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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-02-27
CUT OFF NICE
TH|NGFORTHE
SECRETARY
BILL PASSED TO REPEAL
CORPORATION REPORT LAW
Act Now Gives Officer So for
Corporations Failing to Re-
port Including Religious and
Charitable Corporations,
The Morning Journal Bureau

n The Morning Journal BureaM
y Santa Fe, n. NJ. Feb. 26,N
The council this morning passed
council bill No. 40, by Mr. Cameron,
an act repeating section As of chapter
10 Of the laws Of 1905, excepting only
subdivision No. of said section.
Such chapter is the Incorporation law,
and the section repealed Is that re-
quirng all corporations incorporated
under the laws of New Mexico 10
make annual reports to the secretary
Of the territory under penalty Of suit
for damages for failure TO do so. and
giving the secretary of the territory as
his personal fees for bringing action
to punish such failure to report, 81
for each such action brought About
900 of these actions have been
brought against corporations falling TO
make such reports for 1906. Tho
court dockets of Santa Fe county are
crowded with these actions, which In
clude suits against church and char-
table social and fraternal Organiza-
tiOns. as well as the commercial cor
poratiuns. There has been the Bit
teresi kind Of complaint against this
provision Of the corporation law. and
the action Of the counci this morning
upon the Cameron bill was unani-
nous.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-02-27
INSIDE HISTORY OF
SIEGE OF PORT ARTHUR
Defenders Divided Iy Faction Quar-
rcls in Face Df Death.
q dis

St Petersburg, Feb. ga copy of
the secret report on the defense Of
Port Arthur, which is the basis of the
indictment on which Lieutenant Gem
eral Stoessel, Lieutenant General
Fock. who commanded the Fourth
east Siberian division at Port Arthur
and Major General ReisS. chief or
staff Of General Stoessel, are stand
ing trial for their lives before the
supreme court martial has been OBJ
tained by the Associated Press.
Il is of the greatest interest MS eX-
planning the decision to try these
three officers and not prosecute the
other defenders of Port Arthur. The
report, which was written by Lieu
tenant General Smyrnroff, the actual
commandant Of the fortress Is sensa-
tiOnal I'm the extreme and categoric-
ally accuses Stoessel Of cowardice.
and incapacity and finally Of the deg
liberate, reasonable Fastening of the
surrender to save his own life and in
defiance of the decisions of two sue
cessive councils of war. The report Is
biased in the extreme, breajhes the
most bitter personal enmity and shows
that the high officials of the Port Ar
thur garrison in the darkest days Of
the siege were almost at each others
thrOatS.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-02-27

your improper relations with White.
did he ever have a talk with YOU urg-
ing resuming these relations?"
Mr.. Jerome objected upon the
ground that II was not proper. and his
objection was sustained.
Mrs. Thaw declared she had never
heard that she had been mentioned i'm
connection with the Garland divorce
case until Mr.. Jerome asked her if
she had been named as a correspond
ent.
Mrs. Thaw said that Mf. Garland
told her mother that if they had any
thing. to do with White he (Garland)
would have nothing to do with them.
She said that her friendship with Mr..
Garland ceased when she met stan
ford White. She said that she con-
suited the stage manager as to
whether she ought TO return $50
which Thaw sent to her in a bunch of
flowers, and that he told her to send
u back. The conduct of George Le-
derer toward her, she said. was al
ways that of respect and honor There
was nothing improper in the atten-
tions of several young men whose
names she had mentioned as paying
attention to her. Mr.. Jerome OBJ
jected to a question about the second
operation performed upon MIS-. lndW
and said neither of the operations
were of a criminal character. The
objection was sustained and this ended
the redirect examination.
on re-cross examination by Mr.. Jer-
ONE, Mrs Thaw said that she did not
know whether Stanford White con-
tine to pay for Howard's school
ing up to the time of his death. She
said Stanford Whites letter of credit
was returned TO him and that she gave
II to Mrs. Nesbit.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-02-27
COUNCIL PASSES FINAL
PAYROLL RESOLUTION

The council this morning passed.
house Joint resolution No Z, the third
and final payroll resolution of the
session exhausting the $4,000 aVaila-
BILE for extra employees ana contingent
expenses, and supplying funds for the
payment of the extra employees up 10
The end of the session. There was no
objection to the bill and Mr.. Cameron
cast the only vote against it. The bill
carries s7.262. which uses up the $15,-
600 available for this purpose for tins
session. The money Is placed in the
hands of the president of the council
and the speaker of the house to be
paid out to the employees and VINO I'M
der the agreement made prior to the
passage Of the first payroll resolution,
will file itcmZed statements OF the
disbursement OF these funds with the
territorial auditor The council also
nassed a committee substitute for
council bill No. Z. an act bv Mr.. cam
eron defining certain crimes ana llNihg
punishment owing To the nature OIL
the bill II was agreed upon in COM
mittee and passed without reading.
House bill No. 3, upon motion of Mr
Murray. was passed under suspension
of the rules This Is local bill allow
ing the transfer Of certain real estate
records from Colfax to Union county.
The records in question apply to lands
now In the boundaries of Union
county. Mr.. Duncan introduced coun-
ell bin No So, an act In relation to
property rights of husband and wife.
The committee on enrolled and en-
crossed bills reported council bill No.
81, the act providing for filling of va
cancies In county offices. which has
been passed by both houses and which
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-02-27
PLOT
TOSW|NDLE
TOURISTS
SALT LAKE POLICE CHIEF
FACES SERIOUS CHARGE
SCOtchmen Who Lost $4,000
in Poker Game Persist inI
Making Trouble for MenI
Blamed for Losses, !
IBy Morning Journal Special Leased wlrel

tbN Morning journal special Leased Wire.
Salt Lake, Utah. Feb. 26.-Georgo
Sheets, chief Of the SAT- Lake city
police, and George Raleigh. chief OF
detectives, were arrested today,
charged with completely in a conspil-
acy TO fleece tourists ana travellers
passing through this city
Other persons upder arrest in con
nection with the alleged conspiracy
arc: William Newton, Il police court
lawyer, Ross RiZzuto saloon keeper;
W. n. Parent who was arrested in
Denver last week. and James Donald
son, formerly a prize fight promoter.
The complaint also names W. W. Bell
and Larry and Jack O'Brien. who are
still at large.
These charges are an outgrowth of
the robbery Of ALEXANDER and William
McWhirter Of $4,000 in this city last
November, after they had been in
weighed into a poker game, chief
Sheets and Donaldson were arrested at
that time but Chief Sheets subse-
quently was acquitted of the charge
of Compouuding a felony, The case
against Donaldson is still pending.
The charges of conspiracy now
made are said To be based on admis-
sionS made BY Parent since his ar
rest in Denver
The police officers have been re-
leased on their own recogniZancc, and
the others have given bonds.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-02-27
WOMAN LOSES LIFE
IN BAD FIRE
Blaze in Business Section Of
Los Angeles Wipes Out
Thousands of Dollars Worth
of Property

Los Angeles, Feb. 26.--Fire which
had its origin by spontaneous combus-
ton in the basement Of the Fair novS
city store in the five-story brick Ger
main building at 226 South Spring
street, shortly after l o'clock today,
gained great headway before it was
eXtinguished, caused the death of one
woman, seriously endangered the lives
of several others and caused q prop
erty loss of many thousands of dol
lars.
Mrs. Emma Stewart, 56333 Pasa-
dena avenue, an employe of the Ger
main company, with Offices on the
fourth floor, was overcome by smoke
while attempting to spread the warn
ing to others in the building and was
unconscious when found by Il. r.
Sawyer, a newspaper photographer,
who carried her TO the street. Physi-
clans failed to revive her and she died
an hour later.
The firemen performed many heroic
rescues. Upwards of a dozen persons
were taken down the fire escapes and
the firemen's ladders from the offices
in the upper part of the building
Seven We're unconscious and with diff
fculty were revived John G.. Bru-
baker, mining broker, was overcome
in his office on the fifth floor. Bruba
ker weighs 800 pounds. and six fremen
lowered him with ropes around his
body from the window. He was re-
Vived.
Mrs. Phoebe King. stenographer
was also taken out unconscious.
The building was an old one. haV-
ing been built seventeen years ago. 1t
is valued at 100000 and is insured
for 100000.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-02-27
HAWAIIANS ANGRY
AT GOVERNORS ATTITUDE
Executives Admiration for OrientaIs
Not Shared by Islanders.

Honolulu, Feb. 19.-Via San Fran
cisco, Feb. 26,-Nothing that has
happened for a long time in Hawaii
has created the same widespread in
terest as Governor Carter's announce
ment, in an interview explaining his
attitude toward the Japanese, that
he had been willing that his daughter
should marry a japanese. 1t was the
subject of discussion everywhere. The
newspapers were bombarded with
communications regarding it, an over
whelming majority of them express
ing sentiments strongly against this
attitude of the governor, some of them
in violent language and some in con
temptuous language.
The Japanese government has no.
tilted Governor Carter of its purchase
Of the Progress block in Honolulu for
consulate. and that under interna-
national regulations ii is exempt
from taxation.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-02-27
MRS. THAW'S STEP-FATHER
SEEKS TO DEFEND MOTHER

PittSburg, Feb. 26.-CharleS j
Holman issued statement today in
behalf of his Wife. mother of Mrs.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw. concerning
young Mrs Thaw's early training,
Holman denies that his wife gave
District Attorney jerome a statement
or that Mr.. Jerome used statement
from Mrs. Holman with which to
cmbarrass young Mrs. Thaw upon the
witness stand.
The statement says: Evelyn al
ways went to Sunday school as long as
her mother had control over her Her
mother never left her daughter in tn"
care of any man at any time The
public has heard but one side of the
story They have no right to express
an opinion. We expect nothing else
from ignorance, but educated people
are supposed to weigh the evidence OF
both sides before giving an opinion.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-02-27
CELEBRATION IN HONOR
OF ZEBUL0N PIKE
New Mexico Historical Society Meets
In Honor OF DiScOVCrcr.
Especial Dispatch to the Morning Journal.1

Especial Dispatch to the Morning Journal.I
Santa Fe, y. NJ, Feb. 26.-The New
Mexico Historical society is holding a
meeting tonight in the house of rep
resentativcs in commemoration of the
one hundrcdth anniversary of the inn
prisonment of Zebulon Pike in the old
palace. Pike, the discoverer of pixies
peak was doin q little exploring IN
New Mexico at that time and the
Spanish government having a distaste
for his work, confined him in the old
palace building while an investigation
was conducted. Professor A. NJ. Espi-
nosa, Of the University. was one Of the
speakers.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-02-27
MONTANA MINERS VOTE
FOR INCREASED WAGES
Threatened Tie-Up of Amalgamated
Properties Fails TO MaterialiZe.

Butte. Mont, Feb 26,-The. count
Of votes of the Butte Miners union
shows that the proposition fixing the
scale of wages at $4 per day, carried
by a large majority and will go into
effect May /. Contrary to reports, the
Amalgamated mines will not be shut
down. Superintendent John Gillie
says mining will continue as usual
but all development and construction
work will be suspended for the pres
ent Companies will devote all time
and energy to taking out ore and
making copper. The miners say their
vote is simply request for a raise
Of % cents per day and that 1t Is un..
likely strike will result even II
their request Is refused.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-02-27
EPIDEMIC OF DESERTI0NS
WORRY OFFICERS OF NAVY

san Diego, CAL Feb. 26.-OftlcerS
of the Pacific squadron report that
they are having trouble on account OF
desertions. Eight men have left the
Charleston and five are gone from the
Boston. The police have been asked
to help in the search. The men hav-
ing just come from Magdalena bay,
do not particularly relish the an
nouncement that they are to start
back on March g. There Is nothing
doing at Magdaena as to enjoyment
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-02-27
SIX HUNDRED JAPANESE
COOLIES ALLOWED T0LAND

San Francisco, Feb 2G.--The 500
Japanese coolies who came in on the
Pacific mail liner Mongolia last night
were allowed to land this morning
Commissioner OF Immigration North
stating he had received no instruc-
tons to hold them, the amendment to
the immigration bill being not yet In
force.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-02-27
Land Fraud Case Reversed.

Salem Ore Feb. 26.--The supreme
court today reversed the Kelleriher
land fraud case, in which Kelleriher
was found guilty and sentenced 10 two
years in prison. The opinion prac-
tcally eXonerates A. l.. Kelleriher,
Chicago man, who was convicted
about year ago Of having defrauded
the state of portion Of its state
school lands
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-02-27
SUNDRY CIVIL BILL
PASSED BN TIE SENATE

Washington, Feb. 26-The senate
today passed the sundry civil appro-
pration bill. carrying $4,000, 1000, tt
also passed the Aldrich currency bill
by vote of 43 to to II. The currency
bin authorizes the issuance Of ten doi-
lar gold certificates, to the end that
the ten dollar greenbacks may be
broken up into one two and five doll
lar bills for which there Is a great de-
mand. II also authorizes the deposit
of customs receipts in national banks
as internal revenue receipts are now
deposited. 1t raises from 100000 70
$4,000. coo the amount Of national
bank circulation that may be retired
in any one month.
Conference reports were adopted on
the naval army, fortifications aud
District of Columbia appropriation
bills The conference report on the
bill allowing the government the right
of appeal in criminal cases, was
agreed to. as was also that on bill
opening for settlement one million
acres of the Rosebud Indian reserva-
ton in South Dakota.
The Aldrich currency bill was In
dorsed by Mr. Spooner. who opposed
Mr.. Nelson's proposition requiring
The banks to pay interest on govern
meni deposits. rs the money deposited
was stll government money.
Whose money is II when II Is
loaned out to stock gamblers, who
pay the banks INTEREST,"" asked Mr..
Nelson.
This led Mr.. Spooner into a state
ment that there would always be more
or less speculation IN securities, but
this ala not change his contention
that the government money should not
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-02-27
Confessed lie Killed Family.

Denver, Feb 26.-Beniamin G..
Wright last night confessed he mur-
dcred his wife and fivc-year-old
daughter. The only reason he as
signs for the crime Is his attachment
for woman named Stella Good The
woman was arrested in Colorado
Springs this morning and will b.
brought back to Denver. Wright is
held without bail on the charge of will
full murder
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-02-27
SELECTING JURY FOR SAN
FRANCISCO GRAFT TRIAL

San Francisco, Feb. 26.--The first
step in selecting the jury to try Abe
Ruef and Eugene Schmitz took place
in Superior Judge Dunne's court to-
day in the drawing of fifty names
from the trial jury list Sheriff O'Neil
was instructed on next Thursday to
make a return either in person or with
detailed excuse as to why any OF
those notified may be unable to ap-
near. on the following Tuesday. those
qualifying will assemble before Judge
Dunno, at which time the actual draw
ing the jury to hear charges against
Ruef and SchmitZ will proceed.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-02-27
SUIT
AGAINST ALBRIGHT
Famous Dispute Over Emommcnts Of
Assessors Office Argued in
Santa Ee.

Especial Dispatch to the Morning Journall
Santa Fe, Feb. 26.--In the supreme
court today the case of Jesus Maria
Sandoval versus George f. Albright,
was argued and submitted This Is the
case in which Sandoval sues Albright
for portion of the emoluments of
the assessors office paid to Albright
during the period in which Sandoval
claimed title to the office. A large
number of cases were argued and sub
mitted during the day. The court Will
probably complete the adjourned ses-
sion tomorrow.
Among other decisions handed down
Monday were:
No. 1137-Frederick Hyde Jr, VS.. j.
f. Elmer. Replevin. Ruling of lower
court sustained.
No. 11SS--Marruth p. Wetherell VS..
]. j.. Elmre. Lower court sustained.
No. 11S1-Cutler q Nelson Paint
and Color company, VS.. O. c. Heni-
mann and T. l.. Oakes. Appeal dis
missed for lack Of jurisdiction.
No. 1124-TerritOry of New Mexico
VS.. Felix MARTINEZ. Sentence sus-
tanned. Martinez was convicted Of as
sault to kill by the Socorro county
court and sentenced to three years IN
the penltentdfy. Inc sentence - CoH-
hrmed.
No. 1147-Tn the matter Of Bernard
Meyer, bankrupt. Rulings Of lower
court sustained.
No. 1173-United States VS.. Benia-
min II. Talmadge. Reset for August
term.
No. 1147-Reset for August term.
j. c.. Osborne. of Artesia. Ed 5.
Gibbonay of Roswell. and Fred
Haynes of Estancia, were admitted to
the bar.
There were present at the conven-
ing Of court this afternoon: Chief
Justice Mills. and Associate Justices
Abbott McFle, Parker Mann. and
Pope. United States Attorney lie
wellyn, Assistant United States Attor-
ney Leahy. Attorney General Reid
Deputy United States Marshal Bogh
and Clerk Sena.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-02-27
Mlnlnn Nam NIIsslnc-

III Paso, Feb. 26.--J. 4. Gafford,
one of the best known mining men In
the GuanajuatO, Mexico, district. dis
appeared mysteriously from hotel In
Mexico City February 3. 4 most dil-
igent search has been made for him
since without success.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-02-27
Elevated Rond CoIlnnses.

New York. Feb. 26-Six persons
were injured by the collapse of a
portion of the Third avenue Elevated
railroad structure today. The acct
dent occurred at Chatham Square. a
station at the south end of the Bow
cry in the most crowded portion Of
the lower east side. one end Of the
rear car of a train which was passing
over the section when il collapsed fell
to the street The other end Of the
car held to the portion of the track
which did not fall, the car standing al
most on end
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-02-27
CREATES ANOTHER NEW
MEXICO FOREST RESERVE
Burr0 Mountains In Grant County
= Withdrawn by Proclamation.


Santa Fe, y. NJ, Feb Ex-Governor
1agerman this morning received n
presidential proclamation creating yet
another forest reserve in New Mexico.
The proclamation is under date of
February and creates the Big Burro
forest reserve in the Burro mountains
in Grant county the northwest boun-
dary of the lpeserve being the ella
river. The reserve contains 270 square
miles, or 172.S00 acres
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-02-27

now goes to the governor. After re-
ferring a number OF house bills the
council adjourned until tomorrow
morning at 10 O'Clock.
A delegation of Las Vegas citizens
arrived in Santa Fe today and ap-
peared before the finance committee
ot the council in connection with the
appropriation for the Las Vegas nor
mai school. Most Of the important
committee of both houses nave held
sessions this afternoon and tonight
and there is reason Ia believe that the
week will see the transaction of con-
siderable business.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-02-27
shaw Head of Trust Company.

New York, Feb. 26---Lcslic NJ.
Shaw. secretary Of the treasury. was
today elected president of the Carnd-
gle Trust company, the election TO
take effect March 9Th.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-02-27
New Mexico Case in supreme Court

Washington, Feb. 26.-In an opin-
ion handed down yesterday. the
United states supreme court decided
the case OF Cunningham a Jones VS..
Springer q Dawson. #The case. which
grew out of old litigation over the
Maxwell land grant in New Mexico.
was decided in favor uf Springer 4
Dawson. Cunningham & Jones sued
for $4,000 attorneys fees Neil b.
Field. of Albuquerque, represented
the plaintiff, while the Las Vegas
legal firm headed by Charles \.
SpiesS had charge OF the interests of
the winning side.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-02-27
sohon1 ChiIdrnn Crcmnlcd.

Montreal, Feb. 26.-The Hoehelaga
Protestant school was burned this af-
ternoon. The bodies OF seven children
have already been taken from the
ruins, which it is feared contains
other bodies,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-02-27
Car Service superintendent.

FL Paso, Feb. 26.--The appointment
Of H. Putnam as superintendent Of
car service of the Mexican Central
was announced here today.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-02-27
SANTA FE BAN0UETS
VISITING FIRE CHIEFS
special dispatch to The Morning JonrnnI.I

Santa Fe, n. NJ. Feb 26.--The
Santa Zee fire department rendered a
smoker tonight to the visiting chiefs
Of the various fire departments of New
Mexico, who are meeting In Santa Fe
i'm convention.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-02-27
Moroccnn poIlcc Fnrcc.

Madrid. Feb. 25.-Spain and France
have reached a complete understand
ing i'm the matter Of the organization
of the Moroccan police force.