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The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-03-20

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s LOCAL NEWS 5
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| t. NJ. Rabb. first class work and
reasonable charges. 15tf
The Joyce-Pruit grocery clerks
have a new supply of white coats.
They are pretty-not the boys, but
the coats.
Korrect styles and prices. The Slime
Shoe Co., 3rd and Main.
Mrs. Margaret Reaburn left yester-
day for her home in Carthage, ILL.,,
having spent the winter here with
her daughter, Mrs. r. L.. Casburn.
Expert horse s~noeing at Texas shop
w. A. Anderson, of Wellington,
Kan, arrived last night on business.
We fit shoes correctly. The Slime
Shoe Co., Bird and Main.
J. P. White left his morning for
the Yellow House ranch.
FOR RENT Furnished rooms. Ap-
ply to H. P. Hobson. 15t3
Mrs. w. A. Hughes left this morn
ing for Hagerman to a charge of
the telephone Office at that place.
Base Ball Saturday.
Cadets VS.. Roswell High School.
Institute grounds, 10 a. m. Saturday.
H. Deb. Hef1in left this morning
on a business trip to Dexter
hone R. B. Jones lot nvery rigs .5Stf
L.. L. Johnson went to EIkins his
morning to spend a few days at his
ranch.
o ought to call on us. We can
show you more bargains and better
bargains than anybody Roswell
Title & Trust Co.
w. F. Hale and H. L. Mccoy, of
East Chicago, H., who were here
prospecting, left on the local freight
this morning for Hagermal.
Dressmaking.
Up to date dress making, Mrs. F.
M. Denton, first house west of Mill
tary store. 1861
Dick Davisson went to Hagerman
this morning on land business.
Mrs. d. H. Carson left his morn
ing for Spring Mound Valley for a
visit with her mother, Mrs. S. R.
Better Shoes for Less Money. The
Slime Shoe Co., Bird and Main.
Miss Blanche Boone went to Lake
Arthur this morning to visit her sis
ter, Miss Matte Boone, who teaches
school there.
J. F. Shea has arrived from Hutch
inson, Kan, and accepted a place as
at Inc GllkeSOn. II
22O acres in shallow artesial belt.
fenced, IS acres i'll cultivation, $3.50
per acre.
ROSWELL TITLE & TRUST co.
Capt. Tom York came in from the
Four Lakes ranch yesterday after
noon to spend a week or ten days.
Kenneth Keebler came up from
yesterday morning.
A. O.. Arpin came in yesterday from
Albuquerque. He is general agent for
Singer Sewing Machine Co.
Three Land Bargains.
16O acres near Roswell; 100 near
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-03-20

TRADE
Abstracts.
C1AvEs COUNTY ABSTRACT co
F. p. Gayle, Reliable a1e
prompt 1925
ROSWELL TITLE & TRUST CO.
ABSTRACTS, real estate and loans
Architects.
J. NJ. NELSON CO., Architects.
Oklahoma Blk. Roswell, N. M
Attorneys;
D. W. ELLIOTT Attorney and
counsellor in all courts. Ten years
experience in land and irrigation
matters. Rooms As. Garst Bdg.
Butcher Shops.
y. S. MEAT MARKET.-Keeps moth
ing but the best. Quality our
motto.
Bilfiard-POOl Halls.
BOWLING, BILLIARDS, POOL
Brunswick Bake Coll. Co. equip
ment. Geo. B. Jewett, Prop.
Department Stores.
JAFFA, Prayer & CODY goods,
clothing, groceries a1d ranch sup
plies.
JOYCE-PRUIT CO. Dry Goods
Clothing, Groceries, ETC.. The larg1
est supply house in the Southwest.
Wholesale and Retail.
Drug Stores.
DRUG & JEWELRY CO..
Oldest drug store in Roswell. ALI
things up-to-date.
DANIEL DRUG CO.-HeadquartersI
for drugs, wall paper. paints, var
nish.
Dye Works.
<. C. DYE WORKS.-A1terations and
repairs. Cleaning and pressing. j
H. Angel, phone SIT. 123 w. I'd.
Electricians.
BERNARD GUNSUL.- ELECTRICAL
Contractor, 10 N. Main ST. phone
141. Agent General Electric Co. All
kinds OF electric work.
d DlAoN." EloclTlCdll
Contractors. Repairs and supplies,
annuaciator and bell work. Also
expert typewriter work. Everything
guaranteed. Phone 105, 104 E. Sec
ond ST.
Furniture Stores.
)ILLEY FURNITURE CO. The
SWEETEST line of furniture in Ros-
well. High quaI1ules and low prices.
Grocery Stores.
WESTERN GROCERY CO.-The
leading grocery store. nothing but
tae best.
The Washington times., 1908-01-09
ALLISON GROWS BETTER;
SEVERE ATTACK OF GRIP

Senator Allison, chairman OF the APP
preparations Committee. who was seized
with grip last week. is s+il sick at Dis
home He is not receiving visitors, but
is reported improving. He viii probably
be kept at his home for several days
longer.
The Washington times., 1908-01-09
FEDERAL PRINTERY
NEEDS C0APOSITORS
Supply Of Machine Men
Short, and New Exam ,
inatiOn Is Announced.

The Government Printing Office IS ex-
perlencing soma difficulty in securing a
sufficient number Of competent ma
chine operators
The Civil Service Commission has re-
Gently held examinations to provide
eligibles for the machine composing di-
vision at the big printery, and the de-
mand is stiu greater than the available
supply.
An examination IS announced for
January p for linotype and monotype
operators. either sex, 10 fill vacancies
as they may occur in the Government
Printing Office, at fifty cents an hour.
Persons who passed either OF these
examinations on November Y VIII not
be permitted TO enter the Forthcoming
examination, but persons who failed 10
pass either OF these examinations may
upon written request TO the Commls-
sion in due time. take the next exam
ination without fling a new application.
Persons whose names are now upon
the compOsitOr register and who desire
TO apply for either OF these positions
viii not be required to report for the
educational part OF the examination.
but viii be required TO file completed
application prior TO the date OF the eX-
animation
The age limit for the examination Is
twenty years. No application viii be
accepted from any person who has not
had at least one years experience IA
the operation OF the mOnotype or linO-
LgDe machines.
The Washington times., 1908-01-09
THREATENED CHILDREN,
IS WIFES CHARGE

Mrs. Amelia A. I,ederer has filed a
petition for a limited divorce from john
NJ. Lederer. The petitioner alleges that
the couple was married in Washington
December 3, 1852; that for somc time,
while living in the same house, have
been under estranged relations that
there arc three children by he mar
rlage. two Of whom are adults, the
minor child now being down with pneu-
monia; that defendant has not for a
long time contributed to the support OF
the family. IS addicted 10 strong drink.
and cruelty treats his family, threaten
Ing at various times named in the pc
titiOn TO kill the children.
The petitioner alleges that by her
efforts and economies she has main
tanned the family and met obligations
IN building associations in the name
OF defendant
Frederick Robertson has filed a suit
for divorce against Mrs. Willie Anne
Robertson, alleging inidelity. he says
in his petition that they were married
in 1898 and that bv the union there
were three children born, two or which
are living; that in September, 1902, they
separated, the wife taking the chill
dren; that the separation was brought
about by the careless habits Of the de-
fendant; that after the separation the
alleged acts OF inndelity and adultery
were committed by defendant. Thomas
II. Patterson is solicitor for the petit
toner.
The Washington times., 1908-01-09
OYSTERS WOES
CONE IN CLOUD
But Justice Stafford Had
Mercy and He Missed
Jury Duty.

Capt. James F. Oyster, president OF
the Board Of Education, vice president
OF the Chamber Of Commerce, merchant.
and man OF affairs generally. has had
other troubles thrust upon him.
Sitting at his desk cOngratulating him
self that at last the long drawn out
Chancellor hearing before the board had
ended, his pleasant reverie was disturbed
by the approach OF a stern-visaged
United States marshal, who dutituIIy
served Captain Oyster with notice to
appear for services as a grand juror
and then fed.
Accordingly, Captain Oyster, bowed
down by his added responsibilities, and
with much fear and trepidatiOn, ap-
peared in Criminal Court. No. l. at 10
o'clock this morning, visions OF many
days confinement in the grand Jury
room haunting him In company with
a number or others he took the oath.
his age, qualifications. and habits all be-
sng satisfactory. There was one avenue
Of escape left. The Jurors were asked
10 cOnfde in the court II there were
reasons why they should not serve.
Your honor, I would like very much
20 be excused began Captain Oyster
quickly taking advantage OF the invita-
ton.
Il think with your other numerous
you should be excused interrupted
Justice Stafford.
A large, healthy smile overspread
Captain Oysters face. He made q quick
exit. standing not on the order OF his
THAT was a narrow escape he re-
marked as he joyfully wonded his face
ofaeewa=d-
The Washington times., 1908-01-09
ARMY OFFICER BETTER
AFTER FALL TO STREET

Mai George ". FIshback, U. s. A,
retired. who was seized with spoPlexy
in front of the Army and Navy Clue
last evening, was much improved at
the Emergency Hospital today, and It
is believed he will recover Major Fish
back remained unconscious throughout
the night, put early this morning he
began TO improve.
II was thought when Major F1shback
was removed to the hoHpital that he
was suffering from CONFUSION ot the
brain. bat Dr. White. resident physician.
does not believe such is the case. Major
Fishbacz received q severe injury to
his head in his fall.
Major Fishback was leaving the Army
and Navy Club about ~ o'clock last
evening. when suddenly he became
faint and fell heavily 70 the street.
striking his head on the steps. Sew
eral army officers assisted him to his
feet and summoned the ambulance. in
which he was conveyed 20 the hos
pital.
The Washington times., 1908-01-09
Walks Miles
In Storm TO
Find Father

Crying piteously. little Mary Minnie
hill, living at Chesapeake Junction. d.
c.. walked from her home Tuesday in
the drenching rain to police headquar-
ters to learn the whereabouts Of her
father. Beuween sobs she told Desk
Sergeant Burrows that she thought her
father had been killed in an explosion
at the CoaIwood coal mine, a few miles
south Of Pittsburg. Her dress was
soaked, and water oozed from her
shoes.
Walking bravely UP 70 Sergeant Bur
rows, the child, who IS unusually pretty
and intelligent, inquired the toll rate
over tho telephone TO PittsbUrg, saying
she wanted to tell her father to come
home. The child was taken 20 Inspec-
tor Boardman's office. where she was
told in a kindly voice not to worry,
that she would hear from her father IN
few days, and that. If possible, with
III day. The child broke down CON-
pIeteiy when Inspector BOardman spoke
Of her father.
I'VE have not heard from him for
two months, and ali the letters that
have been sent to him during that
| time have been returned TO US post
marked. NO such address, "
Between sobs the little girl told the
| Inspector the entire story or how hgT
father left a year Sr so ago 10 work
in the mines in Pennsylvania, and that
up until two months ago the FANNY
had kept I'm communication with him.
"I know he IS dead or he never would
have forgotten Us around Christmas
time" said she.
The detectives Immediately wired
10, nv
the child's father that the police OF
the city had Then the girl left q
tell her mother, sisters and brothers
/ OF the outcome OF her errand
The Washington times., 1908-01-09
DEANW0OD BAPTIST CHURCH
FORMS BUILDING SOCIETY

The members or the Pastors Aid So
ciety OF the First Baptist Church, OF
Deanwood. D. c.. who are planning for
tbs. erection Of a new place of worship,
at meeting last night changed the
name Of the organization to the Build
ing Society Of the First Baptist Church
ppeals viii be made 10 the Public and
TO churches for aid.
The following officers We're elected,
President, Charles II. Douglas; treas
urer, Miss Julia Y. BUmbry; secretary
Miss Annie Jenifer and chaplain. James
Smith. The society was indorsed by
the Rev. Q. II. Strother. pastor Of the
church, and Deacon James Smith. rep
resenting the board of deacons.
The Washington times., 1908-01-09
FATHER NAGUIRE
FUNERAL TOMORROW
Cardinal Gibbons and Mgr.
FalConio Will Attend
Ceremonies.

Cardinal Gibbons, Mgr FalconIO.
papal delegate to the United States; i;
Bishop O'ConneII, rector OF the Catholic
University Of America, and priests from
every section of the diocese OF Balti-
more. will attend the funeral OF the
Rev. Joseph I. Mcguire, late pastor of
the Church OF the Holy Comforter,
which will be held at 10 o'clock tomoT-
row morning. The cardinal viii occupy
a red throne on the left OF the sane
tuary, and Mgr. FalcOniO, the papal
delegate, will occupy a purple throne or
the right Each viii be attended by
two priests, and viii assist IN the sol
emn high requiem mass.
The office for the dead will be chanted
before the mass by students OF Holy
Cross College. and the mass also viii
be sung by the students. Representa-
tives Of the Catholic societies OF the
District. OF which Father Mcguire was
a member, viii attend the funeral by
organize ions, and Win act as an escort
to Mt. Ohvet, where burial will be
made
The body OF Father Mcguire was re-
moved from the rectory yesterday after
noon into the church. where prayers
were said IN the afternoon and even
ing. The church was thrOnged yester-
day and today by members OF the con-
Eregation and the friends Of the dead
priest. A guard OF honor remained in
the church all night, many members OF
the Holy Name Society OF the church
and OF the St Vincent de Paul Society,
volunteering to act in this capacity.
The body Of Father Mcguire is robed in
his vestments and a gold chalice rests
in his hands.
Expressions OF deep regret at the
death OF Father Mcguire were heard
yesterday on all sides. Catholics and
non-Catholics alike who knew him as
a pastor and as e. friend feel his loss
deeply. The poor people in his parish
are bowed with grief at his death and
know that a kind friend has gone never
10 return.
Cards or admission TO the funeral
services were sent out today, and as
Tar as possible an effort will be made
10 accommodate the entire Congrega-
ton. A section of the peWs Will be re-
served for the large number Of priests
who are expected because the sanctuary
ts very small, and but few can be
seated within the railing
Father Mcguire is survived by his
mother, who is also III with pneumonia,
and two sisters, Mrs. John Watson and
Mrs. Elizabeth Creamer.
The Washington times., 1908-01-09
Hard Blew Wind,
But Sent No Dust
Into Mans EDes

He was stald and sober member OF
the House. His thoughts were on the
good OF hfs country, and how he could
add TO its prosperity.
He was at the southeast corner %
the Capitol building, that corner about
which the wind circles in worrying
fashion, lifting of hats and doing other
Objectionable things. A maiden. beauti-
ful and graceful. came near. Even then
the staid legislator did not take much
notice OF worldly things. His thoughts
were high.
a gust Of wlnd-one Of those worrying
gusts-rushed up and-er-weu, skirts
are not stationary, and that naughty
gust showed q charming bit OF lingerie
and stocking. The maiden blushed, stood
STILL and turned around carefully twice,
as IL 20 make the wind behave. But
the wind persisted. T lawmaker saw
the winds persistence.
The girl continued to blush furiously.
The lawmaker hesitated, wishing TO give
aid. but not knowing how. 1t was an
awkward situation. for the maiden.
Then she turned on him in great in
SOhI' she said angrily, II hate you"
And. in utter contempt of what the
wind or the laWmaker might DO. she
ran up the steps and disappeared in the
building.
Best Coal at Low i~nCss. R. ]. & n. c.
Coco x4b E Y ne Phone lincoln pa
The Washington times., 1908-01-09
No More
PILES
No Matter How Bad Your Case Is
Or How Long You Have Had It,
Pyramid Pile Cure Can Cure II.
Free Package Sent To Prove It.


Half OF the suffering and torture OF
piles. has never bsen told Whether your
particular case OF piles is almost TO c2-
cruciating for any mortal 70 bear, or II
YOU are fearfully tantahzed by unreach-
able itching and bleeding or whether
you have only a moderate case or piles.
there is positive relief, and quick too.
in Pyramid Pile Cure.
You need not take for granted all we
saw about our Pic Remedy, We want
il TO speak for itself.
That Is why we say 70 every person
s1lfferinE from piles or any form of rec
tai disease. send US your name and ad-
dress and we viii gladly send you a free
trial package Of the marvellous Pyramid
pile Cure. After using the trial you VIII
hurry to YOUR nearest DIR IgEist and get
a. 30 cent box Of Pyramid Pile Cure, now
admitted by thousands to be Cne OF the
most wonderful Teliefs and cures Tor
Piles ever known.
Instant relief can be gotten by usinG
the marvellous Pyramid Pile Cure IT
Immediately reduces all congestion and
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ritated parts. It renders an operation
absolutely unnecessary
Send your name and address To-Day
for free trial package to Pyramid Drug
Co, 13S Pyramid Bldg, Marshall. Mlch.
The Washington times., 1908-01-09
RETAIL GR0CERS' CHOOSE
OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR

At the meeting Of the Retail Grocers'
Protective Association. at 933 , street
southwest. officers were elected as fol-
lows:
president. ]. II. Goodrich; second vice
president. J. T. White, treasurer, Z. l..
Fisher; secretary. A. II. Gregory. and
sergeant-at-arms +. A. Dodge
In addition a board Of fifteen trus-
tees was elected as follows: A. II
Goodrich. p. z. Patrick, Z. f. Fisher,
h S Haight. George +. Bohannon
John Brayshaw, r., ]. T. White, a. ;,
Clark. II. /. Meader. r. Z. Smith, w. l.
Hart, I. F.. Lusby, c. c Sparrow. II. [.
Rothcry, and J. p. Fowler.
The Washington times., 1908-01-09
JACOB GERSTENBERG BURIAL
WILL TAKE PLACE TOMORROW
Orphan Asylum Superin-
tendent Committed Sui
eide by Shooting.

Funeral services OF Jacob Gersten'
berg, superintendent OF the German CT
phan Asylum, Anaeostia, who commit
ted suicide early yesterday morning By
shooting himself in the head. viii bC
held in the chapel of the institution
at 2 O'Clock tomorrow afternoon. In
terment will be made in Prospect Hi
cemetery.
The Rev. Paul A. Menzel, pastor OF
Concordia Lutheran Church, of which
Mr.. Gerstenberg was a member, Will
officiate
The paIbearers will be Frederick I'm
hof, Joseph Miller, Andrew Loefher,
Charles Gerner, Gregor Kramm and Mr..
BetZman.
The Washington times., 1908-01-09
GLOBE TROTTER GOES SOUTH
ON FOURTH 25,OOO MILE HIKE

Michael Schmerl, a three times around
the world globe trotter, drtfted into
The Times office yesterday from Phil
adelphia, where he started last Monday
morning at o'clock for his third hike
OF 1900 miles or thereabouts. MI.
SchmerI was accompanied by his fox
terrier. Jack, and is pushing a wheel
barrow on q bet that he can cifcle the
globe in this way, and sustain h'mselt
on what he makes on the way.
He left washington bound for Rich
mOnd and Florida
The Washington times., 1908-01-09
Become a Deposition in Banking

dept. Of Union Trust Co. 18th and H sts.'
where your funds Will earn interest IN
surpassed banking facilities. Deposits
subject TO check. Government control.
The Washington times., 1908-01-09
TAWNEY APPOINTS CLERK
TO HOUSE COMMITTEE

MarceIia Shields. Of winona, Mimi.
will succeed Kennedy T. Rea as assist
ant clerk OF the House Committee on
Appropriations, following Mr.. Rea's
promotion TO the Senate appropriations
Committee.
Chairman Tawney. Of the House com
mittee. announced 2Ir. Shields appoint
ment yesterday.
The Washington times., 1908-01-09
GIRLS INCORPORATE SORORITY.

Miss Lucy Randolph Mason, Miss
Adelaide Alexander, Miss Julia Nelson
Mason. Miss Belle McGu and Miss
Polly Mason are named IN a certificate
OF Incorporation filed as the incorpor-
ators Of Theta Chi, a Greek letter
sorority, the objects OF which are stated
10 be social and mutual improvement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-19
News Of the Day.

The New York raSings banks have
found the present yesr 80 profitable that
most Of them ara declaring 4 per cent.
interest.
During the 81 years the German fed
ersl government has existed 2.707, 676
natives of Germany hsve emigrated,
nearly fige-sixths Of them to the United
States.
Mr.. Taft announced yesterday the sp-
pointment of Philander Knox as secre-
tary OF state, and it is rumored that
George W. Wickershsm is TO be attorney
general.
After q diligent sesrch of every nook
aud Granny 10 Georgetown, Del, BY q
wine-awake charitable organization, no.
body was found TO be 10 need OF assist
ance. There is nobody there who is
not living 10 comfortable style.
The British freight steamer Daghestau
was sunk outside of NeS York hsrbor
last night by the tramp steamer Cstalone
There was no loss of life, the crew of the
Brtisher being picket up BY the Gaia
lone aud later transferred to the pilot
beat New York.
10 the House yesterday district COM
mittee reported faVorsbly on bill allow.
log use OF Pension Office for inaugural
bali. The day was given over to the
confederation of civil and Spanish war
claims.
Az a conference yesterday afternoon
between DR.. Harvey w. Wiley, chief
of the bureau of chemistry, and DR.. L.
F. Kabler, chief of the drng division, at
the Department Of Agriculture, it was de-
cided TO recommend TO the secretary OF
agriculture that the importation Of alb
sinthe toto the United S ates bestopped.
This can be done under section IL Of the
food and drug act, which prohibits the
importation of articles injurious OF
health.
An invitation was extended to the
naval affairs committee of the House
YES erday by Representative Maynard, OF
Virginia, to visit the jamestown Expo
sition grounds during the holiday yaca-
ton to gather information upon which
10 act on the Dill providing for the pur-
chase of the grounds for naval station
or other governmental purposes. The
naval affairs committee of the Senate
also has been invited to go on the trip
which will be at the expense Of the re-
ceiver OF the exposition company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-19
Death of Major Moor.

Winchester, Va Dec. 10 Major
Samuel ]. o. Hoore, q noted Vireinian
of the old school, died at his home in
Bsrryville, Clarke county, this morning,
after ten davis illptss Of paralysis
He was in tb- S5tb. year ofhisage. For
years MsjOr Moore was the judge Of the
Clarke county court uatl thSt court wss
abolished by the Virginia constitution al
convention. Msjor Moore entered the
Confederate army as lieutenant and
rose to be a staff officer on the staff oil
General "Stonewall" Jackson. He wss
at the first battle of Manassas when
Jackson was given his impeIishsble title
of "5tonewalP by General Bee, Of
Louisiana, who was afterwards killed
10 battle. Daring the early seventies be
was candidate for Congress from the
Eighth district. The deceased is sur
vived by two sous, Rev. s. s. Moore Of
Psrkersburg, W. Va, and DR.. Lawson
B. Moore, of Natural Bridge, Va, ADD
five daughters. His funeral will take
place on Monday next and he will bt
buried in B,rryville with military honors,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-19

ent solicitor general; George W. Wick
ershsm, OF New York; George A..
Knight, Of California; postmaster gen.
eral, Fra1k Fl. Hitchcock, Of Massa'
Chuse.t IS; secretary of agriculture, James
Wilson, of lows, later to be succeeded
by G. ford Pinclot, of New York, pres
eDt chief forester; secretary OF the inte-
rior, James r. Garfield, of Ohio, later to
be succeeded by some western man,
possibly ]. b. Case, of Kansas; secre-
tsry of commerce and labor, names uu-
der consideration-W William Loeb; it,, OF
New York; r. A. Bsllinger, Of Sesttle,
Wash. William r. Wheeler, Of Cali
fornis.
Il. II. Tigt of Triton, Informed the
wgys and means committee today that
he favored the present duty On lumber.
He said the consumer would be benefit
ted very little, If at all, by the removal
of the 81 q thousand on lumber. BE
afterwards stated that the lumber men
would be satisfied with duty on the
low grades of lumber, and nUne on the
high. As to the situation In Florida,
TIgt said that from half 3 dozen to a
dozen corporations each own over one
hundred thousand acres or more Of tim
Der lands, but in G sorgis, the holdings
are small. Tigt said that the CREATION
of forest reserves had greatly increased
the value of forest lands. He did not
believe that free lumber would tend to
the announcement OF American forests,