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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-08
Two Important Facts.

When you patronize the Home Fire
Insurance Corporation your policy is
made doubly substantial by reason
of the fact that the company is man.
aged by home business men. It.;
always we'll to consider this.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-08
Colored females ..............6
Sex not specified ......... 1
Stillborn 8
EIks to Give Social Session.

Hampton Lodge OF Elks at last
nights meeting decided to sivc So.
cia' session next "Wednesday night.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-08-24
Has Become Convert to Car
negie'S Spelling Reform and
Will Use 1t In
CORRESPONDENCE AND IN
ALL PUBLIC DOCUMENTS
Considered Great Thing For Re-
form Movement As Depart
mentS Might Follow.

Oyster Bay, Aug. 24.-President
Roosevelt today announced that he
has adopted the Carnegie reform
spelling and that he has Instructed the
public printer that all official docu-
ments from the White House includ-
ing the presidents messages, shall be
printed in accordance with the recon-
mendations of the spelling reform
committee headed by Brander Mat
thews, of Columbia university.
This committee has published a list
of three hundred words in which the
spelling is reformed. This list con-
tains such words as thru" and tho
as spelling for through" and though
The presidents sanction of this re-
form movement is regarded as the
most effective and the speediest meth
cd of inaugurating the new system OF
spelling throughout the country. 1t is
regarded as more than likely that the
respective heads of departments will
fall in line with the presidents ideas
and have their official documents
printed in the new spelling. The pres
ident will also utilize the reformed
spelling in all his correspondence.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-08-24
PECOS RIVER STAGE
ROLLS DOWN MOUNTAIN
MRS. cHAs. CLAY is SEVERELY
lNJURED-DOG LOST IN
MOUNTAINS TWO DAYS.

j. E. Haines and Roderick Stover,
who returned to the city last night
from fishing trip On the upper Pecos
tell of the narrow escape of Mrs. Chas
Clay, of this city, from being killed on
the Pecos Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clay. who have been
sojourning on the Pecos for some time
started home on Sunday in Thos. Bart
let's stage. Three miles below Win
sor's place, on the Winsor hill, the
stage turned over and made several
revolutions down the mountain side
Mr.. and Mrs. Clay as well as the
driver, together with Mr.. Clays little
nephew and Mrs. Clays dog, went
down the incline with the stage and
all the baggage. Mrs. Clay was pick
ed up unconscious and it is feared that
she is injured internally. The other
occupants of the stage escaped with a
few bruises, and the horses were bad.
ly cut and bruised. Mrs. Clay's dog
got lost in the mountains and was not
recovered until two days after the ac-
cident.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-08-24
! SUDDEN DEATH OF
MRS. COMSTOCK
WHICH OCCURRED AT ST. 10.
SEPH'S HOSPITAL THIS AZ
TERNOON-ILL ONLY A
FEW DAYS.

How uncertain is life is proven in
the case of Mrs. Mamie Hatch Com
stock, whose death occurred at St.
Joseph's hospital this afternoon at
1870 O'Clock. as the result of an oper-
alton for appendicitis and a compli-
cation of diseases.
Two weeks ago Mrs. Comstock, who
was 26 years of age, was well and
hearty, and was given divorce from
her husband and the custody Of her
only child, which itself was a boon of
happiness, as the husband sought pos
session of it TO the extent that Mrs.
Comstock was afraid that he would try
to steal It, and to prevent the occur
ence of such thing had given the
child to the custody of her mother.
Then she was stricken with a sick
ness that confined her to bed. This
Illness became more severe and seri-
Gus daily until yesterday it was de-
cided that an operation would be nee
essaTy.
Mrs. Hatch, her mother, who re-
sides al 21S South Walter street,
stated this afternoon that the funeral
would probably occur on Sunday from
the home at an hour yet to be de-
c.ded upon Mr and Mrs. Hatch are
gr.ef-stricken over the death Of their
daughter.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-08-24
LITTLE JAMES STEWART
IS SEVERELY INJURED
! DIAMOND ICE WAGON DASHED
INTO TELEPHONE POLE,
THROWING DRIVER TO
THE GROUND.

James Stewart, aged II years, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. William Stewart, of
block HOO South Broadway, was
thrown from a Diamond" ice wagon
this noon at the corner of Broadway
and Cromwell avenue, and severely
but not seriously injured, by runa-
way.
Stewart was driving the team on
South Arno street, when the horses
became frightened and ran away. They
turned at the corner of Cromwell av-
enue and dashed down the hill. Near
the Santa Fe hospital they collided
with telephone pole, breaking 1t in
two. The jar that followed the col
lision sent the boy, who had hitherto
kept his seat and a hold upon the
lines, to the ground. The boy got up
without assistance and walked a few
feet, and then fell to the ground in a
faint He was carried home and soon
revived. The collision stopped the
horses.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-08-24
SEM|-CENTENNIAL OF A
GERMAN SOCIETY

Saginaw, Mich, Aug. 24.-The semi
centennial of the Germania, Saginaws
most prominent German society is
creating quite a stir among the Ger
man-American residents of this city
The celebration of the jubilee, which
VIII last four days, will open this
evening with the official celebration,
an indoor affair of imposing magni-
tude. The program will include vocal
and instrumental music and a number
OF addresses by prominent German
citizens. Tomorrow evening there
Will be a band concert and garden
party in the grounds of the Germania
society. Sunday afternoon there will
be grand parade of the German So
cieties and in the evening a singing
festival, in which singing societies
from Detroit, Cleveland, Ann Arbor
and Lansing, will take part Monday
Will be Turner's day.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-08-24

simply stated that he was resigning
because of business reasons. He has
been in the republic of Mexico much
of the time for the past year, looking
after the interests of a lumber COM
pany, composed of American capital.
lists and operating in the state of Co.
lima. He Is manager for the organ
ization and now has the business of
the company in such an advanced
state that it will require all of his
attention in the future. For this rea-
son he is resigning and desires TO be
relieved by September l,
In speaking of who his successor
might be, Captain Dame said yester.
day that the guessing newspapers had
failed as yet to make good guess
but that he was positive that it would
be none of the aspirsnts-Harry F.
Lee, Harry p. Owen -Acr w. f. Bayer
the candidates mentioned few
days ago by the New Mexican.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-08-24
Continuance of Rain viii
Doubtless Produce Serious
Epidemic. Many Are
OCCUPYING HOUSES WHOSE
WALLS ARE DANGEROUS
San Francisco Sent S35. ZOO to the
Relief Fund For Her Stricken
Southern Sister.

Valparaiso. Aug 24.-There were
two slight earth shocks here last
night. Rain began falling again this
morning, increasing the suffering of
the thousands who are living in tents.
Many sought refuge in the houses,
whose walls are in dangerous state
of ruin. 1t is believed that if the rain
continues much longer a serious epi-
demic is sure to break out. About ten
thousand workmen are employed in
clearing away the ruins and in search
ing for bodies. In the wreckage of
one house worlmen today found a
child alive in barrel, which had pro
tected it from harm. Among the sums
of money received here for the relief
of earthquake sufferers, $4,000 has
been received from San Francisco.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-08-24
ANNIVERSARY OF FIRST
ELECTRIC CAR

Berlin, Aug. 24.-An interesting
celebration took place at Lichterfelde,
the other day, when Inspector Boyer
celebrated the day when, twenty
five years ago, he ran the first cleo
trio street car in the world. IL was
in the year 1881, that Werner Won
Siemens, the founder of the great
Berlin firm of Siemens & Halske. built
the first electric street car line from
the Anhalt railroad station 10 Lich-
erfelde. Herr Boyer was the first man
in charge of the new conveyance,
uniting in his person the functions Of
driver and conductor. He afterwards
rose gradually TO the post of chief
inspector of the now enormously in
creased street railway system OF that
part OF Berlin. In honor of his jubilee
Herr Boyer received a number OF val
liable presents from his employers and
his numerous friends.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-08-24
SECRETARY TAFT WILL
TOUR POSTS

Washington, d. c., Aug. 24-Sec
retary Taft on his return to Washing
ton will make an inspection trip
which will include most of the prin-
cipal western posts. He will be ac-
companied by General Bell the CHIEF
of staff The trip will have much to
do with the proposal to concentrate
the troops in larger garrisons, such as
are considered necessary under the
new plan approved by the president OF
furnishing larger commands for SEN
ior army officers. It is hoped that
Secretary Taft and General Bell will
be able TO visit some of the camps
Of instruction before they are aband-
oned and the troops start on their
hOmeward marches. 1t was General
Bells intention TO inspect some OF
these camps and review the troops,
but he finds il difficult to leave Wash
ington at this time.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-08-24
WILL VISIT AMERICA IN INTER
EST OF SHIP CANAL COMPANY

Manchester, Eng, Aug. 24.-Herbert
M. ibson, the chief traffic superintend-
ent of the Manchester Ship Canal
company, sailed today for America.
This is Mr.. Gibsons third visit to
America, and he will visit the leading
ports and cities, as improvements are
under way for increased tonnage in
the New Orleans Manchester service,
and the Galveston Manchester service
and there are various matters await
ing his attention in connection with
the service from New York, Philadel-
phia, Boston, and st. Johns, N. s., to
Manchester. Mr.. Gibson will visit the
ship canal Office in Toronto, Ont, and
spend some time in Montreal, Que,
from which port there is a direct line
to Manchester.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-08-24
FIFTY SECOND STATE
FAIR OF IOWA

Des Moines, Ia, Aug. 24.-The fifty
second Iowa state fair opens on the
fair grounds near this city today, and
everything indicates that it will prove
a record breaker. The fair will last
until August 81, inclusive, and is saId
to be the largest ever held in this
state, The premiums offered 10 ex-
hibitors aggregate $4,000 a much
larger sum than ever offered at any
previous state fair in this state. The
grounds have been greatly improved
since last year and number OF hne
buildings have been added. Many in
teresting special attractions have been
engaged for this occasion, among
them Knabenshue, who will make
daily ascensions with his airship, and
iberatis famous band, which will
play on the fair grounds every after
noon.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-08-24
CAPTAIN ". { DAME
TENDERS RESIGNATION
JOB ANY LONGER FOR
BUSINESS REASONS.

In keeping with often published re-
ports that Captain w. f. Dame, in
tended TO resign as district clerk of
the Second Judicial district, the cap
tain formally rendered his resignation
to Judge Abbott yesterday afternoon
in the judges chambers at the court
house. The request was very mill
tary in that it was brief and TO the
point The captain was Rough
Rider, before he became clerk of the
court, ascending 10 the position with
the coming 10 New Mexico of Judge
b. S. Baker, of Omaha, Neb.
In his resignation Captain Dame
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-08-24
WRECKS SOCCUR ON ROCK
ISLAND AND ON
WABASH
ElPdSO Train Ran Into Freight
In Kansas But None
We're Killed.
TWO PASSENGERS COLLIDE
ONLY ONE DEATH RESULTED

Topeka, Aug. 24,-At an early hour
this morning the Chicago, Rock Island
& Pacific train. known as the El Paso
train, westbound, crashed into the
rear of freight train three miles east
Of Alta Vista, Kan, derailing a dozen
cars of the freight train, which were
afterward destroyed by fire. The crew
of the passenger train escaped death
by jumping, although the engineer
was injured about the head and
shoulders. An unknown passenger
was also severely injured.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-08-24
ENGINEER KILLED IN CANADA
IN PASSENGER WRECK

St Thomas, Ont, Aug. PA Wa
bash special train, carrying two the
atrical companies to Chicago, and one
Detroit and Canadian Pacific regular
passenger train from Toronto collided
on a crossing just east of this city
today. The engineer of the Canadian
Pacific was killed and the fireman and
baggageman of the same train were
seriously injured, tthe latter will prob
ably die. None of the passengers of
either train were injured.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-08-24
SHRlNERS LEAVE AUSTIN
IN SPECIAL TRAINS

Austin, Tex, Aug. 25.-The Shrin-
ers of Austin and several hundred
members of the Mobiles of the Mystic
Shrine will start from here this even
ing in two special trains on their trip
to Mexico, where the Shriners will
have a big conclave. Members Of the
order from all parts of the country are
here, ready to start on the interest
ing journey. A number of stops will
be made by the excursionists on their
way to Mexico City. They will make
a number of side trips from Mexico
City before they return home.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-08-24
Vacancy in Cabinet.

During the vacancy of the secre-
taryship OF the interior. owing to the
resignation of Senor Ofarrill, who was
acting secretary, Senior Montalva, sec.
retary Of public works, has been given
charge OF all matters referring to
maintenance of public order. Senol
Font Sterling, secretary of the treas
ury, will have charge of the admins
tration of military affairs.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-08-24
BY One Who Knew Him Well
But He Quickly Skipped
to South Europe.
HIS BANK BEGAN TO PAY
20 PER CENT ON DEPOSITS
Five Thousand We're Notified and
Seventeen Thousand VIII Re-
Ceive Notice Later.

Madison, Aug. 24.-Paul o. STEMS
land, president of the Milwaukee Ave-
nue. State Bank of Chicago, was in
London, August 10, according to a
statement made in letter from the
English capital received today by his
relative, Peer o. Stromme, former
Chicago newspaper man. Stromme.
who knew Stensland well, writes that
he met the banker in London and went
to call on him later in Stenslands
apartments, but the banker had left in
the meantime for Flushing and south
Europe. Stromme says that Stems
land apparently had plenty of money.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-08-24
Kansas City Livestock.

Kansas City, Aug. 24.-Cattle re-
ceipts 1000; market. steody. Native
steers. S4CO@6.25; southern steers.
$2.70@400; southern cows, $4,000
3.35; native cows and heifers, $1,000
500; stockers and feeders, $2.40@
4.5O; bulls, $2.00@S.25; calves, $4,000
$50; eastern steers, $3.50@6.00 ;
western cows, $2.00@400.
Sheep, 1000; strong. Muttons, s460
@5.50; lambs, $6.00@6.75; range
wethers, s4.25@575; ewes, S425@
$50
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-08-24
DEPoslTSoRs NOTIFIED TO
CALL AND RECEIVE 20 PERCENT

Chicago Aug. 24.-Receiver Fetzer
of the defunct Milwaukee Avenue
state bank sent out notices to five
thousand depositors yesterday to call
at the bank and receive a 20 per cent
dividend on their deposits. It was tt o
original intention to send out notice
to the entire $4,000 depositors stimuli
taneously but on account of the diff
Guilty in handling such a crowd, the
receiver decided to send out only FIVE
thousand notices today. Five hundred
thousand dollars in currency and coin
was taken to the bank yesterday in
preparation for today's work, one
hundred policemen in uniform and
about fifty men in plain clothes being
at the bank at 1880 this morning in
anticipation of the opening of the
doors at 9 o'clock
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-08-24
JOINT STATEHOOD ADVOCATES
ARE STILL IN THE FIGHT
Defeated at Tucson. They Will Spring
Surprise At the BiSbee
Conventions.

conventions assemble at Bisbee, where
it is expected that the conventions
will declare against statehood, a big
surprise will be sprung on the antis
to the effect that all statehood advo-
Gates. regardless of politics, will be
asked to meet in convention, at some
other city a few days later and choose
qualities and who are heartily in favor
of Joint statehood.
The fight is on in good earnest in
Arizona, and the battle has not been
lost by any means by the statehood
people.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-08-24
PiIo Gurrera is Aggressive.

Pilo Gurrera with most OF his com
mand left San Juan De Martinez this
morning with the object of occupying
Guanes, situated on the extension OF
the Western railway, which is not YET
in operation. The traffic manager oil
the Western railway reports that
trains are running and the telegraph
line is operating to San Juan today
without any interruption anywhere.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-08-24
RETURNS AFTER ABSENCE
OF THIRTN-TWO NEARo

Chicago, Aug. 24.-Professor Chas,
Frye, formerly superintendent of the
Chicago Normal school, and who re-
turned to his home recently after an
absence of thirty-two years, which he
declined to explain, was arrested today
on warrant charging bigamy. The
proceedings were commenced by Mrs
Clara Goddard Herlseys, who declared
that he married her under the name
of Charles Goddard. Frye gave bonds
and was at once released.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-08-24
NEWPORT HAS LARGE
"COMING OUT" PARTY

Newport, r. l., Aug. 24.-In honor OF
the social debut of Miss Ethel De
Koven, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Reg
inald De Koven, her parents have ar
ranged a brilliant coming out" party
at Berger's. Nearly everybody who is
somebody in Newport has been invited
and the affair. which will be held this
evening, promises to be one of the
most interesting and notable events of
the season
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-08-24
TWO COMPANIES OF
VETERANS HOLD REUNION

Salamanca, n. Y, Aug 24.-The
members of the 154th and companies
and H of the 97th New York Vet
erans' association are holding their
nineteenth annual reunion here today.
Alexander Bird is president, J. o.
Spencer, vice president; T. r. AID
rich, secretary, and ]. A. Andrews,
treasurer. The attendance is quite
large.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-08-24
Rural Guards Successful.

The first encounter in Santa Clara
province occurred this morning. A de-
tachment of rural guards attacked an
insurgent band, commanded by Mi
guel Gonzales, between Santo Domin-
go and Colon. The insurgents were
scattered and some of their arms and
ammunition was captured.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-08-24
ROBBERIES AND MUIR
DERS CONTINUE
IN ODESSA
Professor Frye Returns Home
After an Absence of
Thirty-TWO Years.
HIS WIFE SUES HIM ON
THE CHARGE OF BIGAMY

Odessa. Aug. 24.-Robberies and
murders having become more frequent
here citizens have petitioned the gov
ernor general to double the police
force and compel every house owner
to maintain three armed porters in
stead of one.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-08-24
He Denies Having COnSpired
Against President Pdlma'S
Administration.
MANAGER OF HIS CAMPAIGN
HAS ALSO BEEN ARRESTED
Rebel Band Is Whipped and Dis
perSed BY a Detachment of
the Rural Guards.

Havana, Aug. 24.-Jose Miguel Go
mez, who was candidate for presi-
dent last fall, and who was arrested
August 2l at his residence near Sancti
Spirtus, province of Santa Clara, ar
rived here from Batabano on special
train early this morning, and had been
escorted to the city Jail before his
arrival in the city became known.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-08-24
Special to The Evening Citizen.

Special to The Evening Citizen.
Tucson, Ariz., Aug. 24.-While the
republican primaries. held here yes
terday, elected a majority of delegates
to the county convention against
statehood, those in favor of joint
statehood are not at all discouraged
and consider themselves yet in the
fight.
At the primaries yesterday, the
against the ants, and the latter can
only boast of a majority of 3h votes.
It is openly stated here today tnat
when the republican and democratic
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-08-24
interviewed in Prison.

Gomez, In an interview in Jail later
in the day, said: Il declare that
have never had any knowledge of this
unfortunate conflict and that If | had
conspired against President Palma's
administration, have more than sufi
'cient pride to boldly admit it now. You
may assure the people of the United
States that l have not conspired to
disturb the peace and prosperity OF
my country"
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-08-24
EFFORT AGAIN MADE TO PUT
LEPER HOSPITAL ON PECOS
Or In the Salt River Vdlley--Delegdte
Andrews, Says Correspondent, Only
Man Who Can Defeat Project.
Special to The Evening Citizen.

Special to The Evening Citizen
Washington, Aug. 24.-Ira NJ. Bond
of New Mexico was elected vice pres
ident of the Joe Cannon Interstate
Republican club.
General Wyman is pressing for a
quarter of a million acres of land for
a leper colony to be located on the
Pecos or Salt river Only Andrews
can prevent it as he did in the last
session of the Fifty-eighth congress,
after the bill had passed the senate.
He did this by the twenty-five Penn
sylvania votes.
Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-08-24
Got Arms for INSURGENTS.

Havana, Aug. 24.-Orteses Ferrara,
who was campaign secretary and
manager for Gomez, and who was with
him in New York several months ago,
was arrested in the city of Santa
Clara today on the charge of conspir-
acy. Ferrera is suspected of trying to
secure arms and ammunition in the
United States for use of the insur.
gents.