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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-13
SALT GOES UP.
The Price is Advanced 60 $3.50 PcI
Hundred Pounds.

[Br Associated Press.)
CHICAGO, Nov. 12.-The Chronicle to-
morrow VIII say:
THE Nat onaI Salt Company has put the
price OF common salt Of a fair quality to
$2.50 per leo pounds. The pr.ce before was
$50 per 100 pounds for the same grade.
The National Salt Company controls d.
rectly 50 per cent. of the salt output Of
the country, and is able Indirectly to domi-
nate the remaining > per cent. Of the pro
ducttou.
THE principal mines Of the National
Company. twhcl is commonly known as
the Salt Trust, are in Michigan
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-13
NAVY ESTIMATES.
Travelling Crane at Norfolk Among the
New Items.
fBy Associated Psess.l

By Associated esess.l
WASHINGTON. Nov. 12---The cotnpara-
tive statement OF the estimates and ap-
preparations for the navy for the fiscal
wears OF 1901 and 1902 shows that the total
appropriations for The year We're S6o, l30, GIG.
and the total estimates for 1902 are SSl4-
1853.
Among the rev items estimated for are:
A travelling crane at the Norfolk Navy
Yard, $4,000; purchase OF land al Norfolk
NAVY Yard, S25D, Coo and torpedo-boat
storage plant at same, s10o,eo0.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-13
mo PET MEASURES.
Hanna Talks of the Coming Session Of
tonErsss.
{Ry Associated Press.)

Congress.
(By Associated Press)
cLEVEIAANn o. Nov. A-Senator
Hanna has returned here, after brief
yis:t to New York He expects to remain
in this city until Congress conrenes. In
discussing the com ng session OF that
body. Mr.. Hanna said:
"Congrsss, this year Will have some
very Important duties 10 perform Three.
great biils-the Sicaraguan Canal bill.
the Army bill and the Ship Subs.av bill
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-13
Judge Phic.:,r Arrives.

Hon. A. A Phlegar, the newly-e!ected
Judge Of the Supreme Court Of Virginia,
arrived in the city last night, accompanied
by Judge John A Buchanan. Judge Ph!e-
gar viii take his seat on the court Tor lae
first time at the opening sessio-, Of the
fall term to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-13
HOT FIGHTING
WITH THE BOERS
British Successes at Va
rlous Points.
CAUGHT MAPPING.
Methuen Surprised snyman and
lermass Near Lichtenberg.
KITCHENER DOES SIMILAR FEAT.
Caught Enemy Unawares on Night OF
November .-Nine,eenth Hussars
Charged Boers in the Noon.
light, Saberins Many.
Beers Badly Eoutcd.
fBY Associated Press.N

LONDON. Nov. 12.-The War Office hns
received the following Dispatch from Lord
Roberts:
Johannesburg, Saturday, NOV. 10.
'afethuen surprised Coninandaats snY-
man and vermass near L!ehtenherg yes
terday. Three dead Beers were found and
thirty prisoners ard several wagons we're
captured There Were no casualties among
tho British
.,KeIly-kenay reports that Major aIacls-
intoSh, Of the Seaforth EIighlanders. ec-
cupied Ph.Ippois November Sth. The
Beers fed in al directions. Three
wounded were brought To our hospital.
Surgeon Hartley and seven men were
wounded.
aABERED BoERs
.sLitsleton reports that kitchener sue
eessfuliy surprised the Beers during the
night OF November Ith. \ mounted purity
of the Nineteenth Hussars and the Man
chester Mounted Infantry, under Captain
Chetwood. managed to pass the Beer out
posts. and while the latter engaged t.ie
enaGy's picket the HuSsars charged the
Boers IN the moonlight, saberiug many.
Chetwood aud seven nou-courTu,ss oreIl
officers behaved with great sslIlantry, blIt
the HtIssars would probably have suffered
severely, as they got into bad ground, had
not they been supported by the mounted
infantry. In the morning artillery ana in
fantry Joined Chetwoods force and COM
rleted the Bour rout, who are said to have
lost heavily.
s!nith-DnFrlcn's wounded, who returned
from the Boer camp. report that Gem
ndndant Pr'nzs9o and General F1ourc
were Killed aad that General Grobeier was
wounded IN the recent lighting. "
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-13
putierin Lnusion.

(By Associated Presso
LONDON, November 12.-General Butler,
accompanied Dy his wife and daughter,
arrived here to-day and reported to the
War Office.
Large crowds, which had assembled at
tha Waterloo station and in Pall-Mali,
cheered the General.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-13
REV. M. SHELDON COMING.

Famons Author to Deliver an Address
Here Thursday Afternoon.
Rev. Charles at. Sheldon. of Topeka,
1,,n tbe well known author, wiz de-
,,r. iiv.sr au, address Thursday afternoon ut 5
o.,locl, before the Christian Church Con-
Rev. Mr.. Sheldon will arrive in Rich
mond Wednesday evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-13
THE CUBAN CONVENTION.

Galleries Crowded With Interested
Spectators.
(By Associated Press.)
HAVANA, November 12.-The Cuban
Spnst;tut tional Conpe ion met al 9 uciock
this AFTERNOON, after adjournment from
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-13
. RANCE or TnEnMoMETEE

The thermometer ranged as follows at
Tie Times Office yesterday: n. II:
Il NJ. 81: p A., 81. 6 p. M,sG.s F. NJ.
e.: = NJ, 10. Average temperature. 45 10.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-13
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Tuesday and Wedncsday
fresh westerly winds
North carolina-Falr Tuesday and Wed
nesday: fresh westerly winds
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-13

LONDON. Nov. 12.-The War Office hns
received the following Dispatch from Lord
Roberts:
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-09-08
carr. cUurcnrn cAILrp.
iiis Familiar Figure WIN -. seen on les
Vegas streets Ne More.

iiis Familiar Figure WIN -. seen on les
Vegas streets Ne More,
The old a1ora gone" were tho
words that passed from ~" iip anon
those who knew that got George l..
rrutcher. che odd printer for whom
they lad been caring. had been taken to
the iadies Home ~ tufday afternoon
seriously sick. Barry Friday morning
h. managed 10 hotsble into the optic
ofiice. where he was provided with q cot
o. whlsia he lay all day writhlng Ia pain
and with death staring him In the face
Arrangements wrre made for his traus-
Dortaiion 90 the Home. where he sank
aNay 10 his eternal rest at noon on
Sunday The funeral took place az 4
o'clock this afternoon from Dcarth's
undertaking rooms. attended by some
of the generous~hearted ones who had
contributed 90 the maintenance OF the
Old gentleman Tor aoue years past.
In his day che deceased had been
farmer telegraph operator printer and
editor. He was born IN Glasgow Bar
rem county KY, about 10 years ago
IIls father Henry Crutehgr. was al one
time considered the richest man IN that
county The family consisted 0f three
brothers and two sisters. ali 81 whom
are dead. deceased being survived only
By como nephsws and nicces residing in
pBrta Of kentucky. Capt cru,oher was
an oiiioer In tho rcbel army Those who
know him as ne was, and not a. he
- metimes necincd 10 be, particularly
when brought Ia contact with strans-
era. know that his faults were as bot
TITLES % The air compared 60 his vir-
tues In ne death % Major George l..
Cfutchcr Il IL not saying too much 70
say that a nJ,sie. urEeifiah and generous
spirit has passed over the range into
the Great Byond.
May u be well with him.
PDul stephens. a printer well known
throughout the territory Is dead 10
santa 90 a. the age 81 nifty years Like
po0r Major George l., Crutcher he was
hin own worst eneiny Optic.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-09-08
REPUBLICAN RALLY
DepeW and Foraker
Speak in Ohio.
Beers Driven From Place to
Place.
California Celebrating It's Semi Cen
tennial as a State.
POPULATION or PORTLAND, OREGON

Youngstown. o.. Sept. s.--'rhe rcpub.
licans 81 ohio formally opened the pre-
Hldoutlai campaign here to-day with a
large parade. followed by "a meeting,
which for enthusiasm. cloauence and
attendance rarely has been equaliad In
TIE Buckeye state. Everything tended
to succeafu demonstration. The
weather VAS ideal Three orat0rical
stars. senators Dcpew Foraker ana
Hanna. drew thousands Of visitors from
an parts over ohio and western Ponn-
syiYania
Promptly al I o'clock the march was
taken up. The procession was nearly
four miles In length and In addition a.
campaign clubs was made up OF num-
eruus attractive Industrial exhibits
Among the unique devices was a
mammoth WurkiuEmGn'a dinner pail.
Bearing the inscription. We want four
years more u the fun dinner pail" The
greatest enthusiasm was manifested by
The crowds.
At Wick park, where the speaking
was % tax place, fully 10000 ncopie
were In waiting Two meetings were
held.
Foraker was greeted By prolonged
cheers. ana hls speech was frequently
interrupted by applause
Foraker WIS followed by Chauncey
N Depew Hc said New York would
roll up an old-fashloned majority for
Mckinley and Roosevelt. and predicted
a national victory.
Discussing imperialism, Depcw said.
~ know no situation 20 absurd as for
Col, Bryan 90 stand before an ohio au-
dlonce ana describe VIM Mckinley az
AN emperor. WIN. Mckinley, whose
hole life from the time he enlisted az
a boy until to-day has been az the ser
Vice ~ the country. ana Tor his couR-
tryH beet Interest.
The overflow meeting was opened by
senator Hanna. who spoke briefly. I'D
dresses We're made by Congressman r.
" Taylor and Col Charles Dick.
After the meeting publnc reception
was held ln honor Of the speakers Of the
day.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-09-08
DISTRICT COURT.

Number Of New suits giled . Judgments
Hrnaered La Csriain Cases.
In the district court during tho rSt few
daya the following nov suits have been
nleds
n. A. Al. PaIIadino Va. Bar,olo Baoa
and AIRS. Baoa. suit for SO W account
stated.
David BHtnor We. ed Proper. suit on
account for ties,
suit has been commenced by Thomas
n. Wnkeraon W. N. q. Chase OF al, 70
recover 81 l00 on account Of pfemisaory
note given Albuquerque National hank
Nabofa 0ufule do Garcia W. Lorenzo
Garcia: suit tor divorce.
Edward Miller Va Cyrus Mcdaniel ana
a. H. Taylor. suit In sum Of $50.
me FIRST National bank W. 10. J..
Ryan; suit 10 recover si0O On pr0miaaory
note.
Donaciauo GufsIio ". Antonio jose
nerrcna. Saul0 Herrera ana Carlos lies =
rcra. Petition for al by cer'iorari'
compelling Justice of tho Peace Francis
90 Qalaldon TO grant defendants an APP
peal. and 10 make restitution 10 defend
ants Of eight head Of horses taken un-
der an adjudgmcia rendered in hia
court
FIRST National Bank Of Albuquerqus
". Francisco ClsaVsz. suii ON sn old
judgment IN sum o. N.1o0, 20 revive the
same
Felix Galiogoa uuuile W. Jesus u
Sanchez. suit for an accounting Of coT'
tain ahaop aud their Increase, and foi
Judgment IA sum % 500 for the.s deicn'
/ ton.
J Ia tho case ~ ~. 10. Eos W. G. y. Weld
tu3gmont WIS rendered for uoo8.
In the casa Of n. Echugi W. G. II
Broderson. plaintiff dismissed attaohinen
ana released garnisiice. Washington Lit
Insurance C0mIany.
In the oaso ~ Marion y. Kennedy. en-
eou,nx. va Mabel Kennedy a min0I
etc.. E l.. Mcdlor was appointed guar
dian ad iitum and an lniorlocu'Ory iudg
nsent wuB rendered granting the praye
Of the complainant a..d directing the sal
"A p,Ii,llc auuiicn. after - days nOiio'
o. all the estate OK tho iate g. w. Ken
nelly. Prom tho findings u the oourt
appoara that the available assets Of IN
ESTATE were wholly insufficient 70 pay u
dfibia
Ia the case % crcaoent Goal eompan
", Frod W. Meyers. Judgment was Fof
,ienod foF paal0.
Ia tho osae o. fhe Crosoont Coal con
pauy W. Chas Minick, Judgment VI
rendered Cor u9.iG
M the case oi tho Croscont Coal con
pany ~. =. Caana, judgment wa rci
dorcd FOR a.5s2 aEainal dcfcndam.
In ilae oaes of Mary Flnch, adfuiniatr'
triK. W. }. W. Csrponier, BY ognacnt jndi
uiont Nas r,sroned and ipdgInonl asain
earuishoe. q. q. fnilb, yaoatod and 81
niallce discharged
IN oano ~ Albuquerque Land ana irl
gation comTany Va pgretea Amgon
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-09-08
FAIR NOTES.

Prizes are being offered by the Fair
In the parade. and since the publication
OF the prizes half a dozen rigs are now
Ia course % preparation
a meeting OF the executive commit
toe ~ the Fair association, to consider
bias for certain 'tnaold privileges. will
ba held az The citizen office tomorrow
friday night. An members are re-
quostod TO attend
THIS morning Miss Anita Palladino
examined half a dozen drawings FOR the
1oat which she and her maids Of hon
or win occupy in the parade The Ii0at
viii. without question, be the handsom-
est ever constructed In the southwest.
The santa re Pacific railway com
pany shops VIII havethree floats IN The
parade. A delegation Of shop employees
called on the president of the aasocla-
ton this morning and left orders FOR
three big wagons upon which these
floats win Dc constructed.
President Hopkins, with other mem
bers 81 the school beard and Superin-
tcndent Hickey viii not allow the big
parade 10 go on without the public
schools OF the city being represented,
hence yesterday afternoon IL waH
agreed TO have a school nOat In the
parade.
II In hoped that fair subscribers VIII
pay their contributions when asked 81
d. 20 by the collectors. Money IL abso-
lutcly needed. The fair officials viii ac-
count for every cent contributed and
expended, presenting an official inan'
/ cial statement 80 soon after the fall
AZ pps=ihie.
The official program published yes
terdAy afternoon caused large amount
I VI favorable comment from the fail
contributors aud others. For ave da,
/ show. the program contains enough
/ events 10 keep ne crowd Ia mos
excellent state Of mind every day an.
night duringtho falT,
The Beigain hare raiseus are request
Ell 10 meet az The Citlzen office To
night. for the purpose OF organizing
and coming % some conclusion dbOu
making an exhibit - these famou
hares at the Territorial fair, the esso
olatiun having agreed 90 give srac
on the Midway 90 the raiaera Tor an ~
hibit provided they erect a booth 70
said purpose.
COL Martin Terney the clty'a huai
ling street commissioner. d aiding th
Fair association in more ways tina
one Having just completed the bua
base hail grounds Ia the territory N
Colonel used his eagle eyes and laid of
without Instruments, the grounds ia
the Midway plaiHanee His horse IN
buggy arc also at the disposal ~ ih
Fair officials.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-09-08
N KINLEY ACCEPTS
Letter to Be Made Pub
lie on Monday.
Roosevelt Talked to Dutch
in Michigan.
Negotiations Of Chinese Question
Have Reached Critical Crisis.
BRYAN IN WISCONSIN.

Washington. Sept. s-Prcsidont Nc
kinley's letter Of acceptance 60 be- pub
iished on Monday Is said By members Of
the adminl ration 20 be- the s,rong 81
representation of the republican side Of
thc present issue that has yet appeared.
Much OF his letter Is devoted 10 the h..
sue raised by MS administration az the
islands wrcssed from spain. lie shows
what has been done IA the way OF I'm
proving the political conditions Of these
Islands
Attention IL called 20 the stops taken
toward the establishment % a stable.
independent government In Porto Rico,
In accordance withthc act of congres,
and the institution Of civil government
la the Philippines under the Philip
pine commisiCn. are referred to.
Another theme Ia which much atten-
ton II given is the prosperity OF the
country under the present tarim and
monetary systems. This brings up the
financial issue. on which the president
u said TO take firm stand IN support
% the maintenance Of the gold standard
az essential 60 the continuance Of the
present commercial and industrial
prosperity 81 the country
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-09-08

After the exciting chase Tor the treas.
NV and the gang which held w the
Colorado a southern express laAt June.
rctulting In killing 81 Black Jacks
brother and the final tracking down
and showing ~ the others with the cx-
ceT'tion q Tom Ketcham. there were
several friends and Hyurpathizetw 81 the
kotcltlns and their fellow outlaws.
men who had given them shelter aud
In al probability aided them In some
% their roifhories and expeditions. VINO
unapp9iled AZ tho quiok retrtbutlon that
had ovcrtakcn the gang. determined to
ro'eaac Tom Kotcham and form anoth-
cr association ~ bandits This - the
reason Afr, Reno has gone 60 Clayton.
Every precaution will be taken against
rescue. With the New Mexico ofli-
GERS he VIII swear IL a number Of de-
putty sherifs VINO IN citisen's clothes
will not only guard the Jail but win
be in readiness should any attempt be
made. Mr.. Reno knows by experience
TIE class VI men the officers VIII have
to deal with ana he has promised 10
extcfminate the BLACK Jack OUTFIT
BLACK JACK CANNOT ESCAPE
"1me evidence - ~ strong against
getcham," said AR. Reno, "that he "a
sure to be- convicted. H. by any posi-
blllty a conviction is not secured. We
have a murder charge that che Arizona
authorities viii press against him. a
month before he held uD the Colorado a
southern train. he killed two men. nam-
ed Winfield and Rogers In a store at
Camp Verde. Ariz.. making good k.s es-
cape. II he doesn't escape, he ~ bound
10 hang. and with him dies the most In
trepd and daring bandit the southwest
has ever seen"
The stors OF how BLACK Jack held
Ia - daring. f,uiloNing the example,
In its daring. Following the oNam-plo
81 the fo1snar disastrous hOld.up NJ
climbed on 10 the ''biind -baggage' be-
tae the tender and the baggage car
az Folsom, ~ NJ. A. the train left the
town he crawied with o rifle slung
ross his back over the tender and COW
oring the engineer and nreuan In the
cab. ordered them 60 stop the train,
which they did. lie then ordered them
10 uncouple the engine and 50 down the
track. Az they stepped TO one side. the
muon casne ou from bank 0f clouds
aud az the conductor 81 the train looked
oui Of che oOach 60 see why the engincor
had stoprcd BLACK JACK presented an
exceptionally Nod target. The train
crew, by ORDERS from the division super
lntendcnt. carried firearms Go be on the
aiert for another attack. The conduc-
tor raised his shoigun. took deliberate
atm at ketcham and fired
The horse and rider disappeared In
the darkness THE engine had not been
uncoupled and thf ,rain proceeded at
fiu speed. The next morning a posse
headed by the sheriff found BLACK
Jack" not far from the spot weak from
loss of blood and suffering from a had
wound. He was taken b Santa Fe
AMI placed In the hospital. When he
had recovered sufficiently he was aom-
mitted 10 the penitentiary White in
en- hospital the guards discovered and
prevented an attempt az suicide Just
In time tie was preparing 70 strange
himself with a sheet taken from his bed.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-09-08
RsaI n.tats rrnn.frr.

Robert T.. Pu.ney and wife to Jennie
PCtney. warranty decd TO lots n and ~.
block No. rs. an % block %. IN the al
dillon Of New Mexico Townsito COM
pany 10 the town ~ Albuquerque. also
lots T. 8 and O. block No In Highland
additions also lots "a and 90 In block let.
ter "B" Of the Atlantic a Pacific addi-
tior TO tho city ~ Albuquerque. also a
tract Of land situated In the town OF
Bemallllo; also southwest quarter OF
section s and north half Of northwest
quarter 81 section II. also the east half
OF the northeast quarter Of section IS IN
township 10 north of range 3. east 0i
the New Mexico meridian. also lot OF
land on the outskirts of Albuquerque
considerai.h. 81.
q. J. Clark to Richard Scriber. war.
raniy deed Ia a piece Of hand In city OF
Albuquerque commencing az the north
eaEf corner Of lot I. block . OF Northern
addition. thence running northerly %
feet. westerly ii2 feet. southcriy % feet.
east, t42 feet 500.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-09-08

Mrs. Isabel A. Chaves. or Peraita.
aeed 81 ycaFs. died last night at /
O'clock at the house % her SIN, Hiiiniu
Chaves. She leaves three sons, lig
inlo, Polcdoro ana Modesto. an married
aud living az Poralta. She was left a
widow In isS3 on the death Of her hus-
band. Don Jose Maria Chaves. Don
jose was well known IN Valencia aud
In other counties IN New Mexico In an
early day, pona Isabel has long cen
wei and favofably known by a large
circle of rionds and relatives. DR.. har-
wood was called down Saturday and
Sunday morning at . o'clock and minis
tered 90 her the sacrament % the Lurd's
supper Don Francisco salaEar. grand
son Of the deceased. came up this
morning and took down the coffin and
other neccasarlos Tor the funeral. which
VIII take place tomorrow az 10 a. m. at
rcralta from ne Methodist Episcopal
church. DR. Harwood and h.s nephew
Rev. r. NJ. HarwOod. viii 0mciate.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-09-08

Archlldqui. defendant acccpted the money
IN the rsgiairy Of tho court paid In BY
plain.in on condemnation n her property
FOR the Tow lino ditch
The caae 81 tho First National Bank
o. Aibuqucrduo W. Pablo Mares was AIS.
missed by the plainiin.
Tho oasc 81 Mrs. Try Kelohar W.
Thofnaa Y. Keicher was settled out Of
court and ordcrod stnclosn from tns
docket
IN the case q Ella r. Jolly. Il al. W
benjamin Althesnler ~ a.. plaintiffs were
allowed a set-ofi Of 80 agains, tho claims
q the mortEagec and proposy ordered
sold TO satisfy the mortgage.
iesua aandoval Va. John Michael and
lgnaclo 0ustcrroz vt a.; an order was
made sustaining demurrer 90 defendant
answer and defendant oleoiing 20 stand
on HE answer Judgment was rendered IN
favor % piaiutim iran which judgment
defendant appealed 90 the supreme court
IN enc oaae ~ Marcello =. fdo 0runafeid
W william Frasor. plaintiffs motion u
strike out dofenstafi'a answer sustained
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-09-08

The following transfers al real 90
tate have been recorded since last re-
port
George Morris and wife 20 James
Morton. a piece ~ lane situated east 81
oa town OF Albuquerque. conaidert ton
400.
Tcudocio Jaraidlllo and wife to Eu-
Ftniu ChavcR and wife, warranty deed
% a piece OF land 85xio0 yards situated
IN recinct No. q consideration. l35.
Iudson Winstca and wife TO Willlam
kieke warranty deed TO south A. rs
fcet ~ lots !. 2. .. and Of block 80.
Now Mexico 1'ownsite company $500.
Mig 81 A. Martin TO Mr.. Barbara =.
De Martin, warranty deed TO a piece %
land, i0N20 feet, precinot No. 35 81.
David Jlnso and wife 90 Vivian Cara.
bajal. warranty deed TO a piece % land.
commonly called 'g1l Rincon." Ia pre-
ciuct No. 2. SO.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-09-08
ACoMG FEAsT
No Iiquor Allowed by che Governor of the
Historic Pueblo.

No I.lquor Allowed by che Governor OF the
Historic Puehio.
THE Acoma Indians celebrated their
annual feast sunday Sept. ?. 1900. The
fiesta this year dlffcrcd from any held
Ia the past. In the fact that
no liquor or gambling was allowed on
the mesa. In years past az every fiesta
"A great many people went with al
kinds ~ gambling devices, ana others
took liquor and as a result there
was a great deal OF nghting ana drink
ing. but this year all was changed. BY
taking the advice OF Simon Blbo. OF the
& Bibo Mercantile company. OF Laguna
the governor OF the Acoma forbade all
such things. The wishes Of Mr. Bibo
were ably seconded by the efforts OF Mr.
Richards. United States agricultural
expert, who saw that the orders were
obcyed. Mr.. Richards II sent by the
Indian agency 10 instruct the people In
tue use OF agricultural implements etc /.
and give them all the gOod advice nec-
esEnry as TO the management OF their
farms. lie IL stationed at Laguna. Sew
eral parties Of tourists were present,
but whose names your correspondent
was unable 20 ascertain. Among those
present we noticed Mlss Cora A. Tay-
tor. the efiicicnt teacher Of the Acoma
Indian a,hooi az Acomita, Mr.. and Mrs.
Gus Weiss. manager OF the 8, Bibo Mer-
camille company store az cuberO'
Mcasrs Pine & oiero, general mer-
chants 81 Cubero. g. =. Duran and
family and a great many others too
numerous To mention.
The fiesta closed with generous
downpour 81 rain. which although not
ordered by the fiesta officials, was a
very welcome diversion TO the regular
program, and made every one happy. as
crops aud stock were suffering for wa
ter,