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La Junta tribune., 1913-05-17
SATURDAY, MAY ", 1918.
REMINISCENT
OrPllED fROH TRIBUNE
FILES Of
TWENTY lEARSAGO

The La Junta public schools clos
ed for the summer vacation
Jerry Miller acquired one.half in
terest In the La Junta Can and be
came the city editor
\. Il. Gray. late OF the Rocky Ford
Enterprise, started paper at Flor.
ence called the Florence News.
The La Junta electric light plant.
blown 10 atoms twenty years ago,
was to be rebuilt at once. and are
lights were an assured thing.
The glorious fourth was to be eel
ebrated in La Junta In great style.
Hon. Ralph Talbot. OF Denver. was
TO be orator Of the day and the
celebration was to wind up with a
grand pyrotechnic display.
Earl ". Haskins delivered the ora.
ton and val.dictory OF h,e class OF
1893. His subject was Optimism -
Miss Alice l. Anderson, Richard =.
Lyon. Jerry II Miller and Earl W.
Haskins were the graduates.
Mary u. Camping. formerly Mary
II. Weih.r.ll. started suit In the
district court against \. T.. Reynolds
for tn. possession Of Indian Claim
No. L.. containing $40 acres IA few
miles east Of La Jun,a. The suit
involved possession OF land claimed
by Mrs Camping as purchaser OF
the rights OF the heirs Of John :.
Smith, the Indian Interpreter and
one Of the oldest settlers In the
Arkansas Valley.
La Junta tribune., 1913-05-17
oreRo COUNTY SHOW PLACE
Agricultural Club in New 0usrters-
Farmers Exchange. Employment
Agency and Rest Room.

The Ot.ro County Agricultural AS.
ISOLATION Is now established In their
new quarters. .0s North Main street.
two door south Of their formersquar.
ters and every one is invited TO in.
sp.ct the new nome of the associa.
ton
Owing 10 the moving and the fact
that 30 many OF the farmers were
extremely busy there was no meet.
ing OF the ass lcia'ion Saturday but
the regular meeting VIII be held AT
the new rooms. today and ON May
2sth the regular meeting will be
held AT Swink. TO be followed at
regular intervals by district meetings
at La Junta. Ch.raw. Wei'zor. Man.
zanola and Fowler.
Through the liberality Of the bust.
ness men of Rocky Ford and Otero
county the association will bc en-.
abl.d hereafter 20 keep tho rooms
fopen every day. from 0 "A. IN. to 9
" hfHH "'' "a VI n'N
VIII be introduced. including free
Information burcau. whore any MON.
b"r can at any time, In person or by
telephone. learn the condition Of
the live stock and other markets.
an employment agency In which de.
parimont every effort will be made
10 secur. help for the members IN
time Of need rest and comfort
room for The ladies. which viii be
fiued With every comfort for the
wives O! the members and their
friends. 20 that When n woman IL IN
town she viii hay" n place where
sh" can rosi aud feel NJ home.
farme~' exchange for III. sale Of
the numerous ihinRs which every
farmer has for sale or exchange. VIII
be established and the directors nre
satisfied that when the workings OF
this department, are understood the
members Of the association win ful.
ly appreciate IL.
There ar. several other features
that VIII be introduced later, and
The members are urged 10 make
the rooms their headquarters. aud
the general public In invited to not
only inspect the rooms but to bring
every visiting friend. as Il will be-
one Of the show places Of the coun.
~. and one In which every man. va.
man and child IN osero county shouid
feel an interest
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
TILLER TO Be NEW
PRESS CLUB HEAD
Becomes President as Result of
Resignation of John T. Suter,
MCReynoIds' Aide.

Theodore H. Tiller, of The Times, one
of the best known Of the younger news
paper men in Washington. assumes the
presidency of the National Press Club
Monday. succeeding John T. Suter. who
yesterday was appointed confidential
secretary of Attorney General McRey-
noldS.
The resignation of Mr.. Suter is ex-
peCted TO be received by the board of
governors Monday. Mr.. Tiller. as first
vice president. Immediately will be ele-
waited to that position. which he will
hold during the remainder of the year.
Mr. Suffers name VIII be transferred
from the list of active to the list of
associate members of the club.
Mr. Tiller has represented the Mum
sey newspapers at the Capital for sew
eral years. He was elected first vice
president of the club last December
after one of the hardest fought battles
known TO the club. He has been en-
gagged in Washington newspaper work
for seven years. having been connected
with the Munsey papers throughout
that time.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
Mosby's Men to Gather
At Fredericksburg Fair

The management of the Fredericks-
burg (Va) Agricultural Fair Associa-
ton, which holds Its annual exhibit
this year September 30 to October 2.
have arranged for a reunion of Con-
federate veterans. October .. The fea-
ture Of the reunion will be a gathering
of the survivors of Mospy's brigade.
II. c. Stuart, Democratic candidate for
the governorship of Virginia, will at
tend. Governor Mann has promised TO
address the veterans. Senators Martin
and Swanson have accepted invitations.
as have Congressman w. A. Jones and
{. c. Carlin.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

Though it may be essential for the
protection of life and property that en-
gineers on reclamation projects of the
Government be available at any minute,
night or day. these engineers can not
maintain telephones in their residences
at Government expense. according to a
decision by Comptroller Downey TODAY.
The Comptroller holds that such teIe-
phones are prohibited by the law enact
ed by the last Congress. The Connfrol-
Ter said that, while there NAV he grave
administrative need of such telephone
in case of catastrophe on a big project.
the law was explicit and could not be
controyerted
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
s11.oo to Niagara Falls and Return
Baltimore e Ohio, August 18th.

Baltimore & Ohio, August 29th.
Special train OF modern coaches and
Pullman Parlor Cars from Union Sta
ton at Z :45 A. NJ, via picturesque Lee
high Valley Route. Dining Cars North
OF Philadelphia. Cheap side trips from
the Falls. Tickets limited to fifteen
days, with liberal stopovers returning.
other excursions Sept. IL and 26 and
Oct 10.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
Two "Governors" On Nomination.

The names of both Governor Sulzer
and Acting Governor Glynn are on the
list of Endorsements of John II. Glea-
son, prosecuting attorney Of Troy, n.
Y, whose name will be sent to the
Senate by President Wilson for ap-
pointment as United States District At
torney for northern New York. Senator
O'Gorman also indorsed Mr.. Gleason.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
Strike on lnterurbans.

INDIANAPOLIS. Aug. 23.-Interur-
ban lines entering this city were ex-
periencing trouble in running cars to-
day as the result of the strike of con-
ductors and motormen ordered by a
newly organized union. The waIkout
threatens to spread, and may tie up all
Indiana roads.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
Clerks On Probation.

Ellis Blumenthal and Robert w. Lam
berson have been PROBATIONARY appoint
ed clerks at 5000 in the Bureau OF
Standards, Department of Commerce
Martin ]. Broderick, watchman. has re-
signed. Marion K. Quigley and Marvin
w VIII have been appointed temporary
clerks in the Coast and Geodetic survey
AT 5000 and S720, respectively.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
Place for Engraver.

Applications for the position of die
sinker and engraver at the naval gun
factory in Washington will be received
by the Civil Service Commission, until
September 16, when all applicants will
be rated on their physical ability and
experience. The position pays from
$3.2S to $4.2S a day.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
Senate To Aid Exposition.

The Senate passed bill today for
the narticipation by the United States
CIoyernment in the National Conserva-
tion Exposition to be held at Knoxville,
Tenn. this fall. The bill was introduced
by Senator Lea, and he got unanimous
consent for its consideration this morn
ing
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
Motor Cars In National Park

Automobiles will be permitted to enter
the Yosemite National Park beginning
today. Regulations governing the
operation of automobiles IN the mark
have been published by the Interior De-
partment, and these will be rigidlv en-
forced. One road has been set aside
for the automobilists.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.

ALEXANDRIA, VA. AUGUST y.
s The long pending annexation suit of
the city of Alexandria against the coun-
ties of Alexandria and Fairfax for ad-
ditional territory will be brought before
the Supreme Court of Virginia early IN
September, according to an announce
-tnent made today by Corporation Atto--
I.eys Samuel G. Brent. John NJ. John
son, and S. p. Fisher, VINO represent
The city of Alexandria, and will be filed
with the supreme court sitting in
AVythevflie In the petition the facts
of the case will be set forth and the
court will be asked to reverse Judge
Bennett L. Gordon. of Nelson county,
who reported adversely on the ap-
-plication of Alexandria for additional
territory.
The long delay in filing the petition
before the supreme court has been
due to the time taken in preparing
the voluminous records, which in
sclude a great many maps and the
statements of the several hundred
witnesses who testified in the case
before Judge Gordon.
The State corporation commission has
granted a charter to the International
Letter Box Company, Incorporated, with
legal domicile in this city. The maxi
mum capital is $50, coo, and the minimum
$l,Qo0. Officers are: Louis Garthe, .presl-
dent, Washington; Louis A. Spelshouse,
vice president, Baltimore; Ben NJ. Raw
lings, treasurer, Washington; Robert G.
Harrison, secretary, Baltimore; William
=. Poole, David c. Chesterman, and b
l. hackenberger, Washington, directors.
Plans and specifications for a one
story brick chapel to be erected for the
Church, at Mount Ida, have been pre-
pared. Construction on the building will
De commenced at an early date.
Capt. w. H. Sweeney, superintendent
of schools of this city, and w. T.
Hodges, superintendent of schools of
Alexandria county, will leave on Tues
day TO attend a meeting Of the division
super1ntendents OF the State, which will
Va. 0''''
At the preliminary hearing this
morning Georlfs Morris, William Jones,
and Arthur johnson, all colored. were held
in Alexandria county Jail and charged
with holding up and robbing Stephen
II. Fegans, an insurance agent, Of Del
Ray, that county, at Bancroft. The
three men pleaded not guilty, and were
held for the grand jury.
They were brought before Police JUS
tice r. Gordon yesterday, and, al
though they We're identified by Irving
Stout as the men who held him up ard
robbed him OF SIS in cash and other
articles, on Tuesday afternoon, Mr..
Fegans did not appear to identify them,
SO the case was postponed.
The board of managers of the Alex
andria Hospital acknowledge the re-
ceipt of a contribution from the Corby
bakery of so TO the repair fund of that
institution.
The managers express their appre-
Ciation of the thOuEhtfulneSs Of a
number of persons in and out of
Alexandria who realize the Importance
Of the Alexandria Hospital, and who
responded to the call for aid in defray-
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
Will Sneak On Amendment.

Senator Jones of Washington intro
duced in the Senate today an inherit
ance tax amendment to the tariff bill.
He will urge adoption OF this legislation
later in a speech to the Senate.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
To Have Target Practice.

The battIeships Of the Atlantic fleet
next week will begin their fall TORPEDO
practice at the southern drill GROUNDS
off Fort Henry.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
u. S. Case Against
Horning Dismissed

The case against George d. Horning,
the local pawnbroker charged with
placing dirt on property owned by the
War Department at the south end of
the Highway bridge has been dis
missed by the United States commits
sioner at Alexandria, Va The COM
missioner held that. as the Government
had opened a road abutting on Mr..
Hornings property he had a right to
use the property where he placed the
dirt
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
CLAYTON Case Wednesday.

A hearing on the credentials of Con-
sressman H. d. Clayton, appointed TO
the Senate by Governor O'Neal, OF Ala
bama,' was today arranged by the SEN
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
ALEXANDRIA SUIT
SETFOR SEPTEMBER
Court to Be Asked for Reversal of Judge Gordons Decision
Letter Box Company Granted Charter-Pans for Chapel
Ready-Other News of Interest to Section.

ing the expense incident to repairs
caused by damages from the storm of
July 80
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
legislative News In Brief
Cannot Have Telephones.

ate Privileges and Elections Committee
for next Wednesday night
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
SUIT TO BREAK WILL
OF MAN DEFEATED
Ten Days Trial Ends With
Confirmation of Bradley
Document.

ROCKVILLE. Md. Aug. 23.-After
having had the case under consideration
since o'clock yesterday afternoon, the
jury in the suit to break the will and
cod!cil of the late Henry Bradley, OF
this place, returned a verdict about 30
O'Clock this morning. sustaining the
instruments. The trial lasted ten days,
and was hard fought throughout.
The will, which was executed in 1904,
left the estate, valued at about $1,000,
to the widow. Mrs. Jane B. Bradley, of
this place. A codicil was executed in
1910 confirming the provisions of the
original paper. Several heirs-at-law of
the testator instituted suit to have the
will and codicil set aside on the ground
Of mental incapacity and undue infiu-
ence.
to murder, preferred by John carp, of
Germantown, this county, Vernon
Thompson, has been committed to Jail
here to await the action of the No
vember grand jury. H. was given a
preliminary hearing before Justice of
the Peace Hickerson, at Germantown,
and was unable to furnish $3.50 bail.
1t is represented that Thompson went
TO the home of Earp about 10 o'clock
Thursday night and threw a stone
. d NlHdOW Oh Ine mouse, line
missile struck carp on the head. seri-
ously injuring him. It is charged that
the motive was that carp would not al
low his young niece to marry Thomp-
son.
Fifteen lashes on the bare back was
the penalty imposed by Judge Arthur
NJ. Mace in the police court here upon
Waverly Hill. colored. who was con-
yicted Of beating his wife Martha Hill.
The whipping will be administered by
Sheriff Howard and Deputy Sheriff
Hewitt In the jail yard Several months
ago. Sheriff Howard applied the lash
to a wifebeater's back. 4
Among the couples married in Rock
vile within the last few DAYS were
Harry Lee Voss, of Baltimore. and Miss
Clara Marie Moore. of Bridgeport, Ohio:
William MacWilliams and Miss Vera c.
Forney. both of Winchester, va; John
Ebert Barry and Mrs. Ada c. Smith
both OF Washington, and John Knox
Polk. of Versailles, KY. and Miss An
ME NJ. Chandler, of Ocalla, Fla.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
ANACOSTIA WOMAN
HAS BROKEN THIGH
Mrs. Eta Pearson, Aged Fifty eight Suffers Painful Accident
Police Stop Fierce Fight Of Colored Women-Good Hope
Road Improved-0the er Items of interest

ten Barracks expressing the thanks a,
the people in this section.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

s1.oo To Frederick, Keedysville, and
Hagerstown and return, Sunday, Aug
ust gath. Baltimore and Ohio from
Union Station, Washington. d. c., at
a. m. returning same day.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

SI.z5 Baltimore and Return, Baltimore
and Ohio. Every Saturday and Sunday
Good to return until 9 200 A NJ trafr
Monday. All trains both ways. includ-
ing the Royal Limited-Advt
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

The concerts this season in Logan
Park by the United States Engineer
Band have proved so popular that Pres
icent Charles r. Burr, of the Anacostia
Citizens Association, has forwarded
letter to the post adjutant at Washing
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

Capt. Thomas McLane. Of No. Chem
ieal Engine Company. Is back from his
vacation. Lieut.. E. g. Decker, who
was on leave. has returned.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

Robert B. Barrett, editor of the Alex
andria Gazette, left yesterday on an
extended trip on the Chesapeake bay
and Potomac river with the river and
harbor commission.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
Hyatt TSV|LLE GUARD
IS AF TER AN ARM0RY
Make Earnest Fight to Have
General Assembly of Mary
land Appropriate Money.

HYATTSVILLE, Md. Aug 23.-The
members of Co. F. First Maryland In
fantry, the local command of the State
National Guard, are making an earnest
fight to procure at the next session of
the general assembly the passage of a
bill appropriating money for the erec-
ton of State armory here.
Charles Robinson, Wine avenue, left
yesterday for two weeks trip through
New York State to Niagara Falls and
from there to points in the provinces OF
Quebec and Montreal.
The HyattsvilIe Fire Department will
hold special meeting in their rooms
in the Municipal and Fire Department
building August S to make final ar
rangements for the all-day outing and
carnival TO be held in Zantzinger's 5
woods. Labor Day.
All the candidates and other politi-
clans in the county are today at Spring
field enjoying the tournament and carni-
val. The judges have been selected
from among the candidates who are
seeking nominations for the various
offices at the September primaries. The
orator of the day is William F. Hol-
mead, organization candidate for the
Democratic nomination as State Sena-
tor, and the orator of the evening is
Carter Lee Bowie, anti-organization
candidate for State Senate. The mar
shalls will be John NJ. Bowie and r. L.
Waring, the committee in charge of the
AFFAIR consists of p. G. German, r. l..
Waring. c. d. Perkins, Samuel Marsh,
and r. o. Belt.
Donald c. MacNeil and Archibald Olm-
stead, Wine avenue. leave this after
noon for a trip through ST. Louis. Chi
cago. Kansas City. Oklahoma. and then
to Winfield, Kan, the home OF Mr..
Olmstead. Mr.. .MaeNeil will remain in
the West several weeks before return
ing to Hyattsville.
John Brooks, Ravenswood avenue. has
returned from a two weeks stay at
Colonial Beach.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

The Rev. Merritt Earl pastor Of ths
Congress Heights Methodist Church.
has under consideration a renewal oi
year.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

Miss Florence Cummings. daughter Ct
the Rev. and Mrs. George u. Cummings,
Is visiting in Baltimore.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

Edward Blaine. sachem Of Mineols
tribe, No. IA, Improved order OF RED
Men. has gone with Mrs. Blaine am
number of weeks.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
WASHINGTON TINES BUREAU.
ANACOSTIA. d. c.. AUGUST q.


Mrs. Eta Pearson, fifty-eight years
old. prominent resident of Anacostia,
is in Providence Hospital today under
treatment for broken thigh.
She was in the yard of her home,
62s Nichols avenue. yesterday morning
when she fell. breaking her left thigh
bone. DR.. James A. Watson attended
her.
Her condition. was said to be favor
able today.
A fight between two colored women
was ended by the prompt action upon
the part of an automobilist and Po-
Iicemen Gee and Eskridge, of the
Eleventh precinct, yesterday evening.
On the railroad tracks of the Balti-
more and Ohio line running beneath
the caucSway of the Anacostia bridge,
Annie Washington and Susan Robin
son fought fiercely until man jump
ed into an automobile and brought
the patrol wagon with the police
The policemen picked up woman's
wig on the tracks. found an umbrella
in another place, and a woman's belt
still farther off. They had been in
the possession of Susan Robinson be-
fore the fight begar. The Washing
ton ' 0man's face was cut. They were
charged with disorderly conduct.
\ The District has caused a section of
Good Hope road to be resurfaced and
new cutters made
The Government Hospital for the In
sane and Anacostia will be pitted against
each other in a baseball game between
the teams of "Oldest Recruits" repre-
senting the asylum and the town on
September 13. 1t will be played at 81.
Elizabeth's.
The concerts this season in Logan
Park by the United States Engineer
Band have proved so popular that Pres
icent Charles r. Burr, of the Anacostia
Citizens Association, has forwarded a
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

John Brooks, Ravenswood avenue. has
returned from a two weeks stay at
Colonial Beach.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

An athletic program is being arranged
for September at the Government
Hospital for the Insane. The program
tests, baseball, etc.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

The lawn fete conducted for thre.
evenings on the Episcopal Church
grounds, met with liberal patronage.
and about $500 was realized
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

Mrs. Harry Arnold. former resident.
who lives now in Philadelphia, has
gone home after a visit at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. william Williamson.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

Congress Heights Boy Scouts an
planning to go to Camp Archibald Butt
next Tuesday.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

At a preliminary hearing before Com
missioner r. p. w. Garnett, George w.
HoTning. a Washington loan broker,
was acquitted of the charge of placing
dirt on a Government reservation.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

Miss Laura Stalnaker, a member nj
st. Elizabeth's clerical force, has zons
to Grafton, w. Va, her former home
for vacation.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

The will of Charles H. Collins has
been admitted to probate in the corpo-
ration court. The deceased leaves his
estate to Halle V. Taylor, Charles r.
Beatty, David L. Beatty. Carrie r.
Cooke, John G. Graham. Eunice De-
Silva. and Florence L. and Virginia B.
Taylor. w. H. Hunter and James g.
Graham qualified as executives.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

ton Barracks expressing the thanks os
the people in this section.
An athletic program is being arranged
for September at the Government
Hospital for the Insane. The prograrr
will be made up of races, jumping cor.
tests, baseball. etc
Edward Blaine, sachem Of NFiraoI,
tribe, No. IA, Improved order OF Ped
Men. has gone with Mrs Blaine an
their family 10 Cedar Grove, Nd, for a
number of weeks.
Miss Janet Williamson. of II stree,
lefS today for Laytonsville, Md, TO visit
the Rev. and Mrs. John E. Fort.
Miss Laura stalnaker,. a member OF
st. Elizabeth's clerical force, has gone
to Grafton, w. Va, her former horna
for a vacation.
Miss Florence Cummings. daughter CT
the Rey. and Mrs George u. Cummings
Capt. Thomas McLane. Of No. 2 Chem
ical Engine Company, Is back from his
vacation. Lieut. E. G. Decker, who
was on leave. has returned
The lawn fete conducted for thre,
evenings on the Episcopal Church
grounds. met with liberal patronage.
and about 5000 was realized
The Rev. Merritt Earl. pastor Of ths
Congress Heights Methodist Church,
has under consideration a renewal o1
the sightseeing trips he instituted Last
year.
Congress Heights Boy Scouts Az
planning to go to Camp Archibald Butt
next Tuesday.
who lives now in Philadelphia, has
gone home after a visit at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. William Williamson.
SI.z5 Baltimore and Return, Baltimore
and Ohio. Every Saturday and Sunday
Good to return until 9 100 A NJ trafr
Monday. All trains both ways. tnclud-
ing the Royal Limited--Advt
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

Miss Janet Williamson, of U street
lefs today for Laytonsville. Md. to visit
the Rev. and Mrs. John E. Fort.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

Capt. w. H. Sweeney, superintendent
Hodges, superintendent of schools of
Alexandria county, will leave on Tues
day TO attend a meeting of the division
super1ntendents OF the State, which will
be held on Wednesday at Radford City,
Va.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

The District has caused a section of
Good Hope road to be resurfaced and
new cutters made.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

Charles Robinson, Wine avenue, left
yesterday for two weeks trip through
New York State to Niagara Falls and
from there to points in the provinces of
Quebec and Montreal
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

Plans and specifications for a one
story brick chapel to be erected for the
congregation of St Rita,s Catholic
Church, at Mount Ida, have been pre-
pared. Construction on the building will
be commenced at an early date.