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Pocahontas star herald., 1911-09-22
Mr.. BiQQer is Named

In the list of delegates named by
Gov. Donaghey to represent the
state of Arkansas at the meeting of
the Lakes TO the Gulf convention,
which will be held in Chicago Oct.
l2-l4 Mr.. B. +. Bigger of Biggers
has been named as one of the dele.
gates. An honor worthily bestow
ed
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-09-22
Death at Rayenden SPRINGS

Mrs. Heland Land of Ravenden
Springs, aged 70 years, died last
Saturday. OF her immediate fami
ly six children survive her. She
was a step-grandmother of the Deck
er brothers of this city.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-09-22

J. w. Going Store Co. has a
well line of shoes for men, women
and children. Best in quality, low
est in price. 2'tf.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-09-22
Fine Pearl

Abe Keel of Manson was in town
Saturday, exhibiting fine pearl
whidl he found in Black river at
Eeger's Landing The pearl
Ee! 90 grains and was sold by
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-09-22
Some Reasons Why You Should
do Your Banking With the
Randolph County Bank
Good building with plenty of room and light.

Good building with plenty of room and light.
Three windows for makes good counter service
one window crowded go another where you will be waited
at once and not be delayed.
Good vaults for banks protected by $40 0O 90 burglar
vault contains safety deposits boxes where yu
can keep your papers and know that they will bohee
carried away.
You viii always receive hearty welcome and will know Tat
we are glad to have you for a customer.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-09-22

A later report from Hoxie con-
cerning this affair says that Woods
Thomas of Batesvllle was an eye
witness to the tragedy and wrote a
letter to Mr.. Lomax stating that ne
saw Whalen shoot young Lomax.
After receiving the letter, Mr..
Lomax stated that he knows Mr..
Thomas, and knows him to be
man entitled to belief in any state
ment that he might make, but that
owing to the dim light in the bag.
gvge room, and the fact that Mr..
Thomas was probably dozlng when
the pistol was fired, he thinks that
Mr.. Thomas was possibly mistaken
in what he states he saw.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-09-22
CLAUDE LOMAX
TAKES OWN LIFE

A report reached Pocahontas
early Sunday morning to the effect
that Claude Lomax, son of Attorney
John T. Lomax, had committed
suicide at Hoxie by shooting him
self with a pistol. A dispatch to
the Arkansas Gazette from Hoxle
says;
Claude Lomax, son of a we'll
known local attorney, secured a
pistol belonging to Night Baggage.
man Whalen at the Union depot
about o'clock this morning, and
before he could be prevented, placed
it against his head and fired. Death
was instantaneous.
"Whalen at once called up a
local physician. He was afterward
placed under arrest, as he and
Lomax we're alone at the time the
latter met his death. After an in
vestigatiou, however, he was turned
loose, as there was no evidence to
disprove his story that LOmax took
his own life.
"Lomax was of a melancholy dis
position and is thought that he
committed the act on sudden i'm
pulse. He was % years old"
The remains were brought to
Pocahontas Sunday afternoon and
buried in the Masonic cemetery by
the side of other members of the
family, who are buried here.
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-09-22
Randolph County Bank

PS Come in and have you of lock boes
The rent small and the convenience security and bene
great,
Pocahontas star herald., 1911-09-22

Postmaster Throgmorton has just
been advised by the postotiice de-
partment that on Oct. 10th a postal
savings bank would be established
in Pocahontas.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-04-21
Madero Family of Mexico
 IS Very Badly Divided

his business is here you can find out only by going to Seuor Gustavo and helping the Madero cause by a do- nation of money, arms or yourself for lighting purposes. Later Senor Gus tavo will return to Mexico to take a more direct part in the revolution.
 T wish that could speak English better" he said. and then I could express all feelings that I have and rake your people know what we fight for is great cause. The Mex jeans want free government. and to get a democracy as the United States has we go to fight now for an the reopIe. for Diaz Is ehe only kind of government which rules now. We are fighting for public liberty and as long as Diaz is there we cannot have It. When the revolution wirs we will have free elections and we do Dot have them now.
 About Francisco
 To tell of my brother Fanciscot Yes. He is 3S years old next October 13. He was born in Paris and then brought back to Mexico. He studied at the San Juan school at SaltiIlo. He then went to Europe and was a student ct the College of Versailles. Later he took courses at the Hautes Ecoles Commentaries in Paris. This was in 1892 and 1893. The next year
Bisbee daily review., 1911-04-21
FERGUSON HEADS ODD FELLOWS
 Douglas internationally

The friends of 4. A. Ferguson of 'ds city was pleased with the an iouncement this morning that be lad been elected as granl master of he Odd Fellows grand lodge in Ari ona at the meeting at Globe yes '.erday. This was not expected, as Hr. Ferguson was not due for this honor until next year. He was in formed yesterday evening of the honor which had been conferred upon him by the local representa- tiyes of the Douglas subordinate lodge who are at Globe. The local delegation from this city is composed of Andy Seaman, Harvey Johnson, Dave Davis and Tom Stewart.
 T did not expect to be elected this year as grand master" stated fIr. Ferguson this morning to the In tsrnationaI. There was another S-ho was entitled to this election, Hut I understand that he has left 1e jurisdiction and this resulted ID my unexpected advancement" con. tsFued MT. Ferguson.
 I have been a member of the -tzona grand lodge since 1905 and frye generally attended the meet ings, but I was unable to go to Elobe this week on account of press Hg private business here. fully appreciate the honor that has been conferred upon me and it shall be my sndeavor to do all things re q1red for the growth and prosper Ity of Odd Fellowship in Arizona"
 Besides his prominence as an Odd Fellow Mir. Ferguson belongs tc several other secret orders in Doug las. being specially prominent as 2 Knight of Pythias
Bisbee daily review., 1911-04-21

house divided against itself is ihe Madero family of Mexico. Fran. cisco l., leader fthe insrrectos has brothers. sisters. uncles. cousins and nondescript name-relatives suti cient to wipe out the governmental army of 25.O0e. could he unite them tor his cause. The fact that he can not is one of the reasons for the in- effectiveness of the insurrectos 8 far.
 There S no limit to the devotion O. r'rancisco's brother. Gustayo A., who Is in the city now. But in Mexico the rebel General has a father, Fran cisco. ST.. a grandfather. Evaristo, and other relatives, near and far who do not particularly relish his attempts to gain for them and the Maderist half of the population a government purporting to represent all instead of one man. Three of his eight brothers are with him to the bitter or pleasant end. Raoul is in the field with him and Alfonso is in San Antonio looking out for the interests of the revolutionists on the border.
 No revolutionary flag flies on the Hotel Astor, but Senor Gustavo X. Madero has a suite of rooms rzer where he is performing an important part in the war on Disk. Just what q rr-ns-. =.,us uEs-s-s--.-S-az- sE--s.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-04-21
cANApA,s ART GALLERY.

OTTAWA, Ont, April 20.-FeW events have attracted the interest art connoisseurs throughout the Do minion during the last few years in so great a measure as the opening today of the National Art Caller. Of Canada, in this city. In view of the national importance of the event His ExceIlency Earl Grey haa been requested to preside over the opening ceremonies. which have at tracted hundreds of distinguished
 ors. artists and Rrt lovers, ( the city. The collection is large ana contains representative works of nearly all the noted painters of the Dominion.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-04-21
COLUMBIA MUSIC FESTIVAL

COLUMBIA, s. c. April 2O.-MusIc lovers from several states have ar rived here to attent the three days
 spring musical festival which openea here today. One Of the attractions is Victor Herbert. accompanied by his famous orchestra and a number of noted soloists. including Nine Eleanora de Cisnero. the mezzo so- prano of the Chicago opera company, Mrs. Agnes Kimball. soprano;. Lr- Iian Smelling. contralto; Evan wii- Hams, tenor; Harry J. Fellows, E. Neri De Leca and Frank Croxton
Bisbee daily review., 1911-04-21

The new Union association will open it's season April 25. play 142 games, and close en ssptsmbor 10 John McClakxx. rtC o<esep. Bill Joycs azk ckH 2nsaIHtD are the prcBc tkEG Ct iTg s7AIksGko
Bisbee daily review., 1911-04-21

It has been discovered that the s2.o0o.c00 inheritance of Russell Blackburn of the White Sox was left to him by . Philadelphia base ball scribe
Bisbee daily review., 1911-04-21
REMOVAL NOTICE.

We wish to notify our friends and patrons. that we have moveo our place of business from Brewery Guleh 10 Naco Road, 2Ed door be low City Hall (The old R. & B Stand.)
 Vucovieh & Janoyich-Prop.
 THE MINER SALOON. knheuser beer on draught-Free L..sn 23s
The La Jara chronicle., 1911-01-20

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The La Jara chronicle., 1911-01-20

Do you know that fully nine
out of every ten cases of rheu-
matism are simply rheumatism OF
the muscles due to cold or damp,
or chronic rheumatism, and re-
uuire no internal treatment what
everY Apply Chamberlain's Lini,
ment freely and see how quickly
it gives relief. For sale b yall
dealers.
The La Jara chronicle., 1911-01-20
Notice of Stockholders Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that
the regular annual meeting of
the stockholders of the Home
Lumber, Coal & Grain Company
will be held at the office of said
company in La Jara, Conejos
county, Colorado, on Wednesday,
February 1st, 1911, at eight (S)
o'clock p. m, for the purpose of
electing officers and directors
for the ensuing year and for the
transaction of such other business
as may properly come before said
meeting.
w. F. MCCLURE.
Secretary.
The La Jara chronicle., 1911-01-20
SlCo REWARD 500

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is nt least ore dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all its
stages, and that is Catnrrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the nniy positiSe cure now known to
stitutional disease, repu res con,titut ion al
treatment. Halls CAtarrn Cure is taken in
ternally. acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system, thereby
destroying the foundation of the disease, and
constitutio and asaisting nature in doing its
work. The proprietors have SO much fritn in
its curative powers that thoy offer ne
cure. Send for list of testim onials.
Address F ]. CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all D.nGgists, I6c.
Take Haii's 1ssily Pills for constipation.
The La Jara chronicle., 1911-01-20
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8EVENTS OF THE WEEK
B. w. King is quite sick.

d. Z. Newcomb attended the
Denver stock show.
E. NJ. Rawlings is visiting his
former home in Illinois.
Mrs Maud K. Brumbly visited
in Alamosa Sunday night.
Chrs. d. Weist took a trip over
to Monte Vista Wednesday.
Miss Nelson is assisting Miss
Adams in telephone central.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Nef are
visiting in Denver this week.
Silas S. Smith formerly of Ma
nassa, died yesterday in Utah.
John Forbes came in from
Pueblo last week for few days
visit at home.
Sowards Bros. shipped eight
cars of sheep Tues day and }. h.
Braiden two cars of hogs.
Elmer Engle went to Denver
Tuesday to resume his run in
Uncle SANS mail service.
Parsons & Guymon are making
extensive repairs and improve
ments at their blacksmith shop.
The La Jara State Bank offers
the best farm loan terms of any
company doing business in the
San Luis Valley.
Leroy Wilson departed last night
for Denver. A loyal member of
the grand old party he will doubt
less not give aid or counsel to the
enemy.
Miss Minnie Hartley of Manassa
and Tolliver Broyles of Antonito
were married yesterday at the
home of the bride, Bishop jackson
officiating.
A. +. Williams, the surveyor. is
home from the Alamosa hospital
where he has been confined for
several weeks with Il second attack
of typhoid fever.
The body of Oscar Westover,
who died the fist of the week, at
"A Denver hospital was received
Thursday at Manassa where burial
took place the same day.
O. J. Engle had his steam hay
baler at work east of town this
week. Growers are shipping their
hay now as not much will be need
ed hereabouts for feeding.
Thos. Smith of Alamosa bought
The Club saloon last Tuesday
Luther Grantham of Manassa is
assisting Mr.. Smith. Whitaker
was here to witness the transfer.
Mrs. S. Il. Newcomb and Miss
Stella Newcomb returned Thurs
day from California and Joined
Geo d. Newconib and bride, who
have been at home for several
weeks.
DIR. Davis, the dentist, has been
suffering from rheumatism lately
and while in La Jara yesterday
al acute attack came on and with
great difficulty he was assisted on
t. the train for home,
Residents of Sanford have been
plowing this week something here
tofore unknown at this season of
the year. In fact, almost every day
this winter disking and leveling
has Eecn going on in the fields.
Mrs. G. III Wilder and children
left Thursday night for Alamosa
which they will make their home.
| ID. A. Gibbs hauled their house
hold goods up there the day before.
L. E. Bigelow will occupy the
Wilder residence and A w. Lee
will move into the house vacated
! by Bigelow.
The La Jara chronicle., 1911-01-20

That heating stove, see ours.
The Murphy-Newcomb Hardware
Company.
The La Jara chronicle., 1911-01-20

Sanford Holman carried off the
first prize for the best car load oi
pea-fed lambs at the Denver stock
show this week.
When you want 6 per cent mon
ey on long time, with optional pay
ments after second year, go to
The La Jara State Bank.
The Colorado Telephone Co
announces the completion of its
line from here to Durango and will
allow subscribers one long distance
call free.
The La Jara State Bank has
just received word from their
eastern farm loan connections
that they could handle $50, 100000
Conejos county paper Immediately
If you want long time money at
the lowest possible rate see them
Homer Neel of Romeo has been
advised by Denver physicians that
change and rest are absolutely
necessary for the improvement of
his health. Accordingly he will
make a trip east from Denver,
where he is at present, as soon as
he feels equal to the journey.
Mrs. John Mathews of Sanford
passed away Thursday morning
after a short illness. She was an
adopted daughter of Bishop and
Mrs. Berthelson and greatly loved
and admired by all who knew her.
She leaves besides her husband
seven children the youngest of
whom is only a few weeks old.
The funeral was held to-day from
the church at Sanford.
The railroads announce that they
will issue no more passes at the
request of members of the Colo
RADIO Legislature. A number of
roads have served notice on the
lawmakers that Tom, Dick and
Harry will pay their fare, walk or
stay at home from now henceforth.
To back up their formal notice it
is said that many requests for
transportation have been actually
turned down Notwithstanding some
of the boys thought their pull was
too strong to be touched
The funeral of John A. Marshall, ,
a pioneer of this valley, was held
last Sunday at Manassa. Mr..
Marshall had been critically i'll for
more than six months. diabetes
being the immediate cause of his
death. He was born in Virginia
in 1853 and came to Colorado 30
years ago. After years residence
at Pueblo. he removed to Manassa
where year later he was married
to his devoted wife, who survives
him. theirs being the first wedding
ever held in Manasea. Besides his
wife he leaves three sons and two
daughters, Thelma, the youngest,
and Mrs Nettie Camp, who resides
at Creede but was present at the
funeral. The funeral was attended
by large concourse of old friends
and early settlers of the valley.
Anatolia Wunderle, who was so
cruelty murdered Sunday morning
in Denver, was sister of
Sebastian Wunderle one of the
proprietors of the Antonito garage.
Mr.. Wunderle received a message
stating that his sister had been
shot and Immediately mounted a
motor cycle and was in La Jara
20 minutes later inquiring at the
Torrey garage for a machine to
take him to Walsenburg where he
thought he could get a train on the
Colorado Southern that would get
him into Denver several hours
ahead of the ID. d. r. &. regular
Being told at the garage that no
machine was available he again
mounted his wheel and started for
Alamosa at break-neck speed
and since then nothing has been
The La Jara chronicle., 1911-01-20
Applications for Grazing Permits

NOTICE is hereby given that all appii-
cations for permits to Craze cattle; horses
and sheep within the RIO GRANDE
NATIONAL FOREST during the season
of 1911 should be filed in my Office at Monte
Vista, Colorado on or before March i. 1911.
Full information in regard to the grazing
fees to be charged. and blank forms to be
used in making application: Will he furn-
Forest Supervisor.
First pub. Jan. 6. 1911.
Last pub. Jan. "a 1911
The La Jara chronicle., 1911-01-20

II you want everyone to know you
are in business, put an ad in The
Chronicle, the big home paper.
The La Jara chronicle., 1911-01-20
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Arizona republican., 1911-01-13

He is greatly esteemed by them. be-
cause he can make their voices
talk again" Or. Speck took with him
a photograph and into this phono-
graph he had the Indians sing their
various songs. Altogether ne has
collected 200 different songs. which
has brought the collection Of Indian
songs at the University Museum 10
500
There" said DR.. Spcck. 20 a CORE
spondent of old Penn, pointing To a
score or more Of pastcboard cases,
are the only real Indian songs. Such
songs as Hiawatha and similar popu-
lar airs are no more Indian than the
Gregorian chants. No Indian would
recognize them as his native music
All of us who are studying the In
dian are struggling with the prob
lem of Indian songs
Il can whistle the air of some song
To an Indian and he viii recognize
il. but if ! attempt To harmonic
the melody 10y adding the bass the
music Immediately ceases to be In
dian and the native cannot recognize
IT, Thus far il has been absolutely
Impossible ia harmonic the Indian
melodies. All Indian melodies are
i'm Just the same state that European
music was in the early part of the
Middle Ages"
DIR. Speck has found that the In
dian songs are Older than the Indian
languages. Tribes which have very
different dialects will sing the same
songs For many years anthropolo-
gists have been trying 10 find the
meaning of certain syllables and
words which constantly appear i'm the
Indian songs. BY comparison of
the music of various tribes DIR
Speck has found that these intcrjec-
tons have no meaning at all. but are
simply like the "halleluiah" of the
anthems of the whites.
Arizona republican., 1911-01-13
ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST
TRANS CONTINENTAL SHIP

New Orleans gave a hearty welcome
To the first ship OF the Bates &
Chesebrough line. the San Mateo, as
she steamed into port Wednesday
afternoon with the first cargo from
San Francisco. trans-shipped At the
Isthmus of Panama. The arrival of
this ship signalizes the first step in
utilizing water transportation for
rans-continental business. and while
this trip is largely experimental in
it's nature, the success of the first
experiment augurs well for the per-
manency of the line.
There was a large group of prom
inent citizens representing different
commercial organizations on the
wharf. awaiting the arrival of the
San Mateo. AS she appeared around
the bend all the vessels in the har-
Dor gave her a noisy greeting, and
the crowd on the dock waved hats
and handkerchiefs.
As soon as the San Mateo tied up
the committe boarded the ship. and
Mr. Alfred II. Clement. the agent Of
the line. acted as master of cere-
monies in presenting the local gentle
men to the captain. The whole party
then repaired to the saloon and gath
cred around the big table. 4 sur
prise was sprung on the captain by
the production of a case Of very fine
California wine. which was preached
for the purpose Of toasting the new
line.-New Orleans PicayUne.
Arizona republican., 1911-01-13

John Aysworth. who has been the
recipient of many honors from the
monarchs of Europe. has had another
assurance of the high regard in which
his works are held not only by the
rank and file of readers. hut by those
whose occupations Of state leave them
leisure only for the perusal of the
best literature. past and present. The
emperor of Austria has signified his
interest in M Aysworth's novels by
directing that his complete works he
placed in the Imperial and ROYAL
Court library at Vienna.
Arizona republican., 1911-01-13

Consumption cured by inhalation
greatest discovery of the Twentieth
Century
DIR. Glass. the noted lung expert of
Los Angeles. who has been curing
consumption i'm all stages by inhala-
ton. and who has been demOnstrat-
ing his wonderful success in Phoenix,
will send a trial treatment of two
months for twenty-five dollars L. all
who send i'm during the next thirty
days The doctor is making this lib
eral offer so that all will he able to
give il a trial.
Coughs, chills. fever. night sweats
soon disappear and they get immedi-
ate relief.
AahraGG
Arizona republican., 1911-01-13

of the United States Then it was that
the smUggler got his money. After
that it did not fall 10 him To look out
for the oriental who had been his
charge Ninety-nine times out of ev-
cry hundred the Chinaman was appre-
hendcd and sent back to his former
abode by the immigration authorities.
Nevertheless the smUggleT received
his pay. Never. according to the story
told me by the ODD man and numerous
others who have been connected in
different WAYS with the smuggling of
Cinnamon, has there been known an
instance where the smuggler was de
frauded of the price promised him.
This illustrates the predominant trait
of honesty in the Chinese character
Washington Post
Arizona republican., 1911-01-13
CHINESE HONESTY.
Paid for Being Struggled Into This
Country Even IL Sent Back.

a talk with any sm1SGler who sever
engaged in the business Of bringing
Chinese into the United States contrary
to the immigration laws will suffice to
establish the Chinaman's prOverbiaI
honesty in business transactions" said
Guy f.. Runyan of Detroit
Il know of one old French Canadian
who in his younger days was prOfeS-
siOnal smugC!er and operated on the
Canadian border. He did not deal i'm
furs or any articles Of commerce. He
made a practice of smuggling China
men across the border, and according
To- his own statement amassed enough
money to set himself up in a comfort
able business
He has often said that the duty of
a professional sWuggler ended when
the Chinaman was landed on the soil