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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-03
Roosevelt Eliminated Who Is
Next President.
DEPENDSONl OGIC0FPuRPOsE
Protection Of the People Against UnIe.
strained Aggrandizement and Regula-
tion Of Corporate Activity in the Pub
lie Interest Must be His Work.

Who is the logical successor OF Presi.
dent Rooseveltl With the Presiden.
himself eliminated, this question is
everywhere asked. Is he Seeretar.;
Taft, as is often said! Is he Vice. .Presi
dent Fairbanks? Is he Governor
Hughesf Is he Senator Knoxi
The logic OF the succession depends on
the logic OF purpose. What is the object
to be subserved in the choice OF the next
President! Ii President Roosevelt were
not ruled out by the third term principle
and if he were to be reelected, what
would he be reelected fort Manifestly
to carry on the great regenerative work
which he has inaugurated and to con-
tinue the spicial policies with which he
Is eminently identified. That is the
supreme thought in the public mind.
What are the distinctive Roosevelt
policies? What is the work of the Presi-
dent that above all else has given him
his isss - che popular support and that
the country desires to see steadily and
reasonably pursued? Plainly it is the
protection of the people against the un-
restrained aggranlizement and uncheck-
ed abuses of corporations and the regu-
lation OF corporate activity in the public
interest. Plainly it il the work which
has pointed to the prosecution of inju-
rious trusts and unlawful combinations,
and which has brought the railroad rate
legislation.
The President is laureled with other
trophies, but it is as the Hercules who
has grappled with the trust hydra and
with the railroad determinations that
he mas gained his great place in the
popular heart. It is this work which is
to be upheld; it il this high purpose
which in its essential spirit and rational
action is to be preserved; it is these
reform policies wisely directed which
are to be the transcendent issue Of the
coming President contesty and 1T is
the statesman who next to the President
is more directly, sympathetically and re-
sponsibly associated with them than any
other man or than all other men who
Is the logical successor.
Secretary Taft is just arriving from
tour around the world, loaded with great
and deserved honors. He is an able.
and brilliant administrator. He
would make worthy President, and II
he was nominated he would command
cordial support. He has been peculiarly
identified with the President, in SONS
things. He has been the Presidents
alter ego in the Philippines, in Cuba
and on the Panama Canal. RI the
Roosevelt policies" which are the pre-
eminent issue, were the Philippine, the
Cuban or the Panama policies Secretary
Taft would be the logical successor. But
it happens that the real Roosevelt
policies" did not come within the scope
of his Department, anil though doubt
less in full accord, he had no more to do
with them than hundred other men.
Not even Secretary Rott-facile prin-
who would make really great Presi-
dent whose breadth and insight and
ceps among all Administration leaders,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-03

the larger equipment Of the best har.
bors here, with all the agencies that
contribute to assured safety, such as
yards, arsenals, drydocks, ordnance
parks, machinery plants. depots, and
storehouses; and this, without over
looking Astoria.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-03
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. portion.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-10-22
PHILIPPINE TYPHOON
CLAIMS 500 LIVES
But For Eieroism of Three American
Army Officers, Death List Would
Have Been Much Greater.

Manila, P. l., Oct. 22.-Additional
details of the damage wrought in the
Cagyan Valley by the typhoon of Oc-
tober 12, indicate that the loss of
life in that district will reach five
hundred Appi, where the rescue of
hundreds was effected through the
heroism of Lieutenant Robert Clarke,
Lieutenant Treadwell and Paymaster
Ross, the survivors say three hundred
residents Of the submerged fishing vii.
lage were swept away and drowned.
The three Americans, aided byone
Filipino volunteer, manager to reach
the village In a boat. They made their
way through the breakers and carried
ropes to scores Of natives clinging to
the poles Of their wrecked homes. In
this way they saved the lives of more
than one hundred natives. SO thorough
was the work that only six, who were
living, when the Americans arrived on
the scene, were drowned.
It is reported that many natives
were drowned at Ilagan and that the
town was almost entirely DESTROYED.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-10-22
PRESIDENT ISSUES
Def TO BRYAN
Strenuous Roosevelt Takes Issue With
the Nebraskan and Labor Leader
Samuel Gompers.

Washington, Oct. pa letter from
President Roosevelt, addressed to Sen
ator Philander C. Knox, of Pennsyl-
vania, was made public last night, in
which the President pays his respects
to Samuel Gompers, president Of the
American Federation of Labor. In a
speech at Philadelphia on Tuesday,
Senator Knox took issue with Comp
ers on the attitude of organized labor
in the nresent campaign and the
Presidents letter supports Knox's
views. The President declares the
Democratic platforms injunction
plank, which was introduced by Comp
ere. is vague and meaningless. The
President challenges Bryan TO an
nounce his position on the blacklist
and secondary boycott questions, say
ing that Taft has frequently declared
himself on these important subjects.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-10-22
SERIOUS FLOODS
MENACE OKLAHOMA
Three Days DoWnsour Causes Rivers
to Overflow, Flooding Farms and
Washing Out Railroads.

Oklahoma City. Okla, Oct. 22-Dis-
astrous floods threaten portions OF
central and northern Oklahoma, the re.
suit of a steady downpour of rain
which has prevailed for three days and
still continues.
In some portions the rainfall has
amounted to almost a cloudburst.
Numerous reports Of loss Of life made
yesterday, remain unconfirmed today
and they are believed to be without
foundation.
The Canadian and Arkansas rivers,
two of the largest streams in the
state, have overflowed their banks
doing great damage to farm lands,
causing washouts of railroads and in
some instances are threatening the lit.
tie towns along their courses.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-10-22
SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO. THURSDAY OCTOBER 90 1908
GRAND ROYAL AkCH
CHAPTER OF MASONS
Holding Eleventh. Annual Convocation
at Albuquerque-EIect Officers For
Ensuing Year.

Albuquerque, N. NJ, Oct 22.-The
eleventh annual convocation of the
Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons
of New Mexico was called to order
here yesterday by James G. Fitch, of
Socorro, Grand High Priest Seven of
the eight chapters were represented.
The usual committees, namely those
on credentials. on subordinate chap
ters and on the message of the Grand
High Priest, were announced and the
message of the Grand High Priest was
then read and referred to the commit
tee on Grand High Priests address
with instructions to report.
The following officers for the year
190S-1909, were then chosen:
Grand High Priest--C. D. Boucher,
Las Vegas.
Deputy Grand High Prest-J. j.
Kelly, Silver City.
Grand King-Dr. J. c. Slack, Clay
ton.
Grand Scribe-Salomon Spitz, San
ia Fe.
Grand Treasurer-A. ]. Ma!loy, Al
buquerque.
Grand Secretary-A. A. Keen. Albu-
querque.
The aDpointive officers were also
announced by the new Grand High
Priest. A fine past Grand High Priest
jewel was presented by the Grand
Chapter to Companion Fitch. who
served as Grand High Priest last year.
In the evening a fine collation. was
served to the attending companions.
Before the installation of the officers
the reports of the several grand Of
fcers to the Grand Chapter were read
and these were referred to the proper
committees for report.
The Grand Chapter is in flourish
ing condition and is steadily increas-
ing in membership and influence. The
number of Royal Arch Masons now in
the territory number 700, all of whom
are in good standing.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-10-22
LAND DRAWING AT
DALLAS is FINISHED

Dallas, S. D., Oct. 22.-The drawing
for farms in the great Tripp county
district, was finished today, when No
600 was reached Last night and today
the work Of moving the buildings
which have lined Main street for the
past three weeks to the new town
sites in Tripp county, made a unique
spectacle. The buildings were placed
on wheels and eight horses were ther
hitched to each and the forced march
over the prairie was begun. 1t is es
timated the participants in the lottery
and landseekers numbered no less
than two million persons.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-10-22
SICKNESS INTERRUPTS
KERN'S CAMPAIGN TOUR

indianapolis, Ind, Oct. 22.-John w.
Kern, candidate for vice-president on
the Democratic ticket. whose cam.
paign tour of New York and Ohio was
interrupted yesterday at Syracuse,
New York, by the serious illness OF
his son, reached here this morning
He found the boy in critical condi-
ton and there is slight probability
that Kern will resume his campaign
duties before next week, when mum
Der of speeches will be made by him
in Indiana.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-10-22
Admiral sperry Grateful.
PREDICTS REPUBLICAN
VICTORY IN RIO ARRlBA

District Attorney Alexander Read,
of TERRA Amarillo, reached the city
last evening on political business. Mr..
Read has been canvassing Rio Arriba
county and finds conditions very favor
able for the Republicans there. The
legislative and county tickets will be
elected by very large majority, he
thinks, and Delegate Andrews will al
so have very good vote.
The Democrats there are centering
all their work for Larrazolo. who has
gone about the country and told them
that if elected, he would have all the
forest reserves abolished and would
give them free range, water and tim
Der all over the county as was the GUS
tom many years ago before the forest
reserves were organized. The Noble
Spaniard does not tell the people that
he cannot do anything of the kind any
more than he can fly to the moon and
that his talk of abolishing the forest
reserves is worse than moonshine.
And what is more, Larrazolo knows
that he could not abolish forest re-
serves no matter how he tried and ev-
en- II elected he would have no influ-
ence, or about as much as frog in a
pond.
The voters, however. are onto his
racket and Mr.. Read is of the opinion
that with good work there will be a
respectable majority for Delegate An
drews.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-10-22

present state of excellence and use
fulness.
July 20, 1890. he was instrumental
in organizing the First National Bank
in what is now the counties of Lin
coin, Otero, Chaves, Eddy and Roose-
welt and became it's first cashier. I'm
der his management the bank has
prospered SO that it has proven itself
one of the most profitable and safest
in the Southwest. At that time Ros.
well was located 200 miles from rail
road and was very hard to reach, but
the bank prospered with the fine town
1t is located in and today is one of the
leading financial institutions of the
Southwest. The bank has capital of
$4,000 and a surplus and undivided
profits amounting to e22500O, which
is an excellent showing for such a
capital. 1t is a conservative and pro-
perly conducted financial institution
and enjoys the respect and confidence
of the business community of South
eastern New Mexico. The surplus and
undivided profits are the largest in
proportion of any bank west of the
Mississippi. with two exceptions.
Mr.. Cahoon, as has been stated. is
a college graduate and very well
posted citizen on political affairs in
the nation and in the territory. He is
a very public spirited citizen and is
found in the lead in all movements
that have for their object the improve.
ment and growth of Roswell his coun-
ty and the territory. He lives in a fine
residence and is happily married. He
is a leader in all improvements for his
home city and county and in the Re-
publican party in New Mexico, he hav-
ing been for many years a member
of the Territorial Republican Central
Committee in which position he has
exercised marked ability and great in
huence. He is in the prime of life. Ills
Masonic record is of the best. He is
past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge,
Past Grand High Priest, of the Grand
ROYAL Arch CHAPTER and Past Grand
Commander of the Grand Command
cry Of Knights Temolar and a thirty
second decree Mason in the Scottish
Rite Of Free Masonry. in which he
holds an important position.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-10-22
SAMDoVAL REPUBLICANS
NOMINATE COUNTY TICKET

Bernalillo, ~ NJ. Oct. 22.-The Re-
pub'icans of Sandoval county met yes
terday and nominated strong county
ticket to be voted on at the coming
election The ticket follows:
For member of upper house, T. B.
Catron; member of lower house. e.
A, Miera; sheriff, Candido Gonzales;
assessor and collector. Manuel Armi-
jo; treasurer, Alexandra Sandoval; SUI
perintendent of schools. Bonifacio
Montoya; probate judge, Reyes 'Lu-
cero; probate clerk, Alfredo Montoya;
surveyor, G. M. Senton; county com
missioner, First district, Lensin
Miera; commissioner. Second district,
Leandro Sandoval; commissioner,
Third district Nicholas De La 0.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-10-22
JAPAN PROVES
ITS FR|ENDL|NESS
Accords American
Fleet Most Cor
dial Welcome
TOXIC DOES HERSELF PROUD
Five Days Celebration in
Honor of Visitors Ends in
Blaze of Glory.

Toxic, Oct. 22-The reception to the
oflicers and men of the American bat
tleship fleet reached its climax to-
night. A spontaneous Outburst of an
unbroken series of luncheons, dinners.
balls and garden parties have marked
the five days celebration. The dem
onstration eclipsed any in the history
of the city, not even excepting the Gel
ebrations that followed the most sig
nal successes of the Japanese army
and navy in the Russo-Jap war. A
torchlight procession was the con-
cluding feature of the day. For nearly
SIX hours the streets We're packed with
paraders, numbering over fifty thou
sand, who wound through the city like
a crooked river of fire. Every individ-
ual of the vast multitude carried
lantern and in addition, Japanese and
American flags.
Clements Bonds of Friendship.
The official luncheon of the mayor
of Toxic to Admiral Sperry, his staff
and Japanese government officials,
was an extremely elaborate affair. In
his address the mayor said in part:
I'VE ask you to send your people
this message: Japan believes that
war between America and Japan
would be crime against the past,
present and future of both countries.
Your nation has always represented
the West to us and the waters of the
great Pacific ocean that separate us
and at the same time join us, must
be guarded by our two powers. We
sincerely believe that this great navy
which you are so proud to possess and
which we, are so proud to welcome to
our waters, stands forfthose sublime
principles, which in supreme moments
can rise above the question of race
and color. We are your friends for
ever
Admiral Sperry Grateful.
The message was received with the
widest enthusiasm and was also ac-
corded a cordial response by Admiral
Sperry, which was couched in terms
of the most feeling appreciation with
an assurance of the continued friend
ship of America and with sincere
thanks for the grand welcome extend
ed the fleet.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-10-22

Among the Free Masons present at
the recent session of the Grand Lodge
of Ancient. Free and Accepted Masons
of New Mexico, held in Albuquerque,
was noticed Edward A. CahoOn, of Ros-
well, and that especially so on account
Of his many favorable characteristics
as a Free Mason, as a citizen and as a
man. He is one of the brightest and
best posted Free Masons in the craft,
and has studied Masonic law, lore and
regulations with great earnestness and
assiduity and hence is thoroughly
posted. His opinions and Judgment in
Masonic affairs are often sought fsby
the highest in the craft and needed.
In addition he is most affab,e and
courteous gentleman who is always
ready to extend the right hand of
brotherhood and fellowship, not only
to his fellow Masons, but to all
those with whom he comes in contact,
in business or personal relations.
Mr.. Cahoon is Yankee. having
been born in Lydon. Caledonia county,
Vermont, on August goth, 1862. He re-
ceived an excellent common school
education which is given to children
of well-to-do parents in the New Eng
land states and graduated from Ly-
don high school in 1879. He then at
tended the we'll known Amherst Col
lege. in Massachusetts, and graduated
with honors in 1888.
He left for New Mexico in 1884. for
the benefit of his health and was en-
gagged in ranching twelve miles south
east of Springer, for awhile. He went
to Roswell during the early days of
it's settlement and in that city, al
though a Republican, has been elected
to the position of school trustee and
mayor, receiving a great many Demo
cratic votes for the positions, which
fact shows that he stands high in the
estimation of his fellow citizens and
has their respect and affection.
For many years he has been presi-
dent of the board of regents of the
New Mexico Military Institute, one OF
the best educational institutions in the
Southwest and high grade military
school, and has done a great deal in
bringing the military institute to its
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-10-22
POPULARITY Of
ANDREWS GROWING
Great Crowds Greet
Him in Otero
County
nrnc,r Anr rnn nrarrunnn
PEOPLE ARE FOR STATEHOOD
Enthusiastic Rallies Held at
Tularosa and Alamogordo
by Campaign Party.
Special to the New Mexican.

Tularosa, N. NJ, Oct. 22.-Four hun
dred shouting, enthusiastic statehood
advocates, brought Governor George
Curry, Delegate w. H. Andrews and
party to Tularosa at noon yesterday
on a special train. Tularosa was ready
for them and had six hundred people
on hand to welcome the party. The
town fittingly celebrated the occasion.
An immense barbecue fed over one
thousand people. Besides there were
other minor attractions. Two large
dances were held last night.
The main event of the day was an
open air mass meeting. Practically
every man, woman and child in the
town listened to stirring speeches de-
livered by Governor Curry. Delegate
Andrews, w. A. Hawkins, Judge AL
bert B. Fall, W. D. Upton, R. c. Ely
and Jose d. Sena. Mr.. Sena spoke in
Spanish. One thousand people cheered
long and loud when Governor Curry
told them that Andrews was the one
and only man to get statehood for
them at the short session of Congress
next December and that Andrews
could do ten times more than he. (the
governor,) could, il he were New
Mexicos delegate.
1t looks as though Tularosa will, on
November 3rd, cast practically a solid
vote for Andrews and statehood
Judge Fall, in his speech said that he
was working for Andrews because he
knew that Andrews could do more in
getting the territory statehood than
could his Democratic opponent, 0. A
Larrazolo.
1t was the biggest political meet
ing in the history Of Tularosa and will
long be remembered by those who par
ticipated in it.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-10-22
GRAND REPUBLICAN
RALLY AT ALAMOGORDO
Special to the New Mexican.

OpOCluI VI l'lC NEW AhNAlCdIs
Alamogordo. N. NJ Oct 22.-Gover-
nor George Curry, Deleoate w. H. An
drews and party and Judge A. B. Fail
arrived at Alamogordo Monday after
noon a. o'clock The town was in
holiday attire. Two hundred fifty peo-
pie were at the station to. greet the
party. A public reception was held
at the hote, from 4:30 to o'clock.
At O'Clock, the Alamogordo band
serenaded the distinguished guests at
the hotel and at s o'clock, escorted
them to the court house.
The large court house was crowded
to it's utmost capacity, fully 500 peo-
pie being present. Ralph G. Ely was
the orator of the evening and besides
his splendid talk on statehood, ring
ing speeches were made by Delegate
Andrews, Governor Curry and Judge
Fall.
Judge Fall asked all his friends and
listeners to not only vote for An
drews, but to get out and work for
him if they wanted statehood. In his
opinion Andrews could and would get
it, while his Democratic opponent
could do nothing.
This meeting was the largest polit-
ical meeting ever held in Alamogordo
and was very gratifying to the Repub-
lican leaders, who say it means big
majority for Andrews on election day.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-10-22

Lawrenceburg, Ind, Oct. 22s-Indi-
ana Is to he the battle ground In
which Candidate w. H. Taft, Republi'
can nominee for president. will push
his campaign for the remainder of the
week. His itinerary in this state calls
for fifty speeches and will take the
candidate through the state from south
to north. N
Judge Taft began the first sixteen
speeches required Of him today, at
Lawrenceburg before o'clock. The
day will end at Evansville. With his
voice fully restored by his days rest
Judge Taft had this to say Of Bryan
at his first stop:
Bryan is a bit sensitive because the
Republicans are processing that not
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-10-22
REPUBLICANS NAME
TICKET IN BERNALILLO
Coed Nominations Made For County
Offices-Convention Was Enthusi-
astic AMI Harmonious.
Special TO the New Mexican.

Special TO the New Mexican.
Albuquerque, n. NJ. Oct. 22.-The
Republican convention of Bernalilo
county was held at the court house
in this city last evening. Every pre-
cinct was represented and the con.
yention consisted of representative
men, The following ticket was nomi-
mated:
Council. p Hanley; House, Melcia-
des Chaves, Santiago Garcia: county
commissioner, Second district, Manuel
b. Springer; county commissioner,
Third district. Alfred Grunsfeld;
sheriff, Jesus Romero: probate Judge,
F'ilemon Mora; probate clerk. Arthur
Z. Walker; collector and treasurer,
Edward Pinney: assessor, Melville
Summers: county school superintend-
ent, A. B. Stroup' surveyor, a. p.
Og'e.
Hon r. B. Catron. of Santa Fe,
was present and made one Of his
characteristic and able speeches. urg-
ing the voters Of the county Of Berna-
lilo and the city of Albuquerque. es-
necially. to cast their votes for state
hood and Andrews and to support the
entire ticket Loyalty and faithfully, as
It consisted Of good and able men
who would give the county of Berna-
lilo an honest and efficient admins
| tration. Also in his speech, he sue
cnctly but very intellgently alluded
to the national campaign and gave it
as his belief that Taft and Sherman
were sure of election and that with
Taft and Sherman at the head of the
national administration and Delegate
Andrews reelected from New Mexico,
the great boon of statehood for which
New Mexico was working for sixty
years was sure to come and that Al
buqueroue would be greatly benefited
by it. His speech was well received.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-10-22
CANDIDATE TAFT TO DELIVER
FIFTY SPEECHES IN INDIANA

only Republicans but Democrats claim
that if he is elected it will retard
business, while If the Republican tic.
ket is elected, it will improve bust
ness. He says that is offering bribery
to the workingman. 1t is not offering
bribery, it is talking facts and lit is
facts that the workingman ought to
know as well as the business men
Bryan's election would be a menace
to prosperity. We may not, If he is
elected, expect that business will be
resumed with that flow and that cur
rent of prosperity which we have had
for the last eleven years.
Mr. Taft received tremendous ova-
ton here, being greeted by several
thousand workingmen, who cheered
him enthusiastically.
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