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Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-09-24
FRED BECKER CASE
MAY LAST TWO DAYS
Believe IL Will Not be Finished De-
fore End of the Week ut
the Earliest.

The indications were this after
noon that the Fred Becker case
would not be finished before the end
of the week. Four witnesses were
on the stand this forenoon and three
had been heard this afternoon at
o'clock. The prosecution has twenty
witnesses In all. and, while It has not
been announced, It Is said that the
defense has half as many.
The United States so far has traced
the money alleged to have been stolen
from the treasury department at
Washington to Albuquerque. from the
First National bank here to the post
office and from the postoffice to
Belen; that the mail sack contain
ing it was thrown from the train
there and cut open and that the only
mail In it disturbed was the pack
age containing the money. This, the
prosecution affirms, Is evidence that
the man who committed the theft
knew the money was there. The evi-
dence SO far adduced also shows that
the defendant was in the office Of
the John Becker company. of Be
len, when the money was teleDhoned
for and knew that it was being ship
pcu u btlNH lndl hAShN W iNHi'
tered mail. The evidence still fur
ther tends TO show that none OF the
missing bills were discovered until
February 27, 1907, although the
theft was committed some time be-
fore. The first bills to come to the
attention of the authorities were
changed in Belen the night Of Feb
ruary 27, 1905, by the defendant, one
at the Cutoff saloon and the other
at a butcher shop. Both bills were
tens and the amount Of money spent
by the defendant in each transaction
was seventy-five cents. other Of the
stolen bills have been found since
: then In Belen but none of the lat
ter could be traced to Becker.
The evidence Of the prosecution
so far has been entirely circumstan-
/ cial.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-09-24
HASKELL TO REPLY
TO HEARST CHARGES
Governor Announces He viii Make
Statement to Open Letter Ad'
dressed to Him by the Editor
--HlSgen to ArfaigD Has
kell Tonight.

New York, Sept 24.-That several
surprises would be sprung tonight at
the state convention of the Independ-
ence party in this city when Hearst
Is expected to deliver the key note
speech of the campaign from that
party's point of view. was generally
believed by the leaders who discussed
the matter today. 1t is rumored that
Hearst will present another INSTALL
ment of letters dealing with the Has
kell-Monett controversy, during his
speech tonight.
It was rumored today that Hearst
will abandon his speaking tour for
the national ticket and concentrate
his efforts in this state, where he will
conduct a vigorous campaign espe-
cially for the state ticket. Last year
the Independence candidate for the
court of appeals polled about 10000
votes.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-09-24
ANCIENT INDIAN DANCE
DURING EXPOSITION
IL VIII Kepresent Festivities In tho
Time of Aiontezuma and Prom
iseS ~ Be Interesting.

One of the oldest of entertain
ments which will be provided for the
visitors to the Sixteenth National Ir-
rigation congress and Territorial fair
VIII pe the performance given Dy
eighteen dancers under the name or
"Matachines." The curious dance
which these performers will indulge
in represents the oldest Indian dance
in the world. This dance is copied
from the old Aztec dance which was
daily performed before the king of
the Montezumas by the Montezumd
Indians. To music, which VIII in this
instance be furnished by a guitar and
violin, the eighteen performers VIII
go through various grotesque move
ments, initiative of the ancient dance,
and this performance Will be given
many times daily in the large frame
building now being constructed eN-
pressly for this purpose in the 500
block on West Central avenue.
The many dancers will don cos
tunes peculiar to the old dance, as,
for instance, one VIII be representa-
tive Of d bull, wearing the large hide
Of a bull over his body wniIe his
head, besides being masked, Will bear
the horns OF the animal. Others VIII
be dressed as the clowns or fun max
ers and the entire performance prom
ises to be one of curiosity as well as
Immensely amusing to those who
have never had the pleasure of w.t.
Messing any such dance. The affair
is in direct charge of Felipe Gurule,
who Is sparing no pains or expense In
order that the event be one of the
most interesting of the kind ever at
tempted in this city.
In addition to the performance,
which Will be held in the rear of the
large building built for the occasion,
the front of the building Will be par
titioned and a large counter will be
installed where refreshments will be
served. The refreshmf ats will eon-
sist OF a hot lunch, various sorts +
fruits, candy. etc, and the exhibition,
for which a small admission will be
charged at the door, promises to De
one of the best patronlZed institutions
Of the sort in the cy during the r.
rigation congress and exposition. One
of the members of the dane ng COM
pany will be donned with the official
| costume of the king and whose title In
the performance Is "Monarcha,' ana
the performers viii dance before him
as did the ancient tribe OF the Monte
zumas before their king, who at one
( time reigned supreme I'm this section
| OF the country as well as Old Mexico.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-09-24
TEXAS WILL FIGHT
INCREASED RATES
Commission and Shippers Expect to
Present Strong Case at
st. Louis.

Austin. Tex. Sept. 24-Texas.
through its railroad commission and
shipping interests generally. is to put
up a strong fight before the inter-
state commerce commission when the
commissions complaint comes up for
hearing at st. Louis next Monday.
A mass OF data has been gathered by
Attorney General Pollard, and the
commission has also gathered a large
amount OF statistics which tend TO
show that the ten per cent increase
in interstate freight rates is unjus-
ltihabls.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-09-24
BEST IN HORSE RACING
IS ASSURED FOR
BIG FAIR
List of Entries Shows That
Fast Events viii Be Pulled
Off at Traction Park.
ALL THE ENTRIES
HAVE EEtN REGISTERED

1.-The races which will be held here
this year in connection with the Ter
ritorial fair at Traction park, while
not quite as numerous as those of the
last few years, promise to be of the
highest grade, and by looking over
the list of entries of horses for the
harness races anyone acquainted with
the rase horse field can see the qua.-
ity of horse flesh which will be seen
in action on the week of the Terri
torial fair exposition"
The above statement was made to
a Citizen reporter this morning by
Arlie Frost, who for the past six years
has had charge of Joe Barnetts string
of racing horses, two of which viii &c
entered in the coming events. some
of the speediest animals in this seq
ton of the country will soon arrive
here to participate and all come with
excellent harness records. All entries
are now in and those who Will race
are as follows:
Foote Star, with a record of 2.17 u,
starts in the 2:25 class. Brewers Kid,
record 2:11 Il, starts in the 2:25 and
2:16 pace. Edna NJ. record 2:lS a,
starts in the 2:l6 trot. The last two
mentioned horses have both rae ID
here before and all three are owned
and sent here by Jack Sproule of Pu-
eblO, Colorado.
James Fitzpatrick, also of Pueblo
Colo, will have two OF his racers
ner, foI events they being as follows:
Harriska, record 2:l7h, starts In the
Z.2o and 2:45 pace, anu Iron Horse
record Z:17 "A, starts in 2:l6 pace.
Hal Pepper OF Rocky Ford, Colo,
viii DE mere with h.s horse, smoke
/ Brown, who has a record OF 2.lO "a
/ smoke Brown Will start in the 2;l5
| pace as well as the free for all pace.
| Fred r., with record of 2.U9 "a, anl
owned by Joe Garnick of Pueblo, VIII
, also be entered in the free Tor all
pace.
: Messrs. Craig and Craner of Den
/ yer, Colo, will be represented 5y
/ their racer, Black Walnut, who Will
participate in the free for all pace
Black Walnut comes with record Of
2:l0A.
/ Volo, the property of M. II. viii
iams VII again appear on the track
In the free for all pace. Volo will be
remembered as having won the free
for all pace from Stranger o., owned
at that time by Mr.. Barnett, in las
years races In this city at Traction
park. Volo comes with a record D
2:09A.
Strathmore, record of 2:21. which
he made at his last race at Pueblo las
week, and who is the property o.
Charles Koontz Of Canon City, Colo.
viii also be here and will start In tn,
a:tS pace.
Helina Morgan, owned by JOSEPH
Paruett Of this city, record 2:13h
win start in the free for all At th'
last state fair held at Pueblo thi
! horse won the free for all, making
the mile in 2;16.
, Clara B., also owned oy Mr.. Bar
nett, with a record OF 2:21A, viii
start in the 2:16 trot
Many running races are antici cipate,
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-09-24
AN ENTIRE TOWN
BLOWN TO PIECES
Only PoStOfflCe Building Left at
MdSbdte After Storm Had Passed
Wires are Down and Little
Can Be Learned From
Central Group.

Manila, Sept. 24.-A typhoon of
terrific velocity swept through the
central portion of the Philippine
group last night. sweeping part of
the island Of Samar, the northern
part Of Leyte. southeastern Luzon.
northern Panay, Masbate and part
OF Rombion. Wires are prostrated
and details Of the damage wrought
to life and property are meager.
1t is evident from the reports re-
ceived, however. that serious disaster
followed in the wake of the sudden
storm. A telegram from the town
of Masbate says that every building
with the exception of the postal
building. were razed and dispatch
from Rombion says the typhoon
caused great loss of property and un-
doubtedly many were killed.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-09-24
TEXAS WOULD COLLECT
FROM INSURANCE
COMPANIES
Commissioner Urges Attorney
General to Sue TWenty-One
Organizations.
NEARLY S2OO.OOOIS
DECLARED DUE

Austin, Tex. Sept. 24.-The first
Steps toward enforcing the collection
OF unpaid taxes by twenty-one life
Insurance companies which withdrew
from the state last July on account Of
the Robertson insurance law, were
taken yesterday by Commissioner Of
communication to the attorney gem
eral, calling attention to the matter.
Commissioner Love declared that
these companies owe a state tax for
the entire year of 1907. and requests
that the attorney general take such
steps as the law requires to collect
such taxes. An amount approximate
ing 100000 is said to be due the
sIete from these twenty-one COM
anies. ID.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-09-24
SON OF KAISER
COMHON LA8ORER
lie is Taking Cure for Reducing
Weight by Doing Manual
Labor.

Berlin, Sept 24.-To reduce hi
increasing weight, Prince Eitsl
Friedrich, second son of the Kaiser,
and the most popular of the imper-
ial princes, has undertaken a novel
cure" of which he has just fin
ished the first stage.
For several weeks he has been liv-
ing the life of a common laborer at
his summer residence, Ingenheim
Castle, near Charlottenburg, where
from morning 10 night he is engaged
in the most strenuous physical work.
From Ave to seven hours a day
of gardening, tree-falling, cutting
hedges, saving wood carpentry and
the building Of sheds have made up
his daily programme.
He has taken an especially active
part In constructing a new riding
school and clad in workman's gar
ments welded a hammer and saw
for more than ten days. This work
has gone on during very hot weather,
but remonstrances by Princess Elite
Friedrich were disregarded.
In addition TO manual labor the
prince takes hard horseback exer-
else very early in the morning on
which trip his wife is his constant
companion. The prince is 25 years
old, and though OF a tall, soldierly
figure, has been growing stout dur
ing the past two years
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-09-24
Haskelps Weak Statement.

Guthrie, Sept. 24.-Governor Has
kell announced this morning that he
would this afternoon. issue a state
ment in reply to the open letter ad-
dressed to him recently by Hearst at
New York. The statement by Hearst
was given out last Monday night and
In recent speeches Hearst charg-
ed that Haskell sought in 1899 to
influence Attorney General Monett,
of Ohio, to dismiss certain suits then
pending against the Standard Oil.
In reply Haskell sent the charges
to Hearst, asking him to prove them
publicly before a committee of edi-
tor and Hearst refused to accept the
suggestion of an editorial board Of
arbitration.
Haskell's letter was issued at noon
today. In 1t he took Hearst to task
for his attitude in the present cam
paign. He discussed at length the
Issues of the campaign but made no
reference to Hearst's statement CIV
en- out Monday night with reference
10 the alleged Ohio bribery charge.
Hisgen To Speak.
Guthrie. Sept 24.-Thomas L. HIS
gen, presidential nominee of the In
dependence party, will arrive in
Guthrie today on his campaigning
tour and will deliver an address here
tonight It Is stated that his speeah
here tonight will be addressed direct
ly to Governor Haskell.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-09-24
NATIONAL POLITICS
IN CONTEMPT CASE
Discussion of Tdft'S Views on In
junction Laws and of Van
Cledve'S Attitude Brought
Out In Trial of Leaders
at Washington.

Washington, d. c.. Sept. 24.-Sam-
uel Gompers, president of the Am
erican Federation of Labor, in the
contempt hearing here today. testf-
fed that he and other labor leaders
had been frequently followed by de-
tectives who were employed by Jaa
w. Van Cleave, president of the Ma
tional Manufacturers association. He
also said that an emissary Of Van
Cleave, named Brodenburg, offered
TO bribe him at u meeting in New
York. to desert the cause of labor
and put the manufacturers asss-
citation in possession of its secrets.
National politics were injected in
today's proceedings in the contempt
care agains: Gonpers and other Fed
Grafton officials, growing out of the
alleged boycott of the Buck Stove
and Range company. Van Cleave's
presence at the Republican national
convention and Taft's attitude toward
injunctions were discussed. Asked IL
he knew the attitude OF the National
Manufacturers association towards
the attitude of Roosevelt in favor of
the modification of the anti-injunc-
ton laws. Gompers said:
"It Is one of hostility
Counsel then attempted to bring
out the fact that the Federation also
opposed the presidents position, but
Gompers explained that the Fedora
tion antagonism was only to the
method proposed. while the manu-
facturers opposed any change.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-09-24

and while only ten runners are now
in the stables at the park. more than
thirty more are looked for before the
gong sounding the starting of the first
race rings. There will be bus six har-
ness races, one on each day OF tne
fair, but these six promise to be ct
the highest grade and the $500 in
cash prizes promises to be hotly con-
tested for. About the same amount is
to be distributed among the winners
of the running races and sor.e of the
best racing seen in tlis sces Oll of tne
country for some time will be wit
messed by those interested in track
events.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-09-24
DENVER COLISEUM
BURNED TO GROUND
Big Structure Which Held Big Crowd
for Years Totally Destroyed.

Denver, Sept. 24.-The Coliseum II
this city was completely destroyed by
a fire of unknown origin this morn
ing. Adjoining 1t on both sides were
rooming houses and the inmates be-
came panic stricken. but all escaped
safely.
The Coliseum was one of the clty's
landmarks and until the erection of
the Auditorium was the largest hall
In the city. For q number of years
1t was used as a prize fight arena.
1t was located in a block purchased
last year by the government and
would have been torn down soon to
make way for the new postoffice.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-09-24
Roosevelt Scores Haskell.

Washington, ID. c., Sept. 24.-ln
his usual vigorous style President
Roosevelt last night replied to the
telegram sent him by w. j. Bryan
in regard to the charges against Has
keu in connection with the alleged
attempt 10 bribe Attorney General
Monet, of Ohio. Bryan had de-
manded proof of the charges, prom
Using that if proven Haskell should
sever his connection with the ma
tional committee.
Dismissing the Ohio case. which in
yolved an allegation of attempted
bribery, with the explanation that he
had made no direct charge against
Governor Haskell as regards that
particular instance, President RooSe-
welt takes up the matter or the
Prairie OIL and Gas company and
argues that Governor Haskells ac-
ton in stopping legal proceedings
begun by the attorney general or
Oklahoma, demonstrates conclusively
that he was controlled by the great
corporation to which the Oklahoma
company was subsidiary.
After contrasting Mr.. Bryan's de-
Tense of Governor Haskell, as against
Judge Taft's reputation of Senator
Foraker, in connection with the
Hearst charges against the Ohio SEN
etor. the president proceeds to de-
clare that Governor HaskelPs utter
unfitness for association with any
man anxious to appeal to the Am
erican people on a moral issue has
been abundantly shown by other act:
OF his as governor of Oklahoma"
The president condemns Governor
Haskelrs conduct in connection with
the various matters as disgraceful
and scandalous.
The latter portion of Mr.. Roose
yelt's deliverance Is devoted 10 criti
cism OF Mr.. Bryan's plan for regulat
ing the trusts, which he characterize
as a measure that sounds more radl
cal than any advocated by the Repub.
licans but which In practice woult
not work Concluding, Mr.. Roose
Welt declares that no law-defyinl
corporation has anything to fear from
ar. Bryan, "save what It would suf
fer from the general paralysis ot
business" which would follow Demo
cratic success.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-09-24
FOREsT FIREs RURNING.

Eureka, Calf, sept. 24.-The forest
fires which broke out late yesterday
are still burning. The heavy nortl-
west wind which drove the flames
into the timber last night continued
and great damage was done. The
town Of Luffenholz, a logging camp
of dozen buildings, was completely
wiped out. Little or nothing was
saved of the costly plant of the Kel-
strom Lumber company.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-09-24
ENGINE PLUNGED
INTO THF RIVER
Engineer and Fireman Were Drowned
and Many Persons Injured.

Carthage, Mo, Sept. 24.-Engineer
Lew Blood and Fireman Harry Ger
rouse were killed and thlrty-six per-
sons injured, one of whom Il is be-
lieved will die, In the wreck Of east
bound St. Louis and san Francisco
passenger train one mile north of
Carthage this morning. The train
was running at a high rate of speed.
when in rounding a curve, the en-
CINE left the track followed by all
the cars. The engine turned over
and rolled down steep bank fifty
feet into a river. The engineer and
fireman were drowned.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-09-24
NEW YORK WON.
LAFOLLtIlt joins
IN PRAISIhG Taft
Senator Eulogiles Candida and Gets
Applause From Farmers.

Madison, Wis, sept. GA special
feature of Tafts IMP today though
out Wisconsin occurred mere at noon
when Senator La FOllelte addressed
an immense audience at the Farmers
national convention, and placed him
self on record in the most enthusiast
tic praise of the Republican pres dem
tlal candidate, whom ne introduced
to the audience. La Toilette paid a
glowing tribute to Taft which moved
the great audience To prolonged en-
thusIasm.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-09-24
PRISONER JUMPS
FROM CAR WINDOW

Leadville, Colo, Sept. 24.-Sher-
man Morris, alias Frank Shercliffe.
recently convicted of the murder Of
Joun Walsh. Leadville saloonkeeper
fifteen years ago, escaped from the
sheriff early this morning while be-
ing taken to the penitentiary at Cam
yon City to serve a twenty-five year
sentence. Morris, while handcuffed.
jumped from a car window as the
train was approaching Canyon City
and made good his escape.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-09-24
BROWN COMPANY MEMBERS
SUSPENDED FROM EXCHANGE

New York. Sept. 24.-A. o. Brown
ana Lewis Ginter the younger stock
exchange members of the suspended
firm OF A. o. Brown e. Co., were to-
day expelled from the New York
stock exchange. the announcement
being made from the rostrum by r.
II. Thomas, president OF the sx-
change.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-09-24
LUNA COUNTY FAIR sTARTs.

Defining, n. NJ, Sept 24.-The
third annual fair and carnival OF
Luna county is in progress this week.
Products from all over the county
are being placed on exhibition and
some excellent specimens are shown.
One watermelon weighs So pounds.
The products win remain the prop
erty of the fair association and the
choicest will be sent to Albuquerque
for the Irrigation congress.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-09-24

Mrs. Emma Sandy. who disappear
ed from her home on South High
street very mysteriously, had not been
found by her friends at noon today,
and a note supposed to have been left
by her found yesterday in the Sandy
home, caused grave fear that she Is
really lost on the desert.
The note, evidently written by a
demented person. bore a scrawl on
the bottom of it which looks very
much like the word Emma" The
word mountains" Is also discernibls
among the markings on the paper,
as well as other words, which, though
very much disconnected, indicate that
the writer intended to say that she
was going to the mountains.
Mr.. Sandy called at police heal
quarters again this morning after an
other vigil of twenty-four hours. Yes
terday he said that he believed that
Mrs. sandy had gone from her home
to the railroad tracks and followed
them out of town. Since the finding
of the note Mr.. Sandy fears that his
wife has gone out on the desert east
of the city and is probably lost, as
she was not SO very strong, and ne
does not believe that she was able
to walk across the vast waste of sand
between the river and the mountains.
While no news has been received
from a large number of postal cards
sent out yesterday by Chief of Police
McMillen, in an endeaYor to locate
the woman, a report came in last
night from a person who read the
story of the lost woman in The Citi-
zen last evening that a woman an
sWering her description was seen in
Robinson park early yesterday morn
ing lying on a bench, with her head
on her arm. The man said that he
was particularly attracted to the
woman because she was there so
early in the morning and had the ap-
pearance of having slept there. An
inquiry was made today of residents
n the vicinity of the park whether
any of them had seen this strange
woman, and none of them had. How
ever, Chief McMillin said this morn
ing that he believed she was still in
the city probably wandering around
the suburbs. and would be found
sooner or later.
If Mrs. Sandy is not located today
in the city or in some of the sur
| rounding villages, a search of the
mesa southeast Of the city will un-
doubtedly be started.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-09-24
HUSBAND FINDS
NOTE She LEFT
Although Disconnected 1t Seems
to Indicate She Had Intended
Going to the Mountains
Police Believe She Is
In the City.

Late this afternoon Chief McMillin
received q message from the sheriff
at Bernalillo that a woman answer
ing the description OF the missing
one had been picked UP on the streets
there. She came into town along the
railroad tracks and it is supposed she
walked from Albuquerque. Mr. Sandy
was notified and will go to Berna-
lill1 this evening.