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The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1908-11-28
The WOodman Hop Thanksgiving Even
ing FulfiIIs Every Expectation

Well, the W. o. W. ball is matter
of history, and it is the universal ver-
dict OF all who participated in the en-
joyment thereof that it will be most
pleasantly recorded.
The w. o. W. boys made extensive
preparations in order that no detail
tending to the pleasure of the affair
should be sighted, and that they were
successful is attested by the express
sions of dandy time" and similar
remarks which were to be heard on
every hand.
Save from the tendency of the floor
to retard progress of the light o. foot
at the very first part of the program,
every thing swung along as merry as
a wedding bell.
The floor manager, Messrs. Bush
kevitz and Goodman, performed
their offices in most acceptable man
ner, arranging the numbers so that none
who ever shook a foot could complain
of lack of "the things | like to
dance"
Everybody seemed to be in happy
state of mind and the usual complaint
of too much time given to this or the
other dance was no where to be heard
Those who preferred the old squar e
dance made no protest when Fluffy
Rutfels murmered WALTZ me around
again Willie" at an encore of par
ticularly pleasing number and equally
complacent werethose advocates of the
othermode Of cadence, When "Do-se-do
Swing her around and off you go''
held the boards for change.
Themusic forthe evening was furnish.
ed by Mrs. Floersheim and MIR. Hanson
and was rendered in their usual pleas
ing manner, coming in for many
words of commendation.
Al about twelve O'Clock the oyster
supper was announced served at the
Roy hotel. Mine host had the bivales
prepared in manner that could but
please the most exaciing epicure.
Returning to the hall for a few
dances the happy assembly was dis
persed each convinced that 81 am
thankful to the w. o. w. for having
made possible this lone good time"
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1908-11-28

Rev. F. E. Finley, pastor of the M.
E. church, was in town Monday, en-
route to Ration from Soano, where he
conducted services Sunday. Rev.
Finley is driving his regular circuit
this trip and by the time he reaches
Ration will have covered over five hun
dred miles. Few realize the hard
ships of these devines who brave the
vicissitudes of a new country in the
Masters cause.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1908-11-28
Parents Of Owners Of the Roy Town.
site Here on Visit to Their Sons.
FRIGID NORTH TO SUNSHINE LAND
THEY ARE REUNITED AFTER YEARS OF
SEPARATION. ARE HIGHLY PLEASED
WITH THEIR TOWN-NAMESAKE

1ueSudy, November "a, 1908 will
ever live in the memory of the Roy
brothers, the local bankers and capit-
allsts, as one of the happiest of their
lives, for on that day their hearts
were overjoyed by the arrival of their
father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Roy, who made the journey from the
old homestead in Sabrevois, Canada.
to be with the sons who left the paren-
tai roof so many years ago, on this
Thanksgiving day.
Twenty-six years have interviewed
since VIM. G Roy broke away from
the home ties and struck out to build
his fortune in the wild frontier of the
great Southwest, coming to New Mex
lco immediatly. He was so pleased
with the Sunshine land and so glowing
were the messages to the old folks at
home that five years later F. A. Roy
came and ten years ago Eugene j. H.
cast his lot with the new country.
The years since their advent to the
territory have been busy ones for the
Roy boys. With their varied and
increasing interests tney have seen the
years multiply until each succeeding
twelfthmonth has seen theintended Wis
1t back to the old home become more
and more remote, and not one of the
boys have been back to the far OF
Northern home.
Perhaps this Thanksgiving day 1908
dawned on no more happy scene than
that assembled at the Roy home. Pic
ture the supreme JOY of the proud and
LOVING parents as they sat at the fest
i've board surrounded by .neir loved
ones; fancy the pangs of Joy which the
recounting of the events of the days
agone conjured to the memory. Only
those who have experienced can know
ought OF the joyfulness of an occasion
such as this.
DAr. Roy, the father, has passed his
seventy seventh mile stone on the
journey of life, while Mrs. Roy is six
ty-eight. Tut you'd never think it.
They are remarkably well preserved
anu apparently as hale and hearty as
many number of years their juniors.
Mr.. Roy expressed himself as agree
ably surprised at this country. This
is his first visit to the States and see
ing dispelled many pictures he had
formed in Fancy's eye, not the least of
which was that the territory was yet
fringed with the wild-west customs
which have been depicted to the world
by carless writer's and shows reputed
to exemplify the life of the West.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy will make an ex-
tended visit here.
The Spanish American. [volume] (Roy, Mora Co., N.M.) 19??-19??, 1908-11-28
ORGANIZE CHURCH
Christian People Form an Organization
With Twenty-fOur Members.
WILL ERECT A CHURCH BUILDING
EXAMINATION FOLLOWS THE REVIVAL
MEETING JUST CLOSED BY REV. FRED
ERICK F. GRIM, OF LAS VEGAS.

After continueing over period Of
three and half weeks, the series of
meetings conducted by Rev. Frederick
f. Grim, of Las Vegas, came to close
on last Sunday night.
The meetings were begun at a
time when the severest handicap was
offered to their effectiveness by the
intervention of politics, inclement
weather and various other and diverse
matters. But 10y the perseverance of
The few faithful and the untiring efforts
of the Jealous Evangelist, the at first
Jlscouraging atmosphere, was trans
formed into more hopeful outlook,
and assumed rosy hue indeed, with
the wonderful-triumphs for the Mas
ler's cause which crowned the closing
days thereof.
Many souls were won to the side of
Right and church organization of
great strength was projected. And not
only this, but an efficient working force
was organized to solicit funds, for
the erection of a church building. 1t
is the purpose of the Christian peo-
ple to puU up commOdiOuS structure
of sufficient size 10 accommodate the
maximum audience OF the town. They
also intend to turn the cnurcn over to
the use OF all the other denominations,
making of it a union church to all
practical purposes but owned and con-
rolled by their denomination.
The structure as planned will be con-
structed of the same stone as that used
IN the new Catholic church and the
general plan of the buildings will be
very similar. The floor space is to be
2S As feet.
This building will fill long felt need
in Roy and should be given encourage
ment in substantial way by all our
citizens, regardless ofcreed or denomi-
national belief; as business PROPOSE
ton itshoud appeal to every property
owner as a good investment. Roy has
reached the pointwhere it is necessary
that wehave church edifces and it is
the concensus of opinion that the
movement of the Christian people is an
opportune one and should meet with
success.
Rev Grim, to whom belongs the
credit of getting this movement under
way, is a man of high standing in the
church, being not only widely-known
Evangelist, but is also Secretary OF
the New Mexican Christian Mission
ary Society. He has shown himself to
be practical christian and by his
work has achieved that which will be a
monument to his memory so long as
the tablets of history are not etfaced.
The first impression one forms OF this
man is that he is the embodiment OF
sincerity. Heis deep student and his
phraseology is exceptionally fine. His
nnpeal to the unsaved is not along the
linz of scare sermons, but rather, his
message is ever one of cool logic back
ed Inv truisms driven home with tell
;no force. His manner is simple and
Genuine, devoid of the sensational, yet
having directness some would term
HUNT; he never hesitates to speak what
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-12
AK USED AGAIN ON
SCHOOL BOARD BUDGET

The school boards estimates were
further, slashed by the claims and ac-
counts committee of the council.
I thursday morning, when dozen or
more schools were visited. Heating
and ventilating plants asked for the
Roberts, Palmer and Fairbanks
schools were Gu tout. The committee
decided that new school is needed In
the North Woodward section, west OF
woodward-ave., and will pass an esti-
n ate OF $75.0O0 for that purpose.
A great many things, such as ath-
letic grounds. swimming pools and
manual training equipment are asked
for the Central High school, and some
of these will be Topped of. The COM
mittee was shown the dark rooms OF
the Bishop school and were undecided
as TO whether TO allow money for Inn
provements or to wait a year or so
and do away with the school entirely.
The east side schools are being visit
ed this afternoon.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-12

over the back or chair.
And do you wear those?" queried
mrs Cooler sArcasticRiIy y. N
None of your business" was the
husbands sullen response:
Next Mrs. Cooler peeked into
small closet and found II filed with
various articles OF feminine apparel.
From the appearance OF the room the
owner OF the garments had left in
great haste.
At first Cooler insisted that he was
living alone, but admitted that he had
q companion when pressed to explain
the presence OF the feminine attire.
Il am blamed sight happier with
her than ever was with YOU" Cooler
added defantly.
That was the spark that touched on
the fireworks and for several moments
husband and wife INDUCED In heal
ed chewing match"
'I'll have you arrested" Kissed Mrs.
Cooler. when she thought the row hal
gone far enough.
60 ahead. Do your worst dared
the husband.
Mrs. Cooler was as good as her
word. She at once consulted thu
prosecuting attorney and, on his adj
vice, repaired to the police court and
secured warrant for her husband,
charging him with serious offense.
Cooler made no effort to get away. A
few minutes later he was arrested by
Patrolman Raymond In his room.
While he was being registered by
Lieut.. Rutledge in central station. Mrs.
Cooler sat on q bench close at hand
complacently eating lunch she had
brought with her from Canton. There
was CLINT of satisfaction In her eye
as her husband was led away 70 be
locked up.
At lifetime OF his arrest Cooler was
tContsnued ON Page Slx.b
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-12
|DleGUT IN LIQUOR
MONEY MAKES
CITY HARD UP
THERE WILL HAVE TO BE DEciD-
60 LEruP IN EXPENDITURE
FOR SIDEWALKS AND OTHER
ECONOMIES PRAcTlcED.

THE city of Detroit will have TO
he run very economically for the next
year"
This Is the opinion OF Controller
Doremus. after survey OF the city
funds as they stand and computa-
ton OF the coming revenues.
The contingent fund of the city Is
so nearly exhausted that 100 OF
vouchers had to be helo up this week.
and the deficiency fund is also on ltE
last legs. These are The two funds
from which the miscellaneous expense
Of the city must be paid. The contin-
gent fund Is recruited largely from the
liquor license fund, and the deficiency
fund must also be repienished from
that source soon.
And there Is n prospect that the
wiping out of saloons will reduce the
liquor license fund by hundreds OF
thousands OF dollars.
Limiting the amount OF money TO
be used In laying sidewalks Will assist
somewhat In keeping the drain on the
contingent fund to a minimum" says
Mr.. Doremus. 1T viii. of course, pre-.
vent the forced laying OF walks In
many places where they are urgently
needed and the annexation of new ter
ritory has greatly increased this area
OF bad walks. but economy must be ex-
crcised somewhere. The council will
have to paddle very close TO shore I'm
making extra appropriations from the
contingent fund,
Some of the aldermen have been
talking OF adding an additional tax OF
$3.50 on to the saloons but this. IL Is
argued. would only further reduce the
number and. probably. produce no
more revenue In the crd.
There is little prospect OF much
more money being returned TO the con-
tingent fund from collections on walks
built by the city, before May /. The
assessment rolls for such walks. built
where property owner neglected. TO
build them on order. are In course OF
preparation.
Beside the amounts used for side.
walk building, the contingent fund mas
been called on to stand the cost of the
mayors several Investigations, a num-
Der OF salary, boosts. extra election ex-
penses and few new clerks.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-12
Chicago Society Leader in Daring Social Coup
MRS. POTTER PALMER ENGAGES A
VILLA, TO ENTERTAIN THE KING

ClCCORDING to Town Topics, that breezy little New
TAI York publication, whose editor his fingers always
4 y the pulse of high life" Mrs Potter Palmers
outshne American hostesses abroad
wine compared to her present
travagant plans social campaign. BY TAKING THE
FAMOUS VILLA ETCHEPARDIA, NEAR BIARRITZ.
SHE is ALREADY AHEAD OF TWO FORMIDABLE
RIVALS THE DOWAGER DUCHESS OF MANCHES-
TER AND MRS HAROLD Barring, FORMERLY MISS
MARIE CHURCHILL, OF NEW YORK, WHO ARE
ENSCONCED THERE, READY TO ENTERTAIN
KING EDWARD.
Palmer refunishng the villa in Louis XVI. style
celebrated chef who takes with him his
encourage of assistants and EVERYTHING WILL BE IN
READINESS WHEN HIS MAJESTY ARRIVES. He will
be preceded by Mrs Palmer and Prince and Princess Can
During the London season Mrs Palmer will again be
installed in Hampden house
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-12
CLEVER DETECTIVE
WORK LANDS HER
HUBBY IN JAIL
MRS. COOLER, OF CANTON, q.
TRACES SPOUSE TO DETROIT.
AND FINDS HIM LIVING WITH
ANOTHER WOMAN.

Allan r. Cooler, a tinsmith rooming
at No. 164 Randolph-st.. was dumb
founded when. on opening his door In
response TO knock early Thursday
morning. he was confronted by his
wife,. from whom he separated seven
years ago In Canton, o. Mrs. Cooler
was accompanied by policeman.
For brief moment the two glared at
each other in silence. The husband
was the first to speak.
Well. what on earth are you doing
herr" he finally brluted out.
And. pray what are you doing
here?" shot back the woman.
To answer the door Cooler had mere
ly slipped on his trousers and was
not prepared to receive callers. With
out waiting for an invitation. how
ever. Mrs Cooler and the policeman.
Patrolman Fred Raymond, pushed
their way into the room. About the
first thing Mrs. Coolers eyes fell upon
was a pair of lady's stockings hanging
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-12
CASH REGISTER CO. A
VICTIM OF MALICE

DAYTON, O.. March I'm a
statement issued today by the officials
of the National Cash Register Co,
II is alleged that the temporary sus-
pension of the business of that In
stitution is the result OF a malicious
attack on the president and other Of
ficials published In a Dayton news
paper and given wide publicity and
that 1t Is not In any sense due 10 the
general Industrial depression. Presi-
dent Patterson has found Il neces-
sary TO devote his whole time TO the
prosecution OF libel suits which have
been brought against newspaper
and others who have sought TO injure
the business of the concern.
II is stated that business will be
resumed as soon as President Pat
terson has disposed of the several court
actions.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-12
WORRY OVER BANK.
FAILURE KILL s
J. 6. JENKINS
BROOKLYN FINANcIER HAD BEEN
INDICTED WITH HIS TWO SONS
FOR THE FIRST NATIONAL
BANK JUoeLERY.

NEW YORK, March 12.--John G..
jenkins. ST.. until It's failure, presi-
dent Of the First National bank, of
Brooklyn, and under Indictment with
HE three sons on charges of fraud.
died suddenly today at his summer
home. at Sea GIN, from apoplexy.
He had been Ill for two weeks. his
physicians fearing every minute that
he would suffer an utter collapse, until
two days ago, when he seemed TO re-
cover and his heart grew stronger. He
was quite well when he arose this
morning. but just before sitting down
10 breakfast the stroke OF apoplexy
overcame him and he died imme-
diately.
Banker for 60 Years.
Mr.. jenkins had been a Brooklyn
banker for more than 40 years, and
was the founder of the First National
bank. continuing as Its president until
IL went down in the financial crash OF
last November.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-12
STRAW B0NDsMEN
FOR sALOOMiSIs TO
Be PROSECUTED
YERkEs' OFFICE ON TRAIL OF
MEN WHO MAKE IT POSSIBLE
"FoR JAlLsIRDs TO CONDUCT
DIVES IN DETROIT"

In addition 10 the prohibitionisis
and the local option people, the SALOON.
keepers Will soon hive prosecuting
Attorney Yarkes- and ~hix- staff on their
trail. An investigation into the bonds
furnished by saloonkeepers, has re-
vealed a deplorable state OF affairs.
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney James
A. Robson says. and steps will be
taken to correct the abuses which have
arisen.
I'VE find that beer peddlers and
masters, have qualified on these
bonds. and taken the oath that they
possess In their own Tame real estate
worth $4,000. when they have not a
cent on which an execution could
levy" Mr.. Robson declares.
I've also find that where the gross
est abuses exist are In saloons where
the proprietors do business under a
license not in their own names. This
Is an evil which has continued for
many years in Wayne county, and Is
one explanation of The great number
OF utterly irresponsible jailbirds who
are known to conduct dives In I'e-
troit
justice to the respectable saloonkeer-
Ell, obliged to pay $500 for his license,
and TO secure two responsible prop
erty owners who can qualify In the
sum OF $4,000 each on unincumbered
real estate in their owl. name. that ne
has to compete with inen who do bus
mess on card furnished by some one
else.
For a man to take an oath that be
is worth the penalty of the bond. when
he is not worth cent. is perjury. and
after May l. IL complaint is made to
this office OF irresponsible parties recE-
iessly qualifying on bonds. we will
prosecute for perjury, no matter who
will be injured thereby. II is my opr-
ion that IL every saIoonkeeper In
Wayne county is obliged to furnish
hondsmen who own the requisite
amount OF real estate in their own
name. unineumbered, that long step
will De taken In suppressing the I'M
desirable saloons In THIS county"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-12
CITY COMPETITION
IN PAVING IS
PROPOSED
AID. MoELLER WILL ASK THE D.
p. w. TO BID AGAINST coNTRAc.
TORS AND DO WORK WHERE
FIGURES ARE LOWEST.

City competition against contractors
In paving 10. an experiment that Aid.
MoelIer, chairman OF the cOuncil
streets COMMITTEES, has taken up and
viii try TO bring about. He would
have the department OF public works
bio on repaving and paving contracts
and do the work II its bid Is lower
than that OF contractors.
Il do not see why such plan
should not be good one," says NOEL
er. In fact, | am going to take II up
with Commissioner Haarer. At pres
ent the city does its resurfacing with
out contract, the ID. p. w. doing the
work itself. II that is good plan.
why not extend it to other work.
I'VE get our asphalt paving cheaply
because we have municipal asphalt
plant and do most OF the work our
selves. For that reason | shall advo-
cate the use Of asphalt as much as
possible In paving for the coming
year.
Commissioner Haarer has already
announced that he will submit bids on
asphalt contracts. That Is his idea,
and good one, but we might as we'll
&c farther and let the city bid against
the contractors on brick, and. pos
sibly. on cedar and other pavements.
Then there will be no chance for
agreement or high bids among the
contractors. II they can do the work
more cheaply than the city can, they
Will still get the contracts"
The streets committee will be
among the last to finish its reports on
the estimates, as II will not go out
until the Ice and snow are all gone
from the streets. and they have been
cleaned SO that their real condition
may be seen.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-12
sCHLAF CASE MAY
co TO JURY TODAY.
TESTIMONY WAS NEARLY CON-
PLETED WHEN COURT AD-
JouRNEp AT NOON.

The case Of Peter Schlaf, charged
with wife murder. will probably go to
the jury late Thursday afternoon or
Friday morning The prosecution an
nounced. at noon, that all its testi-
mony was in. and an adjournment was
taken until 2 o'clock. The defense has
one or two witnesses In sur-rebuttal.
and following their Testimony the
arguments will begin Assistant Prose
cutor Percy w. Crosse is to open for
the people. and Frank ID. Eaman will
close. Attorney McHugh alone speak
Ing for the defense. II is expected
that the arguments will he confined to
about four hours. ~
The only witnesses at the morning
session we're former neighbors OF the
Schlafs, who testified that Mrs.
Schlars reputation was-good.
Defendant Schlaf. whose strange ac-
tons. Wednesday, led TO suspicion
that his mind was failing. seemed like
his natural self Thursday. and there
was nothing about HIS conduct TO at.
tract attention.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-03-12
SHOOT DOWN 1880
UMARMEO CHILEAN
STRIKERS
FEARFUL CARNAGE DURING La
Dor TROUBLE AT NITRATE
BEDS NEAR loUiouE, REPORT
ED BY NORWEGIAN STEAMSHIP.

SAN FRANCISCO. March 12.--Ac.
cording to the officers OF the Norwe-
sfan steamship Christian Bors, III
from Chile. many strikers were NOW
Ell down by machine guns at the
nitrate beds. near Iquiqle.- The mum.
Der Of men killed Is placed at 2,50c.
but this is thought &c be high est.
mate here.
The workmen at the nitrate beds
have been on. strike for many months.
and numerous small riots had occur
red in the streets OF Iquique and or
the outskirts.
On Jan. /, 1000 strikers started to
march through the streets of Iquique.
They were met on tie outskirts ana
ordered TO dispense. The men refused
and tried to rush the troops. who sud-
denly turned the machine guns on the
mob. When the fracas was ended
$500 men are reported to have been
found. the majority OF them being
buried by the soldiers.