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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-14

Colorado Springs, Sept. f4.-James
J. Hagerman, formerly of this city but
of late years residing at Roswell, N.
M, where he was the owner Of the
largest fruit orchard in the territory
situated in the famous Pecos valley,
died last night in Milan, Italy, where
he went early in the summer In hopes
of benefiting mis- health. Lung trou-
Bile is given asSthe cause Of his death
news Of which was contained in 4
cable message received today by his
son, Percy Hagerman, Of this city.
A Railroad Builder
James J. Hagerman was born in
1883 at Port Hope, Canada, and was
therefore seventy-one years old at the
time of his death He entered the
railway service in 1887 and his rise
was phenomenal, for during this year
he organized the Colorado & Midland
Railway company, building the road
across the Rocky Mountains in Colo
RADIO from Colorado Springs to As
pen, that state. He was for years
president of this railroad and at the
time of his death director and a
stockholder.
In 1889 Mr.. Hagerman conceived
the idea of opening up the Pecos val
ley of New Mexico, and for this pur-
pose he organized a company of
which he was president, known as
the Pecos Valley Railway, to build a
railroad from Pecos City, Texas, to
Roswell, Chaves county, a distance of
80 miles, and traversing this fertile
valley from north to south. He was
for years president of this road. but
a few years ago he disposed of his
interests in it to the Atchison, To
peka and Santa Fe Railway company,
the present owners of the road, for
a consideration said to have been sew
eral millions of dollars.
Father of Pecos Valley
Hagerman was known as the father
of the Pecos valley as he spent over
"a million dollars of his own wealth
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-14

Boston. Sept. 14.-All arrangements
for the brilliant banquet to be given
President Taft by the Boston Cham
Der of Commerce at Mechanics Hall
tonight, we're completed today. This
will be the first function of the presi'
dents record breaking tour of the
country.
President Taft is due to reach Bos-
ton late this afternoon, making the
trip from Beverly by automobile, sc
companied by Mrs. Taft.
8 The banquet will be served to 2s00e
guests. and win be most elaborate n
fevery detail The president win speal
| for the first time since the passage o.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-14
NEW MEXICO WILL GET
ITS SHARE BY 1912

Portland. Ore. Sept. 14.-F. H
Newell, director of the reclamation
service, in an interview here. states
that the apportionments for govern
ment irrigation projects will be equal
ized by 1922 He says that Oregon
California and New Mexico are behind
in their aliotments, but that this state
OF affairs viii be equalized BY holding
back allotments from states like NORTH
Dakota, where there are no more
| feasible projects.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-14
oUiETNEss IN BOSTON
WOOL MARKET CONTINUES

Boston. Sept. A. The quietness In
the local wool market, following last
months activity. continues although
many sales have been made at the
highest prices of the season. The
mills are reported to be Wen stocked,
although the demand for territory
wool is still in evidence. Domestic
stock is pretty well cleaned up AMI
holders are demanding top prices for
the balance. Some Montana is NOV
ing in original bags for Is cents for
quarter blood. New Mexico Is selling
for "a cents to % cents. The foreign
product is held strong. There is a
fair movement in pulled wool.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-14
REITERATES HIS CLAIMS
~ AM ONLY WHITE MAN WHO
FOUND POLE" DECLARES HE
TO ASSOCIATED PRESS
HONORs NOW ABOUT even
PEARV HAD BUT ONE ESKIMO
AND COOK TWO AT TIME
OF DISCOVERY

New York, Sept. 14.-Late develop
ments in the Peary-Cook controversy
contain arguments favorable to both
men. Charges that. Peary used
Cooks supplies is denied by a mem
Der of the Peary expedition. who
wires that instead of taking supplies,
Peary "oniy saved" them after they
had been abandoned by Rudolph
Francke, Cooks steward. Francke
was picked up by Peary's men while
trying to return to civilization, ac-
cording to the report, which also says
that when the surgeon discovered
him, Francke was unfit to remain
in the north and was given money
by Peary to take him home.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-14
ENTERTAINS TAFT AT
ELABORATE BANQUET TONIGHT

the. tariff bill, and be is expected to
have something to say on this i'm
portant law.
Other speeches will be made during
the evening by vice-President RowelI,
of the Chamber Of Commerce. Mayor
G. A. Hibbard and Governor Draper.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-14
AUTOPSY PROVES THAT
SUTTON WAS MURDERED

Washington, Sept. 14.-After the
body of Lieutenant James N. Sutton.
jr., the marine officer who met his
death about two years ago at Annap-
oils, was exhumed at Arlington Gem
etery late yesterday afternoon, an au-
topsy disclosed the fact that no bones
we're broken, although a confusion
was found over the right eye.
Mrs. SuGton has contended that her
sons arm had been broken in the
fight which preceded his death and
that this being the case, the shot
which ended his life could not have
been self-infNcted.
DR.. George Tully Vaughan of this
city, who represented Mrs. Sutton at
the, autopsy, said after it was con-
cluded that the bullet which caused
his death was three inches above the
right ear and was clean cut.
There was no indication that the
hair and scalp had been burned by
powder. Surgeon Spear, who repre-
.sented the navy department, declined
to make statement, saying he would
report direct to the department.
Attorney Van Dyke, associate coun-
sci for Mrs Sutton, said he was con-
vinced that the shot had been fired
at least five feet from the offcer's
head and that the wound showed con-
clusively that it was physical I'M
possibility for Sutton to have fire'i
the shot
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-14
PROMINENT BANKER OF
NEW YORK A SUICIDE


New York, Sept. 14.--John W. Cas-
ties, president Of the Union Trust
company and a director Of other well
known corporations. committed sui
eide last night by cutting bis throat
at the Grand Union hotel.
His body was found shortly before
9 O'Clock by his brother. Barton S.
Castles. who Immediately summoned
3 physician. but Mr.. Castles was be-
yond aid. He left no note or inatruc-
tlons and his brother ascribed his act
to a nervous breakdown.
The dead mans financial affairs
we're in excellent shape
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-14

lin developing and bringing this Sec
ton Of New Mexico to the front. To
his efforts is principally due the won
derful growth and advancement Of
that section of New Mexico, which
now is acknowledged to be the most
populous and prosperous section OF
the territory. supporting several small
cities such as Roswell, Carlsbad, Ar.
tesla and score of smaller towns.
Father of Ex-Governor
w&ksdeceased was the father o.
ex-Goyernor Herbert j. Hagerman
and his fortune estimated at over 6
million dollars will go to him anc
another son, Percy Hagerman, an at
torney of Colorado Springs. The
Hagerman orchard near Roswell is
known all over the southwest because
of its extensiveness and the fine qua
lity of fruit it produces. which is
shipped out every season by the train
load.
Left Early in Summer
1t was early last June that Mr..
Hagerman, who had been in failing
health for some months, left Roswell
for Europe, being accompanied to
New York by his sons, one of whom,
Percy Hagerman, made the trip
across the ocean with him, returning
only recently to Colorado Springs.
While it was known that he was in
a feeble condition, the news of his
death will come as a great shock to
his hosts of friends throughout the
territory.
Made Fortune Mining
Mr.. Hagerman is said to have
amassed a fortune previous to enter
ing into railroad building through
successful mining ventures in Colo
RADIO, being the owner at one time
of gold mine at Cripple Creek which
melted him several millions.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-14
SPANISH PAPERS PROTEST
AGAINST CENSORSHIP

Madrid, Sept. 1.-THE Liberal
newspapers have published protest
against the continuation Of the press
censorship and threaten strike IN
less It is removed The editors will
carry their appeal to King Alfonso.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-14

It is understood in commercial cir
'cles that the business establishment
of Otto Lange at Watrous has been
purchased by Las Vegas parties,
though the details of the deal have
not yet been made public.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-14

Word comes from Tucumcari that
James e. Whitmore, the old-time citi-
zen, is sinking fast. All the children
who can DO so have gathered at his
bedside to await the end. which Is not
far OF.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-14
]. ]. HAGERMAN, FATHER
OF THE FAMOUS PECOS
VALLEY, dies in ITALY
Cablegram Received Today Announces
His Demise at Milan. Where He Had
Gone in Search Of Health.
BUILT TWO RAILROAD SYSTEMS in SOUTHWEST

Colorado Midland and Pecos Valley and
Northeastern Stand as Monuments Of
His Faith in the Western Country
Amassed Fortune in mining Which He
Spent in Developing Southeastern New
Mexico---Father Of Ex-Governor Of Ter.
ritory.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-14
Cooks Supporters Rejoice

DIR. Cooks supporters rejoiced upon
receipt Of news that only one Eskimo
was with Peary at the pole to con-
firm his story of sc hours said to
have been spent there. They feel
the preponderanee of evidence is with
Cook, who, took two Eskimos with
him, and that as no scientist was pres
ent in either case to check the re-
suits of the observations, they think
two Eskimos' testimony is better than
one.
Peary Reiterates Claims
Battle Harbor, Via Wireless to
Cape Race, Sept. Al am the only
white man who ever reached the
North Pole, and | am prepared to
prove it." This statement was made
by Peary to a representative of the
Associated Press yesterday. AS the
Associated Press tug Thomas steamed
into the harbor it broke out the
NOTLu RUE lag, Jue 5dlnC dS "do
flying over the Roosevelt and
signaled: Associated Press con-
graduates you"
Waiting on Cook
Peary declared positively that he
would not discuss the merits OF
Cooks claims until Cooks statements
had been passed on by others. He
said:
Il have stated publicly that Cook
never reached the pole and this
reaffirm and will stand by 1t, but
will not discuss the details now.
have him nailed by concrete proof to
support my statement. intend to
wait till Cook has issued his full au
thorized version of his trip before
make public the information I have
Then there, will be nothing left OF
Cooks capital but his own assertions
that the reached the pole"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-14

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The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-06
new Superintendent
IN CHARGE OF DIVISION

j. c. Daily. the new superintendent
of the Utah division of the Rio Grande
system, arrived at Grand Junction
from Denver yesterday morning and
at once assumed active charge of
the division TO which he has been as
signed Train service generally be-
tween Grand Junction and Ogden has
been thrown out of schedule during
the last "a hours by heavy snowstorms
In Colorado and all trains from the
east arc reaching the Utah division
from seven to ten hours late. Super
intendent Daily Is In the field watching
proceedings at Grand Junction and
pushing trains over the division TO
Ogden as fast as they arrive on his
territoy, He Is expected to arrive at
Salt Lake tonight and. after straighteu-
ing out matters and assuming author
ity at that point, will visit Ogden and
investigate railroad conditions at Og-
den.
He is regarded as a Thoroughly COM
petent and progressive railroad man
and his arrival In this city Is awaited
with interest by local employees of the
Gould line.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-06
STORM THROUGHOUT WEST

kilograms received at local railroad
headquarters yesterday indicate that
the present storm is very general and
extends north. south, east and west in
a radius of at least three hundred
miles. The downfall Is not very heavy
east, west or north and trains from
those directions are arriving nearly
on time, with no expectations OF seri-
Gus delays.
An unimpoftant washout or the San
Pedro road delayed east bound connec-
tions yesterday but the eastbound
Los Angeles Limited arrived nearly on
time yesterday afternoon and no seri-
GUS trouble Is apprehended in that di-
rection.
The detoured trains of the Oregon
G. California railroad, between Sacra-
mento and Portland arrived at Ogden
from the west over the Southern Pa
cific about o'clock yesterday morn
Ing and were sent north over the Ore
gon Short Line to Huntington and
will go from that point to Portland
over the Oregon Railway and Naviga-
tion company's lines. The washout be
tween Portland and Sacramento has
been sufficiently repaired to resume
passenger traffic between those cities,
and 1t Is not thought any more pas
senger trains will be detoured through
this city for the present.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-06
EXCITING GAME OF BASKETBALL |

An exciting game of basket ball was
played at the gymnasium of the Deaf
and blind school last evening. the con.
testing teams being the Granite high
school of Salt Lake and the state deaf
school team. The result was rather
disappointing to the ogden fans, mas
much as they confidently expected the
deaf lads TO win, but they did not. At
the conclusion OF the game the score
stood As to 40 in favor OF the Granite
team. The game was fast and furious
to the end.
1t was close game, however, and 1t
is expressed by those who witnessed
it that had the deaf lads been favored
with an impartial referee. the score
would have been different. 1t was
stated by one Of the deaf school en-
thusiasts last evening that the referee,
Hammond. Of Salt Lake. was blind In
one eye and could nov see we'll out or
the other when considering errors on
the part OF the Granite team, but was
wide awake when the blind boys did
something wrong"
During the tntermission between the
two halves Of the game the large at
tendance OF students and visitors We're
happily entertained by the drill of the
little tots Of the blind school, conduct
ed by Physical Director Mrs. Bell S.
Ross The evenings recreation was
concluded in dancing party. which
was much enjoyed
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-06
KUHN'S
Modern Clothes
EvEk9BopY. H7fa SHOP Wash; AT a5sy AyE
HOME FOR FRlENDLESS
is. FIFTY YEARS OLD

Chicago, Feb. 6.-The home for the
celebration OF It's flftieth birthday
Mrs w. /. Thomas, superintendent of
the Juvenile Protective league, IN an
address to the officials of the home on
the care of children said:
Tear up the carpets from the
church floors and then invite the
young people into those church parlors
to dance, to tryst, and to hold their
clubs. Then they will not so to
places that are not respectable.
III we could realize In the schools
that somebody had rights besides the
Janitor we should also be a long way
toward doing away with delinquent
children
Those schools are abstract in their
teachings and the churches are no,
humanized. The systems in both arc
traditional and sabstract instead or
modern and practical.
There is a conspicuous waste The
industrial system is so finished that
every scrap of every herb and drop OF
oil is made over into products and
by-products. But economy Is not prac.
ticed In human lives. What goes u
the rubbish heap In factories are the
fingers, the broken spines, the sunken
chests and the eyes. The nrst thing
we need to do is TO care for the hui
man products and by-products. If we
improve our industrial and educational
systems such a thing as a delinquent
child would not be-"
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-06
SUPPOSED BACHELOR us
A MUCH-MARRIED MAN

New York, Feb. each bear a
marriage certificate, four women ap.
peared at local undertaking estab-
lishment late yesterday to claim the
body Of w, S. King. who was well
known figure in the tenderloln district
He died Wednesday at st, Joseph S
hospital and although the four sup,
posed wives have since turned up, 1t
was the general belief among his
friends until yesterday that he was a
bachelor.
Three of the Mrs. Kings" viewed
the body together having arrived at
the undertaking establishment within
a few minutes OF each other. A hys-
terical scene ensued and each woman
was positive in her assertion that the
body before them was that Of her hus.
band. The third woman had already
claimeid the body and the undertaken
at last ordered all three to leave
the place. They had scarcely depart
ed when the fourth woman came and
another scene was enacted. The un'
dertaker was in quandary for awhile
but finally decided to recognize only
the first Mrs. King. The funeral Of
the much-claimed husband will be held
TODAY
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-06
VISITED IN OGDEN

F. V. Bankowske, formerly OF this
city and Salt Lake. but now resi-
dent of Butte, was in ogden yester-
day comforting with Wedell and Steele
in regard to mining properties In the
Pioche region OF Nevada. He left last
evening for Los Angeles,
Mr.. Bankowske is interested with
John Pingree, Sam Bamford and other
Ogden men IN the Phoebe Golden
Prince Mining company, property
which includes group or six claims
lying directly north OF the famous
Prince Consolidated and P1oche King
claims, owned by Messrs. Kirby and
Hodson. The Ogden promoters shalt
Is now nearing the 300-foot level ana
very satisfactory results are peIne
obtained.
Mr.. Bankowske states that the de-
velopments on adjoining properties
Justify and have induced HIS associa-
tes to sink permanent shaft before
cross-cutting for values, instead of
following the veins with Incrnes. as
others have hastily done in their er
forts to make quick showing on their
properties. Some of the ore already
mined In the Pioche Golden Prince
runs as high as 1900 ounces in silver
and they have obtained samples OF
gold-bearlng rock which ESSAY as high
as from 5000 to $400 per ron. Mr..
Bankowske is a merchant who mas
been particularly succeserur IN Ne
vada mining projects and he Is now
going to Los Angeles for rest and rec
reatlon
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-06
BUSINESS RUSHING
AT DEVILS SLIDE

D. A. Smyth. proprietor Of the Euro
pean hotel, visited DEVILS Slide yester-
day to attend to business interests he
has there. Mr.. Smyth states that
things are looking we'll at the Slide.
1T is little cold there" he said. "and
there are about six inches OF snow on
the ground, which affords reasonably
good slelghing. but the weather Is not
bad"
He also stated that there is a rush
of things there on the part Of the Port
land Cement company In getting ready
for the business of the year. He said
that orders for cement we're coming In
so rapidly that it became necessary for
the company to enlarge It's plant and
that nearly the entire force Of men
ordinarily employed at the plant had
been kept at work for some time TO
make the necessary Improvements
and repairs. but that the work is now
nearly completed.
The plant" he said, will again
commence operations between this
time and March l. with a working
force of 200 men. the prospects for
the year being more fattering than In
many years prior to this time
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-06
WILL NOT Be
RESTORED
TO DUTY
Findings Against Captain
Of Very Grave Nature
Sent Department.

Gibraltar, Feb. 5.-The findings OF
the court martial that heard the evil
dence against Captain Edward F. Quail
trough. Of the battleship Georgia, on
a charge of intoxication at Tangier
during 8 reception. were approved by
Rear Admiral Sperry at o'clock this
evening and forwarded to Washington.
The findings were not made public
here, but 1t Is stated with certainty
that Captain Qualtrough was not ac-
quilted. 1t Is believed on the contrary
that the findings are of so grave a ma
ture that he Will not be restored to
duty. The rumor is abroad In the
feet tonight that should the findings
be approved by the navy department.
the captain will be disgraoed and pos
sibly dismissed from service, 1t was
learned tonight that Lieutenant Com
mander Kline will be In command of
he Georgia on the voyage home from
this port.
Much sympathy Is expressed for
Captain Qualtrough.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-06

country. Settlers, miners and others
are buying larger amounts of timber,
and are making more extensive use
OF the other resources of the forests.
In many instances, the appointment
of more mon is imperative TO handle
this work and to furnish better pro-
lection against forest fires. II new
rangers are appointed they will be. 50
far as possible. local men. familiar
with the region in which they are to
be employed, and fitted by practical
experience for their duties.
The bill provides for the appropria-
tion Of 100000 for permanent i'm
proyements on the national forests.
This includes the construction and
maintenance OF roads, trails, bridges,
fire lines, telephone lines, cabins, fen
ces, etc. These improvements are
necessary In the administration OF the
national forests and for their protec-
tion from fires. They are also of tho
greatest benefit to the localities In
which the forests are situated, since
they enable those living in and near
the forests to make greater use OF
their resources.
III dph'''p'' ~ ehC NiotiASh
resulting to forest users from tho
building of roads, trails. bridges. tele.
phone lines, etc, the construction of
these improvements results In larger
sales of timber and other forest prod.
ucts. thus increasing the revenue of
the service. According to law, % per
cent of all money received from each
national forest is paid to the state or
territory in which the national forest
is situated to be expended for the
benefit OF public schools and public
roads in tho county or counties In
which the national forest Is located.
1t Is apparent that the house has
recognized the Importance to the
users of the national forests, as we'll
as to the country at large, Of the work
which Is being carried on by the forest
service. and has passed an increased
appropriation that the work may be
extended. If the bill passed the SEN
ate every community In or near 4
national forest will be benefited by the
increased amount of money available
for the development and aJministra-
ton of the national forests.