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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-31
a CASE OF MrTEs AND BOUNDS


The petition now being circulated
asking the legislature 10 enact a
measure requiring boards OF county
commissioners throughout the terri
tory 20 cause the official plating Of al
thu acre lands Within their respective
counties. should receive the signatures
~ all citizens who are in any wise in
tefeHted ia the development Of the
territory. especially IN II g older coun
ties IN nearly an the nem counties
along tho Texas border the work CON
teinpsntcd. II necessary 1T all, would
constitute merely a ~perfunrtorN duty
for q few days on the part OF the
county surveyor. sine an the land IN
that portion OF the territory has been
officially surveyed and plated by the
United States government 20 that
when IA man buys a piece OF propcrts
there his deed shows him whrrr the
land IL located, how many acrus It
contains. how II s. bounded. and
where tbs o~figinal title Is vested. and
hence enables him a. Know what hr
IT" kfHNfbhA AiAA AifN'A what llAfA Nv ~
setting u but in an the older Sec
tons OF tho territory The conditions
are sadlN different A man claims To
y q piece Of land bccaus, hos father
claimed to own the same land though
neither, perhaps had even ap upprox-
lmatcly correct idea Of the boundaries
of the hand claimed. or knew that MS
claim did not run over or through
lands clatmed by come one else under
the same sort OF tiilr He win pro
baby claim that his llno starts from
somewhere along here not faf from
where n pinion ire, used 90 Stand
runs north hy almost %unrth-easti
about 10 where hat Cow g. grazing,
then nearly southeast aver pretty
near TO where you sep the two bur-
ros, and from there to the mountains
base OF summit. as YOU please al:3
then down the arroya to the starting
place.
The United states land court which
wac created for thu purpose Of
STRENGTHENING out land Titles. in this
trrritory. about twenty yeara ago. did
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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-31

According 60 IN Of iicarst's ra-
pers. Japan's sensitivencss increases
Ia proportion % the distance Of the
American fleet FROM Pacific waters.
Another view Is mat this sensitive
ness Is most acute during the open
season for stiffness IN this California
legislature.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-31

THE GREEN LAWNS don't look
exactly as II grim winter intended to
hold on long in Albuquerque.
MEANWHILE our elderly oleagin-
GUS friend. John u, continues to
peacefully write memoirs.
~Hs
ron THE SAKE Of the peach crop,
It may be wen for the ground hog to
see his shadow next Tuesday,
sss
THE COUNTRY has come to a
pretty pass when a man can't use his
own wife for a punching bag.
49,
THE COMMON or garden hoe. as
an instrument wherewith to straight
en- out marital infelicities has az least
the merit of being an heroic remedy.
*xs
MIR. KERN should feel anyhow
the proud and glowing consciousness
that he has done his duty by the un-
grateful people.
THE ANT1-JAP bills for the pres
.cnt hnvr been plgean-hoiedin Califor
mia. 1t Is doubtful If that lid win
stay on.
SENATOR BRISTOW of Kansas,
frankly wants to put Hartman in the
penitentiary. The senator is undoubt
odly tackling a life size job
axe
THERE Is REALLY about as much
excitement Ia the legislative session
as In The Hague Peace conference on
n hot day.
WHILE VIOLENT hurricanes,
simoons, cyclones and tornadoes
sweep the wide west. the sun shines
genlally In the Rio Grande valley
There are worse places to live.
MIR. FORAKER is at least consid-
crate. He always gives a days no
tice that hc viii bring up the Browns
willie incident and thus affords his
confreres a chance to escape.
SO
IF APPEARS that the navy de-
partment Is the next TO be worked
by the Big stick. You'n have
to hurry. Colonel. Times getting
short.
a MAN WHO failed IN an attempt
TO break jail in Ration has gone in
sane over the matter. Probably thinks
the facilities for skiddoing are better
az Las Vegas.
a CORRESPoNDENT Of the Hous-
ton Chronicle is dissatisfied because
the state reformutory is not fun
Now Mexico might cooperate with
Texas and export "a few bad boys.
go
MERE MYSTERY on the part Of
hubby is no cause Tor a divorce. ae-
eording e. q court decree in Denver.
This logalizes the mean advantage
The horrid thing often takes of his
half
-.
AND 1T REALLY would be ais
%,ouraging for a former with q nice
wagon load of hcets to get stalled in
lagoon somewhere on the extension
Of North Fourth street. Sugar beets
are not worth much unless YOU can
them To the railroad The good
roads We must have
WHAT \ Joke it would be to
the eoal man with a spell of
weather with the fuel at 50 80
, ton.
OPPORTUNITY "a make a politi-
al futurc-somrtmes needs an axe
she knocks az the door. Wit
the ease Of former trnaStr.r
WHEN THE SUGAR beet commit
ee comes around with an inQuiring
ook. pat Sour John Youngstown far
ust as many acres as YOU can rake d
scrape together II means proc j
u FOR the season and "A sugar factory 3
n tho ong rum There is good rfi- t
.on to believe that the sugar men are
he advance agents of prosperity IN 1
Rio Grande valley.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-31

Governor Curry seems ON the sur
face to be- as innocent as Bret Harris
Heather Chinee-and To have just
about AS many cards up his sleeve
Roswell Record
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-31

The optic is glad to see other pa.
pers in the territory taking a stand
ON the good roads issuc.-Las Veg
as optic.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-31

tions of the country, but owe la
Missouri YOU can buy rabbits FOR "a
sent apiece - Trinidad Chronicle
News.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-31

general, who shall surrender the Of
Tending driver TO the proper authori-
ties
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-31

Scuator Raines is slightly previous
I'm pronouncing the bcncdiction upon
the Hon. Tom Plat. Tho do~Nology
has not vet been sung.-Trinidad
Chronicle-News
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-31

greet the announcement with a gcnu
inc horse laugh.-El Paso Times.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-31
What the Editors
ofthe Southwest
Are Saying

Nobody has heard any horse Weep
ing because Nv Taft prefers 20 use
AUTOMOBILES Ws.u a due appreciation
.~ ms S9mins psrr.dsnsstAeft tAe.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-31

been present, and vet every word that
had been spoken was known to Gort-
schakon.
No foreigner enters Russian terri
tory without being noticed, scrutIn-
lied and. II need be, closely watched
by agents of the secret service.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-31

AMERICAN BLOCH. S5.5a PER
TUE BEST COAL AT THE
IoNE>r PRICE. W. n. HAHN 90
PHONE III.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-31

Il Is reported that The independent
manufacturers have become alarmed
at the decided stand Of Mr.. Carnegie
and the United States steel corpora
ton on the tariff question, and be-
lieye stringent measures should be
taken at once to prevent the national
administration and congress from
acting favorably upon the suggestion
made by Mr.. Carnegie before the
ways and means committee, ana ex-
pressed by him in his recent maya
zine article.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-31

The ;. 4 ". Fagaiture g,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-31

GENUINE AMERICAN BLOCK.
COSTS LESS MONEY. NAMES LESS
CLIMBERS. LEAVES LESS DUST
PHONE 81. HAHN co.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-31

AND 1T REALLY would be ais
courasing FOR a farmer with a nice
wagon load of beets to get stalled in
"a lagoon somewhere on the extension
of North Fourth street. Sugar bcets
ar" not worth much unless YOU can
get them to the railroad. The good
roads We must have
The National tribune., 1909-03-04

With impressive ceremonies. tablet
commemorating the signing of the
treaty of Ghent, on Feb. hi. 1915, was
unvailed in the Octagon, House last
week by the District of Columbia Chap
ter, National Society, United States
Daughters of 1872. s@e
Daughters of the men who fought in
defense of America against. the British
drew the silken cords that uncovered
the tablet, while granddaughter and
great-granddaughter stoodnear. repre-
sentatives of the heroes long dead
The house was crowded 10 overflow
ing with members of patriotic societies.
their friends and guestsa. Decorated
with rare taste by Frederick Owen,
who can almost make the Flag talk,
the wreaths. flowers and National colors
offered fitting background for the
many-hued gowns of the women.
Rev. DR.. Alfred Harding, Bishop Of
Washington. delivered the invocation.
Eighteen real daughters women
whose fathers fought against the Brit
ish. then pulled the silken cords that
drew back two American Flags. one Of
the pattern of 1912. with 13 stars, and
the other with the regulation As stars
of to-day. revealing the bronze tablet
which will mark y posterity the room
where the famous treaty was signed.
The National tribune., 1909-03-04
Wants His Children.

Chauncey 2. Taylor, Sd and 5th
Mich, Wisconsin Veteran Home, Wau-
paca, Wis, writes that he was COM
PEELED, on account of her bad eharac-
ter, to separate from his wife. He took
the children away and placed them in
a good home, but his wife watched her
opportunity, and with an accompiice
stole the children away. and their loss
makes him nearly crazy. His daugh-
ter's name is Louisa L. Taylor, and She
Is IL years old. The boys name is
Chauncey ]. Taylor, and his age eight
years. He believes that his children
are with their mother in California or
IN Canada, and he would be glad to
nave any OF the comrades who may get
information about them to write TO him
The National tribune., 1909-03-04
A Relative of David Crockett.

w. +. Crockett, M. D., 435 Shawmut
avenue, Boston, says that he was IA
miliar with the 73d Ohio. and helped
drill the regiment in the bayonet prac-
tlce. He remained in the regiment
until after the second Bull Run, and
during the Morgan raid secuted for
Gen. Worthington. He claims to have
captured the first rebel soldier taken
prisoner during the war He will be
20 years old April Is next, and four
days after his last birthday he walked
over the Marathon race course in six
hours and seven minutes. He is known
as the Boston 75-year-old athlete and
the Prince of Winter Bathers. He has
taken an outdoor bath in salt water
every morning for seven years. He
put up challenge at the jamestown
exhibition for any man OF his age TO
contest in anything which required
strength and endurance. He is a reIa-
tive of the noted Col. Davy Crockett.
and is a cousin of Senator FRYE and of
Judge VIM. E. Spear
The National tribune., 1909-03-04
A LINCOLN LETTER.
A Communication Which Shows the
Mountainous Troubles That OPP
pressed the President.

Mountainous Troubles That OPP
pressed the President.
A very important historical letter,
| written by Abraham Lincoln to Gov.
Morton, was sold at auction in Phila-
delphia Jan. 90 1t is said to be here
tofore unpublished, and it indicates the
pressure upon the President from all
sources during the monentous years of
the war. 1t seems to have been in re-
sponse to an earnest appeal by. Gov.
Morton for strong reinforcements to
save Kentucky and Louisville and event.
ually protect Indiana. The letter is
dated Executive Mansion, Washington.
Sept 90. 1861. and Mr.. Lincoln says:
''As to Kentucky. you do not estimate
that State as more important than l do,
but am compelled to watch all points.
While l write this am, IL not in range,
at least in hearing. of cannon shot from
an army of enemies more than 100000
strong. l do not expect that they will
try to capture the city, but know they
would il / were to send the men and
arms from here to defend Louisville, of
which there is not single armed COL
dier within 40 miles, nor any force
known to be moving upon it from any
distance.
''It is true the army in our front may
make a half-circle around southwark
and move on Louisville. but when they
do we will make a half-circle around
northward and meet them, and in the
meantime we will get up what forces
we can from other sources also to meet
them.
II hope ZOllikoffer has left Cumber-
land Gap (tho 1 fear he has nOt), be-
cause If he has 1 rather infer he did II
because of his dread of Gem Dick Rob-
inson, reinforced from Cincinnati, NOV
ing on him. than because, of his inten-
ton to move on Louisville. But IL he
does go around and reinforce Buckner,
let Dick Robinson CONS around and re-
inforce Sherman, and the thing is sub
stantially as it was when Zollikoffer
left Cumberland Gap.
81 state this as an Illustration. for. in
fact, / think. il the Gap 'is left open to
US, Dick Robinson should take 1t and
hold it. while Indiana and the vicinity
of Louisville. in Kentucky ear reinforce
Sherman faster than 'Zofiikoffer can
Buckner. ts'sT
you requested thatsLieut. Col, Wood
of the army. should be appointed a
Brigadier- General. I will only say that
very formidable objection has been
made to this from Indiana"
The National tribune., 1909-03-04
VETERANS IN THE CITY.

A. Bulls. 1876 Megg street, Rocheste:,
n. Y. Comrade Rullis. who is painter
and contractor, has no need of higher
praise than that he followed the flag of
that magnificent fighting regiment. the
121st n. Y, from start to finish. 1t
will be remembered the 121st N. Y. was
the regiment which Emory Upton Or
ganized. drilled and Led until he was
promoted to a Brigadier-GeneraI Out
of the 1,426 enrolled during the war,
226 were killed. OF 1873 per cent. The
total number of killed and wounded was
S39 and 19 died in Confederate prisons.
Its heaviest losses were at Salem Hights
and Spotsylvania.
Holland Simmons and wife, SCOTS.
Mich. Comrade Simmons belonged to
the 9th Mich. Cav, and was one of the
gallant rough riders who made the
Michigan cavalry brigade famous. He
received four severe wounds. the last
one costing him his leg. He is a farmer,
and was in Washington with his wife
for the first time since the war.
e. C. Condit, 18th Iowa, Silverton,
Colo. -Comrade Condit, who has written
much for The National Tribune. is Sec
retary and Treasurer of the Gold Mining
Company OF Colorado, a prosperous
mining venture.
s. B. Gamble, 155th Pa. New Ken
sington, Pa. Comrade Gamble was Sc
verely wounded at Spotsylvania, and
has been since the war engaged in
brickmaking and contracting. He lost
his wife two years ago. and now spends
most of his time with his daughters,
three OF whom are happily married.
and his main difficulty is. 10 give all of
his time to each one OF them.
A. ]. Langmade. 94th N. Y, Delevan,
N. Y. Comrade Langmade is a farmer,
and having nothing particular to do
this Winter concluded to revisit the old
battlefields for the first time since he
was mustered out. The 94th NJ Y, also
known as the Bell Rifles and Sacketts
Harbor Regiment, was organized at
Sacketts Harbor Jan 6, 1852, with
Henry K. Viele as Colonel. 1t had it's
first fight at Cedar Mountain, and lost
Is killed, 56 wounded and 174 missing
at Gettysburg. 1t belonged to the First
Corps, and lost during its sservice LAG
killed and 13S died from disease, in
| prison, etc. OF these 81 died in prison.
Its last fight was at Five Forks, where
| 1t lost II killed.
F. L. Withaup. late Captain, Co. B,
| 14th Mo. Cav. Comrade Withaup has a
drug, book and news store at Cape
| Girardeau, Mo.
The National tribune., 1909-03-04
THE UNION VETERAN LEGION.
Large Expectations as to the Coming
National Ehcampment.

Friday evening, Feb. 5. will long he
pleasant memory to the comrades of
Encampment Ill, U. v. L., who were
fortunate enough to be present. There
was large muster-in of recruits. In
cluding In their number John McElroy.
Lemuei Adams and II. Beach, who
thrilled the hearts of their audience
Dy their patriotic remarks, for which
they were roundly applauded.
Arrangements were made to ioin in
the escort of President-eleet Taft on
March 4, for which purpose National
commander Shannon invites the En-
campments thruout the United States
10 participate. A large turnout is de-
sired.
The Union Veteran Legion is having
Doom unprecedented in its history.
All over the country Encampments are
awakening to an appreciation Of their
opportunities and privileges.
Ihere Is much enthusiasm manifest
ed as to the meeting of the National
Encampment in Washington next SEN
tember. Great preparations are being
made by Encampments III and SO for
tne entertainment Of their visitors, in
winch they are ably and generously as
sisted by the other patriotic organiza-
tions of the city. This unaninity of
spirit is edifying to the community and
worthy of emulation in other localities.
Tor, after all. We are, every one, enlisted
In the same cause.-The FORMULATION
OF whatever makes for the good of the
country and the perpetuation of the
memory of the Nations heroes. With
TINS thought in view, Encampments III
and 90 are inviting all old soldiers and
sons of Veterans, their families and
friends to come and participate in the
social features of the convention. They
VIII extend a royal welcome to their
visitors and expect to have a glorious.
good time So. comrades. ere our num-
pers oiminish and our strength wanes
too far. let us have one grand Reunion
The National tribune., 1909-03-04
Translation.

Wonderful things in these latter days
are again being written by American
papers about Germany land her political
institutions, but in no. connection has
unwisdom as with regards TO the rela-
tion which the Imperial Constitution
bears to the Kaiser. Therefore. IL is
refreshing that such am intensely Amer
lean paper as the organ of the G. A.
r.. the well-ir.structed National Trib-
une, which appears In Washington, the
seat of Government, cerrects them and
their ignorance, as may be seen by an
article republished elsewhere in the
original text. The editor. Col. John
has been residing in Washington for a
generation. and no one knows the
things and conditions there, including
diplomatic. better than he. His judg-
ment Is OF special Importance. and will
be valued and appreciated In influential
circles.
The National tribune., 1909-03-04
Death of Gen. Won schack.

Brevet Brig. Gen. George Won Setback
died at his home In New York Jan. II
at the age Of 81. He was born In Ger.
many, was an officer in the Prussian
army, and came to this country in
1861, when he entered the 7th N. r
as Major. He became Colonel in 1862
was mustered out in 1868, and re-sn-
tered the army as Lieutenant Colonel of
the reorganlzed regiment. He was ap-
pointed to Colonel of the regiment and
brevetted Brigadier-General for GAL
liant and meritorious service in the cam
paign against Richmond. He was mus
tered out Aug. 4. 1866, and entered the
Custom House service. where he had
been since 1868.
The National tribune., 1909-03-04

The conference report On the District
appropriation bill was agreed to.
The conference report on the Indian
appropriation bill was agreed to.
The Naval appropriation bill was re-
turned to conference.
The conference report on the Dipio-
matte and Consular appropriation bill
was agreed to.
The conference report on the penal
code bill was presented to the House.
More than 500 private pension bills
were passed.
At 1888 D. m. the House took re-
cess.
Senate.
Feb. 27.-The Senate convened at II
o'clock.
River and harbor bill passed.
Eulogies delivered for Senator Lati-
mer and Representatives A. o. Wiley,
Llewellyn Powers, A. L. Brick. AdoIph
Meyer. and D. L. Granger, who have
died since the last session.
Committee on Territories discovers
evidence which may kill chances Of
New Mexico for Statehood at this ses-
sion.
The Senate adjourned at 6:15 o'clock.
House.
The House convened at 10 o'clock.
Brownsville bill passed.
General deficiency appropriation bill
passed.
Bill introduced and favorabIy re-
ported, appropriatfng s2,500.000 for
home for Geological Survey. General
land Office, Reclamation Service, and
Indian Bureau.
Speaker Cannon and Representative
Gaines engage in violent discussion.
Bill placing building and loan asso-
Citations in District of Columbia under
jurisdiction of Comptroller of Currency
passed.
Bill allowing Washington, Spa
Springs and Gretto Railroad to enter
the District of Columbia is passed.
House adjourned at O'clock,
The National tribune., 1909-03-04
Grants Tomb to Be Guarded.

The comrades of the G. A. R. in New
York City have been much disturbed
over the unguarded condition of Cen
Grants tomb at Riverside. and in re-
sponse to their requests Police Commits
sioner Bingham has established a guard
or three policemen, who win go on duty
In eight-hour shifts, one for each relief
The officer will be stationed at the door
leading into the vault.
The National tribune., 1909-03-04
Death Of Stephen Booth.

ber of the editorial staff of the Boston
Globe. died at Boston recently at the
age of 81. He was at one time the
editor of the Chronoscope, of Larned,
Kan He served In Rhode Island
regiment thru the war, and after being
mustered out he went into newspaper
work in Providence. r. !. The funeral
was attended by every emp1oye OF the
The National tribune., 1909-03-04
The 1900 Washer Co.. 148 Henry St,
Binghamton, N. Y.
Canadian address: The Canadian
1900 Washer Co.. 355 Yonge st.,
Toronto. Canada.

That's all he said but he lost no time In sendine
for their Free Washer Book The book cana5 In
due time and with It an offer to send the 1900
Gravity Washer on thirty days free trial. NY
husband jumped at the chance to try the Washer
without having to spend cent. Wen have four
weeks use of the Washer anyway. even II we
don't decide to keep It," he said. So he told the
Company to send on the Washer 4
II was sent promptly, all charges paid. and the
1900 Washer Company ofered to let us pay for ft
In little easy payments. The next week felt well
enough to use II. II Is the incest Washer ever
saw. and Il almost runs itself. Takes only stx
minutes to wash tubful. and the garments come
out spotlessly clean.
Wewere all delighted with the WASH
er. and wrote to the Company that we En
would keep Il and accept their easy
payment terms of 50 cents q week.
We paid for II without ever missing ,
the money and wouldn't part =
with the Washer for five times
its cost II We couldn't get an -
other just like Il.
If women knew what won
derful help the 1900 unuu.1
Gravity Washer is.
not one would be 32
without II. II saves lEI11 I
work and worry and - ~
doctors bills. Takes
away all the dreado
of Wash-day. feel
like different vom-
an since have quit
the use of the wash ,@
board. And any
woman's husband
o bic c tS to buying
one of these labor
saving machines.