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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-26

Declaring that if she could have got
within range Of S. S. Carpenter with
her shot gun she would have killed
him the day he killed Bert Simpson,
Miss Laro Blevins, the first witness In
the Carpenter murder trial. did not
finch nor hesitate al the afternoon ses-
sion of the trial Tuesday.
It was o'clock when the jury box
was filled and the prosecution opened
its case, placing Miss Blevins on the
stand as the first witness. With a
calm. deliberate air she answered all
questions and never flinched under the
grilling crcss-examination of the de-
fence while throughout her testimony
was evidenced feeling of hatred for
the man who had robbed her Of the
man she loved like a father.
The court room was well filled with
spectators and witnesses but the lat
ter were placed under the rule as soon
as the case opened Most of those pres
ent were cattlemen from the section
in which Bert Simpson was as well
known as Carpenter, the man charged
with having taken his life on June 8,
1909, at the Simpson ranch, 10 miles
from the station of Polvo
All the afternoon while Miss Blevins
was on the stand, from o'clock until
$50, when court adjourned because it
became too dark for the stenographer
to write his notes. there We're tits be-
tween the prosecution and defence and
objection after objection was inter-
posed by the defence to the questions
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-26
WONDERFUL FATHER
AND PRODIGAL SON
Mission Worker Says 1t Is
Not Necessary to Sow
Wild Oats.

At the st. Clements church mission
lastnight DR.. Semmes preached a power
full sermon on the prodigaI son. After
a brief analysis of the boys mind and
heart, and the fathers attitude, the
speaker went on to trace his errors arts
ing from the young mans false views
of happiness and liberty.
Like to many today, he thought lib,
erty consisted in having his own way.
In following his own ideas OF pleasure,
however he was led into the worst kind
of bondage, not understanding that
laws of his fathers house were but the
safeguards of real liberty. 80 taking
the fathers choicest gifts, he through
inexperience made shipwreck of them
ALL
In yielding to the young mans en-
treaties the father recognized his free
dom of choice. Coertion would not suf-
flee to change the heart estranged from
home and true friends. Full of dreams
and visions of the outside world. if he
could not be torn from these ne must
CO. Nothing but bitter experience
could teach him.
IT want, however" said the speaker.
ito stamp as the blacklist OF lies the
oft-repeated saying that young man
must sow his wild oats. It Is no part
of the education of a man to learn the
manners of hog.
Let US notice the use Satan made of
all the young mans splendid oppor-
tunities," he said. He wrung them
from him and sent him to the husks OF
the swine for his reward. There is
never famine of these husks. but with
all their plenty they cannot justify
We are only too prone TO feed our souls
upon such food. Whether in reading
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-26
COURTLAND "DRYS"
MAY WIN ELECTION
Campaign Is Closed With a
Big Rally-Ore Shipped
to El PasO.

CORTLAND. Ariz.. Jan. 26.-The "drys"
closed a warm campaign last night with
n big rally at the school house, and it
IS expected they will carry the town at
the special election today.
The first ore loaded at the new ore
bins of the Great Western mining COM
many left the Mary minesf the smeIt-
or at Ell Paso today. Several cars daily
will be shipped from this mine.
Col. L. W. Powell. general manager of
the Calumet & Arizona, is in CORTLAND
from his home at Warren to look over
the companys interests here.
The CORTLAND chamber Of commerce
and mines elected permanent officers
last evening. A campaign of publicity
ia 10 be started to Adverse the great
Sulphur Springs valley surrounding this
city.
". A. Bates, secretary of the Gold
Queen mining company, has gone to
Phoenix.
Several men from Chickasha, Okla,
the advance guard of large number of
homeseekers. are looking over the VAL
ley.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-26
ALAMO PIONEERS
LEAVE FOR TEXAS
Farewell Ball Is Given Mr..
and Mrs. W. III. Lumbley.
AlamogOrdO News.

Alamogordo, n. NJ, Jan. 26.-Mr. and
Mrs w H Lumbley have gone to Abb
lene, Texas, to make their future home.
Mr.. and Mrs Lumbiey located here 81
years ago. A farewell bail was given
them by their many friends on the eve
of their departure. Mr.. Lumbley will
have charge of the White sewing ma
chine agency at Abilene.
Word has been received from FL Paso
that Mrs. May Duclo, who Recently
moved from this place to e Paso. was
dangerously III with typhoid pneu-
monia.
DR.. GeoiC. Bryan has returned from
his California visit.
H A. Kew and family have moved TO
La Union, \. II.
Monday.
Hon. Chas. P Downs and ]. Weston
Parker made trip to FL Paso recently
in the Downs auto.
DR.. Brown of orogrande was here
recently.
Miss Nina scipio. daughter of Y. c.
Scipio, writes from Los Angeles that
she saw Paulhan make one of his won
derful airship trips
Mrs J. J. Hill is at the company hos
pital, having undergone a surgical
operation.
Miss t. A. Hoxby of Cloudcroft. is
here at the hospital.
Dr. T A. Hoxby has returned from
his visit to Iowa points.
B. z. Chivens. who has been with the
Alamo Light & Power company. has
gone to Cameron, Mo-, for his future
home.
w. d. Upton of FL Paso was here re-
Gently.
Tom F. Forester has gone to Tucum-
carl.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-26
WOMAN TRIED To KILL CARPENTER
AFTER He HAD KILLED SIMPSON
She States On Witness Stand That She Ran After Him
With Gun-Declares She Saw Him Shoot Simpson
and That Only One Shot Was Fired at
That Time.
CONTINUED From Previous Pageso

put to the witness by Victor Moore,
leading for the state.
The Testimony.
Miss Blevins's testimony was as fol-
lows:
My name is Laro Blevins and 1 live
at Pecos, Texas. Bert Simpson mar
ried my cousin. 1 lived with them on
the ranch on June 3. I lived there two
year from a gunshot wound, about 3
father Mr.. simpson died June last
year from a gunshit wound. about 5
o'clock in the evening. 1 was there at
the time.
saw S. S. Carpenter shoot Mr.. Simp-
son. was in Mrs. simpsons room at
the window. The shooting took place
in the corral about 300 feet from the
house.
There was no one at the ranch but
Mr.. and Mrs. Simpson and myself. 1
helped him putting UP the machinery
at the well. I wore overalls because my
skirts had caught in the machinery
1 saw three men rideNin from distance
of about quarter of a mile and l went
back TO the house because l had on
overalls. Mrs. Simpson went to the
house with me. / did not recognize
any of the three men until l got into
the house. Then Mrs. Simpson and I
went to the window. 1 recognized Tom
Snellgrove and later Carpenter. I did
not recognize the third man.
Recognizes Carpenter.
Mr.. Carpenter was in the corral lead
ing into the horse pasture when I rec
ognized him. He had to pass through
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-26
INDIANS ARE NOW
WORKING ON ROADS
New Mexico Commission
Makes Progress-Ma-
3 sons Have Reunion.

Santa Fe, n. NJ, Jan. 26.-Thirty
by the territorial good roads commits
sion, the indian bureau having decided
TO assist in the construction of terri
torial good roads wherever these pass
through indian pueblos or grants.
The indian camp has been established
at La Bajada, 20 miles south of Santa
Fe and the indians will be employed by
the territorial good roads engineer in
reducing the 80 percent grade of the
road over La Bajada hill to less than 8
percent Five miles farther south,
convict camp will be established and so
conyicts from the penitentiary will be
sent there.
Another camp of free labor is at work
at Thornton. also on the Santa Fe-Al-
buquerque road, the object being to give
employment TO such homesteaders in
the Estancia valley who need work to
tide over the winter. This camp has
just completed five miles of the worst
stretch OF sand on the road, building
fine clay highway over the sand.
Visitors are here from every part of
the territory for the third reunion of
Scottish Rite Masons, which closes
Saturday. An Albert Pike memorial
service was held in the Masonic temple,
at which former delegate to congress
Thomas B. Catron made the principal
address. The comforting Of degrees will
last until Thursday evening, when a
banquet will be given the visitors in the
Woman's Board of Trade public library.
The degrees from the fourth to the SD
will be conferred by the consistory.
Wednesday evening a smoker will be
given and on Friday evening a play by
local Thespians, while on Saturday a
dance in the National Guard armory
will conclude the festivities.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-26


big corral to get into the little
corral. 1 do not know If the gate was
open. I saw Snellgrove outside The
fence outside the corraIs, in what is
called the yard. Mr.. Simpson was in
the big corral
1 saw Snellgrave take the gun and
the fence and hand it to Carpenter.
The gun was between two posts. The
fence is made Of railroad ties. The
gun belonged 70 Mrs. Thomason. We
had it down there the night before to
Kill coyotes. l do not know II Mr..
Carpenter had seen me put Ii there.
1 sam Snellgrave take the gun and
hand it to Mr.. Carpenter, who was on
horseback Mr. Simpson was on foot
There is an engine house between the
house and the corral.
Details the Shooting.
Looking from the window where Mrs.
Simpson and 1 were. there was nothing
to obstruct the view of any portion
of Mr.. Simpsons body except the
fence. 1 saw Mr. Simpson, when he
was shot and saw Carpenter shoot him.
When Snellgrove handed Carpenter
the gun. he turned on his horse and
shot Mr.. Simpson with another gun.
Carpenter was facing Simpson when he
shot him. Simpson had both his hands
up when Carpenter shot him Mr.. Simp-
son had bandage on his forehead
which had been hurt while we were fix
ing the windmill the previous night.
She Meant tt Kill.
There was only one shot fired Simp-
son fell. Carpenter went back toward
the big corral. I got shot gun and
started out Immediately. I heard two
shots when 1 was about half way to the
house. I went to the left When I got
down there I did not see Carpenter.
Mrs. Simpson went straight TO the cor
raj Carpenter saw me. turned in his
saddle and threw his gun on me-
did not stop. / was not close enough
10 shoot him with 4 shot gun If 1 had
been l would have done so. When he
saw 1 did not stop he moved on at a
lope
When I got to the corral SnelIgrove
was in the main corral. He was put
tng Winchester In the scabbard on
his horse The Winchester belonged
to Otes Cans This rifle had been taken
from the house. two days previous.
SneIlgroVe had got the rifle
Ii was only a few seconds after the
Killing that l got down there Shell
grove started to leave. He started TO
get on his horse The prosecution
asked what she said to Snellgrove as
ne started to get on his horse. I said:
You came here yesterday and pre-
tended tc be friend; now you come
pack and help to murder Bert simpson"
then went to the body of Mr.. Simp-
son. He breathed a few times after he
was shot before he died.
simpson Employed Carpenter
The Simpson ranch is II miles from
the railroad, requiring 3 hours to make
the Journey Carpenter was employed
at one time by Simpson, but was not In
ms employ at the time of the Killing
know that there was a litigation
between Simpson and Carpenter. The
litigation is at Midland. There is also
a case in Reeves county, and there had
been one pending in Ell Paso county at
that time.
The last time prior to the killing that
l saw Carpenter at the Simpson ranch
was six or eight months.
Do you know of your own knowl-
edge if Carpenter took possession of any
cattle on the ranch? asked the PROSE
cution.
Prosecutions Plan Shown.
The jury was excused Tor few
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-26

under such blows only do they come to
themselves The boys confidence In
his fathers reception shows that be
must have had the right kind OF
home. and the subsequent working OUT
OF the story justifies the Scotch name
for the parable as that of the wonder
full father. rather than OF the prodigaI
SON
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-26

trashy literature. or wasting invaluable
time in mere amusement-well enough
in its place, but not the business OF
life-we feed upon that which cannot
satisfy.
THE young man came to himself
when starvation stared him in the face.
1t is an old story that men do their
hardest thinking under such conditions.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-26
CARRIZOZO WILL HAVE
CEMENT BLOCK FACTORY

Carrizozo, n. NJ, Jan. 26.-Walter H.
Boehme, recently of Chicago, has pur-
chased the Henry Lacey homestead re-
linquishment, four miles east of town.
and has moved there with his family.
L. r. Wade has taken up homestead
south of town ana will initial a brick
machine on his place for the manufac-
ture of cement blocks.
Jake Ziegler and Rudolph Schultz
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-01-26

have returned from visit to White
Oaks.
C. H. McMasters. who has been Sc
riously iii, Is again able to be out
o. W. Bamberger has returned from
an extended visit to st. Louis and
points in Indiana.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-26
BATES COLLEGE.
Eurosophia Entertains the Other Lit.
erary Societies.

Lewiston, Me-, Feb. 25.-(SpeciaD .-Eu-
sister societies at Bates College was cell
ebrated this evening by largely attend
cd union meeting of the three literary So
cieties. The committee in charge was
Miss Jessie H. Nettleton, 10; Miss Grace
Parsons, II, and Albert w. Buck, IL.
Delbert Andrews, 10, president of Euro
sophia, presided. A very interesting pro-
gram was given by the College Orchestra.
the College Male Quartet and readers. At
the close Of the program refreshments
were served to 800 people by George Ross,
caterer.
Professor Jordan announced this morn
ing that there would be a change In the
time when this term ends. Inasmuch as
the date given In the catalogue, March
rs. is Good Friday. 1t has been decided
that the term will end on Wednesday,
March 20. Examinations will Commences
on Friday, March 49, The summer term
Will commence on April 5.
The College tea to be given in honor Of
the students from the Class Of 1912 win
be held from to S Saturday, Feb. Is. at
the home Of Mrs. George Ramsdell, Wood
street.
Mr. Carroll, instructor In English com
positt and augmentation, was unable
to n ct his classes on Friday on account
of 'llness.
Roy L. Cole. 10, has been called home
to South Paris by the death of his grand
father. with whom he has made his home
for the past 10 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-26

and owns - Sebasticook lee Co,
which has IKE houses in winslow
and does u lhFEe business In this city.
He has always made Waterville his
home and has the best interests of the
city at heart.
Last year was Mr.. Hubbard's first
municipal position. when he was elect
ed alderman from Ward 4. In his;
connection with the city government
he has grown in popularity. In all
measures which have come before the
upper board of the city council. his
first consideration was the people
whom he represented. He has been
worker and his nomination for mayor
was UNANIMOUS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-26

dealer in timber lands for seven
years. Barr denied that CLAWS ever
gave him any of the benefits of his ex-
pcrlence with the field service of the
United States land Office. He said
CLAWS picked out the lands which he
and Barr are now trying to secure
Barr said he proposed to pay for the
lands with scrip issued by the govern
ment to the Northern Pacific Railroad
for lands passed back from the rail-
road into forest reserves.
Andrew Kennedy was the third wit
ness of the day. testifying as to what
he knew of the box In which the al
legged missing letters were found. He
said the box was left partly open all
the time 1t was in the federal building.
This testimony was introduced by Mr..
Brandeis in advance OF the testimony
that Is to be offered by the defence as
to finding of the documents.
The prosecution will proceed to-
morrow. with the likelihood that Gift
ford Pinchot will be the "star" witness
of the day. He will tell of his expert
ences with Mr.. Ballingcr in relation
to the conservation OF natural re-
sources.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-26
MANAGER CHANCE ORDERS
SHIN PADS FOR CATCHERS.

Chicago, Feb. 25.-Manager Frank
Chance of the Cubs is determined to
protect his catchers. He gave orders
Thursday that each Of the backstops
of the West Side team should wear
shinguards during the coming sea-
son. The leg protectors, which were in
troduced by Roger Bresnahan, midst
much scorn and ridicule. have come to
be regarded as boon for catchers, and
Manager Chance has come to the con-
clusion that they are necessary to the
comfort and safety of his backstops.
He will not use the regulation shin
guards, however. His idea is to replace
the customary heavy leather knee cap
with aluminium.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-26
HOME RUNS GROW WILD
ON DIAMOND At MARLIN.

Marlin, Tex, Feb. 25.-It was great
day for the big hitters in the camp Of
the Giants Thursday. The fun started IN
a game between teams chosen by Ma
thewson and McGraw which was won by
Matty's gang. In the first inning Shafer
and Collins made home runs.
AS the game progressed home runs
came as thick as singles in an ordinary
game and at the end these sluggers had
made the drive: Meyers. Zacher. Kom-
mers. Shafer. Collins. Spencer, Mathew
son and Snodgrass.
Shafer broke all the spring records.
though. Wednesday. when he made two
home runs. a three-base hit and two
Dagger out Of four times up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-26
ikoRA TEMPLE, A. A. o. N. M. S.
Twelve Candidates Initiated at Cele
Z = 'rnonial Session at Lewiston.

~ Lewiston, Nc. Feb. 25.-(SpeciaD.-
The regular February ceremonial ses-
eicn Of Kora Temple. A. A. O. n. NJ. s.,
MAS, held this evening at Masonic Tenn
pie, with about 500 Mobiles present. A
class of u candidates were initiated.
The Sihitiates were as follows: Edgar
Grassland. Mechanic Falls: Albert J.
Waterman. South Poland Edwin
Thprppson, Washington, d. c.: o. ID.
Biiss Lewiston: NJ. w. Warren, Au-
burn; c. II. Nose, Portland; James I.
Nuttall. Lewiston; c. V. Pickard,
Kingston; l.. u. Haley, Rangelcy: +.
+. Rowcll.- Skowhegan: +. l.. Dwinal
and r. A. CHM, Auburn.
Following the session two-hours
entertainment was furnished by local
talent. The session was preceded by a
sunip,Ious banquet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-26

The cid Armory hall sounded the
true note of good government Friday
evening, when the Republican general
caucus for the nomination of a candi
date for mayor was held. Never be-
fore has the spacious hall held as in
tcrested a gathering than appeared
last evening to listen to the true and
only true facts of the city govern
ment for the past year, and to place
another candidate in the field for the
continuation Of government that can
be used by only business and
straightforward community.
All this and more did the people
hear last evening and there was not
one who left the hall, but understood
the true facts of the case and was
willing to continue for the year to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-26
New Brunswick Officials
Capture Border Outlaw.
Known IN Maine and New
Brunswick as Jesse James.
Finally ovsrpowsrsd and Captured
"a At Stronghold In Woods.

Van Buren,, Me-, Feb. pa border
outlaw for three years, Xavier Their
ault has been captured by the NADIA
waska county, New Brunswick, au-
thorities, who surprised him in his
forest stronghold, six miles from Ed
munstOn. He has long been known in
northern Maine and New Brunswick
as a modern Jesse James, and he has
been feared by all who knew him.
For several years Theriault has been
wanted on various charges including
the violation of the revenue laws and
attempting to kill Sheriff Gagnon.
Sometime ago when Gagnon attempted
TO capture Theriault, the official was
fred upon, narrowly escaping death
Theriault retreated to the woods and
built q substantial cabin, which for a
long time defied assault.
Recently the authorities determined
to storm the place and capture Theri-
ault dead or alive. Sheriff Gagnon
and Constables McCrae and Willett Of
Perth. planned a night attack. Nc
Crae and Willett were able to reach
the cabin and batter down the door
before Theriault. who was asleep,
reached his firearms. The two over
powered the outlaw after desperate
struggle, but he would not agree to
stop fighting until a heavy blow on the
head stupefled, him. Theriault was
taken handcuffed to the Madawaska
county Jail in Edmunston at midnight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-26
ADDITIONAL SPORT NEWS
Weston rhre. Day. Ahead Of Time.

: Albuquerque, N. NJ, Feb. 25.-Edward
Payson Weston, who spent last night
at Thoreau, arrived at McCarty's to-
night, having walked AZ miles. Wes-
ton left the Continental divide behind
him at Thoreau and is little more
than three days ahead of his schedule.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-26
NELSON WILL BET he
CAN WHIP W0l6AST.

Ogden. Utah. Feb 25.-"After my
fight with Cyclone Johnny Thompson
in San Francisco. in April, will be
ready for return fight with AID VOL
CAST. will make a side bet Of 5000
on the result and will bet $4,000 that
he connot stop me in 20 rounds" said
Battling" Nelson today on the way to
Chicago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-26
SPORTING NOTES.

The Pacific coast pair, Carl r. aGrd-
ncr and Gustave F. Touchard, Friday
won the indoor national championship
in the lawn tennis doubles on the
courts of TIE 7th Regiment Armory,i
New York City. They defeated w. B.
Cragir, Jr., and Miles S. Charlock of
the Elizabethtown and Country Club
in five strenuous sets, 81, So, 10. 6-L.
"a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-26
Immense Sugar Crop in Cuba.

Havana, Feb. 25.-Present condi-
tions in the sugar crop indicate that
the crop will break all records. sur
passing last year by 100000 to 100000
tons. The indication is that there will
be a maximum output of 100000 tons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-26
A PUBLIC RECEPTION
To Be rendered Theodore Roosevelt III
the London Guild Hall.

London, Feb. 25.--It is understood.
that, acting on the precent in the case
Of Ex- President Grant in June, 1877.
when on a tour of the world, the Lon
don corporation intend to offer to
Theodore Roosevelt public reception
in the Guild hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-26
GAVE CASE AWAY.

Continued from Page One.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-02-26

CARELESS OF party assiliations will and
does resent these wrong statements.
! II we hadn't bought the lot and built
the High school building this year
we should have reduced the city's debt
over $4,000.
Figure it this way:
The lot cost .............. 7,O00.W
The building so far cost l3,SS4.Oo
Total cost so far ...... $20.SS4.O0
Our increase to net debt :. 10000