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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-05
PRECINCT NO. IS.
JESUS MA. pADilLA Y CALLEGOS.

All taxes. AS varas bounded N by
Plnavetes Cuates, $ by river. ~ by J,
Garcia. w 10y r. Montoya. Taxes,
1926, penalty. $3.50; publication. 80
cts. total. $35.21
EIcANOR SANDOVAL.
All taxes. . acres bounded N by
river, S by river, Land bounded N by
river, \ by J. Perea, u by j u. Mares,
w by +. Gurule. 4iG varas bounded N
and u by creek. $ by Pecos river. w
by Mesita (Precinct No ~. Taxes,
$3.50; penalty, ~ cts; publication, 81,
05; total, $l0O7
ESEQUIEL SANCHEZ.
All taxes. 100 varas bounded N by
ditch, s by river. II by Il. Lucero. W
by A. H. do Chavez. 300 yaras bounded
N by road, 4 by ditch. II by town, W
by hill, Taxes, 1929; penalty, 81 cts,
publication, 10 cts; total, $3.50,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-07
CITIZENS NOMINATE TICKET.
Considerable Interest Is Felt In Mu.
nlclpaI Election at Clanton.

Clanton, January 6.-(Special.)-The cit
liens assembled in convention today nom-
mated G. Higgins for Mayor and Dr. p.
l. Hopkins John A. Thomas, Thomas
A Curry and John M. Potts for council
men all of whom are well known BUSH
ness and professional men. Considerable
interest is felt In the municipal election
town and increased duties of the town
officers, due to the erection of local
telephone system and other public i'm
provements.
The postoffice has recently been ad-
vanced to the presidential class and the
appointment of postmaster becomes
necessary Felix o. Dudley. the incum-
bent, has received the endorsement of the
Presidents referees and the almost unan-
imous endorsement of the business in
terests and patrons of the office for re-
appointment. He has practically no oppo-
sition.
Chancellor Whiteside has RENAMED j.
the bond of j. e. Mccullough at $1,000
These men are charged with the killing
OF Asa Rawlinson in the western part
of the county about two weeks ago and
were brought before the Chancellor on
writ of nabeas corpus. The parties are
respectable farmers ana the affair is uni
versally deplored. The defendants are
represented by Messrs. Stallings, Adams,
Middleton and Smith, and the prosecution
ia being conducted by Col. William A
Collier.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-07
Personal and General.

number of the young men of this
town gave delightful german last night
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. II.
.Judson. Among those present were: Miss
Sanguinnetti and Mr.. Matthews, Miss
May Adams and Dr. Fitzpatrick, Miss
Pitcher and Mr.. Laird, Miss Owens and
Mr.. Thornburgh Miss Spencer and Mr..
Bancroft Miss huffman and Mr.. Cross
Miss Lopez and Prof. Goodwin, Miss
Ethel Adams and Mr.. McGreggor, Miss
Lulu Judson and Mr.. Moody, Miss Grace
Judson and Mr.. Hartman, Mr.. Ed Reid
and Mr.. D. Gray.
Attorney II. C. Mead has been called
to Nashville on legal business.
The Rev. w. I. Sinnott of Tuscaloosa
will occupy the pulpit of the First Pres
byterian church next Sunday morning
and evening in the absence of the Rev.
r. C. Gilmore, who is visiting In Vir-
ginia.
Mr. and Mrs. w. P Fowler of Weather
ford, Tex, are the guests of Mr. and
Mrs. w. A. Deason.
Mr. and Mrs. L. r. Crttenden have as
their guests Mr.. and Mrs. d. Cambell of
Montgomery.
Mr. f. A. Ramsey has accepted posi-
ton with the Southern railway at Carney,
& O.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-07
RESIDENCE BURNS
IN SPITE OF RAIN
AL. r. RICHTER SEEKS DIVORCE
IN CHANCERY COURT-OTHER
NEWS OF cuLLMAN AND vIcIN-
ITY,

Cullman, January 6.-(Special)- 1.-THE
large residence of Mr.. Frederick Aldrich
on the south side of town was burned
this morning at 1 o'clock, with practi-
cally all contents. The fire begun in the
rear of the building in the vicinity of
the kitchen and spread rapidly to every
part of the building. There was steady
rain falling at the time but did not seem
to hinder the flames
The fire companies responded to an
alarm very promptly considering the time
of night and worked valiently but were
unable to do any good. The nearest
water plug was five blocks away and con-
siderable delay resulted in securing
enough hose to reach the fire. The resi-
dence was possibly the largest in Gull
man and was handsomely furnished. The
estimated loss is about $4,000. Mr.. AL
drich himself could not be seen this morn
ing and his son could not give the amount
of loss. He also stated to your cores
pondent that he did not know the amount
of insurance. Mr.. Richards, who has
what Insurance there is on the building,
refused to give your correspondent the
amount, stating that 1t was contrary to
strict orders of his companies. This
was the biggest fire that Cullman has
suffered in long time and the loss IL
very heavy.
The county commissioners are in ses-
sion today to consider petitions for stock
law elections in several districts and to
attend to other special matters. They
will meet again next Monday to receive
the annual report of the country treas
urer. The county is in good shape finan-
cially and has some money in the treas
ury.
AL. F. Richeter one of the best known
men in Cullman and popularity known
over the state, has filed bill in chancery
court of this county asking for an abso-
lutte divorce from his wife, Mrs. Claude
Virginia Richter. Mr.. Richter Is a prom
inent man of this city and Mrs. Richter
is counted one of the most handsome
women in North Alabama. She Is promi-
inently connected In Birmingham, being a
niece to Sheriff Burgin of Jefferson coun-
ty. They were married in Rockdale. Tex,
February 10. 1901 and have one son, a
fine boy, about two years of age. The
proceeding has created quite a sensa-
ton in Cullman. George III. Parker and
F. e. st. John represent Mr.. Richter.
Brown & Hipp have been retained by
Mrs. Richter.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-07
CASE OF CRUM HAS
CAUSED MUCH WORRY
NEGRO COLLECTOR OF CHARLES
TON WILL NOW DRAW BACK
PAY SINCE HIS FIRST APPOINT
MENT-voTE SO TO II.

Washington, January 6-The nomina-
ton of w. D. Crum, a negro. to be col
lector of customs for the port of Charles
ton, s. c., was confirmed by the Senate
in executive session today by vote
of 80 to IT. Crum had been nominated by
the President three times, and in addi-
ton had received three recess appoint
ments. He is now serving under the last
of these appointments.
Confirmation was opposed by Senator
Tillman, who objected to the appoint
ment of a negro. Senator Tillman made
a speech devoted almost entirely to the
question Of the constitutional right Of
the President to make a recess appoint
ment when no actual recess had occurred,
the Senate having adjourned one session
and begun another at noon of the same
day. He introduced at the last session
of congress a resolution on the subject
of constructive recesses, which was re-
ferred to the committee on judiciary.
Senator Plat of Connecticut, the chair
man of that committee, said the reso-
luton had been referred to a sub-com-
mittee and that he expected a report
would be made later.
The race issue played a very insignif-
cant part in the debate, which was par
ticipated in by fully a dozen Senators.
When Crum receives his commission he
will be entitled to receive the salary
which has accumulated since his first
appointment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-07
WORK Is BEGUN ON
THE NEW FURNACE
THE TENNESSEE CO. WILL MAKE
EXTENSIVE IMPROVEMENTS IN
STEEL PLANT AT ENSLEY-PER-
SONAL AND GENERAL.

Ensley, January 6.-(Special Work
has been begun on the new open-hearth
furnace that the Tennessee company pro-
poses to construct at the steel plant. To-
day a large force of workmen are clean
ing off the site preparatory to laying a
foundation for the new furnaces.
The new plant will be much larger
than the old ones and will be a modern
steel maker in every respect, The ten old
open-hearth furnaces have a capacity Of
fifty tons at a heat, but it is proposed
to make the new furnaces of a much
larger capacity.
The Tennessee company. 1t Is stated
proposes to expend something like $780,
900 on this and other improvements at
the steel plant within the next few
moths.
The past three months have been the
most prosperous in the history of the
steel plant and the output has eclipsed
ali former records.
All the departments of the steel plant
are operating on .ull time and 1t Is I'M
derstood that the plant will be kept In
continual operation during the coming
year, filling orders already booked.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-07
WENT AWAY WITH FUNDS.
Expert TeIegrapher Takes French
Leave and Leaves Note.

Admission, January 6.-(Special) News
has been given out that between midnight
and yesterday morning when Day Agent
G.. N. Meredith goes to the union sta
ton, Night Agent Travis. a newcomer,
departed without telling where or why he
was going and 1t is thought he carried
about $50 belonging to the Southern rail-
road with him. Travis came here last Sat-
urday night and began his duties as night
agent.
He was said to be an expert telegrapher
but had not had any experience as a
ticket salesman. He was checked in, as
Is usually the case. by Day Agent Mere
dith, but yesterday morning he was not
there to check out. All that was left
was a note to the day agent, saying he
had an urgent call to leave town. and that
the funds that were missing would be
returned in about three months If moth
ing was said. and this is all the company
has to show for his disappearance and the
$50. Travis Is said to have come to An
niston from Rome. He was a young man
of dark complexion, about six feet high,
rather stopped. He is supposed to be
about 20 years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-07
MANY WITNESS
LODGE CEREMONIES
Public installation is Held at
Pratt City
POLITICS WARMING UP
1t Is Thought That the City Campaign
VIII Be on In Earnest BY Next
Monday NIght-other
News.

Pratt City, January 8.-(Special )-Fully
900 people were present at the joint in
stallation of the odd Fellows and Rebe-
kahs' lodges of this city, which took
place at Foley's opera house tonight.
Sam Foley acted as master Of ceremo-
MES and speeches were made by Grand
Master A. e. Meadors and James Sharp.
The installation exercises were conducted
by w. q. Burkhart. At the conclusion Of
the exercises an elaborate banquet was
served.
The installation tonight was one of the
lodge events OF the year. In addition to
the membership Of Jefferson Valley lodge,
No. SO, Pratt City lodge, No. 24s, and
Rebekah lodge, No. 46, large number
of other odd Fellows and families of
Odd Fellows were present.
Sam Foley called the meeting to order,
and after the singing of the Odd Eel
lows ode, introduced James Sharp, who
delivered an address. Mr.. Foley then in
troduced Grand Master Meadors, who de-
livered an eloquent speech on the Odd
Fellows order.
Mr.. Foley next introduced Mr.. Burk-
hart, who installed the newly elected Of
ficers In an impressive manner.
After the completion of the exercises
the Odd Fellows and the visitors were
invited to the basement of the opera
house. where q sumptuous banquet was
served.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-07
CONFEDERATES TO
HOLD A MEETING
CAMP ROSE M'ADoRY OF BESSIE
MER WILL PREPARE FOR I'M
PoRTANT sEssloN-TWo NE.
GRO MINERS ARE INJURED.

Bessemer, January Especial -Camp
Rose McAdory. confederate veterans.
will meet at the armory tomorrow at II
clock for the purpose of arranging for
the session to be held on January 16, at
which time the crosses of honor will be
conferred
Commander 7. w. Huffman and Ad-
jutant C. L. Hadaway have issued the
following call to the members of Camp
McAdory:
Camp McAdory will meet at the ar
mory In regular session, Saturday, jan
uary 7, at II o'clock, a. m. Members of
the camp desiring crosses of honor will
please make application to the Adjutant
or Comrade Chambers McAdory. who
have the necessary blanks, and will take
pleasure In filling them out for any men,
Der of the camp who will apply. This is
very necessary to be done at this time
IN order that the crosses may be secured.
ard distributed on the 10Th of January.
"T. w. HUFFMAN,
Commander.
&C. L. HADAWAY,
.'Adjutant"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-07
POSED AS GOBLET.
Conviction of AbeeI Is Affirmed BY
Supreme Court.

New York, January 6.--The conyi,-
ton and sentence to the Elmira re-
formatory of James N. Abeel, for forg-
ing the name of J. B. Van Every,
fourth vice president of the Western
Union Telegraph company, to note
introducing him to the employees OF
that company as ]. Ogden Goelet, was
affirmed today by the appellate divis-.
ion of the New York state supreme
court. The case had been appealed
from the supreme court, in which
Abeel had been convicted for posing as
a member of the wealthy Goelet fam
lily.
1t was brought out in the trial that
Abeel had represented himself as Goe-
let to Miss Eleanor Anderson, the
daughter of a restaurant keeper in this
city, and had become engaged to her.
He was at liberty on bail. The case
may be appealed further.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-07
MILL 10 ABOUT READY.
Plant at Jacksonville VIII Be Turned
Over to Owners.

Admission, January 6.-(Special.)-
large cotton mill at Jacksonville is COM
peted and within the next week will be
turned over to the owners The mill is
valued at $175.000 and its capacity will be
II 900 spindles.
The company in buying the machinery
secured an option on 5000 additional spin
dies and there is talk already of doubling
the capacity of the mill. The company
is capitalized at 100000. and of the capital
stock 100000 is owned by Jacksonville cit
liens. The capital stock Is to be raised
I, 5000. 900 to cover the cost of the mill
and machinery. At present twenty
houses for operatives are in course of
erection and will be completed before the
mill begins operations. Every house in
Jacksonville Is occupied at present and
more houses will probably be built when
tho twenty under way are completed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-07
VIII Meet Sunday Niqht.

The subcommittee Of the city demo-
cratic executive committee, that was ap-
pointed to arrange the details of the mu-
nicipal primary already called for Febru-
airy to nominate city officials, will
meet tomorrow night at the city hall for
the purpose of drafting a report which
will be submitted to the committee next
Monday night.
So far the campaign has made little
progress. Mayor E.. j. Hudnall is the
only candidate who has announced for
the mayoralty. but the names of DIR. J..
e. Seay Alderman ]. e. Lacy and City
Attorney c. d. Comstook are being men,
toned In connection with the office.
1t is thought that by next Monday the
campaign will be opened in earnest.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-07
At the Churches,

The Rev. ]. A. Hendricks, pastor of the
First Methodist church, viii preach at
the morning and evening services Sun
day.
At the First Presbyterian church, the
Rev. w. w. Wolfe Will occupy his pulpit
at the morning and evening services Sun
day.
The Rev. DIR. w. r. Foust, pastor of
the First Methodist church, will preach
at the morning and evening services
Sunday.
At st. GATHERINGS the Rev. Father Gal
land will conduct the regular services
Sunday.
The Rev. Frank Stokes, pastor of the
Methodist Episcopal church. will preach
at the morning and evening services
Sunday
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-07
DEGG PRELIMINARY
BEGINS AT GADSDEN
SENSATIONAL DISCLOSURES ARE
MADE IN CONNECTION WITH
THE KILLING OF AUBREY WON.
Ack LAST SUNDAY MORNING.

Gadsden. January 6-(Special. 1.-THE
preliminary trial of Yolanda Gegg and
Hazel Dean, charged with the murder of
Aubrey Womack, was commenced at
o'clock this morning before Justice Dun
lap. The court room was crowded to
Its fullest capacity throughout the trial.
the interest being intense. DR.. C. L.
Guice was the first witness. He detailed
the nature of Womaclx,s wound. the po-
sition of the body, identified the pistol
found in Womacl1s pocket and knucks
on his hand He also testified to several
bruises found on the body and head of
the Degg. woman, which he seid were
made by blows. He said that perhaps
some of the discolorations were made by
pinching. He said that the woman re-
peatedly said: Doctor, I've killed him,
and In self-defense." He struck me with
knucks." He knocked me down" He
tried to kill me-" DR.. Guice also said
that the wounds on the woman's head
could not have been made with the fist
Peleg Watts was the second witness.
He went to the place with Womack and
several others. Everybody got insidn
but himself. Yolanda Degg put them all
out except Womack, who asked him why
she treated him SO, as he had always
acted right. Watts heard the woman
say she would put him out of business.
while Womack asked Yolanda three times
not to pull a gun on him which she had in
her bosom. He heard a scuffle and the
woman cried for help. He looked In at
the window and saw Yolanda Degg, Ha-
eel Dean and Will Hasson scuffling with
Womack All three were facing him.
Hasson was behind Yolanda and was
striking at Womack over her shoulder.
Hasson had on a black gown. Womack
backed into corner, threw up his hands
and was shot. Witness could not see who
fired the pistol. He saw HaSson follow
the woman into her room. She counted
out money and gave it to Hasson. Has
son had his clothes in his hand.
Cleo Moore. an inmate of the house,
and upon whose affidavit was sworn out
the warrant charging Will A. Hasson
with murder, was the next witness. She
testified that she saw Womack. Hasson,
Yolanda and Hazel Dean in the hall fight
ing. Womack with hands extended above
his head and Hasson striking at him over
the Degg womans shoulder. AS she
started to leave the room Womack was
shot by one of the three, she did not
Know winch. she saw notnlng IN w OH
ack's hand beforte he was shot She
heard the call for help. Hasson had on
a black gown. The woman said: Hes
dead but he tried to kill me-" Witness
saw Hasson going out of back door and
he had blood on his face. She swore
that Hsson was there frequently. That
Womack had been warned to stay away
by Yolanda.
Dick Afford testified that when Yc-
landa told all to leave. the house Wom-
ack attempted to leave but Yolanda
closed the door and kept him In. Several
others corroborated him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-07
Stirring Up MonaoIians.

st. Petersburg, January 6.-Mail adj
vices from Urga, north Mongolia, de-
scribe systematic campaign of Japan
ese officers and emissaries to stir up
Mongolia, with the view of raiding and
destroying the Baikal and Siberian
roads. While the Japanese plans are
represented to have been received with
favor by the princelings and Llamas,
lie people did not show the slightest
inclination to take an =. active part
against their Russian neighbors, with
whom they enjoy profitable business
relations. None the less there is dan
ger of an attack on the railroads when
the winter ends.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-07
SNATcHED DIAMOND.
Thief Gets r. w. Greene's Stud, But
the Stone Is Recovered.

r. W. Greene, district passenger agent
Of the Wabash at Louisville, had dia-
mond stud snatched from his shirt Thurs
day night at the union passenger station
but recovered 1t after short tussle with
the thief. The thief made his escape. A
description Of the man that stole the pin
has been furnished the police and they
are looking for him.
The stud was snatched at the gate as
Mr.. Greene started through. 1t is be-
lieved that gang of pickpockets are
operating In the city. and an effort Is be-
ing made to catch them.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-07
New Steamer on Rlver.

Tuscaloosa, January 6.-(Special.)-A
new river steamer, the New Haven, ar
rived here at the wharf Thursday morn
ing from Mobile. and during the season
will make regular trips between Tusca-
loosa and points along the Warrior to
Mobile. The coming of the new steamers
is greeted with much interest by those
interested In Tuscaloosa's future. In the
course of a year or two it is hoped that
the locks will have been completed. CIV
ing an open waterway the year round,
which will mean quite deal more toward
Tuscaloosa's development than railroad
trunk line.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-07
Work of Rebuilding Begun.

All arrangements have been made by
]. r. Raible for the work of rebuilding
and repairing the Raible Cooperage COM
pany's plant in this city. 1t Is estimated
that in a few weeks everything will be
in readiness for this industry to resume
operation.
Some time ago the cooperage plant was
closed down and some of the machinery
was removed
The management proposes to not only
buy new machinery in place of old ma
chinery that has been removed but to
re-equip the plant throughout.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-07
Two Men Injured.

In a fit of anger yesterday evening
Judge Smith, a colored miner. turned
the latch" at one of the slopes of Sloss
mines, wrecking a car, which caused the
injury of Nundes Smith and John Morse,
two negro men.
Judge Smith mad become enraged at
Nundes Smith putting him off car
Nundes Smiths leg was broken and
Morse received severe bruises on the
heed.
Judge Smith has been arrested and
confined in Jail
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-07
At the Churches.

The Rev. j. w. Orr, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church, will preach at
the morning and evening services Sun
day.
At the First Methodist church the Rev.
DIR. G. w. Read, patsor, will occupy the
pulpit at the morning and evening SER
vices Sunday.
The Rev j. H. Longcrier, pastor of
the First Baptist church. will preach
at the morning and evening services Sum
day.
At ST. Johns Episcopal church the Rev.
Mr.. DeOvies, rector, will conduct the
usual services
The Rev. Father Doyle will conduct the
usual services at st. Anthonys Sun
day.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-07
Bills Against PoIygamy.

Boies, Idaho, January Elm accord
ance with the paragraph in Governor
Gooding's message relating to the agi-
tations against polygamy previous to
the recent state election and recon-
mending prohibitory legislation, bills
were introduced today in both houses
of the legislature making the practice
of polygamy and adultery criminal and
imposing severe penalties. 1t is stated
that both bills will probably be passed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-07
Invitation Is Answered.

Huntsville, January 6.-(Special)-In re-
Spouse to the invitation to President
Roosevelt to visit Huntsville when he
comes south next spring, the Chamber
Of Commerce has received a letter from
Secretary Loeb acknowledging the invi-
tation with thanks and saying that it will
be taken under consideration when ar
rangements for the trip are made.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-07
CHILD BURNED TO DEATH.
Negro Girls Clothing Takes Fire at
Open Crate.

Centre January 5.-(Specia1)-An IN
FAINT child of William Kelly. an indus
trious negro of this place, met her death
in a frightful manner yesterday. Her
clothing became ignited while she was
standing near an open fire and she, was
fatally burned before the fire could be
extinguished She died after few hours
of great suffering.
Capt F.. NJ. Savage of the fourteenth
United States infantry. who has, been
the guest of his brothers. ]. L. Savage,
for several weeks returned today to his
regiment at Monterey, Cal.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-07
AS NEXT PRESIDENT.
Big Banquet Is rendered w. J. Bryan
In Memphis.

Memphis, Tenn, January GA ban
quet, at which 400 covers were spread,
was rendered William J. Bryan tonight
by the Jackson club of this city. Hard
wig Peres, president of the club, in
troduced Mr.. Bryan as the next Presi-
dent of the United States.
Mr.. Bryan's subject was, watch
man, What of the Night?"
United States Senator E. w. Car
mack and others responded to the
toast.