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The daily sentinel., 1909-06-07
How Orient Road is Opening Up the
West Part of Texas.

The Kansas City, Mexico & Orient
Railroad is now under construction
from Kansas City through Kansas,
Oklahoma Texas and Old Mexico to
the Gulf of California on the Pacific
coast 1t will be the shortest line
across the continent from the Mid
die West 1t passes through the
great wheat belt of Kansas and the
Usage coal fields. 1t borders upon
the oil and gas regions that are at
tracing worldwide attention.
The Orient road as IL is commonly Y
called. will be the shortest line from
Kansas City to Wichita, Kansas. The
, construction work on this road is
going on at many different places,
the line is built and in operation from
Wichita to Sweet Water, Texas. dis
tance of four hundred and thirty-two
miles. The gap is rapidly being clos
ed up between Sweet Water and San
Angelo and the first train is expected
San Angelo is ninety-six miles from
the Pecos river and from present in
dications the trains will be running
right to the irrigated lands in twelve
months time. In Oklahoma the line
runs the full length of the state from
north TO south, being little west of
the center and opens up much of the
country which hitherto was in need
of better railroad facilities. South of
the Red river IN western Texas the
Orient has developed a wide eXpanse
of prairies. which have heretofore
been devoted almost exclusively to
the grazing of cattle and sheep. ex
cept for some little farming done in
the valleys. These lands are well
adapted to cultivation. a fact which
has been slow in reaching the public
comprehension, as was the case dur
ing time past in Kansas. in Oklahoma
and in Eastern Texas. You do not
have to look back very far to remem-
ber the time when the government
was giving away land in Kansas and
Oklahoma that is now selling for
one hundred to two hundred dollars
an acre. These prairie lands pro-
duce from half to a bale of cotton
to the acre and the soil. sandy
loan, is very easily titled
Here is a new empire awaiting the
farmer, the dairyman. the stock
grower and more especially the fruit
man. where lands are cheap and the
climate most favorable and healthful.
The tide of immigration has set in
and these lands are being rapidly &C.
cupied by men who have sold their
Northern and Eastern farms and
have come down into Western Texas,
seeking a milder climate and a more
even temperature In Pecos valley.
There are very few foreigners and
no negroes at all in Pecos county,
the class of settlers is higher than
those who have built up Kansas and
Oklahoma. they are the men who
have succeeded elsewhere and having
sold out at a good price have come
down to buy better land at more
reasonable figure, where the climate
is much more pleasant.
\ There will be 4 number of men
from the different towns in Western
Colorado who will leave Grand juno
ton on June 2lst, to go down and
see what this country looks like in
the summer time. The excursion will
start from the office of the II. J. Gray
Realty Co.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-07
sl7O. 900 AVAILABLE NOW;
AND $500.000 IN 1911
CONTINUED from First Page)

The special correspondent of the
Denver News, in announcing the de-
cision of Secretary Ballinger, says in
part:
The Grand valley irrigation prof.
ect will be built. The government
has decided to accept the aid of pri-
vate capital in prosecuting the work.
but will devote funds accruing from
the sale of public lands as the recla-
nation act provides IL has been
found that Colorado. during the next
two years. will have sufficient allot-
ment from this fund to allow work
on the project to be carried on. 1t
is estimated that three years from
now ample funds will be available.
Secretary Ballinger OF the interior
department has addressed a letter to
the Grand Valley Water Users asso-
citation at Grand Junction. Colo, in
the matter of its agreement with the
government looking to the construc-
tion of the Grand valley project in
that state.
Messrs DeLong and Aupperle from
Grand Junction were summoned by
the secretary of the interior today
and told that work on the High Line
project would proceed; that funds
already allotted by the government,
amounting in round figures to 125.-
600. would be, applied and that the
money advanced by the Grand Valley
Water Users association would be
returned according to the policy
adopted by the department. DeLong
and Aupperle expressed deep gratifi-
cation and entire satisfaction with
the governments course.
| II is understood that an estimate
has been made of moneys likely TO
accrue to Colorado projects from the
reclamation fund in 1911 and that
| fully 100000 will be placed to their
credit by that time--a sum which
will be sufficient to push the Grand
valley project well along.
The government OF the United
States stands committed to the work
of building the High Line canal, and
the people of this city and valley re-
ioice over the settlement that has
been reached.
The belief that work will move
during the next two or three years
seems general.
These Men Deserve Thanks.
Senator Guggenheim. Senator
Hughes. Representatives Taylor. Mar
tin and Rucker, Gov. Shafroth, Form
er Senator Patterson. Former Senator
Teller. and other officials who did Sc
much toward making the settlement
possible and who aided the two local
men, Senator DeLong and Secretary
Aupperle. of the Water Users asso-
citation. in every way possible and
whose influence with Secretary Bal
linger had much to do with an early
ad djustment of the affairs. have the
everlasting gratitude of the people
of this section.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-07
SKEGG'S LAND BULLETIN.
ROOM II REED BUILDING.

acres of bearing orchard adjoin-
ing town; mountain water; S-room
house; good crop assured. Only 49,
500.
20 acres; 10 in alfalfa; ridge land,
none better in the valley. the best
tree land; full water right; some
thing fine and cheap at the money
5000 per acre.
pair OF city lots; good location; /;
water and sewer; for only s45o. me
only pair left in town at this price.
acres bearing orchard, apples
pears and peaches; full crop assured,
no damage done so far; for sIvoo;
mile from town. Should produce
$4,000 this year.
Room II Reed Block.
See skeggs-he always has bargains.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-07

Forecast till pm. Tuesday lis
sued at Denver): For Colorado
Showers this. afternoon or tonight;
Tuesday generally fair, warmer in
the east portion.
High pressure overlay the north
portions of the country this morn
ing. and comparatively low pressure
over the southwest.
Rains and thunder storms have oc-
Cured in the Rocky mountain and
eastern slope states, and in general
over the middle Mississippi and up
per Missouri valleys and in the north
west.
Fair weather prevails on the At
lantic coast and in the south and
southwest.
Temperatures remain nearly nor
NAL in the middle and eastern states,
and are comparatively low in the ex-
treme west and northwest.
Showers will continue in this vi
cinity tonight. followed by more
clearing weather Tuesday, with no
marked change in the temperature.
r.. NJ. ,HARDINGE,
Offidial in Charge
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-07
Hay. Feed and Seeds.

No. l timothy. wild and alfalfa
baled hay. oats. wheat bran. corn,
corn chop.
Potatoes for planting.
Seeds of all kinds.
Plants of all kinds.
See us.
THE GRAND JUNCTION FRUIT
GROWERS ASSOCIATION.
325-327 Main Street.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-07

Yesterday about noon the fire de-
partment was called to the home OF
Mrs. l.. English, 41S White avenue.
but the damage was very slight A
defective kitchen flue was the cause
of trouble.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-07

Carriages will be provided free for
all visitors who attend the opening of
the power plant at Shoshone Sunday
June 6. Lunch will also be served
free by the Central Colorado Power
Co. Very low rates via Rio Grande.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-07

Low rates TO nearly all Eastern
points via the Rio Grande. Tickets
on sale daily after June i at city
ticket office.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-07
CONTINUES WARM, WITH
RAIN PROMISED TONIGHT

+ II was not as warm in this !
+ city yesterday as it was the day !
+ before. 1t got up to 50 yester- 4
+ day, however, and hard wind 4
+ made things very unpleasant I
4. the greater part of the day. 1
+ The weather reports from some 1
+ 40 cities throughout the coun- I
+ try show that il was colder here I
+ yesterday than in the great ma 1
+ jority of these cities. This I
+ morning at O'Clock the tenn I
+ perature was at 6S. Today has 1
l. been warmer than yesterday. I
+ This is the kind OF weather that 1
+ makes the rivers BOOM I
+ Today's weather map gives 1
+ the story as follows: I
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-07

Grant Masbburn, the man who was
shot on Friday night, which shoot
ing, according to the wife's state
ment, was purely accidental, is get
ting along nicely and will recover.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-07

We stiil want to sell 25c and sec
whips-Fred Mantey.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-07

Lap busters at a5c to ss.-Frcd
Mantey.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-07

Graduation presents. c. W Prim
rose.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-07

See us if you want a farm loan
The Coe Investment Co.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-07

Big line of writing tablets at Cam
| eron's, All Main street.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-07
ON THE
CAR LINE
will Make Yon MONEY!

VIII Make You Money.
Four pairs on Gunnison. between
Eleventh and Twelfth $3.50 pair
TWO pairs on Chipeta, between
Tenth and Eleventh. $3.50 a pair.
Four pairs on North, near Twelfth.
$3.50 per pair.
One pair on Belford, near Twelfth.
s425.
$G25.
Two pairs, Ninth and Gunnisoa.
$1,000.
One pair. corner Twelfth and Gun
nison, $3.50.
Gunnison. $3.50.
One pair. corner Twelfth and Chi
peta, $3.50.
Three lots on Chipeta. with barn.
between Eleventh and Twelfth, ST.
Two pairs on Teller. near Fifth.
$3.50 per pair
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-07

"Juanita coal is better''-Phone
Junction 323.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-07

Wedding rings, c. w. Primrose
Jeweler.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-11
A Pointed Question.

Rev. w, NJ. White, pastor af
the Mexico Christian church, in
his weekly publication, "Thc
Christian Newsletter" says:
During the recent saloon aon.
test eases before the County Court
the fact was brought out that one
OF the saloons asking for license
conservatively estimated that the
net monthly income from one
saloon would amount to $l200.
Where does this money come
from9 Is there another business
house, aside from saloons, in
Mexico whose income amounts to
that much or even half that
amountR AS a rule who are the
men who spend their money in
the saloon? Are they not the men
whose families as rule are in
need of the necessities of life?
Think of the clothing, groceries.
fuel and conveniences of life of
which hundreds of wives and chill
dren are denied, that $4S.O0O. 90
would buy. For it may safely be
estimated that that amount ;s
spent by the men of this commu.
nifty yearly in the four dram-shops
of Mexico. The wives and children
get abuse, hunger and nakedness
with heart aches and suffering
that no human words can describe.
He who drinks gets loss Of
position, loss of manhood, LOGS Uf
self respect, loss of soul.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-11
The Mexico Fair.

The stockholders Of the Mexico
Fair Association hell a meeting
last Saturday. The management
has determined TO offer larger
premiums on agricultural cxhib.
its and to meet this ,vreuso con
cluded to raise the admission fee
from 20 cents to 35 cents.
The following committee were
appointed TO arrange for the
erection of new amphitheater to
take the place of the one burned
last year: Willard Potts, Carter
johnson, j. A. McIntire. r. r.
Buckner and George Lee.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-11
Rush Hill.

Corn selling at so cents
several people are sick.
A son of Robert Dye is report
ed dangerously sick.
Mrs. T. j. Roberts is in very
poor health.
Mrs. j. l.. Carnes has been
quite sick for some time.
Rev. Barbee a Baptist minister
from louisiana Mo, was in
Rush Hill Sunday.
Feutz & Barney took in 1900
bu. Of corn last week at 60 cts.
per bu. They have two car loads
of shelled corn ready to ship.
j. G. Maxwell received 5000
bp, of corn last week at 60c per
bu. He also shipped out five car
loads.
Hardy Doolin received three car
loads of coal last week and one
to-day (Monday.)
l.. Knoble having bought the
Quincy James property is now
vaeating the Rush Hill Hotel.
There is good money in a hotel
here.
Mr.. Wagner, our new livery
man, is doing a good business.
Nothing escapes him that has to
be moved-except Hardy Doolin 5
barn; Solomon Fox got that job.
The mule sale of Cornett &
Roberts last Friday was well at
tended. Seventeen spans of mules
were sold at fair figures.
Feutz & Barney say their busi-
ness has increased a, large per
cent since the new store started
up, which proves the assertion
that the more stores we have the
more people come to town.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-11
Stephen Garrard Dead.

The Message last week mention
ed the serious illness of Stephen
L, Garrard at Centralia. He died
the evening of the Bird inst. The
funeral was held at the Christian
church in Centralia, conducted by
Elds. Helser and Barks. Friday
afternoon the body was brought
to Mexico for burial. Many friends
here in carriages followed the
body to the cemetery, Deceased
was a brother of Mrs. Leslie Fer
ris of this city.
The Centralia Courier thus
speaks of Mr.. Garrard as a man:
"Steve Garrard was am up.
right, honorable citizen. Moth
ing little, low or mean ever came
near his heed or heart. His word
was his bond aud he lived at peace
with all mankind. \ member OF
no church or order yet he was
universally esteemed for his life
Of integrity and soul of honor. "
The honorary pail bearers who
met the body at the Mexico pas
senger station were: Judge Cook
Groves, A. ID. jackson, c. w.
Lewis, Judge Alex. Carter, j. b.
Woolery, r. r. Arnold, Sr., Judge
James Lewis, T. L. Hook, S. NJ.
Locke and James Roy.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-11
Is a Great Sufferer.

The paragraph below is from
the Perry Enterprise. The Mr..
Mohn referred to is well known
in this county and was in Mex
leo a few weeks ago for treat
ments.
Dan Mohn, of near Hutchison.
went to Quincy Monday. Four
months ago the end of his right
thumb was mashed in corn
shredding machine, and part of
the thumb was taken off. Blood
poison followed in a few days.
and at three different times since
pieces have been cut off of the
end of the thumb, until there is
not much of it left. His finger aud
hand is all drawn out of shape.
and he has. suffered untold mis-.
cry. His visit to Quincy is with
the hope of getting some relief.
He has rented his place to his son
Will for this season, as he is un-
able to work.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-11
Awarded $500.

Miss Florence Smith of Cary.
Ohio, was awarded $500 by a jury
in the Audrain county Probate
Court last Thursday in claim
she held against the estate of
Mrs. Ann Sorrels who died in
this county about n year since.
Miss Smith had the care of Mrs.
Sorrels during her last sickness.
as we understand it, and claimed
the above sum for her services.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-11
Said of P. H. Cullen.

The following we repeat from
the Laddonia Herald:
Hon. p. II. Cullen of Mexico.
returned last week from Anadar-
ko, Oklahoma, where he defended
Thos. Gibbons, who formerly lived
at Martinsburg, on charge of mur-
dering Thurston Renfro. The trial
resulted in a verdict of man
slaughter, which was a fine or jail
sentence. The Anadarka Tribune.
has the following to say concern
ing Mr.. Cullen leading counsel
for the defense:
p. II. Cullen, who conducted the
ease for the defense is lawyer of
national fame. He has looked after
the interests Of his client in mas
terful manner and has shown a
knowledge of every detail in the
proceeding that has been a sur
prise to all. He is logical think
er, master of diction, with
mind so alert that each and every
little discrepancy in the evidence
of the states witnesses has been
used by him TO splendid adj
vantage. His final argument is
perhaps the finest analytical ex-
position of the human mind ever
delivered at this court house. The
probabilities Of a mans actions
under given conditions were
almost developed into certainties.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-11
MURDERER ANDERSON.
Sheriff Woolery and Prosecuting
Attorney CAN'T After Him.

Prosecuting Attorney 4. $.
CAN'T and Sheriff j. b. Woolery
are flooding the country with
hand bills descriptive of Luther
Anderson and telling of the re-
wards offered for his arrest. The
hand-bill contains the following
WANTED.
For Murder
S4OO Reward for Luther Ander-
son.
5000 by the State for the arrest
and conviction; 5000 by Audrain
county for delivery into the hands
of Sheriff j. B. Woolery, Mexico,
No.
Luther Anderson, alias Curly
Anderson, of Audrain county,
Mo, was placed in the Montgom-
cry county Jail to await trial,
broke Jail Sunday night, Feb. %,
1909.
Description-lIe is ) #. 8 in.
tall, weight about 115 lbs, age %,
fair complexion, scar on upper
lip, blue eyes, light brown hair,
lnclining to curl, eye teeth ex-
tending outward and are pointed,
shows teeth when talking; was
smooth shavcn when he left Jail
would have sandy beard; wore
striped pants, blue serge coat with
two Sits down the back, checked
jacket under coat, had leather
cap and broad brimmed hat; he
is very talkative, drinks some.
Has been in the Navy and is pos
slbly n deserter. He has been long
ing to get back to the Navy and
will most likely enlist again. He
is charged with murder in the
First Degree. This description
may vary as to weight and height.
Anderson is wanted for the
murder of August Wagner, Far
Der, Mo, in December, 1908. Ar
rest and wire.
j. b. Woolery,
Sheriff of -Audrain County, Mex
leo, Mo.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-11
THE ELECTRIC R. R.
Interest in the Line From Mexico
to Hannibal.

We take the following from last
weeks New London Record:
Mr.. Richard II. Phillips, con.
sulting Engineer and II. T.. Race,
Auditor for the Mexico-Santa Fe
and Perry Traction Co.. are in
New London today meeting some
of our citizens and looking over
the situation. They are here TO
locate the electric line between
Hannibal and Columbia, by way
Of Mexico, and state that the
Company will begin work on the
road as soon as all the preliminary
arrangements can be made.
A corps of Engineers are sur
veying this way from Oalswood
and will reach New London in a
few days.
This is New London's chance
to get on the line and any favors
that can be shown these gentle.
men in the way of selecting the
best route through town and this
vicinity will be appreciated by
them.
Mr.. Phillips was Chief Engineer
for the Worlds Fair and is one
of the most capable men to direct
large undertakings requiring tech.
meal skill as any engineer in the
country. The survey is CON-
from Mexico and Fulton to Han.
nibal.
The Company has large mum
ber of members, there being 24O
in the City of Mexico alone.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-11
Terribly Burned.

We learn that Mrs. Plethora
Smith, of near Molino who is
quite old, was found in faint,
lying face downward across the
stove last Tuesday night. Her
granddaughter was the first to
discover her condition. She was
badly burned and some of the
burnt flesh has fallen off. Mrs.
May Bedford, trained nurse, is
caring for her.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-11
Two Mexico Banker BOYS.

The following is clipped from
the Billings Mont Gazette:
The first meeting of the stock
holders of the Merchants Nation.
al Bank, the new financial insti.
tuition which will be open or
business between the tenth and
twentieth of March, in the Norti
ern' block, in Billings, was hc.@
yesterday at the Office of the Bill.
ings Land and Irrigation Co.
The officers and directors Of
the new bank are among the rep.
rescntative citizens of Montana as
well as of the Yellowstone VALLEY.
and are as follows:
K. +. Shepherd, president; Chas.
NJ. Bair, vice-preSident; Henry
Miller, formerly Of Mexico. No,
teller; Ray j. Covert, cashier; +
r. Price, note and exchange tell ~.
formerly of the Columbus State
bank, and of Mexico, Mo-; Lynn
Ulm, collections.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-11
Mr.. Ficklin Dead.

John Ficklin died at his home
IN this city last Friday after a
long illness.
Ed. w. NJ. White preached the
funeral at the residence Saturday
morning, when the remains were
taken to the LOelridge cemetery,
south Of Mexico, for burial, Three
daughters survive him, Misses
Susie and Florence Ficklin Of this
city and Mrs. Smith Of near Cant.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-11
Mr.. Paulin Dead

j. w. Paulin, who owned a fine
farm north Of Mexico, who only
few weeks ago with his family
left here for Ingram, Texas. for
his health, died at that place Tues
day morning of this week. He
had been in failing health for some
time. The remains will be inter.
red at his old home, Bellhowcr.
Ill. Many friends here extend
deepest sympathy to the family.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-11
Anderson's Picture.

Ernest Grubb of Laddonia Sc
cured a picture Of Luther Andcr-
son last week and sent 1t to
Sheriff Woolery here. It was OBJ
tanned from a woman who does
not wish her identity known. She
chme into possession of the pict-
ure several years ago. ft shows
anderson in his navy uniform
while he was in the army in the
Spanish-American war. The
picture may help the officers in
locating Anderson.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-11
A Surprise Wedding.

Mrs. Charles Rowland of this
city, travelling man. and Miss
Maude Mckee who has been an
employee in Fredendall & Will
kins' store, were quietly married
last Saturday night at the Presby-
terian parsonage by Rev. \ a.
Wallace. They left for a short
bridal trip to Kansas City. The
wedding was a surprise to the
many friends of the young couple.
All join in extending heartiest
congratulations.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-11
Mrs. Croft Dead.

Mrs. Arthur Croft, whose home
was at Moberly, died last Sunday
night of paralysis at the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chris
Duffy, near Cant, this county. She
had been married only about a
year
The body was brought to Nlexi-
co for burial, funeral being held
at the Catholic church Tuesday
morning, conducted by Rev. j. j..
Dillon. She was good Christian
woman and wife.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-11
BARN BURNED.
Building Destroyed and II Head
Of Live Stock Perish.

During the rainfall last Sunday
night, about s p. m., lightning
struck the barn of Ben Showers,
who lives southwest of Mexico.
The fire was discovered too late
TO do anything to save the build
ing. 1t was comparatively a new
structure, and was total loss.
With it 10 head of sheep, one cow
and a hog perished. 1t is SER
ious loss to Mr.. Stowers-amount-
ing to about $1,000.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-11
DR.. Patterson Sells.

DIR. A. NJ. Patterson has sold
his store building on the north
west corner of the square to Fer
ris & Cmthon the hardware
people. Ferris & Cauthorn will
raze the old building and build a
new, using it in connection with
the one they now occupy.
Rev. Frank Leonard of Canton,
Mo-, breaches at Farber Christian
church, this county.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-11
Mr.. DonnelIY Dead.

Mrs. Ellen Donnelly, 80 years
of age, died at her home in this
city the 3rd inst. Three sons sur
yive her, Joseph. John and Tom
Donnelly. The funeral was held
at the Catholic church last Sat
urday morning, conducted by
Father J. j. Dillon. The pail bear
ers were; Hugh DOnnelly, T. +.
Roden, Judge Murphy, James
Finn, Patrick Reynolds and Rich
ard Moore.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-11
An Incurable Maladv.

Miss Bessie Simons of this city
is suffering with very rare
disease, leukamia, the characteris-
tic feature of which is the turning
of the blood into water. She has
been i'll for several weeks and her
malady, it is said. is incurable.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-03-11
Centralia Bow wins.

Mr. w. Il, Edwards of Cen
tralia, Missouri, who has for the
past two years attended the Short
Course in Agriculture at the Uni
versity of Missouri at Columbia,
has been awarded diploma
which is the first prize for the
best judge Of all classes Of live
stock among the Short Course
students. This award was based
upon the results Of the Live
Stock Judging Contest which was
held at Columbia on February
26, 1909. The winning Of this
prize speaks very well for Mr..
Edwards as judge Of live stock.