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La Junta tribune., 1908-11-21

the old pioneer tunes cannot be du-
plicated and you will always find
plenty of admirers Of them in every
audience and generally there IS q
demand for one or more OF these
beautiful old back numbers" as
they are irrevently styled by some.
T. d. Kirk, of Okla, Kan, and
Sheriff Bert Morse. of Russell
Springs. Kan. arrived in La Junta
last Saturday night. Mr.. Kirk is
the owner of the team sold by a
horse thief in this city one day last
week to G. w. Ecton for $50. Mr..
Kirk had no difficulty in proving
ownership of the team, and the ac-
tions Of the animals plainly evil
denced that they identified him.
The $50 reward offered for the re-
covery of the team was paid to Mr..
Ecton. but he is still out 500. as no
trace of the thief has as yet been
discovered.
Business on the Santa Fe is pick
ing up very noticeably. During the
panicky times Of last fall over thirty
engines were placed in cold storage
at this point. and most Of them have
been in that condition ever since un-
til recently. At the present time
every available engine is in service.
and the railroad men of every de-
scription are putting in good time.
Between 900 and 400 freight cars
for the Pacific Coast are passing
through this city daily, and it looks
as though the era Of good times in
railroad circles was on again in
earnest. Let US be thankful. Next
week is Thanksgiving week. and the
open season for being thankful.
Did you ever drop into the La
Junta Theatre while Wonderly's
orchestra was rehearsing stunt
with some travelling organization?
Well, it's worth the money, and it
don't cost cent. Last Tuesday
night the editor of the great family
journal was among those present
while the orchestra was rehearsing
with the Murray & Mack aggrega-
ton. OF course the music was all
new to the local musicians. but they
went through it all as though they
had been playing the same old tunes
all summer. without batting an eye
lid. The professor of the travelling
organization was evidently some
what surprised when the local boys
failed.to strike q musical snag of
La Junta tribune., 1908-11-21
Nav As0UT
Town

Some of our readers had difficulty
in recognizing the classic features
of E. w. Mcdaniel. county judge
elect in our last issue. We should
probably have stated that Judge
Mcdaniel now has no mustache to
deceive you.
La Junta tribune., 1908-11-21

: j. B. Pearce. secretary of state
elect, informs US that the salary OF
his Office next year will be A. 600 per
sannum instead of 5000 per. as err
roneously stated in these columns
last week. The raise in the salary
was made by the last republican
legislature, but probably with some
other beneficiary in view. In poll
tics you can't most always some
times tell what is going to happen
until it happens.
La Junta tribune., 1908-11-21

any description. and finally declared
himself by saying, Now, boys, l
don't want to flatter you. but you
really surprise me. and will say
for your benefit that this is the best
that this music has been PLAYED on
a first trial in many months. and
this show has visited some of the
biggest towns in the country during
that time. Now. let's try the next
song" Long live the orchestra that
made La Junta famous!
La Junta tribune., 1908-11-21
Prosperity Coming Rapidly to La Junta

Just think of it, your city will double in size in
five years. 1t will grow and expand onto the land
now for sale by the acre, but which will then be
quoted by 25 foot lots.
People of La Junta you can't make wiser in
vestment than in the purchase of the good, rich,
pretty land close to your city, and if you don't buy
it, others WILL and you will have many vain regrets
Small Ga1.deI, Tracts
We have small tracts right at the city limits for
sale on easy terms monthly payments if desired.
Come to see us. If you don't want to buy yourself
let us give you some of our handsomely illustrated
literature to mail to your friends.
Every person can if he tries, induce some other
person to come here Try to think of some one who
ought to live in and enjoy this climate, then write
HIM to come.
That is the way to build up your community
and make it grow fast and enjoy an unprecedented
prosperity.
Never speak i'll Of any legitimate enterprise in
your city nor allow anyone else to do so.
Each person has his influence for good if he will
only exert it.
If all of US wake up and pull together for
greater La Junta, and help get new investors in
here, the result will be astonishing.
Try it. Boost and make your neighbors boost
La Junta tribune., 1908-11-21

Joe Burns and Pitcher Barngro-
yer are in durance vile charged
with having busted into the Hub sa-
loon last Sunday night and extract
ed therefrom the sum of $ll in cold
cash and two bottles of bar whiskey
of the value of 81 per each. Both
accuse the other of having been the
main instigator. and both pleaded
not guilty when arraigned in the dis
trict court yesterday. They will
probably have q hearing in the dis
trict court next week. the jury hav-
ing been excused from further ser
vice until next Tuesday morning.
La Junta tribune., 1908-11-21

Every man has his troubles. and
the electric light man probably has
more than his share just at present.
Early last Wednesday evening the
electric light company practically
went out of business owing to an
accident at the local plant. Some
body busted into the high pressure
cylinder. which became aggravated
and retaliated by countering on the
big drive wheel and breaking the
rocker arm on the eccentric-what-
ever that is. The result of the mix
up was that none Of the street lights
in La Junta have been doing bust
ness since and everybody in "a. c."
circles practically all of the resi-
dence portion of town-has
been electrically and other
wise ostracised-among whom we
are which. The new typeset-
ting machine of the great family
journal has motor that is on the
A. C. current, and in consequence
there has not been anything doing
in machine circles since the accident
at the light plant. We had to go
back to prehistoric days and set
type by hand again. We did not
even have an opportunity to correct
the machine set stuff in this issue.
and if you find any errors you will
know the reason why. We are pref
ty lucky in getting out . paper at
all this week. and we hope our
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-14
STOCK
RAISER
IS SHOT
JAMES EDISON IS SERIOUSLY
WOUNDED By NOTORIOUS
HORSE RUSTLER.
(By Associated Press)

WINNEMUCCA, New, May 13.--
James Edison, prominent stock
raiser of Humboldt county, was shot
today at his ranch on the Little Hum
boldt, near here, by Jim Taylor, va
quero and suspected horse rustic.
Edson's wound is dangerous. Taylor
was driving a horse belonging to Ed
son, when the owner saw him and
commanded hi INTO stop. Taylor then
rode up to Edison and shot him. After
the shooting Taylor fed toward the
Oregon line, where he has lived alone
for the past two years. He owns a
few horses, and it is claimed that he
is one of an organized band of horse
rustlers in the northern part of the
State. He was arrested in Winnie
mucca nearly two years ago on sus-
picion of having held up the Club
saloon, but no discriminating evidepce
against him could be secured and he
was released. At this time The is
probably hiding in the wild country
and capture will be most difficult
matter. Sheriff Lamo, who enjoys G
wide reputation for getting his
man." has gone after the criminal
with warrant issued from the Win
nemucca justice court.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-14

The County Commissioners coa-
vened yesterday morning at a special
meeting to investigate the charges
as to the conduct of the chief of the
fire department at the fire Monday
night. The meeting was convened at
10 o'clock, but there were very fe y
people present who had criticized the
fire department and an adjournment
was taken until 3 o'clock in the az
ternoon. Before adjourning, no p
ever, Chief Mckenzie made a state
ment that the delay of the fire de-
partment in answering to the alarm
was caused by one of the horses es-
Gaping through the small doorway,
which had been left open by several
people who came to the house to find
out the cause of the delay. The
horse was captured after about ten
minutes work and was finally hitch FL
to the wagon. He had number ol
witnesses present who testified that
they had been with the chief for sew
eral hours previous to the fire and
that they had had only one dring
during that time. The following COM
munication from Donald B. Gillies
was read:
The following statement was sub
mitted by Mr.. Gillies relative to the
incident:
'Tonopah, May 13, 1905.
MIR. Nathan Crocker,
'Tonopah, Nevada.
Dear Mr.. Crocker-On account o.
my being obliged to depart from The
city this morning for the East,
| thought it incumbent upon me tC
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-14
Install Sampler
1T Manhattan Camp

Frank Peterson, who has lately ac-
quired heavy holdings in Manhattan,
arrived in Tonopah from that camp
yesterday. He said:
THE Manhattan Ore Reduction
and Refining Companys milling
plant, purchased by myself and asso-
ciates from the ]. II. G. Wolf syndi-
cate, the builders, will be made one
of the most complete and efficient ore
reduction plants in the country. The
work to bring this to pass will COM
mence at once. 1t means doubling
of the present stamp capacity of the
mill; it means the installation of
twelve concentrating Frue vanners;
it means the immediate installation
of sampling plant adequate to take
care of all the ores produced in Man
haitian in the next two years by les
sees and in property development.
"The concentrating plant will re-
quire an addition OF. thirty feet on
the west side of the present big mill
building and this plant will remove
all question of the ability to treat
locally any of the ores of this camp.
"The sampler is of even greater
Importance to the camp than any
OTHER feature of the contemplated i'm
provements.
I'VE have determined, after careful
consideration, to put in this sampler
and will have the money on hand al
al times to purchase Manhattan ores
in any quantity for cash. The les
ssee here will then be able to realize
very thirty days on his ores, without
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give you, very briefly, statement
of facts concerning my personal
knowledge of the actions of Fire
Chief Mckenzie during the progress
of the fire on the night Of May II.
"A number of us were putting for
ward our best efforts to assist Tie
firemen in every way that was p)s-
sible-such as keeping them supplied
with hose, keeping the kinks out of
same, keeping the men who were at
the breast of the fire covered with
wet blankets and waiting upon them
in every way that was possible. Aside
from this we secured some ropes and
preceded the firemen in pulling the
fronts out of buildings, pulling down
awnings and porches and preparing
in every way possible so that thev
might work to the greatest and most
effective advantage.
Il might cite numerous incidents
where, in my judgment, our fire chief
acted in very insulting manner to a
number of citizens who were trying
in every way possible to assist him.
| will however, cite my personal dia-
logue with him and give the facts ex-
actly as they happened. A number
of us were using a rope in our efforts
to pull the front out of building
that was burning, so as to enable the
firemen to work to better advantage
The rope was fastened upon the
building by a young man by th9
name of Murphy. AS he was fasten
ing the rope, Chief Mckenzie accost.
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ATTEND
Spring
9 J|NkS'
OFFICERS OF THE FLEET SPEND
NIGHT IN TRUE BO-
HEMIA.
fBy Associated Press.)

SAN FRANCISCO, May 13.-Ex-
tensiye changes in the formation of
the Atlantic fleet take place Friday,
May 10Th, when Rear Admiral Thorn.
as hauls down his flag as command
er in chief and is succeeded by Rear
Admiral Sperry. Several ships will
be shifted to different divisions, and
Captain Richard Wainwright and
Captain Seaton Schroeder will as
sumo command of the divisions. Cap
tain Wainwright will be succeeded in
command of the Louisiana by Cap
tain Kossuth Niles, and Captain
Schroeder will be succeeded on the
Virginia by Captain Alexander Sharp.
The Minnesota will take the place o;
the Louisiana in the first division,
the latter becoming Rear Admir- Il
Emory's flagship in the third divt-
sion. The Georgia will continue as
the flagship of the second division,
with Wainwright in command of the
division. The Nebraska takes the
place of the Virginia in the second
division, the latter joining the third
The Wisconsin will be Schroeder's
flagship, heading the fourth division.
The Connecticut remains the flagship
of the fleet
The actual transfer of the flags
occurs at 10:30 Friday morning and
will be accompanied by the custom
| airy ceremonies.
Practically every off-duty officer
from the combined fleets attended tor
night the annual spring links" OF
the Bohemian Club. The links" POI.
trayed CALIFORNIA; true Bohemia OF
long ago, and its surviving spirit to-
| day.
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waiting for his turn at the mills.
Those producing ores in the develop
nSent of their properties may secure
funds for further work whether thei.
ore dumps be large or small.
This means easier operating all
over Manhattan and the beginning of
a real era of business.
During the past month, the Peter
son mill has made a phenomenal rec
ord in the salvage Of ore values.
There are few plants in the country
that have record of net saving of
80 per cent. That is what this mill
Is now doing. Ore showing head val
ues of $22.40 and tube tailings of
$6.40, lands in the tailings sump with
only an average of 20 cents to the
ton lost. This statement of fact is
sufficient eulogy for the work of Dr.
Techow, who has had charge of the
plant under the Peterson manage
ment.
81 will go to San Francisco early
next month and purchase all the ma
chinery required for the enlargement
of the plant.
I'VE intend to keep our plant
ahead of the development of the
camp" said Mr.. Peterson. 1--WE have
gotten our present plant in splendid
, running order as is shown by oui
percentage of savings We have jus
thrown aside the cumbersome cabl'
transmission, which cost so much il
breakage and loss of power This ha
been replaced by belt and pulle'
transmission. which handles the ~
anide end of our plant excellently
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-14
Meeting
Of MUCH
Moment
CONFERENCE ON BEST METHOD
TO SONSERVE OUR NAT
URAL RESOURCES.
tBy Associated Press


WASHINGTON, May 1.-two
ideas, destined to mark the material
progress of Americas future, result
ed from the first of the three days
conference at the White House to.
day, in which President Roosevelt,
the Governors of forty-four States,
Cabinet officers. Supreme Court
judges, Senators, Representatives
and experts are participating in ef-
forts to reach conclusions on the best
methods for conserving the natural
resources of the United States. At
the afternoon session the real work
of the conference began. 1t devel-
oped first that the President finds it
impossible to devote his entire time
to the conference meetings. He will,
as he did today, call to order each
meeting and then designate a Gov
ernor to preside. This honor fell to-
day on Governor Noel of Mississippi.
After this announcement, the Presi-
dent suddenly called upon Mr.. Bryan
to interrupt the program and Incl
dentally-prepared speech of Andrew
Carnegie, and address the meeting.
Bryan acknowledged the enthusiasm
his name aroused by lifting his
hands, and then indicated desire to
speak on Friday.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-14
EXPECT fight
IN CONVENTION
(By Associated Press)

SACRAMENTO, Cal, May 1S.--
The California State Republican con-
vention will meet at O'Clock to-
morrow afternoon to elect four dele
gates at large and four alternates to
the national convention which meets
at Chicago on June 18th. Four of
the eight Congressional districts in
the State will also hold conventions
at Sacramento during recess of the
State convention, and each elect two
delegates and two alternates. A
fight is expected to take place over
the question of temporary chairman
of the convention Both the Lincoln
Roosevelt League leaders and the
regular organization Republicans de-
clare they will control the conven-
ton. There is strong Taft senti-
ment among the delegates.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-14
STORAGE TANKS
Are DESTROYED
(By Associated Press.)

ALBUQUERQUE \. NJ. May Ia
Storage tanks of the Continental OIL
Company at Deming. y. NJ. exploded
today. causing fire which did dam
age estimated at several thousand
dollars. J. c. Clark. manager OF the
oil company. received injuries fron
which he died Rolling stock, tracks
of the Santa Fe railroad. storage
house of the Anheuser-Busch Brew
ing Company. suffered considerable
damage.
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STOCK MARKET
SHOWS ANIMATION
iRx Associated Press ]

NEW YORK, May 13.-There was
no mistaking the strength in today's
stock market and speculation showed
animation and considerable variety
The principal operations we're attrib-
uted still to larger financial powers
and the professional element was
timid about venturing to sell market
short in face of this belief in SUBJ
port by such formidable factors. The
meeting of the directors of the Union
Pacific and Southern Pacific, result
ing in declaring Of regular dividends
in both stocks, and that action help
ed the stock, but they were more at
fected by rumors regarding the CON-
ing financing on which no announce
ment was made Bonds were steady.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-14
SIMPLY TOOK
MONEY Due him
(By Associated Press.)

SAN FRANCISCO, May 13.-Geo.
N. Tichnor, formerly manager of the
Los. Angeles branch of the Continen-
tai Building and Loan Association,
for whose arrest William Corbin, sec
retary of the association, swore out a
warrant last Saturday on the ground
of embezzlement, gave himself up to
the police tonight. Tichnor says he
is innocent of the charge of embezzle-
ment, he simply taking funds of the
company due him for services rem
dered in Sacramento several years
ago when former Senators Bunkess
and Emmons were convicted of brib.
cry.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-14
Wheeler WARNS
UNIVERSITY men
tBy Associated Press. }

BERKELEY. Cal, May 13.-Eight
thousand people gathered in tn,
Greek theater this afternoon to wit
ness the ceremony of comforting de-
grees and diplomas upon 486 grad
yates of the State University. Presi-
dent Wheeler presided, and in his
final words OF admonition. warned
the university men against adopting
a policy of selfishness. greed and
graft IN public office.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-14
SHOT HUSBAND
in SELF Defense
tBy Associated Press. }

ANTONITO, Colo, May 13.-Glen
Holbrook was found not guilty this
afternoon on the charge of numbering
M. NJ Lowther, the Denver and Rio
Grande time keeper, whom he shot
and killed February goth last at Ala
mosa. Holbrook, who was in. Mrs.
Lowther's partments when her hus-
band unexpectedly returned, claimed
he shot Lowther in self-defense. Mrs.
Lowther's testimony favored the de-
fendant
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-14
STORM WRECKS PLANT.
: (By Associated Press.)

CANEY, Kan, May IA severe
storm struck this city at noon todaj,
wrecking the plant of the Caney
glass factory. Fire broke out and
the plant was completely wrecked.
The storm broke without warming.
and the fact that the workmen were
out for dinner was responsible TO"
no serious accidents or fatalities. A
number of other buildings were dam
aged
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-14
RUFF PROSECUTION
Will CLOSE TODAY
(By Associated Press)

SAN FRANCISCO, May 13.-As-
sistant District Attorney Heney an
nounced in court at the trial of Ruef
tonight that the prosecution will close
its testimony tomorrow night. Wheth-
er the defense will put on any wit
nesses is not known. Following ex-
Supervisor Charles Boxton this after
noon, Max MamlOck, also a former
supervisor, was put on the stand to-
night.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-14
FUNSTON MAKES CALL.
(By Associated Press)

SAN FRANCISCO, May 1S.-Bri.s- =
adler General Funston, commanding
the Department of California, today
paid an official call upon Rear Ad-
miral Thomas, commanding the AL
lantic fleet, and Rear Admirals Emory
and Sperry. He was accorded the
usual honors of his rank upon leav-
ing the ship salute of eleven guns
being fired The call will be return
ed by the admirals tomorrow.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-14
BANK CASHIER
GETS FOUR YEARS
(By Associated Press)

PHOENIX, Ariz., May 13.-J. L..
Mcdowell was sentenced today 20
serve four years in Yuma penitentiary
for embezzling $3.50 from the Union
Bank and Trust Company. of which
he was cashier last year. His actual
shortage is said to be over $4,000.
He was tried on single count, how
ever.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-14
EVANS FEELING BETTER.

CHICAGO, May 10. - Admir- II
Evans and party arrived from the
West today and left for the Eass
after a three hours stay The ad-
miral is feeling well.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-14
THREE KILLED.
(By Associated Press. J

SHREVEPORT, La, May IA
report received here tonight states
that three persons were killed and
two others injured during tornado
which damaged the town of Bolliu-
ger, La, late today
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cA1moLIc pRELATE STRICKEN

CANTON, o., May 13. Right. Rev
Ignatius Horstman, bishop of the
Catholic diocese of Cleveland. was
stricken with heart failure today. lie
died at midnight
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TORNADO
CARRIED
DEATH
REPORT THAT HALF OF THE IN.
HABITANTS OF GILLIAN
WE'RE KILLED.
(By Associated Press)

= LITTLE ROCK, Ark, May =
. lathe Postal Telegraph Com =
. pany here has received a mes. .
. sage saying that about half of =
. the inhabitants of Gillian, La. =
. were either killed or injured .
. by tornado. The town was .
= wrecked. =
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-14
JACK ATkIN Wins
The METROPOLITAN
. ~~.
(By Associated Press. J

y NEW YORK, May 13.-Jack
. Atkin, carrying top weight, won
y the rich Metropolitan handicap
d at Belmont Park this afternoon.
q Restigouche was second and Don
y Creole third. The time was
y fast, 1888 3-5, new record for
. the race on the Belmont course.
y The odds on Jack Atkin was
. 8 to /. I
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-14
CHANGE OF VENUE
FOR STEVE ADAMS
lBy Associated Press.)


= TELLURIDE, Colo, May 49, =
. District Judge Shackelford .
= today granted Steve Adams his =
= application for change of =
. venue in the hearing of the .
. charge against him of murder =
. ing Arthur Collins, manager of =
= the Smuggler-Union mine, who =
y was assassinated during strike .
y of the Western Federation of .
. Miners several years ago. The .
= case will be tried at Grand juno =
. ton, Mesa county. Judge :
. Shackelford will preside. =
%~~~ . A%%~ . . A~ ~% o .
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-14
Many Citizens Appear Before
Board of County Commits
sioners to Give Evidence
Relating to the Conduct of
Chief Mckenzie at Monday
Nights Fire.

= . = .
decision Commissioners
Mckenzie Department they
eating, will be time today .
. . . Q Q . Q . Q . . . . . . . .
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MURDER IN The
FIRST Degree
fBy Assoclated Press. J

OAKLAND, CAL. May 13.-Robert
E. Curtin, who has been on trial for
the murder of John Titus last Oc-
tober. was tonight convicted Of muir
der in the first degree and sentenced
to life Imprisonment Curtin's plea
was temporary insanity.
CONGRESS- ADJOURNS MAY 23.
WASHINGTON. May Leaders
of both Houses have practically
agreed that Congress shall adiour /
on SATURDAY, May 23d