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Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-23
The Tornado at Eureka.

Eureka. Kas.. May ga severe tor
nado dipped down on this city at IL
o'clock last night, fatally injuring Mrs.
j. II. German and Mrs. Frank Sample,
Frank Sample, Mrs. J. II. Owens. Essie
owen, Chris and Grant Gullickson.,
and seriously injuring half q dozen
others.
A score of houses were destroyed,
while trees were clipped of as though
they were straws.
On their farm ten miles southwest
of Eureka, Frank Massett. and his
wife were seriously injured, their
house being wrecked.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-23
Ex-Representative Harvey Injured.

Kansas City, May 23.-In the north
western corner of Dickinson county,
where eight dwellings were wrecked
by a tornado. ex-State Representative
Harvey and wife and Miss Ellen Young
were badly injured but all will recover.
1t is estimated that $4,000 damage
was done to crops alone in Dickinson
county.
At Augusta, Kas., the roof was
blown off of the school house and the
Methodist church was damaged.
A tornado struck Whitehead, Okla,
demoralizing ten stores and several
dwellings. No lives were lost.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-23
District Court.

Attorney L. w. Dobson has filed
the answer Of Bluewater Land & Ir-
rigation company to the complaint Of
Tietgen and others, alleging that they
have sustained large damages by the
failure OF the defendants to supply
water for irrigation purposes as per
contract.
The Whitney company has entered
suit against r. B. Thomas. manager OF
the Cerrillos Smelter company, for
debt which is alleged he owes the
plaintiff. T. N. Wilkerson appears for
the plaintiff.
A. ]. Mitchell sues j. ]. Hickell for
the collection of fees for the amount
of $50.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-23
Bowling League.

A bowling league is being organized
In the city. Two teams have already
Joined and others will as soon as play.
ers can be found who will take an in.
terest in the sport. Prominent bowl
ers of the city have been talking the
matter over among themselves for the
past little while. but nothing definite
was done until last night.
The first teams to enter the league
are the Owls and the Diamond Cs. A
game will be played by these teams
at the SunnysIde alleys Monday night
The members are: Owls, A.
Campbell, captain, B. II. FERGUSON. NJ.
X. Summers, o. A. Matson and w. NJ.
Spencer Diamond Cs.-D. Thomas,
captain, Leon Hertzog, l.. C. Bennett.
Albers and H. Benjamin.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-23
1.-THE DRESS REHEARSAL"
A Fine Comedy Rendered at Colombo
Hall Last Night.
EXCELLENT HOME TALENT.

A large audience greeted THE Dress
Rehearsal performance at Colombo
hall last night and the ladies of the
st. Johns Episcopal church realized
a neat sum of money.
The program was carried out to a
letter and all who attended were pleas
ed. So many pretty young ladies', as
took part in the affair of last night,
have never before appeared in single
performance on an Albuquerque stage,
and the costumes were in keeping with
The pretty faces and taDleau.
The May Pole tableau, the first num-
Der on the program, was prettily car
ried out by eighteen little girls gaily
costumed. Prettp Miss Catherine
Strickler was crowned queen of the
dance.
The golf girl, represented by Miss
Wiley, was fine. Her costume was
pretty and the golf girl poses she took
would make many follower of the
ball ashamed.
The Choir Visible" a neat tableau
In which Prof. John Douglas Walker
achieved success, assisted by eight lit
tie boys, was very pleasing.
The tableau. Uncle Sam" was car
ried out to the patriotic admiration
of all who witnessed 1t. The tall,
stately form of Felix Lester, bedecked
in gorgeous costume of red, white
and blue, and flowing gray hair and
beard, certainly filled the bill to per-
fection. He was assisted by Mrs. Ma
BILE Himoe-Stevens as Goddess of Lib
erty," and Miss Helen Butman as
New Mexico"
Miss Parsons. in the tableau, Com
tesse Franchise" acquitted herself to
the delight Of her many friends.
The dress rehearsal, the leading part
Of the performance in the evening,
Cinderella" a musical comedy In
which Mrs. Maynard Gunsul appeared
in the leading role, was very fine and
the lady took her part in good style.
The play was diverted some from
the original, but the few changes were
carried out with good effect.
Miss Ada Campfield as Amy Fibbs.'
personating Cinderella" was a very
interesting character and played with
ability, the young lady showing herself
possessed of some fine stage ability.
Miss Jeanette Walton assumed the
role of CLARA wilkins, Prince Charm
ing" and she was a handsome, charm
ing prince in every sense of the term.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-23

Her makeup was exceptionally good,
and her love and admiration for Gin
derella, the sweet character of the ev-
ening, was like love story we'll writ
ten.
Mrs. Ira B. Bennett assumed the role
of "Madamoiselle Epenard, French
governess," and proved to be one of
which the lady took in fine style. Her
solos, rendered during the evening,
clearly demonstrated the fact that
Mrs. Bennett has a fine, we'll trained
voice
The greedy girl, Sarah Ann" was
taken by Mrs. e. l.. Medler. and her
ravenous appetite for bread, weiner
wurst and soda pop brought down the
house" so to speak.
Miss Estelle Lewinson was splendid
as "Sophonisba Spineus, a Romantic
Girl" while Misses Fitch and Cora
Gehring showed some stage ability as
Martha Higgins and Clara Jackson,
the Spiteful Sisters
Mrs. Lebo, in a fine manner, took the
role of Mrs. Jarvey teacher of elocu-
tion," and proved herself great i'm
personator.
Miss Wiley, as miss Prudence
Pinchback, a visitor" was good
throughout and she reluctantly yield
ed when she found it impossible to
have Miss Jones'" the principal of the
academy. arrested for mistreating one
of her scholars.
Probably the best part of the play
was that taken by Mrs. Ross Merritt,
who was Rose Jennings, Fairy god
mother" She showed excellent talent,
her appearance was exceptionally fine,
while her singing was charming.
Dorothy Green, dumpy." was taken
by Miss Lolita Huning.
Members of chorus: Misses Louise
Harris, Mabel Fitch, Harriet Kunz, SUI
sic Dobson, Lillian Spitz. Edith Wal
ker, Louise Saint, Isabel Spencer, Ma
bel Hunt, Eunice Mcclellan, Renee
Grunsfeld Josephine Campfield, Cath
crime Strickler, Gladys Mclaughlin,
Grace Borradaile, Margie Hunt, Hazel
Gehring and Mesdames William Sprin-
ger, Harry Benjamin and Mabel
Strong
It was probably the best home talent
performance ever presented in the
city, and by request was reproduced
this afternoon at the Colombo hall. an
other large crowd being present
The golden spurs worn by prince
Charming" were kindly loaned by w.
l.. Trimble & Co.
Great credit is due Mesdames Wal
ton, Childers, Rodey, Brooks and other
ladies who personally looked after and
superintended all the details which
made the performances a great finan-
cial success.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-23
FAMOUS JEMEz HOT SPRINGS.
Located Upon a Land Grant Made by
Spain ia 1888.
OVER ONE THOUSAND CLAIMANTS.

The far-famed Jemez Hot Springs Of
New Mexico, formerly located in this
county, but now in Sandoval county,
are situated ~ miles above the Indian
pueblo of Jemez, and are enclosed in
a deep, spacious canyon. The slopes
OF the canyon are formed by strata Of
limestone and sandstone Of carboni-
ferrous age, often changed from their
original positions by protruding vol
canic material There are two dis
tinct groups Of springs in the valley
two miles apart. The springs of the
lower group consist of:
l. A geyser, the temperature Of
which is 100 degrees, Large quanti-
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-23
Storm in Iowa.

Estherville. Iowa. May ga severe
wind and rain storm passed over this
place last night. doing much damage
to buildings. barns, etc. Mr.. Hensing
er. so far as known. is the only person
injured.
Clarinda, Iowa, May 23.-During the
electrical storm last night John Coons
OF this city was struck by lightning
and instantly killed. His 7-year-old
son was severely shocked and 1t is
feared he will not recover. Several
other occupants OF the house were
rendered unconscious but soon recov-
eled.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-23
Does Much Damage in State
Of Kansas.
MANY WERE KILLED AND INJURED
Destructive Storms and High Water
In Nebraska.
the HARVEY FAMILY ARE INJURED

= Kansas City. May ga spec =
= ial to the Star from Manhattan =
= says: =
= A cyclone passed over the west =
= ern part of Riley county, Kansas, =
y last evening travelling in a north =
= westerly direction. At Bala, on =
= the Rock Island road, two people =
y were killed and twelve injured, =
y several, 1t is thought, fatally Rail- =
y road traffic was blocked for some =
y time on account of great trees =
y and debris being blown on the =
y track. The storm was accompa- =
y MED by a heavy rain and hail =
y storm. stones as large as hens =
y eggs falling. Many dwellings and =
y outbuildings were wrecked. =
NNNxN IS $ $ $ S s s S aS s s
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-23
FATE OF COLORADO TOWN.
BY q cendiaries Town of Altman Was
Practically DESTROYED.

eipple Creek, May 23.-The town Of
Altman, located at Apex and Hill
streets, the highest incorporated city
in the United States, was practically
wiped out by incendiary fire early this
morning. The loss will reach at least
$4,000. Insurance not more than
$4,000. Five persons have been ar
rested charged with starting the fire.
The entire business section and most
residences are in ruins. Fire broke
out in the Altman hotel, and, assisted
by a stiff wind, made a clean sweep.
Fire plugs had been tampered with
and water could not be obtained for
an hour after the fire was discovered.
Large quantities of dynamite were
used, but had little effect in staying
the flames
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-23
Storm In Minnesota.

st. Charles, Mimi. May 23.-At mid
night tornado wrecked the race track
buildings and killed five horses In
training here. Many wind mills and
barns were blown down.
Luverne. Mimi, May 23.-Heavy
wind and rain storm visited this sec
tion last night. Incomplete reports in
dicate heavy loss of farm buildings
throughout the country. In this city
the heaviest damage was to shade
trees. Telephone and electric light
plants suffered seriously.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-23
STEAMSHIP EXPLOSION.
Destroyed Saloon and Killed a Few
Passengers.

Quebec, May 23.-The steamship
Coban of the Black Diamond line from
Sydney, C. b., Tor Montreal, which
passed inv ard of Matane light yester
day, signaled that an explosion Of gas
occurred on board which completely
destroyed the saloon and blew up the
poop deck. Three iron beams were
also broken in the lower deck. A
waiter was killed and two steerage
passengers are missing, and 1t is
thought they were thrown overheard
by the explosion
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-23
Fatalities at Dodge City.

Dodge City, Kas., May 23.-Last ev-
ening a tornado struck this county
nine miles southeast of here, killing
a herder, name unknown, and fatally
injuring Mrs. Tibb Shane.
The house, barn and windmill of
John Beelman was blown away and a
herd of Warren Browns blooded
horses were killed
Two hundred head of cattle reported
killed.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-23
Half a Dozen Dead and In
jured the Result.
Fatal Explosion on Steamship--C do
Town Destroyed by Fire.

Pittsburg. Pa. May 22.-One man
and three women were killed. and five
or six injured, tonight at 1926 Fifth
avenue, in a building occupied by a
dancing academy. The breaking of a
wire cable caused the elevator cage
to drop fifty feet. The dead are so
badly disfigured that Identification was
impossible up to midnight. On the body
OF one of the victims was found rail
road ticket bearing the name of
Catherine Curtin
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-23
University Of New Mexico Picnic.

The faculty and students of the I'm
iversity OF New Mexico are enjoying
their annual outing picnic today at
Bear Canyon in the Sandla mountains.
The party left before o'clock this
morning in Jumbo" the famous ve-
hIcle which is so dear TO all picnicers'
hearts. President Tight went along
with the rest. A lunch was taken
along and there will be plenty of fun
in Bear Canyon.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-23
OVER IN NEBRASKA.
Storms and High Water Responsible
for Several Deaths.

Lincoln, Neb., May 23-Storms and
high water are responsible for four
fatalities and much damage in Nebras-
ka.
AT Sterling an attempt to cross the
Nehama river on a weakened bridge
cause the drowning of Frank Harms,
farmer, his sister, Mrs. Edward
Hulske and her 6-year-old child.
At Lewiston during the electric
storm, John Bowen, railroad en-
ploye, was struck by lightning.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-23
ON PUGET SOUND.
President Roosevelt and Party Greeted
With Fine Weather.

Tacoma, Wash, May 23.-A magnif-
icent day with clear sky and delight
ful air favored the presidents trip on
Puget sound. The presidential party
left Tacoma hotel shortly before 8
o'clock for a drive to the wharf, ac-
companied by an escort of police and
cavalry and band of music All
shipping in the harbor was gay with
flags and streamers. The steamer
Spokane, which conveyed the presi-
Dental party. had flags floating from
every mast The president is due to
arrive in Seattle at o'clock.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-23
History Club Elects officers.

The Albuquerque History cup met
last evening and elected these othcers
for the ensuing year; President, A. b.
McMlllen; vice president, DR.. r. IT,
Cornish; secretary, Prof. A. B. Stroup;
treasurer, DR.. ]. H. Wroth. This meet
ing was the last one before the sum
irer vacation, and was a very enjoy
able one.
The next meeting will be held In
October, when a printed program for
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-23

ETC.; to erect and operate steam and
electric railways. telephone and tele-
graph lines; to acquire ditching rights,
to- lay piping, to store water and sell
water rights. The company is capital
lied at 100000. which is divided into
5000 shares Of the par value of 500
each. The term of existence is fifty
years and the principal place Of busi-
ness is at Espanola in Rio Arriba coun-
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-23
MARK TWAIN"
He, With Family, Are All Under Phys.
ician's Care

New York, May 23.-Samuel L..
Clemens Mark Twain. who with his
wife and two daughters, is i'll at his
residence at Riverton on the Hudson
said:
81 hope to be out in few days. My
wife is slightly improved Miss Clara
is better, although still! seriously i'll.
Miss Jean is convalescent and is able
to enjoy short drives" Mrs. Clemens
has been suffering from nervous pros
tration since last August; Mr.. Clemens
has severe attack of bronchitis. and
two daughters are i'll with measules.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-23

All members OF the Woman's Relief
Corps will meet in Grant hall Sunday.
May "a, at 2 o'clock p. M, and go in a
body from there to the Congregational
church to attend memorial services.
BY order of the president Temper
ance Whitcomb, secretary.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-23

the season will be furnished each mem
Der. The work will be on American
history, beginning with the agitation
that eliminated in the revolt of the
colonies.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-23

Manager Berry closed deal today
with the University of New Mexico for
the ball grounds on Memorial day. The
intercollegiate meet is to be held on
that day.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-23

oedttlc, WASH. Way Go.-Atter nav
ing travelled practically the entire
length Of the Pacific coast OF the Un-
tied States, President Roosevelt is
due to reach Seattle late this after
noon. He comes by boat, leaving Ia
coma this morning and making brief
erett
Excursions have been run from p r.
haven, Whatcom and other points and
Seattle is filled with hundreds of Wis
itors anxious to participate in the
greeting to the chief executive of the
nation. Business houses throughout
the city are gay with flags and bunting
and in other respects the city presents
a festive appearance. Upon his ar
rival, the president will be greeted by
the mayor and other city officials and
by representatives of the city's COM
mercial bodies. The formal part of
the program will be crowded into this
afternoon and evening in Difference to
the presidents well known desires for
quiet Sabbath. From the landing
place to the hotel the presidential
party will be escorted by state militia
and other organizations. A public re-
ception and banquet are features OF
the evening program.
The arrival in Seattle marks the
completion of the first half Of the pres
ident's long and memorable trip. From
this city the return trip will commence
Monday morning, and though many
stops are to be made. they will be very
brief and little time will he lost in get
ting back to Washington. The Jour-
ney is to be made by way Of Nevada.
Oregon and Washington, with a loop
up through Montana and down back to
Idaho and Utah. One week hence the
party is scheduled to be in Laramie.
Wyo., from which point the trip east
ward will be made across Nebraska.
Iowa and Illinois, after which no un-
necessary stops will be made. Unless
something unforeseen occurs to upset
resent calculations the president will
reach the national capital on the even
ing of June 5. just two weeks hence.
WalIa WaIIa Makes Arrangements. .
Walla Walla. Wash. May 23.-The
first day OF the presidents return
journey eastward will end at Walla
Walla. after a days ride across the
state of Washington and through the
beautiful Cascade mountain region. II
has been so long since this city has
entertained a chief eecutive OF the ma
ton that it will practically be a new
experience for her citizens. The only
other president who has visited Walla
Walla was President Hayes, and 1t is
almost a quarter of century since he
stopped here in company with General
Sherman, Secretary OF War Ramsey
and several other notables composing
the party.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-23
ANOTHER STRIKE.

Montreal Street Railway Employees
Are Again Out.
Montreal. May 23.-The employees
Of the Montreal street railway went
out on strike again at an early hour
today, nI.l The at Is completely tied
up. When ballet on the question
was taken at 2.30 a. m. only about
half a dozen out OF some 1900 men
voted against striking.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-23
OFFICIAL MATTERS.
Notary Public deputy Game Warden
Contest Cancelled.
new INCORPORATION.

Governor Otero appointed the fol-
lowing notary public: John ]. Hill,
Ration, for Colfax county
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-23
Deputy Appointed.

Deputy Appointed.
Page b. Otero, territorial fish and
game warden. appointed the following
deputy warden: Leopoldo Mazol, Ra
ma, for Valencia county.
Territorial Funds.
The following territorial funds were
received at the office of Territorial
Treasurer j. II. Vaughn: Lincoln
county taxes for 1902, $45122, f. w
Hubert, collector and ex-officio treas.
urer.
Land Office Business.
The following homestead entries
were made: Albert Dockwiler, Willis.
100 acres in San Miguel county; San
tiago Gurule. Glorieta, 129 acres in
Santa Fe county.
The following final homestead en-
tries were made: Felix Garcia, Pin
tada, 100 acres in Valencia county;
George Salmon, Bloomfield, 100 acres
in San Juan county.
Cancellation Recommended.
In the contest OF Samuel Friedman
VS.. Eugene Smith. the receiver and reg
lister of the land office In Santa Fe
made joint ruling yesterday morn
irg The contest involved homestead
entry No. 6344, which Is described as
follows: NE. 4 OF section "a, r &c
~, r. "a E., 100 acres In Colfax couI
ty. The recommendation was that the
entry OF Smith be cancelled.
Incorporation.
A company to be known as G. w
Bond and Brother filed articles OF in
corporation with the territorial secre,
tary. The incorporators are George
W. Bond, Frank Bond and Louis Nohl
The incorporators compose the first
board of directors and will have the af.
fairs of the company in charge for the
first three months OF its existence.
The company is authorized to buy, sell
deal in, exchange and incumber all
kinds of goods, wares and merchan-
disc, TO do q general merchandising
business at one or more places in the
territory; TO buy, SELL lease and deal
in real estate; to acquire, by purchase,
lease, location or otherwise, mining
claims. and TO work and operate the
same; to buy, sell. breed and deal In
all kinds of livestock; to lease, main
tain and operate securing mills; 10
lease and otherwise acquire timber
lands and to deal in timber, lumber,
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-23

The following territorial funds were
received at the Office of Territorial
Treasurer j. II. Vaughn: Lincoln
county taxes for 1902, $451.22, f. w
Hubert, collector and ex-officio treas.