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Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-13
STEAMSHIPS CUTTING RATES.

Honolulu Hawaii, Nov. 13.-With-
the past three months all of the
american steamship lines plying be-
ween the Pacific coast and the ter
itory have reduced their first class
assenger rates about 20 per cent
he cut was started by the Matson
teamship company which cut the
tie from SIS, one way, to SEQ, or
110 for the round trip. The Oceanic
inc followed suit by cutting the rate
, SOS and $110, and the Pacific Mall
:. s. company has announced that
fter this month its steamship China
will carry passengers at this rate also.
Within the past week the Canadian
australian line has met the cut also,
educing its rate from Vancouver to
SIS with 10 per cent off this to fami-
les OF three adults, and 20 per cent
ess 20 four adults or more In one
'amily. The rate formerly was SIS.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-13
MANY CITIES WANT
LABOR CONVENTION
Invitations TO American FeIeration
Are Read at Denver Today.

Denver, Nov. I3.--Only trief ses-
sion OF the convention of the Am r
'can Federation Of Labor was n u
this morning, during wh ch an
amendment 10 the rules was a iOpted
and then as none OF the com mite, s
was r-a ~ to report an ljournment
was taken until tomorrow morning In
order TO give the Committe time 10
consider matters referred to them.
Several announcement and fnyi.
ta-ions for the next convention Hei-
read by the secretary. The cities
which have invited the xt conf d
Grafton are Detroit Mi waukee. ST.
Louis. Lansing Mich. Toronto and
Washington.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-13
STILL INSISTS She
DOESN'T Remember
Events OF the Past Week When
She Tried 10 Extort Money From
Wealthy Mrs. PhIpps Are
Forgotten by Drug
Crazed Woman,

Denver, Nov. t3.---weakened By
disease and drugs. Mrs. Allen f.
Read, who threatened the lives of
Mrs. Genevieve Chandler Phipps and
her daughter with dynamite last
Monday. may not live to undergo the
experiences OF prison or the mad
house as a consequence of her dar-
Ing attempt at extortion.
Late last night her husband in
formed Chief of Police Armstrong
that her condition was extremely crit
ical. He said his wife's death was ex-
pected within a few days. This In
formation was confirmed by DR.. r. o.
Butterfield, Mrs. Reads physicia 4.
The woman still insists that she re-
members nothing OF what had taken
place In the past week.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-13
FIRST COlD WAVE
REACHES ABIQakQk
This City Is Fortunate, Though, yud9-
Ing by Reports From Other
Places In Territory.

The cold wave which for two days
has been spreading over Colorado,
followed by heavy SHOWS and rains.
today reached New Mexico. 1t was
forecasted last night by slight drop
In the temperature. a haxy sky and
rising wind. 1t struck with full
force, however. shortly after 8 O'Clock
this morning and sent the tenpera-
ture down to the ovorcoat degree.
Business men who forgot their over
coats In the morning suffered from
coId by noon.
No snow fell In Albuquerque and
the temperature was probably more
agreeable here than anywhere else
in New Mexico. At Ration yesterday.
II was very cold but was reported
warmer there today, AT Las Vegas
today, a steady snow fell until late
this afternoon when the sky began to
clear. At 3 O'Clock this afternoon. a
heavy snow was falling at Santa Fe,
with a lowering temperature and ey-
cry Indication that winter had begun
in earnest. There was snow on the
Sandia mountains northeast Of Albu-
querque and reports received tnis
afternoon. Indicate that there was
nedVy snow tail On hh VI t"S "ieHSi
mountains, even as far south as Las
Cruces.
Telegraphic reports were received
by The Citizen from the following
towns at o'clock this afternoon;
Holbrook-Cloudy, no rain or snow.
Gailup-Part cloudy. Calm and
pleasant.
socorro-Cloudy and cold.
San MarcIal-Windy and cold.
Las cruces-Cloudy. Snow on
mountains.
Cerrlllos-Cloudy. Very cold Be-
ginning to snow.
Santa Fe-Snowing hard.
Las Vegas-clearing UP after snow
storm.
Raton-Clear. Warmer than yes
tGrday.
Trin.dad--Clear. Snow on ground.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-13

Pekin, Nov. lathe emperor of
China, Kuan Hgsu, was reported dead
at O'Clock this MOI ming, but 1t has
been imposs- BILE to secure confirma-
tion of this announcement up to
o'clock this evening. His majesty wa
transferred to the death chamber at
p. m. He was then still breathing.
Two imperial edicts were issued
this afternoon. The first max
Prince Chun, brother of the emperor
regent of the empire. The second ap-
points his son, Pu Wei, heir presump-
tive. Late this afteInoo a palace
official OF high stading said that the
emperor is still alive. At a meetii &
of the grand council in the pala e
the dowager empress is said to have
swoOned.
The Illness Of The emperor assumed
serious aspect fortnight ago. It
was then declared that he was suffer-
ing from grave Intestinal mpla mt.
He persistently refused to accept
west rn medical aid. He had suf-
fered ten years from chronic nephri-
tbs, which recently became compli-
Gated with diabetes and sciatica.
Emperor Kuan Hgsu was born Au-
gust 2, 1872. and acceded to the
throne January ~. 1875. II s
aunt. has been the actual ruler of tne
empire.
Washington Hears the News.
Washington, Nov. f3.-The Associ-
ated Press dispatches gave the first
news of the death OF the emperor OF
China to this city. When shown to
Minister WI Ting Fang. he sid: "But
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-13
MAO COYOTE ATTACKS
"OlAMOMO A" COWB]y
He Was Severely Bitten in Fierce
Fight With Rabid Animal and
Has Gone to Texas for
Treatment.

Hachita, n. M, Nov. 13.-J. ID.
Wolf, a cowboy employed by the Vic
toria Cattle company on the Diamond
A ranch, arrived in Hachita early
Wednesday morning, suffering from
severe injuries sustained through a
fierce encounter with a rabid coyote.
He has gone to Dallas for treatment.
The coyote entered VOLTS tent early
in the night and sprang at Wolf. who
was awakened by the no sc but was
unable to make his escape. The coy
ote Bit him severely on the right leg
just below the knee. Wolf kicked at
the animal with his left foot, and the
animal released his hold and seized
Wolf by the left foot The two fell
to the floor, the coyote still holding
to the bare foot, shaking it and growl-
ing. Wolf finally kicked loose and
fought the an NAL with board. He
knocked the coyote out of the tent
and the animal trotted off. The coy
ote then entered a tent where four
other cowboys were sleeping. The
boys awoke and fed, leaving the coy
ote In full possession. They secured a
gun and started for The tent, but the
coyote had gone and they were un-
able TO find him in the dark.
Mr.. Wolf's injuries are serious and
when HaChlta was reached Wednes-
day morning the injured foot was
swollen out of all proportion and
shape. The wounds are exceedingly
painful.
1t is reported that rabd coyotes
are causing no little trouble to the
cowboys in that section. and tina.
many cattle and hogs have been BIT
ten.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-13
ALBUQUERQUE IN
LINE FOR A SHARE
Wholesalers Report Better Bus
mess Than for a Year. Real Es-
tate Is Going Up and the
City Is Generally
Prosperous.

There has been a sudden and far
reaching revival In business condi-
tons In New Mexico since November
3rd and those who are IN position to
know. express the opinion that the
winter season will be one OF the best
in the history of New Mexio5, par
ticularly with statehood
The first indications of the busi-
ness revival were manifested when
buyers began foekng 20 the terri
tory in search of lambs. Sales were
quickly made and while the prices
In all cases were not as large as an
ticipated, still the sheep men are not
complaining.
SO fast have the shipments been
made recently that there In danger Of
a car shortage. Cars are being hur-
ried to the shipping points as fast
as possible by the Santa Fe. but
before a sufficient quantity arrives,
II is feared that the demand VIII
more than exceed the supply.
In addition to the shipments of
of sheep both wholesale and retail
merchants are placing heavy orders
for merchandise and. as their stocks
are depleted, they are demanding
prompt delivery.
Another indication OF the business
awakening Is the increased number
Of travelling men who have again TAX
en- to the road. A year ago. many
Of the travelling men we're called In
by their employers because sales did
not warrant them remaining In the
aAtl Do In Tn
full force. A New York salesman
said that no better proof of good
business conditions was needed than
the heavy buying Of merchants
throughout the southwest.
Among the wholesalers in Albu-
querque, heavy orders are being re-
ceived from retailers all over New
Mexico and Arizona. One wholesaler
reports that the business his house
has done this fall and early winter
Is nearly double that OF 1907.
The Santa Re shops In this cltS
have started up on full time with {
full complement of employees. Th'
force. It Is understood. will be in
creased from time to time, as bust
ness warrants, but II is as full nov
as 1t was a year ago before th'
stringency began. SO far as New
Mexico is concerned. reports indicate
that all sections are feeling the gen
eral revival OF business.
local real estate man yesterda,
made the assertion that Albuquer
qua real estate would be worth watch
ing this winter. According TO hi
estimates. probably more real estate
will change hands in this city at ad
vanced prices than anywhere In th'
southwest and he states that he con
siders Albuquerque real estate ont
OF the best Investments In the city a
this time.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-13
many PROMINENT
PEOPLE WILL SPEAK
Delegates From All Over the Unit
ed states viii Gather to SUg-
Qest Plans for Betlering The
System Of Punishment
In America.

Richmond, Nov. 13.-The American
Prison association which meets in this
city November 14-19 will be addressed
during the course of its five days
sessions by Governor Swanson Of VIZ
ginia. Governor Broward of Florida,
Governor Smith of Georgia, Governor
Glenn of North Carolina and Govern
or Fort of New Jersey. Other inn
portant speakers are Homer Folks,
president of the New York probati IN
commission; Bishop Failows of Chi
cago, John Koren of Boston. Mrs.
and DR.. Charles r. Henderson of the
University of Chicago.
The program arranged Is of partic-
ular interest to the south, special em-
phasis being put on the negro GRIM
inal, tuberculosis among criminal ne
groes. peonage systems, convict labor
systems and the need of reformator-
les and juvenile courts in the south.
In connection W tn the prison asso-
citation meetings will De held sessions
of the Chaplains' associat on, the
Prison Physicians associat. on and the
Association of Governing Boards Il
Penal, Reformatoiy and Preventive
Institutions.
The Prison association is the largest
body of organized prison reformers IN
the country. Its objects includes:
/. The improvement of the laws
in relation to public offenses and Of
tenders. and the modes of procedure
By which such laws are enforced.
2. The study of the causes OF
crime, the nature of offenders and
their social surroundings, the bes
methods of dealing with offenders
and of preventing crime.
8. The improvement of the penal
correctional and reformatory institu
tions throughout the country, and o.
the government, management ant
discipline thereof, including the ap
pointment of boards of trustees and
OF other officers.
4. The care of, and providing suit
able and remunerative employment
for discharged prisoners, and espe
cially such as may or shall have giver
evidence of a reformation OF life.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-13
WON'T
SLAUGHTER ANIMALS

New York, Nov. 13.-That Presl-
dent Rooseyelts trip viii not be a
''slaughtering expedition" but in the
interests of science and TO provide
specimens for use in this country, -
reported by Major A. T.. Kearns. u.
:. a. surgeon stationed at Fort Tot
ten, who went to Washington today
10 confer with Mr.. Roosevelt as one
Of the party who will accompany him.
IL Is understood that Roosevelt vi
do little more shooting than is r.
quired to get two or three specimens
of every kind of wild beast II IS allow
able to shoot
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-13
NEARLY A MILLION
FOR HOME MISSIONS
Methodist Conference ApproprisSes
5000 600 to he UsCd In Work.

Topeka. Kan. Nov. 15.-The fea-
ture Of today's meeting OF the Home
NJ ission Of the Methodist Episcopal
church was the appropriation OF
$500 900 for mission work In America
and requests for a million and half
for the church. The funds are TO
be used largely for work at frontier
posts and IN city s,ums. Eighteen
out OF the twenty bishops OF America
took part I'm the proceedings. or the
100000 appropriated todsy twenty
FIVE per cent was declared for church
extension and the balance for home
missions.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-13

reports of his death have been re-
ceived before" He added, however.
that while he was not notified Off
cially as yet, such notification was
not expected Immediate y after the
death, on account Of the commotion
which would follow the death of the
emperor.
Throughout nearly al of the thirty
four years he has been ON the throne
the emperor has been In poor health,
Minister wu explained and he added
that the death of the emperor at this
time would not interfere with the
policy of reform whi.h has been
adopted and partially put into prac-
tice in the Chinese 60 'ernment.
He Is stin p.ing.
Washington, Nov. .x-l n eispatch
received at the state epartment just
before noon from American Min,ater
Rockhll at Pekin reports that the
emperor is dying. The message was
sent about O'Clock this afternoon,
Pekin time.
The Empress, Too?
Pekin, Nov. 13-(1o:30 p. m).-
II II now reported that the empress,
who swooned during meeting OF the
grand council TO-DAY. Is also dying.
This rumor, II true. would explain the
two edicts issued late this. afternoon
regarding the regency Of the empire.
The foreign residents OF p kin are
confu sed by the sudden developments
today and various reports and rumors
are emanating from the palace. 1t ID
impossible to obtain a confirmation
officially of anything.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-13
nAMAn,s SUGAR DROP.

Honolulu. Hawaii, November 10
Hawa.rs sugar crop for this yea"
which Is now all ground, amounted
70 52l 600 tons, worth in the neigh
borhood OF s4O.OOO,OO0. This Is not
only the large st crop ever produced
IN the territory, but is the highest
production per acre yet attained, ay-
eraging over five tons to the acre
the group. Some OF the
plantations viii beg grinding on
their 1903 crop next month, or early
in January.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-13
WILL ROOSEVELT
WORK FOR A TRUST?
RepOrted That Standard OIL Man
Owns the Outlook For Which
President VIII Write,

New York, Nov. 13.--Much interest
was occasioned here today by the
publication OF the report that James
Stillman, president OF the National
city bank. popularity known as the
standard OH bank" Is controlling
wier OF the Outlook of which Presi-
dent Roosevelt is to become con
trlbuting editor" when he retires
from office Officers OF the Outlook
refrse to make public the names OF
any owners of its $4,000 capital
stock
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-13
TERRY SUCCEEDS
FISH At new YORK

washington. Nov. 13.-The selec-
tion of a successor 10 Hamilton Fish,
who recently resigned as assistant Sec
retary treasurer Of the United states
at New York, was settled today b.
the appointment OF George $. Terry
who for a long time was secretary
OF the Union League club In that city.
Terry has been prominently connected
with the park comm 'sis1n Of New
York The appo ntment OF Terry
was made this afternoon by the pres
ident
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-13
BRYAN GOES TO MEXICO.

Lincoln, Nov. 18.-Ar. and Mrs
william J. Fryan will leave SUNDAY
for a trip to Mex co. They VIII seek
rest and recreation but the itinerary
Of the trip has not been announced.
Pryan will deliver a commencement
address at Philadelphia December 2S
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-13
.METCALF QUITS
ASStCRETARY
OF Navy
III Health Causes Resignation
OF Cabinet Offlcer--NeW-
berry to Succeed Him.

Washington. d. c., Nov. 13.-Sec-
'etary Of the Navy Victor H. Metcaf
oday rendered his regislation to the
president. 1t Ia 10 take effect De-
,ember / and the reason given for
his retirement Is Ill health. Truman
assistant secretary of the
lavy, will be named as successor.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-13
ToRNEY SUCCEEDS o'REILLY.

Washington, Nov. 13.-The appoint
ment OF Col. George II. Torney as sur
gaon general OF the prmy 10 succeed
surgeon General O'Rielly was an
nounced by the secretary OF war to-
day. The vacancy OF the surgeon
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-13
TRAIN ARRIVALS

No. I-7.45 p. m.
No A. 5. SO p. m.
No. 10. S. p. m
No. s. Gao p. m.
No. o-iL.4S p. m.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-13

nsaver, cOlo, November 10 --.esnm-
ally fair and cole lonIgAt a d Saturday.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-31
MEETINGS At ZION.

At Zion Baptist church Sunday at
II a. m, Covenant meetings.
2:3O p. m. preaching, subject.
What Saith the Scripture About
Baptism?"
300 p. m. the Ordinance OF Bap-
tism will be administered.
$3.50 p. m. B. Y. p. u. Subject.
THE Real Heart OF Our Society"
(consecration meeting), led by DR.. W.
A. Jones.
1880 p. m. preaching Subject,
What Saith the Scripture About
Communion" The Lords Supper will
be administered at close OF sermon.
The course OF Bible lectures to have
been delivered by Rev. s. N. vass. d.
D.. beginning Feb. 16. has been post.
poned to some future date. The pub.
lie Is invited 10 come and worship
with us.
REV. A. f. REYNOLDS,
Pastor.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-31
THE ONLY COMPANY THAT HAS
COMPLIED.

The Union Health and Accident
Company is the only home institu-
ton that has complied with the new
law by depositing with the State OF
Colorado ONE HUNDRED THOUS-
AND DOLLARS as a guarantee that
the rights Of the policy holders will
be protected. There are many com.
panies soliciting business whose re-
sources are less than three hundred
dollars, and more than twenty of them
have failed during the past few years.
1t would appear that there is no
chance Of their success, in view OF
the fact that the people have their
choice Of strong or weak concern.
the cost Of insuring being the same.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-31
SHORTER A. NJ. e. CHURCH.
SUNDAY SERVICES.

The pastor. Rev. A. NJ. Ward. will
preach at II a. m. and administer the
Holy Communion.
The Sunday School will render a
special missionary program At 100 p.
m. j. c. Porter. superintendent
The Allen c. F. League will have
special conservation services at $50
p. m. Miss Gertrude Nichols. presi-
dent.
Rev. DR.. Randolph will preach at
1880.
Cottage prayer meetings will be
held in various parts OF the city next
week. preparatory to the revival serv.
ices.
All are made welcome
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-31
BAKER-HARPER NUPTIALs.

Miss Luella Baker, teacher Of
New Mexico and Missouri, was quiet
ly married to John Harper, at Doug
lass, Arizona. Mr.. Harper is grad
uate Of Howard university and worth
about $1,000, the valte of his ranches
and stock The wedding happened on
the 9th inst. The STATESMAN con.
graduates the happy couple and
wishes them success and happiness.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-31

from Zion church, Rev. Reynolds Of
ficiatlng. Besides her husband, who
is one OF our youngest business men,
she has a mother. Mrs. Vass, and an
uncle, ]. r. Jackson, and brothers to
mourn her loss. The interment was
at Fairmount cemetery. Rev. Reynolds
being in charge.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-31
eiTUARY


A full congregation assembled at
Shorter church Sunday afternoon to
pay their last respects to Mrs. Annie
Clark, wife of J. F. Clark. The fu.
neral services, which were in charge
of Q. ]. Gilmore, were presided over
by Rev. Ward, He spoke touchingly
of the life of the deceased. The close
of her beautiful life even in sickness
was bright with the everlasting prom.
Use. The interment was at Riverside
The funeral of Mrs. Wiley was held
from Central Baptist church last Sun.
day afternoon. She sas an old mem.
Der of the church and one much be,
loved. All that loving friends could
do in the last hour was lavished to
make softer the parting. Her inter.
ment was at Riverside. Only one OF
her sons was present at the funeral.
Lawhorn & Co. were the uniertakers
in charge. Rev. Beckham was the Of.
ficiating minister.
Joseph Westbrook, who has been
i'll at the County hospital for some
time. died Wednesday and his remains
are in charge OF the Lawhorn Co. The
funeral is not yet arranged, but will
probably be directed by the hoo car.
riers. The remains were shipped yes.
terday to Ft. Scott, Kans., by Under.
taker Gilmore.
The funeral of George Lloyd was
held Tuesday from the funeral parlor
of @. ]. Gilmore, with Rev. Payne
officiating. The interment, which was
at Riverside, was followed by many
friends of his other days.
Captain A. A. Hudson, who was one
Of the well-known figures OF this city,
fell dead last Sunday at Watkins,
Colo, where he had gone on business.
His remains were brought to the city
by Undertaken Gilmore He is a men,
Der of the Elks and will be buried by
them from Zion church Sunday. He
leaves a'wife. He is also member
Of the Masons and Pythians in Texas.
| Mrs. William Knight and her infant
, child were swept from life into the
mysteries Of death early Monday
morning. without warning and ap-
parently without cause, she passed
away, in the blossoming out of her
life. A greater shock could not have
come to the younk folk of the city
for her marriage Is still clear in mem
ory less than two years ago, also the
knowledge how she and her husband
were home-building on South Penn
sylvania avenue. The funeral serv
ices were held Thursday afternoon
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-01-31

Woody Walls and wife of Pueblo
came up Sunday to make their home
here.
Rev H. H. Jones of Cheyenne, who
has been holding a series of meet
ings in Boulder, passed through the
city Wednesday en- route home.
Miss Inez Mackey leaves today for
Los Angeles to make her home.
Mrs. VIM. Watkins has gone to
Oakland to be with sick sister.
Mrs. ]. H. Hall returned from the
bedside of a sick sister in Chicago
Monday. Mrs. Francis of Minnesota
is stopping here with Mrs. Hall.
Geo. Duncan has come home from
being employed on the High Line.
Miss Nettie Work has gone to Los
Angeles.
l. w. Hayes, formerly of Colorado
Springs, and Mrs. Laura v Lee, an
nounce their marriage at Tuscon,
Jan. 18th, and will make their home
al Nogales, Ariz.
Miss Audrey Brown, one of the
most experienced mattresses in Den
yer, is very i'll at this writing.
Mrs. Ed. Patton has undergone
very serious illness this week result
ing from blood poison. She is in
Mercy hospital.
After a siege of pneumonia, result
ing from murderous assault made
by H. Smith, Paris Bramlett died
Tuesday night at his home on Arapa-
hoe street. His remains are in the
hands OF the coroner awaiting action
by the coroner's jury. A devoted wife
is bereft by his death.
]. ]. Ector and Theta Won Dicker-
sohn were married Tuesday night In
Littleton and were given surprise
by their many friends, originally in
tended as an honor to her birthday,
but converted into a wedding feast
by the subterfuge of the young folks.