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The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-22

AS for politics, everybody talks,
nobody listens, and nobody's opin-
ions are worth, anything until after
election, when everybody says, q
told you so.
All serious topics being barred as
impossible except between intimate
friends, let us close with a plea for
wholesome ignorance, or natural
ness as Col. Wilson would call it.
Leave off pretending and acknowledge
frankly that n happy, healthy per
son who laughs US out of our egotis-
teal over-seriousness, and doesn't
pretend to know anything, adds more
to the every day enjoyment of life
than all the pedantic dome-heads,
rhetoricians and literary lions eve
assembled in the social zoo.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-22
CLUBS EASTER PARTY
AN ENJOYABLE AFFAIR.

The party given at the Commercial
Club last night as the re-opening ev-
ent of the social season after lent
was attended by about sixty OF sew
enty, mostly from among the young
er membership of the club, with their
lady friends. The evening was devot-
ed to cards and dancing, either
amusement being left to the choice
of the guests. At the games Miss
Maude Keller was most fortunate
among the ladies and was given a
souvenir spoon. E. A. Cahoon Won
the gentlemen's prize, a o The
music for the dancers was furnished
by the Norvell-Croft orchestra, which
is sufficient guarantee of its har
acter. Punch and waters were served
throughout the evening. All present
report an exceptionally good time.
The patroneSSes were Mrs. Poe, Mrs.
Bedell, Mrs. McGaffey, Mrs. McIn-
tyre, Mrs. Phillips and Mrs. Kellahin.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-22

and polite enough to listen to other
people talk frequently causes one to
be cIassed as a sort of easy-going
ignoramus who needs instruction in
the simplest affairs of life, as well
as in the most profound, lac one
might be e~ternally bored by people
explaining to him problems that he
solved long ago and dismissed from
mis- mind as being of little import
ance.
The man who would enjoy mental
and spiritual peace in the world has
little choice unless he takes to the
woods, or buries himself in a public
library where the patrons are not
allowed to talk. Books do not argue
or dispute, and if one does not agree
with their statements they are not
personally offended.
Philosophy, so-called, is a species
of laziness, an attempt to dodge res
ponsibility-and the finer sentiments
of life are too sacred for discussion
in a crowd. Let us be thankful for
l~ight7headed superficial people who
make us forget our troubles without
referring them to a textbook on
psychology.
The Parson makes a distinction be-
tween Christianity and religion, be-
.lieving that good conduct is the net
practical result of Christianity, with
out regard to denomination or sect,
and that the confusion of tongues in
wordy and theoretical religion is the
greatest drawback to human pro-
gress.
Appreciation of literature being a
matter largely Of taste, and it being
impossible for any one person to en-
compass the whole or for any two
persons to have read the same books.
the literary conversation often De-
comes merely a recitation of titles
and asking the other fellow if he has
|read so and so, while he responds
with another list the contents Of
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-22
"THE MAN WHO KNOWS"
(By THE "Parson."D

1.-The Man Who Knows" is the
catch-line in the magazine advertis-
ing of a certain popular e1cyclope-
dia; but the c~yclopedia costs sixty
dollars, and then there is the labor
of reading it. What's the use? ASK
Parsons-He Knows" Having special
permission to use this phrase THE
"GParson' wishes first to clear him
self either of being connected with a
tent city sanatorium or pretending
10 be al information bureau. Both
of the men engaged in the controver-
sy as to which invented the catch
line are certainly entitled to the name
Parsons if no more. Our own title
is only a brevet, conferred in a spirit
of irony aid adopted without thought
of infringing on copyrights that had
not yet been granted. We cheerfully
withdraw all claims to the emoluments
Or usufruct of such oil, gas or hot
air as may be developed by adver-
Using such prospect even to the ends
of the earth.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-22

which he probably knows as little
about as you do.
If there are no ambitious musicians
in h company it may be possible
sometimes to discuss music. But if
there be one or two enthusiastic
amateurs present the conversation
often lapses into technical shop talk
that is not any more elevating than
the talk of experts at a poultry
show. The only relief is to urge one
of them to play or sing, and then
1atter them into silence with a bonn
.bardmelt of ~superlative adjectives.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-22

In THE Parsons opinion, to gain
the reputation of being a walking
encyclopedia would be to lose all hap
piness, whether one were able 20
deliver the goods or not. The envy
and jealousy of other wise men need
not count. OF course; but one would
be compelled to withdraw from the
world to avoid the burden of answer
ing foolish questions that curious
persons would ask him for no other
purpose than to discover whether or
not he could answer them.
On the other hand, to be modest
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-22
WILL WORK FOR A
LOWER FREIGHT RATE.

John w. Poe, Jas. F. Hinkle and R..
D. Bell, the three members of the Ros
well water and sewer commission
rent to Amarillo yesterday, have a
double object in their trip. They not
only went to pull for Roswell as the
le Cattlemen's Association, but to
consult with the officials of the rail
road relative to getting a reduction
on the freight on the materials, pip
ing, etc, for Roswell's new water and
plants.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-22
Notice.

is Cass Hunt has filed her final ac-
oun in my office. Hon. J. T. Evans,
Judge of the Probate Court for Chaves
county, Territory of New Mexico, has
fixed the first Monday in May fos
hearing of objections to said account
and for settlement thereof.
Witness my hand and seal of the
Probate Court this 18th day of April,
1908. F. P. GAYLE,
(SEAL) Probate Clerk.
(Tues. 4-14t3)
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-22

1t is absolutely necessary for the
city council to take some action tow
ard curtailing expenses if the city
is to come out even the first of july.
Accordingly the financial COMMITTEES
has, the Record understands, called
q special meeting to go over the
financial statement of the city in de-
tail and to devise ways of bringing
the xpens of the city within Its
income.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-22
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT 40 acres fine land
with plenty water, near Lake Ar
thur.-Dr. c. NJ. Yater, Roswell N.
M. 43t6
o RENT Rooms half block
west of postofice-H. P. Hobson.
43tf
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-22

The lot donated to the armory yes
terday by Mr.. and Mrs. Bedel is
worth over fifteen hundred dollars
perhap w thousand. Thus are we
again reminded that while Joseph c.
Lea has passed on to his reward, the
children, sons-in-law and grandcnll-
dren continue among us as patriots
and public benefactors-
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-22

Suppose you suspect that you do
don't be too sure of it. Even
the person who says "drownded" is
not entirely wrong, though not quite
I'D to date. Carrying a girl to the
show doesn't sound so absurd when
one is reminded that the word carry"
once meant the same as escort does
now.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-22
COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

The Record is authorized to an
ounce hat N. J.. Fritz, of Hagerman,
is a candidate for Commissioner OF
the Third district, subject to the ac-
ton of the Democratic primaries.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-22

The contribution of one hundred
Of making the armory building twice
as large as would be possible with
the ten thousand appropriation of
the Territory, was made with the I'M
Outstanding or ON condition that there
should be one hundred such contribu-
lions by citizens, or enough smaller
subscriptions to bring the total up
to ten thousand dollars. thus making
possible the construction of a twenty
thousand dollar building. A good be-
ginning has been made. Who'll be
Ia next?
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-22
COMMISSIONER THIRD DISTRICT.

The Record is authorized to an
nounce Jerry Cazfer as a candidate
for County Commissioner of Chaves
ounty. subject to the action of the
primary election.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-22
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

The Record is authorized to an
nounce J.. H. Mcpherson as a candi-
date for County Treasurer. subject to
the action of the Democratic primaries
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-22
For Probate Clerk,
r, p, GAYLE,

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for reelection to the Office of
Probate Clerk of Chayes County, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
Urinary Election.
F. P. GAYLE.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-22

If the example set by Mr.. E. l..
Bedell be followed ven to the extent
of hundred dollar contributors, he
armory building can be made large
enough to supply the need of a pub
lie auditorium in roswell.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-22

you may call every creature under
heaven fool and ogue, and your aud
itor will join with you heartily; hint
to him the slightest of his own de-
fects or foibles, and he draws his ra-
pier. You and he are judges of he
world, but not its denizens.-Walter
Savage Landor.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-22

In the interest of economy It has
been suggested hat inasmuch as
there are always a half dozen deputy
sheriffs, more or less, in town, 1t is
unnecessary for the city to employ
a day policemen. Deputize some of
these county officers N let them
have the fees for making any arrests
that may be necessary. The city
sanitary policeman a look after
most of the duties that now devolve
upon the city marshal
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-22
FOR 3 CLERK.

The Record IS authorized to an
nounce Jas. w. Mullens as a candi-
date for Probate Clerk of Chaves
county, subject to the action of the
democratic primary election.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-22

The Record is convinced mat the
proper man has been placed at the
head of the finance committee of the
city council, in the person of j. W.
Thomas. Wiseley and Haynes are al
so good business men, and there IS
no doubt that the i1ances of the city
will be well managed.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-22

l hereby announce myself a candi-
ate for Assessor of Chaves county,
C primaries or convention.
A. R. FORSYTH.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-22

Frank Calfee left on the auto yes
terday for his home near Oscuro, N.
NJ, after spending several days here
on business.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-22
COMMISSIONER SECOND DISTRICT
FOR COUNTY SURVEYOR.

The Record is authorized to an
nounce that V. R. Kenney is a candi.
date for reelection to the Office of
County Surveyor, subject to the &C.
ton of the Democratic primaries.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-22

w. c. Lawrence, J.. E. Walmsley
and Mr.. Casey were up from Lake
Arthur yesterday.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-22
MEMBER ASSOCIATED PRESS.

The Daily Record aims TO fairly
print all the news for everybody
but all special favor go to our
friends.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-22
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

The Record is authorized to an
ounce James Sutherland as a candi-
date for County Treasurer of Chaves
ounty, subject to the action of the
Democratic primaries.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-22
WANTED.

WANTED Flowing and ditching.
Special attention to desert claim
work.-T. F. Cazier. 43t6
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-22
FOR COUNTY SHERIFF.

The Record is authorized to an
nounce Charles l.. Ballard as a caldi-
date for tle office of Sheriff of Chav-
county, subject to the action of the
,emocratic primaries.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-22

I hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Sheriff of Caaves county, sub
ject to the action OF the Democratic
primary election.
j. J. RASCOE.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-22

A city, as we'll as any other bust
ness firm, should try to live within
it's income, so far as ordinary current
are concerned.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-22
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

The Record is authorized to an
nounce Charles C. Hill as a candidate
for superintendent of Schools OF
Chaves County, subject to the action
of the DemocraLIc primary election.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-22

Mrs. F, A. Bash arrived last night
via the Lincoln stage from Oscuro,
N. NJ, to spend two weeks with her
uncle, w. O. Fawcett, and family.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-22

A J. NJ. Wis was down from Kenna
yesterday.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-22
Political Announcements
FOR COUNTY ASSESSOR.

The Record is authorized to an
noulce that Fred ]. Beck will De a
candidate for County Assessor of
Chaves county, subject to the action
of the Democratic primaries or o
vention.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-22

l hereby my self a candi-
date for the Office Of County Assessor
of Chaves county, subject to the &C
ton of the Democratic primaries.
GUY H. HERBERT.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-22
FOR PROBATE JUDGE.

The Record is authorized to an
nounce j. T. Evans as a candidate
for Probate Judge of Chaves COUNT
subject to the action of the Democrat
ic primary election.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-22

Russell does norse-snoelns.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-09-19
Will Build Twenty Passenger Launch.

Wellington Bergan, recent arrival,
has purchased property near G. B. Ohm
stead and rs engaged in building boats
either for rent or sale. He has some
light boats now ready. suitable for duck
shooting, and will construct a number
of others for rent. He will build
thirty-foot boathouse, and keep boats,
for all occasions. As soon as he can
get around to do so Mr. BergaI will
build a twenty passenger gasoline
launch with light draught, so that it can
be run in shallow water, for tie use of
excursion parties. Mr.. Bergan came
here from Portland, but is originally
from the great lakes, and has had ex-
tensive experience in building and oper-
ating boats.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-09-19
ENTITLED TO A SEAT AMONG PIONEERS
Homer Pease of Rockland Put Up the First Building in
American Falls for Stevens & Danielson, Who Con-
Quoted the First Store-Very Few People Here Then

Homer Pease, of Rockland, is entitled
to seat in the front ranks of the pio-
neers. While others came here in ad
vance of him, settling at Neeley, Rock
Creek and up the river, he erected the
first building in American Falls. 1t
was a log store building, 1Sx53 feet,
put up for the general store of Stevens
& Danielson, and was erected in the
spring of 1882. The railroad came
through in the fall The business was
sold to Campbell & Stebbins, and later
to the Evans Mercantile company. The
building was originally located short
distance below the railroad bridge, but
was torn down a little later and re-
moved to the ground now occupied by
the Evans West block. Directly north
of the building was walled cellar, and
the north wall of the store building
erected several years later by Camp
bell & Stebbens uses part of this cellar
wall as a foundation. After the com
pletion of the Campbell & Stebbins
building the old log building was torn
down and a part of the logs used in the
construction of the wagon shed which
stands in the rear of the Evans Mercan-
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-09-19
New School House in Dry Farm
Settlement.

The residents of the dry farm settle
ment about seven miles north of here,
with few Carey farmers adjoining the
settlement, are building school house
and will employ teacher, and have at
least six months school this year.
Funds will be raised by subscription
The building will be 18x24 feet, and will
be erected under the supervision of j.
H. Matthies. There are between thir
ty and forty children in the settlement.
Nine loads of lumber were hauled out
Monday for the building, nearly enough
to complete it, and just before depart
ing Mr. Atwood had the teams line up
in front of the Weeter Lumber Comp
any and picture taken. Those haul
ing the lumber were J. Edward Reeves,
Frank Wedel, Abe Becker, F. F.
Khever, P 7. Routh, Frank Ems, G.
w. Thayer, and John Jantzen.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-09-19
Carey Land Sells for SCI. so.

D. J. Pierce sold eighty acres of
Carey land, about four miles this side
of Aberdeen. recently. to the father of
Henry Fackler, and left for Greenacres,
Wash, Saturday, where he will make
his home. The consideration was s62. so
per acre. Mr.. Pierce came here early
last spring and built small, but rather
better than the ordinary house IN the
saghbrush and began improving his
land For the time he has been here
he has made about as good showing
as any settler on the tract, and had his
land in good shape. While the sale is
good one, Mr.. Pierce clearing about s25
an acre, the land will probably find
ready sale at 500 an acre within year.
The survey for the American Falls
Moreland railway misses the land about
half mile, and its building will natu-
rally advance land values.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-09-19
CANAL PROSPECTS
GROWING BRIGHTER
Temporary Survey is Near
ing Completion.
No Engineering Difficulties Eneoua-
tered and Cost Of Construction
Not Excessive--Land South of
Here Can Be Watered.

Gilbert H. Hogue, engineer in charge
for the proposed extension of the Fort
Hall irrigation project, has all but COM
pIeted the preliminary survey for the
canal between Pocatello and American
Falls. The canal will run east of town
about mile, at an elevation sufficient
to carry it many miles south Of here
Mr.. Hogue states that there are no
engineering difficulties to be overcome,
that the project is feasible and can be
constructed at reasonable cost
He expects to leave for the reclama-
ton headquarters at Boise, soon, with
his notes, when the cost of the proposed
system, with the acreage that can be
watered, will be estimated. This is
cheering news to settlers on the land,
some of whom secured their holdings
under the opening of 128,000 acres on
September 27. The outlook for the
construction of the system is very
bright.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-09-19
Southeastern Idaho Fair.

carnival of fun is coming Blackfoot for the week of
the Southeastern Idaho Fair September % to 26 The
Nat Ress Carnival consisting twenty shows will be
the ground the whole week with their great animal show
group acrobats bunch of merry widows bunch of dane
ing girls funniest of Clowns the celebrated lion Wallace
the talking pony 'Pekannny, the flying lady "Lunette
who floats in the air, big jeff the kangaroo, the wire
walkers the baby incubators the high dive the ride for
fe folks who loop the loop and Others who make fun
for everybody and everybody has fun The city of
affords riot of fun all day and is open at night.
The will be the very best this year, better than
they BEEN Svenyhve of the best horses the
west will be there and the stables will only be full
overhowing, but the city barns will be full of horses.
state university will send men judges The floral
hall will have such of agricultural and horticul
tural products before in from the irrigated
districts the and profitable dry farms that
occupied every direction The machinery
for farming and manufacturing will be schooling both
old young and will be great money makers and
for all who speculate and all who toll These alone
are worth the visit to the fair.
Special railroad rates will be effective the week of the
fair and special trains will be to accommodate the
pleasure seekers The fair grounds will be sprnked to add
the comfort of the visitors American Falls will furnish
fifty to 100 visitors and larger number might go
with profit to themselves.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-09-19
Important Information for Homesteaders.

Parties who have made settlement the lands thrown
open to homestead entry the 9th of last month should
appear before United States Commissioner Burre
papers and afdavits made ready for filing
the United States Land office at Backfoot the 26th
Parties having the papers made here will the
pense of having to take witnesses Blackoot and
will also be given preference the matter of filing
those who have papers. Parties without papers, Also
have remain in Backfoot until Monday Tuesday
because it hardly possible that many filings be
made day unless papers have been previously pre-
pared Further filings made the 26th settlers
will have better than squatters rights, and anyone
beating such settlers to the land Office file their
land No applications will be received by mail that are
to before any officer prior to the 26th The only
safe way is to have the papers made in advance and
take them to Backfoot ready for fling the first thing
the morning of the Goth The following afdavt are
required:
Whether not land has been marked by posts.
Whether house has been built other improve
ments made.
Whether settlers have resided the land up
the date of filing.
Mr. Burre has been authorised to such papers
necessary fully protect the rights of settlers
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-09-19

tile company.
The logs for the building were OBJ
tanned from Warm Creek canyon. At
that time there was no road leading to
the canyon from here, and one had to
be made. About the only roads in the
country was the old emigrant trail and
roads to Nicely and Rock Creek. There
were very few settlers here at that
time. Mr.. Pease recalls Bishop Neeley
and Alex Sorenson at Neeley, w. A.
Bennett living down the river and Judge
Oliver and John Calder up the river.
The latter now lives near the mouth of
Rock creek. The Sparks ranch was
at that time owned by Taylor & Tier
nan. There were few people living
on Rock creek.
Mr.. Stevens did not remain here long
and trace of him was lost. There are
several, however, who knew Mr.. Dan
ielson well. He removed from here to
Blackfoot many years ago, when the
entire Snake river valley contained but
habitation here and there. No one at
that time dreamed that the plains bor-
bering the river would ever be settled,
at least in this generation.