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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-22
PETTIBONE TRIAL
NEARING CONCLUSION
Prosecution Announces Its Evidence
T. About All in.

Boise. Dec. 2l.-With the exception
Of the examination OF Colorado Wit
nesses which Senator Borah announc-
eG would not consume more than an
hour the state concluded the pre-
sentation of evidence In the trial of
George A. Pettihone for the murder of
.eX-GoNernor SteunenherE.
Mrs Ida Tcney Harry Orchards
Colorado wife wife was on the wit
ness stand all morning and part of
the afternoon under -eXanina-
ton Her son, Mark Teney was the
only other witness Of the day and his
testimony was practically the same as
that given by his mother James II
Hawley. and senator w +. Borah,
reading counsel Tor the state. tonight
stated that they were well satisfied
with the ease and regarded Il as
much stronger than that presented
against Haywood. The same testi-
mOnN as In the former trial was given
and In addition Mrs. Teney and her
son and Charles Neville. whose evil
dence the state regards as damaging
were witnesses for the prosecution.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-22
BILL EXTENDS TERM
OF PRESIDENT
Senator CuIIOm Would Make It
Six Years and Prohibit Sec
ond EIeCtioni Other Senate
Bills,
tBy Morning journal special Leased wirr.I


Washington. Dec. 21.-A bin pro-
viding security 10 dcpositors of banks
and for "the prevention of boarding
Of currency" was introduced today,
by Senator owen Of Oklahoma. II
fixes a tax upon all deposits and
from the fund thus created provides
for the payment in fun Of all depos-
itors when bank is declared insol-
vent. The secretary Of the treasury
* directed to maintain q fund OF
Of one hundred million dollars in the
treasury notes which may be loaned
upon bonds 20 ninety per cent OF
their value.
Tho bill provides that advances
from ID shall he charged Tor at the
rate Of per cent for the first four
months and thereafter at the rate ~
per cent Senator Burkett re-in-
troduced his grazing bin OF last scs-
sion n provides for the leasing uf
the public domain to- cattle owners.
for the maintenance Of their stock.
giving however. settlers the right Co
cn'er.
senator Cullom introduced joint
resolution proposing an amendment
90 the constitution limiting the terms
~ the president and vice president
% six years and prohibiting Il re-
election FOR a second term \ num-
Der fother bills and resolutions
were introduced After being ln scs-
sion g. minutes the senate adjourned
until January g.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-22
GOVERNOR SPARKS DEFENDS
HIS APPEAL IOR FEDERAL AID

Reno. New. Dec. FROM MS
bed today. Governor Sparks, who Is
very sick. made the following stale
ment explaining his action In asking
the president for troops at Godfeld;
Through this whole controversy
have acted according To my best
Judgment. 1 believed from adVices
that / received from confidential
agents in Goldheld that trouble was
imminent in the mining camp. |
knew that dynamite had been stolen
from the mines: that the miners were
armed and prepared for trouble, ana
the picketing OF mines and prevent
ing men from working was damaging
property. | was also advised that the
sheriff and other civil authorities were
unable to cope with the situation. !
made these facts clear to the presi-
dent and In the absence Of any state
militia. / asked that troops be sent 10
prevent rouble ! thought here was
no necessity and that no good could
he accomplished by calling special
session of the legislature.
1T is true that since the arrival
of the troops there has been no Vi
olencc. knd that Is why We asked
for troops. | believed that so long
AS there were regular soldiers on the
ground there would be no outbreak
and | feared and had reason TO fear,
that unless such action were taken
Immediately there would be riot and
bloodshed.
while I was In Goldfeld I invcsti-
gated personally the conditions that
prevail and I found that the business
men were afraid of violence and that
the women in terror. Dozens Of wofn-
en- have left the camp because they
feared trouble. I found that there
was an organized band of 'high
graders and that the sheriff Is alb
solutely unable to secure a conviction
Of any ore thief / learned that there
are over a thousand rifles in the nos
session Of the miners and that the
spirit Of many Of the men H. such as
to warrant me in believing that the RI
files would be used ON small preteNt.
while General Funston was there
conferred with him frequently. Ar
ter he had made thorough investiga-
ton. seeking information from all
sources. he told me that 10 was his
opinion that the troops had arrived
none too soon. ! think he considered
the situation grave aud gave me 90
understand that he indorsed my ac-
tion In requesting that troops be sent
He practically stated that portion Of
the troops would remain IN Goldneld
until winter had passed
president Roosevelt has evidently
acted a. on the advice of the commits
sion which he sent there TO investi-
gale. They we're = short tilae there
and the Investigations we're much
more incomplete than those conduct
ed by General Funston ! havt al
ways had high regard for the presi-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-22
Effort Being Made to Induce
President to Allow At Least
Portion Of Military Force to.
Remain.
GOVERNOR DEFENDS HIS
APPEAL TO WASHINGTON
Inability of Sheriff 10 Cope With
LawIeSSneSS and Ore Steal
ing Cited As Justification of
Action,

IBy morning journal Special Leased Wire.l
Goldfeld. New. Dee. 2l.-The mine
operators of Goldfield are loathe to
leave the task of preservation Of law
and order in the camp in the hands
of Sheriff Ingalls,. They are using
every endeavor to prevail upon Presi-
dent Roosevelt to order a portion of
the federal troops 10 remain in Gold
field indefinitely. Telegrams have
been sent at various times today not
only from the mine owners but from
officials OF the various civic bodies
and private individuals, urging the
presence OF the troops. Meantime
1t would appear that conditions today
are much better for peaceful solu-
tion.
c. f. MahoaeyJ acting president of
the Western Federation of Miners, ar
rived tonight and is i'm consultation
with the officers Of the local miners
union. Attorney O. n. Hilton viii
leave in the morning to assist in the
Pettibone defense.
Mr.. Mahoney will make a PROPOSE
tlon to the Mine owners association
on Monday but the operators assert
that II Will receive Ane SAINT il'at-
ment as the overtures of Attorney
Hilton, a positive refusal to compro-
mise
OFFICIALS of the Mine Owners asso-
citation said today:
These men here can go back to
work, but not unless they renounce
the Western Federation
In the event that the local miners
do renounce the Western Federation
or get their positions back through
some other proceedings the operators
say they will pay the strike breakers
now here half "A months pay and send
them back to where they came
from.
Sheriff ingalls, is working on his
plan to handle the police situation IN
Goldheld and will submit II on Mon
day.
The operators say they viii con
slider 1t. but In the meanwhile theyNare
going ahead with plans of their
In case of trouble. More strikebreak-
ers came today and the operators say
more are coming soon. There Is
feeling of apprehension over the or
der for the recall Of the troops which
IL Is impossible TO conceal.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-22
THIRTEEN BODIES TAKEN
FROM JACOBS CREEK MINE
Isc-suer~ Overcome liN Black Damp
TofrrrI to abandon Work.

Jacobs Greek pa Dee Zi-ilut
thirteen bodies had been recovered
from the Iarr miur when darkness
came tonight aud aU hope uf reach
ing fhe others before tomorrow was
abandoned
The rescue work progre-sed steH-
dils ali daY huf V'as -luw on account
of the heavy accumulation 20 get
which necessifated more precautiou
IN the work of exploration The mine
has been penetrated about Cen thous-
and feet. but the slope is au uid one
aud The working are located nearly
three miles from the surface. ln their
eudeaVoT Go reach the victims. -ef-
eral members of the rescuinE usrft
Ners seriously overcome late today
hf black damp.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-22
THRONGHEARSBRYAN
IN OKLAHOMA
ReiterateS His Declaration That
New State Constitution IS
Best Ever Replies to Taft
Attack,
IBy Morning journal Special Leased wire.l

IBy Morning journal Special Leased Wtre.l
Guthrie Okla. Dee. 2l.-W. j.
Rryan spoke TO $500 people IN the
Brooks theater here this afternoon.
He spoke a little over an hour clos
ing with the announcement that AT
the banquet tonight he would continue
his remarks on the administration OF
President Roosevelt whom he recon-
mended for turning public attention
10 the ethics of money making.
The speaker promised to change
the tenor Of his remarks tonight
leaving the inference that he would
attack the president.
Mr.. BRYAN commended Governor
Haskells inaugural address and mes
sage TO the legislature. He congrat-
ulated the new state on being the
first to promulgate banking law
providing for dcpOsitOrs guaranty
fund. He reiterated his declaration
favorinE the election Of United States
senator's by direct vote The presi-
dent he said is hired man and
should be regarded as such. lie re-
fcrred to the initiative and referen-
dun clause in the constitution as its
best feature: predicted that other
states would model their basic law
after that Of oklahoma. He replied
to the attack OF Secretary Of War
Taft by saving that he did not take
back his assertion that the Oklaho-
ma constitution Is the best in the
United states" Favoritism. he said.
is the greatest curse that ever came
To a country. Touching on the finan-
cial situation and the part taken by
Mr.. Roosevelt, he said:
This is not the only thing for
which / could commend him, but am
especially glad because ] am getting
cussed only half as much. He's get
Ting the other half"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-22
PRESIDENT TO SPEND
CHRISTMAS IN VIRGINIA

Washington. Dec 2t.--The holiday
plans OF President Roosevelt contem-
plate a trip to Pine Knot, Va, the has
after Christmas and stay at the VII
ginia estate of Mrs. Roosevelt for four
or five days Christmas will be cele-
brated at the White House and tho
president will be back for the recep-
ton on New Years day.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-22
BILL TO REVIVE GRADE
OF VICE ADMIRAL IN NAVY

washington Dcc et-Senatnr War
NOR OF Missouri today introduced
hilI creatinr thc rank 81 vice udmira'
iu the navy.
should 10 become "a law it viii per-
mlf tho promotion uf Rear AdmirHi
Evans t0 the proposed rank. but the
measure IT, NOT intended to accomplish
that alone. its purpose being 90 pro
vide for rank witch. when the navs
l4 represented abroad. does not rem
der if necessary Tor the commando u'
allow officers of other countries WhoH-
naVIre ar, of Jess Importance to take
precedence over him.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-22
JUDGE RESOLVED TO
HASTEN POWERS TRIAL

Georgetown, Ky, Dec. 21.-Judge
Morris stated that he would continue
the trial of Caleb Powers through the
holidays, not even adiourning tot
Christmas. This decision was made
i'm Difference to the jury. which is ana
ious to finish.
Stuart Il. Stone, former stenO.
grapher for Governor Taylor. testified
today that he was the first person who
notified Taylor OF the shooting. He
also testified TO seeing YOutsey a few
minutes after the shooting with pis-
tol in his hand.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-22

san Juan. Porto Rico. Dec. 2l-Thc
hattlc-hip Missouri. detached from th"
neet arrived of this port today and
siruallrd Comma ndanf Euhrcr. uf the
naval station. the compliments 20
the season Goo friends ashore. THE
NarihwaR. r. aremau. who D. lll with
peritonitis lie was taken tu the uaNas
hospital Tho hatti-shin then rrinincd
the feet If b. reported that the hai-
tleshlp Illinois has landed two sailor
at the naval station on Culehra island.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-22
WITNESS IN DRUCE CASE
ARRESTED FAR PERJURY

New York, Dec. 2l.-Robert G.
Caldwell the American who has been
one of the central figures in the fam
Gus Druce case in London. was ar
rested upon his arrival from England
today on "A charge of perjury. The
warrant was sworn out by the British
consul general here.
When Caldwell was taken before a
United States court commissioner. hts
counsel declared he was a very sick
man He offered TO furnish bail IN
any amount. Two physicians APP
pointed by the commissioner reported
him desperately IN. and bail for
$4,000 was furnished for the prison
er's appearance on January Z.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-22
MEX|CANS HELD TO
ARIZONA COURT
Alleged RevoIutioniStS Arrested
in Los Angeles Bound Over
to Answer Charge of InSti-
eating Uprising,


Los Angeles. Dec. 21.-Thc three
Mexican revolutionists. Ricardo florc-
Magon. Antonio Villaroal and Liber-
ado Rivera, who have been In jail
here since August 80, were today hcla
by United States Commissioner Van
Dyke to answer 60 the territorial court
of Tom bstonc, Ariz.. on the charge or
mitigating "A military movement
against the government OF Mexico in
violation Of the neutrality laws of the
United States. Each was held in han
of $4,000. which Was not furnished
and They were Tcmaudfd Go iail. Ih'
attorneys announced that they VIII re-
sist their removal to Arizona in every
possible way and that 10 unsuccessful
here. the fight will be continued In ths
Arizona courts They profess to fear
"a plot 60 spirit the men across the
border into MeNlco and shoot them
for their alleged oncnses
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-22

Morton. MINI, Dec GIL iron
shield. the Sioux chief. died on the
rcse rvatiun. 30 miles south of here
December 20. iron Shield was "a
friend uf the whites during the Sioux
war Of 1859 and was one uf the
most trusted scouts Of General Sih-
ley ia that campaign Hc was an
aide dc camp 90 General SihlcH both
before and after the battle of wood
Igfs
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-22
OHIO REPUBLICAN
COMMITTEE TO MEET
Friends of Secretary Tart Manifest
Disposition to Rush Things.

Columbus, Ohio. Dec. 21-The calf
for a meeting on January of the re
publican state committee 10 arrang-
for the state committee preiminarioS
was issued today.
The date set is four days earlier
than at first proposed and indicates n
disposition on the part of the friends
OF Secretary Tart, who are easily IN
control of the state committee. To rush
things a little The quick call for the
committee meeting Is believed to por-
tend a state convention early In Feb
ruary
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-22
NEW YORK NO LONGER
SUFFERS FROM BLUE LAWS
New CIV Ordinance Expected 10
Mitigate Itigors oT Puritan sabbath.

New York. Dec. 2I-New York haV-
ing seen It's last blue sunday" Will
return tomorrow to its accustomed
mild entertainments and amusements,
which are now permitted under the
new ordinance, passed by the board
Of aldermen The Interpretation of
the blue law" ordinance has been
left entirely to the police by Police
Commissioner Bingham, who said the
ordinance was vague 10 him and that
he had put the whole matter In tn"
hands Of the inspectors for them TO
regulate,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-22
TWO BURNED TO DEATH
IN SPRINGFIELD IS FEAR

Spring gield. H.. Dee. 2i.-A fire
which originated in the department
store 0f the johnson. Hatcher COM
many. "a Seventh and Adams streets.
this morning destroyed the four story
building occupied BY that company.
and also the four-story building aG-
'"inirv. occupied By the J. l. Jones
Furniture company. and the three
three-stOry buildings on the other
side. one or two persons may haV-
oeen burned to death in the Johnston
catcher companys store. Loss about
sl5e.0O0.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-22

dent but | believe he has made a Sc
rious mistake. | hope no blood VIII
stain the streets OF Goldheld because
of his error, but / fear that before
many days have passed some violent
outbreak will prove the unwisdom Of
his act
II have given no thought 10 issu-
ing a special call for the legislature.
II | thought | could accomplish any
thing by 50 doing | would not hesi-
tate a second. | shall do all in my
noMer 10 maintain ORDER. however.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-22
SUNSET FIXES FOR
SHOP STRIKE
Stockade and BunkhouseS Be-
ing Built at Sacramento Be-
Ieved to Indicate War On Un-
ion Workmen,

THY H"Fu'"k """'"7''
Sacramento. Cal, Dec. 2l.-in this
city there are indications that the
Southern Pacific company viii not
sign an agreement with the black
smiths. machinists and other depart
ments Of the railroad shops and it is
preparing for prospective strike.
A stockade eight feet high and sur
rounded by barb wire is being built
and in the enclosure clubhouse so
feet wide and forty feet long is fin
ished with the exception of roof
a dining room. and outbuildings are
going up.
II is believed that II a strike is de-
clared non-uniOn men will be main
tained inside the stOckade
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-22
YOUTHFUL ROBBER KILLS
VICTIM WHO RESISTED

Newark. ~ J.. Dec. 2l.-Michael
Mischumus. manager OF the Lithuan-
ian club, was shot and killed ana
Charles Conkes. OF New York, was
slightly wounded by robbor WHO
raided the club early today. John
Kosuvicias. an iS-year-old boy, was
arrested. charged with the crime.
When the police searched the young
prisoner they found $3.50 In his pos
session.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-22
JURY FINDS THE
TALLMADGES
GU|LTLESS
ROSWELL LAND FRAUD
PROSECUTIONS FAILURE
Submits Its Case On
Government Showing With
out Putting Single Witness
On Stand,

IBy Morning JoIrnai Special Leased Nire'l
Roswell. y NJ Dee. 2l,-"N Not
guilty" was the verdict OF the jury
tonight In the ease of G.. L. and -. IL
Talmadge. charged with conspiracy
10 dcfraud the government out of pub
lie laud.
The news of the verdict spread like
wild fire and only highly commend
atorN remarks we're heard When
the verdict was returned United
States Attorney Lcahy g1Nc notice
that the case against Walter Haynes
would be dismissed. The taking Of
testimony for the government con-
sumcd thirteen days and the defense
submitted their ease on the evidence
of the government without putting a
single witness ON the stand. Assist
ant United states Prosecuting Attor-
ney w II Llewellyn, OF Las Cruces,
and ID. j. Leahy, United States pros-
ocutlng attorney for New Mexico. of
Las Vegas, VIII leave tomorrow in au-
tomobiles for the homes.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-22
MINERS RELIEVED OF
ASSESSMENT WORK FOR YEAR

washington, Dec. 2I.-At thef m
stance of Senator Teller the senate to-
day passed a bill suspending for the
year 1907 the requirement that 500
worth of labor shall be done on nrsT,-
ing claims i'm the course of being per-
fected In the states of Colorado, Cas-
ifornia. oregon, South. Dakota enz-
ldgno
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-22

London, Dec. 21.-Lord HOw's coll
lection of early editions of Shakes
pearc's works. including some copies
Of the first folios. were sold at auc-
tion IN this city this afternoon. The
anticipated prices were not realized.
the highest figure being f10,125 for
one OF the folios. -Four copies Of the
early edition. the choice OF the coli
lection. were sold privately previous
to the sale of today and are said 10
have boon bomEhL for AmcrIca.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-22
EXTRACTION PAPERS
FOR WALKER SIGNED

New Haven. Conn, Dec. 2l-GOver-
nor X. : Woodruff today signed eX-
tradition papers for William +.
Walker. the defaulting treasurer OF
the Savings Bank of New Britain. whs
was arrested a few DAYS ago in Mex
leo. The papers were turned over to
Chief Egan. Of the state police. who
left for Ensenads. Mexico TO bring
the bank looter east Chief Egan viii
stop az Washington FOR warrant,
from the state department.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-22
VIII Open Grave OF Druce.

london. Dec. 21.-The Chargc
against Caldwell is conspiracy and
wilfull corrupt perjury In his tesii-
mony. Details on the subject are be-
ing prepared by the home office and
will be forwarded.
The opening of the vault supposed
TO contain the body Of Druce has been
fixed for December -. one result uf
this will be to prove the truth or falls
ity Of ten of Caldwell's statements
and probably settle the question Of his
eXtradition.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-22

Crcfcld. Germany. Dee 21.-The
silk Weavers who struck recently for
higher wages. have refused To resume
work. Notwithstanding the threat Of
The employees 60 declare q general
lockout unless the strikers returned
today. also in spite of the union lead
crs. ln stormy meeting the weaNers
declared their intention 90 hold out
for their demands. The factories
were closed ON Monday more than
lu.nmn NnMAnr. hrImE lmnnlul.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-22
EN- 7 HUS|ASM
UNBOUNOEO
ON PECOS
GOVERNOR TAKES 40-MILE
RIDE IN AN AUTOMOBILE
Hundreds of People Turn Out
At Thriving Town of Artesia
to Give Assurances of Sup
port For Irrigation Congress

Especial Dispatch To the Morning JourBal.I
Artesia. y. N Dec. 21.-GovernOi
Curry and the promoters OF the Six
teenth National Irrigation congress =
he held In Albuquerque next fail arr
rived here this afternoon at 5 o'clock
after q forty-mtle ride through tn
wonderful pecos valley artesian belt
from Roswell. The party travelled IN
the big road automobile "pullia." Of
Mayor J. W, Stoekard, OF Roswell, ANA
in a Phelps White touring ear. acconi-
panied by "A number of Roswell men.
The trim was a revelation TO the
visitors even those who had recently
visited the Pecos valley Every ten
miles the autos passed fiourishinE
towns wRh thousands of acres %
splendid irrigated farms all along on
either side of The roadway. stops were
made at DeNterm Hagerman auu
Lake Arthur Each town has a Con
mercial club and at each place the en-
tire population turned out to welcome
the visitors Speeches were made bS
the governor. Colonel Hopewell and
Secretary Twitchell. and at eaci
place the most hearty assurance WAS
given OF enthusiastic support for the
congress.
~ Artesia.
Several hundred people welcomed
the party to this thriving town, which.
although hut five years old, already
has q population Of $500 people. To-
night meeting was held In the Com
mercial club, where the governor and
Colonel Twitchell made rOusing
speeches In the interest of the con-
gress. There were responses 10y scv~
eral prominent Artesia men. VIII"
pledged their unqualified support to-
ward making the congress success.
The Artesla people are active. ag-
gressive promoters and their showing
az the congress- win be "A fine one.
Tomorrow evening the party VIII go
To Carlsbad. where a meeting viii bo
held, leaving tomorrow night for Az
buquerque,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-22

TiITV"T- IUTH-- DO TT 80
Clara L. Hunter. Annie 81. clair and
Alice M Morgan today filed articles
81 Incorporation Tor the Woman r
Bryan Democratic club nf Colorado.
Mrs Ruth Bryan Leavitt. daughter -
william Jennings Bryan. h. named -
one Of the sixteen directors.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-22
SENATE MAY PROBE
MINE CATASTROPHIES

washington. Dec. II. = SenatOf
Scott today introduced joint resolu-
ton providing for the appointment Of
three senator's and three representa-
lives to investigate the recent eXplo-
sions IN coal Minis. Mr. Scott said:
II am receiving great many let
ters and kilograms referring to these
disturbances"
The resolution was referred to th'
committee on mines.