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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-12-18
SHOT TO DEATH
BY DETECTIVES
Two Illinois Men Wanted for Obtain.
ing Money Under False Pretenses
Killed in California.

Los Angeles, Dec. 18-Trailed to
their lodging house and brought to
bay within the walls of small room,
JOS Choisser, aged so, and his son
Louis, aged Is, were shot to death in
a battle with three detectives late last
night. The latter escaped without in
jury. When the detectives broke in
the door of the room occupied by the
men, the elder Choisser was lying on
the bed. He reached for his gun but
before he could use it he was seized
and his weapon taken from him. at the
same moment Louis opened fire on the
officers and it became SO hot they were
forced to retreat into the hall The
young man followed them until the bull
lets from the revolvers of two of the
detectives stopped his progress and he
fell to the floor dying instantly. The
father was killed by the first fusilade.
The men were wanted in Illinois
charged with obtaining money under
false pretenses. The money amount
ing to 81 800 was found on Louis ChOis-
ser
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-12-18

AN
IDEAL RESORT
Famous Throughout the Country as
the Mecca for Bronchial and Pull
monary Patients.

Sunmount Tent City.
This resort for the health seeker
which has made the Capital City of
New Mexico famous as the Mecca for
those suffering with bronchial and pull
monary troubles is being talked Of
generally throughout the country, by
the laity as we'll as those in the medi-
cal profession.
The natural advantages at Sunmount
for the establishment of such re-
sort, together with the excellent ar
rangements in vogue for catering to
the wants of the patients, make it the
ideal spot in the western world for
those in search of health to come. The
fair fame of the resort has been es-
tablished by those who have had ac-
tual experience, residence and bene-
fit there, and who have naught but
words of praise for the climatic con-
ditions, the provisions for the comfort
and convenience of the guests and the
general courtesy extended by the man.
agement.
Prominent physicians throughout
the east are sending their bronchial
and pulmonary patients to Sunmount,
and are carefully watching the result
of the treatment received there. A
number of cases are on record of the
great benefits derived by soJourn of
several months there.
The water supply at Sunmount is ex
cellent being piped distance OF a
mile and half from the mountain
springs, where the water flows out of
the bed rock. Numerous inquiries are
received in regard to the water supply
which is certainly unsurpassed.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-12-18

where it begins, to summit of the Dal-
ton Divide, is one of unbroken splendid
scenic effects. Beyond that, all the
way to Hermit's Peak near Las Vegas,
this grandeur is said to be accentuat
ed and to have but few parallels in the
Rocky Mountains, if anywhere.
The Santa Fe Canon.
From the two small reservoirs that
glitter in the sun like mirrors, and the
power house of the Santa Fe Water
and Light Company, to .Catanachs
mill, picturesquely situated in what is
the estuary of the canon, is almost
half mile of interesting scenery and
varied views. Below the mill, the
banks broaden into the valley, at first
delta and then the open lowland i'm
perceptibly climbing up to the mesa,
while above is the great dam of the
water company. The mill is romanti-
cally situated at a point, where
small but precipitous gorge with sew
eral seeping springs, opens onto the
river. The stream is lined with will
lows and bushes while on one side are
green alfalfa fields and shady orchards.
Immediately below the dam is cas-
cade that plunges over a precipice 20
feet high. Although the roar of the
falling waters is heard on the Canon
Road. but few people have ever seen
the cascade for it is hidden by trees
and brush and is below the road at a
spot apparently difficult of access.
From the main dam that forms large
lake. beautiful view of the Santa Fe
Valley and the city is obtained A
short distance above the reservoir,
few yards after leaving the Martinez
Ranch, the canon walls rise abruptly
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-12-18

here and there stands a struggling
pine, straight as candle and majes-
tic as a Titan. There are promontor-
les at several points, from which the
eye can sweep the unparalleled seen
cry in every direction and from where
it sees six or seven wide wagon roads
below, apparently running in different
directions. but really the same road
paralleling itself repeatedly in it's en-
deavor to reach the heights.
The Summit.
The summit, the climax! The Eng
lish has no lyric mountain poetry such
as the German. But here is scene
worthy of master muse and of the
brush of an artist. From the confines
of the canons and foothills to the free
dom of the mountain top where the
wind sweeps unobstructed and to
which come the voices in the valleys
below, like the whisperings from an
Aeolian harp. The Pecos from here
seems but silver thread upon dark
green ground. The ranges below ap-
pear like the crests of pillows while
the snow covered peaks beyond are
like cliffs that rise from sea of pines
and pinOn. On the other side is the
Santa Fe Canon and the noble ridge
beyond, crowned by Mount Badly and
the Truchas Peaks. The Santa Fe
Valley swims in the blue distance tc
ward the setting sun, and 40 miles
away are the Cochiti and the Jemez
ranges at the foot of which slumber
the hoary cliff dwellings in the golden
sunshine. If no other object were to
be gained than access to this scene, 1t
would have been worth while to build
the Scenic Route. But the road from
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-12-18
WAR CLOUDS
ARE LOWERING
Colombia to Ask That Panama
Question Be Submitted to a
Court of Arbitration.
WILL RESENT REFUSAL.
Will Rely Upon Latin Republics to Aid
in Bearing Arms Against
Uncle Sam.

Paris, Dec. 18-The united COlom~
bian committee here gave out a
statement today saying that Colombia
would first seek through commission
to induce the United States to recog-
nize Colombia's rights under the
treaty of 1846 Second, if the commits.
sion fails, Colombia will ask the SUBJ
mission of the question to the arbitra-
tion court. Third, if submission to
The Hague court is refused, Colombia
will go to war and rely upon the Latin
republics to come to her aid
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-12-18

Eight miles into the mountains, four
miles up the mountains and seven
miles down the mountains, such is, or
rather will be, the Scenic Route from
Santa F'e to the Pecos River. And
"such" mountains! Not only does peak
crowd upon peak, but range after
range rises higher and higher as if de-
termired to block the way of the San
ia Fe River, which has erodeC canon
of wondrous beauty that extends from
the very source of the stream OH the
Lake Peaks to the city Of Santa Fe.
Through this canon winds the Scenic
Route for eight miles until the Dalton
Divide is reached, precipitous bar
rier, that towers $500 feet and seems
insurmountable. And here it is that
the finest piece of road in the south
west is being built. 1t starts a hun
dred yards or so beyond the Perry
Ranch, from grove of quaking aspen
at the foot of a stupendous wall of
rocks. Just wide enough for two wag-
ons. almost as smooth as race course,
the greater part rock bottom and as
cending on gentle incline, the road
has been hewn into the side Of the
taking almost four miles TO
reach the top of the divide. Switch
back above switchback, the road
doubles upon itself again and again,
the Perry Ranch lying directly be-
meath. but appearing smaller and
smaller as greater height is gained.
Yet, the traveller scarcely notices
that he is climbing Panorama after
panorama unfolds itself. The Lake
Peak, sharp in outline, cold and gilt
tering. almost $4,000 feet high, at
times seem within reach of the hand;
the Santa Fe Canon winds below, the
eye following it until blocked by pine |!
covered ranges. There are gorges and
rills and quiet springs of
water. Torrents of the rainy season |
have cut deep burrows in the mountain |
side and yet, it was found necessary |
on this road to construct only one short |
bridge and that over an arroyo that is
dry the greater part of the year. For
the first two miles the road cuts |
pine forests, above that the SUI
perb view is unobstructed although
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-12-18
CENTENNIAL
CELEBRATION
Being Held at New Orleans in Com
memoration of Transfer Of Louis
lana Territory.

New Orleans, Dec. 1S-Under the
auspices of the state of Louisiana, the
city of New Orleans and the Louisiana
Historical Society," series of official
celebrations in commemoration of the
centennial transfer of the Louisiana
territory from France to the United
States were begun today.
The feature was a review by Cover
nor Heard and party of distinguished
guests of the French and American
warships which came here to assist in
the ceremonial.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-12-18
SCENIC ROUTE
IS A WONDER

Construction Work on Both the Santa Fe and Las We.
gas Ends Being Pushed Vigorously by Superin-
tendent H. O. Bursum. of the New Mexico
Penitentary---C Convict Labor Employed
""Magnfcent Scenery and Grand
Views at Every Turn.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1903-12-18

and form one of the prettiest bits of
landscape in this section. The rock
walls on each side are varicolored,
several intrusive dykes of red porphy-
ry marking the first ledge. 1t is here
that the Scenic Route proper begins.
The road is on the first ledge of the
Continued on Page Three)
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-10-24
DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED

by local applications as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an illfialned con-
dition of the mucous lining of the Eus-
tachian tube. When this tube is in
famed you have a rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing, and when it is entire
" closed, deafness is the result, and
unless the Inflammation can be taken
out and this tube restored to its normal
condition, hearing viii bedestroyed for
ever; nine cases out of ten are caused
by catarrh, which is nothing but an in
famed condition of the mucous services,
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of deafness) caused by
catarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
= Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-10-24
Why Don't We Do 1t?

A couple of years ago the truck
growers of Long Beach, Miss, or
ganized and took it into their heads
to plant radishes for the early
Northern markets. They started out
and grew few barrels of the best.
Last year they shipped thirty-two
cars. This year they will put out
sixty carloads. 1t takes 100 barrels
to make a carload. Each barrel
contains forty dozen punches.
Average net price received, 10 cents
per dozen punches. This makes So
per barrel, 1850 per car, or SAL, 900
for the season. They have quit cot
ton, and they don't ship by ex-
press. Everything goes in carloads.
Now, Mississippi can't grow any
thing that Texas can't grow twice
over. Why don't we do it?-Hallets-
vile Herald.
The experience of the Mississippi
agriculturists should furnish a
valuable object lesson to the farm
ers of Texas. 1t is a fact that the
radish of this State is as fine and
as palatable as that grown any
where in the South, and at $500
per car they are more profitable
than cotton, and, incidentally, are
immunes from the ravages of the
boil weevil Last year there was a
heavy demand for radishes through
out the North The supply was
never excessive and throughout the
season the vegetable maintained a
high price in the restaurants and
in hotels OF the entire United States
radishes serve the purpose of decora-
tive purposes for the table as we'll
as affording relish that make
them delicacieS to some persons.
Whether they appeal to the taste of
the farmer himself makes no Diff
ference, however. They will afford a
comfortable income to the man who
will "put in few acres of them,
and it is from this viewpoint that
they should be considered.-Houston
Post.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-10-24
Went From NeWsbOy
To Chief Justice.
Remarkable Achievements of a
Bright and Ambitious Negro
Boy.

/ Atlanta Constitution:
OF all the stories of "boys who
have risen," there is none more re.
markable than that of Sir Conrad
J Reeves, the Chief Justice of the
British West Indian colony of Bar
bados, who died the other day.
He was a ragged mulatto urchin,
earning few cents a day by SELL
ing newspapers in the streets Of
Bridgetown, the principal town Of
Barbados The proprietor of one Of
the newspapers saw that he was a
smart lad, and took him into his
office as a reporter.
At that time journalism in Bar
bados was very sleepy and old
fashioned. All the papers were con-
tented to print the same news and
never get ahead of one another.
conrad Reeves revolutionized
things. He introduced the SCOOP"
and soon worked his way up to the
editors chair.
That did not satisfy him. He saw
that the journalistic field was a
limited one in Barbados, SO he stud
led for the law in his spare time:
81 am going to be judge if I live
long enough" he told his friends.
They laughed at him. The idea
of mulatto becoming a Judge
seemed too preposterous. Only
white men had ever been appointed
to that dignity, and there was a
rule that no Barbadian, even if he
were white, should be made Judge
in Barbados, lest he should favor
his numerous friends and relatives
when delivering his judgments.
Conrad Reeves went to England
and became a barrister. Returning
to Barbados. he set up in practice,
but had hard struggle for many
years with local prejudices. People
did not care 10 entrust their legal
affairs to the young man whom they
had known as ragged ncwSboy.
He "won out" by dint of perser-
yerance and ability. In time he be-
came the leader of the Barbados
bar, and distinguished himself so
remarkably that all rules and pre-
cedents were broken through, and
he was made first Attorney General
and then Chief Justice. Queen Vic
toria knighted him, and for many
years before his death he was rec
ognized as being one of the best
Judges in all the British colonies.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-10-24

The uncalled for letters remain
ing in the post office of Brownsville,
for the week ending October II,
1903, are as follows:
LADIES.
Blidsoe Millye
DUNCAN frankie
Duenes Angela
Gomez Tiburcia
Longoria Refugio
Landa Pancha
Sosa VI.
Saragoza Damiana
Utinibres Andrea
GENTLEMEN.
Cuellar Martin
Castaheda Felipe
Collier Bruce
Edgelow o. Rev.
Garcia Santiago
Gridley A. George
Guel Francisco
Hill George
Hernandez Bernabe
Hernandez Amador q letters)
MireleS Roman
Magician Santiago
Rendon Rafael
Rodriguez Mateo
Sanches Guillermo
Smith Lowell
Torres Esteban
Vela Lucio Teodoro
Villanurva Jose Maria
Wattner Z. Fred.
Persons calling for the above let
tiers please say advertised.
J. B. SHARPE, Postmaster.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-10-24
THE WINTER FASHIONS.

The prophecy that velvet and
velveteen would be high in favor
this season has been fulfilled. A
gown, a blouse or a wrapper of vel
vet achieves Il distinction in attire
not possible to attain in any other
material. Fancy effects in velvet
and velveteen are used for the chic
shirt waist costumes. The new zibe-
lines. which are a favorite material
for the elaborate dress gown, are
more beautiful than ever, and their
softness and pliability adapts them
admirably to the flowing lines of
the new modes. Rich satin-faced
cloths will not easily lose prestige,
and this season they are shown in
the lovely fuchsia hues that are so
fashionable. Straw color, buff and
pale pink are among the delicate
tints for which much favor is shown.
One Of the fancies of the season
IS open-work embroidery, in either
English or Madeira fashion, over
soft. contrasting color. Fringes are
more popular than ever and mar
row Tom Thumb fringe dyed to
match the dress material is very
stylish. but of all trimmings braids
are most in demand and they pos
.sess innumerable attractive features.
The separate blouse is more pop
Mar than ever, and the unlined
sh;rt.waist made of fine faced cloth
bids fair to be a popular garment.
Slipping shoulders are distinc-
tive feature of the new modes
From the Delineator for November.
The Baltimore & Ohio railroad
has lust placed an order for the
i 10 locomotive in the United
States. The monster machine will
81 oS5 600 pounds. and have Il
49, wheels. 1t will be used as a
49, ON some of4he heavy noun
tain grades.-New Ideas
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-10-24
Limo S0lares.
BAKER AND CONFECTIONERY.

American and Spanish makes of Can
dies, Cakes, Etc. Weddings and Ban
quets served in latest styles. Prices
reasonable.
Twelfth Street. facing G. {. G. Steam
ship office.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-10-24
LIST OF LETTERS.

The uncalled for letters remain
ing in the post office of Brownsville,
for the week ending October II,
1903. are as follows:
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-19

coming volume on our commerce in
manufactures.
The rapid growth in the expectation
of manufactures from the United
States-an increase of more than 100
per cent. since 1S95-has led the Blu
reau of Statistics to the preparation Of
an elaborate statement of the distribu-
tion of manufactures, showing the
value of every important manufactur-
ed article exported in each year from
1890 to 1902. and every country to
which each article was sent during the
period from 1892 to 1902; also the total
value of American manufactures sent
to each country of the world in each
year during that term.
The imports and exports of manu-
features of twenty principal countries
of the world are given, and estimating
the remaining countries, the bureau
states the grand total of manufactures
entering into international commerce at
about $4,000, 100000 per annum. OF this
United Kingdom supplies $1,000, 900, 900,
or rs per cent; Germany supplies, 20
per cent; France, about u per cent;
the United States, 10 per cent, and
Netherlands about 6 per cent
Curiously. the nations which
are the largest exporters Of
manufactures are also the largest
importers of manufactures, this be-
ing due to the fact that much of the
material which they use in manufac-
turing is produced in other countries
and imported in the first stage of man.
ufacture, while other manufactures i'm
ported are composed of articles pro-
duced in the countries in question. In
the case of the United Kingdom, for
example, which imports $125, 600 900
worth of manufactures annually. $685.
100000 represents the value of copper
chiefly imported from the United
States in the form of pigs and bars,
the first process of manufacture; $685.
100000 manufactures of silk, of which
the material is not produced in the
United Kingdom; $63OOO 900 wool, much
of which is imported in the first stage
of manufacture: SCI 900, 900 food and
drinks, chiefly in the first stage of
manufacture; and 100000 leather
which after Importation becomes a
material for use in manufacturing.
Expectation of manufactures ex-
ceeds importation of manufactures in
the United Kingdom, Germany,
France, the United States, Austria
Hungary, Belgium, and Switzerland,
respectively: while in all other coun-
tries of the world Importation of man
ufactures exceeds expectation of man.
ufactures Manufactures form so per
cent. of the exports of Switzerland, rs
per cent. of the exports of the United
Kingdom and Germany, respectively;
81 per cent. of those of France so per
cent. of those Of Belgium; As per cent.
of those of Austria Hungary; AZ per
cent. of those of Japan; Al per cent.
of those of Sweden. and 30 per cent. of
those of the United States
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-19
DeRENNE BUILDING
WILL BE REMODELED
Extensive Changes to Be Made at Cost of Several
Thousand Dollars.

Among the most important building
operations that will be undertaken in
Savannah this summer. possibly this
year, will be the remodeling and inn
proving of the DeRenne row, on the
north side of Bay street, and which
extends from the east side of the Cot
ton Exchange to Abercorn street. The
work will be begun shortly and will
be done under the supervision of Mr.
II. w. Witcover, who drew the plans.
The contract which is one involving
many thousand dollars, was yesterday
let to Mr.. J. r. Eason.
The building is four stories high, two
stories being above the level of Bay
street. These contain a large number
of offices and it is. to these that the
greater number of changes contem-
plated will be made. 1t is intended to
make them thoroughly modern and
first-class IN every particular. Among
the other changes to be made will be
the tearing away of the present APP
proaches, bridges and walks by which
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-19

the buildings are reached ana the re-
placing of them with modern steel and
cement structures.
The present entrances to the top story
of the buildings, which are exposed
stairways leading to balconies, will be
done away with, and covered stair
ways, leading through the building
proper, will be substituted The
changes will be so sweeping that they
include not only the remodeling of in
teriors but entirely new floors, new
walls, plastering and electric wiring for
lights and fans. Windows and doors
will be taken out and when replaced
will all be fitted with plate glass.
The offices are pretty generally occu-
pied at present and to make the repairs
these tenants will have to be moved.
They will be given temporary quarters
in the western end of the building
while work is being done at the other
end. 1t is hoped to have the work on
the building completed by the middle
of August, though that on the bridges
and approaches may take a little long
er. The property is part of the es-
tate of G. w. J. DeRenne. The local
agents for it are Messrs. Lawton &
Cunningham.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-19
CROPS ARE BACKWARD.
News Notes From HaIcyondale-
shooting Array.


Halcyondale, Ga, May 1s.-Owing to
heavy rains prevailing for the past
week or more, the farmers in this
vicinity are getting somewhat behind
with their crops, some farms suffering
a good deal from grass. Should the
present favorable weather continues for
a few days they will be in better shape.
The plants are as a rule, small, ow-
ing to cool nights and windy weather,
which has prevailed for the past month
or two. Generally the stands OF both
corn and cotton are the worst here IN
years. especially of the latter much
cotton dying after coming up, therepy
necessitating much replanting. All
crops are on an average two weeks
later this season, and on the whole,
prospects for a good crop is not very
flattering in this locality.
Halcyondale now has two free deliV-
cry mail routes, one each in ScreVen
and Bulloch counties. covering about
twenty-five miles each, while the
routes have the approval of some OF
the patrons served, the majority APP
pear to be opposed to them, and have
petitioned the postoffice department to
renlace them with the original star
route service.
This place also now boasts of an arte-
sian well, furnishing an abundant sup
ply of pure water.
A fatal shooting ARRAY occurred at
Sharpe's turpentine distillery, in Bull
loch county, a day or two since. 1t
appears that the owner, Mr.. B. r.
sharpe, had some dispute with one Of
his hands, a negro, who drew his re-
volver and threatened to shoot, where
upon Sharpe fired in self-defense, in
flicting a fatal wound, from which the
negro died shortly afterward.
The Halcyondale school, taught by
Miss Lena Evans, of Theresa, will
close in few days.