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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-11-05
SEARCHING FOR BODY OF
PROMINENT MINING MAN.

Newcastle, Del, Nov. 5-Parties are
patrolling the Delaware river in search
of the body of John w. Proudfit, for
merly one of the best known mining
men in Colorado, whose empty canoe
was found floating down the stream
shortly after he was seen padding
about 1t is not known definitely
whether the drowning was accidental
Proudfit failed in business at Colorado
Springs about two years ago.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-11-05
PLANT BURNED DOWN.
FL Fenix, a Spanish Newspaper Pub
Iished at Clayton viii How
ever, Resume.

Ell Fenix, Spanish newspaper pub
lished at Clayton, Union County, and
the Fenix hotel at the same place,
burned out last week.
The Clayton Enterprise has suspend
ed publication but 81 Fenix will re-
sumo as soon as another outfit Of type
and machinery is received.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-11-05
TO STRIKE OR NOT TO STRIKE.
Employees of Chicago City Railway
Company Vote Today.

Chicago, Nov. 5-Employes of the
Chicago City Railway Company are
voting today to decide whether or not
they will strike. The leaders of the
union are confident that more than
two-thirds favor the proposed strike.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-11-05
STRIKING cANNERs TO
RETURN TO WORK.

Chicago, Nov. 5-The strike of the
Gamers in the large packing houses
here was settled today and the men
will return to work tomorrow. The Of
fer of six per cent advance for the un-
skilled and seven per cent for skilled
workmen was officially accepted by
strikers.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-11-05

Keep your business ever before the
public by advertising in your home
paper. A good advertiser always has
success in any honest enterprise.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-11-05

Washington, Nov. 5- President
Roosevelt had many conferences on
the Panama situation today. His in
formation of the exact condition OF at
fairs on the Isthmus is still too meager
TO warrant a statement outlining the
policy OF the administration.
Notice From New Government.
Washington, Nov 5-A formal an
nouncement has been received at the
state department by cable from Pan
ANA of the establishment OF the new
government at that place which the
dispatch states, is capable of maintain
ing order The cablegram comes
from three consuls constituting the
new government and is signed py
Federico Boyd, Jose Augustin arrange
and Tomas Aris.
Telerrams received by the navy de-
partment today announce the depar-
ture Of the Atlanta from Kingston
for Colon and the Boston from san
Juan del Sur for Panama. 1t is not be-
lieyed that any additional ship can get
IA fgc,on Or Panama before tomorrow.
Later in the day the department re-
ceiyed the following from Commander
Hubbard, Have withdrawn the forces
landed on Wednesday, No bloodshed' .
Anxiety Prevails in Colombia.
Colon, Colombia, Nov. 5-Much anx-
iety prevails in all quarters here to-
dav It is recognized that the crew
of the Nashville will be quite made
ouate to cope with the situation
ashore should serious disturbances
occur. and the arrival of the Dixie is
anxiously awaited. 1t is hoped that
she will reach Colon soon, but there
is no knowing what may occur before
that. The Nashville is now preparing
to again land detachment of blue
Jackets. The commotion ashore is in
tense
Germany is Indifferent.
Berlin, Nov. 5-The Associated
Press is advised that Germany will OBJ
serve a complete Indifference to the
political side of the Panama revolu-
ton
Entirely a United States Affair.
London, Nov. 5-The British officials
attitude towards the events In Pana-
ma is that it is entirely United
States affair. The question of their
recognition of Panama's independence
entirely depends upon the action OF the
United States.
Landed Marines at Colon.
Washington, Nov. 5-The navy de-
partment received cablegram from
Commander John NJ Hubbard of the
Nashville, dated Colon yesterday,
saying that he had landed marines,
such an action being necessary to pro-
tect the lives and property of Ameri-
can residents.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-11-05

Try a New Mexican waot "ad."
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-11-05
IN MEM0R|AM
OF A HERO
Life Sized Bust in Bronze Of
Captain MaximiIiano Luna
and Tablet Arrive.
ARE WORKS OF ART
Bust to Be Mounted on Wall Back Of
Speakers Chair in House Of
Representatives.
In remembrance of a hero.


In remembrance of a hero.
The life sized bust and the tablet
for which the Thirty-fifth Legislative
appropriated $1,000. to honor
the memory of Maximiliano Luna.
Speaker of the House of Representa-
tives of the Thirty-third Assembly of
the Territory of New Mexico, 1899,
have been received at the Capitol
building, and were today uncrated and
boxed
The tablet which will be placed on
the wall in the main lobby of the
House of Representatives, is of bronze,
with highly polished frame and mount
ed by medallion in base relief of
Maximilano Luna, encircled in a
laurel wreath The tablet bears the
following inscription:
Memory of
MAxiMlLIANO LUNA,
Speaker of House Of Representatives
Territory of New Mexico, 1899.
Captain Troop F. First united States
Volunteer Cavalry (Rough Riders)
and First Lieutenant Thirty-fourth
United States Volunteer Infantry.
Born, June 16, A. D. 1870.
Died in the Discharge of Duty
Philippine Islands, November 10, 1899.
The life sized bust, is also in bronze,
and will be mounted on bracket of
bronze, Immediately behind the speak
ers chair in the House Of Representa-
tives. 1t will be elevated on the wall
to a height, so that the bust will over
look the speakers chair and desk, and
be in full view from any part of the
House. On the base of the bust is the
LUNA"
Captain Maximiliano Luna was the
son of the Honorable and Mrs. Tran
uuilino Luna, both deceased, the HON.
orable Tranquilino Luna having been
delegate from New Mexico in the Low
er House of Congress for one term. He
was also one of the leading men OF
the Territory.
Captain Luna held the offices of
clerk and sheriff of Valencia
County and was twice member of the
House of Representatives of New
Mexico, once as a member, and again
as speaker. At the outbreak of the
Spanish-American war, he went out as
the commanding officer of Troop +,
First United States Volunteer Cavalry,
(Roosevelt's Rough Riders), and par
ticipated in the Cuban campaign, be-
ing engaged in the battles of Las Quas-
imas and San Juan hill in July 1898.
He was honorably mustered out OF
the. service with his regiment after six
months service.
G,...oc .uc-.,y lie va commissioned
a first lieutenant Of the Thirty-fourth
United States Volunteer Infantry. and
went to the Philippine Islands, where
he was assigned to duty on the stan
Of Major General Henry w. Lawton-
N crossing river with General Law
.on and a number of other officers OF
he Generals staff, the river being
iooded. his horse foundered and went
lown. and he was drowned. His body
las never been recovered.
The bust which is life like and An
,xcellent piece of art, was turned out
" Winslow Brothers, sculptors and
,rozne art founders, of Chicago. The
medallion of Captain Luna, encircled
n a wreath, and mounted on top OF the
ablet to his memory, is also as fine
,.ece of work as the artist could pos
ihly turn out
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-11-05
SITUATION
IN PANAMA
Commander Hubbard Of the Nash
vile Again Lands Forces to
Protect Life and Property.
POSITION OF PRESIDENT
Information Of Exact Condition Of A.
fairs too Meager to Warrant His
Outlining Policy.
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X y = s = = = = y = = s :
X Washington, Nov. 5-(Bul-
x letin)-The naval department
= today received cablegram )
y from Commander Hubbard of )
y the Nashville, stating that he =
= had again landed forces from
\ that ship to protect life and
y property at Colon.
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The evening world., 1903-12-07
the cell with the prisoner.

in the cell with the prisoner.
HE has killed my little girl. he last
OF six, and he deserves to die like a
dog. Leave me alone with him and
Justice will be satisfied" he pleaded.
Sheriff Ryerson finally removed Root
and induced him to go home and see
the little one who was dying.
Ryerson then decided to emove Betsa
to Morristown. The prisoner was taker
In a buggy. handcuffed to the Sheriff,
and the wild ride over the mountains
was begun. The mob got wind of the
fact that the prisoner was being taken
away and started in pursuit.
After daring death a dozen times In
the darkness. Ryerson and tine prisoner
arrived here. their horses spent and the
buggy almost n wreck
Minnie Root died a few hours after
the shooting, the bullet having lodged
at the back of her lead.
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dered the vengeance seekers to ride
back.
Little Annie Root was a victim Of
fate. Her steps were guided into the
path of Betsa. just in time to save the
lives Of five others. She was the sur
vivor OF a family OF six children and
the idol of her father and mother.
Root. Betsa and John Koseska were
employed at the big steel mill at Hi
bernia. Koseska and Root lived In ad-
joining houses. Betsa boarded with Ko-
seska. Up to Saturday afternoon Betsa
had been regarded as an inoffensive IL
somewhat morose man.
Warned They Were to Die.
He go drunk Saturday evening and
went to the home of Koseska, who was
sitting at the dinner table with his
wife and three children. Betsa pulled
a short stub of candle from his pocket.
lighted 1t. placed 1t on the table and
took a seat in a corner of the room.
the Koseskas watching him In wonder.
when that candle burns out" an
nounced Betsa calmly. 'yod, John Kos
eska and your wife Mary and your
three children shall die"
With that he drew a huge dirk knife
and a revolver. He warned the little
family to keep still ana sat watching
them with glittering eyes. The candle
spluttcred and burned slowly. Koseska.
paralyzed with fear. was unable to
move.
The fame of the candles was almost
licking the table when there was a
knock at the door and Daniel Root,
his wife and little Minnie walked in.
Betsa with an oath put his dirk and his
pistol in his pocket and slouched out
OF the house. The Roots seated them
selves on a lounge by tho window and
were listening to the breathles5 story
of the K~oseskas. when Betsa fired a
shot through the window. The bullet
struck Minnie Root In the head. The
sound of the shot brought out the neigh
The evening world., 1903-12-07

bors, and Betsa was seen running away
The ~neighborhood was aroused at
once and angry miners took the trail
In pursuit of Betsa. He started over
the mountains toward R~ockaway. and
Deputy Sheriff Dobbins, who lives
there, was warned OF his approach by
teleps1one and also that q mob was
after him, Dobbtns went out TO meet
Betsa. and finally saw him running
toward the village. He called upon
him to halt and the reply was a o
from Betsa's revolver. pobbins an
swered the shot. but his aim was I'M
certain in the gathering dusk. and he
missed. Betsa had mean time emptied
his revolver and had no more ammuni-
ton. Dobbins made him q prisoner
and hurried him to the town hall.
Scarcely had they arrived when the
mot surrounded the hall and demanded
the prisoner. Dobbins pleaded with
them until the arrival of Sheriff Ryer-
son.. who had driven across from Nor
ristown.
Ryerson ordered the mob away, but
they demanded the prisoner and threat
n to shoot unless he was turned over
to them
THE law says I must protect the
prisoner, and 1 will dc It," said Ryer-
son, Some of o will die n o at
tempt to storm this jail. The man. will
pay for his crime. but at the hands OF
the law"
Ryerson finally called Daniel Root.
the father of the girl. n who was
leading the mob. and two others to
come into the jail and identify h pris-
oner. The rest of the crowd then turned
away.
Root and the other two were taken
to the cell whore Betsa was covering
in a dark corner. No sooner was the
door opened than Root sprang upon the
prisoner n attempted to choke him
to death. He vas finally torn away
by Ryerson Ind Dobbins.
Root pleaded to be allowed 10 remain
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Ills Goodness Averts a Lynching
at Rockaway, N. j., and This
Is Followed by a Wild Ride
to Avoid Mob.
MURDERER HAD SHOT
GIRL FROM AMBUSH.
helghbors, Led by Father Of
Victim, Reach Assassin and
Try to Strangle Him, but Are
Driven Off by Deputy.

MORRISTowN. N. j., Dec. THE
experiences of Sheriffs in wild communi-
ties in the West. where jails are
stormed by mobs and murderers are
taken by force from the officers OF the
law, haze been duplicated by Sheriff
Ryerson and Deputy Sheriff Dobbins,
OF this county. For they fought off
n mob that was bent upon lynching
Frank Betsa. of Hibernia. a miner who
killed Minnie Root, twelve years old.
while trying to shoot Daniel Root. her
father.
After a wild ride over the mountains
last night. pursued by armed miners,
Sheriff Ryerson landed his prisoner in
Jail here. Betsa is in bad shape. The
father o. the murdered child succeeded
in getting to him in the little lookup at
Rockaway yesterday and almost choked
him to death.
Betsa's crime was so cruel and unpro-
voked that the entire country side Was
aroused when the news of 1t spread. A
mob surrounded the jail at Rockaway.
In the vanguard of the mob was Root,
armed with a double-barrelled shotgun.
Deputy Sheriff Dobblns stood off the
crowd until Sheriff Ryerson arrived
from this city. The Sheriff made a
speech from the steps of the lookup
and finally convinced the crowd that he
would defend the prisoner with his life
u need be.
Father Tried to Strangle Him.
Root and two others, after giving up
their arms, were admitted to the jail to
identify the prisoner. Root made a jump
for Betsa. 1t took four men to drag
him of.
Sheriff Ryerson became convinced last
night that If he left Betsa in the Rock
away lookup there would be a lynching.
He got a good horse n a strong
wagon and arranged to have the rig
sent to the rear entrance to the Jail.
In the mean time he caused the report
to be spread that he would take Betsa
to Morristpwn by train, and to add color
TO the report Dobbins went to the station
and bought thres tickets.
Everybody in the community flocked
to the station, and while the village
was deserted the Sheriff started with
watching, and before he had proceeded
a mile armed miners we're after him or
horseback and in buggtes.
His knowledge of the couDtry was all
saved the life of his prisoner. He
lodged through u~nfrequented roads.
doubled on his tracks and, although he
was shot at several times by wandering
parties. he succeeded finally in losing his
pursuers. Half an hour after he had his
prisoner safe in Jail a mob arrived from
H%bbernia. but, realizing that there
could be nothing done, the leaders or
The evening world., 1903-12-07
AGAINST OVERHEAD TROLLEY
West Street Property Owners to
Make PuIic Protest.

There Will De a meeting held at the
rooms of the Merchants Association,
No. 346 Broadway. tomorrow. at Q p.
NJ. for the purpose of organizing a
committee to appear at q public hearing
to oppose the application of the Interur-
ban Street Railway Company h change
It's motive power on the lines on West
street.
The purpose of tho meeting II to
formulate a plan ITO defeat the move
Q Of the railway company to butte
an overhead trolley on tina street.
The evening world., 1903-12-07
LEATHER GOODS DEPARTMENT.

In this department many novelties are shown, including
Luncheon Cases OF Leather or Wicker, for AUTO
MOBILE and TOURING use. Travelling Bags
and Suit Cases, with and without fittings.
Hat Boxes; Hand Bags and Purses with sterling
silver trimmings, etc.
THE FOLLOWING ARE OFFERED AT ATTRACTIVE PRICES
HAND BAGS OF Black or Tan Walrus Gifted
with Purse, Card Case and Vinaigrette), ca TX
TRAVELLING BAGS for Men and Women d5 and
10 inch) OF Cowhide, with sewed frames, SS 81
s~>44r-r ,"ahAa&~shs
The evening world., 1903-12-07
9.AltmanAdu.

to the WOMEN'S NECKWEAP DEPT,
containing an assortment OF Fine soas OF Ostrich
Feathers; Stoles OF Ostrich, Marabou or Coque
Feathers with Muns to match; Stoles and
Muns OF Tareta Silk or Chiffon.
Lace Collars OF Point Venise, Irish Crochet and
Filet Laces. Boleros in lace combinations. Berthas
OF Point de Venise Lace. Handmade Yokes and
Stocks. Collar and Cuff Sets (hand-embroidered),
or Irish Crochet Lace. Chiffon Half Sleeves,
plated and lace trimmed.
WHITE cooUE FEATHER sroLEs,
en- yards long, $5.85
WHITE cooUE FEATHER MUFFs to match, 4.85
SILK STOCKS, J.35
SILK ToCKS or SOc
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-10-16
CLEVELAND SPEAKS.
Former President Delivers an Address
20 Club at Chicago.

Chicago. Oct l5.-"Give to our peo-
pie something that will concentrate
their common Affection and sollcitous
care. and let that be their country's
good: give them a purpose that slim
ulates them 20 unite In lofty endeayor.
and let that purpose be a demonstra-
ton OF efficiency and benldcenct OF our
popular rule"
This was the solution offered by
former President Grover Cleveland
as a remedy for corrupt politics. In a
speech before the members Of the
Commercial club at their annual ban
quet given az the Auditorium hotel
Wednesday night The subject dis
cussed by Mr. Cleveland was"Ameri-
can Good Citizenship"
He received an enthusiastic recep To-
ton by the 500 banquctters when he
appeared at the speakers table.
Mr. Cleveland arrived at Chicago
early In the morning. and went direct
20 the Auditorium hotel. where n
greeted a numhtr of friends who were
waiting 10 meet him
At / o'clock in the afternoon he was
the guest of Cyrus n. McCormlck ana
David b. Jones at a luncheon given
IN his honor at the Chicago club.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-10-16
MUST RUN IT'S COURSE
Rapid Increase of Gases a Severe
Strain on Doctors.
TWO MORE VICTIMS.
Physicians az Laredo Desire Other
Texas Cities 10 Emulate Exam
pie Of Beaumont and Send
Much Needed OIL.

LAREDO. Tex. Oct. i5.-The yellow
fever situation Is unchanged. During
the past week many new cases have
been reported. but the doctors. who are
working night and day treating thos,
who are lex with tht fever. stlll
maintain that there is no cause what
ever for alarm. stating that the dis
ease Is OF such a character that Il
must run It's course and then disap.
pear altogether.
The work Of placing the city In a
perfect sanitary condition is stlll being
carried out and will tend to shorten
the time when the disease will have
entirely disappeared.
The Official bulletin for the twenty
four hours up TO midnight Wednesday
night issued al the Texas health de.
partments Office. Is as follows: New
eases. %; deaths. .: total cases 70
date. 300. total deaths 90 date. rs. The
victims OF the disease who died Wed
Iesday were Mexicans. The city still
presents a dead appearance, many peo-
pie having left az the beginning OF the
yellow fever scare and several thou
sands later on when the ,iisease had
unmis,akably developed
The rapid increase In the Eamber OF
cases Is growing 10 be a tremendous
burden upon the physicians. who de-
serve great credit for the way they
are working day and night 20 alleviate
suffering and save human life. The
fever Is in every portion OF the city.
DR.. Tabor Is expecting a carload Of
oil from Beaumont when the entire
city viii be saturated tnd. Il Is hoped
a final end put 20 the yellow fever
mosquito
The health oniclals would be glad
n other cities would follow the exam
pie OF Beaumont and contribute two
or three more carloads of oil. as a
great deal will be needed.
No report has been received from
the town OF Minera. so it can be In
ferred that there have been no deaths
or development OF new cases.
The official bulletin of cases in Nue.
vo LAREDO published late Wednesday.
says there were eleven new eases AMI
eleven cases termed SUSPECTS" Tues
day.
Word from the United States con-
sulate states that the condition OF
Consul Barrett Is much improved.
Grave fears for his recovery were en-
tertalned Tuesday night. and Dr. Muir
ray the famous yellow fever expert
from Florida. passed the night at the
consulate.
a bulletin on the situation az Mon
terey on Monday states that there
were four deaths and five new cases
OF yellow fever Among those who
died were G. \. Biederman. who was
agent FOR the wells-Farg Express
company
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-10-16
DUEL ON THE STREET
MineOIa Is the Scene of a Terrible
Shooting Affair.
ONE MAN Is A CORPSE
lie Lost His Life by a Bullet Fired
[ by n Party Whom He Had Just
Shot Doun--Others Also
We're Injured.

Mineola. Tex. oct. IA terrible
street duel was fought here wedEes-
day afternoon IN which a nan named
shubert. who claimed Grand Saline as
his residence. was shot and killed,
City Marshal Tillman Cage was shot
through the top OF the head and wa
probably mortally wounded, ". N
Harpolt a bystanIer. was shot in tks
body above the heart and Is not ex.
pected to live. and W. d. Kitchens 4
shot through the neck and hip ana ID
seriously wounded.
II Is stated that the tragedy grew
out OF charges OF violation OF the To-
cal option law fled by Shubert at
Quitman. Shuberi met W. u. Kitch-
ems In front OF Chapel d HGrpoles
store
A conversation took place IN which
II Is said Kitchens asked Shubert {.
he had bought any liquor from him
In Mineola since local option took ef-
feet. Shubert replied that he had
hllthfns denied u emphAticdly, ana
an alteration ensued In which II Is
stated Shubert was struck.
Shubert drew pistol and began
firlng az Kitchens. Kitchens fell on
the street, being shot through the
neck and hip While upon the ground
Kitchens fired az Shubert. who was
about twenty feet away. and killed
him. Shubert had two pistols. and
was firing all the time During the
shooting the city marshal ran o.
where Kitchens was lying and at
tempted 20 lift hint up. As be s;oop-
ed he was struck IA the top OF the
head by a shot from Shuberts pistol
and fell over Ia the street. y NJ Har-
pole was struck just over the heart by
a bullet while standing In his store
some distance away
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-10-16
CAR OVERTURNED.
illinois shsepman Loses His Life. and
Two Others Hurt.

San Antonio. oct. i5.-Beertl,
Doty. a sheepman of Charleston. III.
lost his life In a slight freight wrtcb
az the fair grounds Tuesday morning
The car loaded with livestock ex-
hiblts for the fair was d,tchei by
striking a COW on the track and over
turned
John Brooks, chief clerk of the Sar
Antonio and Aransas Pass depot force
was severely bruised. but he Is not be.
lieved 20 be seriously injured.
George NJ. Hardy travelling agent
FOR TIT fair. vas also shaken up. but
was able 20 resume his duty with N.
fair association
9. r. Doty or Charleston. III. 4
brother % the victim of the accident
and three helpers were Ia the tower.
turned car and escaptd injury.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-10-16
Lynch Captured.

salt Lake city. oct. i5.-Jamcs Lynch
the condemned prisoner, who, with Nick
Haworth, escaped from the state pen
iten,iary here last Friday night. has
been captured al Woods cross. a small
village twelve miles north OF this city.
Lynch offered no resistance. He was
IN N deplcrable condition from lack of
food ana loss Of blood from wound In
the rlgle arm. which he received dur
ing the sittle with the prison guards at
aae tirna OF the outbreak.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-10-16
For Sale.

Entire outfit and hxtnres of the
Central Hotel, Bryan, Texas. consist
ing OF fifteen bed room sets, complete
office, dining room and Kitchen fur
niture aud utensils-everything new
and clean. Building can be leased fo'
reasonable rent. Call at premises ol
address Box 2Sl. Bryan, Texas
n his Is q very popular Hotel and doe'
; nice business. ~
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-10-16
standlnn Room In Demand

Cincinnati. oct. i5.-Standing room
was in demand IN the United States
district court room on the second day
OF tht trial ot Miller and Jones for
conspiracy TO extort a brlhe Ia con-
nection with the recently exposed pos
tai frauds Nine witnesses were exam-
'ned. and the government has four
.lore 10 nreanni