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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-02
RAILROAD PROJECT BEING CONSIDERED Chamber of Commerce Gets Proposition and Makes
 Offer to Promoters.
COMMITTEE IS NAMED
Pine Bluffians To Be Asked to Sub scribe For $1OO, 900 Worth
 Of Stock.

of trustees of the Chamber of Com merce yesterday afternoon, at which special committee was named to consider a proposition made by Attor- ney Ben J. Altheimer, of Chicago, and James H. Allen, president of the New Triangle and Virgin Lumber Compan- ies, to extend the Anderson and Saline River railroad to Pine Bluff from Leo la or Carthage, the committee recon,- mended the following proposition to the citizens of Pine Bluff, which is in the nature of a counter propositions: That we agree to raise $10O,O00 for which per cent cumulative preferred stock be issued, and in case of sale ,o the Iron Mountain or Cotton Belt. that tae stockholders will be paid $1.25 for each dollar of stock held and all un- paid dividends.
 We also recommend that the citi- zens of Pine Bluff pay one-half of cost of right of way into the city limits ol, : the west as far east as Mulberry street.
 The special committee, to whom wa ] referred to proposition to Messrs Altheimer and Allen by the board of trustees, is composed of P. P. Byrd, chairman; A. w. Mum, J. w. Martin, l w. N. Trulock and w. F. Coleman. At the meeting of the trustees yes : terday, Messrs. Allen and Altheimar 1 fully, explained their plans. They stated that it was their intention, if given the proper encouragement, to build the road from the Rock Island i into Pine Bluff and to sell it to the Rock Island. MT. Allen said there are more than a billion feet of timber along the proposed route and that this alone would produce $750,000 in , fire ght charges.
 J. w. Martin, of the Arkansas Short Leaf Lumber Company, stated that he i had witnessed the success of simi, 1 lar short line in Louisiana. The pro posed road, he said, could be built for $9,0OO a mile, exclusive of terminals and bridges. If contracts could be 1 made by the new line for the handling of all the timber to be carried out of the territory through which it would pass, it would pay the investors hand somely. Ten car loads of timber a day, he said, would pay the line ,u build into Pine Bluff.
 The special committee has submitted it's counter proposition to Messrs. Al theimer and Allen and an answer is expected from them within the next ' few days. Great interest was mani tested by the Chamber of Commerce members in the railroad proposition yesterday and 1t Is believed that thf line will be built into Pine Bluff at z near future day.
 The Proposition.
 Pine Bluff, Ark, Feb. 1, '12. To the Chamber of Commerce. i Pine Bluff. Ark. | Gentlemen:-M the citizens and shippers of Pine Bluff desire a con nection and will assist in the financ- ing of a railroad between Pine Bluf and Leola or come other point on the Rock Island railroad in the manner
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-02


 to immediately enter into contracts for the construction of a standard guage railroad connecting with the present railroad of the Anderson and Saline River Railroad company, aud establish connection between the Rock Island and this city.
 The distance between said points is approximately 39 miles and the Anderson and Saline River railroad is constructed over IA miles thereof. 1t is approximately 16 miles from the East end of said railroad to Pine Bluff, and about miles from the West end to Leola or Carthage, but in order to make said connection with the Rock Island, the Saline river will have to be crossed with draw bridge.
 Our engineers estimate that the cost of completing the connection, i.clud- ing rolling stock, etc., is approximate ly $45O,O00 00-this includes a pur- chase of IA miles of the Anderson and Saline River railroad at a value to bo fixed by competent appraisal.
 It is needless for us at this time to detail the great amount of tonnage 70 this railroad and our belief that it will be a payer from the start.
 We propose to form corporation having $15O,000, six per cent prefer red capital stock, also such common stock as we. may hereafter decide up- on.
 If the citizens will subscribe for this preferred stock payable at the rate of five per cent per month, we will furnish the remaining money with which to contruct the two stretches of road mentioned, and to take over 14 miles of railroad owned by the Ander- son and Saline River railroad com pany--the parties advancing the moa- ey to have a mortgage upon all the property of this corporation for tho amount advanced by them. All monies realized from the sale of preferred stock and bonds shall be deposited in some bank, mutually agreed upon-.to be paid out upon showing that said sum is actually b ing expended in the construction of said road. All bon uses that may be secured from a. source shall he turned into the com pany.
 The holders of the preferred stocl, shall be consulted in the expense aud management of the property-having d minority representation upon the board-but the holders of the common stock reserve the right to retire and pay for said preferred stock at any time upon payment to the holders of said stock of $1.O5 on each dollar in- vested.
 Dividends on preferred stock shall be paid annually at the rate of six l per cent, before any annual dividends are declared or paid the holders Of the common stock.
 Right of way through county and city to be donated and half the cost If the terminals to be paid by the cit:- zens.
 If this meets with the approval of your body and the citizens, we are prepared to execute such contracts as may be agreed upon along these lines and put up certified check for sub stantial amount to guarantee that we ] will comply with our part of the con- ! tract.
 (Signed) B. J. ALTHEIMER, J. H. ALLEN.
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KNOWN MAN
 DIES AT ORLANDO

Rfson. Feb. 1-(SpeciaD-B. F. Tip ton, an old and highly respected resi- dent of Cleveland county, died at his home near Orlando yesterday. Tne deceased was about 75 years old ana has served for good many years as postmaster at Tipton, where he had a small store. He is survived by ms wife.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-02

Patrolman Mize. Young Hawkins vii be given a hearing in police court this morning. The parents of the chil- dren who have been monopolizing the sidewalks by roller skating should prohibit them from violating the or dinance or some of them will be fore ed to pay a fine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-02
POSTMASTERS CHANGE
 AT BISON, ARK.

Rison. Feb. 1.-(SpeciaN-The rust- olace at Rison changed hands today The postoffice inspector was here yestepAay checking out c. P. Roe- buck, who has been acting postmas- ter for several months, and in 'talled George H. Tisdale, who recently re- reive9 99he appointment.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-02
BEAN SUPPER AT
 Y. M. c. A. TONIGHT

The second of the series of bean suppers, given for the boys of tho High Schol, will take place tonight at the Y. M. c. A. Dr. Norris, the boys favorite speaker, will make a short talk. Each boy is expected to leave a dime by his plate. A large attendance is expected.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-02
COUPLE MARRIED
 AT ORTON HOTEL.

Rison, Feb. 1.-(Special)-R. L. Porter an dMiss G. H. Hardin. both of Hampton, Ark. were married at the Orton hotel yesterday afternoon, Magistrate c. P. Roebuck officiating.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-02
JIMMIE DOYLE
 PASSES AWAY

Syracuse, N. Y.. Feb. 1.-Jimmie Doyle, the Chicago Cubs third base man, who was operated on for ap- pendicitis Monday, died at 9 o'clock tonight.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-02

Mrs. J. B. Newbegin and baby have returned from a visit to relatives at Hazen.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-02
Young men
 and Old men

have us make their clothes for onY prices are the lowest for first class work.
 EISENKRAMER
 Tho Tailor
 Citizens Bank Bldg. Phone lo33 Second ave. cor. P1as
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-02-02
ABOUT TO START

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The Monte Vista journal., 1912-12-14
SEE AMERICA FIRST

The people of the United States
are just beginning to realize that
the majority of pleasure travelling
and especially that attracted by
beautiful scenery and interesting
natural wonders should be kept at
home rather than let go to Europe
and the Orient.
With such an idea in view, the
See America First Movement
has been inaugurated, until today
by means of lectures, literature,
the moving picture shows and
other means the people of the
country are acquiring slight
knowledge of what America really
possesses.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-12-14
NUMBER 1886
THE GREAT PANAMA CANAL

When another Thanksgiving
day comes around the lsthmus of
Panama will be little more in evil
dence than to the extent that where
now steam shovels, huge concrete
walls, monster cranes and such
like testify to the building of the
canal twelvemonth hence there
will be a waterway facilitating
traffic from ocean to ocean.
As the opening months of work
on the canal construction we're
among the most interesting of the
entire period so the closing year
looms up as time when this great
American enterprise stands out in
all its magnitude. When the
waters of the Atlantic and the
Pacific are made to blend on the
completion of the work there will
still be much to see in the way of
immense locks, etc, but it is now
that the real lasting impressions
are obtainable as to the extent of
the excavation and the task of
building the canal from the bottom
up so that it shall stand, as per-
haps the greatest feat accomplished
by the hand of man.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-12-14
MEETING is ENTHUSIASTIC
Ian to Make the Sugar Beet Industry
Greater Success in the Valley

In other sections of the state was
the opinion of every person pres
ent, and all agreed that there is
not a crop grown that teaches a
person proper soil culture or scien.
tho farming more than the raising
of sugar beets.
Realizing that the growing of
the beets and the manufacture of
sugar means greater prosperity for
every resident of Monte Vista and
the San Luis Valley, is it any
wonder that this meeting was SO
full of interest and enthusiasm?
Every man present believes that
early in the Spring railroad con-
struction will begin that will i'm
prove and develop the splendid
farming section north of this CITY.
and that with this vast acreage of
fertile land producing immense
crops of beets, potatoes and wheat.
that every person in Monte Vista
and Center will share in the pros
perity which is sure to follow.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-12-14
A MISUSE OF MONEY

A special appropriation of So, 900
has been received by the Forest
Service to build road to the
Wheeler National Monument-a
spot of natural grandeur located at
the top of the divide north of
Wagon Wheel Gap. The Service
has been to considerable expense
to discover the monument and
have it withdrawn from agricul-
tural entry and now they want a
boulevard built with $1,000 from
above the Gap to that place, so
that tourists from the east and
District Forest officers on inspec-
ton work may visit it.
This is another instance of
scientific forestry" and shows rare
talent in the conception of the
modern conservation of our natural
resources.
We understand that Supervisor
Sweitzer has been hammering on
the bone heads in Denver to get
them to have the appropriation
transferred so that it may be avail
able for road work on the Alamosa
river and we hope he may succeed
in order that the money may be
put to some practical use.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-12-14
NEW ELkS LODGE

An Elks' lodge was instituted at
Alamosa Wednesday and the event
was attended by a large number of
visiting Elks from Monte Vista
and other towns. Creede lodge
No. 56 B. p. O. Il conducted the
installation.
After the ceremonies, the town
was given over to real Elks time,
and the enjoyment was as great as
is usual in affairs given under the
auspices of that fraternity.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-12-14
COLORADO A BIG SHEEP FEEDER

Colorado will this winter feed
100000 more sheep than ever in
her history, is the belief expressed
by Simon Bitterman, who has been
making an active study of the sub
Ject and who is largely interested
in the sheep market.
"The alfalfa crop is larger than
ever before and the same condi-
tons prevail elsewhere" he said
The largest feed of sheep in this
state heretofore has been 100000
head. My best information is that
there will be taken care of on the
farms and feeding yards of the
state this year l, 100000 sheep.
About 60 per cent of these will
be fed in northern Colorado, and
the greater part of the other 40
per cent in the Arkansas valley.
There will be a distribution of be-
tween 100000 and 100000
among the farmers.
THE outlook for the sheep and
wool business for the coming year
or two is better than in years"
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-12-14

The W. @. Il. u. met at the
home of Mrs. Blazer on Wednes-
day. A good and profitable time
was had. Adjourned to meet with
Mrs. Tyner, Jan. s, 1913. Let
every member be present as it is a
Mothers meeting.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-12-14

Sun Vat Sen, the great Chinese
statesman, says: Eat present |
am more interested in the social
regeneration of my country than |
am in the question of party poll
tics. Having finished the task of
bringing about a political revolu-
ton, | am now devoting my
thought and energies to the recon-
struction of the country in its
social, industrial and commercial
conditions"
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-12-14
NEW YEAR EDITION

On ANUARY 4TH it is purpose issue
modest New Year number of this newspaper in
which will review some of the accomplishments
of the Valley for Nineteen Twelve and bring to
the attention of readers a few of the
problems of Nineteen Thirteen.
Those wishing extra copies Of the special num-
Der should advise us in order that papers may be
saved for them.
EVERY loyal citizen should now join in aiding
the Sugar company to make of its industry the
success which it should be, and which with the
right kind of cooperation it will be. The spirit
shown in a gathering of business men last Friday
night is the sort that has placed Monte Vista on
the map and will keep it there. 1t is now pro-
posed by acts justify the confidence of the men
who put their money into an institution the exist
ence Of which depends upon the fertility of San
Luis valley soil and the courage and persistence of
San Luis valley farmers.
Tue story is going around of Monte Vista
nimrod who to accommodate a friend who
without waders undertook to carry him across a
stream and getting in too deep, cast his burden
of spurs.
The Lyceum course offers its next attrac-
ton the Bergen Marx Company, musicians.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-12-14

The address on next Sunday
evening by DR.. Findley is by re-
quest and the public is especially
invited.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-12-14
BIRTHS

Sunday, Dec. Sth, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Peter Cooley, a son.
Monday, Dec. 9th, to Mr. and
Mrs. Lewis Bockhaus, daughter.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-12-14

Last FRIDAY evening ABOUT tnlrJy
Isiness men and land owners,
kidents of Monte Vista, met at
I Wallace State Bank with Mr..
:. ]. Galligan, President of the
b Luis Valley Beet Sugar Co,
talk over plans for a rousing
lar beet campaign for the season
|l9l3. Invitations had been sent
1.-The officers and directors of the
b Luis Valley Beet Sugar Co.
king them to come to Monte
kta and attend this meeting
Rich our citizens desired should
bv them that our people are
Gy and willing to cooperate in
King the growing of beets and
)uufacture of sugar one of the
ding industries of the San Luis
lley, and assist in making it
b6table to the farmers, manu-
turers and citizens of Monte
ia.
lr. Galligan as President of the
gar Company accepted the invi-
ION and explained to those pres
that it was necessary for the
pr Company to have four
nsand acres of beets raised in
~ to pay the expenses of oper-
x the factory; that at the
Dent time there are only two
usand acres of land along the
loads in the San Luis Valley
are in condition to raise beets,
that if the Sugar Company is
pperate on a profitable basis,
additional acreage of more
two thousand acres must be
ped, and that the only avail
land for the raising of this
BASED tonnage is located north
lonte Vista. He stated also
before beets could be raised
D of the Rio Grande river, that
hgements for transportation
be made so that the crop
be delivered to the Monte
Factory.
b. Galligan further stated that
people of Monte Vista and
Ter would donate $5O,O00.00
Ne construction of a railroad
this city to Center, (and pro-
y the farmers residing in that
Rory will raise the beets) that
'ugar Company will build and
Ne such road, and in addi-
'pend many thousand dollars
0vlng and enlarging the Monte
factory.
efy person present was en-
with the proposition made,
Without any dissention Mr..
gan was assured the most
support and cooperation in
4frylng out of his plans, which
use TO bring about a develop
Unprecedented in this valley
The opinion of all that the
ing OF this railroad to Center
make that farming section
TO none in Colorado will
W The sugar beet industry,
Y II impossible for the Monte
Factory to handle all the
ialsed;-will cause the farms
ulvlded into so acre and 100
uaots' increasing the rural
Auon several times it's pres.
snoer and bring about such
y prosperity that the country
''os will go forward with a
''pld and substantial growth
sugar beets can be as
'0'y raised in this valley as
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-12-14

q. w. Gates returned Thursday
from a business trip to Rocky
Ford.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-12-14
"HIS MASTERS VOICE"

Thursday night at the familiar
call of well loved voice, the
Woodmen goat again performed
his function. The present cam
paign will be brought to close on
next Thursday night when spec
ial meeting will be held to instruct
the remaining recruits in the mys-
teries of Woodcraft. Nothing can
prevent this session from being a
rousing one, even in the home of
one of the liveliest camps in the
State. Prizes are being offered.
Geo G. Widman has been ap-
pointed as local representative of
the Osawatomie, Kansas, Feed
Yards Co. These yards are located
near Kansas City and are con-
sidered one of the best places in
which to put stock in preparation
for going on the market. Mr.. Wild
man is thoroughly familiar with
live stock and has wide acquaint.
ance with men in the business.
Jesse Gilbert, the young man
suspected of having murdered the
man found 9 miles east of Alamosa,
has been arrested at his home in
Oklahoma. The sheriff has gone
to Denver to obtain requisition
papers for the return of the young
man who will have to face the
charge of murder.
DR.. j. Fl. Moninger has entered
into partnership with DR. A. j.
Chisholm, and the new firm will
enlarge their quarters in the Worth
building. DR.. Moninger is from
Columbus, Ohio, where for num-
Der of years he was City Health
officer. He was also a member of
the State Board of Health.
In this issue of the JOURNAL will
be found an advertisement of
"spineless cactus" the new forage
plant propagated by Luther Bur
bank, the California plant expert.
q Fl. Beatty is local agent for the
sale of stock in a company raising
this new plant.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Laws who
has been spending some time in
this place left Thursday for their
home in Canon City.
Mrs. Kent Gillian who has been
the guest of her sister Mrs. W. r.
George left Thursday for her home
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-12-14

In the bowling series which is
being played the results of the
past week are as follows: Big
-Four won game from the w, O.
W. by a points; w. O. w. were
victors over the Bankers with the
score of 1917 to l4i7; Slows won
over the p. O. by % points, aud
Fassetts took the donors from
Slows in the score of 1862 to 1881,
and they also won by margin of
80 points in game with the W.
| O. W. This makes the score in
the series Fassetts > games, RIO
Grande 3, w. O. w. 2, p. O. 2, Big
Four 2, and Slows |. Thursday
afternoon Ladies' contest in
10 handed game was played, and
about twenty ladies were present
to enjoy the pastime.
Dr. and Mrs. Chapman and son
Norman left with the funeral
party Thursday to accompany the
body of w II. Baker to Connect
cut for burial. The Chapmans
will visit for an indefinite period
in the East
Mr. and Mrs Geo. A. Widman
and Mrs. Kyle returned Thursday
from a visit in Denver.
Jonathan Smith and family re-.
turned Saturday from a stay at
Roswell, New Mexico
Mrs. G.. +. Bennett who has been
very i'll Of pneumonia is slightly
improved.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-12-14

Mrs. Kent Gillian who has been
the guest of her sister Mrs. w. r.
George left Thursday for her home
in Kewana, Ill.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-12-14

Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Widman
and Mrs, Kyle returned Thursday
from visit in Denver
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-12-14

Jonathan Smith and family re.
turned Saturday from a stay at
Roswell, New Mexico.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-12-14

Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Laws who
has been spending some time in
this place left Thursday for their
home in Canon City.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-12-14

Mrs G. +. Bennett who has been
very i'll of pneumonia is slightly
improved.
The Monte Vista journal., 1912-12-14

Ford.
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