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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-30
SHE WRECKED LIVES
A Beautiful Young Woman Commit
ted Suicide At the Palmer
House, Chicago.
FRIENDS AT ALBUQUERQUE
The Woman Registered As Miss L. Gray
and Left Scrap of Paper Which
Gives Glue to Her
Motive.

Chicago, April 30.-Standing before a
mirror in the Palmer house, Minnie M.
Wray, beautiful young woman, sent
bullet through her brain. Scraps of
torn letter found in the waste basket
said that the writer wrecked too many
lives already, and must cease" This
letter as addressed to A. N. Ohler, Mo-
line, Ill. Miss Wray came to the hotel
last Friday under the name of Miss
L. Gray" She left note to the mana :
ger Of the hotel, in which she requested
that no effort be made to find her rela-
tives. 1t was learned that she had sent
her trunk to Mr.. Ohler, the cashier of
the American Express Company at Mo-
line, Ill. Ohler says he has known Miss
Wray for ten years, but claims that he
knows nothing of her antecendents He
says she came to Moline two weeks ago
and stopped at the Windsor hotel She
told him she had been travelling the past
two years in California, New Mexico
and Arizona In her purse were found
the cards of several persons living at
Los Angeles, Albuquerque and Will
liams, Arizona.
NO EXPLANATION,
Lincoln, Neb., April 3O.-George B.
Wray, brother of Minnie NJ Wray,
was unable to advance any explanation
for his sisters suicide. She resided here
with him until six months ago. when
she went to Leesville, Ind. where her
parents reside.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-30
Las Vegas Notes.

The son of Florentino Varela died
Sunday.
John Hill has sold his planning mill to
Henry & Sundt
Amado Ortiz, of Las Vegas, has
bought ranch near Los Conchas.
Mrs Amelia Kessler, a health-seeker.
died at Las Vegas after short resi-
dence.
Col. J. T. Grayson has been granted
. divorce from his wife who resides at
Las Vegas.
East Las Vegas Is to have new city
jail The new jail will be arranged In
the basement of the city hall.
The Las Vegas military band will
give concerts on the plaza every
Wednesday and Sunday evening.
California parties. who built eight
houses at Las Vegas and sold them on
the installment plan. will build twenty
five more houses this year.
The 500 shade trees ordered by Las
Vegas to be planted along the streets
have arrived. The city council of East
Las Vegas advanced the money to pay
for them.
Miss Clara Lund on the way from Los
Angeles to Chicago died on Santa Fs
train while crossing the Glorieta noun
tains. The remains were embalmed at
Las Vegas.
Rev. Enoch Sweet and N. B. Roseber-
ry have been selected to represent Las
Vegas at the northern New Mexico Bap-
tist conference at Albuquerque, May
II to IA.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-30
NO BOER SYMPATHY RESOLUTION.
The Senate Refuses to Consider the Reso.
luton offered By Pettigrew.
SENATE.

Washington, April 9O.-By a vote OF
20 to 29 the senate refused to consider
a resolution of sympathy with the
Beers. The. detailed vote follows:
Yeas-Allen, Bate, Berry, Chandler
Clay, Hale, Harris, Heitfeld, Hoar,
Jones of Arkansas, Kenny, McCumber,
McEnery, Martin, Mason, Pettigrew,
Ross, Teller, Turner, Vest-2O.
Nays-Aldrich, Allison, Bard, Carter,
Clark of Wyoming, Davis, Fairbanks,
Foster, Frye, Gallinger. Gear, Hawley,
Jones of Nevada, Kean, Lodge, McCom-
as, Morgan Nelson, Penrose Perkins,
Pettus, Platt of Connecticut, Platt of
New York, Sewell, Shoup, Stewart, Sui
Ivan, Warren, Wolcott-29.
HOUSE.
Washington, April 30.-Mr. Dalzell of
Pennsylvania. from the committee on
ways and laedns, presented a report
recommending the Tawney resolution,
calling UP 2 the secretary of the treas
ury for information concerning the
amount and character of the mate
rial used in the manufacture of oleo-
margarine by manufacturers, as shown
by duplicates in the possession of the
internal revenue bureau, to lie upon the
table. Mr.. Tawney of Minnesota and
Mr. Dolliver of Iowa presented minor
ity report recommending the report to
be adopted. At the request of Mr.. Bah
cock of Wisconsin action on the reports
was postponed for week.
Mr.. Corliss Of Michigan, chairman of
the committee on elections, called up
the joint resolution for constitutional
amendment to disqualify polygamists
for election as senators and represent
atives, and prohibiting polygamy and
cohabitation between the
sexes. After short debate it was re-
ferred to the committee on judiciary.
.. CONFEREES DISAGREE.
Washington, April 3O.-The conferees
on the Porto Rico bill providing for the
of temporary officers of the
island were unable to agree to-day. 1t
was determined to report complete dis
agreement. .....
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-30
CAPTURED IN MEXICO
Two Of the Outlaws Who Broke
Out Of the Silver City Jail
Are Caught.
CHASE OF A HUNDRED MILES
The Men Are Thought to Be the slayers
of George scarborough-There May Be
Some Difficulty In Extradit-
ing Them.

Deputy Sheriff w. D. Johnson has ap-
pretended George Stevenson and James
Brooks, who broke Jail at Silver City on
March 28, and may have been the slay-
ers of George Scarborough. The men
were caught in Mexico near the Arizo-
ma line. The extradition papers for the
men will have to be signed by Governor
Otero and President Mckinley, and
owing to existing treaties it will be diff
ficult to have the men extradited If they
choose to make a legal fight.
At the time these prisoners broke jail
Sheriff Blair and Deputy Sheriff John
son were both in Santa Fe, where they
had gone to convey seven prisoners who
had been convicted at the last term of
the third judicial district court. Upon
their return immediate steps were ta-
ken to recapture the prisoners. Sheriff
Blair went in the direction of Lords
burg, hoping to get some clew to the
direction the escaped prisoners had
gone, he supposing that Stevenson and
Brooks had endeavored to cross the bor-
der into Mexico. Deputy Sheriff john
son took a different direction, which re-
suited in his capture of Bisby and
O'Neal. two prisoners who broke Jail at
the same time, short distance from
capture of these two prisoners Deputy
Sheriff Johnson Joined Sheriff Blair in
the southwestern portion of the county.
While efforts were being made to find
Brooks and Stevenson, Deputy Sheriff
Scarborough was ambushed and killed
in the Chiricahua mountains, and all eff
forts were then directed to the detection
and capture of his slayers Deputy
Sheriff Johnson. however, kept close to
his original theory Of the direction Ste
venson and Brooks had taken.
Some days ago 1t became evident that
the posse in pursuit of the outlaws who
killed Scarborough were making hope
less chase, and they concluded to give it
up, in a measure. at least.
Deputy Sheriff Johnson then turned
his attention to getting the correct trail
of Stevenson and Brooks Believing that
Brooks would attempt to visit his wife
in Arizona Johnson, accompanied by
Miles Marshall, went in that direction.
His Judgment in the matter proved ex-
cellent. and resulted in the arrest Fri
day of last week OF Brooks and Steven
son in Pilares, Montezuma county. So
nora, Mexico. The trail covered 100
miles, and is almost identically the
same as that taken by Geronimo and his
band on that memorable chase of Miles
and Lawton.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-30
DEWEY CHEERED.
He Arrives At Chicago and Is Given An
Enthusiastic Reception.

Chicago, April 30-Amid booming of
cannon and cheers of thousands of peo-
pie, Admiral George Dewey arrived in
Chicago. For the next three days he
will be the guest of this city. The pro-
gram for his entertainment will take
up nearly every moment until his de-
parture, Thursday morning, for Jack
sonville, Ill. Mrs. Dewey, who was
somewhat fatigued, did not accompany
Admiral Dewey on his ride through the
downtown streets, but was accompanied
by special committee of the woman's
reception committee, and went direct to
the Annex, where she rested until the
arrival of the admiral.
The applause continued almost with
out cessation until Admiral Dewey en-
tered the hotel. AS the party reached
the corner of Jackson boulevard and
Dearborn street salutes were fired. An
informal breakfast was given Admiral
and Mrs. Dewey by the members of the
woman's reception committee. At 2:40
the admiral was given reception by
the Canadian-American association,
which presented an invitation to him to
visit Canada at his pleasure.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-30
DESTRUCTIVE FOREST FIRES.
A Whole Town Destroyed In Northern
Michigan.

Marinette, Wis, April 3O.-Forest
fires ragged furiously north of Fisher,
Mich, along the right of way of the
Wisconsin and Michigan railway, Sat
urday and Sunday. The property dam
age is large. The town of Ames, Mich,
is practically wiped out, entailing loss
Of 100000 or more. The Wisconsin and
Michigan ran a special train up the line
Sunday to rescue the fire-stricken peo-
pie in small villages along the road. All
the inhabitants of Ames and Nathan
were taken to Pembine for safety. The
forest fires are burning everywhere
north Of here, and further damage will
result unless there Is rain.
NIAGARA THREATENED.
Iron Mountain, Mich, April 3O.-A
big fire is raging at Niagara. Wis, six
ty miles north of here. Assistance is
asked. The town is in the region of for
est fires.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-30
SHOP CONSOLIDATION.
Ration May Lose Part Of Its Railroad
Sbops,

The work of concentrating the shops
of the Santa Fe railroad company In the
Rocky Mountain states at Albuquerque
and at La Junta is steadily progressing
1t now seems as If great part Of the
Ration shops will be removed to La
Junta, Colo. One Of the changes goes
into effect May /. H. E. Crucas, who
has been master mechanic at La Junta
for the last year has been relieved, and
c. M. Taylor, master mechanic of the
Ration shops, will assume the duty of
master mechanic at La Junta with a
decided extension of territory. Mr..
Crucas will be returned to Pueblo as
general foreman Of the shops there. Mr..
Taylor's supervision will be extended
from Dodge City, Kan, to Denver and
from La Junta to Las Vegas, N. M.
The object of the company is to have all
of the heavy and particular work done
at La Junta instead of sending 1t to
Topeka as heretofore, but the light re-
pair work will continue to be done at
the division points. The change will
mean large addition to the La Junta
shops as well as q material increase in
the working force.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-30
CORRECTED An INTERVIEW.
General Merriam Sets Himself Right On a
Vexed Question,

Washington April 3O.-Brigadier Gen
eral Merriam was again on the stand in
the Coeur d'Alene investigation to-day.
Attorney Robertson conducted the
cross-examination. Merriam was ques-
toned as to an interview representing
that at meeting of the citizens at
Coeur d'Alene he stated that congress
should pass law to deal with unions
as criminal organizations. He said he
was glad of the opportunity to correct
the errors of this alleged interview. He
had not. he said, mentioned congress,
nor did the interview so state, although
an erroneous Interpretation of this
character had arisen. He stated what
he said at the meeting was in sub
stance: you ought to have conspira-
cy law which would make actions of
these people, narrated by Mr.. Sovereign
in his paper, crimes punishable by law"
He also stated that the remedy for the
trouble was in the state.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-30
/ CLOUDBURST.
Floods Still Continue In Texas and Cause
Loss Of Life.


San Antonio, Tex. April 30.-Meager
information received by express early
this morning from Hondo states that
much damage was done by a cloudburst
yesterday, with possible loss Of life. The
mines are badly flooded.
COLORADO FLOODED, TOO.
Denver. Colo, April 30.-After thirty
six hours Of storm weather it is clear
ing to-day. The precipitation this month
has been over inches over the normal,
and so far this year the precipitation
exceeds the entire precipitation of last
year. The Platte river Is higher than for
eight years. People living in the bot
toms have been driven from their homes
owing to the unfounded report that Cas-
tlewood dam had broken. Ranchmen
and others along Cherry creek fed from
their homes last night.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-30
STRIKE In SANTA Re RANGE.
Success Follows Prospecting In the Noun
tains Near Santa Fa,

M. j. Nagel and sons have struck a
well-defined ledge of quartz 2 feet 6
inches wide in the hills east of Mr.. Ma
gels ranch, and about twelve miles
from Santa Fe. From the bottom of the
discovery shaft, which is only down
about 10 feet, ore has been taken out
that assays $3.50 in gold and copper,
and the mineral appears to be uniform
across the entire ledge. 1t will be de-
veloped. In this connection 1t may be
mentioned that B. J. Nichols. well
known in this city as prospector and
mining man. Is outfitting at Bland for
extensive prospecting operations in the
mountains east and northeast of Santa
Fe. Mr.. Nichols hints that he has a
genuine sensation in store for the min
ing world in general. and Santa Fe In
particular.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-30
Albuquerque Items.

A. c. Henry has purchased from z. v.
Chavez a lot on North First street for
$3,1OO.
Mrs. william Collier for $1,050 has
purchased building lot and will erect
fine residence on it.
Mrs. ]. J. Frey and children, the fam
lily of President Frey, of the Florence
& Cripple Creek railway, have gone to
Denver, where they will reside In the fu-
ture.
Over one-half of the 5000 required a.
bonus by the Sisters of Charity before
they will erect hospital and sanltari-
um at Albuquerque has been raised, and
the whole amount will be made up with
in the next ten days.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-30
Automobile in Taos County.

DR.. T. P. Martin, secretary of the New
Mexico board of health, and for years
a practicing physician at Taos. recent
ly received from Denver strictly up to
date automobile or gasoline carriage,
which he intends to use in making trips
over the comparatively level road be-
tween Taos and the railroad station at
Tres Piedras. The distance Is about for
ty-nine miles, and can be covered with
the automobile at the rate Of fourteen
miles per hour. It is expected that the
doctor will ride into the capital city on
his new carriage before many weeks.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-30
new MEXICO LAWSUITS.
Gases Before the Supreme Court Of the
United States,

In the supreme court at Washington
the case of Josephine Deserant vs.. The
Cerrillos Coal company, In error, from
the supreme court of New Mexico, was
argued on Saturday. The suit is an
action for damages on account Of the
death Of the plaintiffs husband and two
sons who were killed by an explosion of
gas in the coal mines at Madrid. The
supreme court dismissed the suit OF
John w. Schofeld, receiver, vs.. the
Territory Of New Mexico, ex rel, Ameri.
can Valley company in error, to the
supreme court Of the territory of New
Mexico.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-30
WILL Be TRIED At LAS CRUCES.
Albert B. Watson Accused of Fraudulent
Use of the Mail,

Judge Boarman. of Ell Paso, on Satur.
day granted the application of the gov
ernment for an order directing the
transfer to Las Cruces of Albert B
Watson, now under indictment by the
United States grand jury for the al
legged use Of the mails for fraudulent
purposes. Watson made a hard fight
against going back to New Mexico. He
will sue out writ of habeas corpus be-
fore Judge Parker. Otherwise he must
remain in the Las Cruces Jail until the
United States court meets in October,
as he is without means to furnish bail.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-30
United States Land Court.

The United States court of private
land claims met as usual this morning
at the federal building, with Chief JUS
tice Reed presiding, and all the asso-
ciate justices present. The trial Of the
Jose de Leyba grant case, involving
about 10000 acres of land in Santa Fe
county, and covering the celebrated Tiff
fany turquos mines at Turquesa, was
begun and is still in progress. Mariana
F. Sena, of Santa Fe, Is the claimant.
Frank w. Clancy, of Albuquerque, and
H. S. Clancy, of this city, are the attor-
neys for the petitioner, and Hon. M. G.
Reynolds and w. H. Pope are repre-
senting the government.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-30
new MEXICO LEADS.
More Sheep In This Territory Than In Any
Other Commonwealth.

New Mexico has overtaken Montana
as to the number OF sheep in that state
and it is now the leading wool produce
ing commonwealth in the United States.
According to the last official statistics
compiled at Washington, New Mexico
is credited with 3,973 ,439 head of sheep.
Montana follows with 3,ss4,l79 head;
Wyoming is third with 1880, 1870; Ohio
fourth, with 1888, 800; Idaho fifth with
2,65s,662 Only few years ago Texas
and California led the wool producing
states and now they have dropped to
seventh and eight place on the list.
Oregon stands sixth with 2,446,695,
followed by Texas with 2,416,72l and
California eighth with 2,001 500 sheep.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-30
A Boiler Explosion.

Tiffin, O., April 30.-Five men were
killed and three injured by boiler ex-
plosion here to-day in the sawmill of ].
N. Bray & Co. The dead are: Luther
Clair, fireman; Hugh Chambers, Gus
Nicholson, Jack Castle and Will Hous-
ton, colored.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-30
BIG WEDDING PRESENT.
E. O. Benedict Gives His Daughter Check
for 81. 100000.

en- Ripley Benedict, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs =. c. Benedict, was married here
to-day to Thomas Hastings, of New
York. A special train brought over 1000
guests from New York. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Thomas Hast
ings, father of the groom, and former
president of the Union Theological Sem
mary. The brides gift from her father
was check for 81 ,000, 900.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-30
EVADBD THE BRITISH
The Main Body Of the Burghers Has
Made a Successful Retreat
Northward.
FRENCH WILL HARASS BOERS
Mafeking Is Still Holding Out Against the
Boer Attacks The Ravages Of War
Native Horsemen Sent From
India.

London, April 80, $3.50 p. m.-Ths lat
est news received from the Orange Free
State indicates that though the Boer.
evacuated Thaba N'Chu they only die
so in order to occupy stronger positions
On Sunday General Dewet made an eff.
fort to turn French's eastern flank
which was only foiled by the cavalry
after vigorous maneuvering. The Beers
hold the. .rdyes to the eastward, whence
they will probably fall back when the
pressure of superior numbers increases
WILL HARASS THE BOERS.
The British casualties during the
Thaba NChu fighting were slight Gen.
French's object, now that all chances of
catching the main body of the burghers
has disappeared, is to harass the Beers
and prevent any well-organized retreat.
MAFEKING ALL RIGHT.
The agent of julius We'll at Mafeking
wrote, under date of April u, most
cheerfully, saying that everything is
satisfactory. The Boer guns were firing
heavily into the town, and a determined
attack had been repulsed without cas-
ualties on the British side
RAVAGES OF WAR.
A conception of the continuous raw
ages Of war can be gathered from a
Cape Town dispatch, dated to-day,
briefly announcing the arrival from Ma
tai of twenty-five officers and 252 men,
who are invalided home, and the sail
ing of the Aurania for England with
400 sick and wounded soldiers.
THE REMOUNT QUESTION.
Endeavors are being made to remedy
the remount question. A Simla dispatch
announces that 500 experienced native
horsekeepers, 150 shoesmiths and fifty
veterinary officers have been drawn
from India for service in South Africa
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-30
MATANZAS In MOURNING.
The Terrible Death of Mrs. James Il. Viii.
son Oal.- ad Much Regret.

Havana, AprilS., -Matanzas City Is
in mourning over the death of the wife
of Maj. Gen. James H. Wilson, the mil
itary governor of the department of Ma
tanzas and Santa Clara, who died Sat
urday from the effects of burns received
by her dress catching fire from match
on which she stepped. In alighting from
her carriage Mrs. Wilson stepped on q
match, which ignited her dress. She
was terribly burned, and although ev-
erything was done to relieve her suf-
ferings she died about p. m.
Gov. Gen. Wood, Gen. Chaffee and
Adjt Gen. Richards telegraphed condo
lences, and great sympathy is expressed
by every one, Cubans and Americans
alike, for the Wilson family.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-30
Earthquake at Lumberton.

The Chama Tribune says that a ter
rife earthquake shock was felt at Mo-
nero Lumberton and Edith last Mon
day evening. At Lumberton, in the
stores and at private residences, dishes
ratified on the shelves and the buildings
shook as if they would topple over.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-30
Struck It Rich In Alaska.

Frank s. Davis received the crafty
ing intelligence this morning that his
father, ]. B. Davis, of Paris, Mo-, who
Is one of the active promoters Of the
Missouri ALASKA Gold Mining Company,
has struck it exceedingly rich in the
Little Minook district of Alaska. The
material he is now handling yields $40
in gold per day per man, and there is
plenty of it. Mr.. Davis has been hunt
ing for this sort of stuff for his COM
pany for over two years. Frank s. Da-
Wis is shareholder in the company.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-30
Ten Years Imprison,nen emit.

New York, April 30.-William F. Mil
Ter, manager of the Franklin syndicate,
recently convicted of grand larceny,
was sentenced to-day to ten years i'm
prisonment. The Franklin syndicate
promised to pay 10 per cent a week on
deposits. The total amount secured by
the concern was about 100000.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-30
Pleaded Not Guilty.

NJ Frankfort, KY, April 3O.--In the cir
cult court this afternoon Caleb Powers,
John Davis, Harlan Whitaker, w. H.
Cullom and "Tallow Dick" Coombs
were arraigned on the charge of COM
plicity in the Goebel murder. All the de-
PENDANTS entered pleas of not guilty.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-30
A Solid Delegation

Chicago April 3O.-The Tribune says:
At private conference last night May
Illinois would send a solid Bryan dele
cation to the national convention. Mr..
Bryan speaks tonight at Port Huron,
Michigan,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-30
Territorial supreme Court,

The Elephant Butte dam case, of
Dona Ana county, will be the only case
argued at the session of the supreme
court. which will open in Santa Fe to-
morrow morning. A number of opinions
will be handed down. The session will
probably not last more than three days.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-04-30
Sons of the Revolution.

New York, April 30.--The eleventh an
nual congress of the National Society of
the Sons of the American Revolution
Is in session here to-day. Most of the
states are represented by delegates.
Yesterday those delegates which had al
ready arrived attended services in old
st. Paups church. During their stay in
New York the visitors are the guests of
the Empire State society, of which Rob-
ert B. Roosevelt Is the president.