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El independiente. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nuevo MeÌxico) 1894-19??, 1906-07-12
tITSCO6IMIfkI0
De MlembrOs de Ia Convention Cons.
tituCionaI.

Cuando Sc llegue el item po dees
coger los candidates para MEM
bros de la convention constitucio.
nal Sc cree probable que los par
tidarios de la consolidation Sc
UNITARIAN sin distinction de parti-
do para hacer las nominaciones,
y es possible que los opositores
tambien levanten algunos candi-
datos. aunque naturalmente su
esfuerzo principal de estos sc diri
gira & obtener ell mayor n1mero
de votos possible EN- contra de la
union de los dos territories. Sin
embargo, es propio que todo ell
pueblo tome interes EN- ell asunto
y Sc procure nominar hombres
competentes y de responsabili-
dad para que sirvan en- la con-
vencion constitutional. Nadie
sabe con certeza cual sera ell re.
sultado de la election.
Los delegados que correspon-
den q Nuevo Mexico no son mas
que 66, cuyo n1mero dividido en-
tire 20 condados en- porciones de-
siguales no da mucho campo pa
ia satisfacer nj una decima parte
de las aspiraciones. Asi es que
convene que Sc escoia el meior
material possible para llenar ese
deber y no deiar las cosas a la
aventura con riesgo de-que Sc in
troduzan delegados que favorez
can medidas perniciosas y dahi-
mas. Lo principal es que la ma
yoria de delegados Sc componga
de hombres de confianza cuyos
intereses sean identicos & los del
pueblo y que no Sc presten a obe-
decor los caprichos y deseos de las
corporaciones. Estas son cosas
que deben lamar la atenci6n de
todos los votantes q fin de que
en- case que la constitution sea
redactada no haya peligro deque
tai Instruments resulteen alguna
manera viciado 6 impropio.
El independiente. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nuevo MeÌxico) 1894-19??, 1906-07-12
ERAL DEL CONDADO DE SAN MIGUEL EN- PARTICULAR.
La yuTlIA AL MUNDO.


No como el heroe de la novela
de Julio Verne que di0 la vuelta
al mundo en- ochenta dias, pero
81 como viaiero particular que Sc
ha tornado su tempo Y ha visi-
tado muchos lugares de Asia,
Europa y America el ex.Gober-
nador Miguel A. 0tero regresa i
Nuevo Mexico al cabo dc una au-
sencia de cinco meses, regresan-
do Seg1n Sc espera, con la mente
ensanchada { iluminada con la
experiencia que ha adquirido vi.
sitando escenas y paises extra
nos. Su venida q esta saxon se
eonsidera como muy oportuna
por sus amigos y asociados con
el intimamente ligados EN- rela-
clones personales y politicas, pues
los que estan al tanto de la 81
tuacion politica y de las rivalida.
des Y antagonismo que subsis.
ten entire politicos de trascendcn-
cia, Green que ell Gobernador Ote-
ro no dejar6 de representa- un
papel notable en- ell drama o co.
media que Sc prepara. Los OBJ
servadores de mas perspicacia
no tienen reparo en- afirmar que
una crisis de las mas notubles
que ha experimentado la histo-
ria polftica de Nuevo Mexico, va
q tener su desarrollo Y solucion
durante el tempo que dure la
la controversial sobre el estado,
v ann despuees, sea eual fuere ell
resultado de la election EN- No
viembp proximo. III Goberna-
dor es reconocido como un polf-
tico sagaz Y prestigioso y no es
dudable que Sc asociaron con 81
dnrante sus ocho amos de admi-
nistraci6n como gobernador de
Nuevo Mexico 10 reconozcan to-
davia por jefe Y lie comedian el
lugar y el ascendiente que EN-
otros tiempos eierciera. Asi es,
que es possible que Sc pongan
frente q flente Y en- lucha alberta
y declarada ell regimen yielo y Ell
nuevo, quedando la ventaja def
nitiva y final Ell aquel que reciba
el npoyo de la mayoria del pne.
bio. Noes dificil adiyiuar quie
hes seran los iefes antagonistieos
de esee movimiento, pero por
ahora nos liInitaremos Il decir
que el ex Gobernador Otero ha
llegado al Territorio en- epoca
muy oportuna para poder tomar
parte en- los tramites que Sc anti
cipan, y que no careceran de min.
gun modo de inter6s importan-
cia para actores y espectadores.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-27
BITTEN BY DOC,
WOMAN DIES Of
HYDROpHOB|A

New York. Dec 27.--Mrs. Charles
Weeks. 60. OF New Rochelle. died at her
home yesterday from hydrophobia. She
was bitten on the right ankle three weeks
ago by assmall fox terrier that her hus-
band found in the street and which
seemed so playful that he allowed it TO
follow him home. Mrs. Weeks became
attached 10 the dog. which romped about
the house and did funny tricks.
on the day IL bit her she way playing
with It. and II became excited. The dog
exhibited no sign OF rabies and none
of the family thought anything of the
incident. Mrs Weeks passed It without
a second thought. as the' dogs teeth had
scarcely pierced her skin Four days ago
she was taken i'll and DR. Raymond was
called in. From the first she exhibited
symptoms OF rabies and every effort was
made TO stay the progress OF the disease.
Yesterday she became violent and had TO
be held in bed Her death occurred In
the evening following severe suffering
and nervous exhaustion.
The dog was still about last night, and
the s. T.. G. A. ordered that the animal
be caught and killed. Its brain will be
examined today.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-27
WHITE CITIZENS
GAVE PROTECTION
To THE NEGROES

New Orleans Dec. 27.-That white men
protected innocent negroes and that every
effort Is made by the whites 20 punish
those white men who are responsible for
the Christmas riots in Kemper county
Miss. was the information arriving here
today.
"a conference has been held these dis
patches say, between the civil and mili'
taly authorities AT which evidence was
produced that will establish the Identity
Of I'VE white men OF good families Of the
county who took part In the attacks on
the negroes.
District Attorney Currie has made
public statement In which he says: Il md
that the trouble was caused by lot OF
outlaws. who openly violated all laws OF
God and man and decency. The four men
killed Christmas day were not connected
with the AFFAIR In any manner and ] am
Informed that the houses burned were
occupied by negroes who were not even In
sympathy with any Of those who were
connected with the outrages These men
Will be captured II Ii Is In the power OF
the state OF Mississippi 20 do so
The dispatches say that the total death
list is probably y, that the mob element
among the whites had mostly fed to-
ward the Alabama state line. while the
negroes have gathered at Scooba and
Wahalak TO place themselves under the
protection OF troops or citizens.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-27
TWICE MARRIED, BUT
NEVER DIVORCED

st. Louis. Dec. 27.-Wedded four years
ago, Mr.. and Mrs. William II. Crossman
were married again this week, although
they had never been divorced. They had
lived with each other for the time stated,
ignorant OF the fact that the first cere-
mony was Illegally performed. When
the discovery was made there was a
separation, which so preyed upon the
husbands mind that he attempted sui
eide. He cut his throat In his wife $
presence at No. 6l9 North Ewing avenue
Oct. l last
Crossman comes Of well known fam
ily OF Clayton, St Louis county. At the
time OF the separation he lived there with
his wife, who before their first marriage
was a widow. Mrs Nellie Long.
They told an unusual story to the IL
cense clerk. They said that four years
ago. after obtaining n license In East
St. Louis, they came TO ST. Louis and
went 10 a justice of the peace TO be mar
ried.N The justice. they said told them
that they could not be married In Mis-
souri, on a license issued In Illinois, but
that he would fix II for them.
They said that he scrat tched out the
words st. Clair county H." on the
license and wrote in st Louis. Mo"
He performed the ceremony and they
did not question its validity.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-27
FORMER BANK
PRESIDENT. IS
NOW IN POVERTY

Mobile, Dec 2.-On the United Fruit
companys steamship Sndal, when she
arrived at this port, was James Gillings,
who was taken on board and brought to
this country free The old mans poverty
stricken condition had appealed TO the
sympa thy OF the captain.
Being feeble and fearing he could not
tell all he wished at the right time, the
man had written the following note, which
he gave TO the captain:
Dear Sir: long. n severe sickness
while I'm Honduras the past year has
ruined my hearing. hence this method OF
approach.
II was resident OF Duluth, Mimi. the
past twenty-five years. For eight years
prior l was treasurer of Harlan county,
Neb.. three times reelected From 1881 10
1898 was extensively engaged in banking
and trust company business, and also In
the great iron industry business, In Min
nesota.
THE panic of 1894 completely wiped me
from the financial world. At and prior 20
that time both Dun and Bradstreet rated
me at from 10000 TO $4,000. / owned
one bank entirely while also president
of a national bank and secretary and
treasurer OF a 100000 loan and trust com
pany. Bank reports OF both Dun and
Bradstreet of that period corroborate my
statements. | have ever since been strug-
Cling honorably to recover my lost posi-
tion among men. l have just arrived
here from Peurto Cortez. Honduras. with
out cash and a total stranger in your city,
90 years old last April.
II very much desire 10 return to Du-
luth, as am broken In health. The cost
of such transportation is about $40 In
my distress / am obliged to appeal for
such aid as you may be willing TO contri-
butte 10 help me along. and shall as soon
as possible pay IL back.
JAMES BILLINGS"
The local branch OF the Salvation Army
has started a subscription for the unfor-
tunate man.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-27
NUGGETS OF NEWS

Edward II. Thompson. sr.. a prominent
nenker and broker of Baltimore. died to-
osE' He was about " years of age
Steamer la Lorraine. Havre for New
York. was iSs miles southeast OF sable Is
lsnd AZ Z q. nL She viii probably dock
about $50 q. m. Saturday
steamer Caronla. from LnerpooI and
cueenstown for New York. was 90 miles
southwest of Cape Race al M SIC
VII probably dock about p m. satur-
day.
Rev. James I. Tryon has rendered his
resignation az rector ~ All saints r,t..
copal church az Attleboro 20 accent tha
position Of assistant secretary ~ t1o
American Peace society. with headouar-
tiers in Boston.
Announcement Was made yesterday that
fhe Lackawsnna Steel company had pur.
chased the j. W Ellsworth Coal com
pany properties az "A price reported IN ba
s7.oo.oo0 This II the first lmportan, coal
property purchased outright By the Lacy
ewanns company
The steamer OssabaW. built for the
brunswick Steamship company. 10 run
with the line of steamers between New,
York and Brunswick. Ca. was success.
fully launched today az the yards OF the
Fire River Shipbuilding company AZ Quln.
~. Mass The Osssbaw T. zis feet IN
length and viii carry 500 tons OF freight.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-27
JUDGE AFFECTED
WHILE IMPOSING
HEAVY SENTENCE

Boston. Dec. 27-Judge Sherman of the
superior court was deeply affected today
as he pronounced sentence OF from 10 10 L,
years in state prison upon Frederick
Sacketti. formerly OF Bridgeport, Conn,
who had been found guilty OF assisting In
the preparation of bold daylight rob-
bery I'm Charlestown.
Both the defendant and HIS wife had
made an earnest plea for mercy based
upon the contention that Sackett had
been forced 20 take part I'm the crime at
the point OF a revolver by two other men,
one OF whom was sentenced for life for
the same crime yesterday.
The robbery was made at the office Of
the Estrabrook coal company at Charles
town last summer. During the flight Of
Of the robbers a policeman was shot and
seriously wounded.
All during the court proceedings today
Mrs. sacketu cried bitterly. Judge Sher-
man was clearly affected as he decided
the question OF punishment.
Il could cry also, he said, hut the
prisoner was with the other two and he
ought TO be punished"
Both Sacketti and his wife collapsed
when the clerks announced the sentence.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-27
DYING, He TRIES
To STRANGLE HIS
OLD ENEMY

New York. Dec. 27.--Dying from a bull
let wound In his back. Matthew Leddy
sprang from his cot in Bellevue hospital
last night and summoning all his remain
ing strength i'm fierce resolve for ven
geance, tried to strange his old enemy.
Patrick Hickey, when Hickey was
brought before him to ne identified as the
man who had shot hrm.
The wounded man. without a word OF
warning, gripped Hickeys throat. and IL
took Detective Sergt Flood and four ply
sicians TO release his mold.
Let me alone" shouted Leddy II
will square this fight right now. II die
for st."
Then he sank on his cot and could
neither speak nor move for several min
utes through weakness. lie refused at
frst 10 talk TO Coroner Harburger. who
went TO take his ante -mortem statement
IAN | ask is one more chance TO get
square he said. II will fight this fight
myself ! want no coroner. | won't die.
I'll have nobody butt In"
Leddy finally Identified Hickey as his
aSsailant Hickey was locked up The
police said he shot Leddy on "A hay barge
IN the North river. at Thirty-ftfth street.
Hickey then ran and gave himself mp.
Their feud. ne said. began weeks ago. In
a polling booth. and had since embroiled
all the workmen on the hay barges
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-27
MRS. TRAUTMAN
IS INDICATED
Ccontinued from page one }


Secretary Ludden OF the West Side Y.
NJ. G. A. testified that Hogan reporte q
his loss 10 him and wanted the library
searched for his money.
Mrs. Trautman was honorably dis
charged
moment after Mrs. Trautman had
been given her liberty her accuser, Hogan,
was placed under arrest on n charge Of
assault preferred by Mrs. TraIsman. In
support OF her charge that Hogan treated
her roughly when he caused her arrest
she barred her arm and showed the mag
fstrate black and blue marks whore she
said Hogan had seized her.
The evidence against Ms. Trautman
was so fiimsy that Magistrate Finn dis
missed the complaint without even the
formality OF bringing the most Important
witnesses into the court room.
This witness. who was an unwilling one.
is known az Kitty Watson. and she Is
almost a perfect double OF the woman
who was accused. Kitty Watson Is known
to the police, and the fact of her remark
able resemblance TO Mrs. Trautman was
recalled soon after the investigator Of
the charge made by Hogan was begun.
As result OF searching inquiry
through the Tenderloin and similar sec
tions Of the city. the missing double"
was taken into custody, and during tie
arraignment she was held In room ad-
taking her before Hogan was removed,
however. when Magistrate Finn. after
hearing the testimony OF the accuser and
the accused. said there was no ground
for holding Mrs. Trautman and directed
that she be honorably discharged.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-27
RECEIVER FOR
A CLERGYMAN
IS APPOINTED

New York, Dec. 27-James A. Allen was
appointed receiver OF the property OF the
Rev. Archibald h. MacLaurin. OF the old
Sixteenth Street Baptist church. yes
terday Justice Seabury OF the city court
made the appointment on a judgment for
$3.50 against the clergyman. obtained by
Mrs. Mary Cameron who was a teacher
in the church's Sunday school
Mrs. Cameron claims she lent the
money TO the clergyman, who. IL seems,
Is richer in theological knowledge than in
cash. TIE church was turned nearly upside
oowr a year ago by charges against DIR.
MacLaurin. Who, however. was complete
ly sustained by a committee OF Baptist
ministers appointed TO investigate the ac-
cuSations
DR.. MacLaurin's opponents threatened
that his wife would testify against him
before the committee OF ministers. She
did not. He was examined I'm supplement
tary proceedings before Justice Seabury
yesterday.
II developed then that his salary is $1,000
a year. about $40 a week, that he resides
al 327 East Twenty-second street is mar
ried, but knows nothing OF the where
abouts OF his wife.
Are you married?" asked Lawyer
Stein representing Mrs. Cameron.
II have a wife and two children" re-
piled the clergyman.
Where does your wife now live?"
81 don't know"
do you contribute to her support"
mo. SIR
How much to you contribute to the
support OF the children II can't tell"
when did you last contribute to their
support?" 81 don't know. | will look II
up"
DR.. MacLaurin said that he expended
the money he borrowed from Mrs. Cam
eron on his family. lie said his wife
ceased to live with him about a year ago,
and that at that time she took their
daughter with her.
when did your son leave you?" asked
counsel
II think in May or April" replied the
clergyman HE was stolen from me. lie
did not leave me-"
Does your wife support herself and
children by working in a chemical fac.
tory In New York; was asked OF the
dominic.
II don't know" was his reply.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-27
UP-TO-DATE MEDITATION

Idle not: FOR idleness Is the mother Of
all sins.
Neither dawdle nor dilly daily for the
dawdler sroweth weary and accomplish
eth naught
Delay snot. nor postpone; for NOR
crimes are due 10 postponement than 10
deliberate intention.
Hesitate rot an hour In performing thy
task: for the only way 10 get a thing
done Is 10 do IL NOW.
Glover not, nor crouch: for II is n fear
ful crime 10 make other people unhappy.
Never indulge thyself in despair; for
tnere is no surer way 20 miss all the good
things that are coming 20 you.
Neither indulge In vain retrospectlon;
for what Is done Is done forever. and the
only thing is 10 forget H.
biame not thyself nor any other person
too much; for there are laws stronger
tnan any OF US that govern the universe.
Make hope and Industry thy habits. for
ny these two practices shall man reach
Sne highest place-even contentment
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-27
FOUR HEARINGS
SCHEDULED FOR
HOME COMPANY

At the meeting OF the city council com
mittee considering the Home Telephone
company's petition this afternoon II was
decided TO begin series OF four public
hearings on Jan. Is.
The first will be held at o'clock on the
evening OF Jan. Is. the second at 2 p. m.
on Jan. 16 the third at 8 p. m. on Jan. L.
and the last at y. m. on Jan. Is.
Judge Lee, attorney for the company.
told the committee that he would give all
information requested. and would aid the
committee I'm every way possible.
After the meeting Judge Lee told the
News-D Democrat reporter that the local
Home Telephone company was not con-
nected with the company I'm Boston. but
was much interested in it's securing a
franchise there as the two companies
could make telephone connections be-
tween here and the Hub, and thus give
better service.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-27
TRIED To END
HIS LIFE IN A
SHOW WINDOW

New York, Dec 27-Burnell Brown, as
sistant financial manager OF the Ameri-
can Express company In Brooklyn. at
tempted suicide yesterday afternoon in a
branch office OF the express company. at
No. iO6 Broadway, Williamsburg
Standing in the show window of the Of
fee where scores OF persons In the street
could see him. he fired two shots one of
which shattered the window, sending 4
shower OF glass over the heads OF the peo-
pie outside. and the other entering his
left lung innicting a probably fatal wound.
There was a report that Brown tried 20
kill himself because his accounts were not
right. but Superintendent Dietz. OF tho
Brooklyn office denied this Two detec-
tives In the employ Of the express com
pany visited Brown az the Eastern district
hospital. but they refused to say what
their mission was
Brown has been with tho American Ex-
press company for twenty-five years. He
lived with his family at No 905 Quincy
street. Brooklyn. and. so far as could Ne
learned. his home life was happy. His
wife says he has been troubled with a
nervous complaint for some time and has
been unable TO sleep.
She believes his mind was affected by
loss OF sleep. An ambulance from the
Eastern district hospital was called. and
Dr. Rubin attended the wounded man.
He said ne would probably die
Police Harrington, who was detailed 20
guard Brown I'm the hospital. says Brown
told him that he has been drinking for
several days and did not know what he
was doing when he tried 10 end his life
Or. Rubin says Brown told him that he
tried to kill himself because his brother.
who Is employed by the express company.
upbraided him Tor drinking snd told him
he was likely 20 lose his position
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-27
PETITIONS FOR
COL. CROSS GO
To THE MAYOR

Friends OF Col. Harold J. Gross say they
are not resting upon their oars in the cam
paign for his reappointment
For several days they have been circu-
lating q pointed petition 10 Mayor-elect
Patrick j. Mccarthy 10 appoint Col. Gross.
II is understood that about 80 names
wll have been signed before the petition
IS presented 20 the mayor-elect. which
viii probably De within the next p hours.
The signers were men OF thc tpye
OF Rishop William y. McNickar,
Cen William Ames, @. W r. Matteson.
Col II Martin Brown, '1l Chales a.
Child. Clinton r. Weedeu, q. Richmond
Parsons Charles r. Merriman. Rev DIR.
Jr. John Shepard. Jr, George II. Holmes.
pr. James f. Sullivan and ID. Russell
Brown.
The petition puts NJ 10 the msyor-elcct
three pointed arguments.
First. that non-partisanShlp IN the ad-
miristration OF such an office as police
commissioner depends upon the character
OF the commissions, not upon their politi-
cal affilia tions
Second, The police boards action for tho
last few years shows that IL has striven
10 give a clean administration and IL rests
with the mayor-elect 20 determine wheth-
er this condition shall continue or he shall
try an experiment
Third. The petitioners assert their belief
that the mayor-elect aims 10 give tho
city n clean, non-partisan administration
and however he may be inclined 10 favor
n theory he will not cling to the theory
10 the detriment OF good government In
the city.
Therefore the signers say. they heart
fly indorse Col Harold ]. Gross TO sue
ceed himself.
II is stated that In addition to this nom
partisan petition other petitions are being
circulated among representative Demo-
Gratis TO prove that they do not look kind
1y upon the attempt TO show that Col
Gross candidacy Is not supported by
Democrats whose loyalty and prominence
in the community can not be questioned.
There was rumor at the city hall to-
day that Mayor-elect Mccarthy has de-
cided TO name ex-Chief Justice Charles
Matteson and that the board would con-
ffrm him: but politicians took no stock
IN the statement. The mayor-elect was
non-communicative on the subject.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-27
MOTHER FOUND HER
LITTL EBABY DEAD

When Mrs. Elizabeth beware went to
attend her seven months old baby, Mry-
tie b., at o'clock this morning at her
home II Hamburg street, she was
astounded To find the child dead
The police OF the Seventh station were
notified and i'm turn notified Medical Ex-
aminer Magil. who pronounced death
due to natural causes
The child had been sick. but nothing
about its action last night when the
mother put her to bed indicated that it's
health was any worse than at any other
time. During the night the baby appar
entity enjoyed a peaceful sleep and did
not cry as II I'm pain.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-27

CONSTRUCTION
Of HIS REPORT

Havana, Dec. 27--Gov. Magoon, refer
ring today to a published statement that
his report TO War Secretary Taft regard
INK the despatch OF troops 10 Santa
Clara was regarded as evidence Of the
inability OF the Cubans permanently to
maintain peace, made the following state
ment 10 the Associated Press:
Il have not made any such intimation.
The Inference Is unjustihable. l do not
know OF a single instance OF disorder or
OF indications that any disorder is in
tended. 10 was only one of many vague
rumors. which / have reported TO Sec
retary Taft as such. The despatch OF
troops 10 Santa Clara was merely a pre-
Cautionary measure, and TO enable them
20 make practice marches I'm view of the
present concentration OF laborers on the
sugar plantations in the province Of Santa
Clara