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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1905-01-13
PEABODY CONTEST
SET FOR TUESDAY

Denver, Jan. 13.-The House this
morning resolved to meet in Joint ses-
sion on Tuesday and take up the Pea,
body contest. There was some oppo-
sition to this, but 1t was voted down.
In the Senate there will be no more
ousting of Democratic Senators, 1t Is
said. This, however, may be subject
to revision.
As the Senate now stands, there are
twenty Republicans and 1S Democrats.
as we'll as two vacancies.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1905-01-13
WASTE IS
IMMENSE
Source Of Supply in Great Pecos
Artesian Section Abused by
Certian Persons Boring
too Promiscuous|y.
WILL WEAKEN FLOW
J. +. HinkIe Of Roswell Says That His
People Want Legislative Protec-
ton If it Can Possibly Be
Procured.

J. F. Hinkle, of Roswell, who has
been attending the meetings of the
Territorial Board pf Equalization in
this city, has the following to say
concerning legislation desired for the
protection of the artesian water dis
trict along the Pecos River:
There is no finer water in the
world than comes from the Pecos arte-
sian section, which is about 60 miles
long and or 10 miles wide The
water is clear as crystal and it's quail
ity first rate if every detail. There
are hundreds of wells now flowing
and others are being brought into ex-
istence daily Some of them produce
2,7O0 gallons per minute, the COM
bined outflow being enormous and al
most incredible. These wells are be-
ing increased constantly for advertis-
ing purposes solely. If certain
amount of land has an artesian we'll
or two upon it, it can be sold more
quickly and for more satisfactory
price than it otherwise could. The
wells that have appeared for some
time past have been brought forth by
land owners, who have, apparently
been anxious to dispose of their inter.
ests and abandon the section. They
have used the artesian well as a med
ium to good fortune to themelves,
falling to look into the future and
see what might be the result of their
operations.
"A great many of us in the water
belt are becoming alarmed at this sort
OF thing. We fear the increase of
wells will eventually weaken the
source and that we will be wanting
water when we cannot get it. At
present the water waste is immense. 1t
should not be. New Mexico ought to
have learned by this time that every
drop of water within her precincts is
valuable and should be preserved or
utilized to the best advantage Enough
water has already been wasted which
could have done much good had 1t
been directed through proper chan
nels by proper persons. To the casual
eye, the conditions look everlasting
and some people think it absurd that
we should pay any attention to the
running away of the water. 1t might
be that the wells would never go dry
and that others could be produced
every day and still there would bel
enough water in the bowels of the
earth to supply all. Again, this might
be just the reverse and the wells
might be discharging their final wat
ers now
I'VE have decided to take no chan
ces in the matter and we want protec-
ton If at all possible. A bill has been
prepared and the same will be pre-
sented by Councilman G. L. Ballard for
the legislatures attention at the COM
ing session. The main import of the
measure is to ascertain whether it is
possible to prevent land owners from
bringing forth artesian wells and al |
lowing the water to go to waste. 1t |
may be that such would be unlawful, |
but we want the legislature to decide |
and we will be satisfied with it's opin-
ion. As it is, we are very much agi-
tated and the matter cannot be dis
posed of too soon to suit u.s."
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1905-01-13
BROOKLYN BRIDGE
TO BE REBUILT

New York, Jan. 13.-Fearful lest the
strain to which the Brooklyn bridge is
being subjected will weaken to such
an extent that great catastrophe
might be possible, engineers of the de.
partment Of bridges are reported to
must be, almost completely rebuilt
The work will take two years and will
cost $5,000,O0O.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1905-01-13
Japanese Take Another Slight
Fall Out Of Russians After
Some Sharp Skirmishing
With Cavalry Troops.
RUSSIANS ARE ACTIVE
They Meet the Brown Men While Try.
ing to Cut of General Nogi's Re.
enforcement for 0yama and
Fight Ensues.

Toxic. Jan. 13--The bodies of thu
Russian cavalry raiders actively oper
at1ng southwest of Liao Yang are ey
Identity desirous Of harrassing the Jap
anese railroad communication and O
lnterrupting the transportation of Gen
eral Nogi's army to reinforce Genera
Oyama. The Japanese headquarters
reporting Thursday, says:
"Wednesday at 10 O'Clock in the
morning the Japanese cavalry detach
ment encountered four companies Of
Russian cavalry west of Tanhmasas
southwest of Lao Yang, and fiercely
engaged them. At 2:30 o'clock in the
afternoon the Russians were repulsed
with heavy losses. Subsequently they
were reinforced by several companies
OF cavalry and eight guns The Jap
anese drew the Russians to Liuerhpae
and engaged and pursued them. On
Wednesday night a small body of Rus
sian cavalry reached the railroad line
and tore up the tracks between An
shantien and Haicheng and Tatche
kiao, and Yinkow. They were imme
diately repaired, and the line reopened
to traffic. On. Wednesday 1000 Rus.
slams attacked New Chwang. The
Japanese were forced to retire tenn
porarily, but were reinforced, attacked
the Russians and are still pursuing
them.
Rumored Resignation.
st. Petersburg, Jan. 13.-There is an
unconfirmed report that Emperor
Nicholas has accepted Interior Minis.
ter Sviatopolk-Mirsky's resignation and
has appointed M. Witte, president of
the committee Of ministers to succeed
him. According to another report
Prince Obolensky, Governor General OF
Finland, will succeed Prince Sviato.
polk-Mirsky.
Capture Russia's Coal.
Toxic, Jan. 13.-The Japanese cruis-
er Tokiwa captured in the sea OF
Japan January II, the British steamer
ROseley loaded with coal consigned to
Vladivostock. &E'aH
Sailing Southwark.
Suez, Jan. 13.-The division of the
second Russian Pacific squadron com.
manded by Rear Admiral Botrovsky
sailed southward this morning, pre-.
sumably for Jibutil, French Somali.
land.
Toxic, Jan. 13.-It Is announced that
General Stoessel in bidding farewell to
the Russian troops at Port Arthur
thanked the officers and men for their
heroic defense and said he considered
the Japanese terms the best It was
possible to have offered. He added
that he would take all the blame for
the premature surrender of the fort
r0sS
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1905-01-13
NEW MORMON COLONY
FOR OLD MEXICO

Topolobampo, Mex, Jan. IA com.
pany organized for the purpose Of lay.
ing out and building up, by syste.
matte. planned and plated method, To.
polobampo town, has been organized
and registered in Mexico City. II IL
called 'The Pacific City Terminal and
Contracting Company" with onices al
Room S23, number 81 Broadway, New
York, with capital Of $500, 900, (gold)
One OF the principal stockholders Ia
William John Young, son Of Brigham
Young, the Mormon prophet.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1905-01-13
INDUS STRIKES FIRE
ISLAND BAR AND STICKS.

New York, Jan. 13.-While feeling
her way through dense fog in an ef-
fort to reach this port, the sugar laden
steamer, Indus, from the West Indies
struck Fire Island bar and is now hard
and fast. The Indus carried no pas.
sengers. She lies In an easy position
and efforts are now being made to pull
her Of into deep water.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1905-01-13
BOTH in ON rms.

Jefferson City, No. Jan. 13.-The
Senate today adopted a resolution CIV
ing the committee now at st. Louis
power to investigate the campaign
contributions Of both political parties.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1905-01-13
BANKS MUST REPORT.

Washington, Jan, 13.-The comp
troller Of the currency today issued
call for reports on the condition Of
all national banks at the close Of bust
ness on Wednesday, January IL.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1905-01-13
Sailing Southwark.

Suez, Jan. 13.-The division of the
second Russian Pacific squadron com
manded by Rear Admiral Botrovsky
sailed southwark this morning, pre-
sumably for Jibutil, French Somali
land.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-10
McCue Appeals vainIy to
Supreme Court.
THE MAN HANGS TODAY
Application to the Supreme Court on
the Ground that McCue Did Not
Have a Fair Trial as Guar
anteed by the Constitu-
(By the Associated Press.D

Washington Feb 9.-JuStice Har-
ian of the United States Supreme
Court tonight denied an application
lor a writ of error in the case of j.
Samuel McCue, the former mayor of
Charlottesville, Va, who is under sem
tence of death and is to be hanged to-
morrow for the murder of his wife.
Justice Harlan based his denial on the
ground that no Federal question was
presented in the application for the
writ. His formal endorsement on
the application was as follows:
THE record presented to me dis
closes no ground whatever for a re-
view of the judgment of the Supreme
Court OF Virginia b ythe Supreme
Court of the United States. The APP
pllcation for a writ of error is there
fore denied"
Counsel for McCue, Marvin Smithey,
Of Richmond, was at the Supreme
Court early today in his efforts 10 Sc
cure n urit. but as the court was not
in session lie was compelled to make
application to an individual justice of
the court. He then sought Chief JUS
tice Fuller and went to the latter's
house at 3 O'Clock. When he reached
there he was informed that the Chief
Justice was i'll. Mr.. Fuller referred
MIR. Snithey to Justice Harlan. The
ground of the application for the writ
presented by McCues counsel was
that McCue did not have fair trial
as guaranteed by the Constitution.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-10
lis BROD|E DUKE
OF SOUND M|NQ.2
This Question to Be De-
cided by Jury.
AS TO JURISDICTION
Judge leyentritt Decides that Property
Taken from the Person OF Duke at
the Time OF His Arrest De.
cides that Ques.
iion.
AS TO JURISDICTION
Especial to News and Observer

New York. Feb. "a jury in :: trial
term Of the Supreme Court viii pass
upon the sanity of Brodie l.. Duke. of
Durham. N. c., according to Il decision
made today by Justice Leyentritt
The petition for commission luna
tico. with a sheriff's jury to decide
whether Mr.. Duke is competent TO
manage himself and his affairs was
filed by his son, b. Lawrence Duke.
who alleged that his father had for
years been a habitual drunkard 1t
was asserted by the son that as some
Of his fathers estate, consisting of a
trust fund in the hands of the Farmers
Loan and Trust Company and some
stock certificates and cash was situat-
cd in this State, il was competent for
the Supreme Court to appoint a COM
mission to test his fathers mental con-
dition.
Mr.. Duke, represented by counsel,
opposed the motion, and maintained
by aTfdavits that he was not inconn-
petent He also denied that he had
been a habitual drunkard but adj
n1itted that he took whiskey and milk
al times "for his stomach's sake"
Mrs. Duke also appeared in opposi-
ton to the motion.
IN handing down his decision, Judge
Levintritt said
''The sole question here is one OF
jurisdiction. 1t appears conclusively
that the alleged incompetent has prop
crty situated in this judicial district.
How it came here is immaterial.
While it is doubtful whether the trust
funds located beer can be regarded as
property under the statute because
title to the fund is in the trustee, and
there is no allegation that any income
hereunder is due. I am of the opinion
that the repsonal property of the al
legged incompetent, taken from him
when he was arrested and now i'm the
custody of the county authorities, is
propert ystuated here under the
statute"
When Duke was taken 10 Bellevue
Hospital certain certificates of stock
and $50 in cash were found on his
person and were handed over to the
district attorney.
These certificates and the cash found
OH Duke serve as the basis on which
the application, now decided by JUS
tice Leventritt was submitted To the
Supreme Court.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-10
PREACHER SEEKS PARDON.
The Case Of Mrs. Edwards Gives Pen
nypaclzer a Chance to Make Some
Highly Original Remarks.
tBy the Associated Press.)

Harrisburg, Pa, Feb. 3.-The Rev.
Martin Sweitzer, Of Norristown, Pa,
son of the spiritual adviser Of Mrs.
Kate Edwards, who is to be hanged
at Reading next week for the murder
Of her husband. called on Governor
Pennypacker today in the interest OF
the woman. Mr.. SWeitzer presented a
lengthy petition asking for clemency
in behalf of Mrs. Edwards. He said
he was opposed to capital punishment.
So am /, replied the Governor.
Hanging is Il relic of barbarism. If
ii is wrong for one man to kill another.
it is wrong for one thousand TO kill
one person."
Rev. Sweitzer said he regarded the
murder as being almost justified on
the plea OF self-defense as Mrs. Ed
wards husband was worth. ess
brute"
MANY of us may think it would be
a had thing to get the lowest speci-
r,ens of humanity together and exter-
inmate them in sCmc painless man
ner," answered the Governor. "They
might not be a loss TO society, but the
law cannot consider this. Would you
tell all women to kill their husbands
if they are worthless?"
Governor Pennypacker said he did
not like to see a woman hanged. but
that the petition should go to the board
OF pardonS.
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TO ENFORCE PROHIBITION.
Mayor o fDunn Issues Warrants for q
Number OF Citizens Charged With
Illegally Selling Liquor.
Especial to News and Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer)
Dunn, Feb. 9.-The greatest sensa-
ton in Dunn since the failure of the
Bank Of Dunn occurred; when about
one hundred and twenty-five citizens of
all classes were summoned before Z.
Lee, J. p, to give evidence in the in
Vestigation of the illegal whiskey sell
ing and blind tiger" business carried
on here for some time past. The in
vestigation was held in the mayors
office and resulted iii landing nine or
ten tigers most of whom took to
the woods, but the warrants are out
and hold over them for two years
should they return.
Warrants were issued in several
cases against the following: Troy and
John Munns, G.. r Hodges, John Lu-
cas- and wife, Robert Lee. Claude
Surles, J. -. Holland and r. f. l..
Skinner, he Skinner-HoIiand Drug
Co., retailn,S malt at their store,
Claude Surles is the son of Mr.. A. f.
Surles, deputy marshal for this Sec
ton.
The cases were tried before II. C.
McNeill and O. p. Shell. Most of the
people of Dunn are determined that
blind tiger" business shall discontinue
here. Davis and Goodwin and J. c.
Clifford are representing the league.
Rev. d. Fl. Tuttle is expected to ad-
dress the citizens at the opera house
Friday night. An enthusiastic meet
ing is expected
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-10
Another Effort for Mrs. Edwards.
0y }the Associated Press.)

Harrisburg, Pa. 'eb. An effort to
secure the passage by the Legislature
today of q resolution requesting the
Eoard of Pardons to commute the
death sentence of Mrs. Kate Edwards
to imprisonment for life was defeated
in the House on a technicality. The
resolution will be offered again next
Monday night. It recites that the fact
has been aScertained since Mrs! Ed
wards conviction that she is an epi-
Ieptic and therefore irresponsible; that
her husband had threatened her life
and she was consequently impelled by
nervous apprehension to take his life;
that since her Incarceration she has
greatly improved in character and may
now be regarded as thoroughly re-
formed woman. and, finally, that it is
the sense of the legislature that capital
punishment of q woman has general
~ demoralizing effect upon the COM
nunity and should be avoided
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-10

and hayes being ordered. The substi-
tute was defeated Isl TO 1876, Messrs
Gaines (Tenn.). Rider and Scudder
On. W, and Liverman and Wynn.
(Calif), voting with the Republicans.
The roll then was called on the
Esch-Townsend Bill which was passed
32G to II.
The following Republicans voted
against the bill: Adams, (Pa.); Cas-
tor (Pa.) bright. tN. W; Gardner,
On. j. Hill, (Conn); Huff, (Pa.);
Mccall, (MasS.(; Porter, (Pa.) Blein,
Pa); Southwicb. (N. Y); and Vree-
land, On. W
The following Democrats voted
no: Messrs. Harrison, On. W Nc
Dermott, On. j.; Rider, On. W;
Goulaen, On. W; and Small, (Pa)
A Resolution was adopted calling or
the Secretary of War for information
regarding the management of the ar
my transport service. After designat-
ing Sunday, February 90, beginning at
noon, fo: the delivery of eulogies on
the life and character Of the late Rep
Mahoney. Of Illinois. and
Croft, of South Carolina, the House ad-
journed until tomorrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-10
Vote For Republican Rate
Bill, Theirs Failing
ADDRESS BY THOMAS
BouteIle of Chicago Accepts Invitation
to Make Commencement Address
at Our University This Year.
Statehood Bill lmperiIed
by Cannon.

Especial TO News ard Observer
Washington, ID. c.. Feb. 9.-Repre-
sentative Thomas today delivered
rate bill. He took the position that
there vas little difference between the
substitute offered by the minority and
the bill pending and cited the fact
that botf bills We're in line with the
two most recent National Democratic
platforms He showed coEclusiyely
that this legislation in constitutional
and that the people demand it. He
spoke against the private car dis
crimination and said he was anxious
to support a bill Of this kind. He
received close attention.
The North Carolina House members
all voted for the substitute adopted
by the Democrats. and when it was
voted down they al voted for The
railroad rate bill proposed by tie Ie-
publicans.
President F. P. Venable. of our
University, TO-DAY invited Representa-
tive Henry S. Boutelle. of Chicago, TO
deliver the commencement address
al the University this year and Nj.
Boutelle accepted the invitation. The
entire delegation. both House and
Senate. accompanied DR.. Venable when
he extended the invitation 10 Mr.. Bou-
telle. He is easily one of the ablest
of the Republican members OF Con-
gress and q speaker OF National fame.
Through the efforts of Senator over
man the conference committees on the
Omnibus Gains Sill have a,loNyed st.
Johns Masonic Lodge. of New Bern
5000. The bill passed the House.
through the efforts of Representative
Thomas for $4,000, but the conferees
seemed determined to cut it to $4,000,
when Senator Oyerman. who is a
member of the Committee on Claims,
made a powerful appear and was en-
abled to hold it at $1,000. The other
North Carolina claims as published
in this correspondence several days
ago are retained and the claimants
will soon get their money.
There is a big effort being made TO
prevent the Senate from increasing
House appropriations for rivers and
harbors, and it is quite probable that
the House bill will not add to ma
terially. There is also determined
effort being made to keep the Senate
from adding to the House appropria-
tons for public buildings, should the
House pass a public buildings DILL
The arbitrary action OF Speaker Can
non in sending the statehood Bill to
committee today imperilS that meas
ure. It seems to be the best opinion
here that the bill viii fail III confer
cnce.
Representative Claude kitcnin has
returned from Halifax county.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-10
Little Sarah Laid TO Rest.

Especial TO News and Observer
Henderson. n. c., Feb. 9.-The fun
eral of Sarah Elizabeth, the beautiful
little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
ID. Cooper, was held at the home yes
terday at $50 p. m. The Rev. DR..
Nash officiated.
The beautiful white casket, which
contained the deceased. was symbolic
of youth and innocence.
The pail bearers We're: Gerry Zolli-
Golfer and Charlie Cooper. Reddine
Terry and Turner Jones.
The remains We're inferred in Elm
wood cemetery followed by a long
procession of relatives and friends OF
the family.
Beautiful floral tributes were sent
by friends at Durham. Raleigh, Rich
mond and other places.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-10
as,ssoIwI
G6T:. - AIq
of North Carolin
SS,000 and q ssets

ne llID was COIlDOSctt
r.. T, w. and r. b. CroWson, SONS
the late 7. S. CroWson, to whose popd-
lar dry goods and millinery business
they succeeded about two years ago,
and who was the oldest merchant IN
point Of continuous service at the tiaic
OF his death in WadesborO. The
Messrs. CroWsons are young men 0f
the highest character and of first
rate business ability and the failure
is of no fault Of theirs. Their fath-
or'S business was badly involved Ut
his death, and his three sons tooH
hold of the business with a determina
ton to put it OF its feet again if pos
sible, but circumstances We're against
them, hence the bankruptcy pro-
ceedings.
Miss Mary Laneau, who had been
confined to her home in Wake Forest
since the Christmas holidays by sick
ness, has returned to her duties here
as teacher of Peedee Institute.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-10
Death of Mrs. James Newman.
snaciaI 70 News and Observer. }

(Special to News and Observer
LAGRANGE, n. c., Feb 9.-Mrs.
James Newman, whose home was near
Jenny Lind, died Yesterday. Her death
was due to paralysis. She was sitting
in chair and fell and immediately
expired.
Mrs Newman was an elderly lady
and leaves a husband and several
children. The remains were inferred
today in Holy Innocents Episcopal
churchyard,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-10
LAWS OPENLY VIOLATED.
Town Authorities Said to be in SYM
pathy With loon Men.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Wadesboro, N. c., Feb. 9.-The pro-
hibition laws are being almost openly
violated here, owing to the fact thdt
the present town government SYM
DathiZes with the saloon men. Four
of the ex-saloon men have United
States license to retail and wholesale
spirituous liquors.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-10
The Protocol With San Domingo.
(By the Associated Press

Washington, Feb. S.--Minister Daw-
son has cabled the State Department
from San Domingo that the new
protocol providing for the RESPONSE
bility Of San Domingo finances by the
United States was signed yesterday.
The document is expected here early
next week and will be submitted i'm
mediately to the Senate.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-10
CROWSON'S SONS FAIL.
Brave Efforts to Keep the Business
.AiiCat Prove Futile.

Especial to News and Observ er.)
Wadesboro Il. c., Feb. 9.-The we'll
known and popular firm of ~ s.
Crowson's Sons has filed a petition in
voluntary bankruptcy in the United
States Court for the western district
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-10
Cogien's appointment Confirmed.
(By the Associated Press. }

(By the Associated Press.)
Washington. Feb. 9.-The Senate
today confirmed the following nomi-
nations:
Walter l.. Cohen. register of the
Land Office at New Orleans. La.
PostmaSters:
Georgia.-Thomas A. Jones. Elber-
ton.
Louisiana.-Thomas J. Woodward,
New Orleans; Mamie O. Hamilton.
Pollock; Charles w. Lyman Rayne
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-10
Assistant Secretary Treasury.
(By the Associated Press.l J

(By the Associated Press)
Washington. Feb. 9.-The President
today sent to the Senate the foiloWIn5
nominations:
To be assistant secretary of the
Treasury-James +. Reynolds, of
Postmasters:
Virginia.-Thomas l.. Rosser. at
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-10
Home for Disabled Volunteers.
(By the Associated Press )

Washington, Feb. 9-The Senate
Committee on Military Affairs today
authorized favorable report on d
bill for the location in Florida of a
branch home for disabled volunteer
soldiers, sailors and marines. The bill
carries an appropriation of 100000.