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Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-04-07
PROVIDES HIGHER
DUTY ON ALL oils
Attempt Is Made TO Revise SChed-
ule by Cutting Out CouR-
tervdiling Duty
on Petr0-
leum.

Washington ID. c., April with
the limited debate rule in effect the
House members expect to have all
amendments to the Payne tariff 0ln
and the discussions on them COM
pleted by Friday afternoon, when it
is planned to have vote on the
bill The rule adopted has greatly
facilitated the discussion of sched-
ules and the House today and tomor-
row will hear the last of the debates.
1t is expected that the bill will pass
without trouble as it is Known that
the Senate viii revise a number Of
provisions and that in conference
those who want changes made will
have an opportunity to be heard.
In the House today Representative
Nreeland offered an amendment
striking out the countervailing duty
on oil ana fixing a rate of 20 per
cent ad valorem Norris of Nebraska,
moved to substitute an amendement
imposing a duty of / per cent ad
valorem. After Speaker Cannon had
been reversed on deciding the point
of order, the entire petroleum sched-
ule was opened to amendment.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-04-07
.ENGL|SHMEN FOLLOW
UNITED STATES IDEA
plan to Enlarge British Navy said to
BE Caused by American Activity
In Building Ships.

London. April strange as it
may seem to Americans the cam
paign for naval increase, conducted
with astonishing success in all parts
of this country, is based secondarily
upon conclusions drawn from the
Washington program.
In the Navy Leagues circular 1t is
pointed out that the UNITED States
has six Dreadnoughts building and
two projected, total of eight" and
that this, together with the German
program, gives twenty-one large ar
mored ships for the United States and
Germany, compared with twenty-five
for Great Britain, or only eighteen II
we assume that the cabinet viii fail
to authorize four conditional Dread
noughts."
At the notable meeting in Guild
hall the most enthusiastic declaration
by Balfour was that the United States
was expending more than Great Brit
ain this year on naval construction.
The statement made a profound i'm
preston.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-04-07
DETECTIVES SEARCH
FOR THE CHURCHMAN
He Disappeared, When II Became
Known He Mas a Former Convict
and Relatives Are Anxious.

Chicago, April Private detect
ives and the police of the country are
searching today for Charles Wallace
Mosher the "churchman broker" of
Chicago, who relatives fear will kill
himself in a fit of mental alteration
unless found.
Mosher fed from Chicago when he
believed that his life's secret, the fact
that he was an eX-cOnvict, was about
TO be revealed. He was laboring un-
der a heavy mental strain and his
wife and stepson fear for his safety.
The revelation which came was
that Wallace Mosher broker, pro-
moter devout church member, was
Charles Wallace Mosher, ex-convict,
and former politician, banker and
capitalist, who was released from the
Sioux Falls federal penitentiary six
teen years ago. after serving a sem
tence for violation of federal bank
ing laws.
At the time Of his sentence Mosher,
II is declared. was the leading poll
tician of the west. He was also
wealthy and was Interested in many
big ventures. He was sentenced in
connection with the Capital National
bank OF Lincoln, Neb. OF which ne
was president. When the crash came
more than s1,0OOO00 was swept
away.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-04-07
GOVERNORS ADDRESS
The FEATURE OF
CONVENTION
Cdttlemtn Are in Session at
Roswell and Are Hdv-
ing Fine. Large
Time.
WILD WEST SHOW
PLANND FOR TOMORROW

Roswell y. NJ, April The fes-
ture of the Cattlemen's convention.
which began yesterday and will last
through tomorrow, was the address
this morning by Governor Curry,
who is personally acquainted with
many Of the cattlemen Of this Sec
tion. The governors speech brought
out dig crowd and ne was frequent
ly cheered and applauded After the
address the visitors were taken in au-
tomobiles for a trip through the sur
rounding country.
The sessions Of the convention are
being held in the new armory, which
Was dedicated with appropriate cere-
monies, Governor Curry taking an
active part. The address of President
Slaughter made a review of the cat
tie business in years past, its stand
ing at present and prospects for the
future. Mayor Richardson gave the
address of welcome and Captain Blu
jac responded for the cattlemen.
Tomorrow will be the biggest day
of the convention and the principal
event will be "a wild west show. Off
GERS are TO be elected then and the
next place of meeting decided upon.
Amarillo is making a strong fight
for the next meeting and will prob
ably land it.
The city Is gaily decorated in honor
of the visitors and cattlemen and
their families and friends are here
from all over the southwest II Is
the biggest convention in point Of
numbers ever held and Roswell Is
making the effort of a lifetime to en-
tcrtain the visitors i'm style.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-04-07
CASTRO LEAVES SHIP
At The ONLY PORT
LEFT Open
Former Dictator of Venezuela
Forced TO Land Where
He Didn't Want
10.
MRS. CASTRO GOES
TO VENEZUELAN HONE

Fort De France, Martinique, April
7-Cipriano Castro. in rage against
the British government and the state
department. at Washington, left the
steamer Guadalupe at this port to-
day ana has taken up his quarters on
shore Finding all ports in the West
indies. excepting Fort De France,
barred against him, his present course
was the only one left open to the
former Venezuelan dictator.
ScnOr Castro's wife will continue
on board the Guadalupe TO La Guira.
Tho American cruiser North Carolina
came into port today
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-04-07
MUSIC A FEATURE
OF SEATTLE SHOW
World Famous Bands and Orchestra
VIII Have Prominent Part In
Fair.

Seattle. April Music will be
big feature of the Alaska Yukon-Pa-
cific exposition, and during the ex-
position season the finest musical or
ganizations of the United States will
be heard. Liberatti's, Innes' ana Ell
lery's bands will divide the season
and these will be heard daily.
The Temple OF Music is centrally
located and In this beautiful build
Ing, continuous concerts win be given
free from the first day Of June untp
the closing day on the 10th of Octo-
Der. A number of handsome band
stands have been erected at various
points, and these are go dispersed
that music viii be heard in every
part of the grounds
Shorter concert seasons have been
arranged for orchestras and bands
from foreign countries. and among
these will oe heard the Philippine
Constabulary band and the National
Band of Mexico. Vocal and solo in
strumental concerts will as rule be
heard in the Auditorium. and this
new permanent building represents
one OF the very finest halls for such
purpose, that is to be found in the
United States. or great Importance
and assistance 10 concerts held in the
Auditorium viii be the new organ
which has been installed for the ex-
position. This instrument is one OF
the largest pipe organs yet built, and
in tone and possibilities is not sur
passed.
Interesting novelties in music will
be heard, and among these will be-
noted native Philippine band whose
instruments are entirely composed OF
bamboo. The range and class of mu-
sic produced by these rudely con
structed instruments is remarkable
and the extremely crude appearance
presented is in strong contrast to the
equipment OF other organizations.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-04-07
BALDW|N'S DAUGHTER
GETS MORE PROPERTY
Threatened VIII Contest Prevented
BY Agreement Between An
the Heirs.

San Francisco April THE treat
ened will contest over the estate OF
the late Lucky" Baldwin has been
prevented by a compromise by which
Mrs. Rosella Selby, daughter by the
turfman's first marriage, will receive
about double the amount specified in
the Will. An agreement was reached
after an extended conference be-
tween representatives OF the widow,
Mrs. Lillian Bennett Baldwin, two
other daughters, and Mrs. Selby. The
original legacy for the latter was
Los Angeles property valued at about
$4,000.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-04-07
SEllS-FLOTO CIRCUS
BIGGER and BETTER
THAN EVER
Comes to Town in All Its
Glory and Gives Happy
Day for Young
and Old.
PARADE THIS MORNING
THE BEST EVER HERE

Two long trains of fiat cars loaded
with shining red, yellow and gilded
wagons, bearing the big Sells Floto
circus arrived in the Santa Fe yards
| opposite the Alvarado early this
morning, but not early enough to es-
cape large crowd OF small boys and
old boys expectantly awaiting its ar
rival.
1t was the beginning of probably
the biggest circus day Albuquerque
has ever experienced. Upon the ar
rival OF the trains the Central ave
nue. district Immediately became the
scene of animation and excitement.
Several hundred employees tumbled
/ from the cars. The canvassas were
Withdrawn. revealing the beauty of
the freshly painted wagons to the
first rays of the morning sun In a
minute a herd OF horses were being
harnessed. They were fat and sleek
showing the effects of good care. The
big show just broke winter quarters
in Denver last week Albuquerque is
the fourth place the tents were pitch
ed but the system with which the
wagons were unloaded and the tents
VIZ pitNA'u El'N'' iN'eRi VI 7eiiiNsi
ton.
A western circus, owned by west
crn people, the Sells Floto circus Is
the most modern on the road. 1t is
conducted along modern ideas.
BY 3 o'clock three small noun
tains Of white canvas had sprung up
just south OF Cromwell avenue and
north OF the Third street car line.
The big tent forms the largest open
air ampithetre ever erected in the
southwest Those who went to the
circus this afternoon saw a patent
arrangement which grows stronger
and more secure. with additional
weight. Every seat stand is fixed
with a lock hitch like a sailors knot,
and the harder one pulls the harder
il gets. The stakes were driven by
gasoline hoist and a trip hammer on
trucks. The big tent IS big but not
very high, thus forming a better bull
wark against the wind
The menagerie tent is one OF the
most interesting features OF the big
show The big Armour six. the prize
draft team Of the world, Is with the
show. They are Mary Dood, Phil,
star, Prince and Duke, and the re-
tired champion, Jim. Jim weighs
2,4OO pounds, and towers head and
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-04-07
'DRYS" IN COLORADO
MAOE, GREAT GAINS
YESTERDAY
Municipal Elections Result in
Victory for Antl-Saloon
Forces In Many
Towns
ST. LOUIS ELECTS
REPUBLICAN MAYOR
Victory Was Complete for G. O.P
in Missouri City---Liquor
Question an Issue
In Many
Elections.

Denver April THE Colorado
'drys' made gains in a majority OF
the municipal elections which were
held over the state yesterday. DR.. A.
L" Fugard, Pueblo Republican. was
elected and four out of five wards IN
that city went dry. Colorado Springs
went dry, knocking out the drug
store liquor selling. w. II. spurgeon.
Republican was elected mayor.
Boulder and Grand junction went
dry and Fort Morgan continues dry.
Cripple Creek went wet and Fort Col
Inns went dry by votes. Canon city.
La Junta, Castle Rock, Basalt, Evans
and Nederland went dry, and Rifle,
Brush and Brighton went wet.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-04-07
AL KAUFMAN TO FIGHT.

New York, April Al kaufman.
California heavyweight who is try
ing to arrange a match with Jack
Johnson for the heavyweight cham-
pionship, will go ten rounds with
Tony Ross Italian heavyweight from
ittsburg at the Fairmount Athletic
club, Brooklyn, tonight. Fight fans
viii then be able to get a line on
Faufman's form and size up mis-
chances in the event OF a bout with
the big negro.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-04-07
AN EDITOR KILLED.

Constantinople, April 7.-Hassan
Fehmi Effendi, editor of the liberal
newspaper Serbesti, was assassinated
as ne was entering his office today.
\ government officer accompanying
the editor was wounded The crime
is believed to be political as Scrbesti
had been carrying on a campaign
against the committee Of union and
progrtss
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-04-07
HE CHOSE WHIPPING.

Vancouver, B. @, April 7.-The
whipping post was brought into use
in the Crows Nest district recently
when a man named Anderson was
given his choice Of a whipping or jail
for an attack on girl. He chose
the whipping and was given the lash.
lie left town later.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-04-07
SIX MONTH SENTENCE
FOR POSTAGE STAMP THEFT

Springfield, Mo, April 7.-Because
he had stolen two cents given him 10
buy a postage stamp, Cleveland Car
rol. Pulaski county boy. employed
cs mail carrier was today sentenced
by Judge Philips to six months in
the reform school. Carroll is said to
have appropriated two cents given
him IL buy a stamp. destroyed the
letter, and was sentenced for EN-
bezzling postal funds.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-04-07
Can,t Eind Crazy snake.

Guthrie, Okla. April Chief
Crazy Snake is still at large and moth.
ing has been heard Of his son, who
with a deputy marshal, is seeking his
father. Reports to the governors Of
fee say all is quiet in the vicinity OF
the chiefs old home
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-04-07
FAIRBANKs no TRAVEL.

Pasadena, cal, April Former
Vice President Fairbanks announced
last nigt that he would sail from san
Francisco May 16 for a trip OF one
years duration to include Hawaii
Japan, China. the Philippines, Aus
tralia and Africa.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-04-07
WHEAT CROP SLIGHTLY
UNDER THE NORMAL

Washington, ID. c., April THE
winter wheat average is S2.2 per cent
of the normal, against 91.S a year
ago, and the rye average S7.2 against
S9.1 year ago, as announced in the
report of the department of agricul-
ture issued today.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-04-07
jus. Irah and HAIR.

Milwaukee, Wis. April --latest
returns from municipal elections
show, 35 towns in Wisconsin voted
wet" and 80 dry the latter being
smaller localities. Oshkosh, Superior,
Ashland; EauClaire and Beloit are
among the cities voting wet"
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-04-07
San Diego Wet.

San Diego, Cal, April THE cleo
tion resulted in the overthrow of the
regulars and Grant Conrad was elect
ed mayor. The prohibition ordinance
was defeated and the commission
form of government placed in effect.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-04-07
JOB FOR FORMER SENATOR.

Washington, d. c.. April TAFT
today rendered former Senator Full
ton, of oregon, minister to China to
succeed w. w. ROckhin Fulton ask
ed ten days to cyonsider his accept
.anCe.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-04-07
ST. Louis Rennhiic

ST Louis, April FREDERICK Il.
kreisman, Republican, was elected
mayor of st. Louis yesterday by
majority of 11,46S votes over w y.
Woerner. The entire Republican tic
ket was successful.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-04-07
TEN PEOPLE DEAD
IN MISSISSIPPI
Windst0rm Visited Indiana. Ohio,
Tennessee, Mississippi. Caus-
ing Big Losses to Prop
erty In Many
Cities.

MShlphlS' April Ten persons
are known TO have been killed in the
storm which swept Mississippi last
night. The damage was over wide
area. The towns of Aberdeen. West
point Rich. Cotton, Plant and Stark
vile were badly damaged. At Bunt-
yam, Tenn, a school house was wreck
ed. causing a panic among the chill
dren.
Tornado In Indiana.
Wabash. April THE first cy-
clone in twenty-five years struck
here last night injuring a score Of
people and doing thousands Of doll
lars worth of damage.
Mrs. James Hayes and four chill
dren were pinned beneath the wreck
age of their house, which caught fire.
The mother will die from burns. The
wires went down and left the city
in darkness. The wind was followed
by a cloudburst and the river flood
ed the lowlands. Many bridges we're
washed away.
Many Have No Work.
Toledo, April Hundreds of men
are out OF employment and many
thouand dollars worth Of damage
was doae by hurricane which Wis.,
Tied this city last night The wind
attained velocity of sixty miles an
hour, ripped the roof from the plant
of the Massilon Bridge CO.. aud 800
men Will be out OF work until the
damage is repaired. Many were hurt
by flying debris.
Tornado at Peru.
Peru, April "A tornado struck
this city at o'clock last night de-
stroying four factories several
schools and many smaller buildings
one person may be fatally hurt
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-04-07

Denver, cOIo., April 7--Fslr tonight and
Thursday. Warner TbuTsdly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-22
NEWS OF THE NEIGHBORS

will conduct the ceremony. There will
be addresses by Mayor George W..
Scott and Very Rev. w P. Shannahan
and music by an orchestra The con-
crete foundation will be finished by
July 4 and the contract calls for the
completion of the church by Sept. /.
All the Catholic societies in the city,
including the X of c., A. o. H., Forea-
ters and others will be asked to attend
ChiId's Death Sudden.-The home of
Mr.. and Mrs. James Fish of 9l3 Rock
Island street, is saddened by the sud
den death Sunday afternoon of Belle,
the 3-year-old daughter The little gid
some time ago was ill with the meas
les and although she had not fully re-
covered from its effects, her condition
was not thought to be serious. Sunday
afternoon, however, she was suddenly
seized with commissions and before a
physician could reach the home she
lad passed away. Coroner F. f.. Rud-
clf who was summoned, did not deem
an inquest necessary and signed the
proper death certificate. The little
! girl was born Nov. Is, 1905, and is
/ survived by her parents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-22

a visit at the home of his parents in
Lafayette, Ind.
Margaret Wiley returned Saturday
after a two weeks visit at Aledo. IL.
Martin Justus of indianapolis and
Maude Porter of CaniStota, both stu
dents at the William and Vashti col
lege of Aledo. visited Margaret Wiley
Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Fred Jordan and children are
visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs.
Stramburg in GeneseO.
Mrs. T. II. Potter and children of
Harlan, Iowa, are visiting her sister,
Mrs. Wyman Potter.
Gilbert Renner of Walnut, H., is Wis
iting at the home of Roy Williams.
John Duncan of Blandsville, Ill, was
guest at the home of Grant kinsell.
Mr.. and Mrs AbrahamsOn left Mon
day for New York From there they
will sail for Sweden.
Clarence Depew of Jacksonville, Ill,
assisted Rev. Mr.. Henry in the serv-
ices at Union chapel.
Mrs. J. II. Grouse left Monday morn
ing for her home in Jacksonville.
The Plymouth circle met Thursday
at the home of Mrs. George.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-22

children were guests over Thursday
John Millett They left Friday Cor
Hamlet where they will visit former
friends.
Miss Elizabeth Boney of near But
faio Prairie, was a guest Wednesday
1T Gust Olson's home.
J. d. Morrison and Amanda Carlson,
Goth of this place. were married at
Rock Island Wednesday evening
Miss Marcia Stoddard of Rock Is
land was a guest last week of Miss
Mary E. Wayne.
Harry w. CoZad of Rock Island was
cut Wednesday evening to attend the
banquet given by the Reynolds Alumni
association.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Clark of
Sherrard visited Wednesday ana
Thursday with Mrs Clark's aunts, the
Misses Sherrard.
Mrs. F. NJ Carpenter and daughter,
Mildred of Edgington visited at Mrs.
Emily Marstons Wednesday and
Thursday.
Mrs. Repine of Rock Island is a
guest of her daughter. Mrs. G. V
Petit
Mrs. w G. Haefele left Friday morn
ing for visit at Joliet and DeKalb,
III.
Miss Estella Mallette, nurse from
Davenport came out Wednesday even
ing for short visit at home and to
attend the alumni banquet
Rev. David Loynd was publicly ~
Gained minister of the Baptist
church Tuesday. A number of minis
ters from other places were here to
assist in the ordination.
Mrs. August clipper and daughters
Helen, Ruth and Lucille. of Davenport
we're guests last week of Mrs clipper :
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. l.. Malletta
Mrs. Martha Cozad. who has been
visiting relatives at Wenona. ILL.,, came
home last week.
Cyrus Wait returned Friday from
Gibson, Iowa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-22

Boy Run Over by Auto.-The 7-year-
old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand
Tent came very near being killed Sun
day afternoon by being run over by an
automobile The boy was rolling a
hoop down Seventh avenue near Tenth
street and did not notice an automo-
bile coming down the avenue until t
was almost on him. The driver of the
auto endeavored to turn out of the
way of the boy. but he turned the same
way. running in front of the machine.
He was knocked down. but fortunately
fell between the front wheels of the
machine, which passed over him His
face was bruised. but he suffered no
other injury The driver of the ma
chine picked up.the boy and had his
injuries attended to.
Gets Big Contract.-A. c. Stouffer of
tract 10 erect the two new buildings
ordered last week as additions to the
Freeport plants of the Moline Pillow
company. The two buildings will cost
approximately $125, 900 Work will be
commenced as soon as possible, as it
is desired to have both structures in
use at least during the latter half of
the coming season. Mr. Stouffer has
been in Freeport for several months
at work on a five-story building order
ed early in the wear
Obituary Record. - Mrs. Johannan
Hallgren died at a m. Sunday al
Watertown hospital of cerebral throm
bosis following a short illness. She
was born in Sweden Oct. Is, 1919. and
came to America in 1879 She first
settled in Altoona and came here %
years ago. She is survived by hel
husband. two brothers in Sweden, and
a half-sister, Mrs. Henry Swanson OF
| this city. Mr.. Hallgren is employed
| as blacksmith at the Silvis railroad
shops.
Cecil Larson, the 2-year-old son o.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Larson of $50:
Eighteenth-anda-half avenue, passed
away yesterday after a three weeks
| illness with scarlet fever. He leave:
besides his parents, two brothers ant
| five sisters
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-22
REYNOLDS

John l.. Miller returned from Gibson
Tuesday morning.
Miss Mary E. Wayne returned Sat,
where she has been attend the West
orn College for Women.
Miss Isabel Hunter of Galesville,
Wis. returned to her home after a
two weeks visit with her sister, Mrs
A. E. McCaw.
spent a couple of days last week in
the country with their grandmother.
Mrs. c. c. Wait
S. ID. Wait has recently purchased
the Storer Johnson cottage on Edging-
ton street He is having some improv-
ing done. and on its completion will
move with his family from their pres
ent home on Main street.
Miss Puma Haefele, who has been
student at the state normal at De-
Kalb for the past two years. has Sc
cured position as teacher of the sec
ond grade of the Laid, ILL.,, public
school.
Mrs. Mayall of Canton, ILL.,, is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. S. ID. Wait.
Mrs. Elizabeth Coyne of Rock Is
land is a guest of Miss Mary Nc
Knight
6. V. Petit attended a meeting OF
the editors of this state at Ottawa, H..
Wednesday and Thursday of last week
Mrs. Sadie Shaw Dagar and three