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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-08-31

New Mexico Military Institute on the
high plane it now occupies.
His popularity at home and
wherever he is known is very
remarkable and his appointment met
with universal and gratifying appro-
val by the press and people of the
Territory He is respected and liked
by Republicans and Democrats alike
although he is staunch and hard
wor! ), .ars@'a@H, .lwsye favorlns
and voting for the party whose prin
ciples he believes in and upholds.
Mr.. Jaffa is very well to do from a
financial standpoint, as all of the bust
ness enterprises he has engaged in
have turned out well and profitable.
He did not take the office for the sake
of the salary Here is a case in
which the office sought the man, and
he accepted it because he was urged
so to do by Governor Curry and other
warm friends and because it was con-
sdered that he would perform its du-
ties with great fidelity. efficiency
and properly and for the benefit of
the commonwealth.
His experience as bookkeeper and
in business affairs will stand him in
good stead in the performance of the
duties of his new position. AS Acting
Governor in the absence of the Gov
ernor, for the time being, he will
prove himself as he has in former Of
fetal and business relations, a man
Of good, strong mind, sound discretion,
patriotic and honorable, and an Of
fetal who will try to do his duty to
the best of his ability and conserva-
lively in every particular
Mr.. Jaffa is happily married, his
family consisting of wife. two daugh-
ters and one son. Socially, Mr..
and Mrs. Jaffa hold a prom
inent part in Roswell and
their pretty home there mas
often been the scene of genuine social
enjoyment. The new Secretarys per-
sonality is very engaging and at the
same time quiet and impressive, as he
possesses much dignity and
courtesy. He is rather stout, of middle
height, well poised and well groomed.
Mrs. Jaffa is a gentle and charming
woman, educated and refined, and
both she and her husband will be well
come additions to Santa Fe's social
circles, where they will meet with
hearty and sincere welcome. Miss
Julia Jaffa, the oldest daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Jaffa, is pupil at Wolfe
Hall, Denver educational institution
for young girls. while the second
daughter, Miss Eleanor Jaffa, will at
tend public school in this city.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-08-31
COAL COMPANIES
REPLY TO SUITS
Reading Corporations Make Sensa.
tionai Allegations in Presenting
Their Defense.

Philadelphia, Aug. 31-The Read.
ing Company. the Philadelphia and
Reading Railway Company and the
Philadelphia and Reading Coal AMI
Iron Company. today filed their an.
swers to the suit of tne federal gov
ernment to break up the alleged mon.
opoly existing in the anthracite coal
region Of this state.
The answers of the three concerns
of which George F. Baer is president
make a general denial of the govern
ments allegations and go into the
first strike in the hard coal fiells and
its relation to the Presidential cam
paign of 1900, when Mckinley was
elected. 1t is declared that the agree
ments to advance the price of coal
We're brought about in 1900 through
violence and intimidation by the
strikers Of the mine owners, by the
failure Of the government and state
Of Pennsylvania to enforce the law
and protect the coal companies and
by the opportunities of the late Mar
Gus A. Hanna who it is alleged was
anxious to end the strike of the min
ers on account Of the impending Pres
Dental election.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-08-31
Which Cost Lives
Of 79 Workmen
Near Quebec
ORDERED WORK STOPPED
When Inspector Reported
Situation Dangerous. Mes.
sage Arrived Too Late.

New York, Aug. 3l.-Theodore
Cooper consulting engineer in charge
OF the work on the huge cantaleyer
bridge across the St. Lawrence River
near Quebec, which collapsed Thurs.
day evening, feels keenly the accident
which cost the lives of - workmen.
In a statement to a representative of
the Associated Press, he reproached
himself for not having visited the
WORKS IN two years, although i'll
health kept him here and he tried for
that reason TO obtain release from
the responsibilities Of the position.
Cooper said that Thursday morning
after an inspector had told him
things did not look well for the
bridge, he sent a telegram to the ca
gneer in charge of the work to -
off the bridge and stay off until the
trouble could be remedied.
"Of course we believe the bridge,
as planned, was absolutely safe
said Cooper. although in dealing
with even the old type of work on
a hitherto unparalleled scale, new
and unexpected problems now and
then arise
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-08-31

Nathan Jaffa, who today assumed
the office of Secretary of the Terri
tory, was born in Hesse Cassel, Ger
many, on December 2S. 1868. He re-
ceived business education in his
home town. came to the United States
in 1878 and joined members of his
family, who had emigrated to this
country before that time He stopped
first at Trinidad. Colorado, where he
became connected in a clerical capac-
ity with the mercantile establishment
of .Jaffa Brothers. He was advanced
and made manager of the business
firm at Las Vegas, where he remained
for two years. He thereafter moved
to Albuquerque, where he also served
for two years as manager of the same
firm. Although still young man, he
concluded to branch out for himself.
and in 1886. with William S. Prayer,
also a young man, who had been a
fellow clerk with him, he engaged in
commercial business under the firm
name of Jaffa, Prayer and Company.
This is today one of the leading
wholesale establishments in the Pecos
Valley.
In company with Captain John W.
Poe, Mr.. Jaffa organized the first
bank at Roswell. This was after
ward merged into the First National
Bank. In 1900 he became a stockhold-
er in the Citizens National Bank at
Roswell. Captain John w. Poe was
elected president and Mr. Jaffa cash
ier. This important financial position
Mr., ,Jaffa held until he accepted the
appointment as Secretary of the Ter
ritory. Both in commercial and bank
ing lines he proved himself first
class, far-sighted, conscientious and
energetic business man and gained
the high respect and confidence of the
business community of the Territory.
He has been closely identified with
every progressive move for Roswell
and today is considered one of its
leading and most popular citizens AS
cashier of the bank he has aided its
president greatly in placing 1t among
the foremost and safest financial insti-
tutions of the Southwest. For ten
years he has served as president OF
the Board of Regents of the New Mex
leo Military Institute and has given
great satisfaction. He has given
much care and attention to the dis
charge of his duties as president of
the board and his excellent judgment,
his thorough earnestness and his sim
cere interest in educational matters
have added very much in placing the
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-08-31
SANTA FE PIONEER
CALLED TO REST
Antonio Ortiz Salazar Died This
Morning at Family Home-Had
Eventful Career

Antonio Ortiz Salazar died this
morning at S o'clock at the family
home on Galisteo Street, of the mfr
mites of old age The deceased was
for many years one Of the leading citi.
zens and best known men in this city
and county, as well as throughout the
Territory. His ancestors were among
the early settlers of Santa Fe and
many OF them were men OF standing
and importance in official life under
the Spanish and Mexican regime
when this Territory was a part Of
Mexico and were very influential,
For forty years Mr.. Ortiz occupied
important positions officially and po-
litically in Santa Fe County, After
the organization Of this county in
1850 he was the first probate clerk, a
position which he held several terms.
He was a member Of the Legislative
Assembly several terms and served as
treasurer of the Territory under yari-
Gus Republican administrations for
eighteen years. He was sheriff for
one term and chairman of the Board
of County Commissioners for threei
terms. He filled all these positions
creditably and honestly.
During his long life the deceased
was very popular and influential; he
was kind hearted and charitable and
his memory will be cherished by the
many who knew MIN and by those
who were his friends and associated
with him in politics and business for
many years. He died in the fullness
of time and after long and useful
life.
The deceased was seventy-siX
years old He leaves one son, Celes-
tino Ortiz, four daughters, Sister An
gelca, Rosario Ortiz, Lucy E. Ortiz,
and Francisquita Ortiz, one step-son
Luis Tafoya and several grandchil-
dren.
The funeral services will take place
at S o'clock Monday morning from
the family residence and later at the
Cathedral. The remains will be in
tered in Rosario Cemetery.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-08-31
TRAIN NO. 9
| IN BAD WRECK
Carelessness Of Track Foreman Jeop.
ardizes 100 Lives on Santa Fe--
Left Rail Unspiked.
pecial TO the New Mexican

Special to the New Mexican.
Las Vegas, y. NJ, Aug. al
Through the gross carelessness of a
track foreman hundred lives were
placed in jeopardy and three passen.
gers badly injured when Santa Fe
train No. 3, the fast westbouni mail
and express train plunged into the
ditch near Shoemaker north of this
city at 7:45 O'Clock last night.
The train which was two hours late,
was running at lightning speed when
a rail turned. The engine and six
coaches left the track and several Of
the coaches rolled clear over.
The most seriously injured are
MRS r. j. LAWRENCE, Silver
City, back badly sprained.
D. Z, DIMMIN, Ell Paso, Texas an.
kle sprained and leg bruised,
A, LARSEN. FL Paso, Texas, leg
and back wrenched.
The injured We're brought to this
city on a special and attended by the
local Santa Fe surgeons The passen.
gers of the wrecked train were placed
aboard stub train made up here and
were sent west last night.
Traffic was delayed seventeen
hours. The wrecked train was in
charge Of Conductor Gatchcll, with En-
gineer Clements at the throttla
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-08-31
CHICAGO BANKS
ARE BUNCOED
Believed They Will Lose Heavily as
Result of Specuations Of Refrig-
orator Company Official.

Chicago, Aug, 31.--The Tribune to-
day says:
Several banks of Chicago are await
ing with interest the result of an
audit of the books of the Belding-Hall
Manufacturing Company, manufac.
turers OF refrigerators at Belding.
Michigan. Jesse F. Hall, president OF
the company, is mysteriously absent
from the city, having left ten days
ago.
1t is said there is half million dol.
lars worth of commercial paper out
standing against the company. Au-
gust q, Percy B. Eckhart, attorney for
the corporation informed the credit
ors that Hall had made statement
to the effect that through the use OF
the firms name he had floated large
loans and devoted some money to his
own investments.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-08-31
RIFLE TEAM
LANDS NEAR TOP
New Mexico Shooters Gets 37th Place
in Contest at Camp Perry
Defeat II States.

Special to the New Mexican.
Camp Perry, Ohio, Aug. 31.-The
New Mexico rifle team which parti-
cipated in the National shoot here Sc.
cured 37th place out of 4S teams par
ticipating, and defeated eleven states
The team was in thirty-sixth place
out of forty-one teams last year.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-08-31
DEADLY BOMB ExPLODES
WHILE UNDER EXAMINATION

Odessa, Aug. 31.-An explosion re.
sulting in the death of an artillery Of
ficer and policeman and the wound
ing of five policemen occurred in She
courtyard Of the Central Police Sta
ton here this morning. The artillery
officer was examining a bomb found
by the police when he dropped the
missile and it exploded.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-08-31
GUT 7HROA7s
MENACE 7ANG|ER
Moroccan Situation
Grows More A.
farming
TROOPS At FEz ROUTED
By Large Band of Tribes
men.--Europeans Prepare
to Flee.
TROOPS At FEz ROUTED

Paris, Aug. 31.-A dispatch to the
Daily Matin from Tangier says the
situation in Morocco is growing more
alarming. Foreign legations have
made announcement of places of ref
uge for Europeans in case Of danger
Cut-throats are appearing in and
around the city. A courier from Fee,
the correspondent adds, states that
tribesmen attacked and utterly routed
the troops under Caid Abdul Kader
near Fee a few days since.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-08-31
POLICE UNEARTH
GIGANTIC FRAUDS
Scheme to Defeat French Customs
Melted smugglers Over 100000
Before Discovery.

Paris, Aug. 31.-The government
police have unearthed a scheme tnat
has been in operation a long time
past to defraud the French customs
service. Several officers and clerk
of large freight firm doing business
with the United States and England
and clerk in the customs depart
ment were taken into custody today
The frauds are estimated at $200,000
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-08-31
DEATH
CAUSES MUCH SORROW

Boston, Aug. 31.-The funeral of
Archbishop John J. Williams, whose
death last night brought forth many
expressions Of grief today, will be
held at the Cathedral Of the Holy
Cross next Wednesday. 1t is expect
ed that Cardinal Gibbons will come
from Baltimore and officiate at the
solemn pontiflcal mass OF requiem.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-08-31
PRESIDENT ANNOUNCES
SEVERAL APPOINTMENTS

Oyster Bay, Aug. 3l.-President
Roosevelt today announced the ap-
pointment of August E. Menter to
be collector of internal revenue for
California; Edward F. Sweeney to be
superintendent of the U. S. mint of
San Francisco and William Cutter to
be coiner at the mint.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-08-31
NO NEW PLAGUE
CASES IN FRISCO

San Francisco, Aug. 31.-Dr. Walt
ings, city health officer, reports no
change in the plague situation. No
new cases have developed. The board
of health has decided to fumigate
and sterilize the city and county hos
pitfalls Immediately
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-08-31
100000 FIRE IN
CHICAGO GARAGE
Explosion of Gasoline Tank Causes
Disastrous BIaze-Loss Covered
by Insurance.

Chicago, Aug. 31.-Thirty automo.
biles were destroyed by fire in Croft
Brothers garage on Evanston avenue
today. Fire followed an explosion of
a gasoline tank. Numerous other ex-
plosions followed, spreading the
flames rapidly. The machines were
valued at 100000 and were fully IN
sured.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-08-31
TERRORIST KILLS
TWO ON STREET CAR

Lodz, Aug. 31.-A Terrorist yester-
day evening shot and killed a detec-
tive and soldier in street car. A
passenger fired on the Terrorist, but
missed him and wounded four pedes-
trians.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-08-31
MAGNIFICENT GIFT
BY STEEL KING
Charles M. SchWab Gives PennsyI.
vania State College $1,oo0,0 900 for
Industrial School.

New York, Aug. 31.--Charles M.
Schwab, the steel king, announces he
will give Pennsylvania State College
a million dollar industrial school, This
is the largest individual gift ever
given an American institution.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-08-31
JAMES r. kEENE'S
COLIN WINS FUTURlTY

New York, Aug. 31.--Colin won the
Futruity today, with Barnone second
and Chapultepec third. The time was
I'll 10. The race was worth $40,-
600 to the winner. Colin is owned by
James II. Kenne.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-08-31
WHOLESALE EXECUTIONS
OF RUSSIAN REvOLUTIONISTS

Warsaw, Aug. 31.-Five Terrorists
were executed in Cadet the past week.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-08-31

Try a New Mexican Want Ad.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-12-26

sentiment and reform sweeping over the
country. A few years ago the most en-
thusiastic white ribboner of them all
would not have dreamed of seeing New
York and Chicago taking the stand
against the saloons they are taking. A
few years ago it was not possible. The
sentiment of the country is different to-
day. Who can say it is not the result of
the labors of these women in large part?
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-12-26
A Happy New Year.
~,)~

We wish one and all Of friends and pat
rons A HAPPY NEW YEAR and thank you for your
generous patronage in the past, and by honor
able dealings hope to merit continuance
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-12-26

The man who says he has no time
to read had better take time. The man
who doesn't read is q genuine ''back
number His life is like a stagnant
pool, there is nothing doing. He has
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-12-26
Correll & Martin
Farm for Sale or Rent.

Our farm, four miles southeast OF
Mineral Point, is for sale or rent. 1t
consists of 260 acres. Can be- bought at
reasonable price and on good terms,
rented entire or in two parts one OF
100 acres, the other Of 100 acres. Build
ings and land in good condition. We'll
fenced and abundance of water.
Apply to Jos. or GEO. RICHARDS,
l9w4* Mineral Point, Wis,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-12-26
NEW
Dray, Baggage g Express
COMPANY.

Having purchased what was formerly
the Robt. James dray and express line
and coal business, we desire that the
public know we are fully prepared to
accommodate promptly anyone wanting
service in our line.
Baggage handled carefully. All calls
promptly attended to. We are also
equipped for heavy hauling.
Hard, soft and blacksmith coal OF
hand at all times. Orders filled or
short notice.
N. II. Under,
23tf f. w. BRANGER,
j. p. KIEFFER, JR.
The Mineral PIT Dray & Coal Co.
Office Phone 3SS. Hotel Royal.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-12-26

Wnnfod Local representative fol-
"uuSSu Mineral Point and vicinity
20 look after renewals and increase
subscription list of prominent month
ly magazine, on salary and commits
sion basis. Experience desirable, but
not necessary. Good opportunity fol-
right person. Address Publisher, Box
So, Station o, New York.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-12-26
ELciN PRICE
For Butter Fat

For all hand-separated cream deliver
ed at the Spensley. g. Hoare Creamery,
Mineral Point. Wis, we will pay this
week, ending Dec. %, 20 cents per
pound for butter fat.
SPENSLEY & HOARE
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1907-12-26

no idea of the progress Of the world.
He is narrow because he can only look
back to the petty details of his life.
The progress Of the world is made by
the men who read, think and act.
Without '.eading there il little subject
for tbcaght, and without thought there
is no incentive for action. Take your
local paper and daily, read, think and
act, and be progressive citizen. a
good man for TIE community in which
you ive.-Donaldson Record.
People who get discouraged and say
the world is going to the bad ought to
sit down with statistics and study the
temperance question. Think Of the long
years the women Of the country have
been fighting the liquor traffic and now
see the the accumulated results of their
efforts in the great wave of temperance
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-09-14
OLD LANDMARK GONE.
Lord & Lord Buy Old Stone House
Next to Market House.

Messrs. Harry and William Lord
the butchers, Monday closed a deaI
with Mr.. A. ]. Snyder for his well
known property next to the market
house on West Burke street. The pur.
chase price was $4,000 and possession
practically given at once.
The new owners, trading under the
firm name of LORD & Lord, now occu-
by the west room on the first floor as
Their meat market, while Justice Sam
uel S. Felker occupies the adjoining
room on the east. his lease expiring
the LIST OF January.
Lord & Lord expect TO remodel part
OF the house, at least, and otherwise
improve the property next spring.
This old stone house is a landmark
in Martinsburg. 1t being one of the
Oldest houses in the city. and the To-
cation is excellent for business or Of
fee purposes. hence the liberal price
paid for the property.
The thick walls and low ceilings Of
he house are characteristic of the
sty'e of building at the time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-09-14
SUIT ON APPLE CONTRACT.
Strenuous Legal Fight Ia Justice
Felker's Court.

A holly contested case was tried be-
fore Justice Feiker Tuesday afternoon,
in which G. X. Ctotler and X. II. Stew
art. this city, were the p~'aintiffs and
Frank Leonard, a few niles west OF
town. was the defendant.
The suit grew out of Laonard's al
legged refusal to fully comply with a
contract entered into with Stotler and
Stewart regarding the sale and deliv-
cry Of a lot OF summer and fall apples
to the latter dealers hence this suit
for $26.10 damages and IS advanced on
contract.
Attorneys w. II. Thomas and w. G.
Kilmer for plaintiffs and Attorneys G.
M. seibert and G. Il. Martin for defen-
dant.
Justice Felker rendered judgment
for s25 and costs in favor of plain
tifs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-09-14
Commanders Are at Outs.
viii Close Early.

Pen-Mar park viii close for the sea
son Sunday, Sept. is, two weeks
earlier than Usual. On the follow
ing two Sundays there will be large
excursions at the park from Bait
more, but, after the 18th there viii
be no music for dancing at the park.
The early closing Is due, it is said,
to the anticipated heavy freight ship,
ments which the Western Maryland
expects to handle during the latter
part OF September.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-09-14
Apnle pieker's Bad Fail.

Mr.. s.. w. Lemaster, a farmer OF the
Opequon district. was IN town today
after his perilous fall from a ladder
last SATURDAY., from which resulting
injuries he stu suffers much pain. He
was picking. app es Nat the time and.
by a turn Of the ladder on which he
was standing he fell about twenty
feet 10 the ground. f~racturtng a bone
In the back Of his left hand and bruis-
ing his body about the shoulders and
chest.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-09-14
SEN. SCOTS OPINION
THINKS PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
WILL Be RE,NeMthAFEe. IN
Makes No Statement As r, His Per.
sonaI Preference But Has a Good
Word For All Candidates.

Wheeling, Sept. lot Is my opln-
lon that President Roosevelt will be
nominated. The people OF this counts
have gone Roosevelt crazy. Mind. !
do not mean TO say that the president
Is a candidate for a second term. He
has several times told me that he was
not 1910 9l<2NKZEs
United States Senator Nathan b.
Scott made this statement at the STRAIT
ford Springs hotel. Woodlawn, a sub
urb, where, with his wife, he is spend
Ing the summer Without committing
himself personally as to his choice for
the nomination the senator In a friend
ly way discussed all Of the candidates,
paying al especially strong tribute to
Senator r. G. Knox Of Pennsylvania.
"Sena or Knox Is a credit to the
great state OF Pennsylvania" said Mr..
Scott. Gle is one Of the ablest men
| know in pub ic life, and should lie be
the choice Of the party would make a
splendid president. | am fond Of Fair
banks, Cannoa and Shaw. and especial.
ly fond of Taft"