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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-12-18
LACK OF WATER
CAUSES TROUBLE
Santa Fe Railway Forced to Change
Plans for Division headquarters
on the BeIen Cut-Of.
Special Correspondence.

Special Correspondence.
Willard, n. NJ, Dec. ia genera
readiustment of the division plans Of
the Atchson, Topeka e. Santa Fe Rail
way on the Belen cutoff is necess
lated by water conditions as .0uEd in
that part of the Territory trayersed by
the new line. All work On division
terminals has therefore been stopped
and an exhaustive report If water con
ditlons IS found in Central New Mex
leo will be made to headquarters. A
foreshadow Of this step came a few
weeks ago. when the company stop,
ped the work on the round house and
yards at Melrose and announced that
the division would be established thIr.
ty-eight miles east of that place, on
account Of the bad water found at Mel.
rose. Over 100000 had been ey.
pended by the railroad at Melrosn
when the discovery as to the water
conditions there was made.
The construction of the Belen cut.
off has revealed an interesting condi,
tlon as to water in central New Mex
leo. Estancia Valley points where the
line strikes are the only places on the
entire line where water is found that
can be used for engine purposes. An
instance of the trouble the road has
encountered in securing water sup
ply is cited in the case at Epris, fifty
miles east Of Willard Here the Nc.
Cray brothers drilled we'll 1855 feet
deep for the company, aud only a
small quantity of water was found
This was so salty ii could not be used
for any purpose whatever. Wells
have been drilled at nearly every sta.
ton or siding seven miles apart from
Belen to Texico. and the result has
been discouraging except at Estancia
Valley points. Fortunately for the
road, plenty of pure water is found
there, at depth of thirty eight feet.
The water question is an all-import-
ant one in the operation of railroads.
Its scarcity on the Belen cutoff is a
matter which has caused the Santa Fe
no end of trouble and expense 1t has
also been a source of great expense to
the construction company, for it has
been compelled to operate water
trains from Willard to all points on
the line.
The order to cease work on all d.
vision terminals pending a readjust-
ment of plans, indicates the determin.
alton of the Santa Fe to meet condi-
tions in New Mexico as il finds them.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-12-18
CATRON.- .-MIERA
CONTEST CASE
Probate Clerk of SandovaI County
Only Witness Examined at
BernaIiIo.

Marcos c. de Baca, PROBATE clerk of
%andoyal Count. w&9 the anlv wit.
ness examined yesterday at Bernalillo
in the contest case of T. B. Catron VS.
L. A. Miera, involving the seat in
the Council from the Sixth District
composed of the counties of Santa
Fe and Sandoval Mr.. Baca's testi-
mony was in the main corroborative
of that of Marcos Castillo, probate
clerk Of Santa Fe County, in recog.
nizing Mr. Miera as the legal nomi-
nee of the Republican party. Mr..
Miera has not yet decided whether
or not to introduce witnesses in his
own behalf in substantiation of his
answer to the notice of contest. If
he does conclude to have testimony
taken it is understood that one Of
the exhibits will be ballot bearing
a Catron sticker over his name.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-12-18
CHAINED BY NECKS
TO BIG LOG
Severe Punishment for Misdemeanor
Visited Upon TWO Natives at
Las PaIomas.

Two natives chained by their necks
Gently in the settlement Of Las Pao-
mas, Sierra County. They are said
to have been caught by unknown per-
sons committing misdemeanor and
held captive in this manner as pun
ishment and an object lesson to other
evil doers. The towns people are re-
ported to have made no attempt to re-
lease the prisoners and they were
compelled to remain shackled until a
cowboy from nearby ranch who hap
pened to be passing by turned them
loose by breaking the paddock with
an axe
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-12-18
BALLOTING FOR
INSURANCE OFFICERS
OF New York and Mutual Life Compa-
nes Began Today-TWo Tick
ets in Field.

New York. Dec. 1S.-Balloting for
the new officers of the New York Life
Insurance Company and the Mutual
Life Insurance Company began to-
day. In the Office of the New York
Life nearly two hundred thousand
ballots were turned in before the end
of the first hour. Practically all were
cast by proxies. Representatives of
the administration ticket" made up
of the present officers of the company
turned in 115,O0O proxies at one time
and few moments later the anti-ad-
ministration party handed in ten
boxes containing $500 proxies each.
AT the Offices of the Mutual Life, the
voting was also heavy.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-12-18
COLORADO TAKES
ALL THE WATER
From the Arkansas River-Famous
Suit Argued Before United
States Court.

Washington, D, G., Dec. 1S.--The
Supreme Court of the United States
today continued the hearing of the
Kansas-Colorado irrigation case grow
ing out of the use of the water from
the Arkansas River. Attorney Ash
baugh, arguing for Kansas, addressed
his remarks principally concerning
the overflow. Attorney Loomis, also
speaking for Kansas, said that Color
ado not only claims the right to all
the water of the Arkansas River, but
actually takes it all.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-12-18
ONE CENT MAY
CAUSE STRIKE
Railroads Offer 4
Cents Increase
in Pay.
YARD EMPLOYEES WANT FIVE
Grand Chief Morrisey to
Confer With Officials
Before Issuing Order.

New York, Dec. 1S.-A difference
Of one Cent an hour between the EN-.
ployes and managers may cause
strike on five Of the great railway
systems. The men affected are three
thousand yard conductors, brakemen
and other employees at the railroad
terminals, and the companies are the
Delaware, Lackawanna and Eastern.
the Central of New Jersey, the Le-
high Valley, and the Baltimore &
Ohio AMI Erie Railroads.
Railroads Issued Statement.
The officials Of the various rail-
roads issued a statement last night,
in which they declared that under no
circumstances will they grant the de-
mand for five cents an hour increase,
but offer fom cents.
Men Vote to Strike But Await Order.
The men have voted to strike but
the vote will require the sanction OF
P. II. Morrisey, grand chef of the rail
road trainmen, who will arrive in the
city today. He will, it is said, make
an investigation and confer with the
railroad officials before announcing
his decision
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-12-18
EXPECTORATE ON
AMERICAN FLAG
Wife OF Senator Dubois Said Mormon
Children Dishonor National
Emblem.

Washington. D. c., Dec. lS.--"Mor-
monism is a greater curse to this
country than slavery declared Mrs.
Fred Dubois, wife Of the Idaho Sena-
tor in an address in this city. She
said that should President Roosevelt
make trip through the southeastern
part of Idaho he would no longer de-
clare there was nothing in the Nor
mon question. Six United States Sen
ators owed their election to the in
f1uence of the Mormon Church Mrs.
Dubois said that Mormon children in
Utah and Idaho spat on the Ameri-
can flag"
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-12-18
MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE
OF YOUNG MAN IN Ell PASO

El Paso. Texas, Dec. 1S.-A young
man who dressed well, apparently had
money and whose baggage indicated
wealth. came here December 9th, reg
istered at good hotel. He said he
was looking for mining investments
Later he went out to "see the city
and since then no trace of him has
been found. The police know nothing
OF his whereabouts or his identity.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-12-18
SECRETARY OF INTERIOR
WOULD PROTECT INDIANS.

Washington, Dec 1S.-Secretary
Hitchcock unequivocally declared that
he believed the Interior Department
to be the only agency through which
the right of Indians may be secured
against preying real estate agents of
Indian Territory and Oklahoma. The
declaration was made at the conclu-
sion of his testimony before special
Senate committee which is investigat-
ing the property rights of the five
civilized tribes with special reference
to the value of coal and oil deposits.
He said no law should be passed
which would take the right of review
from the office of the Interior.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-12-18
TODAY'S NEWS SERVICE.

Page Special Message on Jap
Question: Bold Plot to Steal Bonds;
May Lease Coal Lands Hartman
Wins Railroad Battle; One Cent May
Cause Strike; Telegraphic and Local
News.
Page 2-Editorial.
Page 3.-Mines and Mining.
Page Personal Mention.
Page 5.-Minor City Topics.
Page 6.-Mines and Mining contin-
ued and Hotel Arrivals.
Page New Mexican's Daily
Short Story.
Page S,--Continuation Personal
Mention and Minor City Topics; Mar.
ket report by wire; Official Matters;
Local and telegraphic news stories.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-12-18
SANTA FE ACCUSED
OF REBATING
Company Ordered to Show Books in
court-Los Angeles Grand Jury
investigating.

Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. 1S.--The fed
eral grand jury in session here to in.
vestigate charges of rebating against
the Santa Fe Railway Company will
probably return several indictments.
The company has been ordered to
bring certain books and documents
into court but has announced its in
tention Of appealing on this point.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-12-18
SANTA FE N. M. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 49, 1906.

exclusion of Japanese coolies but it is
also for law and order and the protec-
tion of the Japanese in person and
property.
The report concludes with the fol-
lowing recommendation attached to
which are numerous press clippings
from Japanese papers and letters re-
garding the situation from officials Of
the city of San Francisco and of the
STATE of California:
The chief of police of the city Of
San Francisco, as also the acting
mayor of the city, assured me that
everything possible would be done to
protect the, Japanese subjects in San
Francisco, and they urgently re.
quested that all cases of assault and
all violations of law affecting the Jap.
anese be at once reported to the chief
OF police.
Told City Officials Japanese Should
Be Protected.
| imprest very strongly upon the
acting mayor of the city, as also upon
the chief of police, the gravity of the
situation, and told them that. as Of
ficers charged with the enforcement
of the law and the protection of prop
erty and person, you lookt to them to
see that all Japanese subjects resi-
dent in San Francisco were afforded
the full protection guaranteed to them
by our treaty with Japan. also in
formed them that if the local author
tiles were not able to cope with the
situation, or il they were negligent or
derelict in the performance of their
duty. then the entire power of the fed
eral government within the limits Of
the constitution would be used, and
used promptly and vigorously to en-
force observance of treaties. which,
under the constitution, are the su.
preme law of the land, and to secure
fit and proper treatment for the peo-
pie of great and friendly power
while within the territory of the
United States.
Upholds Stand Of Federal Govern.
rnent.
If, therefore, the police power of
San Francisco is not sufficient to meet
the situation and guard and protect
Japanese residents in San Francisco,
to whom under our treaty with Japan
we guarantee "full and perfect pro-
lection for their persons and prop
erty," then, it seems to me, 1t is
clearly the duty of the federal gov
ernment to afford such protection. All
considerations which may move ma
ton, every consideration of duty in
the preservation of our treaty obliga-
tions, every consideration prompted
by fifty years or more of close friend.
ship with the Empire OF Japan, would
unite in demanding, 1t seems to me
of the United States government and
all its people, the fullest protection
and the highest consideration for the
subjects of Japan.
Respectfully submitted,
4 Y. H. METCALF.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-12-18
JAPAN FEARS
MAINE DISASTER
Because Of Overwrcncht Feelings Of
Americans--Ships VIII Not
Vtsl. u. s. Shore.

Honolulu. Dec. 1S.The japanese
consul here says the visiting squadron
which will arrive in Honolulu in
February will not proceed to San
Francisco as originally intended, be-
cause of repetition of the Maine dis
aster is feared to the alleged over
wrought condition of American feel
ing
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-12-18
SHAH OF PERSIA
TO HIS FATHERS
Ruler is Near Death-Successor to
Assume Reins Without
Opposition.

st. Petersburg, Dec. 1S.-Dispatcnes
received here from Teheran today
say the Shah is at the point of death.
The accession of his successor Prince
Ali Mrsea, is expected to pass off
quietly without opposition. Great
Britain and Russia are aiming in con-
cert in this connection.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-12-18
COAL FAMINE
IN NEVADA ENDS
Response to Peoples Cry Of Distress
Comes in Train Load OF
Fuel.

Ogden, Utah, Dec. 1S.--The coal
famine in Nevada is about at an end.
In answer to an appeal from the peo-
pie, the mining camps and the rail
road towns, train load of coal was
started west from. here yesterday and
seven cars already loaded were ship
ped this morning. Tonopah, Goldfield
and other mining centers have been
without coal for several days and
much suffering has resulted.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-12-18
WOOL MARKET
CONDITION NORMAL
Absence Of Supply From Quarter
6loods Up-Lirited Amount
of Fleeces.

Boston Mass, Dec. lS.-The wool
market IL in healthy condition and
shows a broadening tendency. The
unwished for feature OF the situation
is the absence of stock from quarter
bloods up. Fleece woods are in a
limited supply.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-12-18
ONE YEAR FOR
STEALING A HORSE

Socorro, N, NJ, Dec. 1S.-Juan Mais
was convicted in the district court
here Of stealing horse and Judge
Frank W. Parker sentenced him to
one year in the Territorial prison at
Santa Fe.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-12-18
KING OSCAR OUT or DANGER.

Stockholm, Dec. 18.-King Oscar Is
so much improved that his attending
physicians will soon cease issuing bull
letins. The morning bulletin showed
"a gain in strength
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-12-18
LEHIGH VALLEY RAISES EN-
PLOYES' WAGES 20 PER CENT

Easton, Pa, Dec. 1S.-The an
nouncement is made that the Lehigh
Valley Railroad has increased the
wages Of its employees in the transpor-
tation department from 10 to 20 per
cent. s
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-12-18
GRAND JURY AFTER
INSURANCE GRAFTERS S
Will Investigate Conditions in Big
Companies As Result Of Report
of Commission.

New York, Dec. 18.-The grand jury
today began an investigation into the
New York insurance companies af-
fair as brought out before the legisla-
tive INVESTIGATION commission.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-12-18
THAW TO BE
TRIED JANUARY FL
viii Answer Charge of Killing STAN
ford White--Order Issued
Today.

New York, Dec. 1S.-Harry X. Thaw
will be tried January 21 on charge of
numbering Stanford White, according
to an order signed by Justice New
burger today. The trial will be be-
fore Justice Fitzgerald.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-12-18
PORTALES MAIL
POUCH RIFLED
Seven Registered Letters Stolen
Robber May be Arrested.

Roswell, N. NJ, Dec. 1S,-Seven reg
from mail pouch thrown Off the
train at Portales. 1t was rifled OF It's
contents but all the letters except
the registered ones were found in.
tact The theft is being investigated
and an arrest may follow
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-12-18

II you want anything on eartb--try
a New Mexican "ad."
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-01-10
dROTON.

Miss Luvia Evans went to Meredith,
N. H., Monday to visit her father, Rev.
John Evans.
Charles Hight of West Topsham visit.
ed Mr. and Mrs. ]. c. Harvey last week.
Henry Goodwin has finished work in
the store OF Lee S. Blanchard.
F. P. Downs, who has been i'll for
several weeks, remains about the same.
Mrs. 1. N. Hall went to Burlington
Wednesday returning Thursday. She
was accompanied by Mrs. T. J. Cochran.
James Smith has moved his family
from East Corinth to his house in the
village. They have been away about
three years.
Mrs. William Reid went to Hardwick,
Monday, to join her husband who is
working there.
Mrs. A. J. Hougb, who was very i'll
last week, is more comfortable. Her
daughter, Miss Mary Hough, and sons,
Arthur and Howard, have returned to
White River Junction.
Carlyle Renfrew died at his home in
Calais, Saturday. Deceased was resi-
dent OF this town for many years. The
body was brought here Monday alter
noon, where funeral services were held,
Rev. A. j.. Hough officiating. Burial in
the village cemetery.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-01-10
ST. JOHNSBURY CENTER.

Henry Wallace and vile with two chill.
dren spent Tuesday and Wednesday at
Barnet.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Bickford of Dan.
Vile were the guests of Mrs. Laura
Franklin on Sunday.
Mrs. Wallace B. Hartman died at
Brightlook Hospital last week Tuesday
morning, following an operation the day
previous. She was formerly Miss Esther
Seeley, and was married to Mr.. Harri.
man only few years ago. Besides her
husband she leaves one little daughter.
The funeral was held Friday afternoon,
Rev. DR.. Edward D. Eaton officiating.
Relatives from out of to wn called here by
her death were Mrs. Richard Seeley and
two sons, George and Richard from
Black Lake, Canada and Mrs. Ella Cum
ings from Orange, Mass. She also leaves
two sisters, who live here.
Tidings came to A. B. Pringle last
week OF the death of his eldest sister,
Mrs. Mary B. Pringle, Dec. "a, at the
home OF her sister, Mrs. Jennie M. Whip
pie, 10 Brownsburg, Va. She was 76
years old, the daughter of Rev. William
Pringle of Perth, Scotland, who was pas
tor OF the United Presby terrain church in
Ryegate for 26 years.
Mrs. George Woodman, who has been
at Wallace Harriman's for some time, is
very sick.
The many friends OF Mrs. Mongeon are
sorry to hear of her dangerous sickness
with pneumonia. Her friends are all
anxious for her and hope for a speedy
recovery.
Miss Grace Franklin, who has been
very sick with the measles, is gaining
slowly.
Leo Eastman spent Sunday with his
parents at Lyndonville. His father is
sick.
E. Fl. Hallett, deputy of the Oranges,
was at Waterford, Lunenburg and Nc
Indoes to install the officers OF the Grange
last week. On Saturday evening he in
stalled the officers at Green Mountain
Grange. His daughter, Miss Irena Hal.
lect, assisted him. Wide Awake Grange
will hold it's meeting Friday evening in
stead of Saturday. officers will be in.
stalled and it is expected that deputy
from out OF town will do the work.
Pomona Grange will meet the 18th OF
this month.
The ladies of the Universalst church
will meet with Mrs. Allen, Thursday, to
elect officers for the year.
The monthly business meeting OF the
Christian Endeavor Society will be held
Wednesday evening after the prayer
meeting. All members are requested to
be present as officers will be elected.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-01-10
NORTH DANVILLE.

Mrs. E. A. Stanton is spending week
with herSgranddaughter, Mrs. Earnest
Clark of New York city.
c. B. Stevens, L. W. Smith and r. S.
Davis are in attendance upon the annual
meeting of the Vermont Dairymen's
association at Burlington.
At, the annual meeting OF the North
Danville Creamery association at the
vestry OF the Free Baptist church, Thurs.
day, the .old board OF directors were
reelected: 81. B. Ward, VIM. Clement,
F. E. Bickford. They organized by
electing H. B. Ward, president; Fred
Gadapee, vice president; c. B. Stevens,
secretary and treasurer; J. B. Stanton
and F. Gadapee, auditors. The past
year has been prosperous one for the
creamery. Following is the report OF
the secretary for the year: Number OF
pounds OF milk, 391 $50; number of
pounds of cream. 441,169; number of
pounds of butter, 120,681; cost OF max.
ing and shipping to railroad station,
S1.79 per 100 lbs; average price paid,
261a cents.
The week OF prayer is being observed
at the Free Baptist church by holding
meetings Monday and Thursday even
ings. beside the regular Christian En-
deavor meeting Tuesday evening.
Adjutant and Mrs. Rowe of the Saliva
ton Army OF St. Johnsbury will hold a
meeting at Charles Merchants this even
ing and every two weeks until further
notice.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-01-10
PAST RAPNPT.

Samuel Richardson returned to his
work at Harvard College last week.
Miss HELEN Powers of West Burke has
been assisting L. E. Gillian in his store
for the past two weeks.
Rev. Joseph Boardman called on
friends here last Saturday.
Mrs. Fred Estabrooks and daughter
Maud, also Miss Julia Estabrooks spent
New Years at 6. A. Richardson's.
May Gil6llan returned to her school in
Chelsea, Mass, last Monday.
Charles Lee OF St. Johnsbury has
moved his family into the new tenement
in MIR. Browns house.
Several from this place attended the
donation given Rev. and Mrs. Kilbourn
at Barnet last week Monday night.
A reception was given Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Constantine at the home OF Egg
bert Kendall Monday night.
Anna Bailey has had extensive repairs
made on her home the work being done
by Bert Galbraith.
A. W. Creaser spent few days OF last
week, with his wife and son at C..
Dickinsen's.
Mabel Schultz has been visiting Miss
Eva Newell.
Mrs. Robert Gilfllan celebrated her
94th birthday Jan. 4th. She is one OF
the Oldest ladies in town.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-01-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Farnum and Hiram
Farnum leave this week for trip to the
south on account OF Mr.. Farnum's
health.
Mrs. Ellen A. Staples was seriously
hurt Christmas evening by falling over a
sled which was left across the side walk
at Lyndonville, and which was not seen
on account OF the absence of the electric
lights. She is improving and hopes to
get out again in short time.
A series of union meetings were held in
the Methodist church commencing Sum-
day evening, Dec. 80, when about 20
people came down from Lyndonville to
assist in the meeting. They were con-
tinued through the week with sermons
by the pastor, Rev. William Shaw, Rev.
W. c. Clark of this place, Rev. Mr..
French of Lyndonville, and Rev. Mr..
Guest of East Burke. There have been
good audiences every evening and much
Interest is manifested. Union meetings
are being held in the Congregational
church this week.
The Ladies Aid society OF the Metho-
dist church will serve supper at Will
liam Williamson's Friday evening, Ian.
10, at the usual price, 10 cents.
Charles Allen Nichols died at the home
of his brother, John D. Nichols, in this
village, Friday morning. Dec. 20, aged
Al years. He was born in Wolcott,
April 2, 1858, and was the youngest OF
seven children of Dustin and Electa Peck
Nichols. One brother, Alpheus, died
about four years ago, those still living
are Mrs. Hiram Smith of Hardwick,
Erastus Nichols of Cabot, Mrs. WILDER
Hunt of North Haverhill, N. H.. John D.
Nichols Of Lyndon, and Mrs. Charles
Cox of Walden. About 10 years ago
Mr. Nichols married Miss Eta Banks OF
Nova Scotia, who died two years ago
last September. Mr.. Nichols has Travelled
about the world never remaining long in
one place. Some years ago be lived here
for about three years, keeping a fruit
and grocery store at one time. During
the past two yeats he has frequently
stopped at his brothers and when be
came here month before his death he
was very i'll, but was made as comfor.
table as possible by the unremitting care
of bis brother and sister.in.la to whom
he expressed his gratitude for their kind.
ness.