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The Monte Vista journal., 1907-09-14
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q POKllON of Colorado which promises to bring
"a this state much fame agriculturaly rs
the Greeley, Rocky Ford and Grand Junction
regions for even wider range OF incompatible
promotion is the San I4uis valley.
Every one already knows that the Colorado climate
appears in delightful form this valley and the scenery
there is trnnscendsn in this Switzerland of America.
bnt lts ren"rkhhe agricultural achievements and
far from being understood they should In fact
the valley hspoken of having been escovered but
few vears ago because possibilities of inesmable
promise have been but recently understood.
That the San Luis valley could raise magnificent
grain aud vegetables has long been 1t has cap
tnred first prze the Pueblo fairs in white spring wheat
white and black oats wild grasses red clover early Irish
and Mammoih Pearl potatoes and hops Sugar beets
certain fruits and virtually all vegetables also
raised with marked but the great discovery that
livestock especially hogs be raised with phenomenal
snccess and fattened on field peas.
The Aeh pea cannot grow in climate. but
Withstand considerable frost 1t is exceedingly nutritious
and supplies heterogeneous rather than exclusively fatty
elements that the hogs fatened peas particularly
fne for han and ham, Pe.f hog products destined
to lead NJ cornfed product and the future of the Denver
packing: Ia closely bound up with the Luis
valley dSs5 tnsent in hog raising
All kinds OF livestock liz raised the valley bn
the pesed hog promises to be to the state what the ots
tns~ Of Greeley the lambs Of Fort Collins and the melons
Of Rocky Ford now only extensive aud widely
beneficial because of the packing industry it will feed
Denmark has played AL important par, in the worlds
industry The San Luis valley has large tillabe
Denmark. Denmark sells SlS0O0O0O worth of bacon
tn England annually and keeps 100000 cattle besides
The San Luis valley with ITS field pea has better oppor-
tunity to produce bacon and being under irrigation has
crop in every way.
II is hard to make the opening in the hog raising line
apparent without seeming 10 minimize other fine oppor-
tunities
Professor Cottrell, the great authority animal
foos the valley the best place he knows
raising cheap grains for high quality of Baby
bsef and lambs we'll hogs he states, be- raised
the es advantage there and he predicts experienced
stnckmen will soon Gil the valley and only
100000 hogs, Int large numbers of calves aud lambs
The irrigation possibilities particularly rich No,
only there the great Rio Grnnd- river 10 draw upon
hut the valley abonnls srtesisn water and flowing
wells plentiful The svailsble FROM these wells
is mSrveIonsly pure and utterly n.xhxustibe
Taken all IN sll there Is ample to keep
the San Luis valley. region destined 10 he of the
great sources II Colorahos future wealth
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-09-14

0saege D< 49,. ~ ma
bis ranch of 400 acres south Of
town and retains possession until
the fret Of next March. He has
been on this place tw" years,
raised two good crops and has
sold the ranch for $40 an acre
more than he paid.
Arthur Whorton and wife, Of
Oklahoma City. who have been
visiting }. Newman Sanders and
wife, left for their home Monday
night. Mr.. Whorton is auditor Of
the Pionser Telephone and Tele.
graph Co.
The forty.6f.h annual confer.
euce Of the Methotlist church held
At Grand Junction closed Monday.
Among the appointments were the
following: Monte Vista, +. W.
BrstnaiI; Del Norte, N. f.. Ken.
dali; Center. Adolph Koeiel.
The river holds up this season
remarkably we'll, there bring 755
inches now at Del Norte.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-09-14

The district court ats st San
Luis next Monday and ct Del
NOrte October 7th.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-09-14

DR.. Cary, wife aud little daugh-
ter left for Ohio Monday on their
annual visit TO the old homestead.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-09-14
Potatoes Pay.

L. G. Wright, north of the river,
has 10 acres in potatoes this year
He has been offered 5000 for so
acres, the buyer to take them in
the ground.
The Zinser Brothers have l4O
acres which will bring them $15,
600 on board the cars. Two men
have planted, irrigated, and taken
care of the l40 acres.
One man can easily pillow, plant,
cultivate aud irrigate 80 acres of
potatoes in the San Luis valley.
Potatoes are planted and dug with
machines.
On Wednesday, September 25th,
excursion trains will leave Denver
for Alamosa at reduced rates.
Tickets good until the 30vn. Peo-
Pile arriving on these trans will be
all day Friday. the Goth, in Ala
mosa to attend the Fair, which on
that day will have its principal
events. On the 9th. passengers
who choose can leave in the morn
ing for La lara, Romeo and Anto-
INTO, returning to Alsmoss by
noon. and in the afternoon to
Monte Vista and Del Norte, re-
turning to Alsmosa early in the
afternoon. The rates within the
valley will be one dollar for the
round trip going south and 81. 80
round trip going west. 1t is to he
hoped that n good many Of the
valley people will turn out on that
day to meet our visitors from the
east and north and it is predicted
that an immense number of peo-
pie will be brought in here on
those days.
Mrs. Ella w. Felt arrived IN
town Monday and will spend
month visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Fred Hyatt. and family. and her
old friends in the valley. She has
rented her house in Golden for
year and will spend the time visit
ing her sous and daughter IN Chi
cago. Mrs Felt enjoys good
health and is Ms cheerful and ambi-
tious ns when we first knew her
twenty years ago, when she was
pioneer in the great San LUIS val.
ley.
Hon. John Lawrence, of Sa-
gusche, came in from Denver
Thursday morning and spent the
day in town. He looks hale and
healthy for man AT 10. Mr.. Law
renee has served six terms in the
Legislature, the first term forty
two years ago. He also served a.
county Judge in the early days and
says he has no further ambition ~
public man.
- n CARMEL and wife of Battle
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-09-14

The welding Of John Kerr. of
Monte Vista, 10 Miss Mabel Carol
Of Gresley, will take place SAtur.
day. September litb, At high II.
Al tho home of tho brides parents
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-09-14

The Pnwnce Bills Wild West
show will spread its tents IN Ala.
mosa Monday, Sept. IL.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-09-14

Ike Nelson. the Blacksmith re-
cssly In The employ n Ffench 4
Ksllas, LETT town Wednesday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-09-14

Mrs. George Blnckmorc and
daughter went To Denver last Sut
urduy night.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-09-14

Ernie Station went TO Colorado
Springs Inst Saturday night whore
hc will enter college.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-09-14

% ~OGtsest ~ IL Ausonito
Tuesday on Law business.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-09-14

Mr.. Bcttcr,dgo went TO Del
NOrte Wednesday and bought n
car ri potates for the eastern
market.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-09-14

II. f.. Dinsmore. . Fort Collins
phxrmacist. arrived In town Mon.
,lay and will assist in the Giooddiug
drug atore during Mr.. Gooslding's
absence.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-09-14

Ed kobb has taken his family to
Pueblo to spend the winter and
left Saturday night TO remain
during the fair.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-09-14

Miss Pearl Workman, of Mem.
phis. Tenn, arrived Saturday on .
visit with the family OF ". E.
Chs ffar
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-09-14

Mis~ Marjorie Station loft for
Nevada (Missouri) college Mon.
day night. Her mother accom-.
panied her ~ far - Pueblo.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-09-14

Gus Miller went to Denver
Tuesday night where he goes to
work for Louis Weysud 4 Co. IN.
the iron and steel works.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-15
NEAR END OF FIGHT
OVER SEnATORSHlP
Isaac Stephenson Lacks but Four
Votes of Enough to Elect in
Wisconsin.

Madison. Wis, May I5.-Isaac Ste
phenson Of Marfuette came within four
votes of the United States senatorship
last night, the closest he has been in
his life. Just as the prize then seemed
within his grasp the republican caucus
adjourned until tonight.
The gain Of Stephenson from - Mon
day night to As last night was due to
the mass of the McGregOr votes com
ing over to the Marinette man. Nc
Gregor is left with but six votes, Seng-
tor Whitehead and Assemblymen Bak-
cr, Clcary, kubasta. Morris. and Nor
cross all being staIwarts who formerly
supported Cooper 1t is altogether
probable Stephenson will be nominated
tonight.
Madison, Wis, May 15.-In joint bal
lot in the legislature today for United
States senator the leading candidates
received votes as follows: Stephen
son II. Esch IS. Hattcn 2G. Bird II;
scattered, 1G.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-15
NO MORE SPECIAL
DELIVERY STAMPS
Postmaster General Issues Order Pur-
suant to Act of Last Congress
Effective July l.

Washington. May 15.-No special de-
livery postage stamps will be needed
after the 1st of next July, to insure
the immediate delivery of d lette~.
Pursuant 10 an act of the last session
of congress. Postmaster General Me-
er has issued an order that, on and al
ter July l next, if there is attached ID
any letter or package of mail matter
10 cents in stamps of any denomin9-
ton. with the words special delivere'
written or printed on the envelope Dr
covering, in addition TO the postage re-
quired for ordinary delivery the ar
ticIe will be handled as if it bore a
regulation special delivery stamp. TIE
postmaster general has decided also in
the interest of expediting special deliJ-
cry to recommend TO congress an
amendment to the present law whece
any such letters may be left at their des
! tinations without procuring receipts il
! all cases.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-15
LIQUOR MEN UNITE
TO FIGHT OPTION
Secret Meeting Held a. Springfield
Saloon Keepers Urged to Join
for Protection.

Peoria. ILL.,, May 1.-THE liquor in
terests of the state have formed an or
ganization 10 fight the local option law
in al! its features. Distillers, brewer;
and saloonkeepers from every part OF
the state have been implored to join
the organization for their own protec-
ton. tEEfA
\ secret meeting was held in Spring
field few days ago al which TEN
pCTary organization was effected. Car,
G. Herset Of Pekin. president of the
American Brewing company and gen
eral manager of the Standard Distil.-
ing and Distributing company. WIS
chosen chairman and Charles W. Rob-
insOn of the Gipps Brewing company
of Peoria secretary. and an executive
committee was named. composed u
the following men: w f. Hull ami
William Henning of Mendoza. q. 4.
Keller of Decatur. Samuel Woolner
Jr. of Peoria and William Eadek of
Kankakee. This executive committee
has full power to perfect a permanent
organization.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-15
MINISTER WHO OBLIGATED AT COREY
WEDDING SAYS IT'S A LOVE MATCH

New York, May 15.-'It was love
match and a God-made marriage" sail
Rev. J. S. Clark of the Bushwick ave
nue. Congregational church yesterday
afternoon, speaking of the wedding Of
Mr.. Corey and Miss Gilman, at when
he officiated.
"And the fee was not $1,000" he
continued There would be a lot of
immortality in this world if all minis
ters refused to marry divorced per-
sons; if quarrels and unhappiness fo.-
low a marriage, that is proof that the
union was not made by God, but by
men. If after people have obtained
divorces they meet some one, and their
hearts and minds are in accord, that Is
the sort of marriage where the precept
Whom God has Joined together ap
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-15
WHISKY IN STEEL CASKS
Peoria OistiIers May Revo!utionze
Cooper Trade.

Peoria NJ, May 15.-The adaptabn-
ity OF using steel casks in shipping
whisky is now being given a fair test
by Peoria and Pekin manufacturers.
A recent ruling from the internal
revenue department permits distillers
to use steel casks. They are made Of
the same size as the regulation bar
rel, but in one end there is placed =
wood top. to enable the gaugers and
storekeepers to stencil the distinguish.
ing marks on each package. The in
PRODUCTION of steel casks promises )
revOlutionize the cooper trade.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-15

plies. l would not preform a ceremony
after divorce which | did not think was
a union of this kind
Il have a good opinion of man
who. when he sees that things are un-
happy at home, is gallant enough to al
low his wife to get a divorce without
contesting it. He may have thing
said about him by people and some
may not think well of him; but | am
sure that he will stand well in the eyes
of the Almighty. l think it is the gal
liant thing for him to do to sit still and
let his wife say what she wants t.
about him
Mr.. Clark said that no one who say
Miss Gilman and Mr.. Corey together
could doubt that it was love mattel
and a God-made marriage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-15
CARuS0 PAYS $40 FINE
No Reason Given for Tenor Suddenly
Abandoning the Case.

New York. May 15.-The end of the
famous case of Enrico Caruso, the op-
cratic tenor, arrested on November IL
Park Zoo on charge of insulting =
woman, came abruptly yesterday ~
the payment of the SO fine imposed "m
Caruso and the withdrawal of the ID
peal No reason for the change o.
heart on the part of the tenor who ap.
peared to be bent upon vindication and
strenuously acclaimed his innocence
was given by Frederick w. SperIin9
his counsel. who paid the so fine t.
Chief Clerk Carroll of the Court Ct
General Sessions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-15
Long Strip Near Joliet
Suffers Severely
From Wind.
BUT NO LIVES LOST
Snow is Two Feet Deep at
DeadwoOd---Frost Nips
Kansas Corn.

Joliet, H., May IA storm re-
sembling in some respects tornado
swept through Grundy. Will. and Ken
dali counties yesterday afternoon AMI
caused heavy destruction of property.
Scores of buildings mostly barns AMI
smaller structures. were blown down.
Al Catan farm a school building IN
which 20 pupils We're studying. was
lifted from the foundation and swrIng
bodily around. None of the children
were hurt The sweep of the storm
was several rods wide and several
miles long.
killing Frost In Nebraska.
Omaha. Neb.. May 15.-The weather
bureau reports killing frosts over cen
tral and western Nebraska last night.
and light frosts over the eastern por-
ton. Snow is falling fast at many
points along the Missouri river. Deal
wood, ;. d. reports two feet of snow.
GETS Kansas Corn
Topeka. Kas.. Nav IA light frost.
ice and temperature of - degrees
were experienced last night over this
portion OF Kansas. Farmers fear
young corn is badly injured
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-15

Columbus. Ohio. May 15.-John
Bryan. an eccentric old millionaire fa"-
mer. author and manufacturer of Y4i-
low Springs. near Nenia. is here today
examining books in the state law =
brary for marriage law in some state
that suits him When he finds it Q
says he will journey to that state and
wed pretty Miss Fredericka Murphy OF
Cincinnati. girl 20 years old, whom
he educated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-15
OLD OHIO Millionaire LOOKING FOR
GOOD STATE IN WHICH TO WE'D WARD

ITS the state that has the best
statutes on this subject" he said, that
will get us. | assure you it will be
neither Kentucky Ohio, nor Dakota"
The marriage contract provides that
my wife shall not go on the stage nor
write any memoirs until after 20 yea 5
Of married life We only want a mil
lion and will give away the remainder
of my estate of $3,O00,0O0."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-15
WOULD CLOSE PARLIAMENT
Russian Reactionists Urge Number of
Radical Measures.

Moscow, May 15.-The congress of
reactionists closed today after adopting
resolution setting forth the measures
il considered necessary for public safe
ty. which includes the dissolution of
parliament, proclamation of full martial
law wherever there is any revolution
agitation. disarmament of Jewish or
ganizationS, legalization of bands of re-
actionists. 'confiscation of property of
revolutionists, and exclusion of Jews
from the military and civil service.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-15
PHYSICIANS FIGHT
SENATOR FORAKER
Homeapathsts Dislike Him for Several
Reasons They Hold Suf-
ficent.

Cincinnati, OHIO, May 10 The
Homeopathic Medical society of Ohio
passed resolutions 1T its annual meet
ing pledsing the organization TO OPP
pose in every way possible the endorse
ment of Senator Foraker.
DR. W. p Hun of Columbus read the
resolution. In explaining it he said:
"Forallers opposition to the pure food
bill would be sufficient grounds for Us
to 90 on record against him, but in ad
dition TO that is his work for Christian
Science and OsJeCpathy"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-15
NEW SETBACK FOR SUFFRAGE
Another English Candidate for Parle
ment They Opposed Elected.

London. May 15.-At a by-election a.
Wimbledon yesterday Henry Chaplin
uniOnist, eX-president of the local gov
ernment board. whose candidacy was
opposed by the women suffragists was
elected by an overwhelming majority.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-15
riedly prepared sketch. the present sit

riedly prepared sketch. the present sit
uation, and indicated the traffic connec-
ton between here and Chicago should
the project be carried out. Traffic
through the Hcnncpin naturally would
be slow, as it is narrow. and is equip
ped with - locks, but the possibility
of such traffic would serve to reduce
freight rates materially, it is be-
Llieved.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-15
HummeI Locked Up Sunday.

New York. May 15.-Under the de-
cision Of Chief Justice Cullen of the
state court of appeals. rendered today,
Abraham Hummel, the lawyer. will
have to begin Sunday to serve his sen
tence for conspiracy in the Dodge
Morse divorce case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-15
BRING In STRIKE BREAKERS
No Violence offered When 100 Men
Take Place OF Longshoremen.

New York, May l5.-Onc hundred
strike breakers from New England,
brought to New York today, were es-
corted by police 10 the docks in South
Brooklyn, where they were set at work
The strikers made no demonstration.
The steamer Majestic sailed on sched-
uled time today and the superintendent
of the docks said she carried a full
cargo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-15
Court Martial stands.

St. Petersburg. May 15.-The upper
house of parliament today rejected the
bill which was passed April so by the
lower house abolishing trials by drum
head court martial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-15
Advance for Many Operatives.

Boston, Mass. May 15.-According TO
advices from leading cotton mill CEN
ters of southern New England, fully
$4,000 operatives have their wages adj
vanced about 10 per cent May 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-15
TURNS H. C. PIERCE
OVER TO A SHERIFF
Oil Magnate Must Answer Charge ct
Perjury in Texas Federal
Court Rules.

St. Louis. May 15.-H. Clay Pierce
chairman of the board of Waters
Pierce Oil company. was remanded ,
the custody of the Texas sheriff -
answer TO an indictment charging per
jury. by the decision of Federal Judge
Adams, today. SaiXQll
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-15
TALK COTTON MANUFACTURE
National Association Opens Yearly
Meeting at philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Pa, May 15.-With an
attendance of nearly two thousand
members the 11th annual convention CT
the National Cotton Manufacturers as
sociation opened here today. The ses-
sion was devoted almost entirely to
reading papers on subjects connected
with the cotton industry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-15
is PUT OUT OF COMMISSION
Cruiser Baltimore, Participant at Ma
Mia Bay, No Longer Warship.

New York. May 15.-The cruiser Bal
timore, lying at the navy yard at Brook
lyn, went cut of commission yesterday.
1t is said ii will be converted into 4
mine-laying vessel. The Baltimore
took part in the famous battle of Ma
Mia bay during the Spanish-American
war
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-15
Takes Hint of Voters.

Vienna, May 15.-Herr Won Marchat.
minister of public instruction. has re-
signed in consequence of his defeat in
the elections held yesterday. Out oi
367 results 154 will require second bal
lots.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-15
DENIES DEMAND is MADE
British Government Denies Presenting
uItimatun to Costa Rica.

London. May l5.-The foreign Office
discredits reports from New Orleans
that British minister to Central AM
erica had presented an ultimatum to
Costa Rico demanding a settlement of
the republics Indebtedness to Great
Britain within two weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-15
NEW PLACE FOR WHEELER
Head of Western School Goes to Mas
sachusetts institution.

Boston, Mass, May 15.-It is an
nounced today Benjamin Ide Wheeler,
president of the University of Califor-
MIA, has been offered the presidency of
the Massachusetts Institute Of Tech
nology. to succeed President Henry S.
Prichett. who announced his resigna-
ton last December to devote his at
tention 10 the Carnegie foundation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-15
SECURE Il JURORS
Both Sides Accept Full Body to
Try w. D. Haywood
for Murder.
HAVE RIGHT TO CHALLENGE
State and Defense May Yet Pcremp-
oriy Dismiss Practically
Whole Number.

Boise Idaho, May 15.-The defense
passed the 18TH juror in the Haywood
case trial. but moment later reserved
the right to put a few questions after
recess. All Il men in the box are sub
ject to peremptory challenges, each
side having 10.
TaleSmcn Excused.
Boise. Idaho. May b When the
Haywood trial was resumed this morn
ing, Judge Wood with the consent of
counsel, excused two talesmcn who
were members Of the federal grand
jury.
Members of the Haywood family
were not in court when proceedings
opened Attorney Richardson of the
defense assumed the work of question:
ing the prospective jurors.
Makes Coed Progress.
Boise. Idaho. May 5.-Substantiai
progress toward the formation of 4
jury to try William n. Haywood for
the alleged murder of Frank Steunen-
berg, the chief executive of this state
was made yesterday. The selection of
talcsmen halted for three solid hou. $
over TWO chairs but once those seas
had been filed progress was very
rapid. At the adjournment counsel fo'
the defense had completed the eXami-
nation and temporarily passed the
tenth talesman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-15
Pickpocket SENDS Back s1oo.

Des Moines, Iowa, May 15.-Mrs. 5
S. Gillette, 1890 Twenty-second street,
has received from Visby, Sweden, 800
which was taken from her by pick
pockets in Bridgeport, Conn. two
years ago. Who the thief was she
has no idea.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-15
Wealthy Kewaneean Dies.

Kewanee. May 15.-M c. Quinn,
vice president of the First National
bank here and one of the wealthiest
men in western Illinois, died yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-15
BOSS RUFF PLEADS
GUILTY AT FRISCO

San Francisco. Cal. May 15.-Abra-
ham Ruef this afternoon pleaded guilty
to the charges of conspiracy and ex
tortion