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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-10

It IS said that the Black Hand has de-
manded "a fabulous sum- from Caruso.
Why does not the great Caruso tender
the Black Hand a song recital and cali
it square?
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la system Of printing for the blind using
stenographic characters. The arbitrary
point character was invented BY Charles
I Tbler, a Frenchman, and arranged In
h present form by Louis Braille. a blind
professor at the Institution Rationale Of
Paris. It consists of six dots. one or
more Of these are placed in various posi-
lions, making sixty-two varieties Of
form. one great advantage OF this char
acter is that It can be used by the Hind
for writing to others in their condition
There have been a number of other svs-
TENS invented from time to time.
The principal printing establishments IN
the United States for the blind are the
American Printing House. at IoulsvlIle
KY and the Hoae Memorial Press. at
the Perkins Institution. Boston. The first
circulating library for the blind in the
United States was established at the
Perkins Institution, in 1881 although
books had been lent to the blind free of
charge before this time. Philadelphia
ana New York also have libraries of this
sort. and departments for the blind have
been Instituted in the state Library Of
New York, at Albany, and in several Of
the principal cities OF New England.
on March 10. rs. Thomas jefferson
was commissioned first Minister to
France 1t is the birthday Of Admiral
William D. Porter Osa9; Nathan X. Han.
Postmaster General under President Ffll-
more Gslo);. the day on which King Ed
ward VII was married in 1853: on whicA
the Emperor Heligabulus was beheaded
q. d. 80 and Beniamin West. the noted
painter. died, in $50.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-10

An Illinois minister has quit his charge
IN order 10 become a baseball umpire
Evidently this is ministerial fan" who
cannot bring himself to let bygones be
bygones.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-10

"Wn the next House be Republican,
inquiries the Chicago Inter Ocean. A
query of that sort simply tlckles Mr..
champ Clark almost 10 death
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-10

col Roosevelt saw 1000 natives in an
African war dance, says the Savannah
News. Still that was not marker to
what the natives saw
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-10

Have you heard the cali OF the gar
den?" inquiries the knoxville Sentinel
Think so. sure. Sounded Ike "Hoe.'
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-10

ooh; they have their uses"
WHAT haveg"
These barefoot dances. Since they
came in, lots Of people are beginning to
understand art"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-10

Mr.. Taft could hardly make a Drawer
start on his second year than the
weather man IS making.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-10

The little thing lowering on the hori-
ron, no bigger than a mans hand. That
is the peek-a-boo shirt waist.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-10

Thank heaven, the comet scare car
not be used as an argument in favor Of a
lot OF new battle ships and things.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-10

New Jersey is threatening TO chastise
a few trusts. Slap them on their wrists.
no doubt
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-10

THE stage career OF a beautiful actress
ends with her marriage" says a writer
For a season, perhaps.
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"A writer Of fiction describes his as
cent Of Mount Mckinley" observes the
New orleans States. Poor old Cook He
viii never hear the last Of that. Of
course
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-10

Hon. Zelaya probably viii feel ike ten
derinE his congratulations 10 Mr.. Knox's
younger son.
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Usefulness of poIIywogs.
A writer saw soFne polywoCs
Within q little lake
And instantly perceived what rood
ATostroFhes thc9'd make,
Buffalo Exrsess.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-03-10

The Plat revelations recently published
do not tell anything new so much as
they rattle a lot OF old skeletons.
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Perhaps Mr.. Jack Cudahy asplred to
be known TO local fans as the village
cut-up
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Congressman Macon is from Georgia.
says the San Antonio Express. we do
not believe Congressman Macon suspects
it, however.
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..rsss Ha Is ertitIsd ~ see the fun from
tho inside no matter what happens
otherwise
@rhs senate If fha limited states has
passed tae postal savings bank bin
saws the Norfolk Landmark. its best
friend might mass IL now and never
No matter how hard the first robin
tries. somehow the book beer goat man.
aoe, -, ,.1,,.tt To-, ~ hoo \ ,...,.,, ..,...i.
Il has been demonstrated recently in
Connecticut that sl2-per-week bank
power automobile
More than one sedata and stsaav-gotne
business man is indulginr in Ty Cobb
pipe dreams NOWADAYS
Some New Yorker mnst have made r
Hon smith bonninr mad
Fruit trees are bursting into bloom all
take care O. vourseIfl See Won newt sum.
mer snrei
Senator Bailey Is the most famous
orator In the world :. eavs mo BirmIng-
seems mot 70 tbinl-
Have You heard The cali oe the gar,
Think So sure sounded IKE 4Hoe,..
Thank heaven. The comet scare car
lot Of new battle Sims and things,
It IS said that the Black Hand has de-
WHY does not the Great c,arpeo ten,,er
the Black Hand song recital and cali
it souare2
inquiries the Chicago inter ocean \
query of that sort simplv tlckles Mr.
champ Clark almost 10 death
An Illinois minister has omit his obsr,o
Evidently this is M nlsterial Fan who
cannot bring himself 10 let bveones no
bygones.
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The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1910-05-11
mo" BILL IN WELLS. ELD-
RIDGE AND WALKER CASE

Tie Territorial grand jury made its
final report this afternoon, which in
cluded no" bill and their summary
of work, with comments. The mo"
bill was in the case that had been
brought against W. T. Wells, ]. B.
Eldridge and James Walker, who had
been accused of subornation of per
jury In the Wells case.
Court was occupied VITA a contin-
nance of the I-and-Perkirs case most
of today. In the case of the territory
against c. l.. Wilson and his barte7d-
ct, Henry ltamerez, for selling liquor
TO a minor, BOTH were arraigned and
pleaded guilty. The cases against ID.
p. and Erastus ]. Windsor were set
Tor trial Nav 81. s. Oraelas and Ell
mer R. Wicleham, who pleaded not
guilty yesterday, withdrew their pleas
and pleaded guilty. ]. NJ. Moffeit, the
father cf the young man who is ac-
cused of tiirowing the monkey wrench
that killed Sy-lvanus john son. was ar
-aigned on the charge of being an
accessory TO -nirder after the fact
and pleaded not guilty.
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TAFT FACES NOW PARTY
COMPLICATION IN CONGRESS

Washington. MAY IL President
Taft is now facing new party compli
{ atoms in his effort to obtain an ap
preparation of $3.50 900 to enable the
new tariff board to ascertain the diff
ferenre in the cost CT production here
and abroad and thus lay the founoa-
tion for another tariff revision based
On accurate and scientific Information.
1t was said today that the President
would have the opposition of Repre-
sentatives Payne. DalZell. Fordn " and
other tigh protectionists in the house
The Insurgents are backing up the
President IN his demand for the ap-
preparation and Republicans generally
are looking to this appropriation and
the promise of anos her revision which
IL carries, as one of the brightest ell
ements of nope in tIe coming con-
gressioEal campaign.
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FIRE BUGS UNDOUBTEDLY
ARE AT WORK AGAIN.

The big 25 by go foot ware room at
the Spring River grocery corner, -5th
street and Missouri avenue, which Is
the property of the Joyce-Pruit Com
pany, caught fire last night at 1920
and was pretty well burned up by the
time the flames we're extinglished
The fire crossed the alley and attack
ed the big barn of Arthur Ingha-n, but
the fire department saved this struct
ure with loss to building and hay of
about $50. The telephone company
was damaged equally as much by the
burning of a cable which passed the
building.
The start of the fire was plainly
from gasoline, taken from the little
gasoline and oil storage room just out
side the Spring River Grocery. The
oil storage room was on fire also, but
was too far from the big ware room
to have started the big fire without
human aid. A quantity of bed clothing
and furniture that was stored in the
ware house was ruined. The chattels
We're tSe property of Mrs. Moran. who
formerly ran a rooming house here.
The Joyce-Pruit building was val
ued at 5000 and was partly insured.
This company also lost set of plat
form scales that were in storage.
The fire company gave excellent
service in fighting the fire and the
tig crowd that saw the boys at work.
praised them greatly. Sparks from the
burning ware house set fire to the
roof of NcD. Minter's residence, In
the next block east: but Mr.. Minter
put out the flames with a garden hose.
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RURE WEEKS TO PITCH FOR
TIE ROSWELL BALL TEAM

CIV Leland, team manager for the
Roswell Amusement Association, will
tonight wire transportation to Rube
Weeks. the Albuquerque pitcher. and
he will come to Roswell at once to
play with the local team. Weeks has
been pitching this season for Fort
Worth in the Texas League, but was
released He will be a strong 1idi-
tion to the loca. team. Salazar, the
fast third basenan who played with
Albuquerque last year and has been
witl Fort Worth this season, has also
been released and an effort will be
made tn secure him for the Roswell
team. lie Clair. the pitcher, has been
released by the Roswell management
An effort is being made to secure
4 game here Friday with Lake Aruh-
ur. Negotiations are on for three
games with Hereford next week.
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EVIDENCE IN HYDE MURDER
TRIAL CLOSED TO-DAY

Kansas City, Mo-. May I1.-Deter
mined attacks were made today by
the state IN the DIR. Hyde murder trial
upon Mrs. B. C. Hyde's story regard
ing the whereabouts of her brother,
Thomas Swore on the night of Dec
ember Is Ind tie Testimony of DR..
Hyde's chemists in relation to the
formation of hydrocyanic gas in q
corpse.
Mrs. James II. Clinton, of Independ
ence, swore that Mr.. Swope telephon-
ed DR.. Twyplan from her residence
on De ecember 1S at the time when
Mrs Hyde testified he was at Mrs.
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Swope's residence with her Mrs
Clinton then testified that Mr. Swope
held something in his right hand while
telephoniag
Mr. Swope then testified that these
were the capsules said to have con
tanned cyanide, which were dropped
by d.. HYDE, that he held.
Two scientists. Prof. Paul Schwiet-
zer and Prof. n. F. Cady swore Il
was impossible for the a-nalgamarion
Of for1naldehyde and ammonia to Fro
duce hydrocyanic acid in dead body
The testimony in the Hyde murder
trial closed finally at 80 this after
noon
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ciusczko with 1000 men held Dub
ienka against $4,000 Russians in a
famous battle. After the second par
tition of Poland in 1894 he put him.
self at the head of a national move
nent and WAS proclaimed dictator
and commander in chief. Covered
with wounds ae fell into the hands
II his enemies and was restored to
liberty by the Emperor Paul two
years later.
Alexander in 1914, refused to grant
an amnesty to Poles in foreign lands
and to make KosciuscZko constitu-
tional king of Poland, and for the re-
mainder of mis- life he lay aside his
sword and lived the peaceful life of
farmer In France until he was killed
When his horse plunged over a preci-
pice. The Emperor Alexander later
moved his body to Crawcow and iad
it laid beside John Sohienski.
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U. 8. WEATHER BUREAU.
(local Report, Observation Taken aa


Roswell, n. VI. May 1I.-Tempera-
ture.-Max.. "a min., So: mean. rs.
Precipitation, o. Wind. 3 miles East.
Weather. partly cloudy.
Comparative Temperature Data.
Extremes this date last year
Max. So: min. AZ.
Extremes this date is years rec
Ord Max, 81. 1909 min., 40. 1895.
Forecast for Roswell and Vicinity
Generally fair and cooler tonight
and Thursday.
Sam ]. Nixon and Charles P. Mitch
ell came down from Portales last
night for a short business visit.
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FOREST FIRES DO GREAT
DAMAGE IN WISCONSIN.

Bayfield,, Wis, May 11.-Severe for
est fires are racing in the north and
northwest of BAYFIELD, and the entire
country is enshrouded in smoke.
The forest fires have levelled half
of the town of Mosinee, in Marathon
county.
Grand Marais. on the north shore
of Lake Superior is believed to have
been destroyed by the forest fires.
which were advancing on it last night.
Duluth, May IA wireless mes
sage from Grand Marais says that
town is safe after an all nights bat
tie with the forest fires.
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THOMAS c.. TiLLoTsoN. JR.,
DIED EARLY THIS MORNING

Thomas G. Tillotson, jr., eleven year
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. T. c. Tillot-
son, died at 7.30 this morning at the
home of his parents at log North
Kent"chy avenue. after a very PAIN
ful illness of four weeks. He was first
taken down with nupps, following
which came an attack of meningitis:
and the latter disease caused his
death. He was bright. happy little
fellow and his death comes as a blow
to his family ano many friends. The
funeral will be held this afternoon
ar four O'Clock from the home. DIR.
p. ~. McDowe ell will conduct the SER
vice. Burial will ne made at the South
Side cemetery.
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TAFT RE-ARRANGEs BOUND
ARIES OF cILA FOREST.

Washington, May 11.-President
Taft has issued a proclamation re-
arranging the boundary lines Of the
Gfla Forest reserve In New Mexico In
sccorcance with a jotnt agreement
recently reached by the Departments
or the Interior and Agriculture The
reserve will be stripped OF 22s.156
acres, which will be restored to the
public domain ON March I. 1911 The
procla7,aticuy also provides for tine
addition TO the reserve OF zl.SS1
acres
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TEDDY AND BILLIE SEE
GERMAN TROOPS DISPLAY.

Berlin, Germany, May 11.-Colonel
Roosevelt, IN company with Emperor
William. today witnessed a mimic bat
tie in which twelve thousand men Of
the German military engaged In the
vicinity OF Derwirtz. Together they
rode over the n.anesfverins field of
twenty square miles and observed the
working out of am army problem. The
scene of the evolutions was admirably
adapted to bringing out the resources
of the officers and rnen.
When the operations were complet.
ed the officers above the rank Of mai
or who had taken part in tae maneu-
vers. assembled on Muhlenberg Hill
to hear the criticisms of the Ernper-
or and the umpires. When the com
ments had been made. the Emperor,
in a loud tope of voice. called out,
My friend Roosevelt, have been
greatly pleased to show you some or
our German troops. You are the first
civilian WHO has reviewed our sold
iers." Turning to the officers, he said,
We are honored today in having
here the distinguished colonel Of the
Rough Riders"
Parting salutations were then ex-
changed and the Emperor and the
imperial party left In automobiles for
Potsdam, while Mr.. Roosevelt return
ed to Berlin.
Washington. May 11-Theodore
Roosevelt TODAY accepted by cable
the appointment by President Taft to
be special ambassador to represent
the United States at the funeral OF
King Edward in London on May 20.
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SEVERE QUAKE HITS THE
WEST INDIES ISLANDS.

San Domingo, May IA severe
earthquake was felt here this morn
ing at three O'Clock. There was no
loss Of life nor damage to property in
the city. bat reports from the inter-
Tor have not been received.
San lose, Costa Rica. May IA
heavy earthquake was felt here to-
day and thousands of people are leav-
ing the city in alarm. A series of
Shocks were experienced yesterday.
The authorities continue rhe work
among the ruins at Cartago and many
living persons have been rescued. Il
is reported that two Americans are
among the dead
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Dfnmitt all did their parts in fine

Dfnmitt all did their parts in fine
shape.
Miss Olive Hadder, as office girl,
had a catchy part and she caught the
admiration of the audience. Miss
Ruth Mussenden as leading lady.
PLAYED well her part. Miss Mary
Cooper, as a Southern coed, was
popular with the audience. also Mis-
ses Gertrude Rabb, Sadee Fairchild.
lane Carson. Lora Goodwin Grace
Carrer. Orpha Beck and Susie Kenne-
dy each had an attractive part and
all of them were clever actresses.
the number of seats in the Armory
on this occasion was between eight
and nine hundred and they were all
sold. Practically every seat was fill
ed. n few buying tickets who did not
come. From the class play a good
sum was realized to be used in High
school library and High school athlet-
les.
Tonight will be given the Senior
class day exercises, at the Southern
N. Il. church. Last wear these exer-
oises wer> about the most interesting
event of the commencement week.
from a literary standpoint, at least;
and il was ihere that the inside events
of High school DAYS were given out in
refreshing wit and humor to the out
side world. Following is the program:
Senior Class Dav Exercises, We'd
nesday Night South VI. E. Church,
May 11th.
1.-Piano Duett-"Walger' (Nicode)
OTpha Beck and Jane Carson.
2.-The Last Faculty Meeting: Cast
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FOR SALE

Best 70 acres Of alfalfa near Ros.
well with good water right and pIen.
ty shade. Ideal location for suburban
home-2 miles out, between city and
LTD ranch. Nothing better in chaves
county. Owner leaving city, Phone
1s1-2 rings after evening or before
8 in morning. ~.
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CLASS PLAY MADE A HIT
BEFORE A BIG AUDIENCE

6EFOHE y Bi0 AOOlENOG.
The High school graduating class
play made its annual hit last night,
being presented before another over
flow crowd at the Armory, the biggest
auditorium in the city. The seniors
class play has annually proven a pop
THAR event of Higa school commence
ment week and last nights play was
one of the best ever given. Last
nights SHOW was a good one from ev-
cry standpoint. and was especially in
teresting since it was put ON by Ros-
we'll young people. Mrs. J. b. Keas-
ter, who drilled the young actors and
actresses, deserves a world of credit
for the great success.
The play was a cleverly plotted col
lege story, we'll set off with interest
Ing and amusing scenes. with a trace
Of romance. plenty of wit and humor.
Mingled with the run of the story
were several cloruses. all of which
were good
The story of tine play called for ten
young ladies and ten young men, AID
IL SO happened that this requirement
was net to an exactitv by the mem
bership of the class. And the whole
company made a good chorus for the
presentation II the songs Stanley
Norvel and Miss Olive Hadder had
song speciaities, assisted by the en-
tir. class there were clever and clas-
sy. Following is the cast of charac-
ters:
Cast OF Characters.
Tom Lansing, a senior law student.
billiard Wyatt.
Ia
Cecil Bonney.
Sidney Hilton. student card sharp.
Stanley Norvel.
Billy Merrill. a little Freshman. Will
liz Anderson.
Ralph Lawrence, the Football Coach,
Tom Hall.
struck students. Kenneth Brewster.
Dixon Dysart.
The Burglar, Elmer Dimmit.
Millicent Merrill, In search of aer
Prince, Ruth Mussenden.
Shirley Hathaway. who thinks the
world of Ralph. Gertrude Rabb.
Dixie Davis. a supsrstitious southern
coed. Mary Cooper.
Madge Lansing, Hostess at Sing Sing
Cottage. Sadie Fairchild.
ElolSe Elmer, a devotee OF art Jane
Carson.
Francis Paiaer. with literary aspira
tio1s, Iyora Goodwin.
GretcAen Lansing. who wants to grow
up. Olive Hadder.
Pauline rhayer. known as Punch and
Judy, Grace Carper.
Judith Gray. known as Punch anu Ju
dy. Orpha Beck.
Mrs. Wilberton, Aunt of the Ian
sings and chaperon. Susie Ken
nady.
Hans. who is In love. Earl Chamber
lain.
Hector McWillians. who loves foot
ball william Plunkett.
While Stanley Norvell had the most
unpopular character in the plot, he
undoubtedly led as an actor among
all his fellows. His self assurance
and composure, particularly necessary
In his part, were refreshing.
Earl Chamberlain. as Hans" the
Dutch boy. made the greatest hit of
the evening.
billiard Wyatt. as leading man, did
remarkably well and his earnestness
OF spirit fitted his part nicely. Ce-
Gil Bonney, Willis Anderson, Tom
Hall. Kenneth Brewster, Dixon Dy
sart. Wm- Plunkett. Jr., and Elmer
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TWO BARGAINS.

TWO BARGAINS.
A modern cottage close in and neal
the Central School.
A well improved farm four miles
south OF the city at sacrifice.
PARSONS & LAWRENCE.
Fire Insurance, Real Estate, Loans
Accountants. Notary.
Agents
Kansas City Life.
Phone 65 215 North Main St
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The Kansas City stock Market.

Kansas City. Mo-, May 11.-Cattle
receipts, 1000. including 1000 south
erns. Market steady. Native steers.
6.00NS.30 southern steers $3.50
7.65; southern cows, 3.50@6.00; nat
i've cows and heifers, 3.75@7.6O;
stockers and feeders. 4.0066.20; bulls
i.25N $50; calves, 4.0OmS.0O; western
steers, 5.5OmS.OO: western cows. 400
H6.50
Hog receipts, $4,000. Market Co
10 cents higher. Bulk of sales. $500
9.55; heavy, 9.45T9.6O: packers and
butchers, a.4069.55: light 9.2009.50:
pigs, S.5OM9.0o.
Sheep receipts. 5000. Market stear
iy. Muttons, SOFA 7.50; lambs. 1850
900: fed western wethers and year
lings, 60OmS.o0: fed western ewes.
5.50@7.50.
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FOR RENT.--House 211 N. washing
ton 5st6s