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The Keota news., 1913-03-21
Deputy Assessors Appointed

Deputy Assessors Appointed
A. L. Mumper, new assessor of Weld
county, was in Keota Wednesday and
Thursday. attending to the appointment
of deputies for this part of the county.
Mr.. Mumper has divided the assess
ment districts, giving each deputy in
the eastern part of the county asmaller
territory to cover than they have had in
former years, and will endeavor to get
fair and complete assessment OF every
property holder. In addition to the old
style schedule, he has prepared card
form to be filed in with general de-
scription of each individuals property.
This description is to include the nature
of the land, whether irrigated or not,
level or rolling, amount Of ditch stock;
kind of improvements, frame, stone,
cement or brick, and size, including
houses, sheds, barns, silos, etc. This is
for the purpose of equalizing assess
ments, and to form basis for adjust
ment Of complaints. The period for
assessment extends from April l to
May 20, and it is hoped to have the
work completed by that time. M. L.
Haworth is deputy for Keota district,
which include townships z. 8 and 9 in
ranges SO and 60. Other appointments
are: H. E. Peters for Grover, town
ships 10, IL and IL, ranges SO, 60 and
81; Martin Bommelyn for Raymer,
townships ?, 8 and 9, ranges 56. 81 and
So; and P. M. Brilliant for Avalo,
townships 10, 11,and IL, ranges Sc, 81
and So. The appointments were made
after consultation with leading citizens
in the various districts, and are gen.
orally considered very satisfactory.
The Keota news., 1913-03-21
SNOWBOUND IN SUMNER
Farm Work in Progress While Community Cut off for Week
by Record Drifts in Railroad Cuts

MOT
Snowfall
inche blowing the
The Keota news., 1913-03-21
INVESTIGATING FLAX \
College Expert Tells of Success
With Pit Silos and Adobe

Colo. was in Keota Tuesday investigat-
ing methods of tillage used, and the
yield of flax in this section in 1912, and
the proposed acreage for this crop in
1913. He is making . general investi-
cation thruout eastern Colorado, in the
interests of theState Agricultural Col
lege 1T Fort Collins, which will publish
bulletin on the subject IS soon a. pos
sible.
Mr.. Adams started his investigation
at Briggsdale last week, going from
there to Grover, and then here. He
finds that two conditions work against
an increase of fax acreage this year.
One is the generally poor quality of
the seed used last year, resulting in
weed troubles and unclean seed for this
year; and the other is the unsatisfac-
tory price offered for the crop, after
several years of relatively high prices
On the other hand, the yield last year
was generally satisfactory, and seed
this spring should not cost much more
than half the price of last season. He
is keeping list of addresses of those
having particularly clean seed, so that
the public may be informed as to where
Dit may be procured. MIR. C. E. Andrews
of Keota, is mentioned as having above
hundred bushels seemingly entirely
free from weeds or other foreign seed.
Poor prospects for an increased acreage
indicate that no oil mill to handle the
crop will be built in Denver this year.
Mr.. Adams is superintendent of the
Plains Sub Station of the Agricultural
College, and also works his own farm at
Cheyenne Wells, as the station pays no
salary because of lack of funds In
1910 he built at the station an adobe
stable 26 by 60 feet in size, and also
chicken house and smoke house of
adobe, which, with the manner of con-
struction, are fully described in Expert
ment Station Bulletin TIA, to be obtain
ed by addressing, the station 1T Fort
Collins. After three years, Mr.. Adams
10 more than ever pleased with his
adobe buildings, and states that many
of them have since been erected in the
vicinity of Cheyenne Wells; some even
uoAuS 0oOOS AOA lliS lain ICShChCCS,
and coating them inside and out with
cement. While adobe is recommended
because of its cheapness, its chief ad
vantage is in the even temperature it
insures inside the building, as the ma
terial 10 noncsnductor of heat and
moisture, and makes wall which no
wind can penetrate.
Last summer he constructed two
round pit silos, ten feet in diameter,
and twenty-one and twenty weight feet
in depth. These were cemented inside
and filled with corn silage, which kept
perfectly and has formed the principal
ration all winter for from twelve to
sixteen head of cows. These pits are
much less expensive than above ground
silos; and in use, Mr.. Adams states.
require only about three minutes work
per day more than the other system for
getting out the ensilage for dozen
cows. His silos and method of con-
struction will bs described in an early
issue of the Colorado Farmer, published
at Fort Morgan, and will very probably
be explained by one of the lecturers on
tho Burlington Silo Special which is to
visit Keota Saturday afternoon Of next
week.
The Keota news., 1913-03-21

c. o. Dodder has received notice that
his homestead patent is held at the land
Office in Denver, subject to his order.
Mr.. Doddsr made final proof the 18th
of last October. A number of other
Keota homesteaders are now receiving
patents, after lapse of about five
months from the time of their final
proofs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Baltimore came
from Cheyenne Monday and have been
snowbound here since. They drove
from Grover, fearing that the train
would not make it in from there, and
arrived here just as the train pulled in.
Roy has relinquished his homestead,
two miles east Of town, and refiled on it
as desert claim.
The Keota news., 1913-03-21
Potatoes For Sale

Potatoes For Sale
Dry grown White Pearl potatoes
$1.00 per hundred delivered to Grover.
both seed and eating.
95tf C. L. Gum, Grover, Colo.
Seed For Sale
Seed fax and spring rye for sale by
C. E. Andrews l 1-2 miles east Of
Ksota, Colo. 96tf
Wanted: Cattle and horses for pas
ture. Plenty Of water and feed. 75c
per month. F. E. Quackenbush. 50
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-29
PURE FOOD AGENTS
WAR ON BAD WATER
Inspection of Mineral Springs by
State Discloses Unsatisfac-
tory Conditions.

For the first time since the organi-
cation OF his department, State Dairy
and Food Commission Saunders pub
lished yesterday in his quarterly report
the result of inspection OF mineral
springs in this State. The report shows
tho sanitary conditions surrounding
the springs to he generally unsatis-
factory. although the lithia springs
supplying this city are classed above
the ordinary. or the eight springs
selling bottled water in any quantity
In Richmond only one is set down upon
inspection as being In good" sanitary
condition. The others are classed as
fair"
The inspection indicates that thirty
nine springs In tho State were in
spected. OF this number seven are re-
ported TO have the proper sanitary sur
roundingS, thirteen are classcd as fair
ly sanitary and nineteen are declared
TO be In unsatisfa Glory condition. The
report says
with few exceptions the proprietors
have adopted measures for the pro-
lection OF their springs and waters. but
In the largo majority of cases the pro-
lection accorded has been crude and
inefficient"
The department has notified the pro-
priotors that 1t will enforce the law
applicable in such cases and has re-
ccived evidences OF Willingness on the
part Of the proprietors TO make any al
tcratiOns suggested.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-29
TUXEDO GAMBLING
CHARGE SUSTAINED
Manager Phelps Is Fined $1oO by
Acting Police Justice
Griggs.

This is bad place and where many
young men go wrong" said Acting Po-
lice Justice Griggs yesterday, in fning
William Phelps one OF the managers
OF the Tuxedo Poolroom, S1O0 and
placing him under $500 bond for his
good behavior for twelve months for
permitting gambling in the place on
october Is. Thomas Sottos, the pro-
prietor. and Charles Allen, another
manager, arrested on the same charge,
were dismissed 1t being shown that
they were not in the poolroom at the
time. while Phelps was the only one in
charge. Detective Sergeants Wiley
and kellam, who made the arrests, tes-
titled they saw three men gambling at
one of the tables. and that Phelps also
saw the exchange of stakes
Through his counsel. G.. X. Pollock,
Phelps noted an appeal to the Hastings
Court Mr.. Pollock. who also repre-
sented Sottos and Allen. said his clients
were victims OF conspiracy entered
into by disgruntled patrons of the pool
room who wanted to ruin its business
MIR. Pollock wished to know from
what persons Wiley and kellam OBJ
tanned information that there was
gambling In the Tuxedo Wiley said
he would produce these persons AS wit
nesses If the case was continued un-
til to-day. Justice Griggs would not
consent to this.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-29
WILL CONSIDER
PLAN OF DEFENSE
Virginia Commemorative Attor.
neys to Meet in Richmond
Tomorrow.

meeting OF the Commonwealth at
torneys of the various counties OF tho
state TO perfect plans for protecting
the interests of the counties in the
pending effort to attack the validity OF
the ROLLING stock bill will be held to-
morrow morning at IL o'clock at the
offices of Haskins Hobson. Common
wealth Attorney of Chesterfield Coun-
~. In Richmond.
The city of Petersburg recently filed
with the State Corporation Commits
sion n petition In regard to the meth
cd of taxation Of rolling stock, the
proceeding being had with q view OF
determining the validity Of an act OF
the General Assembly of 1912. directing
the apportionment of this tax between
the counties and cities through which
the railroad runs. Heretofore tho tax
has been assessed Mt the city in which
the principal offices of the railroad
company was located. Petersburg
claimed the principal Offices In this
state OF tho Atlantic Coast Line and
those two railroads and the various
counties and cities through which they
operate and which hope to receive
hereafter a portion OF the rolling stock
tax, were made defendants. The test
case, however. affects all counties in
the State through which railroads op-
crate. The object of the conference of
Commonwealth attorneys Is to outline
n joint plan of defense and to select
counsel TO represent the various coun-
ties affected before the Corporation
Commission when the case comes 10 n
hearing. In the cases pending the de-
answer to the bill on or before No
ha,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-29
STATE MAY EMPLOY
INSANITY EXPERT
Resolution Now Pending Pro
poses Services of Consulting
Physician for All Asylums.

Employment of a State alicnist who
shall be consulting physician to the
various State insane asylums is pro-
posed In resolution now pending be-
fore the General Board of Directors
Of tho State Hospitals for the Insane.
Al recent meeting of the general
board DIR. II. u. Stephenson, of Toano,
member OF the local board OF the
Eastern State Hospital, introduced the
following resolution, which, If carried
into effect. will revoIutionize the care
OF States insane:
Resolved. That the General AS
sembly be memorializcd to provide for
the employment Of State alienist,
whose duty shall be consulting ply
stefan to the several hospitals of the
State, his entire time to he given to CO.
operating with the State superinten-
dents In their medical treatment of
patients"
The resolution was laid on the table
until the next meeting of the general
board. 1t Is said that it meets with
tho approval Of majority OF the MEM
hers. as well MS of many leading ply
sicians and laymen throughout the
State. DR.. Stephenson, himself n dis
tinguished physician. who has given
| much thought to the care and treat
ment OF insane In State hospitals. feels
that The employment OF a medical ex-
pert will be one of the most advanced
steps that can be taken for the care
of tho States unfortunates. Superin-
tcndcnts OF tho various hospitals have
not only their medical duties to por-
form, but vast amount OF admins
trative duties, which are over increas-
inR
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-29
INSANITY AMONG
NEGROES GROWING
So Declares DR.. w. F. Drewry,
Noted Alienist, in His
Annual Report.

That insanity among tho negro popu-
lation is increasing steadily is the
declaration made fin the annual report
OF DIR. William j.. Drewry, suDcrinten-
dent of the Central state Hospital Pc
tersburg. which was filed yesterday
with Governor Mann. This alarming
gain of mental deficiency DIR. Drewry
ascribcs to congenital disease and the
bad habits of parents. The statement
Is backed up by figures furnished by
the superintendent
The report shows that on October
there were 1856 insane negroes being
cared for in the Central State Hospi-
tai. In 1912 the report gave 1.457 as
the total number OF inmates. Basing
his statement on the record of years.
DR.. Drewry estimates that more than
1000 Inmates will be sheltered In this
hospital next year He complains OF
the crowded condition of the hospital
and presents In urgent terms the need
for Immediate additions and repairs TO
the hospital building. Under existing
circumstances. he says. 1t is Impossible
to give the inmates the proper care and
treatment.
Report Many Cures.
In detail the report shows that 5l0
patients were admitted to the hospital
during the year ending September 30.
One Of the most remarkable features
of the report Is the statement that 235
patients were discharged as cured OF
their mental inhrmity. a percentage of
cure almost abnormally high. During
the year 1875 patients died In all
there was Il total OF ], 1857 patients to
come under the care or the hospital au-
thorities during the year Ten deaths
were from pcllagra. the victims having
contracted the disease before entering
the hospital
Only thirty-two and one-half gallons
OF whiskey was used In the hospital
In the course OF the year The per
capita cost OF maintenance was 1880.
The hospitals farm yielded revenue
OF sl2,l6s. while the dairy and poultry
products Melted S3.27S.
In the last f"c years there have been
but three cases OF appendicitis in the
hospital. This is taken TO indicate that
the insane are not greatly troubled BY
this disease
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-29
law PERMITS SALE
OF DISEASED MEAT
Filthy Conditions Disclosed by
State Food Commissioner
Saunders's Report.
INSPECTION BADLY NEEDED
People Urged to Aid in Securing
Pure Food Legis-
lation.

State Dairy and Food Commissioner
Saunders renews his fight against un-
sanitary and filthy slaughter-houses in
the quarterly report of his division,
Issued yesterday. The season of great
est activity in slaughter pens is APP
preaching, and the commissioner has
warned proprietors OF unsanitary abat-
toirs that they will be closed unless
conditions are rcmeded. The shock
ing situation In the State is thus
summed up in the report:
The State owes the duty TO it's citi-
zens of establishing antc-fnortcm and
post-mortem inspections by competent
veterinary surgeons OF all cattle, sheep,
goats and swine whose carcasscs may
lie intended for human consumption
There is no question that In the alb
scncc of this inspection. except in a
very few places in the State, the gen
erai public is often given diseased or
unwholesome meat. The heat the meats
are subjected to in preparing them for
the table has been the sole real pre-
ventive OF the transmission OF many
diseases.
Inspection Needed.
state or municipality controlled
slaughter houses or abattoirs. or such
establishments as are under the super
vision of the Federal authorities. should
be erected either by the State mu-
nicipality or by private enterprise In
every community in the State large
enough to support a business of this
kind. and no uninspccted meats or
meat food products should be permitted
to lie sold in the State. o-day II Is an
easy thing for a man owning n sick or
injured animal, or a herd OF hogs In
which cholera has broken out, to get
his stock into the hands OF an un-
scrupulous butcher, who will kill and
sell them for food purposes. after
eliminating the visibly diseased por-
tions. Have you any security that you
VIII not get diseased meats unless YOU
can have IL Inspector"
In closing the section of the report
relating to Virginia's Jungle" the
commissioner prophesies a fight for
better legislation on this matter, and
calls upon the people to come to the aid
of those waging the battle for pure
foods.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-29
DUKE NEW MAYOR
OF GINTER PARK
Elected by Town Council When
G. Carlton Jackson De
clincs Office.

William u. Duke. assistant to the
president OF the Richmond. Fredcricks-
burg and Potomac RAILROAD. was last
Night elected Mayor OF Gintcr Park, at
special meeting of the Town Council.
= carlton Jackson. who was nominated
Tor the Office by the Gintcr Park Resi- :
dents Association. At a meeting held
several nights ago. declined to accent.
In view OF the fact that Mr. Duke re-
ceived only seven less votes than Mr..
jackson in the association for the nom
nation. the Council decided to offer
him the Office. which. IL is understood.
he VIII accept
The vacancy as Mayor was caused
by the resignation of John Garland
Pollard, Democratic nominee for VI
torneyGeneraI.
The Council elected William 4. Redd
TO MI the seat recently resigned by
Councilman Thomas Whittet
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-29
GRAND CHAPTER
HEARS ADDRESS
Annual Convocation of Royal
Arch Masons in Session at
Masonic Temple.

The grand annual convocation of the
Grand Royal Arch Chapter OF Masons
convened in it's Tooth session in the
ed to the address OF tho grand high
priest. Sol Cutchns. which was follow
ed by reports of officers and commit
tees. The first meeting was by way of
a preliminary session. the main bus
mess of the convocation comes to-day
and after.
The Grand Councii of Amounted High
Priests convenes at 8 o'clock this after
noon to confer the Holy Order OF High
Priesthood on such companions as may
be entitled to the honor. and for the
annual election OF officers. under the
direction or cxPrcsident William j..
Hubbard.
The Washington Royal Arch Chapter.
NJ. .. OF this city. will entertain the
officers and members OF the Grand
Royal Arch Chapter OF Virginia al a
dinner in the Temple at $3.50 o'clock
tonight. The welcome will be ex-
tended by George w. Poe. grand treas
urer, a member Of Washington Chapter,
and n past grand high priest. and viii
be responded to by James L. Alexander.
of Alexandria, assistant grand lecturer,
and a past grand high priest.
AIter the Closing OF Inc grand chap
ter, the ninetyfirst grand annual con-
clave of the Grand Commandery OF
knights Templar OF Virginia will open
it's sessions tomorrow. beginning nj
10 o'clock. AT Z o'clock tomorrow
night officers and members Of Rich
mond Commandery, No. 2. and the Com
mandery Of st. Andrew. No. 13. will az
semble at their armory in the Temple
to act as escort to the grand commander
and the officers OF the Grand Com
mandery OF Virginia from the Jefferson
Hotel to the Masonic Temple. accom-
panied by such members of the grand
cOmmandery as NAV be present
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-29
WANT MORE GUNS
TO BEAT HUERTA
Young Mexican Thinks Consti-
tutionalists Could Win in
Ninety Days.
BROTHER IN COLLEGE HERE
Antonio J. Hernandez Is Assured
That Relatives on Carranza's
Staff Are Well.
BROTHER IN COLLEGE HERE

with the embargo on arms and am
munition removed, the Constitutions
alists would aown Huerta In ninety
days. according to young Carlos Her
mandez. who left his home near Pedras
NcBras, Mexico, three days ago, and
stopped off In Richmond yesterday
morning to assure his brother Antonio,
a student at the Medical College OF
Virginia, that their two elder broth
ers. high In the ranks of General Car
rama, were we'll and gaining great
honor.
Mr. Hernandez, while unable to dis
close his business is thought to be
on secret mission from the Consti-
tutionalfsts. His visit was brief, but
he found time to have chat with John
Armstrong Chaloner, OF Merry Mills,
whose latest public utterances are
highly in favor of tn, revolutionists.
Mr. Chaloner was particularly inter-
ested In the ConstitutIonalist prospect.
In reply to his questions. young Her
mandez assured him that the party
would win, but, unless tho embargo Is
lifted, the fight will be prolonged for
some time.
Formerly Lived Here.
Antonio j. Hernandez and Carlos
Hernandez came to Richmond several
years ago. Neither could speak Eng
lish. but tho latter. within n year. was
IL
structor in pcnmanship at local
business college. Later he returned
TO Mexico and engaged In business
Antonio, the younger, remained here.
and is now a freshman In the Medical
College of Virginia.
The two boys have one brother, Col
onel hernandez who rnised the first
500 men to join the forces Of General
Carranza, and has been constantly ut
his side. He participated In the cap
ture OF Torreon and is now I'm com
mand of 1900 men In front of Monterey.
Another brother Is captain on the
staff of General Carranza.
Carlos has not joined the Constitu-
tionalists in the role of fighter, but
is high in their councils. 1t lis thought
that he will make an attempt to per
suade United states officials to lift tho
embargo, or will confer with colleagues
on that subject. His party is we'll
supplied with arms a, present. but
has difficulty in securing ammunition.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-29
ANNUAL MEETING

Housing Society to Elect Officers and De-
termlne Future Policy.
The annual meeting of the Society for the
Betterment of Housing and Living Condi-
lions in Richmond Will be held Friday
afternoon at 1870 o'clock In the blue room
OF the Y. NJ. g. A. corner seventh and
Grace Streets
This being the first annual meeting since
the Incorporation OF the society, IL is es-
ancc OF the members in order that all may
have voice In determining the future work
and policy OF the society. and in the cleo
ton Of the officers ana directors for the
coming wear.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-29
His Forty-F,r,t Ann,v.-.,

The Pine Street Baptist Church will
celebrate the forty-first anniversary OF
the pastorate of the Rev. j. b. Hutson
u. d. on next Sunday morning with
appropriate ceremonial. DR.. Hutson
VIII preach twice on that day, in the
morning giving the history OF the
church under his leadership. Dr. Hut
son stands alone among Richmond min
listers in point of service to one church
The Pine Street Baptist Church Is one
OF the. largest congregations OF that de-
nomination in Virginia It's Sunday
school Is said to have almost the larg
est enrolment OF any school In the
South.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-29
PLEASANTS FINED
fiji he Taken before Grand Jury ON
chnrrc nf Selling IIuunr.

VIII He Taken before Grand Jury on
Charge of Selling Liquor.
r. G.. Peasants. of 2S02 West Broad
Street. was found guilty in Henrico
County magistrates court yesterday OF
one charge OF selling liquor without a
license. and was dismissed on another
On the one charge lie was fined $50 and
placed under $500 security for twelve
months. He appealed.
Commonwealths Attorney sutton an
nounced that he would take the charge
on which Peasants was dismissed to
the grand Jury for action. Peasants
who was arrested by Deputy Sheriff
Webb Sydnor was charged with selling
liquor without license on July % and
again on July &c
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-29
HAS CHARGE DISMISSED

Motorcycle Policeman Not Certain That
l.. &. laird Was Speeding.
At the request OF Motorcycle Police
man Samuels. who made the arrest. the
than allowed by law against p. q.
Laird. president OF the Southern Manu-
iacturinB Company. was dismissed yes-
ferday morning I'm Police Court sam
uels said that his reason for making
inc request was that he was not certain
ne had accurately timed tho speed OF
MT Laird's machine. which he followed
through Grace Street. from Monroe to