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The Detroit times., 1908-03-16
NEW YORK COTTON.

NEW YORK. March fs.-z-In sympathy
with cables. the cotton market at the
start this morning was firmer at an
good demand Tor March on the call. and
this position showed the most strength.
Later the entire list was affected by
pressure from bears and declined.
The Detroit times., 1908-03-16

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Currie & 60. Opening. .
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-22
SENATOR TELLER STILL
CLINGS TO SILVER
Hopes to Persuade Monetary Commits
sion to Use 1t as a Basis
for Notes.

Washington, D. c., Dec. 22.-Sen.
ator Teller was not at his office today,
but there is no doubt that the letter
made public last night addressed to
Morton Frewen of England, which has
been attributed to the senator is gen
uine. In this letter Senator Teller
seems to indicate plainly that the cur
rency commission has under consid-
eratl<1 plan to issue circulating
notes secured by silver, if the govern
ment of India will cooperate. 1t was,
however, mere personal expression
OF Teller's views, and was not intend
ed in any way to commit the none
tary commission to the opinion ex-
pressed. Teller and Frewen have been
in perfect accord on the silver ques-
tion for fifteen years and have main
tanned correspondence during that
time. This letter, therefore. is only
one of many on the subject.
Later in the day Senator Teller said
that in his letter to Frewen he inad-
vertently used the word "we.'' He
added that the letter to Frewen was
entirely personal and was written
without consultation with the commits
sion, but he said it is inevitable that
the commission should at some time
during its labors consider the ques-
tion Of exchange with India, which
subject formes the basis Of his letter.!
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-22
NEW CONSISTORY AND
COUNCIL INSTITUTED
Two High Degree Masonic Bodies
Added to Order in the
Territory.

The institution of Coronado Council
No. l of the knight of the Kadosh,
and of New Mexico Consistory No. l
lof Masters of the Royal Secret, and
the installation of the officers took
place last evening in the Masonic hall.
A great many Scottish Rite Freema-
sons from the various towns OF the
territory were in attendance. Illustri.
Gus Brother Harper S. Cunningham
33d Inspector General for Oklahoma,
was the instituting and installing Of
! ficer.
The following officers were install
/ ed:
New Mexico Conssistory, No. !, A. A.
S. r.: Charles A. Wheelon, Master OF
Kadosh; S. Spitz, Prior; H. H. Dor
man, Preceptor; Chas. F. Easley,
Chancellor; Nathan Jaffa, Orator; H
b. Cartwright, Almoner; H. F. Steph
ems, Registrar; A. +. Spiegelberg
Treasurer; R. H. Hanna, Prelate; J
w. Mayes, Master of Ceremonies; j
A. Massie, Expert; c. l.. Kennan, AS
sistant Expert; Arthur Seligman, Cap
! tain of the Guard; Samuel Eldott
Tiler
! Coronado Council of Kadosh, No.
| H. H. Dorman, commander; DR.. James
/ A. Massie, first lieutenant commander
Samuel G. Cartwright second lieu
tenant commander; Henry F. Steph
ems, recorder; A. F. Spiegelberg
| treasurer
Thereafter several degrees were
conferred upon candidates in ample
form by the officers of the consistory
1.-THE ceremonies then closed and New
Mexico now has fully Instituted ant
legally at work the following Scottish
Rite Masonic bodies;
Santa Fe Lodge of Perfection No
II, 14th degree: Aspen Chapter Rose
Croix, No. i, 18th degree; Coronado
Council of Kadosh No. 1, 30th degree;
New Mexico consistory No. /, 32nt
degree.
| After the closing of the consistory {
{, splendid banquet was served which
was greatly enjoyed and at which felic
itous speeches were made. The ladies
of Santa Fe Chapter No. 19 order O.
the Eastern Star prepared the ban
quet, and served it admirably.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-22
PACKING FIRM WILL,
PENSION EMPLOYEES
Morris e. Co. Provide Liberal Allow
ances for Old and Faithful Men
in Their Service.

Chicago, Dec. 21.-Morris & Co.,
packers, will put into effect after Jan.
l an employers pension and COOP
erative system, the details of which
have been worked out by Edward Nor
ris, president of the company. 1t
probably will be shared by 10000 en-
ployes at the various plants and $780,
600 will be distributed yearly. 1t is
provided the pension fund shall be
raised by annual contribution by the
company of $4,000 until the fund
reaches 100000, and by 3 per cent
of the salaries of such employees as
care to take advantage Of the offer
A pension is to 60 to an employe
when he shall have completed 20 years
of continuous service, and when he is
55 years old.
After 80 years Of service, If his sal
airy be $40 weekly, he will receive so
per cent of this, or 1924 a year. If
he should retire after 20 years on a
salary of $35 weekly, his yearly in
come will be $728 The maximum pen
sion is $4,000. A life insurance fea-
ture is included.
If an employe has served 20 years
before arriving at the pension age and
is incapacitated physically to continue
at work, he is to be permitted to re-
tire and receive his pension. The
widow will be entitled to half her hus-
bands pension until she marries
again. In case Of her death, provision
is made for the children that may
survive.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-22
NO CHANGE TO BE
MADE IN WOOL DUTY
Committee Indicates That Tariff on
Shoddy May Be Cut-Hear-
ings are Ended.

Washington, Dec 22.-Unless it is
decided to call further witnesses be-
fore it, the tariff hearings of the house
WAYS and means committee have been
completed. w. A. Graham Clark, an
expert on woolens, connected with the
bureau of manufactures of the depart
ment of Commerce and Labor appear
ed before the committee today He
gave Il mass Of figures relating to the
cost of production in various wool
producing countries, and supplied the
committee with figures as to shrink
age, shoddy and other matters relating
to wool. From the character of the
questions put to him it is indicated
that a reduction of the duty on shoddy
is favored, while it is hardly probable
that any change will be made in the
wooden schedule generality.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-22
COOK URGES THE
SIGNING OF THE BIZ. [
Tells President That C. r. and |. is try
ing to Block Boundary

Washington, Dec. 22-Representa-
tive Cook OF Colorado discussed with
the President today his veto of the bill
fixing the boundary line of Colorado,
Oklahoma and New Mexico on the 9th
parallel Of latitude. Mr. Cook told the
President that he and Attorney Gener-
al Bonaparte had been imposed upon.
Further he declared that the Colorado
Fuel and Iron company sought the
veto to escape taxation of property in
the vicinity Of the boundary line. Mr..
Cook believes the president will in
vestigate the matter and he hopes will
recall his veto.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-22
ILL HEALTH DROVE.
HIM TO SUICIDE
Las VEGAS Man Blows off His Head
in Absence Of His Wife and
Child.

East Las Vegas, N. NJ, Dec. 22.-Ed
G. Coulter of this city, an engineer
employed by the A. t. & S. F. rail
way, shot himself in the head last
night, killing himself instantly. His
head was blown to pieces, scattering
his brains on the walls Of the room
in which the shooting occurred. He
had been in poor health, and brooded
over it. He leaves a wife and one
child in goQd circumstances. The wife
and little one were down town doing
Christmas shopping when Coulter conl-
mitted the rash act. and upon their
arrival home they discovered the body
In a rocking chair, where he was evil
0dently seated when he fired the fatal
shot
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-22
CHOOSING A SITE
FOR LARGE COLONY
Cooperative Settlement of Odd Eel
lows and Woodmen Looking for
Suitable Location.

II. d. Scuyler, of Albany, n. Y,
has been in the city several days look
ing over conditions. He came to the
Sunshine Territory to choose site
for the location of cooperative set
tlement of New Workers. For a year
a proposition has been considered
by people living in and around the En-
pire state capital of moving to New
Mexico. AS a result one hundred fam
lilies are already prepared to come
here when the proper site has been Sc
lected
The people who are to immigrate
are Odd Fellows and Modern Wood
men of America in whose lodges in
and around Albany, y. Y, the scheme
has been fostered The company in
cludes 65 farmers, many carpenters,
business and professional men. None
are included who are not property
holders and many have considerable
wealth, Farmers interested in the pro-
iect are advertising and selling their
farms. Many have already sold.
The plan is to found cooperative
town. Mr.. Schuyler had a conference
with the Arroyohondo promoters Mon
day, and if the company fulfills the
demands of the eastern settlers they
will doubtless come to this part of
the territory. The Hondo people said
they would build a store on the pro
posed town site. and furnish electric
lity and build an electric road to Santa
Fe. This would give the settlers
opportunity to send their children to
the capital city for education. 1t is
claimed that sufficient power for such
an enterprise can be secured from
Dam No. g
The Hondo people expect to begin
work upon their irrigation project the
first of the year. and claim they can
have water for the farmers within four
months. The York staters, however
will not immigrate anywhere until
they are sure everything is right for
success. Mr. Schuyler is looking ov.
er different parts of the territory. He
examined the Hondo field carefully
and leaves tomorrow to look over con-
ditions in the Estancia valley.
Mr.. Schuyler was formerly dis.
trct deputy of the Modern Woodmen,
and is we'll known about Albany and
that part Of the Empire states. The
different Odd Fellows and Woodmen
lodges have been uniting in this
scheme to form cooperative settle
ment, and all desire to locate in the
Sunshine Territory The settlement
/ wherever made. will carry with it a
, large amount of capital for the devel
opment of that portion of the territory
where they settle Their represen
Itative, Mr.. Schuyler, is well pleased
with the outlook, and hopes to bring
his settlers to New Mexico at an early
date.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-22
CABINET BUILDERS
BUSY THESE DAYS
Making Up Taft's
Official Family
Without His Aid
ONLY TWO PLACES SURE
Guesses of People Who Think
they Know Better Than
President Elect.

Washington, Dec. 22.-Cabinet build
els at the national capitol and those
who have moved to Georgia as a part
or the encourage of President-elect
Taft are succeeding in placing on the
anxious bench public men in all sec
tions of the country who have been
looked upon as aspirants for portfol-
los or whose qualifications have been
urged by admiring friends.
The announcement of the appoint.
ment OF Frank H. Hitchcock to be
postmaster general followed by that
OF Philander G. Knox to be secretary
OF state and the generally accepted
report that George w. Wickersham of
Ne wYork as the choice of Mr.. Taft
for attorney general, indicates that
the slate is being made up rapidly
and that an announcement of the en-
tie cabinet may be expected before
long.
From discussion of the cabinet
slate among Mr.. Taft's close friends
In Washington, who would not be
likely to indulge in idle gossip con-
corning it, there seems to be a rea-
scnable certainty that in addition to
those named Secretary Wilson will
continue for year or more as the
head of the agricultural department;
that Secretary Garfield will retire
from the cabinet; that Judge Richard
A. Ballinger of Seattle, Wash, will be
given place, probably that of secre.
taIy Of the interior: that Luke E.
Wright will retire from the cabinet
and again take post in the diplomat
ic service; and that an Ohio man will
be given the position of secretary OF
the treasury.
i@ Missourian Suggested. s
Within the last few days the name
of Charles Nagle of Missouri has been
discussed in connection with the sec
retaryship of the department OF com
luelCe anu ldHV.
Other names heard in connection
with that department are thos of Will
liam Loeb, jr., secretary to President
Roosevelt: Oscar S. Straus, who now
has portfolio; and George A. Knight
of California. 1t is not believed here
however, that two places will go tc
the Pacific coast
Probably the most difficult place re
naming to be filled is that of secre
tary of the treasury. Among the Ohio
men mentioned are former Gov. Ny
ron T.. Herrick and Representative
Burton.
For secretary of war, Charles Ma
goon, now governor of Cuba, is heard
frequently but the generally accepted
idea is that Mr.. Taft has not yet made
up his mind whom to appoint He is
said to be looking for man who has
made record as a business man
William Loeb, jr., is also mentioned
for secretary of the navy, as is also
Charles Fl. Thompson of New York.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-22
Cabmen Strike in Gotham.

New York, Dec. 22.A general tie
up Of all stables and garages owned
by members of the livery stable own
ers' association was caused today by
cabmen and chauffers who are on a
strike in this city, and whose lead
ers have ordered out 1900 still at work
in fifteen stables. This means that
$500 men will be on strike and for
tv-five stables badly crippled or idle.
This is the second big cab strike in
New York City within three months.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-22
Corruption May Ex-
ceed That Uncov-
cred in Frisco
C0UNc|LMEA ARRESTE D
Charges are Bribery, Cons
piracy, and Corrupt Soil
citation

Pittsburg, Pa. Dec. 2-Following
the sensational arrests here last night
OF seven councilmen and two bankers
on charges of alleged corruption in
conducting public affairs of the city,
1t Is intimated today that even more
startling developments will transpire
either today or tomorrow. The sud
denness of the arrests caused gem
eral surprise. According to the best
information. it is possible thst the
municipal scandal at San Francisco
may be insignificant as compared with
alleged grating here. The informa-
tions against the seven councilmen
charge conspiracy, corrupt solicitation
and bribery.
The following are the men accused:
Councilmen William Brand, John F.
Klein, J. G. Wasson, T. o. Atkinson,
Jacob Soffel, w. H. Melaney and Hugh
Ferguson. Former President w. w.
Ramsey and former Cashier A. A. vii
sack of the German National bank,
are also accused.
All the defendants were released
on bail of from $4,000 to $4,000 each
and aggregating total of $17S,0O0.
Many Corrupt Measures.
The seven councilmen, it is formal.
ly alleged, conspired with each other,
and with other persons known to Sc
cure the passage by corrupt means
and by bribery of members OF the Sc.
lect and Common council of ordinances
and resolutions designating deposit
ory banks for city, of the bond ordi-
nances for making free the bridges be-
tween Pittsburg and Allegheny which
| were recently consolidated and OF the
ordinance for additional filter beds,
flor the new filteration plant, OF the
Herbertson Street railway ordinance,
of the resolution to pave portion OF
Fourth avenue with wood blocks, and
other ordinances pending before the
council. All the informations were
sworn to by Leonard DeWolf, secre-
| tary of the Voters League and form
erly a political writer on local pa.
per.
| Robert Wilson, superintendent of
the Municipal League of Scranton
! Pa, is designated as the Man behind
! the gum Wilson assisted by corps
of private detectives whom he brought
to this city from Scranton gathered
evidence against the defendants. In
! this manner the entire matter was in
|vestigated without the least publicity
The Pittsburg police were not consult
ed until yesterday, when it was de
sired to make the arrests.
The councilmen and bankers will be
given preliminary hearing tomorrow
| Another sensation was exploded to-
day when it became known that Direc
! tor of Public Safety Lange demanded
the resignation of Captain of Detec
tives E. T. McGough Lange says the
demand ha snothing to do with the ar
rest of the councilmen, but is "fo1
another and more serious one" which
| he refused to discuss.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-22
FRA HUBBARD Is HURT
BY A FALLING TREE

New York, Dec. PA special dis
patch to the Times from Buffalo says
that falling tree seriously injured
Elbert Hubbard, author and lecturer,
in a wood shed at the colony settle
ment at East Aurora yesterday While
assisting workmen he miscalculated
the distance the tree would fall and
was crushed.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-22
Castro's Overthrow
is Made Complete.
City Quiet
ATTEMPT ON GOMEZ LIFE
Charges Filed Against Die.
tator and Impeachment
Is Demanded.

Caracas, Monday, Dec. q, via Will
lemstad.-The downfall of President
Castro was made complete Saturday
when desperate attempt 10 assassi-
nate Juan Gomez, acting president.
was frustrated. Secret cablegrams
have passed between Castro and his
agents here since the popular demon
stration against him December Is and,
Ia, and from these prominent law
Yer has filed accusations in court
charging Castro with complitity in
the attempt to assassinate Gomez and
asked that Castro be impeached.
There have been no repetition OF
the anti-Castro demonstrations but
the enforced resignation of the Castro
cabinet which occurred last Thursday
is regarded as sealing the fate of
President Castro in Venezuela. The
fall of the cabinet is the logical out
come of the fact that Acting Presi-
dent Gomez permitted the anti-Castro
demonstration in Caracas in the early
days of this week.
The new Venezuelan administration
has revoked the decree prohibiting the
transporting at Willemstad of goods
destined for Venezuelan points. This
revocation is regarded by all well-in-
formed persons as practically a settle
ment of the dispute between Holland
and Venezuela.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-22
Gets Wool Guaranteed.

Cheyenne, Wyo., Dec 22.-Secre-
tary George s. Walker of the National
Wool Growers association has return
ed from northern Wyoming, where he
addressed meetings Of flockmasters at
Sheridan, Buffalo, Gillette and New
castle, and secured a large guarantee
of wool for the nationals storage plant
which is to be erected in Chicago and
in which 1t is expected 25,OOO,OOO
pounds Of wool will be stored annu-
ally. 4
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-22
WOULD cHRlSTEN THE
DELAWARE. WITH WATER

Newport News, Va, Dec. 22.-If the
plans of the w. G. T. U. Of Delaware
are successful the giant 10000, ton
battleship, Delaware, which will be
launched here February fifth, will be
christened with water. The battle
ship, Kentucky, the only vessel Of
her class ever christened with water,
had a hundred bottles Of whiskey
broken against her hull by Kentuck'
ians when she slid down the ways.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-22
EARTHQUAKE SHOCK
TERRIFlES MONTANA
Six Tremors Were Felt and the Ground
Opened in Many Places in
Wide Cracks,

Virginia City, Mont, Dec. 22.-Six
earthquake shocks within "a hours
have thrown the people of this city
almost into a state of terror. The
ground in some places opened for a
space of three inches ,and at Crater
Lake, six miles from here where this
is an extinct volcano, the gorund open
ed foot and half
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-22
NEWMAN LEAVES N. ". CENTRAL

New York, Dec. 22--W. H. Newman
today resigned as president Of the New
York Central Railroad company, his
resignation to take effect Feb |, 1909.
1t was accepted by the directors. It
10 expected that he will continue to
be q member Of the board Of directors.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-22
ing the popular will govern in the
selection of the site.

Ing tne popular Will govern III tne
selection Of the site.
Another recommendation for amend
ment to the law has to do with the re,
moval of directors who are either in
efficient or unsatisfactory to the pat
rons of the school. Such directors can
now be removed only after charges
filed by the county superintendent
Frequently the superintendent are re-
luctant to file charges and others will
not 1t is proposed to ask that the law
be amended so that the superintend-
ent may remove peremptorily any di-
rector whom a majority Of the elec-
tors of the school district may peti.
ton to have removed, thus relieving
him of the odium of the removal and
giving the people of the district home
rule.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-22

New York, Dec. 22.--Right Rev.
John Steven Michaud, bishop Of the
Roman Catholic diocese of Burling-
ton, Vermont, died at St. vincent's
hospital today of Bright's disease.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-22

Berlin, Dec. 22.-News of the ap-
pointment of a new Venezuelan cab
met came as complete surprise to
Castro and his associates in Ber-
lin, and was received with more or
less apprehension. The Venezuelans
have no confirmation of it, and for this
reason are inclined to discredit it. as
they have other Venezuelan news
known to be authentic.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-22

Legal blanks--Dotb English and
s Soanish-for sale by the New Mex.
can Printing company.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-22

Willemstad, Dec. 22.-This city is
still without direct news from Venez-
uela, but reports brought in here to-
day by the steamer Zulia, indicate
that the political outbreak against
President Castro last week has been
followed by other developments show
ing the continued unrest OF the lcoun.
try. 1t is said that the political pris-
oners at Puerto Cabello have been set
at liberty and that several followers
of Castro have been imprisoned. It
is furthermore rumored that two Ven
ezuelan delegates left Caracas for
Willemstad to open negotiations with
the Colonial government looking to
an arrangement of all existing diff.
culties. +.
A change in ministry has been ef.
fected and was made known only after
the arrival Of 1900 soldiers from the
interior, who are loyal to Gomez.
There is much military activity every.
where, and troops are being recruited
and armed with energy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-20

tyre. The gist of it was given by McIn-
tyre as follows:
"Mrs. Hams confession was made in
verbal form first, and before it ever was
written was known to half q dozen re-
spOnsible persons. These verbal confess
sions specified eight or nine occasions
when her relations with Annis were i'm
proper. Later this was reduced to written
form. and the general admission made by
her of her infidelity.
when the written confession was made
there was present q Manhattan lawyer
OF the utmost responsibility and four
other persons. among them Gen. Hams
and his wife.
ION his return from the Philippines
Capt. Hams heard of the wrongdoing Of
his wife. He gathered more and more in
formation and confronted his wife with
It, At first she persuaded him to take no
time preying heavily on his mind. Later,
however. he decided to bring proceedings
for divorce.
Capt. Hams suit for divorce inspired
the charges that have been made of de-
pravity against Capt. Hams by his wife.
The Last Straw.
''He firmly believes that these charges,
which are utterly without foundation,
constituted the straw which broke tho
cameps back. Both Capt Hams and his
brother Thornton believe firmly that the
charges were inspired by Annis. They
had reason to believe that Annis had
conceived the idea that by putting Mrs.
Hams up to make charges of this kind
she could disrupt the United States army.
as similar charges in Berlin in connec-
ton with the round-table affair had
nearly done with the German army.
IF such an effect could have been OBJ
tanned it would have served to distract
attention and blame from Annis. who the
Hams brothers thought was responsible
for their being made.
when these charges were made few
days before the shooting they drove tho
brothers into mental responsibility, and
the killing of Annis resulted"
twill Mrs. Hams be given possession
of the children?'
Mrs Hams is welcome to the third
child: the others she will not be allowed
to have possession OF"