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The Monte Vista journal., 1912-04-06
SUGAR BEETS

The Sterling factory of the
Great Western Sugar company
has contracts now for over 14,OOO
acres of beets to be grown this
year. Brush and Fort Morgan
between them have about 1900
contracted, making total of 81
600 acres for the three factories
which are under the management
of w. l.. Lawson Lawson says
that the Sterling district will di-
vide with the other two factories
and each plant will take care of
1900 acres.
The increase in acreage this
year is 5000 acres greater than
last year
The Nelson bill, providing that
new trials shall not be granted on
merely technical points at law un-
less the substantial rights of the
parties concerned are affected, was
ordered favorably reported from
the senate committee on judiciary
Monday. The bill has been in
dorsed by the American Bar asso-
citation.
Last Sunday afternoon about 2
o'clock, while on his last trip with
an ore train out of the Nelson tun-
mel, Emmett Dabney, formerly of
Monte Vista, but now living here,
had the misfortune to smash
couple of his toes and badly
bruise some of the others. Creede
Candle.
I'VE will have that sugar factory
and we are going to have rail
road to Bayfield," ."-Darley in 1912.
"We will have sugar factory at
Monte Vista and railroad to
Center. ."-Darley in 1911.
Mrs. j. G. Mclaughlin and
daughter Genevieve returned to
their home in Alamosa Monday
after a short visit with j. r. Wells
and family.
Francis Ray and family of Den
yer arrived Tuesday to take pos
session of the Carpenter property
which they recently purchased.
Miss Berenice Thorne, chief
operator of this place, went to Ala
mosa Saturday for a short visit
with friends.
The governor of Colorado has
issued proclamation designating
Friday, April 10, as Arbor day or
tree planting day.
Miss Bessie Caddell, who has
been the guest of Mrs. j. O. Stew
ems went to Alamosa Monday.
Mr.. Pollett and family of Han
nibal, Mo, arrived Monday to
make their home in the valley.
Chas. M. Reich and w. Il. Smith
returned Tuesday from a business
trip to Denver.
OFFICIAL CALL FOR THE DEMO-
CRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION.
Notice is hereby given that Conven-
tion OF Delegates, representing the Dem
ocratic party in Rio Grande County,
Colorado, is hereby called and will be
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-04-06

Miss Bessie Caddell, who has
been the guest of Mrs. j. O. Stew
ems went to Alamosa Monday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-04-06

Mr.. Pollett and family of Han
nibal, Mo, arrived Monday to
make their home in the valley.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-04-06

Fred bunker and wife returned
Friday from Strang, Nebraska,
where they were called by the ILL
ness of Mr.. Dunker's mother,
whose condition is very much i'm
proved.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-04-06

The outlook for the beet crop in
Bent county this year is by far the
best of any previous year. The
weather conditions thus far have
been SO favorable toward this
sugar product that it leads one to
believe that the tonnage per acre
will be greater than ever before.
The high price paid on this years
contract by the American Beet
Sugar company for beets has in
duced many, who heretofore would
not consider their culture, to sign
contracts to grow beets.-Pueblo
Chieftain.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-04-06

The governor of Colorado has
issued proclamation designating
Friday, April 10, as Arbor day or
tree planting day.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-04-06

Miss Berenice Thorne, chief
operator of this place, went to Ala
mosa Saturday for a short visit
with friends.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-04-06

Francis Ray and family of Den
yer arrived Tuesday to take pos
session of the Carpenter property
which they recently purchased.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-04-06

Mayor Newton d. Baker of
Cleveland, known nationally as the
political heir of Tom l.. johnson,
has repudiated the presidential
candidacy of Governor Judson
Harmon and has declared for the
nomination of Governor Woodrow
Wilson. Mayor Baker has signed
a Wilson petition for the state wide
presidential primary.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-04-06

Mrs. Walter Norton, wife of the
professor of shorthand, of Monte
Vista, was in town last Friday CIV
ing lessons to members of their
class at this place. Mrs. Norton
is an expert along with her hus-
band, in the shorthand and type
writing business. We hope to see
the class greatly increase in num-
bers at this place.-Center Dis
match.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-04-06

I'VE will have that sugar factory
and we are going to have a rail
road to Bay ."-Darley in 1912.
"We will have sugar factory at
Monte Vista and a railroad to
Center. ."-Darley in 1911.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-04-06

Mrs. j. G. Mclaughlin and
daughter Genevieve returned to
their home in Alamosa Monday
after short visit with j. r. Wells
and family.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-04-06

Union carpenters of Des Moines
went on strike Monday because of
the master builders refusal to
grant the increase in wages. Prac-
tically every large building in
course of construction is deserted
The carpenters demand an increase
in wages of from 80 to 55 cents an
hour, giving the high cost of liv-
ing as the principal reason.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06

Whatever weather the powers that be might dish up today. it can in no way interfere with the great Chamber of Com merce glad hand festival and get ac- quainted rally at East Lake park this afternoon. Chairman Oscar Turner stated yesterday that the festival would be held rain or shine, as there is plenty of shell ter at the park. All members of the Chamber of Commerce are expected to be on the scene at 1:so sharp. because the barbecued dinner will be served prompt ly at that hour. Good things to eat will predomnate until every man has had his fill and then some
 As a special event the managers of the races have decided to hold an "old" mems race. The distance of this race will be de- cided later, but those eligible to enter must admit that they are 50 years of age or more. Oscar Turner stated yesterday that unless President Sibley gave him a little boot he was not sure that he would run the championship 2s yard dash with the genial president. His argument is that MT. Sibley weighs 225A pounds, while Turner tips the scales at 227 plus. The chairman said that he would run If President Sibley ran with his coat on.
 A feature of the festival will be the burial of the Knoclxer," for it was dis covered yesterday that there was one lonely knocker left in the city. Secre- tary Babb and H. E. Shaw will perform the ceremonies at the grave of the ham, mer wielder. Apiece of marble will rep resent his heart and pin will be used
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
ALLEN WILL FILE
 INCREASES TODAY How Board of Revenue Will
 Handle Cases EACH ONE SEPARATE Governor O'Neal Expected to Make Reply to Communication From Committee of Citizens-State
 Board Still in Session
EACH ONE SEPARATE

The increases in tax assessments mades by J, Y. Allen, back tax commissioner. to the extent of 25Q0 will be handed the board of revenue this morning. That body will take up the increases at once Several days will be consumed in examin- ing the increases made by Mir Allen. in- volving s25Oo0,0oo, and then an announces | ment will be made as to whether any of the increases will be permitted to go on 1.-the docket
 The task that will be taken Up this morning by the board Is considered one of the most responsible ones and ono that involves more tact than any ques- tion handled by that body in months. In the case of $4lOOO,Oso increase by the state tax board and violent protest from citizens of this county, the board of rev enue will be compelled to decide what shall be done with the s25,0O0o0O increases asked for by the county back tax cons missioner
 It Is understood that considerable delib- eration will be given the cases by the members of the board of revenue. The policy of the board. 1t is understood. will be to take up each case and with an ex- pert at hand pass upon the increase without consideration Of any other fea- ture In that way the board hopes to arrive at a decision which will bring sat- isfaction to all concerned.
 The tax problem here continues to oce cupy the minds of some of Birmingham's ! leading citizens. There Is speculation IS 10 whether Governor Icmmet O'Nea1 will 1 issue q reply to the citizens address of a few days back. Governor ONeal start { ed the discussion and it is believed hero that he will add one more communication 10 the record in the nature of a ~1ply eo the citizens communication. He was re- ported yesterday to be in discussion with some of the officials in Montgomery in reference to the matter
 In the meanwhile two members of the state tax commission. J. Lee Long and Judge A. A. Evans, are sitting here try ing cases. A large docket was handled yesterday and it Is expected that a eom- promise will be reached with some of tho taxpayers A majority of them, how- ever are Inclined, il Is said, to allow iuries to pass upon the merits of the in- creases
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
DR. s. [. HOTCHKISS
 STUDYING MINES Will Address Operators at Picnic Wednesday TO DISCUSS HEALTH Government Health Service Man Will Incorporate in His Speech His
 Views on Local Industrial
 Sanitation

For the dual purpose of studying the
 local mine conditions from a health
 viewpoint and to deliver an address at
 the Alabama Coal Operators picnic,
 next Wednesday, pr. S. C. HotchlSiss of the United states public health and
 marine hospital service, U. s. A. is
 in Birmingham. He intends, so the association announced yesterday, to
 study the local conditions minutely dur ing the next few days and incorporate
 his views as to conditions here in his address before the operators next
 Wednesday,
 Dr. Hotchkiss is attached to the bu-
 reau of mines of which Dr. I. A.
 Holmes Is director and was asked by
 the local operators association to visit the Alabama district and outline some sanitary improvements. He visited Mar vel mines of the Roden Coal company yesterday, where R F. Roden. presi- dent, showed the visiting expert all that was to be seen in connection with the coal operations at Marvel. The ex- pert will visit other mining places dur ing the next few days
 Dr. Hotchkiss is considered one of the best informed men in the govern
 mont services as to sanitation for in- | dustrial operations. He has made a very careful study of such matters.
 That tho coal operators associat tior
 as a unit Is to attack health problems hook worm and other deleterious san.
 itary drawbacks as few other districts have done, is manifested in the work
 now being performed. Tn addition to
 pr. Hotchkiss the operators have had
 employed for some time M. A, Knowles
 and his assistant, B. A Scharff both i of whom are recognized experts in their work At the operators outing next
 week one of the principal topics for discussion will be health. Dr. Rob
 art Nelson, city health officer, and pr.
 Hotchkiss will be two of the speakers
 on that work.
 | The outing next week Is expected | to be one of the most successful in | the history of tho association. It will be held at Docena, the new operations | oi the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rail- | read company, 12 miles from Birming- ham. The delegation will leave here | on a special train leaving the Louis vllle and Nashville station at 9:30 | o'elock. The train will run over the | tracks of the Birmingham Southern railroad to Docena, where the guests win be treated to splendid repast. The details of the barbecue Is in the hands of a committee named some time ago. with whom James l.. Davidson,
 the association secretary, Is working
 hand in hand for theseomplete success
 of the outing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
STRONG RUMORS OF AN EXTRA SESSION
Understood Recent Develop ments Have Made It Inn
 peratiye to Act

From Montgomery emanates the report that Governor o'Neal has determined to call an extraordinary session of the legis- lature.
 Following his return to the capital from Auburn, according to the report. he will again consider the time for having the lawmakers convene.
 It is understood that following the con cluson of the democratic convention at Baltimore he will issue the call, and that in August or September the session will be held. Septembef is considered the most probable date.
 New legislation in reference to passen- ger and freight rates as charged at .he present time by the Louisville and Nash vile railroad, the agitation against the provisions of the revenue bill, the recom- mendation of the commission appointed to make changes in the current methods of court procedure and other equally as important topics will be included in the call
 The state convention practically in structed the governor to call an extra session when that body adopted the reso- lution of Tom Long of Walker in refer ence to the increasing of It's rates by the Louisville and Nashville railroad, The heads of municipalities, complaining Tn reference to the loss of license tax reve- nuc as a result of the operation of sec- tion 26-F of the revenue bill. have united in urging the extra session, and the com missions report in reference to the need of better regulations for the facilltation of court proceedings have made it, ac- cording to the indications and belief of students of politics. incumbent on the governor to call the lawmakers together.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
How English Beauties
 Keep Faces Youthful

Christian Miller, r. C. l., noted Eng fish health expert attributes the early aging of American women manly to the national nervousness" The wom- on of England, she says, can teach us the inestimable lesson of repose.
 Another valuable lesson to be learned from the English woman is that she noes not go in much for cosmetics, the continual use Of which must ruin any complexion. The beauty deyotees of King Georges realm have the merco- lized wax habit. d more wholesome method of keeping the face girlish- looking and healthy. Ordinarily mer- coIized wax, used like cold cream, re- 1uvenates the worst complexion. Amer ican women may easily acquire the habit, this WAX being obtainable at drug stores generally in the United States It is applied at night and washed off in the morning. One ounce is sufficient to completely renovate a bad complexion. It has a peculiar action in keeping the face free from The particles of dead and devitalized scarf skin which a~e c~.stantlv ap- pearing.--W Woman's Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
GLAD HAND FROLIC WILL
 BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE
Chamber of Commerce Members Urged Be at Park by 1O O'Clock, When Barbecue Will Be Served-Some
 Unique Features Have Been Arranged

to denote his head. Great pomp and ceremony will attend the services. which will be held directly before the races
 The track men have been training down for the past week. and although there are no aspirants for the, Olympic team. some of the worlds records are almost sure to be broken, especially the 2s yard dash.
 Nappis band will be at the park dur ing the afternoon and will furnish music for the barbecue and races. The follow ing letter was sent out to the members of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday. which is expected to bring 1890 members to the park:
 Dear Sir: Come to the Chamber of Commerce glad hand festival and Bir- mingham barbecued dinner at East Lake park Thursday. June 6, 1912. A free bar becued dinner will be served at 80 p. m. sharp. You should leave town before 1 o'clock
 ''The enclosed badge, if worn, entities you to free use of all the amusement de- vices at the park There will also be q programme of contests participated in by members of the Chamber of Commerce. Please wear pidcatu on your lapel at the grounds showing your name and business, as this is also to be a get ac- quainted meeting All of the new mem bers are expected to be on hand as are the old members. The occasion is to he one of fun frolc and get together. Att tendance is restricted to members of the Chamber of Commerce and their out of town guests. Yours truly,
 OSCAR (, TURNER, Chairman Membership Committed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
LARGE CROWD AT
 WEEKLY LUNCHEON
Sparrow Talks on Dallas. c. M. Byrne of Balti-
 more Speaks

A large representation of Birmingham business men gathered at the weekly luncheon of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday afternoon at the Gold Lion tea room. At the conclusion of the luncheon President John w. Sibley introduced John Sparrow, who spoke for some time on Birmingham at Dallas" giving a report of the recent work done in Texas by the local Ad club. MT. Sparrow was hearty in his indorsement of Dallas and paid a glowing tribute to the Lone Star state, but after all. he said, there was no place like Birmingham. In speaking of the "Bir- minghammer. MT Sparrow said;
 ''wc placed copy of the Birmngham- mer in the hotel and 1t was surprising to see how many people would stop and look at it. The publication was an im- mense success. The electric sign was also one of the chief assets for the Ad club
 At the conclusion of MT Sparrow E address Chairman sibley introduced G. M. Byrne of Baltimore. who spoke on Business and Civic Duty MT Byrne paid splendid tribute to Birmingham and spoke of the wonderful growth of the Magic City. He also recalled the part Alabama has played in the history of the nation and said that he earnestly hoped oscar Underwood would be the next President of the United States
 c. W. Hare, editor of the Tukegee News, was present at the luncheon and made a few short remarks. President sibley urged everyone to turn out for the glad hand festival this afternoon at East Lake park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
CENTRAL OF GEORGIA
 ASKS FOR BOND ISSUE

The Central of Georgia railway mas asked the Georgia railroad commission to permit that company to issue s2o'oo'- 600 worth of bonds. It is intended to re- tire ali the outstanding obligations or the company and provide funds to be on hand for such extensions, improvements ana equipment as may be needed in the iu- ture. The issue has been approved oy ,he directors, one of whom, G. B. McCor- mack, of Birmingham, said last nlgnt' .The issue is not for any specially out lined work at this time. The directors want to retire the obligations of the com- many at this time. They also wish to oave their bonds sold in order that such improvements as may be determined upon in the future will be provided for. As tune goes by there will be work to be done on that railroad which will call for consid- erable money. To have 1t within reach is the present object of the directors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06

Duncan's whereabouts on the day Felix Ellard was killed
 Closes for State
 Capt. Frank S White made the clos Ing argument for the state. He made an able presentation of the case to the Jury. He declared the attempt on the part of the defense to prove an alibi had been a signal failure and that 1t had been fully discredited by witnesses for the state. He referred at length to the alleged doping" of Duncan and said that man who had talked with the intelligence of Duncan on the day he made statements as to his knowl- edge of the crime could not have beeen affected to the extent of losing his en- tire memory on that one instance when his memory seemed to be perfectly clear as to all other incidents that happened, even to remembering the exact time and place of all his other transactions in the case. Captain White closed with an eloquent appeal to the jury to set aside sympathy and sentiment and to try the case purely on the evidence that had been submitted.
 After deliberating nearly two hours and half, the jury notified the court that 1t was unable to reach a verdict. and was sent to the hotel for the night by Judge Frank Cahalan. The case went to the jury shortly before o'clock last night At 10 o'clock Judge Ca halan inquired If they had arrived at a verdict and if there was a possibility of reaching a verdict last night The jury asked the court to wait q little longer, as there was strong possibil ity of an agreement.
 At 11:10, however, the jury announced 1t had been unable to arrive at a yer dict and was retired for the night
 The trial of Duncan has been on since last Thursday and a large number of witnesses have been examined.
 The jury will make a report of their findings this morning to Judge Cahalan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
BAPTIST CAMPAIGN
 BEGINS AT BRIGHTON

The get together conservative campaign of the Birmingham Baptist association will be carried on at the Brighton Bap- list church. starting tonight at 7:45 o'clock and lasting through Sunday. M. K. Thorn tor will talk at the church tonight on How To Make Bible Study Attractive For Men"
 Tomorrow night A. K. Wright will talk on ''The Hilarious Grace" and Saturday night at .7:45 o'clock J. D. Ray will give n stereopticon lecture. Evangelist A. A. walker will have charge of three ser vices at the church on Sunday. In the morning at il O clock he will talk on ''ls Pentacost a Vanquished Glory?" At 3 o'clock in the afternoon he will preach on ..rrhe Twentieth Century Special and in the evening he will deliver a sermon oa ''NNhen Jesus Comes Again"
 Following the campaign there will be a series of revival meetings at the Brighton church. The next campaign of the as- sociation will be held at Powderly from June 27 till June 90.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
SCHOOL DATA GIVEN
 TO CITY COMMISSION

The individual members of the city com mission are expected to consider the data on public school improvements for the summer, which was submitted to that body yesterday by the board of education The commissioners requested the informa- ton when recently conference was held at which $1,so0,000 worth of bonds was requested. It is understood that the data furnished by the board of education is simply for the usual summer repairs, and does not take the place of the needs for more school room.
 It is understood that the education of ficials feel that most serious problem is facing the city. it being the want of sufficient school room to take care of the rapidly growing classes It is understood that extraordinary efforts will be made to secure a new high school, even If the bond issue request is turned down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
Real Ectafe Transfers

Deeds were placed on record yesterday in the probate office showing the follow- ing transfers of real estate, the eonsid- eration being sl0o0 or more:
 s1150- Edward Brand to pr. W. C. Gew- in, lot 5 in block f. according to the West End Land and Improvement companys survey of West End
 S375o-J B. Drake to Sue V Pippen. lot l6 in block IS. according to the West End Land and Improvement companys sur- vey of West End.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
ALBRIGHT TRIAL IS SET FOR JUNE F
Charged With Having Mur' dered Wife by Poison
 ing Her

The case of Jesse Albright, charged with having murdered his wife. Mrs Mittie Albright. May IT, will come be- fore Judge Benners in the first divis- ion of the court of common pleas. for preliminary trial June 12.
 Tuesday afternoon the coroner's jury returned a verdict charging Albright with the murdering of his wife by poisoning. The opening of the case will be watched with considerable in- terest, though 1t is probable that most of the witnesses who appeared before the coroner's jury will go before the grand jury before it adjourns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-06
ADJUSTMENTS
Orpheum-yaudeville

A trained deer the first on the stage. is to be seen at the Orpheum this week at some of the performances in the act of the Max Burlescue circus. At times the deer replaces the pony in one of the reat- ures of the act The children are flock ing to the Orpheum this week to see the circus with it's ponies, dogs, monkey, cats and other animals. Thete are other ex- ceIlent acts making q bill of great merit in every way. The Orpheum Is delight ful cooled with fans and good ventilation. There is a matinee daily at 2:S0 and two performances nightly, at I:3o and 9 o'clock