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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-04-17
STATE LOSES
RAILROAD SUIT
Illinois Central Rail
way Victorious in
Supreme Court
CASE WILL Be REF|lEO
Was Brought to Secure an
Accounting and Share of
Gross Receipts.

Springfield, H., April 1.-THE Su
preme Court of Illinois today dis.
missed the suit of the State Of Hi
nois VS.. the Illinois Central Railway
for an accounting and the recovery OF
a share claimed by the state of the
gross receipts of the railroad. The
suit will be refiled either here or in
Chicago in the near future.
Chief Justice Scott in announcing
the dismissal of the suit said that the
court was divided as to whether the
suit involved revenue within the
meaning Of the constitution and there.
fore decided not to assume any juris-
diction, but that it gave leave to the
attorney general to begin proceedings
either here or at Chicago in the lower
court.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-04-17
THREATEN TO USE
NITRO GLYCERINE
Striking Miners in Bisbee Send Let.
ters Containing Threats to Big
Mining Companies.

Bisbee, Ariz., April 17.-In yester
days mail two anonymous letters
made their appearance in Bisbee. One
was addressed to the Copper Queen
Consolidated Copper Company and an
other to the Calumet and Arizona
Copper Company
The letters warned the company Of.
ficials to recognize the union and
make immediate settlement of the
strike by compromise or arbitration or
there was danger of the use of nitro
glycerine The letters were dated at
Tucson, but were mailed in Bisbee, ac-
cording to the postmark on the en-
velope, The date-line on the letter
was April 13, showing conclusively
that the letters were written and
mailed in this city.
The anonymous letter was signed
"Union Miner" and advised the com
panies to make speedy settlement with
the strikers, adding that six men
passed through Tucson en- route to Bis
bee who were experts in the use OF
nitro-glycerine, and to beware. At the
bottom of the Letter was note read
ing: Remember Cripple Creek!
The letter was placed in the hands
of Walter Douglas and he in turn
placed it in the hands of the officers,
who are making a careful inyestiga-
tion of the affairs
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-04-17
PEACE CONGRESS
PRAISES ROOSEVELT
Resolutions Adopted Urging That
Hague Tribunal be Made Perr,a-
nent Institution.

New York, April 1.-THE National
Arbitration and Peace Congress today
adopted platform or resolution, rec,
ommending among other things that
the Hague Confgerence shall hereaf
ter be permanent institution; that
the Hague court shall be open to all
nations; that general treaty of arbi
tration for ratification by all nations
shall be drafted by the coming Hague
Conference, providing for reference to
the Hague court of all international
disputes which cannot be adjusted by
diplomacy; that the United States gov
ernment urge upon the conference the
action of looking to a limitation of
armament; that the conference eX
tend to private property at sea i'm
munity from capture in war, etc,
The resolutions speak highly in
praise of President Roosevelt, Secre-
tary Root and the prime minister of
Great Britain for the stand they have
taken in favor of settled policy for
the promotion of peace among the ma
tions of the world.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-04-17
Government Incensed at Articles.
EXPRESS OFFICE
ROBBED OF $25,OOO
Daring Hold-Up in st. Paul, Minnesot;
Supposed Robber Under
Arrest.

St. Paul, Mimi, April l6.-The po
lice today arrested John Gunderson
on the charge Of having held up Fred
Zimmerman, clerk in the Northern
Pacific Express Company office here
last night and robbed the Office safe of
package containing $4,000 in cur.
rency. The police say that Gunderson
has not confessed. They would not
say whether the money was recovered
but declare that they are sure they
have the right man.
Suspect Drunk When Arrested.
When Gunderson was taken to the
police station he appeared to be under
the influence of liquor and said that
he knew nothing about the robbery.
Gunderson had been employed by the
Northern Pacific Express Company
and was recently discharged,
Sent Porter on Errand.
Clerk Zimmerman said he thought
nothing of Gunderson hanging around
the Office as he had been employed
there. He said that Gunderson sent
the porter for bottle of whisky and
as soon as the porter disappeared, he
covered him (Zimmerman) with a re-
volver and called Upon him to open
the safe. Zimmerman said he saw that
Gunderson was in earnest and com
piled with his order promptly.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-04-17
TO INVESTIGATE
FAKE MINES
Federal Grand Jury at Kansas City
to Make War on Fraudulent Com.
panies.

Kansas City Mo, April 17--Whel
the federal grand jury convenes herr
next Monday it probably will be aske,
to Investigate some of the fake
mining companies that have operated
extensively in this section Of the coun
try. Postoffice inspectors nave beer
working for several months on a few
of these mining companies and the
results of their investigations will be
laid before the grand jury.
Many of these mining companies
have been announcing for months
that they had made "rich strikes" and
that they had "tons of rich ore in
sight" On investigation it has been
found that many of them merely
have undeveloped prospects and that
the stock which is represented to be
valuable Is in reality worthless
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-04-17
LIVESTOCK DRIFTING
ON FOREST RESERVES
Federal Judge in Recent Decision
Holds Owners Responsible and
Subject to Fine.

According to a statement made by
Hugh Fl. Harris Of Albuquerque, SUI
pervsor of the Mount Taylor and
Manzano Forest Reserves, who is in
the city for a few days on official
business, recent decision of a fed
eral judge in Montana holds the own
er liable to fine for cattle or other
livestock drifting on the forest rang
es. Mr. Harris stated this morning
that the Mount Taylor and Manzano
Forest Reserves are both in good con-
dition.s The Manzano reserve lies
midway between the Santa Fe Cen
tral and Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Railway tracks beginning at a point
almost directly opposite Bernalilo
and is about seventy-five miles long.
The Mount Taylor reserve takes in
the public domain surrounding the
mountain from which it derives its
name. 1t is of very small area but
contains some fine timber.
"'The ranges on both of the re-
serves re in splendid shape" said
Mr.. Harris. Il have issued a good
many grazing permits since taking
charge. There is an unusual number
of ranchers on the Manzano."
Asked the nature of his mission
here Mr. Harris stated that 1t was
simply to look up some land titles
He expects to remain in the city un'il
Sunday
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-04-17
THAW CONFERS
WITH COUNSEL
Tried To Work
Ruse That He
Was Sick
ATTEMPT WAS A FAILURE
Talked Tive Hours With At.
torney Pea body--Wife Al
so Visited Him.

New York, April 17.-Harry Thaw
informed his keepers in the Tombs
that he was Ill when A. r. Peabody OF
his counsel called today He was still
in bed but on being informed that he
could not confer with Peabody in his
CELL he went to the conference room
and consulted with Peabody for two
hours. His wife who was waiting fol
him, was asked il he had any reply
to make to his mothers statement
She replied: He had not a word on
any subject"
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-04-17
ARIZONA CAPITAL
HAS BIG FIRE.
One Of Largest Department Stores ir
Phoenix Gutted-Loss Estimated
at 100000.

Phoenix, Ariz., April IA fire
which broke out shortly after mid
night Tuesday in the Boston Depart
ment store, the largest establishment
of its kind in the city, did damage es.
timated at 100000 The loss is Gov
cred by insurance.
The third floor of the block in which
the store was situated was OCCUPIES
as a rooming house and forty guests
narrowly escaped with their lives.
The water pressure was bad at the
beginning and for a time it appeared
as IL the entire business section occu
pied by large department stores, dry
goods and clothing stores would be
swept by the fire.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-04-17
BUILDING ACTIVITY
WORKMEN NEEDED
Local Contractors Want Carpenters,
Bricklayers and Stone Masons.
STEADY Jobs.

Carpenters, bricklayers and stone
masons can secure good wages and
steady employment in Santa Fe The
Capital is enjoying unparalleled
activity this year and the scarcity Of
labor is proving a serious handicap.
Local contractors have enough work
on hand at the present time to keep
them busy the remainder of the year
and are reluctant about bidding on
any more proposed buildings until
move workmen can be secured. Con-
tracts have already been let for struc-
lures of various kinds in different
parts of the city totalling several hum
dred thousand dollars.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-04-17
MORMON ELDERS
SEEKING CONVERTS
Two Disciples Of Latter Day Saints
Arrive In Santa Fe--One Halls
From Canada.

Two Mormon elders We're among
the arrivals today in Santa Fe. They
are Joseph E. May of Brigham City,
Utah, and Nelphi Harker, Of Magrath,
Canada. Their mission here is to
secure converts to the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter Day Saints. Wheth
er their efforts will meet with sue.
cess remains to be seen. A New
Mexican reporter started out to find
them this afternoon for the purpose
of obtaining an interview but they
had left the business district. They
were visitors early in the afternoon at
the rooms Of the Historical Society
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-04-17
MRS. EDDY CAPABLE
OF MANAGING AFFAIRS
Defendants in Christian Science liti-
cation Deny Charges Filed
Against Them.

Concord, N. H., April 1.-THE de-
PENDANTS in the Christian Science liti.
cation, Alfred Fartow, Ira o. Knapp,
William D. Johnson, Stephen A. Chase
Joseph Armstrong and Edward A.
Kimball, in their answer to the bill OF
complaint, deny that Mrs. Eddy's
mental facilities are so impaired by
the infirmities of old age or otherwise
as to render her incapable of manag
ing her own affairs and protecting
her property against the undue In
fluence, control or fraud of others, or
that she is incapable of taking charge
and managing the present or any 9TH
er legal proceedings. They also deny
that she is in the charge and custody
of the defendants Frye and Strang, or
OF any one else.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-04-17
DRUNKEN BRAVE. IN
ORGAN MOUNTAINS
Five Natives Become Mixed Up in
Free for All Fight and Are Hauled
Before Justice of Peace.

Word has been received here of a
fire for all fight few days ago at
mining camp in the Organ Mountains
which resulted in the arrest of five
natives by Officer R. NJ Burch of the
Territorial Mounted Police. The Of
tenders Of the peace and dignity Of
the community were Jose Ramos
Juan Galindo, Islado Sandoval, Mel
quiades Hernandez and Crespin Tru
jillo. They were all arraigned before
justice of the peace and fined for
drunkenness and fighting.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-04-17
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
AND THE MILITIA
Postoffice Department Says First
Duty is to the Government-Must
Resign From One or Other

Washington, April 1.-THE duty to
the government of postoffice clerks
and carriers who are in the militia is
paramount to that of their military
service, except at critical times, as
decided by First Assistant Postmaster
General Hitchcock regarding the EN-
ployes Of the postoffice at Lorain,
Ohio, on strike duty with a company
of the Ohio National Guard. The
postmaster has been notified to have
Captain A. F. Cove and Sergeant
Phinney either return to work imme-
diately or resign.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-04-17
EARTHQUAKE
SHIFTS TO EUROPE
Severe Shocks Felt in Greece, Rus
sia and Spain-Much Damage But
No Lives Lost.

Constantinople, April 17.-An earth
quake shock was felt here and in the
suburbs this morning. 1t was espe
cially sharp in the uppo" part of the
Bosphorus Sea.
Russia Shaken.
Askabad Trans Caspian, Russia
April ia severe earthquake shock
here today lasted five seconds.
Severe Earthquake in Spain.
Madrid, April 17.--Severe earth.
quake shocks We're felt today at To
reosa and at Murcia. Much damage
was done but no casualties have been
been reported
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-04-17
In South American
Republic---
Endangered
PEOPLE FLEEING T0|NTER|0R
Cinders and Lava Set Fire to
Forests Loss Of Life
Feared.

Valparaiso, April 17.-News has
just reached here that the Puyehue
volcano in the province of Valdiva, is
in violent eruption. The eruption is
accompanied by awful subterranean
rumbiings, earthquakes, intense dark.
ness, electrical displays and is spout.
ing lava, ashes and boiling water
The lava has set fire to the surround
ing forests and the inhabitants are
fleeing into the interior.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-04-17
WILL ASSUME ALL
RESPONSIBILITY
President Roosevelt
to Decide Harri-
man Case
TO Be PERFECTLY FAIR
Will Personally Consider All
Evidence and Apply Gen.
eral Law.

Chicago, H., April ia dispatch
to the Tribune from Washington says.
President Roosevelt proposes to
take into his own hands the determi-
nation as to whether an attempt shall
be made to break up the Hartman
railroad combination or not and he
has come to the conclusion that 1t is
his duty to study the case from the
beginning to the end
Wants to Be Perfectly Fair.
THE President is placed in posi-.
ton OF antagonism to Mr.. Hartman,
and on that account is particularly
desirous that no Step should be taken
by any department Of the government
in sucn way as to leave the impress
sion that it was the result of personal
hostility on the part of the Presi.
dent, himself"
General Law to Apply.
TO satisfy himself as to the exact
situation, President Roosevelt pro.
poses to read all the testimony taken
by the Interstate Commerce Commits.
sion on the subject. Then he will
have conference with Attorney Gen.
eral Bonaparte and will ask the head
Of the Department o. Justice to apply
the general law to the case. This will
take much time and involve an i'm
mense amount of labor on the part of
the President. However, he believes
1t will satisfy better both the people
and the railroads
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-04-17
NIGHT RAIDERS RUIN
TOBACCO PLANT BEDS
Great Destruction Results to lnde.
pendent Growers in Tennessee Who
Are Bucking the Trust.

Clarksville, Tenn, April 17.-The
destruction of tobacco plant beds in
this district by might raiders" has
reached an alarming stage and It is
feared that unless the depredations
are speedily stopped, there will be an
unusually light crop.
During the past week a number of
tobacco plant beds have been salted
and the plants killed. Trainmen have
been threatened with violence If they
persist in hauling the crops of tobacco
growers not connected with the Grow.
ers' Association, better known as the
trust"
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-04-17
WOULD STRENGTHEN
COMMERCE LAW
Former Iowa Governor Calls on Pres
ident With That Object In
veW-knapp Present.

Washington, April 17.--Formel
Governor Larrabee, of Iowa, had a
talk with President Roosevelt today
about the strengthening Of the Inter
state Commerce Law, having in view
a more strict federal supervision OF
the railroads as prevention OF over
capitalization. Chairman Knapp oi
the Interstate Commerce Commission
also talked with t. President.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-04-17
FOR JAPS AT EL PASO
MUST SUFFER- DEPORTATION

HPaso, Tex, April 17--Four Jap
ane who had succeeded in crossing
thefver just below the city, were
capted at Sierra Blanca, 100 miles
eastf here yesterday and were
brout here and lodged In jail. They
will deported to Japan by way Of
San Rnclsco.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-04-17
BRUTAL MURDERER
GETS LIGHT SENTENCE.

Trifis, Trans Caucasia, April H.
The actual murderer of William H.
Stuart, an Englishman, who was
American vice consul at Batum, and
who was killed May Goth last, was sen
fenced to be hanged, but in view OF
his youth the sentence was commuted
to ten years Imprisonment. Two 9TH
ers accused Of completely in the crime
were acquitted
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-04-17
LOUISIANA MAN
MAY SUCCEED YERkEs.

Washington, April II. - Colonel
Pearl Wright, of New Orleans. Re.
publican national committeeman from
Louisiana, was guest OF President
Roosevelt at luncheon yesterday and
it is understood the President ten
dered him the position of commission.
er Of internal revenue to succeed John
w. Yerkes, resigned. 1t Is believed
he will accept the appointment
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-04-17
MURDERS AT
SIS PER HEAD
Investigations by Warsaw Police Show
That This is Price Paid Hired
Assassins.

Warsaw, April 17.-lt was an.
nounced today that in the course of
the police Investigations into the re-
cent murder Of physician here by
hired terrorists, it was established
that SIS each is the price paid by the
terrorists of Warsaw for murders
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-04-17
GOV. BUcHTEL VETOES
ANTl.FUSION BILL

Denver Colo, April 1.-THE Anti
fusion bill which was intended to pre-.
vent the names of nominees appearing
on more than one political ticket, was
vetoed by Governor Buchtel today.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-04-17
FAMOUS HOMESTAKE
MINE is DOOMED
Fire Which Has Been Raging for Two
Weeks is Now Reported to be
Beyond Control

Deadwood, S. D., April 1.-THE fire
in the Homestake mine. which has
been raging for two weeks, is reported
today to be entirely beyond control.
The rocks surrounding the flames are
now SO hot that it is almost impossible
for men to get through the cave to
fight the fire. 1t is believed the mine
is doomed.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-04-17
ENGLAND FRYING
TO- WIN ITALY
---.-- ~---
How German Press
Views King Ed
wards Visit
GIVES WARNING TO EMPEROR
Thinks 1t an Attempt to
Break Triple Alliance-.Dis-
credited Officially.

Berlin, April liking Edwards ap
preaching meeting VITA King Victor
Emmanuel of Italy, at Gaeta, is excit
ing much comment in the German
press which regards the event as being
an effort to isolate Germany and wir
Italy away from the triple alliance
An article in the Cologne Gazette il
this sense is being widely discussed
because it is believed to have been in
spired from official circles in Berlin
War Would Be Dangerous.
The writer says that public opinion
in Germany sees in King Edward;
course an attempt to disturb the
European equilibrium which is calcu
lated to awaken misgivings regarding
the disarmament proposal and finally
warns Great Britain that war witt
Germany would be dangerous for any
opponent or any coalition of oppon
ents.'
Government Incensed at Articles.
At the foreign Office it was stated
that the German government is in nc
way responsible for the statement OF
the paper and that the government
officials would have taken steps tc
prevent the publication of the articles
If 1t had known of them in advance.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-04-17

Try a New Mexican want ad.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-05-08
HOmtcide SundaU--4 Negro Boy
KitJs 4nOtHer.

HOmicide Sumdau--A Negro Boy
Kitts 4nOther.
Another homicide occurred in
this county last Sunday. Kelly
Cunningham, negro boy about
Is or 1S years old, son of Alf
Cunningham, was shot and killed
by Brown Mellow, another color.
ed boy about the same age, son
of Ephriam McDow. The killing
was on Jarvis Cunningham s
place several miles west of town,
and at the home of young Nc
Dow's father.
1t appears that the boys had a
falling out the day before about
a bird, and OH Sunday Cunning.
ham went to the Mellow home.
He was ordered by young Mellow
to leave the premises, giving him,
he said, five minutes in which to
do so. Cunningham started off
and as he was walking across the
yard Mellow seized a gun and
shot him in the back. The
wounded boy ran about fifty
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-05-08
DOcttin0 Struck 6y LiDhtning--,
II ChtId's Ndf7O,O ESCAPE.
proving.

During rain storm last Fri
day night bolt of lightning
struck a window In the dwelling
of Mr.. ID. A. knight in the cot
ton mills community, shattering
the facing, and then entering the
room, set the bed-clothes afire
on bed in which child was
asleep. Fortunately, the child
was not injured-was not even
awakened. The bed and bedding
were somewhat damaged. The
bed had springs on it, and the
lightning seems to have struck
right under the child's head. -
Mr.. and Mrs. knight, who were
asleep, were awakened by the
shock, but did not know that the
house had been struck until they
began to smell cloth burning
when they got up and made the
discovery.
The same night lightning struck
a large tree on the public road
near the Alec Howell place, a few
miles from town, tearing it near.
ly to pieces.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-05-08
Bridge Contracts AsUarded.

The construction of the Ian
caster side of bridge to be built
over Lynches river, on road from
Kershaw to Jefferson, has been
awarded to Geo. II. Taylor for
1858. The Chesterfield authori.
ties have also arranged for the
erection of their part of the
bridge.
There were no bidders for con-
tract to repair bridge over Flat
creek, known as the Pitman
bridge, advertised by Supervisor
Perry to be let last Friday. The
Supervisor has had some work
done on the bridge however. The
difficulty of getting lumber is
said to be the cause OF no bidders
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-05-08
PERSONAL

Mr.. b. A. Hilton, of Kershaw,
was in town Monday.
Mr.. 0. P. Heath, of Charlotte,
was in town last Saturday.
Mr.. Leroy Davidson, of Ker-
shaw, was in town Monday.
DIR. j. B. Patrick, of Rock
Hill, is on a visit to Lancaster.
Mrs. T. F. Clyburn is visiting
her daughter at Rhodiss, N. O.
Mr.. Ralph X. Foster, who has
been in Charleston for some time,
returned home DAY or two ago.
Mr.. l.. w. Moore, who is in
charge of the Gregory-Hood sta
bles in Bishopville, was in town
Saturday.
Miss Bessie Lee Tillman, of
Campville, Fla, is expected here
tomorrow to visit her cousin, Mr..
j. Lee Tillman.
&The Rev. S. N. Watson, of
Heath Springs, spent a day or
two the past week with Mr.. w e.
2. Stogner, of the Antioch Sec
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. Hudson
and Mrs. Hudson, of Bas
comville, visited Mrs. M. j. Por-
ter and other relatives of Lancas-
ter last week.
Col, j. w. Reed went to Ian
caster yesterday on business, and
expects to return this afternoon.
Mrs. Reed accompanied him.
Chester Lantern.
Mrs. George Bales, of Ander-
son, visited her sister, Mrs. B..
&. Hough, day or two ago.
She was on her way to Dudley to
see her mother, Mrs. Thomas
Funderburk, who is sick.
Magistrate w. P. Caskey, as
a delegate from the Lancaster A .
r. P. church, and Mr.. b. N.
Cousar, delegate from Shiloh,
went 10 Chester Monday to attend
the meeting of First Presby.
terry.
Mr.. John l.. Caskey and his
little step daughter spent Sunday
in Chester with Mrs. Caskey
who, as previously noted, is a,
the Pryor hospital, undergoing
treatment, and is gradually i'm
proving.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1907-05-08
Williams s-Hughes Co.

yards and fell, dying in half an
hour. Such were substantially
the facts as brought out at the
inquest held Sunday afternoon
by Magistrate w. p. Caskey.
AS soon as Cunningham died
Mellow disappeared, but he was