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The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-03-30

Come out to That big meeting to be
held in the old Majestic Theatre to-
nignt. Addresses will be made by
Or. c. NJ. Mayes, member of the Dem
ocratic City Committee, by the most
prominent school nan in the terri
tory and Nfr. Charles ]. Hall will keep
Up the gait he aas already shown he
possesses as a story teller, an orator
Of great e~loGuence, and as a speaker
with an almost uIiin ited amount of
wit and inumor. You cannot afford to
miss tlis meeting tonight. Everybody
n Roswell sho.ild be there. The lad
les are invited to be present in full
force tonight.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-03-30

The No-license ticket and platform
was selected and adopted before ove
a thousand of the people of Roswell
last week in the Armory. Tais assem-
blage was composed of people of all
political parties. animated with the
single idea oil driving b saloons out
of Roswell and giving this city a good
business administration. The saloon
have never held a single pub
lie meeting. but placed taeir ticket
and platform in the field without the
authority or the endorsement OF any
political party or gathering of the PEG
pie of this city. Which is b star
secret session outfit?
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-03-30

Some Of the saloon people would
nave the voters of Roswell believe
that a practical reform which is In
effect today over 90 per ent of the
area of Texas is an absurdity and
that it will not work. These people
would assume that the voters of Tex
as did not know what they were about
when they adopted No-license in al
most two hundred counties In That
great state. What an absurd argu-
nent. II 1t can be dignifed by that
name?
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-03-30

The saloon people have no argu-
ment On which to base a campaign
and they viii try to produce none.
They merely assert tnat they believe
the same taings as do the No-license
people. but that IL cant be done. Isn't
that a great argument now? We peo-
pie of Roswell. Democrats. Republi-
cans. Socialists and members OF an
political parties. can not do what has
been done all over the country. Why
today practically so per cent Of the
are OF the great State OF Texas An
dry" territory. and VINO ever heard
OF the people Of That magnificent
state bemoaning the loss Of business
Is prosperous, welIgoverned.
one OF tae greatest states OF the Un-
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-03-30

IF a committee of your biggest
business men will come to Kansas
IN a k W weeks of and show them
all ovSr The state, to let them see for
themselves whether prohibition really
prohibits and whether it does n
good. They can have the freedom of
every city in Kansas and they will
not find an open saloon. disorderly
house or gambling house in the State.
They will not find a business man of
any standing in the state who will
not testify that prohibition is the best
business asset Of Kansas."-Governor
Stubs. of Kansas. to the people OF
Chicago.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-03-30

Some Of the most absurd state
ments> eve put before an intelligent
people for their consideration are go
ing out from h saloon headquarters
TO tle people of Roswell. But these
people have misjudged the residents
Of this city. who are not to be led by
a few political bosses, but are intel
ligent. thinking people. Such argu-
ments as are being issued by the sa-
loon people make votes for the other
every day.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-03-30

mitted by the saloon people. who are
attempting to masquerade under the
Democratic name. There viii be more
Democratic ballots cas- for the No
license ticket than for tne saloon tick
ct. The Democrats of Roswell prefer
to vote with William Jennings Bry-
an rather than against aim.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-03-30
A BarQain.

For safe an elegant, quarter sawed
oak. roller top desk. with fine cleo
trio drop lamp and oak swing back
cnaF. This outft which cost $4,000
will be sold at a bargain. Call at the
Pecos Valley Land and Development
Company. 2Ot3s
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-03-30
COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

The Record Is authorized to an
noance B. ii Wixom as a candidate
for County Commissioner. 3rd district
subject to the action of the Demo
cratic primary.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-03-30

When people have no argument to
boost up a cause they resort to spread
ing rumors. manufacturing silly lies
AID trying to throw dust in toe eyes
of the voters. This will be the cam
paign of the saloon people in Roswell
from now on. In fact. they have already
started such a campaign
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-03-30

Judge Gatewood favors the Nolic.
ense ticket from top to bottom be-
cause ne knows that il is to the best
interests of Roswell that 1t should be
elected. and the Judge is not a silly
se~ntinentalist either. He is a practi-
cad, shrewd, far-sigAted lawyer and n
Democrat OF forty years voting.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-03-30
FoR

The Record rs authorized to an
nounce ~. j. Fritz as a candidate for
denomination on the office of county
commissioner, 3rd. district. subject to
the action of the Democratic primar-
les.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-03-30
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

The Record is authorized to an
nounce A. Durand as a candidate for
County Commissioner. Bird District,
subject to the action of the Democrat
ic primary.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-03-30
FOR RIFF.

We are authorized to c.
E. (Tobe) Odem as a candidate for
the Democratic nomination for sher-
in, subject to the action of the Dem
ocratic primaries.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-03-30

The voters of Roswell are not to
be deceived by malicious runors, by
false statements and absurdly untrue
arguments. They are not that easy.
Mr.. Saloon Man.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-03-30

Are you on the side of w. j. Bry-
an. and thousands of other promin-
ent Democrats or on the side of the
saloon?
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-03-30

ion and will one day stand at the top,
IL it isn't pretty close there right now.
And 80 per cent OF Texas is DRY.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-03-30

Tne present campaign in this city
hinges on the saloon issue. There is
no otae- issue and ais has bee ad-
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-03-30
~sAses ASSOCIATED PRESS.
FOR she RIFE.

The Record Ia authorized to an
nounce o. e. Finley as a candidate
for Sheriff OF Chaves county. subject
to the action of the Democratic Prf-
mary. -
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-03-30

woMAN-S HOME COMPANION.
zach $50 per year Subscription
and renewals appreciated by Hattie
L. Cobean agent Leave subscription
at Record Office or phone 166 and I
win call. 1st3.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-03-30

$500 900 TO loan on irrigated farms.
long time loans. interest payable an
nually with privilege 20 pay on loan
before DUE n. HerbGt, Financial
Agent, 500 N. Main.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-03-30

MARY A. co6EAN
NOTARY B
At REcoRD =
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-02-17
Ri UEJACKETS STRICKEN
WITH SMALLPOX DIE
Two of the Cruiser WashngtOn'S
Crew Have Already
SuCcumbed.

PORT TOWNSEND, February IL
Two seaman Of the cruiser Washington
are dead Of smallpox and three others
are III a serious condition.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-02-17

Johnson YET PRESIDENT
OF AMERICAN LEAGUE

CHICAGO, February 17-Presldent
johnson of the American League was
Yesterday reelected.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-02-17
Splendid New Steamer Wins Sincere and
Enthusiastic Praise From Passengers
and Visitors.


y SP'eh'l" steamship was piIoted up
'"' e"'"'7i INTO iioh'iuin haroof yes
'eI""N AFTERNOON steamship whose
outward appearance niue suggested the
P''"'''l 4u"ll'H Of nef interior hhiaA-
'i'E9 anu truly magnificent passenger
"''o''''''o''" ''oNN' NesSel eh'IIleu 50
,''' a. '''o'iiiilo''" 'loilS 20 TO the 'laSs'-
ii'"'ioh u d inner ana one "hlch mas
III oH WI" the 'i"' e''"3 P"olIc'
Inc vessel was the new Matson Navl-
CATION Companv's steamship WiIbeI-
min, ro,,od T., bona. ,f NJ. y,;II.,l
~
'''4la len"eS' u7"S "'er oI one oI lhe
leading local stockholders in the yes
sci.
Tho lf,r sb;,, ,,-os, ,r-,.,,, -, ,.,,...1 ,,.,1
COME poIA al the anchorage outside ana
within the harLpr AT the anchorage
the Wilhelmina, decked out in all her
halliday. nanoan+. ...,c,so dool-y ,.oro
me" with passengers was greeted by
tiotilla Of launches, as well as the
tue Intrepid Of the Matson COMPANY.
and three rousino cheers we're oiven for
the new boat bv those an the local
oraf+
"e ''9Sei ma" ""i"If 9'o"eo up d.
the anchorage before the passengers on
deck appeared at the rails laden with
haan+;fnl lois sauna car.,,ir,, cI,,.ear
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-02-17
ASK CONGRESS
FAR FEDERAL
CONTROL
Civic Federation and the Anti
Saloon League Join in
Emphatic Protest.
alEMON WAS HANDED U.s.
50 Say Speakers Discussing
Prohibition Question in
Present Form.
"a LEMON WAS HANDED U.s.

u**** X X X X x 4 x X X x
Believing that prohibition can !
x he enforced more efficiently by \
x federal than local authority, we
Z petition congress to submit to !
< voters of Hawaii the question, !
< do you favor prohibition of !
x liquor traffic by federal enact !,
ment7" and request that election :
X date be set before next June. !
X
u*Mx* X x X X X x X x X x x
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-02-17
= 4 4 X x X = X x x |

The above is the cabIegram that the
civic federation and the antjs1loon
league sent jointly to john Il. WoolIey
and Delegate Kuhio Yesterday, and
which was decided on only after many
other forms had been discussed at
meeting in the Y. NJ. c. A. social
hall.
Immediately after the uHutes If She
civic federation had been read, Pros
dent W. R. Castle arose and stated that
there were members present who de
sired to leave early on account of the
arrival Of the Wilhelmina and who also
wished to have the present liquor queS-
ton brought up. An hour and half 5
conference followed on the above cable
message and Immediately after the
meeting had adjourned the antisaloon
league went into session and endorsed
the same
The resolution which contained the
cablegram was introduced hv DIR. Scud-
der pastor Of the Central Union church,
but after the meeting had finished
amending it. it was radically different
IN form and sense, although it still
stands as his resolution.
The original cabIegram requested
that three questions be placed on the
ballot to be considered by the voters
Of Hawaii namely: "Do YOU favor
prohibition in Hawaii?r' DO you de-
sire prohibition to be enacted through
federal statute?" ''Do YOU favor pro
hbition by territorial law?" To thus
was added request that the women
De allowed to vote and that the election
be called before June first. ! =. Cooke
and Rev. Mr.. Oeson spoke for this
resolution and became the batteries for
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-02-17
PRESIDENT is
ANNOYED At
DELAY
Accuses Senate of DiIatory
Methods in Handling
Legislation.
HE USES STRONG LANGUAGE
Fate of Postal Savings and Other
Administration Bills
Worries Taft.
why don't you push along
the measures now before you
and redeem your party pledges?
You move entirely too slowly
President Taft to senators.

WASHINGTON. February 17.-Presi-
dent Taft is becoming disgusted with
the diIatorv methods which are charac-
teriZing the work of congress this SEES
sion and in conference with Senators
Carter. Beveridge and Borah Yesterday
he expressed himself in no uncertain
terms. The President is very much
dissatisfied with the slow progress which
the administration bills are making in
the senate
The postal saving bank bill is Civ
ing the President the greatest concern,
as this is one of his pet measures
Strong financial interests are opposing
the passage of the bill and much time
has already been wasted.
"Why don t YOU push along the meas
ures now before YOU and redeem your
party pledges? You move entirely too
s1owIv.' said the President to Carter,
Beveridge and Borah The President
exhibited extreme Impotence in ad-
dressing the senators.
May Defeat Bill.
WASHINGTON, February 16,-The
amendment to the postal savings bank
bill. to the effect that savings of such
institutions be compelled to be invest
ed in government bonds, introduced by
Senator Root. threatens to defeat the
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-02-17
j. P. Cookies Stand.

Mr.. Cooke spoke first, stating that
~Aen he had read the views of Doctor
neaader IN yesterday morning $ Adyer-
user he had disagreed with him. but
started in To investigate for himself
ana found that the doctor was
exactly right. He made inquiries. he
SAID from the internal revenue collec-
.oI and from others and among the
Information he gained was the last that
, ,a are 3ooo alleged blind pigs in
9slhe aud 1900 in Kansas. both prohi-
o Ut States with the liquor houses
'n getting around the State law that
Siea'ti prohibition. Therefore he plac-
81 himself emnharieaIIy on record In
avn 3,. OF the substance of Doctor ~cud
Der resolution
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-02
DEFICIENCY BILL INCREASED.
Senate Paves Way for Confirmation
of Customs Court Justices.

The Senate Committee on ApprOpria-
tons, In reporting the urgent deficiency
bin yesterday, paved the way for con-
firmatlon of the pending nominations Of
members of the Customs Court and the
Assistant United States Attorney in
charge Of customs.
The Senate accepted the salaries as
they were appropriated for by the House.
which allows 5000 to each of the jus
tees and $500 for the Assistant Attorney
General in charge OF customs. but amend
ed the language by enacting that these
amounts should be salaries of the off,
GERS.
The language of the bill as it came
from the House simply carried an appro-
priation Ito pay salaries" The amend
ment made by the Senate meets the oh
lection that has heretofore been offered
by Senators 10 the confirmation Of mem
bers OF the Customs Court. It IS ex-
pected these nominations will be prompt
ly reported and confirmed as soon as the
urgent deficiency bill is passed
The total appropriations carried by the
bill is s5,713124, which is 1886, 799 increase
over the House bill. OF this increase
sl25, 600 Is 10 complete the work of the
immigration commission. The sum Of
8. 900 is appropriated to pay the expenses
OF the tax commissioners Of the District
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-02
800 AT MASK BALL.
Ambassador Des Planches Attends
Italian Society Event.

About S0N masqueraders danced at the
first mask ball OF the Comitato Coiom-
biano. United italian Societies in Wash
ington. last night at the National Rifles
Armory,
Enjoyment continued until o'clock in
the morning. a programme Of twenty-one
dances OF the latest music, rendered by
Celfo's Orchestra, having been arranged
During the grand march participated
in by about 200 in costume. Baron des
Planches, the Italian Ambassador, ap-
peared on the floor. the crowd giving way
TO cheers as the Ambassador was es-
corted through the marchers 10 the stage.
supper was served during the inter
mission. tables being spread for all the
guests
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-02
THOMPSON DISCARDS TOGA
w. E. Purcell, Unheralded, Takes
His Seat in Senate.
New sOIOn from North Dakota Sur
and Takes Oath OF Office.

The resignation of Fountain L. Thomp-
son. as a Senator from North Dakota, was
announced in the Senate yesterday, and
William E Purcell, who came TO Wash
ington with ThompsOn's resignation, and
a commission from Gov. Burke, to sue
coed him. was worn in as a member OF
the Senate.
The Senate had no intlmation OF the
resignation Of Senator Thompson, who was
sworn in as a Senator to fill the unex-
pired term Of Senator Johnson, until the
appearance of the new Senator upon the
floor.
As soon as Senator Money announced
Senator Thompson's resignation, Senator
Burrows, chairman OF the Committee on
Privileges and Elections. suggested that
the administration Of the oath of Office
10 Senator Purcell be deferred until
to-day in order to give opportunity
10 look into the certificate of appointment,
which he said was made out TO an indi-
yiduaI Instead OF to the Senate. or its
presiding officer.
Senator McCumber said that the certif-
cate Of appointment did not differ from
that presented by Senator Thompson.
Senator Burrows said the papers were
irregular. but he would make no protest
and the new Senator walked to the Vice
Presidents desk and took the oath OF
office.
Senator Thompson, who is in failing
health. was urged to give up his seat by
Gov. Burke while the latter was here
attending the governors conference. l;
is said the appointment of Thompson,
who was a school teacher, gave offense
to Democratic politicians I'm North Da-
kota, and that Gov. Burke, who realized
that he was in bad. persuaded Senator
Thompson 10 give his seat up in the Sen
ate. Senator Thompson is now in Texas
where it is announced he has gone for
his health"
Senator Purcell IS a lawyer and prom
lnent as a Democrat in the State. His
home IS in Wshpeton. which also is the
home town OF the other Senator from
North Dakota, Mr.. McCumber. Their
law Offices face each other or the same
street. The new Senator is fifty-thret
years old.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-02
CORPORATIONS FILE REPORTS
Statements of Eight Companies
Show Year of Prosperity.
Annual Papers of Public Service
with Totals of Receipts.

Eight public service corporations oper-
ating in the District submitted annual
reports to Congress yesterday.
The statement Of the Potomac Electric
Power Company shows that its gross
revenues were S1,A3.15272 and its ex-
.penses 603,3S595. The actual cost Of the
property up to December 81 was S,775.-
1855. while its approximate value is Sl0.-
so, 600. Before the payment of dividends
the surplus totaled $4Z7.l11.d.
The Washington Railway and Electric
Company has a capital stock of Sl5O0O, O00.
ali paid in. The total amount of the
funded debt is $13, ca, 5iS49. There is no
floating debt The capital stock and
funded debt cover securities Of nine sub
sidiary companies owned by the Wash
ington Railway and Electric Company.
The total cost of the property was $2S.
OPS, 1884 The total receipts from all
sources during the year were $3.50, IS.
The total of the operating expenses and
fixed charges was A.SlO694. The net in
come fo- the year was $685.. 646.2S. or this
So, 900 was paid as dividends on the pre-
ferred stock and $4,000 on the common
stock. The depreciation in equipment
sold and retired was S51.27830 A balance
of 6S.367.9S was credited TO proht and
loss surplus. OF 1873 injured passengers
and employees two died.
The report of the Georgetown and
Tennallytown Railway Company shows a
capital stock Of S2Oo,000, a funded debt of
S00,r00. and a floating debt of S3l4, So. 80.
The total cost of the road and equip
ment is SAL. 71106 The years operations
showed a deficit Of S9,9901l. Thirteen peo-
pie We're injured during the year.
The Anacostia and Potomac River Rail
road Company has a capital stock OF
$2.00o0OO. OF this. 1885, leo has been paid
in. The funded debt is $4,000. with no
floating debt, No dividends were declared.
The total cost Of the road and equipment
is S4S23.5S2 &c. The surplus for the year
was s1.12074 The road had 179 accidents,
two of them fatal.
The East Washington Heights, Traction
Railway Company has a capital stock OF
Sl5,0 coo. Of which Sl4SO0 has been paid in;
a funded debt of 5000. a floating debt Of
So. 455.67
The City and Suburban Railway has a
capital stock Of sl.752.COO of which S1,7i9,170
has been paid in; a funded debt Of Sl15. O0d;
a floating debt Of S227,155. The total cost
Of the road and equipment is given as
s.. 6S2. 1854 No dividends were declared.
The deficit for the year was S6.Si62S. Two
of the 80 persons injured on the line died.
The BrightwoOd Railway Company has
a capital stock Of SlOS,5C0. OF this, SI07. 72l
is paid In. It has a funded debt Of $3.50 Ool
and a floating debt OF $40 $50. 75 No divi-
dends were declared. The cost Of the road
and equipment is S596,OO26 50. The deficit for
the year was $50 $685..
The Great Falls and Old Dominion Rail
road Company has a capital stock paid in
of $1.00000O. A capital stock Of S2OOO.CO0 Is
authorized. There is no funded or floating
debt. No dividends were declared.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-02
BLOCK CARRIERS PLAN.
Rough Sen Ahead of Postal Savings
Bank Bill.

A rough sea is ahead for the postal
savings bank bill in the Senate That
II will ultimately pass is conceded. al
though much depends on the attitude
Senator Aldrich will assume toward the
measure when he gets actively in con-
troll OF the legislative programme in the
Senate.
Two distinct moves made in the Senate
yesterday looking to the advancement
of the bill We're blocked. Senator Carter.
author of the bill. made what appeared
to be a harmless motion that when the
vote is taken on the bill 1t be by ayes and
nays" Immediately there were pro
tests from several Senators.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-02
THE GROUND HOG.

The ground hog needs gooebone instruments of BRASS
weather flags other rags doodads made OF glass He is
cheap professor with specs upon his nose he doesn't scrap
with chart and map talk of highs and lows He doesn't
fill the papers with yarns forevemore about the gale OF wind
and hail along 81 An unobtusve prophet the ground hog
does his chores to-day he'll and bat his eyes, and squn
outdoors and he his shadow all summer bets
off the wnty blast six weeks will lasthough lesser prophets
scott and he shadow, King Winters in the soup and
forth he'll stroll from sheltered hole and sound the loud kewoop
All other futile and blind and van and dumb; the
enth Of maned all upon the bum the ground hog
the prophet whose work and clear weather guys
half so wise-he works but once year! WALT Mason.
Copyright y Matthew AdmA)
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-02
LOATH TO SERVE.

The vacancy on the Joint committee
that is investigating the Baninger-Pin
chot controversy resulting from the
resignation of Senator Paynter, of Ken
lucky, on account of illness, Is going
begging
Senator Money, the Democratic leader
In the Senate, after a canvass OF the
Democratic Senators for two days. has
failed to find a member Of the minority
who viii agree 10 serve.
Vice President Sherman derived much
amusement from the situation when it
was reported to him yesterday. Unless Al
Democrat can be found between now and
Friday who will agree to serve on the
committee. the vacancy Will not be filed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-02
DEFER MINISTER'S FUNERAL.

In order TO give his sons time TO reach
the city from Chicago, the funeral Of the
Rev Joseph A. Price. the Methodist min
lister who died Monday afternoon at the
Manor House, 1925 Monroe street, has
been declared until tomorrow morning.
The funeral service will be held at Ham
line NJ. f. Church, and will be conducted
by Rev J. ". r. Sumwalt. district
superintendent, and Rev Charles E.
Guthrie, pastor Of the church, The body
will be sent to Baltimore, where It win be
buried in Greenmount Cemetery.