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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-29
WILL WIFE AID HUSBAND Or Man SHE
EL0PED WITH IN GIVING EVIDENCE?

with the son of her husbands best
friend
Before leaving town. young Boyce
drew large sum Of his own money
from the local banks and Mrs Snead
stocked her trunks with $4,000 worth
Of her jeweIry- Supplying himself with
liberal funds. the srief-stricken hus-
band racked the clippers to st. Louis
and then TO New York, where he lost
track Of them. The couple We're final
~ located in Winnipeg, Canada, and
were placed under arrest Mrs. Snead
defiantly declared that she would never
return to her husband But the ap-
peals of the banker, who had hurried
to Canada, caused her TO change her
mind, and she returned with MIN to
their Texas home. BOyce was held by
the Canadian authorities awaiting fur
their instructions from Texas,
Boyce was accused by Sneed OF abb
Quoting his wife, asserting that she
was suffering from a mental allmenI
at the tine ne had induced her to
elope. The grand jury handed down
an Indictment charging abduction
Here the wealthy Boyces of Texas
stepped in and resisted the attempt to
eXtradite their relative, ana lighting
the case at every turn they finally sue
ceeded in having the charges dropped
entirely on January IS. That evening
Sneed met the elder Boyce and killed
him.
the Tarrant county jail to await a pre-
. liminary hearing. His wife, whom ne
had placed in a sanitarium upon their
return from Canada was prostra teo
when she received news Of the tragedy,
but she was called before the grand
jury that conducted the hearing which
resulted in the indictment Of her nus
band for murder.
She declared that she did not know
Of any reason why her husband should
kill the father Of her affinity. and pic
tured herself as q. martyrad sweetheart
F, leaving her lover in Canada because
OF the pity aroused by the earnest
pleadings Of her heartbrOken husband
When the news OF the murder OF MS
father reached him. young Boyce was
at Regina, Saskat clleWant on ms way
into far western Canada 70 BUY
ranch He Immediately returned to
Winnipeg to learn the details OF the
crime and bitterly denounced the man
whose wife he had taken In spite OF
the efforts OF his friends to dlssuade
him from taking such a course, ne says
he viii return TO Texas and. with his
brothers. spend the entire Boyce mil
lions in assisting the prosecution to
convict Snead.
The source Of considerable puzzling
on the part of the lawyers OF both
sides is the possible testimony that
will be given by the woman in the case
she has not confided in anyone
whether she viii try to save her hus-
bands life and sacrifice Boyce's fam
flv or renounce the man whose name
she bears and assist her clipping lover
family in securing death sentence
In any event, her testimony viii De
omen to the attack Of the attorneys OF
either side on the basis OF her hus-
bands recent claims that her mind IS
In a brief statement Snead has as
serted his sorrow for the cause and
the killing and that he hardly knew
what he was doing
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-29
Stafford HAS A
BUSY SOCIAL WEEK
Hav and Grain Co. Is Erect
ing Big Warehouse.
Funeral Sunday.

Stafford ARR. Jan. 2e.-The evenings
of the past week have all been busy
ones for the public, as lectures, SHOWS
dramas. etc. have been numerous.
The Pima Dramatic company gave
Bound by an Oath to [alr Slze9
audience. professors Clothief ana
Forbes gave very interesting ana IN
structfve lectures on ella valley SOILS
Illustrated by sides. to a large audi
ence. Laurant, magician, nau .
crowded house. Tor the tnlIQ one q
the LyCeum course, W. b NoI tOus "a
Valparaiso University, Ind, gave an
Instructive lecture at the NJ E. church
and the drama entitled The Deacon
viii be presented by the local company
under direction OF J. J. Blrdno, TOT the
benefit of the Pythian sisters.
The Stafford Hay & Grain company
is commencing the erection OF large
warehouse next to owens store on me
corner. 1t viii be used Tor a store
room for buggiess carriages wagons
and farm machinery-
W. s. McCurdy has sold his pool
room to C. T. DoWnen, of Wilcox, ana
has gone to Wilcox TO live
Mrs. Freeman, mother Of Mrs n. J.
Dowdle and Of VIII freeman, died at
san Diego from pneumonia. The re-
mains arrived here Saturday and the
funeral was held at the DoWdle home
Frank Kirby was exonerated by the
coroner's jury for the killing Of Perry
Tucker near klOndylSe recently
Chas. Pearson has sold his interest
in the ella Valley BOttling works to
D. T. Hooks. The new firm viii be
known as Oliver e Hooks
G. ". Burnett Is the new pastor for
the " i. church. and is expected 70
arrive from Woodward, Okla, in time
to conduct services Sunday.
VIII Freeman, who broke his leg
several months ago. broke it over
again at San Diego. the day the doctor
took off the plaster cast.
Karl Shredder has returned from Los
Angeles. where he has been attending
the Polytechnic High school The in
creased business OF the bakery OF his
father here necessitated his return. He
was accompanied by Mrs Enrich, his
aunt. who will visit here.
Born. to Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Ga
ridge. a boy.
John Brown is opening a new gro
cery store on corner Of tenth and L
streets. He recently bought some resi-
dence prOperty rom Meaver Brier.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-29
MUST HOLD ROAD
ELECTION AGAIN
Error Causes Bond Election
in Howard County To
Be Void.

Big Spring, Tex, Jan 29.-On &C
count of an error in the attorney gem
erals department the good road polu
issue for Howard county Wlu nave 20
be voted over again. An election VII VII
be called at once. The company when
purchased the bonds STAND reaoy 70
take them over as soon as Iney arr
again voted and approved There Is
little doubt but that they VIII De voted
favorably and the work soon started
on the road building.
A large crowd OF business men ana
farmers attended the meeting heid, IN
the court house for the purpose OF dis
cussing the question OF reducing the
acreage Of cotton to be planted in this
county this year That the crop should
be reduced was the consensus Of opln-
on account Of the meningitis scare.
Big Spring has received the best
clean Up she has had IN years. Ihere
has been but one case here and all
danger from the disease seems TO pc
practically over.
The Union Mercantile company has
moved into the new quarters, on East
Second street.
The Southwest Auto company, OF Ell
PasO win, it is said open distribut-
ing house in Big Spring.
An interesting game OF pool was
PLAYED in Vests pool hall here in
which A. f. Cr0wel, a well known T.
& p. brakeman, defeated C T. Cor
ham, of Houston. the champion pool
player Of the state.
NJ n. Parker has sold to J. o. Doran,
of Tennessee. q residence lots in the
Parker addition and IA acres of land
near that addition for a cash considera-
ton.
lack CoIey. aged "a years. ded at the
home Of J. W Maupin here Of pneu-
monia.
The annual election Of officers Of the
Commercial club resulted as follows:
DR.. l. L. Smith, president; A. T. Pool
and S II. Morrison, vice presidents;
board Of directors r. D. Matthews. J.
T. Mcdowell T. s. Currie, +. F. Gary,
II. L. Xix, yWm- Fisher. Fox Stripping,
c. +. Boss and B. Reagan. Committees
were appointed and the work is well
stared for the new year. paid sec
rotary VIII be secured at an early date.
D. +. Warren and J. A. Mosely, with
their families, are new arrivals from
Jones county.
Big Spring is putting in ? bid for
the summer normal to be held this
year
NJ D. Willis has traded his home IN
the east part Of the city for c. T.
McReynOld's $40 acre farm northeast OF
town.
The T. & P. pay car was here on its
regular monthly rounds.
w. p SOash brought in a large party
OF homeseekers from the north.
i l. Stephenson has purchased a
big seven passenger auto.
T. NJ. LightfoOt fell from a box and
was badly hurt
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-29
RED CROSS SEALS
SALES ARE $4,000
One-forth Of Amount Re
mains To Be Collected,
Saws Mrs. COlduitt.

Austin, Texas. Jan. 29.-Mrs. o. 3.
ColQuitt. state chairman OF the general
committee in Texas for the sale Of Red
Cross seals, said that there have been
sold thus far about S20, 600 OF these
seals. and that about $4,000 has been
collected from various portions of the
state. Mrs. ColQuitt expressed herself
as being highly gratified at the sue
cess thus far attained by the Texas
AntituberculOsis association. which is
stamps
This campaign was inaugurated a
few weeks before Christmas and
stamps have been distributed and sold
in every city In Texas through local
committees The purpose Of raising
these funds is for the establishment OF
a hospital home on the gulf coast for
children crippled by tuberculosis and
its maintenance until the state of Texas
shall assume its support
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-29
TWO MEN ROB RANCH
HOUSES IN BREWSTER

ROcilla Ranch. Brewster County,
Tex, Jan. 29.-TWo white men came
to Rocilla ranch while the proprietor
was absent and asked a young negro
lad Il there were any groceries in a
room off about 500 yards from the
main building The negro said mo.
nothing but corn" but the men took
their guns on their shoulders and went
over and broke the door down and got
what corn they wanted, then went on
10 the ranch Of o. T wood and find
ing no one at home took all Of their
groceries and a trunk full Of clothing
After two months visit to friends
IA central Texas and Oklahoma. Mr.
and Mrs L. T. Buttrill are at home
again
Waths Matthews has returned with
his bride
Mr. and Mrs Storey are at home
from visiting friends at Marathon.
Jasper Petition, Of Dublin, Tex. is
visiting at ROcilla ranch Clay Har-
mon Of Alpine. IS also visiting at Ro-
ella ranch.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-29
FARM LANDS NEAR
TULAROSA ARE SOLD

Tularosa, n. n. Jan. 29.-Thomas
Rutherford. Of Paris, Ark, has pur-
chased from H d. Hism, his father-in-
law his farm known as the Al Gray
Rutherford viii take charge Of the
place the first Of February
c. L. Scales has bousht of E II.
simmons 20 acres and two water rights
west Of town.
Frank Maxwell, county assessor. has
bought OF Thomas Rutherford his lot
NORTH Of town.
Elisha Cooper is busy digging a well
OH his homestead west of town. Avis
H. az, is helping him.
Sll5.s .AlamagOr is adding some new
adSbe rGe.I5 to his adobe house on his
1)f east OF town
Htrs. Eda Hastings was hostess Of
To- Relief corps at the Central hotel
Lupton, John Baily, T. NJ. Shields,
lnez Hurgz, James Abbott NJ. 3.
Rogers, Eda Hastings, J. R Howell,
III. d. Hism, r. L. Louis. II. L. Chalk.
Miss Jennie Abbott, Mrs. J. ". Long.
David c. Baldwin president Of West
TularOsa town site. is busy having Mr..
EdginEtOn. county surveyor, survey his
land II. c. Myre is helping with the
work.
SeCierO Duran. the road master, IS
having the road from town to the sta
tion covered with gravel
Frank Curry spent day in Mesca-
lero.
Miss Mamie Knight who has been
sick. is able to be up.
Mrs Livingston has arrived from
Avis, n H. She viii have charge Of
the seventh and eighth grades of the
school She began teaching today.
~ 7. Perry is here from FL Paso.
lie has position as clerk for the J.
w Prudc store
Walter HYDE is expected TO leave
soon for Missouri to ship back with
him some fine mich cows to sell here.
Mrs s. p. Clayton and son. Cuba,
are here from Alamogordo to visit.
Miss Ethel White IS on the sick list
this week
Little Jungor EIkins is sick with a
severe cold.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-29
This Is the Leading Cues
ton that All Are Asking
Who Are Concerned in the
Boyce- Sneed Case.

Fort Worth, Tex. Jan. 29.-Whether
she viii sacrifice the love Of the man
for whom she. has professed undying
affection TO save the life Of her hus-
band, when his trial for the murder OF
her affnity's father is begun. is the
difficult problem which Mrs. J. B.
snead VIII have to decide before going
on the witness stand to tell the story
OF her elopement with A. G. Boyce,
Jr.. the beginning OF the romance
which ended so tragically.
The probable decision OF the woman
in the case is causing considerable
anxiety to the parties vitality interest
ed. as well as TO a number Of the most
prominent business men and social
leaders in Texas who have taken sides
in the matter.
one of the serious descriptions caused
by the tragedy was the breaking OF the
enga cement between Sneed's sister and
one Of B0yce's sons.
Ever since the night that J. B. Sneed,
one OF the Weaithiest bankers in the
southwest, stepped into the corridor OF
the Metropolitan hotel ana without an
exchange Of words, drew revolver
and shot TO death his former friend
and neighbOr Of years. A g. Boyce,
there has been a continual forming,
breaking and reforming OF 1acIlons
among the WealtnleSr fdcuOnS OF lne
Lone Star state.
Snead's father, who is a Baptist min
lister, is being aided in his fight to Sc
cure his sons freedom by a number
Of equally wealthy people, and the com
ing trial is expected to be one of the
greatest criminal court battles IN the
history of the state. both SIDES haVlne
retained the most able lawyers IN the
southwest
1t is taken for granted that counsel
for the defendant will make plea OF
temporary OF emotional insanity has
ing the plea on the claim that the prls-
ousrs mind must certainly have been
affected BY the events leading up 10
the tragedy.
Owing TO the bitter feeling that the
affair has aroused among the people
living in the vicinity Of the Boyces
and Sheds, it is hardly possible that
a satisfactory IN can be chosen from
the special renire OF 100 men that has
been sum moned, and it is expected that
it VIII be necessary to call a second
veuire before 10 men agreeable to both
sides can be picked
Snead and his beautiful young wire
lived near the BOyces' residence, the
families occupying two OF the hand
soonest residences in the town or AM
ariIlo. BOyce owned the famous Capt.
tai ranch. which is known as one OF
the largest in the world. The banker
and the ranch owner had been frlenos
for years and never had disagree
ment Of any kind until last November,
when Snead's young wife ran away
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-29
CANALS ON MARS
ARE BEING DOUBLED
Phenomenon Is Witnessed
at Lowell Observatory,
FLAGSTAFF. ATiz.

Flagstaff. Ariz. Jan 2s.-The two
Marian canals, Ganges and Jamuna,
nave been detected at the Lowell OBJ
sorvatory to be in process Of doubling.
Zach is composed Of 2 definite line on
the west and Of an as yet indefinite
sterak in the east
Tho most interesting thing IN the
affair is that in both cases It should be
thu Westernmosr that is already de-
Eeloped- and Furthermore that in both
the same caret like egress from the
dark REGIONS. the canals thence pro-
ceeding 1000 and 1900 miles respective
" in different directions across the
Marian desert to certain cases
The duplicated parallel streaks both
start from another mouth four degrees
farther west It IS the first time this
particular phenomenon has been OBJ
served and it's importance to the eX-
PLANTATION OF what these strange
doubles are is evident
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-29
UNION REVIVAL. MEETING
IS STARTED At NARA NISA

Nara Visa, n NJ, Jan. 29.-Evangel-
ist A. H. Mahon is holding a series Of
union revival meetings in the Baptist
church, to be continued every night
until and including next Thursday.
Biuemont camp. Royal Neighbors, IS
preparing TO present an entertainment
entitled THE Old Maids Convention,
or Spinsters' Matrimonial Club" in the
near future. This camp is a wide
awake wOman's society It has just
Installed as officers for the ensuing
year; Mrs. Carrie L. Jones oracle;
Mrs. Clara NJ Bell, vice oracle; Mrs
Maude E Hllhouse, recorder Mrs.
Matte Smith. receiver; Mrs. Mary
King, past oracle; Mrs. Ella Wilson,
manager for three years.
r. j. Hoelderle has moved the Okla
homa restaurant building from Bell
street to Railroad avenue. and viii re-
model it for his real estate office bust
ness.
Elmer Edwards. for a long time past
CASHIER Of the First National bank Of
Nara Visa, has resigned his position and
viii move to Tucumcari. He expects
70 assist in establishing a new bank
on the plains in Texas.
+. }. Green, from Amarillo. Texas, is
me new cashier of the First National
oahk OF Nara Visa. and has arrived in
town with his family.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-29

the Pecos Valley Southern railway, and
Porter a. Whaley, secretary Of the
Pecos Commercial club, have returned
from a trip to points in the south
nIafns country OF Texas and points in
soTfheastern New Mexico through
which territory an extension Of the
Pecas Valley railway is contemplated
The party made about T00 miles and
visited amOng others the towns Of Hay
flat Giles. Shafter Lake. Andrews.
ArygIe La Mesa. Seminole, Texas, and
Knowles, LOvlngton and Monument.
n. NJ They returned to Pecos by the
way Of Carlsbad-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-29
RETAIL MERCHANTS OF
ALPINE HOLD ELECTION

Alpine. Tex, Jan 29.-At meeting
Of the Retail Merchants association
the following officers were elected;
Guy Crawford, president; Jim p. VIII
son vice president; c. X Moffett. sec
ing Of ". T. Yates, r. e. Gillett and
,. ]. Dantzler was appointed to draft
a constitution and bylaws for the new
association
Contractor Toby has moved his
camp to the big irrigation dam project
at Leoucita. which is is miles north Of
Alpine The promoters hope to finish
the work by January, 1913.
At an annual meeting of the Alpine
Light and Power company the follow
ing officers and directors were elected
7. L. Crawford, president; r. B.. Slight,
vice president; j. H. Derrick. secretary
treasurer: T. D. Jackson. J. H. Derrick.
). 7. Crawford. r. B. Slight and J. r.
Holland, directors.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-29
RAILROAD MEN HAVE A
THRILLING ENpERIENCE

Pearson, Chi. Mexico, Jan. CSC. S.
1541tenning, construction engineer for the
CoLIh western railway, II. r. Gardner,
CIleL electrician for the MADEIRA company,
dh9 l. A. Pope, P. c. Thede's secretary.
Iau wild ride down the mountains
on five percent grade in a motor
car Ihey were coming down road at
eoOIt mile minute clip with a
work train coming behind a close
second They struck two polecats. and
mace a strong but safe finish and ar
rived IN Pearson at five o'clock in the
Albert futile. of the futile Paint
company, Of FL Paso. spent several days
IN Fearson on business.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-29
HEAVY BLAST DAMAGES
Houses on NnRTH CAMPBELL

Too heavy a charge OF dynamite was
used in blasting the new road out at
the corner OF Campbell and River
streets saturday, and no small amount
Of damage was done TO the nine houses
less than 100 yards distant. in the
way Of broken window panes. Great
rocks were thrown out OF the ground
weighing many tons according to a
statement given at the police station
Saturday evening.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-29
WEAK. SlckLX anne WoMEN

have little ambition. their own troubles
occupy their thoughts. They are nervous.
respondent. poor home makers ard most
Wretched companions.
Such women should try Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound For nearly
forty years il has been the standby OF
American lFomanho0d overcoming ner-
vOusness. backache and "the blues. -
which are all symptoms Of one cause
1T strengthens the proper nerves and
muscles and thus corrects displace-
menrS.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-29
FORMER SALOON MAN CHARGED
WITH ElVAnING FEDERAL. Law

j. d. Brown. a negro, was arrested
Dy the United States authorities on the
charge Of enga ging in the liquor bust
ness without having paid the special
government tax required by law His
saloon. which was located on the cor
was closed July 1.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-29
INVENTORS WIFE CHARGED
WITH KILLING HUSBAND

Chicago. III. Jan. 27-An Indictment
was returned by the grand jury today
charging Mrs. Rene 3. Morrow with
numbering her husband. Charles 3.
Morrow. an inventor. whose body was
found December IS on the rear porch
of his home.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-29
MCDONALD APPOINTS TWO
RESOURCES COMMISSIONERS

Santa Fe. n n. Jan 29-Governor
Mcdonald has appointed 3. G. Randall
Of Taos county, Republican, and mayor
Arthur Seligman, Democrat, Of santa
Fe. members of the State Resources
commission. He appointed Franl,
Springer. Las Vegas; Levi A Hughes
Santa Fe; John ". Poe. Roswell; and
gates 10 the National Civic federation
meeting at Washington. D c., March
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-29
FELIX MARTINEZ TO COMPARE
DTAZ ND n a DTERO N AnDEEs

Felix Martinez viii speak on "a
Comparison Between Diaz and Madero"
ct the meeting to be held under the
auspices of the First CONGREGATIONAL
church Thursday evening. These meet
ings are held in the apartments OF Mrs
Mary ElWel in the Brazos Flats. Last
Thursday Dr. c. c. Young delivered an
address on Asia" The meeting was
well attended.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-29

Do you know that more real danger
turks in common cold than in any
other Of the minor ailments? The safe
way is to take Chamberlains Cough
Remedy, a thoroughly reliable prepare
ton, and rid yourself of the cold as
quickly as possible. This remedy is for
sale by all dealers
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-29
sIEnRA .RLANcA NnrFs

Sierra Blanca, Tex, Jan. 29.-AIrs.
p. Freeman is visiting friends in Las
Cruces, n. N
Mrs Cornell and sister are in town
from their homestead so miles north
Of here
A. Mcdonald has returned from Mar
IA, where ne has been attending court
Mrs. Pat Dolan and Miss Maude Love
are in Ell Paso.
J.. r Troll, Of Chicago. which IS in
Illinois. is the new Harvey curio clerk,
at the union station.
The Detroit times., 1912-08-06

Business-Iike Printing. No fuss and
no feathers. The plain. neat kind that
looks right Times Printing Co., II
John R-st Phi Main 1923 or City 1855.
The Detroit times., 1912-08-06
PAROLED SLAYER is
CAUGHT IN POLICE NET

One OF the periodical fights be-
tween Ruth Chew and her Negro
husband Bill Chew, at No. Is Jones
St, caused a homicide call TO police
headquarters. and resulted in the
busting Of romance, and the
arrest of a paroled slayer, who may
have TO go back TO prison for lie as
n result of the little mfxup,
The flyer" found that Ruth, as is
her custom, had bounced some heavy
article on her Negro husbands cram
ium, and they arrested everybody in
the place Included in the haul were
Oliver Gilfoy, released on parole three
months ago. after serving five years
for the killing OF man named Gaff-
ney in Port Huron; Helen Gilfoy, his
sister, a police character. and Eleanor
Leddy, newcomer, who says that
she was going to marry Gilfoy. Mon
day afternoon Eleanor cried bitterly.
The rest OF the bunch, all OF whom
have said Good morning, Judge so
many times that they have lost track
OF the count, laughed and smirked at
the officers.
The whole gang will tell about 1t in
police court, Tuesday.
The Detroit times., 1912-08-06
DRAWS SIS FINE FOR
ABUSING MOTHER-IN-LAW

It's no joke being mother-in-law.
Ask Mrs Mary Marcinkowsky. OF No.
1850 Dubois-st
Her son-in-law, John Grapcyzinsky
got "peeved" about her presence, and
with his bare fists, bounced her on
every rug in the house. When he
discovered that she was still con
sclous,. he looked terribly bored, and
raced 10 his bedroom, where he found
big revolver. and came back 70 fin
ish his puerile job. Meanwhile, the
police.
Mrs. Marcinkowsky's daughter
loyal wife OF the prisoner. only laugh
ed at her mother when the tale was
told. When her husband was fined
SIS by Justice Stein, she paid the fine
laughed again. and said she had fear
ed that her husband might be sent VI
for 80 days.