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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-06-27
THE ESTaNSIG PLaINS.
People Doing Well Despite the Drouth
Great Sheep Interests-The
Scottish Clans There.

Frank Dibert assistant treasurer OF
the Santa Fe Central Railway, return
ed from a trip over the line. having
disbursed on pay roll account. Mr.. Dl-
bert was absent several days and WIS.,
tied a number of new ranches IN the
Estanca valley, among others those OF
Harry Averill, A. H. Garnett, Thomas
Heddy and Mr. Walker. These are all
new homestead claims that show up
handsomely in spite Of the dry sea-
SON. They all have irrigation plants
consisting of wells, wind mill tanks
and reservoirs with which they are
growing orchards, gardens and a little
grain and alfalfa. Mr.. Avell has
drilled well, 12S feet deep, with fine
supply of water Many kinds of vege-
tables are doing well and he is getting
revenue from his garden, having
market at Estancia. Some of the dug
wells are from 10 to 80 feet deep and
furnish good supply Of water. Sur
veyors are now at work surveying sev-
eral townships in the vicinity of Estan-
cia and Progreso
Wind mills and other Improvements
are to be seen in every direction and
livestock is increasing in numbers.
Mr.. Dibert also visited the Mcintosh
sheep ranches near Antelope Springs
where 60 men are engaged at sheep
shearing. Mr. Mcintosh will shear 26,-
600 head. Fleece this year will aver
age about nine pounds, which is light
er than usual. The price OF wool III
the Estancia Valley is from II to IA
cents per pound.
Some of the native New Mexico peo-
pie handle sheep with consummate
skill and we'll they should as the Span
! ish nation have been among the great
est wool growers. Was it not from
Spain that the Herard of the Golden
Fleece came?
The Scotch know something about
sheep too. The highlands OF Scotland
have furnished the Estancia Valley
with very successful sheep men and
citizens of whom their good neighbors
may well be proud. Listen to some OF
their names: Mcintosh Cat the head OF
the clam. McGilveray Brothers, F'ras-
er. Dunbar McLeay, Mcdonald and the
like
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-06-27
Russians Gaining the Upper Hand.

Russians Gaining the Upper Hand.
Tia Tche Kiao, June 27-Sharp firing
was heard in the hills yesterday and
severe fighting is reported in progress
near the village of Ton Chen. An Off
Ger who galloped in yesterday, re-
ported that the Russians were gaining
the upper hand, and driving back the
enemy This was not confirmed. All
day Russian troops were hurrying
southwark from Ia Tche Kiao to the
accompaniment of battle songs. AS
this dispatch is filed, news reached
here that General Kuroki is marching
uron Hal Cheng.
Japanese Advances Checked.
Lao Yang, June 27-The apparent
ces alton of the Japanese advance in
the northern part of the Liao Tung
peninsula is attributed to the loss of
several transports carrying ammuni
-tion 1t is ~eported also that naval
bartle off Port Arthur caused an alter
ati,n in the japanese plans.
Japanese Evacuated Senu Chen.
s.. Petersburg, June 27-The Japan
ese have evacuated Senu Chen, appar-
emily with the object of enticing Gen
eral Kuropatl1in south Meanwhile
General Kuroli is advancing on Hal
Chen, ready to attack the Russians
left ana is again moving troops north
fror.i Feng Wang Cheng. The result of
recent developments, it is believed by
the general staff, will defer big bat
tle
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-06-27
REVOLUTION|STS
ARE VICTORIOUS
In a Battle Near Tuhambao, the Gov
ernnent Artillery Was Captured
Troops Suffered Heavily.

New York. June 27-According to
the Uruguayan revolutionsts at Junta,
says a Herald Buenos Ayres dispatch,
the battle fought near Tuhambao last
Friday, was a great victory for the in
surgents. 1t is asserted that the rev
olutionists captured the government
artillery and that Colonel Galarza, in
command of the government troops
was severely wounded and several hun
dred government men killed. The
Uruguayan government denies the re-
port which declares that Colonel Sa-
rava, at the head of the revolutionists,
and other high insurgent officials were
killed.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-06-27
DEMAND FOR WESTERN BONDS
Those of the Territory Of New Mexico
Are Meeting With a Ready Sale
on Boston Market.

dispatch from Boston, Massachu-
setts, says that there are now beng
offered on the Boston market s6l.Ooo
of the Territory of New Mexico four
per cent bonds and they are meeting
with a liberal investment demand. The
nrice with interest is 103 3-S. The
western bond market is Strengthening
every day and the head of big Bos'
ton bond house says:
eve have done more business IN the
last three weeks than in any entire
month so far this year.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-06-27
CONCERNING TRRIN
and mGIL SERVICE
Every Effort Will Be Made to Have the
Discontinued Train on the Santa
Fe Restored.

The petition of the Board of Trade
of this city in regard to the discontln-
uation of train and mail service on the
Santa Fe, was forwarded to the depart
ment by Hon B. S. Rodey and in re-
ply he received the following letter:
June 21, 1904.
"Sir-Your letter of the 18th instant.
forwarding a petition of a committee
of the Board of Trade of Santa Fe, New
Mexico, relative to the proposed dis
continuance Of certain train service on
the Santa Fe line between Santa Fe
and Lamy has been received.
'In reply have the honor to state
that the department, under existing
law, cannot control train schedules on
railroad lines, and can use for mail
purposes only such trains as the COM
pany finds it advisable to operate.
However, the matter complained of by
the committee will be promptly inves-
tigated and the attention of the COM
pany will be called to the protest with
a view to the continuation of train
service as heretofore, or such train
service as will provide reasonable
mail service for Santa Fe if the same
can be properly arranged,
Very respectfully,
&c. F. Stone,
Acting Second Assistant Postmaster
General"
Later Postmaster Paul A. F. Walter
a letter to Chief Clerk Put
ney of the postoffice department. sta
toned at Denver. on the same subject
and the following letter received by
him is relative to the matter:
June "a, 1904.
Postmaster, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
"Sir-Your communication of the
18th instant, addressed to Chief Clerk
Putney at Denver, Colorado, relative
to the discontinuance of train service
by the Santa Fe Company, between
your place and Lamy, New Mexico,
have to advise that previous to the re-
ceipI of same at this Office | received
departmental files from Washington on
the same subject and have taken the
matter up vigorously with the Santa
Fe people with hope of having the
trains recently withdraw restored.
Anything that we can do to help
out in this matter will certainly be
done, but, Of course, you understand.
assume, that we cannot dictate to the
railroad companies what train service
they must provide. Il am in hopes,
however. to get some concession from
the company in this matter and think
possibly that after they have duly con-
sidered the situation that they will be
willing to restore these trains.
"Will let you know later as to the
result of our endeavors.
''Very respectfully,
"STILL. P. TAFT.
superintendent" "
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-06-27
BANK GOES UNDER.
First National of Saratoga, Closed ny
Order of the Comptroller OF
Currency.

Saratoga, N. Y, June 21-The FIRST
National Bank of Saratoga, was not
opened for business today. 1t was
closed by order of the comptroller OF
currency at the request of the direct
ors. 1t owes depositors about SS0o,'
600 A run on the Citizens National
Rank begun Saturday and continued
to-day.
The run on the Citizens Bank end
ed today. The First National Bank sus'
pended in apprehension OF run and
on account of lack of funds to meet a
RIM An officer said he hoped the
bank would soon reopen.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-06-27
EXT. ...oSION OF FIRE
WORKS CAUSES
MANY DEATHS
w. n. Firth, General Passenger Agent
of the Texas Division of the
Rock Island.

Philadelphia, June 27-Fire, the re-
suit of an explosion of fireworks in the
Diamond Light Supply Company's fac
tory, is thought to have caused the
death of many employees and serious
injury to several firemen. 1t is report
ed of twenty girls on the third floor
that two are still to be accounted for.
Fifteen Bodies Buried Under Ruins.
Philadelphia, June 27-The death list
may reach 20 or more. Six bodies
were taken out at D. M. The fire
men say fifteen are buried under the
ruins
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-06-27
THE KING IS DEAD.
The Finest Buffalo in Captivity is
Slain BY His Rival for Leadership
in New York biological Garden.

New Yor. June 27-The King, be-
lieved to have been the finest buffalo
in captivity, has been killed in duel
with Black Beauty. his rival for the
leadership of the herd in the New
York Geological Park. The fighting
beasts presented a frightful spectacle,
and their believing could be heard a
quarter of mile distant. The battle
lasted 20 minutes.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-06-27
Destructive FIRE.
The Main Portion of the Town OF Sis
son, California, Burned-Loss
$300,00o.

Sisson, California, June 27-Ihe
main portion of the town has peen
burned, the loss reaching the sum Oh
100000. This is said to be the most
destructive conflagration in the history
of northern California.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-06-27
BY The MORPHINE ROUTE,
A Colorado Politician Kills Himself
Probably on Account of Domestic
Troubles.

Pueblo, Colo, June 27-Charles b.
Montgomery, a prominent local politi-
clan, killed himself this morning by
taking morphine Two weeks ago ne
was married and his wife disappeared
Immediately after his suicide. Domes-
tic trouble was probably the cause OF
his action.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-06-27
MORE FUNDS NEEDED.
Unless They Are Provided BY the Peo'
ple of the Lone Star State the
Exhibit Must Be Withdrawn.

st. Louis, June 27-"It is true said
Miss Hail. private secretary to LOUIS
J. Worthen, general manager OF the
Texas commission, when asked today
regarding the report that unless more
money is provided by the people OF
Texas. the commission will be obliged
to withdraw the exhibit from the fair.
Mr. Worthen is in Dallas.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-06-27
FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT.

The following suits have been tlled
in the First Judicial District for san
Juan County: The Graden Mercantlle
Company, Of Durango, Colorado, vs.
Daniel A. Lewis, in attachment, the
amount claimed being s651.63.
Granville Pendleton vs.. E. A. IRISH
er. and w. A. Garrett, suit in attach
ment for 5000, with interest and costs.
Granville Pendleton VS.. the La Plata
Land and Stock Company suit in at
tachment for the sum OF 5000, with in
terest and costs.
The following suit was filed in the
District Court of Taos County: G. A.
hammers Bottling Company VS.. Pooler
and Mares, assrmpsit for $135.05.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-06-27
ACCEPTED A BRIBE.
Edmund Berch of the Missouri Rouse
Pleaded Guilty to the Accu-
sation.

ST. Louis, June 27-Edmund Berch,
a former member of the House OF dele
gates. pleaded guilty today to accept
inc bribe of $1,000 for vote on the
city lighting bill. His sentence Will be
pronounced on Friday.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-06-27
1RAvERSEO ABYSS|NIA.
The First White Woman to Cross the
Country of the Emperor Mene''k
Reaches London.

London, June 27-Mrs. ". n. Mac
MILAN of st. Louis, reached London
today after traversing Abyssinla at the
head of her own caravan. she Is the
first white woman to cross Emperor
Meneli1's country from west to east.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-06-27
OPPOSED TO OPEN SHOP.
A Strike of the Garment Workers is
on in New York City.

New York, June 27-The leaders in
the strike of the Garment Workers
declare that the tie up is complete and
estimate the number of persons out at
from $4,000 to 100000. 1t is the biggest
clothing strike New York has seen for
at least six years. No wage demand Is
made. the strike being merely against
open shop.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-06-27
LAWLESSNESS CONDEMNED.
The Executive Board of International
Association Of Bridge and Iron
Workers Issue Statement.

New York, June pa statement
has been issued by the executive
board of the International Association
of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
condemning the lawlessness IN Colo
RADIO strikes. Persons other than
strikers are responsible, the state
ment intimates, for the dynamite out
rage at Independence.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-06-27
FOUND DEAD IN HIS OFFICE
Fire in the Factory of the Diamond
Light Supply Companys Factory
at Philadelphia Causes Much
Damage.

Ft. Worth, Texas. June 27-W. H.
Firth, general passenger agent in Tex
as, of the Rock Island Railway, was
found dead in his Office today He was
apparently in good health when ne
reached his Office this morning. He
came from Denver two years ago. He
was general agent of the Rock Island
at Denver for several years.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-06-27
SENATOR MITCHELL IN
A SERIOUS CONDITION.

Milwaukee, Wis, June 21-Former
U. S. Senator John L. Mitchell is SUI
fering from intestinal cancer and is
said to be in a serious condition.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-06-27
n. l.. DOHERTY THE CHAM
PION TENNIS PLAYER.

London, June 27-H. L. Doherty
again won the tennis chamuionship at
Wimbledon today by defeating Frank
IL. Riseley.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-06-27
KILLED BY COLLISION WITH
TELEGRAPH POLE.

Wiesbaden, Prussia, June 27-Court
Chamberlain Won Specht was killed
Yesterday by running into a telegraph
pole with his motor car.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-06-27
JUDGE HARGIS THROWN
FROM HIS HORSE.

Jackson, KY, June 27-Judge James
Hargis was thrown from his horse to-
day and received injuries that may
prove fatal.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-06-27
PERDIcARIs PROFOUNDLY

Washington, June 27-Secretary
Hay today received the following from
Tangier: PROFOUNDLY grateful to the
government for securing my release
Perdicaris."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
BISHOP TO PREACH
SERVICE WILL BE AT DEXTER Ay-
 ENUE CHURCH.
Distinguished Divine Has Been Called "the Greatest Living Preacher" Union Service of the
 Churches,

Bishop A. W. Wilson of the Meth odist Episcopal Church, South. will preach this morning at the regular ser vices at the Dexter Avenue Methodist Church.
 Bishop Wilson reached the city two days ago from his home in Baltimore stopping on the way, however, to pre- side over the North Alabama Confer ence at Its recent session at Talladega He has been the guest of Rev. J. s Frazer. Presiding Elder of the Mont gomery District.
 The announcement that Bishop Will son will preach this morning at the Dexter Avenue Church will attract a large congregation. He has been call ed by members of his church, the greatest living preacher" and it has been said of him that The is to preach ing what Michael Angelo was to art Bishop Wilson Is Missionary Secretary of the Southern Church, and 1t has been said that he Is the cause of the great and increasing interest in mis- sions in his church.
 Bishop Wilson will preside over the Alabama Conference which meets this week in Selma.
 The congregation of the Court Street Church will unite with the congrega- ton of the Dexter Avenue Church al the morning service when Bishop Will son Is to preach. There will be nc night service at the Dexter Avenue Church. The congregation of that church will worship at the Court Street Church, at which service Rev. J. w. Shoaff will preach.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
L4iID TO RETsT.
Impressive Services at Bier of Archi.
 bald McQueen.

 The Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter on Goldthwaite Street was filled at 3:30 o'clock yesterday after noon by sorrowing friends of Rev. and Mrs. Stewart Mcqueen, to attend the funeral exercises of their 10-yeNr- old son, Archibald Mcqueen, who died early Friday morning.
 Little Archibald Mcqueen was known to thousands of Montgomerians. His handsome face, cheery disposition and bright mind. made him a favorite with all who knew him, and the announce ment of his unexpected death brought grief to many hearts.
 The chancel and altar of the Church of the Holy Comforter were literally covered with beautiful white flowers, and the snowy white casket was cov- cred with floral designs sent hy loving friends of the little fellow and his pa- rents.
 The casket was borne into the church by Cad H. Beale, J. W. Dimmick, T. G. Foster J. B. Jones. H. H. Matthews, w. A. McBryde, P. A. Travis, c. c. Youngs and pr. F. c. Stevenson. The church service for the dead was conducted by Rev. Edward E. Cobbs. rector of St. Johns Episcopal Church, In most impressive manner. With | exquisite harmony two hymns were sung by the vested choir. The body was inferred at Oakwood | cemetery privately only members of the family and the pail bearers being present.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04

Priest Charles R. Bricken of Luverne
 will preside. Officers will be elected and other business will be transacted
 On Tuesday morning the Grand Coun- ell of Royal and Select Master Masons will assemble in annual council. On Tuesday night, the Grand Lodge of Ma sons of Alabama will assemble. Reg ular routine business will be transact
 ed. Henry H. Matthews of Montgom-
 cry, Deputy Grand Master of the Lodge,
 will in all probability, be selected to
 succeed Grand Master R. J. Redden,
 who will retire.
 All meetings will be held behind closed doors. .
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
The Death of Major John A. walker

Auburn, Dec. 3.-(Special) Ut is with sense of profound regret among the older citizens that the news was received yesterday of the death of Ma 1or John A. Walker of Galveston, Tex. Major Walker was the brother of Mrs c. A. Ross and an uncle of Prof. B. B. Ross of this city. Major Walker was in his list year at the time of his death. He was a native of Alabama, a gallant Confederate soldier, rising to the rank of Major and was an eminent ly successful man in business. At the time of death he was the sole adminis- trator of the celebrated Steinberg es- tate of several millions in Galveston, and had just completed the last invest ment in a magnificent public library for the city. Major Walker was iden- tified with the largest commercial en- terprises of the city of Galveston. He was an elegant gentleman of the old school and will be remembered by many of the older generation through out the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
HOW ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS
 MADE MILLION.
MT. Vanderbilt Tells m Interestini
 Story of Fabulous Profits.

MT. Vanderbilt Tells m Interesting
 Story of Fabulous Profits.
 New York Dec. 3-A novel booklet Is creating sensation in financial circles here. and Wall Street Is deeply interested in it, particularly as 1t Is pe- ing circulated by w. G. Vanderbilt. He tells how he made a million dollars py investing a thousand, and the story IS intensely interesting.
 Mir. Vanderbilt was interviewed at his office in No. 100 William Street, N. Y.. and stated he was pleased that his booklet had been so well received. lie said: q met so many people who were groping in the dark about man. cfal matters I decided to publish some of the things I have learned about business, and send 1t out as tribute to my personal friends But, dear me, my friends told everybody about 1t. and my mail Is flooded with requests TOT the booklet. Therefore, have decided that I can do nothing better for my fellowman than to send a copy Of 1t to any one who will write to me at No. 100 William Street"
 Do you intend to distribute these free?'
 Certainly" he responded, because I know no one will be interested in the matter except those who have saved enough money and want to know how to make their savings earn more than simple interest. hence I will be doing the best service for those who need 1t most, and that is the real essence of true philanthropy. would like to have applicants for this book write me fully and I will be pleased to send any one a copy"
 At least a score of bankers and financial men, who were interviewed subsequently. all agreed that Mr. Van derbilt's book should be in everybody's s hands who desired to improve their condition financially. Adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
HE READS THE STARS
so WILLIS SAID, BUT THE POLICE
 TOOK HIM.
The Recorder Suspended Sentence If he Would Get Out of Town, but
 Willis Broke His Word.

F. E. Willis, fortune teller. mind reader and clairvoyant. is incarcerated in the Montgomery city prison.
 F. E. Willis, fortune teller, mind reader and clairvoyant. is now busily using his occult powers to ascertain when he will again view the sunlight other than through prison bars.
 Willis. fortune teller, mind reader and clairvoyant had beep at large in Montgomery for several days
 Thursday he was accosted by Mount ed Patrolmen Cantey and Avant and in formed that he was under arrest for vagrancy.
 70. Luna. gentle arbiter of all our woes descend to the aid of thy most humble servant" in sotto voice spake Willis
 Luna descended. TO Willis she gave inspiration. Then aloud, spake Willis, "Pish, tush. the charge is false my friends, I am the busiest man in Mont gomery. Right now I am calling on unseen powers of omnipotent influence to discover the future of you two most excellent minions of the law" So spake Willis and salaaming thrice to the North Star added. Hickey -pokey winkywuml What with Cop Cantey will be done?
 EIraptureQ DY the Cnarm CdHtey breahlessly asked his fate. You will soon be a police captain. You will wear double row of brass buttons and carry a walking cane"
 Hes not guilty, Jim" murmured Cantey to Avant.
 But what, good sir, Is my future?'' eagerly inquired the usually stolid Avant
 You, if the most blessed Ram of the Rankatank tells me alright. will be a member of the City Council of Mont somery, ere mother earth has again loored the loop around shining Sol"
 "Cantey, I believe, he's got a con- cealed pistol too. On for the patrol wagon muttered Avant as he escorted Willis toward the city prison. City rather. aye. Well I see your finish old boy"
 Willis was arraigned before Recorder Arlington yesterday afternoon. Calling to his aid all the powers of Isis and the Yogi. he secured sentence from the young Judicial officer to merely get out of town.
 But woe unto Willis. He was seen within the prescribed precincts of Greater Montgomery last night by Avant, and Willis now Ianguishes be- hind prison bars. Avant remembered the prophecy He doesn't want to be an alderman.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
Clancey's Hotel, Cor. Bibb X Commerce Sts.
 Montgomery, Ala.
 ARRIVALS YESTERDAY:
Montgomery, Ala

C. S. vangraph, Tuscaloosa, Ala, A.
 Anderson. Jacksonville. Fla. W. c. lit He. Aberdeen, Miss, J. Banell, and wife,
 Columbus, Ohio, E. W. Rose. Barns vile, Ga, J. H. Coffee, Birmingham. Ala. H. H. Rockingham, Waycross. Ga. H. H. Garner. Dothan. Ala. 0. L. Cant. St. Louis, Mo, Webster Harris, St. St. Louis, Mo. A. L. Sterrett, Montgom- cry. F. Buchanan. Louisville. Ky, l.. ". Columbus, Ga, w. A. Brown Sylacauga. W. F. McGhee. Milstead. Ala. J. Y. Gay. Atlanta, Ca, R. W. Lumbey. Elmore. Ala..' l.. H. Martin. Chicago, H.. A. J. Jenkins, Letohatchie, Ala, E. NJ Ma thews, City. Mrs. M. F. McMakin. Bir- minghan. Ala, L. H. Russ. Birming- ham, Ala. J. B. Showes. Little Rock. W. H. Lotion, waycross, Ga. wm.