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The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-03-12
BAETA-NEVES ON THE
OF

Ut NE y
DR.. Baeta-Neves has issued a pam
phlet dealing with the preservation of
the forest, of which the following is a
synopsis:
The forests are essential means of
protection for all life, and the coun-
tries Jealous for prosperity ought to
give them their best care.
1t is well known, and it is not too
much to repeat that from the trees
come to us many benefits. Without
speaking of their commercial value,
the timbers, b ornamentation of soil
the preservation of precious species,
they purify the air that we breathe,
make the climate more agreeable,
give fertility to the land with the hui
mus constituted by their fallen leaves
regulate b rain and supply water for
springs and prevent the oyerfows
that are so destructive, when the riy
ers become torrents.
The preservation Of forests inter
ests all of US and ought to be con.
sidered as an International question.
The devastation of the forests. said
Pierre Baudin, sis one of the most
dreadful enemies that man.
kind. 1t will not be too much to say.
It is dangerous even for the stability
OF the Universe"
The natural and compensatinp dis
trfbution of living elements on the
surface of he earth cannot be chang
ed without breaking that admirahIe
equilibrium of natural forces. on
which depends the ~well-being of man
kind.
Therefore man cannot, with impun-
fty. destroy the forests created By
Providence for b naturalization of
the thousands OF effects whose causes
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-03-12
many troubles to the neighboring

many troubles to the ~neighboring
ones.
MIR. Theodore Roosevelt in the same
circular, with a said: The for
est is useful not only to the settler,
the rancher, the miner, the man who
lives in the neighborhood, but indi-
rectly, to h man who may live hun
dreds OF miles off down the course Of
some great river which has it's rise
among the fo~rest-bearing mountains"
The impoverishment of the sources
On h mountains, causing the diminu-
of waters in the valleys, con-
Germs not only the men who live at
those points or near them, but those
of all regions through which these
waters run. The surface run-off com
ing from the uncovered mountains,
makes the dangerous overflow in the
plains. N aqueous vapOr that circu-
late in the atmosphere pass over the
unclothed regions and are precipitated
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-03-12
NO STATEHOOD
FOR GOOD REASONS.

president Taft will have to take a
broom n sweep the present gang OF
corruptionists in New Mexico into the
Gulf of Mexico before conditions can
be sufficiently improved to make
statehood possible"
These are the words of one of the
United States Senators who was q
member of the senate committee on
territories to which was presented a
mass of evidence Feb. Z, revealing
a lawless state of affairs existing in
certain high places in New Mexico.
1t seems from dispatches giving the
principal features and facts of sucl
evidence that If the allegations be
true, and there must be much truth
connected Herewith, that the senate
committee was acting only in defense
of h honor of the people of the Unit
ed States and the welfare of the peo-
pie of New Mexico at large. To show
the feeling existing in the east regard
ing u admission under the present
state of territorial government and
management we quote from an article
published in the North American at
Philadelphia, Pa, Mr.. Andrews own
state:
1T is also declared to be the pre-
vailing opinion among members of
the committee, regardless of party,
that the gang of corporation freeboot-
ers and territorial officials who are
represented here by w. H. Andrews,
must be dispersed and their control
the claims Of the territory to state
hood q be considered"
Thus 1t will be see that, while the
people OF the territory were hoodwink
ed and bought into the support of An
drews in the last campaign and fool
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-03-12
THE GREAT FUTURE BE-
FORE The PECOS VALLEY.

It is the almost universal comment
of every visitor to Roswell and who
becomes acquainted with the Pecos
Valley, that 1t has a great future be
fore 1t. This the people who know the
valley best are most confident of and
their belief seems to be founded on
the solid rock of the existing mater
da1s for future greatness.
The Valley is not the Garden of Ed
en- but it seems to be the neares ap-
preach to it known in modern times.
Il has climate, soil and water, all of
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-03-12
PERNicIoUs LEGISLATION.

From Albuquerque Journal.
AS a sample of pernicious legisla-
ton of the first water, it would be
very difficult to find a more perfect
specimen than was given us the other
day by the territorial house of repre-
sentatives in passing an act to restore
old rotten jury system. We tax it
for granted that there is no reason
able probability that a measure so
plainly and distinctly intended to re-
open the old business of Jury fixing
in New Mexico, will be regarded as
even worthy of consideration by the
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-03-12
ABRAHAM LINCOLN ON THE
TEMPERANCE QUESTION.

Abraham Lincoln was an advocate
of the temperance cause. Here is
what he said of it?
"Of u political revolution of 1875"
ne said, 1--WE are all justly proud. 1t
has given us a degree of political
freedom, far exceeding that of any
other of the nations of the earth. In
it the world has found a solution of
the long mooted problem as to h "a
pability of h man to govern himself
In it was the germ which has vegeta-
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-03-12

Taft refuses to take part in the con
test in congress rel h revision Of
the rules. "Possum Bill refuses to be
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A rumor is abroad in the Territory
that a big strike of Artesian water
has been made in the Estancia valley.
The truth of the report is not known.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-03-12

President Taft has muzZled the mem
bers of his cabinet, and in the future
the public must know nothing OF the
working of the government lest, per-
chance, they know too much
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-03-12

Pansy plants 15c per doz. Two year
old rose bushes 15c each tomorrow
at Getty's Greenhouse. Ste.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-03-12

New Mexico is kept put of the I'm
ION because of the gang. Do the peo-
pie of New Mexico want statehood?
II so, put the Gang out of business.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-03-12

And now comes the word that the
Elkins Rebate Law is a fiat failure
and has had huge holes punched all
through it by the railroad attorneys.
AS a trust-buster the past administra-
tion proved to be a miserable failure,
but was an immense success as a
brass band, all sound and no results.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-03-12

And still she snows. A great ibene-
fit to h country. More grass and
more water means dollars to the
sheepmen and cattlemen. A retard-
ing of the fruit buds means a better
chance for a bigger crop of fruit.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-03-12

Don't forget that text Tuesday is
cleaning-up day. If the weather per-
mits get busy and have your place
present a better appearance, and in
cidentaIly it would do nc harm to set
out a few trees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-17
ARREST OF SUPPOSED MUIR
DERER.

Word was received in this city this
morning that Henry Tucker, colored,
who shot and killed Joseph Davis, slso
colored. 10 house on Fairfax street ex-
tended, last Friday night, Was in the
vicinity of Riverside, on the electric
railway. Officers Sampson, Nicholson
and Talbot boarded a trSin and pro-
ceeded to that neigbbOrhood. They
fouod a colored man, supposed to be
Tucker, walking on the railway near the
bridge which spans Little Hunting creek,
aud after placing him under arrest
brought the suspect to the station house
10 this city. He was taken before Mayor
Psf who propOunded q number Of quer-
les. The prisoner gave his name as
George Rivera, and said he is a native Of
North CarOliDs, and admitted that he
served o term 10 Jail in Charlotte. He
further stated that during the past two
weeks he had lived at times in Washing
ton and at other times 10 Alexandria
According to the dsrkey's statement, he
slept at Wash. Jackson's boarding bouse
last Saturday night, and on Sunday
morning walked in the surrounding
country, reforming to this city Sunday
night. Yesterday morning be walked
south on the electric railway for the pur-
pose of Supplying for work at the brick
yards, and wa, continuing south when
the officers took him in custody. Rivers
does not answer the description Of
Tucker, but the Mayor ordered him to be
held until his history can be further In
vestigsied.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-17
ADJUSTMENTS.

Another large crowd welcomed the
stars at the Opera House last night. A
good programme is promised for tonight.
On Wednesday and Thursday nights
there will be a complete change of pro-
grsmme. Miss Oracle May will have 8
complete change of songs aud wardrobe.
Doyle and Primrose will entertain you
with refined singing, dancing and
talking act. Mr.. George Van will en-
terrain you 10 bis famous creation, "a
Black Gal from the South" Besides
sll this we will have the side splitting
act in vaudeville entitled ellie in the
City Suburbs" by the McOaslin trio.
If you want TO laugh see this big act
Saturday at O'Clock p. M, there will
be a ladies' and children's matinee and
the full vaudeville show and pictures
will be given. The price of admission
or this matinee will be cents 10 any
parts Of the house. Any seat on the
lower floor at the night performances III
cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-17
MAYOR AND PREACHER IN
CONFERENCE.

Mayor Psh yesterday required Lieu
tenant Smith to summon Rev. John
Oavnaugh, pastor of the Free Metho-
dist Church, to his Office. The preacher
promptly obeyed, and upon being
closeted With his honor the latter sug-
gested that complaints had been made to
the effect that Rev. Mr.. Oavnaugh's in
veighings aud excavations on the streets
were unnecessarily censoriOus and harsh.
The mayor thought the preacher had
better blunt the points OF some of his
shafts, The minister, however, did not
think he exceeded his privilege IS a
preacher to move on all citsdels Of sin,
or TO hew close 10 the line no mater
where the chips might fall. The mayor
and Mr.. Csvbaugh parted In good
humor, aud before the conference adj
iourned the preacher asked the privilege
of Offering up prayer in the executive
Office. The privilege was granted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-17
BASEBALL.

The bank clerks of Alexandria de-
fested the clerks of the Robert Portner
Brewing Company yesterday bJ the
score of Is to IL. Anderton and urke
we're the battery for the bankers, and
Wilton and Patterson for the brewers
10 a five.innning game yesterday the
Wharf Rats defeated the Tunnellowns
by the score of 4 to 0. Brown, pitcher
for the Wharf Rats, struck out IA men
and did not let man get to second
base.
An interesting game OF baseball was
played on Royal street In front Of the
Fleischmaun Hotel yesterday evening
between the "Osre Nots" and Take q
Chance" teams, which resulted in a
victory for the latter by score OF to o.
The insurance rates on windows in this
locality will now soar upward.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-17
THE SMALLPOX CASE.

As was stated 10 the Gazette, Justice
Cation yesterday morning in the Police
Court deci led that there wss no law in
this city providing for compulsory vac
cination, aud lha', in his opinion, thc
act TelerriOg' TO the passage to and fro
OF people living In houses 10 which con-
tsgious diseases exist refers to persons
passing from place 10 place 10 the COM
mOnWtath. Officials Of the city, re-
aliziug the fact that the laws may not
be explicit enough in regard to this i'm
portaOt mstter, held a meeting in the
mayors Office yesterday evening In Or
der 10 arrive st some conclusion by
which the danger incident to the spread
of contagious diseases in this city may
be avoided. The mayor, health officer,
corporation attorney, the presidents oil
both branches of the City Council and
Alderman Henry X. Field, chairman Of
the committee on general laws, were
present. After an interchange of views
concerning the steps to be taken in this
emergency, the corporation attorney wss
rsqnes'ed 10 have a conference with Jus
ice Oston and see if the case of Mr.. W.
w. Simpson, proprietor Of the Bra1-
duck House, where case o. smallpox
exists, aud who refuses TO be vsccinsted
or 20 allow the operation to be performed
noon members of his family or to close
his place Of business, can be reopened.
S npson this morning received let
ter from J. f. Il chsrd, principal OF the
Modern Normal College of Washington,
approving of The stand he has taken
against the Alexandria authorities.
Richards views are endorsed by +. A.
Gay, who says he is SOD of an old
physician.
This morning City Attorney Fisher
held conference with Justice Oaton
Sod informally discussed the matter 10
It's various phases. They both decided
TO look further into the laws governing
contagious diseases aud Justice Oston
said he would ttk9 no the matter at the
convenience Of Mr.. Fisher. Mr.. Fisher
il an interview said it Was his purpose
to have the law governing such cases en-
forced, and that the inmates of the b sd-
docz House would be quarantined or be
compelled to undergo vaccination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-17
LOCAL BRF.VI1I les.

Justice Supplee, OF The county, re-
ported at the station house yesterday,
that horse had been stolen from his
premises. Later the animal was found
In Washington, where 1t had strayed.
Constable A. j. Payne yesterday ar
rested John Cook, colored, on the charge
of selling liquor without license at
Vernon Mills, near Marshall. Cook
Was turned over to the authorities OF
Fauquier county.
Mr.. Thomas X. Nelson, who Is stu.
dent at the Episcopal Theological Semi
nary, near Alexandria, will, on Septem-
Der |, become assistant to Rev. w. H.
Fl. Powers, rector of Trinity PrOtesta Mt
Episcopal Church, Towson, Md
Mr. Albert A. Bsger purchased for
about $3.50, 900 the federal building, At
Seventh and F streets, Washington, and
may establish a department store there.
Mr.. B'ager Is native of this city and Is
now one of the most successful mercha mis-
OF Baltimore.
The funeral of the late Edward Beach
took place from bis home, on south Payne
street, this evening and was attended by
members OF Alexandria Council, j. o.
U A., end Mount Vernon Council, d.
of A. Rev. S. A. Wallis conducted the
services.
The report that Armour & Co. had been
enjoined from laying railroad turnon into
their prope ty on north Henry street is de-
MED The report probably originated In the
work having been stopped day OF two ago
by reason Of a contemplated change OF plans
by Armour & Co.
The Emerson Engine Company, Of this
city, has 'eceived the contract for fitting the
revenue cutter Onachita, now lying az Vieks-
burg. Miss, with their make OF engine. This
is only one Of many cont vacts which this
company has secured in the last week.
A large turbine engine is being installed
at the Alexandra Electric Light plant
which, when completed, will give almost
double the power n the present capacity OF
the plant. Other improvements to the plant
are under way.
During the storm last night Lightning
strnck the electric light at the interse :tion Of
Payne and Wolfe streets and burned the
wires.
1.-The time has come, the Walrus said, to
talk Of many things. OF shoes and ships and
sealing wax, and cabbages and kings And
talking about a king, we once knew young
chappie hy that name who had bushy rel hair
and a squirt in his left eye. Folks used to
c Ill him "a fOnso" because his"name" didn't
signify anything, which reminds Us Of some
people in this world. + ON outside appear
anC Is they seem to say "Wbo and what am .?
and nine times out OF ten echo an wers mo
thing in the long run, the folks that come
to the Auth Stand for tho irresistibly deli
cious Auth Products are the real "tf orough-
breds." Sylvan BOndheim, The Auth Stand,
City Market.
Oysters in all styles. Fried Olams every
day See per dozen. Clam soup. Monday
WEDNESDAY and Friday. Fresh Porter on
draft. c. H. Zimmerman, Market Space.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-17
A7FXANDRTA GAZETTE: AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.
PERSONAL.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles B. Swan have
returned from Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ii. Davis and
family have returned from q pleasant
vacation spent la Asheville and Lake
Toxawsy, N. O.
Mr. John p. Scott has retained from
q pleasant two weeks visit 10 Reedville.
Mr.. Warren 8. Gtubbs has returned
from q weeks visit to bis former home at
RivertoD.
Misses Mary and Ruth Heishley and
Misses Rosa, Bsrlhs and Edna Biader
have returned from ten daJs trip 10
81. Georges Island.
Mr.. w. X Griffith and family have
returned from a weeks stay at Colonial
Bach.
Mr.. Reginald Tatspaugh left today
for a weeks stay at Colonial Beach.
Miss Louise Houvig Is visiting rela'
tives at Salem, N. j. and Royersford,
Penn.
Mrs. A. w. Armstrong and her daugh.
ter, Miss Jessie Armstrong, have returned
from Ospon Springs where tney spent
the past month.
Mrs. Louis M. Scott and Miss Mamie
Jones are attending the Berryville Horse
Show.
Mr.. P. O. Timberman has gone to
Camden, N. j., to visit relatives.
Mr.. Thomas Hall aud Miss Melissa
Hughes, both of this city, we're married
ia Rockville, Nd, yesterday.
Mrs. May McKsnney, after a ak
weeks visit to her old home in this
citv, left last night for Ell Psso, Texs.
Mes.rs. w II. Hunter. George Nugent and
Jesse Walker ard his wife have return II aftsr
a pleasant visit to Hotel Chesapeake, on Coan
river.
Delegate elect Robinson Moneure has re-
turned TO the city after pleasant week spent
with his father in Sull RI county.
Judge J, G Barley Of the corporation court
has returned from visit To Auguster county.
Mr.. Jos. LeOwenbach left yesterday f''r Gin
cinnatti to spend several weeks with his
sister.
Mr.. CIV Peyton and family have returned
from Atlantic City where they spent the past
tUO uppkg
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-17
RIVER NOTES.

Captain Bailey Reed has been placed
in command of the Colonial Beach
steamer st. Johns, vice Capt. Harry
Randall.
Captain Posey is now In command Of
the steamer Wakefield.
The schooner Edna, which recently
arrived at this port from New jersey
with fertilizer to the Alexandria Ferti-
!iz.r and Chemical Company, has dis
charged her cargo and is now lying 10
the stream. The schooner Seaguin, also
from New Jersey with fertilizer to the
same company, is now being unloaded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-17
SEARCHING FOR A PREACHER.

Several yesrs ago an Alexandra
couple fixed dsy for becoming man
and wife. They unfortunately chose the
dog day season, and upon the evening
when the nuptisl ceremony was to be
performed the young couple experienced
considerable annoyance when they ascer-
tanned tbst the three pastors OF the
churches Of their persuasion were absent
from the city on their August vacations.
They finally consented TO accept the in
evitable and sent for minister of au-
other church who generally spent the
summer at home, and were married.
Yesterday afternoon couple came here
from Washington for the purpose of en-
tering ma,rimOny. They proceeded to
abe clerks office of the Corporation
O)urt, and procured a license, and sub
syquently went forth in search OF q
minister. The proceeded to the resi-
dsnces of several, but, to their disap-
pointment, were told that the reverend
gentlemen were either on their summer
outings or in Washington temporarily.
Tae intention OF the young man and
Young woman was to get married and
return on the $50 train. About 4:3O
their chances of being man and wife had
become desperate, aud, as q last resort,
they inquired the way to the home OF
First ward justice of the peace. They
we're destined to face another dissppOint'
ment when they met the representative
of the peace and dignity of the Common
wealth of Virginia, as be was pOwerlesS,
no one being authorized TO perform a
manisge ceremony save those designated
by the Circuit Court to tie such knots.
The Justice directed ihtm to the psrlor
of a "Lilrle Church Around the Cor
ner," but, to the dismay Of the couple,
they found that the preacher was on
missionary tour in the capital city. The
movements of the sDxiOus pair we're Lost
sight OF after this last disappointment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-17
POLICE COURT.

1Justice Fl. b. Cation presiding
The following cases we're disposed Of
this morning:
james Jasper and Alexander Ford,
both colored, charged with trespassiDg
upon q WashiDgtOn.SOuthern train, were
fined IS esch.
John Quarterback and s. 7. Martin,
charged With drunken and disorderly
conduct, we're fined $40 each.
Bsrlie Davis, charged With The larceny
of SO from Henry Wasblin, was dis
missed.
Flank Bash, colored, charged with
trepsss upon properly of the W., A q
M. V. Z. W., was dismissed.
Charles and Oscar Reeder, two boys,
charged by their father with incorrigi-
bilily, we're dismissed.
William Page, colored, charged With
disorderly conduct, was fined 50. Page
Is also charged with cutting Grant Ivy,
colored. He will be tried tomorrow on
that charge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-17
REFRESHING RAIN.

The weather yesterday afternoon be.
came sultry, and continued so until
sbout nine o'clock when the wind came
oIl fresh from the northwest. The
heavens bad previously been kept sglow
with lightning, minus thunder, and the
indications Of much-Wsnted rain we're
hailed with satisfaction. Bstween nine
and ten O'Clock heavy showers fell, which
continued at intervals. The weather to-
day has been fair and the temperature
nlnasAnf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-17

The Alexandra Light Infantry held
their weekly meeting aud drill last night
when target practice vas engaged To-.
The company decided to go to Colonisl
Beach on Saturday night next and will
go into camp there for one week. They
will leave here on the $50 O'Clock boat
and expect to carry abO1t 35 men,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-17
DISAPPOINTED CROWD.

Am automobile stopped in front
of the city jail Yesterday after
noon, and a report spread over the
neighborhOod that gusrds from the peni-
tentiary had arrived for the purpose OF
conducting Calvin Johnson, Richard
Pines and Eugene Dorsey, sill colored,
to that institution where they will be
eectroculed next month for murder.
The sssemblsge, however, experienced
a disappointment after waiting about the
Jail for some time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-17
DEATH OF MRS. MOORE

Mrs. MOllie Moore, wife OF Mr.. Yer
non o. Moore, died at her residence on
Duke street, near Lee, this morning
The deceased, besides her husband,
leaves four daughters. Mrs. Moore wss
a daughter of the lac William Aiwtll
She was q consistent christian and bore
her sufi II ngs without muruuring. She
was loved by sill who Lai the pleasure
of her acquaintance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-17
PROPOSED NEW COMPANY

A meeting of such persons as are in
terested in the reorganization Of the
old Alexandria Light Infantry will be
held a, 1872 north Royal street at s
O'Clock next Saturday night. The
names of 90 persons desiring to become
members of the organization have been
received.