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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-23
HEARST MAGAZINE
SUED FOR LIBEL
Philadelphia Lawyer Who IS
capped Sugar Trust ProSecu-
ton by Statute of Limitations
Has Grievance.


New York, Dec. 22.-Thomas b..
Harmed, a Philadelphia lawyer today
brought suit in the United States cir
cut court against the International
Magazine company. owned by w. Il.
Hearst, asking damages Of $4,000 for
alleged libel In the current issue Of
the Cosmopolitan magazine in an ar
ticle entitled Tragedies OF the Sugar
Trust"
In this same article appeared n
copy of the letter written by Attorney
General Wickersham TO Henry y.
Wise, Il United States district attor-
ney here. which in some manner was
copied from an original In Mr.. Wise's
district.
Harmed is one of the men indicted
by the federal grand Jury in connec-
ton with the Pennsylvania Sugar Re
filming company's SUR. whose demur-
rer to the Indictment, however. was
sustained on the ground that prosecu-
tion was barred by the statute of linn
itations.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-23
WRECK OF THE MAINE
CAREFULLY GUARDED

Havana, Dec. 23-Port Captain
Aguirro said tonight that the report
that the anchor chain OF the old bat
tleship Maine was included ia a cargo
of scrap ron in the hold Of The Cairn-
loch. which arrived u few nays ago az
Philadelphia. is absurd.
The wreck OF the Maine. the cap
tain said, is carefully guarded to pre-
vent the d-opredations of relic seek
crs.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-23
Al Jacksonville.

Jacksonville, Fla. Dec. 22.-The
Dayton selling stake. valued at $1,000
was the feature event at Moncrief this
afternoon and Charlie Eastman. the
heavily played fayorite at sven money.
won. Jockey Burns. who had the
mount on Eastman, however. came
near tossing the race away as he cased
up in the stretch and Question Mark
came rapidly and finished scarcely a
nose behind the winner. Powers fin
lshed first in three vcnts sum
maries:
First race. > f%urlongs, purse: Bosom
FRIEND won: Katherine Van. second;
Sister Phillis. third. Time. 1906.
Second race, 5tk furlongs. purse;
Lolita Cred won: Ferrand C%ecilian,
second; Scruples, third. Time. 1:l1 i-5.
Third race. f%furlongs, selling. Eal-
lot Box won; Mystifier, second. John
\. A%lunroe. third. Time, 1919.
Fourth race. Daytona handicap. SIS
lpriongs. Charlie Eastman won;
Question Mark. second; Hasty Agnes.
third Time. 1:25.
ftrth race. : furlongs: selling. Mary
p won: Or. Berkeley. second: Aunt
Nate, third. Time. l:s2 s-5.
Sixth rare. Il-i6 miles; selling:
'rceps Hickman won: Polar star. sec
ohd' Mamie Algol. third. Time.
1854 as.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-23
GREAT NATIONAL GUARD
ARM0RY WIPED OUT BY FIRE

Pittsbure. Dee 22.-The Fourteenth
regiment armory Pennsylvania National
Guard was tonight totally destroyed
by fire. Loss, $40, eco.
Fourteen thousand blank cartridges
stored in the building exploded. add
ing to the hazardous work Of the fire
men fighting the flames.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-23
BOY KILLED.; RELATIVES
HURT IN GAS EXPLOSION

Muskogce. Okla, Dec. 22.-Audrey
C%ondreN, 10 years old, is dead her
mother. Mrs. Charles Condrcy aud
three other members Of the family
were seriously injured as the result
of a natural gas explosion here to-
day. Mrs Lillian Harris, who assisted
in rcscuing the family, was seriously
burned.
Plumbers in completing gas connec-
tions In the home lett an open pipe
connection In tie room.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-23

Boston, Dec. 22.-A brilliant run Of
within Q balls of the worlds rec
ord. kept Tom Hueston of 81. Louis,
The worlds champion pool player.
ahead of Bonnie Allen OF Kansas city
in the second block of 200 balls in
thcir 600-point match here tonight.
Hueston finished With zoo to IA
for Allen. Hueston now leads Allen
Az to $40.
The contest continues tomorrow
night.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-23
Train. lsain Moving IN Ari,onn,

los AnFol's. Doc 2t-Hfports r.
ccivcd here tonight hy officials Of the
Santa Pc railroad sttac that tho biz
yards in Arizona have ccused aud
trains are again moving over The line
Passenger Trains are not running ON
time. but the situation is no longer
serious and .Tmal conditions viii be
Resumed by tomorrow.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-23
WATS0N'S WIFE
DENIES HE'S INSANE

New York. Dec. ga cable mos
sage from Havana has been received
from Maurccn Watson, the bride Of
William Watson. the poet. In which
She denies that her husband is insane
ANA calls i'm uuestion the motives OF
Robinson Watson, whose statement to
that effect was given in explanation %
his brothers attack on the Asquiths.
Mrs. Watson says.
MT. Robinson Watson's message 10
the world is a wicked attempt to ruin
my husbands reputation IN America
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-23
Now Jnpancsc Amhnssndor.

Chicago. Dee. 22.-BarOn Y. Uchida.
the new japanese ambassador to The
United states and Baroness Uchida,
were in Chicago today.
we are pleased to have Mr.. cal
houn as minister 10 China, said the
baron. we know he viii please
China. Many of as have met him
and like him.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-23

New orleans, Dec. 22.-Charges
against 5. n. smith ~ Gulfport, Miss
Of smuggling Chinese into this coun-
try were dismissed 10y the United
states commissioners today, He is I'M
der bond FOR appearance next month
before the federal district court at
Brownsville, Tex. where he. with a
number of other persons, WAS recent
~ indicted for an alleged conspiracy
to snugglc Chimes into the United
States.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-23
DEM0RALIZE
BRITISH SHIPPING.

London, Dee. 22.-Gales in Great
Britain have done much damage 70
shipping. The railway company's
steamer Itostevcr. which left Greeuor
a headland OF ireland at II O'Clock
Tuesday night and which was due at
lIqlyhend, Wales. at a. m. Wednes-
day. a distance of about IS miles
across st. Georges channel. has not
vet been reported and it is feared she
has ~foundered. She carried a crew OF
"a ana a few passengers.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-23
storm On Atlantic.

Queenstown. Dec 22.-Steumers ar
irving here from The United states
and elsewhere report severe storms on
the Atlantic. The French liner Chi
from New york ana already
overdue al Hnvrc. has sent q wireless
message saying she viii arrive sat
Queenstown tomorrow t. rcplcnish
her coal aud water supplies.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-23
" Tampa

Tampa. Fla. Dec. 22.-Muuntain
davenport and Jackson carried of
me STA events today. Five OF the fav-
"Fites finiohed first. The feature
event went 10 Melissa. whe was easily
tht best Bannock Boz wsts the most
popular.
FIRST race. : furlonss. selling;
SARAH won; Dr. Edger. second; NJ
love. third. Time. 1895 -.
second race. 5is furiongs. selling.
colonel Ashmead won: Acoiin. second,
Alilmn Girl third Time i:i2 f-5
ihird roce 2 fsrlongs. Grace KIM
Wv Won, Jupiter. second. Occidental,
MIRO. Time. f.es IS.
Fourth a handicap. 6 mTlongs.
Ariissa won; r T. Shipp. second;
Neisieress. third. Time. 1.1S As.
iiith race. 3 fuTlonEe. ceiling Jose
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-23
Record Price of Soup TurecnS.

New York, Dec. 32.-Including
commissions ana other incidental cx-
penscs, j. Pierpont Morgan recently
paid $4,000 for two soup tureens
which he obtained IN Paris. They are
now on their way tu this country and
are the work of a noted artificer, y.
VI. M%cissonier. II engraved by
Pu0iet.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-23
WANTS HER
PROPERTY RELEASED

Pontoisc. France Dec 22-The pc
tition of Baroness Vaughan for the
cancellation OF The order placing seals
upon b property at B~aiincourt.
which vas given her by the late King
Leopold. was argued before the court
roday The decision wtn be handed
down ,oInorrog,.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-23
Jauroz TO Resume Christmas.

Juarez, Mex, Dec. 22.-The races mt
Terazas park will be resumed IN
Christmas day. IT is then presumed
that the track viii be in a safe con-
dition.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-23
Colombian Cahinct Chanac..

Panama. Dec. 22-Advices from
Bogota. Colombia. report the appoint
meut of Miguel Abadia Medez and.
JOS Medina Coldcron, ultra-conservo-
tivcs. as minister or government and
war respectfully.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-23

Moser' won; Alice Mack, second; Nir-
gina Maid, third. Time, 1;0 rs.
Sixth race. 1-16 miles; selling:
Bannoek Bob won: Descomnets, Soc
ond; Lille Turner. third. Time,
1864 3-5.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-23
Wen Known Ban PLAYER Dead.

WilliamspOrt, Pa, Dec. 22.-James
D.. Sebring, well known professional
baseball player, died at the hospital
here this eevning. He had been III
only Il short time.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-23

Caloric Firelcss Cooker makes an
ideal Xmas gift. Onls to he had at
Albert Faher's, Furniture, Carpets and
Draberies.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-12-23

j.. x. BROWN, jon carpenter has
moved his shop TO SIS $. 9TH St..
phone 1925. -.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-22
Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys
LIBEL SUIT LOST
BY GRAY BROTHERS
Plaintiffs Failed to Prosecute
Action Against Newspaper
With Reasonable Diligence

SACRAMENTO. Aug. 21-The third
district court Of appeals signalized the
end OF the vacation period today by
handing down six decisions on appeal
from superior courts.
The most important OF these is that
in which Gray Brothers. the san Fran
cisco contractors. are plaintiffs against
the Los Angeles Times for the publica-
,ion of an alleged l.belous article July
8. 1894 The decision of the lower court
disnissing the suit for the lack of rea-
sonable diligence in its prosecution is
sustained.
superior court awarding $500 damages
- Donal Scally for personal injuries
received in the foundry Of ". T. Car
rett S- Co, IS affirmed; also the decision
Of the TuOlumne superior court in the
case Of the Aetna indemnity company
against the Altadena mining and inn
rroVement company on note for
$4,000: also the decision Of the San
Francisco court in the case OF the At
lantic, Gulf and Pacific company
against Susie =. Wright and Frank v
Wright from which the defendants ap-
pealed from a default judgment.
The decision Of the Kings county
court dissOlving the Injunction OF ". F.
ufngley against ". V Buckner is re-
q ersed; also the verdict Of the jury in
7 The case Of T. H AIuhley. convicted OF
the -manslaughter OF James H Bethel in
MADEIRA county.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-22
Sacramento Valley Brevities

oRLAND MAY IECoRFoRATE-Orlan Aug
"a mass meeting Of citizens Of this town vii
be held Monday for the purpose Of discussing
pIans for Incorporating the town.
SACRAMENTO PUBLIC BATHS oPES-Sac
ramento Aug. 2l.-The nesv Sacramento public
baths financed 10y popular subscription. were
oiiened today in The $4,000 bathhouse erected OF
tie Riverside road The water used Is from q
hydraulic well and issues from the earth al a
teInperafure Of - degrees.
BANKS MUST OBEY LAW-Sacramento. Aug
2i-The California national hank and the Fort
suffer atioual bank Of this city must abandon
the savings department feature OF their business
or else geincOrpOrafe 10 meet the requirements OF
the new banking laws. The local concerns ad.
NIT the violation. but win look into the law OF
the matter before acting.
RAILS FOR FAIR GROUNDS LINE-Sacra-
uentO Aug 2I.-The first carload of steel rails
Tor the Central California traction company
line between this city and the state fair grounds
arrived today, and II WAS announced that the
work Of laying tho track viii he commenced the
first Of next week The company viii now be
sbie TO lay the track aud put II in condition for
traffic iu three dass
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-22
GIVES AWAY MONEY
AND DISAPPEARS
Lars Peterson, Aged Hop Pick
er, Is Believed to Have
Plunged Into River
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

AIARYSVILLE. Aug. 2I-Lars Peter
son. an aged hop picker in the burst
field at Wheatland. bade goodby to his
comrade Wednesday, told him he could
have his money and belongings. and
leaving. said he would go to the river.
He has not been seen or heard of
since. and searching parties are scour-
ing the territory in the neighborhood
of the Bear river and dragging that
stream in the hope of finding his body.
Peterson was 20 years old and lived
in q cabin in the hop fields. He ac-
cumulated a little money, and that was
found today in his cabin where he said
his comrade would find it.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-22
SEEK TO PROTECT
FARMS FROM FLOOD
Land Owners on Lower Sacra=
mentO Are Planning to
Widen the River
Special Dispatch TO The Call

loPeciat DtSpdich 10 ne (dtt
SACRAMENTO. Aug. 21.-A call has
been issued for a meeting of the land
owners OF the lower Sacramento at
Rio Vista next SATURDAY. TO take steps
for widening the river and finding re-
lief for the food waters which annu-
ally devastate that district.
Options have been secured on $50
acres on the south side of the river at
Bakers point and the stream will be
widened from 700 TO 1900 feet at this
point. The purchase of the Joseph
place of $500 acres and the removal
Of Wood island are other steps under
taken.
By<letting the water wash away the
levees on the Joseph place there will
be clean sweep for the food waters,
with TIE removal of Wood island by
dredgers Captain Anderson of the
California transportation company is
the leader i'm the movement and has
secured the Endorsement of the
ra anchers.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-22
PLAN TO BORE FOR OIL
IN VICINITY OF TOMALES
Capitalists Believe District Is
Rich in Petroleum
So Diseateh . The CaLll

TOMALES. Aug. 2l.-Prompted by
the recent discovery Of natural gas
and indications Of oil at Petaluma, a
company of capitalists, headed by. G.
8IcNear Of Petaluma, has secured a
lease on the Pierce ranch near here
and within a few weeks operations in
quest Of oil win begin.
oil has been found at Bolinas, and
from the reports of experts this entire
reg on is said to furnish excellent indi-
cations Of being a rich oil country.
The company near Petaluma is using
the natural gas TO operate its drilling
plant. and the news that Tomales viii
soon be the center of extensive opera
tions for oil has caused considerable
excitement in this district
The facilities for transportation and
other advantages over the oil fields OF
the south would mean the rapid de-
velopment Of this section should oil be
found in large quantity, and residents
here are anticipating a decided boom.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-22
PORTLAND-EUREKA LINE
THOUGHT HARRIMAN'S AIM
Deeds to Rights of Way in Hum=
boIdt County Being Secured
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

EUREKA. Aug. 21-The Southern
Pacific railroad company has begun
securing deeds to rights of way
through Humboldt county north from
Eureka, and it is the belief here that
Hartman proposes to build line
along the coast from Eureka to Port
land as link in a coast line from
San Francisco to Portland. The deeds
have a clause providing that change
of route may be made over the land of
the grantor, showing new surveys may
yet be made, making change neces-
sary The surveyors now running
lines for the route from Willis to
Eureka have been notified their serv-
ices will be required longer than neces-
sary to finish the survey to Eureka.
and it is believed the same men will
run lines north from this city.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-22
RAILROAD ROUTE IS
TO BE RESURVEYED
Relocation Necessary to Avoid
Prospective Reservoir
TSoeoioI Disoafch 10 The Call

ALTURAS, Aug. 21.-Southern Pa
ciic engineers who made survey
for the Klamath falls TO Alturas route
have Just discovered that the route
VIII have 10 be resurveyed.
The route for several miles runs
along the floor of Big valley. This
valley is TO be used by the govern
nlent for q mammoth reservoir under a
reclamation project now in contem-
platiOn.
The Southern Pacific viii have to
select a line which viii be above the
level Of the dam Of the proposed
reservoir.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-22
OBJECTS TO OPENING OF
IOWA HILL PLACERS
Anti=Debris Association Is Not
Favorable to Scheme
( TSpeciol Dispatch 10 The Call

SACRAMENTO. Aug. 21-An appI-
cation to reopen hydraulic mines at
Iowa Hill. once shut down by the anti
debris association. was today made to
the association, which was asked if ii
had any objections. The association
had quite number.
The applicant was told that he would
have TO insure that the streams would
not suffer from the mining, and in
order TO do this would have TO erect a
Valuable plant. The chances Were then
that the ass 5ciation would enJoin him
should il be found that injury was
being done
Tie applicant suggested getting q
permit from the government. but was
told that such permit would not bar
the association from stopping his
works.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-22
lOSTFOR IWODAYS
IN TIE MOUNTAINS
Rescue Party by the Aid OF
BloOdhOunds Finds Missing
University Student
Especial Dispatch TO The Call

LSpecidl Dispatch 70 he Call
REDDING, Aug. 21-Roland Harri-
son. University of California stu
dent who has been lost in the eastern
part Of Shasta county for two days,
was found Thursday. according to in
formation brought here today from the
camp of the university party at the
foot Of Barney mountain.
Harrison was hunting when he lost
his way. He wandered for two days
without food, but was able to subsist
on berries and like things until found
Thursday by Frank Conraz and John
Wrinkle, aided by bloodhounds.
Harrison was weak from his expe
rience, but is not ILL.,
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-22
PANIC IN CANNERY
WHEN GAS EXPLODES
Engineer Has Remarkable Es-
cape From Fatal Injury
rc...I n.II 1, IT, ell
TSpecial Dispatch 10 The Call

AIARYSYILLE, Aug. 21-With a roar
that was heard for blocks and a rum
bic that sent 500 employees of the can
merry scurrying for safety. gas in one
of the boilers of the California fruit
Gamers association cannery in this
city exploded this morning.
Engineer Joe Berry was hurled
sprawling 20 the floor in the middle of
the plant That he was not killed out
right is a miracle. He was injured
about the head and body. the door of
the furnace box striking him in the
chest His face was burned by the
escaping gas.
The building was not damaged in the
least.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-22
NEW POWER PLANT ON
MILL CREEK PLANNED
San Francisco Capitalists Be-
hind Big Company
[Speeiol Diseoteh 10 The Call

MARYSvILLE. Aug 21.-A party of
San Francisco capitalists are at pres
ent engaged in making surveys for an
other power plant on Mill creek. The
party intends to put in a system that
will enter into active competition with
the many companies already operating
in the valley and in all probability the
power will find its way into San Fran
cisco. William Durbrow is at the head
Of the new company. The Orc water
and light company is believed to be in
terested to a considerable extent in the
new venture
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-22
CHANGES IN STAFF OF
STOCKTON HIGH SCHOOL
Former Teacher of History
Becomes Principal
fSpecial Dispatch 10 The Cali

STOCKTON. Aug. 2l.-A number of
changes have been made ia the in
structors' staff Of the local high school
Ansel s Williams, formerly head OF
the history department, succeeds +. b.
Wootten as principal
u. J. Cooper, who taught Latin, VIII
take charge of the history department
and " r. Ellis, graduate of the Uni
versity Of California, has been engaged
to teach Latin.
Miss Anna Ohm, a graduate OF the
high school, will teach German during
the absence of Mrs. May Minta, who is
touring Europe.along with Miss Howell
the English teacher Miss Winnifre6
Bangs has been appointed in Miss How
ellis place.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-22

CONFIRMS SALE OF ANNEX-Los Angeles,
Aug 21.-Judge Wilbur Of the superior court
signed an order yesterday confirming the sale OF
the Baldwin annex in San Francisco to Abra-
ham Aronson for $40, ,00o The proceeds will &c
toward the liquidation of the note for 81 $50 00C
executed by "Lueky" Baldwin to the Hbernia
bank Of San Francisco
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-22
WILL RESUBMIT THE
SCHOOL BOND ISSUE
IThermaIito District Will Have
Another Chance to Vote
[Spcciol Dispatch 10 The Cali

IOF1UIor IlSDu'cII 70 Nc SuIr
MARYsvILLE. Aug. 21-Notwith-
standing the fact that at a former cleo
tion the proposition to bond Thermalito
school district was defeated, the trus-
tees of this district and those of Dredg-
erville purpose to call another election
for bonds in the sum of $4,000 for the
purpose Of building new school houses.
1t is believed that the people will
approve of the issue of 10000
The first proposition was to bond for
81 n0n
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-22
WANT INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL
IN SACRAMENTO VALLEY
Members of Development Asso=
citation Begin Campaign
fSecc;al Disoatch 10 The Call

SACRAMENTO, Aug. 21-The Sacra-
mento Valley Development association
wants the industrial school to be estab-
Iished by the state from an appropria-
tion of $3.50 made by the last legis-
lature. The association has named
Morris Brooke, T. p. Gibson and ]. J.
Prouix as a committee to take up the
matter with the proper authorities, so
that the valley will get the school No
especial part Of the valley is desired
by the association. The association de-
eided to make q parade Of valley auto
mobiles a feature of the bay Portola
week
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-22

1000 yards of 27-nch Pacific Armure in such
coIors as pink, light green, dark green, lavender
light blue, tan, navy, old rose red and gray Many
different effects. Sale price. the yard, 71zc
Special Flannelette- quality of the goods
is extraordinary and such as will promote quick
selling. The colors are light blue, pink and some
fancy patterns Sale price, the yard. 71zc
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-22
DEATH OF A PIONEER
SACRAMENTO MERCHANT
George w. Locke Succumbs
After Lingering Illness
TSpcciaI Dispatch 10 The Gail

SACRAMENTO, Aug. 21.-George W.
Locke. a pioneer furniture and carpet
dealer of Sacramento, died at his home
here this afternoon after a long i'll
ness. Locke came to Sacramento in
the early fifties and mad been actively
engaged in business up to few years
ago. He was II years of age.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-22

TEAMSTER KILLED-San JOSE Aug. IL
James Morley. employe Of Caton's foundry
was thrown from wagon while driving on the
alameda this afternoon and the heavily loaded
wagon ran his neck. He survived only an
hour or 50. lie was 25 years old and married.