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La Junta tribune., 1908-03-07
NEWS OF OTERO COUNTY
CoNPILED BY
GREAT FAuilY JovRsAL REPRESENTATIVES.

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complete barn. and il is the aim of
Messrs. Sugg 4 Burshears to have
one OF the best livery barns in the
valley. Here's hopin' that prosperi-
| ty will make her home at the Valley
Barn.
George Gross returned Thursday
from Pueblo, where he attended the
banquet gwen in Armory Hall by
the colored lodge, uniform rank Of
the Odd Fellows. George acted as
toastmaster. and reports having had
a most enjoyable time.
C. S. Lane. who has been visiting
in Garden City. Kan. for the past
two weeks, returned home Wednes-
day afternoon. and left Thursday
morning for Denver, where he will
take in the sights of the capital city
for the next two weeks.
Alex Richards was arrested this
week on complaint of f. F. Wheel
ing, who claims the former beat one
of his horses to death while trying
to make the team back heavy load
at the factory. The merits of the
case were heard before Justice
Westfall this morning.
Jim Ecton, Buster" Brown, A. c.
Sugg and Johnnie Allmondinger
drove over to the lakes Wednesday,
where they went to attend dinner
given by the factory boys who are
camping over there. 1t is said that
duck cooked in all known styles oc-
cupied prominent place on the
menu.
The Citizens ticket was filed with
City Clerk Smith last Friday evening
and those who are candidates on this
ticket. subject to the will of the peo-
pie. are as follows: J. V. Yoeman.
mayor; William Kintier, w. H. La
Shier, F. P. Morris, H. A. Mccall,
K. C. Wilson and j. C. Bixler. town
trustees.
We took occasion Wednesday to
say "howdy" to little Miss Elsie
Hansbrough, who accompanied her
grandparents on their trip to Califor-
MIA, and asked her if she had a good
time and liked the country. In Ian
guage quite characteristic of the
little miss. she replied: Don't like
it: too many tleas.
On last Tuesday at the Baptist
parsonage in La Junta, occurred the
marriage of Harry McGee and Miss
Lizzie Pushee, Rev. S. c. Davis per-
forming the ceremony. Mr.. McGee
is well known in Swink. being one
of the proprietors of tie Central
Meat Market. and his bride is a well
known and popular young lady of
La Junta. The happy young couple
have the best wishes of a host of
friends for long and happy life.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Hansbrough
and granddaughter. Miss Elsie, ar
rived from California Wednesday
afternoon. where they have been
visiting and taking in the sights of
that country for some time past.
They report having had = most en-
joyable time, but are glad to get
back to Swink and Otero county.
We guess Gus had the time he
said he was going to have. as he
La Junta tribune., 1908-03-07

nounced consist of two acts and only
two scenes. but the man who invent
ed Painting the Town" has been
more than lavish in paint and there
are no less than thirteen scenes
La Junta tribune., 1908-03-07
"s.in.ins the re~"."

Painting the Town the quota
ton marks and capital letters are
hardly necessary is the business at
the Tabor opera house this week
1t is the most scenic attraction that
Denver people have been called up
on to witness since the last time it
was here. II is announced as a
musical comedy. and it is noisy
farce. Most attractions so an
La Junta tribune., 1908-03-07
SwlMk.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. f. Clark were
Rocky Ford visitors Sunday.
Mrs. X. c. Wilson left Saturday
for an extended visit in Illinois
Seed oats and alfalfa seed at the
Beatty Reynolds Trading Company.
Mayor Brown was in Pueblo last
Sunday look ing after business mat
ters.
Mems suits at half price at the
Morris-Gaines Dry Goods Company 5
store.
Buy onion sets and garden seeds
from the Beaty-Reynolds Trading
Company.
Julia Dryer, of Chicago. has ac-
cepted a position as clerk in the
postofiice.
Garden hose. rakes and wheel
barrows at the Beatty Reynolds Trad
ing Company.
Mr. and airs. Sam Reberger spent
last Sunday the guest of home folks
in Sugar City.
w. c. Houston. of Morganfield,
Ky, has accepted position with
Sugg & Ecton.
Frazier's hand made harness, the
best on earth. at the Beaty-Reynolds
Trading Company.
f. p. Morris was called to Corning,
Iowa. Tuesday on account of the
serious illness of his mother.
We still have few ladies' skirts
that are going at half price. Nor
ris-Gaines Dry Goods Company.
DR.. Charles Farthing and wife
left Tuesday morning for Illinois on
an extended visit to Mr.. Farthing's
parents.
MIR. and Mrs. George Morgan. of
Greeley. arrived in the city Wednes
day morning on visit to Mr.. and
Mrs. W. f.. Gaines.
Sam Boyd. residing on the II. W.
Potter ranch, is seriously i'll with an
attack of appendicitis. Mr.. Boyd is
a brother of Mrs. Johnnie Lee of
this city.
Grimsiey & Holly are erecting a
frame residence next to the resi-
dence of Frank Burshears. which,
when completed. will be occupied by
and Mrs. A. c. Sugg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Ecton and
daughter. Miss Leola. and MIR. and
Mrs. Frank Burshears, attended the
production of why Girls Leave
Home" in La Junta Tuesday eve
ming
The Swink high school and the
Cheraw high school will cross bats at
the latter place today. and the game
is going to be for blood and glory
from start to finish. Westfall and
Gross is the battery for Swink.
A. c. Sugg. who recently ar
rived from Morganfield. KY, pur-
chased the half interest Of Jim Ec-
ton in the Valley Barn on the first of
the month. Mr.. Bushears still re-
tains his interest in the barn and the
new firm will be known to fame as
Sugg & Burshears. New rigs and
La Junta tribune., 1908-03-07

ond ticket has not been filed As yet.
but there is still plenty of time. as =
ticket for city election does not
have to be filed until two weeks
previous to election. and it is our
opinion. from what we heard and
saw, that there is liable to be a
dark horse in the race when the
gong sounds.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-07-31
RIO GRANDE ROAD FILES
INCORPORATION PAPERS

Salt Lake city. July 30 The Den
yer 4 Rio Grande Roadroad company.
the NEW corporation combining the
Denver a. iRo Grando, the Rio Grande
Western and several subsidiary rail
way companies which have been op-
Grated as one system for several years
filed its articles Of incorporation In the
office of the county clerk of Salt Lake
county this morning.
The new company has capital
stock of 5000. 900 which is divided
into shares Of the par value Of 500
each.
The paper filed this morning gives
the following as officers and directors
OF the new Denver q Rio Grande Rail-
road company.
r. Jenercy. of New York. president;
iC II. Schlacks. of Denver. first vice
president. stephen little. New York.
secretary. J. W. Gillully. of Denver,
and Joseph r. Vain. of Denver general
counsel other directors in the new
company are @. j Gould. Of Lake
wood. y. j.. Winslow 5 Pierce. Of
New York. Arthur Coppen. of New
Jersey. and Edwin Gould. of New
| York
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-07-31
BELGIAN OARSMEN Toe
FAST FOR BRIT l1ISHERS
Foreigners Defeat Crack Cambridge
Crew on Henley Course.

Henley July 3O.-The Cambridge
eight, on which the United Kingdom
depended to win the championship in
the eight-oared contest. was defeated
in The international regatta here this
afternoon i'm the fourth heat by the
Belgian crew belonging to the Club
Nautique de Gand. This crew holds
the Henley grand challenge cup which
II won two years ago and which it was
not allowed TO defend in this years
regatta. The Belgians won by a length
and half over course a mile and
a half long. Their time was eight
minutes and twenty-five seconds. They
led nearly all the way.
The Leander crew beat the Cana
dian Argonauts after fine and hard
race by length in the third heat Of
the championship eights
Mccullough. United Kingdom. de-
feated Levitselay. Hungary in his heat
of the single schuls by six lengths.
The Leanders beat the Dutch crew
In the four-oared race. while in the
last heat Of the single schulls Black
static. United Kingdom. defeated Won
Gaha. Germany. The finals will be
roWed tomorrow.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-07-31
ENGINEER DIES
A MARTYR
To DUTY
SANTA FE WESTBOUND
LIMITED IN DITCH
Henry ROSSiter Stays at Post,
Preventing Appalling Loss of
Life, But Sacrifices His Own,
Passengers Injured.

IBy Morning journal special Teased Wire !
Topeka. July 80 Santa Ft passen-
ger train No. &. the westbound Cali
fornia limited, went into the ditch at
Wakarusa, twelve miles west Of here,
this morning. Engineer Henry Ros-
sitter was killed ans. several passengers.
employees OF the railway and Pullman
company, were injured. Every ear on
the train left the track
The train was running at the rate Of
fortp miles an hour when the wreck
occurred.
Henry Rossiter the engineer, stayed
in the cab and Applied the air brakes
ana thus saved the train from a much
more serious wreck. hut the act cost
the brave engineer his life. When
dragged from the cab after the wreck
every bone in Rossiter's body was
broken and ne was badly mangled.
Fireman Haslett also stayed in the
cab but escaped with severe scald-
ing from escaping steam. Haslett
dragged the dead engineer from the
wrecked engine.
f. w Pickens, postal clerk of Ar
kansas city, was internally injured.
The passengers in the dining car and
the Pullmans were badly shaken up
Mrs. Reginald Reeves. of New York
city en- route to Los Angeles, was bad
ly bruised and became unconscious
from the shock of the wreck. When
brought to Topeka, Mrs. Reeves was
only partly conscious.
The engine left the rails and turned
over in the ditch to the left of tlse
track The baggage car was dragged
after the engine and turned half way
across ne track. The buffet car was
deraled and torn from its trucks by
the shock of the wreck. At the point
OF the derailment there was a ditch on
both sides of the tracks. Two hun
dred feet OF track was torn up. 1t will
be repaired fof service tonight, the Of
neiat say.
Among thu train employees injured
are:
II. +. Artes. porter hand broken.
- Krues walter Knee dslocated.
- Moore. waiter, on hand badly
crushed
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-07-31
ADMIRALTY FINDS BOTH
ADMIRALS BLAMELESS

London, July 31.--The admiralty,
after full Investigation, has exoner-
ated both Admiral Lord Charles Beres-
ford and Admiral Sir Percy scott from
any blame in connection with the mis-
taken signal incident of the last naval
maneuVers. II seems that Lord
Charles gave the signal for an evolu-
tion which, IL obeyed apparently
would have brought the cruisers Ar
gyll and Good Hope into collision. Sir
Percy who was on board the Good
Hope doubted the accuracy Of the Sig
nal and ,refrained from obeying it. The
admiralty finds that the maneuver or
der was not dangerous; but at the
same time, as Sir Percy thought there
was risk. he was justified In turning
his cruiser the other way and Sir
Charles 50 informed him at the time.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-07-31
ITALIAN G|RL'S
FIGHT FOR
MILLIONS
FORTUNE INVOLVED IN
HART WILL CONTEST
Adopted Daughter of Wealthy
American Who Died in Paris,
Seeks TO Share in the Vast
Estate.

IHy Morning journal Special Leased Wire. /
New York, July 30--ln the fling
today Win the probate clerk in Che
surrogate's office of objections To the
admission OF the. viii and its five codi-
Gals of Benjamin Hart is story of
unusual interest The objections are
made by counsel for Isabel Lmechesf
Hart Guillemin adopted daughter OF
the tcstator. and wife OF Jean Guile
min, counsel to the French embassy
la Vienna
Mr. Hart left an estate valued at
several millions lie started as q
clothing peddler in Virginia In the
early COS and after the civil war came
TO New York where he amused a
large fortune He married aud went
70 Paris. where ne maintained a
luxurious establishment Adopting
Isabel Lucchest young Italian girl
as his daughter. he soon afterwards
separated from his wife and subse-
quently obtained divorce from her
She returned to New York, where she
lived on a monthly allowance up to
the time of his death Mrs Hart
claims that the divorce was never le-
gally obtained.
Madame Gabrielle Jullette Anter-
nette de Bic. who for several years
presided over Mr. Harts Paris estab-
lishment, was left by him an annuity
of $4,000 beside the house with all its
contents and a specific bequest Of s25.-
600 to be paid her Immediately after
his death. Michael Hart. nephew of
benjamin Hart, who lives in this city,
is the chief beneficiary under the
win He is to receive the income of
the residuary estate for life. Hart left
several bequests TO his adopted daugh-
ter, which he afterward revoked ON
account Of her marriage To- Guillemin.
Madame Guillemin in the objections
filed, asserts that the courts Of New
York have no Jurisdiction 10 admit the
viii and codicals 10 probate az Mr.
Haft was not a resident Of the state
of New York but resided IN Paris
both when he executed the VIII and
an It's codicals ana also at the time
Of his death. She also claims that |
the win and codicals were not execut-
I'd in accordance with the laws Of the |
French republic. She declares that |
She was Harts legally adopted daugh-
er and as such is entitled to an IN
erest IN his estates, both under the
avs of France ana the laws Of this
lTate.
The probate of the viii is asked for
~ the United States Trust company,
'xecutors OF the will
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-07-31
SAM GOMPERS
GROWS ANGRY
At CRITICS
WILLING TO SACRIFICE
HIS JOB FOR PRINCIPLES
Head of American Labor Holly
Denies Attenptto Deliver the.
Vote of Union Workers toI
Democracy,

IBy Morning journal Special Ieased Wire
i Washington July 30.-'The report
| that [ have ever said that | would
not deliver the labor vote to any
kparty Is an infamous lie" said sam
| uel Gompers, president of the Ameri-
Ican Federation of Labor today. "Or-
ganized labor is not only honest, but
intelligent enough to choose the par
| ty for its support, which will best
represent its interests.
1T is possible that lies and mis-
representations the enemies or organ
lied labor may injure me personally
and even be successful in accom-
plishing my removal as president of
the American Federation of Labor, "
said Mr.. Gompers, but that will
never change my course IN battling
ifor the principles for which l stand,
1T is not a question of politics
with me, / have no politics, or If
II have they are the politics of the
people.
Il fully expected when | took the
stand which l have" said Mr.. Com
pers, that some would disagree with
me, l don't expect the labor world
to accept my conclusions in every in
stance. | expected to be criticised
too, in some quarters. but / did not
think that the criticism would be 50
unjust as to be contemplate.
stand for the right of the individual
person.
Il regard my position as president
Of the American Federation of Labor,
as the most exalted and honorable in
this world, to which l could ever
wish to aspire. 1t is sacred trust
with which my fellows have honored
me because of my convictions and the
principles which l advocate. They
may take that honor away from me
If they like. ana l viii bow to their
Will But il viii noe prevent me frcm
fighting for the cause which is my
life's work. just as | have in the past
and | purpose to do in the future
Il want no political office or honyr.
| have nothing for sale and do not
propose to begn at this late day by
What l think and what l say is
from conscientious "cssv lotions that it
is truth No one can make me sac
rifice my honest conviction.
My editorial in the Federation is
openly and forcible set forth as my
position. He who runs may read and
Those who have taken
issue with the position therein set
forth, not understand me, with the po-
sition | am alleged to have assumed, |
are politicaI renegades and disgraced
outcasts of labor. do not mean that
they who differ with my opinion are
such, but those who have denounced |
me and claim that ! have not set
forth the facts as they are"
Frank II. Hitchcock, republican !
national chairman, when asked as to |
the truth of the report that per-
sonal campaign was to be waged |
against Mr.. Gompers. replied:
Nothing of the kind has been ar
ranged"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-07-31
LACKAWANNA SWlTCHMEN
VOTE FOR GENERAL STRIKE

Scranton Pa. July 30-Grand Mas
ter Hawley, of the Switchmen's union,
announced today that eighty per cent
OF the Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western railroad men have voted for
strike. and that the grievance com
mittee Is now awaiting a reply from
President Truesdell TO a letter sent last
night requesting a conference with
view to affecting a settlement before
the committee takes up the question OF
ordering the men out
Speaking Of the controversy over the
discharge OF certain switchmen. Grand
Master HaIley. in a statement given
out today, says that prejudice seems
TO have been the prevailing faculty
which prompted the subordinate off
cials in their actions. and their state
ment is framed in such way as 20
mislead the general superintendent
and a. result he has sustained the
subordinate officials
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-07-31
SHOCKING ABUSES IN
GEORGIA PRISON PENS

Atlanta, Ga. July 30.-G. f. Hurt,
testifying before the legislative com
mittee investigating the conduct of the
state prison board, told the commit
tee of an incident In which one convict
armed with q pick was set upon an
other convict similarly armed, In an
effort to capture and subdue him
During the encounter this convict
drove his pick into the nsurgent up
to the HIT the point Of the pick pene-
trating the mans lung. He afterward
died from pneumonia.
Lessees Of the e0nvicts called to the
stand swore that members Of the Geor-
gia prison commission knew that they
were paying extra salaries 10 the
states officers and wardens testified
that they made no attempt to conceal
such facts from the board.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-07-31
SEPARATECARS
AND No VOTE
FOR NEGRO
DEMANDS OF WEST
VIRGINIA DEMOCRATS
Jim Crow Law and Disfran-
chiSement PIa0ks Adopted
After Fight in Conventions
State Ticket Named.
IBy Morning journal s.s@aiai Lsassd Wire. \
IlL4 LIl.LlL .lnIA LLDl =. N llI

IBy Morning ,iournai Hzsa.asai Leased Wire. 4
Charleston, July 81 After an all
night session the democrats of West
Virginia in convention here nominated
Louis Bennett of Louis county. for
governor at O'Clock this morning
The convention had struggled FOR
hours over the only two planks in the
platform that were not unanimously
approved. These two planks were the
negro distranchisement and Jim
CROW planks which after the resolu.
tions committee had reported them
favorably were made q part of the
platform amid scenes of widest eX-
etement yesterday afternoon The
text to the negro disfranchiscmen
plank follows:
Believing that the extension of the
elective franchise 70 a race inferior In
Intelligence and without preparation
for the wise and prudent exercise OF
privilege SO vital to the maintenance
of good government WAS a mistake. II
not a crime, committed by the repub
liean party during the reign of pas
sion and prejudice following the civil
war for political ends and purposes,
we declare that the democratic party
Is In favor oc SO amending the consti-
tuoion as TO preserve the purity Of
the ballot and the electorate of the
state from the evil results from con-
ferring such power and privilege upon
those who are untitled to appreciate
its importance. as it affects the stabil-
ity and preservation of good govern
ment
1--WE favor the enactment Of a law
recurring common carriers engaged in
passenger traffic to furnish separate
coaches or compartments for white
and colored passengers,
Following Is the state ticket as
nominated by the convention:
GoveIuor--Louis Bennett, Louis
county.
Secretary Of state--Adam B, Little
page Kanawa county
state Audtor-Oscar Jenkins, Wood
county.
Superintendent Of Free Schools,
r.. Bush, Summers county
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-07-31
INDEPENDENTS
DANGEROUSTO
DEMOCRACY
BRYAN DlSSECTS THE
HEARST PLATFORM
Declares Voter Who is Carried
Away With Its Glowing Prom
iSes of Reform is Merely
Helping Republicans.
lBy Morning journal Special Leased wIrsl

tBy Morning journal speeIaI Leased Wire.t
Fairview, Lincoln. Neb., July 30
The most interesting piece of news
to emanate from Falrview today was
"a formal statement by William Jen-
nings Bryan, in which he desects the
platform Of the independence party
adopted at the Chicago convention,
which adjourned yesterday. and
points out that Il contains a num-
Der OF planks Identical with or sub
stantially similar to the planks of
the democratic platform. He de-
.clared that the voter, who preferring
the democratic platform to the re-
publican platform, and yet who joins
with the Independence party. mere
~ assists the republican party ana
thus defeats the reforms in which he
Is interested Mr.. Bryan argues that
the question Is not whether one can
get all the reforms that he wants.
but how he can get the most reform.
and he asserts that the democratic
party offers the best opportunity to
secure that which is obtainable at
f'''tf Nffh'f ANb AAAHlitBA III Nv Hidut
by MIR Bryan 10 reply to the open
letter of Victor Rosewater of Omaha
charging a conspiracy between Mr..
Bryan and his brother-in-law State
Chairman Allen, TO "purloin" votes
in Nebraska He simply addressed
that letter to me to attract atten-
tion,' said Mr. Bryan. He is hard
~ the man TO go to the populace as
guardian"
The actual preparation of the
speech Of acceptance was begun by
Mr. Bryan today, Among the notable
visitors, who will be present on the
day of the notification. viii be John
w. Kern of Indiana. the democratic
vice presidential nominee At the
conclusion Of exercises, Mr. Bryan
win receive the notification commit
tee and several distinguished guests
at Fairview. where supper will be
served on the lawn.
Unlike his distinguished opponent,
who refused to accept an elephant
as mascot, Mr., Bryan today. In re-
'ponse to a letter from the Aerlcul-
ural Society of Minnesota. tele-
5raphed that he would be delighted
o avail himself of their offer to
send him an educated" mule as
mascot, 'Ile Is said to understand
he habits Of the elephant" declared
dr Bryan with a twinkle of the eye.
ana Tor that reason, among others.
shah except him"
The sweltoring heat did not deter
number of persons from going out
o Fairview, and paying their re-
poets to the democratic candidate.
MI were cordially received. and Mr..
'ryan himself although busily en-
aged In drafting his speech. took
ime to conduct his visitors through
us home and show them his peerless
objection OF art treasures gathered
uring his trip around the world.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-07-31
AUTO RUN DOWN BY
TRAIN; TWO MEN DIE

Philadelphia, Pa. July 30.-Chas.
Humphreys. chief clerk in the bureau
Of police in this city, and Harry Brow
ley, of a well known firm of manufac-
turers, Were run down ana killed by "A
train while crossing the tracks Of the
Reasfng railroad at Nicetown station
in the northern section of the city
early this morning The men who
were in an automobile were running
AT a rapid rate and crashed through
the gates at the crossing directly in
the path of a train. The automobile
was turned over and wrecked and both
men were buried under it and horribly
crushed
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-07-31
GIRL SUSPECT ELUDES
POSTAL INSPECTORS

Leavenworth. Kas., July 30.-Dala
Williams a negro girl who is believed
by the postoffice officials to be the
companion and accomplice of Charles
Savage. the alleged mail pouch robber,
and to have possession Of a part of
the $1,000 stolen from the Kansas
City union station June 9th, eluded
PustOffice Inspectors Brew and Mills
here this afternoon.
The woman came To LeaVenworth
from Denver, where II is said she was
the companion of Savage previous to
his arrest The officers arrived at the
home of her mother, who lives here,
to find that she had left but a, few
moments before.