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Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-05-01
EXPRESS COMPANY
INVESTIGATES STORY
Messenger Says Two Men Cover
ed Him RevOlverS and Then Tied
Him but officials Are Not Sat
isfled--Amount OF Booty
Secured Unknown.

Columbus, Ohio, May 1.-The st.
Louis express on the PENNSYLVANIA
railroad. which was held up last night
ten miles west of Pittsburg. arrived
here early today. 40 minutes late. The
crew confirmed the story of the hold
up by two men at Walkers Mill and
say the bandits escaped with four
sealed bags containing mail.
They state that a number of ex-
press packages and a quantity OF gold
bullion were taken, but do not know
the value of the property.
The Adams express people here re-
fuse to make a statement.
Noah II. Roshon, express messen-
ger, states that two men entered his
car east of Walkers Mill and covered
him with revolvers. Then they tied
him with ropes brought with them
and rihed the car. AS the car ap-
preached Walker Mill they pulled the
signal cord and stopped the train.
They made their escape as the train
slowed up.
Conductor l.. l.. Lafferty was at
tracted to the express car by signal
and found Roshon helpless. 1t was
learned that three bags were rifed by
the men. What they contained Is a
| matter of conjecture, even to officials
of the express company at this time.
1t is believed, however, that the booty
Is Of great value.
! There are some features of Roshon's
1 stoay that the locas iao H.sem1si ot
the Adams company Is not satisfied
with and they are trying to get more
details of the robbery.
| They Decline tn Talk
Pittsburg, May FOLLOWING an in
vestigation lasting throughout the
night there is absolutely nothing new
concerning the robbery OF the express
| car last night on the New York and
st. Louis express of the Pennsylvania
railroad. which occurred IL miles
| from this city. All efforts to ascer-
tain the amount of money stolen
have so far failed as neither the rail-
road or express company officials are
inclined to enlighten the public re-
garding this fact.
NJ. b. Slater agent for the Adams
| Express company at union station
said today that the amount taken is
not near $4,000 as reported. or even
half that sum, although he stated it
was not known how much money was
taken.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-05-01
TEXAS DEMOCRATS VOTE
ON BAILEY TOMORROW
IIOt Campaign Ends Tonight and SEN
ator's Fate VIII BE Known
at Primaries.

Waco, Texas. May 1.-One of the
most exciting political contests in the
history OF this state today closes to-
night Tomorrow the Democrats will
vote at primaries on whether Senator
Joseph w, Bailey and three others
shall be sent 10 the Denver conven-
ton as delegates-at-l large, or whether
the delegation of four Democrats
headed by Hon. Cone Johnson of Ty-
ler shall b. sent Both sides claim
victory.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-05-01
BIG SHIP DRIVEN ASHORE.

New York, May 1.-The great four
masted German ship Peter Rickmers,
which left New York Yesterday for
RaEgoon, was driven ashore on the
south coast OF Long Island In a terrific
gale and is still ashore today, with
the life savers unable to board her.
It is believed that the crew of the
ship is in no danger at present. 1t
was loaded with $4,000 worth of oil
and the vessel is valued at 500, 600,
She has a crew Of thirty or thirty five
men.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-05-01
MOTHER ATTENDS
DEATH OF CHILD
Coroner Is Investigating Parents
Sacrifice of Daughter to Satisfy
Religious SeCt--Fdther Has
Fits and Says Brother Was
Directed by Holy Spirit.

Easton, Pa, May 1.-Coroner Feth-
croft at Nazareth. near here. has be-
gun an inquest into the death of Irene
May Smith, the 5-year-old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Smith of Alli-
ance. who was offered as a sacrifice
by her parents and uncle, members of
the fanatical religious sect whose ac-
tions have startled the community.
The Smiths and Bachman. who Is
an uncle of the child, and killed her
in his frenzy, are in the county Jail.
Bachman insists that the child was
possessed of the devil and that he
killed her by command from Heaven.
He maintains that he did no wrong
and that God will protect him. He
cries out from his cell that he is to
be crucified and pleads with the jailer
to hurry the execution of the death
sentence that he may appear before
the throne of God, who sent him to
earth to perform a great mission for
the salvation of mankind.
The Father Docs Not Realize.
Smith is in a pitiable condition,
both mentally and physically. He was
seized with several fits and rolled
from his cot to the floor. where he
tossed about. shouting and praying
He appears to know little or nothing
of the killing of his daughter and
when the subject is broached to him
he insists that nothing wrong has
unopened and shat h'T bFother-j7 -laN
was directed by the atfiy spirt.
Mrs. Smith, on the other hand, Is
rational and realizes the awful gravity
| of the situation She is hea rtbrOker
| and walls piteously over the tragic
fate of her child. She declares the
religion she and her husband adopted
is a myth. She never had much faith
in the teachings of the sect. but join
ed it in order to keep peace in the
| family Her husband, she says was
good and kind to her, but when she
objected to the new religion he would
become fierce.
| When she went to Nazareth to at
tend the meeting which ended in thu
murder Of her daughter she says sh,
had no idea of the intention of thu
party to kill her child. During th'
progress of the religious sessions sh;
lost her power of reasoning and die
not realize what was going on wheI
Bachman choked and beat the life ou
OF the little child.
To Atone Adams Sin.
| In Jail Bachman announced an
| other form of the new belief. He de
clares the sin committed by Adam
and Eve in the Garden of Eden hai
Erver been properly atoned and tina
part Of his mission is to wipe out tina
cffense.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-05-01
CELEBRATE BATTLE OF MAY 1

Washington, May To-day is the
tenth anniversary OF the memorable
battle of Manila bay and tonight at
Raleigh hotel, in this city. Admiral
George Dewey, hero of the famous
victory, and many OF his officers, will
gather to celebrate the occasion.
Many officers who took part in the
sea fight cannot be present. some be-
ing with the fleet now in the Pacific
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-05-01
MANUFACTURER is DEAD.

Taunton, Mass, May Charles l..
Lowering. widely known in manufac-
turing circles and treasurer OF the
Merrimac Manufacturing company,
died here today, aged 76.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-05-01
SNOW IN NEW YORK.

Buffalo, May 1-Seven inches of
snow fell here yesterday and last
night At jamestown this morning
the snow was ten inches deep
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-05-01
RACERS ARE AT TOXIC.

Toxic, May 1.-The French and
Italian New York to Paris motor cars
arrived here today. They will leave
in a few days for Vladiyostok.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-05-01
To Atone Adams Sin.

In jail Bachman announced an
other form Of the new belief He de-
clares the sin committed by Adam
and Eve in the Garden of Eden has
never been properly atoned and that
part of his mission is to wipe out that
Cffense.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-05-01
TRAIN ARRIVALS

No. i-7.4Sgp. m.
No 4-5.soP. m.
No. 7--Io. S. p. m.
No. 500 p. m.
No. 9-tL45 p. m.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

Mrs. Nora Brumback Of Santa Fe 70
turned last evening from Farmington
where she conducted the teachers' In
stitute. with Miss NumA Kenton ~
instructor In primary methods. Mrs.
Brumback reports n splendid institute.
There was an enrolment Of thirty
teachers and perfect attendance.
She says this was one OF the most
successful Institutes she has attended
this year. The San Juan teachers are
right up to date and there is q mar.
volous Improvement In school condl
tions in San Juan county since last
year. The average of intelligence
among the teachers Is high. On &C
count Of the low wages and scarcity
of good white teachers this has mot
always been true. A number Of those
attending the Farmington institute
held territorial five years certificates,
which speaks for itself, since the New
Mexican teachers examinations are
inclined to be rigid. Those of us who
isN'S hSpt ih touCh Win sCuOOi mat
ters in San Juan county. New Mexico,
know that there has been decided
and continuous effort for the past few
years toward better things. We know
too. that this labor is beginning to
reap its reward. In better teachers,
better schools and more intelligent
public sentiment In regard to school
matters and their enormous influence
on community. Mrs. Brumback is
not exaggerating when she says that
San Juan county will be In the lead
In territorial school affairs and will
soon hold its own with the schools of
adjoining states. This morning she
departed for Espanola where she will
conduct her fourth institute this ses-
sion. This coming term Mrs. Brum-
back Will be superintendent OF the
schools at Belen, N. NJ.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24
Looks very much like cold-blooded |

Looks very much like cold-blooded
murder on the part of Captain Haines,
possibly brought about by the same
kind of jealousy that prompted Thaw
to kill White. although there is no
proof that Mrs. Annis had ever done
anything wrong. Busybodies possibly
had something to do with the shoot.
ing, at the same time 1t appears the
Haines brothers are shooters, Annis
being the second victim. one man be.
Ing murdered In positively cold
blooded manner years ago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24
FROM CAR SHORTAGE r
SHORTAGE?

In the fall of 1906 the commerce
commission was issuing statements to
railroads warning them Of an impend
ing shortage OF freight cars. The win.
ter actually witnessed a serious short.
age. and It resulted in acute suffering
in remote southwestern parts Of the
country. This was due principally to
-too much prosperity" and James J.
Hill was very anxious that the rail-
roads should enter upon an era of ex-
tensive Improvement and construction,
as they had not, he proved. kept pace
with the Industrial and commercial
development Of the country. L
Last winter, we all know, the situa-
ton was sadly different. A dramatic
change had occurred. and idle cars
everywhere. spoke with painful elo-
Quence of the effects of the fall panic
and depression that over speculation
and bad banking had brought about.
Today the carriers, the shippers and
the commissioners are again earnest
ly discussing the danger of car short
age. There is no buncombe and no
shallow optimism in this talk. The
Northwestern has ordered new oars
in anticipation of big gain in all
lines Of business after the opening OF
the crop moving season. Other rail.
roads are directing attention to the
cars and engines that have been side
tracked and allowed to deteriorare.
1t Is estimated that about 10000 cars
are In need Of repairs, and the time
to put them In serviceable condition
Ia now.
1t is easy to sneer at prosperity con-
crosses. but the signs of revival and
improvement are many, and 1t is no
tOrious that stocks are low in all de-
partments of manufacture. The farm
ers' returns from abundant crops will
cause an effective demand for manu-.
factured commodities, and idle labor,
like the idle cars, will find employment
in many lines that are still somewhat
quiet" There was no talk of an
other car shortage this year even as
late as April and May last, and the
present agitation OF the question is full
Of significance.-Record Herald.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24
| bonds.

bonds
Now We trust that all concerned will
get together and close this matter
when the court again conyenes. II
can be settled just as well MS not.
And the 1880 will be put up on
the side for the receiver and his at
torneys. although the receivers organ
has stated many time that not cent
would be charged by the receiver II
depositors were provided for.
And when the bank officials fall
down and fail to carry out any propo-
sition they present to the court then
1t will be time to question their good
faith.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

That was. bald face lie the Denver
News contained on its first page the
other day. In big red letters 1t said: :
"CorPmoner gives $500 to help Demo
cratic ticket" Without going into the
article one 10 led to believe this sum
is out Of Bryan's pocket. But read
Ing the article develops that the $5.-
600 came from several hundred peo.
pie, possibly men earning their bread
by the sweat of their brow. and still
the News gives the credit to Bryan.
Oh, shame. ~. 1l4
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

The Herald has no az to grind or
favors to ask in a political way. We
are deeply interested in Republican
success. however, believing 1t for the
best interests of taxpayers. not only
In tn county and state but nationally
Let Republicans throw aside faction.
alfsm and buckle on the armor for
united battle. .-I......
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

Let us see. The organ declared day
after day all the receiver wanted was
to have depositors paid and he would
donate his services. And-~the very
first jump out Of the box settlement
was prevented because he wanted
nearly fifty thousand dollars in Sc
curhies held out to pay himself. at
tarneys and costs. It. was this de
mand that is responsible. at this time
for depositors not having at least a
portion of their money. N
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

The Democrat and a few other pa
pers are quoting daily from the Buffalo
Times. 1t should be remembered the
Times is Norman =. Mack's paper. and
Mr.. Mack is chairman Of the National
Democratic committee. Clippings from
the Times. therefore, should be signed
Mack. av-. .,,-.,e-
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24
: fight for their mental discipline.

The Herald does not like strife and
discord. We would ten times rather
say somethinE GOOD .os one than some-
thing to his discredit. but there are
times when this Is impossible. Facts
and disagreeable things have to be
told to bring about betterment Of
conditions,
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

Politics is SO dun among the Penn
sylvania Democrats that they are try
Ing to quarrel over their. two parties
in the state. but 1t is hard to get up
any excitement on the totally imma-
terial.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

Uncle Joe Howe, one of the Oldest
settlers In the San Juan valley says
that since he came here, thirty-fivc
years ago, there has been over 100
|peFsons drownsd In. the Animas and
SaAs Jsaa rivers in San Juan county.
Uncle Joe Is one who halls with de.
light the coming Of the new bridges
Aztec Democrat,
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

In nfty-nine cities the building
plans filed last month are 11.s per
f3t,oyer the plans filed In July, 1907
ny iarst advance In seven months
The tide Of business generally is rum
ming In the right direction.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

Mrs. Fanny Evers. son and daughter
returned 70 their home at Eskridge
Kas., this morning after n pleasant
visit with DR.. and Mrs. w. II. C.
Folsom of about two weeks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

Wonder II the railroad summer re-
sort man didn't start that story about
the Michigan visitor who caught a
bass, and before he, could land it a
muskellunge. swallowed 1t. SO that he
pulled both out on the same hook.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

Early in the fall work will begin on
an inland waterway to connect, Nor,
folk and Beaufort. N. c., the United
States government having appro-
priated $550.0O0 for the work. This
movement to flank stormy Hatteras
will be greatly appreciated by travel
ers In coasting- vessels. s
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

The opponents of the denomination
of Gov. Hughes are called "bluster-
ing futiles." 1t is enough to remem-
ber that they are campaign losers, and
that Hughes alone was elected In the
last state contest.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

The proposition Of the La Plata
County Stockman's association to fur.
nish the meat for the big barbecue
shows liberal spirit, Now let those
who can lend their assistance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

The anonymous letter writer is
nothing but scab on humanity and the
one who publishes such rot is about
In the same category.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

During recent Investigation only
eight bathtubs were found in 800 Kan.
sas City homes. We hope the unruly
Kaw has not made Kansas City people
10 much afraid of water that they
have decided to quit using It,
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

It's It about time for another useless
advertisement. The organ is becom.
ing luke-warm in its support. The hop
per must be well filled If the mill Is
kept grinding s~s @ri's-
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

The woman who found valuation
Of $25 put upon one minutes flow of
words win probably hesitate. about
wasting much of her oratorical effort
upon her associates hereafter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

A statistician has kept tract of 1902
cases Of ptOmaine poisoning, Of which
337 proved fatal. The pure food law
will be expected to cut down these
figures. ------
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

The Herald would rather be on the
side OF the poor and oppressed and
the side Of right than receive the
piaudits OF an unholy alliance. and will
labor to this end until the last ditch.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

One thousand five hundred and thir.
ty men were lynched in the United
States In the twelve years previous to
1908. The number has been decreas-
Ing of late years. 49,
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

The press Of the country is severe
on the, Springfield rioters. but not as
severe as the law should be In punish
ing those guilty Of the wanton muir
der Of innocent men. SOS tiap
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

Eugene Grub is after President
Aylesworth and will not rest content
ed upt:S he Gusts him from the presi-
den, a the agricultural college.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

The Herald will insist on the bank
officials living up to some one of the
propositions submitted to the court
when given an. opportunity to do SO.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

Colorado Is as surely Republican
this fall as almost any state in the
union, Our people have had plenty
of Orman and Thomas administrations.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

II fifty thousand dollars was insist
ed upon for a few months work what
Will the harvest be when the receiver
ship runs several years7 ...l
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

The French Panama Canal company
mas wound up its affairs and gone
out OF business. Its ledgers end with
N biggest stroke of luck. the S4O,-
100000 payment from the United
States,
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

Peace prevails throughout Colorado.
The voters will not give the Ormanites
another opportunity Of creating and
abetting strife. n
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

The shah is reported to have sus-
pended the Persian constitution. Per.
haps he thinks that this is the only
way SzNhich he can now attract at.
tentF 1H saias laaI lgal-
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

A kiss may constitute assault and
battery according to Los Angeles
judge. but that Judge will never be
elected again.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

The women of the harems in Turkey
are liberals. Now we know why the
sultan and his clique yielded so quick.
ly.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

Count Boni would doubtless be will
Ing to accept an allowance of 100000
a year, even II Prince Helie were sent
regularly to hand 1t to him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

Boss Murphy says Bryan is strong
because of Roosevelt's autocratic rule.
Murphy must have been listening to
f'Fingy" Connor.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

Chicago is supposed to be rs years
old. 1t is no mere compliment to say
thN she does not look her age
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

Inaw - q, bankrupt yet the real
nsht for his discharge is about to
% started. Ard who will pay the
'esai pulS1anWe Do not imagine the
caever technical lawyers are in the
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

The Englishman's idea Of fair play
appears to be that there is no such
thing unless the Englishman wins.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

cos this morning. The major says thai
work on The new road to the ruins
VIII be begun right away. Some ter
miles OF good road is to be constructed
leaving but two miles Of trail. The
major Is at present taking estimates
before deciding whether the road will
be built by contract or day labor. In
the near future. II present plans ma.
tnre, the southwestern portion of Colo
rado VIII present rare and unique at.
fractions for the tourist. Beginning
at Mancos number OF interesting
points may be visited In continuous
trip. First visiting the cliff dwellings
In Mesa Verde national park, then on
TO the ruins near Blum City. Utah,
next to the natural bridges In Utah,
recently made government monuments
and thence to the Grand canon of
the Colorado In Arizona. This trip
will last several days and will be one
of the finest scenic overland trips In
the world. The road passes through
both cultivated and desert lands and
takes in the Navajo Indian reserva.
ton.
Miss Elizabeth McMechen arrived
last evening from Glenwood Springs
where she had charge OF the primary
methods In lne teachers normal insti.
tute which closed there last Friday.
Miss McMechen says she thinks Du
range is a beautiful little town. She
took walk on capitol hill" yesterday
and thought the residence portion
charming. She had reference OF course
to the "mesa"-Third. Fourth and
Fifth avenues, but II isn't bad name,
Is 1t? Miss McMechen mentioned Du.
range as DR.. Chadsey's former home
She stated that Denver teachers think
he is an unusually capable superin.
tondent. Aaron Cove and Superintend.
ent Greenlee both did much for the
schools but Dr. ChaGsey seems to
be peculiarly fitted for his present
position and is accomplishing wonders
What makes bis success more strik.
Ing Is that other men in DIR. Chadsey's
position have had assistants. This past
year he has done the same work with.
out help. When we consider that
there are 500 teachers In Denver we
have some idea of the details to be
attended to. In addition to the neces-
sary visiting. which is very large
Item alone. Miss MoMechen says Miss
Effie Chadsey is very successful
teacher In the same building as her
self. She left for her home In Denver
this morning. s
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

Republican primaries will be held
two weeks from today. 1t is the pri-
mary that should be looked after.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

There is no reason on earth why
this bank business could not have
been settled long ago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

Bryan is endeavoring to stir up ami.
mostly between the employer and en-
ploye. Poor business. -
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

Tom Patterson will have to jar loose
his barrel II he succeeds in side-track
ing Hughes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

Isn't 1t about time to insert another
long and useless advertisement? The
organ is getting hungry.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

It will be grand feed-the bar
becue at the fair grounds on the sec.
ond day of October.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

Mrs. M. Satterlee went to Cortez
this morning. She will visit there a
few days before continuing to her
home in Denver.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

Grouse are more plentiful this year
than usual. Notwithstanding the exces-
sive rains. The Matching season was
well advanced and the birds partially
grown before the rains set in.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

Lightning few days ago killed q
span of horses belonging to Clay Thorp
on the upper Florida.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24
LOCAL NEWS.
(From Thursdays Daily,

VIII Wing of Richey Bros. departed
on a bushes trip to Denver today
He expects to be absent about a week
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

The Colorado New Mexico fair this
year is going to be a hummer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

The barbecue will be drawing fea-
ture during fair week. The La Plata
County Cattle and Stock Growers ns-
ISOLATION is to be commended for fur,
nishing the meats.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-08-24

The receiver was busy against thi
morning editing his organ.