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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-01
WILL IMPROVE
POSTAL SERVICE
Commission Appointed Two Years Aao
to Look Into Matter Has Bill
Ready for Congress.

Washington, Dec. 1.-The four of
noes OF assistant postmasters general
will be abolished. a director of posts
with seven assistants. provided for
and the entire postal service of the
United States divided into fifteen sep
arate districts if the bill for the re-
vision of the postal laws which is be-
ing prepared by the joint postal inves-
tigation commission to congress. an
pointed two years ago, is passed by
congress. The commission has been in
session for the past week.
1t is claimed that director of posts
appointed to hold Office until removed
for cause and who shall receive a high
salary, will tend to improve the serv-
ice through continuity of policies
for the benefit of the postal service.
BY providing for seven assistants the
due to frequent changes
and the appointment of inexperienced
men to the four Offices of postmaster
general, can, it is believed, be obviat-
ed. The assistant directors are also
to hold office during good behavior.
To perfect the system of management
the provision for fifteen superintend-
ents to have direct charge OF the if
teen separate postal districts las been
decided on.
Another provision of tie bill is the
ass'g. ment of certain duties now per
formed by the third assistant puJ mas
ter general to a commission of appeals.
This commission would issue all fraud
ole"s and pass on the admission 10
the mails of second-class matter. The
codification of the postal laws is also
a part of the work required Of the
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-01
SAN FRANCISCO HAS
NEW CHIEF OF POLICE.

San Francisco, Dec. 1.-The police
commissioners this morning appoint
ed A. d. Cutler chief of police, thus
filling the vacancy caused by the
death of William j. Biggy, who was
drowned last night in the bay off AL
catraz Island, whole returning to the
city from Belvidere in a police boat,
Biggy's body has not yet been recoy-
cred.
The engineer, who was the only per-
son on the boat, says Biggy became
sea sick in the rough water and the
last he saw Of him the chief was in
the stern of the boat He was busy
running the boat and did not miss
Biggy until the boat was nearing San
Francisco. 1t is supposed ,bat while
i'll he fell overheard.
Biggy had been prominent 10 the
graft prosecutions but fell out with
some Of the principal pro jec"tors d.
ter the suicide in Jail of Norris Haas,
who attempted to kill Francis J. Hen
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-01
CATTLE BUYER FACES
SMUGGLING CHARGE
Well Known FL Paso Man Wanted in
New Mexico Upon Indictment
Alleging Serious Crime.

Ell Paso, Tex, Dec. John N.
Webb, an Ell Paso cattle buyer and
member of the firm of Brock, Webb
and Co., commission brokers, having
offices in the Bukler building was
placed under arrest Saturday by Dep
uty United States Marshal H. r. Hille
brand
The charge against Webb is alleged
conspiracy to smuggle Chinese into
the country, and was returned at Ala
mogordo, where a number of Chinese
were taken from Southwestern train
and placed in Jail last summer. The
case is similar to the one against Carl
Adamson and William Sullivan, charg-
ed with bringing Chinese into the coun-
try. These two men are now under
arrest on the charge of conspiracy to
smuggle, Sullivan having given bond
for his appearance and Adamson, who
was with Pat Garret at the time of
his killing, is in the Alamogordo Jail
awaiting trial.
They were arrested in July while
driving a wagon in which 1G Chinese
were said to have been hidden.
The specific charge against Webb
is said to be thar he assisted these
two men to procure a wagon and team
with which the Chinese were SNUG
gled across the river near Juarez. The
wagon, it is claimed, was procured at
the Lowe corral in Ell Paso by Adam
son and Sullivan, acting upon instruc-
tions given by Webb. In his defence
Webb is said to have explained that
he did not know the purpose to which
the wagon and team were to be put,
and that when the men asked him to
tell them where they could rent a
wagon he accommodated them by re-
ferring them to the Lowe corral.
Webb gave bond to the amount of
$500 for his appearance at Alamogordo
with A. M. Robinson and Dan NJ
Jackson as bondsmen. Webb is the
purchasing agent for the Robinson
market.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-01
TELLING STANDARDS
HISTORY BY DEGREES
Archbod's Story Covers Long Period
His Testimony About Ended
William Rockefeller Next.

New York, Dec. 1.-The thread of
John d. Archbold's narrative of the
building of the Standard Oil com
pany, which has been related in sue
cessive steps through its early compe
tition and the story of the trust period,
was carried in the testimony today
through the liquidation stage and
brought up to the holding period of
the New Jersey company. Counsel
for Archbold said they hoped to be
able to conclude the direct testimony
Of the vice-presidcnt OF the STANDARD
today. The government probabit will
take several days for its cross-axam-
ination. Archbold will probably be
followed on the stand by William
Rockefeller.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-01
BOLD STREET CAR
HOLD-UP IN GOTHAM.

New York, Dec. -Four despera-
does, armed with revolvers, held up
a crowded Car on lower Third Ave-
nue. today, throttled and robbed the
conductor, terrorized the passengers
and escaped with a goodly collection
OF purses and other valuables.
A large number of men and won.
en- had just left dance hall and
crowded the car. While the conductor
was collecting fares, the four men
blocked the rear door AMI cover j
the passengers with their re, e,olyors.
They held up the conductor and
went through lhe passengers.
gathering up everything of value.
Then jumping from the car male good
their escape.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-01
NEW REGULATIONS FOR
TIMBER AND STONE ACT

Washington, Dec. 1.-The Secretary
of the Interior today approved new
regulations under the timber and stone
act of June 3, 1879. The act provides
that timber and stone lands shall be
sold at the minimum price of $3.50
per acre. They have heretofore been
sold at flat rate of that sum. Under
the new regulations adopted today
such lands must be appraised and will
be sold at the appraised value. The
regulations don't apply to applications
already pending.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-01
ANTI-lMPERALlSTS
IN ANNUAL MEETING.

Boston, Dec. 1.-At the tenth annu.
al meeting of the Anti-Imperalist
league held here yesterday the follow.
ing officers we're elected:
President-Moorfield Story.
Treasurer-David G.. Haskins, jr.
Secretary Irving Winslow.
An executive committe Of fourteen
and vice-presidents from every state
in the union including Dean Henry
w. Rogers, Miss Jane Adams, Prof
Frederick Starr, Prof. William James
Samuel L. Clemens, Bishop w. N
McVicar and W. d. Howells.
Appeals for immediate independ
ence were read from Senor Osmena
Osmenai, speaker of the Philippine
assembly and Senior Ocampo, resident
commissioner Of the Philippines.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-01
REFUSED PERMISSION TO
CUT NEW RIVER CHANNEL

Memphis, Dec. IA message from
the War Department refused permis-
sion to the citizens of Pine Bluff. Ar
kansas, to cut a new channel for the
Arkansas river at that point and the
property owners must rely non brush
"fastenings" TO protect the river banks.
1t is doubtful if they will give the pro-
lection needed. The river Is rising
rapidly and a stage of 25 or 80 feet
is expected by Thursday.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-01
DECLINE IN ACTIVITY
OF BOSTON WOOL MARKET

Boston. Dec. IA gradual decline
in the activity of the local wool mar
ket continues, although trading is still
above the average for this time of
year. The dealers demand higher
prices for stocks of fine territorial
secured wools, these being held at one
per cent above the quotations. while
pulled wools are from one TO two cents
higher Domestic wools are selling
freely, the heaviest dealings as usual
being in territory, with moderate sales
of half-blood Montana at % 1-2c.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-01
CORONA QUEEN MINING
COMPANY DOING MUCr! WORK

Corona, n. NJ, Dec. 1.-The Corona
Queen Mining company here is doing
a great deal of development work and
recent rich strikes of ore, it is said,
will result in the operation of the
mines of this company on a most eX-
tensive scale in the near future. 1t
is expected that large force OF men
will be put to work in the course OF
a week or SO. The properties are cop
per and very rich.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-01
GOVERNOR AND DELEGATE
EFFECTNG COMBINATIONS

in the Senate The outlook for i'm
mediate statehood was never brighter
and both the governor and delegate
are sanguine Of the bills early pass
age. Governor Curry today called at
the White House. He also visited the
War Department and the Department
of the Interior. He will go to Hot
Springs, Virginia, this week for con
ference with President-elect Taft at
the earnest solicitation Of the latter.
Another hard worker for statehood
for New Mexico is J. G. Darden, an
Albuquerque capitalist now in the ma
ltional capital.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-01
ANOTHER CHAPTER IN
GARDNER SMUGGLING CASE.

Chicago, Dec Tapestries, paint
ings and bric-a-brac, valued at $4,000,
belonging to Mrs. Jack Gardner OF
Boston, which have been locked in
vault here by the collector Of customs
since Mrs. Emily Chadbourne is alleg-
ed to have tried to smuggle them
through the Chicago port without pay
ing duty, were formally seized today.
The seizure is incidental to the pend
ing suit for confiscation.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-01
APPEAL IN CASE OF
HARRY THAW DELAYED.

Philadelphia, Dec. Arguments in
the case of appeal filed by Roger
O'Mara of Pittsburg, trustee for the
estate of Harry X. Thaw, from the de-
cison Of the y. S. district court for the
western district of Pennsylvania, dis
missing the writ of habeas corpus to
bring Thaw to Pittsburg to testify in
his bankruptcy proceedings, has been
delayed until this afternoon and pos
sibly until tomorrow.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-01
Special to The New Mexican.

Special to The New Mexican
Washington, Dec. 1.-Governor
George Curry and Delegate W. H..
Andrews are hard at work effecting
combinations for the passage of an
enabling act for New Mexico at the
short session Of Congress that cannot
be beat They have enlisted the sup
port Of Senators Flint, Of California.
and Carter Of Montana, leaders in
Congress from the West, and Senators
Penrose and Knox, Of Pennsylvania.
|It now looks as if Senator Flint will
introduce, the Andrews statehood bill
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-01
MADAME STElNHEIL UNDER
GOES CLOSE EXAMINATION

Paris, Dec. Mime. Steinheil, sus-
pected Of the murder Of her husband
last May, was examined at length this
by Magistrate Andrew at the
Palace of Justice. The Interrogation
will continue two days and the magis-
trate will then decide from the evi-
dence whether a reconstruction of
the crime in the presence Of Nine.
Steinheil will be necessary.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-01
ALBUQUERQUE BANK
FORESTRY DEPOSITORY.

Under the new forestry organiza-
tion which takes effect today, the First
National Bank of Albuquerque has
been made the U. S. depository for the
forestry monies of this district. For
merly all remittances were made to
the fiscal agent at Washington. I'm
der the new organization money for
grazing fees, etc, under the forestry
supervision should be sent to Albu,
querqne. 1t will probably be some
time before this matter will be fully
understood by all concerned and 1t
will cause some annoyance until the
change Is fully understood.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-01
AMBASSADOR
TO RUSSIA CALLED HOME

st. Petersburg Dec. lit was
learned today that Count Berchtol,
Austro-Hungary ambassador to Russia,
had been recalled. The announcement
came as a surprise and it's significance
has not yet been ascertained. In dip
lomatic circles it is the sensation of
the day and is regarded as possibly
portending complete change in the
Balkan policy of the dual monarchy.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-01
NEW SECRETARY OF
NAVY is SWORN IN

Washington, Dec. 1T. H. New
berry was sworn in today as Secre.
tary of the Navy, and participated in
the cabinet meeting He was accom-
panied to the White House by his
predecessor, Victor H. Metcalf, who
formally presented him to the Presi-
dents official family.
SatterIee Accepts.
Herbert L. Satterlee, OF New York,
who yesterday was offered the position
of assistant Secretary of the Navy to
succeed r. H. Newberry, who was ele-
waited to the head of that department
today wired the President his accept
ance of the appointment.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-01
WOMAN KILLS SELF
AND HER CHILD
Forces Little One to Drink CarboIic
Acid and Then She Swallows
Deadly Poison.

Memphis, Tenn, Dee IA woman
apparently 25 years old with 7-year
old girl, registered at local hotel last
night as Mrs Schmitt, Hot Springs,
Ark" Early this morning the watch
man attracted by cries Of the child
burst into the room and found the
woman dead and the child dying. An
empty vial indicated that the mother
first gave carbolic acid to the child
and then swallowed the remainder
herself. Among her effects was a
slip of paper bearing the name of M. P.
Errington, Chicago, and 1920 in
money
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-01
TOWN WANTS
NATIONAL WOOL WAREHOUSE

Sheridan, Wyo., Dec. /. The ma
.tional executive committee of the
Wool Growers association, was pres
ent today at a meeting held here when
se5, ,ea84 md $500, 600 pounds Of wool
Iere y described towards the national
Who'll N&rehouse proposition.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-01
DENIED THAT POPE
is SERIOUSLY Ill.

Rome, Dec. 1.-Reports that the
Pope is suffering from pneumonia and
bronchitis are without foundation. His
condition was better today but he still
keeps to his bed by order of his ply
sicians. He Is suffering from a severe
cold. 1
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-01
MRS. FRANK DIBERT
INHERITS A FORTUNE
Former Santa Fean, Now Living In
Los Angeles, to Get Large Slice
Of MIlonaire's Estate.

New York, Dec 1.-The will of Wal
ten E. Ammon, the wealthy butterine
manufacturer, who was shot dead in
the Pennsylvania station in Jersey
City, ten days ago, by Andrew Nc
Gralh, who had a fancied grievance
against Aim, was filed for probate in
Jersey City today.
After making a number of specific
bequests, including amounts of $500,
$3.50 and 500, to thirty-seven old en-
ployes, the residue of the estate goes
to the next of kin, share and share
alike. Colonel Robert A. Ammon is
one OF the brothers.
The estate is said to be worth at
least 100000, and probably $l,000,000
The will allows the executors five
years in which to make payments Of
the legacies, and the remainder of the
property, real personal and mixed, is
bequeathed to 'the next of kin and
their survivors"
The relatives named include Mrs
Anna Emma Dibert of Los Angeles,
California, sister.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-01
FLOOD CUT OFF
. SUPPLY Of FUEL
Great Suf fering
Caused in Okla
homa Cities
GAS MAIN WASHED AWAY
All Business in Cuthrie and
Oklahoma City at Stand
still as a Result.

Guthrie, Okla, Dec. Flood condi-
tons in this part of the state are i'm
proved and the rivers are falling rap
idly. So far only two deaths have
been reported, but there were a num-
ber Of narrow escapes. The natural
gas main supplying Guthrie and Okla
homa City was washed out and both
cities are without fuel. Street car
service is suspended until the power
house is changed to the use of coal
ana practically all the factories are
closed.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-01
Wife of Chicago Man.

Chicago, Dec. 1.-Nicholas p Err
ington, when informed of the Mem
phis occurrence, said the woman must
have been his wife. He said she had
been i'll and must have committed sui
eide while suffering. She started for
Hot Springs Saturday and he had in
tended to join her little later.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-01
Many Suffered From Cold.

In addition to the suspension of bus
mess caused by the washing out of the
gas main, there is great suffering
among the people due to drop in the
temperature to the freezing point.
Hundreds of homes are without
stoves other than gas, and when the
supply was cut off, coal or wood could
not be used.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-01

The Mrs. Dibert mentioned above
is none other than Mrs. Frank Dibert,
who lived in Santa Fe off and on for
several years and left here about a
year ago with her children for Los
Angeles. For some time Mr.. Dibert
was assistant treasurer of the Santa
Fe Central Railway, now the New
Mexico Central. A son, Ammon Di-
bert, who resides at Estancia and con-
ducts an up-to-date dairy ranch, was
named in honor of the dead million
aire.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-30

Deep water diving can be carried
on with safety to a depth of 210 feet
provided proper precautions are
taken and suitable appliances used.
according to a report of the British
admiralty committee appointed to in
yestigate the subject
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-30
NATIVE COPPER FIND
ON NEW GROUND OF
MASON VALLEY co.

The Sail Lake Tribune quotes
George f. Gum as follows. We are
getting so much good news from the
Mason Valley property that ! do not
like To give il out. People will say
we are trying to boom the company.
and nothing is farther away from
our intentions. for We are only min
ing" said George T. Gum. the man
who first appreciated what the Ma
son Valley property AT Yerington
really was. Mr.. Gum was discussing
a telegram which he had received
from Superintendent +. o. Cole.
Mr.. Cole wired that in an entirely
new portion of the territory embrae-
ed within the Mason Valley lines. he
had registered an important find of
red metal. copper appearing in the
native form Mr.. Cole is proverbial-
~ cold blooded on a mining PROPOSE
ton, and when he stated that the
discovery looked mighty good he so
overstepped his usual manner of ex-
preston that local officials are en-
tirely inclined to credit the import
ance of the strike This new find
adds TO the known mineralized por-
ton of the Mason Valley, but Mr.
Gum Is unwilling To father any pre-
dictions personally until he has heard
more from Mr.. Cole.
Mr. Gum returned yesterday
morning from Gum, Wyo., where the
coal properties of the Gunn-Healy
Coal Co. are located. He is very
much pleased with these interests
The company is now producing coo
tons of coal per day. that being mere
ly the beginning. The mine and its
accessories are modern and model In
every particular.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-30

Involuntary Petition i'm bankruptcy
Filed Against George W. Mac
Mullen a. Co, Brokers.

PITTSBuRG. May 29-An invol-
nntary petition in bankruptcy was
filed late yesterday afternoon in the
United States court against George
w. MacMullen and Sanford Is. Evans,
doing business as George w. MacMul-
len e. Co, stock brokers.
The petition was filed AT time
when the court was usually closed,
and the fact was not generally known
until this morning.
The Guarantee Title and Trust Co.
was appointed receiver.
In the petition it is stated that the
liabilities will reach 81 100000 With
the assets about $4,000 less.
Sanford Evans of the firm was a
member of the Pittsburg stock ex-
change and a notice snspending him
from membership was posted this
morning. The company was also a
member of the Chicago Board of
Trade. 1t is said the company was
short of New York stocks. Attached
to the petition is a statement signed
by the members OF the partnership.
admitting their inability to pay its
debts and willingness that the part
nership be adjudged bankrupt
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-30
ANOTHER BUNCH OF
HIGH GRADERS TAKEN
IN GOLDF|ELO SHAFT

GOLDFlELD. May 29.-Another
merger made ON the Consolidated
ground last week has been shot to
pieces, much to the discomfort of
four gentlemen with high grade pro-
clivities. There is an abandoned
shaft on the Combination ground,
close 10 the Reilly workings, where
a emrger and consolidation of inter-
ests was made away down in the
bowels of the earth. Some ten days
ago one of the engineers employed
by the company WAS engaged in MAX
ing an inspection of the workings for
the purpose of plating them. when
he discovered that some recent work
had been done on ground where IL
was supposed none had been done
for year or more. He investigated
and found drills, shovels and picks,
and liberal supply of powder. The
drift and access TO IT had been care
fully covered up, and the engineer
at once suspected that crooked work
was being done in a clever and daring
way, and reported the matter to Man
ager Mackenzie Next day they
found that foot or more had been
gained in drifting towards a rich ore
shoot. All traces of inspection were
covered up.
Clarence Sage, chief detective of
the Consolidated was detailed on the
case, with Curley Lowell and Jim
Cowell. They went into the shaft
and workings just at it was getting
dark and secreted themselves in
places where they had the advantage
of seeing any one descending. At
/ 20 o o'clock two men descended the
ladder and. after removing the blind
TO the drift. prepared to begin work,
when Sage flashed an electric lamp
on the group, and. gun in hand, COM
manded the men TO throw up their
hands. He was backed in the de-
mand by Lowell and Cowell and If
the request had not been complied
with there would be two more graves
in the cemetery The older man of
the two and who gave his name as
Smith. had gun on him. He was
left in charge of Lowell and Cowell.
while Sage took the younger thief
and put him through sweating
process
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-30
GOULD STOCKS BREAK
BADLY IN TRADING
Voucb OF Decentralization Follows
Currency Bill Passage by House
Leads To Some Buying.

NEW YORK, May 29.-The stock
market today had to sustain some
rude buffets in the demorallzing
breaks in the Gould stocks. and the
power of resistance to this influence
which was displayed had some ef-
feet of reinsurance on speculative
sentiment. 1t has been observed OF
the speculative liquidation in prog
ress this week that II was not urgent
ly pressed on falling market, adj
vantage being taken rather of strong
periods to market stock. This fact
has impressed the belief in the
strong resources of the seller to re-
alize The apparent composure with
which the drop in the Gould group
was viewed may be due to the surviv-
al of "A conviction that good TO the
general situation may be evolved out
of the reorganization believed to be
imminent. The same spirit was man
ifest toward the news of receiver
ship for the Western Maryland in
March. That project represented the
eastern portion of the proposed Wa
bash extension to the Atlantic sea
board, as the Wabash-Pittsburg ter
minal does the western line. The
difficulties of the Western Maryland
aavo rise IN rumors that reorganiza-
e., would no on terms 10 secure the
wahasb i'm its outlet facilities and
a, ~ came limo do AWAY with rival
- thraataned nv the form of the
project
The acute conditions developed to-
,ay sor the securities concerned in
nj nroiect grow ont of the fact
49, interas, on the first mortgage