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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-01-24
PROMINENT TEXAN
SHOOTS HIMSELF
Worry Over Serious Charge He Was
About to Face Probably Drove
Him Insane,

Dallas, Texas Jan. 24.-FolloWlng a
conference with his attorneys relative
to defending himself against charge
Of misuse of United States mails,
Joseph H. Cowan. who recently came
into prominence because of his efforts
to recover large block of land In the
heart of the uptown district of New
York City, known as the Hartsfield
estate, last night retired to all ad
Joining room and several moments la.
ter was found seated behind a book
case, suffering from a fatal pistol
wound in his left breast. The prop
erty Cowan claims is estimated to
be worth $2OO,O00,0O0 The action
brought against him in the federal
court was based OH the correspond
ence he had with other claimants
relative to the property in litigation
1t is believed worry caused Cowan to
| y ~ himself as he had BEEN melan-
choly for several days.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-01-24
EARTHQUAKE
RUINS OIL FIELDS
Gulf Coast Wells Go Dry as Result
of Seismic Disturbance in Jamaica
Other Fields Improved.

Chicago, Jan. 24.--According to a
dispatch received by the Herald from
Galveston, the Gulf coast oil fields
have decreased their production over
Is per cent within the last week, and
the cause of the decrease is attributed
to the seismic disturbances in ia
maica. The sudden drop was noticed
the second day after the Jamiaca
earthquake. Seventeen oil wells in
Texas and Louisiana have since gone
entirely dry.
After the Valparaiso earthquake
many of the wells ceased to flow,
while an immense oil lake appeared
out in the gplf.
The north Texas oil fields have in
creased 100 per cent since the Jamaica
shock and their product is of much
lighter color
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-01-24
COLLEGE STUDENT
ALLEGED FCRGER
Jose Luna of Willard in ToiIs--Ar.
rested This Morning in Santa Fe
Taken to Corona.

Charged with having uttered a
forged check, Jose Luna Of Willard, a
young son of Mateo Luna, was ar.
rested this morning at st. Michaels
College, where he had been enrolled
as student. He was taken into Gus
tody by Deputy Sheriff w. J. McAdams
of Torrance County and Officer Rich
ard Huber of the Territorial Mounted
Police.
Young Luna is said to have forged a
check for 1891 and cashed it recently
at Corona. 1t is said that he did not
have the money in his possession very
long, as most Of it was lost soon af
terwards in gambling in Corona.
When arrested the youth was taken
to the county Jail where he was con.
fined until his departure this after
noon for Corona in the custody of Dep
uty Sheriff McAdams. Brother e
Lewis, director of st. Michael's Col
lege, declined to discuss the affair
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-01-24
ASSASSIN KILLS
LONDON MERCHANT
William Whitley Founder Of First Big
Department Store In That Me.
tropolis tho Victim.

London, Jan. 24.-William Whitley,
the founder OF the first big depart
ment store in London, was shot and
instantly killed this afternoon by q
young man who afterwards attempted
to commit suicide.
Mr.. Whitley was upon the point oi
leaving his store when his assailant
rushed up to him with a revolver In
his hand and fred several shots at
the merchant who fell dead. The as.
sassin then emptied the remaining
loads of the revolver into his own
body inflicting probably mortal
wounds, No reason has yet been as
signed for the murder. The store
was crowded with shoppers at the
time and panic followed the shoot.
ing.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-01-24
COUNTY COMMIS-
SIONERS MEETING
Second Election for Justice OF the
Peace Ordered in First Precinct
Previous Vote Tie.

A special meeting of the Board Of
County Commissioners of Santa Fe
County was held this morning at 10
O'Clock, Chairman |, Sparks presiding
There were present Commissioner
Jose !. Roibal, of Nambe, and Commits
sioner Jose l.. Madril Of Galisteo. Pro
bate Clerk George ". Armijo was at
his post a clerk.
Chairman Sparks stated that the
meeting today was called for the pur-
pose of ordering another election for
Justice of the peace held in Precinct
l. It was necessary to have a second
election there as the vote for justice
of the peace at the first election re-
suited in tie of fifty-one ballots each
for the Republican and Independent
candidates.
The board issued a proclamation Or
dering that the second election be
held in Precinct | on Tuesday, Janu-
airy 20, at the school house of School
District No 1. The following were
the judges of elections appointed:
Deluvino Romero, Donaciano Garcia,
and Luciano Trujillo.
The votes cast at the recent election
for justice Of the peace and constable
in Precinct 7 were canvassed today.
The ballot box had not been returned
In time to have the ballots counted
along with the other precincts The
count corresponded with that of the
judges of election.
Chairman Sparks made a motion to
the effect that the clerk be ordered
to cancel the warrant of $25 made
payable to c. C. Catron, Assistant
District Attorney, and another
warrant for the same amount
be drawn in favor of R. G. Gortner,
district attorney to whom the account
had been transferred. The motion
prevailed.
The following butchers licenses
were approved: John Pfueger, of
Lamy, and Miguel Herrera of Nambe.
The board then adjourned subject
to the call Of the Chairman.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-01-24
STEVENS TO Be
WHOLE THING
On The Isthmian
Canal Commits
sion.
HAS BEEN CHIEF ENGINEER
He Must Consent to Live ON
Isthmus--Shonts Goes to
New York.

Washington, Jan. 24.-The an
nouncement was made today at the
War Department that the office OF
chairman and chief engineer of the
Isthmian Canal Commission would be
combined and that Chief Engineer
Stevens would be given the appoint
ment with the understanding that he
will maintain his permanent residence
upon the Tsthmus. The resignation OF
Chairman Shonts, it was also stated
will be accompanied by his resigna-
tion as president Of the Panama Rail.
road Company. Mr.. Shonts will be
come president of the Interborough'
Metropolitan Railroad Company
which controls the rapid transit and
many of the surface lines Of New
York City.
Shonts' Side Of II.
Kansas City, JAN 24.-Theodore
Shonts, who is to speak tonight as a
guest of the Knife and Fork Club ar.
rived in Kansas City this morning
from the east. In the course OF an
interview regarding his resignation
as chairman of the Panama Canal
Commission he said:
81 have done exactly what | said
should do--organize the lsthmiar
Canal Commission. There was nj
friction-not bit of friction"
Tells Why He Resigned.
Referring to the talk that he hac
resigned to accept position which
meant more money, Mr.. Shonts sale
with much show of spirit.
"Now why should men say sucf
things? I should not have resigned
at all if President Roosevelt had no
consented to it in advance. The Pres
! ident realized that the opportunity II
New York was an exceptional one
and that | might be able to do mucf
for New York people in assuming
charge of the Interborough Railwa!
| Company's lines. You may say ina
rhissis one government job that I
| resisned with every possible feeling
| of courtesy and good will from botf
sides"
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-01-24
STRONGLY OPPOSED
TO NEW COUNTY
j. j. Boyd, Postmaster of Lake Arthur,
Gives Cogent Reasons Relative
to il.

J. J. Boyd, postmaster at Lake Ar
thur and who conducts mercantile
business at that point has been in the
city several days. watching Legisla-
tive affairs. His town is located ten
miles north of Artesia and would be
in the proposed new county of that
name were it to be created. Mr..
Boyd makes no bones as to his views
upon the proposed new county. He is
not for it at this time and he thinks
and in fact Is pretty certain that a
majority of the property owners and
citizens of his section agree with him
that 1t would be premature to create
a new county in that section at this
time. Mr.. Boyd was the first settler
in what is now Lake Arthur, a pros
porous little town of 500 people. He
built the first house there in October,
two years ago. He is therefore thor
oughly acquainted with the country
and the people living there.
He does not think that there Is suffi-
cient taxable property at this time in
that section for new county and that
there will be nothing lost in waiting.
People can reach Roswell, the county
seat, anyhow in about one and a
quarter hours by rail from Lake Ar
thur, and surrounding settlements.
There is therefore, no hardships in
attending to business at the county
seat. He believes in leaving well
enough alone in this section any way.
r. V. Crowder lumber merchant,
Of Lake Arthur, who was here with
Mr. Boyd, returned to his home yes
terday Mr.. Crowder shares the opin-
ion Of Mr.. Boyd in the matter Of the
proposed creation Of Artesia County
and informed representative of the
New Mexican that he fully believed
that he voiced the sentiment Of the
majority of the people of his section
in opposition to the project.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-01-24
DEAD NOW TOTAL
TWENTY.FOUR

Official Advices Show Prinero Coal
Mine Disaster to Have Been
Worse Than Reported.
Trinidad, Colo, Jan. 24.-Official an
uouncement was made this afternoon
from the local Office OF the Colorado
Fuel and Iron Company, that twenty
four miners were in the explosion at
Primero yesterday.
Rescuers Worked All Night.
The rescue party worked all night
in shifts of two hours, but only four
bodies have so far been recovered
Progress is very slow on account OF
the large quantity of wreckage in the
way. If any of the entombed men sur
vived the explosion they have by TINS
time been suffocated to death Inc
victims are all foreigners.
Might Have Been Worse.
The Primero mine is one OF the larg-
est in the district and had the ex'
plosion occurred later in the day over
one hundred miners would have peen
entCmbed.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-01-24
TO RESTORE PUBLIC
LANDS TO ENTRY
In San Juan County Which Were
Withdrawn BY Presidents Order.
Memorial introduced.

The following Joint Memorial, in
troduced by Mr. Sargent in the Coun.
Gil yesterday and which has passed
both Houses, provides for the restora-
tion to entry Of large tracts Of land
in San Juan County recently with
drawn by order Of the President to
Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock;
Joint Memorial No. I.
The Thirty Legislative AS
sembly of the Territory of New Mexi-
co.
To the Honorable, the Secretary of
the Interior:
Whereas, thousands Of acres of rich
fertile, productive agricultural and
fruit lands in the great La Plata Val
ley in San Juan County, New Mexi-
CO, were withdrawn from all forms OF
entry on or about August 22d, 1904,
and September 18th, 1904, by order OF
the Secretary of the Interior, and for
the purpose of Withholding the same
from all forms Of entry until certain
preliminary investigation and examl-
nations should be made by the Re
clamation Service of the United States
with view to the construction or
storage reservoirs for the purpose OF
reclaiming these lands, and whereas,
the Board Of Engineers or Advisory
Board of the Reclamation Service has
made their report to the Interior De-
partment which said report is unfav-
orable to the construction Of storage
reservoirs by the Reclamation Service
of the United States for the reclama"
ton of these lands, and whereas, the
recent construction OF railroads
through the county Of San Juan, and
very large increase in immigration
into said county, and a largely IN
creased demand on the part OF the
many new settlers for the entry OF
these public lands under the nome
stead and desert land acts for agrlcul-
tural purposes, and disposition on
the part of the people through private
corporations and private capital to re-
claim these lands by the construction
of storage reservoirs with private
capital, and the universal demand OF
the people of northwestern New
Mexico for the restoration OF these
lands to entry for agricultural pur
poses.
Now, therefore, your Memorialis'
respectfully requests and most earn
estly solicits your Department to re
store all of the agricultural lands
heretofore withdrawn from all forms
of entry, in the County of San Juan
under said orders of August ", 1904
and all other orders relating thereto
to entry under the public land laws
for agricultural purposes, and tha'
said restoration to entry be made a
the earliest possible convenience con
sistent with the rules of the Depart
| ment as a public necessity. Be it
Resolved, That certified copies OF
| this Memorial be transmitted by the
Governor of the Territory OF New
Mexico, to the President Of the United
States. and to the Honorable Secre
| tary OF lie Interior.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-01-24
DRY FARMING
CONGRESS MEETS
Sixteen States Represented at Session
Which Opened at Denver
Today.

Denver. Colo. Jan. 24.-Sixteen
states west of the Missouri River are
represented in the Mississippi
Dry Farming Congress which conven-
ed here today. Large delegations are
present from Colorado, Wyoming.
Utah, Kansas and Nebraska. Former
Governor Jesse F. Mcdonald, of Colo
rado, by whom the call for the Con
gress was issued, was chairman of
the first days session.
Objects Of Congress.
Several addresses were delivered.
"The aims and objects of the Con
gress," were explained by John w.
Springer of Denver. He said the pur.
pose of the Congress was, first, to
form permanent educational inter
state organization and second to af-
ford a full discussion of the principles
Of scientific soil culture.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-01-24
FINANCIAL STATE.
MENT OF TREASURER
Receipts and Disbursements Of Santa
Fe County for Year 19o6-6alance
on Hand, $26,904.70.

On the seventh page of todays
Santa Fe New Mexican is published
the annual financial statement Of
County Treasurer and Ex-Ofilcio Col
lector Celso Lopez for the year end
ing December 81, 1906. It should be
perused by every resident and tax
payer of Santa Fe County. According
to the statement which is tabulated
and complete the total receipts from
all sources for the year were $685.
9O4.7O and the disbursements were
s8S,5O6.56. The balance in the treas
ury on January l, 1907, amounted to
the handsome sum of $26,90470.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-01-24
RAGING WATERS
DESTROY DIKES
Phenomenal Rise in Mississippi River
Below New Orleans Destroys
Bottom Farms.

New Orleans, La, Jan. "a A phe'
nomenal rise occurred in the Missis,
sippi River seventy-five miles below
this city today, where for three days
The levee has been breaking. The riv-
er at that point stands within tent
of a foot of the highest water mark
ever recorded in this district, yet, at
New Orleans and hundreds of miles
northward the river is more than
three feet under the previous high
water records. It is thought tina,
changes in the bed Of the stream may
account for the estuary. Flood waters
are doing great amount Of damage
to bottom farms.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-01-24
STOCKMEN SAY
SERVICE IS POOR
Railroads Given Black Eye by Cattle
Growers at Denver Rate
Hearing.

Denver, Jan. 24-The freight rates
charged on stock shipments from i!.e
West to Missouri River points and
the Chicago markets were the subject
of the rate hearing held in this city
today before Charles A. Prouty chair
man of the United States Interstate
Commerce Commission. The hearing
was a continuation of the one opened
in Chicago few weeks ago in the
Association against the various rail
roads in that state.
Ask Reduction Of Rates.
The stockmen ask for a reduction
of rates and also want the extra 81
terminal charge made in Chicago for
switching abolished. They also al.
lege that stock rates are excessive
and that the service is poorer than
ever before, s. H. Cowan, attorney
for the Texas Cattle Growers Associa-
tion and the National Live Stock As.
sociation, conducted the examination
Of witnesses.
Service Poorest Ever.
Most of the evidence brought out at
the hearing today was to show that
the service was poorer than ever be-
fore with no apparent prospect for
betterment. A number of prominent
cattlemen went on the stand, includ.
ing Murdo Mackenzie, president of the
National American Live Stock Asso-
citation; E. A. Deoricquels, general
manager Of the American Live Stock
Association; c. W. Merchant. lead
ing cattleman of Texas, and others.
Great Losses Last Year.
All testified that it now took from
twenty-four to thirty-six hours longer
to get stock to market than it did a
few years ago. The cattle cars were
used for the shipment of other freight
during the busy season instead of
shipping cattle. President Mackenzie
declared that tens of thousands of
cattle and sheep were left in Texas,
New Mexico and Arizona last wear
because the owners could not secure
cars in which to ship.
The hearing was adjourned at noon
to Amarillo, Texas where it will be
continued tomorrow and later testi-
mony will be taken at Fort Worth.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-01-24
DENVER AGAIN
GETS CONVENTION
American National Live Stock Asso.
citation viii Meet In Los Angeles
Two Years Hence.

Denver, Jan. 24-It was decided to
hold next years convention of the
American National Live Stock Asso-
citation in Denver again and not Los
Angeles as enormously announced.
The Convention adopted resolution
declaring itself In favor Of Los An
geles as meeting place two years
hence.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-01-24

of community land grants. The Dill
was read and upon motion OF Mr..
Chayes seconded and carried. Action
on the bill was deferred pending the
appointment of the committee to
which 1t will be referred.
A message from the House was then
received notifying the Council that
Council Joint Resolutions Numbers
and 2 had been passed by the House,
also Joint Memorial Number /.
Mr.. Chaves introduced Joint Reso
luton Number 1, requesting that the
Governor be asked for information
concerning the appointment Of a com
mission of three to buy a bronze bust
of the late j. Francisco Chaves and
place the same in the Capitol building.
President Spiess then announced
that he would name the permanent
committees of the Council at the ses'
sion Friday morning
The Council then adjourned until
Friday at 10 a. M
THE HOUSE.
Fourth Day-Afternoo Session.
The House met according to ad
journment this afternoon at o'clock
The Speaker called it to order and
the Chief Clerk called the roll. All
the members were present.
A letter was read from Esquipult
Baca of the county Of Sandoval an
nouncing that he withdrew the contest
filed by him against Representative
E. c. Abbott, sitting member from
the Tenth District composed of The
counties of Santa Fe and Sandoval
The letter was received, ordered
spread on the journal and the con
test was declared dismissed.
The House is in session as the New
Mexican goes to press.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-01-24
LEGISLATIVE POINTERS.

Mrs. Lola C. de Armijo was named
In the Republican House caucus last
evening for postmistress of the House
at salary Of 81 per day. This ap-
pointment Is not charged to Santa Fe
County, but was made at large and
on the motion Of Representative Holt.
Mrs Armijo is the only daughter of
the late Colonel J. Francisco Chaves,
who is well remembered as veteran
Legislator and one of the foremost
citizens Of New Mexico for a half cen.
tury and who came to an untimely end
November rs, 1905, by having been as.
sassinated at Pinos Wells, Torrance
County.
1t is understood tha' a move will
be made In the near future to change
the county seat OF Torrance to Viii.
lard and that bill to that effect is in
course Of preparation.
The Republican House caucuses held
last night and this forenoon were pre-.
sided over by Speaker Baca with
much firmness and determination, but
also with moderation and with court
esy. The question OF employing extra
employees was finally settled and de-
termined just before II O'Clock this
noon. Speaker Baca insisted that due
economy and care be exercised and
the caucuses voted with him. The
number Of employees first contemplated
was cut down to considerable extent
and 1t is understood that the list com
prises only employees that are abso
lutely necessary for the business O
the House.
The delegation here in favor of Ar
tesla County is hard at work, but the
opposition to the project is gaining
ground daily. The bill for the crea
ton Of the county is ready, but so fal
no representative or member of the
Council has been willing to Introduce
II.
Hon. 7. B. Catron has Withdrawn
his contest against Councilman E. A
Mlera who now represents the Coun
Gil district composed OF the countie,
of Santa Fe and Sandoval in the As
sembly. Mr.. Catron's letter of with
drawal was written this afternoon ant
sent to the Council. In this the New
Mexican Is free to admit that Mr.
Catron acted wisely He was beatel
on November 9Th last for the position
for which he was candidate and ha
now come to the conclusion tina
there Is no use in crying over spilled
milk" This was the only contes
case in the Council and Its dismissa
means that there will be no work 70
the committee on privileges and elec
tions. The contest case of Esqulpul'
Baca, OF Sandoval County. VS.. Repre-
sentative =. G.7Ahbctt sitting mem
Der from the Tenth District, compose'
OF the counties of Santa Fe and San
doval, never was seriously considere,
and never amounted to anything.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-01-24
DELEGATE ANDREWS GETS
PENSION FOR WIDOW.
pecial to the New Mexican.

Special to the New Mexican.
Washington, Jan. 24.-Delegate An
drews this forenoon secured favorable
report from the Senate committee on
pensions In the case Of Joseflta Mon
tano at SIG per month.
In the agricultural appropriation bill
reported to the House today, the ap-
propriation for seeds Is eliminated
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-01-24
EXPORTING OF GRAIN
FROM CHINA PROHIBITED

Hong Kong, Jan. 24,-The export Of
grain has been prohibited by the au-
thorities of the province of Kang 81
in consequence of the rice and other
crops being largely failures, these
crops furnishing only, one-third to one.
half OF the average yields,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-01-24
ALL PENSION AGENCIES
BUT ONE ARE DOOMED

Washington, D. c., Jan. 24.-The
House committee as a whole today in
acting upon the pension bill adopted
an amendment abolishing all the PEN
sion agencies in the United States
save one and fixing that one at Wash
fngton.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-01-24
COWBOY KILLS
SIX INDIANS
Says Report From
Douglas Ariz-
Ond.
VICTIMS SECTION HANDS
~ Isf
Unerring Aim Saved Life of
Bert Seely Who Was
Attacked. =

Denver, Colo, Jan. PA special
from Douglas, Arizona, says that Bert
Seely, the famous Arizona cowboy Is
reported to have killed six Yaqui In
dian laborers in a fight on the new
Southern Pacific line In course OF
construction from Montezuma, Sono'
ra, to Guaymas, eight miles from Mon
tezuma.
Indians Attacked Seely.
According to the report, Seely had
some words with gang of Indian la
borers on the grade with whom he
was working. when they made a
vicious attack on him with shovels
and picks. Seely shot down and killed
five Of them before they desis'ed from
these attacks.
Then while he was escaping from
the scene he met another Indian who
tried to stop him and this brave re-
ceived the sixth bullet making total
of six Indian victims Of the lowboy's
unerring aim