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The Monte Vista journal., 1912-02-24
TOWN ELECTION


annual town election, speculation
has been general as to the neces-
sary steps toward making the town
to become city of the second
class as provided by law.
That the citizens may be advised
on this point, We print below the
opinion of the Town attorney:
Mr.. w. H. Fassett, Mayor,
Monte Vista, Colorado,
Dear Sir:
This is in response to the inquiry
of yourself and members of the
Board of Trustees, as to the pro-
the change of the town to city
of the second class. l find that
the law which applies to the
change, is shown at Sections 6531
to 1884 of The Revised Statutes of
1908. After a consideration of
these sections, l advise you that
the fact that the town has reached
a population of more than two
thousand, and that that has been
made known by proclamation of
the Governor, is not sufficient to
make the town become city of the
second class. In addition to these
things, the Board of Trustees must
pass certain ordinances. When
such ordinances are passed and
published they will have the effect
of causing the incorporated town
of Monte Vista to cease to exist,
and the municipality will take ON
new life as city of the second
class, under the same name, and
with the same officers and ordi-
nances. If the passage of these or
dinances is deferred until after the
second day of April of this year !;
the incorporated town may have a
town election, as it had the privi-
lege to do every year heretofore.
If they are passed before that time !;
then there will be no Town of
Monte Vista, and inasmuch as the
law provides that elections in
cities of the second class shall oc-
cur in April of the odd numbered
years, no election can be held un-
til April of 1913. AS you are aware,
there has been no town election
for a period of three years, and
the people are doubtless desirous
of having an election. I there
fore recommend that no action be
taken by the Board until after
April second thereby giving an
opportunity for the nomination of
tickets and the election of Board
of Trustees and Mayor to serve
the town for the period of one
year.
After that is done, the Board,
which is elected, can organize and
elect the Town officers as it has
heretofore, and then pass such or
dinances as will make the town a
city of the second class. The new
Board and officers will then hold
until April of 1913, when the first
city election can be held. Under
the law, applicable to cities of the
second class, the town Board would
divide the town into wards, not ex-
ceeding six in number. The people
at large will elect a Mayor, City
Treasurer and City Clerk and the
voters in each ward will elect two
aldermen. All of these officers
will serve for the period of two
years. The compensation of the
different officers will remain the
same, unless changed by the City
Council after the full organization
OF the town into a city of the
secopd class
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-02-24

Our Formaldehyde is here. Alb
solutely fresh. No last years stuff
Fuller Drug Co.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-02-24

G. @. Kerr went to Denver Fri,
day, returning Sunday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-02-24

The people have never failed in
any great crisis in our history.
Tue composite judgment is
always safer and wiser and strong
er and more unselfish than the
judgment of any one individual
mind. The people have been be-
trayed by their representatives
again and again. The real danger
to democracy lies not in the ignor-
ance or want of patriotism of the
people, but in the corrupting in
huence of powerful business orga-
nizations upon the representatives
of the people. The real cure for
the ills of democracy is more de-
mocracy.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-23
ARREST is THREATENED
County Judge Orders City Officials to
Vacate Building and Grounds.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Fort Smith. - Mayor Bourland re.
ceived notice sent to him by County
Judge Harp and which ordered the
mayor, the city council and all other
city officials to vacate the courthouse
now jointly occupied by the city and
county, as we'll as the rest OF the
block on which the building stands.
If the order were complied with. the
city would have no Jail. According to
Mayor Bourland the city has no in.
tention whatever of moving. He says
the contract which was made between
the city and county gave to the form.
er a third interest in the building so
long as IL may stand" He said the
building would be standing when
Judge Harp went out OF office Novem,
Der /, and that the city would resist
any attempt TO GUS il. He added the
city has an ordinance against the de.
facing OF public property, and II Judge
Harp starts TO tear this building down,
we will put him in jail"
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-23
WELL PEOPLE TOO
Wise Doctor Gives Postum to Con-
valescents.

A wise doctor tries to give nature its
best chance by saving the little
strength OF the already exhausted pa
tlent, and building up wasted energy
with simple but powerful nourish-
ment.
Five years ago." writes q doctor
Il commenced to use Postum in my
own family instead OF coffee" Cts
a well-known fact that tea Is Just al
injurious as coffee because 1t contains
caffeine. the same drug found in cof-
fee9 Il was so we'll pleased with the
results that l had two grocers place
1t In stock, guaranteeing its sale.
i then commenced to recommend Il
TO my patients In place of coffee, as q
nutritious beverage. The consequence
Is. every store in town Is now selling
II, as 1t has become a household ne
cessity in many homes.
I'm sure | prescribe Postum as oft.
en- Is any one remedy In the Materia
Medica-in almost every case of indi-
gestion and nervousness l treat, and
with the best results.
When l once introduce 1t into q
family, 1t Is quite sure to remain. !
shall continue to use it and prescribe
II In families where | practice.
In convalescence from pneumonia.
typhoid fever and other cases / Civ
1t as liquid. easily absorbed d.
You may use my letter as a refers
any way you see fit" Name giW :
Postum Co. Battle Greek. Michs
Read The Road to WellvY
| pkgs. There's a reason
Ever read the above leuei
one appears from time 90
| rre genuine, true, ana - - -
interest.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-23
RUSSELLVIllE HAS FIRE
New Waterworks and Fire Department
Save City From Big Loss.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
RussellVille.-Fire which was dis
covered here in the Shinn building at
Main AMI River streets, did about $751;
600 damage. But for the waterworks
system and the local fire company
which were called into service for the
first time, the entire building and
perhaps the block would have been
destroyed.
The heaviest loser was +. II. Butler
proprietor of moving picture the
alter in the burned building. He lost
reels valued at $4,000. three Edison
machines, $50 illustrated song slides
and other accessories. which will make
his total loss about $1,000. He car
ried no insurance. Others who lost
in the fire were the Pope County Req
ord, the Russellville Telephone Co.
DR. F. f. Wilson. dentist. besides a
number Of people who had apartments
in the building. Most of the loses,
however. are covered by insurance.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-23
CHAPTER xxvl.-Contlnued.

Oddly. this time she didn't laugh
and knew why: il was her father.
and IT had cut her to the heart This
was what | had feared As | proceed
ed. narrating the interview In the IL
brary, she just grew roster and roster
red, but sat looking at me wide-eyed
and unfinching. The pulsation of her
bosom quickened little. but her dear
face remained unchanged. save for
her little trick of dragging her under.
lip through her white teeth.
And, by Jove. that's all" | finished
who cares. don't you know, or believes
any bit OF It? Anyhow. We don't
for We know"
Are you sure" She spoke grave
ly yet in her eyes We're the dancing
starmotes OF laugh. The eXtraya-
gance, the gambling. and the-oh, all
OF It? | must tell you | heard some
sad things myself about Francis Bill
ings while was at Cambridge"
| grunted scornfully. 81 know. from
the two-iaced cat Miss Kirkland Say.
now WISH by Jove, that woman
would pack up and go back to China
Inc sponge" And l screwed my glass
Indignantly.
Oh. now she demonstrated sweet
iH you mustn't say that. You might
De sorry' She smiled archly.
grunted contemporary
Again she rested her little chin up
Oh her hand. eying me thoughttully,
earnestly.
And SO you don't believe any OF
Il"
chuckled at the idea. "Oh. say
now Frances. you know don't" And
! showed bit nearer, looking into
uer eyes. But just then | saw Wilkes
come out and look around.
AND she must have glanced about
qaicNly and have seen him. too for as
shifted my eyes to her again she
was blushing furiously and had moved
a bit.
m afraid" she said measuredly,
uef chin lifting little. you do be-
"eSe-part of it," And In her eyes
was CLINT of fire.
ana then as my face fell bankly. a
'iow little smile came creeping bach
ners Her eyes softened.
Forgive me- she said gently; i
Misunderstood"
lne darling, And dash it. if they
gre going to have vines to a pavilion
wy didn't they have vines?
~, 10 you know" she said, Il dont
ssaeVe you do believe any of these
ssiui things could be true about me,
ner voice quickened here-'and do
xeu Know | just think It's lovely oil
a. S.u' do" And her dear voice
opped like the softer notes or a
=. as' slts-name. Her hands lay In her
~ and she was studying me In the
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-23
CHAPTER XVII.
The Judge Fixes "Foxy Grandpa

The Judge Fixes "Foxy Grandpa"
But tell YOU. sir. he is not my
SON"
The Judge was bending over the
desk phone as looked in hall hour
later His voice rose in a crescendo
OF rage: "Wha-what's that? DO /
want to speak with him? Certainly
not. strand | wont, 49, I'm,
yes-John W. Billings-yes, that's his
name Stuff and nonsense,
sir, He's upstairs now in his room.
Says Wharf.-The judges eyes
rolled frowningly upward as he list
ened: then he licked his lips and bent
again. speaking with passionate in
cisiyeness: Why, dammit. man, I've
lust this minnie been talking to him
Just left him, understand.
Certainly your mans an impostor-
YOU ought to know that Yes.
this is Judge Billings, himself. .
En- Oh, that's all right, but now let
me tell you something he cleared
hts throat and gathered his voice in
cold. deliberate accents: You let me
w. o,roved again from your precinct,
apa ! ran nromise YOU that
~ uoa MRS all right then
Dot"
~. ,onood tho rocetyor to the hook
~ - aro.t ,,ntto,ine things TO
anu 10,
"''i ..,', :, ...., -. ,.ora, ofan tho
,,rf,sa mo Iightnutt" He wiped his
e>os,'0 - -. at,rco shsfraetea and
'olenc''' ' ,,...,',,o5,. a, nnttino tbis
SEQ" Nus ,'.;' .o.,,ohody ,ryino 70
ioo' ~ ~. ~ IT. tla rttared n short laugh
annoy ny. erort There $
that was u' M, ~ -, Now York
some ,D.,.. '"' arrostc, and he's got a
bug 'h'l ~ = my ca,l"od mo to lose
SECOND o"[ ,roo, NV once Yesterday in
two hou'S '''' ,,ns ",i mo for the whole
the city aha aps So h ms ~ basy,"-his
day Anu, anu me , ~ me me noDers on the
hands iillea , ,oT''r "a, can hardly"-an,
table-.so pus2 ,s s@,, his cigar
other snort anu ' 1t, ..,oats mo there's
puilhs sas"e' H. oftor erotber IN.
Just one io '' - e,'. ahsorbing nv time!"
terruprhs me u 90, Enowf" respond.
Joiiy su sun '1nnnathottcaIlv into a
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-23

self. Catch the point? So devilish
idea, don't you know
Rather fancy your chaps the same
one know Of" drawled, IAN oldish
duffer-white muttonchops-beef sort
of face-sunburn line and baldish-
all that sort OF thing"
Well, by-y-y George.'-he slapped
his hand down. should say that
was real idea And you say you
know this crazy fool?"
Crazy? He's not crazy" | ex-
claimed Indignantly thinking of her
pajamas. And he's no more fool than
| am"
He fell back with grunt. "Oh.
well. | know-but-"
He eoughed BY Joye, he seemed
disappointed, somehow;
/ proceeded calmly: Real truth is,
the beggar's a notorious criminal.
known to the police as Foxy Grand
pa-pretends all sorts of things about
people, don't you know"
My dear Lightnut"-he was star
ing at ne. mouth distended-"why-
how the devil do you know this?"
inhaled deliberately "Awfully
simple. don't you know" | responded
quietly; and l let him wait till | had
blown six rings. Fact is, I'm the
one sent him to jail"
"You!"-his laugh was frankly
amused. ineredulous.
"Oh, yes carelessly-"found the
fellow thieying in my rooms the other
night and called In police-oh, they
recognized him in a minute."
He looked floored Well. what do
you think of that" he murmured slow
". Then his face flushed and he sat
erect. And so that's all the crazier
the ruiiian is-thats the kind OF smart
Alex that's been trying to get gay
with me-with me-" He started up.
snoring like war-horse--"Huh
Well, two can play at that game. and"
his eyes twinkled wrathfully-@Ill
show him who's got the best hand!
I'll just"
The rest trailed OFF in mutter He
had dropped beside the telephone
again his cigar crushed firmly in the
corner of his mouth, his gray mus
tache bristing aggressiyely. | tried
TO trace the family resemblance to
Frances, but dashed If could see
single point And while | was think
ing OF this, he got his number.
yes. yes | heard, Il do want to
speak to him personally-this is Judge
Billingsl"-a moment, and then;
Morning, Commissioner-thts is Bill
ings. Fine, thank you!
oh no, No bad effects at all-takes
more than that to throw seasoned
old diner like my What
sav?"-a cackling chuekle-"yes.
knew the dinner would loosen him
nm, Had his promise before we left
the table; Soakem heard him-so did
Benedict. Yes-oh, yes; he's
got it-had 1t with me, you know. in
case! No-o-o' OF course nct'
not a single line or scrap "a lower
dron of tone-"tust I'm a plain, blank
envelope-best way always, you know
I eSt ludl 6iNOS 40 " S''Ao mai
gin in the senate now, not even count
ing upon what they do in commit
teo-and Soakemll take care OF that
end Yes, he went back TO
Albany this morning-he says the
hills safely deader'n Hector now.
Err, by the way, Commission
er"-the Judge cleared his throat and
his voice sobered Little favor l want
10 ask-h'm. I'm being greatly an
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-23

Fayetteville.-The committee of the
University of Arkansas faculty on the
scholarship offered by the Federation
of Women's Clubs in Arkansas recent
pers submitted, awarded the first
scholarship to Miss. Bonnie Shell of
Rosston. Ark, and the second scholar
ship to Morton Higgs, DeQueen, Ark.
George w Owens of Jonesboro rank.
ed third
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-23
Genius and Its TrlhuIatIons.

Genius" says the Washington
Post, is the most curious psycholog'
zeal phenomenon with which the
mind OF man has ever grappled." And
the great trouble is that the mind OF
man never can be sure even while the
graphing is going on that genius Is
really being grappled with.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-23

Augusta.-In continued row at and
near Riverside, Jet Weems cut with a
Both were farmers living seven or
eight miles from Augusta Weems
surrendered. and it is claimed, acted
in self-defense
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-23
Packing House Stock Subscribed.

Pine Bluff.-An enthusiastic meet
ing of the members of the Pine Bluff
Chamber OF Commerce, attended by
200 business men, $4,000 worth of
stock was subscribed to make sure
the building of the packing and stock
yards in this city.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-23

Hope. - An agreement has been
reached among the property owners
and the street committee to pave a
near future. The contract has not
been closed. but it is expected to
have the work done right away. This
will be the beginning of the street
paving in Hope.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-23
Kind Man.

local philanthropist ordered a fan
for himself. a nice electric buzzer.
He also took the key out of the door
SO that some of the air could go
through the keyhole into the adjoin.
ing room, where there are eight per
spring clerks
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-23

kindest, sweetest way, And l wanted
to tell her how good she was and how
much | loved her, don't you know. but
just then, behind the pavilion, came
the gardener. He was talking to one
Of his assistants about slugs-dash
slugs
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-23

Springdale.-The first car of peach
IS of the season has been shipped from
Springdale. Two more cars are be-
ing loaded. The peaches were of fine
quality and large size. Some of ii EN-
are being put in bushel baskets on ae,
count of being too large to pack in
the four basket crates.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-23
All Over Arkansas


Russellyille-The residence of Joe
Finley in this city was struck by light
ming during a thunder storm and con-
siderable damage. None Of the &C.
cupants were injured.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-23
Instructive.

so you took your wife to the base
ball gamer"
Yes" replied Mr.. Meekton.
Did she enjoy it?'
only part of It, She thought they
wasted a great deal of time running
around the lot, but she thought the ar.
guments with the umpire were quite
interesting. Washington Star.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-23

Arkadelphia.-The commissioners of
accounts for Clark county have just
of the county officers were found to
be in good order. The committee burn
ed over 100000 of county scrip that
had been redeemed.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-23

Clinton. - There have been fairly
good rains and crops are looking fine
especially corn, while cotton is YET
small! but is putting on plenty of bells
A bumper crop is predicted for Va
Buren, county.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-23

Dermott-At a meeting of the ioca.
school board, it was decided to erect
an additional school building on the
campus to be ready by the opening
of school in September. This will be
the fourth school building erected il
the last four years.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-23
johnson County Peach Shipments.

JOHNSON County Peach Shipments.
Clarksville.-Fruit shippers in this
county have shipped 1874 cars of peach
es at a value ranging from SOC to soc
per bushel. The crop was somewhat
short of first estimates on account of
dry weather
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-23

To prevent Malaria is far better than
to cure 1t. In malarial countries take Q
dose OF OSID1NE regularly once each week
and save yourself from Chills and Fever and
other malaral troubles
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-23

Even the man who is his own
worst enemy is always ready to for.
give himself
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-23

Red Cross Ball Blue makes the laundreA
happy, makes clothes winter than snow.
All good grocers.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1912-08-23
s or 6 doses Goo "
UnmanaqeabIs

OhtlaHageapie.
She-Can you manage a typewritert
He-No. | married one.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-10
PRESIDENT ADDISON
DELIVERS ADDRESS
Photo by Foster.

guests OF this resort sleeping under
blankets. Even dancing does not seem
too violent an exercise FOR some OF the
younger members To- morrow night
the Roanoke German Club Will enter
tain the association al q ball given at
the Blue Ridge Springs Hotel. and on
Thursday the newspaper men and wo-
men are to DO the guests OF tho city OF
Roanoke. which Is but twelve miles
Distant.
The convention will be again called
to order tomorrow at midday. when
the ever popular Miss Bertha Gray Rob
inson. editor OF tho Orange Observer.
will read 4 paper being the history
of Virginia Journalism during the past
year Miss Robinson. who was received
with cheers when she entered the con
vention hall to-day proudly declares
TINT she has never missed n meeting OF
tho association.
The important address tomorrow
Will be delivered by R. c. Barham 81
the Index Appeal OF Petersburg. on
Thursday Alfred 3. Williams. Will DC
the principal speaker.
Committees Appointed.
President Addison has announced
the following committees. on finance.
{. b. Camper George Q. Green, a. +.
Obenshain on members. o. W Evans,
w \. Sewers. l. E. Looka III. on
nomination. NJ T. Harrison. w. Is.
Thomas r. y Robinson II. z. Witten.
X y. Anderson. on resolution. r. p.
Barham. Allen Potts. c. ]. Campbell.
Among those who are in attendance
on the meeting OF the association are
the following. w. Z. Addison. J. l.
Hart, c. 3. cook. VIM. Cook Walter
II. Savory r. II Written VIM Whit
ten VIM. Whittcn. Miss Watkins. r..
r BarhanA Allen Potts, C. !. Campbell.
H. +. Mills. NJ. 7. Harrison, VIM.
Claude HARRISON Miss Nina Harrison.
O. W Evans VIM. Fans. Miss Fans.
Geo o. Green. o. f. obenshein. r a.
Anderson. Mrs. Anderson. l. Z. Look
ahill. c. b Camper, Mrs. Camper. Miss
Ruth Lunsford. Miss Mary Camper.
W. y. Sewers, VIM. Sewers. ". c.
Lauck. Mrs. Lauck. E G. Moseley. Mrs.
.ioseley, r y. Robinson Miss Bertha
Cray Robinson. W. E. Thomas.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-10
ALLEN FREED OF
MURDER CHARGE
Court Records Show Convictions
Already Had for Kill
ing OF Mills.
IspeeIal % &c les.pispateh. ]

alexandria, Va. July s--Afier the
jury had been impaneled and all was
In readiness for beginning tho trial o.
Samuel. alias Shorty" Allen. colored
indicted for the murder OF Richard
Mills. coiored, which occurred mere No
vcmber .. 1905. Attorney Charles Bend
helm addressed the court and informed
II that Allen was not the man and
That the parties wanted FOR the MUIR
der had already been convicted and
were now released
Court attaches ami others were as
founded at the statement. and an exam
ination OF tho court records disclosed
that such was the case. According To-
the records, Hush King and Sarah Gas
kins. both colored, a the March term
OF the Corporation Court In 1906. en-
tered a plea OF guilty to Involuntary
manslaue hter IN connection with the
killing OF Mills and they were SEN
fenced to serve terms OF six month,
each in jail.
The cour, at once directed that tho
jury bring In verdict Of not guilty,
and this was done without even leav-
ing the jury box. and Allen walked
out of court rejoicing.
Allen was arrested the latter part OF
last February IN Richmond The ar
rest was made by the Richmond police
They subsequently came 10 Alexandria
and testified a. the preliminary hearing
in court that Allen was the man who
killed Mills. All along Allen contcnded
that 1t was case OF mistaken identity.
Governor Mann has designated Judge
Bennett n Gordon, OF Nelson county.
to hear the annexation case instituted
by the city to obtain part of AleNan-
dria and FairfaX counties. Tho case
will be heard July II nest In the Cir
cult Court for Alexandria county. an
which time the preliminary motions
Will BE- made. Judge Gordon sat IN the
proceedings which were heard before
and which resulted IN the case being
thrown out of court on Il technicality,
The new set Of health laws. with
certain amendments, We're passed by the
City Council at a meeting tonight
They will now come before the Alder
men.