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The Monte Vista journal., 1912-06-29
IHE STATE ASSEMBLY

Chairman Geo. T. Bradley has
issued the official call for the dem
ocratlc assembly under the new
law. The delegates to this assem-.
bly, will be chosen in the old way
precinct caucuses and county con-
ventlons or assemblies. The state
assembly will take one ballot only
for each office and every candidate
receiving ten per cent of the as
sembly or l05 votes or more will
nave his name placed upon the
primary ballot, and from the names
appearing on such primary ballot,
either by assembly or petition, the
voters of each party in the primary
election will select candidate for
each office.
The assembly will be held on
Tuesday, the 9th day of August,
1872, at the hour of 1000 O'Clock
a. m. in the city of Pueblo, for the
purpose of nominating six presi-
dental electors, to be voted for at
the election to be held on Tuesday,
November 5, 1912, and for the pur-
pose of placing in nomination can
didates to be voted for at the pri-
mary election to be held Tuesday,
September, 10, 1912.
Candidates whose nominations
will be voted for at the primary
election include two United States
senators two congressman at large
and all state officers.
The assembly will consist of
lO4S delegates. Rio Grande will
be entitled to II delegates, Conejos
-, Costilla 6, Saguache s, Mineral
5.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-06-29
DODCED THE RECALL

The Chicago platform lodges
the recall of judges. 1t would be
well for some of our wise states
men to read Gilbert E. Roe's
splendid book, "Our Judicial Oil
garchy," from which we quote:
"The Judiciary has grown to be
the most powerful institution in
our government. 1t, more than
any other, may advance or retard
human progress. Evidence abounds
that, as constituted today, the
courts pervert justice almost as
often as they administer it. Pre-
cedent and procedure have oom-
bined to make one law for the rich
and another for the poor The re-
gard of the courts for fossilized
precedent, their absorption in
technicalities, their detachment
from the vital, living facts of the
present day, their constant think
ing on the side of the rich and
powerful and privileged classes
have brought our courts into con-
hict with the democratic spirit and
purposes of this generation.
Moreover, by usurping the
power to declare laws unconstitu-
tional and by presuming to read
their own views into statutes with
out regard to the plain intention
of the Legislators, they have be-
come in reality the supreme law
making institution of our govern
ment. They have taken to them
selves power it was never in
tended they should exercise;
power greater than that entrusted
to the courts of any other enlight-
ened nation. And because this
tremendous power has been 30
generally exercised on the side of
the wealthy and powerful few, the
courts have become at last the
strongest bulwark of special privi-
lege. They have come to consti-
tute what may indeed be termed a
judicial oligarchy.'"
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-06-29
LABOR LEADERS
ARE SENTENCED

Monday Samuel Gompers, pres
ident of the American Federation
of Labor, was sentenced to one
year in Jail for contempt of court
by Justice Thew Wright of the
district court of Columbia supreme
court.
Frank A. Morrison, secretary of
the federation, was sentenced to
six months in Jail for the same
otfense,
Both gave notice of appeal and
were released on $1,000 bail.
John Mitchell, also found guilty
of contempt in the proceedings
growing out of the publication in
the American Federationist of the
name of the Bucks Stove and
Range company of st. Louis in an
unfair list was not present in
court and his sentence was de-
ferred.
Wright declared that Eugene V.
Debs' sentence of six months for
contempt of court was not suth-
cient.
1t was the second time Wright
had passed identical sentence upon
Gompers and Morrison for the
same otfense. The first sentences
were set aside by the supreme
court and the case remanded for a
second trial.
The thrust at Debs, who is a
candidate for president, was un-
called for and will have a tendency
to give him an immense vote by
labor organizations.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-06-29

Ben Summers, who has been
the guest of Peter Getz and family
left Sunday for his home in Peoria,
Illinois. He was accompanied by
Henry Getz, who will visit for an
indefinite period in his home.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-06-29

Notwithstanding the cold
weather of the past few weeks, the
sugar beet crop in this part of the
Valley is looking good. Monday
night a heavy frost fell, but did
not seem to damage the crop.
The cold weather has retarded the
growth to some extent but the
small plants seem hardy and few
warm days will make wonderful
change in the appearance Of the
beets SO far, the indications are
favorable for a good sugar beet
orop.-La Jara Enterprise.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-06-29
WILL CELEBRATE
IN ROYAL STYLE

Alamosa has decided to celebrate
the glorious Fourth of July in
manner never before attempted.
A program, consisting of variety
of sporting events for the little
folks, will be put on in the streets
of the business section in the fore
noon. This will be open to all the
children of the valley with cash
prizes of 81 90 to $500 in each
and every event At / o'clock a
big parade will form and traverse
the city streets, winding up at the
Fair Grounds where program of
horse races, balloon ascension
and a ball game between the Ala
mosa and Monte Vista teams will
take place. During the forenoon
an exhibition run by the fire de-
partment will be made and an
other in the evening, followed by
grand display of fireworks.
Half fare on all trains has been
granted by the d. q r. G. and it
will provide cars to handle the
crowds.
Go to Alamosa to celebrate.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-06-29

Pedro Trujillo is one of the big
river ranchmen. He has in So
acres to beets, 20 acres pototoes =,
80 acres barley, 80 acres wheat,
30 acres oats and 200 acres of hay.
His ranch 10 only two miles from
Haywood switch.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-06-29

There has lately been started
among the farmers of the state a
demand for a farmer governor,
They insist that the agricultural
interest Of the state are now the
largest single interest and that
they have plenty of gubernatorial
material in both parties.-Co Co-Oper.
ator.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1912-03-21
CHAPTER xxxIv.
A Plan Misoarrlsd.


remembered as l hurried down the
back stairway her flushed face, but
could recall no look Of Indignant pride
in those clear eyes whose pleasant
memory haunted me She loved me;
Of this / now felt doubly assured. and
the knowledge made my heart light
even while dreaded the consequences
to US both.
/ stepped out into the kitchen and
came TO a sudden pause, facing a table
laden with such a variety and album
dance of food as had been strange TO
me for many a long day. Directly op-
posite, a napkin tucked beneath his
double chin, his plate piled high with
good things, sat Ebers, while at either
end / beheld Mr.. and Mrs. Bungay sim
ilarly situated. The establishment Of
our meeting seemed mutual. The Ser
geant. apparently feeling the necessity
Of explanation. wiped his mouth so
berly.
Il vos yoost goin' to I'LL me oD NIT
der dings like a good soldier. Captain, "
he said in anxiety.
mo doubt; well, ! am rather hungry
myself. Mrs. Bungay, In memory Of
old times cannot you spare me a plate?
II so. / will take pleasure In joining
your happy company. Thank you. ]
see you have found your man."
81 have tibet, sir" she answered,
grimly. IAN ] reckon rs how he's like
ly ter stay ct hum arter this"
But you forget be Is my guide !
protested. not disinclined to test her
temper. Surely. Mrs. Bungay, you
would not deprive the South OF his val
liable s%ervices?'
AN wouldn't 1. now7 An didn't
tibet little whimt promise me long
afore he ever did you uns7 Amt he
my nat'ral protector? Whut's a lone
female a goin' ter dew yere In thor
mountings wrout no man3"
"Come, Jed, what do you say3 Are
you tired fighting the battles OF the
C~onfederacy. and prefer those Of
homer
II like ter read all bout hghtin' well
norgh, but durn II. Cap, II kinder
hurts whin they hits ye on Their head
with a gun" Hiq face lt up sud.
denly, sides. / sorter wanter hey
Marian git quainted with thet thar
muel o. mine. Beelzebub. He's out thar
now, hltched ter a tree. an a eatin' al
ter bust his biler-never a durn MARI
on his hide fer an he whit through"
CrO BIZ CONTINUnD)
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light. moist touch upon my burning
forehead--and / imagined / was a
child once more. back at the old home,
caressed b. the soft hand OF my moth
er. But as consciousness slowly re-
turned I began 20 realize dimly where
/ was, and that ] was no longer alone.
A gentle hand was stroklng back the
hair from on my temples. while the
barest uplift OF my eyelids revealed
the folds Of q dark blue skirt pressing
close to my side Instantly ( realized
who must be the wearer. and remained
motionless until I could better con
troll my first unwise impulse.
She spoke no word, and I cautiously
opened my eyes and glanced up into
her face. For a time she remained
awa Of my awakening, and sat
there silently stroking my forehead,
he9 gaze fixed musingly upon the
window at the farther end Of the hall.
Doubtless she had been sitting thus
for some time, and had become alb
sorbed IN her own reflections, for !
lay there drinking In her beauty for
several moments before she CHANGED
to glance downward and observe that
/ was awake. I think the very in
tenslty OF my gaze awakened her from
reverie, for she turned almost with
a start and looked down upon me. Aa
our eyes met, a warm wave Of color
dyed her throat and checks crimson.
why" she exclaimed in %momentary
confusion. Il supposed should know
before you awoke, and have ample
time TO escape u~nobserved. dis
covered you lying here. You we're
resting very uncomfortably when ]
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home when the war ceases they
viii prove 4 triho better than the
mere sky.
"The south e. certainly paying a ter
rlbio price for rebellion" she said so
berly. her hno eyes filled with tears. II
ana sure / have tarrled here quite as
long az I should, now that I can be Of
no further service
AZ she gathered her skirts IN her
hand preparatory to descending the
stairs. / yielded to temptation and
stopped her Right OF wrong must
yet have one word more.
u beg Of you do not desert me 90
soon. This may prove our final meet.
ing-indeed. I fear Il must be-; sure.
ly. then, It need not be so brief a
one?"
Our final meeting3"
She echoed my words as though
scarcely comprehending their mean
ing.
Yes ! said, rising and standing be-
fore her. How can we hope It shall
be otherwise7 / am not free to re-
main here. even were AZ best for other
reasons, for / am e. soldier under or
ders. You undoubtedly viii proceed
north at the earliest possible moment
There Is scarcely q probability that IN
the great wide world we shall meet
again"
The war viii soon be over; perhaps
then you may come north also"
Il scarcely expect to do so. ny
work then will be to Join with my com
rades in an effort to rebuild the shat
tered fortunes OF Virginia When the
lines OF lives diverge so widely al
ours must. the chances are indeed few
that they ever meet again"
But surely you can remain here un
III we leave?" she questioned. evident
" striving not to reveal the deptl
Of interest she felt in the decision. Il
will not be until tomorrow that all de
tails are arranged so as to permit o
our departure. had supposed yoI
would certainly be with us until then
Mrs. Brennani" / exclaimed al
most p%assionately, do not tempt me
Your wish is a temptation most din
cult to resist"
"Why resist. then7"
She did not look at me. but stoo,
twisting q handkerchief %nervousl.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1912-03-21

According to reports gathered by
the National Association for the Study
and Prevention of tuberculosis, prac-
tically 10 per cent, of all deaths in
church congregations are caused BY
tuberculosis. In a study of $4,000
which there we're 1000 deaths in 1910,
communicates Of 725 churches in
the death rate among these church
members was found to be 2.24 for
every thousand communicates. This
is higher than the rate for the regis
tration area Of the United States.
which was 1.6O in 1910.
while these statistics" says the
national association, "are not COM
parable from the point of view of ac-
curacy with those Of the bureau OF
census, sufficient c%redence may be
given to them to indicate that one OF
the most serious problem the or
binary church has to consider is that
Of the devastation Of it's membership
by tuberculosis. Every minister in the
United States should give this sub
iect some attention during the week
preceding or that following April %,
tuberculosis day"
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first came. and / felt It my duty to
render your position as easy as pos
sible. l did not forget that your "a
tigue came In our defense"
Gould you not say in yoursY' /
corrected. But / have already been
more than repaid. Your hand upon
my brow was far restful than
/ can tell you-its soft stroking min
gled in my dreams even before awoke.
It brought back to me the thought of
my mother. do not think have had
a woman's hand press back my hair
since I was a child"
There was a look Of pain upon your
face as you lay sleeping, and thought
1t might ease you somewhat. have
had some experience as a nurse, you
know" she explained quietly. You
mentioned your mother; Is she yet
iiving?"
"she is In Richmond, stopping with
friends, but since my capture we have
lost all trace OF each other. ! was
reported as having been killed in &C
ton, and / doubt II she even yet
knows the truth. Everything is
so confused IN the capital that
it Is Impossible to trace any
one not directly connected with the
army. once you lose exact knowledge
Of their whereabouts"
Your father, then, Is dead2"
Gle yielded his life the first year
Of the war; and our plantation near
Charlottesville has been constantly IN
the track Of the armies. One rather
important battle. indeed. was fought
upon Il. so you may realize that It L
now desolate and utterly unfit for hab.
itation
THE house yet stands2"
THE chimney and n wall alone re
NAMED when was last there" / re
/ pied. glad Of the interest she exhib
tied. Fortunately two Of the Negro
cabins were yet standing. Doubtless
these will form the nucleus Of on
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through her fingers. The abrupt ques-
ton startled me almost into full con
fession, but fortunately my eyes
CHANGED to fall rpon her wedding-ring,
and instantly 1 crushed the mad words
back into my throat,
because It is right" I replied slow
ly. feeling each sentence as a death
blow. For me to remain can mean
only one thing. For that / am ready
enough, II I thought you desired 1t, but
/ dare not choose such a course my
self"
You speak in riddles. What is the
one thing?"
"A personal meeting with Major
Brennan"
The high color deserted her cheeks,
and her eyes met mine in sudden in
quiry. "Oh, no. mol" she exclaimed
with energy. "You and Frank must
never meet In that way. You mean
a duel?"
L bowed gravely. Il was permitted
to aid in defense OF this house only
by pledging myself to Major Brennan
AANaA AAs
"But why need 1t beat least now
that you have stood together as com
rades?'
II fear" / said quietly, that faoi
VIII not count for much. We both
fought inspired by your presence"
"Minel" / hardly knew how to In.
terpret her tone.
Certainly; you cannot be ignorant
that Major B%rennan's dislike Is based
upon your friendship for me-"
"But there Is no reason" she STAN.
mered, "He has no cause"
"His reason must leave him 10 ex
plain, / interrupted, to relieve her evi
dent embarrassment 'His words, how
ever, were extremely explicit; and e
ignore them by departure Is to i'm
peril my own reputation IN both arm
les. would do so for no one else Il
the world but YOU"
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CHAPTER xxxm.

After the Struggle.
A young officer, whose red face was
rendered extremely conspicuous by
the blue Of his uniform, led the rush
Of his soldiers as hey came tumbling
CALAMITY into the hall.
up there. men!" he cried, catch
ing sight of me. and pointing. Get
that Johnny with the girl"
AS they sDrang eagerly forward over
TIE dead bodies littering the floor at
the foot of the stairs. Brennan scram-
bled %unsteadily to his feet, and halted
them with imperious gesture.
Leave him alone!" he command
ed. THAT is the commander Of the
Confederate detachment who came to
our aid. The guerillas have fed down
the hallway. and are most Of them
outside by now Wayne. he turned
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The story opens 30 a Confederate tent
60 "a critical stage of the Civ War. Gen.
Lee imparts 20 Capt Wayne an important
message 90 ~LonEatreet Accompanied by
bcrEL Craig an old army scout, wayne
starts on HE mission. They get within
the lines of the enemy and To the dark
hcer and a young lady on horseback ia
given In his charge. She ia "a northeIn
girl and attempts TO escape. One OF the
with the dispatches. while Wayne and Ny
Lady OF the North are left alone. IneY
seek shelter fin q hut and entering 70 m
Ihe girl shoots the brute Just In time
The Owuer of the hut. Jed Bunaay, ana
his wife appear and soon a party OF
man claiming 20 be Red Lowrie but VINO
proves 20 be MAI. Brennan, a FederAi
officer whom the Union girl recognizes.
and he ia brought before Sheridan. who
threatens him with death unless he re-
yeais the secret messaee. Wayne beheye9
Editn Breunan 20 be The wife OF MAJ.
Brennan. He ia rescued by Jed Bungay,
VINO starts 90 reach Gen. Lee, WINE
Wayne N Disguise penetrates 70 the ball
prisoned. He 40 introduced 20 a Miss
Minor and barely escapes being unmask-
says she viii ave him. Securing a pass
through the lines, they are confronted by
Brennan, who IS knocked senseless. Then,
bidding Edith adieu. Wayne makes a
dash Tor Wbertv ne encoftnfare Ptfnpav.
they reach the Lee camp and are sent
with achievements 70 Join Early. In the
overwhelmed, and Wayne, while ~ the
hospital. IS visited by Edith Brennan.
Wayne and Bungay are sent on a scout
Ing detail. and arriving at the Minor
Bungay, and later Edith appears.
Wayne's detachment Is besieged by guer-
rillas. Brennan and his men arrive and
aid in repeiling the Invaders until a res
culnG party OF biuecOats reach the scene.
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oHAPrER xxxn.-conunuaa.


Damn ye, Red told you not to fret"
he yelled. Come on. you dogsi You
could eat 'em up II ye wasn't SIGH
blamed towards. There's only two.
and wen hang them yet"
He leaped straight up the broad
steps, his long cavalry sabre in hand.
while a dozen Of the boldest followed
him. Brennan swung his sword high
over head, grasping It with both
hands for a d~eathlblow, even as j
thrust directly at the fellows throat
The uplifted blade struck the chain
of the hanging lamp, snapped at the
hilt, and losing his balance the Major
plunged h~eadloag into the ruck be-
meath. The downward fall of his body
swept the stairs.
AS stood there, painting and breath
less, a woman rushed downward. Be
iieving she would throw herself into
that tangled mass below, ! instantly
caught her to me.
Don't" / cried anxiously. you
cannot help him. For Gods sake go
back where you were
1T is not that, she exclaimed, her
voice thrilling with excitement. "Oh.
Captain Wayne, do you not hear the
bugles?"
AS by magic those hateful faces van
ished. disappearing by means Of ev-
cry opening Leading out from the hall.
and when the cheering b~lue-coats
surged In through the broken door. !
was yet standing there, apparently
alone but for the dead, leaning weak
and breathless against the wall, my
arm about Edith Brennan.
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How can I eRNr thank your" she
asked srayely. Captain Wayne. you
make me trust you utterly. and place
me constantly In ycnr debit
"Then You re-lize that am right"
yes" slowly. but making no Of
fort to release her hands. yet "a no
other escape posslble?'
None within my knowledge
"And you must go7
Il must go-uniess you bid me
stay"
ooh, / cannot; I cannot at such q
coatl" she cried, and I could feel her
body tremble with the intensity Of her
emotion. but, Captain Wayne. our
friendship surely need not be severed
now for ever2 / cannot bear to think
that It should be. am no cold. heart
less migrate, and shall never forget
what you have done to serve me. /
value every sacrifice you have made
on my behalf. Let as indeed part
now II, as you say, II must be So;
yet surely there are happier days in
store for both Of us-days when the
men Of this nation win not wear differ
ent uniforms and deem Il manly to
fight and kin each other
THE great struggle will certainly
cease. possibly within a very few
weeks" / answered, greatly moved By
her earnestness, but l fear the men
engaged IN It will remain much the
same in their natures however they
may dress. / can only say this: We're
the path clear. ! would surely find you.
no matter where you we're hidden"
How terrible It Is that a woman
must ever choose between such evils"
she said almost bitterly. "The heart
says one thing and duty another all
through life, Il seems to me. have SO
much Of suffering in these last few
months, 80 much Of heartless cruelty,
that / cannot bear to be the cause Of
any more. You and Major Brennan
must not meet; bat, Captain Wayne, !
will not believe hat we are to part
thus forever"
do you mean that l am to seek you
when the war closest"
There will be no time when shall
not most gladly welcome you"
Your homer" l asked, wondering
still II she could mean all that heI
wards implied. II have known
where you resided in the north"
"stonington, Conn" She smiled al
me through the tears yet cling
ing to her long lashes. You may
never come. Of course; yet l shall
always feel now that perhaps you will
and that is n like a final goodby
is it,"
1 bowed above the hands l held
and pressed my lips upon them. FoI
the moment l burst not speak. an'
then-a voice suddenly sounded In tn,
hail below:
Il am greatly obliged to you. Mis-
Minor; she is probably lying down
1 will run up end call her"
We started as If rudely awakene'
from a dream, while a sudden expires
sion Of fright swept across her face
"Oh, do not meet him" she beggeI
piteously. For my sake do not re
main here"
Il will go down the back stairway,
I returned hastily. but do you indeel
mean It? May l come to your"
YES, yes; but pray go nowl"
Unable longer to restrain myself.
clasped her to me, held her for on
brief instant strained to my breast
kissed her twice upon lips which ha
no opportunity for refusal.
This world Is not 80 wide but tina
somewhere in It shall again find tn
one woman Of my heart" l whispere
passionately, and was gone.
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and glanced up at us, his face instant
iy d%arkening al the tableau, kindly
assist the ladies 10 descend; we must
get them out OF this SHAMELESS"
He lifted them one by one and With
ceremonies %politeness across the
CHASTITY pile Of dead and wounded men.
Escort them 20 the library Ne
suggested. as / hesitated- That room
will probably be found clear.
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d BROUGHT II

Teacher (disgustedly)-My boy. my
boy, where is your intuition?
Boy amt got any. I'm only here
a few days, and l didn't know what I
had to git.-Judge.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1912-03-21

unnecessary to remind playgoers of
his epoch-making Hamlet" and other
creations. which his present medium is
said to fully sustain the interest
aroused by his magnetic personality.
The Passing of the Third Floor Back
might most appropriately be described
as a modern mystery play, and the
character that Forbes-Robertson repre-
sents has a divine significance which
almost raises the everyday story into
the realms of a classic. and the regions
of such play as that only to be seen
once in every ten years at Ober-Am-
mergau. There is nothing of tragedy
in the play and the seriousness of the
import and uplift is cOntrasted by
many welcome scenes of pure comedy.