This is in the interest of accuracy
by removing from the politicians
tha temptation to urge that men
be appointed as enumerators
who are better qualified to pull
political wires than to make a
correct return of the population
of their districts. Youth'sCom-panion.
Work is Being Fushcd.
Before installing the machin
ery for his new planing mill,
Eugenio Romero found it neces
sary to put on an addition on the
west end of his large building.
The work is progressing nicely,
the walls being up, and the raft
ers in place. The engine and
boiler are in place, the immense
smokestack having been raised
last Monday.
Mr. Romero U expecting a
machinist from the east to put
the various machines in place
and in running order. lie ex
pects to have everything ready
for work by October 1st, after
which it is hoped to continue
steadily.
New Association Organized.
On last Friday, September 10,
an organization was effected at
the Baptist church by which the
Baptist churches of the Estancia
Valley together with Las Vegas
were formed into a new associa
tion. Ten churches entered the
new body. There was a good
attendance of messengers and
visitors. Dr. P. W. Longfellow
of Roswell preached the intro
ductory sermon Thursday even
ing and an able temperance dis
course Saturday, he also preached
again Sunday at 11 a. m., and
3 p. m.
Miss Emma E. Anderson of
Clovis was present in the interest
of the ladies' work and rendered
invaluable assistance. She en
tertained a large audience Friday
evening with a description of
her trip to the Hopi Indian mission.
Movinrj to Town.
