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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-01-13
SANTA re TRAINS
COME TOGETHER
California Limited CoIIided
Head-on With Freight.
BOTH FIREMEN WERE KILLED
MANY OF THE PASSENGERS BAD
LY BRUISED.

Las Vegas. y. NJ. Jan. 12-Santa Fe
passenger train No. 4. the California
limited, collided head-on with q freight
train today thirty miles south of Ra-
ton Two members of the crew were
killed. A negro barber was also killed
Many of the passengers were bruised
but none seriously.
The trains met in an unprcedentedly
heavy fog, and neither engine crew had
any warning of the danger until a sec
ono before the trains came together
The engine crews did not have time TO
Jump, and both engineers were Injured
The Dead
A. NJ. Cochran, fireman. Of Ration n
NJ. ~
Phil Freinensehner. barber ON COM
posite car, of Chicago.
o Grenenberger, fireman. of Ration
A score OF persons were injured. but
none Of them fatally so far as known
Among the injured the Engineer F. G
Boomer of the freight and Engineer
Allison of the limited
The wreck is one of the worst that
mas ever occurred on the Las Vegas
DIVISION OF the Santa Fe system, both
IN the way or casualties and pecunfarv
loss The trains met on a long hin in
dense fog. The passenger. which had
the right of way over the freight. was
bowling along at forty miles an hour
The freight was descending the incline
and was also making fast time i'm an
effort TO reach Upton before the limit
ed arrived. The impact of the two
trains was terrific, and wreckage from
the two engines, baggage and express
cars and freight cars We're hurled hign
in the air. Both engines are almost to-
tally ruined, and the track and right OF
way is piled high with debris
Too Late to Jump.
The engine crew of the limited. owing
10 the dense fog. could not see the
freight until it was too late TO jump
Engineer Allison. in a fash closed his
throttle and applied the airbrakes. but
the train was under such tremendous
momentum that no earthly power could
stop it's speed.
The limited had the right of way over
the freight, which was an extra. but
the freight crew thought they had time
to reach Upton ahead of the other
train.
The passenger train was heavily
laden ana the occupants of the cars
with great violence. A majority Of
them sustained bruises by being
thrown against the sides of the cars
and the seats. Many of them were cut
about the hands and face by pieces of
glass from the car windows. which
were shattered into thousands OF frag-
ments.
The wrecked passenger train was the
easthound California limited, made up
entirely ot Pullman cars. The Ching
compartment and baggage cars were
badly smashed but the sleepers were
not much damaged. Traffic was an
nulled all day.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-01-13
SHOOTS WITNESSES
ALL ATTACK DUBOIS
Main Question at Issue Temporarily Lost Sight of
at the inquiry
Idaho Democrats Put the Stand by the Defense to Testify
That the Mormon Church Does Not Con-
troll Their State.
Especial to The Herald)


aAI ASHINGTON, Jan. I2.-PolitfcaI
Wv conditions in Idaho and the al
legged interference of the Mormon
church were considered today at the
Smoot hearing before the senate COM
mittee on privileges and elections
Three witnesses, subpoenaed by the
defense, were examined. They testified
mat the Mormon church did not
dominate the politics OF Idaho. nor in
1iuence the votes of the Mormon peopIe
as body The range of testimony
was very wide. admitting hearsay, in
ference, political argument and news
paper editorials. The general trend of
the gay testimony was to the effect
mat senator Dubois and his faction he
gan an anti-polygamy campaign in
Idaho last year as a political expedient
and were defeated because of the desire
OF the people. both Gentle and Nor
mon. TO let the Mormon question
alone.
F. H Holzheimer of Pocatello. was
The principal witness. While not a
mormon. he gave the members of the
Shurch certification of character. while
ne missed no opportunity 10 criticise
senator Dubois and other state lead
ers He Testified that Chairman Jack
sons method of conducting the cam
paign was taken as an insult to Nor
mon voters, and. as shown by results
uroNe Mormon voters into the RepubIi-
can camp. Holzheimer stated that 90
Per cent OF Idaho Democrats were on
Roseu 10 the anti-polygamy plank as
drawn, but when cross questioned was
! cl.aoie TO name many such Democrats.
FRANK Martin, a Gentle lawyer. of
fSolse, and Democrat, declared that
Mormon agitation in Idaho was con-
Quoted not for moral, but for political
euect ana was led throughout by Sen
ator Dubois.
ne said Dubois has carried on cam
Iaisl not IN the interest Of the Demo-
cratic national ticket. but in the inter
est OF a Democratic candidate for gov
ernor and for his own personal benefit
lie said many Idaho Democrats did
not approve the anti Mormon plank
nor did they approve the manner in
which Dubois kept the Mormon issue
TO the front
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-01-13
CHINESE SCHEME
TO EvADE HEAD TAX

Victoria. 3 c., Jan. IA scheme
has been discovered Whereby MANY
Chinese Of Victoria have been evading
the head tax. now $500. formerly 500.
which is placed on incoming Chinese.
The act states that Chinese stu
dent shall be admitted free. MANY
young Chinese have attended the city
schools after arrival and after remain
ing year at the schools have been
gwen certificate TO that effect The
chinese have been enabled to secure
a refund of the head tax on presenta-
ton OF these Certificates.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-01-13
RUSSIAN PRISONERS
ARRIVE AT NAGASAKl

NaE1saki Jan. p p m.-The steam
kaga and Suzuki have arrived here with
l.5oJ Russian prisoners % war and fifty
citicers All the prisoners have been
qudrtered at Inasa. village nearby
where has also been prepared a lodge for
General Stoessel, who will arrive next
Saturday.
The Russian officers are allowed much
liberty within the bounds OF the town,
but they are under police escort
General Stoessel and staff will sail from
here for Europe on "A French mail steam
er Jan. 10. The Russian prisoners are
unfeignedly pleased at the end of the
hardships of the siege and the considerable
treatment of their Victors.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-01-13
SENATOR AND MRS. CLARK
ARRIVE IN WASHINGTON
(speciaI TO The Heraldl

Washington. Jan. Ex-senator William
A Clark of Montana, with Mrs Clark
arrived yesterday at their home on Mas
sacnusetts avenue facing Dupont circle
anu Will remain there until the close of
the session. Senator and Mrs Clark were
married In Marseilles i'm 1901 and are the
parents of a little girl. Mrs. Clark is a
brilliant musician and linguist and as
the ward OF Senator Clark was educated
in Europe.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-01-13
MRS. CHADWICK WAS
QUITE A SMUGGLER

Cleveland. jan 12.-It is stated that
the customs officers have succeeded in
finding "A number of additional lots OF
jewels brought into this country by
Mrs Chadwick upon which no duty was
paid 1t is estimated that the officials
have up TO this time located not less
than $125,000 worth of diamonds and
jeWelry.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-01-13
STABBED no DEATH.

Boise. Ida, Jan 12--At Hunting ton
Ore, at early hour this morning, J..
R. Brown was stabbe- to death by A. d.
Barnard Both men were well known
in thar place. Barnard got into a fight
with a bartender and was beaten. He
left the place and outside Brown took up
the fight. when Barnard stabbed him In
the heart.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-01-13
FIGHTING IN MoRoCCo.

Tangier, MOROCCO, Jan. 12.-F'ierce
fighting is reported to have occurred
between Kabyle tribes in the neighbour
hood OF Alcazar, whence burning vii
lagos are visible. Refugees report that
many tribesmen have been killed or
wounded. There are grave fears at
Alcazar that the victors may attempt
to sack that town.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-01-13
ARMY CANTEEN BILL.

Washington. Jan 12--The senate COM
mittee on military affairs today consid-
cred informally the bin TO restore the
army canteen. Sena tor Proctor intends
TO lay the bin before the committee at
its next meeting.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-01-13
PAID THE BILLS
OF LEGISLATORS
The New York Liquor Dealers
Raised a "Slush" Fund.
REPORT OF THE GRAND JURY
SOME UNDERWRITING TESTI-
MoNY GIVEN.


Albany, y. Y, Jan. 12.-The grand
jury of New York county recently
investigated charges that a corruption
fund had been raised by the New York
State Liquor Dealers association for
the purpose of influencing excise leg
'SlatiOn- In its presentment of the
matter the grand jury stated that while
the evidence adduced did not warrant
the action by the New York county
prosecuting officers, il disclosed actions
of certain members Of the state legis-
lature which should be brought TO the
attention of that body. Today Speak er
Nixon laid a copy of the presentment
before the assembly. II the evidence
accompanying the presentment it ap-
Tears that Fritz Lindinger. president
of the association, and other witnesses.
told OF raising a fund of $4,000 and
how some OF it was spent. Several Wit
nesses testified that the special COM
mittee of tn association had spent sew
eral thousand dollars entertaining
senators and assemblymen at a hotel
in Albany.
Had Their Bills Paid.
Another agent of the association told
of paying the bills of assemblymen at
hotels and houses of i'll repute and also
large bills for typewritinS- Chairman
Plank Of the assembly excise commits
SION. ana members or the excise COM
mittee. in both houses. are alleged to
have been the principal ones who re-
celved attention The testimony
showed that 50, 900 was set apart for
the separate purpose of influencing the
state excise department. William Hal
pin. then chairman of the executive
committee of the New York City Re
publican committee, was approached
and offered money for campaign pur-
poses provided certain restraints upon
liquor dealers were removed. The jury
minutes show no record of any prom
ises received from Chairman Halpin
Referred to Accused Men.
The report was referred to the excise
committee of which Mr.. Plank is chair
man.
Mr.. Plank later said that he had
never met the committee from the
liquor dealers association by appoint
ment or received entertainments or IA
vors from them
The preseHtment proved a great disap-
pointment to those expecting seusa-
uonal exposure of Legislative corruption.
The only fact cOnclusively shown Is
that upward Of $4,000 was raised and
that some Of the money was spent in the
entertainments OF legislators.
II is not alleged or shown that leEisla-
tive or official action of any kind re-
suited
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-01-13
whitecotton Begins.

J. w n. Whitecotton, of Provo.
Utah, testified that he was not a Nor
mon nor member of any church, but
that his wife was a member Of the Con-
gregational church and he attended
with her. He was examined in relation
to political affairs in Utah and also
concerning the prosecution in Utah ON
charges of polygamy. His examination
had not proceeded far when the com
mission adjourned until tomorrow.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-01-13
Martin in Doubt.

In the discussions of the committee
TO-DAY senator Martin said he was not
ready 20 subscribe absolutely to the
views of the majority, nor did he wish
TO commit himself 10 the minority re-
port No rOh call was had in the
committee on the subject of reporting
the bin and therefore the trend of
the discussion is the only record of
the attitude of The Republican MEM
bers OF the committee 1t is under
stood. however, that no Republican
senator took so positive a stand
against reporting the bill as would
cause him 10 support the minority
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15
BABY'S FACE
MASS OF SORES
Ears Looked as II They Would Drop
Off Body Entirely Covered with
Humor = Three Doctors Could
Not Cure-ChiId Grew Worse.
CURED BY CUTICURA
IN TWO WEEKS

Mrs. CeorgeJ. Steese, OF 7oI Coburn
ST., Akron. Ohio. tells in the following
letter Of another Of those remarkable
cures OF torturing, disfguring skin
humors daily made by Cuticura Soap,
assisted by c%uticura Ointment,
after physicians. and all else had
failed: al feel It myduty to parents
Of other poor suffering babies to tell
you what Cuticura has done for my
little daughter. She broke out all
over her body with a hnmor, and we
used everything recommended. but
without results. ! called in three doc
tors, they all claimed they could help
her, but she continued to grow worse.
Her body was a mass OF sores, and her
little face was eaten away. her ears
looked as II they would dror oil.
Neighbors advised me to get CT - :
Soap and Ointment, and before 4 lad
used half Of the cake Of soap ard
box OF ointment the sores had all
healed, and my little ones face and
body was as clear az a newborn babes.
] would not be without it again !. it
cost five dollars, instead of sevcnty-fve
cents, which is all 1t cost US to cure
our baby, after spending many dollars
on doctors and medicines without any
benefit whatever"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

Nearly every newspaper In the ter.
ritory has shown up the Albuquerque
Journal lately for It's false statements.
it, webbing policy and it, stupid ana
unfounded attacks upon New Mexico
men and New Mexico institutions and
business enterprises. The Journal
brought the showing up upon Itself.
The editor doesn't relish II. II isn't
surprising that one whose mental
caIibre Is Of such a degenerate quail.
~ AZ IN allow him to sanction such
n policy as the Journal has been
guilty Of. should get mad when he 10
called down. He may perhaps be
hardened for getting angry, as he has
been most thoroughly lambasted. But
when he allows his spleen to induce
him 10 set aside all rules OF news
paper etiquette and indulge In person.
%alltIes, he merely pleads guilty TO low
birth and Indifferent breeding. which
show to quite as poor advantage In
newspaper as In private life.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

We very heartily agree with the
cordial expressions that are being
made In the territorial press regard
Ing the re-appotntment Of Judge J. r.
McFie and Judge Frank w. Parker.
Judge McFie has served for three
terms and Judge Parker for two. and
both have added lustre and distlnc-
ton to the New Mexico bench. Their
tenure OF office has been marked by
industry. intelligence and a sincere
effort to do justice to every individ-
ual and interest.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

An old established business doing a
good business. Best location and
good reason for selling. Positively all
good. clean, saieable goods-no dead
stock. Will sell at actual cost Stock
will inventory about $500 TO $4,000.
No experience necessary. Last year
earnings $2362.S7. VIII stand the
closest Investigation. VIII sell "
lease purchaser business property
reasonable. II interested inquire at
this office.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Homestead Entry, NJ. 5154.

Department OF the Interior, Land OF.
flee at. Santa Fe, New Mexico. De-
cember I, 1905.
Notice b hereby given that the fol-
Owing-named settler has, filed notice
Of his intention to make final proof
in support Of his claim. and that said
proof win be made before United
States Cmrt Commissioner 1t Las
Vegas. New Mexico. on January I
1896, viz: Bonifacio Madrid. Of San
Miguel. sosnty, New Mexico. for the
8 e IA, Sec. Is, T II N. h q e
He names the following witnesses
to prove Ids continuous residence up
on and cultivation Of said hAd, vis.:
Antonio Madrid, Of Las Vegas, New
Mexico; Jose Blea, OF Trementina,
New Mexico: Inis M. Madrid, q Ire
mentina, New Mexico; Roman Mad
rid, q .Ffementina, New Mexico.
MANUEL r. OTERO, Register.
12-@4.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

After reading Secretary Bo~neparte's
desire to dispose Of obsolete vessels
and his suggestion that the old frig-
ate Constitution be sent to her grave
by the guns Of the North Atlantic
fleet. we can %sympathize with the ma.
Val officers who see In the secretary's
recommendation. that many officers
either be dropped" or "compulsively
retired" only q polite expression II
his desire to shoot them out Of the
lAerylce.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15
sTATsHooD LEGISLATION.

II all statehood legislation fails at
this session, 1t will be the Joint and
not the separate statehood. advocates
that will be to blame. II all the peo-
pie OF New Mexico had gotten to-
gether on Q separate statehood plat
form.a their wishes would not IAve
been disregzrded. There fs an un,-
doubted majority now in the lower
house Tor separate statehood. More
unanimity Of effort on. tire Hart Of The
people OF thiss' territory Would have
made certain . majority ID the sen
ate. As 1t Is the struggle will be
hard and the result Is doubtful. An
IONA has shown Sc strongly that she
doesn't want joint statehood. that II
does moi seem likely she win be
forced into the union with this terri
terry
Because OF the activity Of the joint
Stockholders. who do not represent
the sentiments Of a quarter OF the
people OF this territory, there Is an
impression In Washington that New
Mexico Is anxious to accept joint
statehood. While there is a posi-.
bility that New Mexico may be taken
and Arizona left, 1t is quite likely that
both states will DE omitted. II the
Joint statehood people had united with
the separate statehood advocates and
worked as hard for separate admission
as they have for j0inture, there would
have been no danger Of such an out
come.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

Delegate AndSewsahas introduced
both a separate and a Joint statehood
bill. but which measure he intends TO
support il NOT yet evident. The latest
advices from Washinkttn say that the
delegate will support the separate
statehood form as long as there IL any
hone cf ITS success. but Will accept
joint statehood rather than see all
statehood legisietiOn defeated.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Homestead Entry. No. s451.


Department OF the Interior, Land OF.
flee at Santa Fee. New Mexico, De-
cember /, 1905. A.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing.named settler has filed notice
Of his intention to make final proof
In support Of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before United
States Court Commissioner at Las
Vegas, New Mexico, on January 1
1906. viz: George Grfego, Of San
Miguel county, New Mexico, for the
W Ia, N w IA. w IL, 8 w IA, Sec.
%, Ti2 N, r % E.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up
on and cultivation oil aId land. VIZ:
Bernardo Grego. Of Cuervo. New Mex
leo; Justo Griego, Of Trementina, New
Mexico; EzeQuiel Lucero. OF Tremen.
tina. New Mexico; Williaxa Boylon, Of
Cuervo, New Mexico.
MANUEL R. OTERO, Register.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

! In his letter OF congratulation last
week TO the jews in New York, the
president wrote Of my duty as the
head OF the American people" I'm
less our memory Is greatly In error.
no other president has ever made
that claim. Perhaps our ambassa.
dor to London, who Is recently report
ed to have successfully defended his
title to be called the American am.
bassador," will now tell us how Mr..
Roosevelt IL head Of the American
people.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

The large republican majority IN
the new congress may prove Of less
party advantage than at first would
appear. II afords a seeming extent
alton for many 10 rely on the. rest,
n condition that gives a sqrcwd mon,
orisy leader With q weliora hized fol,
lowing many an opportunity to make
party and political capital. That
democratic leaders are even now
ksenIy alive to this fact Ia apparent
and their pronounced advocacy OF nc
many OF the presid ntS policies has
made many Republican veterans sus
pect danger.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

Score q scoop for Chicago. II was
q Chicago editor who found two split
infinitives In the presidents nIessage.
The Boston editors began q search at
once. but Boston Is considerably slow.
er than Chicago. But what a righteous
yell Of triumph would have gone up II
those split infinitives had been found
in Boston first.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

Pat Garrett. = Texas democrat,
whose fame has been widely dis.
tributcd because he bhot and killed
Billy, the KID will not be appoint
cd collector Of customs at Fl Paso II
Washington reports are true. Despite
the fact that Garrett appeals strongly
to R~ooscyels'3 swashbuckling sense,
the president will appoint . republi.
can, probably A. J. Sharpe Of FL Paso.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15
SLEEP FOR BABIES

Instant relief and refreshing sleep
for skin-tortured babies, and rest for
tired, frctted mothers, In warm BATHS
with Cuticura Soap and gentle anoint-
ings with Cuticura Ointment, the great
akin cure, and purest Of emollients.
cu,ievs sosp, Ointment, and Pills ~ Dn throughout
ths saYAAs Potter Drug 4 Ches.. Corp. Bosoo, Sole Props
~ bend es " How " Cure Baby usnsop.'
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

Notice Is hereby given that the
regular annual meeting of the stock
holders OF the Las Vegas Savings
bank will be held at the office OF the
bank on Tuesday. January 8. 1906, at
10 o'clock a. m, for the purpose OF
electing directors for the ensuing
year.
Las Vegas, N. NJ, Dec. 9th. 1905.
1910
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

We wonder that the president. who
has shown such an admirable dill
gencc In ~supressing many things that
endanger a republican form OF gov.
eminent, should not balk at the gov.
eminent Of u country by a party
caucus.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the
regular annual meeting Of the stock
holders OF the San Miguel National
bank OF Las Vegas will be held at the
office Of the bank on Tuesday, Jan
uary 9, 1906, at 10 O'clock a. m. for the
purpose OF electing directors for the
ensuing year.
Las Vegas, N. NJ. Dec. 9th. 1905.
12-l09
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

II will Of course be assumed with
gertrude that La Toilette will wait
the traditional two years before max
ing a speech In the United States
senate.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15
The situation In Russia liz darker.

This Is a good time TO abolish col.
iege football. The season Is over. II
can safely be abolished for nine
months.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

When an official who has been dis
missed fn disgrace like b. $, Baker. a
fromer Judge Of the Second district.
files charges against other officials.
they are apt to operate the other
way. 4.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

II you wish beautiful. clear. white
clothes. use Red Cross Bag Blue.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-12-15

Gehrins's fsr Tents.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-10-06
Cheated Death.

Kidney trouble often ends fatally,
but by choosing the right medicine,
%. II. Wolfe, of Bear Grove, Iowa,
cheated death. He says: 1.-TWO years
ago | had Kidney trouble, which
caused me great pain, suffering and
anxiety, but l took Electric Bitters,
which effected complete cure. l
have also found them of great benefit
in general debility and nerve trouble,
and keep them constantly on hand,
since, as l find they have no equal"
Bowers & Comstock druggists, guar
antee them at zoe