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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-23

property decided by the late Elijah
Hays, Of Warsaw, to the missionary
board of the Methodist Episcopal
church.
Allegations are made against the
late Bishop Charles c. McCabe, Blsh-
op James Fitzgerald, of ST Louis;
Judge Lemuel W. Roy2e Of WARSAW
Rev, d, II. Guild, pastor of the First
Methodist Episcopal church of Wa
bash. formerly of Warsaw. and VIII
lam ID Alderman.
The complaint declares that on De-
cember IA, 1902, the late Bishop Nc
Cabe. by undue and Improper advan-
tage, obtained possession of $4,000
belonging to Elijah Hays. and wrong
fully persuaded and compelled Hays
TO sign deed conveying TO McCabe,
Fitzgerald. Royze. Alderman and
Guild that sum of money; that Bish-
op McCabe and the others well knew
the weakened mental condition OF
Hays ana that he was incapable of
managing his affairs 1t is charged
that Bishop McCabe and others per-
suaded him to deed TO the Methodist
board property valued at
$4,000. The suit is brought by dis
tant relatives of Hays.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-23
RELIGIOUS ORDER SUED
ON FIDELITY NOTES
Action for SI5O,OOO Brought Against
BencdiCtine SisterhooI.

Springfield. H., Dec. 22.-Allen 7.
Hail. through his attorneys, brought
suit in the United states circuit court
tonight against st. Mary's academy OF
the Bencdictinc Sisters at Novoo. Ill.
for 100000 on notes given by Sister
Mary To the Fidelity Funding COM
pany of New York only the praecpe
was filed. and that was sent by mail.
SO the residence OF Hallam is now
known.
The National Copper bank of New
York Is the plaintiff in two suits on
notes aggregating $26.500, which II
holds against st. Mary's academy. and
on which it brought suit in the United
states circuit court today.
The notes had been made to the
Fidelity Funding company. and then
endorsed 20 the National Copper
bank
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-23
NEW ROUTE FOR LUMBER
from MONTANA TO GULF

Helena Mont. Dec 22.-Tomor-
rows Independent win say:
\ well known lumber man stated
yesterday that he expected to ship
lumber to the gulf over the Hin lines
direct ana by route which would be
the shortest possible between here and
Galveston. He based his statement
on promise from railroad man who
stands wei up in the official family
Of James j Hill that the Burlington
would handle lumber from Montana
Washington and oregon tn Galveston
on a direct line. In order to do this
two gaps must be closed in, wyoming
ana Colorado. The first between Orin
Junction and Gillctt WyO., and the
other between Fort Collins ana Chey-
cnne. The purchase of the Colorado
and Southern gives the Burlington a
direct line from the Burlington line to
the coast The lumber man having in
view the purchase of large tract OF
timber land. wished to come to some
understanding with the Hin interests
in regard TO the rate
Tho official advised him to purchase
the tract and assured him that within
the year he would be able to ship the
lumber to Galveston over the Burling-
ton without change at a figure which
would allow it to be transferred to-
steamers and delivered in the coast
cities at most reasonable figure. The
gaps which must be closed approx
mate G5 miles.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-23
PHOTO SHOWS
HOW CRATER
WAS PAID
STARTLING EVIDENCE IN
PITTSBURG BRIBERY DEAL
FIaShIight Picture PurportS to
Show City Councilman in Act
of Receiving Reward for Be-
trayaI of Trust.

:
/ Pttsburg, Dec. ga flashligh
photograph Of member Of the coun.
ell in the act Of accepting money from
| a decoy promoter" it is said, will be-
| one of the strongest features of the
evidence to be presented tomorrow
when seven members of the council
and two former bank officials are tC
be given a preliminary hearing on
charges of bribery, corrupt solcita-
tion and other Illegal acts, brought by
the Voters league.
No additional arrests were made to-
day and it is said that none are like
ly to be made until after the hearing
tomorrow morning
All whom the detectives think may
be possibly wanted later are being
kept under surveillance, officers be-
ing on guard at all city and suburban
stations
Beside the cOuncilmen the flash
light photograph is said to show an
agent of the Hufling Detective agency
Of Scranton, Pa, which worked up
the case.
This man is reported to have posed
as a member of a firm anxious to sell
wooden paving blocks to the city, and
to have become very intimate with
the councilman. With other detec-
tiVes concealed within hearing dis
tance the councilman is alleged to
have been induced 20 tell of the nego-
tations to secure the passage of the
legislation, to name the other mem
bers who were to share in the bribe,
and to say that the members were
tired Of promises and wanted to see
some real money The detective peel
ed off number of 500 and $500
bills from a large roll and Just as the
councilman reached for his allotment
the flash was ignited, when the
councilman, it is said broke down
and Wept, and when he accused his
companion of trapping him there was
no denial Then an officer appeared
and made the arrest
1t is practically admitted that q
number of deCOy contractors and pro-
moters were introduced to trap coun-
cilmcn, ana that many temptations
have been offered members during the
last six months.
In some quarters it is believed that
Mayor Guthrie was back of the pro-
ject, he having been an attorney for
the Voters league some years ago
when it made a fight against a street
car line.
The mayor opposed the city's depos-
ltOries legislation from the first, re-
fusing to make contracts authorized
by the council. because the depOsito-
ries elected were to pay but per cent
on daily balances, while other banks
had offered , - per cent
Friends of some of the accused men
charge that the whole prosecution is !
a part of a scheme to elect an indc-
pendent candidate for mayor yet to be
named.
Attorney John $. Hcrscher, attorney
for the Hebron street Railway com |
pany. whose ordinance is mentioned !
n the charges against councilmen, to- |
night denied receiving a letter from |
saying:
'Your ordinance is ready to pass |
Come on and bring $4,000 with you"
Such a letter. it is said, is to be Of |
erred against the accused men.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-23
TAFT DESIGNS
ON SOLID
SOUTH
WILL URGE ADVANTAGES
OF PRACTICAL POLITICS
PreSident-eIect Plans to Tour
Texas Next Summer Cordial
Welcome Promised in Strong
hold of Democracy,

lBy Morning journal Special Leased Wire
| Augusta Ga, Dee 22.--President
elect William IL. Taft today decided t,
visit the state of Texas at some con
venient time after his Inauguration
preferably at the end of the specia
| session Of congress which he Is tc
call to revise the tariff. While hi
itinerary for the trip has not been ar
ranged. ne will make the city Of Dallas
one of the principal points of the trip
Thirty cities and towns of the Lone
star state united in a request for his
presence at any time ne should choose
to come. The invitation expressed a
keen desire on the part of the com
mvrcial bodies of the places in qucs-
tlon to make the personal acquaint-
ance of Mr. Taft, and promised him
a cordial welcome ana courteous
treatment. 1t also dwelt upon the ad-
vantage which would result both to
the state and himself through such a
visit.
But three southern cities beside Au-
gusta win see the president-elect dur
ing his present stay in the southland
He will visit Atlanta at some time to
be fixed by a delegation which win
come here next week. He viii embark
for Panama from Charleston, $. c.,
and has decided TO land at New or.
leans on his return
Mr. TAFT said he had written Frank
II, Hitchcock, national republican
10 visit him here. Mr.
is expected within a few
days senator Knox, who is also cx-
pected, has not yet indicated when he
viii be here.
As the result Of a casual remark by
Mr. TAFT at the Country club dinner
last night that hc had not been able
10 find here "A saddle that was big
enough to stick a postage stamp on"
Judge Taft today was presented by
superior Court Judge Henry @. Ham
nond with a saddle of ample proper
ions Mr.. TAFT viii add riding to his
outline Of daily exercise. An automo-
lile assigned for his use will be here !
in charge of an expert from |
he factory
At a dinner Saturday night TO be |
given Mr. TAFT by Henry G. Maxwell !
IN old-time Cincinnati friend, 1t has
'ecn planned that Judge Taft shall |
meet number of southern federal Of
ice holders. which viii furnish Mr.
Taft further opportunity to extend |
lis plan for bringing the south into
lose touch with his administration.
nd with "a view to imprcssing upon
his section the necessity Of becoming
more practical in it's politics.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-23
TRAGIC DEATH
OFLAS VEGAS
RANCHMAN
LEE NUTTER FOUND DEAD
IN CASTENADA HOTEL
Bullet From Colts Revolver In
fIictS Mortal Wound; Accident
Cleaning Weapon Cause As
signed,

Especial Dispatch to the Morning journal |
Las Vegas, \. NJ, Dee. 22.-Lee
Nutter one of the most prominent
cattlemen in this vicinity. was found
dead on the floor OF room 20 OF the
Castcnada hotel at 3 o'clock this
morning. bullet from a colts re-
rolver had pierced the body. infllct-
ing wound which apparently caused
Instant death The revolver. an auto
matte of the latest pattern, was found
beside the body. When las. seen yes
terday afternoon about O'Clock. MIR.
Nutter was inquiring of the hotel clerk
for rags and oil with which to clean
his revolver Deceased was preparing
TO leave for the ColfaX county ranch
of Or. Richard A Morley, with whom
he had closed a cattle deal during the
early afternoon.
Mr.. Nutter spent a portion of the
day yesterday with superintendent
kurn, of the Santa Zee road. and Mr..
kurn declares that Nutter appeared to
be in the best of spirits. Many other
friends of the dead man who had
talked with him within the past few
days state that he showed 40 signs of
dependency and the only theory of
Tered to account for his sad fate is
that he accidentally shot himself
while cleaning his revolver The body
viii be taken to Chandler. okla.
whore the suddenly bereavrd widow
IS visiting her father
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-23
TARIFF PROBE
CONCLUDEO|N
COMMITTEE
FURTHER TESTIMONY
MAY BE TAKEN IN SECRET T
Sub Committee to Tackle Job
of Framing Suitable Revision
Law for Introduction at EX-
ira Session,

! IBy Morning Journal Special Leased Wirel
| Washington, d. c., Dec 22.-frhe
| house ways and means committee to-
day completed its hearings on the pro-
posed re ision of the tariff and the
subcommittee, consisting of the repub-
| lican members of the 1ull committee
! began the work Of revising the pres
ent law into a tariff This bill is to
be submitted to congress at the spe-
cial session. which it is understood
judge Taft will call together next
March.
In order to complete its work in
time, the subcommittee will hold daily
meetings behind closed doors until
the bill has been formed.
There was little done at today's
meeting aside from mapping out the
plans to be followed in drafting the
new bill If, in the estimation of the
members of the committee, it is de-
sirable to obtain further testimony re-
garding the manufacture Of some ar
ticle or information is lacking with
regard to some paragraph of the tar
if, further witnesses whose testimony
would be of value will be called before
the committee.
Mr. Carnegie's testimony yesterday
did not prove sufficient to the com
mittee. One prominent republican
member said today that his testimony
was practically nil as far as informa-
tion of use to the committee in its
deliberations is concerned.
The character of the testimony Civ
on to the ways and means committee
yesterday by Andrew Carnegie ana the
testimony of other steel manufacture
ers at previous hearings would indi-
cate that the committee will possibly
call further witnesses to testify on The
steel schedule. 1t has been suggest
ed that in view of the fact that a let |
ter written by Charles NJ. SchWab to
Henry c. Fricll has figured largely in
the testimony regarding the cost Of
production or steel, Mr.. Frick may be |
by the committee, John |
Fritz, of Bethlahem, Pa, one of the |
pioneers in steel making, has also been |
spoken of as an available witness. |
There has been some talk of the COM
mittee having J. p. Morgan come be
fore it and give any Information he
may regarding the alleged information
al agreement Of steel manufacturers
here and abroad. None of the mem
bcrs of the committee have Indicated
that any Of these men will be called
before ii but some have suggested the 1
al visa hilft,, of cummOuinR them
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-23
PREDICTS CHEAPER RATES
ON ATLANTIC CABLES
Canadian Postmaster General Says De-
sired Production l. Near AT Wand.

New York. Dec. 22-That not only
cheaper but very very much cheaper
rates for cablegrams across the At
lantic are near at hand. was the as
scrtion Of Rcdolphe LemicuX. the
postmaster general In the Canadian
cabinet today on the eve of his d"par-
turc for Canada. after day spent
In this city following his arrival from
Europe last night
"The reform has been accomplished
on the Pacific" declared Mr. LemieuX,
"and II will soon be on the Atlantic"
lie said the government had recon-
moudcd itself tn influential interests
In the United States also. but he de-
clined TO be questioned as to whether
or not this government had been or
would be approached by Canada or
Great Britain in the matter. How
ever he said. il was regarded as sig
uihcant when Whitelaw Reid. the Am
crican ambassador at London at a
dinner given 10 Mr LcmioauX In that
city, declared in "a semi humorous way
that the United states would not stand
by idly and see Canada enjoy alone
what he described would be- the great
boon Of lower cable rates TO Europe
II the cable companies would make
the reduction that would satisfy the
government. according Co Mr.. LomieuN
then there would be no now cable
across the Atlantic and ne believed
that was likely To happen. In any
event. be added he had received such
assurances in Lcndon hat hc felt al
most certain that th.N \ of very much
.b.at.r ra abffuu "a Y America and
Europe was not
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-23
Lannncse Commltted snicidc

Helena, Mont. Dee. 22-That Tim
Yammammato. japanese killed here
sunday morning, committed suicide
and was not killed by Patrolman
Burke was established in the autopsy
under the direction Of Coroner Ben
nett, this afternoon.
The officer and the japanese engag-
ed in a duel ana after Yammammato
had opened fire upon his negro wife
and il was thought that the officers
bullet had killed him, but when ex-
tracted the bullet was found TO be OF
32-caliber. similar to the ones used in
the japanese revolver, while the po-
liceman used a 3S-caliber automatic
revolver. with steel bullets.
The coroner's verdict states that the
japanese came TO his death by his
own hand.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-23

The minister asks that prudence be
exercised by the citizens.
There was meeting FRIDAY night
OF the plotters at the residence in
Caracas Of Garbleras Gu2man. sccre
tary general in the last Castro cahi-
net, ana who was placed in charge
of Castro's personal business In Nenc-
zuela when the president left for Ger
many.
The couspirators decided upon a
coup d-etat They determined to as
sassinate Acting President Gomez.
Jose r.. de Jesus Paul, the foreign
minister, General Leopoldo Baptista.
and other prominent men. seize the
administration of the country and
with the army terrorize and overaWe
the population.
Torres Cardenas. who was at one
time minister of the interior under
President Castro. and later his per-
SOnal secretary, was the active leader
of the conspiracy. lie had as lieuten-
ants the commanders of three battal-
Ions. Intimation of what was on foot
reached the ears OF Acting President
Gomez, and he took immediate steps
to Illustrate the attempt Early sat
urday he went alone To the harraCks
in Caracas, where a mutlnous regi-
ment under the command of President
Castro's brother was quartered. with
cool courage he entered the building
and placed the brother of the presi-
dent under arrest The nerve of Co
mez made it possible to carry out this
dangerous maneuver successfully He
then went TO the eXecutiv mansion
where he had u brief Interview with
CONTINUED ON Page =; Column -
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-23

London, Dec 22.-The English Play
authors by examining and producing
their plays, inaugurated its season this
afternoon with comedy called
Management" by Curtis Brown, an
American journalist living in Lon
don. The production was well re-
ceived.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-23
NUTrER FORMERLY RESIDENT
OF SAPUIpN, OkIAHOMN

Sapulpa, okla, Dec. 22.--Lee Nut
ter prominent ranchman of Las
Vegas y M today shot and killed
himself while examining a loaded re-
volver. Mr Nutter was formerly
resident of this city.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-23
NEGRO PORTERS HAVE
NARROW ESCAPE IN FIRE
sleeping Inmates of Burning Pullman
Car Flee ia Night Clothes.

Portland. ore. Dec 21.-SiZ negro
Pullman car porters narrowly escaped
being burned to death early today in
a fire which destroyed coach in
which they were sleeping The flames
spread so rapidly that the porters were
obliged To escape in their night
clothes. one man. Henry Grifnth.
whose exit was cut on. jumped
through window striking on his
head Iic is in critical condition.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-23
Honors for Cardinal Lecot.

Bordeaux. Dec 22.-The govern
ment today authorized the burial in
the Cathedral here Of Cardinal Lecot.
archbishop Of Bordeaux. who died at
Chambery yesterday from hemorrhagc
nf the brain
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-23
Big Insurance Claims Allowed.

Kingston, Jamaica. Dec. 22.-News
from London today announces that the
English insurance companies have
agreed to settle an claims resulting
from the earthquake and fire Of jan
uary "a. 1907. on a basis of s5 per
cent. without adjustment. and includ-
ing costs. Insurers payments on
claims aggregating over $4,000, 600
Will he commenced here Decem-
ber 81
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-12-23
RELATIVES SUE FOR
MISSION REQUEST
AIleee Methodist Bishops Used Undue
Influence tO Obtain Money.

Warsaw. Ind, Dec. 22.-Charges in
volving Methodist bishops are incor-
porated in suits filed today 10 set aside
the title of valuable lands and other
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1908-12-11

A. J. Hanten of Rauville was a
| Waterttc I'll visitor Tuesday. This
office acknowledges a pleasant call.
Farmer C. G.. Eddington of Flor
ence left the first Of the week for a
short trip to Detroit, Mi CHI.
Fred Smith, the secretary of the
Dakota Mutual, has been appointed
member of a committee to draft
some new laws relative to insur-
ance in this state, at meeting Of
insurance men recently held at
Redfed
John Keegan is putting in fur
mace in the Saturday News office
building on Midway This will
make the building modern, and
will add to the value Of the build
ing and the comfort Of the en-
ployes.
2. N. Cosgrove of Henry was
Watertown visitor Thursday.
Til Methodist district conference
which closed last Thursday decided
to hold the next meeting of the
conference at Milbank next May
The exact date was not named.
Mrs. Florence Cary filed a petit
ton for action in district court
against her husband Floyd Cary
Monday for divorce, on the grounds
Of desertion and non-support.
Rose E. Sanford is named as
correspondent.
Thomas, the new confectioner in
the First National bank building
has a fine line of confectionery,
candies, cigars and souvenir
postal cards. Mr.. Thomas has
made several improvements in the
store since taking possession, and
now has one of the most up to date
confectionery stores in the city.
Public Opinion will soon install a
new press and make alterations
and improvements which will add
much to their efficiency. The
Office and editorial rooms will be
removed to the second story, and
the whole Of the lower floor will be
devoted to the mechanical depart
ment.
/. P. M. Williamson entertained
the employees u the post office to
a dinner at the Savoy Tuesday
evening in honor of his birthday.
Covers were laid for twenty one,
which is the number of people en-
iployed at the postoffice. The boys
IIsSenjoyed a spendid dinner and a
royal good time.
|a At the regular meeting of the
Bankers Club held last Friday
evening in Woodman hall, the fol.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1908-12-11

lowing officers were elected: Mrs.
George Burt, president; Mrs. J.
Mclaughlin, vice president; Miss
Minnie Burt, secretary; Mrs. D.
i'll. Coburn, banker; Mrs. W. c.
johnson, chaplain; Mrs. O. Rector,
manager.
Carl Burnstad of Naples, N. 2.
was a WatertoWn visitor the first of
the week, transacting business
with Bloom & Martin Of this city,
Of whom he purchased $50 head of
cattle for this range in North Da
kota. Mr.. Burnstad owns 5000
acres If range and in that state,
land is in the cattle industry on a
large scale.
The doctors met in conference
Tuesday of this week in the parlors
Of the Grand hotel. In the even
ing they held high wassail, with
their wives and sWeethearts. In
the afternoon an interesting pro-
gram was given, consisting of pa
pers relative to matters of interest
to the profession. The needles had
a splendid time.
Golden Eagle is conducting a
money saving cleaing up sale, COM
mencing this week and continuing
till Xmas eve. All kind Of wonder
full bargains in clothes, coats and
furnishings. Stock must be cleaned
up so that nothing may be carried
over. Big discounts on every
thing, many at half price. Invest
igate. Splendid place to buy use
full Christmas gifts.
The Elks at their meeting last
Monday evening appointed a COM
mittee consisting of H. j. Fahne-
stock, Jr., Lorenzo Morris and
Frank Lyon to handle the Elk be-
nevolences. The hearts of the Elks
go out to all poor and unfortunate
ones at this season of the year and
an endeavor is made to materiaize
this sympathy SO that those needing
it in our midst may receive of their
bounty.
Mayor Martin returned Monday
from a three weeks trip to Illinois
points. He spent Thanksgiving at
his old home at Scales Mound, III.
While in Chicago, Mr.. Martin in
terviewed President Winchell of
the Rock Island system, who stated
that his road was willing to put
up a new depot at Watertown at
any time, or cooperate with the St.
Louis road in building a depot TO,
the two roads.
MAKE no common error. "If yov
want to sell your farm, or if yor
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1908-12-11
LOCAL. ITEMS

Golden Eagle for quality clothes.
Mrs. Florence Carey has accepted
a position with the Annex confec-
tionery store.
Andrew Daley left the first of the
week for a few days trip to Chica-
go on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ferdinand Radke
are happy in the arrival Of fine
baby girl at their home.
F. J. Cory spent few days last
week in Minneapolis on business
He returned Saturday.
For boy get a tx & E' blouse,
flannel at 81, madras or sateen at
45c- the Model.
A little daughter was born to
Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Darmstadt last
Wednesday morning.
Rev. Graham of this city de-
livered the sermon in the Meth
odist church at Gary last Sunday.
FIRST CLASS DRESSMAKING.
All work guaranteed. Mdes. Doer-
son and HOLES. Allow Luck's Shoe
store. (24-27)
W. E. White has accepted the
position of bookkeeper with the
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1908-12-11

want to negotiate a farm loan, see
Hopkins & Ransom. It's sure way
of avoiding mistakes. 14tf
Why not buy the boy a nice new
coat for Xmas? Or some article
of clothing, something he will
value for it's usefulness? Golden
Eagle presents unequalled oppor-
tunities to buy clothing during
their tremendous clearing up sale.
At the annual meeting of the K
of P held last Thursday evening