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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-08-15
SANTA FE N. M, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST l5 1906
AGED KANSAN
DIES IN COLORADO
William T. Soden Of Emporia, Joins
Silent Throng--WeaIthy chari.
table and Respected.

Emporia Kans., Aug. 15.-Wiliam
Y. Soden, pioneer of Kansas, and
one of the wealthiest men in the
state died last night at Boulder, Colo
RADIO, aged seventy-one years.
Mr.. Soden was one of the Oldest
and most popular men in Lyon County,
Kansas. For years, he conducted the
only Touring mill in that section Of
the country and became widely known
He was one of the advance guard Of
settlers who flocked into Kansas in
the early days, and he built small
Touring mill on the banks Of the
Cottonwood River, about O mile from
where the town of Emporia is at pres
ent located. The mill greatly enlarg-
ed, is still in operation being con
Quoted by Justin Soden, son Of the
pioneer. Through thrift and close ap-
plication, Mr.. Soden accumulated a
fortune. At the time of his death
he was q director of the Emporia Nat
ional Bank and closely associated with
Major Calvin Hood one of the few
Kansas millionaires. Mr.. Soden took
but small interest in politics, although
he was always foremost in promoting
the interests of his state, county and
town. He was also known for =
charity and general kind heartedness
The body will be sent to Emporia
where burial will take place.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-08-15
VETERAN TROOPS
MARCH AGAIN
For Fortieth Time
Since Civil War
Close.
AN IMPRESSIVE SIGHT
Large Crowd Cheered Hoary
Headed Soldiers-.-Women
Participate.

Minneapolis, Aug, Is. - For the
fortieth time since it's work was finish
ed and its glory won, the Grand Army
of the Republic was in line today.
There have been many parades more
gorgeous, spectacles more dazzling, but
never has there been In this country
one more appealing and impressive
than that which passed through the
streets of Minneapolis, during the
greater part Of this morning. The
parade was a notable affair, we'll handl-
ed, quick moving and inspiring to look
upon. The day was ideal, several
sharp showers during the night dis
PEELED the oppressive heat and a cool
breeze swept the streets. Directly be-
hind the police and at the head of the
parade proper came the magnificent
Cooks drum corps and band, of Dem
yer, it's showy zouave uniforms max
ing a splendid appearance. Twenty
two young women who form a drill
corps and are a portion of the organi-
zation We're especial favorites and
were given continuous ovations,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-08-15
AN OLD, OLD STORY.
Two Wild Boys and Girls In Custody
in Trinidad--May Be From
Ration.

A Trinidad, Colorado, dispatch dated
Monday states that two girls in new
dresses and two boys looking not over
IA years of age made their appearance
in Justice Bowers court and asked to
be married. Inquiry by the clerk re-
vealed the fact that they had no mar
riage licenses. Shortly before 10
o'clock the four were arrested and the
two boys, who gave their names as
William Bruno, aged 1S, and Cooper
Bericho, aged II, we're charged with
criminal assault. They refused to say
where they were from. The girls are
but 16 years old and they are pretty
and bright. Their names have been
suppressed by the officers. 1t is be-
lieved they are from Ration.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-08-15
VALUABLE JEWELS
IN FAIR BUILDING
AT St. Louis Un-
earthed Laborer
Under Orders.
STOLEN BY H|NDOO SERVANT
From CIaytons of England.
Worth $50, O,O00---Death
Bed Confession.

st. Louis Aug, 15.-Acting under in
struction cab ed from England, John
O'Bcien, a laborer employed in the
wrecking Of the Worlds Fair build
ings, unearthed an alligator bag con-
tanning jewels valued at $4,000 which
were stolen from Mr. and Mrs. P.
Henry Clayton, of Devonshire, Eng
land during their visit to the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition, two year ago
Hindoo Servant Hid Gems After Max.
ing Theft.
The jewels were stolen from trunk
and were not missed until the Clay
tons had returned to England, after
a tour around the world. About a
month ago, Hindoo servant, who
had been in their employ was fatally
injured by an elephant in India and
on his deathbed confessed that he
stole the jewels and secreted them In
a wall of the Manufacturer building
at st. Louis. When he tried to re-
cover them he could not reach the
bottom space where they lay.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-08-15
ROOT MAKES
STRONG SPEECH
At Reception in
Buenos Ayres,
Argentine.
RECEIVED WITH APPLAUSE
Cited Many Things u. 5. and
South American Repub-
lie Have in Common.

Buenos Ayers, Aug, 15.--At an Of
fetal banquet given at the Government
house last evening, by President Al
corta, in honor of Secretary Root to
which the diplomatic corps and high
officials of state only were invited,
the SECRETARY made what is consider
ed the most important speech he has
delivered on his tour. Rising to tender
the secretary and the officials well
come and proposing the health OF Mr..
Root the president traced the SINH
arity in constitutions progress and
success in overcoming obstacles of
North and South America and dwelt
especially on the mutual advantages
of closer friendship between the
races In replying, Mr.. Root said:
There are no political questions at
issue between Argentine and the Uni.
ted States. There is no thought or
grievance by one against the other,
there are no old grudges or scores
10 settle.
Many Things Countries Have in Com
mon.
1--WE can rejoice in each others pros
perity; we can assist in each others
development; we can be proud OF each
others successes without hinderance
or drawback and for the development
of this sentiment in both countries
nothing is needed, but more know
ledge. That we shall know each other
berter and that not only the most edu-
Gated and thoughtful readers of our
countries shall become familiar with
the history Of the other; but that the
entire body of people shall know what
are the relations and what are the
feelings Of the other country. should
be glad to have the people of Argen.
tine TO know the feelings with which
the people of the United States re-
gard their friends and to know that
the people Of the Argentine Republic
are friends of the United States. I
have come to South America with no
moro specific object than | have stat
ed
Our traditional policy in the Uni
ted States. is to make no alliances;
but, Mr.. President, an alliance that
comes from unwritten and unsealed
instruments, as that from convention
signed and ratified with all formali-
ties is of vital consequence. We may
make no alliances but we make an
alliance with all our sisters in senti-
ment and feeling in pursuit of liberty
and justice, in mutual helnfulness and
IN that spirit, be return you, sir, and
your government and the people OF
this splendid country my sincere
thanks for the welcome you have CIV
IN me and my country, in my person"
Mr.. Roots speech was received with
yociferous applause and the greatest
possible satisfaction.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-08-15
DEATH RESULTED FROM
NATURAL CAUSE Is VERDICT.

London, Aug, 15.-InQuest over the
body of Mrs. Craigie, (John Oliver
Hobbes), resulted today in the YER
dict of death by natural causes.
The body of Mrs. Craigie, who died
here Monday, was removed from her
residence yesterday to the Paddington
mortuary for postmortem examine,
ton under the coroner's supervision.
The funeral services will take place
at the Jesuit Church, Farm Street,
August II.
At the time of her death Mrs.
Craigie was engaged in adapting her
play, "A Time to Love-" for publica.
tion in the form Of a novel. Her last
novel, "The Dream and the Business"
is ready for issue.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-08-15
AMERICANS POPULAR
ACROSS BIC POND
Says Congressman LongWorth--5eef
Disclosures viii Not Hurt
U. S. Trade.

New York, Aug. 15.-Discussing his
European trip while in this city yes
,terday Congressman Nicholas Long
worth said:
II did not find any anti-American
sentiment which some notable Ameri-
cans have recently discovered on the
other side. On the contrary, I found
every one extremely friendly to this
country. The beef exposures created
a sensation in England and for some
time there was much talk concerning
them. But gradually the feeling of re-
sentiment died out and I do not think
the Incident will have any lasting eff
feet on American business
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-08-15
SOUTHERN PACIFIC REBUlLDS
WASHED OUT TRACKS,

Houston, Texas, Aug. 15.-Unless
further rains interfere 1t is expected
that traffic over the Southern Pacific
tracks which has been interrupted for
several days will be resumed by
Thursday. Sundays c1oudburst
washed away 5000 feet of track and
1000 feet Of bridges In the Meyers
and Winslow Springs canons near
Langley in addition to the six miles
already gone at Sanderson, A native
fell into one Of the swollen streams
and was drowned Sunday. The South
ern Pacific has put all of the valuable
men to work in replacing the washed
out track and bridges.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-08-15
GOVERNORS PARTY
AT ALAMOCORDO
Pleasantly Entertaned--Off for Cloud
croft This Morning-Reception
Last Night.
Special to the New Mexican.

Special to the New Mexican.
Alamogordo, Aug. 15.-Governor
Hagerman and party consisting OF
Territorial Secretary ]. w. Reynolds,
Attorney General w. c. Reid and
General Manager II. s. Simmons of
the El Paso & Southwestern Railway,
and e. G. Carpenter, superintendent
Of the Dawson coal mines, reached
here last evening at 6:S0 o'clock. The
trip from Dawson to this city was un.
eventful and pleasant. Last night a
reception was held in the rooms of
the district court in the court house
which was largely attended by many
prominent citizens of the town and
surrounding country. The members
of the party were very cordially
greeted. This forenoon they enjoyed
the trip into and about the suburbs
and went to Cloudcroft via the Alamo
gordo and Sacramento Railroad.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-08-15
LARGE DELEGATION
BAR ASSOCIATION
From Santa Fe--Will Meet at Cloud.
croft August 22,---Barbecue
and Dance,

Santa Fe will send a large delega.
ton to the annual meeting of the
New Mexico Bar Association which
will be held at Cloudcroft on August
22d and 29d. Practically all Of the
local members of the society will at.
tend and most of them will be accom-
panied by wives or other members OF
their families Mayor Thomas B, Cat
ron has been invited to deliver one
of the addresses which he has con-
sented to do.
Secretary r. II. Hanna stated yes
terday that he expected at least fifty
members Of the organization would be
present at the gathering, as he had al
ready received a large number Of ap-
plicatlons for transportation which
the railroads will furnish free Of
charge or at reduced rates. In addi-
tion to the formal sessions various
amusements have been planned to en-.
liven the meeting which will prove es.
pecially interesting to the ladies,
II have not been fully advised as
to the speakers for the occasion" Mr.,
Hanna said when asked about that
part of the program. Members of
the committee having that matter in
charge are not here and do not know
just what has been done for outside
talent Hon T. B. Catron is the only
one know of positively who will
make an address.
president W. A. Hawkins has ad
vised me that he has arranged for
barbecue and dance and banquet
will probably be held too. may 60
down to Alamogordo tomorrow and
meet Mr.. Hawkins there to confer on
the program. Mr.. Hawkins has also
made arrangements for some sort of
an entertainment by the Indians on
the reservation near Cloudcroft
"The Bar Association Of El paso
will be largely represented at the
meeting and military band will
probably be brought along Mr.. Haw.
kins has been spending several days
working up interest in the gather.
ing at Ell Paso,"
The personnel Of the party from
this city so far as known will be
Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Han.
ma and the formers mother, Mrs. K.
H. Hanna, Judge John R, McFie and
his two daughters, the Misses Mary
and Maud McFie, Attorney General
and Mrs. W. C. Reid, and the latterg
sister, Miss Esther Hodgson, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. B. Renehan, Mr.. and Mrs
Paul A. r. Walter, r, c. Gortner, NJ.
B. Thompson, Benjamin NJ. Read and
Mayor Catron Hon. and Mrs L. Brad
ford Prince may also attend, but they
have not fully made up their minds.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-08-15
NEGRO TROOPS
QUIET DOWN
After an Outbreak in Texas in Which
One Man Was kiIled-Feeling
is Bitter.

Brownsville, Texas, Aug. l5.-'The
negro garrison near here has quieted
down and an investigation Is in pro-
gress to determine who were the par
ticipants In the disorders Tuesday
night when one man was killed by the
troops. A bitter feeling exists against
the negro troops. The officers of the
garrison are keeping all the men in
barracks to avoid trouble.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-08-15
IN WORLD Of
STATE POLITICS
Texas Democrats
Want tHoggMeas-
ufc.
NOT TO O|sPLtAsE BRYAN
Chief Aim of Nebraska Con.
vention-.-Lone Star Re-
publican Nominations.

Dallas, Texas, Aug, 15.-Judge How
ard Templeton, of Sulphur Springs,
acting as permanent chairman, call.
ed the Democratic State Convention
to order today for its second days
session. The chairman said this would
be the last convention Of its kind in
Texas. He said hereafter the noml-
nation of state officers would be made
direct in the primaries by the peo-
ple. The nomination for governor Is
not expected before tonight or tomor'
row. Senator Bailey, it is believed
by many delegates, will throw his
strength to r. NJ. Campbell, leading
gubernatorial candidate. 1t was re-
ported today that the Colqultt ana
Bell men are attempting to form Il
coalition for the defeat of Compbell.
Several delegates have expressed
their desire to go before the resolu-
tions committee and ask that the
famous "Hogg Amendments relating
to railroad regulation and the STOCK
and bond law be adopted as a part OF
the platform.
Nebraska Democrats Want Harmony"
for Bryan.
Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 15.-When the
Democrats of Nebraska met here to-
day for their state nominating con-
yention the purpose which seemed to
be uppermost in the minds OF the
delegates, was to do nothing which
might displease Bryan, in behalf OF
whose proposed presidential candi-
dacy Nebraska Democrats desire to
insure the greatest degree of har'
mony. The convention met at 2
O'Clock this afternoon with Judge c.
NJ. Skilea of David City, as temporary
chairman.
The gubernatorial candidate who
showed the most strength at the open
ing OF the convention was George W.
Berge, of Lincoln, who was the nom
inee of the Democrats and Populists
against &C .ornor Mickey, two years
ago.
Texas Regular Republican Ticket
Nominated.
Ell Paso, Texas, Aug. 15.-The regu
lar Republican state convention nom
mated the following ticket; For Gov
ernor, DR.. G. A Gray, of Beaumont;
for lieutenant governor, Frederick
Hofheinze, of Comal County; for at
torney general, G. w. Ogden. of San
Antonio; for railroad commissioner,
W. F. Conner, of Dallas.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-08-15
BATEMAN'S DREAM.
Wants Southern New Mexico Annex
ed to Lone Star
State.

A dispatch from Roswell to Den
yer says that U. s. Bateman, an at
torney, and well known politician of
Chaves County has communicated
with every United States senator in
regard to annexing the counties of
Chaves, Eddy, Guadalupe, Lincoln and
Roosevelt to Texas in the event that
statehood should be voted down. These
counties are solidly Democratic and
will vote nearly unanimously for state.
hood. 1t is his opinion that with these
counties annexed to Texas, Arizona
would intimately be forced to accept
statehood with the remaining portion
Of New Mexico which is Republican.
The people in his section Of New Mexi-
co are anxious to gain admission into
the Union and will accept statehood
under any conditions.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-08-15
$4,000 OUNCES
OF SILVER
Bought BY Government Today fof
Small Coinage--Four Bids Were
Received.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 15-Pur-
suant to the announcement Of the
secretary of the treasury that he de-
sired to receive tenders of silver to-
day, four bids were made direct. The
bids were opened this afternoon and
after being submitted to Secretary
Shaw, it was announced that the gov
ernment had purchased fifty thousand
ounces of silver 999 per cent fine, at
66.62 cents an ounce. 1t is expected
that the government will require from
fifty to one hundred thousand ounces
of silver per week for an indefinite
length of time. 1t is the purpose,
therefore, of Secretary Shaw and Di-
rector Roberts to receive the bids on
Wednesday of each week until further
notice
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-08-15
MONTANA RAISES
CLARK'S ASSESSMENT
Total Increase 100000 - Senator
Old Not Appear in Answer to
Summons from Board.

Butte, Mont, Aug, 15.-The State
Board of Equalization yesterday ar
bitrarily assessed w. A. Clark for ST.
900 900 on his stock in the San Pedro
railroad. $244 1000 on his United Verde
mine and raised his bank assessment
to s649, OO0,making an increase of ST.
100000. The senator had been sum-
moned to appear before the board but
did not respond.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-08-15

datory of Theodore Roosevelt as one
OF the best Presidents this country
ever had.
There is no question Of the loyalty
OF the Republicans of Arizona to the
President and 1t is unfair to represent
them otherwise. and monopoly of
that loyalty Ia not conceded to those
who favor Joint statehood.
u am very respectfully,
JOSEPH H. KIBBEY." !"
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-08-15

FOREST FIRES
IN MINNESOTA
Destroying Valuable Tracts OF Pine.
Settlers Lose Heavily-Wild AMI
mails Enter Towns.

sivabih, Minl, tag Vs. .SeF erhl
large forest fires are burning fercely
near here. Many settlers have been
forced to abandon their homes and
have lost most of their property. Wild
animals are invading the villages. I'm
less rain falls within the next twenty
four hours, valuable tracts of pine
will be destroyed.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-08-15
BANK WRECKER
PAYS HEAVY PENALTY
Six Years in Jail and Then Released
Only to Die Of Malignant
Disease.

Boston, Mass, Aug. 15.--General
Charles H. Cole, former president OF
the wrecked Globe National Bank
who was released from the Greenfield
jail last April after serving six years
for embezzlement, died at st. Mar
garet's hospital last night Of tubercu
losis.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-08-15
TO INVESTIGATE
OFFICERS CONDUCT
Commission Summoned to Look Into
Affairs in Army of the Phil
tnnineS

san Francisco, Aug, Is. Major
General Wood, of the United States
Army has summoned commission of
the Philippines to investigate the con-
duct OF United States Army officers on
duty in the Islands. He is keeping
secret, the object of his investigation
and even the members Of the commits
sion declare that they do not know
what they are to do, and that they
will receive instructions when they
land at Manila.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-08-15
PALACE HOTEL
WILL BE REBUILT
nWaldorf Astor" Of San Francisco
to Be Constructed Without Aid Of
Lady Hesketh.

San Francisco, Aug. 15.-Lady Flor
ence Hesketh, the daughter of late
United States Senator Sharon, OF Ne
vada, has given notice through her
London solicitor that she will not help
in rebuilding the Palace Hotel. She
arrived at this decision after a thor
ough talk with Sir Thomas Hesketh,
who advised his wife to devote her
funds to some other purpose. The
Sharon heirs announce that the Pal
ace will be rebuilt. Architects are
already studying the plans.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-08-15
CATHOLICS CELEBRATE FEAST
OF BLESSED VIRGIN.

The Feast of the Assumption of the
Blessed Virgin into heaven which is a
holy day OBJ obligation In the calendar
Of the Catholic church. was observed
with special services this morning at
the Cathedral. A low mass was said
at 6 o'clock this morning at which a
large number of the faithful partook
of holy communion, and solemn high
mass was celebrated at 9.30 O'clock.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-08-15
MINING COMPANY DECLARES
QUARTERLY DIVIDEND or $40.

Boston, Mass, Aug. 15.--The quar-
terly dividend Of $40 a share was de.
clared today by the Calumet and
Hecla Mining Company,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-08-15
REDUCE TAXES
In ARIZONA
Territorial Board Of Equalization
Holds Session at
Phoenix.
Special to the New Mexican.

Special to the New Mexican.
Phoenix, Aug, 15.-The Board OF
Equalization for the Territory of Ari.
zona met in this city Monday in regu-
lar annual meeting. The mining and
railroad corporations will surely come
In for large raise. The assessment
of Graham County was taken as
guide and will be carried out In the
other twelve counties of the terri
tory. This means an increase Of about
fifteen millions Of dollars and this re-
duced the Territorial tax rate from
nine and a quarter mills on the dollar
to seven and half mills on the dol
lar
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-08-15
SOLDIERS WHIP
BEAUTIFUL GIRL
Because She Jeered
at Passing Body
of Troops.
HER FLESH CUT BY LAsAEs
And Clothing Torn to Shreds
bombs Kill Many
Police Officers.

st. Petersburg, Aug. Is Immense
popular Indignation has been created
here by the brutal treatment OF Mile.
Smirnoff, refined young woman, at
the hands of the crack Cheyalier
Guards. While a squadrol OF these
guardsmen was passing along Nevski
Prospect yesterday, Mlla. Smirnoff,
who was accompanied by another
young woman, remarked:
"They are as gay as If they had cap.
tured Port Arthur"
The crowd Joined in thu jeers. The
troopers then charged the crowd, lay
ing about them with WHIPS. Mile.
Smirnoff was taken to ths court yard
where the troopers In the presence of
two officers, administered fwenty-sey-
en- lashes. The girls clothing was
cut as by knives and her flesh lacer-
ated.
Threw Bombs at Police Officers,
Killing Many.
Attempts were made today on va
rious streets of Warsaw to murder
police officers. 1t is reported that
twenty murders have been committed.
At Walocawek, Chief of Police Nirno.
wiez and Provincial Police Captain
Hietrow have been murdered.
Panic Prevails In Warsaw Today.
Bombs were thrown at policemen to-
day in three different parts of the
city, resulting lin nearly ore hundred
persons being injured. A panic pre-.
vailed throughout Warsaw