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The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28

The fight of the Republican organ
and its supplement against the Daily
Record is inspired entirely by the
personal dislike the editor of the Re
publican organ has for the editor and
business manager of the Record, sup-
plemented by the selfish struggle for
existence. There is no patriotism in
it-no Democracy and no Republican
ism. The Record remains the only
Democratic paper, and the ONLY
NEWSPAPER of any faith publish.
ed in Roswell.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28

Have you noticed the market price
of wool? In these good old Republic
san days of prosperity and high prices
many of US T wondering what
struck the wool grower, and why it
is that wool has dropped to ten
cents. 1t was, at N time, the prop
per thing to blame low prices on the
Democrats. Why not now apply this
rule and put the blame where it be-
longs, On the Republicans and Mr..
Roosevelt.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28

The Anti-Saloon League of Roswell
taken the proper course in the
decision to hold public meetings. The
fullest publicity is always best In
matters which the general
public 1t prevents misunderstand-
ing and counteracts ignorant critf-
cism- The Record understands that
the League has accepted the proposi-
ton that there can be no vote on the
question Of prohibition during the
present city administration; but that
there are certain regulations of the
HQuod tranc they Wish to - enact
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28

There is a certain element of Re
publicans in New Mexico who declare
they are again going to nominate An
drews for congress, while another
wing of the party declares they are
not, feeling hat he is the weakest
candidate the party could select.
While it is generally understood that
the Andrews crowd promised him the
nomination for the work he did in
the Governor Hagermal removal.
they are finding it uphill work to
rally the forces to his support. The
latest opposition they find is the Las
Vegas Optic, that paper declaring he
would be a weak man and his nomi-
nation would be a party mistake. The
men behind the Andrews movement
have for years controlled the Repub-
lical conventions of the Territory.
and it is believed hat they will con-
troll the next M They nay find 1t
an easy job to nominate Andrews,
but they will find it a difficult one to
elect him. They just can't do it,
Colfax County Stockman CDem.)
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28

For all practical purposes the coun
ty election takes place next Tuesday
since there is not the slightest chance
that a single nominee of the Demo
cratic party will be defeated at the
polls in November. The efforts of the
Republican Register-Tribu1e and its
supplement to stir up strife within
the Democratic ranks has proven a
fiat failure, and with harmony pre-
vailing the Democratic nominees
will be elected by two or three to
one.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28
succeeded in securing for Phoenix an
appropriation of $4,000?

Being the only NEWSPAPER pub
lished il Roswell, the Daily Record
naturally enjoys a substantial bust
ness. 1t also appreciates the moral
support given it by the best citizen
ship. This paper is always willing
to accept the advice of sane, cool
headed people in all walks of life
but has no time to listen to ~hot-heads
or individuals with an axe to grind.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28

Will present the name of A. H Huj-
speth as a candidate for delegate to
the Denver convention. The Lincoln
county delegates to the Roswell ON
ventfon will be w. c. Mcdonald,
John Y. Hewitt, Jno. A. Haley, Scipio
Salazar and Juan B. Blea.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28

work and labor done and performed
for you, and hat unless you enter
your appearance n said cause on or
before the 1st day of July, 1908, judg-
ment will be rendered against you
by default. You are also notified that
the following described property, to-
wit: Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and IL in Sec
ton 1, Township 16 S. R. 25. East,
situated in Eddy county, New Mexi-
co, belonging to you has been attach
ed Inc ualess you appear in the a.
bove court on the said LIST day of Ju-
ly, 1908, your property above desc-ib-
ed will be sold to satisfy plaintiffs
demand.
j. W. Eden,
Attorney for Plaintiff,
Roswell, New Mexico.
Witness, the Honorable VIM. H.
Pope, Associate Justice of b SUI
preme Court of the Territory of New
Mexico, and Judge of the Fifth Jul
dicial District Court thereof, and the
seal OF said District Court this 9Th
day of May, A. D., 1908.
S. 1. Roberts,
(SeaN Clerk Of said Dis
At trict Court
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28
WANTED.

WANTED Four young men to
board and room. Front rooms with
modern conveniences, close in. Ap-
ply at Record Office. 75t3
WANTED:- Man on farm who can
milk. Call at Grand Central Hotel
Thursday EVENING". w. Holt. to
WANTED:- Two rooms for light
house keeping, centrally located.
Address xxx care Record. 76tf
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28

The Territorial Republican papers
are making a big blow over the Sc
curing of the appropriation for Ros-
by Delegate Andrews. Why not
give Governor Curry a little of the
credit, and also remember that Dele
gate Smith, of Arizona, a Democrat,
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28

There is absolutely no defense for
the city licensing bawdy houses. and
the Record believes the present coun-
Gil. acting upon Mayor Richardson's
recommendation will not only i1vesti-
gate, but abolish the vice.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28

Paste this in your hat. The Demo
cratic Territorial convention meets
in Roswell, June 10; the Democratic
National convention at Denver, Colo,
July Z; the Republican National con-
ventiol at Chicago, Jun 16, and the
next Tuesday, June 2.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28
MEMBER ASSOCIATED PRESS.

women and children as we'll as the
voters and taxpayers. Honesty and
decency are the highest Democratic
principles.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28

There may be disturbance in the
minds of two young fellows who have
not been here long enough to vote,
and who are engaged in an effort
to stir up a fight against the Daily
Record to enable them to start a
new paper-but on the whole perfect
harmony prevails in the Democratic
party of Chaves county.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28

The final solution of the liquor
problem lies in the education of the
people to stop ~patroniziag the liquor
dealers. The problem cannot be solv-
ed in a day( or a year-perhaps not
In q hundred years But every step
won should be held.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28

There was uch a demand for the
picture of Fred ]. Beck Tuesday thai
the Record had to run it I'VE in or
der to supply Mr.. Beck with more
papers to sen to his riends through
out the county.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28

Persons engaged in trying to tear
down the Daily Record for the ad-
vancement of their own selfish ends,
are working against the interests of
the town.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28

The Record is informed that the
licensing of bawdy houses in Roswell
Is contrary to law aid makes mem
bers of the council open to indict-
ment.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28

The Record is both an old-timer
and a booster up to date. 1t is too
well established to be upset by every
puff of hot air that may arise.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28

Mr.. Bryan now mas than two
thirds of the delegates elected to
date. and his prospects for nomina-
ton on the first ballot are growing
brighter every day.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28
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 Democratic primary election.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28

The pictures and write-ups of can
didates should not be understood as
coming under the head of Mr.. Nc
Clung's new department. The write
ups Of business men will be some
thing different" outside of politics.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT Two large rooms, SIS
per month, 313 N. Mo-, phone 1853.
67t10
FOR RENT Nice front room, fur
nished, 113 N. Ky. ave. 74t3*
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28
FOR COUNTY

The Record is authorized to IN
nounce Charles L. Ballard as a caadf-
date for the office OF Sheriff of Chav-
es county. subject to the action Of the
emocratic primaries.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28
FOR ID CLERK.

The Record Is aurlorized to n
ounce Jas. w. Mullens as a candi-
date for Probate Clerk OF Chayes
county. subject to the action OF the
Jemocratic primary electsca-
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28

All that you could truthfully say
of some men would likely get you
killed If you said it-A1buquerque
Citizen.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28

Personal spite, envy and individual
ambition cannot down the Daily Rec
ord. This paper is published II the
interests OF the whole people-the
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28

l hereby announce myself a candf-
date for Sheriff of Caaves county, sub
iect to the action OF the Democratic
primary election.
:. ]. RAscoE.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28

Through the efforts of the Daily
Record the Democratic party of
Ch.ves county has skinned it's own
skunks," and is united as never be-
fore upon the highest ground OF Dem
2stic principles.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28

H. J. Thode returned to Dexter to
day after a business visit.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28
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, 1908-05-28

fractional strife in the Democratic
party of Chaves county exists only
in the minds of h editor of the To-
cal Republican organ and his depu-
ties on the Republican supplement.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28

W. S. Kilgour, who left Roswell on
a prospecting trip about two weeks
ago, writes hat he viii return next
week, and expects to remain in RIOS
well.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28

ed, and the movement to abolish the
bawdy houses has the hearty endorse
of the League. A campaign OF
education will be carried right along
in preparatfon for the ultimate aboli-
ton of saloons.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28
MEMORIAL DAY
PROCLAMATION
Executive Office, Sante Fe.

American citizens have long since grown ia
miiar with the objects and purposes of "Memor-
ial Day" and it's advent is looked forward to each
year with particular pride, affection and gratitude
by every patriotic citizen in our nation. We are
proud of the brave dead who placed our country
upon an impregnable foundation, and our graft
tude knows no bounds when we consider the i'm
measurable sacrifice they have offered up when
they laid down their lives for their country.
In continuation, therefore, of a national Gus
tom of long standing, ], Nathan Jaffa, acting gov
ernor of the territory of New Mexico, do hereby
recommend that Saturday, the Both day of May,
A. D. 1908, be observed by the people of the ter
ritory of New Mexico as Memorial Day; that it be
devoted to appropriate services in honor of the
nations dead; and that tributes of praise and graf
itude be likewise extended to its survivors of the
war who braved the dangers shoulder to shoulder
with those who persisted.
Done at the executive office, this the 10th day
of May, A. D.. 1908. Witness my hand and the
great seal of the Territory of New Mexico.
NATHAN JAFFA.
By the Acting Governor,
NATHAN JAFFA,
Secretary of New Mexico.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28

NEW ARRIVALS in BOYS SHOES
Co. 76tf
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28

J. C. Wilson returned to Dayton this
morning after spending several days
in Roswell on business.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28
Best Legal Blanks-Record Office
COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

The RecOrd is authorized to an
ounce that N. ]. Fritz, of Hagerman,
is a candidate for Commissioner OF
the Third -G4stT4Cc, subject to the 40
ton of the Democratic primaries.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28

The secret is out at last-the anti
Bailey Democrats Of Texas are also
opposed to Bryan.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28

H. Deb. Hefiin left this morning on
4 business trip to Dallas.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28
Political Announcements
EoR COUNTY ASSESSOR.

The Record Is authorized TO an
noulce hat Fred j. Beck will be a
candidate for County Assessor OF
Chaves county, subject to the action
Of the Democratic primaries or con
veIltion.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28
FOR COUNTY treasurer.

The Record Is authorized to an
ounce James Sutherland as a candi-
late for County Treasurer of Chaves
ounty, subject to the action of the
Democratic primaries.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28
FOR COUNTY SURVEYOR.

The Record is authorized 10 an
nounce that v. R. Kenney Is a caadi.
date for reelection to the office of
County Surveyor, subject to the 90
ton of the Democratic primaries.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28

1t is good Democracy as well as
good citizenship to oppose vice and
crime.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28

Democratic principles before indi-
vidual ambitions.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28

NEW ARRIVALS in BOYS SHOES,
the kind that wear.-The Slime Shoe
Company. 76tf
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28
For Probate Clerk,
r. p. GAYlE

l hereby announce myself a candi.
date for reelection to the Office of
Probate Clerk of Chaves County, sub
jeCt to the action of the Democratic
Urinary Election.
+. P. GAYLE.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28
FOR JUDGE.
COMMISSIONER SECOND DISTRICT

The Record Is authorized to an
nounce that w. NJ. Atkinson is a can
idate for reelection to the Office OF
5ounty Commissioner of the Second
district, subject to the action Of the
Democratic primaries
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28

Record Want Ans. Get Results.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28

| hereby my self a cand1-
date for the Office of County Assessor
IF ChaYes county, subject to the &C
ton of the Democratic primaries.
GUY H. HERBERT.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28
COMMISSIONER THIRD DISTRICT.
F. P. GAYLE.

The Record is authorized to an
nounc Jerry Cazier as a candidate
TO- County Commissioner of Chaves
ounty, subject to the action of the
Democratic primary election.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-05-28

Nothing succeeds like success"
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-04-15

C. Roggendorf, julius Kuhl, ]. A.
Miles. Harry had been at the dance
and left about four O'Clock, a. m.
for home where he was working for
his brother IN law, F. Mundt. The
corpse was taken to his father by
the M. W. of America of which he
had been a member of the Manning
camp. The funeral will be held Tues
day at pm, and the remains inferred
in the family lot, where his mother
proceeded him years ago. The fun
eral services will be conducted by
Barber Camp of Manning. M. w. A..
Of which he was a member. Later,
The vedict of the jury-killed by
being run over by train on account
of carelesness.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-04-15
KILLED NEAR AspINwALL
A Special to Review Tells of Death Of
Harry Robinson.

A sad accident occurred here Mon
day morning about one mile west OF
town. Harry Robinson, a young
man of twenty-five years was killed
by the morning flyer. going west at
6 o'clock. The engineer says he saw
a man lying between the rails. with
one leg hanging over the rail but
could not stop the train in time to
prevent the accident. The body was
dragged about twenty rails length
under the COW catcher. minus the leg
which was on the rail. The body
and clothing were terribly mangled
and torn. 1t was some time before
he was identified. The coroner came
down to hold an inquest but it was
postponed until Tuesday morning SO
as to allow the train crew to appear
from the Bluffs. Judges for the
inquest have already been chosen 'P.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-04-15
JOHN MUIR THE JANITOR.
On Letting of the Janitorship of the
Court House John Muir and Wife
Win Out.

At the late meeting of the board of
supervisors bids were received for
doing the janitor work for the court
house and firing the heating apparatus
for both Jail and court house. There
were but two bids. One was at SIS
per month and the other by Mr..
Muir at $40, the old price. The
board made the award of Mr.. Muir
and his good wife. They have been
giving the best of satisfaction in
the past and deserved the job. 1t
is not snap to keep the big building
clean requiring work night and
Sundays as we'll as much of the
day.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-04-15
IMMORTAL GEORGE
Monument Marks the Site Of the
House. Which Was Burned
Long Ago.

Augustine who inherited the part of
the estate including the family home.
Augustine left the Wakefield planta-
ton to his son, William Augustine
Washington, and the latter left it to
his son, George Corbin Washington.
who sold it in the year 1913. 1t pass
ed through the hands of various own
ers previous to its purchase in 1876
by John F. Wilson, father Of the pres
ent owner.
1t is difficult task to picture how
tine Washington home looked on that
eventful ODD of February, 1882. which
marked the arrival of little George
Perhaps the best description of it that
can be obtained is that given by Wash
lngton Irving, who wrote more than
half century after the house in which
the great patriot was born had been
destroyed. He said: This house com
manded view over many miles of the
Potomac and the opposite shores of
Maryland. 1t had probably been pur-
chased with the property and was one
of the primitive farmhouses of Vir-
ginia. The roof was steep and sloped
down in low, projecting caves. 1t had
four rooms on the ground floor and
others in the attic and an immense
chimney at each end. Not vestige of
it remains. Two or three decayed fig
trees, with shrubs and vines, linger
about the place, and here and there a
flower grown wild serves to mark
where garden has been"
Over the spot where it is supposed
the house in which Washington was
born stood the national government
has now placed stately monument.
George Washington Parke Custis plac-
ed stone marker on the site of the
house in 1913, but that disappeared.
and for time there was nothing to
indicate the historic character of the
place. An agitation against such neg
lect led congress to take the matter up
and provide for marking the spot in a
suitable manner. The Society Of Colo
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-04-15
COLLEGE NOTES.
Bernard Bamford and Mr.. Moenk
entered college last week.

Bernard Bamford and Mr.. Moenk
entered college last week.
Miss Buttrick has returned after
weeks vacation at her home in Gid
den.
OF our students. the Misses Farr,
Schneckloth and Monahan secured GER
tificates at the last special examina-
tion,. These three. with one of our
old students were the only successful
ones.
A sister of the Misses Farr from
Mapleton visited them at the college
last week.
Miss Lucy Fitzpatrick was visitor
one day last week.
Miss Lucy Essex was called home
on account of her mothers ill health.
The boys have scraped the base
ball diamond and are beginning to
practice. Also the tennis court has
been scraped and arrangements are
being made to have two courts that
more players may be accommodated.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-04-15


BIRTHPLACE.
his revered wife, and within it and
about the grounds of the estate are
many things intimately associated
with the customs and daily pursuits
of its former owner. On the contrary,
Washington was born, as it was burn
ed to the ground over century ago.
At the same time there is a senti-
mental interest attaching to spot
rendered historic by the occurrence
there of so important an event as
Washington's birth, and it is appro
pirate that the associations of the
place should be preserved.
Wakefield plantation was known in
Washington's time simply as the
Pope's creek farm, or the home on
Pope's creek Sometimes it was call
ed the home on Bridges creek. The
farm has been the home of six gen
erations of Washingtons, but early in
the last century passed out of control
of this famous family. Its present
owner, John E. Wilson, has lived on
the plantation for over sixty years, his
father having bought it in 1916. Curl
ously enough, MIR. Wilson married a
member of the Washington family.
Miss Betty Washington, granddaugh-
ter of William Augustine Washington,
and thus gave the historic spot mis-
tress related to the man whose birth
there made it famous.
The Wakefield plantation was first
the home of John Washington. 1t de
scended to his son, Captain Lawrence
Washington, and next to the latter's
son, Augustine Washington. father Of
President George Washington. Angus
tine Washington. who died April IL
1743, left quite large estate, and diff
ferent portions of it were given to hi
children. To George was bequeathe'
the farm on the Rappahannock. 1t wa
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-04-15

OLD CABINS ON WAKEFIELD PLANTATION.
NAL Danes of America in the state of
Virginia placed in the family cemetery
at Wakefield a stone in memory of
Augustine Washington, father of Pres
ident Washington, but the exact loca
ton Of his grave is unknown. A ruin
ed vault in the graveyard is supposed
to contain the remains of John and
Lawrence Washington and other mem
bers of the family which gave to the
world 176 years ago the most illusni-
Gus of Americans.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-04-15

FEB. Is as the date Of their wedding
(which comes pretty near being st.
Valentines day. Theodore r. Shonts,
who came into the limelight when he
was chairman of the Panama canal
commission, did not take to the idea
of his daughter marrying a foreigner,
but he yielded after the French noble
man had waged an urgent suit for the
fair Theodora's hand. The bride is
known as ''rousy" in the family cir
Gle. She is eighteen. and he is thir-
ty, and the counting covered e pc
Rod of about two years, during which
many premature rumors of an engage
ment were circulated, much to the an
noyance of exChairman Shonts. who
ds reported to have said TO inquirers
On one occasion: "Oh, bother the duke!
a haven't any time for dnkes" ll