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Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-12-19
Dallas 10 RosMall.

The proposed railroad from Dallas
TEX, to Roswell, N NJ, has, II is now
reported by the Denver Times, secur-
ed Santa Ell backing and will form q
part Of the direct line through Texas
and New Mexico 10 the Pacific coast
to be operated and probably owned
by the Santa Fe. IL Is known that
the Santa Fe is planning to build a
road from some point on the Pecos
Valley line to connect with It's present
line TO Los Angeles and San Francis
co, and the fact that the Dallas ex-
tension apparently is not being push
ed In the interest OF any of the other
big railways len1s strength to the re-
port that II will be built to sell to the
Santa eli.
A company has just been incorporat.
ed to build the ne wroad, which Is 10
be known as the Texas, New Mexico
Il Western. The incorporators are
among the wealthiest and most infiu-
entail men OF Texas They are T.. p.
Steinmann, G. G. Slaughter. j. n.
Wharton, J. b. Lucas, John b. Hunter.
NJ. M. Crane, ex-attorney genral of
Texas; j. A. White. all OF Dallas;
M J Healy Of Fort Worth and w. A.
Miller OF Decatur.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-12-19
Another Old Timer Goes to His Las,
Restinu Place.

Samuel u WehE. for many years
resident OF New Mexico. quietly
passed away after few months ili
fcss at his sisters home, Mrs. II
G. Johnson IA Unceville, Conn, on the
sith OF last month This news was re.
ceived few days ago by his nephew
). II Wells of this city.
Mr.. Wells was one of New Mex
zoos old-timers, coming to the terri.
DRY In the carry COS. He was In gov
crnment employment sew raj years at
III. Union and Santa Fee; afterwards
with Charley Kitchen and lived in
Las Vegas for many years. He was
Mason OF high standing. member
80 Chapman Lodge. No. 9 of Las We.
ras for many years where he has
many old friends who remember him.
kindly and well
He suffered with dropsy which was
finally the cause of his death. The
deceased was seventy.two years old
when death claimed him as his own.
So pass the old timers one by one
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-12-19
Trial OF Miners.

Georgetown. Dec. 17.--All venire
men so far examined in the district
court have been discharged from SER
wee as jurors at trial Of miners,
charged with completely in the ex-
Ilosion at Sun and Moon mine in
Idaho Springs on July 70 last, and
Today Judge A. II. DeFrance ordered
an open yenire OF twenty-five men re-
tnrnalle forwth to be followed by
snother open yenire of twenty-five
men tomorrow. Attorneys for prose
Cation objected TO this method of Sc.
curing "a jury, but there objection was
overruled by the court
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-12-19
Festivities at White House

Washington. Dec. 1.-THE official
porgram OF this seasons entertain
ment at the White house begins to.
ner. The list OF state dinners and re.
Csptlons to follow tonight's function
indicates that President Roosevelt IN.
tends to maintain his reputation as
the tiinner-giving president"
A review Of the dinners and lunch.
cons given at the White house during
the last two years shows that Mr.
Roosevelt has In that comparatively
short time entertained more people
than has any other president In his
Cfficial career--not excepting those
who have enjoyed two terms.
Besides the prescribed state levees
snd banquet. President Roos syeh has
given private dinners galore and last
winter he was the host at numerous
rausicals al which three hundred
fnests were invited at time. Indeed,
White House hospitality grew TO be so
lavish toward the end of the season
that Mrs. ioosevelt's private secre-
tary was accused OF compiling alpha.
teticai lists OF thousands Of more or
less distinguished Washingtonlans
and transients OF the capital and OF
supplying thase names en- bloc 70 the
cfRcial addresses and fillerin OF In.
vitafions.
And from all indications the pres
cnt winter viii esllpse the two Just
Isassed In extravangance of executive
hospitality.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-12-19
Stopped over Night.

The migration from the north 10
the south Of the great American army
of hand-out takers and freight train
chasers, which began with the coming
u frost continues with ever increasing
volume. Since the closing of the
ri!nes In Colorado the number has In.
creased and the character Of men has
varied considerable. Instead of the
lanky hollow checked hobo with q
stick and can, there comes the thicN
set, sturdy dark featured foreigner
with his hands bare and his trouser
legs stuffed In high leced boots.
Five of these young men sought
SHELTER at the city building last night.
This morning after having a good
wholesome meal at the expense of the
city they were ordered TO make their
stop In Albuquerque short
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-12-19
MARKET LETTER
speslal Corresrondence.

spesial Correspondence
Kansas City Monday. Dec. li.-6at.
ne receipts al Kansas City last week
were 36.5os cattle and 2,7l9 calves. a.
compared with 53,i26 cattle and $50
calves same week last year. The week,
Of course, showed a further reduction
IN supply of western range stun. Stock
srs and feeders had good demand
and closed the week 10 to 20 cents
higher, with cases of more gains
Some 1925 feeders Thursday were
40 cents higher than the low time In
November. Cows did not change fol
the week. and though beef steers were
more or less duh all week, prices on
them averaged ebout like those II pre-
vious week. and sold from 50 80 10
s4.25 mostly. Stock calves were dull.
but veal calves were scarce and firm.
Run today Is 10000 cattle, and prices
started out strong to 10 cents higher.
this for stockers and feeders. Fat
auff and cows averaged about steady
Inquiry for stockers and feeders Is the
strongest feature of the market as Il
was all of last week.
Range sheep and lambs are still
arriving in some numbers, but the to-
hal supply last week was only 1884,
against 81 ,206 same week last year.
Some Utah ewes brought S3.25 last
week and welhers $40. Sheep and
yearlings from Montrose. Colorado. Sc
pound, brought sS.65, and the feeding
end of same shipment sold at 1865.
81 pound. Mr.. Eaton. Springer, New
Mexico, sold feedeing wethers, II
pounds at $40, and SO pound wethers
n $40. Flossheim Mercantile com
pany. same point. sold feeding lambs
AZ sS.65, "A pounds. Run today is light
and prices on both sheep and lambs
strong to 10 cents higher The light
run keeps prices relatively high at
kanss City. and out of line with com.
peting markets.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-12-19

Not many days ago one who gave
the name Of John A. Adams blew into
Las Vegas. The Optic says that he
represented himself as manager for q
correspondence school headquartered
In Salt Lake City and gave out that
be was seeking local agents and teach.
ers rather than pupils. II looks now
90 though Adams was smooth HON.
Ire who pays where he goes only
where he must.
Tho alleged school manager hired a
team from Cooley & Miller for week.
He said he intended TO install agencies
IN Mora county. He drove 10 Wagon
Mound, where he put up at the hotel
for a couple OF days. Then he left. CIV
lag out that he WIS osIng to Springer.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-12-19
PANAMA CANAL.

Washington. Dec. 17.--ln the sen
etc today Hear spoke on his resolu
lion calling upon the president for
Information In his possession relative
10 the status OF the Panama canal
when the treaty with that country
was negotiated. Anxious as he
vac" he said, that the president
should build this great waterway. ne
vas even more anxious that the canal
10 built. without faint or suspicion OF
national dishonor." He declared that
what We wanted TO know was wheth.
er this government, knowing revolu.
ton was about take place. permitted
.. 20 go on without interruption or
whether prevented Colombia from
Mopping H.
German ridiculed the Panama res
Ciution and claimed that the admin.
strsiion had suppressed information.
lie sharply attacked the administra.
ton and intimated that the course
was for the purpose OF securing par.
;isan advantage in the approaching
residential election. He concluded
by declaring that the arms OF the
United states should not he used 10
sustain the fortunes OF a falling par.
~
Foraker said that Hoar's speech
should have been made In closed SEES.
s'on. Such course would have been
the better part of patriotism especial
lf as he criticised the president
Tllman asked whether II was true
that 5000 troops were being mobiliz-
&c To march To Bogota. lin support OF
baby republic. born in some back
room
Foraker said that he had no such
knowledge. in reply to Tillmans
query ID the information could not
i'e obtained at the White house, For
aaer said that II the senator want.
"a to obtain such information he
should apply at the White house him.
sell
hoar said that Foraker had mis-
represented him and that the presl.
dent had not disclaimed knowledge
~ n revolution on the isihmus and
this information was what was
sorght
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-12-19
RussIa supplants America.

Presiding NJ the annual meeting In
London Of the Russian Petroleum and
Liquid Fuel company. the Hon.. Eve
iyn Hubbard. referring apparently to
The Standard OH trust. alluded TO
the diminishing exports OF illuminat-
ing oil by powerful American or
eaE,xation. which had hitherto dom
mated the British and European mar
Asss. That output had fallen from
>l7. oo.0 goo milton gallons In 1901 to
sss 600 900 gallons In 1902 and tho
drop this year was even more pro-
noanced there being deficiency Of
gsoeo.ovo gallons IN nine months.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-12-19
Put Out the Fire.

At 1880 last evening there was burn
ing at the intersection of First street
and Railroad avenue, very fine blaze.
II had been made a purpose. to show
the power OF the Dry-Powder Fire
extinguisher. When the FIRE was at
its height, Mr. oglebie. representing
the company, sprinkled a little dry
powder on the burning brands. and
instantly the fire was extinguished.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-12-19
Miss Tulie Walker.

Miss Tulie Walker died last night
at tae sanitarum from quick con.
sumption. Miss Walker was eighteen
years of age and was attending
school at Hampton. Va. when she
was stricken with the dread disease.
She came back about two months ago
and was taken to 81. Joseph's hospital.
Both of the young lady's parents are
dead She has two brothers living in
Arizona, a sister in Santa Fe. and
another sister, Mrs. Portero. residing
on Mountain road in this city.
The funeral was held this afternoon
81 the Edwards undertaking parlors
with burial at Fairview cemetery.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-12-19

were loaded at Deming yesterday
Fifty cars went over the Southern
Pacific and ioi cars over che Santa
re. One train arrived here last nigh,
about midnight and the stock Is being
fed at the local yards. The cattle
were a mean lot and Il required -four
hours 20 unload them The tempera.
ture was very low and tho stockmen
could only keep warm by swearing
Jim Jones was in charge
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-12-19

Mrs. l.. J.. Legters. a health seeker
from Holland Mich. died about ~
o clock last night at her rooms In
the highlands. She was accompanied
nere by her mother. who was with her
when death came. The remains are
IL charge of J. w. Edwards and VIII
lie shipped back to Michigan for In.
terment Instructions are being await.
cd from the young husband, she hav.
ing been married only last June.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-12-19
Growing Town.

There are three times as many
stores and five times as many goods
IN Pennington today as there were
three years ago. There is five times
as much business done also. Not that
there are FIVE times as many people In
the territory adjacent. but, of course.
there several more, but the business
methods have drawn the trade this
ay-Times-H Hustler.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-12-19
Naval Veterans in Session.

Philadelphia, Pa. Dec. 17.-The
National Association OF Naval veter-
ans began it's annual convention in
Philadelphia today with good at
tendance of delegates representing
many states. Reports show the ma
tional association TO include at the
present time about forty organiza-
tons with an aggregate membership
exceeding 5000.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-12-19

Edmund J. Vert. Phi d., president OF
the New Mexico Normal University al
|. as Vegas, who rs making a tour OF
The territory Ia the interest OF the Nor
mal, is the city. This morning he ad
ciessed the tuients of the t.'y hipn
school on educat on1l ua.'.fs and u
rs needless To sas that his short Ialk
vas well received
DR.. Vert's important work Just row
Is toward gathering information from
the heads of various educational in
stitutions and boards OF education OF
different cities. regarding a summer
school for the noraml DR. Vert be.
lieves that an advanced summer
school is badly needed In New Mexico
snd he believes Las Vegas is the place
to hold 1t and that the Normal is the
proper institution. He is gathering
Data which will. with little doubt,
convince the regents OF the Normal
that such n school would be very beae.
fetal and would be a success II prop.
erly conducted.
To secure the desired information
the doctor puts the following six
questions to the school superintend.
ent. teacher or trustee whose opinion
he desires:
|. What do you think OF the ad.
Visibility of our ORIGINATING In the
New Mexico Normal University sum
mer course especially adapted TO the
needs of teachers in county and small
town schools?
2. II such q course should be or.
sanized II would begin June 9. How
many weeks do you think II should
continue?
3. What branches should be includ.
I'd In such course? What subjects in
the several branches should receive
special emphasis? tPlease be explicit,
as we wish to meet the real needs OF
the teachers).
4. What prospects Is there that
there are teachers Tor those who ex-
pect to teach) in your locality or coun.
y who would he likely TO attend, pro-
vtded thorough course Is offered
or You can state the approximate
number, please do sol.
3. On the enclosed blank please
sives the names and addresses OF
teachers Tor prospective teachers)
who are likely To be interested.
6. We desire to make the New
Mexico Normal University OF the
greatest possible service 10 the teach.
ers In the country and small town
schools. We shall esteem II a favor
II you will give us the benefit OF any
suggestions to this end you may have.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-12-19
Guilty OF Murder

Pueblo, Colo, Dec. f7.-After sen.
sational trial before a jury In the dis
trict court Mrs. I. Carrie Johnson, a
female doctor, was today pronounced
guilty OF murder In the second degree
by performing criminal operation
upon Mrs. Pearl Gordon, wife OF C
United States recruiting officer.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-12-19
Baths In Schools.

All new schools in Switzerland have
a portion of the ground floor approp-
rated for baths Each class bathes
about once fortnight, summer and
winter Soap is used, and a warm
bath h followed by a cooler one. Sick
children and those suffering from skin
diseases are excluded.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-12-19
Mrs. Oeofie Romero.

Mrs. Deofe Romero, wife of p. Re-.
nero, died this morning at the resid-
ence on South Second street, Bareias.
The funeral, under the direction OF o.
W. Strong's Sons, will take place from
the church on South Fourth street TO.
morrow morning al > o'clock.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-12-19
EIks' Opera House,

The Elks held an important meet.
ing last night and heard the report
OF the building committee and were
pleased with the progress made on
the elegant opera house. Arrange
ments were made to provide funds
Tor the final payment on the building
npon completion, which will be with.
In a few weeks.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-12-19
MRS. D. II. CAIRNS,
Secretary.
Death Of II. A. e. piekard.

AT O'Clock this morning Harry a
f. Pickard. oil soldier. miner and one
OF the early pioneers OF Colorado and
New Mexico, died al his family resi-
dence In this city as the result of a
stroke OF paralysis. which occurred
late yesterday afternoon. Yesterday
morning Mr.. pickard was feeling quite
well and was down town. He was ~
years OF age and respected citize n
The sudden death came as a cloud OF
sadness from a clear sky TO the fam.
ily--a wife and four children. two
boys ana two girls, and will be mourn
ed by the large number OF comrades
and friends which he leaves behind
He was a resident OF Albuquerque
seven years. coming here from Den
yer, Colorado where the remains will
be shipped for interment Brief fune.
ial services will be held at J. W. Ed
wards chapel tomorrow morning at
1880 O'Clock. and an hour later the
body will be placed aboard the north
bound train. Samuel Pickard, son OF
the deceased. will accompany the re-
mains TO Denver.
All members OF G X. Warren post
No. 5. q. A. r.. are earnestly request,
ed To meet at Grant hall this evening
at 1880 O'Clock to make arrangements
for the funeral of our late comrade.
II A. T. Pickard
j, w. EDWARDS. p. c.
". " MCDONALD, Adjt
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-12-19
tory's coal industry. he SAYS and IN.

torys coal industry, he says. and the
report concludes: Given Transports.
ton facilities and a sufficient number
of miners the New Mexico mines are
today equipped 10 quadruqle the out.
put or produce 5.00o.000 tons per an.
mum which can be easily increased to
10 or 20 millions or ten times that
much with further increase in deve.
lopment and equipment -
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-12-19
New Mexieos Wonderful Coal Re.
sources.

Joe Sheridan, coal mining inspector
for New Mexico, In bis annual report,
says the demand for coal In the tire.
ritory exceeds the supply. notwith-
standing a Substitution of oil for coal
an 1900 miles OF railroad Great
strikes have been made In the terri.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-12-19
Deaf lis
Mrs. Mary Eerauason

At an early hour this morning death
came to the relief OF Mrs. Mary Fer
gusson. an old and highly respected
lady and one Of the pioneers of al
buquerque.
Mrs. Ferguson was born in Dublin,
ireland. sixty years ago. and Il Is
thought she has no relatives in this
country. She intimated to some friends
that she had written brief outline
OF her early history and that II would
be fodnd among her papers.
Death was caused from cancer. for
which an operation was performed
about two years ago with beneficial
results. But for the last month or
two she had been much worse and
collapsed Friday night from exereme
nervousness.
Mrs. Ferguson was a lady OF many
good qualities, going about doing good
in a quiet way She was generous TO
. fault and always friendly to the
poor She will be greatly missed In
er work of charity.
The funeral services will be held
tomorrow afternoon at 2 O'Clock at her
late residence, 1921 South Broadway.
conducted by Rev. w. J. Marsh. j..
". Edwards is the undertaken in
charge.
The funeral of Mrs Mary Fergus.
son. member OF the Non Sectarian
benevolent Society, will be held at
her residence on South Broadway op.
posite the Baptist church, tomorrow
afternoon. az o'clock. Members of
the society are requested to attend.
MRS. J. w. EDWARDS.
President.
MRS D. II. CAIRNS
Secretary
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-12-19

The following are the newly elected
officers OF Pilgrim Commandery No. 3,
knights Templar: u. l.. Medler,
eminent commander; DIR. 70. J. Alger,
generaIissImo; Or. Grove. captain gen.
eral; A. J. Melay. treasurer. and A NJ
Whitcomb, recorder.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-12-19

Speaker Stunned 1ill.

Washington, Dec. 17.-When the
house convened today the speaker
s,gned the bill carrying into effect
the Cuban reciprocity treaty. using
gold pen provided by the Cuban
nsASister.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-12-19

He failed to return. Also he failed
OF liquidatc the little bill before leav.
ing the hotel. Cooley a Miller got
word that their team was at the hotel
and YESTERDAY sent man up to get
Il. However, they are out the expense
OF the trip and wouldn't object ut all
to learning the whereabouts OF Adams.
The Albuquerque Eastern railroad
VIII be completed into this city by
July 1, 1904. This new road will con.
meet the city with the Rock Island
and Denver q Rio Grande systems,
and will be an important factor in
the building OF the city.
The funeral OF Mrs. Mary Ferguson
took place this afternoon at 2 O'Clock
from her late residence. 1927 South
Broadway Rev. Wilton J. Marsh con.
Quoted the religious service while
Funeral Director J. w. Edwards had
the burial In charge.
The funeral ceremonies of the late
N. A. Pickard took place this morn.
ing from the chapel OF the J. w. Ed
wards embalming pariors. The cere.
monies were held at 1880 this morn
ing that the remains might leave for
Denver on No. at 80, which they
did being accompanied by Mrs. Pick.
ard. Edward Pickard OF lei Paso and
Sam Pickard of this city.
Edward Lally. here for his health,
died at the age OF forty-two. The
body was prepared for shipment at
the funeral parlors OF O. w. Strong's
Sons, and by them shipped to Ba-
tavia, ILL.,. where the deceased had liv-
ell before coming to New Mexico.
James Dunbar. who died Saturday
night, will be shipped tonight TO Me.
date, Pa, by o. w. Strong's Sons.
Deceased was thirty-eighs years of
ags
Nestor Pine died yesterday at his
home at Laguna. He was leading
citizen of that section. A handsome
oasket was shipped from here by o.
w. Strongs Sons for his interment.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-12-19

constantinople. Dec. 17.--The AM
erican vice consul at Alexandrctta
telegraphs that Attarian. the natural
red American. whose arrest caused
Consul Davis TO leave Alexandretta
mas declined transportation rendered
him by authorities until the latter re-
fund him his money amounting to e..
500 seized at the time of his arrest.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-12-19

The Victoria Land and Cattle com
Ray IL moving 3,loo head N cattle
fsoGa their RANGE south o. Deming in
Menioo 60 thesr grant and alfalfa ieids
seash of bakersfield Cal Five trains
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-12-19
Civil Service commIssIoner,

Washington. Dec. IT, The presI.
dent has rendered the position OF
civil service commissioner. made va.
cant by the death OF John r. Proctor,
10 Gen. John @. Black. OF Chicago,
commander.in-chief Of the Grand
Army.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-12-19
An interested audience listened te

An Interested audience listened to
Prof. Angel at the Library building
last night. His subject, Scientific
Basis OF Music" handled with sim
pie and intelligent language, was more
interesting than would be supposed
considering that II would bear con-
siderably with classics. II was the
first OF the series OF lectures.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-12-19
Police Cour,.

In the police court this morning
one Anthony Thomas was given ten
days under the watcnful supervision
OF Street Commissioner Martin Tier.
ney
One drunk paid the usual s. for his
nisdoing and was released.