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The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-09-16
(Original.)
Roswell, N. NJ, june %, 1907


Roswell, N. M, June %, 1907.
Gentlemen:
In consideration of the sum of Eve
per centum COS per cent? of the con-
tract price of all labor and materials
for your proposed w~aterworks sys-
tenn, 1 propose to do all engineering,
prepare plans and specifications, and
superintend the construction work.
The specifications to be complete
and specific il every particular; to
cover in detail necessary Resolutions
and Proclamations for bond election;
ties; Proposal of contractor and Re
solution accepting said proposal; Spe-
cifcations in general setting forth the
rights OF the City AID of the contrac-
tor, Specifications in detail covering
Masonry; Cast Irion Pipe and special
Castings; Fire .Hydrants; Valves;
Pumping Machinery; Boilers; Feed
Water Heater; Tower and Tank; Pow
er House; Excavating Trenches; Lay
ing Pipe; Setting Hydrants N Val
yes ~a;adroalsE ETAOI TAOI RODI
yes; Pumping Machinery; BoilersLN
yes; and development of Water Sup
ply.
The Maps and Plans to accompany
the Specifications and made a part
thereof, shall be as follows:
IA map showing the general plan
of the distribution system; location
of Fire Hydrants, location of valves;
Location OF Power House and Water
Supply, aad location of Tower and
Tank.
"A plan showing detail of Power
House.
"a plan showing details of Boil
ers n boiler settings;-details of
Pumping Machinery and Foundations;
and details of steam and Water Pip
ing.
"A plan showing details of Water
Supply and Reservoir.
5-A pfaa showing details of Tow
er and Tank and foundations for same
This proposal is made contingent
upon the of the bond election.
The Five per Centum COS per cent?
stipulated for Engineering services is
payable as follows One-fifth when
money is available from sale of bonds
One-ifth when materials arrive on the
ground and contractor begins work;
One-ffth when work is One-nalf com
pleted; aud balance upon completion,
final test and acceptance by the city,
of the contract. It is understood and
agreed that the plans and specifca
lions shan be submitted to the Gifts
Council for their approval, before
this contract shall be binding On the
City, to accept the services of said
Ellis. and ne agrees to furnish refer
ences to his competency as hydraulic
engineer satisfactory to the City.
This proposal and your acceptance
or same. win constitute a contract be
tween yourselves and the undersigned
for the services herein provided for
upon the conditions named.
J. l. ELLIS,
SIT Scarrett Bldg, Kansas City, Mo
36azmAMAp 7s90s sHo 90
City or Roswell, County Of chaxes
Territory u New Mexico. 6:
The forQsoins proposal IL hereby %
eepted ~ me City or Roswell, New
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-09-16

Given a free press, we may defy
open or insidious enemies of liberty.
1t instructs the public mind and ami
mates the spirit of patriotism. Its
loud voice suppresses everything
which would raise itself against the
public liberty, and it's blasting re-
buke causes incipient despotism to
perish in the bud.-Daniel Webster.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-09-16
Chairman Board of Trustee;
Transfers of Real Estate.

The following deeds have been filed
for record in the office of Probate
Clerk and Recorder F. P. Gayle:
Nancy RAIDER to ]. R. Robertson,
for $4,000. a lot 800 by $50 feet near
the corner of Union avenue and Elev.
enth street, Roswell.
VIM. G. Fleming and wife to Mel
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-09-16

The dry farmer is not able to see
any humor in calling him a Camp
bellite."
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-09-16

Peter Roth, of Las Vegas, and Os-
car Roth, of New York, left Sunday
for Las Vegas after spending several
days here on business.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-09-16

E. F. Gooding, of Atlanta, Mo, came
will remain here two or three weeks.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-09-16

THE man worth while is the man
dead wrong.-Sam Walter Foss.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-09-16
A WOMAN RoAsTs
THE WHOLE BUNCH.

Editor Record Permit me as a
member OF the Woman,s Club to sug-
gest that the @Parson" was exceed
ing his authority in assuming to speak
for the members OF this organization
and asking that a woman be given a
place on the public school lecture bu'
q So far as I can ascertain there
is not . member Of the Club wao
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-09-16

Mexico, this sta, day of July, 1907.
WITNESS our hands and Seal of
said City.
(SEAL)
]. w. sToCKARD,
Attest Mayor.
FRED ]. BECK. City Clerk.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-09-16

Legal Blanks OF all Kinds for sale
at the Record Ofica-
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-09-16

Modesty muldplies merit-Ram's
Horn.
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CONTRACT OF CITY COUNCIL
WITH ENGINEER ELLIS

The following copy of the contract
between the City Council and Engi-
nal copy ON file in the City Clerks
office:
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-09-16
WANTED.

WANTED:- Girl for general house
work. Apply 402 N. Mo. ave. 69t3*
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-09-16

w. NJ. Reed came up from Carlsbad
Sunday.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-09-16
TO LOAN.

TO LOAN.
MONEY TO LOAN CARLTON
& BELL. o6tf
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-09-16

The Record today publishes a COM
plete copy Of the contract between
Engineer Ellis and the City Council.
This we do simply to show that the
Council acted in good faitA and that
they did not enter into a contract
that would enable Mr.. Ellis to collect
any money whatever until he had per-
formed the service and the people
mad by their votes authorized the is
sue of bonds. The council simply put
the whole matter up to the people
to decide for themselves.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-09-16

Tie WuO10 mdlIOI up W II POOPiO
to decide for themselves.
The Woman's Club of Roswell
bought the lots upon which the Car
negie library building stands. In this
they were assisted by the Daily Rec
ord, issuing a special women's edition
and otherwise by boosting n free
the Woman's Club the donation of
$4,000 for the building was secured
from Andrew Carnegie, and after the
building was completed the Woman's
Club gave four hundred dollars for
the first purchase OF books. Outsiders
also contributed several volumes and
sets OF books. All purchases now be
ing made from funds levied by the
city are selected by a competent com
mittee. That the mayor and city coun
ell appreciate the efforts of the Wo-
mans Club is indicated by the fact
that the Club is given the S of a
room in the library building, rent
free, for its meetings. The Record
sees no eason why this library, main
tanned at public expense could not
be made to serve all the purposes OF
a school library, save in the matter
of reference books that should be
kept at the school buildings. Perhaps
the Carnegie library board would not
desire to have any such arrangement
made, but even that would be no rea
son for off-hand condemnation of the
library. A prominent teacher. doubt
less without investigation, has assert
ted that there are no books in the
Carnegie library fit for children to
read" Lee US modify this, and say
that not all the books in the library
are suitable for children. Then let the
teachers cooperate with the library
ofncials In supplying special needs.
The library was intended for the ben
eft OF the entire community, n the
first demand was a miscellaneous Sc
lection of books for all sorts and con-
ditions OF people. No doubt there are
books in the library that ever the
teachers might read with profit. If
the teachers can suggest improve
ments. they will be appreciated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-23
FIGURING ON THE COST
EXPENSE OF SENDING BATTLE
SHIPS TO SAN FRANCISCO.
About IS Per Cent More Coal Will Be
Burned Than if Vessels Remained
in the Atlantic.

Naturally in connection with the move
ment Of the battleship fleet from the At
lantic to the Pacific the responsible Of
ficials desired information as to the cost of
that movement. 1t was found that the
principal Item of expense was in the in
creased supply of coal to be purchased. 1t
is admitted that, even If the vessels were
not to go on this long cruise, the battle
ships would not be idle and would certainly
be engaged in winter maneuvers in the
Caribbean sea that would occupy them for
almost as long a period of time as will be
consumed in the voyage to the Pacific.
But the ships do not burn nearly as much
coal when drilling and making target prac-
tice as when going ahead at cruising speed
day after day. The difference between the
consumption in these two cases. therefore,
represents the additional cost of the coal
required for the cruise Experts have been
at work to ascertain just what that differ
ance is, and they have finally reached
conclusion, which is in substance that Ad-
miral Evans ships will burn about 60 per
cent more coal in going out to San Fran
cisco than If they were shooting at targets
and engaged in fleet and squadron and divi-
sion drills in the neighborhood of Culebra,
in the West Indies.
1t has also been found that the cost Of the
coal will be greater, for the freight charges
upon coal delivered in the West Indies Is
anywhere from one to three dollars lower
per ton than upon coal delivered at points
along the route which the ships will take to
reach San Francisco. Altogether the
amount of money to be spent for coal under
the bids to be opened at the Navy Depart
ment tomorrow would probably be cut in
half were the ships to be kept on the home
station, as usual
The point has been made that under the
coastwise navigation laws 1t is illegal for
even the Navy Department to employ a
foreign ship to carry coal from one United
States port to another, such as will be In
volved in the Pacific cruise. Inquiry at the
Navy Department discloses the fact that
the officials long ago secured opinions from
high legal sources to the effect that they
were warranted in making such contracts.
and the equipment bureau has already
caused a considerable quantity of coal to
be delivered in British bottoms at Pacific
coast points, the coal being taken aboard on
tho Atlantic SeabOard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-23
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MAI. JUDsoN's OBSERVATION.
Perhaps 1t Contributed to Dispatch of
Fleet to the Pacific

After all the guessing and speculation 10
over as to the motives which impelled tho
President and a majority OF che naval gem
eral board TO order the battleship fleet to
the Pacific, the consensus of opinion is that
not one. but several causes contributed TO
bring about that decision. Most of these
have already been exploited and thorough
ly discussed. but now appears new factor.
and in army circles 1t is believed that this
may have influenced the President
This contributory cause is found in
paragraph In a report by Maj. William v.
Judson, Corps of Engineers. who ons
of the military observers with the Russian
army in Manchuria during the last great
war 1t Is true that the report has just
been published by the general staff but IL
also is fact that it was prepared many
months ago. and its contents were known
to the President, who has shown keen
interest in the study Of the Russo-Japa-
In the course of his report, Maj. JUDI
son says:
1T is interesting also to reflect upon
what would have occurred If at the out
break of war the Russian fleet in the far
east had been limited to IA few protected
cruisers, al battleships being retained in
home waters. 1t Is quite evident that in
such case by the summer of 1900 n fleet
might have been dispatched TO the theater
of operations with sufficient strength to
crush the japanese beyond the question Of
doubt Indeed, II cannot be believed that
the japanese would have precipitated "A war
II the Russian navy had not been scat
tered to their liking. This IL, to be sure,
a naval question. but strategy is much the
same on the land and on the sea, and one
is forced to wonder why we maintain sew
eral battleships on the Asiatic station sub
ject to destruction in case of sudden war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-23
PREPARING FOB AN ORDEAL.
Army officers Here Must Take a Fit
teen-Mile Ride.

All of the army officers on duty in Wash
ington in the departments and elsewhere,
between the grades of captain and colonel,
inclusive have been ordered to prepare to
take the fifteen-mile horseback ride re-
quired by the President in order No. 1S1.
There are to be no exceptions. If an off,
Ger feels that he is unable to take the ride
he has the choice of applying for retire
ment. Men on staff duty who have for
years occupied desks in the War Depart
ment, and never in that time put on the
khaki uniform. will have to take their
turn with the rest. Many of them have no
horses but the general staff has ordered
that mounts be supplied from the cavalry
post at Fort Myer, just across the river.
This test will be a severe one for some of
the older officers, and especially for those
of sedentary habit, who have never ex-
pected to be called upon for anything more
than office work. Five miles of the fifteen
must be covered in a walk, five in a trot
and five at a full ga:lop. 1t is only fair to
say that so far none of the officers on duty
in the War Department has shown any
disposition to refuse to make the test; in
deed, some Of them look forward to the
ride with genuine pleasure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-23
Ordered by the Commissioners.

The District Commissioners have issued
the following orders:
That the resignation of William I. Burns.
messenger in the surace division, TO take
effect from and after September H. 1907.
be accepted and that Lewis Fletcher be
appointed messenger in the service Division.
vice Burns, resigned, to take effect on
and after September II, 1907.
That T. ]. Powell be appointed transit
man in the surface division, with compen-
sation at the rate of 81 per diem, payable
from the various appropriations under
which he may be employed said appoint
ment to take effect when he reports for
duty.
That the resignation of John A. Daley.
rodman in the sewer division, be accepted.
to take effect from and after September
10, 1907; and that w. B. Hill, chairman at
$3.50 per annum, be appointed rodman at
$3.50 per annum, wee Daley resigned; and
that n. ]. Heirling. skilled iaborer, be pro-
NOTED to chairman at $50, vice Hill pro-
NOTED; said promotions to take effect on
and after September 16, 1907
That catch basins be constructed at the
northeast and southeast corners of 10th
and B streets northwest at an estimated
cost of $50. chargeable to the appropria-
ton for main and pipe sewers.
That five catch bas ms be constructed and
one catch basin reconstructed in connect on
with the work of paving the approaches to
Connecticut Avenue bridge. at an estimate ed
cost of $4I5; and that service sewer be
constructed along the west side of Con-
necticut avenue between Wyoming and
kalorama avenues, at estimated cost OF
$3.50, chargeable to the appropriat on for
assessment and permit work
That the following water main be laid
under the provisions of the act of Con-
gress approved April D. 1904, same being,
in the judgment of the Commiss oners for
the public safety, health, comfort and con-
venience: $50 feet more or less, of S-inch
water main in Ontario road between Flor
ida avenue and Kalorama roa p.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-23
Laurel and Vicinity.
Special Correspondence of The Star.
LAUREL. Md Senternhar {

LAUREL, Md, September %, 1907
Arrangements nave been made to hold
the second tournament of the season here
next Saturday under the auspices of the
Laurel Volunteer Fire Company No g. The
riding will begin about IL o'clock in the
morning, and there will be two classes, one
for professionals and the other for anna
tours The riding was to have taken place
in the afternoon, but ewing to the fact that
the laying of the corner stone of the new
Southern Methodist Episcopal Church,
which Is being erected on Montgomery
street, near 7th, is scheduled to hold the
afternoon. 1t was decided to hold the rid
ing In the morning in order to the crowd
may attend both features that day. An
all-day picnic will be held by the firemen
and all sorts of amusements have been
provided
Mrs. Joseph Marion, who has been visit
ing friends at Odenton. Md. has returned
to her home here.
Mr.. John H. Milstead, son of Mrs. NJ ].
Milstead of this place. and Miss Annie Hy-
land, were married in Baltimore a few
days ago and departed Immediately after
ward for trip to Philadelphia and New
York.
Mrs Elva Fithian will sail this week to
join her husband, Mr. Donald c. Ffthian. in
San Domingo, where he is employed
Mrs. David Graham Adee has closed her
country home. Yarrow Brae, q few miles
from Laurel. and removed to Washington
for the winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-23

IT the umbrellas and go on your way"

for the umbrellas and go on your way"
summing up of assets by the thief
totaled 80 cents.
This is all have SIR said the thief, as
he handed the change to the merchant.
Then you just make tracks out of here"
said the latter. as he booted the man into
the rain. minus the 80 cents and the two
rainsticks he had attempted to purloin.
Exit the haberdasher.
Some time during the wee small hours of
Friday morning some one broke into the
shop of another merchant on the same
block, spoiled a costly cash register and
stole 60 cents which had been left in there
overnight.
These merchants were comparing notes
this morning and would like to know II the
same thief operated in both instances. The
haberdasher says he still holds the fateful
90 cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-23
Strikers to Live in Tents.

1t is understood that the strike commit
tee of the local telegraphers today secured
sufficient tents to accommodate about sixty
of the keymen now on strike. and that they
will camp out soldier fashion, in the vi
cinity of Cabin John bridge. 1t was said
to have been the intention to pitch the
tents this afternoon. but the plans were
disarranged by the heavy rain. A com
missary will be appointed and the men
furnished with supplies, which will be
cooked and served in the open during the
continuance of the strike.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-23
BISHOP ROCKERS BURIAL.
War Department Notified Of His In
terment at Jaro.

A brief cable dispatch received at the
insu!ar bureau of the War Department to-
day said the body of Bishop E. q. Rocker
OF Jaro. who died last week, was yesterday
inferred In the cemetery of the cathedral
at that place Archbishop Ireland of st.
Paui and several other church officials who
are in Washington, were at the War De-
partment today making inquiries regarding
the death and place of interment of Bishop
Rocker. with whom they had been &C.
quainted during his residence in Wash
ington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-23
TALE OF SIXTY CENTS.
Sequel of a Comparison of Notes by
Two Merchants.

This is tale of 60 cents. The time was
the latter part of last week and the scene
the busy part of F street Principals, two
merchants and an alleged sneak thief.
An street haberdasher Thursday last
noticed a well-dressed man "swipe" two
umbrellas on the way out OF his store. He
was promptly collared by the proprietor.
The thief begged p!teously for clemency. de-
claTing he was the father of large fam
iy.
We'll" said the willy merchant. who was
anxious to return to his customers, pay
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-23
Boston Jurist in the CITY.

Judge Baker of the juvenile court of Bos-
ton. Mass, sat upon the bench Of the local
Juvenile Court with Judge Callan today and
was an interested witness of the manner in
which reformatory medicine is administered
to the boy and girl culprits of the District.
The Boston judge also accompanied the pro-
baton officers on their rounds in the rain
this forenoon and expressed his admiration
of the system here and the manner in which
1t is carried out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-23
Our Old Friend, the Buried Toad.

Special Cablegram 10 The Star.
MELBOURNE, September GA m ner
has sent to the Geological Gardens, Perth.
a live toad which he dug out of strata
of hard cement while sinking a shaft with
explosives. 1t is believed that the creature
has been entonbed for centuries. When re-
leased from confinement The toad was
quite inanimate. ITS eyes, which were
transparent, with no puri gradually be.
came normal, and il is now in excellent
health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-23
Building Permits Issued.

Inspector Ashford issued the following
building permits today:
To John Herath. two two -story frame
dwellings at 1882 Carroll street southeast,
estimated to cost 81 SEQ; architect. John
Herath; builder Herbert Dent.
To Mrs. +. w. Morse, one twO-story frame
dwelling at Minnesota avenue and Hunt
place, estimated to cost $500; architect
and builder, George l.. Morse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-23
$3.50 $40 $l2
$40 to SI5 Hats.

Now note the complimentary
prices of the untrimmed hats and
trimmings, and let us remind you
that these rainy days are just the
ones to avoid the rush and find the
millinery department less busy.
Come tomorrow-proft by the
ten (Io) per cent discount allowed
on all Ostrich Plumes and the TO
lowing complimentary prices:
The new Faille Ribbons, for MILL
merry, 6-inch widths; all colors. 40,
Regular price, SOC. Tomorrow WV
Paon Velvet, in blue, brown,
myrtle, reseda, cardinal, garnet
plum, violet. raspberry. Reg zM,
uar price, 81 a yd. Tomorrow. II ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-23
Meteorites at the Museum.

Thousands of small meteorites or one
immense meteoric mass hit the face of the
earth at Arizona several centuries ago so
hard that the surface of the globe was
dented Is the theory entertained at the
Smithsonian Institution in connection with
the large meteoric deposit discovered near
Canyon Diablo, Ariz. A complete series of
the meteorites has been deposited in the
National Museum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-23
Brief Mention.

Mrs. Rose F. Bernhardt, whose death
occurred at Providence Hospital, Wash
ington. Saturday last, was a former resi-
dent of this city. She was the mother of
Engineer Henry Bernhard of this city
and Mrs. Julia V. Brown and Mrs Rose
F. Nelson, both Of Washington.
Charles NJ. Smith departed yesterday for
the Virginia Polytechnic Institute at
Blacksburg, Va, where he will complete
a course in civil engineering Mr.. Smith
has been appointed assistant instructor in
the engineering department of the school
Miss Jennie Lewis of Leesburg, Va, is
visiting Mrs Charles Lowenbach.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-23

Charged with driving his automobile
along Pennsylvania avenue near 18th street
last Saturday evening at a greater rate
of speed than allowed by law, Lloyd Bing-
ham, husband Of Amelia Bingham, the
actress. forfeited $40 collateral when his
name was called in the Police Court today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-23

Ostrich Tips, three in bunch, and
Fluffy Ruffies'' Sweeps. zE~
Regular price, CSC. Tomorrow. Nv
Morning Glories, Violets, Dahlias
and Large Roses. Regular 2Mc
price. s1.OO. Tomorrow Wv