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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-10-16

which various names have been given,
there are spires, minarets, cones and
cathedral towers, and masses of stall
actite form.
Transcontinental tourists always in
clude the Garden of the Gods ,in their
itinerary and it is safe to say that sew
eral millions Of visitors have been at
tracted to the spot since the railroads
made 1t easy Of reach. Colorado, orig
inally famous for Pixies Peak has gath
cred more fame from the Garden of the
Gods than any other single feature.
The State has profited in large measure
from the possession Of the place, and
Colorado Springs would not to-day be
the city 1t is were it not near this spot.
At the entrance of the Garden of the
Gods one begins to see marvellous things
indeed, before entering. The so-called
Gateway Is an imposing formation, be-
Ing two great masses Of red and white
sandstone rocks rising 900 feet with a
narrow passageway between. From Il
distance. the Gateway Is not particular
ly imposing but on nearer approach, it
Is seen that nature has here performed
miracle. After passing through, the
tourist is prepared In measure for any
further wonders that may confront him.
All through the Garden Of the Gods
red and white sandstone formations
abound in the most curious shape. Gro.
tesquerles are everywhere. There are
most peculiar rocks resembling birds
and animals, some Of them SO
closely that the visitor may doubt
the evidence Of his own eyes
and expect the titanic monsters to
awaken out of their sleep and spring at
him. There are miDarets and spires,
cones, towers, overhanging fret work,
filagree in rocks, beautifully colored
veinings and strata. balancing stones
tables. and everything conceivable and
some things that are not. Imagination
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-10-16

levels that the celebrated Garden Is now
nearly 6,OOO feet above the sea.
On the first rock as one enters the
massive portals is to be seen the perfect
outline of n stag's head, with antlers
laid back and nose high, as If startled
by the baying of the hounds. A few
yards further on is huge stone of 200
tons weight perched like a spinning top
upon the shoulder of another. 1t is so
nicely balanced that every passing
breeze seems to threaten its stability,
and yet it has stood like that for cen
turies. Still further on one sees duck.
complete In every outline, and as de-
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-10-16

winch nature has so lavishly adorned
this Colorado museum.
The garden comprises an area Of $40
acres. The titanic forces of nature con-
splred to make 1t one Of the ruggedest
yet most beautiful spots on earth. 1t
mas attracted tourists by hundreds of
thousands from all parts Of the world,
rivaling In this respect the Yellowstone
National Park itself, and its fame has
done much to build up that region as
the playground of the republic.
The Garden of the Gods is remark
able for the strange forms which the
red and white sandstone rocks here as
sumo. Besides grotesque shapes, to
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-10-16

When railroad trains first smoked
across the plains, the Indians used to
shoot Mt them. More recently farmer
here and there has taken the old shot
gun down from the hook to welcome
the inconsiderate motor-car. There
was little excuse for the Indian and
for the farmer whose chickens lay dead
In the road but 1t is hard to see what
led a man to shoot at balloon, and
narrowly miss sending the balloonist to
death. The judge made an example of
the offender, on the ground that aerial
navigation is becoming more common,
and that news Of the sentence will
spread abroad and protect aeronauts,
who do no one any harm, and run risks
enough without additional danger from
ritieshots.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-10-16

Commander Peary is off for the
North Pole again. He may not reach
it, but he Is more likely to do so than
ever before. Each failure has had its
useful lesson for him. If he were to
retain his physical vigor for few dec
AIDES there would be little question OF
his ultimate success, but If he does not
get to the goal this trip it is not likely
that he ever will make another. Some
other man, profiting by his experience,
and probably following in his footsteps,
Will gain eternal fame as the discoverer
of the North Pole. There are many
who do not care whether 1t Is discov-
cred or not, who can see nothing prac-
tical In these journeys to the frozen
North, and who think it folly for men
to risk their lives there, but who at
the same time would like to see Peary
win. They admire his pluck and per-
tinacity and think them deserving of
the reward he covets. So, indeed, they
are. Even If peary shall not achieve
success he Is entitled to II. Other men
have gone out on the same errand, but
none of them has stuck to his work as
Peary has. If he does reach the pole.
1t will not be owing to luck, but will
be the result of intelligent persistence.
If there be any possible route to the
pole the one he has selected probably
Is It, In a few weeks Peary will be
lost to the world for long time. If no
news shall come from him within three
years there will be no alarm He has
learned how to live in reasonable COM
fort on the shores of the Arctic ocean.
That knowledge eliminates much of the
suffering which was the lot of the early
explorers. The only real danger to
which he will be exposed will be in
traversirg the drifting Ice fields be-
tween his point of departure and his
destination. If he can escape those
dangers he and his companions should
be able to get back home in safety, to
be welcomed with unbounded enthusi-
asm If they shall have succeeded. Even
the Americans who look on the search
for the North Pole as waste of eff
fort would be delighted to have one of
their countrymen get there first.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-10-16

to charm or impress the beholder. Of
these there may be mentioned the red
sentinel that guards the north portals
of the Garden, flanked on either side by
cathedrals and fortresses of amazing
size, and aflame with brilliant coloring.
There are thin slabs of sandstone stand
ing on edge and lifting their heads hun
dreds Of feet high, on which the gods
or witches have sculptured images Of
birds and animals; and many strange
shapes such as needle rocks. Several
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-10-16

''Blind Tom," noted a generation ago
as musical prodigy, died recently in
the home Of the daughter-ln-law of his
old master, for he was born a slave
near Columbus, Ga. When a boy he
amused the household by initiating the
cries Of birds and the sound of the wind
and rain. He had a marvellous men,
ory, and could play any musical CON-
position which he heard. 1t is said
that he could play one melody with his
right hand, another with his left, and
whistle third at the same time. Yet
with all his musical gifts, he was in
tellectually a child, and lived in the
care of guardians.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-10-16
GARDEN OF THE GODS
Colorado Wonderland, Where
Nature Displays Her Most
Fantastic Moods.
NONNNNNO~~%

One Of the worlds greatest natural
wonders, the famous Garden of the
Gods in Colorado, has been presented
by c. B. Perkins, who has been its own
er for a quarter Of century, to Col
orado Springs to become a part of the
city's 3,OOO-acre park system. 1t is a
notable acquisition and the people of
Colorado Springs are to be congratu-
lated In thus securing a feature that
has called forth the admiration of tour
lists from all over the world, who have
invariably grown enthusiastic in their
praises when beholding the scenic beau
ties and quaint conceits of form with
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-10-16

Although men as they run are per-
haps muscularly stronger than women,
their inability to withstand the ele-
ments and their reliance upon clothes
places them considerably below the 80
called weaker sex in the matter Of un.
clothed toughness. Women wear
clothes for ornament; men use them
as a protective covering. A group OF
men marooned clothesless on an island
In the temperate zone might be expect.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-10-16

ed TO die Off In a month from draughts
and colds and rheumatism. The health
Of women similarly placed would suffer
little from the enforced exposure. The
fact appears to be, therefore, that in
everything but muscle-in vitality,
ruggedness, character. disposition brain
power, etc.-woman is the tougher, not
the weaker, sex.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-10-16

"Have you figured out why man
wears suspenders with belt?' asks the
Pittsburg Press No; but we can i'm
agine why he wears them with his
trousers
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-10-16

81 Take This Man" is the title Of Il
new play. The author is probably anx-
iously waiting to learn whether 1t is to
be for better or for worse.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-10-16
Speech and Action.

(which is better?' inquired the young
patriot. "To be a silver -tongued orator
or practical politician?"
1T depends" answered Senator Sor.
ghum, "on your personal ambitions.
Some people desire the last word and
Others are concerned solely about the
first ballot. ."-Washington Star.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-10-16

Possibly Minister WI has determined
to live 200 years in order to read that
Chinese history about to be issued in
432 volumes Or is it 642 volumes?
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-10-16

Mother Eve at any rate never wore
q sheath gown" says the Birmingham
Age-Herald. No; nor Il Mother Hub
bard, nor hustle, nor hoopskirts, nor a
long list of other things peevish man
has been finding fault with.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-10-16

The New York Tribune is disturbed
because Of the discovery of flying va
riety Of cimex lectularius. Let us go
on bravely hoping Perhaps we can
have screened-in beds.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-10-16

mure as though about to finish the
Matching Of brood Of ducklings. Then
comes an alligator stretched out at full
length and so natural that one involun-
tarily wonders If the gigantic saurlan Is
not waiting for meal-a small one
Off the duck. Further advance into this
museum Of wonders reveals new sights
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-10-16

A new book, advocating starvation as
O cure for all human ailments, is out.
We assume that 1t was written by the
author of prunes.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-10-16

The Mayor Of Timpson, Tex, receives
a salary Of 81 year. Even with the
most rigid economy no public man can
lay up much money on that.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-10-16
Not Up in Art,

''Did you ever see the Venus of
Milo"
"Eh?"
'"The Venus without arms, you
know?"
"Oh, the armless wonder? Yes, l
seen her in tn side show when I was n
boy. She was goih' under another name
then,. but spose it's tn same one."--
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-10-16

No poverty-stricken aristocrat ever
considered plutocratic heiress too rich
for his blood.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-10-16

Weekle-So Slippsy is defaulter,
eh?
Deekle-So they say.
Weekle-By George! always won
dered why he said "Thank you" so
pleasantly every time l made demos.
it.-Bohemian Magazine.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-10-16

Somehow the average girl just can't
help loving a young man whom her
mother doesn't like.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-10-16

Commander Peary has started on an
other of his justly celebrated trips al
most to the north pole.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-10-16

No, Alonzo, n girl isn't necessarily a
manicurist just because she likes to
hold hands.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-10-16

Tell of man who has done a good
deed and few show curiosity to know
who he is.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-10-16

Every time young man sees pret-
ty girl purse her lips he wonders If
there Is anything In the purse for him.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-10-16

There is something wrong with the
girl who would rather read about love
making in a novel than try 1t herself.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-10-16

"Chew your steak longer" says one
doctor, who has friend who is n
dentist.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-10-16

The wedding presents you give are
usually worth more than those you re.
ceive.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-10-16

Lots Of men are unable to reform be-
cause they haven't the necessary ma
terial
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-10-16

What a lot of lying we all do when
our guests start away.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-10-16

Most of the things we do for fun are
anything but funny.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-10-16

It's easier to be college graduate
than it is to earn a living.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-10-16

And It's sometimes easier to earn a
living than it is to get it.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-10-16

Some people derive lot Of satisfac-
tion from thinking that they are think.
Ing
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-10-16

How much farther money would 10
II 1t didn't travel 10 fast
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-10-16

The tongue OF a gossip never grows
weary.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-10-16

Be careful when it comes to lending
money or borrowing trouble.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-30
department, $4,000.

OCpdI thiShb, Pc,OoV'
The cementing of the two irrigat-
ing bitches running through the town,
now about half completed (fully COM
pIeted), will cost SIS, 900, one-nalf of
which is to be paid by the city and
half by the owners of the bitches.
Plaster Factory.
A second Acme plaster m~anufactur
ing plant has been built on the Pecos
river about II miles northeast of Ros-
well on the P. V. & N. E. railroad line
at a total cost of $150,000.
Irrigation.
The distributing system of the Hon
ing this year, and about 1000 acres
of land belonging to parties who were
ready for water has beer placed I'M
der cultivation. The old river has
afforded very little water during the
year on accoun of the severe droutn
over the whole Hondo water shed
the years 1906 and 1907 Witnessing
the worst drouths throughout the Hon
do water shed in IS years. AT pres
ent water is being stored in the res
ervoir and about 700 acres of the site
are submerged, making a beautiful lit
tie lake.
If normal conditions are resumed
and the usual supply of water comes
down the Hondo, a large proportion
of the 10000 acres of land the reser-
voir is expected to irrigate will be
placed under cultivation next season.
Eight hundred acres of alfalfa and
a large acreage in orchard have been
planted during the past easoa under
the Hondo reservoir and there is ev-
cry indication that the land under
the Hondo reservoir will be a large
fruit raising district. Over 800 acres
of pats were sown in that district dur
ing the past season
Experienced orchardists who have
lived in this locality for years say
they never saw a more promising
prospect for fruit than now, the crop
of fruit buds already out being al
most unprecedented.
The Artesian District.
In two different sections in the ar
tesian well belt in Chaves county an
unusually porous rock has been struck
this season. One is south and east of
Roswell from five to fifteen miles,
and the other is five t o ten miles west
of Lake Arthur-up Cottonwood
draw. These wells are from 0 10
o feet deep and fow over 1000 gal
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-30
THE PEcoS VALLEYS
PROGRESS | N 1907.

From the Ell Paso Herald.
Following is a summary of devel-
opment, Improvement, etc, in Roswell
and vicinity during 1907.
Roswell Gas Co, ice plant: Build
ing, $4,000; machinery, $4,000; to-
tai, $4,000.
Haynes & Bonney ice plant eva
ter power plant), building and mach
intsrv, s16,250.
Tile Valley Construction and Man
ufacturing company, planning mill,
sash factor, ETC., has double in ca
pacity and investment during 1907
incorporated with paid up capital of
500, 0O0), and its business, including
buildings put up this year, totals for
the II months. s111,241.
s. P. Denning, contractor and build
er, s72,o oo.
Other contractors and builders re-
port in all. $14,50O.
Total in buildings n additions,
$1s7.741.
Assessed valuation of property in
county for 1907, s4,052.535.
Assessed valuation of property in
county for 900, ss.5s6.235.
Increase for 1907, s466.300.
Figuring valuation on so per cent.
basis the 1907 returns show supposed
actual valuation of property in the
county, returned for taxes to be in
1907, s13. sos, $50. and the increase for
the year, s1.554.334.
New Bridge.
The county has built a bridge a.
cross the Pecos river opposite the
town of Dexter, at a cost of s14.440,
3 and one at Lake Arthur. costing Sc,
100. OF the latter amount the citizens
Of Lake Arthur and vicinity paid
s $4,000.
Sundry other bridges across small
treams IN various portions of the
county We're built, costing $4,000
A bridge now being built across the
Pecos river opposite the town of Ha
german will cost s1o.3S0. and road
work has been done by the county
during 1907 to the amount of $4,000
An election is called by the city
council for February 10Th. 1908. tc
vote bonds for a water works sys
tenn to cost $4,000; for extendins
and enlarging the sewer system, $35
900; for street improvements. s1o.0ot
for en1argiag and equipping he fire
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-30
Hardware Stores.

sale and retail hardware, pipe,
pumps, gasoline engines, fencing,
Enterprise Hardware CO. Garry a
complete stock OF builders hard
ware, carpenter tools, stoves, rang
es and kitchen utensils at live and
let live prices.-322 N. Main.
w P. LEWIS HARDWARE CO.
The largest house in the West. Pc
lite attention, complete stock and
right prices. We solicit your bust
ness. First and Main.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-30
Hotels.

THE NEW GILKESON:- First class
dining room service. Meals soc. Spe
ella rates for meal tickets. Free
sample rooms. Rooms with private
bath. One block west of Postofice.
GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL New
management. Ellars & Ellars.
Biggest and best. Only hotel equip
ped with sample rooms.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-30
Grain, Fuel & Hide Dealers.

ROSWELL WOOL & HIDE CO.-Let
US furnish you With your Grain, Coal
n wood, we buy hides, phone 20.
TRADING co. Coal,
Hay, and Grain. Always the best
East Second St., Phone 126.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-30
Drug Stores.

ROSWELL DRUG & JEWELRY co.
Oldest drug store in Roswell. All
things u~p-to-date.
DANIEL DRUG CO.-HeadQuarterS
for drugs, wall paper. paints, var
niSh.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-30
$4,000 ACRES.
S. Per Acre

Eeglnt, modern Z room, house; large barn, young orchard
smaH fruit. ) acres and-S4OOO.OO
Business property on Main Street, paying big interest o n in
vestment. 1t will pay you to investigate this property.
10 acre tract, highly improved, near city, will sell at a bar
gain or exchange for city property.
Vacant business lots. A good investment. Investigate this
property.
Modern cottage, 100 f. front, corner, artesian well, fruit and
shade trees. Let us show you this property.
Neat ) room cottage, well located, on Kentucky Avenue.
$25oOOO.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-30
Ll--
Trade Directory.
ROSWELL

WATSON-FINLEY GROCERY CO.
See US for the most complete line
of staple and fancy groceries and
fresh fruits and vegetables in the
city.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-30
Ready-tO-wear Apparel.

THE MORRISON BROS. STORE
Outftters in ready to yes appare,
for men, women and children. NIL
linery a specially.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-30
JeWeIry Stores.

HARRY MORRISON The leading
n exclusive jeweIer. Watches,
diamonds, jewelry, rich cut glass
and plated silverware.
L. B. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES best
jeweler. A full line cut glass, hand
painted China, diamonds, etc.
c. FEINBERG-RoswelPs new Jew
eler. Call and see me, at 2O3h N.
Main st. A swell line of Jewelry.
We repair watches, all work guar
anteed.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-30
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 and
paint.
KEMP LUMBER CO.-Cau on US for
Lumber, Shingles, etc. We treat
you right. East 4th st.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-30
Real Estate.

We want TO list your property. We
have customers with money hat will
buy good bargains. Try us.
Roswell Title and Trust Co.
GILMORE & FLEMING Real e.
tate and Live Stock.-316h North
Main.
. choice selection of both city and
farm property at good figures to
buyer. Also money IL loan. Miss
Nell r. Moore.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-30

Six woolly rolly-poly pups, the off
spring OF c. S. Wolmagott's pair of
for people passing his residence on
Pennsylvania e
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-30
MONEY. MONEY.

II you have lash that you want to
loan Or invest, give US a trial. We can
place It for you.
Roswell Title and Trust Co.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-30

See J. L. Gibbany at the Cash Gro
Gerry for you groceries. Tot
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-30

Charlie. Jake and 30 have just what
you want In good things to eat. Phone
No. IA. sItf
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-30
Newspaper.

THE DAILY RECORD Prints all
the local news. and gives the doings
Of the world through the Associated
Press. SO cts. a month.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-30
Long Distance Telephone.

A telephone company has been in
corporated to construct a line from
meet with the line from Lincoln to
|Carrizozo, and thus give Roswell di-
rect telephone connection with Ell
PaSO.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-30

Prof D. N. Croft returned this NOR
ming from Dexter.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-30
Seed Store.

Roswell Seed Co.-Au kinds of
logue now ready, free for asking.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-30

Peeler's Shoe Stock at Makin's.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-01-30
lott

NJ. NJ. Brunk came up from Dexter
this morning on business.