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The new South-news., 1909-02-06
'ANn-JAP fEUD STIRs West
Nevada Enters Fight. Pending
Resolution,
Mncr~ Relieve There il nangrr Of
War. msssi Nav I. ti<sst Time For IL
Ia Evrntuat~-<'z 'zitforuiaas VIII
Push M~ssur~~

Carson Nss An antl-Japauese re
solution war introduced in the assem-
bly, Of the Nevada legislature Mon
day. which II ~ believe sill be passed
After stating that the japanese are
acquiring lands and property In this
and other states. the resolution says.
The president has been m 70 take
advantage of his high of1~~ TO the er-
tent of attempting 30 coerce and inti-
midate lcglsiaiion In California upon
this subject and where IA, We vicx
with alarm this attempted encroach-
ment Of the government on state
rights therefore. be 1t.
Resolved. That we. the people OF
the state OF Nevada represented IN
senate and assembly. do hereby rec
ommend no tho state OF California 10
pay no attention whatever 70 the ad-
moniahing Of the president in this
particular. but 20 ahead aud enact
such stringent measures as viii abso-
luiely stop forHifh the encroachment
Of the japanese and the further ac-
quiring Of foothold In this nation and
Whereas. We believe there is now
danger OF war with the japanese. as
Is advanced by those who oppose our
views. but We believe that II we must
have war with the japanese empire
sooner or later. now is a better time
TO lay down terms 90 the empire and
teach loose arrogant people that
American rights cannot be encroach-
cd upon and they cannot. nor never
will be allowed or given an oppor-
tunity no acquire a foothold In this
country. or 70 asslmilate with our
race. and we further censure Theo-
dore Roosevelt the president OF the
United States. for his so-called inter
ference In attempting to deprive the
citizens OF the great commonwealth
Of California by threats and coercion
from exercising their lawful rights Of
protection themselves from the lap
anese hordes. and be II further.
Resolved. That a copy OF thit res
olution be forwarded TO our rep1esen-
iative in congress urging them 10 use
their influence In enacting an exclu-
sion act against the japanese and
China, and viii perpetually exclude
them from coming into this coun-
try"
Where the letter of prsFident
Roosevelt to the governor OF CAlifor-
MIA regarding the Japanese q,1f 1fstion
made a deep impression upon IN leg
isiature. the leading two anti. pa n
- \ ~ ru 'ssv 'sr-' c~~~ ~ - r.
ed they would push their me urcs
10 a vote as soon as possible
The new South-news., 1909-02-06

New York An important move
mepf with respect 10 the japaneas
ap~ssion 10 California. WAS inaugurs-
ted AT a meeting Of the BOARD Of
Trade aud Trausportafion's Commit
tee % Foreign and Insular Trade II
was decided TO recommend 70 pfesi-
dent that the merchants of New York
sppssi 10 the merchants and mannfac
tGrcrs of all the other States 10 CO.
operate with them in lmpTessins up
On the people of California the un-
wisdom OF persistent discrimination
against the people of a nation. la
pan that has shown ifs title 10 the
respect Of the world a. large that has
proven Itself 10 be- q great factor in
the cisillzing and progressive influ-
encs of the world. and whose trade
" Of importance no this country"
The committee strongly deprecated
the constant agitation TO California
against the Japanese. and expressed
tho fear that iis continuance viii sori
oufly nrcci the nmlcabie relations
between Japan and the United States
The new South-news., 1909-02-06
DEPENDENT UPON NEGR
Booker T.. Washington NakcsV
dress in Hampton. Va.

Hampton, Na.-Founders' n al
the Hampton Normal and Agric tur.
al Institute was observed wit ap.
propriate exercises. Booker r. kh-
ington. who was graduated III bm
Hampton institute In 1876 and tau tht
here for some years, was the priBci.
pal speaker of the day. In his .Ad-
dress he said;
The finest types of Southern char
actor are becoming more and more
disgustei each year with the extreme
radioalism. with the extreme legis-
lation. with the eatreeme methods OF
punishing the negro. with the ex-
treme utterances against hts educa-
tion The wisest people in the south
have recognized the fact that the
south must depend. for years to come
mainly upon the negro as common
and skilled laborer."
The new South-news., 1909-02-06
ron RIVERS AND uAHnoRs


Washsnston.--ln response to both
the recommendation OF the corps OF
army engineers and of the last ma
tionnl Rivers aud tiarhors Congress.
steps were taken here that probably
Will lead to the addition of about
and harbor work. Tho plan as now
available FOR the direction of river
and harhor worg The plan as now
shaped will allow the corps both a
greater percentage of recruits from
West Point and large number of
qualified engineers from civil life.
" is intended TO draw upon the en-
rine~rs from civn lie in way to
create n rivalry between the army
and the engineers OF private life. aud
determine the question nov being
aEitAted which class Of engineers ia
the moro effective.
The new South-news., 1909-02-06

Gen. Niekic Declares Sons should
Help the Veterans.

Mobile. Ala The first general or
dcra concerning The 1903 United Con-
fedorAte Veterans reunion AZ Mem
phis June s. . and 10. viii be- issued
by sdiuianf General William y.
Mickic next week Referring 10 the
next reunion Gen uictle says Il
estimate that We SIN have about CO.,
900 left IN our organization. but. OF
course. there are hundreds OF them
unable 10 travel and therefore can
not 80 10 reunions. Bni no city whore
. reunion ~ given should place much
calculation on the numbers OF Vcter-
ans expected. II ~ the general public
that always gocs. and believe the
reunion AZ Memphis viii draw at
least i25.O0o people In speaking
of The expense attached TO reunions.
! want 10 say that In my opinion
M" Sons Of Veterans are demanding a
great deal more for their organi-
xatlous than they should
The new South-news., 1909-02-06

Washington $780, Looming up xs a
grave menace to health conditions
10 the South Is the recent appear
anca Of deadly disease known To
medical scientists az pcllaxra. rhta
strange maia6y IL a vcrifabIe scrouEe
in the old world. and the possibility
Of its becoming epidemic Ia ,hs
Southern States is by no means re-
mote.
The diseahs IL caused by the eat
Ing Of spoiled maize. and produces
In persons afflicted with IL sort OF
iptoxicasion. The disease generally
occurs among the poorer classes OF
the rural population. who subsist
largely or exclusively on corn. most
usually prepared By boiling corn.
meal in salt water. called "poictin'
N italy.
Fellagia l. both an endemic and
epidemic disease. which occurs In
those who feed on diseased maize
and rs characterized by an erythema
OF the skin. digestive dssturba noes
and nervous disturbances.
The new South-news., 1909-02-06

Oakley. kan. In the heavy wind
storm in which this country safer
ed great loss the greatest damage
was done by the inonensiye Russiat
thistle. more commonly known as
the tumble weed
The weeds. which are about the
size OF holf bufhci measure ana al
most round blew over the p,aIrie by
the millions. The thistles were hsrl-
ed before the wind. and orchards
were packed fun. yards and fences
were hidden. alleys and sidewalks
block. and IN instances where the
houses arc surrounded by trees the
pests are piled so high that only BY
using pitchfork can the occupants
clear way through them
The new South-news., 1909-02-06
LATE NEWS BREVITIES.

Sailors from American fleet were
received by the Pope.
Lieutenant Governor of Cochin
China committed suicide.
Civil engineers viewed Catun dam
site and declared it safe.
Radium is pronounced efficacious
in curing many skin diseases.
Moroccan anarchist attacked Sui
tan and was beaten unconscious.
J. T. Harahan denied rumor he
was going to New York Central.
Willis Brown shot Cameron Glenn
ems behind the scenes in Louisville
theatre.
Japanese resent English support
OF riva! railway project in Man
churia.
Identity OF steamship which foun-
dered off Diamond Shoals has not
been learned
Congressman Bede will make a
desperate effort to amend rivers and
harbor bill
Former Director of Secret Police
Loupkine was arrested on charge OF
high treason.
Senate will devote more time to
Brownsville matter and consider two
pending treaties.
George Busse. brother OF ChicA-
go's Mayor, accidentally killed Mrs.
l.. c. Twekerman in apartment
house
Fire at Milton. Fla. caused 3175.-
600 loss. Damage to the extent OF
$4,000 was caused by Are at Car
rabelle, Fla
The new South-news., 1909-02-06
Flint Motor Bus Drixer.

Miss c. de n. Benest was the hrst
woman driver OF motor omnibus in
England. She Was the only woman
to take the examination tor motor en-
sineering recently held in London,
tifcate aud that for mechanical pro-
hclency awarded by the Royal Auto
mobile Club. IL is said that Miss
Benest learned motoring in her own
car on the Isle OF Wight. and that she
possesses unusual talent AS a machin-
ist--New York Sun.
The new South-news., 1909-02-06
"ANrI-SorL MATE" NIL.

Topeka. Kan. Tho Judiciary Com
mittee has been considering Senator
Travis "Anti-soui n. ate" bill. and II
will probably report Il back favorins
its passage. che Travis bill makes
abandonment Of wife or minor child
rcn = crime. and the penalty term
In the penintcntiarv OF not more than
ave years. The Judiciary COMMITTEES
may amend the bill BY qualifying the
wife acscrtion by the words without
Just cause"
The new South-news., 1909-02-06

Gov smith Dcplorcs Gulf Between
People and Americans.

Manila. The Philippine Assembly
opened Monday with simple ceremo-
MES, President Osmena presiding.
The first business to come before the
body was the annual message to the
assembly OF Gov. Gen. James r.
Smith. He deplored the growing
gulf between the Americans AMI Fill
lpinos In the Philippines. and strong
ly urged that they draw closer to-
gether and act in unity for the best
interests OF both. His message
sharply criticised the municipal gov
ernment OF Manila and the munici-
pal police force the personnel of
which he said was not equal to that
OF the public servants OF the city.
The new South-news., 1909-02-06

inlc- Nasarct VIII Assist IN Govern
pcnf Work.

Washington. ID. g.--Dr n. +. Gal.
loway. chief OF the Bureau Of Plant
Industry OF the Department OF Agrl.
culture. sent a letter TO Senator Fors-
ter announcing thar the department
would be glad TO avail Itself OF the
services OF jules Mazarct. chairman
OF the committee on classification of
The New Orleans Cotton Exchange.
and that MIR. Mazarot had been ap-
pointed on the advisory committee on
cotton Standardization. The Ned or.
leans Cotton Exchange. through Sec
~ru ss-"r,v, s,vstsr scw...a .-4.~.
$50, whom II was learned that the
personal OF the committee had been
made up without including Mr. Maz
ofet
The new South-news., 1909-02-06
-s-- . - . -HHH-Haa -se--
No HAVEN FOR OLD AGE.


Chicago. Men who have passed
the crest OF hill In life's Journey need
not look TO the city service as haven
against the storms of old age. Tho
city wants Young men. While the Os.
ler theory has not been recommended
to those In the service. the civil ser
vice commission is about to adopt
new plans that tend In this direction
As the rules now read" declares
an oficial. "an ociagenarian might
apply for a job here and get IT, We
have Just received a report compar-
ing Chicago's system with those OF
New York and Washington and we
hnd this age question important"
The new South-news., 1909-02-06

Minneapolis. MINI. -Risking her
own life for the sake of her chum
and cousin. Miss Myrtle Binger. nine
teen years old. of Ruston. La. sub
mitted to an operation for transfu-
sion to replenish the blood OF her
relative, Hazel Gale, thirteen years
old, OF Minneapolis The operation of
Joining an artery in Miss Bnger' :
wrist to a vein in the wrist of Miss
Gale was begun at II O'Clock In st.
Barnabas Hospital, and was not COM
pleted until after O'Clock. II is be-
lieved that the operation will prove
successful
The new South-news., 1909-02-06

The curions legal point hss ~
been made In one Of the Loo6oa
county courts that = vife's 1SGunDs
are not necessarily her own absoluts
property. but that they may only -
given to her BY her husband Tor ~
lifetime. The question came up h -
action ar,sine out Of Z seisurs under
an execution Of dresses euppIied % =
Chelsea woman by a 6rm n 4p0-
makers. The husband co1<on4ed
that the seizure was illegal. ~ hs
gave his wife the money to buy The
dresses, and they were accordingly
his property The judge said that 4
had been laid down by the late Lord
St. Heller when he was Sir Francin
Jeune. president OF the divorce court.
that II a man presented hts wife with
articles OF jewelry or clothing for uss
only during his lifetime and only n
be used as what was legally termed
"paraphernaiia.' such articles did
not become the wife's absolute prop
erty.
II seems that the legal position IL
N'''F 'h' '~hti ofAti HAss0 in~IOUV~
all wearing apparel and ornaments
suitable 10 the wife's station in life
which are given u her only to b
worn as ornaments OF the person only.
but the term does not include family
Jewels OF gifts from strangers. A
wife cannot dispose OF paraphernalia
In the lifetime OF her husband. nor
can she dispose OF them by will. The
husband. even during his wife's life
time may sell or give her parapherna-
liza to strangers. and paraphernaliA
are also liable for the husbands
debts. II would be distinctly annoy
ing to wife to have her dresses
seized at the instance OF, say. the hus-
bands cigar merchant. but that IL
how the English law stands to-day.
The case recalls another decision Civ
en- not long ago, that money saved by
a wife out OF her housekeeping allow
ance becomes the property OF the hns-
band he having given it 10 her for =
specific purpose and that purpose not
having been fully carried out--Argo-
naut.
The new South-news., 1909-02-06

Balboa. Cal two year-old-old
boy killed by huge mountain lion
and the sight OF the fierce beast de-
vouring one OF his legs. which it bad
torn from the socket. greeted Mrs.
Chris Brown when she entered the
family tent after short walk.
When the mother realized what had
taken place she screamed and almost
threw herself on the lion. which
srowled savagely and disappeared
slowly drought the rear of the tent.
carrying mouthful OF flesh in its
teeth.
The new South-news., 1909-02-06

closely the picturesque styles OF last
season.
The best coiHures aim at Greek
and Roman styles for the hair.
Fruits and flowers figure in the de-
signs upon mems neckwear.
vIeing with the net waist is a sheer
hne mousseline. very much like cloth.
Silhoutte portraits are again fash
ionab)e and are beginning to I'LL dain-
ty picture frames.
Barrettes are wider and broAdes
than heretofore and almost cover the
head under the knot.
Black facings are used with dart
or black hats and dark facings ~
lieve bright or light colored hats.
The hood is quite fashionable, and
nothing accommodates itself 30 veil
to the sort OF hair dressing nov il
vogue.
One of the skirt fads OF the seasou
10 the ornamenting OF the back nan
els. while the front is entirelx qnrs-
lieved.
Gray suede pumps are pc
with all sorts of gowns fol
wear. and the newest ones
pretty.
The points" OF gloves. the stitch
ing down the backs, are much heavier
this season than they have been in .
long time
Hat models OF 1880 are closely COP
led in some Of the latest creations
and rare paintings Of that period are
In demand for patterns.
Again the white and colored knitted
gloves are in high favor for walking
and sometimes they are drawn over
the fine gloves when it is quite cold.
Though fashion cares not whether
they match in material. there 10 ~
absolute decree that the skirt and
corsase of this season shall match il
color.
Among the new separate w1sa
there are Persian crepe de chin1 - !:
els with tucked wash net - i ~
undersleeves- The yokes "a frllh
trimming the waists aH1AGh with sill
aoss to give the needed tolor.
The new South-news., 1909-02-06

II was the Empress Josephine. says
the Springfield Republican. who In
troduced the lace handkerchief be-
cause her teeth we're not what they
would have been had she lived in this
generation OF dentists. Whensv yer she
laughed she would put her handksr-
chief to her lips and 80 SET the style
In tho present day the handkerchicf
Is as little IN evidence as possible. and
even a small corner OF II Ia NOT al
lowed to protrude beyond the edge Of
the jacket pocket.
The new South-news., 1909-02-06
-a-Asa-a-@.| - -
PROHIBITION FIGHT

Carleston. W. Va.---By vote of
g. TO 3 the house OF delegates pass
ed the William resolution. which pro
posed the submission to the voters of
an amendment to the constitution pro
vidiug fr state wide prohibition. The
resolution will be brought up in the
senate and che forces for and against
prohibition are exertine themselves
TO their utmost in preparation for
the impending contest.
The new South-news., 1909-02-06

Vsd'FAstdoned Douehntts.'7ork x~cream ~hrlVs r
large cup OF butter and hound u When this is
soft pale whip into beat
and half OF sweet milk. Beat hard then add gradually
enough sed hour to make soft dough rolled
out Lay this Toured pastry boa rd roll
about half an inch In thickness. then cut into rounds
rings Have ready deep kettle of boiling
with bit OF bread II this. when dropped rises
surface in thirty seconds and coors
brown the fat ready for the Fry
y, usns frying basket IL have Drain heated
coander 10 free from fat. spread platers
sprinkle thichy with powdered
The new South-news., 1909-02-06

ST. Petcrsburg. --Gencral Adjutant
Prince pologourouko has been ap-
pointed Russian Ambassador TO Rome
IN succession to NJ. NourayicF. This
selection comes as surprise. as
no one expected that Emperor Mich
olas would 40 outside the diplomatic
service TO fill his post. The Prince
is member OF one OF the Oldest and
hestknown families of Russia. but
he has had no diplomMic experience.
excepting a short stay at Teheran,
Persia. from 1856 20 1890.
The new South-news., 1909-02-06

The charm of woman lies not in
beauty. hut individuality - II she
could but be brought to understand
count: it Is, as Trilby says. the Alto
gether"--her carriage. her manner.
her voice. her expression; In short.
herself-that makes or unmakes her
charm.
1t is the woman. then. who has the
courage to be herself who attracts.
Originals are much more desirable
than copies. no matter how accurate
the copy may be. II it be natural to
wear ones hair in careless fashion. by
all means do Signature is never mis-
taken.
hut let the admiring sister. whom
that same autocrat intended to be q
tailor-made girl. beware OF disorder:
In her it would cease to be artistic, 1t
would simply be untidy.
Let every woman dare to be her
self. develop her own individuality,
not blindly copy some other woman.
whom. 1t may be. her husband hap
pens to admire.
Let her think for herself. act 70.
herself. and express her own honest
opinions. Individuality. when CON-
bined with that nAmeleas something
called manners, Is the most potent
weapon In the possession OF the Sax.
1t 10 this which has given many Z
homely woman = reputation for beau
~ which . bona nde beauty. WITH
fauitless face and figure. has s1eho1
y vain to attain--WomAn's LIZ.
The new South-news., 1909-02-06
GOVERNOR HUGHES PROBE.
Investigation At the New York Cotton
Exchange Finished.

New York-The Investigating Com
mittee appointed by Governor Hughes
to inquire into conditions and GUS
toms prevailing at the different ex-
changes completed their work at the
New York Cotton Exchange. Several
osicials appeared before the Commit
tee viii meet again at the Chamber
OF Commerce.
The new South-news., 1909-02-06

The sash is a little less prominent
than few weeks ngo
Palest shades of maroon and pearl
are favorites in gloves
Wells in two colors. one over the
other. are in growing favor
Goats and bonncts for girls follow
The new South-news., 1909-02-06

Mrs. Julia Ward Howe has sent a
letter to the London Times in answer
to Mrs. Humphry Wards recent at
tack upon the woman suffrage cause
In America. Mrs. Howe has lived in
The new South-news., 1909-02-06

Nashington.--The bill passed by
Congress providing for the appoint.
ment OF about 5000 persons to take
the next census Is now before the
President who intends to give Il
some consideration before acting
Civil service reformers have urxed
the President to veto the bill be-
cause the appointments are to b
made outside o! the civil service.
The new South-news., 1909-02-06

America for nearly ninety years, and
thinks that she knows conditions here
better than a transient English tour
ist. Mrs. Ward attributed the al
legged decline in the movement to the
organized opposition of women. Mrs
Howe says:
The change in favor of the move
ment among women is especially
marked. The organized opposition
among women is very small COM
pared with the organized movement
in its favor Out of forty-six States
only four have anti-suffraRe associa-
tons. and two of these are almost too
small to be properly called associa-
tions. There are suffrage associa-
tions in thirty-three States and sew
eral Territories. At the time of the
last constitutional convention in New
York the sutfragists secured 10000
signatures to their petition. while the
antis secured only $1,000"
The new South-news., 1909-02-06

St. Paul. Minn.--Fire that started
In the White House Department Store
destroyed an aggregate OF $500. 900
worth Of property. The cause Of the
fire is not known The White House
Department Store lost tl45.Co0: Cali
fornia Winehouse. $125.ooo;; Wool
worth's Five aud Ten Cent Store
100000; Fey Hotel. 5000.
The new South-news., 1909-02-06

sY~s3Nod the old pssr, my - \
vfllir stand for Parliament.
-U4aertunately. ~ a1doa. afkap :
sAcst ease. -Paxiiansns g. -
ree1prl lcats.-
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1909-11-05
Second Month of School.

The second month of the Estan-
cia Schools closed on last Friday,
the total enrolment havin G
reached one hundred and ninety
pupils, divided among the sew
eral grades as follows:
Primary, so enrolled.
Second and Third Grades, so
enrolled.
Fifth and Sixth Grades, 80 en-
rolled.
5th and 7th Grades, 40 enrolled.
Eighth and Ninth Grades, 18 en-
rolled.
The third month has a few new
names added with ten promo
tions from MisslBigbee's room to
the highest room. Parents are
urged to visit the school. 1t is
part yours.
On Thanksgiving Day, the
school will serve lunch for the
benefit of the Library.
T. N. Russell,
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1909-11-05
FARMERS ARE CONTENT WITH
LOT In The ESTANClA WILEY
Have Raised Good Crops for Several Years Past and Have Stuff
to Sell Farmers Make Statements as to
Individual Successes

Is bushels per acre and had only
half a stand. With one blowing
made 8, 900 pounds on a half acre
planted to White Pearl Potatoes.
ten wagon loads of pumpkins,
spring wheat, oats, millet, water
melons, cabbage, etc. We are
well pleased with the country
and don't think there is any bet
ter anywhere, if a man wants to
farm,
Dan Christie: 4 live three t
miles east of Punta. Have some
alfalfa, which | cut three times,
a good crop each time. 1t
grew higher than my knees each
time. Better alfalfa never grew
anywhere. Heartily believe this
country will be a good farm
country when the soil is in a
good state of cultivation, This
is my honest belief.
These facts have been gathered
and many more could have been
by citizens and not land agents,
]. c. Horn, farmer and Rev.
B. w. Means, pastor of Mt. Cal
vary Baptist Church and High
Point Church, N. M. We ask
good men who expect to move to
q new country to come and look
over our valley before locating.