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Evening journal., 1908-02-15
Woman Suffrage.

m1cnigan women representing organ
izations aggregating a membership Of
$4,000 addressed the constitutional
convention at Lansing recently, plead
ing for an amendment enfranchising
women.
The Kentucky Federation Of Won
ems Clubs has enlisted the co-opera-
ton Of a number Of other organiza-
tons in an effort to secure school suf-
frage with an educational qualihca-
ton for the women Of the state.
College women of California have
organized a league, the object OF which
is to secure the ballot for women.
Similar college equal suffrage leagues
exist in New York. Massachusetts,
Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Rhode Island
and Illinois.
Evening journal., 1908-02-15
EDWIN TALLEY DIES AFTER
ATTACK OF THE GRIP

Edwin Talley. a builder, formerly
supervisor Of the public schools Of
the city. died in his home, No. s25
jackson street, yesterday after an ILL
ness Of several days Of grip.
Mr. Talley was born IN Brandywine
hundred. He leaves a widow and four
children.
Evening journal., 1908-02-15
No VuIaarItY.

"You Inherited quite a nice little
fortune" said the lawyer.
yes" replied the fortunate youth.
Il suppose you will pay lot Of your
debts now?"
II had thought OF II, but concluded
to make no change in my manner OF
living. / don't want TO be accused OF
vulgar display"
Evening journal., 1908-02-15

SOUTH NoRWALK. Conn. Feb. Is
II believe poo- Fred is dead and that
they viii never find him alive" says
Mrs Henry G.. Claridge. only sister
OF Frederick Jeffs. the American sailor
who has been marooned on one Of the
Galapagos Islands for the last year.
1T is very good Of the government
to send a rescue party for him. but
I am afraid my family Is Inflated. My
youngest brother, George. was drowned
Evening journal., 1908-02-15

The season Of high-grade moving
pictures which Resident Manager
Johnson will inaugurate at the Grand
Opera House on Monday afternoon at
o'clock promises to become a popu-
lar form Of entertainment. II will be
remembered that the pictures were
tried out at this theatre on Saturday
afternoon and evening, February 1,
and the entertainment pleased many.
Admission is only FIVE cents for chill
dren and ten cents for adults. The
moving pictures will be continued at
the theatre every afternoon and even
ing when the house is not otherwise
engaged Illustrated songs will form
Ia portion of the entertainment and for
this purpose the management has Sc
cured the services Of Miss Louise Rob-
erts, who has just closed with the
Southern Holy City" company. It
has become generally known that the
Opera House is the most comfortable
place in the city to witness an enter
tainment Of this nature and that the
programs given are longer than can be
seen elsewhere.
The engagement of Ned Wayburn's
big success, "Phantastic Phantoms, %
at the Garrick Theatre next week is a
matter of more than passing interest
to the MANY who are numbered among
the patrons of that playhouse. 'Phan-
tastic Phantoms" was the hit of Ham
merstein's Roof Garden all last sum-
mer and will be produced here with the
original cast and effects. The COM
Evening journal., 1908-02-15
Senator COckriH
a Whist Player

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Feb. 15.-Franeis
NJ. Coclkrili. now member Of the Inter
state Commission is reputed the most in
veterate whist player In Washington and
the man with more card sense than
anybody else in The memory OF this gener-
alton OF card players.
To Cocl1tll II Is unforgivable 70 make
mlsplay. When that happens he rises In
his place and "cusses OUT everybody in
sight with enthusiasm and JUNCTION.
Among the young men around the com
mission offices It IS regarded a privilege
to go out and play whist OF an evening
with the Senator, provided, always that
they get away alive.
Evening journal., 1908-02-15

The secret OF most mems failure is
mental dissipation. wandering ener-
gies, squanderlng energies upon a dis
tracing variety OF objects instead OF
condensing them into one.-London
Chat
Evening journal., 1908-02-15

pany S. headed by Hilarion and Rosalie
Ceballos with a company OF ten. In
addition 10 thea bove there viii be the
usual number Of less pietentious num-
bers.
Lincoln ]. Carriers fastest effort.
"Too Proud to Beg" will open at the
Lyceum, February IL, is and IS. The
play was put on for one week during
its first season at Mr.. Carriers theatre
The Criterion--in Chicago, and every
one who saw the performance liked it,
The plot is said to contain more than
the ordinary stage story consistent,
clean cut. with humor. There are no
scenic effects With the attraction. but
a splendid array Of scenery, beautiful
in coloring and tasteful in design, is
carried.
Fred Bond. in all probability one OF
the best known players of the present
day, has been engaged by Wagenhals
and Kemper as the principal male sup
port to Leo Ditrichstein. in his new
comedy, Bluffs" to be seen in thi,
CITY at the opera Albhoe ANAA AaNaite y
afternoon and night, and prior TO III
production at the Aston Theatre. New
York.
"Shadowed by Three" closes its sue
cessful enlargement tonight at the
Lyceum. Those who like sensations
should see the play. as It is extremely
out Of the ordinary.
Evening journal., 1908-02-15

The average man fools HIS wife but
once-when he marries her.-St Louis
e-DemOcrat.
Evening journal., 1908-02-15
Mr.. Moore Home.

j. c. Moore. a messenger in the
Senate chamber, at washington. is
visiting his family here for a few days.
Evening journal., 1908-02-15

in Puget Sound four years ago while
returning from trip the same as Fred
was doing. We never got his body
Fred sailed from New Castle. Aus
tralia on the Alexander on November
20. 1906. The vessel was bound for
Panama. and he shipped as a sailor in
order 10 get home. He was left on
the island. weak from illness. following
shipwreolk.
Evening journal., 1908-02-15

Read THE EVENING JOURNAL.
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Notice.

Notice is hereby given that sealed
bids will be received by the City OF
Roswell at the City Clerks Office up
and until 2 O'Clock p. m. May IL, by
any banking corporation doing busis
ness in the city, which bid must state
the rate per cent upon daily balances
that such banking corporation offers
to pay the City for the privilege OF
being male the depository of all the
funds of the City of Roswell for the
two years aext ensuing the date OF
acceptance of said bid
The successful bidder will be re-
quired to comply with all the provis-
ions of Ordinance No. 1872 of the City
of Roswell, and pay to the City Treas
urer at the end of each month the
amount due the City for such depos-
its during that month. The City Coun-
Gil reserves the right to reject any
and all bids.
Witness my hand and the seal of
said City this 4th day of May, 1908
(SEAL) w. T. PAYLOR,
Clerk of the City of Roswell.
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$3.50 per month.

$3.50 per month
The board will hereafter meet in
the Central school building
The following committees were ap-
pointed by President Joyner:
On Teachers Salaries, Text Books,
etc, Ray, Ogle and Hamilton.
On Buildings, Grounds, Insurance,
Supplies and Equipment. Carper, Fin
ley and Rucker.
On Finance, Jaffa and Divers.
Misses Skillman and Greenlee were
given permission to use their school
rooms for three months after the
close of school to teach pupils who
had failed to make the required
grades.
All members of the board are to
visit the schools next Tuesday.
The board adjourned until Monday,
May 18th.
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Washington, May 5.-The public
buildings bill, which is popularly
known as the pork barrel may he
reported to the house tomorrow. The
republican caucus tonight is expect
ed to define the legislative program
for the remainder of the session and
the leaders will probably set the time
for taking up the public buildings bill.
AS soon as the time is set, Rep. Bar
thold, of Mo-, chairman of the public
buildings and grounds committee, is
expected to report it to the house.
The measure has been ready for a
week
Hammond Will Name johnson.
Washington, May 5.-The Post to-
day says" Gov. John A. Johnson. of
Minnesota, will be nominated before
the Denver convention to head the
democratic ticket, by Rep. Winfield
Hammond, of the second congression-
al district of Mimi. Hammond nomi-
mated Johnson for both terms "a gov
ernor of Minnesota and both times
Johnson swept the normally republi-
can state into the democratic column.
Hammond says Johnson will carry a
large proportion of the southern
states in the convention
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$S,957.16

Bal. May 1, 1908, $S,957.16
II was moved by Hill, seconded
and carried that the financial report
be given to the papers for publication
The report of Supt. Brasher for the
eighth month, was approved. 1t show
ed an enrolment of 391 boys and 419
girls. total of SO. The percentage
of attendance was, for the boys SO,
for the girls 80, an average of 80.
The use of desks was refused to
Miss Shanks for a summer school.
The alumni was authorized to use
the central school to meet in.
Supt Brasher was given authority J
to secure diplomas for the gradual
ing class.
ing the past year were extended to
Supt Brasher and President Joyner,
and Attorney Scott was voted $50 for
his services The board then adjourn
ed.
The New Board Meets.
The newly elected school board
then net with Messrs. Joyner, Fin
ley. Carper. Rucker, Hamilton, Ogle.
and Jaffa present. The oath of Office
was administered to them.
The election of officers was taken
up. and Joyner was elected president
and Jaffa vice president.
1t was moved by Ray and seconded
by Rucker that Supt. Brasher be re
elected for the term of two years
been amended by Jaffa that the Supt.
also be the clerk OF the board. the
salary of $25 to be added to his
monthly salary. making total OF
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preceded Dean Peck'S address. Mr..
Montgomery has organized a chorus
choir which is attracting great inter-
est and gives en- inspiration to the
meetings which sl.rs the blood. II
you have not heard he chorus sing
The Kings Business, you should
do so; it will give you an uplift. To-
night DR.. Peck will. speak again.
The Montgomerys will sing and
the chorus choir will render several
special selections.
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BASE BALL
Roswell VS.. Lake Arthur, on
Thursday, Nay 7th.
GRADY WILL SUCCEED
COCHRAN IN CONGRESS.

New York, May 5.-Senator Thorn
as F.. Grady, who announced his re-
tirement from the legislature at the
end of his present term. is to be pro-
NOTED to congress-. taking the place
now held by w. Burke Cochran. This
announcements was made yesterday
upon his sauthoFfty and that of Tam
many HAIL. and 1t was further an
nounced that Senator James Crawley
is also to be sent to Washington to
succeed Francis Burton Harrison
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l will be here for a few days with
my Bean Sprayer," which sprays
with a pressure of $50 pounds Anyone
wishing to have orchards sprayed
would do well to see me or call at
Office room, IA Garst Bldg. Or phone
375.-Earnest Malone. 56t2
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Proposals to Grade Roads.

| am authorized to receive sealed
proposals to grade five miles, more
or less of public roads, work to be-
gin soon after contract Contract
price to be paid first week in July
next. See me and file bids by noon
of May 8, 1908.
w. NJ. ATKINSON
Chairman Board of County
Commissioners.
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Number of books purchased.
=s1906; number donated 7S5 1851
Value OF books purchased.
s1,953.36: value of books
donated, 100000 s2.953.36
Number of periodicals sub
scribed for in 1908, Sc:
number donated, II. This
does not include old per
iodicals donated Total, 48
Value of periodicals subscrib-
ed for, $113.05: value of
periodicals donated, $3.50 s143.55
Maps, 2
Number of books lost, IS.
Value of books lost, 1867
Amt. paid for lost books,
$12.O7; due. $3.50
Number of books taken from
shelves (too worn and dam
aged to be used) II
Number of books replaced. AZ
Value of books taken from
shelves, $64.08
Number of borrowers cards
issued. 1888
Books borrowed: January, '07, 1000;
Feb, 1,129; March, 1,212: April 1929; /;
August, 1,274; September, 1886: Oc-
tober, 1926: November, 1,413; De
cember. 1,5OO: January U908) 1888;
February, 1861: March. 1,2S4; April.
1,248.
LILLIAN MCCAIN,
Librarian.
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DEAN PECK TALKS
ON 1.-THE HOLY GHOST

Dean Peck's subject last evening
at the First NJ E. church was The
Holy Ghost" and in his peculiarly
fascinating manner he made plain
this subject as found in the Holy
Scriptures. With his ability for cloth
ing his thoughts in simple language,
his native Irish wit which flashes
forth on occasions, together with an
eloquence of high order, Dr. Peck
makes his subject interesting
The usual inspiring song service
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lott
See our prices on fancy
evapOrated fruit aud you will
buy them. Joyce.Pruit & Co.,
Bad Fire in Indiana.

South Bend, Ind. May 5.-The bus
mess district of Walkerton, 19 miles
southeast of South Bend, was destroy
ed by fire today. The loss is estimat-
ed at 100000.
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ST. Louis, May 5.-A thunder storm
of unusual severity, accompanied by
high wind of almost tornado veloc-
ity swept over this vicinity early to-
day, doing much damage to property
and indirectly causing loss of life.
bridge on the Louisville a1d Nash
vile road near Belleville, ILL.,, was
washed out and wrecked a freight
train. Engineer Ward, Conductor
Smith and a trainman whose name
was not learned, were buried under
the engine and drowned.
The village of Edgmont, ILL.,, was
flooded and many persons were fore
ed to take refuge on RATS. The whole
area of the lowlands of East ST. Lou
is, comprising 35 square miles, is un
der water. French village of 1000
inhabitants was struck by minia-
ture tornado and many houses un-
rooted. Traffic is impeded on the cleo
trio lines to various points east and
northeast OF ST. Louis by high water.
1t is believed the loss of live stock
- hCdfy LII 81 I<Oulo tiiC liu DlS"
down trees and signboards, broke
many windows and crippled telephone
and telegraph wires. Several build
iags were struck by lightning, and
the fire department was kept busy
responding to alarms in the driving
rain.
The bodies of Engineer Ward and
Fireman Frank Chasm were recover
ed from the freight wreck during the
morning A third trainmal, believed
to be drowned, has not yet been
found. Two men composing the crew
of a dredge boat at Edgemont, ILL.,,
are missing, and believed to be lost.
Five dwellings, and saloon were
swept from their foundations by the
flood that Inundated the French vii
1age.
1Geaerai Storm In ,Arlkaa<as-
Little Rock. Ark. May 5-ATkansas
zas visited last might by "a storm
waaieh coeared prarticaiiy tae entire
siHte. doing mnzeh damage. Wires are
down IN every direction. and infor-
nation is meagre. 4Marche, a hamlet
of 500 people. 10 miles west from
this city, was badly wrecked and the
large plant of the Hammond, Lucas
& DeVore Lumber Company was
completely destroyed. There was no
loss of life. A great cloud composed
of limbs of trees passed over the
town of Morrillton late yesterday af
ternoon. Conway, Ark, is reported
to be badly damaged. and Watson,
near the Louisiana line. is reported
to have been wiped out
Three inches of Rain.
Madison, Ind. May 5.-This locali-
ty was visited by almost three inches
of rain during the night, causing an
overflow of all streams and doing
considerable damage Rain mas fallen
25 days out of the last 35. the total
rainfall being ten inches
Train in Washout.
Seymour, Ind, May 5.-An east
bound passenger train on the B. &
o. Southwestern railroad ran into a
washout near Sparkville early today
the engine. mail, express and baggage
cars going down an embankment. The
engineer and fireman were badly
hurt. None of the passengers were
injured
a.~~.< - r.-<s,~-~-~s> n ;s.e>rxs -
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Notice B. p. o. EIkS.
All members of Roswell Lodge No.
969 B. P. o. Elks are requested to
meet at the lodge rooms Tuesday
evening, May 5th, at 7:30. for consid-
Grafton of important business. t2
CLAUDE HOBBS, E. r.
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U. S. WEATHER BUREAU.

(Loeal Report. Observation Taken m
800 a. N.Y.
Roswell, N. NJ, May 5.-Tempera-
ture.-Max.. 65; min. 80: mean. So
Precipitation. 02; wind N. veloci-
ty 8 miles: cloudy.
Forecast, Roswell and Vicinity:
Fair and warmer tonight and We'd
nesday.
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Correct legal blanks. Record Once
office.

Notice.
w. NJ. Minter, late proprietor of the
Palace Livery Stable, desires to state
that the books and accounts OF the
firm have been left with Messrs Par
sons and Son, who are authorized to
receipt all bills.
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Foncy California evapOrated
peaches. bulk pruues. prunes in
3 ib. cartoons, Crown Raisins
and New York Ring Apples, get
our prices on tho above in case
lots. JOyce-Pruit Co.
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Notice.

The three alumni committees on
place, program and rules will meet
tomorrow, Wednesday, evening, at s
o'clock, with Miss Bessie Peacock.
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THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS BILL
WILL PROBABLY BE coNsID-
Erred ON WEDNESDAY
HE WILL NAME JOH0SON

The Washington Post Says Winfield
Hammond, of Minnesota, Will Pre-
sent the Name of Governor john
son to the Democratic National
Convention for President.
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FOR SALE One of the SWEETEST
automobiles in the Pecos Valley
Will accept offers from out of the
city. Apply Roswell Auto Co. 56t5
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Earnest Malone brought up his big
Bean Sprayer from the Malone ranch
near Hagerma1 yesterday and spray
ed the orchard of o. M. Linn at
South Spring.
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CHICKEN PIE DINNER THURS
DAY IN THE SPARKS BUILDING, /,
GIVEN BY THE LADIES OF THE
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
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Now is the time to buy evap-
GRATED fruits, get our prices by
the box. JOyCe-Pruit Co.

See Ririe & Mussenden for land sur
veying and concrete work. 1T W.
End ST., phone 464. 1926
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valued at 100000. 1t started in
kitchen of a restaurant. The build
ilgs were of wood and one story.
They were built since the big fire.
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Three Land Bargains.

160 acres near Roswell; 100 near
cumberland, and 160 near Artesia.
All in artesian belt. Owner must sell,
See. write or phone Richard w. Lew
is, Cum berland, N. NJ. 09tf
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af Rev Jao w. Smith returned this
morning from Artesia. where he was
attending the district conference OF
the M. e. Church. South
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SOME LIVES WERE LOST

Bridges Were Wsshed Out and Towns
Fiooded.-A Number of Persons
Drowned.- General Storm in Ark7n
sas.-FIoods in Indiana.
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THE FINANCIAL REPORT

Joyner Elected President of the
Board and Jaffa Vice President
Supt. Brasher Elected Clerk and
Reelected Superintendent for the
Next Two Years.-Other Business.
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Mrs Clark Dilley and little son,
Clark, Jr, left this morning for Chi
eag6 and points in Indiana for visit
OFFS or eight weeks.
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DIR. PRESLEY:- rye, ear, nose
md throat. Glasses fitted; phone 130.
9Otf.
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TWO HUNDRED THOUS-
EIDE

San Francisco, Cal, May 5.-Fire
last night destroyed property in the
block bounded by Market, Geary and
Kearney streets and Grant avenue,
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Money, Money.

Wanted 100000 for one or two
years on 100000 unincumbered city
property with privilege to pay off be-
fore due. Address 3D. care Record.
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new SCHOOL
BOARD IN

THE OLD BOARD RETIRED LAST
NIGHT AND THE NEW ONE
TOOK CHARGE.
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FOR ALL Get right, have your
carpentry done right. Everything
in the building line, phone 107
| will call. Aft
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STORMS
AND FIRE

SEVERE WIND STORM, ALMOST A
TORNADO, HIT ST. LOUIS
EARLY TODAY.
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Improvmt. & Rep. 1,034.84
Interest, 2,617.00 --s
Salaries (tea) 1405S55
Misc tSupp-. Janitor
fuel. etc. 3,S46.53 21.556s92
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Record Want Ans. Get Results,
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. DR.. Hunsberger will talk
$ eye comfort to you at links
g Jewelry store. Scientific dark
g room eye examination free
g
6 g g g g g g g g 8 g g g g g
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You cant get fresh fruits now
then why not buy our fancy
evaporated fruits that are lust
as good. JOyCe-Pruit Co.
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Bring your horse to T. M. Rabb.
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Notice 3. 9. o. Eiks.

children's sewing, 1o4 South Penn
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Expenses for ink, pens, stamps,
gummed labels, money Or
ders, inkstands, etc, 54.64
Freight, 81
Books, 5.24
Joyce-Pruit Co., towels, LOO
Daniel Drug Co., record
book, formaldehyde, etc. 14.45
Pecos Valley Drug Co. $50
Library Bureau, supplies. 23.45
Roswell Wool & Hide
Co, coal, 11.00
Geo. White, extra work, 6.f5
Same, Sunday work, 800
Miss Richeson, Sunday
work 1900
Roswell Hdw. Co, supp, 900
Record Pub. Co., statry. 7.15
Ullery F,urn. Co., table, $50
Deposited in bank, 1910
Cabs ON hand, 2041
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15,351.S7 15,351.S7
Collection from fines and dam
ages, including $500 writ, 1859
Collection for lost books, 12.07
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Russell builds new wagons.