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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-12-18
FIGHTING THE ASSOCIATED PRESS.
The st. Louis Star Looses Its Case Other
SHIFTS Rronpht.

Jefferson City, Mo-, December 1S.-In
the opinion by Judge Sherwood, the SUI
preme court to-day denied the applica-
ton of the ST. Louis Star for a writ of
mendamus against the Associated
Press. This is an attempt to secure the
service of the Associated Press.
OTHER SUITS.
Springfield, ILL.,, December 1S.-Peti
tions for mandamus against the AS
sociated Press We're presented in the
supreme court to-day by the Denver
Post, the New York Evening Journal
and the Chicago American Each petit
toner contends he is suffering irrepara-
BILE damage by reason of inability to
obtain the news service of the Associ-
ated Press.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-12-18
BANK ROBBERIES CONTINUE.
The Safe of Hope, Ind, Bank Blown Up
and Sl5, 900 Stolen.

Shelbyville, Ind, December 1S.-Ken-
o'clock this morning. The safe was
blown open with nitro -glycerine AMI
$4,000 were carried off by two men who
were seen to leave the building by the
change. The robbers had confederate
posted outside with a carriage, in whica
all escaped.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-12-18
A ROMANCE In LIFE
William N. Hightower Married to Miss
Anna Robinson in Lincoln County.

A romance of real life has just been
happily ended by the marriage of Will
liam N. Hightower, hunter and miner
of the White Mountain district, AMI
Miss Anna Robinson, Of Lincoln county.
Hightower shot and killed a man who
had jumped one Of his mining claims.
In vain the defense attempted to show
that Hightower's life had been threat
ened; that he slew a fellow being only
in self-defense He was found guilty.
and sentenced to the penitentiary ili
Santa Fe for term of fifteen years.
Hightower determined to escape. One
day while at work with other prisoners
in the penitentiary yard, he took ad
vantage of temporary relaxation Of
the vigilance Of the guards to scale the
15-foot wall surrounding the grounds,
His action was observed before he
reached the top, but ere the alarm be-
came general the desperate man had
dropped Is feet into the street and was
running at top speed for the mountains.
Bloodhounds were brought into requl-
sition, but Hightower understood we'll
the art of covering his tracks, and he
made good his escape. In three days
he had traversed the 300 miles that lay
between him and his southern noun
tain. home, and was with his loyal
sweetheart.
But the fugitive felt i'll at ease. HI
had counted himself justified in shoot
ing a man, but he felt guilty in escap
ing from prison. Pursuit had long
ceased, when one day the penitentiary
authorities We're amazed to see Bill
Hightower walk in and ask to be locked
up. But the penitentiary did not long
hold him, for Governor Otero pardoned
him. Miss Robinson having circulated
a petition that was signed by almost
every resident Of southern New
Mexico, and Hightower was made free,
The true-hearted girl In the mountains
Of Lincoln county never wavered in her
faith or love.
-HO!-oYSTERs-Ho!-
First OF the season at the Bon Ton.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-12-18
HIRING TRAINMEN.

Kansas City, Mo-, December -1S.-Thc
Santa Fe railway yard officials here to-
day began the hiring of men to work
as switchmen and trainmen. This ac-
tion is considered by railroad men to
indicate that the road intends to refuse
compromise with the striking teleg-
raphers, and is preparing for sympa-
thetic strike. President Dolphin, of the
o. r. t.. passed through Kansas City
to-day to Chicago for conference with
Vice President Barr, of the Santa i'a
railway, and expressed satisfaction
with the situation.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-12-18
The san Pedro s,nelts :

A report from San Pedro has It that
the new 250-ton smelter of the Santa
Fe Gold and Copper Company blew IN
last week, but 1t was found that some
of the pipes in use were too small, and
operations have been suspended until
they can be replaced The plant will be
running to It's full capacity by next
week.
Books containing 100 sheep dipping
certificates in Spanish for sale at the
New Mexican Printing company's Of
fice at 800 per book.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-12-18
RACE RIOTS.
Many Civilians Maltreated in Jamaica by
Oolored Soldiers,

Kingston, Jamaica, December 1S.-Se-
rious riots growing out of the race feel
ing took place in this city last night.
The chief rioters We're several hundred
negro soldiers of the British West India
regiment supported by natives of their
own color. They attacked the civilians
and maltreated many badly.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-12-18
The Chinese Question.

Rome, December 1S.--A Pekin dii-
patch says that the ministers will meet
tomorrow, when, probably, final
agreement will be reached as to the
text of joint Chinese note.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-12-18
Killed Two Hold-ups.

Parral, Mex December 1S.-G. f..
Kernsey, when going to his mine twen-
ty miles from Parral with $4,000 to pay
off his employees, was halted by two
Mexieans While they were searching
for the money he shot both of them
dead
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-12-18
Senator William v. Sullivan Married

Washington, December 1S.-Senator
William v. Sullivan, of Mississippi, and
Mrs. Marie Atkins, of this city, were
married this afternoon. They will leave
Immediately for the senator's home in
Mississippi
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-12-18
Y.eishman to Go to Turkey.

Washington, December 1S.-The pres
ident to-day nominated John c.. A.
Leishman, of Pennsylvania, now min
lister to Switzerland, to be United States
minister to Turkey.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-12-18
Slated for Collector.

Washington, December 1S.-At cab.
met meeting to-day it was announced
that Capt. Asa A. Rodgers, of Peters
burg va, would be appointed collector
of internal revenue to succeed the late
Col. James Brady.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-12-18
The SANTA Re STRIKE.
It Seems to Be Still on IN the State Of
TaYas

Dallas Tex, December 1S.-There is
no change to-day in the Santa Fe oper-
ators' strike in Texas. The men art
standing firm, and the railroad is doing
very little freight or passenger bus-
ness. Both sides are waiting to hen
the outcome of the trainmen's and rail-
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-12-18
al6O. 600 Fira

Sioux City, Ia, December 1S.-A fire
at Elk Point, 3. D., to-day destroyed
the entire business portion Of the town,
Involving a loss Of about $15o,0oo.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-12-18
SNEAK THIEVES AT WORK.
They Stole Number of Articles in a Las
Cruces Drug Store.

Last week sneak thieves entered the
drug store of Lane Bros, at Las Cru
ces, by way of the rear of the ware
rooms, while part Of the force had gone
to supper and helped themselves to 8
fine buggy medicine case, a case OF
surgical instruments and set of steei
splints They also carried away with
them $40 clock belonging to P. II.
Curran. AT Sam Lees Chinese store
they took three dozen fine silk handker-
chiefs. The sheriff and his deputies
We're not in Las Cruces the day the
thefts took place, but arrived the next
day and instituted a thorough roundup
of the tramps, but failed to catch any
who could be suspected of the thefts.
q. 8. Weather Bureau Notes
Forecast for New Mexico: Fair to-
night and Wednesday.
Yesterday the thermometer registered
as follows Maximum temperature, 81
degrees, at 2:40 p. M; minimum, 25 de-
grees, at 7:05 a. III. The mean tempera-
ture for the "a hours was 80 degrees,
mean daily humidity, 25 per cent;
Temperature at 500 a. m. today, %.
Sweet Violets.
A box of beautiful violets, whose
sweet fragrance pervaded the editorial
rooms of the New Mexican to-day, ar
rived in the southern mail from +. L.
Lester, the secretary of the College Of
Agriculture and Mechanic Arts at Me-
silla Park. Violet growing has certain
ly been made a success at Mesilla Pa *
judging from the superb specimens re-
ceived to-day.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-12-18

FROG LEGS"
Yes or any other old thing in the eating
line at the Bon-Ton.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-12-18

Clean cotton rags wanted at the New
Mexican office.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-12-18
SEE OUR

Stuffed Olives in Glass.
Bulk Olives and Pickles.
Catsup, Sauces and Relishes.
Fancy Walters and Biscuits.
Home made Fruit Cake
Oyster or Soda Crackers, Box Zoe,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-12-18
Finest Lot Of DliDCe nea SpCes PeeE Rasins and Nus

81 z UU h--
Green Vegetables.
Oranges and Bananas.
Fresh Cocanuts.
Espanola Dried Prunes,
Bon-bons in fancy boxes.
French Toilet Soap.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-04
BAPTISTS TO BUILD
HANDSOME CHURCH
Trustees Of the Penn Avenue Bap-
tist Church Directed to Purchase
the Reddington Lots on JET
ferson Avenue.

Another beautiful church structure
for Scranton is probability Of the
near future.
AT a meeting Of the Penn Avenue
Baptist church members. last night, il
was decided, by an enthusiastic and
unanimous vote, to purchase the Red
dington lots. corner of jefferson ave-
nue. and Mulberry street. for site fol
the new church building, which for q
long time they have had in contem-
plation.
How soon the new church will be
built is not definitely known, but it is
confidently hoped by the members that
another six months will not pass be-
fore the plans will be under way. 1t is
the intention that the new structure
will be among the first in the city in
size, beauty and convenience.
The site is 90X16O feet, facing Jeffer-
son avenue, and costs $4,000. The trus-
tees We're directed to buy them before
the fifteenth of the present month, the
time when the option expires. Rev. r.
F. Y. Pierce, D. D., the pastor, who
presided at the meeting, expressed
great qualification at the unanimity of
the church body in favoring this site
and its immediate purchase.
The present church property will be
sold. 1t is very valuable holding and
1t is expected will be readily disposed
of at a figure that will go a good way
towards helping build the new church.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-04
COURT HOUSE NEWS NOTES.

J.. j, Ehrgood, charged with assault and bat.
terry, entered bail in the sum of $500. G. NJ
Lancaster is his bondsman.
David j. Davis, charged with making threats,
was admitted TO bail in the sum of 5000 yester.
day. His own rccognizancc was taken.
An appeal was taken yesterday in the case of
William Baylor against Loren q. Stephens. The
case was tried the week before last before Judge
Albright and verdict returned in favor of Bay.
lor Stephens has taken an appeal.
Hugh and Ann I.ally, through O'Brien and
Martin, have brought suit against the Scranton
Railway company for damages because of in.
iurips sustained by Mrs. Lay through the com.
pany's alleged negligence.
Sarah Frey, through Attorney H. S. Alworth,
presented petition to Judge John p. Kelly yes
terday asking for writ of habeas corpus. She
alleges that she is unlawfuly confined in the
county Jail and that there is no evidence on
which she can be held Judge Kelly granted the
writ and made it returnable Oct at a. m.
DIR. J. +. Saltry, Jail physician, yesterday called
the attention OF the court to the fact that Kate
Kane who is now in the county Jail, is insane.
She was committed on Sept. 2s by Justice of the
Peace krotzer OF Dunmore, for being drunk and
disorderly. The court made an order that the
woman be removed to the insane department Of
the Hillside Home.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-04
GRASS HELD FOR COURT.
o'Brien and Levy Claim Prosecution
Did Not Make Out Case.

Alexander Grass, a Penn avenue
junk dealer, was last night arraigned
before Alderman Millar on the charge
of receiving stolen brass from the Del
| aware, Lackawanna and Western
Railroad company and from the Scran-
ton Railway company, and was held
for court in each case.
No direct evidence was produced by
the prosecution to show that the brass
journals. cable wire, ETC., found III
Grass possession were stolen from the
companies. and on this point Attor-
neys Joseph O'Brien and Ralph Levy,
who represented the defendant, asked
that the case be dicharged. The prose
cltion was looked after by Attorney C.
p. OMalley.
The claim put forth by the defense
is that Grass bought the brass from
parties to whom the companies had
sold 1t as being worn out and useless.
Mr.. Robinson, one Of the Delaware.
Lackawanna and Western witnesses,
on cross-eXamination by Attorney
Levy admitted that 1t was possible that
the journals and other Delaware.
Lackawanna and Western brass had
been sold, together with the larger part
of the railroad engine to which they
belonged.
Master Mechanic Mullen, of the
Scranton Railway company declared
that the springs. trolley and bound
wire found at Grass place were identi-
cal in appearance with a quantity
stolen from the barns on Linden street.
He admitted, however, that the COM
pany had sold on various occasions
worn-out fixings to Mr.. Schriever, a
junk dealer. from whom Grass pur-
chases supplies.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-04
d. and H. Passenger Sues.

A suit in trespass was begun In
the United States circuit court by Mr..
and Mrs. John Chesvers. of Olyphant,
to recover $4,000 damages for injuries
which Mrs. Cheevers is alleged to have
sustained while alighting from a Della
ware and Hudson train on the evening
of January 10, Of this year, on her
return home from journey to Car
bondale.
She AYERS that sufficient time was
not allowed her to allght, and as she
was in the act of stepping from the
bottom step to the station platform.
the train suddenly started and threw
her to the ground between the side
of the cars and the edge of the plat
form. AS a result of being dragged
some distance in this confined space.
she claims she suffered three broken
ribs, an injured spine and other in
ternal hurts, besides severe bruises to
her head and shoulders. She has suf-
fered intensely ever since and is still
confined to her bed.
Joseph O'Brien and nj. ]. Martin are
the plaintiffs attorneys.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-04
THE MAYOR WILL VETO.
He Refuses to Approve of Settling
with Dyer and Saul,

Mayor Moir will refuse to sign the
resolution. recently passed by both
councils, directing the city solicitor to
settle the claims of ex-Patromen DYER
and Saul against the city for salary
claimed to be due them from the date
Of their removal by the mayor up to
the time of the confirmation of such
removal by select council.
The resolution provides that a settle
nent be made in the sum of $3.50 each.
The mayor assigns two reasons for his
refusal to sign the resolution. The first
b that 1t provides for the settlement
bf two claims whereas only one ex-
bts. He points out that Patrolman
Saul was the only one who brought
action against the city to recover the
Ialary claimed to be due him.
The mayor also believes that as an
appeal has been taken to the Supreme
sourt from Judge Archbald's ruling in
favor of Saul that no action should be
taken by the city until such time as
IN opinion in the matter is handed
down.
He will send in communication to-
night in vetoing the resolution.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-04
COMPLAINTS MADE
ABOUT CHICKENS
Board Of Health Is at Loss to Know
What to Do in the Premises.
Report Of Food Inspector.

The subject of chickens was discussed
at last nights meeting of the board OF
| health. Complaints about noisy barn.
yard fowl have been heard around city
| nall for a week past. One fussy old
gentleman even invaded Mayor Moir's
| office to tell his honor about his neigh.
| boris chickens.
Considering that there was a general
agitation of the question, Health OFF,
Ger Allen decided to report it in his
own characteristic style and did so in
this manner:
More complaints have been recently made tina,
ever about chickens. 1t is said that the odor
arising from the coops 'is unbcarable'' and that
the vocal Efforts put forth during the night by
| these birds is described as ''maddenins" and
conducive to suicide"
] believe there is more truth than poetry in
these statements but as the local board OF
health is like the Berks county justice who
could find ''no law against chickens" I don't
know what we can co to prevent people from
keeping them until there is some specific law.
1t is not much satisfaction to know that these
offenders die young. II there can be a chicken
and COW law that would regulate this business,
great many persons would be happier perhaps.
The board coincided with the doctors
ideas, but took no action on the matter,
In the other part of his report the
doctor announced that there had been
during the month forty-nine complaints
and thirty-eight nuisances abated.
Seventy-four rooms We're disinfected.
He said that there had been nineteen
cases of typhoid fever, but that, as
many had been contracted outside the
city, it would be unfair to call the
disease epidemic The number of
cases was small for this time in the
year, anyway.
The food inspector reported having
made 457 store and market inspections
and 237 milk tests. The average per
cent. of butter fat found was APO and
of total solids, 1881. He destroyed fif-
ty-eight quarts of milk and 500 musk
melons. The superintendent of the
crematory reported having burned 1850
barrels Of garbage, twenty animals and
thirty tons of coal.
Plumbing Inspector Monies reported
having condemned two plumbing jobs
because the regulations Of the board
had not been lived up to and reported
a nuisance in the shape of an open
sink at the corner of Ninth and Rob-
inson streets. The last matter was re-
ported to the city solicitor to compel
the property owner to connect with the
sewer.
Permission was granted John w.
Kirby to erect a slaughter house on the
South Scranton Flats between Della
ware and Hudson tracks and the Lack
awanna river.
The board decided to grant a re-
quest made by the authorities of the
Home for the Friendless to have that
institution fumigated. 1t was decided
to inspect the water shed of the Spring
Brook Water company next Saturday
morning.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-04
Effort to Revoke Licenses.

At the instance of the Mems union,
rules We're yesterday granted upon
three hotelkeepers to compel them to
show cause why their licenses should
not be revoked. The rules are re-
turnable to argument court. The ro-
telkeepers are
Edward j. Jifkins, Penn avenue and
Centre street, Scranton, charge, keep
ing disorderly house. which is fire.
Quentcd by disreputable persons,
Jennie r.. Brink, Sixth ward of Dun
more charge, selling on Sunday.
Flora Johnson. Sixteenth ward,
Scranton; charge, selling on Sunday.
A rule was granted on Joseph Moore.
constable of the Twentieth ward, to
show cause why he should not be re-
moved from Office for failing to report
violations of the liquor law that oc-
cur in his ward.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-04

When court opened yesterday morn
ing, the case of H. Dinner against
Mrs. Mary A. McAndrews was re-
sumed and the testimony of James
Devers, the witness who was in
Wilkes-Barre Tuesday, was heard.
During the afternoon the jury re-
turned a verdict which failed too corr
respond with certain questions Judge
Archibald required the Jurors to an
swer, as to the manner in which they
arrived at their verdict. He sent the
jurors out again to prepare a verdict
that would be consistent with their
findings and they returned one in
favor of the plaintiff for six cents.
In the case of Reese Hughes against
the city of Carbondale, which was
given to the jury at adjourning hour
Tuesday, the jury yesterday at noon
returned verdict for S1,3l25O in ia
vor of the plaintiff. During the morn
ing the Jurors asked to be dismissed
from further consideration of the case
saying they could not agree. He sent
concile their differences and subse-
quently they agreed The jury stood
eleven to one almost from the time 1t
retired.
In the case of Mrs. Mary L. Evans
against Otto Stander and others, an
interpleader, no evidence was offered
upon the part of the defendants and
verdict for the plaintiff was re-
turned. Mrs. Evans was member Of
the firm Of Brink, Evans & Company.
which failed. An execution was issued
against Evans and his household
goods were levied upon. Mrs. Evans
claimed a number of articles as her
property, saying they were wedding
gifts A sheriff's interpleader was the
result, and yesterday Jury said the
goods belonged to Mrs. Evans.
After that case went to the jury, the
trial of the case Of George Cooper. the
West Side contractor, against the city
Of Scranton, was taken up. Cooper
owns a block of ten houses on Eighth
street, between Lackawanna avenue
and Linden street. He alleges that
the grading Of Linden street threw the
surface water on to his property and
greatly damaged it so that it's rental
value is not near so great as it used
to be.
Cooper had concluded his testimony
when court adjourned. He is repre-
sented by Judge e. N. Willard and
Attorney c. p. O'Malley. and the
city by City Solicitor Vosburg.
In No. g before Judge Edwards,
the entire day was taken up listening
to evidence for the defense in the
case of Charles Liebanstein against
Jonas Longs Sons. The evidence was
for the purpose Of showing that Lieb-
enstein did not properly perform the
duties Of the position of superintendent
of the defendants large store in this
city. The case is being tried with
great vigor on both sides.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-04
Brennan Wants His Pay.

A suit to recover over $500 alleged
unpaid salary, as instructor has been
commenced by Joseph r. Brennan, of
Carbondale. against the Fell township
school board.
Mr.. Brennan resides in Carbondale
but is principal of the Vandling school,
According to his allegations, he was
engaged in September, 1897, for per-
iod of three years. at u salary of $S5
per month. For IA time, Mr.. Brennan
declares. he received his salary with
some regularity, but later payments
We're made to him somewhat on the
instalment plan until there is now due
him S566.33
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-04
STABBED HIS WIFE.
Jealous Indiana Husband Attempts
Murder with a Butcher Knife.

By Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
Bedford, Ind, Oct. 3-In a fit of
jealous rage Jesse Peters tried to mur-
der his wife by cutting and stabbing
her with a large butcher knife. She
escaped from him before she was seri-
ously injured and took srefuge at a
neighbours.
The police We're sent for and when
the officers appeared Peters cut his own
throat from ear to ear. 1t Is thought
he will recover, as he did not sever the
jugular vein. He worked in the Hooser
quarry and was peaceful citizen. No
cause is known.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-04
UNKNOWN AssAssIN's WORK.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
Miftlintown, Pa, Oct. 3.-While re-
clining on chair beside an open WIN
dow last night at his home at Oriental,
Juniata county. Adam Goodling was
shot through the mouth by an un-
known assassin and instantly killed.
On Sunday Mr.. Cooling was heard
to remark that he had but two enemies
in the world, one of whom he was ter
ribly in fear.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-04
RAIL MARKET IS ACTIVE.
Local Mills Secure Large Order an
Expect More.

The Philadelphia and Reading Rail
road company has divided a 2b,OOO-ton
contract for steel rails between the
Lackawanna Iron and Steel company
and the Pennsylvania company at
Steelton. The Pennsylvania railroad
expects to place orders for 100000 tons
this week and good sized portion of
it Is quite certain to come here. The
contract price for the Reading order
is S26 a ton.
The opening up of the steel works
can be looked for any day.