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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-11-13
DEMING PREPARED
FOR ARRIVAL Of
HISTORIC RELIC
Elaborate Program Arranged
for Liberty Bell Day. With
Notable Amusement Fea-
lures to Follow,

ESPECIAL eoNEEsPoNoENos TO MORNING lousNALl
peming, ~ NJ, Nov. 12-Deming is
preparing TO greet thousands of out
.of-town visitors ON Liberty Bell day.
November Is. Special trains are pre-
pared and word received here mdt-
Gates that The largest crowd in the his
tory Of the city will be i'm Deming
that day
The Deming Graphic published "a
Liberty Bell issue this week i'm honor
.of the famous relic. 1t devotes many
pages 20 the historical events connect
ed with the famous bell. incidents of
colonial times are vividty recitcd and
some hitherto unpublished literature
dealing with the most interesting
events in history VIII be read by an
those interested in the Liberty Bell.
The Graphic has a twenty page
issue in this number
The following is the completed pro-
gram and it win be seen that in pat
.riousm, love Of the Liberty Bell. ana
hospitality 10 the strangers within her
gates, Demmg, as usual, sets the pace:
Military and civic parade win take
place at IL a. m, as follows:
Headquarters band and six troops
Thirteenth United States cavalry
Capt r. r. Ryan. commanding
Company ], New Mexico National
guard, Capt. a. W. Brock. command
Ing
Williams Girls band.
An public schools, fire department
decorated automobiles, carriages and
floats.
The parade will form at the Gram
mar school building. starting promptly
lat IL a. m. and will march east on
Elm street to Gold avenue, north on
Gold avenue to Union station,
An aerial display of daylight fire
works, showing flags, animals and fig
ures in the sky-a beautiful sight fol
children as well as adults-wil am
nomce the approach of the Liberty
Bell
Music by the Thirteenth cavalry anC
singing by the school children while
the bell is in Deming
tAilNlAFl dl'lllN VI et'i itii III w va rs
on departure of the bell after which
all units of the parade will disband
+ Mounted display drills and races by
Thirteenth United States cavalry
Musical drill from to $3.50
I Machine gun drill, 2;30 TO o.
on Wednesday there will be the
I following athletic events:
Football at Athletic park, Thirteenth
cavalry VS.. Deming.
Mounted polo between two teams Of
Thirteenth cavalry Officers. Thir
teenth cavalry officers VS.. Capt DAY,
Pryor's cowboy team.
Four silver loving cups will be Civ
en- by the citizens of Deming to the
winners in the polo games at race
track, southwest OF high school build
ling.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-11-13
BOX s CHARLEY
DIES OF WOUNDS;
MADE GAME FIGHT
Phenomenal Endurance Shown
by C, A, MckittdCk Who
Blamed Doctors for Pain
Slayer Is in JAIL

.-,,, eoaassroapescr TO aoRSlNs JOURNAL
Gallup y. NJ, Nov. &c. a. Nc
,-ptrisk. BOX $ Charley" who was
SHAT through the abdomen last Fri
5.y noon by Samuel G Winston, died
y, the city hospital yesterday after
,oon after a brave struggle against
death. McKittrick showed a most
,bcnomenal physical endurance.
Durins the week that he lay in the
hosnital only once did he let out a
spqeestion that he had even been hur,
h. me bullet that had passed through
his bodv. That slight suggestion was,
Something feels wrong in my alb
domen. / wonder what those doctors
did with me-" Outside of that he
made NO reference whatever to the
wound or to the affair that lead up
"a the shooting. He refused at all
times TO lay quietly in bed and re-
fused to acknowledge that he had
been injured in any way
In an Appearances he was doing
so wen that two hours before his
death the doctors and all believed him
ON the road to a rapid recovery. About
noon Thursday he lapsed into un-
consciousness and passed away about
o'clock. Funeral ARRANGEMENTS have
not been made.
s. ca. Winston, the man who did
the shooting that lead to the wound
that caused the death Of McKittrick,
is held in the county jail awaiting a
hearing before the grand jury which
meets here next week He will un-
doubtedly be eXhonerated by wit
nesses to the shooting scrape. II is
told that Winston shot McKittrick in
self-defcnse.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-11-13

Santa Fe, Nov. 1.-THE annual
deer and buffalo dance of the Pue-
bios took place today at Tesuque, the
Indian village nine miles north of
Santa Fe. Quite number of tour
lists went out to the village to witness
the quaint ceremonial. Although nom
inally Christians, the Tesuque lndi-
ans stll deposit their prayer plumes
at the ancient shrines as they did a
thousand years ago ana dance the
ceremonial dances, the step, rhythm,
music ana significance Of which goes
back to the days before the coming
of the Spaniards. The deer dance Is
especially impressive and one of the
uaintest ceremonies to be witnessed
in the United states.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-11-13
INDICTED FOR ALLEGED
NATIONAL BANK FRAUD

Providence Il. J., oNV 12.-John
Wesley de Kay Is under indictment IN
the federal court here on the charge
of aiding and abettng in the misap-
plication Of funds Of the Atlantic Ma
tional bank. He was never arrested
on this charge. although his brother,
Henry y. de Kay, was tried and con-
victed, his case now being on appeal.
Mexican National Packing company
bonds figured prominently IN the
trial.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-11-13
POLICEMAN CHARGED
WITH CRUELTY BEATING
CHILD IN LAS VEGAS


East Las Vegas, n. NJ, Nov. r.
Accused with brutally striking vii
liam Ludl, a 13-year-old boy Zaca'
rias valdez, a special policeman or
the west side is awaiting the actor
Of the grand jury.
According to the story told in the
court Of Justice of the Peace Pablo
Ulibarri. Valdez was employed tC
guard the property Of the pavinl
company on Bridge street and was
sworn in as a special policeman. lie
is said to have struck Ludl with the
butt end Of a whip when the boy
failed to "move on" though the COM
mand was given on Pacific street
where, it is said, valdez had no po-
lice authority
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-11-13

This is a medicine intended espe-
cially for stomach troubles, biliousness
and constipation II is meeting with
much success and rapidly gaining In
favor and popularity. Obtainablo ev-
erywhere.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-11-13

Tax Commission stands rat
Santa Fc. NOV Dr. The state uX
refused tu roCcde FROM It's
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-11-13

Results from journal Wan, Ads.
The Meeker herald., 1915-04-17

Jake Krenger, :. ... = 50
Clinard. meals to prisoners. s..........- 8 IS
Meeker Herald, advertising .......-....-..- 81 ~
J l. Riland, ....-.........- IL "
l. coudray, Judge election 80
| II Hay, ---.------------- ~
] X Clark, 80
W s Fisk, =" e .....,,-................, 80
Permission was given Frank Rob
inson to tap the water main OH Mesa
line south of his house.
The town treasurer presented his
financial report which was examined
and approved and the report ordered
filed.
The application received from jeff
cries Bros. at last meeting was de-
MED.
The marshal was instructed to
move the hitching post in front Of the
Davitt House.
On motion, the marshal was in-
struc9ed to notify A. Oldland & Co.
to move their hitch rack away and
put in new rack on west side of the
town park, to be made out Of iron
pipe.
The board proceeded to canvas the
votes of the municipal election, held
April 9Th, 1916, which resulted as fol-
lows:
w. d. Simms, mayor, 40 votes.
8. French, mayor, 8 votes.
Trustee Il. J. Cassidy, "a votes. !,
Trustee H. H. Joy, Al votes.
Trustee w. A. Kyser, 81 votes.
Trustee f. L. Coudray, votes.
Trustee l.. R. Tucker, 30 votes.
Trustee d. H. Crockett, 1 vote.
Trustee Ben Brown, l vote.
Trustee l.. l.. Offerle, 1 vote.
w. d. Simms was declared elected
mayor, and r. J. Cassidy, H. H. Joy
and w. A. Kyser was declared elect
ed trustees.
On motion, the board adjourned.
Il. b. SCOTT.
Town Clerk.
The new board met pursuant to ad-
journment, and the mayor and trus-
tees elect were sworn In by r. b.
Scott, notary public, and the orgsni-
zation of the new board was COM
pleted by Mayor Simms appointing
J. f. Rooney, mayor pro tenn.
The appointment of commissioner
was deferred until next meeting on
account Of Trustees Joy and Kyser
being absent.
The board then proceeded to elect
town officers.
4. B. Scott was elected town clerk
month.
J.W. Rigby was unanimously elect
ed town treasurer at a salary of $l5
per month.
b. l.. Nichols was unanimously
elected town marshal and ex-OfficiO
water commissioner at salary of
800 per month.
J. r. Clark was unanimously elect
ed town attorney at a salary Of $l2O
per year.
The clerk was instructed to notify
the marshal, treasurer and police
magistrate, to give bond of $1,000
each.
+. s. r. Sanderson, as Justice of
the Peace, was designated to act as
Police Magistrate by a unanimous
vote.
DIR. A. P. Hubbard was elected
Health officer, without regular sal
ary.
The mayor appointed G. NJ. Thomp-
son, }. f. Rooney and A. f. Lytle as
committee to confer with the town
attorney to draw up set Of rules
giving the duties of the marshal.
The marshal was instructed to
paint tile Jail ard hose house.
On motion, the board adjourned.
Il. h. SCOTT,
Clerk and Recorder.
Financial Stateme ent--- Town Of Meeker
Treasurer's Annual Report-Mnrch 81, 1915
GENERAL FUND
INDEBTGDNEss
Warrants outstanding Ssl8s 10
Interest due ... 100 %
RESOURCES
Cash In bank ..--..-.-...-........ go ii
The Meeker herald., 1915-04-17
Thanks

The Woman's Club of Meeker de-
sires to thank all those who 80 gener-
ously helped in staging 'Champagne
and Oysters" which was great
success, both financially and dra-
matically. The net proceeds were
$3.50.
Special thanks are given to Mr..
Saltmarsh who made the big sign.
The Woman's Club is planning
another big play to be given in the
near future. Watch for it.
1t is the plans of the club to have
enough in the treasury to run the Ii
brary and reading room until next
fall, as there will be no activities
through the summer months.
Chairman Committee.
The Meeker herald., 1915-04-17
The Best Route
The last issue of the Vernal Ex-

The last issue of the Vernal Ex-
press says:
One of the biggest boosts which the
Pixies Peak Ocean to Ocean High
way has ever received and boost
that ought to mean thousands of dol
lars to Ashley valley and Vernal
merchants this coming summer. has
recently been accorded this route by
the publishers of the American Blue
Book, published annually in st.
Louis and the ''bible" Of the automo-
bile tourist who is crossiong the
Rockies and going to the fair this
year.
advance proof sheets of this pub
iication have been received In this
city and in looking through the maps
and the routes marked on those maps
the Ocean to Ocean Highway is the
only route which is marked across
the Colorado map. A heavy black
line extending from Colorado Springs
The Meeker herald., 1915-04-17
Work on Nine-mile Hill Road

While in town this week, Commits
sioner Tom Kilduff had conference
with number Of our business men
and Good Road workers regarding
work on the above road.
Mr.. Kilduf proposes to get to work
on this job as quick as possible.
1t is proposed to run this much
used road up the water grade along
Curtis creek, through the Sheidan,
Wharton and Miller farms, and cut
out the bad Four-mile hill grade,
which would be great improvement
over the present route.
1t is understood Messrs Sheridan,
Wharton and Miller have offered free
right Of way through their places.
The Meeker herald., 1915-04-17

to Glenwood Springs, through Meek
er and across the Uintah basin to
Vernal and on west to Salt Lake, is
given as the best route to follow in
crossing this state. The Midland
Trail is marked only as minor route
and in every way possible the tourist
is directed over this route. The var
ious Midland Trail associations are
protesting loudly but 1t is doubtful II
they can secure the change.
1.-The Importance Of this cannot be
overestimated rs over 30 per cent of
the travellers carry this guidebook
with them and generally follow its
advice. 1t means that the local route
ought to better than break even with
the Midland Trail in the number of
tourists secured"
The Meeker herald., 1915-04-17
Death Of Mrs. Farthing

Mrs. Mary d. Farthing. wife of DIR.
Charles H. Farthing, died last Sat
urday morning, April 10th, after al
illness of only two days duration.
Cause of death was given as peri
tonites. Undertaken Gourley prepar-
ed the remains for shipment back to
the old home at Odin, ILL.,, the be-
reaved husband accompanying the re-
mains.
Deceased had been married sixteen
months. and was about rs years OF
age. She was professional nurse,
and had made many friends during
her brief residence in Meeker.
The Meeker herald., 1915-04-17
Always On the Job

Through the enterprising work OF
Congressman Taylor, a bill has been
passed congress awarding the mail
contractor, H. p. Sphrlock, an extra
allowance Of 1910, the amount being
in payment for parcels post ship
ments which were not included in
Mr.. Spurlock's original contract, ex-
ecuted several years ago. Mr.. Tay-
loE is wide awake on the job looking
after the interests OF his constituents
Rifle Telegram.
The Meeker herald., 1915-04-17
Fake Consumptive Cures

The Department of Agriculture is
doing a praiseworthy act in sending
put warnings to the public. and more
consumptives, against the
numerous fake cures for consump-
zion, which are being advertised all
over the land.
Colorado air and the services of an
able and reputable physician are the
only remedies for consumption.
II the patient isn't too far gone,
Colorado air, with the aid Of good
physician, will win over the dread
disease,
The Meeker herald., 1915-04-17

Respectfully submitted,
]. w. RIGBY, Treasurer.
The Meeker herald., 1915-04-17
Don't forget the r. b. Q. H. S.
dance, April 23d, at Rooney hall.

BROMO-FEBRIN will cure your
cold. Try it. At STREHLKES.
The Meeker herald., 1915-04-17
MEEKER, COLO. SATURDAY. APRIL II, 1915.
Council Proceedings

The board of trustees met pursuant
to adjournment on Monday, April IL,
1916. The meeting was called to Of
der by DR.. Taylor, mayor pro tenn.
Present, Trustees Thompson, Lytle
and Rooney, Attorney Clark and
Clerk 4. b. Scott. Absent, Mayor c..
F. Brown and Trustees Thomas and
Graham.
The minutes of the March meeting
were read and approved.
Hills ALLOWED
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-04-15
JALITY and STYLE ARE PARAMOUNT
"11t EII(A" IU Things For the Home
LACE CURTAINS

ab and a p
sm Curtains to
Lace would
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-04-15

Ready Made-Most any color.
Standard size, 50 In. by 7 feet,
complete, soc and 60c. Shades
made to order at reasonable
prices.
The Yale expositor., 1915-12-09
STRIKING POINTS IN PRESIDENT WILSON'S MESSAGE

conenpates standing
force of the regular from officers
enlisted 736 officers
experimenting force Of 100000
advantage country congress
comprehensive for putting
NJ efficiency.
threats
for weght Of national efficiency
that should a
clear dictate
following of
to draw the
need from the
We have been
prosperity Of the states of Central
The Yale expositor., 1915-12-09
PRESIDENTS WORD
IS TO PREPARE
Annual Message Pleads for Con-
certed and Efficient
Action.
FOR GREATER REGULAR ARMY

Citizen Soldery Part of His Plan
Problem of Commercial Mobilization
Stated-Disioyalty Among Ger
tain Elements In Our Ma
tional Life Serious
Menace to Peace.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-01
Monday

Further activity on the Austro Italian border Is reported today m dispatches from Rome. The first Austrian line of defense is stated to have been taken by the Italian troops. and the second line is threat ened at many ponts The fighting is stated to be of the most des- perate nature.
 King Victor Emmanuel. of Italy IS stated to be directing the move ments of his troops. He is reported ..s having made a 60-mile flight iu an aeroplane today. landing ire quently. His presence on the bat tie front has an inspiring effect on the soldiers
 French dispatches report gains on the part of the French troops fighting on the western battle front duri~g the past two days fighting Le Courthe. tn important position is said to have been evacuated by the Germans after stubborn resist ance. The loss of life on both sides is said to nave been extremely heavy.
 The Bulgarian troops have sue ceeded in taking Uskub, an import ant city ot Serbia, and junction point on the Nish Saloniki railroad, according to dispatches from Lon don The allied forces from the south will therefore have to fight their way through the Bulgarian forces before relieving the Serbians and all retreat for the latter is cut off
 The city of Venice was the object of attack by three Austrian aero planes last night according to dis patches from Rome. onsiderabl damage to public buildings resulted, \ fire was started by one of the bombs thrown, but it was quickly eytingushed.
 A German cruiser was sunk today in the Baltic sea by a British sub marine The running fight lasted for more than two hours. PraCti- cally all of the more than one thou sand men composing the cruiser ; crew were lost.
 Six Bulgarian officers are re- ported to have been executed at Sofia today, by order of King Fer dinand. They were charged with making tratorous utterances
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-01
INTERNATIONAL
 NEWS BY WIRE
CHARLTON GUILTY.

COMO, Italy, Oct. 25.-At the con- clusion of the hearing of the Porter Charlton case today, the American was found guilty on the charge of murdering his wife and immediately sentenced to a term of imprison ment of six years and eight months lnasmuch as Charlton already has spent six years and a month in pris on, he will regain his liberty at the end of another seven months. The body of Mrs. Charlton was found in Lake Como about seven years ago, after Charlton had fled to tNn United States. He was later arrested in his native land and brought back to Italy to stand trial
 CONSOLATION POPULAR.
 LONDON, Oct. 25.-Comparatively few members of parliament have attached their names to the petition opposing conscription, which is be- ing circulated throughout England in an effort to discourage the plan of forcing enlistment. The attitude of the lawmakers is regarded with apprehension by those supportin :, he petition, the fear being expressed that conscription will be liberally supported when the matter Is taken up for consideration in parliament.
 STEAMSHIP WRECKED.
 DEAL, England. Oct. 25.-The British steamship Iiaro, bound for East African ports, is total wreck on the beach near this city, having been run ashore in an effort to save the vessel from destruction by fire, which was discovered in the hold shortly after starting on the voyage The members of the crew escaped STEAMSHIP SUNK.
 PARIS, Oct. 25.-Dispatches re- ceived in this city from Saloniki re port the loss of the Italian steam ship Scillia, which was sunk on Sat urday by German submarine The vessel was flying the Austrian flag at the time of the attack in an ef- fort to conceal it's identity
 ENLIsTING NOW.
 LONDON, Oct. 25.-There has been a marked increase in the number of enlistments throughout England during the past week, according 70 information given out by recruiting officials today. The statement claims that the employees of the postal sc vice have headed the movement among the various departments, sev, eral thousand clerks and carriers having answered the call for troops during the past several days. NOBODY NAMED.
 PARIS, Oct. 26-Contrary to the general expectation, the cabinet min isters failed today to name sue cessor to M. Delcasse, who recently resigned the office of foreign min ister. Several names have been prominently before the public for the past week, but there is still much doubt as to who will be ten dered the office
 TO LIVE HERE.
 LAKE COMO, Italy, Oct. 26.- Porter Charlton announced to friends today that as soon as he has served the sentence imposed on him yes terday for the killing of his wife he will return to America
 5000 STRONG.
 MELBOURNE, Oct. 26-It was announced today that Australia has already. provided one hundred and sixty thousand soldiers for the help of the Empire in the European war Enlistment Is still being continued
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-01

It is automatically stated that Roumania is to enter the war on the side of the allies, according to Athens dispatches. The mobliza- tion of her army is now practical ly completed. and it is stated upon good authority that her army will soon be working in the rear of the Austro-German and Bulgarian fore es. She already has large force of men guarding her frontiers on both sides. It Is understood that the price of her assistance to the al lies is a considerable slice of Rus sian territory
 A Petrograd report is to the eff feet that fighting in the Dvinsk- Riga region today resulted in de ciSive setbacks to the Germans A large force of the Teutons are said to have been completely annihilated on the island of Dahlen, in the Drina river. near Riga, the slaughter be ing so terrific that the river was choked with the bodies of the dead It Is said that the force of Germans were prevented from retreating from their precarious position by Gener- al von Hindcnburg, who issued or ders to the German artillery to fire upon their advancing comrades if retreat was attempted
 From the western battle front comes the report of French gains chiefly in the Champaign district. The La Courtise district is also the 2cene of desperate battle between the French and German forces, but no lntimatiOn as to it's result is forthcoming
 lmbued with enthusiasm as the re suit of their victories of the past several days, the Italian forces to- day assaulted the Austrian trench eS at Goritza, according to Vienna dispatches, and were repulsed with great loss of life. The assault was general, being followed by counter attack of the Austrians which re. suited in a general setback to the Italians.
 The Bulgarians are still aivanc- ing into Serbia according to ad- vices from Budapest. They have assumed control of a great part of the northern end of the Nish Salo niti rs lroad and are TOW crlv k miles from Nish, the capital of Ser bia, according to the report.
 Dispatches from Rome state that the allies have given Greece 72 hours in which to start the demobilization Of her army or to declare in favor of the allied cause. It Is stated that unless Greece complies with their demands, the allies will attack the Greek coast and declare the coun- try an ally of the Teutons. Gener- al Joffre, the commander-in-ch chief of the French forces, who is now in London on an official trip, is stated to be responsible for the note sent to Greece. It Is reported that he Is to be placed in supreme command of the forces of the allies operatins on the Balkan peninsula.