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Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-06-22
Kansas Murderers.

Topeka, Kan. June 22.-Sherff A.
T. Lucas arrived here this morning
at 10 O'Clock with Chauncey Dewey,
w. p. Mcbride and Clyde Wilson, the
St Francis prisoners. They were
taken Immediately to clothing store
to allow them to secure presentable
collars, ties, etc, for their appearance
before the supreme court. TIE men
were surrounded by a curious crowd
of sight-seers with kodaks. They will
be given an immediate hearing before
the supreme court on their application
for bail.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-06-22
injunction Dissolved.

Richmond, Va, June 22.-In the
chancery court today Judge Grinnan
dissolved the injunction restraining
the United States government from
taking possession of the cruiser Gal
weston. The federal government stipu'
lates that the ship shall remain the
property of the Trigg creditors until
the case is determined by the court 81
highest resort. The Galveston will
be launched this week.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-06-22
CONV/CTS TRY
TO ESCAPE
One Killed and All Recap
tured BY Guards.
Fatal Accident on the Missouri Pacific
Railway.

Canon City, June 22.-Fifteen con-
victs this morning made a break from
exciting conditions. One was killed,
another was fatally injured and
third seriously. Tom Fallon, a convict,
who is seriously injured, led the es-
cape. While confined in the Denver
Jail, Fallon made an unsuccessful at
tempt to escape.
At Z o'clock, DR.. Palmer, prison ply
sician, was called to cell No. l under
pretense of services needed for a sick
prisoner. When he entered he was
overpowered, stripped, bound and
gagged. His clothes were taken by
convicts, who then rushed into the
main corridor.
Mrs. John c. Cleghorn, wife of the
warden, and Steward Keefe, were cap
tured before the convicts reached the
front gate, and when the guards rush
ed out to shoot, they were held in front
of the convicts, being used as shields.
Mrs. Cleghorn tainted and the guards
then opened fire, killing Convict Kuy-
kendall, of Cripple Greek, fatally
wounding Convict William Armstrong,
and seriously wounding Convict Tom
Fallon. The other Jail breakers were
all recaptured,
Kirch Kuykendall, who was killed in
an attempt to escape from the peni-
teDtiary this morning was sentenced
last year from Cripple Creek for thir-
teen years for assault to kill while he
was engaged in stealing valuable ore
In the 400 foot level of Strattons In
dependence mine. James Armstrong,
who was seriously wounded, was serv-
ing ten years for burglary at Florence.
He Is wanted in Utah for murder.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-06-22
Meeting Postponed.

New York. June 22.-The directors
meeting Of the Colorado FLcI and Iron
company, scheduled for today, will
not be held according to Chairman Os-
good, who arrived here from Denver
today. Osgood declined to discuss the
affairs of the company or make a state
ment concerning its fina 'cial condi-
ton. Colorado Fuel and Iron had de-
clined 212 in the stock market up to
noon today
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-06-22
Killed in a Wreck,

Rawlins, Wyo., June PA wreck
on the Union Pacific this morning
killed four. The dead;
Frank McGrath, brakeman.
Charles Frazell, fireman.
An unknown tramp.
Harry Baker, engineer, fatally iu'
jured.
The accident was caused by eight
cars loaded with coal getting away
and dashing out on the main liue
They ran four miles to Seminole. where
they collided with an extra freight
The men on the extra had no warning
of the approach OF the runaway cars
and made no move to escape
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-06-22

ponements. Naturally the ceremony
in which the pope, half hidden in vest
ments, is borne on chair and is con-
tinually assisted, is not the best oppor-
tunity to judge of his appearance or
state of health, but a man capable Of
undergoing the strain of such func-
ton has plenty of vitality The pom
tiff's features seemed slightly more
clear cut and his hands trembled per-
ceptibly. hut his voice is plainly heard.
though it has lost something of its
power. The ceremony was shortened
as much as possible and only lasted
about thirty-fiv minutes.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-06-22
STRANGE ACCIDENT.
Runaway Train Plunees Into Streets
of Spokane.

OF spokane.
Spokane, June 22-One of the stran-
gest railroad wrecks in the history of
the northwest took place on the Spo-
kane Falls & Northern railway, part of
the Great Northern system, little be-
fore daylight this morning, short dis
tance from the center of the city, when
runaway train of sixty or more load
ed cars with engine, rushed four miles
down the grade, through the town, de-
molishing a dwelling house, wrecking
laundry, killing at least four people,
injuring eight others and piling up a
tangled mass of debris nearly fifty feet
high. The dead:
VIM. Thomas, workingman.
Elmer Slee, aged 9 years.
Two unidentified men.
1t is not known what started the
heavy train to slide slowly down the
the grade. but which soon gained mo-
mentum and rushed through the city
with tremendous speed.
Coming to the end of the track the
train plunged forward, crossing the
street, running over a rock pile and
swinging over the south side of Harri,
son avenue it ran for nearly 500 feet
crushing through all obstacles.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-06-22
POSTAL INDICTMENT.

Several Persons Charged with Con-
spiracy to Defraud the Government.
Washington, June 22.-The grand
jury which is investigating postal ar
fairs today returned indictmeit against
August w. Machem, Diller B. Gr0R,
Samuel E. Lorenz and Martha ]. Lo-
reiz the two latter being residents OF
Toledo, o. AS previously stated in
these dispatches, the specific charge
is conspiracy to defraud the govern
ment The indictment is based on sec
tion 5440 of the revised statutes, which
provides a peneSty of $4,000 or two
years Imprisonment. or both, in the dise
cretion OF the court.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-06-22
BURGLARS AT WORK.
Enter v. L. Selieman's Home But Get
Nothing for Their Work.

Burglars between s and 8 o'clock
last night broke into V. l.. Seligmans S
home on North Seventh street, while
the family were down at Robinson
park hearing the Italian band.
Mr. Seligman, who is employed by
Sturges, recently had a bunch OF
money come into his possession, but
had put 1t into one of the banks for
safe keeping. The would-be thieves
broke open his trunk and went all over
the house thoroughly but didn't find it.
The police have the matter in charge,
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-06-22
FATAL EXPLOSION
Disaster in a Coal Mine in
Pennsylvania.
REPUBLICANS DEMAND STATEHOOD
Thousands of EIkS Gather at Waco,
Texas.
THE JUBILEE KNIGHTS OF ST. JOHN

y Tamaqua. Pa. June 22.-By an y
= explosion of gas in No. mine y
y late last night fourteen men were =
= so badly burned that it is thought =
y that six of them will die. Daniel =
y injuries today. Two English. y
= speaking miners and three for =
y eigners are in a critical condition y
y and their recovery is doubtful. y
y The explosion it is believed was =
y due to defective safety lamp. =
= - = = y y <<NN y NNNNNNNN
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-06-22
RAILROAD WRECK.

Serious Disaster to a Road Near San
Francisco.
San Francisco. June pa serious
disaster occurred on the North Shore
railroad yesterday afternoon in which
two were killed and a score, more or
less severely injured.
The dead: Anton Ramon, founder
Overland monthly; M. M. Kirk, of San
Francisco.
Seriously injured. Thomas Dom
neau, ex-county clerk of Marin coun-
ty; james .Tunstead. sheriff of MariA
county.
The accident occurred mile south
of Point Reyes. The passenger coach
jumped track and rolled down twelve
foot embankment.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-06-22
Banker on Trial.

Trenton, N. j., June 22.-In the Unit
ed States district court Albert C. Twin
ing, cashier of the wrecked First Ma
tional bank of Asbury Park, was called
upon to plead to indictment misappro-
priating funds of the bank. Twining
was not in court and Judge Kirkpat-
rick ordered forfeited the bond, in the
sum of $4,000, which Twining gave on
Saturday for his appearance today.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-06-22
CATHOLIC KNIGHTS.
Jubilee Of the Order of Knights Of ST..
John.

Jubilee Of the Order Of Knights Of ST.
John.
Columbus, o., June 22.-The silver
jubilee convention of the Knights of
st. John began in this city today, and
will continue until Thursday evening.
1t is estimated that not fewer than
10000 persons are in attendance. Del.
egations from all the states and from
several of the provinces of Canada are
present. California, New Mexico. Col
orado and other distant states have
sent teams 10 compete in the prize
drills, which are an important feature
cf the international gathering. Day
ton, O., where the order was original
ed, has sent nearly 5000 representa-
tves. Philadelphia, Chicago, Pitts
burg, Cleveland, st. Louis, Erie and
numerous other cities are likewise rep.
resented by unusually large delega-
tions.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-06-22
Receiver for Ship Company.

Trenton, N. j., June 22,-Arsument
was commenced in the UIiiee States
circuit court today before Judge Kirk
patrick in the case of application OF
Roland r. Conklin and Others for the
appointment OF a receiver for the
United States Ship Building company.
Each side had big array of counsel
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-06-22
Lost Life and Gold.

The Chinaman who was drowne
was weighted down with two sacks of
gold. valued at about $4,000. which he
was trying to save. He was delayed
in getting it out if his trunk, hence
lost his life. His body was recovered
hut the gold is still missing. He was
an old-fashioned Chinaman who did
not believe in banks.-Clifton Era.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-06-22
PAPAL coNsIsToRY.

The Aged Pontiff Appears to Pc in
Good Health.
Rome June 22.-The consistory to-
day was especially important owing to
the persistent rumors regarding the
pope's i'll health and previous post
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-06-22
viii Fiqht for Statehood.

Guthrie, Okla, June 22.-The terri
torial republican central committee is
in session here today for the purpose
of discussing the measures necessary
in the fight for statehood. 1t is ex-
pected that the committee will declare
Internationally for immediate state
hood, separate from Indian Territory.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-06-22

Fred A. Carter, the western agent
of the Beacon Paper company, who
was at Santa Fe Saturday, was here
yesterday, doubling back on his trip
to take his best girl out driving. He
was north bound passenger this NOR
ming.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-06-22
TEXAS ElkS.
Thousands Gather in Annual Conven.
ton at Waco.


ton at Waco.
Waco, Tex. June 22.-Waco is garb-
ed in festive attire In honor of the
members of the Benevolent and Pro
tective Order of Elks, whose state con-
vention opened today ui.Jer most ia
vorable auspices. Delegates from the
local lodges throughout the state were
present when the gathering was form
ally opened this afternoon by Presi-
dent w. II. Patterson of Dallas. May
or Sanford delivered the address of
welcome, j. l.. Jameson of Austin re-
sponded and the business of the con.
vention was then taken up. Late this
afternoon Graud Exalted Ruler Cronk
of Nebraska is scheduled to address
the convention. and officers for the en-.
suing year will be chosen. Tomorrow
is the day set for the big parade, which
is to be one Of the star events of the
gathering. Business sessions will also
be held during the day and between
times there will be smokers, recep-
tions, drives about the city and nu-
merous other features of entertain
ment arranged by the Waco members.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-06-22

Strong's ambulance met the delayed
train from the west this afternoon. An
employe of Lantry & Sons had bruised
himself by fall and was taken to the
st. Joseph's hospital. Nothing serious.
Lantry & Sons are employers that give
the best of help to those who are injur-
ed while in their employ.
The Forrest City times., 1903-04-10
Abandoned Wife and Suicided.

w. S. Hoskinson, former railroad
man, committed suicide at hotel in
Van Buren,. He was found in dy-
ing condition by the woman who was
registered as his wife upon her re-
turn from the theater. A package
labeled strychnine was found in the
room and at the coroner's inquest 1t
was found that the man had purchas-
ed the poison at Pine Bluff. The in
quest also revealed the fact that Hos
kinson had deserted wife and child
at Eureka Springs and left that city
with the girl whom he represented
as his wife. The girl said she was
married to Hoskinson. She said she
could not read, but the marriage IL
cense was read to her and her name
was In the license.
The Forrest City times., 1903-04-10
FARMERS FOUGHT A DUEL.
James Leach shot and Killed on tho
Streets of Fayette, Mo-, by
Norman SmaIINoOd.

Fayette, Mo, April s.-James Leach
and Norman Smallwood. farmers OF
this county, fought a pistol duel on
the streets here Tuesday. Leach was
killed. SmalIwood was not hit. The
wives and other members of their
families witnessed the tragedy. Small
wood was arrested and locked in Jail.
Leach secured divorce from his
wife in the circuit court early in the
day. the decree being granted just
before the shooting. Mrs. Leach was
Smallwood's daughter.
The two men met in front of the
courthouse Immediately after the de-
cision of the court, and. after a few
words, both began firing. Leach was
struck five times. He fell, but arose
and ran half a square, waving his pis-
tol. He again fell, and died in few
minutes.
The Forrest City times., 1903-04-10
RESULTS Of ELECTIONS.
How the Elections in Illinois, Mis-.
souri, and Contiguous States
Went Tuesday.
HARRISON REELECTED IN CHICAGO.
democrats Make q Clean Sweep In st,
Louis With the Exception of Five Mem
pers OF the House of Delegates Repub-
lican Victory In jefferson City. the State
Capital

Chicago, April s.-Carter II. Harri-
son was elected mayor of Chicago
Tuesday for the fourth time, his ma
Jority by unofficial count over Graeme
Stewart, the republican candidate. be-
irg 6,070. The total vote was: Harri-
son, lac, ,323; Stewart, 1887 Cruise,
independent labor, 9,999; Breckon, So
cialist, 11,212; Haines, prohibitionist,
2,s4s. In the last mayoralty election
the total vote was Harrison. demo-
crat, 1876; Hancey, republican, 12s,-
Alb; Hoyt, prohibition, 1928; Collins,
socialist, 1884.
The early returns were in favor of
Stewart, and at one time he was 1000
ahead, but the later returns cut down
his plurality steadily, and the repub-
lican leaders in private conversation
admitted Stewards defeat by about
six thousand.
The chief issue in the campaign
was the traction question, both can
didates favoring ultimate municipal
ownership of street railways. Stewart
advocated an immediate improvement
OF conditions, making the best terms
possible with the companies
In addition to the mayor the dem
ocrats elected all other officers on the
city ticket, the city treasurer, city
clerk and city attorney, by strong
pluralities. The new city council will
be 35 republicans, SO democrats and
one Independent democrat
Mayor Harrison, in an interview on
the result, said:
Il consider it a victory for ultimate
municipal ownership and for the ref
erendum. 1t means that the settle
ment of the traction question must
be made in the interests of the peo-
pie of Chicago. 1t was the hardest
battle | ever had, and l am proud to
have won it."
The Forrest City times., 1903-04-10
Killed Her Husband

James w. Weare, of Little Rock,
was shot and killed by his wife. to
whom he had been married less than
four months. The killing occurred
at the home of the dead man and
was preceded by a scuffle between
the man and his wife. After firing the
fatal shot. the woman called a physi.
clan. The police were notified and
the woman was arrested and placed
In Jail. Weare was employed as a
machinist In the Iron Mountain rail-
road shop at Little Rock He had
been married twice during the past
ten months. his first wife having Sc.
cured divorce on grounds of cruel
ty. His second wife and the one who
did the shooting was Miss Matte Du.
Vail. to whom he was married De-
cember IL. At the preliminary hear
ing, Mrs. Weare was released on
81 900 bond.
The Forrest City times., 1903-04-10
Little Rock Machinist Shot Through
the Heart by His Wife Dur
ing Quarrel.
EVENTS OF AwEEk BRIEFLY CHROnICLED
Distinguished Arkansas Citizens.


1t Is acknowledged all over the
country that Arkansas Is making re-
markable strides in commercial and
Industrial growth, and 1t should also
be observed that in other lines the
progress is equally rapid. During last
year at least four citizens of the State
were executive officials of national or
ganizations, and to their credit and
the honor Of their state they proved
themselves the men for the positions.
Judge U. NJ. Rose was elected pres
ident of the American Bar Association
on the 23d of August, 1901, holding
the office one year. Hon. James p.
Eagle. ex-governor of Arkansas, was
elected president of the Southern Bap-
tist Convention at the annual meet
ing, May 9, 1902, and is still in office
Col. F. B. T. Hollenberg, president of
the Hollenberg Music Co, was chosen
president of the National Association
of Piano Dealers of America on the
18th of May, 1902, and Is the present
executive of that association. DR..
James A. Dibrell, in October, 1901,
was elected vice president of the
American Medical Association. These
honors bestowed upon the distin-
guished citizens of Arkansas have
directed the most favorable attention
to the state as one of learning as well
as commerce.
The Forrest City times., 1903-04-10
Safe-Blowers Raid Cotton Plant.

A gang Of safe-blowers raided the
town OF Cotton Plant, burglarizing
the depot express office, postoffice and
the Office of DR.. r. r. James. Only
a small amount Of money was secured
in the entire raid. The robbers gain
ed entrance to the buildings by the
use of section tools. which they OBJ
tanned from the railroad yards. The
safe in Dr. James Office was complete
ly demolished, but 1t contained only
about Sc. One package was taken
from the express office. The burglars
cut the telegraph wires running north
and south and escaped on hand-car
to Brinkley, where the car was aban-
doned.
The Forrest City times., 1903-04-10
WISCONSIN JUDICIAL ELECTION.
Amendment Increasing Number of
supreme Judges Appears Adopted.


Milwaukee, April s.-The judicial
elections in Wisconsin passed off very
quietly. Judge Robert G.. Siebecker,
OF Madison, judge of the Ninth cir
cult, was elected to the place on the
Wisconsin bench made vacant by the
recent death of G. V. Bardeen. The
proposed amendment to the constitu-
tion increasing the number of justices
of the supreme court from five to
seven undoubtedly carried. Osh-
kosh reelected Mayor Mulva (demo-
crat). Fox Lake, Waukesha and Mari
nette went for republicans. The DEM
ocrats carried Neenah, Menasha, AM
hersts Berlin, Portage and Beaver
Dam.
At West Superior republicans car
ried a majority of the ward officers.
The entire citizens ticket, headed
by Wilson, for mayor. was elected by
GAS plurality in Janesville, making a
complete change of city officers
Racine elected the entire republic
an ticket, Nelson, for mayor, leading
with 9C.i majority.
Organized labor swept Beloit in the
election of aldermen.
The entire democratic ticket is un-
doubtedly elected in La Crosse, Tor
rance. for mayor, elected by large
ma ajority.
The Forrest City times., 1903-04-10
Judgment Against Railroad.

Judge Thomas B. Martin. special
master in the suit of Mccarthy &
Choctaw railroad for s370,000 for con-
struction work, has presented his re-
port, awarding judgment to the plain
tiffs for $20S,000. The suit was
brought to recover an amount alleged
to be due Mccarthy & Reichardt for
of railroad from Little Rock to Casa,
Perry county.
The Forrest City times., 1903-04-10
President Gould in Arkansas.

President George J. Gould, of the
st. Louis, Iron Mountain and South
srn railroad, spent some time in Ar
kansas in making a tour Of inspec-
tion over that road and its branches.
Accompanied by Third Vice President
and General Manager Russell Hard
ing and Manager William Cotter. OF
ST. Louis, and General Superintend-
ent w. T. Tyler and Division Super
intendent j. G. Hartman, Of Little
Rock, President Gould inspected the
shops at Little Rock and travelled
over the entire system in this state.
The party travelled in a special train.
composed of four private cars.
The Forrest City times., 1903-04-10
REPI BLICANS HOLD LINCOLN.
Party Lines Drawn In Nearly Every
Town in Nebraska

Omaha, Neb., April s.-Municipal
elections We're held in cities and towns
in Nebraska Tuesday, with the exeep-
ton of Omaha and South Omaha.
Party lines were drawn in most in
stances. At Fremont the republicans
elected the entire ticket with the ex-
ception of two officials, and Blair
elected majority of the democratic
candidates. The republicans in Lincoln
elected George A. Adams for mayor,
their entire city ticket and six or
seven councilmen, a fusion gain OF
one councilman.
The Forrest City times., 1903-04-10
Stock Fair Is Planned.

At meeting of the Arkansas Stock
Breeders Association held at Little
Rock, plans were formulated for a
next fall. A special committee was
appointed to act with the executive
committee of the association in select
ing date and making all necessary
arrangements. 1t was decided to ad-
NIT nonresident exhibitors on the
condition that all purchase money
paid to them should be returned with
in one year if the stock does not prove
satisfactory. or If the stock die within
one year with any previously con.
tracted disease.
The Forrest City times., 1903-04-10
v. M. C. A. Corner Stone Laid.

The corner stone has been laid uf
The Young Mems Christian Association
building to be erected at Little Rock
at cost of $4,000. The laying of
the corner stone was celebrated with
elaborate ceremonies. The chief ad-
dress was delivered by George +. Cox
nead, of st. Louis, who organized the
Little Rock association in 1885. This
ceremony was followed by an I'M
mense mass meeting. at which ad-
dresses were delivered by Judge Sci
den p. Spencer. of st. Louis. ana J. +.
Holden. traffic manager Of the Rock
Island system
The Forrest City times., 1903-04-10
ResuIts In Other Illinois Cities.

Rock Island-Six of the republican
candidates for aldermen were elected :;
no change in the local political situ-
alton.
Quincy-The entire democratic
ticket reelected by majorities rang
ing from 1000 down.
Galesburg-The citizens organiza-
ton elected mayor, treasurer, asses
sor and one alderman; the liberals
elected clerk, attorney, three super
yisors and six aldermen.
Peoria-The entire republican town
ship ticket was elected by majorities
ranging from 600 to 1000.
The Forrest City times., 1903-04-10
BeIdino Wins at Hot SPRINGS.

The regular democratic tickets were
elected in most of the cities of the
state at the spring election. In most
cases there was no opposition. AT
Hot Springs, where a hot campaign
was waged. Mayor George r. Belding
the democratic nominee, was re-elect
ed for a third term, defeating by about
500 majority DR.. j. w. McClendon
who headed what was called the re
form ticket.