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Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-08
THE FIRE ADJUSTORS.
They Want Better Protection, Else a
Raise In Insurance Rates.
WHAT THEY SAY ON SUBJECT.

$50 many fires, of such peculiar
nature. occurring in so short a space
of time, rs such sman city like this,
is strong evidence that a firebug is
running at large in Albuquerque" said
w. A. McGrew, fire insurance adjus-
ter. who has been spending several
days in the city.
Mr.. McGrew said this last night just
before he left for the north. He also
said that it was very evident that the
fire fighting department and appar-
atus in use were not adequate to city
like Albuquerque. The city Should
have a large paid fire department. A
steam fire engine is always necessary
in any city where there are three or
more story buildings. He intimated,
and as good as said in so many words,
that he would recommend to the COM
panies he is representing the sending
of an inspector to Albuquerque to in
vestigate the fire fighting service and
it would depend entirely on his report,
whether or not the rate of fire insur-
ance would be raised on property in
this city.
Judge c. w. Potter, fire insurance
adjuster, who is here adjusting and
Strengthening up matters of insurance
in connection with the Foster Millinery
company fire and a number of other
fires that have occurred in the city re-
Gently, was seen by Citizen represen-
tative this morning and talked freely
on matters concerning his business. He
said that the Foster fire claims had
been settled agreeably to all parties
concerned.
I'VE found no reason why the
claims should not be paid Everything
semed straight and the fire originated
purely accidentally. | do think that
the city is short on fire fighting appar-
atus. 1t should have fire engine by
all means, and in addition to the steam
tHSllt tutIt SuOuiu Dc Cutulltdl en-
gine on wheels. | was out to the fire
on Tuesday night, The boys did re-
markable work considering that they
we're handicapped by lack of hose and
proper fire fighting machinery. A few
fires like that would pay for very
good fire department"
When asked what he thought of the
rumor that the insurance companies
were thinking seriously of raising the
rate of insurance on property in Albu-
querque, Judge Potter said
THAT is very probable, Considering
existing circumstances and the fire.
quency of fires recently, the insurance
companies will necessarily have to
take some step in that direction for
their own protection"
Mr.. Potter will leave tonight for
Denver.
1T would re wise, also, for the
agents" said a gentleman, "if they, in
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-08
RESIGNS PRESIDENCY.
C. C. Hall Tenders Resignation as
President Of Fair Association.
ACCEPTED WITH REGRETS.

Although an official call was inserted
in the daily city papers for a meeting
of the executive committee and board
of directors of the New Mexico Terri
torial Fair association, only the follow
ing gentlemen complied with the call,
and were present at the meeting held
last night upstairs over Zeigers Cafe:
C. c. Hall, president; P. F. McCanna,
secretary; A. A. Trimble, Frank Ack-
erman, J. II. Pegue, Charles Mausard,
o. n. Marion, George Blake, NJ. w.
Flournoy G. L. Brooks, w. l.. Trimble,
John Borradaile, Maynard Gunsul, e.
B. Quickel, Charles X Newhall and
w. T. McCreight, just one more than
the necessary number for a quorum.
After calling the meeting to order,
President Hall stated that the object
of the meeting was the rendering of
his resignation as president of the fair
association and the acceptance OF
same. He gave good reasons for the
move, saying that since his visit east
and his return to the city he had made
certain business arrangements which
would preclude him from giving the
fair the attention which he desired and
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-08
BLIZZARD IN KENTUCKY.
Severe Storm. 3eachsu South .,.to the
State of Tennessee.

State of Tennessee.
Louisville, Jan. S.-The blizzard
conditions which prevailed yesterday
and last night in Kentucky and Ten
nessee are in evidence today. although
with diminished force. in east Tennes-
see. Georgia, North Carolina and along
the Atlantic coast.
Snow is general east of the Mississ-
ippi river and freezing temperatures
extend to the southern half of the cot
ton belt.
Snow fell all night long in the noun
tains of east Tennessee and western
North Carolina and train service
through the mountains is hampered.
All trains from the north were late ar.
irving in Louisville this morning, both
the Monon and Big Four, Chicago
trains. being reported four hours be-
hind time.
South of Louisville the railroads ex-
perienced no delay as the snowfall was
light.
The temperature in Louisville at
noon was twenty degrees with the
forecast for continued cold.
Maysville, KY, Jan. S.--A blizzard
exceeding anything of the kind for
years ragged here last night. Snow fell
to such a depth as to temporarily sus-
pend street car traffic.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-08
Sister of Mrs. Hanna Weds.

New York, Jan S.-A fashionable
wedding took place in ST Thomas
church, Fifth avenue. this afternoon
when Miss Elsie Barlow Gordon, the
17-year-old sister of Mrs. Dan Hanna
was married to Morton Burr Stelle, a
wealthy young broker of this city
Among the distinguished guests pres
ent was Senator Mark Hanna, who pro
posed the toast to the bride at the
large reception that followed the cere
mony at the church.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-08
LOCAL PARAGRAPHS.

The w. C. T. u. will hold a meeting
Friday afternoon at o'clock at the
residence of Mrs. Grout, 416 South
Third street.
The charter and charter outfit of the
Central Labor union is expected every
day from the American Federation of
Labor. of which organization the local
organization is a member. A letter re-
ceiyed from headquarters by the sec
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-08
Puailist Arrested.

London, Jan. S.-William ]. Sullivan
the boxer, better known as Spike
Sullivan, and companion ,named
Charles Harris, was remanded at po
lice court today on the charge of at
tempting to pass Bank of Engraving
notes Bail was refused. Sullivan de-
MED all knowledge of the notes and
said that he only met Harris casually
at railroad station while awaiting a
train.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-08
Jackson Banquet.

Chicago, Jan. S.-Congressman ]. R
Williams of Illinois and Mayor Fred R
Rose, of Milwaukee, late democratic
candidate for governor of Wisconsin
are among the party leaders who are
to expound the principles of democra-
cy at the annual Jackson day banquet
in Chicago tonight The affair will take
place at the Sherman house and GOV,
ers will be laid for 200 guests.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-08
chaffee Visits PIattsburq.

Glens Falls. N. Y, Jan. S.-Major
General A. II. Chaffee, commanding
the department of the east. paid an Of
fetal visit to Plattsburg barracks to-
day. The purpose of the visit was to-
inspect the regiment now quartered at
the barracks and which is under or
ders to proceed to the Philippines next
spring.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-08
Coal Scarce in Cities,

Toledo, Ohio, Jan. S.--The coal situ-
alton in Toledo has reached the point
where a physicians certificate Is re-
CURED before they sell even a ton Of
COAL The certificate must show that
there is illness in the home of the
would be purchaser and that coal is a
necessary safeguard for the patient.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-08
Get Increased PAY.

Chicago, Jan. S.--The demand for an
increase in pay for engineers and fire.
men on the Santa Fe railroad has been
favorably acted on and they will re-
ceive from 10 to 121s per cent increase
This only affects engineers and fire.
men on the west end of the system.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-08
Republicans of Precinct 12.

On Friday night, January 8, at 1880
O'Clock the republicans of the above
precinct will meet at the city building
for the purpose of nominating candi-
dates for justice of the peace and con.
stable of said precinct. Let all re-
publicans attend. Election will be
held on Monday, January ~.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-08
Executive Committee Meeting.

The executive committee of the fair
association will hold meeting tonight
at 1880 o'clock at the Office of Secre.
tary McCanna, for the purpose of elect
ing a president, vice G. C. Hall, re-
signed.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-08
Postmaster at Springer.

Washington, Jan. S.--Among the
names sent to the senate by the presi-
dent today was James Cory to be post
master at Springer, N. M.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-08
Standard Oil Company Deny.

New York, Jan. S.--The Standard
Oil company authorizes the statement
that it does not own or control any
part of the producing territory Of eth
er Beaumont oil field in Texas or the
Jennings field in Louisiana, and has
never sought to do so.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-08
Philippine Bill.

Washington. Jan. Sin pursuance
of the order made yesterday the house
Immediately after convening today en-
tered upon consideration of the Philip
pine constabulary bill.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-08
Statehood Bill Being Discussed
by the Senators.
HOUSE DISCUSSING PHILIPPINE BILL
House Trying 10 Remove Duty From
Anthracite Coal.
SISTER OF MRS. HANNA MARRIED

y Washington, Jan. s. - There =
= was no action on the Vest resolu- =
= ton and at o'clock it went over =
= until tomorrow and consideration =
- of the omnibus statehood bill was =
y resumed in the senate. The SEN =
= ate agreed to adjourn from today =
y till Monday. =
N<N = = y = = y = = = IS N SIS = =
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-08

Lantry here in few days. The gentle
man, accompanied by MIR. Wheatley.
went down to Belen on freight train
this afternoon.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-08
Bank Robbery.

Lincoln, Jan. S.-A special TO the
Star from Louisville, Neb., says: The
bank of Louisville was broken into and
robbed of $4,000 early today. The
robbers drilled into the safe from the
rear. avoiding the burglar alarm. No
clue.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-08

A. Brown Harris, a cattleman from
the Fort Sumner district, is in the
city today on business.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-08
LIEUTENANT PLA1T.
His Death Occurred at Globe, Ariz., on
January 3.

JANUARY ..
The local members of the First Ter
ritorial volunteer regiment, organized
for service during the Spanish-Ameri-
can war, will be panied to learn of the
death of Augustus H. Patt, first lieu
tenant of the Oklahoma volunteers.
His death occurred at Globe, Ariz., on
January 3, from consumption, which
he contracted at Albany, Ga, where
the regiment was stationed for some
time. The remains were taken to
Guthrie, Okla, for burial. Inc de-
ceased was a newspaper man of abiii-
ty, and the local volunteer boys speak
of him as a fine gentleman and soldier.
AS early as s o'clock this morning
shoppers began dropping into. the big
Lion store TO secure some of the ex-
cellent bargains offered at the chal-
lenge sale which is now in progress.
Read advertisement in The Citizen.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-01-08

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Middletown transcript., 1903-04-18
GOOD ROADS BILL
Governor HUM Signs the Bill
Passed Recently at Dover
MONEY FOR THE COUNTIES

Governor HUM Tuesday signed the
good roads bill recently passed by the
Legislature and in the afternoon an
nounced that he had appoioted Cornelius
j. Horrigan of Wilmington, to be one
OF the three state highway commission
ers.
The good roads bill which has now
become law, is the one introduced BY
Representative Tyre, under which an
expenditure of $4,000 in each county
each year for two years may be made
in addition to similar amount to be
raised by the Levy Court of each county.
Macadam or other hard and durable
substance must be used in the road build.
ing.
c. j. Horrigan, the new commissioner,
will receive 81, 600 a year, and be is ap-
pointed for three years from January lst,
1903, subject to confirmation by the next
State Senate. He resides at Twenty
third and Market streets, Wilmington
and has had years of experience in road
building and stone quarrying.
The governor will appoint two other
commissioners, one each from Kent and
Sussex Counties, one to serve two and
the other one year.
Middletown transcript., 1903-04-18
BEFORE GOV. JOHN HUM

Tuesday delegation called upon the
Governor, at Dover, presenting the cause
of the Union Republicans imploring him
not to sign the Voters Assistant law re-
pealer. The delegation was about the
same in numbers as was the rival delega.
ton of few days ago. Messls. W. H.
Hayes, DR.. Luther Conwell, DIR. G. w.
Marshall and David S. Clark addressed
the Governor, after which Gov. HUM
arose and in very candid and thought
full manner made the following states
ment which we quote verbatumI
II thank this delegation for its mani-
fest interest in Drawing the storm that
the dignity and freedom of the State be
maintained. ! have not arrived at de-
cision in this matter and 7 expect to
give it careful consideration. The re-
sponsibility is all mine. There is no
man to whom l can shift it, and do not
desire to shift it il / could. What shall
do shall do for the best interests of the
voting citizens Of this State, irrespective
of party, with the light given me in this
matter. know my action will be crit
icised by the press Of this State from one
end to the other. no matter what my de-
cision, but that all goes with the position
/ hold. ] realized the responsibility Of
my position when I was inaugurated and
I mean to accept it. I thank you for
your remarks and beg to wish you all
good-day."
Middletown transcript., 1903-04-18
THE MERCIFuL WOMAN
BY WILL NJ MAIrpI,

BY WILL NJ. MAUPIN
She had tender, loving heart
That often throbbel with woe
Because of cruel treatment men
Forced brues to undergo.
And on her fair expanse of brow
Were lines of deepest care
Because men shot in wanton sport
The birds that fly the air.
At last determined she to write
A tender, strong address,
And have it printed-with slug heads
In all the public press.
She wrote in strong yet tender vein,
She covered sheets score,
Then took it to the editor
And this is what she wore:
A robin redbreast on her hat.
A mink's skin round her throat
A mother seal gave up her life
To make my lady's coat.
Two otter tails of silken sheen
Adorned each beaver cuff,
Fur muskrats yielded up their lives
That she might have muff.
She drove pair OF speedy nags
Whose coats had just been clipped,
And which, hard hit by frosty winds,
In anguish pranced and skipped.
And while she to the editor
just talked, and talked, and talked,
The shiy'ring coachman held two steed
Whose tails had just been docked.
Middletown transcript., 1903-04-18
HAWKINS APPOINTED

United States Marshal William R.
Finn announced Saturday morning that
he had appointed James L. Hawkins, a
prominent East Side Regular Republican
as his assistant. The newly appointed
official took the oath of Office Saturday
and began his duties at once.
Mr.. Hawkins has been prominently
identified with the Republican party in
Wilmington for years, and his many
friends were pleased when the news
of his, appointment became known. He
has been letter carrier, special officer
for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company, Wilmington detective, chief
of police under Mayor Wales, superin-
tendent of Sewers, both for Wilmington
and for the late John ]. Jacoby, and was
of the Senate during
the recent General Assembly.
He is also prominent member of the
Union Veteran Legion and fought with
courage during the war of the rebellion.
He was member of the First Delaware
Light Artillery under Captain Benjamin
Nields.
Middletown transcript., 1903-04-18
MARYLAND NOTES

Another large brick hotel is to be built
in Easton. 1t will contain so rooms.
The spring term Of the public schools
in Cecil County closed OIL Wednesday.
Rev. J. Earle Maloy, for eight years
pastor of the RowlandsviIle NJ. P. Church,
preached his farewell sermon Sunday.
But three more weeks remain of the
present license law in Cecil County. On
May lst the new local option law goes
into effect.
A banking house, the first for North
East, opened its doors on Wednesday
under the management of L. L. Derrick
inson, Of Snow Hill.
The latest improvement contemplated
by the Eastern Shore Development Com
pany is trolley line connecting Cam
bridge Ferry, Easton and Love Point.
This line would connect remote sections
OF Dorchester, Queen Anne and Talbot
County with Baltimore and Philadelphia
Middletown transcript., 1903-04-18
GOOD NATURE

What is the use of being pessimistici
Did pessimism ever do you any good7
What if the coal is low in the bins and
the money slack in the pockets? Worry.
ing about it will not fill either of them,
but getting down to hard work this min
ute, keeping at work, above all, working
the right way, will.
Every minute idly spent wondering
and worrying and speculating as to what
is going to happen. is a minute worse
than wasted. Hard luck is a phantom;
laziness is fact. Don't be lazy, and
you will not have hard luck. Life is a
class in mathematics. Work according to
the rule and stick to it, and you will
solve the problem.
When you are feeling gum, down in
the mouth, discouraged and generally
out of sorts, remember the gospel Of good
nature. Then put it in practice. Stop
thinking about your troubles. Do some
thing for the other fellow. The result
may surprise you. You thought, pos
sibly, that he was bear, but, even if he
is, he knows the milk of human kindness
when he tastes it.
A smile is contagious. Perhaps you
never thought of that. You knew that
fear was catching, that discomfort travel
ed like wildfre, that sickness begot sick
ness. We all acknowledge these things
and we all know the deadly results. Why
not change the thought? Why not recog-
nize that confidence in the future, happi-
ness and good health are also contagious?
1t was wise philosopher who said,
Thoughts are things" 1t was a good
who declared, "As a man
thinketh, SO is he." Practice makes per-
feet, is saying, the truth of which is
automatic. Sow optimism, practice good /
nature, and you will reap peace. joy and
No one can make you un-
happy, if you refuse to be unhappy. Try
it and see if it does not work.
Middletown transcript., 1903-04-18
DEATH OF REV. c. F. SHEPPARD

The Rev. Charles Ford Sheppard, q
well-known minister Of the Wilmington
Conference, died suddenly at his home,
in Frankford, Monday. Mr.. Sheppard
had been in failing health for the past
two years, having been attacked with
heart trouble while preaching in his pull
pit i'll St. Georges NJ. E. Church, two
years ago. He became supernumerary
in the Conference, and removed to
Frankford, where he has since resided.
Mr.. Sheppard entered the ministry
from Delaware City, where he was teach
ing school. He joined the Philadelphia
Conference in 1859, and when the Viii.
mington Conference was formed, became
a member of it. He was born in Bridge
ton, N. j. He was one of the most be-
loved pastors in the Wilmington Con.
ference and was scholarly preacher.
He was active in the Conference work.
and was recording secretary of the Con-
ference Historical Society.
lie leaves widow who was Miss
Mary Emma Dashiell, of Laurel, a sister
OF the Rev. John H. Dashiell, of Anna.
polls, member of the Baltimore Confer
ence, and the late Rev. Robert Lawrence
Dashiell, D. D., a missionary secretary of
the Methodist Church. He also leaves
tour daughters, one of whom is Mrs. Try.
ing Gardner, wife of the Rev. Edwin
Gardner, member of the Wilmington
Conference, and pastor of the Methodist
Church OF Cape Charles, Va. The others
ire: Mrs. Roberta Murray. wife of DR.. |
Levin Z. Murray, of Frankford, and
Mrs. Miriam Sheppard Davidson, wife of |
J. M. Davidson, of Dover.
Middletown transcript., 1903-04-18
DELAWARE NOTES

A fire company is being organized in
Georgetown.
Cadets OF Delaware College hereafter
will wear khaki uniforms instead of the
regulation gray.
Because Of the sale of the steamer
Emma Refs to Baltimoreans, there is no
steamer now plying between Milford and
Philadelphia.
Leo Bernheimer and Adolph Echoltz,
lawyers, of Philadelphia, addressed the
Young Mems Hebrew Association in
Wilmington Sunday.
Duringa ough-and-tumble fight SUM-
day morning in Wilmington, Frederick
Brown bit off part of Richard Ellicott's
tongue. Brown was arrested.
Colonel Theodore Townsend, of the
First Delaware Regiment, has agreed to
the organization of a militia company in
Newark and enlistments are being made.
While chasing rabbit, given to him
as an Easter present, Albert Blackwell,
of West Eighth street, Wilmington, was
struck by Peoples Railway car at Sixth
and Madison streets and painfully in
iured.
After being unconscious for two weeks,
Rocco Ciccllo, an Italian, who was struck
by derrick on the Philadelphia, Balti-
more & Washington Railroad, died SUM-
day in the Delaware Hospital, Whining
ton.
City Solicitor Reinhardt is preparing
an agreement between City Council and
the dupont Powder Company whereby
the new Rockford water tower will be
opened to the public. Should anyone
be injured by explosions there the city
will indemnify the powder company
against damages.
Middletown transcript., 1903-04-18
LEVY COURT WORK

As the Levy Court commissioners are
keeping well up with business of the
county, it is probably that the weekly
meetings will be dispensed with during
the coming summer months and that
sessions will be held only twice month.
1t is argued that if the commissioners
met daily there would be something for
transaction, but is believed that it will be
possible to keep up with the business by
meeting every two weeks. In Kent
county the Levy Court commissioners
meet monthly and in Sussex county
quarterly. When the city of New Castle
was the county seat of this county, the
commissioners met once month, but
after the county seat was moved the
increase in the amount of county busi-
ness made more frequent meeting nee
essary.