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The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30
ASSESSORS DUTY
WILL BE DOUBLED
BY NEW STATUTE
Assessor Brown Required to Sc
cure Statistics, May Double
His Force Of Field Men.

Confronted by a new law. which
makes it the duty OF the assessor to
collect agricultural statistics, AS
SCISSOR J. r. Brown will be compelled
to ask the county commissioners to
make provision for working double
time. or he will be forced to double
the number of his deputies for the
time being The assessor had in
tended to hold meeting of his field
men today, but because of the un-
earthing of this new law, he has post
poned the meeting for a week until
he can confer with the county COM
missioners regarding the new duty
placed upon his office.
The new law was presented by Sem
ator Tobin and is intended to furnish
reliable statistics in each county for
use in inducing new settlers to como
to Colorado.
The law provides that the assessor
shall obtain statistics regarding agri-
culture and dairy manufacture, in
Guiding the individual production of
each tract of land. The blanks pro-
vide for information on sixty-three
different crops and must be obtained
by the deputy when he leaves the us
ual assessment blank. Fruit statis-
! tics. poultry and bee information is
also required, and the assessor is IL
able for fine of $500 unless he Sc
cures the information. while any tax
payer who refuses to answer the uues-
tions as to his crops may be fined
5000.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30
MRS. GEORGE BOYER
DIES AFTER ONE
Weeks Illness
Pneumonia Closes Useful Lie Of
Well Known Woman; Rela-
tiVes Arrive Tonight.

Mrs. Carolina VI. Boyer. aged So
years, wife of George G. Boyer, 1875
South Seventh street, died yesterday
afternoon at 4:30 o'clock after a
weeks illness OF pneumonia. Mrs.
Boyer and her husband came to the
valley 20 years ago and are among
the best known people in the city.
Surviving Mrs Boyer. besides her
husband. are Roy and Claude Boyer
and Mrs. James II. Moorehead. Mrs.
Harry Brennan and Mrs. Eta Hen
chey, all of Salt Lake City, and Mrs.
Edna Mckenzie of this city. The alb
sent relatives are expected to arrive
tonight on No. to attend the funer-
al services. which will be held tomor-
row afternoon at o'clock al the
Yunker K Callahan funeral parlors,
with Rev. John j. Giblin officiating.
Mrs. Boyer was a woman of many
sterling virtues and accomplishments
and she has a host of friends in this
city who will hear of her demise with
the keenest regret.
The passing of Mrs. Boyer is made
doubly pathetic because OF the Ill
ness of her son. Claude, who is suf-
fering from the same malady which
was his mothers fatal Illness. II was
impossible to hold the obsequies at
the family home because OF his con-
dition. He was taken i'll Saturday,
and is now in critical condition.
James Moorehead. whose wife is a
daughter of the deceased. is expected
to come to the city and attend the
funeral. Roy Boyer, the Oldest son,
has been connected with the sugar
factory since It's establishment here,
and is now one of the foremen there.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30
COUNTY ASSESSORS
FIX NEW VALUES
FOR CATTLE
Western Slope viii Have Some
Less Valuation Because Of
Distance to Market.

A new schedule of live stock values
was agreed upon at the meeting of
county assessors held last week in
Denver. according to Assessor John
T. Brown. who returned yesterday.
1t was agreed that cattle should be
assessed at slightly lower figure on
the Western Slope because OF the
greater distance to market, with the
incidental higher freight charges.
The assessments agreed upon in
brief as a minimum. were as fol-
lows:
First grade cattle, S35 per head
steer. bunches. yearlings. $40: 2-year-
old. s35: 3 to 4-year-old, $45; mixed
calves, to l2 months old. $40; beet
cattle. ready for market. $50 to so;
first class dairy cows average $50 tc
s75; broncho mich cows. $40.
Horses. first class work animals
400 pounds and over. $50; 1,2Ut
pounds and over 500: driving
shorses. other than thoroughbreds
| 900 to 1.20O pounds. SIS: ponies
800 to | 100 pounds, $50; range po-
nies, S35; small broncho ponies. SIS
Mules. heavy work. 5000: medium
size. $50: light, 800.
Sheep. range. first class. s4; sec
ond and third class. $3.50: lambs. fec
in transit, $3.50 ewes fed in transit
50.
Swine. cents per pound; pacl
burros. $15, sheep camp burro. IS
chickens, So per dozen; bees, SO pc
stand.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30
New Pastor for
Palisade Church

The Rev. W. H. Clark has been
appointed to fill the pulpit in the
Presbyterian church at Palisade.
Rev. Clark comes to the Grand Val
ley with fine record behind him as
pastor in one of the leading churches
at San Diego, where he was located
several years. He arrived in the val
ley several days ago and is in this
city today together with Rev. Me
Martin of the Leadville PRESBYTERIAN
church.
These two gentlemen, together
with Rev. j r. Lamb, presiding ell
der, Rev. d. Luther Edwards, pastor
of the local church, and j. II. Rankin
q member of the board, are holding a
meeting of the Home Missionary sec
tion of the Gunnison Presbytery.
Several important matters are under
discussion.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30
MRS.J.J. COTTREL
DIES ON VISIT
To SAN DIEGO
Much Beloved Grand Junction
Pioneer is Called While in
Search Of Health on Coast.

Mrs. Anna Cottrell. wife Of j. j..
Cottrell. head blacksmith in tile Rio
Grande shops died last evening at g
O'Clock in San Diego. whore she had
gone for the benefit of her health.
The news was received last night by
her brother-in-law, Jack Broemser Of
this city. aud will come as q distinct
shock to a legion of friends in Grand
junction.
The deceased had been in for some
time and three weeks ago left for
San Diego. on the advice Of her ply
sician. She was accompanied hy her
sister. Mrs. Doty and 1t was hoped
that the lower altitude might give
her relief. week ago she became
much worse, and her husband. and
her sisters. Mrs Jack Bruemser, and
Mrs. VIII Krigbaum. the latter ac-
companied by her husband. lett on
Tuesday to be At her bedside.
The deceased was forty-five years OF
age, and had been a resident Of
Grand Junction for thirty years or
kindly disposition she made friends of
ever! one, and especially in the sick
room of scores of friends in Grand
Junction, her loving, wholesome
qualities radiated good cheer She
was a member of the German Luth-
eran church and a devout Christian.
The deceased is survived by sor-
rowing husband and two sons, VIII.
who is married and is now n resi-
dent of Portland. Ore, and the
youngest son. John She is survived
also by five sisters. Mrs. Doty, Mrs.
Flynn, Mrs. Jack Broemser and Mrs.
VIII Krigbaum. all of this city and
Mrs. Kate Bender of Glenwood. The
remains Will he brought to Grand
Junction for interment.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30
ASQUITHWILL
BE WARL0RD:
SEELEY OUT
Premier Cheered in
House; To Stand
For Election
Associated Press.


London. Eng, March 2O.=Colonel
John Seeley, secretary of state for
war. resigned from the cabinet today.
and his resignation was accepted by
Premier Asquith. who decided to take
the war secretaryship in place of
Seeley.
Sir John French, chief of the i'm
perial staff of the British army, and
Sir John Ewart. adjutant general.
definitely resigned from the service
today.
Seeley's resignation has been ac-
cepted by Asquith, who announced in
the house of commons that the war
secretary paid the penalty of indis-
cretions in his adding TO the cabinet
document two paragraphs which had
aroused such feeling as to threaten
the existence of the entire cabinet.
Paragraphs contained in n memoran-
dun to General Cough. relative to the
Ulster situation were those referred
to. The later reputation guarantees
by the cabinet caused the retirement
of French and Ewart. Asquith de-
clared he would retire from the COM
mons until 1t pleases my constitu-
ents to sanction my return. he
then dramatically walked from the
chamber amid the frantic cheers OF
his partisans.
Asquith, having accepted the office
of secretary of state for war, AN Of
flee with profit under the crown,
must return to his constituency OF
Eastern Scotland for reelection. That
the premier's announcement was a
complete surprise was evident on ev-
cry hand. Members on the ministe-
rial side of the house were momen-
tarily struck dumb. Then they
jumped upon their seats and broke
into wild hurrahs.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30
.VILLACAUGHT
IN TRAP;;MINE
PLAYS HAVOC
Rebel Column Torn
to Pieces; Gen.
eral Wounded
Associated Press.

El Paso, Tex. March 3O.-That the
Villa army If not defeated at Torreon
is having a desperate uphill battle,
is the opinion generally expressed
here today by foreign refugees from
Mexico. \ Colorado mining man
just from Parral said the town was
crowded with the rebel wounded
Two kilograms from the Mexican fed
eral consul at Eagle Pass said the
rebels were drawn Into traps in the
bull ring and the snielter at Torreon
and that mines had exploded under
them, The consul said the rebels had
retreated at all points. including Co
mex Palacio and Lerdo.
Telegrams credited to Federal
General Mas said the federals had
cut the retreating rebel column to
pieces. killing six hundred. Some OF
the highest rebel Officers here today
confessed they We're at sea over the
true situation.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30
Drainage Chief
Here This Week

S. II. McCrowry, chief OF the bu-
reau OF drainage Investigations of the
department of agriculture, will spend
a day in this city this week. Mr..
McCrowry has been in the west Tor
some time and will stop off to visit
Engineer D. G. Miller for day and
will be shown about the valley.
Mr.. McCrowry will be interested
in many of the drainage problems in
the Grand Valley.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30
LLOYD GEORGE IS
TAKEN VERY ILL
Associated Fress.

Associated fress.
London, March 30.~-David Lloyd
George. chancellor or the exchequer.
was taken i'll at Walton the Thames,
where he passed the Weekend play
ing golf. 1t was said the chancellor
was unable to participate in the de-
bate in the commons today, which was
brought about by the resignation OF
army officers in Ulster.
The debating power OF Lloyd
George has been regarded as great
asset for the government.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30

Articles of Incorporation of the
Buzzard River Gas & Oil Company
were filed today. The capital stock
is 10000 and the incorporators are
C. S. Jones. j F. Halderman F..
F.. Blaisdell and others.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30

Geo. Nc Dermoid. accompanied by
his wife and family were outbound
passengers this morning for Cali
fornia where they will enjoy 60-day
leave of absence which Mr.. McDer-
mold has obtained. He is general
manager of the Wasatch Store COM
many, located at Somerset. Colo, and
has been visiting local friends for
several days.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30
England Denies
Pact With Wilson
Associated Press.

London, Eng, March 30.-Sir
Edward Grey. foreign secretary. in
the house today denied the allega-
tion that President Wilson's advo-
cacy of free tolls repeal was the re-
suit of an understanding between the
English and American governments.
1T has been asserted, he said.
that under the terms OF this under
standing that Great Britain had un-
dertaken TO assist President Wilson S
policy in Mexico There is no foun-
dation whatever for these reports,
and I'm glad to be. able To take as
early an opportunity as possible for
saying so.
Jeff Watson is in Plateau valley
today
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30
GRANDE WILL NOT PAY TAX; SAYS
SCHOOLS HAVE NO RIGHT TO LEVY


Fruita Union high school omitted the result OF
that school district has right to make
giving
his contention that the schools make the
additional
Brown inclined
with the
omitted this legally The
small amount for paving back debts
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30

Judge Cavender has been occupied
all day in the hearing of the suit of
T. \. Topham VS.. Morgan Williams,
over the right of way for 4 ditcn,
under Fruita. There are claims for
damages on both sides
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30
ROCKEFELLER WINS LONG DRAWN
OUT DISPUTE WITH CABIN OWNER

. Malone n March
selling
William
A
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30

An agreement to close the stores
Thursday afternoon from 2:30 to D
o'clock will be circulated this after
noon. This will give everybody a
chance to see the Salt Lake-White
Sox game.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30

Rev. ]. R. Lamb returned this
morning from short trip to Aspen
and Glenwood Springs. where he held
services YESTERDAY.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30

Mr.. and Mrss. John Plata returned
this morning from Chicago with the
expectations of locating in this coun-
try. They formerly lived here and
came west for the benefit OF Mrs.
Platn's health.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30

A petition has been filed in the
county court by Mrs Budelier asking
that three minor children of Jack
Bond of Plateau Valley. be declared
dependent.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30
JUSSERAND MAY
GO TO LONDON
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Washington. d. c., March 30
There are well defined reports In
diplomatic circles today that Ambass-
ador Jusserand who represented
France here for the past eleven years
may be transferred to London.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30

v. Gilcrest was an outbound pas
senger this morning for his home in
Price.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30

Horace Wormuth and John G..
Roehm, both OF Gladge Park, were
here today to prove up land claims
before Commissioner Quinn.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30

E. c. Lloyd was an outbound pas
senger this morning for Mack where
his home is located He has been
visiting here.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30

Mrs. j NJ. Garrison of s12 Third
avenue left this afternoon for Denver,
where she goes to receive medical
treatment.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30

Mrs. John Neisch came down from
her home in Cameo this morning for
a days visit with friends.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30

r. A. Tawney. well known Mack
sheepman, returned home this morn
ing after short business visit.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30

Rev. ". H. Rose returned this
morning from Grand Valley and
Rifle where he held services yester-
day He ives in the Bethel section.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30

Alfred Lamb was an outbound pas
senger this afternoon for Denver on
short visit.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30

Dave Cool. well known Iona ranch
Ell, returned to his home this morn
ing.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30

Mrs. James E. Bandy of 54s Pit
kin is reported 10 he very sick.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Washington. d. c., March 40
DR. Lambert. an American physician
who was arrested by Mexicans at Los
Mochis. after the death OF constitu-
tionalist officer upon whom he per-
formed an operation, has been re-
leased as the result of the action of
Secretary of War Josephus Daniels.
At the order of Daniels, Admiral
Howard sent the cruiser New Or
leans to Topolobampo and Lambert
was released.
Charge de Afiaires O'Shaughnnessy
reported the release by Huerta of
three -Coldschmidt, Don
ahue and Crossthwait.
The continued III health of Charge
de Affairs 'Shaughnessy has made
some assistance necessary and War
rem ID. Robbins of Massachusetts has
been selected as second secretary.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30

Charles Sin eleton left for Denver
this afternoon on business and
pleasure.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30

marriage license was issued this
afternoon to II. l.. Brown and Miss
Lucille Sholte. both of Palisade.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30

The two women caught in the raid
of Saturday night were fined s25 anc
costs by Mayor Cherrington this af
ternoon.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30

ri Paso, Tex, SiairA 3D. REPORTS
from the front are TO the effect that
General villa was wounded and
forced TO retire in Sundays battle at
Torreon The rebels met with heavy
losses in their attack on the federal
stronghold. The federal loss during
the six days fighting is given at
1000.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30

A petition was filed today in coun-
t. court against {. A. White OF the
Plateau Valley, charging lunacy.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30

+. A. Brewer left this morning for
his ranch ten miles northwest of
Fruita where his cattle are wintering
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30
THE WEATHER.

cloudy tonight and ruestIa,
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-30

Details and Map Page Seven.
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The Holly chieftain., 1914-05-08
Judgment Affirmed

The judgement Of the local district
court in favor Of the pisistiG in the suit Of
W. II. Crowl vs.. W. s. Mitchell Of this
city ~ss affirmed yesterday by the state
supreme court. The opinion was fiven
by MIR. Judke Gsbbert. A verdict for
$3.50 YVES Eiven by the local district
count 10 the plaintiff.
Cro~l brought suit sssinst Mitchell
slIeGinG that the latter had made false and
fraudulent representation in Q land trade.
tie claimed that Mitchell represented
certain Corona street property to be
worth IS, 500, while ''in truth and in fact"
it ~ss worth only s. 1000. lie allie sed that
ranch land near Holly, Colo, which
Mitchell represented, was worth $l75,
was worth less than SIPS per acre. He
ssked for 5000 dsmss Colorado
Springs Telefraph.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-05-08
BAccALAUREArE SERMON

The sermon to the graduating
class of the High School will be
preached by the Rev. Wiley X.
Wright at the Union service at the
Presbyterian church next Sunday
evening, May 10, at 7:45 O'Clock.
Special music under the direction
of Miss Mabel Woodring and Mr..
4. b. Strickland, has been arrang-
ed as follows:
Professional Hymn
----- By the Glass and the Choir
Anthem Enter Thy Temple" ;"
-Chas. A. GABRIEL By the Choir
Trio "The Lord is My Shep-
herd'-Chas. S. Elliott By
Misses Ruby, Marie and Della
Oelfke.
Solo my Faith in Thee"-W.
Wesley Wells BY Miss Char.
lotte Ferguson.
Pews will be reserved, about one
hundred sittings in all, until ten
minutes before eight; for the grad.
uating class, the faculty, the
eighth grade, the town council and
school board, and for parents and
relatives of members of the gradu.
ating class.
Everybody is invited to this
special service. Plans for seating
are being made by which it is
hoped to accommodate all who
come
Aplin is still making that good
Sanitary Bread for The Holly
Bakery.
At special meeting of the town
council held Wednesday evening,
j. ID. Shull was granted four.
months leave of absence without
pay. Mr.. and Mrs. Shull expect
to spend that time in Colorado
Springs, where Mr.. Shull hopes
that change of climate will prove
beneficial to him. They expect to
leave today, and their many friends
wish them pleasant vacatit and
that Mr.. ShuIl will return greatly
be lefittt d thereby.
The best line of groceries at
Pratt's.
DR.. Pratz informs us that he and
Mrs. Pratz and Verne will spend
the last two weeks of May in Ok
lahoma. He will then return and
resume practice. Mrs. Pratz and
Verne will spend the summer visit.
ing in points in Missouri and Hi.
nois. DIR. Pratz says be does not
intend to leave Holly permanently,
as reported, unless he can dispose
of his practice to a competent sue
cessor. He will, however, vacate
the Hollis house for time.
Screen wire, lubricating oil, irri.
eating shovels and general hard
ware at Pratt's.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-05-08

Oil stoves, ovens, etc. at Pratt's.
Miss Daisy Murry went up to
Lamar Wednesday to spend a few
hours visiting relatives.
Finest grade Of groceries at
Pratt's.
Roy Thornbrough has removed
his household effects to Lakin,
Kans., where he will reside in the
future.
Money to loan on city property.
Easy payments. j. P. Linville.
Wesley Burton of Garden City,
Kans., who was formerly resident
of this town, was a Holly visitor
this week.
Get a pair of Ball brand boots at
Appe's for So As
Floyd Groninger came in Thurs
day afternoon for few days visit
with his mother, he having been
transferred to the New Mexico
territory by his firm.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-05-08

Col. w. A. Thompson, one of
Stonington's progressive business
men, was in town Tuesday, and is
brlmful of enthusiasm regarding
the crop outlook for his country.
He reports that the Two Buttes
reservoir is clear full of water.
which insures supply for that
section for the next three years.
This reservoir is some four miles
wide in parts at present, the deep.
est part being over 65 feet. This
is indeed glorious news.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-05-08
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat

DR.. Sapero, the Denver specialist,
will again be in Holly at the Hotel
Grand, Monday, May 18th. Con-
sultation and examination for
glasses free. Please call early.
Over 10000 patients in Colorado.
--adyt.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-05-08

Given & Marshall the old re-
liable Auctioners. Make dates
with Marshall, Holly, Colorado.
Phone 95 j.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-05-08
For Rent

Pleasant three room house at S.
per month. j. P. Linville & Son.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-05-08
APPEl'S(
ON THE CORNER

Ice cream and butter. wholesale
only. G. M. Witty.
If you are hungry come to the
American Cafe.
For your graduation gifts go to
Robinson's Drug Store.
Aplin is still making that good
Sanitary bread for The Holly
Bakery.
Again has A. B. Conklin proved
to be another Thomas Edison, Jr
He can now tell which package
contains soap by smelling the
package.
The school teachers had regu-
lar picnic" at the l.. M. Appel
residence Wednesday evening. Mrs.
Appel providing a delightful enter.
tainment for their benefit.
Some Dub of a grappler
thought he could throw any man
in town, SO VIM. Kaplicky was
pitted against tho demon, Bill"
taught the Young man a lesson and
gave him u few pointers on the
wrestling game.
A Mr.. Seeley, who represents a
Chicago house which sells and in.
stalls telephone systems, is here at
present going over the situation
and giving the Board of Directors
of the Southeastern Telephone
Company an estimate on the new
line.
The Latin German entertain.
ment given by the High School
at the Opera House was a great
success. The German play and
the German and Latin songs were
rendered in pleasing manner and
showed considerable merit and
great ability on behalf of both the
teachers and those who partici-
pated therein, The Romans were
costumed in Togas and the Ger.
mans in the garb of that nation.
Kansas City Fur and Hide Prices.
Tbs following quotation. furnished BY r. L. Ces.u
Wool Co~snission Co.. 1873 l7A3 G.us.s. sn..
ks.sss City. Ne.
Hides.
Srssn ss'ted natives. No. Il 10 psr pound
Srsen ss''sd nsn-es. Ne. 2. is
Side branded. over 70 lbs. Cat IA "
art cured hide. l.2e les. than cured
o.sursd ls "'s than cured
ess As''' lat ......... Bs per p.uaa
Green h'r'' hide, s2.7s I. IS. 90 each
w sn' hides 2se 10 Ns souod
Wy s." lse to 22e
PeIts.
Dry fH' wool sheep peh. l2e to l+e par peu.
s'sea salt sheep pets Soc to 3i25 ssek
Ans'rs goat SKINS 25c 10 75o
Sale bills printed right and at
reasonable prices at the Chieftain
Up-To-Date
Blacksmith Shop
6 en- era
BlaCkSmithin6
Plow and Moving Machine re-
pairs in stock.
w,L'aewes, Prop. Opp,H,B. Garage
The Holly chieftain., 1914-05-08
For Sale

For Sale
$50 pounds nice alfalfa seed.
j. P. Linville G. Son,
The Holly chieftain., 1914-05-08

Sale bills printed right and at
reasonable prices at the Chieftain