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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-03-23
HEAVY FROST BUT
FRUIT BUDS SAFE
Rain Last Niuht Laid Dust In Good
Shape-Today's Weather
Forecast.

The weather forecasting machinery
slipped cog, locally yesterday. A
continuance of fair weather was pre-.
dicted for last night, but rain set in
early in the evening and continued at
intervals for several hours and laid
the dust nicely. Frost covered the
ground this morning and thin ice
formed, but so far as known the fruit
buds were not injured. The forecast
today announces fair. weather for to-
night and Sunday with stationary
temperature.
The temperature at 6 o'clock this
morning was 3S degrees and the low.
est temperature during last night was
30 degrees. The maximum tempera-
ture yesterday was 81 degrees at $3.50
p. M, while the minimum tempera,
ture was "a degrees at 1915 p. M,
making mean temperature of 4G de.
grees. The realtive humidity for the
day was So per cent and precipitation
10 inch.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-03-23
COMMISSION TO
REVISE STATUTES
Held Preliminary Meeting Yesterday
at Office Of Attorney General
Only One Absentee.

A preliminary meeting of the law
yers constituting the commission ap-
pointed to revise the laws of New
Mexico, created by an act of the Thir-
ty-seventh Legislative Assembly, and
known as Council Bill Number 1873,
was held yesterday afternoon at the
Office of Attorney General W. c. Reid.
The meeting was for the purpose of
agreeing upon time for the formal
organization of the commission and
10 make the required preliminary ar
rangements. There were present At
torney General Reid, Charles A.
Spiess, Benjamin M Read and Elmer
e. Studley. r. z. Twitchell was the
only absentee.
Attorney General Reid and Mr.. Read
were chosen as chairman and secre-
tary respectively. Upon motion of
Mr.. Spiess they were directed and
authorized to procure the necessary
quarters in the Capitol building and
to make such other preparations as in
their Judgment were required. An ex.
pert on the revision of laws will be
engaged to meet with the commission
when it assemblies for formal organi-
zation.
The commission adjourned subject
to the call Of the chairman.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-03-23
COAL OIL STRUCK
AT FARMINGTON
Good Flow of Petroleum Found at
Depth Of Nearly 5000 Feet--Ef-
forts at Last Rewarded.

According to R. J. Chambers of
Flora Vista, who is now in the Capital,
good flow of petroleum has been
struck at Pennington 1t was fouAd
at depth of 1850 feet.
Mr.. Chambers was in Pennington en-
route to Santa Fe when the oil was
encountered Wednesday. AT II
o'clock when the drilling machinery
was stopped the petroleum rose to the
surface and flowed over the top Of the
casing. The fluid burned briskly
when lighted matches were applied to
1t.
The news of the strike spread like
wild fire throughout the town ard a
large crowd gathered in few Mil.
utes around the well. Mr.. Chambers
has received word since that the flow
of oil is increasing and he is sanguine
that 1t can now be obtained in paying
quantities.
Believing that either natural gas or
petroleum could be found in the vi
cinity of Pennington a company was
organized several months ago for the
purpose of having a well drilled. Nat
ural gas was struck at a depth of 750
feet which has been sufficient to fur.
nish fuel for the boiler. Feeling en-.
couraged at this, the well was drilled
deeper until now, at a depth of nearly
5000 feet, the drill penetrated oil-bear-
ing sand.
Mr.. Chambers is member Of the
Board of County Commissioners OF San
Juan County. He came to this city
to testify If necessary in the injunc.
ton proceedings brought against the
board by Frank Staplin, editor and
publisher of the Pennington Enter
prise, which case was heard on a de-
murrer to the writ yesterday and to-
day before Judge John R. McFie.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-03-23
WILL SUBMIT BIDS
ON DELGADO BRIDGE
When County Commissioners Are
Ready for Proposas-Joseph
Bracket Leaves for Home.

Joseph P. Bracket, of Ration, secre
tary of the Walter Sharpe Construc-
tion Company, who superintended the
construction of the new bridge on
Galisteo STREET, left last night for his
home and after spending a few days
with his family will proceed to Edo
RADIO, Kansas, Hes stated before hi
departure that his company world cub
NIT bids for the erection of the pro
posed bridge on Delgado Street, when
the county commissioners are ready
to receive proposals. The Walter
Sharpe Construction Company has a
contract of several thousand dollars
for the matchmaking of the streats in
the business district of Eldoralo and
Mr. Bracket is going there to take
charge of the work.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-03-23
ARBOR DAY
PROCLAMATION

The following Arbor Day proclama-
tion has been issued by Governor Ha-
german:
To the People of the Territory of New
Mexico:
In accordance with the laws of the
Territory providing that the Governor
shall designate each year a day to be
observed as Arbor Day, |, H. ]. Hager-
man, Governor of the Territory of New
Mexico, do hereby proclaim Friday,
March the 29th, A. D. 1907, as Arbor
Day, and recommend that the same
be holiday in all the schools Of the
Territory; that the teachers and pu.
pills observe this day by planting trees
and shrubs for the benefit and adorn-
ment Of public and private grounds,
and endeavor In every way possible to
carry out the objects for which the
day Is so established.
The county school superintendent
Of the various counties are hereby
asked to give notice of this proclama-
tion to the teachers In their respec.
tive counties. and to encourage
proper observance Of the day.
Since the question of tree culture is
of vast importance in this Territory.
recommend that the people In gen.
eral give some time and attention to
the purposes for which this day is set
aside.
Done at the Executive Office this
goth day of March, A. D. 1907.
Witness my hand and the great seal
of the Territory of New Mexico.
H. J. HAGERMAN.
(SEAL)
BY the Governor:
J. w. Reynolds,
Qoorof a ~ Nox,v
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-03-23
RAID ON DIVE
ENDS FATALLY
One Killed and Three Others Nor.
tally Wounded In Attack On
Texas Gambling House.

Fort Worth, Texas, March 23.-Wil-
liam Thomlinson, the gambler who
was shot last night after killing
County Attorney JEFF D. McLain, who
was leading raid on dive owned by
Thomlinson, and probably fatally
woundlng Deputy Hamill Scott, is still
alive, but cannot possibly live more
than a few hours. The mob which
surrounded the city Jail last night
thinned out after midnight and SO few
remained this morning that Thomlin-
son was removed to the county jail
heavily guarded All talk Of lynching
has ceased.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-03-23
Says Report En-
anating From Of
ficial Sources
DIPLOMATIC COUP
Possibility Of Having to
Fight United States is
Responsible.

Chicago, H., March ga dispatch
to the Tribune from Washington says:
"Oficial and diplomatic circles in
Washington are deeply interested In
the report emanatlng from official
sources that Japan and Russia are
paving the way for an offensive and
defensive alliance in which Great
Britain and France will participate,
If this be true 1t will be the biggest
diplomatic coup which has been con
sumated since the alliance between
England and Japan which made the
Russo-Japanese war possible. For re.
cent enemies 1t will mean that the
armed truce which now prevails will
give way to permanent peace.
Japan Fears the United States.
The irritating attitude of the Amer
lean Pacific slope towards Japan has
caused the statesmen of the Mikado's s
Empire to reckon with the possibility
of having the United States as an en-.
envy and. in order to deal firmly with
this country, Japan thinks 1t neces-
sary to convert Russia into being a
friend.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-03-23
AFFIDAVITS FILED
IN THAW'S BEHALF
Declare That He Is Perfectly Sane
Accompanied BY Numerous Let
ters Written BY Defendant.

New York, March 23.-The affidayits
In defense of Harry K Thaw as to
his mental condition and as to
whether a commission in lunacy
should be appointed to examine him,
were filed at noon today with the
clerk of the Superior Court. There
were eight affidavits in all Of which
one by Counsel Delmas was the first.
Thinks Thaw Perfectly Sane.
Delmas, in his affidavit declares it
to be his opinion that Thaw is capable
of understanding the nature and OBJ.
ject OF the proceedings against him; of
comprehending his own condition In
reference to the proceedings and of
conducting his defence in a rational
manner. This opinion, the affidavit
says, is based upon the professional
relations that Delmas has had with
the prisoner since the beginning of
the trial aud the many communica.
tions that Thaw has sent to him.
Letters BY Defendant Produced.
Eighteen letters received by Coun
sci Delmas from Thaw during the
trial and several slips of paper con.
tanning suggestions with reference to
the conduct of the proceedings ac.
tually going on, which were handed
him by the defendant in the court
room are made part of the affidavit
Insanity Not Hereditary.
Mrs. William Thaw in her affidavit
denies that in direct line of descent
for generations there has been taint
OF insanity or epilepsy In the Thaw
family. She goes at great length into
the family history of the Thaw's and
the Copley's.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-03-23
BANK PRESIDENT
ACCUSED OF MURDER
Alleged He Killed Cashier Of Institu.
ton of Which He Was Head-AIso
Charged With Robbery.

Hattiesburg, Miss, March 23.---Jo-
seph Pettus, president Of the Peoples
Savings Bank, negro institution
here, today was arrested charged with
the murder of Edward Howell, cash.
Ter, who was waylaid and shot to
death March 10. Pettus and Howell
were the only persons who knew the
combination Of the bank vault After
the murder the vault was opened and
several notes which Pettus owed the
bank and $2,700 in cash was taken.
Pettus is also charged with grand lar
ceny.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-03-23
PLAN TO SOLVE
RAILROAD CRISIS
Government to Co
Operate with Var
ious Lines
PROVIDES GENERAL ARB|TER
Who Would Adjudicate All
Matters in Dispute.-.Would
Stop Hostile Legislation.

Chicago. March GA dispatch
from Washington to the Herald says.
1T is understood that the Interstate
Commerce Commission has finally hit
upon q plan for solution of the prob
lem to relieve the present crisis in
the railroad situation by bringing
about practical cooperation between
the railroads and the federal govern.
ment.
Western Traffic Commissioner.
The plan which is being considered
and which has practically gained the
approval Of the Interstate Commerce
Commission and the President is one
providing for the appointment of
Western Interstate Traffic Commits.
sloner to represent the Commerce
Commission with headquarters at St
Louis or Chicago,
Would Settle Disputes.
This man is to cooperate with the
public and the railroad officials in oh.
tanning reasonable rate adjustments
and to adjudicate all matters now in
dispute. 1t is believed this would stop
the flood of hostile legislation against
the railroads in the West and estab
lish more friendly relations with the
railroads on the part of the federal
government.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-03-23
NEW REGULATIONS
CONCERNING SHEEP
Order Quarantininy Fleecy Animals
Entering Wyoming for 80 Days
Is Revoked.

Laramie. Wyo., March 23.-The
State Board of Sheep Commissioners
today promulgated new regulations re-
garding sheep entering this state. The
board annuled the previous order that
all sheep entering the state should be
quarantined for thirty days after dip
ping and provides instead that all
sheep in the state shall be inspected
before shearing and that those found
infected shall then be quarantined and
treated.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-03-23
KINGSTON AGAIN
SHAKEN BY QUAKE
People Were Panic-Stricken, But No
body Was Hurt-Speaker Canon
and Party Had Just Left Port.

Kingston, Jamaica, March pa
severe earthquake shock occurred
here last night. People were panic
stricken, but nobody was hurt.
Speaker Cannon and other American
tourists just missed the experience,
their ship having sailed shortly be-
for the shock occurred.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-03-23
LAD WITH FROZEN
FEET IN HOSPITAL
Antonio Luna of Torreon, Brouuht to
Santa Fe Yesterday-Toes May
Be Amputated.

Antonio Luna of Torreon, a young
man aged twenty years, was brought
to Santa Fe yesterday and placed in
DR.. Diaz's Sanitarium. Both of his
feet were frost bitten last December
and 1t may be necessary to amputate
several of the toes. DR.. Dlaz stated
this afternoon that 1t was doubtful If
he could save the feet intact but he
will make an effort to do SO before re.
sorting to the knife.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-03-23
.INJEcTMEkT SUIT
IN DISTRICT COURT

Evidence was taken this afternoon
before Judge John R. McFie in the
District Court Of Santa Fe County in
an injectment suit Of Walter Miller
versus Albino Ortega. A tract Of land
lying southeast of the city near Sun.
mount is involved in the litigation.
Both parties claimed the property in
question, Ortega by right Of occupancy
Or adverse possession. The attorneys
waived a jury trial by agreement and
the case was tried by the court.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-03-23

Letter heads, bill heads. note heads,
envelopes, Of all sizes printed ana sold
by ths New Mexican Printing Com.
pany at low rates and 10 quantities b
suit purchaser.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-03-23
SEARCHING FOR
KIDNAPPED CHILD
Government to Lend Its Aid In Re.
covering Of Missing Marvin Boy
President So Orders.

Washington, D. c., March 23.---
President Roosevelt today addressed
letter to H, N. Marvin, of Dover,
Delaware, who asked the President If
government aid could not be extended
towards the recovery of his missing
child in which was said that anything
the government could do to help him
would be done.
The President said that he had
communicated with the postoffice de-
partment asking that all the aid pos.
sible along the line requested be civ
en- Marvin.
Receives Threatening Letters.
In his telegram to the President,
Marvin said that he had received many
threatening letters saying his boy
might be killed by his supposed cap
tor and he suggested that they be
looked into. He also said that he had
sent out pictures and notices regard
ing the kidnapped boy and was told
that postmasters would not be allowed
to display them in public buildings.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-03-23
BLOODY UPRISING
IN R0UMAN|A
Peasants Defy King
and Sack Vii
lagos
TROOPS GIVE BATTLE
Several Clashes With Revo.
lutionists- Many Killed on
Both Sides.

Bucharest, Roumania, March 23.--ln
Roumanla the uprising OF the peasants
in Moldavia Is of more anarchistic
character than anti-semite. According
to the latest advises the movement
is spreading southwards. Bands Of
peasants in the Brahilov and Buheu
districts, mostly armed with cudgels,
are marching over the farms and
threatening the proprietors with
death unless they ameliorate the
conditions of work. The government
claims that the disturbances have
been quelled in the districts into
which it has been able to get sufficient
troops.
A squadron of cavalry left here to-
day for the Bacau and Vaslui districts.
Peasants Well Organized.
In the Bacau, vaslui and Roman dis
tricts the peasants are well organized.
Most of them have served in the army
and they have formed themselves in
to companies and regiments under
officers and are plundering the small
towns and villages. A serious encoun-
ter between government troops and
the peasants has already occurred at
the small town of Misaileni. Many
of the peasants were killed during the
fighting.
King Stands Firm.
King Charles today refused to re-
ceive in audience a delegation of stud
ents from Jassy University who de-
sired to urge him to support the peas
ants in the present movement. The
delegates, incensed at his majesty's
refusal to see them, issued several
pamphlets melting the populace to as
sst the revolving peasants. These
are now being widely distributed in
Bucharest
Revoutionists Take Towns.
Vienna, Italy, March 23,-Accord-
ing to a telegram received here today
from Czrenowitz, on the Roumanian
border, the cities of Verpole and Pu-
DAFT have been captured by the peas
ants who took the places by assault
and pillaged and devastated them
The attack on Misaileni continues,
the peasants perslstently assaulting
the town. The government troops
have thus far been unable to drive
back the peasants and many have
been killed and wounded on both sides
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-03-23

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CHIEF ENGINEER OF
RIO GRANDE DEAD
Salt Lake, Utah, March 23.--E. j..
Yard, Of Denver, chief engineer Of the
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad died
Of pneumonia here today.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-03-23
OFFICIAL MATTERS.
Postofflce Established.

Postoffice Established.
A postoffice has been established
at Lumbre, Rio Arriba County, and
i. D, Trujlllo has been appointed
postmaster.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21
ARE SENT TO PRISON
SEVERE PENALTY IN PENSACOLA
 GAMBLING CASES.
Judge Would Not Allow Ex-POllce Officer ward And Pal To Pay
 Fine for Their Offense.

Pensacola, Fla, July 20-(Special)- The most severe penalty ever imposed in this county or in West Florida in gambling cases was that imposed to- day upon Ex-Police Officer W. C. Ward and George Suarez, who were recently convicted of being the proprietors oi a gambling house.
 Both men were sentenced to serve fifteen months in the state peninten- tiary. without the alternative of pay inS a fine. Ex-Police Officer j. C. NicholIs. who pleaded guilty to being a proprietor and produced evidence showing that Ward and Suarez were the guilty men. and that he had only had an interest for one night. was sentenced to serve nine months at hard labor or pay a fine of s2OO.
 Judge Beggs in passing sentence upon Ward and SuareZ stated that ne had intended imposing very heaVy penalty upon the defendants, put after hearing statements of various parties, had concluded to send them to the state prison for only fifteen months.
 He dwelt at length upon the cor rupting influences of a gambling house over young men and stated ms lnteh- tion of breaking up the evil If impos- ing heavy sentences upon those con- yicted, could accomplish it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21
THE STOCK MARKET

New York. July 2o.-Fair weather was from the stock exchange today and also for prices. Only . faw stocks made movements of any importance and the sluggish move ment in the general list was In sympathy with these. Southern Pacific moved up wards with some vigor as effect of the heavy surplus of net earnings for tho fiscal year ending June 30. which was reported yesterday,
 The stocks of the telegraph companies sold up briskly in consequence of the set clement of the strike at San Francisco Union Pacific did not fully svmpathize with its subsidiary stock and the Hnl stocks also were unresponsive. The cheerful tenor of the weekly reviews of the mercantile agencies was favorable influence on the market. But the loan item was also ex- banded only nominally and the gain in surplus reserves was large therefore as was expected. United States deposits stand at S27.277. 300, which is only S1,4So.50o less than last week and does not reflect the full repayment under the call of July 10. The marked easier tone of both call ana time money with the progress of the week left no room for solicitude over the present condition of the banks Best prices of the
 day were made after the publication of the bank statement
 Discounts in London were easier today and copper securities there continued to i'm prove. Profit taking made the closing tone irregular and left mixture of small
 net losses in prices Total sales of bonds par value S2o4,00o.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21
Futures opened steady and closed quiet
H. ( B. BEERS COTTON LETTER.
Co

Co.,. g Commerce St.
 New Orleans. July 2o-The week was was unchanged from levels of last Saturday. October closing at F 04 compared with
 Weather conditions, except the need of rains in some sections of the belt. particu- larly in the Southern part of Texas. as was claimed by the government report of last Tuesday, since which date there has been little no rain in Texas and the fact that The Chronicle made mention of tn" want If moisture in some sections. were rather fav- orab1e during the past week Under the circumstances crop accounts, a rule, con tinue to show improvement. In relation to this feature there was published a day or two ago a crop condition report which show . gain of 6 g points for the first two weeks ot July. against an improvement of 6. ; hy --Ahe Same authority for the whole month of June. The effect of these conditions are reflected in a lower market from the higher levels attained in the early part of the week. which reaction was also brought about by an inconsistent hearish circular by san ex-bul leader who but a few weeks ago was flooding the country with litera- tlure of the most hulish character by quot ing small crop estimates. II, ,950.0O0 or less. on which the prediction of be for cotton fhe coming season was openly made Mean while, because of a spell of favorable crop weather a possible reaction in trade was dwelt upon. financial affairs being gene rally spoken of unsatlS factory. the enor- nous production of gold having been lost sight of for the moment Yesterdays xiv statement soin1ers' taEiHgs of American cotton during the week hardly supports the claim that a reaction in trade is inevit- able since mill acceDtances since this day one week ago total 167.o00 vs. l@s. ooo last year making total takings by spinners of the world thus far this season figure 12.- sI4 900 vs. 11124.0 GOO to even date one year ago and 12. .O36. GOO for the whole of last season, which will probably compare with about 13.200. 0oo bales for this entire season. present basis being 13.226. 0oo.
 A great deal Of comment was made today in reference to Texas coast counties report ing numerous bales. Corpus Christi re porting to have Rinned forty bales up last Tuesday. Thus far this season. however. only one bale has been officially reported as having been marketed. To same date last year Texas had marketed four new bales and by the end of July Houston had recetv- ted I0C new bales The receipts of new cot ton last year were the heaviest record
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21
MARKET FOR COTTON

1 Suev York. July 2o-The cotton market l6oSaeA steady at advance of three points '6 JlIy. which was influenced by covering ij5lSa the absence of offerings while later
 i1faths were one to four points lower owing &A ( sdieappointing cables and good weather fS1Sr the belt Trading was quiet during .Iha early session and prices were steadheo 68Week-end covering, which may nave been Gornoted by the bullish weekend figures. Sithouxh the business hardly indicated any 1hange in the general attitude toward the { 1narket. A leading Texas paper reports that forty bales of the new crop have been gin 1aA ct Corpus Christi against none last year, During the middle of the morning
 nrtces here were steady at a net advance of Shout one to three points with the market
 ahowing no special feature. The market 0tosed quiet with prices net one to six Dolnts lower.
 Receipts at the ports today 74s bales.
 nxanst APPS last week and 3.5sS last year.
 IF the week 10000 against 10.6Sl last
 week and 29.532 last year.
 Today's receipts at New Orleans fifty
 1esg bales. aginst 626 lst year.