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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

HE LOST HIS MONEY BUYING A
cheap mower. Don't be deceived
with cheap talk and testimonials. See
G. j. sCROWDER, 1000 East Cary
Street. and get standard make that
have stood the test for fifty years.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
cALcIMo.

THE ONLY ORIGINAL COLD WATER
paint perfectly canitary, all colors,
five-pound package. 35c. ELBA
HARDWARE co.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

WANTED. A FIRST CLASS TIMER;
also a frst-class plumber. c. MAN
MING; PLUMBING. co
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
WAGONS

ONE SECOND HAND BUILDERS
wagon at a bargain; see 1t quick.
ISTOW-WORSHAM co.. 1900 East
Franklin
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Bankrupt notires.

NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING OF
CREDITORS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

LAssITER & 3DoRAN,
SALES AND EXCHANGE
stables, corner Nineteenth and Frank
lin Streets: right in the heart Of the
commercial district. We have the
largest and best equipped stables IN
the city; personal attention to all
ton sales every Saturday promptly
at 10 o'clock; private sales daily
Phone 1910,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

TO RENT OR PURCHASE
up-to-date six-room house central
= by September lst, Address X. Fl. r.
care Carrier No. g.. ~ AZ. iSt9s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

FOR RENT. STORE s15 EAST MAIN
Street, opposite The Times-Dispatch;
good business stand: rent reasonable;
possession June LIST. N. w. BOWE &
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

WANTED, FIVE FIRST CLASS INSUR-
ance solicitors to sell the best health
and accident propositions on the
market; good place for producers:
i. call between 8 and 8 o'clock. room
no. American National Bank Build
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
ROSES.

ROSES.
A FULL STOCK OF ROSES IN vARI-
Gus sizes; catalogue free upon appli-
cation. MERIT ROSE Co, West
Grace and Cedar Streets.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
WIRE.

POULTRY WIRE, ANY WIDTH, WIRE
fencing, screen doors and windows.
Prices right, at DORSETT'S, $500 Hull
Street Swansboro.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
SCREEN DOORS.

SCREEN DOORS.
81 TO 81; ALL SIZES; WINDOWS, csc.
to 60c; frames to make yourself Csc.
to 25c., at HOWELL BROS, COZ East
Broad Street
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

HALF BROAD STREET STORE: BEST
retail locality; low rent. Address
E 433, care Times dispatch. q
FOR RENT, LAKESIDE CAFE. APP
ply to LEWIS GINTER LAND AND
IMPROVEMENT CO.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
DUSTLESS SWEEPING,

DUSTLESS SWEEPING,
.WEsTPAco" SWEEPING COMPOUND
will be found very useful in stores,
offices, churches and residences as
1t prevents dust from rising and
hrightens the carpets. mattings,
floors. THE WDSTOVER PAPER
CO., Richmond, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

FOR RENT, LARGE BUILDING SUIT
er,s shop or stable. 1915 Ivy Ave-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

FURNITURE AND CHINA PACKING.
WE PACK AND SHIP FURNITURE.
china, wedding presents. etc. JACOB
EUMLAUF. Fine Upholstering and
Mattresses. 705 West Main. Phone
1922.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

FOR SALE. YART1AL MACHINE
shop equipment, consisting OF shaft
Ing, pulleys, hangers, betting. shop
tools and machinery. For full In
formation address MACHINERY, 50S
East Cary Street. Richmond. Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
ANTIQUES.

pairing and refinishing antiques and
other furniture. Phone 2507. c. e.
LYDIA. AT West Main.
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Real Gstatf dEManten.

INFORMATION REGARD
ing q good house and lot for SALE.
Riohmond ;' prefer dealing with its own
er only; state price, location and
give full description. Address L.
pARBYSHIRE. Box 1884. Rochester,,
Z NJ Y t ss
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

WANTED, 10 BUY, HOUSEHOLD
goods In any quantity, Call 'phone
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
SHOE REPAIRlNG.

SHOE REPAIRING.
SHOES MADE AND REPAIRED WITH
the best leather that money can buy,
and by experienced worlrmen. Give
me q trial, j. n. ROWSEY, s24lb
Church Hill Avenue and 1901 West
n Main tPhnna Rlllf alMa.Alai IN 70
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
SIGNS, DECORATING. &C.

IF YOU WANT A PRETTY, ATTRAC-
tive sign, use the glass gold letters
on your windows; also agents tor
brass signs: painting and decorate
ing done promptly. A. ALPERIN &
CO., 204 North Fourth.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

SURREY, IN FIRsT-cLASs coND1-
ton. will exchange for runabout. or
sell cheap for cash. Can be seen at
BATES'S STABLE, Twentieth and
Franklin Streets.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

WANTED. A BUTLER AT 1926 MON
ument Avenue: must understand his
business. Call s to 10 a. NJ. or after
Z p. NJ
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

FOR SALE. GOOD, STRONG ROOTED
rose bushes. 81 per dozen and up;
your selection. MERIT ROSE CO.
West Grace and Cedar
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

FOR SALE, UP-TO-DATE. DRUG
store; central location. growing To-
cality: splendid soda trade; Innoya-
ton fountain: little opposition: So
600 stock and fixtures: reason for
selling owner cannot personally look
after business. Terms, 1-2 cash, bal
ance reasonable. Address Room 10,
Citizens Bank Building, Norfolk.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

c. W. wEsTBURY. D. p. L..
go e. Main st. Phone 1855.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

PRIVATE SALE AT Ola WEST GRACE
Street; handsome sideboard, book
case. two bedrooms sets, French mar
BILE clock and refrigerator.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

reys. runabouts. Dayton wagons,
laundry and grocery wagons. at spe-
cials prices. Several secondhand We
hicles cheap. A. MEYERS SONS, 100
South Eighth Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

at once; salary no object Address
J 94s. care Timespispatch.
WANTED. BY YOUNG LADY, POSI-
ton to do general office work and
typewri;ing: can give best reference.
Address GA. care Tim ss-Dispatcn.
YOUNG LADY DESIRES A GOOD PO-
sition as companion to a refined
lady. Address B. j. W., Box 2S,
Somerset. Orange county. Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
1Mal>nten.

WANTED, FOR CASH, SIX MULES
Main Street, May goth. O'clock.
Meet lis, It. M. TEMPLE g. co.
FURNITURE WANTED. HIGHEST
cash price paid for furniture. carpets,
So. II you want to SELL phone
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
FLOOR STAINS.

STAG FLOOR STAIN is WHAT YOU
want to make your old furniture and
floors look like new, at DORSETT'S,
$500 Hull Street. SWansboro.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

ALL WHO ARE IN NEED
Of gasolene engines to see our line.
the most complete in the world.
Prices and terms are right. Repairs
and experts always on hand. Write
for catalogue. G. J. CROWDER, 1000
East Cary Street. Richmond, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
SITUATIONS 0Manteo, DemaIe.

CAPABLE, RELIABLE LADY WANTS
place TO help with housekeeping and
sew. Address + 73s. care Times-Dls-
-, = ~ : y - -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

FOR SALE CHEAP, Two-DIsc RID
ing cultivators: practically as good
as new. SEAY-DILLARD HARD
WARE CO., Blackstone. Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

WANTED. a GOOD WHITE MAN AND
wife for country work garden,
dairy. stock. poultry yard, etc. good
wages and comfortable home offered.
Address Mrs. c.. care Postmaster,
Norwood Nelson county Va
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

STORE PROPERTY FOR
sale quick; also nice clean stock OF
goods and fixtures. situated in one
OF the oest towns In the State; large.
well-lighted store room; good living
rooms upstairs; good garden and
some small fruit coming in; good
well water; best location in town:
doing paying business, but have
best reasons for quick sale. Address
no. 20, care Times Dispatch. $4,000
not profit in six months.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

THE ORIGINAL SANITARY WALL
coating: cold water and a soc. pack
age OF 5 pounds, Will transform your
room. All colOrs, at HOWELL
BROS, COZ East Broad Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
Rotite8.

THREE DIFFERENT STYLES aBUSI-
ness buggies and one runabout, car
ried over from last year, reduced in
price; don't fail to see them II you
need buggy. BRISTOW-WOR-l
SHAM CO., 1417 East Main.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

SPECIAL NOTICE TO SMOKERS: YOU
can buy at SMcCOY'S, corner Eighth
and Broad. for tho next ten days, a
genuine imported French briar pipe
for 50c.: others get So for the same.
all sizes and shapes ,
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Richmond, Frelericksb'g &PotomacR.R.
SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE APRIL IL. 1908.
7oAHD ROM wAsHiNc 7oRARD BEY0Rl.

ASHLAND Aooo Neutrality-suspicious..
Leave Eliza stAtien--7 30 Am, ~, 6.8sP.M
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#li8rellanenu8.

SALES AND EXCHANGE
STABLES.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
Real estate for Sale.

ROOMS: CENTRAL LO-
cation. 10a North Seventh Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

FOR SALE. 500 PAIRS BALL BEARING
skates; s1.25 a pair. TOMPKINS.
2O7 West Broad.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

gles sash. biInds .' doors. large
stock. low prices. Yards and build
ings covering ten acres. WOOD
WARD & SONS. Ninth and Arch
Streets, Richmond. Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

FLY WIs n. POULTRY WIRE, ALI.
TssS,vt dt his. screen doors and swlndo Ws;
X all sizes. ls See gu y y stpck before buy
VI jn ,JEL LEA HARDWARE. Co I. ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

WANTED. ALL LITTLE GIRLS TO
know that ASHBY B. PYLE, 915
North Fifth Street, will accordion
plat doll baby skirts free of charge
from now to the 18th of July.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
FLOOR STAINS AND POLISH.

SEE OUR FLOOR AND FURNITURE
like new; nice line OF yarnish,
stains and paints OF all kinds. ELBA
HARDWARE CO., corner Broad and
Henry,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

FOR SALE. SIX SURVEYS. FOUR tor
buggies, three runabouts, grocery and
delivery wagon; prices right. THOS.
II. DUKE & Co. S04 Brook Avenue.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20
UPHOLSTERY.

PARLoR SUITS. ODD CHAIRS AND
like new; slip covers s'I made and mai t.
4 tresses renovated y: for cash or on
etlsy payments. No charge for estl-
mates. CHARLES IJRGENS'S SON,
Adams and Broad Streets. ga
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

FANCY CHRYSANTHEMUI PLANTS:
will bloom profusely in fall; SOC.
dozen Phone 1421-L
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

lust RECEIVED 1000 GENUINE
imported French briar pipes. all
shapes and sizes: will sell for the
next ten days for soc. each; others
get 81 for the same. McCOY'S, cor
ner Eighth and Broad.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

YOU WANT THE BEST DYEING, THE
best cleaning, ...e best carpet clean-1
ing, the best carpet dyeing; all to
North aIifth Straat ,..--lIE.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

ALLOW NO OTHER RANGE SAVE
the CAMERON to be placed In that
new kitchen.
RED BASK EFT DEVILED CRABS.
Call up COLEMAN. Phone 6s9l.
Nuf ced.
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w A IN Z S

DON'T FORGET THE GRAND BALL
given by the Jolly Two at Belvderc
Hall MONDAY, MAY 18TH; good mu-
sic;. good floor and 81 good time. Adj
mission 25c. Refreshments served
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-20

WALTER A. MONTGOMERY,
April Is, 1908. Commissioner.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-01-06
GOVERNOR BACK
AT WORK AGAIN
Feeling Better, But is Still SUFFERING
From cold--Expects TO Leave Soon
For Washington

Governor Curry was at the executive
office early this morning and put in a
busy day attending to official business
connected with the running OF the ter
rltorlal government and this afternoon
presided over the meeting of the U. S.
land commission. He is feeling a
great deal better after his respite from
work Saturday and yesterday during
which time he remained at home al.
though he is still suffering from the
effects of the tenacious cold he con.
tracted two weeks ago. The governor
is making preparations for leaving for
Washington within few days but will
not start on the trip until after his
appointment as executive of the terri
tory has been confirmed by the senate
owing to the rumor that charges have
been filed against him. Governor Curry
is still as optimistic as ever over the
statehood situation and believes il the
enabling act comes up for action it
will be passed by both houses OF Con-
gress by a good majority.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-01-06
POOR COAL LAND WILL
BE RESTORED TO ENTRY

Washington, Jan. Gland Commits.
sioner Balllnger has called upon the
geological survey to expedite reports
upon various areas Of land withdrawn
from settlement in Western states on
account Of their supposed coal bearing
character
Examinations have shown in many
instances that the lands Withdrawn
from settlement do not contain coal
of marketable value and some of these
lands have been restored to entry.
It Is Commissioner Ballinger's !nten.
tion to obtain, If possible. early reports
upon all areas withdrawn rs coal lands
with view to having them pevman-
emily classified and restored to entry
II found to be without marketable
coal,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-01-06
TAFT URGES
MANY REFORMS
Strongly Advocates
Increased Pay
for Army
SENDS REPORT TO CONGRESS
War Secretary Would Make
Life of Soldier Pleasant
and Attractive.

Washington, Jan. 6.--Secretary of
war William II. Taft is a strong ad-
vocate of increased pay for the army
and his annual report just sent to con.
gress completely dispels any doubt as
to the secretarys position. The report
shows a rapid decrease In the strength
OF the regular army in recent years,
(the loss last year being 4,42S mem
and for the pressing need of officers
to replace those now detailed on re.
ceiving duty as military instructors in
educational institutions. Secretary
Taft declares while many reasons have
been advanced to explain the present
difficulty sufficient one is to be found
in the inadequacy of army pay.
Recommends General Service Corps.
The secretary also recommends the
creation of general service corps to
relieve the soldiers of a vast amount
OF unmilitary work they are now called
upon to perform. He believes the mill,
tary service should be so attractive
and desirable that it will not be diff.
cult to get hold Of the right class of
men needed for the enlisted personnel
and to make army service life agree.
able work as it used to be by offering
rewards for proficiency and greater in
crease in pay for length of service.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-01-06
THAWS SECOND
TRIAL IS BEGUN
To Rely on Insanity
Plea for Ac-
quittal
PRISONER IN GOOD SPIRITS
Court Will Not Allow Wom
en- to Attend Second
Hearing of Case.

New York, Jan. 6.-Harry K. Thaw,
the young millionaire, today, for the
second time faces trial on a charge of
wilful murder Of Stanford White, the
famous architect which occurred more
than year ago in Madison Square
Garden. Compared with his former
trial, interest in the case Is at low ebb
L. is probable that many tedious days
Will be spent before jury Is llLally
through with the case. District Attor-
ney Jerome, with his assistants, will
represents the state. Martin w. Little
ton replaces Dolphin NJ Delmas as
Thaw's chief counsel.
Women Barred From Court Room.
The usual curious crowd was gath
cred about the criminal courts build
ing this morning in the hope Of catch
ing a glimpse of Thaw as he crossed
the bridge of sighs. A squad of fifty
policemen kept the passageways clear.
Women were barred from the court
room, none of the feminine SEX ex-
cept those who were newspaper writ
ers being admitted Thaw was great
ly elated over the fact that the day OF
his second trial had arrived.
Plea Of Not Guilty Changed.
Thaw was called to the bar at ll:27
O'Clock. His appearance showed very
little change from what 1t did last
year. As soon as Thaw appeared. At
torney Littleton announced that the
former plea Of not guilty, which was
entered by his client, would be amend
ed to read: "that the defendant was
insane at the time the deed was COM
mitted."
Mrs. Evelyn Thaw Present.
Mrs. Evelyn Thaw, the prisoner S
wife. attired ina blue school girl dress
which became quite familiar at the
first trial, was in the court room when
the trial began. She was accompanied
by Mrs. Carnegie and Josiah Thaw,
brother and sister respectively of the
prisoner.
Judge Bowling announced that until
further notice, three sessions would be
held each day from 1915 o'clock to
| y. M, from 2 to o'clock and from 8
to 10 o'clock.
One Juror Accepted.
Just before the noon recess, Charles
r. Cremmels, ship broker, was ac
cepted as juror He was not sworn,
however, as 1t was decided not to ad-
minister the oath until after the jury
box is full. All of the jurors will
therefore, be subject to a pre-emptory
challenge up to the last minute.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-01-06
INTRODUCES BIG
BATCH OF BILLS
Delegate Andrews Gets Busy Immedi.
ately Upon Recovering OF
Congress.
special to the New Mexican.

Special to the New Mexican
Washington, Jan. 6.--Delegate W.
II. Andrews today introduced the fol,
lowing bills in the House Of Repre-.
sentatives:
A bill TO amend the pension act so
as to include officers and soldiers
who served in the Indian wars in
New Mexico. A bill to amend the In.
dian depreciation law excluding the
words 'in amity'' in the present stat.
ute and which II passed would have
the effect of making the government
responsible for all losses incurred by
Indian depredations whether the In.
dians who committed these depreda.
tons were at the time hostile or in
friendly relations with the govern.
ment. A bill to validate certain acts
of the New Mexico legislative Assem-.
bly, authorizing the issue of bonds
by the territory for the purpose of
erecting armories In Santa Fe. Albu.
querQue, Silver City and Roswell and
for the extention of the capitol build.
ing in Santa Fe. An act amending
the homestead law so as to favor
western homestead settlers to a great.
er degree An act approprating the
sum of s25,0O0, for expenses of the
Sixteenth National Irrigation Con.
gress at Albuquerque An act to In.
crease the compensation of the U. S.
land commission of New Mexico. An
act appropriating the sum Of $4,000
for the construction of reservoir in
the Manzano mountains. An act to
create a national battle ground at Clio.
rieta and also bills to grant pensions
to the following
Mrs A. ] Fountain, Nicanor Quin
tana, Antonio Bendon, Simon Arlas,
J n. Warner, Miguel Romero, George
II. Watt, Mary J. Martin, Maria s. b.
Sanchez. Gottlieb Honzaker Francis.
so Salazar, and Samuel Barbeau
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-01-06
DEATH OF MRS.
EMMA DENlSON
Expires on Homestead Claim Near
Moriarty After Brief lIlness-Re-
mains Taken to Kansas.

Inflammation of the bowels after a
brief illness caused the death OF Mrs.
Emma Denison, who passed away on
Saturday last at her home near Mo.
riarty. The deceased was a widow,
fifty years of age. She lived OH a
homestead claim TO which it is under
stood she secured title only a
short time before her fatal illness.
The remains were brought to this
city last night to be prepared for
burial, and this evening will be ship.
ped TO Harper, Kansas, where the in
terment will take place. Accompany.
ing the body is Harry Kelly, broth
er of the deceased, who took up a
homestead claim adjoining the one
occupied by Mrs. Denison.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-01-06
Understands Japan
Has Recalled
Army Reserve
RUMOR PROMPTLY DENIED
Mikado's Envoy at Washing
ton Says 1t is Absurd
and False.

Washington, Jan. G.--Nika Okla, In
charge of the Japanese embassy here,
today authorized formal denial OF
the report from Vancouver, British
Columbia, that the Japanese govern.
ment was recalling It's army reserve
men in the United States. He said
such action could not be taken with.
out the knowledge Of the local embas-
sy and that there was not the least
intimation Of it here Moreover the
call for the return of the reservists
would necessarily take considerable
time as action for the mobilization of
the reserves in Japan would first have
to be taken whicn order has not been
issued.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-01-06
WOULD REDUCE
STANDING ARMY
Bill Introduced in Congress For That
Purpose-Much Opposition
To II.

Washington. Jan. Ga bill reducing
the regular army after the first day
of December, 1908, to $4,000 men. TO-.
900 of whom shall constitute the ar.
tillery force for coast defense, was in.
troduced today by Representative John
Sharp Williams of Mississippi The
standing army as now composed EN-.
braces forty odd thousand officers and
men.
In view of Secretary of War William
Taft's recommendation made in his
annual report, to Congress it is un-
likely that Representative Williams
bill will be passed. Already consider
able opposition has developed to 1t and
an attempt will be made to table the
measure when 1t is called up for con.
sderaton.
The disposition seems to be to in.
crease the standing army of the Unit.
ed States instead of cutting it down.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-01-06
JAFFA CUP FOR
NATIONAL GUARD
Territorial Secretary Donates Silver
Trophy to Be Competed For An
nuaIly BY Mliltiamen.

A handsome silver loving cup has
been donated by Territorial Secretary
Nathan Jaffa as trophy to be shot
for annually in mid-range competition
by rifle teams embracing the various
companies of the New Mexico National
Guard. The first competitive shoot for
the prize will be held at the next camp
Of instruction, in which most Of the
time Is devoted to target practice.
Adjutant General A. P. Harrington
is we'll pleased with the records made
at target practice during the past
season by the territorial militia and
hopes to see even these records brok-
en- during the coming season. The New
Mexico guardsmen have some crack
shots among its officers and enlisted
men and the competitive contests for
the Jaffa cup promises to have a stim-
ulating effect in increasing the marks
manship.
Company f, FirDt Infantry, which is
stationed in this city, IS the pOssessor
of the silver loving cup put up two
years ago by Ex-Governor Hagerman.
1t is now its permanent property, ,hav-
ing won it twice in succession. Pho.
tographer Carlos Vierra has taken a
picture of the champion rifle team
and the trophy which will be placed on
exhibition when finished.
The Jaffa sup, which is two-han-
died silver affair on an ebony base is
being exhibited in the show windows
Of the Fischer Drug Company. 1t bears
the inscription neatly engraved mid
range trophy presented to the Nation
al Guard of New Mexico by Nathan
Jaffa, secretary of New Mexico, 1908,
to be contested for annually by teams
from the national guard