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The Springdale news., 1909-07-16
1tenls of tbe Gown and County.

heavily upon the heads of some who voted for an extenslon of the last legislature to show why they did so. But we Americans are easy, 'ain't We John. ''
 READER OF THE NEWS.
 Mrs. Charlotte Mayes, widow of the late Robt. Mayes, died very suddenly last Saturday at the home of her son-in-law, Frank Ref, at Farmlngton, at the age of 64 years. It appears that Saturday Mrs. Mayes was in her apparent good healh and was up and around doing her work Fayetteville Sentinel.
 A series of protracted services will begin at the Southern Pres byterlan church Thursday night, July 18th, and will continue for about ten days. Dr. J. c. Will liams of De Queen, Ark, chair man of tie Home Mission board of Arkansas Synod, will be pres ent and do the preaching. Rev. J. E. Wylie will also be present.  Prairie Grove Herald.
 The election Commissioners eanvassed the vote Monday that was cast in the special election on July I. MeCulloch received s39 votes for chief justice, and Frauenthal s2s for Associate Jus tice. Maurice Goffey and C. ". Benton were elected justices of the peace for PrairIe township and Robt. Jackson was elected Constable.-F -Fayettegille Sentinel.
 An infant child of Rev. and Mrs. J. D. Roberts of Whey Grove, died Monday evening. and the little body was buried in the cemetery here Tuesday morning. Mir. and Mrs. Roberts have the sympathy of q host of friends in this sad aff1ictlon. Prairie Grove Herald.
 
 Mr. Roberts was formerly pas Tor of the NJ. E. Church. South, in Sprinsdale, and the friends of the family here wilI= regret 10 learn of their aftileti0r.
 TH.s entire community vas shocked shortly a5ter o'clock yesterda7 afternoon when twas learned tAat Mss Mary Ralston, eldest daag gtter at ALr. and Mrs D. N. Ralstou, had just succumb- ed 10 that much dreaded disease. appendicitis. About two weeks ago Miss Ralston was taken ill and physician summoned. She soon became better and her par ents thought she would soon be out again, and when the physi- clan was again called Sunday, appendicitis was pronounced as the cause of her suffering, and it was arranged to perform an oper- ation Monday morning. When the incision was made eompliea- tions were discovered, which made an operation impossible.- Prairie Grove Herald.
The Springdale news., 1909-07-16

Groves prominent citizens, was in Springdale Sunday.
 Ern Limbaugh went up to Ben- tonville Saturday afternoon and attended the Chautauqua Sunday.
 k. E. Chewning, who had been down on business, returned Sat urday afternoon to his home at Springfield, Mo.
 Albert Sherry and little son went up to Rogers Saturday af- ternoon and spent Sunday with the formers father.
 Silas McCuistion has just ac- cepted the position of principal of a tlourisling school in McLain county, Okla, at salary of SIS per month.-Prairie Grove Her aid.
 (. J. Chapman, who has been down for some time locking after his apple orchard near town, re- turned 10 Carthage, Mo-, Satur- day afternoon for visit of ten days with his family.
 Newell Burno, an employe oi the Fayetteville Daily, died Fri day night of typhoid fever. W. P. Brown, of this place, is tenn porarily filing the vacancy caused by the death of NIT. Barno.
 Mir. Hiram Harrison of Dutch Mills, in the western part of this county, died last nigh. He had been in poor health for several months. He leaves a wife and four children. Prairle Grove Herald.
 Mrs. Alice Perkins and John Mathews were married yesterday afternoon, Rev. ]. D. Curtis off, ciating. They 2ill reside on the Barrett farm west of town about two miles, which has been the groom : home for some ttnae. Win>loW American.
 A yopng son Of tadd, re- siding h tie east par5of town, fell Saturday and broke the cap Of the elbow on his right arm, and the elbow was also thrown out of place. II was very painful injury, and will require some time to heal.
 T. D. Williamson, one Of the graduates of the University Of Arkansas, spent several days last week visiting his parents, left latter part of the week to take up his work with Prof. Gladson and others, in the water survey of White River.
 Mrs. Carmelia Barron, aged 70 years, died Monday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Hill, near New Sulphur. She had been an invalid for a mum Der of years, and a week be- fore her death she suffered a stroke of paralysis which hasten ed her death. - Prairie Grove Herald.
 To the Editor of The News: In d recent issue you stated that if would require more than ordin- ary explanations by some of our legislators as to why that new iniQuitous assessment law was passed for Washington County's special benefit. Yes, and the burden of proof will lay quite
The Springdale news., 1909-07-16
PATHETICLETTER OF GIRL SUICIDE DENIES STATEMENTS TENDING TO BESMIRCH CHARACTER. SENDS BULLET INTO HEART. Miss Emma Guthrie of Strickler Dies After Securing Arrest
 of Ed Walker.
SENDS BULLET INTO HEART.

Emma Guthrie, l9 years of age. shot herself through the heart with a Winchester rife near Striekler, this county. ard died instantly yesterday afternoon. A coroners inquest was held ove1 the body by Magistrate James Sharp, late that afternoon and the jury returned d verdict in ae- eordance with the facts as stated Developments of highly Sensa- tlonal nature proceeded the trag- edy and the community Is pro- foundly stirred over the affair, all the parties being prominent and highly respected.
 On last Saturday Miss Guthrie went before James Sharp, justice of the peace, and swore out a warrant against Ed Walker, a married man, of middle age, charging him with attempted criminal assault. She alleged the attempt was made on the day before. The trial Was held last Monday, the charge being reduced to breach o1 the peace and resulted in hung jury. The case was then reset for next AIon- day.
 In the trial=an attempt was mad. 10 cast a shadow. on the character of Miss Guthrie.
 After the arrest of Walker, who gave bond, Miss Guthrie took Winchester with her every day when she went 10 the mall box half mile away, for the os- tensible purpose of protecting herself. A short route to the mail box was by path which led to spring 200 yards from the residence. It was here that the tragedy occurred on Thurs day afternoon. A letter was found in the girls apron pocket and this was submitted to the eoroner's jury. It read as fol- lows:
 My Dear Mother, Father and Brothers and Sisters: l have too much trouble to stand. l can't live. l am not guilty of any of those lies going on about me and this eve intend to put ball through my heart. Papa, will forgive you for the way yop treated me Sunday, but that has never left my mind. Dear broth CT Hosea, please keep yourself out of trouble. Don't die for me. 1 ana dying for the love of my people. Dr. Stewart is not guil- ty; but l have love and respect for him. He has treated me nice. have no will to make. Take my trunk and what clothes have and do as you please with them, but hear my request to treat my pony good. l am going 10 ask again, as my dying request, to never believe the lies that are going on me. My uncle has started this aud don't never be- lleve the doctor IS guilty. l know some secrets which l will take with me. have been burden on my people and this is all. But l want my burial ex- pense to be very small sum. 1 want to be buried by dear little brother. Please call on May c. for my picture and return hers. i \ last and sad farewell, Ella.
 Justice Sharp issued the follow ing statement in connection with the affair "To the Public: In order to clear up the mystery surrounding the cause of Emma Guthrie committing suicide near her home near Strickler, Ark, l the above letter written by her.
The Springdale news., 1909-07-16
Nc Spoony Business.

For Chills, Malaria and Bill liousness Cheatham's Laxative Tablets are certainly very fine. No bad effects as with quinine. Then they are so convenient; can carry them III the pocket and no spoon is necessary. They are an ideal remedy. 25e per box.
 Geo. Westlake.  Satan never takes d vacation nor puts on n understudy.
The Springdale news., 1909-07-16

this to close. Wishing The News success, also the town of Springdale, as may make my home there again some day..
 Yours respectfully,
 A. l., Troutt.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-10-27
OUTSIDER WINS FEATURE
EVENT AT AQUEDUCT

Aqueduct. oct 26.-Fircstonc. an
added starter and quoted at : to /.
won the Aqueduct handicap here to-
day. defeating JR Kcene's grand filly
Maskettc. The Keene filly was "a odds
on after Fitzherbcrt was Withdrawn.
but Sam Hildreth added Firestonc At
the last moment. Firestonc running
true and game. gradually forged into
the lead and won by hair a length.
First race. ! mile: Blackford won.
court Lady, second: Aunt julie. third.
Time lac.
second race. : furlongs: Harrigan
won: Kings Daughter. second. Twi-
Hight Queen. third. Time 1.2S.
Third race, 6 f%urlongs: Sucker ~
Pretend. second: Dull Care. third.
Time 1915 2--5.
Fourth race. ] lis miles Firesfone
won. Maskette. second. olsmbala.
third. Time. I:fS 2-5.
Firth race. ] mile: Arasee won
Queen Marguerite. second. Imitator.
third. Time 1:42 2-5.
sixth race, > f%urlongs: Cindy won;
Flying Footsteps. second ~Imprudent.
third. Time, 1:e3.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-10-27
MANAGER LEE SATISFIED
WITH RESULT OF GAME

81 am entirely satisfied with the re-
suit of the game" said Manager Law
renee Leo. last evening when discuss
ing the contest between the Varsity
and the Cadets. when it is consid-
cred that the El Paso team has been
playing for several weeks continued
Mr.. Lee and our team has only been
practicing together for a very short
time and has not had the advantage Of
even one practice game. | think the Z.
y. NJ. boys made a wonderful showing
The Military institute eleven has the
reputation of being one oE the strong
est in the west. Every man on the
team is a football player and some Of
them are stars. in their respective
places. We have a week in which to
practice before we play the return
game with the cadets here next Sttur-
day and by that time IeXpcct "ll one
men to be in fine condition by holding
the El Paso en- down to q score of
eleven yesterday our boys ala better
than | really expected. | confidently
predict that there will be a different
story to tell after the game next Satur-
day
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-10-27
Ia,onia Racing Results.

Cincinnati. oct. s6. ~Favorites an,
outsiders divided the honors AT La
tomb. today, three public choices win.
ming and as many losing. Oronde, q
heavily played second choice won the
festure vent.
In the firth race, Hneherpe ran
away Two and a half miles and WI,
then left at tho post. The fair weather
brought out the largest crowd of Tho
meeting. The track was SLOW.
First race, = IL %furlongs. Captain
Glore won Jack Blnns, second. Ra.
dation third. Time tai -.
Second race, l is miles Mamie Al
gol won. Minot second Waterlske
third. Time 9:ol 40.
Third race. ; ~ furlongs Boca
Grande won: Belle Glen. second: Du-
ouesne. third. Time 1910 -.
Fourth race. 6 f%ur'ongs, Grenade
won; Fleming, second; Plume, third
Time III 4-6.
Fifth race. & furlongs. parein won;
Tony Faust. second: Kenmore Queen,
third. Time 1913 S-5.
sixth race. 1 mile; Flirting won,
Crepps Beckham. second; Gold Treas
IRE. third. Time LAG 2-5.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-10-27
Importance of AthLetics in the
University of New Mexico
Beginning to be Realized

Albuquerque and territory in general
to get together and play ball-foot-
ball baseball. basketball. pushball or
anything else and make more of a hit
in athletics during 1909-l910 than has
been mad in the past ten years.
Things in athletics have been started
right this term. The term is young
yet and there is no reason why l.. n.
NJ. should not close for the summer
next year with the proud record of
having started something that Will be
Il lasting benefit to the institution.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-10-27
SUFFRAGETTES GET
LITTLE COMFORT
FROM W.C.T.U.
temperance Union Holds That
Suffrage Should Be Based
Only on Intelligence; New
Officers Elected,


IBy Morning journal Special Leased Wirel
omaha. oct 26.-Euual suffrage
| advocates did not get much comfort
irpm the platform adopted today at
me rational w. g.. e. e.. convention
rris is hoy the question was dis
posed OF:
I'VE affirm that the ballot may be
an incentive to good citizenship. We
believe that the qualifications for sur
fragc should be based upin intclli-
sence not upon sex or amy other IN
surmountahle obstacle
There was no question as to the
conventions stand ON total abstinence
however. A resolution declared strong
~ against a compromisr with q
ate drinking, The absolute stunning
Of liquor was advocated,
The platform asks congress for tine
enactment of ~ ItW prohibiting inter
state commeicc ~ Intoxicating liquors
BY placing under federal control th'
shipment Of liquors from n state 10
another when the cousisncc is NOT a
legal dealer" ana 80 prohibit the IS
suancc Of an Internal reyenuc tax re-
ceipt unless the applicant shows ne
has complied with the requirements OF
the law Of his state
President Taft is asked to use ms
p%rerogative me abolish the sale OF IN
toNicating liquors in the Panama canal
zone.
Child labor is denounced and the
organization is pledged to secure "
minimum working age by federal en-
actment.
Officers were elected today ana are.
Mrs Lillian NJ y stevens, ~
Maine, president.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-10-27
OUT DOOR SPORT IS
BIG FEATURE Of
THE SUCCESSFUL
INSTITUTIONS
BEST ADVERTISEMENT
ANY SCHOOL CAN HAVE
Determined Campaign to Be
Started to Place Varsity on
Footing With Western COL
IegeS in Athletics,

That athletics are Indispensable t.
the success of m educational inst1-
tuition and almost absolutely neces-
sarv to the life and existence of
American colleges and universities
and that it is high time the University
of New Mexico should begin an ag-
gressive campaign for the enlarge
ment of its athletic department. was
the statement made yesterday by Il
well known attorney, Il graduate of d
prominent eastern university and a
man who took a great interest in
baseball. football and other outdoor
sports during his years 'of college and
university work.
The recent awakening of h Uni
Versity men to the fact hat athletics
us practiced in New Mexico are to say
the least "A trifle back ward, has al
ready resulted in much good and the
Varsity this year, for perhaps the first
time in its history. has a football team
that will be able to compete with and
whic! will be recognized by western
institutions of much more prominence
than the local institution.
1t has been recognized by the fac
Uities of colleges and universities that
students prefer to a very great extent
10 attend an institution thar o
ages. stimulates and fosters athletics,
than to attend one which, while per
hitting outdoor sports, fails to take
an active interest in them and assist
the students in building an athletic de-
partment of any consequence.
1t is a well known fact that q young
man, when selecting a college or uni
Ncrsity in which to finish up his edu-
cation, does not loo so thoroughly
into the educational qualifications of
the college as he does into its records
on the athletic field. If "A college or
university has the reputation of main
tanning a crackerjack football and
baseball team, has a first class track
team, and where possible. n winning
eight, it is a forty to one shot tina the
young man is going to attend thai very
institution. There may be numerous
institutions nearer home which have
better teaching facilities, better scien-
ufic equipment and a first class rec
ord Tor imparting useful knowledge,
hut that school holds no fascination
Tor the youth who is Interested in ath-
lctics-and a boy who doesn't take an
active interest in some kind of out
door sports had better HE himself
away to the tail and uncut-he might
as well have been born prior to the
tlme Marc Antony preached the pane
syric over the body of Julius Caesar.
statistics go TO show that in insti-
tutlons where athletics are ncou
aged, the students take more interest
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-10-27
JEEFRIES RETIRES TO REST
IGNORANT OF OFFER

New York. oct. 26.-Jeffries had
retired when word reached New York
tonight that n. s, Needham Of Coal
inga. Cal, had offered $100.o 00 to get
the Jeifries-Johnson fight. 1t was not
known at The hotel whether he had
received the telegram Needham is
said to have sent
Jeffrics underwent a slight opera
ton late today in which a specialist
removed a growth in each nostril
caused by a blow in the Fitzsimmons
fight. The operation was simple but
it clears the nostrilS so that his
breathing is not interfered with,
The big fighter refereed "A billiard
match tonight between Hal Chase and
Mike Donlin. Donlin won.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-10-27
UNIVERSALISTS DECLINE
TO CHANGE GOVERNMENT

Detroit, oct. 26.-An amendment to
the constitution of the CniVersalist
church to change the loose form of
congregationalism now in vogue and
vest real administrative power in a
single head to be known as the presi-
dent of the Universalist church i'm the
United states. failed of adoption to-
day. 1t lacked only a few votes of the
necessary two-thirds majority.
The matter accordingly was laid
over until the next biennial conven-
finn
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-10-27

Pimblico. Oct. 26.-First race. s
%fUrlongs Salvolatiie on: jolly sec
ond. Apologize. third. Time. I-13 a-5.
SECOND race. I mile. 90 yards VIII
ton Iackaye won; Ontario. second. Fl
Fan. third. Time Ia 2-i.
Third race. . f%urlongs. Creuse won.
Inspired. second: Charley Rail. third
Time ls0l 2-5
Fourth ace. steeplschas-. abouf .
- miles. Waterway won Nfhafia.
second. Essex. third. Time. 51z -.
Firth race. 8 furlongs Faunfieroy
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-10-27
ARMY MEN BECOME
EXPERIENCED
AWATORS
Pupils of Wilbur Wright Turned
Adift in Air Reflect Credit on
Distinguished Instructor,


ibs Morning Journal special Leased Wires
College Park. Md. oct. 26.-WilDur
Nright's tive army officer students in
N" art Of aerial navigation had made
such progress during their two weeks
instruction that today he threw each
one Of them .ovcrbuard' in the air
with the aeroplane The two begin
ners flew about the governments av-
iation field with the SKIN of oNper-
Fenced pilots 81 the air.
Lieutenant Humphreys stayed up.
- inu and Lieutenant Lahm 50
minutes. Lieutenant Iahm 0n his fl
nal Tight OF the evening circled the
h"ld again and again Ia darkness.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-10-27
JEFFR|ES OFFERED
100000 FOR BIG
FIGHT
CoaIinga, California, Anxious
to Stage Heavyweight Battle
and Is Ready to Post Money
in Any Bank,


[By Morning journal Special Leased WireI
Coalingga. Cal, oct. 26.-N. :.
Needham, matchmaker for the Coal
inea Athletic cub, is a bidder for the
refer the following to j. J. Jeffries in
New York:
James J. Jeffries, indicated
champion OF the world: Offer you
500 900 to fight Jack Johnson here.
Wire acceptance and we will put GER
titled check in any bank.
1Signed4
''COALINGA ATHLETIC CLUB,
~. $. Needham, Matchmaker
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-10-27
PHILADELPHIA AGAIN
DEFEATS ALL NATIONALS

Walla WaIla. Wash. oct. 26-
oldring's hit in the ninth after the
All-Nationals had tied the score in
the eighth, brought in the winning
run for the Philadelphia Americans
in the game here this afternoon,
making the final score 4 to 3.
Score: r. II. f..
Athletics ..,..........,....4 S /
All-Nationals ....... ......3 Z 4
Batteries. Morgan and Donahue;
Curtis, Myers II Bliss.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-10-27

You can never be quite sure where
a cold is going to hit YOU. In the fail
and winter it may settle in the bowels
producing severe pain. Do not be
alarmed nor torment yourself with
fears of appendicitis. At the first
sign of a cramD take Perry Davis
Painkiller in warm. ~sweetcned water
and relief m at once There is
but one Painkiller, Perry Davis.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-10-27
Hot Springs

to cure rheumatic govt
ana sciatica where no other organic
disease exists, 2 liz hours from san
Francisco. Buy tickets and check
baggage direct to Byron. Cal. De-
environments one Of Califor-
best hotels Address Manager,
BYRON fint Springs Hotel Y. o., Cal,
~ hnnklet
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-10-27
JOHNSON DEFENDANT
IN SUIT FILED BY TRAINER

Chicago, Oct. 26.-Suit was filed in
the municipal court here today
against Jack Johnson, heavyweight
~puggilist, for 81, 900 ON behalf of
'Yank" Kenny. formerly ~Johnson's
trainer. Kenny alleges money is due
him for training fees and for breach
of contract.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-10-27

won; q. NJ. Miller. second, NinRShip,
third. Time, LIZ
sixth race. | is miles; Blue Book
won. High private, second, Martin
DoNlc. third. Time 1893 Ia.
seventh race, ) f%urlonsS: 1sellc
Mawr won. I.orlmer, second, Blue
Crest third. Time 1901.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-10-27
sacramento ,. Oakland o.

Sacramento. oct. 26.--Heisler. the
young eX-outlaw. who plays every
position IN the diamond. occupied the
box for Sacramento today and beat
Jimmy Wigs 8 to o..
Score; Il, II. F..
oakland 4 q
sacramento 2 0
Batteries: Wigs ana Lewis, Heis-
Ter and LaLongc.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-10-27

Tie Game al san Francisco.

san Francisco, oct. 26.-Vernon
and II Francisco played a tie game
today, to I. and the contest was
called on o of darkness in the
ninth.
Score: r. II, T..
NeIHoH .......,. .......4 y :
san francisco .....,..,,..4 . 4
Batteries: Willett and Brown;
Stewart and Carman.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-10-27
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE
Portland .. Los Angeles +.

Los Angeles, oct. 26.-Carson came
within n of shutting out Los An
geles today, while Maggie weakened in
the final stages to such an extent that
Portland was able to pile up six runs
in the ninth.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-10-27
VARSITY LOSES TO
FL PASO CADETS
4 TO 0
SOLDIERS PLAY RINGS
AROUND j. NJ M. TEAM
Lack Of AggresSiveness and
Concerted Team Work Is
Largely Responsible for De-
feat Of Albuquerque Bunch,


Especial Dispatch to the Morning Journal
FL Paso, Texas, oct. 26.-The TINT
yersity of New Mexico from, Albuo1er-
cne won, dn,,, IN dofoo. h.fo,o ,t,, ri
=" ""iS "N'''"'e "'Ne" On 'hV
washington park gridiron this after
noon, the cadets winning out by a
score or II TO D. Although they real
ized early In the game that they We're
outelassed the visitors played hard aud
fought every FOOT OF the a The
Varsity eleven lacked aGgressiveness.
which was CHIEFLY responsible for their
defeat. individual PLAYING on the part
or the L.. \. NJ, was Il feature of the
game. Cornish made several good
punts and played an all round good
game. Allen at half. played a heady
game. SelVa, the center broke through
the lines on every scrimmage. Nc
Council and Arens also worked hard.
Van Surdun, who coached the ctdeta,
played with them ana was the star
nlaNpr OF the game. w nalpm. nAIf
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-10-27
How the Teams Lined Up.

El Paso-Bateman. left end: Il. c.
Mccoy, left tackle. Greyson, left
guard; Torenson, center. White, rgiht
guard: Woods. right tackle, Elliott,
right end; Van Aurdam. quarter;
Wooten, left half. Anderson. fun
back; j. o. Mccoy, right half.
University of New Mexico-Hall,
left end Mcconnell. left tackle; Ar
lines, left guard. Solba, center; saul
isbury, RICH guard; Hamilton. right
tackle; McAfee, right end; Bryan.
quarter; Cornish, left half; Price. fun
back; Allen, right half.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-10-27

"tDALINGA Nth LETIC CLUB,
~. $. Needham, Matchmaker.