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DOUBLING IN BRASS.

Be Called Upon to Do This. +,
"I've heard Of calls for MINISTRIES that
could double in BRASS" said man who
likes to read the advertisements i1
newspapers and that I could under
stand. .,.,,....
1.-THE bones or the tambo man or the
interlocutor or the man that sings the
sweet tenor songs-eyery member Of
the troupe, In fact-may, know, have
to double: in something-that II to say
be able TO playsson Some sort s5of band
instrument the men who sit around
In semicircle on the stage and Jest
and sing and make fun as minstrels
will perhaps appear In other hours as
members Of what may be very fair
brass band. WHICH parades. tha, streets ss
or gives q band conearts en the haleonss
OF. ;thesopera house before The eKanlngs
performances -. 4,ss8 5yy z y. 81 ,;sf.s
isasssssa aonbling in brass Cor mins trelsssA
understand, but here me hinlsty
Wanteas to- de the same thin eeaHstesis
al dyertise rem place up ifha
cal The
llllsencll and nlaners hal ustshe
musicians and 10 lay ea txpmbolle
and sttlllaa 81 ID 1eR enc me-
eYelQ "a
some lbansa anst saaeinae
Ieanirsli al assal ~ eat ting
s b sssa :sasfs
easy 4one. said the
sseaall sfol, men who are
iana, at,sssgo II
khra IN ant men 10 atils
ss,s MI: IL :E
NE the best ,knpWn bands tn
nsgyy, sor some DC the bands best
ssnaynn Eaan ysga have
ssaeel mad ssEa ana have
slsarne# the snainess oil Tue nans.faet airing
Isssatah lsssalasHt longed
IS q a. out
;ilk Iaraklas 20 their, ossl and 2ln neigh
is.f$ 4$ss e.
30 4af these factory bands i 81
anal Her cities and terms xhaYe; been
very good ahanla indeed as Well they:
md inga mad up
ssstteg have az elected
thesh aseiss Perhaps ma ,tsu-;
iii Gagged some
etnasIi BID sonesrlll5 IA
asion AZ icIan for
lied ,ssInslalcI fois.
leas
ss.s ersthe biz
LITTLE. q here ars sea teEed local
brass bandsanIilnaaEaablls good. and
bad, great numbers OF the players In
these bands being not professional mu-
:sieiana, !. but men engaged in other reg
ular occupations who have "a musical
turn and, It may be- musical skill, who
/ take gp the playing because they like
Eit or perhaps for the profit there, ID In
|it. Some Oft these bands are made up
from the :ayailab Bile material to be found
Hid The entire population Of town.
Then there are college brass bands and
school brass bands { and shop brass
hands such bandst beipg composed fof
players from among the, students Or
the workers iR the several ihstitut iqns
sor shops In which the bands are form
|se{l "-SeW York Sun. MI # !s Il
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1907-04-26

,sS one iis boz nssr
Sl3sle results o lssss Il "a
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1907-04-26

Dry oak wood, sawed and de-
llvered for $500 per cord. c.,
H. Baker, phone "a.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-11-28
Mininn Industries

one OF the principal resources on
which the present and future pros
perity OF Ration and this section is de-
pendent De- the mining industry Of COL
fax county, which Is undergoing great
development ass "a result Of the in
vestment OF large amounts of capital
by the two companies that are de-
velnping the great oal fields ON "a
urge scale The ST. Louis. Rocky
Mountain and Pacific company. own
Immense coal deposits and ouer-
ates mines 8t Kochlrr, Van Hou-
ten and brilliant ~ Koehler they
have goo coke ovens. and the same
number az Gardner THESE ovens
produce COO toms of coke per dag OF
superior quality The mines are on
GRATED uli The year round, employ
about 1000 mon and thc output oi
coal and coke finds "a ready market.
The Yankee Fuel company, operating
In the SuRarite canyon and at the town
Of Yankee. nine miles northeast 81
Ration, is u large employer of labor
The development 10 the coal in-
dustry IN the Ration eoal fields is
practically in its infancy IN time
these coal fields are destined to he
ome as famous as those of peunsyl-
rdnig
The Maxwell land grant is rich ln
mineral bodies Ia the EliZahcthioWn
district alone The placer mines. since
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-11-28
First National Bank

The First National bank Of Ration
for years has been recognized as be-
ing one Of the best conducted financial
Institutions in the entire west. II has
the additional distinction of being the
Oldest and largest banking institution
In northern New Mexico, with "a de-
post recount combined with other re-
sources that foot up over a million
dollars, giving Il a prestige in the fin
ancial world second 10 mono ga the
territory. Its record has been D. OF
continuous progressive prosperity
since its establishment in 1892. In
that rear IL VA organized hy c. N.
Blackwell, a gentleman experienced lu
all branches Of the banking business,
and who Is still active as cashier. and
now. as then, ifs moving spirit. u
started with a paid up capital Of 500
00O, which has since been Increased
TO 100000. For years 30 hHs been un
important factor as % means OF cone
tributing 90 develop the existing re-
sources Of this city and locality. while
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-11-28
PoStoffice

The ~postoffice receipts, which show
a marked Increase yearly. illustrate
the rapid growth OF the city. The
statement Of general receipts in 1905
was ~S1l.99i.03. In 1906 it had in
creased to S13.7S2.17. and for 1907
was x~i5.6I6.S7. For the fiscal year
ending June 30. 1895. 1903 domestic
money orders were issued. amounting
to $50, S07.26. In 1907. 12,11S orders
were issued, amounting to SllT,-
31I.06. The international money or
der business for 1906 vas ~&S.lls.42,
while that OF 1907 was $~33,5SS.44. The
city has free delivery. three carriers
being employed. Frank A. Hill h. the
efficient and popular postmaster. and
John V. Stryker Is his capable assist
ant
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-11-28
Public Utilities

Ration is up to date in the matter OF
public utilities. The city is fortunate
in having an inexhaustible supply Of
the purest water. furnished by the
Ration Water Works company. The
source Of supply Is from mountain
springs up in Sugarite Canyon. four
and a half miles northeast of the city.
where the company has "a series OF
storage lakes.
The Ration Electric Light and Pow
er company operate a modern plant,
supplying light. heat and power that
is greatly appreciated by the citizens
and represents an investment Of $780,
000 OF local capital
The Crystal Ice and Cold Storage
company. another home institution
with q daily capacity ~ thirty tons.
supplies the ci,y and tributary coun-
try with ice and operates a modern
pant.
The Colorado Telephone company
maintaining a branch office In this
city. furnishes an excellent local and
long distance service. The company
serves $50 local subscribers. They
occupy "A handsome building. which,
with the equipment. represents an ex-
penditure Of 100000. J. F. Hunt Is
manager.
The city has an ~up-tO-date sewerage
system Installed. and Is yearly improv-
ing and extending e. 10 keep pace
with the growth Of the city. In point
Of completeness and sanitary teatures
81 Is one 81 the best to be found In the
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-11-28
One of Raton's Handsome Churches

maintains division headquarters here
and large machine. car and repair
shops employing 500 men and dis
bursting n monthly pay roll of $4,000.
most OF which money is spent here.
This road has been an important fac
Tor OF development in the growth of
the city. G V Fisher ably represents
the company's interests here as agent.
The completion Of the ST, Louis.
Rocky Mountain and Pacific railroad
in 1908, giving an additional outlet by
way of Des Moines, New Mexico, for
ty-nine miles east of Ration. where
connection is made with the Colorado
and Southern railroad, has proven of
great advantage to Ration The road
Is 100 miles long and taps the rich
coal fields OF ColfaN county The ST
Louis. Rocky Mountain and Pacific
company, an allied interest of the rail-
way, are owners Of 100000 acres Of
coal lands adjacent to The road. Both
companies maintain headquarters and
offices in this city. The officers are
Henry Koehler, Jr., of ST. Louis, Mo-
president; j. Van Houten Is vice pres
ident and general manager, with head
quarters in this city. w. a. German
Is general freight and passenger agent
The company has a daily freight and
passenger service.
The santa Fe, Liberal and Eugle-
wood railroad runs daily trains TO
Yankee. tapping the great coal fields
In that section. The extension of the
lines as contemplated by these two
railroads means a great deal for the
Gate City.
The new tunnel through Ration
mountain, being built by the santa
Fe at a cost of nearly a million dollars
..I .a.NIu.a go. .Fa.. .A.a.NNLHNA4s HH1I
facilitate the handling OF its growing
b%ustnpgg.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-11-28
Location

Ration is situated 243 miles north Of
Albuquerque. and 1876 miles south Of
Pueblo. Colorado. on the main line
Of the great santa Fe railway system.
II occupies a picturesque and inviting
location in a sheltered valley n in
the shadow of the beautiful Ration
range Of mountains at an elevation
81 $500 feet above sea level. II mas
an attractive. all-the-year-round eli
mate. on account OF the altitude, the
temperature even during the height OF
SUMMED is delightfully."- cool. The WIN
tiers are mild and with very few eN-
cepti0ns the days are rig n sun
shiny. The city Is built In h foot
hills Of the mountains, affording an
ideal townsite Of a gradual slope. with
splendid natural drainage. The city
has a solid and substantial appearance
and one is forcibly impressed hy the
stores. business blocks. office build
ings and the many beautiful and at
tractive residences. Its streets, o
business n residence. are wide ana
well graded.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-11-28

It's s%olvency ana rapidly increasing
volume or business are guarantees 81
the financial and Industrial Interests
OF the city. n has a capital and sur-
plus OF $500 00. and a deposit C
count OF ~S975.SG3.70. with loans and
discounts OF ~$6G2.967.05, a most cred
table showing. II occupies a hand
some bank building especially design
ed for It's accommodation. complete
and modern in an Of its appointments
and representing an expenditure OF
$26. 600. It Is provided with absolute
~ fire ana burglar proof steel safety
and deposit vaults. It's president Is
the well known capitalist. Henry
Coke. OF San Miguel county, n lead
ing citizen OF the territory. It's vice
president ls John Jelfs. one NJ the pio-
neers OF Ration and one OF her best
known and respected citizens. C.. n.
Blackwell, for years it9 efficient cash
Ter. d. one of tho Gate Citv's foremost
and public spirited citizens and popu-
lar with AN classes A general bank
ing business d transacted end patrons
both 90 home and abroad. are afford
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-11-28
Building Activities

That Ration is growing rapidly Is
evidenced on every side. There is not
a vacant store in the city and difficult
ty is experienced in securing them,
and few If any houses are for rent.
Within the past two years the city
has made wonderful strides in the
building line. During that time over
four hundred new buildings of various
kinds were erected. A noticeable fact
In this connection as showing the
faith Of the citizens in their home
town, and the stability n perma-
nency OF its growth. is that home cap
ital has made the Improvements. Real
estate and property values have in
creased. and are increasing very ma
terfally.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-11-28
Educational

No city in the southwest has done
more towards the education Of its
youth in proportion to its size and
standard of excellence maintained by
the public schools is the pride of her
citizens. The best Of educational
training is obtained. It's public schools.
OF which there are four, have taken
prominent rank among similar insti-
tutions in the territory. The enroll
ment Of scholars numbers 1,2OO. and
twenty-six teachers are employed. A.
ID. Hoenshel is superintendent. Charles
O. Fisher is county school superin-
tendent. ColfaX county is divided into
thirty-six school districts, and the to-
tai enrolment Of scholars is aloe.
The sum Of $44,S30 was spent by the
county last year Ia the maintenance of
her schools.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-11-28

Joerns city clerk. The present admin
istration has effected a number Of
needed improvements, uch as extern
sion of the sewerage system. the grad
ing of the streets and the putting
down of many street crossings. Ration
is a city where the rights and proper
ty of the people are safe and carefully
protected.
The affairs of Colfax county, of
which Ration is the county seat, are in
the hands OF capable executive Of
ficers. The board of county commits
s%ioners, one of the best Colfax county
ever had, is composed of John G.
Taylor, l.. N. Burch, David Crow. The
other county officers are George J.
Pace, treasurer; Marion Littrell, sher-
iff: Eugene G.. Twitty, clerk and re-
corder; John Hixenbaugh, assessor;
c. o. Fisher, superintendent of
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-11-28

their discovery thirty years ago. have
produced $4,000. 600 In gold. This dis
trict. with Morena. Willow Creek,
Badly. Ute Greek. South Ponio, Sui
phidp. Hemitite. West Morena, COM
prise an area Of about twelve square
miles. and are situated In the west
oau part OF the county. The noun
tains surrounding the placers OF these
districts have been prospected and
show numerous contact and flssure
veins, which indicate that the mill
lions of placer gold originated from
these veins. Many Of these veins have
been worked To- the extent of produce
ing good returns. Many conservative
and practical mining men conversant
with the district predict that the day
Is coming. and not far distant, when
it will be a richly productive one, and
the scene of much activity.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-11-28
Points of Interest

Low freight rates and cheap fuel Is
destined To make Ration a manufac-
turing center. Colfax county. Of
which Ration ~ the county seat, Is
one 81 the richest counties In New
Mexico. As q coal producer Il eNcels
all others. The county has an area OF
3,S75 square miles. and a population
OF 1000. on the Johnson and Bar
celia mesas east of the city are $780,
600 acres Of tillable land, much of
which ls under cultivation. The farm
ers are prosperous. The staple crops
are oats. wheat barley and potatoes.
The trade " the surrounding coal
camps is transacted In Ration. which
means q monthly pay roll OF 100000
in and about the city. The santa Fe
maintains commodious stock yards for
the shipment and feeding of cattle.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-11-28
Population

The population Of Ration. conserv-
ativeiy estimated. Is close on % 5000
ln 1900 the population. as recorded by
the United states census, was $3.50
showing that there has been a re-
markable gain during D past SIX
Years The population Is almost who'll
D. Americans and Of the better class.
IT, citizenship. in intelligence. culture
and refinement, compares faNoraoiA
with that found anywhere in the ma
lion. The business and professional
men are az able a. can be found in
the territory. and the citizens are
most entetprising. contributing ey
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Especial Correspondence Morning Journal.I

Especial Correspondence Morning journal. ]
Ration, y. M, Nov. 27.-The history
of Ration, the Gate City of northern
New Mexico, and one Of the most
progressive in the southwest, is con-
fined, comparatively speaking, to a
very few years, yet the progress has
been so remarkable that n must
prise and determination which has
been the cause of It all. 1t is but
the story of American push and in-
domitable energy that is told in the
Ration of today.
When the Santa Fe railroad, that
advance agent of prosperity. laid its
rails through Ration Pass In the spring
Of 1879, the first to penetrate this
practically undeveloped country. the
only sign of habitation on what is
now a part of the original townsite of
this now busting city was the Willow
Springs ranch, presided over by one
william Boggs, whose ranch house
was used as a stopping place and
tavern by the ranchmen who had
come into this section as they jour
neyed to and fro over the old Santa
Fe trail. II. was about this time that
George +. Pace, then a young man,
following the advice of Horace Gree
ley to go west, stopped at the Boggs
ranch and opened up a small general
store. The Dad pushed on to Otero,
five miles southwark, where a settle
ment sprung up like a mushroom. IL
was the terminus of the railroad for
about a year. and vas a typical from
tier town, where scene typical of the
open border were daily en-
acted. In the fall Of 1881 the railroad
builders started to extend the rails
further southwark, which was the : y
nal for an exodus of the inhabitants
who moved their worldly belongii q
and the business men their stocks of
merchandise to what is now the tow n
site of Ration. The settlement steadily
grew with the influx OF people. The
adobe dwellings and log houses OF the
pioneer gave way TO more substantial
and enduring ones. The growth was
slow but substantial. The establish
ment OF division headquarters and the
building of the railroad shops in 1850
gave an impetus to its growth. Far
seeing citizens realized that Ration was
coming into its own Then came the
development of the coal fields lying al
her doors and an era Of railroad con-
struction tapping the coal fields and
providing additional outlets for the
product. Coal is King in Ration and
ColfaX county. the backbone Of her
present and future prosperity.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-11-28
Government

The city Is divided into four wards
and g. governed By a mayor and board
Of aldermen. consisting 90 eight mem
bers The city's affairs are ably man
aged along progressive lines It's pop
uiar mayor Is T. r McAulItte a pio-
1eer reziHent Of Ration. The coun-
rffmrn are DIT. J. J. Shuier. A J.
Rroyletf. J. A Rush. Thomas Nc
Bride. Henry Jones. Patrick Boyle J.
AZ Sandoyai and samuel Rains ku-
frs "a Carter Is treasurer, n John
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-11-28
Railroads

Ration has three railroads. the great
santa Fe system. which iransacts a
large freight and passenger business.
putting the Gate city IN direct touch
with the great centers Of the north.
east south and aest The santa Pc
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-11-28
C. N. Blackwell

c. N. blackwell. the popular cash
Ter OF the First National bank. and It's
organizer. Is one OF the foremost citi-
zens OF the Gate city. who has been
ever active in promoting It's best in
t~erests. He IL a substantial and pub
lie spirited citizen In all that the term
implies. and rs deserving Of the high
esteem IN which he Is held by the peo-
pie Of Ration, ColfaX county, and
throughout New Mexico. He was the
moving spirit in the organization OF
the New Mexico Bankers association.
and its first president. He Is also
treasurer OF the Ration Commercial
club. As "a business man and citizen
none stand higher In this commun-
1885,. His word "a as good as his bond
and neither has ever gone by default
Continued on Next page.)
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their industry to the general welfare
and wealth of the community. They
are hospitable and take great pride in
their city.
Ration has no boom" features, and
has grown only as population and
business expansion compelled. The
development of the coal mining in
dustry, the growth of Ration as a GEN.
ter. supply and distributing point with
three railroads already here, are some
Of the sound reasons why Ration will
double If not treble her population
within the next ten years.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-11-28
Churches and Societies

The citizens Of Ration are support
ers OF al tha tends 20 uplift M in
dlvidual along religious and educa-
tional lines. giving freely 81 their
means in the upbuilding Of a religious
community. n supports a number Of
churches. some having handsome edi-
nces Of their own The societies. both
secret and fraternal. are nearly all
represented. and the total membership
is large.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-11-28
Iheater

Ration has the distinction Of having
Of the finest modern theaters in
the southwest. and the largest be-
tween Denver and Los Angeles the
Coliseum. With the idea In view that
Ration was destined 90 become a con-
vention and theater city. its enter
prising builder and owner. Hugo Sea-
berg. built his beautiful and COM
modious amusement resort It has n
seating capacity of l.500. and repre-
SCENTS an expenditure o. $4,000.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-11-28
Property Valuation

The assessed valuation Of real and
personal property In Colfax county,
which includes the city Of Ration. Is
$3.541,14S. These figures show a
marked Increase over those of previ-
Gus assessments. The property In the
city Is valued at SSS,b33.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-11-28
Hotels

Ration has one Of the handsomest
most complete and up-to-date hotels
In New Mexico, the seaberg hotel
abroad. Its building IS due to the
public spirit and enterprise Of Hug
Seaburg. a leading and representa-
tive citizen OF the Gate City. II O.
modern and complete In all Of it, APP
p0intments. n. D. Moulton. an expe-
rienced. popular and successful man.
ager. is at the helm.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-11-28
Ration High School

composed OF representative business
n professional men. It's president
is A. c. Price. Peter Schmidt is vice
president. G. n. Blackwell. treasurer,
and its wide awake secretary Is Dr.
A. r.. Spreicher. The members Of
this club are all boosters for Ration.
first. last and an Of the time.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-11-28
Banks

Ration has ample banking capital.
furnished by banks that sustain close
and important relations 20 the bust
ness Interests Of the city. These are
the First National. the National Bank
Of New Mexico. and the Ration Ma
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-11-28
Newspapers

Two Of the most widely known pa
pers in the territory are published in
Ration. the Ration Range. established
in 1881. issued as a semi-weekly and
published by j. r. Foster. and the
Ration Reporter. George H.. Beringer,
publisher. issued weekly. Both Of
these newspapers are literally patron
lied. edited with ability M ever
found working for the upbuilding and
Advancement Of this city and section.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-11-28

schools: Price T. Wrigley. surveyor;
II. b. Hart. county physician, and
John Joerns, deputy clerk.
The county court house, a hand
some and commodious structure, Is
one of the finest public buildings in
the territory.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-11-28
Commercial Club

The Ration Commercial club. organ
lied in 1903, which has an active
membership OF seventy-five. and
maintaining handsome club rooms, Is
doing effective work along practical
line in advertising and pushing the
city to the front. Its membership Is