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New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-11-11
Doctor Sentenced to Hano.

Roseburg, Ore.-Dr. Richard Mel
win Brumfield was sentenced to be
hanged Friday, Jan. 13, for the muir
der Of Dennis Russell, a laborer. DIR.
Brumfield walked u~nassisted into the
courtroom TO receive sentence. His
neck was swathed In heavy bandsges
which covered the gashes inflicted by
himself recently in an attempt to
cheat the gallows. Crowds gathered
in the court room early to get seats
for the final act of Roseburg's senss-
donal drama
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-11-11
Russian Reds Shoot Nineteen Prisoners

Moscow.-Nineteen men have been
shot and forty men and women sent
enced to prison terms after conviction
before a Moscow cOurt-martial for
thefts of diamonds, platinum and old
silver and jewelry from the govern
ment stores. These stocks were taken
over by the Soviet from shops and
individuals at the beginning Of the
Bolshevist regime.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-11-11
U. S. Asks for Evidence.

Washington.-Secretary of War
Weeks called upon the American Le-
gion to aid the war department in lay
ing before the public the truth con-
corning charges made by Senator Wat
son, Democrat, Georgia. that Ameri-
can soldiers were hanged in France
without trial. The secretary address
ed a letter to Lieut.. Col. Hanford Mac
Nider, commander of the legion, urg-
ing that his organization use its ef-
forts TO get the people complete de-
tails as TO actual conditions in the A.
r
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-11-11
SIS, ooo,o 900 Blaze In New Jersey.

New YOrk-Aftcr n hard fight of
several hours duration, firemen gain
ed control of a blaze that had destroy
ed four Erie railroad piers, Il score Of
railroad cars loaded with flour, several
lighters and other property atWeehaw-
ken, n. j. Damage was estimated at
from 100000 TO s6,0o0,o00. Police re-
serves were called out to drive the
crowd back 10 prevent many from be-
Ing pushed over the cliffs.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-11-11
Object To Flag Below U. S. coIors.

Austin. TeXas.-The Mexican gov.
eminent through its representative at
Washington, has protested TO the state
department that Mexican flag should
not be displayed below the American
flag on the same pole. The objection,
raised by the Mexican consul at La
redo. who on the action of l.. &. SUIT
ton, assistant attorney general of Tex
AS, who. in an opinion, upheld the ac-
ton Of the sheriff of Frio county in
ordering lowered slightly a Mexican
flag flying ON a staff with the United
States colors.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-11-11
BRAND Receives Bio Welcome.

WashIngton.-The French delega-
ton TO the Washington conference was
completed with the arrival Of Pre-
mler BRAND at the head of several
delegates. lie, with the other mem
bers Of the party, were greeted by Of
ficials representing tho American gov
spectators. Secretary Hughes was the
first to grasp the hand Of the premier
and TO extend the governments well
como.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-11-11
Two Minutes Of Silence.

Washington.-The call of an army
bugle sounding Attention" will bring
the gathering at Arlington National
cemetery to its feet at noon on ARMS
tice day, to stand two minutes in 81
lence, as a memorial to Americas uD-
known dead from France. For the same
period a similar pause in the nations
life everywhere, by proclamation Of
the president, will testify to the coun-
try's regard for its nameless soldiers.
Secretary Weeks will act as official
of ceremonies.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-11-11
New "subsD Have Bio Radius.

washington.-A new type of subma-
rine motive plant, comprising a CON-
bination of gas and electric propulsion,
viii be installed in the three American
submarines of the v-type, two of which
have just been laid down at the Ports
mouth, n. H., navy yard. Naval en-
gineers are said so be watching con-
struction with interest because of
their expectation of improved opera
tion Of submersible warcraft TO result.
A cruising radius of 10000 miles is
said TO be a possibility.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-11-11
Two Children Burned to Death.

Scottsbluff, Nebr.-Two children
were burned to death and another is In
a critical condition In a hospital from
burns received when a chicken house
in which they were playing was de-
stroyed by fire. The dead are: Law
renee Day, 8 years old Walter Huff
man, 4 years old. The Hoffman boys
younger brother was seriously burned
when he was rescued from the flames
which are believed TO have originated
when me of the boys ignited gasoline
with a match.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-11-11
The Apprentice.

Lord Babbington was in%structing the
rev colored servant in his duties, add
ing: Now. Zeke, when | ring for you,
You must answer by saying, My lord
what will you have?'"
A few hours afterward, having 0cca.
sion to summon the servant, his lord.
ship was astonished with the follow
ing:
"My Gawd, whut does you want
nOw?'-Wayside Tales.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-11-11
Acosta Wins Pulitzer Trophy.

Omaha, Nebr.-Bert Acosta of New
York won the annual Pulitzer silver
trophy race for heavier-than-air craft
here, defeating a field of five other
contestants. Circling the race course
from Omaha to Loveland, Iowa, TO Cal
houn, Nebr., and return five times,
Acosta covered the route Of about 80
miles In 81 minutes, 90 seconds. or at
the rate Of 1767 miles an hour. as
compared with last years record of
1Ts miles an hour, made 10y Capt. c. c.
Mn@~ley-
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-11-11
Es-Emperor 10 Deported.

lisbon.-Portugal has granted per
mission for the deportation of ex-Em-
peror Charles of Austria. the former
empress and their children to Funchal,
Madeira island. Their home probably
vill be in the wing Of an enormous
building at Funchal, which was intend
ed as a sanitarium when ii was con-
structed by a group of German finan-
ciers. The building never was finished
because of a disagreement between the
Portuguese government and the Ger
mans, and has been ~unoccupied.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-11-11
conaress Passe, Good Roads Bill

Washlngton.-The $%75,OOO,OO0 good
roads bill for federal aid in highway
construction was enacted finally and
now goes to President Harding for ap-
proval. The Senate adopted the con-
ference report, which previously had
been approved by the House.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-11-11
Engine Crew Killed in Wreck.

Vancouver, b. C.-The engineer and
fireman Of eastbound passenger train
No. 2 on the Canadian National rail-
way from Vancouver were killed when
the train struck a rock slide near Gel
kie, Alta, according to advices re-
ceived here. None OF the passengers
was hurt.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-11-11
Dies Tryino To Rescue Horses.

Salt Lake city. Ctah.-Michael
Prnpher, civilian blacksmith, and
twelve horses were burned to death in
a fire which destroyed stables nj Fort
Douglas military post, near here. Pra-
pher attempted 10 release the horses
when he was trapped by the flames.
The cause Of the fire is unknown.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-11-11
Town Sold To Land Company.

Tombstone, Ariz.-The old townsite
Of Charleston, seven miles from here,
has been sold 10 n land and cattle
company for s3i2. Charleston in the
early days of silver mining in Arizona,
was one Of the biggest and most active
of the mushroom" communities. To
day it is distinguished from the sur
rounding country by a tiny railroad
station and a few crumbling adobe
walls. Charleston was the "Wolfville"
of Western fiction.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-11-11
What She Generally 10 After.

whats the name of this picture?"
"a Woman After AM" "Yes, that's
the thing she's generally after-and
she gets it,"
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-11-11
Language Al Know.

Ivy-Someone has said thar kisses
IRE loves language.
Frank-That sol Let US have Q
chat.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-11-11

Never swear at an ill-fitting coat.
Give II to the tailor.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-11-11

M.n who invest in watered stock
are apt to get soaked.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-11-11

Never strike a man when he's down
especially for a loan.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-11-11

Other peoples troubles always bore
US more than our own.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-23

Dallas, Texas. Jan 2n-The renanu-
facture of broken stamina and the
building up of both physical and moral
power in men and women comprising
all the types of persons in the down
And-out category, is the nature of work
being accomplished daily at the NUM-
cipal Farm. owned and operated by the
city of Dallas. according to Commits
sioner L. E. McGee under whose in
direct supervision the rescue work IL
carried on
Started first as an experiment, tho
city farm institution has proven such
an effective aid TO those in charge of
all classes OF rescue work in Dallas.
as we'll as to officials in the city and
county law enforcement departments.
that it has become perhaps tho greatest
means for starting erring or unfortun-
ate persons again on the road to sue
cess and happiness, Commissioner Nc
Gee declared.
The. -ty commissioner told of a man
who ~A's recently sent TO the city farm
TO worA, out a fine imposed by local
authorities. This man." Mr.. MCGEE
said, was an avowed communist. and
had become hardened to the belief that
the world owed him a living, without
display of his own energies and talent
He was never known to even attempt
to obtain employment. but went from
house to house demanding food. He
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-23
A PORT FOR BROKEN MEN

was a nuisance wherever he went.
Finally apprehended for crime with
which he was charged by city police.
no was fined and sent to the NUM-
cipal Farm to work out tho money.
When he arrived at the reservation.
he was still a vagabond. early proving
a problem to those in charge OF ac-
tivities there
Shortly after he arrived at the city's
man building plant. he became the In
stigator of an attempted delivery or
prisoners at tho institution. More es-
acting duties were imposed on him, al
tho there was no attempt on the part
of the farm authorities to harrass the
prisoner with any unkind treatment
As he became moro occupied with tho
pleasant farm life and took on increas-
ed vigor in the open air, the troubles
and sortiid life he had been wont to
lead in congested cities were soon for
gotten. We were surprised to observe
in this former criminal, at the end OF
only a few weeks, the qualities of a
regenerated man, and such he has
proven to be since his release Tho
prisoner was released from the city
reservation as soon as his obligation
to the municipality had been worked
out. The authorities aided him in Sc
curing q position, and his present en-
ployer reports that tho former vaga-
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-23

Harrison, Ark, Jan. 22.-There was
a time in the history of the United
States when 152. representing = year s
loss or saving to members Of congress.
was a vital factor In the consideration
of a proposed moving of the seat of
government, and, according to an Of
ficer Of that same congress. 35o a year
WAS no trifling consideration
This bit of history is contained In
letter written by Charles Thomson.
secretary of the Continental Congress
during the several years OF its exist
ence to his wife Hannah. an aunt of
Pres. William Henry Harrison. Tho
letter is dated Princeton. August 81.
1883, the congress then being in 'ses-
sion in the New Jersey town. and was
addressed to Mrs. Thomson, corner
OF Spruce and 4th St, Philadelphia
1t was proposed that the residence
of congress be removed to Elizabeth
town. N. J., but, according to the let
ter there was opposition on the ground
that lodging" in Elizabcthtown would
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-23
ITO THESE OLD Time LEGISLATORS,
So WAS. NO THRILLING AMOUNT

Princeton. and at no time sat at
Elizabethtown.
Tho letter. In part which recently
came into the possession of Mrs. Rex
worthington, OF Harrison. a descend
ant OF Mr.. Thomson. follows:
Dear Hannah:
II have received your letters dated
Monday Il o'clock and Tuesday 10
o'clock at night and Acknowledged the
receipt OF them. Mr.. Eend
was misinformed respecting the ad-
tournament They met on Monday but
they might as well have adjourned
till this time for any business they
have done. / am very apprehensive
that nothing but some calamity VIII
awaken the states to a sense of their
situation.
The president of congress has not
provided house for himself nor Is
likely he will find one here to suit him.
l find Elizabethtown has been talked
Of at his table as a proper place for tho
residence of congress. He has house
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-23

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900 automobiles registered in the
United States. In 1906 the number
was only $4,000. an average of 1000
to a state. In 1914. the number grew
to 100000. Twenty-Five million
Americans are now using motor cars.
The actual vehicle-mile use of the
roads, il Is estimated has increased
more than 500 per cent in the rural
districts and 1000 per cent in those
near the large centers of population.
highways in the United States and A.
100000 automobile tires are now an
annual necessity.
The Chicago meeting promises to
be one of the greatest in point of
attendance and in results ever held in
the history of the good roads move
ment The governors of the several
states and territories of this country
and Canada as we'll as tho mayors
of 1000 American and Canadian ciics
have been asked to appoint official
delegates to the meeting. In some in
stances governors and mayors will
head their delegations In person.
Seven thousand road and street con-
tractors and thousands of army, auto
motive and chemical engineers, agri-
culturists, editors, bankers, motorists
and large users of trucks. as well as
officials of boards of trade, chambers
of commerce and other organizations
interested in road and street improve.
1ent, have been invited to attend.
The congress also will be open to any
and all persons Interested in improv-
ing the highways of the country.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-23

cost 81 week, whereas Il could ho
obtained for 13 a week in Princeton
Whether the high cost OF living in
Elizabe.htovn finally swayed tho con-
sress in rejecting 1t is not disclosed.
but history records tina, tho congress
met in Annapolis. Nd. after leaving
there which he says has twenty rooms
and which he will let for the use OF
tho president. 1t is true the place is
infested with mosquitoes in summer
and lying low and near marches may
be liable TO intermittents in the sprinE
and fall but these are trif1ins when
1t is considered that by fixing tho
residence OF congress there the value
OF his estate will be increased and no
will have an opportunity of letting
his house a. good rent But yet 7
am inclined to believe this will ho
opposed by his collea CUES. for Mr..
condit has found a lodging in this
town at 3 dollars a week which enables
him to lay up money. And here Is
reason to fear that at Elizabcthtown. n.
which is so near New York. it Will cost
him at least four. This would he a
clear loss OF s. dollars a year which Ia
no trifling consideration, and which I
daresay will have due weight with
some others. There are other weiShty
considerations which might be mem
toned.
Your loving husband.
"Chas. Thomson
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-23
bond is working with a viii and has

bond is working with a will and has
new ideas of life"
Mr.. McGee said this was only one in
stance out of many. where both men
and women had been lifted from tho
depths In which they had lost them
selves, into a sphere of regeneration.
thru aid of tho city 1arm.
The farm Is located on the slopes
of White Rock Lake, which serves as
a reservoir for the city water supply.
The Lake and farm land surrounding
1t are the property of the city of Dali
las. Tho lake environs are conducive
to healthful living and are considered
ideal for agricultural and livestock
raising purposes, the commissioner
. pointed out
a director. who has direct supervision
of the farm activities, resides on the
reservation and is constantly in touch
with tho work being done by the prt-
soncrs- He makes a daily report OF
the progress made and suggests need
cd improvements as they come to his
attention. Tho work carried on at tho
reservation covers all phases Of mod
I ern farm operations, as we'll as the
breeding of fine livestock. Thus the
institution is maintained by its own
funds. derived from the sale of farm
q
, MCGEE said the farm began operation
on funds borrowed several years ago
but due to its success financially. has
almost paid itself out of debt.
| On the hill slopes comprising the
farm site at White Rock Lake, are
herds of fine livestock of all descrip-
tions, the commissioner said. Even
poultry in large numbers is raised by
| the inmates there
All the phases of work done at the
| farm. including domestic household
duties, are accom- plished by inmates
there Negroes are also sent to tho
farm. Both men and women are con-
fined on the reservation. but are segre-
gated in such manner as to produce
best results. The farm supervisor said
that the matter of caring for the var
ious people that arc sent to White
Rock farm has been solved by discreet
supervision of all activities maintain
ed. A resident matron looks after tho
welfare of all women inmates, he said,
while any and all prisoners detailed
for duty on the farm are given every
possible aid and encouragement in
their fight for renewed manhood and
womanhood.
! Argentine has more than 5000 auto
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-23
MAGAZINE A NECESSARY

Continued from Preceding Page-)
Know your state" should be the
slogan of the men in charge OF the
state museum Its province Is not
merely to accumulate collections and
records, but to publish things OF per-
manent value for the benefit of our
citizens A high-class periodical is
needed. It would be a cultural agency
and give our state the best kind OF
publicity. an international reputation
for learning. It's purpose would be
different from that Of newspaper,
which Is filled with accounts OF the
latest occurrences. A state quarterly
would be concerned with things in
general. the things that nourish the
higher life OF our people. It would
| be a factor in the development of a
greater Colorado.
Tho state museum claims to be an
educational institution. but II will
never realize its destiny so long as Il
concentrates its attention upon museum
features that benefit visitors only and
these only to a limited extent. Its
knowledge about Colorado.
| The officials Of the State Historical
and Natural History Society OF Colo
RADIO should bc progressives. They
can widen the area Of its influence by
publishing state quarterly that Is
comparable in excellence with the best
of the quarterlies issued by Iowa and
other states. The youth OF our state
should know of Colorado's great mer
and their achievements. II we arc tc
teach Americanism in our schools
Colorado ought not to be overlook
ed. The boys and girln OF this noun
tain realm should learn something OF
the pioneers and later settlers who arr
to be reckoned among the makers OF
! Colorado. There are our poets and
other public bencfactors who are de-
serving OF praise as well as the his
toric worthless whose, portraits adorr
the Capitol dome
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-23
riders have figured sensationally ii
the past seasons racing.

Gripped in the throes of the most
stupendous crime wave in It's history
New York City Is making use OF every
method known to modern police forces
to combat tho menace. An approprla-
ton has been made by tho citys board
of estimate and apportionment OF $5o-
900 for the purchase of so motorcycles
and sidecars. This equipment is to be
used by armed patrols and will serve
to make escape of daring hold-up men
by automobile more difficult. Burglars
have committed crimes in broad day
light, escaping with ease from police
on foot who were powerless to per
sue except in commandeered autos
which were not always instantly avail
able or efficient. The motorcycles
propensities for rapid accelerat'on and
high speed make It especially adapt
able to the work OF tracking down
criminals mounted in high powered
matter of motorcycle police has been
such that the expenditure Of such
large sum is entirely justified.
A cablegram from United States
Trade Commissioner Strachan at Mad
rid to the bureau OF foreign and do
mestic commerce says that effective
December LIST. the Spanish import duty
on velocipedes. bicycles and motor
cycles was increased 800 per cent. This
drastic increase will effect American
manufacturers inasmuch as Spain has
rapidly been coming into prominence
as an importer OF American machines.
Formal protest against this and other
tremendous increase is expected from
representatives OF the great powers
led by American Ambassador Joseph
Willard.
Representatives OF every branch OF
the cycle industry in this country will
meet in New York on January 10th and
11th. This meeting which Is an annual
event in the industry will be held at
the Hotel Astor and 1t is expected that
large gathering Of manufacturers
will be present.
The use OF motorcycles IN the Dutch
East Indies Is growing steadily and the
prestige of the American motorcycle is
high according to report received
by the bureau OF foreign and domestic
commerce.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-23

The use OF motorcycles IN the Dutch
East Indies Is growing steadily and the
prestige Of the American motorcycle Is
high. according to a report received
by the bureau of foreign and domestic
commerce.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-23

For the benefit Of those who cannot conveniently attend
during the day. will remain open until tenthnty at night
Call and bring the family with you Vou will not be solicited
to buy.)
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-23
TO GO TO TRIAL FOR MURDER

Boulder, COLO, Jan. g2,-RIcnzI
Dickens will be tried for the murder
of his father, william II. Dickens, a
banker, at Greeley April 4. Dickens
was granted a change of venue from
this county yesterday. He was con-
victed of second degree murder at a
previous trial but the supreme court
granted him a new trial
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-23
SOUTH DAKOTA BANK CLOSES

Mitchell, 5. D., Jan. 22.-The Corn
Belt National bank at Scotland. S. D.,
was closed today by a federal bank
examiner. The banks deposits ap-
proximate 100000. it was said. Its
capital is $4,000,
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-23
MOTORCYCLE NOTES

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Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-23

Argentine has moro than 5000 auto
mobiles.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-23
GOOD ROADS CONGRESS
TALK OF AUTO SAFETY

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