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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-05-15
NEW MEXICO'S FIRM
FRIEND IN CONGRESS
Senator Penrose Introduces Amend.
ment to Sundry Civil Bill After
Others Had Declined.

Washington, May 15.-Governor
Curry and Delegate Andrews thought
that they could get any one of sew
eral senators to introduce an amend
ment to the sundry civil bill
in the Senate for an appropria-
tion of fifty thousand dollars for the
international Exposition and Trriga-
tion Congress, at Albuquerque.
They called upon Senator Stephen
B. Elkins, who was elected twice by
the voters Of New Mexico, as delegate
to Congress, which gave him his
great start in life, and from which
he has made his remarkable success,
both politically and financially. Sen
ator Elkins, very politely but quite
positively, sidestepped the proposition
He said that he was just going to New
York, that he would help all he could
but advised getting Senator Hemen-
way, or some other senator to intro
duce the amendment; he was very
busy just now, but would be back soon
and aid In every way he could.
Governor Curry and Delegate An
drews then tried Senator Hemenway,
of Indiana. He, like Senator Elkins
was very busy with important bust
ness for his own state. If they would
get some one else to introduce the
amendment he would very willingly
assist the matter all he could. But he
did not think he could introduce it in
the first instance.
AS a last resort Governor Curry and
Delegate Andrews concluded to try
Senator Boies Penrose of Pennsyl-
vania, so they called on him. They
explained just what they wanted. Sen
ator Penrose said as they well knew
he had been very sick for several
months, and had just returned to the
Senate. That all his business for the
whole session was crowding upon him
for the last two or three weeks of the
session; that while he had no particu-
lar interest in New Mexico If
Delegate Andrews wanted it, he was
a warm personal friend of his, and
he would introduce the amendment
and make it personal matter, and
push it through If he possibly could.
Senator Penrose accordingly intro
duced the amendment; and is doing
his utmost for 1t. The prospect for
its passage is very bright since Senat-
or Penrose has taken hold OF 1t.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-05-15
BIG APPROPRIATION
SEEMS ASSURED
$4,000 For Expenses and Mainten
ance of international Exhibition
Will Remain in Bill

Special to the New Mexican.
Washington, May 15.--The amend
ment to the sundry civil appropriation
bill appropriating the sum OF fifty
thousand dollars for maintenance and
Expenses of the International Exhibi-
tion to be held in connection with the
Sixteenth National Irrigation Congress
which bill passed the Senate yester-
day and went to conference commit
tee was placed there by the earnest
and constant work of Delegate w. H.
Andrews and Governor George Curry.
Delegate Andrews has assurance
from the conference committee that
the item will be kept in the bill. Too
much credit cannot be given Delegate
Andrews and Governor Curry for the
work that has been accomplished. Had
lit not been for the political and per-
|sonal influence with individual mem
bers of the Senate and OF the House
land especially of the appropriation
and conference committees the appro.
|priation would not have been added
to the bill and would not have passed.
II am sure 1t will remain in the bill
and become law" stated Colonel r.
E. Twitchell to your correspondent to-
day.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-05-15
PUBLIC BUILDINGS
BILL PASSES HOUSE
Contains Appropriations for Federal
Buildings at Roswell and
Phoenix. Arizona.

Special to the New Mexican.
Washington. May 15.--The public
buildings bill today passed the House
of Representative as 1t came from the
Senate. The bill contains an appro-
priation of $4,000 for feueral
building at Roswell, an addition OF
100000 for the federal building at AL.
buquerque, and $4,000 for a federal
building at Phoenix, Arizona.
The sundry civil appropriation bill
containing an item of $4,000 for the
.issterDational Exposition at Albuquer.
que, has Deen favorably reported by
the conference committee.
Governor George Curry, Colonel r
e. Twitchell and George Arnot of Al
buquerque. were present at the last
days conference at the White House
of the governors.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-05-15
|REAR.ADMIRAL SPERRY
SUCCEEDS THOMAS
Another Change in Command of At
Iantic Battleship FIeet-Torpedo
FlotiIla Goes to Sacramento.

San Francisco, May 15.--The tor.
|pedo boat flotilla left this morning for
Sacramento where 1t will arrive at
six o'clock this evening. Five days en-
tertainment is provided for there.
This is the first time that any vessel
of the navy has gone so far inland in
California and the unusual event Is
attracting considerable attention. Sac.
ramento is 1875 miles from this har-
Dor.
Another change in the command OF
the Atlantic battleship feet occurred
today when the flag Of Rear Admiral
Charles M. Thomas was lowered from
the Flagship Connecticut and that OF
Rear Admiral Charles s. Sperry was
run up. This change, which was
made with the usual ceremonies, Is
the last that will take place in the
command Of the fleet until it reaches
It's home port In the Atlantic ocean.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-05-15
FEDERAL COURT
.UPAOLDSPRES|QENT
Says He Had Right
to Discharge Me-
gro Troopers
DECISION IN TEST CASE
Discharged Soldier Loses Suit
for Back Pay Before New
York Judge.

New York May 15.--The right OF
President Roosevelt to summarily dis
miss negro soldiers of the Twenty
fifth Infantry for alleged participation
in the riots at Brownsville, Texas, in
August, 1906, was sustained today by
Judge Hough In the United States dis
trlct court. Oscar w. Reid, a soldier
sued the government for 1922 as wag
es which he claimed were due him
from the date of his dismissal to the
expiration of his enlistment. District
Attorney Stinson contended that the
president had perfect right to dis
miss the soldier. Judge Hough sustain
ed the contention and directed the
judgment In favor Of the government
be rendered.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-05-15
RIO CRANDE TO
RAISE $15O,OOO,OOO
This Vast Sum viii Be Spent in Fnan-
cling Roads Embraced In the
Gould System.

New York, May 15.--The Tribune
today says:
An important forward step was re
ported yesterday in the working Out
of the plans for financing the roads Of
the Gould system.
The Denver and Rio Grande Rail
road company, 1t is learned from
trustworthy sources, Is about to create
a mortgage securing an Issue of $50,
100000 in bonds, authorization fol
which will be asked from the stock
holders at special meeting to be held
within few weeks. The bonds are ex
pected to bear S per cent interest and
will probably run for fifty years.
OF the proposed $150,000,000 there
will be reserved about $9O,O00,OOO foi
refunding the outstanding bonded obli
cations of the company, the remain.
ing $6O,00O,O00 being available for fu
ture use in the development of the
property and for other purposes.
The development work is expected
to include the double tracking OF
part OF the main line Of the Denver
and Rio Grande, and the Rio Grande
Western, as well as the construction
of new lines. The mortgage, which
will be first lien on existing prop
critics, will cover also about 100 miles
of unmortgaged road which has been
constructed or bought within the last
ten years or so.
The plan includes the merger of the
Denver and Rio Grande with the Rio
Grande Western, the entire capital
stock of which has been owned by the
Denver and kio Grande for several
years, during which period the two
roads have been operated as prac.
tically one. 1t is also understood that
in time the Western Pacific will be
merged with the enlarged Denver and
Rio Grande.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-05-15
EUGENE v. DEBS
LEADS SOCIALISTS
Nominated on First Ballot as Candi
date OF His Party For the
Presidency.

Chicago, May 15.-Eugene V. Debs
of Indiana, today was nominated for
president on the first ballot by the
Socialist party national convention.
Benjamin Hanford of New York was
nominated by the Socialists for vice
president.
Debs received 1853 votes. The poll OF
the votes had proceeded until 1874 had
been counted and upon the showing
1t was moved by Victor Berger, Of Mil
waukee, that the nomination be made
unanimous. The motion went through
with deafening shout.
For vice president Hanford receiv-
ed LOG votes.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-05-15
SENATE SUBSTITUTES
ALDRICH MEASURE
BY Unanimous Vote the Vreeland
Currency Bill Was Thus Amended
Today.

Washington, May 15.--The Senate
committee on finance today voted
unanimously to amend the Vreeland
currency bill passed by the House yes.
terday by striking out everything af'
ter the enacting clause and inserting
therein the provisions of the EAldrlch
bill as passed by the Senate and ii
was Immediately reported to the Sen
ate by Senator Aldrich.
The Aldrich bill was amended, how
ever by eliminating sections and II
the former being the Johnston re-
serve feature and the latter the La
Toilette provision prohibiting national
banks loaning money to corporations
or investing money in stock corpora.
tions, the officers or directors who are
officers or directors of the bank, max
ing the loan.
The section added provides for the
appointment of committee of nine
senator's and nine members of the
House of Representatives to be called
the National Monetary Commission. "
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-05-15
WIND DAMAGES THE
SANTALOUPE CROP

Las Cruces, N. NJ, May 15.--The
winds that have been blowing this
week have caused considerable injury
to the cantaloupe crop in the lower
valley and L. D. Todd, the cantaloupe
expert, is much worried over the dam
|age thought to have been done. In the
sandy patches the wind has complete
ly covered the small plants and in a
great many cases has broken them off.
The greatest i'll effect. of the frost
this week in the Mesilla' Valley Is dam
age to this cutting Of alfalfa. Cutting
Is In full blast, but the hay Is undevel-
oped, and therefore lighter than It
should be. AN
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-05-15
'EPOCH.MAK|NG
( MEETING ENDS
Conference of Gov.
ernors Entirely
Successful
DpAIcC r0D DnncrurI T
PRAISE FOR ROOSEVELT
Great Good viii Result
From Remarkable Gather.
ing at White House.

Washington, May 15.--The third and
last day Of the conference of gov
ernors began with every indication
that important action would result
A full attendance was present when
President Roosevelt called the conven
ton to order this morning Cover
nor Blanchard of Louisiana, chairman
OF the committee on resolutions, pre-
sented the report OF this committee
This report embraces recommends
tions for national or state legislation
The report is prefaced by reitera.
tion of what has been said in the con,
ference regarding the necessity OF
united action which will result In the
preservation of the natural resources
of the country.
The resolutions also heartily com.
mend the action of President Roose
welt in calling the conference and
recommends that in the future con.
ferences of like character be called
by presidents at such times as cOndi.
tions shall warrant. Legislation by
Congress and the several states Is
suggested, not specifically, but along
general lines to further the ends
sought. The resolutions also suggest
the putting Of subjects in the states
individually in the hands of compe-
tent commissioners.
Resolutions Heartily Approved.
The resolutions were received with
hearty approval Governor Glenn OF
South Carolina, suggested that the
governors meet in conference when
ever one-third of the governors re.
quested it. Governor Davidson of Wis
consin, said there was nothing In tho
declarations adopted to prevent the
governors from forming an independ.
ent organization. 1t was much better
he said, to have the president left In
dependent Of any organization of gov
ernOrs and the governors Independent
of Congress. Governor Folk of Mis-.
souri,, in supporting the suggestion of
Governor eileen, said he did so be-
cause of the objection of taking any
action which might hereafter form a
precedent. He said he feared some
future occupant of the presidential
chair might use the gathering of gov
ernors to coerce Congress if the call
ing of the conferences was left in the
hands of the presidents.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-05-15
DEMVNG MAN DIES
OF HIS BURNS
J. G. Clark, Standard Oil Manager,
Victim Of Explosion Which Con.
sutned Plant.

Delning, N NJ, May 15.-J G. Clark
died yesterday afternoon as the result
of burns which he received .laring the
fir which destroyed the local plant
here on Wednesday.
The cause of the explosion was
spontaneous combustion. Mr. Clark
had gone to the oil house and, on en-
tering, picked up can Of oil which
exploded in his hand.
Immediately the whole place was in
flames. His clothing was burned of
his body almost entirely, although he
managed to roll himself out the door
A fire alarm was turned in and Mr..
Clark was hurried to the hospital, but
was burned so badly that death was
the inevitable result.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-05-15
BOER UNHOLZ EASY
MARK FOR JOE CANS.

San Francisco, May 15.-Joe Cans,
the lightweight champion, added an
other victory to his long string last
night by defeating Rudolph Unholz
the rugged Boer from South Africa, in
the eleventh round of scheduled 20
round bout. The fight was Cans all
the way through. He Systematically
beat down Unholz and the referee In.
terferred in the eleventh round as I'm
holz was then practically knocked out
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-05-15
THOUSANDS OF ACRES
RESTORED TO SETTLEMENT

Washington, May 15.-There has
been restored to the public domain
167,150 acres heretofore withdrawn for
forestry purposes in connection with
the Manzano national forest, new
Mexico, the same to become subject
to settlement on and after August 1,
1908, but not to entry filing or selec-
tion until on and after August 81.
1908, at the local land office at Santa
Fe. The area OF lands so restored,
but embraced within pending or ad-
verse claims Is believed to amount
to about 10000 acres.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-05-15
SEVERE EARTHQUAKE Is
RECORDED At WASHINGTON

Washington, May 15.-An earth
quake that lasted an hour and was Of
considerable intensity was recorded
on the weather bureau seismographs
here early this morning. It's origin
was approximately 5000 miles from
Washington. While Central America
or the Pacific ocean west OF Central
America would fall within this dis
tance no definite statement to this ef-
feet could be made as to location.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-05-15
FIRE CUTS GROCERY
STORE At ALBUQUERQUE

Albuquerque, N. NJ, May ia fire
late yesterday afternoon complete
ly gutted the stock and fixtures of
the Anderson grocery on South Sec
ond street. The fire was an unusually
fierce one and for time threatened
the entire block. The blaze is believ.
ed to have been caused by an explo-
sion Of a gasoline tank, used to supply
a patent lighting system. The total
loss was $4,000.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-05-15
ROBBERY TOOK PLACE
IN BROAD DAYLIGHT

Las Vegas, ~ NJ, May @15.---ThUe
daring bandits mounted on fast horses
are fleeing through the rugged noun
tain passes in northeastern New Mex
leo today, carrying with them the
sum of $4,000, mostly in specie
stolen from the safe of the Wells
Fargo Express company, at French
station, on the Santa Fe, some thirty
three miles south of Ration. The
fleeing robbers are being hotly pur.
sued by several large posses of COW
boys, by a posse Of eX-Rough Riders,
by packs of bloodhounds and by two
special trains. The robbery was com
mitted at 4:30 o'clock yesterday after.
noon, and was one of the most daring
ever attempted in the Southwest.
French Is the junction point of the
Santa Fe with the Dawson branch OF
the Fl Paso and Southwestern. The
money was shipped by the First Ma
tional bank of albuquerque via the
Wells-Fargo Express company to the
order of the Ell Paso and Southwest
ern Railroad company, at Dawson, to
pay off several thousand miners EN-
ployed in the Dawson collieries. II
was transferred to train No. 10 on the
Santa Fe yesterday morning at Albu
querQue in charge Of Archie Hilton
guard for the Wells-Fargo company
armed with the usual sawed-off shot
gun. The money was in one of the iror
safes Of the express company, opening
with a combination lock. Mr. Hilton
left the train at French with the
money, locked the money in the safe
and locked the doors to the depot
Hilton and the agent then mounted
careless guard over the money, as II
was believed news of the shipment
had been kept carefully secret.
Surprised the Guards.
Breaking glass suddenly caused the
guards to look hurriedly toward the
window Of the depot. The muzzles Of
two Winchester rifles protruded
through the window. simultaneously
a third bandit, with a heavy batter
ing ram, smashed in the door to the
station and entered. The third mar
covered the agent and guard with his
weapon while the two other men en-
tered the room, bound and gagged
the agent and guard, cracked the safe
with a small charge of dynamite
hurriedly gathered up the money In
bags and made their escape. The
agent and guard were left helpless or
the floor of the station until acci
dentally discovered and liberated by
a tramp half an hour later
The robbers Immediately mounted
their horses and rode away north
ward. One was mounted on a roal
horse, the other two on grays. AL
three men were masked and two arr
described as being Of medium heigh
and wearing overalls, the other bein,
tall man. One of the short men Il
said to have two front teeth missing
All three wore black slouch hats, ant
were armed with six.shooters ant
rifles.
superintendent James M. Kurn, O
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-05-15
LAMB CROP IN SAN
MIGUEL COUNTY LIGHT

Las Vegas, N. M, May 15.---There
has been great loss Of lambs this
spring on account of the late inclem-
ent weather and lack OF rains. The
pasture is In poor condition and 1t is
believed that not more than Is per
cent Of the lambs in San Miguel coun-
ty will survive. Rain is badly needed
especially In the eastern and southern
portions of the county.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-05-15
ASYLUM SUPERINTENDENT
SAYS THAW is INSANE

Poughkeepsie, May 15.-Dr Ames
T. Baker, acting superintendent of the
asylum for the criminal insane at
Mattewan, testified in the Thaw case
today that in his opinion Thaw was
insane. DR.. Baker said in his opinion
1t would be dangerous to the public
safety for Thaw to be permitted to be
at large.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-05-15
DARING BANDITS
MAKE BIG HAUL
Loot Treasure Box
at French of
$4,000
MAKE GOOD THEIR ESCAPE
Colfax County Scene Of
Boldest Robbery in His
tory of Territory.
<xxx x.xxx xxxxx s ,

y y y y y = y y y " y y y y
y Trinidad, Colo, May l5.--
y Definite information was re-
y ceived here this afternoon that
y the bandits who yesterday af-
y ternOon robbed the Wells.Far-
y go safe at French, New Mexico,
y were seen this morning near
y Emery Gap, small station on
y the Colorado-NeW Mexico line
y in northeastern New Mexico,
y 60 miles southeast of here. The
y robbers are making no attempt
y to conceal their identity, but
y are holding up ranchmen at
= the point of their Winchesters
y for fresh mounts and some
y thing to eat. They are closely
y pursued by several determined
= posses and their capture is con-
y fidently expected. However,
y the men are heavily armed and
y ii Is expected they will put up
y a desperate fight if overtaken.
y Later reports say the bandits
y have been reinforced and 1t Is
y believed they now number six
y and possibly seven. At one
= o'clock this afternoon posse
y Of twenty-five men, together
y with horses, left here on a spe-
= .cial train for Emery Gap where
= they will disembark and join
y in the man hunt.
s = = = = y = y Y = =
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-05-15
RENEGADE YAQUIS
LAY DOWN ARMS
Flocking Into HermosiIIo, Mexico I,
Surrender to Government
Authorities.

Douglas, Ariz., May ia special
from Hermosillo, Mexico, says that
General Lorenzo Torres, commander
of all the troops In Sonora, has con-
ceded to the terms of the renegade
Yaqui Indians and Hermosillo is
rapidly filling with those com.
ing in with their arms for immedi-
ate surrender. Mining men In the af-
fected country are greatly elated over
the declaration OF peace.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-05-15
GOVERNOR WOUNDED
BY BOLOMEN RECOVERING

Manila, May 15.-Governor Allen
Gard OF Llanao province, who was In
jured by Moro bolomen recently is not
dead as has been reported. He is now
said to be improving and 1t Is expect
ed that he will recover from his lnjur.
-
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-05-15
ANDREW CARNEGIE
SAILS FOR EUROPE

New York. May 15.-Andrew Car
negie and family sailed yesterday on
the White Star Liner Baltic for
Queenstowns and Liverpool. He will
go to his Skibo estate, returning here
in time to vote at the presidential
election.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-05-15
FRESH IMPETUS
TO TAFT BOOM
Half a Dozen More
States Declare
for Him
ASSURES HIS NOMINATION
Great Gain in Secretary's
Candidacy This Week.
West Solid for Him.

Sacramento, Calf, May l5.--The
Republican state convention last night
elected four delegates-at-large and
four alternates to the Chicago nation.
al convention, instructing the dele
gates for Secretary OF War w. H
TAFT. The convention adopted plat.
lorm endorsing the policies of Presi
dent Roosevelt and selected new
state central committee Six of the
eight congressional district delega
uons held conventions during the re.
cess Of the state convention last night
and elected delegates instructed for
Taft.
Oregon Solid For Taft.
Portland, Ore, May 15.--Oregon's
|eight delegates to the Republican ma.
tional convention were instructed for
Secretary Of War William H. Taft Yes.
terday at the state and congressional
district convention. The three conven.
tions We're absolutely in control of the
Taft supporters, under the manage.
ment of Senator Charles W. Fulton's
friends.
Taft Carries Washington.
Spokane, Wash, May 15.--A drama
tic and unexpected feature of the
Washington Republican state conven-
tion yesterday was the adoption OF
local option plank by vote of 506 to
25S. The convention adopted unanim
ously resolutions endorsing William
II. Taft for president and the dele
gates We're instructed to vote for him
Taft Wins Out in Montana.
Butte, Mont, May 15--The Montana
state Republican convention in this
lefty yesterday afternoon endorsed thu.
policies OF President Roosevelt and
instructed the six delegates to the ma.
tional convention for Secretary Of War
William H. Taft, despite the objec-
tions from the supporters of Governor
Hughes and President Roosevelt, who
constituted no small part of the con
vention. Chairman H. G. Miller, OF
Livingston, carried the Taft forces
through the convention with an iron
hand.
North Dakota Taft Stronghold.
Minot. N. D., May 15.-The Repub.
lican state convention of North Dako
ia yesterday elected eight delegates
to the national convention at Chicago
and instructed them to vote for the
nomination Of Secretary of War Taft.
The delegates are: l.. C. Pettibone.
r. H. Johnson, G. r. Meredith, A. San
ager, Victor Ross, Judson Lamour. C.
j. Lord and C. H. Stebbins.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-05-15
FORMER ILLINOIS
CONGRESSMAN DEAD

Bloomington, ILL.,, May 15.-For-
mer Congressman J. H. Howell died
here today aged rs years. He was a
captain In the Civil war.