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Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-05-07
SILVER CITY.
Surveying Line Between Grant and
Lura Counties.
JOHN DEckARD DEAD.

Special Correspondence.
Silver City, N. NJ, May County
Surveyor George Brown, with several
assistants, VII. leave this week to
make a survey of the boundary lines
between the new county OF Luna and
Grant county. Surveyor Brown will
officially establish the line and erect
some substantial monuments along the
boundary. The survey was officially or
dered by the board of county commits
sioners.
John NJ Deckard died at his ranch
on the Mimbres last Friday. The re-
mains were brought into Silver City
and shipped to his old home in the
east. The deceased was young man
who came to this county about five
years ago for the benefit of his health.
His death was due to hemorrhages.
The Silver City fire department has
elected the officers for the ensuing
year, consisting of o. G. Myhre, chief;
S. H. Casey, assistant chief; j. w. Car
ter treasurer; Sam Eckles, secretary.
Mrs. ]. j. Sheridan. Of Albuquerque.
is visiting Mrs. A. b. Laird, OF this
city.
w. H. Newcomb left the latter part
of last week on a business trip to Den-
yer and other Colorado cities.
d. G. Hobart and John l.. Burnside
left last Saturday evening for several
weeks pleasure trip to the Pacific
coast
The candidates for the county Of
fees at the fall election are beginning
to make their appearance and politics
are warming up in this county. From
the present appearance there will be
an abundance of Office seekers for ev-
cry office on both the democratic and
republican sides.
Bert Ween has been appointed band
master of the Third battalion band,
located in this city, and states that he
will have the boys in good shape for
Fourth of July.
| Mayor Fleming will in a short time
issue a call for the business men OF
Silver City to meet and organize a
board oil trade and business mems as
sociaJion.
Work on the new St. Joseph's sani
tarium as being rapidly pushed toward
completion by the contractors. The
sanitarium will be run in connection
with the Sisters hospital and will be
for the treatment of persons troubled
with lung diseases. 1t will undoubted
ly be completed in a few weeks.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-05-07

last night. This paper learns today
that the Them children, who have
been down with scarlet fever. are get
ting along nicely, and it Is hoped that
they will survive their serious illness.
The special meeting Of Temple lodge
called for this evening has been an
nulled. The brothers will take due
notice and govern themselves accord
ingly.
Mrs. ]. G. Albright, the well known
North Third street photographer, is
quite i'll. but will no doubt be up and
around among her friends in a few
days.
l.. B. Mandel, representing Muller &
Raas company. importers of millinery
and trimmed hats, San Francisco, Is In
the city today with fine line of sam
pies.
Charles NJ Payne has opened up
first-class boot black quarters on
North First street near the Metropol-
itan corner. He will succeed.
There was music at the Golden Rule
Dry Goods company's store this after
noon, and those who attended enjoyed
the treat immensely.
A train was made up in the local
yards to carry the passengers bound
for the east this morning.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-05-07
FEDERAL BUILDING.
There Will Be No Lack of Sites OF.
fered

The introduction of bill for a fed
eral building here has already started
a discussion among business men and
property owners as to the site. Under
the terms of the bill site of $50 feet
frontage and 142 feet depth must be
donated to the government. While
no formal action has been taken there
has started a discussion of available
sites and there promises to be quite a
contest Merchants and property own
ers on North Second street are consid-
ering the land at the northeast corner
of Second and Copper avenue. The
entire block is vacant and it is possible
a good portion of it will be rendered.
Those west on Railroad avenue are
discussing the southeast corner of
Railroad avenue and Fourth street.
Another site suggested and one that Is
regarded with favor by South Second
street people as well as Gold avenue
people, is the southwest corner of
Third and Gold avenue.
There will be no lack OF sites If the
bill becomes a law.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-05-07
CONFERENCE ASSIGNMENTS.
Bishop Joyce Will Hold All in New
Mexico.

Chattanooga, Tenn, May THE
Methodist Episcopal Board of Bishops
committee on assignment has reported
dates, locations and the presiding
bishops for various conferences in the
fall of 1902, among which are:
Arizona Missions-Flagstaff, October
2. Bishop Joyce.
New Mexico-English mission, Las
Vegas, October 10, Bishop Joyce; Span
ish mission. Las Vegas, October 8,
Bishop Joyce.
Austin-Dallas. Texas, December 10,
Bishop .hallalieu.
South German-Lexington. Texas,
November 27. Bishop Mallalieu.
Texas-Paris, December -, Bishop
Mallalieu.
West Texas-Luling. December IT,
Bishop Mallalieu.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-05-07
REVENUE CHANGES.
Many Duties Levied Will Be lnoper.
atve After Julyl.
OTHER TAXES REDUCED.

The changes in the revenue law
which have recently been made and
which go into effect July 1. are noted
In the following circular, received by
The Cit zss. yesterday.
Attention fs.called to the acts of con-
gress approved.April 12. 1902, entitled
"An act to repeal war revenue taxa
tion, and for other purposes" This
act, as far as it relates to internal
revenue, takes effect July 1. 1902.
The following changes are made in
the law now in force Taxes repealed
on and after July /, 1902-Special
taxes of bankers, brokers, dealers in
grain, securities, etc., under paragraph
3, section 8. act of March 2, 1901
(brokers. class %. pawnbrokers. Gus
tom house brokers, proprietors of thea
ters, ETC., proprietors of circuses. pro-
prietors of public exhibitions or shows
for money, proprietors of bowling al
leys or billiard rooms, dealers in leaf
tobacco, dealers in tobacco, manufac-
turers of tobacco, manufacturers of
cigars. (See sections 2 and 5 of the
act)
Stamp Taxes On-Instruments, pa
pers, or Documents issues, deliveries
or transfers of stock. and sales and
agreements of sale or agreements to
sell stocks, products. or merchandise.
schedules Az Wines, (Schedule b.
Seats in parlor or palace cars, and
berths in sleeping cars. Excise taxes
on persons, firms, companies, and cor
porations engaged in refining petrol
cum and sugar. Taxes on legacies and
distributive shares of personal prop
erty.
chnttnn Of hn Of
The estates of all persons dying
prior to July /. 1902, will be subject to
the legacy tax, even If the distribution
is not made until after that date. (Sec.
tion S.
Fermented Liquors-The tax on fer.
mented liquors Is reduced to 81 per
barrel (Section ID
| Snuff and Tobacco-The tax on snufi
and tobacco is reduced to 6 cents per
pound. (Section 81
Charlottesville tax on cigarettes
weighing more than pounds per thou
sand is reduced to SO per thousand.
| (Section 81
! A drawback or rebate is allowed on
all original and unbroken factory pack
ages Of smoking and manufactured to-
bacco and snuff held by manufacturers
or dealers on July l, 1902, TO the
amount of difference between the high
er rate paid and the tax imposed by
this act. (Section A.
No discount is allowed on sale of
stamps or fermented liquors or for to-
bacco or snuff (Section ~
The discount on the sale of stamps
| for fermented liquor which was allow
ed By the war revenue act was repeal
ed by the act of March 2. 1901.
The provisions of the present law
relative to mixed -four. remain un
cAanged, except a slight change Is
made in the definition of mixed -four
(SecJion 9, amending section 35 of the
war revenue act. as amended)
Rights accrued or liabilities incurred
prior to the repeal are not affected
| (Section 13 of the United States Re
vised Statutes.)
]. w. YERKES.
Commissioner.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-05-07
WRIT OF CUSTER
Will be Asked in State
OF Missouri.
High Handed Method Of Beef
Trust.
The Existence Of a Conspiracy Was
Proven This Morning.
ATTORNEY GENERAL PLEASED.

st. Louis. May IA special to the
Post-Dispatch from Jefferson City. Mo-,
says:
"The existence in st. Louis of uni
form and fixed meat prices and a Sec
ret rebate in addition to the G. O. ID.
list was shown by the testimony taken
at this mornings session of the beef
trust inquiry. Attorney General Grow
said today the objection raised by the
packers attorneys at Tuesdays sess-
ion of the beef trust inquiry does not
pertain to the validity of the anti
trust law. but only to the law author
izing the inquiry. The two statutes
are separate. The antitrust law has
been tested twice in the supreme court
and is unassailable." said Mr.. Grow.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-05-07
Sundays Races.

The following racing program has
been arranged for the coming Sunday
afternoon at the fair grounds:
800 race-Elmo Wilkes, McGiAty.
Ike, w. T.
2.3S class--Deck. Lady Margaret.
Boone.
decentralization, Bonnie Treas
ure, Bob Collins.
Burro race-King. Trimble, Mann.
Kelierman, Greenleaf, Barnett.
There will also be base ball game.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-05-07

Frank was recently awarded a gold
medal for being one of the champion
fencers in the intercollegiate fencing
tournament held in New York last
March. and also a medal for being the
champion cadet small swordsman. He
will remain here a short time and then
return to the Atlantic coast.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-05-07
Limited Wrecked.

The east bound limited which was
due here at liza. last night will not
arrive until between and 6 tonight
on account of wreck yesterday after
noon near Flagstaff, The train ran on
to a burning bridge and the engine
and bun t car crossed in safety. The
dining car and two sleepers went
through the bridge but no one was SER
iously hurt
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-05-07
sCHLEY REGRETS 1T.

Requested Postponement Of a Service
Of Silver.
Washington, May 7.--Admiral Schley
today made the following statement
regarding the death of Admiral Samp-
son:
Il regret very much the death of Ad-
miral Sampson, and l sympathize with
his family. No one ever heard ma
utter one unkind word about him
'On account of his death, request
ed my friends in Baltimore to post
pone the delivery to me. which was in
tended to have taken place tonight, OF
the Cristobal Colon service of silver.
and they acceded to my request"
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-05-07
REvoLUTloNlsTs SUCCEED.
Government Turned over and General
Amnesty Granted.

Monte Christi. Santo Domingo, May
7.-Puerto Plata has capitulated to the
revolutionists who today took posses
sion of the town and fort General De-
schamps. former governor, embarked
on board French steamer bound for
Hayti. All is quiet there.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-05-07

B. B. Spencer, merchant and post
master of East View, Valencia county,
is in the city. Mr.. Spencer is afflicted
with severe attack of rheumatism
and will spend few days at the Jemez
Hot springs before returning TO his
home across the mountains. He re-
ports that the Santa Fe surveying
corps. doing work on the east side Of
the Manzano mountains, as having
crossed Abo pass.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-05-07
Terms the Same.

London, May Lord Salisbury,
during a speech today at the annua,
grand habitation of the Primrose
league here, said the government has
not receded one iota from its previous
peace terms to the Beers.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-05-07
At the Commercial Club.

the club there will be an extra musical
attraction that will undoubtedly prove
a rare treat to those attending. Signor
Bistolfe and Signor Colombo. of New
York. will give a concert previous to
the dance from 9 to $3.50 and during in
Permission. All members of the club
are requested TO avail themselves OF
the rare opportunity to hear a truly ar
tistic and novel performance.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-05-07
Peace Is Probable.

London, May THE wife of Gen.
eral Lucas Meyer, commander of the
Orange Free State forces, who is in
this country, received a cable message
from her husband yesterday saying
peace in South Africa is probable.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-05-07
STRIKE SEEMS PROBABLE.
No Communication .Ihich Indicates a
Concession to Demands.

No Communication .Ihich Indicates a
Concession to Demands.
Scranton. Pa, May THE execu-
tive board of the United Mine Workers
of America for the three districts COM
prising the anthracite coal region. is
in session here to consider the report
of the special committee which has
been in conference with the National
Civic Federation and presidents of the
coal carrying roads. The meetings are
secret. At the close of the morning
session President Mitchell eaid the
work SO far is only preparatory. He
said he had received no communities
tion from any agency that gave hope
for concession to the miners de-
mands .
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-05-07
\ Francis s. Whitten Here.

Francis S. Whitten, Albuquerque's
cadet at the Annapolis naval school
surprised his father and mother
by arriving today on the limited train
from the east, and this afternoon the
popular young gentleman made a
pleasant call at The Citizen Office.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-05-07
Land contests Decided.

The general land Office has reversed
the decision of the officials of the
Santa Fe land Office in the case of the
United States VS.. Amador Sanchez.
The local officials had cancelled the
homestead entry of Sanchez near Albu-
querque upon report of Special Agent
s. s. Mathers. The general land once
reviewed the case upon appeal OF Sah-
chez and orders that the entry remain
intact.
The general land Office affirmed the
decision of the Santa Fe land Office in
the case of the United States VS.. Jose
Martinez Duran, canceling his home
stead entry near Albuquerque, upon
the report of Special Agent s. s. Math-
ews that 1t had been abandoned the
past two years. Duran appealed. but
lost his case.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-05-07
VIII Sian IL.

Washington. May All doubt of
the presidents intention with respect
to signing the oleomargarine bill was
removed today when he announced he
would give it his approval either to-
day or tomorrow.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-05-07
All Over Now.

Washington, May 7.-Cablegram ad-
vices received here state that Jiminez,
president of the Dominican republic,
has signed a REIMBURSEMENT of his
claims to the presidency and on his
part Horatio Vasquez, late vice presi-
dent. has granted amnesty to the ad-
herents of the late government and as
sumed the presidential office.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-05-07
OFFICIAL MATTERS.
Pensions Granted Territorial Funds
Land Contest Decided.
NEW INTERPRETATIONS.

Governor Otero appointed c. d.
Leach. Of Portales. Chaves county. =
notary public.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-05-07
Business Changes.

The metropolitan saloon and restau-
rant has changed hands again. The
restaurant closed doors, while 8. G.
Berry has turned the saloon back to
Bachechi & Giomi.
Boud0ni & Ventura. who conducted
the Commercial house restaurant on
South First street. skipped out, and
the restaurant is now under new man.
agement.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-05-07
on account of the wreck whic

On account of the wreck which oc-
Cured between Flagstaff and Will
liams, the trains from the west due
here today will get in as follows:
No. 2. due at $40 will arrive at 5
O'Clock p. m. No. 4, due last night at
11:45, will arrive at 5 o'clock this af-
ternoon; No. s, on time.
Mrs. Peter Muehlepach. who came
on 10 attend the funeral of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. AL. Thelin whose sad death
was chronicled in The Citizen, re-
turned to her home at Kansas City
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-05-07
Lumbermen on Strike.

Denver, May 7.-Following the strike
of the woodworkers recently about 275
members of the Lumbermen's union to-
day went on strike for higher wages.
About half the woodworkers returned
TO work today, their employers having
conceded the demand for an eight-hour
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-05-07
Writ of Custer.

st. Louis. May IA special to the
Post Dispatch from jefferson City, Mo-,
says:
Quo warranto proceedings or appli-
cation for a writ of custer against the
meat packing companies compos-
ing the big four" will be the next step
in the fight of the state OF Missouri on
the beef trust. The result of the pro
ceedings. If successful. will be to debar
the companies from carrying on bust
ness in the state. Attorney General E
C. Crow considers the testimony of the
St Joseph butchers on rebates and
concessions at the supreme court in
quiry. conclusive evidence OF the ex-
istence and supremacy of the trust in
Missouri
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-05-07
ARE STILL FIGHTING.
Senators Continue Discussion of the
Philippine Government Bill.

Washington. May when the SEN
ate convened today Mr.. Cullom. chair
man of the committee on foreign rela-
tions, reported favorably bill making
appropriations for diplomatic and con-
sular service OF the United States in
the republic of Cuba.
Mr.. Hawley, chairman OF the com
mittee on military affairs, reported the
army appropriation bill.
Mr.. Culberson. of Texas, inquired
whether the secretary of war respond
ed to his resolution of the 1st inst. con.
cerning the orders to General Bell and
General Smith. When informed no
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-05-07
RELIEVED THE TOWN.
The Beers Have Had the British
Penned up

London, May THE town of O'Kiep.
western Cape Colony, which has been
besieged since April by Transvaal
force under Commandant Smutz, has
been relieved by British force under
Colonel Cooper. The garrison is in
good health and only few of the
troops were wounded. The Beers re-
tired south. Lord Kitchener. in report
ing the relief of O'Kiep. adds that the
Concordia district, in about the same
part of Cape Colony, is clear of Beers.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-05-07
Penslona Granted.

A pension OF S12 month has been
granted to Morris Ellison. of Silver
City. Grant county, and a pension of
$24 month to Frank J. Smith, of the
same city.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-05-07
Postmaster Named.

Washington, May 1.-THE president
sent to the senate the nomination OF
Gains l.. Burk, to be postmaster at
Van Alystyne, Texas.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-05-07
Ten-Hour Schedule.

The master mechanic, at the local
shops, has posted bulletins announcing
the ten-hour schedule for all depart
ments of the shops. For the past six
months the men have been working
from a. m. until p. m. From this
time on they will have the additional
hour from to O'Clock. The ten-hour
schedule is more satisfactory to the
large majority of the men.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-05-07
Still Is Satisfactory.

The Hague. May Title bulletin
from Castle Loo this afternoon an
nounced the condition of her majesty
as satisfactory up to the present"
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-05-07
Postmaster AppoInted.

o. p. Hovey. a school teacher. has
been appointed postmaster of Cuba,
Bernalillo county. N. M.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-05-07

Rev. George II. Brewer, II. J. Powell,
N. w. Alger and Mrs. e. w. Spencer
will leave tonight for Silver City, to
attend the Third annual convention of
the Baptist association of New Mexico.
which convenes there tomorrow.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-05-07
Killed and Captured.

London, May Further advices re-
ceived here today from South Africa
announced that 208 Beers have been
captured and ten burghers killed in the
neighborhood of Lindley. Orange River
Coloney, yesterday.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-05-07
st. Agnes Chapter Daughters of the
KING.

A regular meeting of the Daughters
of the King at st. Johns church on
Wednesday at 745 p. m. All members
requested to be present. BY order of
the president. Mabel Fox, secretary.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-05-07
Disastrous Fire.

st. Petersburg. May IA fire at
Bobrinsk, government of Minsk, has
destroyed 972 houses and $50 small
shops.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-05-07

Territorial Treasurer j. H. Vaughn
received from Adolph Weitzei, collec-
tor and treasurer of Grant county.
$41.37 of 1900 taxes. and $498.77 of
1901 taxes; from Eugenio Romero, COL
lector and treasurer of San Miguel
county. $13.11 of 1900 taxes, and $261.-
rs of 1901 taxes
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-05-07
lncorporatlons.

The New Mexico Land, Oil & Devel-
opment company was Incorporated by
Charles Sandusky. George j. Pace and
James ]. Shuler. of Ration. The capi-
tai is $150.000. divided into 100000
shares. The directors are James J.
Blackwell. Christopher N. Blackwell, or
Ration; Irving w. Bonbright. George
r. Buckman and Henry b. Hayden. of
Colorado Springs. Ration is the head
quarters of the company while an Of
flee will be maintained at Colorado
Springs. Colo.
Charles Sandusky, George ]. Pace
and James j. Shuler. of Ration, incor-
porated the Ration Oil & Gas company
with $3.50 900 capital, divided into l.
500 900 shares. The headquarters OF
the company are at Ration and Offices
at Colorado Springs. The directors
are: James j. Shuler, Christopher N.
Blackwell. George j. Pace, George r.
Lyon. A. Dawson. of Ration; Irving w.
Bonbright and George r. Buckman, OF
Colorado Springs, Colo.