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The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-12-14
CHRISTMAS TREES.
HOLLY, MISTLETOE
GREEN ROPING
ROSWELL SEED CO. q

Phones 65 and "A PIG North Main
PARSONS e. LAWRENCE
Real Estate and Fire Insurance
Notary Public.
We have the most attractive Life
Insurance Policy that has ever been
Offered to the citizens of New Mexico.
A Western Company for Western
people; Total Disability and Double
Indemnity Clause: Also all other
modern and consistent features.
"TAE KANSAS CITY LIFE"
The best In the west-CalI on US for
Proof.
Ask Parsons He Knows.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-12-14
U. S.. WEATHER BUREAU.
(LocaI Report, Observation Taken q

Roswell. y. NJ. Dec. 14.-Tempera-
ture, max. 5s; min. 30; mean, "A; pre-
cipitation, o; wind, dir. N; veloc. 4.
Weather clear.
Forecast for Roswell and Vicinity:
Fair tonight and Wednesday Cold
ar Wednesday.
Comparative temperature data, ex-
tremes this date last year, max. 20:
min. Fl: extremes his date Is years
record, max. 20, 1908; min. 3, 1901.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-12-14
LEOPOLD COMMITTED ON
TWO-YEAR-OID CHARGE.

Carl Leopold, proprietor of tae Pal
ace saloon, was today committed to
county Jail 10 serve a sentence of six
ty days imposed in district court two
years ago after pleading guilty to the
Illegal sale of liquor. At taat time
Judge Wm. II. Pope suspended SEN
tence during good behavior. Last
night affidavit was made TO the dis
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-12-14

Miss Ethel Wilson, of Navasota,
Texas. is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. ]. q.
Farquhar.
Boellner. the jeweler. has 1t cheaper
Mayor G. A. Richardson returned
today from two days auto trip down
the valley, having gone to look after
business affairs.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-12-14
Infant Dies in Chihuahua.

The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. ID.
III. Barela died Monday afternoon al
five O'Clock AT their home in Chihua-
hua addition, aged eight months. In
fantile stomach and bowel trouble
was the cause of death. The funeral
Will be held tomorrow morning from
the home and burial will be made at
South Side cemetery.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-12-14

Piano to rent, also one nearly new
piano for sale at less than half price.
Inquire ar lot y. Penn. ave. 43eojt3
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-12-14

1.O0o popular copyright edition of
S1.50 looks, your choice for 75c. III
you haven't our list of titles call and
get one free.-Ingersoll Book, Sta
tionery and Art Co. Ask TO see our
Xmas goods.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-12-14

1000. 200. 900 .00O, 900.
Christmas Cards and Booklets-In-
gersool Book, Statiopery and Art Co.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-12-14

FOR RENT:-AN unfurnished room
3l3 y. Richardson. 43t3s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-15
BY PHILIP VERRILL MIGHELS

said the visitor. Il expected to arrive, as wrote
you
Glad to meet you. Bostwick" interrupted the
other, putting forth his hand Where you
putting up"
Il haven't been able TO find accommodations,
answered BoStwiCk warmly. ." It's an outrage the
way this town is conducted | thought perhaps"
'Ill fix you all right in McCoppet calmly
Are you ready for a talk: Things happen here.
Nothing has waited for you To come
Il came for an interview. In fact
Private room back here, McCoppet announced,
and he started to lead the way pausing for a
faro table TO cast cold glance at the dealer.
Wonderfully interesting game SAID Bostwick.
g. 1t seems If a man might possibly beat it
There might have been a shade OF contempt in the
glance McCoppet cast upon him. He merely said,
He can't.
Bostwick laughed He can't: You seem very pos
tive
McCoppet was moving on again. / own the game
He owned everything here,-this saloon, with all
its acceSsories.-and had designs two more like
it. down the street. He almost owned the souls OF
many men; but gold and power were the goals on
which his eyes were rIveted.
ROSTWICk glanced at him with newer interest as
~ they passed down the room a tight little office
the walls of which specially deadened against
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-15
SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHApTl

RETH KENT, a remarkably beautiful young woman from
- New York with her maid Elsa, being driven in an
automobile from the railroad Godite. Nevada by her
hance Searle Bostwick, whittier she going
half-brother Chenille Kent.
When at roadside alton in the Nauwish Valley. a
horSeman called Van appeared and advised the party
proceed. BoStwick, cowardy bluSterer nSOentlv told
the stranger mind his business but the latter
playing gun ordered Bostwick to depart which he did,
leaving the
Van secured broncos for Beth and Elsa, and the three
started through the Vans pony fell
edge of tremendous chaSm and the horseman escaped
death only by Cngng to rotten shrub TWENTY-FIVE feet
below Beth threw HIM the end of rope, up which he
climbed 10 safety Just his support fell into the depths
The partr. from their eminence. BOswck held up
by escaped convcts IN the distant valley, against whom
Van had vainly tried to warn him
The three arrived at the strangers Monte Crto mine
worthless property. and after Van terrific battle sub
dued outlaw horse proceeded GOdte where Van got
good boarding place for them old friends Mrs Dick
Van boldly informed Beth that She going to marry
him
The See Saw quartz claim Van acquired proved TO have
been Salted: but ii rich in placer
BOStwck arrived in Convct's clothing the highwavmen
compelled him to don and Beth felt repuson toward him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-15

He'd be in the way here five wanted to do anything
Oh, said Bostwick, who failed TO understand,
Il thought"
Yes, | called Your thought from your letters
interrupted his host drawngly. We might
well understand each other first last Are YOU
here TO work this camp my way the kids,
Bostwck cautious. " How does he wish
work it,
Like raising potatoes "
And Your plan is
Look here do | stack up like Sunday school
superintendent, demanded McCoppet Il thought
YOU and | understood each other | don't run no
game the other man can beat Didn't YOU come out
here with that understanding,
Certainly i"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-15

Then never mind the kid What have you got in
your clothes.'
Our syndicate To buy the Hen Hawk group
started Bostwick; but the gambler cut in sharply.
RatSi That's sold and cold. You have To move
here things happen. What did you do about the
reservation permit 2!
BoStwick looked about the room furtivey and
edged his chair bit closer B." | secured PERMISSION
from Government headquarters TO explore all or any
portions of the reservation and TO take assistants with
me he impaired in a lowered tone of voice. " had
it mailed to me here by registered post 1t should
be at the postoitlce now. -
Right" said McCoppet with more OF an accent OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-15

bar he found II swarmlng tull
Of men. miners, promoters,
teamsters. capitalists, gam
llers. lawyers, and the Lord
alone knew what. The air
wasa reek OF smoke and fumes
Of liquor A blare OF alleged
music shocked the atmos-
pnere. Men drunk and men
sober, al were talking mines
and gold, thc greatness OF the
camp. the richness OF the
latest finds. and the marvel
ri their private properties.
Everyone had money, every
one had chunks OF ore 10 show
10 everyone else.
Ar The rear were SIX tables
with layouts for games OF
chance Faro. klondike. rou-
lette. stud poker, almost
anything possibly 10 be de-
sired MAS there. All were IL
ull blast Three deep the
men were gathered about the
wheel and the tiger. Gold
money II stacks stood al every
.caler S hand. Bostwick had
te. er seen 50 much metal
currency IL all his life.
lie asked Tor McCOppet at
tnr bar
opal, Somewhere back.
That's HIM there, talkin' 10
hc guy with the fur on his
-aw. informed the barkeeper,
making a gesture with his
numb " What's your poi
SON.
Nothing, thank you, an
-wered Bostwick, who started
.1r his man, but halted for
NcCoppet TO finish his bust
ness with his friend.
THE man on whom Bost-
wick was gazing was a
tall. slender. slightly stopped
individual OF perhaps forty
FIVE. with a wonderful opal in
his tie. from which he had
lerived his sobriquet. He was
clean shaved, big featured.
and gifted with a pair OF heav
less as old buttons. He had 4
"a clgar IN his mouth; but the !
BOstwick noted the carefulI
hut gained no clue as 10 his ca
staring, he turned 10 watch
destinations were rapidly emf
and luring him onward iowa
tempt the goddess Of chance,
held McCoppet turn away fro
down the room.
a moment later Bostwicb
shoulder. =" Beg pardon, he 5;
NcCoppet nodded Ny /
I'd like 10 introduce myse
night 1909. b ?. Y. Mishels. Al lights
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-15
CHAPTER XIII.
4 Combination of Forces

effected a change of dress
III the rear OF the nearest store. \
rough blue shirt, stout khaki gar
ments. and yellow hiking boots
converted him into one of the COM
mon units OF which the camp throng
was comprised. He was then duly
barbered. after which he made a
strenuous but futile endeavorto pro-
cure accommodations for the night
There was no one with leisure
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-15

10 listen TO his TRADE on the shameful inadequacy
af the attributes OF civilization IN the camp, and.
trer one brief attempt arouse civic Indignation
AGAINST Nan for his of deliberate lawlessnesS
he perceived the ease with which he might commit
an error and render himself ridiculous. He dropped
All hope OF publicly humiliating the horseman and
deferred his private vengeance for time more
orpOrtune
Wholly II loss TO cope with a situation wherein he
found himself utterly neglected and unknown,
despite the influential position he occupied IN New
York and Washington, he resolved TO throw himself
entirely upon the mercies Of McCoppet.
He knew this man only through their correspond
ence. induced by Beths brother. Chenille Kent.
Inauiring at the bank he briefly directed TO the
largest saloon OF the place When he entered the
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-02-13
PERSON IN ANANIAS CLUB.
Farmers Say Insane Asylum superintendent
Is on On BIS NeeVll Freezing Experiment

You should not publish such stuff
as the article purporting to give an
account Of an experiment made by
DR.. Pierson, Of the Jackson Insane
Asylum, in freezing the boil weevil,'
said an eminent member Of The Police
Jury to the Clarion last Tuesday.
He referred to Or. Persons state
ment that he had put several boil
weeVils IN a bottle of water, eorked
the bottle, and placed it ID an ice vat
Of the ice factory, where the water
froze, aud that some days after he
broke the bottle and as soon IS the
Weevils thawed they wiggled away,
alive!
Why continued The police. juror
farmer, 1t is a welLknoWn fact that
the Weeyil win drown as quickly as q
housedy. ! have seen many Of the
bugs, after q hard rain, floating in
the drains, dead. And they will like
wise freeze. After the December
freeze a neighbor of mine picked up
scores Of them, frozen stiff
So DR.. Pierson is IN the Ananias
Club on the boil weevil proposition.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-02-13
Frisco Traffic From Crowley to
New Orleans.
Says the Crowley Signal:

~
Vice President and General Mana
ger j. 3. Elliott, of the Frisco, came
in last night in his private car and
spent an hour in town, leaving over
the Southern Pacific at Z o'clock for
Beaumont on number nine, which was
more than an hour late. His private
car in charge Of his secretary re-
manned until this morning, being at
tached to the regular train Of the
Frisco for Beaumont.
While Mr.. Elliotts visit was brief
it was learned that a change in the
schedule Of the train service in and
out Of Crowley was being considered,
and it was for ascertaining the best
schedule for The needs Of The Crow
ley service that Mr.. Elliott was look
ing into the matter. It is said that
the Frisco has perfected an arrange
ment with the Yazoo & Mississippi
Valley railroad whereby an inter-
change Of passenger traffic will be
made at Anchorage, q point on the
Mississippi river where the =. & N.
IV. Railroad intersects the Frisco.
thus affording the latter company an
outlet into New Orleans whether It
wins or loses the case which is being
reviewed for final settlement by the
Supreme Court at New Orleans to-
day. A joint arrangement has been
made with the Rock Island whereby
a through passenger service will be
inaugurated from Alexandria to An
chorage, thence to New Orleans il
connection with the y. & NJ. ". The
object in making the change on the
Crowley branch viii be t.. connect
with the Rock Island at Eunice, ex-
tending to Crowley patrons the bene-
ct Of the through New Orleans
service.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-02-13
A Question Of Courtesy

When President Roosevelt and his
party were limiting il the iungles Of
Louisiana they had with them as
chief cook and bottle washer a native
daekey named Sam, whose politeness
was only exceeded by his protested
fearlesaness in the face of danger.
After q camp had been opened Sam
was sent out to reconnoiter in the
vicinity and report prospects for
game. Soon after he had disappear
cd, says Harper's Weekly, unearthly
yells were heard and he vas seen
Ieaping and bounding through the
thicket in a desperate effort to over
come time and distance ii reaching
camp. On his arrival, hatless and
GREATNESS, he almost fell into the
arms Of the chief guard, who ex-
claimed:
Why, Sam, what's the matter!
What scared you so?'
+ isn't scared. massa.' stammered
Sam, as he gasped for breath and
rolled his eyes IN the direction from
which he came. 4 lis come back Il
ak you eff it wud be perlite foh dis
niggah to shoot dat bar dat chased
me befor gibbin' da fust chance t.
da President Of da United States?7
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-02-13
Death of Mrs. Bobbitt.

Again the Tribune IS called To
chronicle the death Of an old and
highly respected citizen in the per-
son of Mrs. R. 2. Bobbitt, which sad
event occurred at her home in North
Rayne Sunday night, January "a at
EEL o'clock. The venerable lady had
reached The age Of SIS years, and
almost half of her life had resided in
his section. She leaves q large
circle Of friends and relatives, who
deeply deplore her loss. Her re-
mains we're escorted to her old home
at Bellevue, ID ST Landry parish, for
i~nterment Monday morning.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-02-13
FOR Sale.

Valuable lot OF law books, ana one Mathu-
schek piano, ais good as new. apply to
Judge u. Z. Lewis. dec19-tf.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-02-13
Chataignier.

Farmers are very well advanced
for this time Of the year.
Mr. Faustin Miller made ! business
trip to Opelousas last Saturday.
Mrs. Adam Rozas visited relatives
in Vile Platte last Saturday.
Miss Augusta Banta made i pleas
ant visit to Eunice last Saturday and
Sunday.
Mrs. DR.. Stage visited relatives in
Kaplan last week.
DR.. Moncla made a flying trip to
Eunice last week.
MI. and Mrs. Toney Rupert re-
turned to Euniee after spending sew
eral weeks here.
Miss Carrie Reugeot, one Of the
accomplished teachers Of the Cha
taignier Graded School, left for New
iberia last Wednesday, where she
was married Thursday. Miss Emilia
Outlet accompanied her.
MI. Theophile Rozas, sr., Of the
Nezpique P. o., after visiting friends
and relatives here for several days
retnrnnd last Tuesday, accompanied
by his granddaughter, Miss Rita
Rozas.
Mrs. Louis Fontenot and Miss Mia
Rozas visited Vile Platte Saturday.
Mr.. Pierre Aucoin, Juste Fontenot,
and Jules Ardoin made d business
trip to Lafayette last Monday.
Ye scribe is sitting on the fence
watching the old time politicians Of
the East with great interest. They
are trying to tell the people Of the
West what they need, and what they
don't; but they must Be careful il
their assertions, as some one will be
suspicious Of what they are saying.
Mr.. Lewis says The new parish
could have had . straight line, and
have left 100 square miles Of terri
tory to the old parish, and still have
ample territory and population.
Mr.. Swords says With the line as i
stands the new parish would need an
increase Of q half million dollars %
their assessment to maintain their
government" Which il correct Mr.
Lewis or Mr.. swords2 Mr.. Swords
says be has some very good friends
in the west. Yes, that Is very true
but # he wants their support fos
sheriff again, he will have 10 move
over the parish line next time.
CHATAIGNIER.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-02-13
DAMAGES AWARDED.
Seventeen Thousand Dollars for Injuries Re-
eeIFed while Employed by Railroad.

Alexandra, Feb. 8.-A judgment
awarded damages in the sum Of ST.
900 was rendered in the District
Court to-day by Judge W. F. Black
man in favor Of Amos Black against
the Rock Island Railway Company
for injuries received while employed
BY che railroad company il its yards
at Lecompte, this parish, Dec. 81
1907, which subsequently resulted il
the loss Of one Of the plaintiffs arms
Damages were asked for in the sun
Of $685. 600.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-02-13
SPRING CIVIL SER
VICE EXAMINATIONS
Louisiana and Texas Are Far Below Their
quota Of Employees In
The GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Competitive Examinations, Under the Rules
III the u. s. Civil Service Commission, to
be Held soon.

The States Of Louisiana and Texas
are far below their quota Of en-
ployees in the government service"
writes Secretary Leche, Of the United
States Civil Service District, at New
Orleans.
Mr.. Leehe makes this statement in
announcing the civil service examina-
tiona to be held for positions IN the
Government service. The list of
positions open, subjects competitive
examination, is as follows:
Agricultural Inspector, Philippine
Service.
Aid, Coast and Geodetic Survey.
Apprentice plate cleaner, trans
ferrer, and engraver.
Assistant, Philippine Service.
Assistant examiner, Patent Office.
Bookkeeper, (men only, Philippine
Service.
Civil engineer, Departmental Ser
rice.
civil engineer. Philippine Service.
Civil engineer and draftman.
Civil engineer and superintendent
of construction.
Civil engineer student.
Clerk (male and female), Depart
mental Service.
Computer:
Coast and Geodetie Survey.
Nautical Almanac Office.
Naval Observatory.
Supervising Architects Office.
Craftsman:
Apprentice, Ordnance Department.
Architectural.
Copyist, topographic.
Engineer.
Heating and yentilating.
.Tunior architectural.
Mechanical, Isthmian Canal Ser
vice.
Topographic, Departmental Service.
Topographic, Isthmian Canal SER
vice.
Observation-Disclosures.
Engineer, Indian Service.
Farmer, Indian Service.
Farmer with knowledge of irriga-
tion,
Fish enlburist,
Forest assistant, Forest Service.
Forest assistant, Philippine Service.
kindergarten teacher, Indian Ser
vice.
Local and assistant Inspector Of
boilers
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-02-13
Local and assistant Inspector of

dOSoA civ
bulls.
Matron, Indian Service.
Observer, Weather Bureau.
Pharmacist, Public Health and
Marine-Hospital seryic.
Physician, Indian Service.
Physician, Philippine Service.
Postal clerk, Isthmian Canal Ser
vice.
Press feeder, cylinder and platen.
Pressman.
Railway mail clerk.
Scientific assistant.
Stenographer, Departmental Ser
vice.
stenographer and typewriter, De
partmental, Isthmian Canal, and
Philippine Services.
Superintendent Of construction.
Surgeon, Department Service.
Surveyor, Philippine Service.
Teacher. Indian Service.
Teacher, Philippine Service.
Trained nurse, Indian Service.
Trained nurse, Isthmian Canal SEES
vice.
Trained nurse, PHILIPPINE Service.
Typewriter, Department Service.
Veterinarian, Philippine Service.
Veterinary Inspector, Department
Of Agriculture.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-02-13
Notice OF Separation.

My wife, FIavie Hargroder, having left
my bed and board, notice is hereby given
that I win not be responsible for any debts
contracted By her, OF. for her action In any
ann THELESMAR LANCLGS.
LeonYiIles La. Dec. u.s. $685.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-03-26
MAPLE SUGAR MAKERS IN DUMPS
Discouraged Because of the Big Drop
in Price of Article.

New York, March 22.-Ohio maple
sugar makers are discouraged because
of the big drop in the price of
maple syrup when the market opened.
An unprecedented amount of syrup
was made in. February, nearly as
much as is usually made in the en-
tire spring season. Buyers had long
refused to name any price or contract,
but finally sixty cents was announced
for bulk syrup by buyers. Next day
the price dropped to fortyfve cents
for twelve pounds. Farmers declare
the low price, the lowest in ten years,
is the result of an agreement among
buyers. Dealers say the low price is
due to the fact that there is consider
able old syrup still held by farmers
This is denied. A year ago, at eighty
five cents a gallon, it took several
hundred thousand dollars to handle
the maple industry in Geagua county.
The big drop in price will take from
$4,000 to 100000 out of the farm
ers
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-03-26
STAIRS DIREFUL PREDICTION
Professor Declares That Roosevelt
Will Not Return Alive.

New York, March 24-As eX-Presi-
dent Roosevelt departs for Africa, Pro-
fessor Frederick Starr of the Univer-
sity of Chicago, who is at present
here, repeats the prediction he has
made several times that Roosevelt
will not return alive from the Dark
continent. Starr spent many years
in Africa in anthropological studies
and, on one occasion, made long
trip over route very similar to that
which the eX-president has mapped
out. He says:
For two reasons | expect Mr.
Roosevelt will not return from Africa
his age and his quick temper. No
man can expect to go into the dan
gerous climates of the African wilds
at fifty or more and come out alive
The strange unidentified fevers which
abound there are withstood with diff
Guilty even by the youngest and stur-
diest blood. For a man of the eX-
presidents age, the attempt is suicidal
"Then the matter of temper. In the
tropics, there is nothing more danger
Gus than a quick temper such as Roose-
welt has. Sudden outbreaks of temper
it is well known, frequently result
fatally in these regions. The natives
have this way of expressing it: They
say a man dies from going into a
rage"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-03-26
NOT HUG HER HALF TO DEATH
]. S. Penny Was an Ardent Fellow;
Letter Got Him Into Trouble.

st. Paul, March PA. S. Penny a
building agent, with offices in the
Phil.psbon building, was arrested yes
terday by Deputy United States Mar.
shall S. j. Picha, on the charge OF
sending an improper letter through the
mails, although more serious charge
may be preferred later The letter in
question was sent to a Miss Louise r
Maybury of st. James, who had an
swered Mr. Penny's advertisement for
a housekeeper.
Postoffice inspectors sent test letters
to MIR. Penney, using the name Louise
Maybury. The letter is comparatively
mild, the strongest term used being
that he would hug Miss Maybury hall
to death, when she came He vows
that he would go to jail before he
would give her away. He wanted a
warm, affectionate girl, which he was
sure he ould find in Miss Maybury
as her letter and photograph impressed
him favorably.
A hearing of the case as held be.
fore United States Commissioner c.. L
Spencer. The case was prosecuted by
United States District Attorney C. C
Haupt.
Mr.. Penny was bound over to await
the action of the federal grand jury
which meets in July. Bail was sci
at $1,000