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Arizona republican., 1909-07-14
BOY PLAYED WITH MATCHES
 4 MESA CONFEDERATION
One House Destroyed, Another Barely Saved.


 As a result of a five year old child playing with matches, two frame rent houses belonging to O. s. Stapley located on West First street and the earthly possessions of the family of A. Knight, were destroyed by fire yesterday just before noon. The chemical engine did the best work ever seen since it has been in the city and it is responsible for say ing the house occupied by Mark Newell ard I. Stoddard, both of them being Stapley rental houses and on either side of the burned buildings.
 The houses which were destroyed were insured for $400 each in a com pany for which Pomeroy & Guthrie are agents. It is believed that the loss to MT. Stopley will be light. However. the peculiar fact is that there has not been a fire in Mesa in recent years in which Mir. Stapley was not interested His store build ings and stock have been entirely con- stunned once while the late fire in the business district struck him pretty heavily, although it was a company. instead of a personal, loss.
 
 the north side of the street and are built on fifty foot lots adjoining; from west to east they were oc- cupied by the families of Mark New ell. A. Knight, Ben Ferguson and 1. Stoddard. Mrs. Knight, who had just completed a washing was sitting on a cot to the south and east of her house and Mrs. Ferguson, her next door neighbor. had called for a few moments conversation. The Knight children were playing about the prem ises and presently the little boy aged five years was missed. The mother called to him. but he made no an- swer. she called again and go no response. She started into the house and immediately ran out crying fire Mrs. Ferguson grabbed up q bucket , of water and attempted to get at the fire, but the flames drove her back The houses were as dry as finder and the heat given off by them was very intense. The men were compelled t wear wet blankets and quilts about them while they were working the hose The Mark Newell house caught fire, but was saved by the efforts of the mechanical engine and a hard working bucket brigade. The house occupied by I. Stoddard was saved with difficulty and had it not been for the heroic efforts of the volunteer firemen it would have been a loss The household furniture of all the residents was saved with the excep- tion of that in the house where the fire originated. The hose cart made i the run but there is only 100 feet of hose in the city, and the main could not be reached in case it had been full of water. The pumps for the waterworks have not arrived and un- tas they do it is an uphill proposition keeping water in the, mains. .f CHICKEN SUPPER A SUCCESS.
 To retiring Chancellor Commander J. F. Giles of the Knights of Pythias is due much credit for the exemplary manner in which he handled the
Arizona republican., 1909-07-14

CHICKEN SUPPER A SUCCESS.
 To retiring Chancellor Commander J. F. Giles of the Knights of Pythias is due much credit for the exemplary manner in which he handled the
Arizona republican., 1909-07-14
Tuesday Morning
 JULY 13

 Our immense stock of Novelty White Goods will go in this sale at .,.. .-.-11a Price Cost is lost sight of in this great Hi Jinks sale.
 Ladies' Muslin Gowns,slace and embroidered trimmings, made of soft fine Long Cloth; regular $1.50 value, Hi links price. .78c Ladies' Muslin Gowns, lace and embroidery trimmings, made of soft fine Long Cloth; regular $1.75 and ,$2.00 values; Hi links price ..... .... .98c
Arizona republican., 1909-07-14

All Straw and Panama Hats at .1=3 Off Suspenders, 50c and 35c values, Hi Jinks price. 23c Blankets, $2.50 values, rough grey wool, Hi links price. $1.75 Silk Null, per yard, value 35c, Hi Jinks price. 1711ac All lines of Ladies and Chil- dren's Shoes 15 Per Cent Off Gingham, fine dress, value per yard be, Hi Jinks. .71ac All Embroideries and Laces, Hi JlnkS pl1ce. .,... .... ...12 Off
Arizona republican., 1909-07-14

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Arizona republican., 1909-07-14
THE BIG SHOW
 - MIGHT
TOMORROW

The Raymond Teal company il Variety Isle is bound ito play to { full house tomorrow night The at traction was given here last seasoi and. pleased everybody. r-The eattrac tion is already well advertised
Arizona republican., 1909-07-14

Now is the time. to secure an acre. in ''Idyiwild.'. and prepare to keep cool next summer
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-01-15
Much Foreign Capital is Headed This
Way and Proper Advertising Will
Cause More to Follow
EX-GOVERNOR OTERO GIVES AN INTERESTING INTERVIEW
Money Plentiful In the East and Everywhere Can Be
Found Indications of Rapidly Returning
Prosperity.

constant number Of inquiries being
made regarding farming land and irri-
cation facilities in New Mexico, and
many times was eagerly assured by
people that they would correspond
with me about local conditions and
later visit here in person with the OBJ
ject Of permanently locating. In fact,
since my return any number Of letters
or inquiry as to various New Mexico
interests have been received by me and
these come from all parts and even
great distances. While in England
also learned that great disappointment
had manifested itself regarding mining
interests in Africa and the English
people in consequence are not now
investing much capital in that direction
Thus large amounts Of money will now
come to America for investment that
otherwise would have gone there In
view OF this state of affairs and con-
sidering the vast amount of interest
that is being manifested in New Mexico
it cannot be too strongly urged upon the
business men of this community, in
fact, upon the whole of this territory,
to lose no time advertising our won
derful resources. They should by
all means strike while the iron is hot.
With the admission of New Mexico as
a state, thousands of people will flock
to this part of the country and we
must all be prepared to meet them.
No iealousies should be permitted to
exist, but each and every one should
pull together for the common veal. In
New York | met number of senators
every one of whom was favorable to
the immediate admission of New Mex
leo as a state, and was assured by
them that the matter Of statehood
would be pushed during the present
session and passed. | sincerely trust
that such will be the case and that the
bill will be passed by the present ses-
sion, as both political parties are anx-
iOus to have statehood at the earliest
possible day and if obtained it will be
hailed with delight by all the people
this broad stretch of terri
tory"
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-01-15
YEARS
IN THE PEN.
Pennsylvania Bank.
er Must Serve For
Crookedness
hTTrmnT Tn DnIDr I;,nv
ATTEMPT To BR|BE JURY
An Alleged Attempt to Tam.
per With Verdict Makers
Followed by Several Arrests

Pittsburg Jan. 15.-J. B. F. Reinhart,
former cashier and vice president OF
the Farmers and Drovers' National
Bank of Waynesburg, Pa, which in
stitution failed over two years ago
for two million dollars, was found
guilty at noon of wrecking the bank
and was Immediately sentenced to
serve fifteen years in the penitentiary
by IT, S. Judge James S. Young.
The jury found Reinhart guilty of
|a'l eleven counts, charging him with
making false reports to the comptrol-
ler of currency and upon all 19
counts charging him with making
false entries and with abstraction in
transactions connected with the
Greene county political campaign Of
1905 AS the Judge imposed the sent
ence, tears trickled down the cheeks
of the dazed banker and among the
largest audience ever seen in the u S.
court here, death-,ike silence pre-
vailed. Later the jurors conferred
with the United States district at
torney concerning an alleged attempt
to bribe one of their number. Two
men have already been arrested in
connection with the alleged bribery
attempt and it is said that third ar
rest will be made.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-01-15
NEW MEXICO
MILITARY INSTITUTE

Roswell, y. NJ. Jan. 11-General J.
Franklin Bell has extended a special
invitation to the New Mexico Military
institute to attend the inauguration of
President Taft, and to be assigned to
a place in the parade, together with
the other leading military schools.
While it is hardly probable that the
school will be able to accept this in
yitation, it is very gratifying to be
remembered by the ranking officer of
the Z. s. army, and especially in a
matter of this kind OF course, cir
cular letters are sent out to the or
ganizations, by simply having their
names enlisted and writing them, but
General Bell has never forgotten the
cadets since he saw them drill in Al
buquerque He realizes the worth of
the Institute and has kept all of his
promises regarding assigning cadets
to commissions in the army and to
looking out for the school in general.
He evidently has great faith in the
New Mexico Military institute and be-
lieves that it will before many years
be one of the leading military institu-
tions of the United States.
Five new cadets have been admitted
since the holidays and the work is
progressing as smoothly as could be
expected. Every room in the barracks
continues to be occupied and still
quite few are on the waiting list,
with the hope of entering when the
battalion is moved into the new bar
racks. The contractor has not yet
turned over the building. as he is still
finding places to cut down and smooth
over. However, the building is COM
pleted. The only thing necessary is
for the city of Roswell to turn on the
water pressure. This may delay the
occupation of the building for few
weeks, as it is entirely too large to
occupy until the both rooms are ready
for use.
The largest crowd which has as
sembled in Roswell for quite awhile
gathered on the Institute grounds yes
terday, Sunday, afternoon to witness
the parade. It was a beautiful after
noon and all the boys were in excel
lent condition. The band rendered es-
pecially good music. The Sunday af-
ternoon parade is one of the attrac-
tions in Roswell, especially when the
weather is bright. Hundreds of people
gathered at the Institute to watch the
oys go through the military maneuv-
ers.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-01-15
NOTORIOUS ANARCHIST
Is ARRESTED
Frisco Police Prevent the Holding Of
Meetings BY Incarcerating Emma
Goldman and Friends.

San Francisco, Jan. 15.--Emma
Goldman. the notorious anarchist, and
Ben Riteman. who is widely known as
the king of Hoboes,' We're arrested
late last night as they were about to
hold one of eight meetings, which
they had previously announced. They
were lodged in the city prison.
William Buralda, who was dishon-
orably discharged from the army and
sentenced to five years Imprisonment
on Alcatraz Island, the federal mill
tary prison here, by order of a court
martial, for shaking hands with the
Goldman woman at meeting held by
her some months ago. was also
arrested because of his vigorous pro-
test against the action of the police
tonight. Buwalda was but recently
given pardon through President
Roosevelt.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-01-15

After being absent from Santa Fe
for quite period Ex-Governor NJ. A.
Otero is once again in the midst Of
his native haunts. During his sojourn
abroad. the ex-governor spent con.
siderable time in London, England, in
the interest of mining property located
in New Mexico. When approached by
the representative of the New MeXi-
can he was in most happy frame
Of mind and displayed every evidence
of good health. When asked for an
Interview, he gave utterance to the
following interesting remarks:
Il was astonished,' began Mr.. Otero,
to meet so many people in London,
who have their eyes turned toward
Western America. particularly New
Mexico and Arizona. Several assured
me that they were coming to these
parts to look into the mining, land and
timber interests with the intention of
investing. On the ship, both going
and coming, quite number talked
in The same vein. never lost an op-
portunity to say a good word for New
Mexico and in particular for Santa
Fe and surroundings. In common with
all our citizens | am especially inter
ested in the development and progress
of our territory and believe in boost
ing it whenever the chance presents
itself. If our people unite and en-
Geayor to bring here. people with cap
ital, they will be surprised at what
really can be done in this immediate
locality. While in the East, | found
business rapidly picking up and the
opinion prevails generally that this
year will be one of the best that this
country has ever experienced. GEN
eral good feeling is prevalent through
out the East and money is plentiful.
The mOnied men however. seem to be
holding back with the idea of waiting
until after the Inauguration of Presi-
dent-e,ect Taft and until he has had
opportunity to voice a statement as
to what the general policies of his
administration will be. At all times |
was greatly pleased by the large and
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-01-15
HOTEL AT PORTALES
DESTROYED BY FIRE

Portales, N. NJ, Jan. 15.-The Ven
dome hotel, owned by r. w. Swift,
was burned to the ground here last
night by disastrous fire, which for a
time threatened the whole town. The
blaze started about o'clock, and by
the time it was discovered the Ven
dome was mass of flames. A high
wind prevailed and the town fire de-
partment was unable to cope with the
fire, which quickly destroyed the hotel
and then spread across the street,
where three small buildings were
wiped out.
Realizing that the fire would soon be
beyond control and that the whole
town would be swept away, large
number of citizens volunteered their
services and assisted the firemen in
the work of confining the blaze to the
vicinity of the Vendome. This was
accomplished, and the fire was finally
subdued. Proprietor Smith of the
Vendome estimates his loss at $4,000
partly covered by insurance.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-01-15
THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
ACQUIRES VALUABLE BOOKS

The Historical society is constant
ly acquiring rare books connected with
New Mexico, SO that its library is
much the best on that subject, west
of the Mississippi The Spanish
Conquest of New Mexico" W. Fl. H.
Davis, has become so rare that it is
impossible to get copy, except when
some accident, like the death of the
price has gone up gradually from So
to $40. During his recent visit to the
East, Honorable l., B. Prince, presi-
dent of the society, succeeded in find
ing copy and bought it for the So
ciety for ST. This fills one of the
most important vacancies in the IL
brary.
Another very valuable acquisition is
copy of the speech of Richard H.
Weightman, delegate from New MeXi-
co, made in the house of representa-
tives. March Is, 1852. 1t will be rec
objected that Mr.. Weightman was one
of the two senators from the state of
New Mexico in 1850, before the ac>
ton OF congress which made it ter
ritory. This speech is very long
one, covering 90 pages of fine print
and contains a very full history of
the contention betweSp the military
government and the civil one, and of
the fierce rivalry of political factions
in that early day. incidentally it is
a defense of the native people of New
Mexico against the ISLANDERS of the
military party. 1t contains copies of
various newspaper articles and let
ters of public officials and in short is
a compendium of historic information
of that period This very rare and i'm
portant pamphlet was obtained from
a bookstore in Boston.
The society has also just obtained
some rare Mexican medals, political,
and religious, some of silver and some
of bronze.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-01-15
HELP FROM
THE OUTSIDE
Congressman BrantIey, Of Georgia,
Aids Passage Of the State
hood Bill.

Edward c. Wade, jr., of Las Cruces
who is in the city and will be one of
the reporters of the legislature at the
coming session, is among the live
young men who are doing good work
for statehood. He has addressed let.
ters to two United States senators
and representatives in the house of
congress from his fathers home state
and is urging them to vote for the
statehood bill and to do all they can
for it. He is receiving letters in re-
ply daily and they are very pleasant
and promise to do everything they can
Today he received the following let
ter from Hon. w. G. Brantley, Of At.
lanta. Ga. The letter reads.
Mr.. Edward c. Wade, Jr.,
Santa Fe, n. NJ
My Dear Sir: ! am in receipt of your
recent letter and beg to say that | will
be more than glad to be of any SER
vice that | can in granting statehood
to New Mexico. | have occupied this
position for some time. | will be more
interested in the matter now that |
have heard from you and know that
! can thereby serve the grandson of
my old friend. | am,
Very truly yours,
w G RRANTLFY
And Clark Howell the editor of the
Atlanta Constitution, the most influ-
ential newspaper in the great state of
Georgia, puts himself on record as
follows:
Mr.. Edward C. Wade, Jr
Santa Fe, New Mexico.
My Dear Edward: | have yours of
the 11th instant. and in reply beg to
say that it will give me much pleasure
to render any service within my pow
er toward securing the admission of
New Mexico to the Union. 1t should
have been admitted long before this.
Sincerely yours,
CLARK HOWELL.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-01-15
NATIONAL WOOL GROWERS
ASSOCIATION MEETING

Pocatello, Ida, Jan 15.-Questions
'of direct concern to sheep ralsers OF
the United States and especially of
the Western range states will rise
lat the three days convention of the
National Wool Growers association,
(which began here at 2 o'clock.
The storage warehouse plan, which
lis, in brief, to place the bulk of the
wool crop in the hands of a coop
erative selling agency to hold for
what is considered fair price, mean
while borrowing money on the stored
products, will be the principal sub
ject at issue. A committee has been
busy for several months securing
pledges of wool and arrangements
have been made to lease warehouse
in Chicago or some other center as
soon as the required 25,OOO,0O0 pounds
|of wool is guaranteed.
Government regulations in relation
ito grazing on forest reserves will un-
doubtedly be attacked. It was the
known attitude of the association on
this point that prompted Chief For
ester Clifford Pinchot to decline an in
vitation to the meeting in a sharp
note which further strained the rela-
tions between the forestry department
and the wool men.
In his letter Mr.. Pinchot advised the
secretary of the association that he
Ibid not intend to attend the conven-
Ition unless it would show by it's ac-
| tion that it was prepared to view the
grazing question in more liberal light.
While all the delegates will be in
I favor of a tariff on wool there may be
la debate as to whether the present
lduty is sufficient.
The program of the meeting covers
a wide range and topics and the speak
iers will include irrigation experts,
government experts, buyers and manu-
facturers Of wool and others having
indirectly to do with wool growing
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-01-15
SUPREME COURT HEARS CASE.

The supreme court continued its
sessions in the chambers at the cap
itol this morning There were pres
ent: Chief Justice William J. Mills:
Associate Justice John R. McFie; AS
sociate Justice Frank w. Parker: AS
sociate Justice William H. Pope, AS
sociate Justice Edward A. Mann; AS
sociate Justice Ira A. Abbott. Jose D.
Sena. clerk of the court was at his
post The United States was repre-
sented by United States Attorney
David j. Leahy. The territory was
represented by Attorney General
James NJ. Hervey. United States
Marshal Creighton M. Foraker was
represented by his deputy. Edward
Haines.
No. 1851, The Territory of New
Mexico, appellee, versus Jose Abran
Sais, appellant, an appeal from the
district court of Socorro county, pre-
scented on briefs.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-01-15
COUNTY COMMISSION
ERS CALLED BY THE
GOVERNOR

The following call has been issued
by the governor in the interest Of tax
payers.
Department of the Interior, Territory
of New Mexico. Office of the Ex-
ecutive.
Santa Fe, Jan. IA, 1909.
Ny Dear Sir:-At the recent meet
ing of the territorial board of equaliza-
tion, steps were taken whereby there
will be a material increase in the as
sessment of property in the territory,
and by the proper action by the ter
ritorial legislature and the various
boards of county commissioners in the
territory, We will be able to materially
reduce the rate of taxation.
In order to have more perfect har-
mony between the territorial and coun-
ty officials in this important matter, at
the request of the territorial board OF
equalization, | have decided to issue a
call for a meeting of the chairmen of
the boards of county commissioners of
all the counties in the territory, to be
held in the city of Santa Fe, Monday,
the first of February, 1909.
If the chairman of the board of
county commissioners in any of the
counties cannot attend in person, they
may designate some other member of
the board in their stead and if that
is not possible then some other per-
son may represent them.
In addition to the tax matters re-
ferred to above, the question OF good
roads legislation effecting your inter
este will be discussed; also other leg
islation of benefit to you. I sincerely
hope that every county will be repre-
sented; and have no doubt but what
great deal of good worl can be ac-
complished by this meeting
Kindly notify this Office if your
county will be represented at said
meeting.
Awaiting your advices, I am,
Yours very respectfully
GEORGE CURRY,
Governor.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-01-15

Washington, DC, Jan. 15.-A Wash
ington special dispatch to The New
Mexican says that President Roose-
vet is anxious to sign the bill Great
ing states from the territories OF New
Mexico and Arizona and that Speaker
Cannon is said to have withdrawn all
objection to the passage OF creative
bills during this session. Senator Bev-
eridge who is a prominent member OF
congress is reported opposed to the
bill, but the wish expressed by
President Roosevelt is hoped to
win him over before the measures
reach the senate and if this is sue
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-01-15
lieu TOT StVPTdI UdNS.
BRIDGES WASHED AWAY.
NOT GUILTY
SAYS THE JURY
Thornton Hains Is Held BIameless AT
ter Great Difficulty In Agreeing.

ter 1redt DlIIiCulty IN Agreeing.
Flushing, l.. l.. Jan. 15.-The jury
in the trial of Thornton Jenkins Hams,
charged as principal with his brother,
Captain Peter C. Hams, Jr, with the
murder Of William E. Annis, is Still
celebrating over a verdict. after hay
ing been out since o'clock yesterday
afternoon. Shortly after o'clock this
morning the jury sent word that it
would like to have maps and diagrams
of the bayside around the Yacht club $
float, which were sent to them. No
intimation came from the jury room
as to the progress toward verdict.
The court convened at $40 this
morning and the jury was brought in
to have read to them the testimony Of
John Tierney, ash collector, and 9th
ers. Tierney was the defense's eye
witness of the shooting. The jurors
appeared worn and weary from their
all night deliberation. Hams seemed
fresher and in better spirits than at
any time in the last two weeks.
Is Acquitted.
Flushing, Jan 15.-Thornton ].
Hains was today acquitted on tht
charge of murder in the first degree,
which grew out of the killing of Will
liam e Annis last August. Hains
stood guard over his brother, Captain
Peter C. Hams, ',Jr., while the latter
shot Annis, but he did not actually
participate in the shooting His
brother, Captain Haines has not yet
been put on trial.