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Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-04-17
SEVERAL WOMEN
ARE INVOLVED
Many Stories in Circulation to
Show That Dead Pastor Was
Leading a Double Life and De-
Cided Death Was Best Way
Out of His Troubles.

Woodbury., n j.. April 17.-This
quiet town was greatly shocked to-
day by the sensational suicide Of
Rev. George w. Tomson. pastor of
the Woodbury. Presbyterian church,
and subsequent developments which
involve the names of at least three
women Of this place.
Early this morning Tomson was
found dead in bed i'm his room at
the Newton hotel, with bullet in
his brain The appearance of the
body indicated that he had commit
ted suicide but at first his friends,
and he had many throughout the
city, We're 10th to believe that he had
killed himself. The evidence to that
effect was so strong. however, that
they at last admitted it to be true,
and that is now the generally ac-
Cepted theory.
But the sensation caused by the
suicide was as nothing when COM
pared with the conditions that were
developed when his clergyman friends
began the search for "A motive. Now
that Tomson is dead there are many
stories as to the life he led going the
rounds, but as to how true any of
them are il is impossible to ascertain
just yet.
Tomson was about As years of age.
His engagement to a wealthy young
lady, a member Of his congregation,
lras an.suu1cyu r>teutty dni III mar
rage was to have taken place within
a short time. He has always been in
good standing and apparently had no
reason for killing himself.
Women Tell Stories.
Later today it was learned that
when TOmson's engagement became
known generally, a woman who lived
at the same hotel began to circulate
reports involving the minister, This
So aroused the women members of
his church that Monday last dele
CATION composed of members of the
congregation, called at the hotel and,
IL is said "a stormy scene ensued be-
tween the delegation and the women
who had circulated the reports con-
Cernng the minister. As a result of
this visit the woman in question left
the town and has not returned since.
1t is said by guests of the hotel
that at the time Of the announcement
OF the engagement of Tomson and the
member Of his Congrega ton, the min
lister and the woman had violent
scene She Is alleged to have said
that she would permit no other wo-
man to come between her and the
preacher
He owes me-" she is alleged to
have said. "the life, love and duty
belonging to wife. and I shall not
permit him to desert me-
1t is also reported that at meet
ing of sunday school teachers last
Thursday, a woman member of Tom
sons church denounced him calling
him a "hypocrite." She also said 9TH
or things uncomplimentary to the
minister
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-04-17
FLOOD DAMAGE IS
SMALLER THAN FEARED
Great Northern Is Greatest sufferer,
Having Lost Twenty-Five
Miles of Track

Helena, April l7.-Daugcr from the
flood which came as a result OF the
bursting of the Hauser lake dam
Tuesday is now regarded as passed.
A careful survey of the situation in
dicates that the losses viii be lighter
by far than at first estimated.
The Great Northern is the chief suf-
ferer, twenty-five miles Of its tracks
being washed out IL will take ten
days TO repair this and meantime it
Will be necessary u close the Boston
& Montana smelter because OF the
failure Of an ore supply from Butte.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-04-17
WHO WILL SUCCEED
SECRETARY OF WAR ?

Washington, April l7.-Secretary
Taft will resign from the cabinet if
nominated by the Republican conven-
tou in June. Otherwise he will con-
unue at the head Of the department
of war L. the end OF RoOsevelt's term.
should ne resign, il is believed his
successor would be chosen from the
following
Robert Bacon, assistant secretary
of state, Robert S oliver. assistant
secretary Of war; Beekman Winthrop.
assistant secretary Of the treasury. or
Charles NJ. Magoon provisional gov
oruor of cuba
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-04-17
POLICE TROOPERS
ARRIVE At CHETSER
They Are Heavily Armed and Parade
the Streets But No Dcmonstra-
tiOn il Made by the Crowds.

Chester, Pa, April 17-Under COM
maud pf Supt. John c. GrOOmc, three
troops Of the state police rode into
Chester shortly after 10 o'clock and
proceeded to the car barn OF the
traction company. Each policeman
was i'm fatigue uniform, armed with
"a carbine. large Colt revolver, pocket
revolver and three belts Of cartridges.
Large crowds saw the troopers pass
through the streets, but no demons
tration was attempted. No disorder
occurred last night
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-04-17
MANY MINERS NEEDED
IN ALASKAN FIELDS
Request For Thousand Men to
Work As soon A. Spring Opens
Has Been Received.

Seattle. Wash, April IA spe-
cial cable to the POst-Intelligencer
from Fairbanks, April 18th, says: At
the annual meeting Of the Mine own
ers and Operators association, held
here last night II was decided TO i'm
mrdiately wire 10 John Roman, their
outside representative, authorizing
him % contract for an additional T.
600 men in Seattle at terms Of IS
and board per day Of ten hours to
come to Fairbanks upon the opening
of navigation. l rniEIII
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-04-17
MOB CMASES ITALIANS.

Bloomington. Ill.,. April l7-Thirty
Italians, who have been employed by
the Illinois Central at Clinton, were
driven from town last night by a
mob who intimidated them with a
fusillade of shots There has been
much indignation against the Italians
since Mayor EdmundsOn received a
bIackhand letter thTeateuiu- his life.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-04-17
SENATOR LAFOLlETTE
IN SERIOUS CONDITION
Ills Family and Friends Are Alarmed
and Physicians Are With Him
Constantly

Washington, April l7.-Senator La
Toilette Of Wisconsin Is i'll at his
home here. He is suffering from gall
stones lie has been attended by
physicians almost constantly for the
past twenty-four hours and inaam-
nation Of the stomach has developed
His family and friends are alarmed
over his condition.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-04-17
ENANGEl.IsT,s WIN DIES.

KeWanee. M April l7.-Mrs,
Brooks, wife Of Rev. J. q. Brooks,
state evangelist for congregational
churches. committed suicide today.
She was suffering from nervous pros
trat.pu.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-04-17
DARK HORSE IS
NOT IMPROBABLE
Hard Fight Governor. Johnson Is
Making SCdreS Bryan Followers
dndthe NebrdSkdn May Throw
Influence to Some Other
Candidate.

Washington, April 17.-Supporters
of Bryan here discussed with interest
dispatches from Chicago announcing
that an attempt would be made to
abrogate the rule in the approaching
Democratic convention which requires
"a two-thirds majority to nominate
candidate for president.
II was declared that Senator Stone
had prepared a resolution to this ef-
feet. but in an interview today the
Missouri senator denied that he had
done SO or contemplated such action.
1t was pointed out oy Senator stone
that a formal resolution would not be
necessary in order to accomplish the
result All that would have to be
done would be for the committee on
rules in its report to provide that
majority should nominate.
Embarrasses the Bryan Men.
The very aggressive fight being
made by Johnson for the Democratic
nomination has surprised the Demo-
cratic leaders here who had taken 1t
for granted that Bryan would be nom
mated without opposition. 1t is pos
sible that a very embarrassing situa-
ton may confront the convention IN
Denver. Bryans friends could not
abrogate the two-thirds rule without
placing their candidate In a position
where Democrats hostile TO him would
feel they had just grounds for refus-
ing to vote for him.
If nominated, Mr.. Bryan will need
4 ty
possibly so with a nomination in order
to secure the support of the party III
many eastern states. At the same
time the Bryan partisans would re-
sent the action of a convention which
defeated their hero by resorting to
the two-thirds rule. A nomination
under such circumstances would re-
suit, In the opinion of Democrats
here, in Just such a fiasco as the can
didacy of Parker in 1904, 1t is the
impression among a majority of DEM
ocratic leaders here that Bryan will
not be defeated, but the developments
of the last few weeks have proved
that it is more than possibility.
IL Might Mean Culbcrson.
Should something more than one
lHlIu Ol tHc utlGSdJcS go " DtllNSl
determined to sidetrack Bryan, the
aggressive work done by the support
ers Of Johnson may operate to the
nomination of some other Democrat.
Bryan's stanchcst supporters say that
in the event of such a contingency
the Nebraskan would throw his dele
gates to some other candidate rather
than have Johnson profit by his ac-
tivity.
Senator Culoerson of Texas. it is be-
licved, would be the choice of Bryan
in this event. 1t is not intimated that
Bryan has ever discussed with any one
what he would do should One-third
Of the convention hold out against
him. but the willingness of Culberson
to accept the Nebraskans leadership
and the attitude taken by the Texas
senator as leader of the Senate mi
nority is responsible for the impress
sion here that Bryan's mantle would
fall on him.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-04-17
Burn Tons OF Red Fire.

Back Of the boulevard are the hotel
grounds, which will glow tonight with
thousands of incandescent lamps.
still in the background, off on the
foothills and the high mountain
peaks. forest rangers will burn tons
of red fire, Illuminating tho entire
mountain. Another feature OF the
celebration Will be floral parade
and battle of flowers on Monday
The half mile dance on the ospld-
made is not all that has by,u arranged
for the sailor men. During each
night of their stay here theater seats
will be- sent TO the ships and for each
of the five nights 500 sailors may be
detailed to theater duty"
sports galore will be- furnished. The
sailors may take part in or may be
spectators at baseball tennis, polo,
field sports, horse races. rowing
swimming -eyerythiug t..0 a commit
toe of athletes could drN
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-04-17
Big Floral Parade.

Santa Barbara, April 17.-Santa
Barbara's welcome is to be a floral
carnival. The great dance on the half
mile ball room next Wednesday night
will be one of its most unique feat
ures.
The dance will be held on the es-
planade on the ocean front in front Of
the Potter hotel. The boulevard is
eighty feet wide, extending half a miIe
to the Plaza del Mar. Its smooth sur
face has been covered with waXed
crash to make the floor for the ball.
\ row of tribunes. four seats high,
extends along the entire distance on
The land side. The ocean side will re-
main open but for the row Of palms
at the margin Of the wide driveway,
leaving a view of the illuminated fleet
in the bay.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-04-17
Eight Days at Los Angeles.

Los Angeles, April 17.-Mayor Har-
per and the Los Angeles committee
will go to san Pedro tom borrow to well
come the fleet. and the men will be
entertained in this city for eight days.
The fleet will be split, four ships re-
naming at san Pedro, and four each
going to Long Beach, Santa Monica
and Redondo.
on Monday morning $500 enlisted
men will be entertained at Chutes
park at a big boxing tournament, at
which James J. JeffriesA will referee.
There will be fencing contests and the
days amusements will wind up with
a big barbecue at noon. In the after
noon the men will go to Agricultural
park, where the Naquero club VIII
give big wild west show. There Will
bc dancing, a vduGeItstt ",lJCr.ainment
and fireworks, and a band concert in
Central park in the evening.
The warrant officers of the fleet
will arrive in this city at las p. m.
and will be taken for automobile rides.
A big banquet in their honor will be
given in the evening. Sixty of the
highest officers of the fleet will be en-
tertained at a most elaborate banquet
at the Hotel Alexandria.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-04-17
FLEET SAILS NORTH
TOMORROW MORNING
II viii be Divided at San Pedr o
Four Vessels Going to Each of
Four Beach Towns Grand
Ball and Big Floral Parade
Planned at Santa Barbara.

San Diego. April l7.-The stay OF
the American battleship fleet Is rap
idly drawing to a close and at 8 a. M
tomorrow the sixteen battieships Will
hoist anchor and steam northWard,
the next visiting place being the ports
of Los Angeles. Another large Sec
tion of liberty men came ashore TINS
morning and the day was practically
given over to their entertainment
There were free matinees at all the
aters except one this afternoon, and
the blue jacket men packed the places
of amusement.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-04-17
Continuous Performance.

The same program will be given for
$500 more enlisted men April 2l, and
in the afternoon there will be an auto
mobile parade of the admirals and
commanding officers. a ball at Ven
ice will be the feature of the evening.
April % and 23 will see the same
program for more men. with a grand
ball and automobile trip for the Off
GERS. There will be general celebra-
tions in beach towns on April "a and
on April 25, before sailing for Santa
Barbara, the fleet will assemble in
Santa Monica bay for a parade.
The city is one blaze of red. white
and blue and is crowded with visitors.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-04-17
WEATHER FORECAST

Denver, coIo., April H. 6enssIIy faIr
tonight and Saturday.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-04-17
TRAIN ARRIVALS

No. I-7.4S p. m.
No As. so p. m.
No. 10. S. p. m.
No. SO. 30 p. m.
No. o-It.45 p. m.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-04-02
MIR. VOTER

There will be a public
meeting in EIkS' theater to-
morrow night, beginning
promptly at $50 O'Clock.
The one and only purpose
of this meeting is for the
discussion of the issues at
stake in the city election
next Tuesday.
If you are interested in the
result of that election; if the
qualifications of the men
who are standing for muni-
CipaI offices is of interest to
you; if you want to be in a
position to vote with a full
understanding of the Situa-
ton on Tuesday; if the queS-
ton of the sewer system in
tereStS you; if the mainten-
anCe of the retail liquor Ii.
CenSe where it stands inter-
estS you; if you are inter-
eSted in the welfare and
prosperity and advancement
of Albuquerque, arrange to
be at the meeting tomorrow
night and hear what the
speakers have to say. They
are men who are in a posi-
ton to speak with authority.
What they have to say will
interest you.
Some first class music
will form a part of the pro-
gram.
EverV one is made cor
daily welcome and an eS-
peCiaI invitation is extended
to the ladies'.
Remember, EIkS' theater,
Friday night, promptly at
half past eight O'Clock.
Make your arrangements
now to attend.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-04-02

Vanderbilt which were brought 10 thr
city from Oakland farm were Shipped
to her address at Tuxedo Park ca
of Amos Tuck French 4 port IN of
the goods were put in storage.
The Oakland farm residenea has not
been closed, for Mr. Vande ,bllts s,g-
wants remain there and extensive al
terations which have been in progress
at the estate for some time are stlu
going on All of Vanderbnrs horses
except few which he desires for his
personal use in coaching the coming
summer are stin az Oakland farm
in England have never been at the
in England have ueevr been at ts
Oakland farm stables, bur were pur-
chased by him in New York and shis-
ped from there 70 England
Until AIr Vanderbilt arrive last
sunday for flying visit to Oakland
farm ne had not been there since last
Christmas. His stay Sunday was brief
He arrived In New York in his pri-
vate car Wayfarer that morning, and
at 9:50 in the evening LEFT for New
York He sailed for England today
Mrs Vanderbilt's sister-in-law. Mrs
Amos Tuck French is in Newport,
and it is supposed that Mrs Wander
bilt viii be a guest Of Mrs. French
upon her return here.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-04-02
ALASKAN GOVERNOR
A REACT|ONARy
Executive Declares His District
Is Not Prepared for Territor-
iaI Form of Government


Washington, d, c., April 1,-Gov-
ernor w b. Hoggatt Of Alaska, today
presented to the house committee on
territories an argument against Il bill!
to provide a territorial form of gov
ernment for Alaska. He said that
Alaska is not yet ready to be erected
into a territory; that it's total white
population, scattered over a vast area
does not exceed thirty thousand per-
sons; that until the natural isolation
of Aaska's communities from one
another is overcome by transportation
facilities, the best form Of govern
ment is that by courts, which now OBJ
tains. The governor said that mas
much as the voting strength of the
district would lie within few COM
munities where mining interests or
the saloon element would have con-
troll, it is extremely doubtful that a
good house of delegates would be
elected and that laws to be passed by
a legislature such as provided under
the territorial form Of government
would, in the case of Alaska, be i'm
portant to lead to endless corrective
legislation in congress.
Delegate Gale of Alaska, author of
the bill, spoke in its support, He said
that the white residents Of Alaska are
for the most part men Of the hearty
pioneer type, and as Americans they
are entitled to receive the benefits of
a territorial form Of government
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-04-02
CRUISER MONTANA
MAKES GOOD SHOWING

RocNand, Me, April 1.--Tacing
adverse conditions today in tn way
of high winds and heavy sea, the
armored cruiser Montana exceeded
her contract requirements by slen-
der margin on the Rocklant triai
course. Her fastest mile, whic was
made with the tide in her favp was
al the rate Of 22,S6 knots an. hour
but the average Of her five runsst top
speed was 22.035.
The Montana made fourteen runs
today, being started at a 16knot
clip. which was increased gradually
at ~ knots. The three final runswere
at 20la knots an hour. It was en-
onstrated that trihe under 2l1 Eevo-
lutions Of the screws per minute nuld
produce the contract speed. The
amount of horse power develope on
the fastest run was 26,6oS and tho
average Of the five top speed runswas
26,5OO
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-04-02
O|Az' MESSAGE:
To MEXICAN
CONGRESS
DISCUSSES RELATIONS
WITH UNITED STATES
Explanation Made of ConceS-
sion Granted This Country
For CoaIing Station at Mag
daIena Bay,

Especial CorresSOndencs Morning journal ]
Mexico City, April president
Diaz delivered his annual message to
congress today, He declared that the
republic was at peace with all the
world and on the eve of a prosperous
period of material development, He
spoke of the financial crisis which
embarrassed the markets of the world
in general and which had been keenly
felt in Mexico during the past few
months as having passed, and said
that Mexico is entering upon broad
er field of activity in all lines.
Referring to the merger of the Ma
tional and Central railroads, he char
acterized ii as an accomplishment of
which Mexico should be proud
The occasion of the delivery of the
message was made notable by a large
assembly. All of the balconies were
crowded with spectators and the
chamber presented lively scene. The
part Of the message which referred to
the granting of a cOaling station to
the United States at Magdalena Bay
was listened to with the greatest at
tention. On this subject, which of
late has been widely commented upon
by the radical press, the message
read:
THE government of the United
States asked permission to station the
two coaing vessels destined for the
service Of the American flotilla on the
Pacific, i'm the waters of Magdalena
Bay for period Of five years.
In accordance with the constitu-
ton it was presented to the senate
and the concession was limited to a
term Of three years, and on the basis
Of strict reciprocity with Mexico 1t
was considered that under such con |
litions the republic would suffer no
loss whatever by giving a service to a |
friendly nation which obtains an ad- |
which on occasions may serve !
IS useful The opinion OF the senate |
,oincided with that of the executive |
and the permission was granted on
he terms stated"
Speaking of arbitration with the |
United States, the president says
also with the government Of |
we are arranging through |
lur ambassador the conclusion of a |
reaty of arbitration which will be |
admitted in due time TO the senate. |
rhe diverse controversies that have /
arisen, as is natural between that |
government and Mexico, owing to |
constant relations of all classes, have |
oeen settled in q most satisfactory |
md amicable manner"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-04-02
PUBLIC BARRED FROM
NEW YORK EXCHANGES
Galleries Closed as Prccautioi Against
Dangerous CranlSs.

New York, April 1.-Like.the New
York stock exchange, the tConsoli-
dated stock exchange and The cotton
exchange, the visitors galler Of the
New York produce eXcharge was
closed today, No reason wis given
by the managers Of the exclhnge for
this action, but it is generally under
stood among the members thai it was
taken to prevent dangerous 'oranks'
from gaining access to the glleries.
The governors of the other eNhanges,
all of which have closed thir gal
leries within a few weeks, h,ve not
explained the reason for ddng so,
but members believed the nanage-
ment desired to maintain a chser su-
pervision Of those having acces to the
main trading room than would be
possible II free access was alloyed to
the galleries.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-04-02
GRAFT PROSECUTION
SCORES AGAINST RUFF

san Francisco April Abraham
Ruef, the central figure in the brib-
ery-graft prosecution whose technical
gkirmishes TO avoid trial have Kept
two courts occupied for two months,
sustained three adverse rulings today,
one in the superior and two in The
appellate court.
Judge Maurice r. Dooling denied
the motion Of Rucf's counsel for
transfer Of the ease to another de-
partmcnt The district court Of app
peals denied Ruers petition for n
writ of prohibition restraining Judge
Dooling from proceeding With the
trial ana also refused his application
for writ Of mandate compelling
Judge Doolug to transfer the case to
another department Of the superior
court