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La Junta tribune., 1912-02-24
Knights Of Pythias Convention.

The ninth annual convention Of
the Arkansas Valley District Knights
OF Pythias Association was held In
Manzanola. Monday. February 18th.
which Is the anniversary Of the
order.
A complete. good pt0ram wss
given In the afternoon, . pumber of
excellent papers being . yery int, r.
ssting feature Of II. Ptel q Sic.
-. 9 sf0sAaD. Usae1 s1aAAsaAns, , a
the order. was pressnt ssd save an
appreciated address.
In the evening the regular meet.
Ing OF the Mansanola lodge was held.
marked by special features In honor
Of the occasion. and was followed by
. grand banquet at which covers were
laid for eighty.nve.
Officers were chosen for the en-
suing year as follows; President. j.
u. Griffin, OF Fowler: vice president.
A. c. Draper. OF La Junta; treasurer,
NJ T.. Mayhem. OF Fowler; secretary,
q. II. Winchcll. OF La Junta.
The association will convene ain
on February 10. 1913. In Fowler.
La Junta tribune., 1912-02-24
Alvin Batty's Barn Burned.

Alvin Batty's barn. In the rear of
his residence In the Otero addition,
was entirely destroyed by fire last
Sunday morning. Mr. Batty WIS
wakened about O'Clock in the morn
ing by the smoke entering his house.
an attempt having been made TO
set the house on fire as well as the
barn. and when he attempted to send
In an alarm by telephone found that
the wires had been cut The fire had
gained considerable headway before
the arrival OF the fire department.
and all that was saved in the barn
was the three horses. A bran new
buggy. several sets of harness and
a considerable quantity OF hay and
feed were burned, and the loss was
In the neighborhood OF 500. The
barn and its contents, including the
horses. was insured for $1,000
The fire was evidently OF incendi-
ary origin. AS II was discovered that
a screen had been torn off one OF
the cellar windows and a bundle OF
rags. saturated with kerosene thrown
on the inside. and a dog house, close
to the residence had been set on fire
1t was the smoke from the latter that
awoke the occupants OF the house.
An attempt was made to set Mr..
Batty's barn on fire about six weeks
ago. but the fire was discovered and
no great damage was done. There
incendiary.
La Junta tribune., 1912-02-24
Valley Boosters Men Est.

- + Scribner. J. II. jenkins. Sem
ator s. s. Bellosficld and Rcprcsnn.
tatiye Harry Mcintyre were down
from Pueblo last Tuesday to aticnd
a meeting of the Arkansas Valley
Commercial Association. With the
exception Of Joe Powars. OF Swink.
they were the only representatives
present. although I, was expected
that delegates would be In attcndanc,
from .vcry town from Canon City to
the state line. Tn" weather condi.
tigns were rather unfAyorablo, which
probably accounts for the slim at
tendance Arrangements hay" been
perfected fer one OF the biggest meet
inrs ever held by the Arkansas Val.
ley Commercial Association In pueb.
10. on Thursday. March 2lsi II Is
planned To run special train from
tho state line To Pueblo for the ben.
eft Of the members who are cs.
pected TO assembl. ON that day to
the FIJI strength of the membership
OF the association.
La Junta tribune., 1912-02-24
Death Of Mrs. Mccoy.

Mrs. Sarah Johnson Mccoy di'd
last Sunday evening at the HON" OF
her daughter. Mrs. W. u. White, In
North La Juntn.
Mrs. Mccoy. who was before her
marriage Miss Sarah Johnson. WAS
born May 30. 1882. In Couhocton
county. Ohio. Al the age Of cigh.
teen she became n member of the
Methodist church. and In 1851 she
WAS married to Robert Mccoy. Her
husband died In Colorado In 1868
Mrs. Mccoy WAS thus left n widow
NJ the age of 30. with seven children
to rear. Four Of these children sur.
viyc hcr-Mrs W. u. white. Of La
tunta. Mrs. J, u. julien. Mlilerton.
Mich. Milton Mccoy. Tulsa. Okla. (:
isaac Mccoy. Sheldon. III.
She had made her home for nearly
twenty years with her daughter. Mrs.
White.
The funeral service WAS held Tues.
day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the
Methodist church. conducted by the
pastor. Rev. W. A. brown. and In.
termcnt was In Fairview.
La Junta tribune., 1912-02-24
Dodge City Wins Trophy Shoot.

The La Junta Gun Club pulled off
the Arkansas Valley trophy shoot on
Washington's birthday as per pro-
gram announced The day was ideal
for trap shooting There were thir-
ty-four shooters In attendance. and
thirty shot the entire program. The
famous cup goes to Dodge City. The
Dodge Club sent up bunch OF Eel.
lows tina, gave fine exhibition OF
how to shoot targets. The Pueblo
team also showed up in the team
shoot and made the home gang sit
up mighty straight and look about
The visitors also got goodly share
OF the merchandise prizes which they
either took home or auctionod off to
the highest bidder.
Good scores were made. Billie
Bowman. the Dupont man, cashiered
the shoot and did regular exhibi'
ton shoot besides. getting l45 out
OF l5o. VIII Cobb. OF Albuquerque.
was the other professional and he
also shot fine. or the local boys.
Bowen, the notorious taller. had to
10 and get high average for the
amateurs-making - out of 100:
Whitney. another club member get
ting 80. Ritter was third high. These
three were running close race for
high average until the third event.
Ritter leading with only one down
in forty targets In the third event
he stubbed his toe and lost six tar
gets. That gave Bowen a chance and
he tore out without looking back.
Taken all through the shoot was
one OF the most successful ever held
In the state. both OF the profession
ais making this assertion. There were
upwards Of 1000 targets shot at. and
right here 10 . coed time to suggest
that The hardware men Of the city
make tstsw ssvanoqp4ts to provide
ammu&ition on the gf6GAds. Failure
70 be thsss vhsa some one wanted
shells, nusod he ouly uasat0enetoey
lsuusrap go W~es nAAx ssAsoosotAa'
b uIere xAs SY1s sFcttA q aAosas.
ton used during the shoot
TIE Gun Club wisAes to thahk the
merchants and banks for their liber-
ality and assistance In giving the
shoot.
Regular program. one hundred tar
La Junta tribune., 1912-02-24
Broom Fsetery eurnet.

X. ". Johnson's broom factory. To-
Gated on the corner of Brndish nv
cnuc and sixth street. was entirely
destroyed by fire last Monday nirh'
The alarm was sent In about II
o'clock. and the fire company re-
spondcd promptly. but the fire had
gained such hcadway that little cffcc.
tive work was possible. The build
Ing and contents were entirely con-
sumcd. The less. including the
building. 10 about $3.50. With no In
surance.
The fire was evidently the work OF
Q ftrcbug. ~ was the burning Of Pat
ty's barn two nixhts previously. MI
johnson received an anonymous let'eI
few days previous 10 the fire. In
which he was sppriscd of 4 converss'
ton that had been overheard bctwccr
two mon who were planning TO break
Into the broom factory. Mr. johnson
was on guard At the broom factory
for several nights after the receipt
Of the letter. but there were no dc.
veiopments. He left the factory on
the night Of the fire about Z O'Clock.
and was ~ town when the fire alarm
sounded. He has not even = susp'.
cion - 70 The iAentisy Of the fire
bug.
La Junta tribune., 1912-02-24

scontract-and permit the council to
proceed with business OF more vital
Importance. Thereupon Alderman
DAVIS announced that he was opposed
TO Mr., Todd's coal. and that he would
pght against the contract being
ewarded to him to the last ditch.
hastings coal the only coal for
steaming purposes. in the opinion
OF Alderman Davis. and 1t was worth
the money even II 1t did cost fifteen
cents Il ton more. MIR. Todd subsided
and retired and the coal contract
likewise was dropped.
CITY Engineer Lewis was instruct.
cd TO draw plans and specifications
for pipe line across the river to
the new source of supply and to ad-
vertise for bids at once. The matter
OF discussing the plans by the city
council was deferred until Wcdnes-
day afternoon.
Something OF sensation was
sprung on the council by Alderman
Sporleder who announced that Night
Marshal Emerson was not legal.
~ qualified officer" and AS In the
alderman's opinion he was not safe
man 10 be at large upon the streets
~ La Junta with gun on his hip.
be suggested that the very best
aight marshal La Junts ever had" be
Wlicsed from further duty. Alderman
Dayis was OF the same opinion
Mayor kcarns said that Emerson
vas the best night marshal La Junta
e1es had. and that II he was not
legally qualified officer" II would be
II very easy matter 10 make him
- by slectiAg him To the position
~ rsQpe4D0rfla = - ~ $500
osrman OMEN then made no
tloa that Nr. Emerson b. elected
might marshal. which was seconded
by Alderman Stark. Alderman Davis
here interjected the opinion that
there could be no election without
an opposition candidate. but the
mayor htcrjccted with another opin-
ion that the descendant OF an an
Client family OF smooth politicians"
could vote or not vote for Emerson
as best suited his desire and inclina.
tion. The vote resulted In tie
O'Ncii and Stark for Emerson. aud
Davis and Sporleder against The
mayor did not hesitate minute IN
settling the tie and voted for Emer-
son-making him legally qualified
officer" at least until the threaten
ed cloanin' takes place.
It was at this Junc,urc that Al
derman Davis made his threat that
n soon as they" elected their new
alderman there would be "clcanin'
Of the whole bunch''-thc dry bunch
prohably-this being suppositon In
view OF the fact that there were no
Specifications ms TO the particular
bunch the obstrcporous aid rman had
IN mind
The aldermen then very quietly al
Iourned and peacefully wcndcd their
way homcwards. having previously
agreed TO met on "Wednesday after.
noon to discuss the water question
and decide upon wha, Immediate
steps should b. taken towards dc
yeloplng n new source Of supply
across the river.
La Junta tribune., 1912-02-24

The council met "Wednesday after.
noon, with all Of the available alder.
mon present. including Daimler. to
dscuss tho water question II was
decided 10 put down well or wells
on the six acre tract across the
river. recently purchased by the city.
build a small pump house. equipped
with 1000 900 gallon pump and
boiler. and extend the present six.
teen inch suction line under the river
to connect with the new source ~
supply This work will be done IN
April when the water In tn" river
Ia usually low. II In the intention.
eventually. 10 abandon the present
pump house and move N" entire
plant across the river In case III"
new source Of supply proves TO be all
tina, is hoped for and expected.
Before adjourninx water Commis.
aioncr brown WAS instructed IN cm.
pioy dsputy 10 do the work In his
office. and on next Monday morning
10 commence making n house to
house canvass for the purpose Of
Inspecting all water connections. Con.
sumers viii ~ required 10 make all
repairs necessary 70 prevent waste
Of water. 80 the penalty for failure
b 10 10. WAsa notiNed. will BE- the
Immediate sAuttias on Of The water
La Junta tribune., 1912-02-24

The Goats-la junta Team
Ritter. IS. Golly Whiz'
Whitney. &c. on the job.
Bowen. AZ: after Hubbard.
Scott. IS. thinking about them
pants.
Daimler. IS. lost his gun.
Total. 20I.
La Junta tribune., 1912-02-24

HERE was an unusually In
teresting session OF the city
council last Monday night.
The proceedings opeaed
La Junta tribune., 1912-02-24

Yosn biggest tomorrow soon
will be 4 yesterday unless your
mind keeps pace with events.
The degree OF your earning will
be regulated by the amount OF
your learning.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-10
Church Locals.

Musical and literary entertain
ment tomorrow night at Zion M. e.
Church.
Get your supper tonight at
the Baptist Church. Tickets only
25c., and you will receive one of
the very best meals it is possible
to offer. ~
The Epworth League social
which was announced for this Fri
day evening, has been postponed I'M
til next week; the date will be
given later.-B. E. Bradshaw, Sec.
Rev. w. w. Greene, the veneer
able rector of Old Trinity Protes-
tant Episcopal Church, Church
Creek, expects to hold service at
that church Sunday afternoon, at
three o'clock.
The musical and literary en-
tertainment to be given by the Phi
lathea Glass, at Zion Church, Fri
day evening, will be composed OF
the best talent that Cambridge can
produce. Admission: Adults, 15c.;
children, 10c
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-10
TRIAL TRIP TODAY.
Fine New Steamer Dorchester To
Be Tried Out.

The new side-Wheel steamer Dor
chester, which the Maryland Steel
Company, at Sparrow's Point, has
just completed for the Baltimore,
Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway
Company, will start this morning on
her official trial trip down the bay.
Steam has been on the boilers for
several weeks, and the engines have
had a thorough dock trial, but the
trip today will be the first actual
run the new steamer has made.
1t is the intention to leave the
builders dock promptly at eight
o'clock Capt. J. R. Thompson, of
the Maryland Pilots Association,
will be in command, and the entire.
crew will be from the yard of the
builder. Compasses will be adjust
ed and the speed tests will be run
between Sandy and Thomas Points.
The various evolutions and tests are
expected to occupy the greater part
of the day. Officials of both the
builder and owner will be present.
In the Dorchester, the Balti-
more, Chesapeake and Atlantic Rail
way Company will have the finest
ship of their fleet, with total pas
senger capacity of 400 provided for.
The interior saloon is finished. aH
the old ivory effect which has BEEN
so much commented upon on the
Norfolk steamers. The dining
room is on the saloon deck, amid-i
ships.
The Dorchester, with her sister
ship, the Talbot, which will also
have her trial this month, being
nearly completed, will be used on
the Choptank river to displace the
Joppa and Avalon.
The Dorchester is an iron hull
ship, 200 feet in length over all,
and SO feet inches beam over the
guards. She has a draft of 6 feet
II inches and will make IS miles
an hour.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-10
M. MinakuCIi To Speak

Rev. Yutauka Minakuchi will adj
dress a mass meeting to be held
at Zion Church next Wednesday ev-
ening, Oct. 16, in the interest of
The World in Baltimore" exposi-
ton. At the preliminary meeting
held some days ago at Zion Church,,
it was suggested that Mr.. Minaku-
chi be selected as the speaker foT
this occasion, and the Baltimore
committee has determined to ac-
cede to the request. An eloquent
address may be expected
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-10
Political Meeting.

A public meeting will be held at
the headquarters of the Progressive
party, in the Henry Building, to-
morrow (Friday) evening, at which
addresses will me made by Messrs
c. Frank Spedden, Thos. E. Kerr
and Matthew Harding. A cordial
invitation is extended the public to
be present and hear the issues dis
cusSed.-AdV
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-10
TO UNITE CHURCHES.
Union Of Methodist Protestants
and United Brethren RecO-
mended.

Frederick, Md, Oct. 9.-Nearly
200 delegates, mostly ministers, rep
resenting about 10000 church mem
bers and 10000 Sunday School at
tendants of the Pennsylvania Con-
ference, United Brethren Church,
of Southern Pennsylvania and Nary
land, began the one hundred and
twenty-third annual convention in,
this city today. The session was
called to order in Centennial Me.
mortal Church by Bishop G. Nh
Mathews, of Chicago. The conven-'
ton will continue six days.
Following a devotional services
the church extension and mission
airy, finance, boundary and beneyo-ss
lent fund committees made a par
tial report. Owing to the large
field to be covered, action on the
work of the committees will not.
be completed before the latteTa9aa 81
of the week.
Following the organization, MrI
Milton G. Urner, of Frederiek. del
livered an address of welcome which
was received with great favor by
the churchmen.
The feature of the afternoon ses-l
sion was the annual report of the
presiding elder, Rev. William III.
Washington. 1t covered the work
of the conference for a year. Great
interest was taken in the remark
able development and improvement
to church property. A union with
the Methodist Protestant Church
was recommended. This was re-
ceived with enthusiasm, as was the
financial advancement of Lebanon
Valley College and Bonebrake
Theological Seminary.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-10

M. Warren Hooper has just
received a new stock of typewriter
ribbon, carbon paper and typewriter
paper, all at the lowest prices. S-3t.
If you need a stove, visit the
large stove show room of the Sam
uel E. Hubbard Hdw. Co., and in
spect their large line of carefully Sc
lected stoves. 9-4t.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-10
Fire Loss Paid.

l want to thank Mr.. G. Edward
LeCompte for his service, prompt
ness, and the receipt of a draft,
WITHOUT DISCOUNT, for the loss
on my furniture, which took place
only a few days ago. I will gladly
recommend him to anyone that is
thinking of placing insurance, as
he gives service, promptness, good
adjustments and quick payments.
Yours very truly,
S-3t. Ollie T. Andrews.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-10
Wall Paper.

I can save you money on wall
paper; all the latest styles and
colors, at the lowest prices. Large
line of samples to select FROM
M. Warren Hooper. S-3t.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-10
Town Tax Notice.

To save the 3 per cent. discount
all Town Taxes must be paid on
or before Tuesday, Oct. Is. Don't
forget it. VIM. E. Hearn,
10-7-tf Coll. and Treas.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-10

-Go to Cornwell, Bowdle & Co. s
busy store Friday and Saturday.
Prices are low. Read adv.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-10

Fresh beef and sausage Fri
day and Saturday at Albert Sped
den's. 10-10-3t.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-11

York and Stevens Of Minnesota trepublic-
sns. but when the provision was adopted
in to a. many republicans voted with
the democrats.
When the house adjourned II was with
the general understanding that the formal
passage Of the measure would follow to-
morrow.
The rivers and harbors appropriation
bill was passed by the senate today
amended to carry sSooooco more than az
passed by the house and making total
OF about s3tooo,ooo.
The principal increase was t2boo.ooo to
the house provision Of 100000 for Inn
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-11
WIFE FINDS DEAD BODY
OF HUSBAND IN FIELD

BEAVER CITY. Neb.. May id-(specid
Telegrsm)-James Meiroy. farmer who
lived nine miles south Of this city. was
found dead by lightning yesterday after
noon by bis wife In the field whsre be
had been working.
The team which he had been unng
rea1hsd home without q driver and Mrs
Mslroy went to look for her husband Ths
bolt came from . small cloud and the
amount Of rain was not sufficient TO stop
work In the fields. Two years ago the
family lost their home and property IN
. tornado. Mr.. Melroy leaves wife and
three sunall sons
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-11

proving the Mississippi. The relation
Of that item TO the flood situation caused
a LONG debate which took up most Of the
days session.
The remainder Of the Increase made by
the senate was composed OF smaller
amounts. among them being Chicago har-
Dor. $4,000; Ohio river near Cairo. ssso.ooo:
Los Angeles harbor. ts27,so
Senator Burton took positive ground
against resumption of plans for the i'm.
provemsnt Of the Missouri. II the move
ment we're to lower railroad rates, he
thought the Interstate compsrce commits
sion might accomplish that result
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-11

Births-August and Gertrude Anderson,
154 Franklin, girl: Arthur and Hulda
Anderson. $3.50 Franklin. girl: Sam and
Sarah Blockman, 3is North Tventy-sec-
son. siss North Thirteenth street. Eisi;
Pete and Kat Lodh. sD13 Dorcas, girl;
August and Alice David. ISL Corby. boy.
Ben and Mary Hartman. 1866 South Four
teeafth, girl; n. S. and Gertrude Hay
xss iocust, siri; wniiam and Elirsbets
Pyunsr. ~ North Tventy-fourth, girl:
Ned and Hilms Steel. 80 rinton. girl:
Edward and Anna Upton, 3cz1 Webster,
boy; Morris and PessAh Weiner. LIS
South Twelfth street. boy.
Deztnx-Charies oepson. . years, For
tieth and Poppleton: James yalenta. 70
years. Sc Joseph hospital: Antonio Circo,
month. III Woolworth. Robert ]. De
Bus. 1 month. tsos North Twenty fourth;
Anton L Lamp, , weeks. los south
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-11

STELLA. Neb.. NAY io.-tspecial.)-
Commsncement exercises Of the Stella
high school will be held in the opera
house Thursday evening. May is TIE
class address win be given by Prof
Fordyce Of the state university. The
baccslaureate sermon viii be preached
in the Baptist church Sunday evening.
May Il by Rev. c. Z. Sparks Of Auburn.
There are twelve graduates. and each
will appear on the commencement pro-
gram The graduates are Bertha wss-
ner. Eugene Baldwin. Ray Monette.
Marshall Mcdowell. Grace Farno. Edna
Hoppe. Stella Heimick. Msdss Burress.
Ethel Jones and Olive shafw.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-11

ST. EDWARD. Neb. May io-tspecaail
Mckinley lodge No. sF dedicated their
new hall last night with spprcpriste cere-
monies conducted by Grand Secretary I.
p. Gage Of Fremont and Past Grand
Master F. P. corr1ck Of lincoln Tbs
local lodge boasts Of having one Of the
best and eommodious lodge halls In the
county. The Rsbekahs served supper in
their dining hall A delegation from Al
bson and Esin was present, At the con-
eiuston Of the ceremonies the Rebekshs
dnn team entertained the crowd.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-11
Nebraska

appraisement Of school lands. He found
the appraisements Is rule satisfactory.
Capital stock Increase.
The Dundee Realty company Of Omaha
has filed amended articles with the sec
rotary Of state The capital stock is in
creased to $4,000
G. A. Faiden. candidate for senator in
the Twenty-sixth district. Is the last to
file his expense account. and he asserts
he spent nothing.
The Wheeling Corrugated Iron COM
pany has been awarded the contract for
the steel roof for the machinery hall at
the state fair grounds.
Lindsay Reappointed.
The Judges Of the supreme court have
reappointed H. c. Lindsay reported and
librarian Of the court and Victor Sey-
mour a. deputy. The appointment Is ef-
fective May % on the expiration Of the
present terms Of these officers.
Captain Teeter took charge today as
commandsnt Of the Milford Soldiers
home. vice Hilyard resigned. II ID said
there will be no changes in the present
staff of the home for the present at
least.
"Automatic'' for LiBcoln.
The Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph
company. the independent system which
recently bought out the Bell company In
this city and the southern part of the
state. has finally decided to install the
automatic system In the new exchange
when the two systems are mechanically
consolidated. The directors have had the
question under consideration ever since
the purchase of the Bell property and
reached a conclusion this morning. The
present exchange building Of the indie
pendent company will be enlarged to
house the combined plants. University
Place. which is under the same owner
ship and management, on the contrary.
will retain the manual system entirely
when the consolidation takes place. Hn-
coin had q majority Of the automatic
telephones, while the reverse was true
In the suburb.
Gas manufacturers Of Nebraska. Iowa.
North and South Dakota will meet In
Aiuooiu h1y - anu - 70 uicCuso muAteiu
Of interest to the business.
Want Workizer Again.
An effort Il being made by university
authorities to get Captain John C. Work.
iser assigned as oontmandant Of the uni
veraty cadets. Captain tain Yates. the
present commandant. has served out his
term of detached duty and has been or
dsred to re3oin his regiment Captain
workizer was 1T . previous time oom-
Of the cadets and was exosed-
lngly popular. He Ia now on detached
duty and university authorities hops to
have him assigned here. The annual gov
eminent inspection Of the cadets occurs
tomorrow morning.
Reports from the southeastern part Of
~ state yesterday were to the effect
that while the soil below the surface was |
moist. that section was In need Of rain. |
n the surface was dry and crops were |
somewhat Reports from that
section are that heavy rain covered the
,ntire southeastern portion Of Nebraska
ast night and farmers were feeling
|ubilant.