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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-21

guard the department OF the interior
against land frauds. and other similar
and purely legitimate functions Of gov
crnmental police powers. II was new
er intended for q moment By our pa
%triotic forefathcrs, says our Kansas
City contemporary, that a secret SER
vice system should be established in
tive To SPY on the legislative or judi
cial branch OF the government or up
on the people a SPY system may be
necessary In Russia and other dcspotic
governments. but II IN wholly %Intoler-
able In a free republic. One OF the
clcnrest lessons that history teaches Is
that spies In II country are a mcnace
10 the lives and liberties OF the poo-
pie. Their use may be confined to
good purposes BY = patriotic executive
but IN the hands Of an ambitious. I'M
scrupulous. spitcful man the SPY sys-
tom would become a terrible instru-
mcnt against which no citizen would
be able 70 guard himself. And yet
within the last Few years this spy ays-
tenn. pure and simple, has been intro
duced for tho FIRST time IN this comn-
try. As was said recently by Congress
Tawney, chairman Of the appro-
priations committee; Indeed, there
are 30 many Inspectors and special
agents abroad in the land that we are
developing n system or ospion-
ige into even the domestic affairs OF
Lho people Of the country. and I think
/ is time the facts should be known"
And. indeed, not only should the
'acts be known. but all rejecting citi-
Gems who care for the permanonce OF
rec American institutions and the
aud happiness OF the American
people viii agree that prompt and ef-
action should be taken to abol
every vcsligc Of this spy system.
70 restore the secret service bu-
eau to It's legitimate place In the adj.
ninistration OF the government.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-21
BACK FROM PANAMA

The members Of congress who went
TO Panama on a tour OF inspection
have performed their duty. ana have
returned to Washington. According
10 the star, they are entirely satisfied
with the wal. The business ~ progress
Ing, but they say the work Is going
10 cost a pile Of money before any
ships so through But there is Moth
ing Ia that statement that win cause
u general surprise. or be received
with much doubt. Everybody rccogn-
lied from tho start that the digging
Of the canal would be, as Mr.. Lincoln
eaid Of the suppression OF the rebel
lion, "A big job"
A. the public ~ NOW advised. there
IL siill much grave dispute about the
Kind OF canal that should be built,
Work has been proceeding on plans
for a lock structure. aud until quite
recently u was the general opinion
that no doubt remained Ia rcspon-
siblc quarters as 70 the entire safety
and feasibility 81 the plans adopted
''fN Rft' fANNf'fNi fitiH Hf'Af ANHlhAfftl |
GA this point. saSa the star. aud again
advocates Of a sea level canal are
yoielng their Views. They insist that
the sea level ~ the only safe aud
workable canal for the irthmus. and
that the plans in hand should be
changed 20 Insure that. This. they de.
clare. can. IL ordered now be easily
executed without financial or other
loss
tppn this point congressional OPP
inlon Is of ercat value. Tho question
is technical and beyond the powers
OF the lawmakers rhcn must listen.
"a must the country at largo. 10 the
best engineering Judgment Likewise
must Judge TAFT
This gives great importance to the
coming visit OF the Prpsidcut-cicct to
the isthmus. lie Is 20 be accompanied
hy eminent engineers. and matters In
dispute viii be %canvassed then, aud
later Nc seeks no other information
The dirt has been "nying' fast enough
conditions are satisfactory. and
thingt IN general are going yer, we'll
But It IL OF the first consequence 10
have settled nov everything that has
. boarinF ou The mat form OF the en-
tcirrtse aud The probable timc of ia
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-21

nations and similar reforms, and-a
totally new ldoa-giyes the mayor an
advisory board OF five eminent clti-
zens, whose duty Il will be to aid and
make suggestions to that o~cicial.
Pittsburg's widespread official cor
ruption under an abundance of appar-
common and select cQunciimen has
furnished "a new weapon to the friends
Of simplihcd and centralized admins
tration Of municipal affairs. Every
instance OF extravaganza. Of malad-
minlstratlon, Of graft, Of salary grab
bling, of blackmail is grist to the com
mission mill. The new plan is evident
~ to receive a thorough trial.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-21
ENGLISH AS He IS
SCRAMBLED
Pueblo Indians Letter to Game
Warden Makes Hashimura.
Togo Sound Like Professor of
EIOCutiOn.


Especial Correspondence 10 Morning Journall
Santa Fc. n. NJ, Jan. 20.-"Talk
about the letters OF a Japanese School
boy said Game Warden w. Il. Grif-
| fin the other day. They aren't ace
high to some Of the letters | get now
aud then. your average Indian who
has bcen to one Of Uncle Sans schools
can put up about as fancy a line of
scrambled English as any creature
this side of Siam. Take this one for
eXamplc"-and the game warden
proudly produced the following gem
from his letter files. written to him
by a Pueblo Indian from the vicinity
OF Casa Blanca, y. NJ.
Mr.. w. h. Griffin.
Santa Fe. y NJ.
Dear Sir:
] stiIl somewhat to inrom YOU that
there is another party went TO slaugh-
tered a number of deer In the South,
they again secured more than one deer
each. / was Informed that one man
| think | had mentioned Of him in one
of my letters to you. that he had gone
on hunting expedition to the south for
the last two or three years and each
voyage he successfully arrives with
more than ono deer; this said man
had secured twelve in the opened sea-
son this year. and you know I had in
quired of you II it was a league in
tho Month Of Nov. but your reply was
that the game season was closed, vet
this party with determination had.
one to violate the law OF this terri
tory.
And | VAS informed that the above
mentioned man has killed eight deer
so you seehe had slaughtered twenty
deer the total. There is no trouble
20 find this man out aud after he is.
difficulty for him to relate his
a associations in his first party as we'll
as the second for he has succeeded
m both parties. The second in Nov
cmber may try TO excuse themselves
by an Improperly saying that they had
gone for pinnions. though they may
be denied yet they actually secured
both deer and pinnions.
Now II the law was strictly missed
his ought To have taken in effort in
not TO be a false as a great
Indians are talking and further
IL will remedy this trouble. In
|, letter I had written L. you | had
aiioI 10 give names this may lead Won
o believe to b. a false statement but
told the truth. as I said II any One
% Investigate J am willing 10 men,
Toned their Indian names. or l cam.
10 the best 10 be found out. OF course
this experiment should fail in anvil
say We Indians would excellently s.
ape this burden. Now / said nothing !,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-21

party labels and nominated by petit
ton. II contains provisions for the re-
call OF incompetent or dishonest conn
imissioners ana for popular control OF
franchise legislation.
Boston. where a finance commission
has been ovcrhauling municipal affairs
corruption to tho surface, IL asking
for a new charter radically different
from the present one. The new
scheme, fathcrcd by the mayor. does
away with tho commo councils.
creates q board OF nine alderman with
legislative powers except the pow
or TO pass upon appropriations, intro
duces a new recall feature, direct nom
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-21
SEE OUR WINDOW DISPLAY

TO no n that | had wrote you, IL
you desire that this action should crate
quietly YOU had better not mentioned
my name to any m visible but If
you agree to come to my home at
II by train any one can get off at"
station aud ! will be found one half
mile east from the station. If this is
satisfactory please set the date so that
l may arrange and be able to meet at
an appointed day.
Yours very respectfully.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-21
BEATS
ITS RECORD
New Business Received at the
Home Office Yesterday Big
geSt Days Business Since
Organization of Company,

An Official Of the Occidental Life
insurance company informed n Morn
ing Journal representative YESTERDAY
that the business for the day received
at the home offices was the largest
received in any one day since the or
of the company two years
This Is another striking proof OF
the fact hat the people realize and
iully appreciate the value and the i'm
portance Of a home company devoted
the advancement Of the home ter
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-21

Mir. McBee is another new" pio-
iecr. Mr.. McBce's home town is so
new the paint isn't dry on the depot
platform He founded II himself and
Melrose compares pretty favorabiy
with any of its < on earth. Mr.. Nc
Bee came up with a large. in fact an
Utmost disheartcning majority from
me point of view: for hc is another
member OF Judge Hewitt's small but
respectable minority Mi. McBec
ioesn't know how il feels TO be a lone
democrat in a New Mexico legislature
md the trio of which he is one has
pravcly lined up on three front seats
With Judge Hewitt guarding the right
ma Mr. Upton firmly cntrenchcd IN
'he center. II is undoubtedly an adj
ambiguous position for s%econding mo-
ions which the minority occupies. and
hat is about all most minorities have
a chance TO do. but this particular
minority bids fair to have quite a lot
20 do With shaping legislation.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-21
The Meanest Man i'm Town

Is the one who always wears a froTn,
Is cross and disagreeabie. and Is short
and sharp in his Nine cases
out OF ten it's not the poor fellows
fault. it's his liver and digestion that
make him feel so miserable, he can't
help being ~disagreeable. Are you In
danger OF getting into hat condition 4?
Then start at once taking Billiards.
Herbine for your liver-the safe. sure
and reliable vegetable regulator. Sold
by J. ii. o'Rielly & Co.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-21
EVERY MOTHER

"a or should be worried when the 1T
tie ones have a cough or cold. II
may lead TO Group or pieurisy or
pneumonis-then to something more
serious Baliard's Horehound syrur
VIII cure the trouble n once and pra-
vent any complication sold By J. II.
o'Ess.;y CO.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-21

Hon Thomas n Catrou well
what's the use ct talking about Mr..
'atfon among pioneers lie Is a plo-
uccr of pioneers and those people Ia
Sew Mexico who do not know him
OF about him are simply the ones who
ave lust gotten of the train. MIR.
Is a pioneer In development. a
pioneer in legislation and a pioneer IN
politics He has had an active part
IN every stage of New Mexico's poli-
teal development and 10 all reports
are true ne Is likely TO have y part
in some moro stages 81 political devci-
epmcnt before many moons have
passed. The stranger commences to
about r n Catron when he gets
tho train az Lamy Junction. where
particular pioneer says he has
spent onc-third Of his mature years.
aud ne hears about him until d,
For although people tel
funny stories about AR. Catron and
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-21

Mr.. Merritt c. Meechem. from Tu-
umcarl. IL one who might be termed
/ new" pioneer When he went into
he eastern country along the Rock
sland n fcw years & and settled at
santa Rosa he was one OF the first
ncn In the country where there wasn't
much else beside the grading amps
Mr., Mccchcm came into the country
tbout the time the mesa hawks
we're swooping down in the unprotcct-
d cattle herds along the Texas Dor
Ter and when whiskcy was twenty
I've cents a drink in Santa Rosa and
rucumcari and a bottle of beer and
I beefsteak could only be had ON the
lining a passing through Now Mr..
Moechcm's home town of Tucumcari
s the center OF a community Of thriv-
ne farmers. II has 5000 inhabitants
md Is rapidly acquiring more. Mr..
Mecchcm is one Of the leaders among
he Younger lawyers of New Mexico.
has been a successful district at
'orncy and has taken an active part in
republican politics.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-21

Former Governor Prince. who rep
rcscnts oilt Arriha county. is strictly
a pioneer and hc knows moro about
NcM Mexico In a historical way than
quite "a lot of the other pioneers as
semhlcd Governor Prince is the pat.
ron inspiror OF the New Mexico Ills.
torlcal society. His hobby is relies of
New Mexico past and present and the
collections la the historical socicty's
rooms in the old palace are largely
due 90 his work He has written a
history OF New Mexico and should
wtlto another and moro complct,
work. for it is said that his collcc-
ton oi newspaper clippings and ref
ercncc notes Is by far the most CONF
pictc in existence.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-21

OUR POLICY Is QUICK SALES
AND SMALL PROFITS. LET rs
SHOW YoU THAT WE CAN SAVE
YOU MONEY ON YOUR GROCER,
SECOND,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-21
GONE SIDELICHTS
- AT SANTA FE


Santa re. n. NJ, Jan fS-Tho pres
ent session of the legislature is made
Of considerable interest by the un-
usual number OF pioneers who are
members of the council and the equal
~ unusual number Of new" men who
members Of tho house of repre-
sentatlyes; new In the sense Of pub
lic service, for IN the house there are
also several men who are entitled to
rank as pioneers In the council.
however, q large proportion of thu
members are entitled TO rank as first
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-21

Thomas y Catron. Judge John Y.
Hewitt, james n Upton and former
Governor Prince are entitled to rank
among the men who blazed the way
while President Charles A. Spices Is
himself entitled to rank as a pioneer.
having been a citizen Of New Mexico
FOR twenty years. Colonel Splcss
came from Warrensburg. Mo. and all
though Warrcnsburg Is In Johnson
county and not PIKE, the gentleman
from san Miguel usually has to be
shown His first legislative exper-
ioncc was IN 1891 when he was a
clerk IN the council, having come
down 10 Santa Fc from Mora county
to practice law; and, by the way. to
practice law with Mr.. Catron. who is
likely to do a good deal of tho do
ltbcrating yer which Mr.. Splcss win
preside. Governor Prince made rath-
er an interesting bit Of history out Of
his nominating speech Monday when
named MIR Spiess for president Of
council He did not go back To
1891 when Mr.. Spicss' legislative eX-
perienco really began, but he started
with 1897, which Is some years ago.
being the year when tho presi-
lent OF the council first appeared as a
member OF II He served again in |
1901, in 1908 and IN 1907 when he
sas the presiding officer. the present
making his fourth term as a member |
If the upper house. As a presiding |
lfficcr Mr. Spiess has about an the
qualifications that could be demand |
"a. including tho quality Of fairness
which Is not the least of these.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-21

senator James y. Upton of Luna
county. is another democrat who f.
also a pioneer Down in Luna count,
they cali him Uncle Jim and when
he runs for office, which isn't often
they come la from the range an over
southern New Mexico to Vote for him
MIR upton's district Is democratic D.,
naturo and existing conditions. II
cannot hclp H. hut this last election
he helped II to become a little more
democratic than IL has been for quit,
a spell. MIR. Upton is short ana rca
sonablS stout and he radiatos happi
ness Ills smile Is am embracing and
cnVcioping and IL b. good To see. what
the gentleman from Luna county mas
Wantiu the way OF legislation hasn't
become apparent, but whatever
he may want his smile is likely 10 gc
along way In helping him get H.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-21

borrow his law books, there Is never
found a man to deny that he IL q
very large and potent factor IN the
life OF New Mexico's capital city and
is surrounding country and that
when he dons his war paint for the
political war path things arc likely
to occur with dispatch. Mr.. Catron
ls one Of the original statehood boom
efs. He Is one Of the few men now
on the job who were here about the
time the fight began. who viii see
IFS finish and he Is the only man. save
perhaps one OF two. who viii be TAX
ing an active part IN the events i'm
modiatcly following that finish.
MI Navarro. Mr. Gallegos. Mr.. Baca
Of Valencia and Mr.. Baca of Socorro
are not really entitled to be called
pioneers, They were born in New
Mexico and would have grown up
even If the country had not, which
fortunately II did. One or two of these
gentlemen have not been here as long
as Mr. Catron. but hat Is no fault
Of theirs.
MT Hanley OF Bcrnalillo may be
justly termed a near pioneer. lie
couldn't join the Pocos valley society,
of course, but he has been on the
ground long enough to learn a lot
about the country's needs. Tho Ber-
nalillo county senator gives evidence
Of a desire to work hard. He savsl
he hasn't many bills to propose but
II is evident that tho few he has are
going TO be put before his associates
without undue delay. He was first on
the record with council bill No. /, and
he has some others an ready for the
committees, Mr.. IIanlcy is n stead
fast friend Of the old soldier and
among the bills he has in view Is one
o protect the veterans of land and
sea from imposition at the hands OF
nnprincipled sharks who arc oc-
%,asionally found aud who are mean
'nough 10 wear the Grand Army or
he Legion of Honor button when they
rave no right 10 do II. using the in
generally as a means to nego-
late a loan. MIR. Hanley proposes
make this a punishable offensc. Mr., |
Ianlcy Is a born statistician and can
ell you, from a little book he carries. |
Utmost anything from the exact ma
OF the candidate for %accaula | #,
commissioner in precinct 80 OF his
county to the birth rate in New Yea
:
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-21

senator Hewitt ~ Lincoln county.
although he belongs TO what he terms
THE small but respectable minority"
Is likely to be heard from during this
session. He also Is a pioneer and his
law office at White oaks is known &c
every pioneer In New Mexico who has
over had 70 Journey over through
Lincoln county before the days whci
the railroad found It's way to within
seven miles OF the county seat. Judge
Hewitt Is II democrat all the way
through. although he is not a ram
pant democrat and he is a friend. a
professional associate of another lin.
coin county democrat who has been
heard from ia the Legislative halls.
namely. Mr. Iludspoth, of White oaks
who two years ago had something tc.
do with stirring up some of the ami
mails in the house OF Representatives
OF interesting memory.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-01-21
- SHOE -
BARGAINS


We want TO close out our
broken lines of Mems Wo-
mems and ChiIdren's
Shoes as we'll as our en-
tire stock of Felt Goods,
In order to accomplish
this in the shortest
time possible We offer
them at greatly re-
duced prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-19

ters statement of the worlds visible supply of cotton made up from special cable and teegraphlc advices compares the figures of this week with last week, last year and the year before. It shows a decrease for the week just closed of 172,S27, against a decrease Of 143.096 last year and a decrease Of 161 799 year before last.
 The total visible is 3.466 9O6, against B. 6a9,7SS last week. 2,S2S,971 last year and B. 16l ,457 year before last. Of this the to- tai of American cotton IS 26l6 906, again st L76l733 last week 1,S23,925 last year and 2.416457 year before last and of all other kinds, including Egypt, Brazil. India etc., S50,C00, against S7S,000 last week and 1, ,005,- 046 last year and 1,345000 year before last.
 The total worlds visible supply of cot ton as above shows decrease com pared with last week of 172,S27. an in crease compared with last year of 637, = 9S5 and an increase compared with year before last of 794551
 Of the worlds visible suppy of cot ton as above there is now af1oat and held in Great Britain and continental Europe 2,266000, against 1,699,000 last year and 2,3070O year before last; in Egypt GOO. against 19S.ooo last year and S9000 year before last; in India 426, 900. against 526,000 last year and 7S1 600 year before last; and in the United States 644, = GOO. against AT, ,oe0 last year and 5S4 900 year before last
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-19
Live Stock Market,

Chicago June 1S.-Cattle-Receipts esti- mated at 1900; steady; steers, $5.50Ql7. .26; cows, $4a5. .25; heifers, $3. coos; bulls, $3. .75D 5.25; calves, s3QS; stockers and feeders, s. .30D5,25.
 Hogs-Receipts estimated at 14,00O; mar ket Dc to 10c higher; choice heavy, $S@ S.15; butchers, s 90Q8 10; light mixed, s7 50 or. 70; choice lights, $7.bQ7. .S5 packing, $7. .S0@7. .s5; pigs, $5.5O@7 .25 bulk of sales, g. .7OQ7. .S5.
 Sheep-Receipts estimated at 5000; mar ket weak; sheep, 4.50@6. 25 lambs, s6 .250 $50; lambs, spring, $750Q9; yearlings, $6. .50Q7.
 Kansas City, June 1S.-Cattle-Receipts, 700, including 300 southerns market, 10c higher; choice export and dressed beef steers, s6 25Q7; fair to good, $5. 25@6. .25; western steers, S4Q5.70 southern cows, $2. .6Op4; native cows. $2 .50Q5 .50; native heifers, $416.75; bulls $3Q5. .25; calves, s. .25 @5.0O.
 Hogs-Receipts s7oo; market Sc high CT; top, T.5O; bulk of sales, $7. 45Q7. 75; heavy. $7.70t07 90; packers and butchers, S. 60@7.so; light, s7.25@7.70; pigs, s5.5O@ 6.7O
 Sheep-Receipts 126O; market steady to strong; lambs, $6QS.75 yearings, $5. 25@ 7.25 wethers, $4.50d6; ewes, $4a5 50; stock CTS and feeders, $3Q4.75; Texas muttons, s4a5. .25.
 St. Louis, June 1s.-Cattle-Re Receipts 1S,000, including $50 Texans; market steady; Texas strong; native shipping and export steers, s6. 25@7. 15; dressed beef and butcher steers, s5.75@6,90; steers under 1000 pounds, $4.50@6; stockers and feeders, $3.25@4.75; cows and heifers, $3.25Q6. S5;