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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-17
BUNTAIN RESIGNS
The Superintent of Forest Reserves
In New Mexico and Arizona Is
Seriously Ill.
SHEEP GRAZING PROBLEMS
Strict Orders Received to Exclude All
Sheep and Goats From the Forest Re-
serves In New Msxioo-Expsri-
ments In Arizona.

r. c. Mcclure, acting superintendent
of United States forest reserves in New
Mexico and Ariy~fa, is in receipt of a
Telegram from the general land COM
missioner, announcing the resignation
of w. H. Buntain as superintendent and
directing him to continue in charge of
the Office till a new superintendent is
appointed. Mr.. Buntain Is at his home
in Momence, Ill. He has long been ill,
and Is now too sick to give further at
tention to his official duties, hence his
resignation.
LIVE STOCK ON RANGES.
Mr.. Mcclure yesterday approved and
forwarded to Washington sixty four
applications from sheep raisers in Ari-
zona for permits to Craze their focks
within the limits of the Black Mesa and
San Francisco forest reserves in that
territory. Live stock growers will be
specially interested in this subject. The
secretary Of the interior has decided to
experiment on the mooted question, Is
1t inexpedient to permit the grazing of
sheep and goats on forest reserves? For
such experiment he has designated the
two above named reservations. and has
authorized grazing permits for 200, 900
head Of sheep and goats on the Black
Mesa reserve, and 100000 head on the
San Francisco mountain reserve. In
applying for permits flock masters must
bind themselves to comply with all the
special rules of the department laid
down for the purpose, and pay 3 cents
per head for the seasons grazing. Cat
tie and horses must be paid for at 8
cents per head.
MONTHLY REPORTS REQUIRED.
In order to be fully informed as to the
progress of this experiment, the forest
ry officers and range riders are required
to make detailed monthly report to
the department showing the effect upon
young timber caused by the presence of
these flocks, the number Of fires that
occur through carelessness of herders,
etc.
While the department is studying the
subject through this experimental
method. a committee from the agricul-
tural bureau Is to take the field in Colo
RADIO. New Mexico and other western
states and look into the matter from
the standpoint of personal examination
of the nature of the SOIL climate, tim
ber, grass. ETC., and by these two meth
DDS the government hopes to arrive at
conclusions that will enable it to form
ulate definite policy regarding the
stock grazing and forest reserve prob
lem.
NEW MEXICO RESERVES.
Acting Superintendent Mcclure, who
is the new supervisor of the Pecos riv-
er forest reserve, is of opinion that no
sheep or goats will this year be per-
mitted to enter the reserves under any
Cattle and horses will be
permitted the range free as usual, but
he has strict orders, received only few
days since, to bar out all sheep and
goats until the above referred to exper-
iment in Arizona can be fully carried
out and definite conclusions reached.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-17
CHURCH ASSEMBLIES
The Presbyterian General Assembly
Began Its 10th Annual Session
At st. Louis Today.
ONE THOUSAND DELEGATES
The Methodist General Conference Is Still
Balloting for General Superintendents
"A Proposition to Do Away With
High Salaried Secretaries.

~ Louis, Mo-, May 1.-THE Presby-
terian general l''7 began it's 112th
annual session ~ rhe Washington and
Compton Avenue Presbyterian church
Nearly 1000 commissioners and dele
gates, representing all the northern and
western states and territories and many
in the south, with the synods of Ca
tawba central and south China, north
China and India, are in attendance.
Matters of great Importance are to be
considered, and it probably will be two
weeks before final adjournment is ta-
ken.
METHODIST CONFERENCE.
Chicago. May 1.-THE result of the
third ballot for two additional members
Of the board Of general superintendents
was announced at the Methodist Epis-
copal general conference to-day as fol-
lows: J. F. Berry, 340; J. w. Hamilton
236; D. H. Moore, 1870; w. B. Kelly, 1856;
J. w. E. Bowen. 1923; H. Spellmeyer, 1O3;
]. w. Bashford, 20; T. B. Neely, 28; C.
]. Little, IS; A. j. Palmer, 1S; F. M.
Bristol, 12. Several others received one
to ten votes. Total number of votes
cast, 66S; necessary to choice, 445. The
fourth ballot was taken.
A NEW PROPOSITION.
Former Governor Pattison, Of Penn
sylvania, chairman of the committee on
the state of the church, presented a
committee report recommending that
there be but one general secretary for
each organized benevolence OF the
church, and that each secretary be an
executive officer This recommendation,
If adopted, would do away with four
secretaries. Ex-Governor
Pattison explained that the proposed
changes were in the nature of reorgan-
ization, and not economy. The report
was adopted, with the amendment by
the conference to elect at least one as
sistant secretary for each general Sec
retary. This action does away with two
secretaries Of the missionary society,
one of the church extension society and
one of the freedman's aid society.
THE FOURTH BALLOT.
The result of the fourth ballot was:
J. F. Berry, 1922; J. w. Hamilton, 252; D
H. Moore, 205: w. ". Kelly. 17s; H
Spellmeyer, 165; ]. w. E.-Bowen, "a; T.
B. Neely, 27; ]. w. Bashford. 20.
FIFTH BALLOT.
]. F. Berry, 2S7; J. W. Hamilton, 248;
H. Spellmeyer, 249: D. H. Moore, 23O; w
v. Kelly, 1893; J. w. E. Bowen, 6S; T. B
Nicely, 10; c. J. Little, II; others, one to
ten each.
TOOK ANOTHER BALLOT.
The conference took another ballot
and then adjourned for the day with
out announcing the vote.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-17
FILIPINO CASUALTIES.
The Senate Passes Resolution of Inquiry
Regarding Them.

Washington, May 1.-THE senate
agreed to a conference on the naval ap-
preparation bill. Mr.. Jones Of Arkansas
offered and the senate adopted reso-
luton calling on the secretary Of war
to inform the senate how many Filipi-
nos were killed and wounded since the
beginning Of hostilities; also, how many
were captured and are now in our pos
session. Mr.. Wolcott called up the post
office appropriation bill.
When the committee amendment ap-
propriating $75O,OO0 for mail transpor-
tation by pneumatic tubes was reached,
Mr.. Wolcott asked that 1t be passed
over as 1t was certain to create much
discussion. He said he differed from the
committee on the proposition. Mr. VOL
colt also said he opposed the southern
fast mail subsidy and the subsidy for
carrying mail between Kansas City and
Newton, Kan.
HOUSE.
Washington, May 17.-Mr. Burton of
Ohio, chairman of the river and harbor
committee, asked unanimous consent
for the consideration Of special river
and harbor bill, making provisions for
certain surveys and for the diversion of
certain appropriations heretofore made.
The amount carried is 100000. "When
will the river and harbor committee
bring in the bill that is the river and
harbor bill?" asked Mr.. Clark of Mis-
souri,. early next session." replied Mr.
Burton. Mr.. Berry Of Kentucky, the
ranking minority member Of the COM
mittee, said the bill was satisfactory to
the minority.
SUBCOMMITTEE APPOINTED.
Washington, May 17.-Chairman Hull
of the Coeur d'Alene investigating COM
mittee, to-day announced a subcommit-
tee to draft reports as follows: Repre-
sentatives Dick of Ohio, Esch Of Wis
consin, Capron of Rhode Island, Repub-
licans, and Lentz Of Ohio and Hay OF
Virginia, Democrats.
TO PRESERVE GAME BIRDS.
Washington, May 1.-THE house bill
relating to game birds was to-day ia
vorably reported from the senate COM
mittee on interstate commerce. The
purpose of the bill is to preserve, dis
tribute, introduce and restore wild birds
in the United States. The entire ques-
ton is placed in the hands Of the secre.
tary of agriculture.
FREE HOMES BILL SIGNED.
Washington, May 17.-The president
signed the free homes bill.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-17
OFFICIAL MATTERS.
NOTARY PUBLIC.

Edward Hart of Gallup, BernalillO
! county, has been appointed notary
public.
POSTMASTER APPOINTED.
F. M. Gallegos has been appointed
postmaster of Salado Guadalupe coun-
ty, to succeed ]. ]. Martinez, resigned.
TERRITORIAL FUNDS.
Territorial Treasurer j. H. Vaughn
has received from ]. L. Burnside, col
lector of Grant county, $36.38 of 1895
taxes, $19.56 of 1896 taxes, $16.74 of 1897
taxes, $16695 of 1898 taxes, of which
$96.92 is for territorial purposes and
$2S.56 for territorial institutions; 1921. AT
of 1899 taxes, of which 500. "a is for ter
ritorial purposes and $472S for terrific
rial institutions.
DELEGATES TO WASHINGTON.
Governor Otero today issued COM
missions to the delegates disappointed
to 60 to Washington to protest against
the enactment of the Stephens bill. The
following are the delegates: Frank
Springer, San Miguel county; I. B.
Catron, Santa Fe county; s. B. New
comb, Dona Ana county; H. B. Fergus
son, Bernalillo county; W. H. II.
Llewellyn, Dona Ana county; W. A.
Hawkins, c. B. Eddy, Otero county; o.
N. Marion. Bernalillo county; A. B.
Fall, Dona Ana county; s. Burkhart,
Bernalillo county; A. A. Freeman, Eddy
county: T. S. Hubbell, Bernalilo coun-
ty.
POST STAMPING OF INSTRUMENTS.
Respecting the post-stamping of ins.
truments, the commissioner of internal
revenue has instructed Judge A. l..
Morrison, collector for New Mexico and
Arizona, as follows: "In reply you are
advised that the several decisions re
ferred to by you are not deemed incon-
sistent with each other The last para
graph In T. d. 21,539 simply directs
that cases of omissions to stamp instru-
ments without wilful design to defraud
the government, which parties in in
terest wish to supply after IL month.
from date of issue, may be cured, so far
as the government is concerned, by the
payment Of the stamp tax due. 1t is
not in accordance with the practice of
this office to have penalties imposed for
accidental omissions of this character.
1t must be understood, however, that,
although it is proper for collectors to
abstain from enforcing the penalty OF
$40, for an accidental, unintentional
omission to affix stamp, they cannot
validate the instrument without the pay
ment of the penalty. Such valuation
can only be done in case of instruments
presented within IL months. So that
parties who wish to avoid payment of
penalty must be satisfied to allow their
instruments to 60 without notation.
You will understand that this instruc-
tion applies only to cases of non-wllful
omission"
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-17
FIGHTING The ICE TRUST.
The Proprietor of New York News.
paper Brought Suit Against It.

Albany, N. Y, May 17.-Attorney
General Davis to-day listened to the
arguments of counsel on the application
of William r. Hearst, of New York
City, to restrain the American Ice Com
pany from doing business in this state.
The proceedings are taken under the
laws of 1899, which say that no stock
corporation shall combine with any 9TH
err corporation or person for the un-
lawful restraint of trade or for creating
a monopoly. 1t is charged that the
American Ice Company combined with
one ice company after another in New
York City until the trade was absolute
ly in its hands, and Its extraordinary
docking privileges prevent any other
corporation or person engaging in the
business at a profit.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-17
TRAGEDY AT SEA.
The Captain and Eleven Sailors Shot On a
Swedish Boat.

Copenhagen, May ia telegram
from Koping, Sweden, reports that as
passing the Prinz Carl, a man sprang
upon the deck of the latter vessel and
shouted: "If any one comes near I will
shoot" The same moment woman
was seen hanging over the ships side
shrieking for help. The man escaped in
a boat when the Prinz Carl was board
ed, and it was found that twelve men
had been shot, six of whom, including
the captain, were dead The rest were
found locked in their quarters. The
is being pursued.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-17
AN AGREEMENT.
A Basis for a. Settlement Of the St. Louis
Strike,

st. Louis, Mo-, May 17.-Although the
basis of settlement Of the street rail-
way strike agreed to by the grievance
committee and the transit company Of
flcials was rejected last night by the ex-
ecutive committee of street railway en-
ployes, 1t is believed that both will come
to some agreement to-day. The point
which caused the executive board to re-
ject the proposition was the clause it
contained in regard to the reinstate-
ment of the old men. The company Of
fered simply to reinstate all old en-
ployes, but the executive board decided
that old employees should have the po-
sItions held when the strike was de-
cIared,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-17
1 NARROW ESCAPE.
An Attempt to Rob Passengers On a
Train.

st. Louis, May ia special to the
Post-Dispatch from Long View. Tex,
says: About midnight, while the
through passenger train Of the Texas
& Pacific railroad was taking water at
Glade creek, near here. an attempt was
made to rob the train. Fireman Dobbs
was covered by pistol in the hands of
a man who ordered him to get or the
engine. Engineer Jaquish then opened
wide the throttle and dropped to the
floor. Neither robber was able to catch
caught the last car and all reached here
safely.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-17
The New Rio 0rands Bridge.

Local merchants express the hope that
there will be little further delay in the
completion of the Cochiti bridge over
the Rio Grande. While there is no flood
as yet, and passengers by stage ford
the stream easy enough, the water is
too high for the freight teams to do
much business. Several merchants have
orders for Bland packed and ready to
be forwarded by the time it is reported
that the new bridge will be fit for the
passage of teams, which it is now said
will be on Saturday next.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-17
4 Union Movement.

Denver. Colo., May 1.-THE western
federation Of miners, at their conven-
ton to-day, adopted resolution en-
powering the executive officers Of the
federation to call convention at some
central point of representatives Of all
organized labor bodies to take action
toward uniting in one fraternity.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-17
M'KINLEY COUNTY.
Another Effort Made In the Senate to Pre-
vent It's Establishment.

Special to the New Mexican.
Washington, May 17.--Senator Jones
of Arkansas Tuesday afternoon intro
duced bill in the senate to disapprove
the act of the last legislature establish
ing Mckinley county. Senator Shoup
of Idaho, chairman of the senate COM
mittee on territories, said to a New
Mexican representative that he does
not know what progress the bill will
make in the senate.
A second dispatch from Washington
states that Senator Jones' bill to abol-
ish Mckinley county has been referred
to the committee on territories, and that
this committee will take it's time con-
cerning it; also, that the friends of the
territory in the senate are looking aft.
the matter, and the chances for consid-
GRAFTON of the bill at this session are
very slim. :,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-17
Court at Alamogordo Adjourned,

District court adjourned Tuesday at
Alamogordo. Judge Parker received
word that his father was at the point
of death in Michigan, and therefore the
judge decided hastily upon adjourn
ment and left at once for Michigan. The
Cole murder case was on trial when
court adjourned.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-17
A SUGGESTION.
The Albuquerque Citizen Suggests July
4 for the Capitol Dedication.

The capitol celebration at Santa Fe
should be held on the Fourth of July
instead Of the 4th Of June. If the date
can be changed this city will send up
at least 500 people Please change the
date, and give the whole territory a
chance to unite in a big celebration at
the territorial capital on the nations
holiday.-Albuquerqu Citizen.
The suggestion is not bad one, but
as all preparations have been made for
the dedication of the capitol on June 4,
and the invitations have already been
printed, a change of date at this time
seems to be out of the question.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-17
SECOND FEET.


Cristino Montoya. merchant and farm
er Of San Ildefonso, In the northern
part Of this county, is In the city on bu
siness. He reports the outlook for the
present year in his section, as most
favorable. The new ditch at San Ilde-
fonso has been completed and is full
of water. This is all the more crafty
ing as for several years past there has
been no water In the bitches OF that
town. This year the people have sown
. largely increased acreage In wheat
and corn, have planted great many
young fruit trees and are happy in the
favorable aspect of the season especially
concerning crops, sheep and cattle.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-17
The Santa Fe Route.

National Republican Convention,
Philadelphia, Pa, June 19.-For the
above occasion the Santa Fe Route will
sell tickets to Philadelphia and return
at one fare ($54sO) for the round trip.
Tickets will be on sale June IL, 13 and
IA, good for return passage leaving Phil
adelphia up to and including June &C.
1900. Continuous passage in both direc-
tions.
National and State Prohibition Con-
vention, Chicago, ILL.,, June 26 to 2S, 1900
For this occasion the Santa Fe Route
will sell tickets to Chicago and return
at one regular fare ($4l.05) for the
round trip. Tickets will be on sale June
20 and "a. Good for return passage
leaving Chicago up to and including Ju-
ly 2, 1900.
H. 8. LUTZ, Agent,
Santa Fe, N. M.
W. J. BLACK, a. p. A.,
Topeka, Kan.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-17
Made Up q Defalcation.

The bondsmen of Carlos Gabaldon, the
defaulting collector Of San Miguel
county, have made arrangements to
pay over $500 into the county treasury
In full settlement of the defalcation.
There are fifty-two bondsmen, and each
will have to make up little over 500.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-17
STRONG WORDS.
Montana Republicans Dsnounos the
Democratic Party In That State.

Butte, Mont, May 1.-THE Republic
an state convention met this morning.
j. K. Woods, Of Missoula, was made
temporary chairman. He said q change
of administration at this time would be
q national calacity. The success Of the
Republican party in Montana would
make impossible the repetition Of the
disgraceful fight in the Democratic par
ty, which had made the name Of Mon
tana stencil all over the country. The
name Of Mckinley was loudly cheered.
Recess was taken until 8 o'clock.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-17

Washington, May 17.-Wharton Bar
ker, the nominee for president Of the
middle Of the road Populists, called on
President Mckinley to-day to pay his
respects. Barker said to a reporter that
his nomination makes the election Of
Bryan impossible.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-17
CHARGED WITH CONSPIRACY.
The Postmaster Of Havana Must Stand
Trial On That Charge.

Havana, May 1.-THE principal
charge against the Havana postmaster,
E. P. Thompson, who. with w. H.
Reeves, deputy auditor Of the island,
and Edward Noya and Jorge Mascara,
Cuban clerks of the stamp department,
was arrested yesterday, will be that he
entered in conspiracy with Corydon
Rich, the clerk who has confessed to
knowledge of many Of the transactions,
and will give evidence for the govern
ment to shield G. F. W. Neeley, the ar
rested financial agent of postofflces.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-17

Grand Meadow, Minn., May 17.-Fire
destroyed one side Of the main street Of
the town. Spring Valley sent special
train with fire apparatus, and the
flames were stayed. The loss iss esti-
mated at $4,000, with one-third insur-
ance.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-17
MAFBKING RBLIEYDD
Such Was the News Given Out By
a Member OF Parliament
Today.
THE BOERS MEET DEFEAT
They Succeeded In Entering Mafsking, But
Then Were Surrounded and Met With
Considerable Loss-General Bull
ler Moving Forward.


announces that the federal troops
stormed and occupied the forts around
Mafeking Saturday. The same night the
federals were surrounded, losing, as fal
as known, seven killed and seventeen
wounded. A number were taken pris-
to have been fifty killed and wounded
1t Is reported that the advance guard OF
the force proceeding to the relief of
Mafeking from the south was repulsed
yesterday.
MAFEKING RELIEVED.
London, May 17.-In the committee
room of the house of commons this
morning Sir James Kitson announced
that Mafeking had been relieved The
war office, however, is unable to con-
firm the announcement.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
Cape Town. May ia dispatch from
Lorenzo Marques, dated to-day, says
that Commandant Eloff, grandson of
President Kruger, with a patrol, en-
tered Mafeking. whereupon Colonel Ba-
den-Powell opened fire on the burghers,
killing seventeen and taking Eloff and
nineteen men prisoners.
BULLER STILL ON THE MOVE.
London, May 17.-An official an
nouncement is made that General Bull
Ter reports that the second division Of
his army reached Dannhauser, little
less than half way between Dundee and
Newcastle, Natal.
BOERS HURRYING NORTH.
Dannhauser, May 1.-THE second d.
vision has reached Dannhauser. I hope
that my advance patrols are at New
CASTLE The fifth division Is echeloned
from Elandslaagte to Glencoe, repair
ing the railway. The fourth division Is
at Sundays river drift, on the old New
castle road. Several Natal farmers are
handing over their arms. All reports
agree that about 1000 of the enemy
passed north hurriedly on May IA and
Is.
BRITISH ENTER THE TRANSvAAL.
London, May 1.-THE war office re-
ceived from Lord Roberts the follow
ing: "Rundle yesterday occupied Me-
quatling's Mex. and Modderpoort with
out opposition. Hunter entered the
Transvaal and advanced to within ten
miles of Christana. Methune reached
point twelve miles on the Hoopstad
road without seeing the enemy. The ma
tives and local whites confirmed the
previous reports Of the disorganization
Of the Free Staters. The situation here
Is unchanged"
LIKE A PLEASURE EXCURSION.
London, May 1.-THE war office re-
erts:
'Kroonstadt, May 17.-Hunter occu-
pied Christiana without opposition, the
enemy having retired to Klerksdorp,
under the impression that the latter
was threatened by portion of the force
from Parys. Rundle's force was close
to Clocola yesterday evening. The coun-
try was clear Of the enemy. The resi-
dent commissioner of Basutoland re-
ports that number of Beers living in
the Ficksburg and Bethlehem districts
applied to him for advice and as to the
conditions of surrender. This is very
satisfactory"
ABANDONED BIGGARSBERG.
Volksrust, South African Republic,
May 16.-The federals abandoned Big
garsberg, and 1t is believed that they
also abandoned Newcastle this morning,
though their mounted men are still on
the other side of the border, keeping the
British at bay.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-05-17
Steamer Wrecked.

Philadelphia, May ia dispatch to
the Maritime exchange states that the
British steamer Samantha was wrecked
early today near Port Hasting, N. s.
The crew was safely landed.
A MANIAC.
Shortly after the steamer passed the
Quicksund at midnight man suddenly
started shutting all the doors, and then
with revolver in each hand and a
dagger and knife in his belt began
shooting every one he encountered. He
stabbed the captain in the back. A
search of the steamer disclosed seven
dead and five wounded.