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Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-20
BUSINESS BOOMS IN
EASTERN NEW MI xIC0
The Prospect OF Statehood Makes
Prosperity Era In Union and
Quay Counties.

II. III. Sims returned 70 the city this
morning from a business trip through
quay and Union counties and reports
that on the prospect of statehood
business In that part OF the territory
Is improving. Mr.. Sims predicts a
boom in business throughout the ter
ritory in the very near future and
states that the Santa Fe and Rock
Island railroads are putting on extra
gangs of laborers TO work, while
many operations which we're stopped
year ago have been resumed and
are now running full blast
One OF the most notable groWths
In population was noticed by MT
Sims at Vaughn, N. M. This little
town was entirely unpopulat a few
months ago. while today. owing 20
the rich farm lands in that vicinity
and the many improvements which
have been made, over 500 people have
taken up claims and are making that
place their home. Within three
weeks rock crushing plant, which
viii employ nearly 500 people. will
be established. while the Ro Island
railroad company has already let the
contract for the building OF a new
station house which will be built at
cost OF several thOusand dollars
The town site of Vaughn Is owned by
Colonel Brown, and much credit for
the steady progress of this prosperous
town Is due to him, as wei as Lear
nard Hardie. who Is doing all In his
power 20 boost the town along and
make It one Of the best In the ter
rffory
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-20
MASONS WILL BUILD
-FOUR STORY HOME
Members OF Local edge at Meeting
b Last Night Decided TO Spend
$4,000 For Handsome
New Building.

That the members of the Ancient
Free and Accepted Masons of Albu-
querque do not believe In doing
things by halves is evident from the
decision they reached last night
when by a unanimous vote OF one OF
the largest meetings in the history
of the lodge, they decided to sup
plement their already commodious
quarters at the corner of Copper ave-
nue. and Third street with a build
ing four stories high and with two
fronts of $50 feet each, costing not
less than $4,000 and probably s65,-
600.
The plans for the new temple were
drawn by A. NJ. Whitcomb, a promi
nent member of the order and for
mer building inspector. Mr.. Whit
comb drew the plans in accordance
with the city building ordinance and
donated them to the lodge. Wnile
these plans ere not yet ready for the
public, owing TO some details as to
Interior arrangements, the exterior
effects and the size of the building
have been fully decided upon. II
will be four stories, with a base
ment under the entire structure. The
first floor and basement will be con-
stIuoted to suit tenants, and may be
occupied by some large business
house, such as a department store.
The upper three floors will be re-
tained by the lodge and will COM
prise spacious parlors sanotums, an
auditorium a banquet hall, with cul-
mary departments adjacent. and 9TH
er Toon II at a first class and com
Portable ledge hcme would need.
The construction will be begun as
soon as the building funds can be
raised which VIII be almost imme-
ately. The neeting last night de-
ciced on the building with an air OF
business which indicates early con-
struCtiCn, and the ability Of the Ma
sons TO get money is not surpassed
by any either Of men.
The lodge already has considerable
building and loan stock. The re-
ma n6er Of TIE money Will hc raised
nv bonded indebtedness ard stock
subscriptions. The latter will be in
vested in heavily by members OF the
order.
The present Masonic temple. which
has a fifty foot frontage on Third
street, VIII remain intact and one
story viii he sdded. This building
now brings the ledge a very good in
ccpre. The now building. like the
OLD will be cOnstruc'ed OF brick. ac-
coreing to present plans.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-20
BENEVOLENT SUCItIY
IS SECURING FUNDS
Churces join I'm Helping the AssOcia-
ton 20 Care for the Poor
People.

In preparation for the coming of
winter months, with their want and
suffering among the poor, the ladies
OF the Non-Sectarian Benevolent So
ciety are doing some heroic work in
the way Of raising funds and supplies
for Albuquerque's needy poor.
An effort will be made during the
next week to secure this assistance
through the churches. Every Prot
estant church In the city will lend its
hep in an effort to raise funds by
a special Thanksgiving offering.
Small envelopes will be distributed at
the business houses of the city to-
morrow in which donations are to be
placed. These envelopes will be sent
to the union Thanksgiving meeting
which will be held this year at the
BAPTIST chur n next Wedne sday even
ing, and opened there and the donors
viii receive the thanks of the meet
ing. This plan has worked out in
other cities and made no hardship
on any one individual. The gifts ar
not expected to be large. Persons are
expected to give their mite, no mat
ter how large or how small, AMI al
will be thankfully received and the
donors will have assurance that II
will be spent where II is most needed.
Rev. ]. C. Rollins of the First Meth
odist church will deliver the Thanks
giving sermon. 1t was Mr.. r llins'
idea to hold the services the evening
before instead of Thanksgiving morn
ing.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-20
ALAMOG0RO0 TO
ROSWELL BY AUTO
A Fine Road VIII be Constructed
fO~ Transportation of Passen-
gers and Freight

Alsmogordo. N. NJ, Nov. 2O.-An
route between this city and Roswell,
a distance of 104 miles. by which
the trip can be made m eight hours,
Is planned by the Alamogordo I'm
proyement company, and It is expect
ed that the auto line will be In serv-
Ice by April /.
The road WIN pass through some
OF the most beautiful country in New
Mexico and also is to pass through
the Mescalero Indian reservation.
Engineers ana surveyors are in the
field now securing a grade and Sc
lecung the best route. Immediately
after the surveyors complete their
work a force of workmen will begin
constructing the road. II Is propos-
ed TO make the read as smooth and
level as city's street. wherever pos
sltle, ard II I'll pass through coun-
try which will be attractive to tour
lists. Seven new automobiles will be
put on the route TO carry passen-
gers, mall and light baggage.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-20
GETTING READY FOR
IRRIGATION CONGRESS
Secretary Fowler Intends to See That
Spokane Entertains Dele
gates Well.

Phoenix, Ariz.. Nov. 20.-Secretary
b. A. Fowler, of the Seventeenth Ma
tional Irrigation congress, Is busy ar
ranging for the sessions of the con-
gress at Spokane next year and II
the plans suggested are carried out
the delegates will be we'll entertain
ed. In this work Secretary Fowler
Is assisted by w. A. Beard. chair
man of the executive committee, and
some OF the things suggested are:
The necessity OF forming a board
OF control to take charge of prepa-
rations ard represent the community
and state; a pointing out of the fact
that the newly created board of gov
ernors will not in any way interfere
with the work of the board of con-
troll, the local organization; in re-
spect of the work of the board of
contIei ne refers to the necessity of
raising funds for expenses and such
enteItainm ent as Spokane desires TO
give her guests. AS guidance to
what expenses may be depended
upon he points out the items of the
Sacramento session which aggregat-
ed $4,000 and tells somewhat of
how the money was raised, saying
the people of the ci and state were
satisfied that they secured valued re-
ceived.
There are further suggestions as
to g. publicity bureau and to the
work the board OF governors viii
probebly do in preparing the pro-
gram OF the congress. and other
things and finally the cooperation
OF all the various auxiliary organiza-
tionH.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-20
TWELVE MEN LOSE LIVES
IN BROOKLYN SEWER
EXPLOSION
Ground Shaken as II by Earth
quake. Buildings Rock.
Water Mains
Burst.
MAN BURNED TO DEATH
EtSCU.kG WOMAN
Flames of Burning Debris and Gas
Ascend Into ths Air Beside
Gtysers of Hot Water--Se-
date City Shocked by
Disaster.

New York, Nov. 20.---Twelve men
are reported killed by the explosion
of a gas main in an excavation at
Gold and Front streets, in Brooklyn,
today. 1he explosion tore the street
up for rods on either side and the
men working in the excavation tor a
sewer pipe were buried under the de-
bris and are believed to have been
smothered or burned to death In the
fire that followed the explosion.
Samuel Trout, who lived in the vi
cinity, was killed in attempting to
ave woman who was passing al
the time of the explosion and fel
into the trench. Trout was caugh.
by flames from the blazing main ana
roasted alive. The woman wac
dragged out of the trench and saved
Dy a boy,
A large water main was also brok-
on By the exposion and a torrent D.
gan to squirt through the mass
wreckage. Beside the geysers roared
flames from the escaping gas. Fire
men fought desperately to relieve tn
Imprisoned men, but there seemed lit
tie hope that any OF them wer
alive.
The entire city was thrown into q
heat of excitement. A Gordon OF po-
licemen had to be strung around tn
place toekeep, back the. crowd. Stree,
car traffic was stopped In the vicin-
ity for blocks around. Frenziel
friends and relatives of the impris-
oned men sought to rush into the gar
made by the explosion but wer,
'orced back by the police.
The cause of the explosion u
thought to have been the result o
sewer gas coming in contact with tn
.orch on the cap OF one OF the work
men. A loud report followed and
there was a rumbling as though tn
earth was shaken by an earthquake
Buildings were Jared from thel
foundations and some OF the neares
structures were 30 badly shaken an
shattered that they will have to b
condemned.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-20
TWO ARE DROWNED
IN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT
-Four Chaufreurs Failed tn Keep Ma
chine Ga Straight Road.

Chicago, Nov. 2O-Two persons
were drowned and six others were
rescued from the water today when
an automobile swerved from its
course at the approach to the Tor
renee avenue bridge over the Calumet
river and plunged over the embank-
ment. Joseph Meyer and Margaret
Atkins were drowned.
The bridge tender and three com
panions plunged into the water and
rescued three girls and three msn
The occupants OF the car were four
chauffeurs and four girls.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-20
PROSECUTION WILL DElvE
A LITTLE DEEPER
Kellogg Gould Not See How Such
a Large Dividend Paying Bus
lness Could be Hazardous"
Rockefeller Said That Money
Had Nothing to do With II

New York. Nov. 2o-The last quar-
ter OF a century OF wonderful. deveI-
opment of the Standard Oil company
probably wiz not be touched upon ~
all by John ID. Rockefeller in his tes-
timony in the governments suit to
dissolve the so-called trust
Rockefeller this morning told IN
detail the various steps in the conn
pany's growth until 1882. At that
point his counsel announced his di-
rect examination com p1,tsd.
The STANDARD OIL lawyers then an
nounced that the history OF the big
corporations OF later years would be
related by John ID. Archboid.
Rockefeller's cross examination was
begun today by Frank E. Kellogg.
special assistant district atte rney, who
aid that the cross examination would
not be confined to the period between
1852 and 1882 concerning which Mr.
Rockefeller gave evidence on direct
examination. but also would cover
,ubsequent Developments connected
Iirectly with those of the period de-
| 'eribed by Rockefeller.i
| Taking up Roekefeller's. testimony
IS to the hazardous nature Of the oil
,usintas. kellogg asked the OIL mag
,ata.
~eDo you consider a business hess
trdous that ON an original invesiment
II s67,000.0 pa dividends am nount-
ng to $5s1,00O.000 and had left =
surplus of 5000. 900. .000?"
II do not consider that the amount
% ynonav r,,oda dafarminez mhafher q
business is hazardous or not" saA1
Rockefeller.
John ID. Gets Mad.
Rockefeller sa. d the net earnings ef
1907 were approximately s8o.eo0,0eo-
seing asked again II he considered
he business risky on sucsh q showing
Rockefeller again retorted that prof
3 did not determine the risk. The
lazard came in" he said, ''in the risk
{ fires, the peculiar constructions OF
efining machinery, which cousd not
e used for any other purpose. One
ould never tell" he declared. when
ne business risky on such a showing
d."
Kellogg called Ro,kefelier's atten-
ion to testimony that has been given
hat the Standard OIL company had
eceived not only a rebate Of 40 cents
barrel on its own shipments but 4
Ike rebate on the shipments by In
ependent companies from the Penn
ylvania railroad when Rockefeller
,as president of the Standard.
Rockefeller declar he had moth
ng to do with such a contract al
1ough he might have known OF II
generally at the time.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-20
PHILIPPINE SQUADRON
NOT ORDERED TO CHINA

washington, d. G. Nov 20.-The
navy department today announces
that there is absolutely no truth in
the reports that the Philippine squad
ron is preparing to go TO China ports
Long ago the squadron was given
Instructions TO keep away from the
battle ship fleet. and they will not
meet at Manila.
In the event OF the Philippine feet
moving to China there would be no
purpose OF maintaining any mystery
on the subject.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-20
SEVEN TRACK lABORERS
tUSE THEIR LIVE!
Had Their Heads Wrapped Up ant
DID Not Hear OncOmiDg Train.

Chicago. oNv. 20.-Seven track la
borers on a handcar were run dow
by a Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
passenger train between Highlan
and La Grange. H., today and killed
Five others were injured.
The pace where the accident oc
Cured was on a winding stretch o
down grade crack. A wind was blow
ing and the men had their heads muf-
fled to protect them from the cold
This Is believed to have been tn
reason why the train was not heart
by the unfortunate men.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-20
FISH TRUST WIL[%>
PAY over 80 CENTS
ON THE DOLLAR
Big City Banks Hold S5.695..
600 of the Compdny'S
Deprecated
Paper.
GRAND JURY MAY
MAKE INVESTIGATION
Some Creditors Declare That Il
Will Be Impossible TO Effect a
Reorganization. so Bad Are
the Affairs of the
Corporation.

Chicago. Nov. 20.--The Chicago
creditors committee is seriously con-
sider.ng the question OF asking the
states attorney to use his judgment
In regard to laying before the grand
Jury the facts about the failure of A.
Booth & Co., known as the fish
trust" The final audit OF the COM
pany's assets showed that the cred-
ttors will receive 1t is claimed, only
thirty cents on the dollar.
Banks in Chicago, New York and
other cities hold s5.695.000 of the
company's paper. Some creditors
declare II Is impossible to effect re-
organization.
A Booth & Co. was one of the larg-
est concerns In the east dealing in
oysters and fresh fish.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-20
DR.. PETIT BUYS
CARLSBAD SAkITORIUh
IL Has Been OyCrlaulCd and Is Ready
fer Accommodation ~ Patients

Carlsbad n NJ, Nv 20.-Th ,
Carlsbad ,tuberculosi' sanltorium, To-
Gated in La Hucrta, suburb u
Carlsbad, has been acquired by DR..
]. ID. Petit, ana he has spent the past
two weeks in ov rh uling ana i'm
proving the property. The sanitorium
consists of a large administration
building with offices. inspection, ex-
animation and treatment rooms, din
ing hail. etc, with all modern con-
yeniences, and individual quartz for
patti nts. 1t is in reality a modern
tent city" with accommodat ons at
present for twenty patients. The
treatment will be regular, and open
TO physician that may assign patti nts
70 the sanitOrium.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-20
RICHARD CROKER
BACK IN AMERICA
Says That He VIII Spend the Winter
in California.

New York, Nov. 2O.-Ri hard
Croker. former leader Of Tammany
hall here. arrived today from ireland,
where he has been living the life Of
a country gentleman. He said that
he was here merely for a visit and
denied that he intended entering poll
tics again. He said that ne would
spend six months I'm the United s ates.
probably In California. where the eli
mate Is mild.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-20
LNNrpuEnE nENENsr nnCINs

Lanorte. Ind, Nov. 20 The state
rested TODAY IN the trial of Ray Lam
uhere. accused OF the murder ~ Mrs.
PeHc Guinness ard her three chII'ren
hy setting FIRE TO their home. The
iHt-oducti0n OF testimony for tha de-
feHse Is expected to begin tomorrow
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-20
CHARGE OF CONSPIRACY
is DISMISSED IN OHIO

Findlay, o., Nov. 2O.--Prosecutor
David today asked the probate court
to dismiss the charge OF conspiracy
against John d. Rockefeller and that
the costs be assessed against the oil
company. The reason given is that
the Manhattan oil company, the
Standard subsidiary corporation, has
withdrawn the premium of cents a
barrel paid for OIL.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-20
WESTINGHOUSE TNTUPFSTS
Ai.E REOVC, ANITFD

New Yor Nov. 20 The raa just
mont committee. which has been at
work on a roorp11izati1n of the W"st-
inghouoe Interest," today declared the
rno~ga nization plan effective from
this date.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-20
GOVERNOR kIBBEY
BOOSTS STATEHOOD
Arizona Chief Executive Goes to
Washington In TerT1tOry's
Interest.

Phoenix, Ariz., Nov. 2O.-Governor
Kibbey has announced that he will
leave for Washington about Decem-
ber to boost for statehood for Ari-
zona. The governor intends TO re-
main throughout the month and TO
use what influence he can with
members of Congress for the early
admission Of Arizona. Ralph Cam
eron, delegate elect, will accompany
him.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-20
FORT SCOTT BANKER
ASKS FOR RECEIVER
Rush Started ~ Malicious Report.
Spread by Enemies Continued
For Two Days.

Fort Scott. Kan. Nov. 2O.-First
National bank of this city, one of the
oldest in the state closed doors to-
day. DepOs'tors number about 600
and the bank hsd deposits OF S7O2,-
600. President Grant Hernaday said
assetl exceeded liabilities s127,OOO
Failure, he said, was caused by mali
cious reports spread by enemies.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-20
POSTPONE CASTELIlANE
HEARING TO NON

Paris, Nov. 20.-The hearing OF the
suit brought against Princess Helie
de Sagan for the custody of three
children WAS today postponed until
Nov 26.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-11-20

Nsmsr. Colo, Nv. 20.---Falr tonight |
and Saturday.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-06
DEATH OF MOTHER
LEADS TO SUICIDE
BULLET ENDS SORROW OF LOS
ANGELES MAN
Austrian Iron Worker Receives Letter
Telling of Parents Demise and
Sends Ball Through
His Brain

Sigmund Gorbiess, a moulder en-
ployed at the Llewellyn iron works
living at POI North Sotello street, COM
mitted suicide last night shortly after
8 O'Clock by shooting himself through
the head.
Gorbiess was respondent because OF
the death of his mother in Austria a
week ago and told a number of his
friends at the iron works that he had
nothing to live for and thought he
would kill himself.
Friends of the man watched him fol
several days, but ais he made no at
tempt to harm himself they relaxed
their vigilance. Last night for the
first time in several days he went to
his room alone.
A few minutes after he had retired
the sound of a pistol shot was heard
and when the landlord rushed to the
room he found Gorbiess lying on the
bed with a bullet wound In his right
temple.
The man died before assistance could
be summoned. The body was removed
to Pierce Bros. and the coroner notified.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-06
WORKHOUSE TO BE
ON RIVERS BANK
CHAIN GANG WILL BE MOVED TO
GRAVEL PIT
In Three Months 800 Prisoners Can Be
Accommodated Where Santa
Fe Stockyards Are Now
Located

The new workhouse will occupy the
block between Avenue Nineteen, the
Santa Fe tracks and the Los Angeles
river.
The city council decided the site yes
terday after visiting the grounds, and
within ninety days the concrete. hol-
low-square structure will be ready to
accommodate 300 men if necessary.
The plans are ready and the cost will
be $685. 900.
The councilmen say that sand and
gravel exists there in endless quanti-
ties, and all the gravel needed for the
city's streets can hereafter be hauled
from that spot, the wagons being
loaded by the chain gang, which will
be housed there.
There are no houses near, the prop
erty having been used by the Santa Fe
company under q lease for stock yards.
The lease expires in two months, but
the city will get immediate possession.
The dormitory building will be 67x179
feet and one story high.
There is a high bank there where
the LIS Angeles river and Arroyo Seco
unite.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-06
GOULD OBTAINS LOAN OF
$4o,ooo,ooo FOR NEW ROAD

VALLEJO, Feb. SC. A. Nelson, a
former contractor of the Western Pa
ific, said today that Gould had Sc
cured an additional loan OF $4,000, 900
10 complete the Western Pacific, avail
able May l, when work will begin.
Work has been tied up because of the
financial stringency.
1t is also learned that the Vallejo
& Northel "A railroad is backed by West
ern Pacific capital A part of the new
loan is to be used, it is reported, in
building 105 miles of double track line
from Vallejo to Sacramento, to connect
with the Northern Electric