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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-05
ARESHORT $4,000
Accounts of the Cashier of the
EIkhart, ILL.,,
Bank.
THE ACCUSED MAN IS ILL
Some Details of the Closing of
the Institu-
ton.

Springfield, Ills. March J.-1ne dis
coveTy of y shortage of some So, 600
in the accounts of Cashier Frank w.
Cottle. of the State bank. of Elkhart,
las resulted in the closing of the doors
OF that institution. The declaration is
made that Cottle has turned over Suf-
hcient securities TO cover the loss, but
there is 4 serious question concerning
the adequacy of these securities. and
the Indications are that the stockhold-
Crs viii be called upon for an assess
mcnt almost equaling the amount Of
their stock.
COttle is i'll mt his home and there
is n story afloat to the effect that he
attempted suicide. This however. is
denied by the members of the family
and his friends. The discovery of the
shortage i'm the bank was made last
week by Bank Examiner !. w. Nc
Clellan. OF Decatur. who found dis
crepancieS i'm the books of the cashier
The general ledger showed Il balance
Ola deposit of about $4,000. whereas
the bank really had little over $50
COO. as shown by the balance or the
individual accounts. OF this S59.O0O
something over Sft.O0O was represented
by an oVerdraft, the actual Shorta ge
being S31 80 30
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-05
Cash Register Troubles Adjusted.

New York. March J.-An adjustment
of the difficulties in the molding and
polishing departments of the National
Cash Register company, of Dayton. O.,
has been cached as the result of two
days conference at the headquarters
of the National Civic Federation. be
tween J. III. Patterson. president. and
four officers of the company. and +. j.
Lynch. president of the Metal Polish
ers' and Brass Molders' union; Samuel
GOmperS. president of the Federation
of Labor. and Ralph NJ. EaSley. sec
retary of the National Civic Fedora
ton
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-05
SCALE OF THE WORKERS IN TIN
President Shaaer Is Negotiating It will
the Tin Plate Trust.

President ShaHer Is Negotiating It with
the Tin Plate Trust.
New York. March J.-PreSidcnt
Shaffer. of the Amalgamated Associa-
tion OF Iron. Steel and Tin Workers
and delegate representing the eNccu-
tive committee OF that organization.
are in conference with officials Of the
American Tin Plate company regard
ing the scale Of wages Tor the current
year. Shafler's party includes William
O'Brien and w. j. Williams, OF FL
wood. Ind: John Quinn. Of Granite
City: G.. *. Price, John Williams,
Charles Typpea and &. !. FraZee.
When the conference adjourned for
the day the labor men were i'm good
spirits. but declined to say what had
tIHnSpired in their talk with the tin
plate officials y representative of the
company said. however. that the meet
Ing had been thoroughly harmonious
throughout. and that such differences
as remained would probably he ami
cabIy settled
Asked whether the labor men had
made any unusual demands the repre-
sentative of the tin plate company an
Swered in the negative. He believed he
said thar the wage scale might not he
adopted in its entirety for some time.
but that an understanding on this
point would soon he reached.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-05
The Rebels.

the cashier insisted that there must
be some error in the accounts. and the
examiner remained at Elkhart three
days. going over the books and giving
him an opportunity to explain matters.
On Friday he reported to the auditor
that he was satisfied q shortage eX-
listed. and the next day the directors
Of the bank were called to Springfield
and told that they must make the
shortage good.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-04-19
Here from Gallup.

Lawrence Smith, a well known YOUNG
gentleman OF Gallup, came In from On,
west This morning, and was a pleas
aur caller at this ofnac
He says the boring for oil is still In
progress by the Manuelito company
and Indications are most favorable for
a fine How In "A very short time.
He reports several changes at the
Colorado supply company store al
Gallup. Il T. Bechaud, the present
manager has been promoted to the
head of the company.s interests az
Trinidad, and that William Kelly. at
present head dry goods clerk. will be-
the manager of the Gallup store T. II
Johnson. formerly clerk at the Gal
lup store, hut now at Pueblo. will re-.
turn to his Old position when the
above changes arr made. Ice llendcr.
son, of the Catalpa store, will soon
leave to assume charge of the com
pany's store AZ Sunrise. Wyo.
Mr. Smith f. here on business and
viii remain a couple of days.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-04-19
SAN MARCIAl.
Special Corresnondence.

Special Correspondence.
San Marcial, y. NJ. April 13.-San
Marcial is one of the few railroad
towns of New Mexico that has not SUI
Tered severely from the present shruud
of commercial relax. which is yisitin.
the country But the busy little town
does not depend entirely on the rail.
road, for its commercial life. The RIO
Grande valley in this vicinity is very
Wide and exceedingly fertile. Fruit
vegetables, hay and small grains grow
in such quantities and profusion that.
Ike a very few other towns in the ter
ritory, more produce is raised than is
consumed. The fruit prospects for the
year are very promising Wheat is
growing nicely has good color and
IN most places the stand is cXtraor-
dlnarily good, Alfalfa il six inches
nigh and If the river furnishes enough
water four good crops will be cut dun
ing the coming summer Cunsidcra-
BILE bunding and improving is going on
Dr. {. g Cruickshank Is building a
fine two.story adobe residence. which.
when finished will Doe as neat and com.
plcto family residence as most any
city can boast of
W. t.. Mattress Is making some nee
i,rce In the north part OF town
The merchants OF the city are enjoy.
iue much better trade than was had
this time last year
Eugene Carney, the young son OF En-.
glnecr Carney who is at present run
nins the switch engine. was severely
bitten 10y "A dog Monday afternoon
while walking on North Main street.
The dog, an unusually large black cur.
was lying under "A wagon In front of
J. w Broyles store As the hoy passed
10y the dog sprang ON him, for no APP
parent reason, llking several ugly
gashes In the left shoulder The young
man was taken to his home, whore Or.
dressed the wound Such
dogs should bee dispensed with.
j u. Harry mas bought the old Helm
a story saloon and it will her, after be
run under the name of Harry 4 Go.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-04-19
Origin OF Rice THROWING.

The Chinese have a curious legend as
To how the custom of throwing rice at
weddings originated famous sor.
cerer named Chan became jealous of
the power of another sorCcrcr, a wo.
man, aud conceiying a plan To destroy
her. he persuaded her parents to be-
sto" her upon his supposed son. The
CRAFTY Chan chose the mast unlucky
day for the wedding. the day when the
golden pheasant was in the ascend
ant so that when the bride entered
the red chair the spirit bird would de.
stroy her with his powerful beak Blu:
Pcachblossom gave direction to have
rice thrown out al the door. and she
passed out unframed while the spirit
bird was devouring it, New York
World
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-04-19
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SILVER CITY.
Special Correspondence.

Special Correspondence.
silver city, April 1.-THE CroWfoot
cattle company and Del IIolson will ON
the 2th OF this month ship n bunch of
about 1000 head of stock cattle 10
California. The stock was recently
purchased 10y John We'll. a cattle buyer
from California. who paid SIS n round
Tor the bunch. old and Young stock.
The contract states that the cattle are
10 be delivered at Separ. This is the
frst large shipments of stock TO be
shipped from this section TO California
Tor some time. as they usually 40 up
north To hc fed and gotten in shape
Tor the market. Both the parties in
this sale are husily engaged these days
gathering for the above shipment.
The Ladies Whist club OF this city
Will on next Monday evening entertain
their gentlemen friends at their club
rooms. This viii bc the last meeting
OF the season of the club, as IL viii
disband until next winter.
The cattle in this section of the ter.
rltory have come through the winter in
excellent shape and the stockmen are
feeling fine over the outlook of most
prosperous year. II is hoped. however.
that the rainy season will start In ear
ly as in some places IL is thought
that water viii become scarce.
Harry Martin Ed. NJ. Young and Col
j. w. Carter made up a party who
went down TO the Haywood hot springs
last Saturday and spent Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Craig came in
on the MogollOu stage the other day
ana Mr. Craig states that the mining
activity in the Mogollon district is in
the best condition il has been in for
some time. He is manager and owner
of one of the large mines there.
{. w Marriott has secured the con.
tract to carry the mail between this
city and Mogollun and Will take charge
in short time. II is his intention To
get the residents of the Mogollon sec.
ton to petition the department to
have the stage leave Mogollon an hour
earlier In the morning so as To get INTO
silver City In time to make connec.
tons with the outgoing passenger
train Al this point. AS IL is now the
passengers miss connections.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-04-19
JOINS THE REPUBLICANS.
Hon. James S. Fielder Renounces the
Democratic Party.

The sGbjoined letter was received AZ
the Silver city Enterprise Office last
week and Is from the pen Of Hon. Jas
- Fielder, councilman from that dis
trict and one of the most prominent
attorneys in the territory That Mr.
Fielder is a deep thinker none. not
evon his enemies, will dare To deny,
and that he reached mis- present con
clusion after months of careful hard
study is shown by his logical state.
mont given as follows:
Mr. Editor II is not to he presum-
ed that the change of one little pebble
on the beach Is of any Importance 10
the public; and but for the fact that |
have been elected as democrat to the
office of councilman, SHOULD not deem
II proper to mention the fact that |
have abandoned the democratic party,
so far as nv future allegiance To. or az.
hliations with. any poicical party is
concerned. | am satisfied mat demo.
cratic principles We're the safer upon
which To build a rtpuhiic. II is not due
10 any dissatisfaction with democrat.
&c principles that | now abandon the
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-04-19
INDIAN DEPReDATlONs CLAIM.
Taking Testimony for the Heirs OF
John Chisum.

For many years James Chisum and
his two sons. William j. and Walter =.
tnisum, have been trying To get the
United States government To settle a
claim of the estate of John Chsum.
the pioneer cattleman, brother of
James Cnisum, for heavy losses by In.
dian depredatons years ago. when the
Fumanchcs and Mescaloro Apaches
roamed over the country at will They
made constant inroads on the big herds
OF cattle owned by John Chisum. driv-
ing OFF 500 big fat steers at one time.
ON Monday OF this week testimony
was taken in the case at the law office
of G \. Richardson, tho plaintiff being
represented by Judge A. l.. Matlock
of Fort Worth. ard the government by
John \. Hendricks, of Marshall n c.,
who is In the service OF the department
of justice. Roswell Register
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-04-19
SOCORRO.
From the Chieftain

From the Chieftain
\. Cortosy has bought property in
the thriving young town Of Douglas
| ARR, ana gone into business there.
Pr Duncan has improved the APP
pearanCc of his residence on California
street by means OF . brand new coat of
paint.
a. ID. Coon saws that the prospect is
excellent for a fine crop of apples and
peaches from his large orchard south
OF the city.
Only once in the last five years has
Socorro been visited by frost later
than the 10th OF April. Fruit that has
not yet been injured is almost sure to
come to maturity.
Hon. Elfego Bacn reports that San
Antonio recently voted in favor OF issu-
ing 81 600 in q per cent bonds for build
Ing a now school house: also that the
Frisco district has just completed an
excellent school house and fitted il
with school furniture at an expense of
Sis
Prof. hi Mauros orchestra of Albu-
querque has been engaged for the mill
tary ball. Connected with this well
known orchestra is Mrs. ). c. Berry, a
pianist and vocalist OF considerable
stage experience ana no little reputc.
II IS hoped that Mrs. Berry may be in
duced to render some vocal selections
Ia add To the evenings entertainment
Miss Anne w Fitch was initiated
intl the order of the Eastern Star
Monday night by Magdalen Chapter.
No. g of this city After the cere-
monies OF initiation were concluded.
all members of the chapter repaired to
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. F. G.
Bartlett. on Park street, whore an ele-
giant supper was served in honor OF the
occasion
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-04-19
Wants To t-elp Others.

Il had stomach trouble ali my life, "
says Edward Mchler, proprietor of the
Union Rotting Works. Erie, Pa and
tried all kinds of remedies, went 10
several doctors and spent considerable
money trying 10 get a moments peace.
Finally ! read of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
and have been taking II 10 my great
satisfaction. | never found it's equal
Tor stomach trouble and gladly recon-
mend IL in hope that | may help other
sufferers kodol Dyspepsia Cure
cures all stomach troubles. You don't
have TO diet. Kodol Dyspepsia cure
digcsts wha, you eat. !. II O'Rielly
A. Co. h. H. Briggs a Co.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-04-19
ALBUQUERQUE EXHIBIT.
Plan to Make One in Washington Next
Fall.

general plan is being outlined to
make a New Mexico exhibit at the tiuss
OF the national encampment of the @
\. r. IN Washington next October The
matter Will be brought to the attention
OF the Commercial club and business
men by the Grand Army The idea is
To get as large a party as possible and
make the trip in cars that will be
50 decorated that IL will be known the
party is from Albuquerque. 1t is also
planned 20 take along a couple of bur.
ros, few MeXicans. lndian curios.
minerals and other things typical of
New Mexico The curios and products
would be put on exhibition in a hotel
ana every effort would be made to
boom New Mexico. Just what can be
done is not yet known, but the situa.
ton viii be thoroughly canyassed.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-04-19
DISTRICT COURT NEWS
The Civil Docket viii he Called To.
morrow Morrinu,

morrow Morn inq.
The civil docket will be- called bv
Judge Baker tomorrow morning and
the cases assigned for trial The
formal notice issued this morning is.
ATTORNEYS WILL TAKE NOTICE.
That the district court docket for
Rornalillo county will ne called April
l6th. AT O'Clock a. m. for the pur.
pose OF setting the time of jury trials
IN civil cases by the court
w. T.. DAME. Clerk
The case of Juan Antonio Garcia is
in the hands of the jury. lie IS charged
with assault To murder and il is al.
legged he cut and stabbed Tranquino
SodilIa in saloon fight on Fourth
street The case went TO the jury this
afternoon
Franklin 7. spencer has brought suit
for divorce from Susie j Spencer.
they were married in Illinois and he
charges that she abandoned him two
years ago In Kansas City. They have
lNc children, three of whom are with
the father and two with The mother.
Judge Baker ordered verdict OF not
guilty returned m the case of Juan
Padilla y Arias. charged with assault.
The prosecuting witness was Encarun.
cion Gallegos de Padilla. the defend.
ants sisterin-law. who claimed she
was eat 10y a knife The testimony
showed there was hot blood between
the defendant and his brother and il
was regarded as "A family quarrel
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-04-19
Feedinq Lambs,

The last batch of Weld county lambs
fed during the winter were sent out
this week. In all $4,000 head were fed
In the county, including 5000 on 5000
late ones that are now on feed for the
May and June markets The price
realized at the river this season aver.
aged sG45 per hundredwcight and this
leaves little, II any. profit and must
tend 20 discourage those who are al
ready tired of working for the big
packers and getting nothing for IT, The
Fort Collins feeders are feeling more
blue over the situation than they did
last year and many of them vow they
viii never feed again. Denver Field
and Farm.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-04-19
ROSW ELL.

From the Register
Mrs. NcClonry has lust had 100
White Winter P'armain applp trees
set ont on her iuapro tract east of
town hy VI. n Crawford
X. W. Johnson has been seriously IN
for week or ten DAYS past. Several
times IT vas thought he could not live
more than a few hours. but fortunately
the disease was controlled in a meas.
IRE and the patient rallied
Mrs. McClcuny and her sons have
been trying for three months 10 find
an artesian well drilor who can find
time 10 drill an artcsian well for them.
on her tO.acrc farm east of town
~ Bird. the 81 Joseph. Mo. can
ning factory man. is Offering TO nav
l3le cents per Cwt or % cents bushel
TOR tomatoes II ne can get go acres
contracted for this season. so as To
warrant MS putting nup n factory here.
Williamson & Turner are his agents.
Rev. -. F. Wilson. pastor of the
Christian church. was requested last
Saturday 10y the board Of REGENTS TO
deliver the haccalauroatc sermon at
the Military Institute commencement
IN May and consented Rev Wilson is
good speaker ana will aCquit him
self ably on that occasion.
Last saturday morning whom T.. G.
Hinde came into town with "A lot OF
eggs. ne found none on tn market. the
supply having become exhausted. Mr..
liindo SAYS he cant understand why
more people do not turn their attcn-
tion TO raising chickens and eggs here.
lie finds the business both profitable
and pleasant.
\ number Of tho cadets from the Nil
itary Institute. including Cadets Read,
Patterson, Buell.. Crumpackcr. Willing
ham. Wren. Bowie and Totzok. in
charge of Major Carter. the cadet com
came down town Wednesday
ana had photos OF two groups taken by
lladdix for use III illustrating The
Bronco the annual the cadets are 70
ing to issue
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-04-19
A smeter for the Teoolote District

Al last something definite has de.
veloped in the mining circles. though
II Is not ON a grand scale. says the Las
Vegas Record
TCGolotc district is to have roduc.
ton mill, tcn-ton one. and the ma.
chincry will begin to 20 out there the
hrst days of next week The engine
and boiler viii bee sent from here. and
one OF che party will go To Denver at
once % buy the rest of the machinery
In the company erecting the mill are
Messrs. Groenherger, Baker Quinlcy
and w. Il. TwitChcl
The ball has started rolling now and
Las Vegas Will soon know II the sensa.
tiunal rumors as 10 the copper here
ahouts is true. These pioneers merit
congratulations on their start and we
hope To see them push their mill 10
success and wealth.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-04-19
DR.. BUSHNELL HERE.
investigating Climatic Conditions for
the New Post

DR. F. T.. Bushnell. senior surgeon at
Fort Logan Colorado is here making
an Investigation as to climatic condi.
lions. tie was sent here by Gen. Fun.
ston and on his report. one will be
based by General Funston to Washing.
ton He went over the mesa, looked
into the water supply secured vital
statistics and consulted with Drs. !. II
Wroth. j. !. Pearce. J.. G. Cornish and
w. 6 Hope.
Or Bushnell is perfectly satisfied as
to conditions here anu his report will
highly commend IL.
DR.. Bushnell was the guest Of q. l..
Brooks.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-04-19
ROBBED EXPRESS COMPANY.
James Haokerman Stole $50 From the
Express Company and Is Now
in JatI

Deputy Sheriff William Smith. Of
Otero county. arrested James Hacker
man and took him to White Oaks. Lin.
coin county, to be given a hearing for
stealing an express package contain
ing 500 from the Carrizozo Office
Hackorman was only In the employ
of the company three days when he
skipped 10 FL Paso with the stolen
money When arrested he had $50 on
his person, which he said he had made
In gambling He was held TO appear
before the next grand jury and is now
in jail at Lincoln.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-04-19
PROBATE COURT.
Proceedings Of the Court Held the
Other Oay


At the recent two DAYS session oi
/ the probate court. the following bus
/ mess was transacted.
/ u" last viii and testament of the
/ late w. y Parkhurst was read and
date for proof was fixed for Nav =
The bond of j. Felipe lIuhhen and
Tomas &. Guadalupe GuticrrcZ. de.
ceased, IN the sum of $3.50 was pre-
scented and approved.
Juan J1ramillo. administrator of the
estate o' Jose Maria Jaramillo. dcceas.
ed iilod his final report and d hearing
was SGT for May g.
b. Gillott. attorney for Pedro Gar.
cha presented n petition asking that
ms client hc appointed administrator
of the estate of the late Juan l.. Ara.
Eon de Garcia. The petition was ap-
proved and bond was set al sl9i
number of small accounts against
the estate OF T.. l.. Gutierrez were or
dcrcd paid
lgnacio G. Romero ana lsidro de
Luna were appointed appraisers OF the
estate of EpifamiO Iiarola de Montoya.
Tho last viii and testament OF Bar.
narita Barcla de Apodaca. deceased
was approved
Emil Mann was appointed guardian
OF the person and estate Gl Agnes
Ja"uuctt Lille minor Bond in the
sum OF $4,000 was presented and ap-
proved. John and Henry Mann being
offered as surcties
The court ordered Francisco I.ucero
to pay Jose Bonito Gricgo from the cs
tate of Juan Mona MontOya. deceased
in tha sum of S31i15. The case is
rather peculiar Montoya's estate con
sisted OF $lT2i29 received from the
court of Indian depreciation claims as
compensation for sheep stolen 10y In.
dams. Gricgo married Montoyas
daughter. who dying hequcathed 1-l5th
OF her fathers estate To her husband.
This sum the administrator was in.
structod to pay.
Iulianita Apodaca de Gurule was au.
thurized 10 sell certain lands belonging
to Manuel Apudaca ct al. minor chill
drcn. In order TO enable her as guar
dian to properly maintain and educate
them.
Tho bond of Daniel Alton. guardian
of the person and estat, OF Leon Den.
nett. minor. In the sum of 81 900, was
The date for the prohatirr of the I
last viii and testament of Mary T.. Gil.
more. deceased. was fixed for May 3. /
II was ordered that letters OF ad. |
of the estate of the late I
George Schloroth be issued 10 Matilda I
Schlereth upon ner taking the oath |
ana films a bond In the sum of $500 |
The bond was presented