27.
In this years local option bill which the
league purposes to have introduced within few
days. there are several radical departures from
the Tully- Wainwright bill, which failed of pas
sage at the last session Of the Legislature after
a prolonged and intense struggle. This years
bill provides: Local option at present enjoyed
by towns and cities whole; the election dis
trict the unit for local option, instead Of the
residence district, and the temporary abandon
nlent of the attempt TO secure an additional local
option privilege for parts of license towns.
The officials Cf the league declare that Sena-
tor Raines. temporary president Of the Senate
has promised not TO obstruct this years local
option bill in return for the above concessions
1t has not been decided as yet who will introduce
the bills in either house.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-18
FOR DIRECT NOMINATION.
Republican County Subcommittee
FaUors Changes IN Primaries Lac.

The committee amendments to the Primary
Election law of the Republican County COMMITTEES.
tho meeting of the committee. at Murray Hill
Lyceum, last night. practically indorsed a direct
nominations primary ballot plan. Collin ". Wood
ward read the committees report. copies OF which
will be sent to each member OF the County Commit
prior to final action az the meeting in FebEU-
airy. Some of the recommendations Of the report
follows:
The secretary of the County Committee shall bs
the person VINO shalt receive and be the custodian
of nomination petition.
District committee tickets must be fled AT least
twenty days before primary day.
other nomination petitions 10 Re filed at least NJ
teen days before primary day
Nomination petitions shall be open TO public in
speCtlon between a. m. and y. m every day,
Sundays and holidays excepted.
mary ticket must be filed with the nomination Pc
tition-
Persons, filing independent nomination petitions
10 pay fling fee. which shall be a fixed amount
and as near possible equal the cost Of print
All tickets nomination petitions for which have
the office of the county committee for al least SIN
days before primary election by Assembly districts
The proposed amended law gives the uominatOrs
or those nominated the option of making a state
ment announcing their support of certain Canji-
dates, which, ii taken advantage Of VIII cause the
name of the person so supported and designated 70
be printed the ballot is the column headed
Choice for Chairman of the County Committee.
etc, and Is binding for three ballots.
The makeup OF the ballot conform. far
possible, the official ballot used at the general
election. Election Day. except that each ticket
shall be circle, underneath which shall be the
title OF the ticket. In the first section shall be
printed the district committee ticket in the second
or have been nominated by other groups Of noui-
nators in the order or ming