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Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-28

men and taxpayers of the city without
regard to party, except as we have said
above, the very few who are benefic-
iaries of the existing condition.
But. as our afternoon contemporary
remarked, a few days ago, The idea of
county division did not originate with
the merchants and taxpayers of this
city. 1t came from those who were a
short time ago, anxious that the county
should be divided, but who upon dis
covering that it might not be useful to
their personal or partisan interests, at
once faced about and called it off This
action has caused feeling of deep
Indignation among the republicans of
Albuquerque. who feel that this sec
tion, with its more than 1000 repub-
lican votes and over $4,000 900 of taxa
bic property is being used as a mere
foot ball by few politicians, for their
own profit or amusement, and with an
utter disregard for the wishes or in
terests of the people. That expresses
the feeling of the men who represent
the republican sentiment of Albuquer-
que. The names of many of them will
be found on the petition that has been
sent to the legislature, and the names
of many hundreds of others would
have been affixed to the same paper
had it been presented to them
I'VE give the foregoing as a matter
of news for the information of those
who may be interested in knowing the
sentiment of the republicans of Albu-
querque and vicinity upon the question
of county division, and it may be re-
lied upon as an absolutely correct
statement"
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-28
Cattle and Horse Growers

Denver, Feb. 2S.-In the convention
OF Cattle and Horse Growers associa.
tion today a resolution was adopted
authorizing the chair to
appoint a committee of five members
to prepare legislation for the benefit
OF that industry and that sheep men
be asked to JON with them. Also that
a committee be instructed to meet
with any commission appointed by the
president or congress to investigate
this matter not later than December
next. A telegram, which will be sent
to William p. Frye, president of the
United States senate, was approved
1t urges the senate to adopt the War
rem resolution favoring appointment of
a special land commissioner to report
on the plans for the settlement of con-
troversies between conflicting live
stock interests on government ranges
in the west.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-28
Coal Miners Imprisoned and
Seven are Dead.
Knapp, the Ohio wife Murderer, Consider
ing Other Confessions.

Latrobe Pa, Feb. 2S.-The Hostetter
& Colonesville Coal company's mine
near here, was the scene of a firedamp
explosion yesterday in which it is
thought seven men lost their lives.
Their names are: Michael Flack,
Michael Flack, Jr., William H. Besser,
Steve Hooduk, John Gakish, Charles
r. Benny, John Penzeric The ex-
plosion occurred when the full force
of men were at work and it is con-
sidered almost miracle that there
were no more fatalities. About 500
men are employed in the mine, which
is located four and half miles west
of this place. The cause of the ex-
plosion is mystery.
Hopes are entertained that the men
may be still living and three rescuing
parties have made efforts to reach
them. The first party found two men
unconscious in one of the workings
and they were revived after being
brought to the surface. 1t has been
impossible to reach the others on ac-
count of dense smoke and after-damp.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-28
SECURITIES COMPANY.
Attorney General Will Present Case
Sometime in March.

Washington, Feb, 2s,-The attorney
general today sent to the clerk of the
United States circuit court for the
Eighth circuit the formal certificate
under the act of February 26, 1908, to
secure preference and an early argu.
ment for the case of the United States
against the Northern Securities COM
pany. The act in question provides
that the attorney general may file "a
certifiacte that in his opinion the case
is of general public Importance" and it
further provides that upon such filing
the case shall be given precedence
over others and in every way expe-
dited and be assigned for hearing the
earliest practicable day, before not less
than three circuit judges of said cir
cult" 1t is expected here that the ar
gument will be had some time in
March. The exact time and place will
be fixed by the circuit judges who un.
der the act will hear the case.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-28
COUNTY DIVISION.
Our Morning Contemporary Now
Strongly FayOrS Division.
IT SCORES THE POLITICIANS.

From Journal-Democrat of February
2S The cause of county division is
growing rapidly in Albuquerque-and
by that we do not mean that more peo-
pie are favoNng it, because practically
all the business men and taxpayers in
the city have been for it from the first
except a few who are benefciaries of
the present order of things-but We
mean that the people who pay so per
cent of the taxes are speaking out
more positively and more earnestly in
favor of division, and as rule they
do not care a cent whether the lines of
the new county are run so as to please
or displease the professional polite
ians of either party
That is a fair and impartial state
ment of public sentiment in Albuquer-
que on this question, and represents
the feeling with respect to county di-
vision of practically all the business
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-28
rWENTY-sENENT DAY, FRS-
DAY,iFE6RUARY ~, 1903.
The Council.
tAfternoon SESSION.

otSolOH.J
| The council met at 2;30 O'Clock and
after prayer by Rev. w. A. Cooper, the
reading of the journal was dispensed
with.
The committee on enrolled and en-
crossed bills reported council joint me
mortal No. 3, relating to Taos county
bonds, as enrolled and engrossed. The
president announced having signed the
memorial.
Mr.. Hughes presented a petition
from the citizens of albuquerque that
the Sunday law be not repealed.
The judiciary committee favorably
reported council bill No. 81, an act
grouping the counties OF the territory
into district attorney districts. The
committee on agriculture and manu-
featuring favorably reported council
bill No. 21, as amended. 1t is an act
to create boards for agricultural pur-
poses.
The committee on municipal and pri-
vate corporations favorably reported
council bill No. S3, an act authorizing
the levy of tax by cities for the col
lection of garbage.
The following bills were introduc.
ed:
Council bill No 81, by Mr.. Hughes,
an act to authorize county commits
sioners to establish separate districts
in precincts having over 500 votes. Re
ferred to committee on privileges and
elections.
Council bill No SS, by President
Chaves, by request, the travelling aud
itors bill. Referred to the committee
on banks and banking.
Council bill No SO, by President
Chayes. an act to harmonize and
strengthen the school laws Referred
to the committee on education.
Council bill No. 80, by Amado Cha
YES, provides for high school in San
ia Fe and authorizes the board of edu-
cation to issue bonds TO construct new
buildings. Ii also authorizes the use
of convict labor in the construction of
the building. 1t was referred 10 the
committee on education.
Council bill No. 81, the district attor-
neys' bill, was called up for passage. It
was amended so that each district at
torney shall receive from the territory
$500 per annum except the one for So
corro county, who shall receive $500.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-28
A FINE DANCE.
The International Association Of
MaChinists Last Night.
ROYAL TINE FOR EVERYBODY,

An evening of more eXhilarating en-
joyment than was given by the Inter.
| national Association of Machinists at
their second annual ball held at Co
lombo hall last night would be difficult
to produce.
A merry and gay throng filled the
spacious hall to overfiowing, and there
was nothing lacking in the way of a
complete good time when Professor
Di Mauro's orchestra produced dancing
music that makes dancing a pleasure
Red, white and blue streamers were
swung from the sides and ends, meet
ing in the center of the hall, under
which was suspended gilded emblem
of the Rio Grande lodge, No. 131. Jap
anese lanterns giving a quaint, soft
light were arranged in a most artistic
manner to contrast with the other dec
orations. A revolving case of Star
rett's tools set in the center of the
stage, showing complete line of the
tools used by the machinists.
The program card issued was very
attractive and unique. The twenty
four regular dances were given as
toasts to the various shop officials, and
noble and humorous sentiments.
The grand march commenced at 9
o'clock and with the exception of the
intermission of an hour at midnight for
lunch the dances went on until
o'clock in the morning.
The reception committee, composed
of b. Stuart j. Burrows, Jake Long,
G. Craig, JEFF Bell, and Frank Seibert,
were especially attentive to their
guests and everyone danced and had
a good time Harmony and success re-
sounded on every side, when the floor
committee, managed 10y Walter Mel
son, and assisted by r. Patterson, Crist
Nelson, Frank link, c.. f. Sherman,
Norman Perry and w j. Walsh looked
after the welfare of the dancers.
The arrangement committee, Jake
Long, Walter Nelson, j. Burrows, w. j.
Walsh, under the management of c. Il.
Sherman, deserve the highest praise
for the social and financial success of
the notable event placed in their
hands.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-28
Thursdays Afternoon Session.


After the recess the council received
the message from the house announc.
ing the passage of house joint resolu.
tion No. Z relating to the pay of en-
ployes and that it had passed the res.
olution over the veto of the governor.
The council concurred in the action.
The resolution carries $4,64O for the
house employees and $2.350 for the
council employees for the second twen-
ty days.
A mes sage was received from the
governor that he had signed house
joint resolution No. 8, providing for
the inspection of certain educational
institutions.
President Chaves announced that he
had signed council bill No. so, an act
relating to the pay of district attorney
for Colfax and Union counties; council
joint resolution, relating to the correc.
tion of enrolled and printed bills !;
amended council bill No. As, an act re-
lating to levy for water and light
purposes council substitute for coun-
ell bill No. A, an act relating to the
terms of mayors and other officers
amended council bill No. 5, an act con
ferring the veto power on mayors.
The council then adjourned until
Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-28
TWenty-Sixth Days Do
ings Of legislature.
DIVISION DEFEATED IN THE COUNCIL
Numerous Bills Introduced in Both Council
and House.
he bill was passed as amended.

| The bill was passed as amended.
The committee on agriculture and
manufacturing favorably reported
council bill No. 81, an act to create
county boards of horticulture. 1t was
passed unanimously.
House bill No 102. an act by Mr..
Martin Sanchez. relating to compul-
sorry education, was referred to the
committee on education.
BY unanimous consent Mr. Jaramillo
reported from the committee on terri
torial affairs council bill No. 9, and
recommended that it be passed 1t is
an act providing for the drilling of an
artesian well at the penitentiary and
appropriates $4,000 for that purpose.
Mr.. Spiess thought the $4,000 should
be divided amcng the members of the
council as the penitentiary could not
possibly need the money. He moved to
table the bill but the motion was lost.
The bill was lost by 6 nays to 5 ayes.
Those voting for it were Messrs. A.
Chaves, Duncan, Martinez, Jaramillo
and the president Those against 1t
Messrs. Albright, Fall, Hawkins.
Hughes, Pinard and Spiess.
The same committee favorably re-
ported house bill No. 95, by Mr.. Mon
toya, an act to amend the law relating
to peddlers. Mr.. Jaramillo moved to
table the bill and this was done. 6 to 5.
The vote was reconsidered and the bill
passed unanimously.
Mr.. Duncan moved to adjourn until z
o'clock tomorrow morning, but in the
face of the protests raised, withdrew
his motion.
Mr.. Hawkins reported from the COM
mittee on banks and banking amended
council bill No. 10. and recommended
that the substitute be passed. The bill
relates to the organization of trust
companies AMI was made special or
der for tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock.
Mr.. Hughes moved to reconsider the
vote bv which the bill providing for
the artesian we'll at the penitentiary
was killed, but Mr.. Fall made the point
of order that the bill was not tabled,
but had failed 70 pass, =
The council went into executive ses-
sion in which Felipe Chaves, Solomon
Luna and John Becker, all Of Valencia
county, were confirmed as regents of
the orphans home to be established at
Belen.
The council then adjourned until 10
o'clock Saturday morning.
The House.
Thursdays Afternoon Session)
The speaker announced that he had
signed house Joint resolution No. 0.
for the inspection of certain education
al institutions.
The committee on education report
ed adversely on house bill No. SO. an
act to compile the school laws, by Mr.
Dalies, but recommended the passage
Of substitute bill. II takes its regular
course.
Council joint resolution No. 8. relat-
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-28

that it was an impossibility for the
young ladies to pose as editors. Great
was their surprise and chagrin when
The Mirage came forth with the best
classification of interesting and in.
structive reading matter that has been
seen in the columns of the periodical
since its first appearance.
Some of the boys feeling a sense of
pity for the feminine editors. offered
their assistance. The young ladies re
fused and with reporters and editors
hard at work, their efforts have been
crowned in glory.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-28
A Fine LEGISLATOR,

Hon. Nestor Montoya, editor of La
Bandera Americana, is at home to
spend the recess with his family and
to talk with his constituents. Mr. Mon
toya is proving himself to be one of
the best presiding officers in the his
tory of the New Mexico legislature.
He is fair in his decisions, quick to
so far of some beneficial legislation.
He will return to Santa Fe Monday
morning.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-28
NAT|ONALCAPITAL
We Will Get Statehood Next
December.
NEWS OF SENATE AND HOUSE
Casa Of United States Against Nor
thern Securities Company.
NETHERLANDS PROTOCOL IS SIGNED

Special to The Citizen.
y Washington, ID. C., Feb. 2S.- =
y Disagreement between the repub- =
= licans and democrats, the former =
y to three states. the latter to a =
= compromise bill and refusing to y
\ vote the appropriation bill rider, y
y prevents action now The agita- =
= tion is greatly beneficial to repub- y
y licans pledged to make a party =
y measure to admit Oklahoma and y
= Indian Territory as one state, and y
y attach Arizona to New Mexico, y
y named probably Montezuma and =
y agreed the capital to be at Santa =
y Fe. The committee of the demo- y
y cratic central committee sent here =
y did efficient work and smoothed y
y down the rough places. The bill =
= will pass sure next December. y
o. Z { e. e q z q &C
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-28
WRECK IN TENNESSEE.
A. Fast Train Jumped the Rails, Caus.
ina Death.

Knoxville, Tenn, Feb. 2S.-The fast
passenger train, Chattanooga to Sails
bury leaving Chattanooga at 11:45 last
night, was wrecked about three miles
west of Lenoir City, Tenn, this morn
ing, about 2 o'clock. The wreck was
caused by spreading rails. Three
deaths are reported so far and a mum.
ber are injured. The dead: John H.
Bibb, engineer; A. J. Tucker, mail
clerk; Alfred Best colored porter.
Twenty-four are injured, two probably
fatally. One lady passenger, travelling
from Texas to Morristown, Tenn, who
was accompanied by two children. is
badly injured, The wreck occurred on
the top of a steep embankment and the
train plunged down this. The locomo-
tive went within thirty feet of the
Tennessee river Four of the coaches
were telescOped and partially piled up
on the engine. Three coaches were
burned outright.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-28
"OUST TO DUST"
An Able, Eloquent Sermon by Rev.
Barry Last Night.
THE CATHOLIC MISSION.

Rev Father Barry, the scholarly and
strong-minded Jesuit. who has few
equals as pulpit orator, delivered an
impressive sermon on "The Morrow of
Life, Dust TO Dust. Ashes TO Ashes:
Remember That Dust Thou Art and
Unto Dust Thou Shalt Return" last
night at the church of Immaculate Con-
ception.
Every seat in the church was occu-
pied and the audience was a most ap-
preciatiye one, giving their entire at
tention TO the interesting discourse de-
livered by Rev, Barry
The pulpit orator covered every is
sue of the wide and thoughtful subject.
Immaculate Conception Early mass
s o'clock Sunday morning. High mass
and sermon by Father Barry, S. j., at
1880 o'clock. Evening services and
lecture by Father Barry. S, j., at 1880
o'clock.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-28
The House.

Washington, Feb. 2S.-The house
convened today at IL o'clock in contin-
uation of the legislative day of Thurs
day. When the gavel fell, Mr.. Rich
ardson, the minority leader, was on his
feet.
81 make the point that no quorum is
present" said he I'VE cannot do any
business in this republican house with
puorum, except to unseat a demo-
cratic member" he added.
The speaker counted the members
present and after waiting about five
minutes, enough members appeared to
make up the requisite number-17S.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-28
THE WIFE MURDERER.
The Ohio Demon is Considering More
Confessions About His Crimes.

Hamilton, Ohio, Feb est is cur
rently reported about the Jail today
that Knapp is considering another con
fession that will cover other crimes.
Meanwhile, the officers are seeking all
the information possible from him. 1t
has been decided that his first trial
Will be here for the murder of his third
wife, Hannah Goddard, unless the trial
judge holds that a corpus deliciti has
not been established by the confession
of Knapp and other evidence that the
officers have in their possession Pros
ecutor Gard and other attorneys now
hold that it is absolutely necessary to
find the body OF Mrs. Hanna Goddard
Knapp in order to try the prisoner here
and accordingly search for the body
was continued today.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-28
Reception.

One Of the most enjoyable evenings
OF the week was spent last night at the
nome OF Mr.. and Mrs. Johnston, on
west Hazledine avenue. The occasion
was the reception given to the social
department Of the Epworth league of
the Lead Avenue Methodist Episcopal
church to its members, which number
about thirty. Music and games were
INDUCED in lntil late hour by those
present. About 100 participated in the
fun of the evening.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-28
HOT CONTEST.

Division Bill brought UP in Council
and Defeated by Vote of 6 to 5.
Special to The Citizen.
Santa Fe. N. NJ, Feb. 2S.-After a
hot contest, the bill creating Sandoval
county was defeated in the council this
afternoon by a vote of 6 to 5.
Those voting for division were
Hughes, Duncan. Spiess, Hawkins and
President ]. +. Chaves.
Against the county being divided
Albright, Amado Chaves. Pinard, Mar
tinez, JaramlI!o and A. b. Fall.
Absent-Andrews
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-28
The Girls Editors,

The Mirage, that purely literary
weekly published by the university
students, was issued this week under
the blue pencils of the young ladies of
that institution. TIL boys, who have
heretofore lavishly used the grey mat
ter of their brilliant domes in interest
of this publication, were of the opinion
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-28
NATIONAL LEGISLATION.
Senate.

Washington. Feb. 2S.--The senate to-
day passed the fortiflcations appropria-
ton bill.
Mr.. Aldrich moved to take up the
financial bill known as the Aldrich
bill. The motion prevailed, Al to H..
The effect of the vote, besides putting
theh bill before the senate, is to dis
place the statehood bill as the unfin-
ished business
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-28
ELkS' OPERA HOUSE,
All Members Requested to Attend the
Meeting Toniuht.

The letting of the contract for the
construction OF the new opera house
is the important business of the spec
ial meeting to be held by the Tlks to-
night.
The building committee of the Elks
advertised for sealed bids for the con-
structior of ,he new play house some
days ago, the bids to be opened and
the contracts let March 1, which date
would occur Sunday.
The committee wishes to be fully ad-
vised and empowered to let the con-
tracts on Monday, and for this reason
the matter will be discussed before the
lodge as a whole tonight.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-28
Gunboat FIoated.

Mobile. Ala, Feb. 2S-The United
States gunboat Isla de Luzon, which
went aground near the mouth of the
river late yesterday afternoon during
a dense fog, was foated today. She
came to this clay under her own steam
and anchored in the river. Her officers
report that no damage as far as they
know was sustained by the vessel, but
a thorough examination will be made.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-28
Exnected from the East.

st. Louis, Feb. 2S.-President Ram
say, of the Wabash road. will return
from the east Monday, when it is ex-
pected that the result of the vote of
train employees on the question of un-
form advance in wages on the Wa
bash lines east and west of the river
will be made known.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-28

Paris, Feb 2S.-A tempest ragged all
night long on the west coast of France
and caused a tidal wave which flooded
the st. Francis district of Havre. The
French steamer La Bretagne was un-
able to leave the harbor. Waves swept
over the quays at La Rochelle and did
damage.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-28
THE PROTOCOL.
OF The Netherlands Signed by Minister
Bowen,

Washington, Feb. 2S.-BaIpn Gev-
ers, the minister of The Netherlands,
and Minister Bowen have signed The
Netherlands protocol providing for the
settlement of the claim of that country
against Venezuela. 1t is provided that
President Roosevelt shall name the
umpire in the event of disagreement
The protocol follows the lines of that
Of the United States.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-28
FIERCE BLIZZARD.
Sweeping Across Kansas Which is
Covered With Snow.
RAIN STORM LIKE CLOUDBURST.

Topeka. Kas., Feb 2S.-A fierce
blizzard is sweeping across this por-
tion of the state today with the air full
Of sleety sinow The temperature reg
istered II at o'clock, a fall OF 27 de
grees sinve 7 o'clock last evening. This
will cause great suffering among west
ern range cattle, where the ground is
covered with snow.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-28
Steamer Aground.

New York, Feb. 2s.-The Cunard
line steamer Etruria, which sailed to-
day for Queenstown and Liverpool, is
aground in the entrance of the lower
bay.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-28
The Heaviest Snow

Garden City, Kas., Feb. 2S.-West.
ern Kansas is buried under what prob
ably is the heaviest fall of snow ever
experienced in this portion of the
state. snow covering the ground on the
level to the depth OF twenty inches
The indications are that loss to stock
will be heavy Feed is scarce. Union
Pacific No. 2, which left Denver yes.