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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-15
LEFT TOWN.
Creditors of ". LANE Anxious Concern-
inc His Whereabouts.

ing His Whereabouts.
Several weeks ago a man giving
the name of ". Lane, came 90 Richmond
from Petersburg. and rented the small
building at the southeast corner OF
Tenth and Cary streets, and opened up a
mattress making establishments
lie had horse and wagon. and spent
some money, giving every indication that
DE intended % work up, i'm good faith.
a reputation as a sterling business man.
lie purchased material for use In his
business from the firms OF prewry
Hughes and Company Rosenbaum and
Company. Warner Moore and Baylor and
Company. and paid cash. thus establish
ing his credit. Then, later he ordered
goods amounting TO go from Drowry
Hughes and company and-.to the ex-
tent of 500 from Rosenbaum and Company
and 80 worth Of feed from Baylor and
Company. This he had placed 10 his
account
on Monday night, Lane loaded up his
wagon with portable articles and in COM
pany with his wife. drove of.
He may Doe of on a junketing trip and
may como back. for he left many Of his
household articles behind. but his strange
actions have caused grave misapprenen-
sion on the part Of the merchants mem
toned above. an Of whom are In the
ueighborhood Of the establishment recent
ly occupied by Lane
Lane Is a man about hfty-hve wears old
five feet nine inches in height, weighs
about two hundred pounds. IS clean
shaven. dark complexion and has round
shoulders His wife Is much younger
being perhaps thirty years old. with dark
hair and eyes and fair complexion.
Inquiries have been made IN Petersburg
and no such man was found TO have
lived there. Before leaving ne is said 10
nave intimated that he was going 20
Washington.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-15
Officers InstaIlcd.

At "a regular Council OF M0nacan Tribe
SO. So, +. o. X. NJ. Deputy Great sachem
W. r. Walden. Of Grey Eagle Tribe. No.
&C. installed officers for the next term
as follows.
Prophet. Jos. T. Powell Sachem. Mn
etree Foxes. Senior Sachem. j. H..
Kracke. Junior Sachem. Willie Barea-
min: collector of Wampum. O.. l.. Blouut.
Chief Of Records. Nelson Powell.
Adoption OF several candidates and
degrees have been conferred on several
I'm the past few weeks ana this Tribe
IS stiu more than holding its own and
is in a n0urishing condition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-15
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Richmond's
Citizens aud Other Matters

Citizens Nuu OtHcf MINUTES
Judge Thomas VI. Miller. of Powhatan
is 40 Murphy's
Miss Mamie Hrannon. of richmond. Us
visiting Miss Lille b. Gibson or Gays
Va.
Miss Sue Bea OF Fluvanna county. IS
visiting Miss J. rnice Fahr Of 1911 Dc
catur street. .nchester
Mrs b. +. PHson and family are spend
ing the summer at Elmwood Han ln me
mountains of Pennsylvania.
Miss Floyd Alvey and Miss Elsie cranz
are snanding few weeks in Alhemar.e
county.
Mr. W. r. Robbins. who has been
very ODD for several weeks, is much im-
proved. and expects 20 Dee out IN ie"
days
Dr. J. w. southan The suporintendent
Of Public instruction. and BIT. Ten u.
Gunter. Commonwoalth's attorney Of
Acc0mac. are at Ford's Hotel
Misses Maggie ard Mary Nesbitt oi
Baltimore. Md. are the guests OF their
uncle Mr. Charles a. Nesbitt, aNa south
Cherry
Mrs. w. ID. van Eaton and children
and Miss Maud M0ncure. of Texas. are
visiting their mother. Mrs. w. e.. Mon
cure. M M north Third street.
At the meeting Of the Southern Rail-
way Agents Association in Ashvillc. y.
c.. the first of the week. Capt T.. IT,
Lea OF this city, was reelected presl-
dent
The Rev Dr. G. J. B,uchett and Miss
Gather. of Philadelphia Pa. are with
Mrs b. s. Smith. NO. rs east Franklin
street. also. Misses Williams and Mason.
of Brooking S. D.
Mrs H. NJ Barbour and daughter OF
PIttsburg. and Mrs Marion " White and
SON. of Washington are the guests OF
Airs. B. +. Howard. $50 east Franklin
street.
Rev Dr. Herbert f. Stillwell and wife,
or St. Paul Mimi. also the Misses Aaron
and Miss Matthias. OF Landslide. Pa,
are visiting Mr. and Mrs. p. F.. Green
wood. SO. ops west Grace street.
MIR. b. +. Hamilton. sueprintendent
for the Metropolitan iAfe Insurance
company in Wilmington. Del. i7 on "
visit 10 friends I'm Richmond. MT. nam
uton was for years am assistant super
intcndent for the Metropolitan mere
There was a fire. caused hy the eXpio-
sion OF lamp. about 300 COCK 49,
night ln Charles n. COsby's piumolnS
damage was small.
Misses Aldine and Lillian Yates, OF
Washington d. c.. and Miss Eastman
Of Newport News. are stopping with
their friend. Miss Hattie 3. Williams. Of
325 north Twenty-hrst street
Mr.. Brown and daughters, Misses ola
and Mamye Of Slater, Mo. delegates 10
the Baptist Young Peoples Union Con-
vention. are stopping az Mrs. G. r.
Johnson's, COS north Tenth street
The following Virginia delegates TO the
convention are stopping with Mrs. J. n.
Niinter No. 1906 west Leigh street: Miss
Bessie Bowles. Of Ashland. Miss Sue
Bowles. OF Hanover county; Miss Eveline
Nash of Hanover county; Miss Grace
Holman. of Henrico county; Miss Jessie
Puryear. OF Hanover county; Miss Ada
Puryear. OF Henrico county.
Eichmonders in New York
NEW YORK, July Special Rich.
mond arrivals: Hoffman,. L. Strauss.
W. Cameron. Jr.. A. l.. Johnston. Eve
rett-Miss Woolsey. j. r. Noolsey and |
wife. Broadway Central-A kielhorn.
Miss Kielhorn. Netherland-J Bryan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-15

DR. J. Wiley Bedsoe. chaplain OF Miller
School. IS in the city. returning from
the Portsmouth District Conference.
where he made an address TO large aud
fence I'm behalf of the Virginia Conference
Orphanage.
The services Of Dr. Bledsoe have been
engaged by the committee 20 attend the
district conferences yet 10 be held 70 ad-
dress the people on the subject mentioned.
The doctor reports the people thoroughly
alive and deeply Interested in the scheme
proposed
Bishop Granhery was In company with
pr. Bledsoo. DE having attended the con-
ference ln the interest of the Methodist
century fund.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-15
BECKER'S FAMILY.
They Have Arrived in Baltimore and
VIII Come To Richmond.

Mr.. Moritz Rockers wife and children
VIII soon no with him in Richmond. ac-
cording 10 a telegram received here yes
,erday They have landed in Baltimore
ana Becker has gone there TO bring them
TO Richmond.
n will be recalled that Mrs Becker and
ner children came over from Russia last
winter. They were detained I'm New York
and finally sent back TO Russia. A
child was said TO have had a contagious
disease and the charge was made that
the woman was not Becker's wife.
Becker Is now under indictment I'm the
United states District Court for violating
the naturalization laws. and his case
comes up I'm October. lie is a tailor by
trade and earns a good salary. After his
FANNY returned 10 Russia he sent them
money. and n reports that were received
here yesterday are true they are now in
Baltimore.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-15
THE PIlKINT0N CASE.
Why MIR. Flanagan Went To Him and
struck Him.

\ wcll-known and prominent gentleman
from Prince Edward county, in the city
on yesterday. in talking over the Flana-
gan-PilkintOn ARRAY. said there was a
good deal more IN the case than had ever
been reported in the newspapers. The
gentleman said that vast amount Of
evidence had been collected, and was al
ready I'm the hands OF Judge Watkins.
who Will act as prosecuting attorney
There is no doubt. the gentleman said
that Mr. Flanagan had struck Mr. Pilkin-
ton before he was shot, but that the
actual cause OF the assault was known
10 but few. Mr. Flanagan had just COM
pleted an indictment against Pilkinton,
and had put down the nsu,As of the two
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-15
CITY IIaIICourts.

The jury I'm the City Circuit Court has
adjourned for The term and has been
discharged.
The case OF Margaret r. Blankenship
vs.. the Richmond Ira ton Company was
continued for defendant. Mrs Blanken-
shin sues f0r 5000 for injuries received
by being thrown from "A surrey.
The cases of Clara Taylor and Thomas
Grant Walker. co.ored. FOR malicious as
sault. which were set for trial in the
Hustings court yesterday morning. were
postponed 10 make way for the Ellis case.
The former was SET for the next term.
September POD, and the latter Tor the
10Th instant.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-15
Price May he Saved.

A gentleman from Farmville in the city
yesterday said the impression prevailed
there that Thomas w. Price, now in jail
there awaiting execution for the murder
OF Hall Carter. would have his sentence
commuted 20 life imprisonment. Price is
now IN his siXty-ninth year.
Ths nest influential people in the coun-
~ have signed the petition for commute
ton. and the gentleman further said that
while Judge Asa ID. Watkins, who con-
Quoted the prosecution. had not signed
the petition. 1t was hardly probable that
he would interpose any objection.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-15

Inc Rev. Lewis T.. Hite returned yes
terday from a visit to the country TO
get MS family and viii be- for the rest
OF the summer mo s2l Park avenue
ne VIII conduct the regular services
az the chapel of the New Jerusalem on
Broad street opposite the college. The
services for the coming week VIII be rs
follows. For tomorrow: Services an IL
A. NJ. and p. NJ. Sunday school at 1880
\. NJ. Tuesday. T. VI. Bible class.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-15
Property Transfers.

richmond: +. II. c. Cabell special
commissioner to John Wilds. "A feet on
north side Marshall street between
Fourth and Fifth streets. sl.555.
Allen G.. Collins, special commissioner
A. p. Williams executor TO James W.
Johnson. so feet on north side Tenth
street near Abigail. y75.
Jonn j. Kuhns heirs TO Samson Hirsh.
p feet at southeast corner Venable and
Twenty-nfth streets. $500.
Cassie y. Lyme to Edgar @. Gum. 10
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-15

The Cueograph which has been pie
turing the Je0rles- Fifzsimm0ns bout a.
Main Street Park This week closes ifs
engagement tonight. ana she public WIN
have their last chance of seeing .his ln-
terosting event $50 naturally described.
ON Monday night "a bin 0f artists and
acts new 20 Richmond win Dr. seen. anl
the former popular price of admission
will again Ice iuausurated. This bin
promises TO Dee the equal of the splendid
one last week
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-15
REV. Mr.. GROSS HERE.
lie VIII Preach az Venabic-Strcct
Church Morrow.

Rev Joseph l.. Cross. of Washington.
Ca. is m the city and VIII preach at
Vcnab.e-strect Baptist church tomorrow
m0rn.Is. Rev Mr.. Galloway. of Ala
bama. VIII conduct the services at night
il is said that there is little doubt that
Mr.. Gross VIII become the pastor N Ven
abie-Srcet church. as has heretofore
been announced I'M The Times.
Rev. Or. r.. -. Kerr viii preach to-
morrow morning 40 the First Presbyte-
rian church and celebrate communion At
night one Of the visiting Baptist ministers
Will on his pulpit
Rev Donald Guthrie. ID. D.. will preach
and hold communion az the Barton
Heights Presbyterian Mission Sunday ar
ternoon al o'clock
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-15
Two Accidents.

The ambulance was called about $40
O'Clock Yesterday afternoon TO the First
police station. where William Jones,
colored boy. while playing had been badly
cut on the leg He was treated by Dr.
Cunningham and left.
At o'clock T. NJ the ambulance was
called 10 Haro's planning MILL at Twenty
fourth and Main streets. where Robert
Biaxton. "A colored employe, had had his
nand cut in a saw-mul.
lie was taken to the almshouse and
treated by Dr. Cunningham. Two Of his
fingers had TO be amputated
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-15

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH REV.
GEO. COOPER -. d., pastor. will preach
at IL a. NJ. Bible school az g.3O A. ~
Young Peoples Jnion at u. NJ. A corr
dial welcome given 20 alL
PARK-PLACE ". T.. CHURCH COR.
ner Pine and west Franklin sfrcefsI Rev.
THOS. y. POTTS. Ph. d.. D. D.. pastor
Services az II A. ~, preaching oy one
venron of b. Y. u. L.. AT 9IJ j.. H..
preaching by pastor Cordial welcome
90 AN.
BROAD STREET METHODIST
streeis). Rev w. c. STARR d. b. D.. pas.
tor--SGnddy school at $50 a. II Preach
ing al IL a. ~ by q distinguished mein-
her Of the Baptist Convention. AZ SID
r. VI. by the pastor Subject How %
Dee Happy AN the Year Round a corr
dial welcome 10 all
CENTENARY METHODIST EPISCO.
pal church. South Grace street hetWeeH
D. d.. past0r-preach.n az II A. 81. by
Rev IL. W. K1ERSTEAD OF Novs
Scotia. No evening service.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Services az II A. NJ. and at S.I5 T. NJ
Holy Communion at the morning service
Rev ROBERT l.. KERR ID. D. pastor
will Officiate az both services
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Services 60 ii A. n. by Rev T.
AIOYAN. No evening services during ia,
summer months.
CHURCH OF THE COVENANT pres.
byteriaw1, Rev J. CALVIN STEWART
pastor. -Preaching az Al 4. 81 and N.fs
t. NJ by the pastor. Midweek service
Wednesday evening az $40 o'clock Sab
bath school meets $50 A. NJ Am seats
free and "a hearty welcome 10 AN services
WESTMINSTER + EsB NTERIAN
chut.h trofher o. SNyamnlc ano CRY
streets. Rev G. n. CHUMBLEY, pastor
PREACHING at N \. NJ. and S.lJ H. NJ
sunday school al $50 A. NJ. Midweck
service Wednesday at sis Il. NJ.
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Corner Twerty-sixth and Broad streets)
Rev CHARLES r. HYDE. pastor.
Preaching at IL 4. NJ. and SO =. NJ
GRACE STREET PRESBYTERIAN
church, Rev. JERE. WlTHERSPOON ID
ID, pastor. residence, No. 2lJ eass fIaut-
lin strcet.-Services at IL o'clock A. NJ
and SIS o'clock Il, NJ, preaching By the
pastor Sabbath-schooi service al 9So A.
NJ. Wednesday night devotional service
at s:l5 o'clock. t.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-15

All Knights Of the Grip attending the
Z. y. =. L. Convention are cordially in
vited TO the meeting of Post a. TRAY
ellers' Protective Association tonight
at SIS o'clock, at their headquarters,
corner Of Third and Main streets.
The presentation Of gold badges TO sew
eral members for securing members dur
ing the past six months will be one of
the special features of the evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-15

DR. }. W. southan. superintendent Of
Public Instruction. has returned from a
visit TO the school Of Methods at Roam
oke and the Normal School AZ Pulaski
lie was greatly pleased with the manner
in which they are being conducted The
Doctor viii visit the school al Fred
ericksburg Tuesday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-15
THE SOUTHERN DEPOT.
Richmond Firms Asked To Make Bids
for The Mntk.

The following was received from The
'fames' Washington correspondent last
night:
the plans OF the new depot 10 be erect
ed IN Richmond by the Southern railroad
nave been forwarded 20 Captain West
from the general office IN this city. lie
mas been instructed 10 invite proposals
from the following Richmond firms
w. B Bradley q Bro, r. H. Hunt W.
A. cnesterman. George Gibson. William
Gibson. Jr.. r. Sttterding j r. Wilson.
" ID. Burton and Fiournoy a Son.
Bids VIII also be received from other
rrns in the various cities OF the cqun-
sry.
~ was stated here today that Il IL the
1879 e The company 10 award ths oon-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-15
\ IlissIrg Bmg.

The kissing bug is becoming numerous
mere. Thursday night about Z O'Clock as
MT Thomas Binford was talking 10
friend I'm Mr. Jasper J.. Rowes cigar
store. one Of the bugs flew on his shirt
and me brushed IL OF, not knowing what
II was.
Mr. Otto Moeller picked it up and has
II alive I'm the store.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-15

Horace Johnson (coloreO was arrested
yesterday by Officer Kraft and lodged in
the First station charged with shooting
craps on the street.
Sergeant Kerse arrested and locked up
Charles Russell (colored. charged with
beIng dLsorderLy ON the street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-15
Processes Issued.

Processes were issued yesterday IN the
United States District Court as follows:
A. } bell a. ais. vs. A. Goldbach, TO
nave defendant adjudged a bankrupt
nelnsieln. Cohen & 60. - ais ~. 4.
I.fs.fskg 10 have defendant adjudgel
BANKRUPT
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-15
BankruptS Discharged.

Discharges IN bankruptcy were ordered
by Judge Waddil yesterday as follows:
In the case of Alexander Cohen.
I'm the case Of r. Z. Goodwin,
IN the case Of Alexander Cohen a bank
rupt. a dividend Of % "a per cent. was
declared
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-15
THE POISONING CASE.
CureIcns Hankins Sent on 10 tho Grand
Jury

Curious Hanldns. the colored man ar
rested last Monday OH charge Of at
tempting 70 poison the family Of Mr.. r.
II. ludlow. Of Hcnrico county. was yes
fcrday before Justice George w. Thomas
and was sent on to the grand jury. The
accused was defended by Mr. james
Russell.
Last week Hankins. who had been en-
pioyed by Mr.. Ludlow. was reprimanded,
and on Sunday evening a quantity OF
Paris green was discovered in a pitcher
Of tea.
~ ~ said the man has made a confess
sion. but this could not be conhymed.
Hankins was remanded 10 jail.
The jury I'm the County Court OF Hen
nco was discharged for the term yester-
day. the court being engaged in civil
business The court will probably al
journ for the term to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-15

Richmond Branch. G. C.. y. L.. viii
hold a special meeting m New Market
Han. Sixth and Marshall streets, this
evening az O'Clock.
Business OF Importance will come up
and every granite cutter IS urged 70 at
tend
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-15
sn-r,LkI>C MaCHINEs-s5

Every kind OF Graphophone Talking
Machine from s. upward also. 10000 fine
loud records and supplies Of every descrip.
ton for photographs and graphophones
Walter D. Moses & Co.. 1905 Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-15
Matinee AT Roof G ardcn.

A special matinee will be given at the
JEFFERSON Roof Garden this afternoon,
wnen the entire performance will be pre-
scented. Everybody is welcome and every
body is made 90 feel perfectly at home
at the garden
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-15

AR. T.. NJ. Roscher, counsel for Mr. J.
If. McMullin. of this city. on yesterday
MED a petition with Clerk Brady, Of the
United states District Court. asking %
be adJudicated q bankrupt. The liabilities
are put down at S7926j. and exemption 20
the amount Of $40 is claimed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-15
srErNwAy PIANOS, KNABEpIaNos

Also Hardman. Standard. Kimban and
ten other makes can be seen al the
largest Music House in the South. Walter
ID. Moses & CO.. 1905 Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-15
YOU CAN PLAY THE PIANO
without ANY Musical knowledge

by merely attaching the wonderful Pr
anola a simple device we Will be pleased
to show anyone who will call. Walter
d. Moses & Co, 1908 Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-15
Mr.. Martin Leaves Town.

Senator Martin returned 20 his home
at Scottsvile yesterday. He will be
back SIS K,hmond Monday or Tuesday
and VIII go from here TO the Horse Show
az Manassas Wednesday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-15
Lewis Y, Barnes.

Mr.. Lewis v. Barnes died at $50 o'clock
yesterday morning at his residence No.
800 west Clay street lie was WELL
known machinlst
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-15

tract % a Richmond Arm II possible.
As soon as the contract Is awarded
inc building Of the depot will be COM
mencCd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-15

OF standard makes; some show no wear
whatever. Walter ID. Moses & Co., 1905
Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-15
CHURCH ORGANS. PARLOR Or
CANS.

The largest stock in the South. Walter
ID. Moses 4 Co. lo6 Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-15
TALK Is CHEAP.

Only 50 VIII Buy n Graphophone.
Walter d. Moses & Co. 1905 Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-15

NEW YORK, July Special-Rich.
mond arrivals Hoffman, l.. Strauss.
W Cameron. Jr. A. l.. Johnston. Eve
rett-Aliss Woolsey, j. r. Noolsey and
wife Broadway Central-A. i<ieihorn.
Miss Kielhorn. Netherlands. Bryan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-15

pal church. South Grace street between
Fourth and Fifth). Rev. W. Y. TUDOR
ID. d., past0r.-Preach.ns az IL a. 81 los
Rev H.. w. kIEkSIEAD, OF N0vs
Scotia. No evening service.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-07-06
LAGuNA

Special Correspondence,
Laguna, \. a., July 5.-Mnjor George
Prsdt, with his helpers, ia surveying a
land grant at San Mateo. They will be
absent two weeks.
Robert Marmon, son of Col. Walter
Marmon, Ia home from the Haskell school,
At Lawrence, Kansas Colonel Marmon
expects the young ladies home from the
same school IN a few days.
A few slight showers fell during the
past week, but not sufficient 10 be OF
much benefit.
iaguna celebrated the Fourth OF July
with u program and fireworks.
DR.. b. Dean, OF Columbia university,
New York, and Superintendent A. X,
stevenson, OF the Chicago grammar
school, we're entertained by Dir. q. X.
Lukpns and wife last week. These gen.
tlemsn were greatly pleased with the
many interesting sights. and we're en
thusiastic over Acoma and ia Mesa
Rncantado." They predict for Laguna n
rising fame a. "A stop-Over point foI
tourists,
Misses X. 7. Houston aud Rads Mathes
the Presbyterian mission teachers al
Ssahme, are sojOurning at Lsguna fol
their vacation,
Messrs. Beauup and Nash, cattle buyer
OF Albuquerque, were at Laguna wednes
day and Thursday OF this week. The,
visited Gum Brothers cattle ranch.
LAGuNA.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-07-06

A SIMILAR CASE,

New Mexico was taken possession OF
and made United States territory with
out the consent OF her people, says the
New Mexican. Native officers were con
tinusd in office when they swore allie
glance TO the United States, under direc-
ton OF the invading military officers.
The country vas subsequently brugbt
from the Mexican government, but the
people OF New Mexico were not consulted
In the matter. No Massachusetts, states
man raised his voice to complain that
wrong was being done, and in ifty years
tie proceeding has not been denounced
a. an outrage. The history Of the acqui
sitiOn is very similar TO the Philippine
case. No cruel wrong wss done the ma.
tiyes OF the southwest by giving them a
government which could extend more
protection, and ia which they gained ad'
ditiOnal civil rights; Il government that
has made public Improvements Mexico
would never have made, and under which
the masses Of the people are better ~
than they were under the old regime
There is not n citizen OF the territory 10
day who would vote In favor OF the SOY
ereignty OF Mexico being again extended
over New Mexico. and the idea OF a sep
arate and independent government To-
the people would be hooted at by all o
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-07-06
la. Vegas

Articles OF Incorporation Of the West.
ert Investment company, capital stock
$4,000. divided into $50 shares of 800
each. have been filed in the Office OF the
territorial secretary and probate clerk.
The incorporatOrs are Joseph NJ. Cum
ninghsm. Arthur X. blackwell and
Daniel 7. Hoskins; directors same az In
corporators.
The objects of the company are ITO
acquire. purchase. hold and sell real
estate; construct and operate ~irrigsting
bitches, and TO c~olonize and improve
lands in connection Herewith"
The life Of the company is for a period
OF ffty years, and principal place OF
business will be the city OF Las Vegas -
| Optic.