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Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-02-24
ARIZONA CREATES
A RAILROAD BOARD
Bill Creating Commission of Three
Passes Legislature and Goes
TO the Governor.

Phoenix, Feb. 24.-The bill Great
ing a territorial railroad commission
passed the Council yesterday and
went to the governor for his sigma
ture. The bill has already passed the
House. where it originated
1t provides for three members TO
be appointed by the governor AMI
confirmed by the Council Il a salary
IF $2,500 A year each. one must be
a lawyer ana one an experienced rate
maker. Not more than two of the
same political faith are TO be named
on the com mission.
The Council today passed the hor-
ticultural bill, providing for the in
spectiOn of imported fruit trees.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-02-24
STATEHOOD, YES?
OR STATEHOOD, NO?
The senate Committee Considers the
Bill Again Saturday and May
Report,

Washington. ID. c., Feb. 24.-Will
the act enabling New Mexico and
Arizona To become states be strangled
in committee or will it be reported to
the Senate at the last minute and
passed?
That is the question over which
there is division of opinion here
but it must be frankly stated the
chances for its passage are exceed
ingIy small. The Senate committee
considered the bill again today and
announced that it was not quite
through and would have to consider
it again Saturday. Some are predict
ing it will die a natural death while
others say II will be reported and
PASSED.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-02-24
CHANGE IN COLORADO.

Denver, Feb. pa caucus of the
Democratic members of the legisla-
ture today agreed on compromise
in the fight against the direct pri-
mary law. Under the provisions OF
the proposed bill agreed on, presl.
dental electors and state officers will
be nominated by petition, thus doing
away with party conventions. Munlc-
ipal officers will continue to oe nom
mated by conventions but the names
of independent candidates securing a
certain percentage of the vote OF the
last election, must be placed on the
ballot.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-02-24
PAY OF EXTRA employees
PROVIDED BY HOUSE
TODAY
Bill Passes Lower Body and
viii Probably Pass
Through the
Council.
LOCAL OPTION
PETITION SENT III
Hdnley Presents Request for Pas
sage of the BiIl.-Governor
Signs New County Bill
and viii Name
Officers.

Santa Fe, N. NJ, Feb. 24.-The
House at the session this afternoon
passed House bill 174 under suspen-
sion of the rules by almost unani-
nous vote. The bin is by Roberts.
and provides for classification and
payment of extra employees OF both
Houses of the legislature. The meas
ure reduces the expense of extra en-
ployes about one-half. 1t is believed
the Council will pass the bill, and
that it will become a law.
The House also passed a bill by
Valdez providing for compulsory ed
ucation of children between and .f6
years of age. also several other meas
ures of minor Importance.
The Council session this afternoon
was devoid of any new features Sew
eral bills We're passed and new ones
introduced
Hanley presented a petition bearing
one thousand signatures asking for
the passage of the local option liquor
bill.
Governor Curry today signed the
Curry county bill and the executive
will, in the next two days, name Off
eials for this new county.
The House held busy session this
morning and took recess at noon
until this afternoon when both bodies
OF the legislature met. The House
passed two important T{lls at the
morning session and tabled a meas
ure introduced by Representative
Walters classifying employees of the
House and providing compensation
therefor.
This measure carried an approp-
Tiatlon totalling about $4,000 to be
paid out for extra help. However, op-
position developed to the bill and IL
was tabled by vote of 10 to 10.
Martinez created much merriment
when he proposed an amendment
which was adopted. to the effect that
the bill should not take effect until
thirty days after its passage, thus
preventing its provisions affecting
employees of the present legislature.
Roberts supported the bill, but
thought it should be amended so as
TO cover extra employees in both
houses. A motion TO table the bill
was made by Valdez.
The two bills passed included an
act amending the law relating to fees
Of justices of the peace and con-
stables The dill reduces these fees
materially in almost every instance.
The other bill was one providing for
collection of poll tax by clerks of
boards Of education.
Two important new bills were in
troduced. Roberts re-introduced
measure providing for gauging
streams of the territory and to en-
courage irrigation, which was de-
feated last week and Brice introduced
a bill providing qualifications for ad-
m ission to the bar, creating a board
of bar examiners and establishing
procedure for disbarment of lawyers.
Insurance men from all over the
territory are in the capital for the
purpose IF appearing before the
House committee on insurance, which
has under consideration proposed
new insurance Law. The committee
held a hearing today and 1t is beliey-
ed the bill will be reported not later
than tomorrow
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-02-24
DESPERATE FIGHT IN
MEXICO MOUNTAINS
Mountaincers and Gypsies Fought,
aud Five Were Killed Over lavi-
tation To q Dance.

Culiacan. Mexico. Feb. 24.-Two
women and three men were killed
and another woman badly wounded
in a battle between a band of noun
taineers and band of gypsies on the
road to Mazatian. news of which has
just reached here.
Encountering the Gypsies on the
road the mountaineers demanded that
Gypsy woman accompany them to
a dance nearby. Upon the refusal OF
the woman TO accompany them, the
mountaineers opened fire and two
women fell dead while another was
wounded. The mountaineers then
fed and were pursued by the Gypsy
men. who finally succeeded in killing
three Of the murderers of their wom-
en-
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-02-24
STEAMER RAN AGROUND.

New York, Feb. 24.-While trying
TO grope her way into the harbor
through a binding fog the steamer
Kaiser Wilhelm ii from Bremen, ran
on the edge of Godney chan
mel and was stuck fast for several
hours this morning. There were near
ly 1000 passengers aboard. The
steamer was floated soon after noon
and an attempt made to take her out
through the channel where she might
anchor until the fog lifted. As the
bottom of the bay is either mud or
sand it is believed the steamer suf-
fered no damage. The accident was
reported by wireless.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-02-24
ROBBER KILLED CLERK.

Hutchison, Kas., Feb. 2t.-Jesse
Haymaker night clerk for the Wells
Fargo Express company, was shot
and killed early today by a robber,
who then looted the express office.
Unsatisfed, the robber secured Hay
makers keys to the uptown office
and entering il. emptied the money
drawer. Very little money was Sc
cured. Haymaker was killed with his
own revolver Evidently the clerk
struggled desperately with the rob-
ber
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-02-24
TEXAS OIL COMPANY
FIGHTS THE, STANDARD
Plans Are Made For "a Better War
fare Against the Great Corpora
ton.

New York, Feb. 24.-In addition u
extensive operations In the southwest,
a Texas company promises TO become
a serious rival of the standard OIL
company in the east. large tract OF
land has been purchased at Bayonne.
y. j., according to The Herald this
morning and preparations are being
made for the erection of several
large tanks to supply the eastern
market The site chosen Is not far
from tne one recently selected by the
Standard.
The aggressive policy Of the Texas
company Is ascribed to John w.
Gates, who has recently become a di-
rector i'm IT,
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-02-24
INSURANCE COMPANIES
PLAN TO EDUCATE
Campaign for Improving iIysenic
conditions Is To " Unttr. take
by Big Organizations.

New York. Fec. 24.-The Associa-
tion of Life Insurance Presidents has
appointed a committee to consider
the suggestion OF Prof. Irving Fisher
of Yale university that the insurance
companies appropriate money for a
campaign of education to improve
hygenc conditions throughout the
United States to be conducted by the
committee of one hundred on ma
tional health. At the time he made
the suggestion Prof. Fisher said a
practical application of modern ny
giene would add fifteen years to hu-
man life and that the life insurance
companies wouls be justified in ap-
propriating funds toward an object
that would reduce the mortality ex-
penses of their policyholders.
Following is the committee: George
Il. lde, president, Home life Insur-
ance company New York; J. r. Clark,
president. Union Central Life, Gin
cinnati; Il. B. Craig, vice president,
Volunteer State Life, Chattanooga,
Tennessee: John X. Gore, actuary,
Prudential Insurance company, Ne
wark. n. j.; DR.. A. S. knight, medi-
cal director. Metropolitan Life, New
York: John c. Mccall. secretary, New
York Life, New York; James Me-
Keen. general solicitor, Mutual Life,
New York; F. Sanderson, joint gem
eral manager. Canada Life, Toronto.
Canada; Edgar S. Scott, president,
Franklin Life. Springfield. III.
In appointing the committee an ef-
fort was made to select men repre-
senting the various branches in life
insurance work so that the different
problems involved in the proposition,
executive, actuarial, legal and medi-
cal, could be passed upon by experts.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-02-24
MUoH WATER IN kENTUckY.

Lexington, Feb. 24.-Heavy rains
throughout central and eastern Ken
lucky have caused all streams to rise
to the highest points known in sew
eral years. The lower portion Of this
city Is flooded and at least fifty
houses are invaded by the water.
Much livestock has been drowned and
other property carried away
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-02-24
SERVE UNIQUE MENU
TO THE CANADIAN CLUB.

New York. Feb Deviled whale
biubb"r, grilled boa constructor and
roast monkey are among the delica-
cies on the menu of the seventh an
nual dinner Of the Canadian camp
which Will be held at the Hotel As
tor the evening of March 2. Great
is expressed because
the consignment Of dried elephant
from Calcutta has been delayed in
shipment There will be- speeches
after the dinner. provided the speak
crs survive the dinner.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-02-24
MACHINES WON IN CHICAGO.

Chicago, Feb 24.-Party organiZa-
tons generally referred 10 as ina
chimes" won all along the line on
the city ticket and in most instances
ON aldermen in yesterdays primaries.
The Municipal Voters league Jared
badly, but It has consolation in the
fact that the Liquor Dealers league
was bumped Just as badly The vic
tory for the machine" on the city
ticket was decisive.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-02-24
FRISKN MAN OF NINETY
MARRIED YOUNG Girl.

Morelia Mexico, Feb. 24.-At the
frisky age Of 80 years, Juan Landeta.
a spanish multi-millionaire, yester-
day married Dolores Upbina. barely
j. Years of age. In an effort 10 keep
the marriage as secret as possible. il
Wa performed at 8 o'clock in the
mo ming but the news had gone
bro dcast and the church was crowd
ed With curious people who wanted
70 &c the unusual ceremony.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-02-24
TENNESSEE SPORTS ARE
PLANNING PIsIZE FIGHTS

Memphis, Feb 24.--W.th no op-
position looked for in the Senate and
a bin legaliZing eight round bouts to
a finish already through the lower
House, plans for revival of the pu-
gilistic game are being made here.
Application for charter for tne
Memphis Athletic club has been
made
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-02-24
TRAIN FELL OVER A CLIFF.

Guyaquil, Ecuador, Feb ga
passenger train on the main line out
Of this city was today thrown over a
cliff 100 feet high and crashed to the
bottom OF the rayine. Twenty-Five
persons were killed and forty injured.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-02-24
MANY BURGLARIES WILL
CAUSE RAISE IN RATES

New York, Feb. 24.-Burglary in
surance companies throughout the
county, il has Just become known.
decided at a recent meeting at Phil
adelphia, to increase the rate because
OF many burglaries recently The in
creases are to include rates 70 banks
all over the country.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-02-24
NINE MEN IN A SEWER.

Seattle, Feb. 4.-Nine men who
were imprisoned i'm a sewer tunnel in
the grounds of the Seattle exposition
since $3.50 yesterday morning, were
rescued at $50 this morning and the
body OF one dead man recovered. At
least one more corpse is known to
be in the tunnel
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-02-24
CHARGE CRAFT IN TENAs.

Austin, Feb. 24.-At The Initial
meeting Of the legislative committee
To investigate charges that lobbyists
are "intimidating and influencing
members OF the state legislature
plans were effected for a thorough
inquiry. Sessions of the committee
will be executive.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-02-24
FTRENrEN SAVED WOMEN.

Chicago, Feb 24.-Three women
unconscious from smoke were carried
from the Normandie hotel when fire
attacked it early today The flames
leaped across the elevated tracks and
attacked the new terminal being
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-02-24
INVESTORS ARE WAITING,

New York, Feb. 24-The stock
market went through a stormy f3re-
noon and then settled down into a
waiting attitude. There is manifest
continuance Of liquidation.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-02-24
WEATHER FORECAST

Z Denver, Colo, Feb. 24.---GsnsraIh !
falr and warner tonight and Thursday.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-28
OFFERINGS AT THE THEATERS

the we'll known Chicago music publish
er, and with them he is sending a pick
Of his recent song hits. The company
consists of twelve clever young people,
headed by the we'll known comedians,
Harris and Robinson, who are respon-
sible for such songs as Games or
Childhood Days. Hurry Back and
numerous others. Frank Parker will
be seen in a novel gymnastic act called
"A Hotel Room in Midair," In which
he displays several tests of physical
strength. Willison and Stonaker, VINO
are late of Dockstader's minstrels, are
singers and dancers, and Edith Haney'
known as the pocket Edition Comedl-
enne," will furnish many of the laughs
on the new bill. THE Major and the
Recruit is the title of the skit to be
offered by Spencer and Williams, While
a novelty will be found in "A Scene
from Toyland." introducing the roller
skaters, McLallan and Carson. Com
pletng the bill will be an entirely new
selection of comedy motion pictures.
OLYMPIC-The third week of the
successful run of the Alphin-Fargo
company at the Olympic theater will
introduce to patrons a musical COM
edy entirely new to Los Angeles ana
one which was written especially Dy
Charles Alphln for Los Angeles delec-
tation cit is entitled "Mr. Mazuma.'
The subject is a satire upon the pres
ent day methods of conducting and
patronizing a department store. Mr..
Mazuma is an extremely wealthy man
who Is fast becoming bankrupt through
the enormous bills which his wife is
accommodating at a certain department
store At this same store there is an
overwhelming leakage of cash through
some mysterious channel and the pro-
prietor has just sent tor a detective TO
locate the thiefA Mr.. MaZuma calls at
the store to demonstrate with the iner-
chant for permitting his wife to run
up such large accounts and is mis-
taken for the detective lie decides %
accept the position, as it will give him
an opportunity to watch his wife, and
so disruises himself as floor-walker.
His wife comes to make some pur-
chases and insists upon being waited
on by the disguised husband, and his
endeavors to distract her attention 10
the cheaper merchandise while her
heart is set upon diamonds is funny.
He endeavors tc sell her a soda at the
fountain, but by mistake places an in
toxicating beverage before her with
hilarious results. Miss Maude Rock
we'll Miss Blossom Seeley, Jules Men
del, Richard Kipling, Dave Morris,
Henry Auerbach, Leonard Brisbane
Rose I.edmen and the fun force of the
company will be employed. Special
scenery and effects are being made for
the department store setting. Many
novelties are arranged for the chorus.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-28
CLYDE FITCH, A
HUMAN PARADOX

The Theatre Magazine for November
contains this interesting pen portrait
of the late Clyde Fitch written by
personal friend:
The real Clyde Fitch was a Vibrat-
ing and nervous personality, unre-
vealed in his plays and undiscovered
among persons who had not the fortune
TO know him we'll. His energy was
dynamic. Life with him was fierce
white flame. He lived like sultan and
worked like a dock laborer on an elght-
ean-hour shift. He was paradox OF
Latin languor and Yankee hustle. lie
was Infinitely painstaking, but MS
brain worked like a flash, and the pen
i'm his hand followed a close pace. The
world knew little of the elegance OF his
life. and nothing of his untiring labors
They saw the plays come forth year
after year. and either thought that
writing and play construction came
easily to him or gave the matter no
thought at all He was always mlsun-
derstood. He believed labor would cor
rect this misunderstanding so he tolied
on and on. The great passion OF MS
life was to work. Accomplishment
was his aim. He thought little of his
half hundred plays that have been pro
duced upon the stage; his mind was al
Wavs upon the work of the future
sometimes of the far distant future,
which he did not live to see.
His most striking personal charac-
teristic. perhaps, was his love OF ele-
gance in everything about him. Flow
ers were always everywhere about
him. on every hand were marbles,
paintings, enamels, brocades and
bronzes from the four quarters of this
earth Cigarettes were passed 10 nm
from an old silver casket studded with
rubies and sapphires. He supped his
morning coffee from rare eggshell
china, duplicates of which are rare In
museums. He ransacked odd palaces
of Europe and haunted the dens of the
art dealers. Each season he added a
vast consignment. He decked himself
in mandarin robes perhaps taking a
hint from the author of Carmen"
He had collected thousands of vol
umes. His reading covered broad
range Of the literatures of the world,
His books were helected with Infinite
care Every article Of furniture had
been selected by him with loving care
and the skill of a eonnoiseur His art
/ treasures occupied a place in his affec-
tiOns similar to those Of the brothers
| Concourt. Amidst this oriental luxury,
however he worked and worked.
| With his morning coffee he dashed off
, letters at lightning speed. He had a
/ voluminous correspondence and never
/ dictated letters to an amanuensis, In
! the composition of his plays he made
a rough draft, frequently in pencil.
! This was transcribed in ink and then
/ began the laborious part of compo-
sltion. Carrying the manuscript about
/ with him from place to place in port
/ folio, he revised and corrected, always
| aiming to eliminate superfuous words
and aiding direct expression of ideas
/ The first corrections were made In blue
! pencil. Then another revision was
made in red pencil. Then, resembling
a patchwork or Joseph's coat, the vari-
/ colored script was sent away to the
/ typist for the professional copies. 1t
was work infinite work, and often con-
/ sumed eighteen hours a day"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-28
"THE BACHELOR" SOON

The attraction coming to the Audit
orium Monday, December 6. is Charles
Cherry, the London actor, presenting
"The Bachelor" At the time Clyde
Fitch died, he was engaged on new
play for Mr.. Cherry, and one act had
been completed There was nothing
left but that one act and a few scraps
Of manuscripts, which have been
turned over to the English playwright,
Hartley Manners in the hope that he
will be able to complete the drama.
THE Bachelor" is really an offset to
"Girls," and is the story of a man
who, declaranig he will never, never
marry falls a victim to the dainty
charms of his stenogranher
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-28
NAMING THE RIVERS

Henry Hudson sailed the Half Moon
Up from placid New York bay;
At this point he dropped his anchor
And prepared TO spend the day.
Here he found no soul TO greet him;
For Mayor Warren was unborn;
And Dan Cashn, prince Of speakers
Never yet had blown his horn.
Walked he UP the street-now Hudson
To where noW'5 the City club,
Then he strolled to Hudson terrace
Where he sat and ate his grub.
After lunch he Eazed in rapture
On the river winding slow,
Il VII christen this the Hudson
After-wel l guess YOU know"
Then the cook who got the luncheon
Hannah named tthey called her Ham
SAID: "%ow really Mr. Hudson,
That's just like a selfish man,
"rm the boss Of this small party,
And l really cannot see
Why you do not In my honor,
Name this river after me-"
Down they walked to whore is Doel
street;
Henry stood as in a dream,
For his eyes beheld another
Limpid, sparkling, cooling stream
"Hannah, you're a good cook really;
Please now listen to my plan.
I will name this other river
In your honor-Nepper Ham"
-Yonkers Statesman
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-28
/ WONDER

The haldhead swore a savage oath
And smote a smite of wrath did he,
The angel to record was loath-
He knew the haldhead's misery.
He knew the hys mad deviltry.
So he recorded not the swear.
l wonder If he had been there?
The tall man in the upper berth
Was heard to mutter curses blue.
The Angels face was wreather with mirtf
He wrote no words: it seems he knew
Twas all the desperate man could do
So he recorded not the swear
wonder If he had been there2
The busy man went to the phone,
And all he got was buzz buzz-zip!
He bit the air down to the bone,
And when the angel heard them rip
He sighed. shes got him on tho hip!'
So he recorded not the swear
1 wonder If he had been there?
Puck
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-28
EAWCETT AS HYDE

During the engagement at Seattle
George FaWcett, recently seen at the
Auditorium here in THE Great John
Canton" played the Jeykill-Hyde al
ternate roles. He used no artificial
aids or disguise in his transforma-
ton, depending entirely upon play of
fnafnre
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-28
NAzIMovA AS PLAYWRIGHT

The truth is out. Although Bran
don lyman, the author-actor, is given
the credit of having written THE Pas
sion Flower" for Nazimova, it is said
on good authority that Nazimova her
self is responsible for much of the
story. Mr.. lyman, according to re
port, has made an excellent dramatic
tailor.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-28
UNFINISHED FITCH PLAY

The late Clyde Fitch, shortly before
his death, had made the preliminary
sketches of play for Maude Adams
The chief figure was to be the son of
Louis XVI, who was imprisoned in the
Temple during the French revolution
and whose subsequent fate is one Of
the many unsolved enigmas of history.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-28

The telephone some day, l guess,
VIII give way to the wireless
But while we have the Magazine
That kind Of joke will e'er be seen
The railroad train, the learned say,
To aeroplanes must soon give way;
But ON one point l do stand pat
Wen always have the joke like that
Tine enthusiastic Suffragette
Mans tyranny will soon forget
But never will the joker quit
perpetratng such az It,
The CRATER, too, will have to go;
Race suicide VIII cease also;
But while the funny joke is here
That good old standby must appear.
Hamilton Pope Gait in Puck.