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CHAPTER III.

CHAPTER III.
The day of the trial at length ar
rived, and by that time l had argued
myself into a belief in my friends tri-
umph scarcely second to his own.
Moreover may own it now-I felt
that his acquittal would SAVIOR of a
personal triumph for myself. One of
the most skillful criminal practitioners
at the bar was pitted against me, and
If l won? All, well, now l am APP
preaching the sunset of life, when the
buff changes to crimson, the purple to
amethyst and the violet to ruby, yet
even the withered leaf of autumn was
once green and full of sap, and l then
cherished a confidence in my own sue
cess which has been rudely shaken by
the multiform vicissitudeS of years.
The district attorney opened with the
usual disavowal of malice on the part
either of the state or of himself, and
the customary protestation that he was
actuated only by a stern, unfinching
sense of public duty. Oily experience
of later years has led me to question
whether the state prosecutor does not
six times out of ten feel as much per-
sonaI pride IL securing a conviction as
does the attorney for the criminal in
obtaining his clients release.) When
he outlined with the utmost perspicaci-
ty what he proposed to prove and after
a seemingly sincere appeal to the jury
to put aside bitterness, malice and all
Observation-Disclosures he summoned his
first witness, Mr.. Pope.
The latter described his relation to
the library, the building itself n its
1oDkop+S tho oOuOSaI for the state
dwelling particularly o its ex-
tremely valuable collection of rare
coins. Being shown a gold coin and
asked If he could identify it, the wit
ness unhesitatingly pronounced it a
noble" of the reign of the third Ed
ward. In response to further question
ing, he said that 1t was the property
of the library (as to that he could not
be MISTAKEN and narrated all the cir
cumstances connected with its sup
posed loss and alleged discovery as far
as they had fallen under his personal
observation. l made him repeat his
story in detail on cross examination,
but he varied not a hairs breadth.
Asked as to his previously formed es-
innate of the prisoners character, he
replied freely and with%st reserve
and with an evident em0lion which
was apparently not without influence
upon some of the jurymen-that he had
always heard him mentioned with re
spect and tina prior to the date In
question he had himself held him in
the highest steem.
Then Golson, the assistant, detailed
the loaning Of b tray of coins to the
accused, the Iatter's extended exam
nation &C the same In n secluded ai-
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Magnificent assortment of Fruit
Trees, G~rapevines, Roses and Orna-
mental stock. Let us figure on your
requirements in Walnuts, either in
grated or seeding trees. LUTHER
BURBANK'S LATEST CREATIONS.
Largest nurseries on the Pacific coast
1000 acres. Capital paid in 100000.
New illustrated catalogue and price
list mailed free. contains valuable in
formation. Address FANCHER
CREEK NURSERIES,, Box 81, Fres-
no, California. Geo. c. Roedilg, Pres.
and Mgr. S5t4*
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Grocery Stores.

WESTERN GROCERY Cote
leading grocery store. nothing but
the best.
GROCERY.-Prunty & Gordon
Proprietors. Strictly cash. Oul
groceries are the best.
WATSON-FINLEY GROCERY CO.
See us for the most complete line
of staple and fancy groceries and
fresh fruits and vegetables in the
city.
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Hotels.

THE NEW GILKESON:- First class
dining room service. Meals Soc. Spe
cial rates for meal tickets. Free
sample rooms. Rooms with private
bath. One block west of Postofice
GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL New
management. Ellars e Ellars.
Biggest n best. Only hotel equip
ped with sample rooms.
ROSWELL HOTEL We'd rather
you would see our meals on the ia
BILE than to see them on paper.
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JeweIry Stores.

HARRY MORRISON The leadins
n exclusive jewe1er. Watches
diamonds, jewelry, rich cut glass
and hand painted China, Sterling
and plated silverware.
L. B. BOELLNER.-ROswel1's ibest
jeweler. A full line cut glass, hand
painted China, diamonds, etc.
C. FEINBERG-Roswell's new Jew.
eler. Call and see me, at 2O3h N
Main st. A swell line of Jewelry.
We repair watches, all work guar
anteed.
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Lumber Yards.

PECOS VALLEY LUMBER CO.
Lumber, shingles, doors, lime, ce-
ment, paints, varnish and glass.
ROSWELL LUMBER CO. Oldest
lumber yard in Roswell. See us for
all kinds of building materials AID
paint.
KEMP LUMBER CO.-Cau on US for
Lumber, Shingles, etc. We treat
you right. East 4th st.
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Hardware Stores.

ROSWELL HARDWARE CO.-Wnole
sale and retail hardware. pipe
pumps, gasoline engines, fencing
Enterprise Hardware Co. Garry {
complete stock of builders hard
ware, carpenter tools, stoves, rang
es and kitchen utensils at live and
let live prices.-322 N. Main.
P. LEWIS HARDWARE CO.
The largest house in tae West. Pc.
lite attention, complete stock and
right prices. We solicit your bust
ness. First and Main.
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WILL SOON OPEN AN Ex-
elusive SHOE STORE

Warren H. Slime, who came here
mas decided to open an exclusive
shoe store in Roswell. He has secur-
ed a lease on the building now occu
pied by the Pos Piano Co, and ex-
poets t o open his store there about
February Is. He left last night for
Ell Paso, from where he will go east
to buy his stock.
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Grain, Fuel 6 Hide Dealers.

ROSWELL WOOL & HIDE CO.-Lei
us furnish you with your Grain, Goa
n wood, we buy hides, phone 20
TRADING CO. Coal
Hay, and Grain. Always the best
East Second St.. Phone 126.
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Life Insurance.

CAPITAL LIFE INSURANCE CO.
A western company. "as strong a:
the backbone of the Continental Di
vide" Have you heard about oul
new contract-our 100 per cent. spe
cfal Mortuary Dividend Policy
Horace A. Lay, Manager.
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Real Estate.

CARLTON & BELL-Do the Iargesi
real estate business in the city. II
you are II the market to buy OIL
sell, see us.
EDWARD A. FINNEGAN.- Garst
Bldg. (210 N. Main). l sell strictly
on 5 per cent commission.
& FLEMING Real Els.
tate and Live Stock.-316h North
Main.
List your property at lowest possible
price with Miss Nell R. Moore. rear
American Natl Bank, phone AZ.
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E. S. Moncrief, vice president of
the Winfield Nursery Co. of Winfield
Kan. left this morning for his home
after spending five weeks here max
ing deliveries and collections for
trees sold in the Pecos Valley.
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Trade Directory.
Abstracts.

CARLTON & BELL Most complete
set abstract books In Pecos Valley
twenty-five years experience.
CHAyES COUNTY ABSTRACT CO
F. P. Gayle, manager. Reliable and
prompt. 1926
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Marriage license aas been issued
to D. L. stephens, aged 81, and Mary
]. Van Cleve, aged So, both of Ros-
well, and they were married by Ell
der c. c.. Hill.
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Mrs. J. L. Howell and Miss Marie
Canill returned to Lake Arthur this
morning after spending three days
with friends in Roswell.
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G. c. Brock left this morning fol
mis- home in P~ortales. He has beer
here three days visiting friends.
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Photographers.

HESS & CO.-Successors to Walton.
First class photographs. enlarge
ments, and views.
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Mrs. Belle Bevers, of FL Paso, who
is making an extended business visit
in Roswell, went to Lake Arthur to-
day on business.
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Ready-tO.wea Apparel.

THE MORRISON BROS. STORE
Outftters in ready to wear apparel
for men, women M children. Mil
linery a specially.
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G.. T. McQuillon returned this NOR
ming from a business trip to Artessa
for the telephone company.
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Stephen Q. Garst left this morning
on a trip to Kelna.
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Butcher Shops.
Blacksmith Shops.

DIR. J.. w. LOGAN-Practical anG
scientific norse-snoer. Blacksmith
ing, rubber tires and wood work
promptly and satisfactorily done
Texas Shop, South Main St.
T. M. RABIES SHOP All kinds OF
blacksmithing and wood work,
Rubber tires AID -horsesnoeing my
specially.
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Piano

GOOD TUNERS. like good pianos.
are scarce Try Bernard Pos, the
expert piano tuner for both. Oppo-
site P. O., phone IS.
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Newspaper.

THE DAILY RECORD Prints all
the local news, and gives the doings
Of the world through the Associated
Press. so cts. a month.
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DIR. G. A. Lipp left this morning for
Texico and Fort Summer to inspect
cattle.
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Mr.. and Mrs. J.. G. Hedscoxe left
this morning for a two weeks visit
at their old home at Mckinney, Tex,
and other points.
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T. J. Ray left this morning for
Dallas I attend the fair.
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VINO aas : Nyllp.-haye you?
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SanatOrium
StenOgraphers & Typewriters

BAKER & ELLIOTT:- Public stem
ographers and typewriters. Let us
do your work. 210h Garst Bldg
Rooms 5 and g..
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Dye Works.

K. C. DYE Notwithstanding estab'
lished here. Cleaning and pressing
]. H Angel, phone SIT.
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NJ. NJ. Brunk was here from Dexter
today looking after business.
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Department Stores.
Drug Stores.

ROSWELL DRUG & JEWELRY co.
Oldest drug store in Roswell. All
things up-to-date.
DANIEL DRUG CO--Headquarters
for drugs, wall paper. paints, var
nish.
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John R. Hodges came up from Ar
tesla this morning on business.
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Printing

PRINTING Cards. Posters. Com.
mercial stationery. booklets, cata.
logues.-The Daily Record.
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Seed Store.

THE ROSWELL PRODUCE &
SEED CO.-Au kinds OF field and
garden seed, write for catalogue.
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Electricians.

BERNARD GUNSUL- Electrical
Contractor, 10 N. Main st. phone
141. Agent General Electric Co. All
kinds of electric work.
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Architects.

]. M. NELSON CO., Architects.
Oklahoma Blk. Roswell, N. NJ.
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Second Hand Stores.

SECOND HAND STORE
New and second hand furniture,
100-02 N. Main. Hills & Dunn,
Prop. Phone 50.
'MAKIN'S SECOND HAND STORE
Headquarters for granite ware,
queensware. paints and enamel, fur.
niture and stoves. 100 Main ST.,
Phone 227.
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TO TRADE:

A fine residence property in good
town in Missouri. Will trade for
Roswell city property or country
property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
LESS WIREPULLING NOW.
Bishop Berry's Protest Against
Secrecy Applauded.

SMYRNA, Del. March 25-Members of
the Wilmington NJ. E. conference are ju-
bilant over the action of Bishop Joseph H.
Berry in protesting against the presiding
elders withholding information as to the
appointments of the pastors. AS a result of
this action there is now less wirepuiling
than there has been at any conference for
a number of years.
There promises, however, to be a number
of changes. Although Rev. s. M. Arters
has accepted an invitation to become pastor
of Epworth Church. Wilmington, he may
be assigned to Crisfield. Md A delegation
from Crisfield which came here yesterday
is attempting to secure him. If he goes to
Crisfield, it is said Rev. H. s. Dulaney may
be Epworths next pastor.
The other predictions that Rev. Will
bur r. Corkran will be assigned to Law
sonia, Md; Rev. G. p. Jones, to Middle
town: Rev. Albert Chandler to Madeey
Church, Wilmington; Rev. w. A. Wise to
Centreville, Md; Rev. T. A. II. Brien to
Seaford, Del; Rev. w. E. Gunby to Prin-
cess Anne. Md; Rev. J. w. Colona to
Bridgeville, Del; Rev. A. w. Lightbourn
to Wesley Church, Dover; Rev. W. R. Now
bray to Lewes, Del; Rev. H. G.. Budd jr
to Georgetown. Del; Rev. J. L. Johnson
to Newport. Del: Rev. L. L. Barrett to
Milford. Del, and Rev. L. P. Corkran to
Smyrna circuit.
The announcement that Gov. Lea had
signed the local option bill recently passed
by the legislature was received with great
applause.
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THE UNKNOWN ARMY"
tHosE WHO HAVE NOT HITHERTO
APPLIED FOR PENSIONS.

THE unknown army has been the subject
of much controversy in discussing the
forces engaged in the civil war said Com
missioner of Pensions Warner today in
speaking of the pension roll, but never
until the McCumber service pension bill
became a law was there a means of deter
mining anything about its extent. The I'M
known army has come to be so called large
ly because its members did not apply for
pensions. This they did not do on account
of various reasons of delicacy, pride or in
difference. but most of these causes have
been removed by the passage Of the service
law. and most of the unknowns. those who
have never heretofore asked for pensions,
are coming to the front I0think everybody
will be surprised at the limited, number
there are of them. So far there have been
about 100000 applications under the new
law, but of these only a little over l per
cent are in the shape of original applica
tions. or, in other words, applications of
the hitherto unknown possible pension
claimants. Certainly the entire number
will not exceed 5000. The other 2I5.OS ap-
plications are all for increase and were
made by men whose names have been on
the rolls in the past
Mr.. Warner Is of the opinion that the
great bulk of applications on account of
the McCumber law has been received. When
the law first went into effect the applica-
tions were received In enormous quantities,
many 10000 coming in in one day.
The number has now fallen to about 1000
day and is rapidly diminishing The re-
ceipt of so many applications has occa-
stoned corresponding increase of labor In
the office. but by shifting the clerical force
to meet the especial demands 1t has not
been found necessary to augment the list
of employees.
The records of the pension office show
that 2351 of the civil war pensioners died
in February, but there are still CO., 4SS Of
them on the pension rolls.
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The Annual Fhlox.

For the most part this genus consists Of
very snowy plants, and from the gardening
standpoint they should be considered in
three groups-frst. the annual phlox; Sec
ond, the Alpine; third. the perennial phlox.
The first Of these classes Is Considered
herein.
OF annual phlox there are many varieties,
catalogued under phlox drummondi. There
are many distinct varieties they would
furnish a garden with every shade Of color
except yellow. They also differ In height,
size and shape Of flower. They are Of easy
culture. Seed may be planted in the spring
as soon as the weather Is settled, and gen
orally they should be given a sunny posi-
ton in northern ATTITUDES, while protection
against the sun and dry winds should be
given in southern and western climates,
where there IL liable to be q long season OF
dry hot weather.
The plants will grow In almost any soil.
though Of course they do best in rich soil.
The seeds grow SO rapidly it Ia not worth
while to plant them indoors, though this
may be done. Ordinarily they cease bloom
ing In midsummer, especially II the season
Is dry and warm. but IL they have partial
shade and are given moisture and some
plant food. they may be made to Continue
blooming until late.
The plants are most effective when In q
large mass, those of each color by them
selves. and In arranging the harmony Of
colors and the height Of the plants should
be carefully considered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
HOUDINI UTTERS Def.
Challenge Forwarded to Prof. Maurice
joyce

In order to remove any suspicion that
may exist to the allegation that there
was collision between Houdini and the
packers in the employ of S. Kann, Sons &c
Co. In the former box test, the packers
Rave issued another packing case challenge
TO Houdini. who returns to Chases Theater
next week. The Kann employees are said
to be still ranking over the charge that
they provided the wizard with secret pam
els In their packing cases, including the
one they built almost wholly on the stage.
The correspondence over the new challenge
is said to put the matter up to Prof
JOY &c very strongly" as he Is invited to be
present and assist In mailing Houdini into
the packing case which the packers pro-
pose to uild from rough boards on the
stage. entirely in view of the audience
Houdini has accepted the conditions and
Prof. Joyce las been addressed although
his purpose g not yet known.
The communication sent TO Houdin Is
signed by Samuel Ingle. c. M. Smith, ]. A.
Cohen. A. TOlson, A. Knorr and E. Woltz.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23

John c. Yost. Conrad F. Bennett Alfred
F. Father. DIN Smith, II. E. Rottmer and
George Father. The casket, which was
placed in the center OF the parlor was
banked with flowers sent by the friends Of
the deceased.
Mr.. McL.fresh was eighty-two years of
age. He was formerly employed at the
Ebbitt House as the head carpenter land
for many years resided on l street north
west. He was quite well acquainted with
Gen. Grant while he occupied the White
House. During the life Of Mr.. Henry
Burch, proprietor of the Ebbitt House, he
and Mr.. McElfresh were warm friends. and
though for number of years the latter
had retired from active life, he recalled
many times the pleasure of his association
with the former host of the Ebbitt.
The deceased was a member of the As
soca ton of the Oldest Inhabitants of the
District of Columbia and his interest in
the organization. its doinss and the life of
the city Of Washington seemed never to
fail. Having retired after life well spent.
Mr.. McElfresh lived at the residence of
his daughter Mrs. Hughes, where every
care was given him during his declining
years. He was several times stricken with
apoplxy and the final attack came Thurs
day morning.
Mrs Anne Marie McElfresh. wife of the
deceased, died several years ago. His
daughter, Mrs. Hughes, and four grand
children survive him. The interment was
In Congressional cemetery.
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MARSHALL HOME SOLD.
City Of Richmond Buys Mansion of,
Famous Chief Justice.

RICHMOND, Va. March 23.-The sale of
the John Marshall mansion, at 9th and
Marshall streets, was made yesterday The
property will be conveyed to the city of
Richmond by Misses Annie F. and Emily
Marshall, descendants of the famous Chief
Justice. The price to be paid Is $13,
The deed was recorded this afternoon.
Negotiations for the transfer of the prop
erty to the city had been In progress for
year. 1t is proposed to turn the building,
which adjoins the site of the new high
school property, over to the school authori-
ties and the school board will turn the man.
sion into an administration building for the
public schools of the city.
The Richmond Bar Association endeav-
ored to secure possession of the property,
desiring to establish law library and
headquarters for visiting members of the
bar.
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TOO TIRED TO STOP A THIEF.
Kendig Calmly Allowed Another Man
to Rob Him,

PHILADELPHIA, March 23.-Albert
Kendig. 2il North 18th street admitted to
Magistrate Gallagher at a hearing yester-
day that he cares 50 little for money that
when he discovered thief In his room a
few evenings ago he was too tired to leap
from his bed and stop the intruder from
lifting more than 800 from his pocket.
Il knew that IL I reported the case to
the police the next morning they would be
able to apprehend the fellow before he had
an opportunity to leave the city said Ken
dig.
We'll. how about the greenbacks? Can
you afford to lose them?" inquired the
Judge.
oh. yes replied the witness. 81 have
use for the money. but II Is not absolutely
essential that / should have it,
The prisoner. who gave his name as Nor
ris Buck, admitted the theft to Policeman
McFayden. who took him into custody. He
said that his friend Kendig brought him
from Baltimore to this city and secured
him a good position with an automobile
firm on North Broad street
II don't know why took the money ex-
cept that / wanted to go out and have q
sporty time said Buck.
Magistrate Gallagher held the prisoner in
5000 bail for trial in court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-23
WATER MAINS TO BE LAID.
Nearly 1000 Feet in Extreme South
eastern Section.

Nearly 1000 feet of S-inch water mains
are to be laid by the District in the ex
treme southeastern section of the city,
which is estimated to cost $500, 100000
of which will be paid by special assess
ments. The Commissioners action In order
ing the laying of these mains is due to re-
peated appeals from the District health off,
Ger in the interest Of abolishng unhealthy
and insanitary box closets, which are so
common in that section. This Improvement
work. according to the engineer department,
will be commenced in two or three weeks.
The health officer asked for twice this
amount OF water mains, but the officials of
the sewer and water department considered
1000 feet sufficient at IT, present time.
According to the order for the laying of
these mains. 1000 feet, more or less, will
be placed in the center of 18th street be-
tween East Capitol and c streets; 40 feet,
more or less, in the south side of Massa
chusetts avenue west from 18th street; $50
feet, more or less, n the center of 18th
street between East Capitol and A streets.
and 145 feet. more or less, In the center of
A street east from 18th street.
In his last request for the extension of
the water main service the health officer
said: The fact that the several groups of
houses to be served are apparently located
at points more or less remote from officially
available water mains renders the length
of extension necessary for their service;
whether 1T is or is not possible now or
hereafter to devise any means for locating
the water mains as to abbreviate them
the health Office Is, of course, unable to
say, and must defer to the Judgment of the
engineer department. If 1t never will be
possible to lay such mains for the service
Of these premises at less expense than at
the present time, there seems to be no
reason for deferring their construction"