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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-19
A GREAT nc CREDIT MARK.

Just as Father Time was swinging
the last swing Of his scythe On the
last smnth. the recently deceased lcgis-
inture changed the Roberts Election
1llll into the Roberts Election Law.
and thereby earned a great big credit
mark. which the people of New Mex
leo viii give II with a rousing vote of
thanks. a good many good things
were left undonc-and Justice requires
as 10 say. a good many bad things.
also-and those OF the latter class will
do much TO atone for those Of the
former. while the passing during the
closing hours. Of what seems TO be a
good election law, VIII be hailed 10y
the good people OF the territory as q
distinct net OF righteousness, and "a
long stride ia the direction Of p%olitl-
cal decency.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-19

committee two weeks ago he has had
the active direction of legislation on
the floor. Republicans and democrats
alike have stood behind him and he
has had the backing throughout the
session Of men like Davidson, of
Grant; Upton, of Otcro; Stackhonse,
Of Socorro; Sweezy, of san Miguel;
Brice, of Eddy, and others who have
stood throughout for sound legislation.
As chairman of the steering commit
tee, MI. Roberts has been able to aid
in the passage OF practically all OF
the strong laws which have been en-
acted, while he has been able to do the
even more important service Of stop
ping not n few bills. originating in
both houses, which would hardly have
been to the credit of the assembly.
Taking his Legislative duties very
seriously, Mr.. Roberts has shown
himself a fearless, able and progress
sive man. whose activity in public life
is likely to work steadily for the pub
lie good.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-19
IMPORTANT RATE DECISION.

The interstate commerce eommis-
sion has rendered a decision during
the last few days, which is Of much
more than ordinary Importance II
merchants and business men In all
parts Of the country. The case was
that OF the Milwaukee chamber OF
commerce against the Chicago, Rock
Island and Pacific Railway company
and others. The decision, which is
Il significant pronouncemcnt on the
duties Of common carriers, affects
every railway In the United states
Tho commission says.
In claiming that as Chicago
affords as good a market for
grain as does Milwaukee, the
principal defendant may there
fore lawfully so adjust It's rate
schedules as TO force the grain
TO Chicago, the defendant over
looks the right Of the shipper to
choose his own market. and TO
do business where he prefers or
finds Il more advantageous TO
carry il on. II also overlooks the
chief function Of a common car
rier. whic his to carry at rea-
sonablo rates the traffic that is
rendered to It.
"A carrier has no right to in
sist that a shipment shall go to
the end OF It's rails IL the shipper
desires Il TO be diverted at an
intermediate point to another
market Off It's rails. Nor may u
carrier accomplish these results
Indirectly by and unreasonable
adjustment OF It's rate schedules
with that end IN view. II cannot
lawfully compel the shipping
public 10 contribute To its reve-
nuc on any such grounds"
A number OF similar eases. Il Is
aid. are pending before the com.
mission, and, Of course, this decision
VII govern In All other cases whore
onditlons are tho same.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-19
1OR

II was Inevitable that Mr. For.
akcr's visit to Columbus should pro.
duce a story that he Is already lay.
ing wires FOR a return 20 the senate
lie disposes OF il d~iplomatically and
halls the rest from official cares tho
fatcs have given him. Nevertheless
thore VIII be "a senatorial contest iu
Ohio i'm the near future. ana Mn
Foraker should figure In a. lie Is
il very able man. Is VOL placed GOO
graphicaiiy-Mr Burton lives in
Northern Ohio and Mr. Foraker ia
southcrn-and two years may bring
about "a change iu sentiment ia the
toward the man who has served
% so brilliantly -W Washington star
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-19
OF MEASURE PASSES


Continued from Page I. Column g.
and the deficiency bill, which ha.
been attached to II.
The bin was then reported to tn,
council and passed without objection
The president then appointed tn,
Conference committee, to meet the
house committee on the bin. The
committee consisted of Mr.. Hanlcy
chairman, Messrs. Mecchom, Catron
Gallegos and Spices,
After passing the wild animal boun-
" bill, which was rewritten in the
house, the council went into recess I'M
I'll : o'clock to allow the conference
committee to work.
The conference committee got to-
gothor Don after tho noon recess and
was in session for several hours on
The bill, there being objection in par
ticular TO increases made by the
council IN the educational institution
appropriations. the replacing OF the
charitable Institution appropriations
Ond increases made for the depart
mont of education and for the irriga-
ton department.
The Appropriation Biil.
Both houses OF the Legislature met
this afternoon at . O'Clock and inn
mediatcly went into recess to allow
the conference committee to work on
the Appropriation bin. The commit
tee was In session FOR about four
hours and "a number of minor amend
ments wero made 90 the bill.
II was nearly 6 o'clock when the
hin came into the house. where IT
was passed without reading II was
also passed under a suspension of the
rules in the council without further
amendment and reached the governor
early this evening. The bill carries
"a total OF about S5t5,0 0o. which it is
believed win allow Tor a small re-
duction IN the territorial tax rate.
The university at Albuquerque gets
$4,000; the agricultural college, $40
600. tho silver city Normal school,
$4,000. and other institutions in pro-
portion. Appropriations for the char
institutions were replaced in the
bin in the conference committee
They are upon the same basis as two
ago.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-19
The Gentleman from CoLfax
Who Steered the House
Morning Journal Bureau,
The Palace Hotel,
Santa Re, \. NJ. March is.

1dHtd re, n. NJ, MdItH 10.
when Representative {. j. Roberts
Of Colfax county goes back to his
constituents tomorrow he will take
with him a record aich establishes
his position as one OF the strong men
Of New Mexico public life. Mr.. Rob
erts Is comparatively q new man IN
New Mexico. He Is a native of lndi-
ana, where he received his educa-
ton and began tie practice of law,
His present position in the house of
representatives Is the first political Of
flee he has ever held and his record
in this assembly is all the more no
table because of lack of former ac-
tive experience in legislation. He
came to Trinidad, Colorado, several
years ago, whore he engaged in the
practice OF law. later becoming the
owner Of the Trinidad Advertiser. Two
years ago ne moved to Ration, where
he renewed his law practice. bccom-
Ing connected with several largo de-
velopment enterprises in Northern
New Mexico.
He was elected II one Of the closest
contests of recent years in Colfax
county.
MI Roberts is a young man, but
he has given careful thought to pub
lie questions and to legislation and he
brought to his duties In the legislature
a very clear idea of what he desired
to do and what he thought should be
done.
lie has been in active sympathy
Governor Curry in practically all
If the progressive legislation which
The governor has recommended and
has been IN of the most active forces
IN bringing about enactment Of that
.egtslation He has been behind sew
'ral OF the strongest measures of the
iession and has succeeded in passing
most Of them. the only law in which
ne was actively interested which failed
)eins the tax upon county deposits.
Early in the session Mr.. Roberts be-
,an to take an active part in the di-
'ection of affairs in the house. Al the
BEGINNING he was hampered by the
controversies which disturbed that
'ody. but as the session progressed be-
anne more and more the leader and
lncc the creation of the steering
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-19
CHANGES
IN HARTMAN
OFFICIALS
Widespread RumorS of Radical
Shakeup Pronounced Utterly
Without Foundation,


ogden, Utah, March 1S-Julius
Kruttschnitt. vice president and dlree-
tor Of maintenance ana operations OF
the western roads OF the Hartman
system, arrived from Los Angeles to
day in his private car over thu san
Pedro ana Oregon Short Line roads.
lteplyin gto queries Vice President
Kruttschnltt said;
y am Just returning to Chicago
after nearly a months absence with
President Hartman in the southwest
and on the coast where We found rail-
road conditions IN excellent and sat
isfactory shape. President Hartman
and other Officials connected with the
system win remain on the coast in
definitely and plans for the return
trip east have not yet been perfected.
mo radical changes are contem-
plated at this time in the manage
mcnt Of either the Southern Pacific
railroad. Oregon Railroad & Naviga-
ton company or Union Pacific. You
may quote me cmphatioally on this
subject us J am DESTROYS that this fact
should be generally known through
out the territory covered by these
lines. / viii add also that the stories
recently published regarding rumors
OF changes arc without foundation in
fact Many of these rumors ARE origi-
mating in Chicago. Omaha and san
Francisco and have Travelled back and
fourth from the lakes to the Pacific |
ana have created a feeling Of unrest
and unoasiness all along the different
roads and various departments.
II would like to impress railroad
officials generally with the fact that
the Hartman management is not de-
sirious Of making changes at any
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-19
PAYNE TARIFF BILL MEETS
APPROVAL OF TAFT


CONTINUED from Page 4: Column So
cess of federal courts and by federal
troops, against the lawless invasion OF
a o Mr.. Cleveland was a dem
ocrat, and, of course, respected the
Traditional constructions Of his party:
but no fear of apparent inconsistency
prevented him from asserting the fed
eral power to maintain its authority
to repress lawlessncss when directed
against federal right and federal jur-
isdietion; and he instituted proceed
ings In the federal courts to rertrain
the Debs boycott OF the country. the
tieing up interstate commerce and the
Interference with the mails and he
sent troops under General Miles to
Chicago to make his assertions OF
power effective. 1t cost him the sup
port of the thoughtless. whose sym
pathY against the unjust aggressions
Of corporate wealth and power. made
them wink at the 1awless invasion of
vested rights.
But he succeeded in stopping what
had really grown to proportions of
created by the constitution to fix the
1919" 80 - AAAA llsiAAIll0i AAAliN ikA
completely sustained his course.
There were other issues in his adj
m~inistration; there were other contro-
versies in which he took part in his
political life, but time permits me
only to discuss those which I have re-
fcrrod to.
Grover Cleveland earned the sin
cere gratitude of his c~ountrymen. He
was a great president, not because
he was a great lawyer, not because
he was a brilliant orator, not because
he was a statesman of profound learn
Ing; but because he was n patriot with
the highest sense OF public duty, be-
he was a statesman of clear per-
of the utmost courage Of his
convictions and OF great plainness OF
speech; BECAUSE he Was a mar of
highest character, a father and a hus-
of the best type and because
throughout his political life hc show
ed those rugged virtues of the public
servant and citizen. the emulation of
by those who followed him viii
progress OF our politics towards
things a certainty.
senator Root praised Mr.. Cleveland
as a courageous man.
He was a man OF convictions. said
the senator. mot extemporlzed for a
or FOR a purpose. but deep
and springing nom the heart.
his convictions once settled he was
mmovabic. He believed the silver
purchase act was ruinous TO the coun-
ny and he forced It's repeal. He con-
that The attitude OF Great
in the Venezuelan boundary
put at issue the Monroe doe
and he risked the wreck Of his
administration and "A disastrous war
n-a-ler u maintain. at all hazards. a
,rincinlc which he considered vital to
honor OF his country.
lie riskcd and lost reelection by
he tariff message. which he issued
the warning OF those politici-
ms whose touch on this public pulse
surest /,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-19
An INTRICATE PROBLEM.

The problem of what 10 do with
and for the unemployed. is becoming
moro intricate every day. 1t Is mosi
acute In the eastern communities, and
especially in New York city. This
question formed the subject Of a hear
ing before the New york house OF
representative at Albany "a few days
ago. in which man prominent soclo-
loglsts and union labor leaders took
part and il was shown 10 be "a Qucs-
iion which can NO longer be- post
poncd. while in New Mexico the
labor market is just about ovcnly bal
anccd. in tho mattcr OF supply and
demand. the fact cannot DE ignored
thai On many sections ot tho cast one
80 the most serious prohlems that
ever confronted the people is what
can De dono to make provision for
tho muititndcs who are willing Co
work. but are unable 10 find any cm-
ployment
Speaking IN advocacy of the bin
upon which tho hearing was given.
ono of the members OF the house said
1t is % serious question whether
society can afford To allow the un-
employed 10 remain idle The prob
Ism must he solved permanently The
most serious question involved in th'
taking OF the mass of the unemployed
from the cities 90 tho country We be-
iic,e there is O mass Of labor in the
%congssted municipal oeutcrs that. UNI
dor proper guidance could meet tho
needs Tor workers that exists amonr
Ihr farmers We believe that such "a
commission ns Or proposed con guild,
yau go a permanent solution OF this
great problem"
i DO not wish 90 De regarded as
assnsauonaiist said another mem
Scr. but ! know from observation
fhnt lack Of employ ment Is causing
fathers 20 leave their children hus-
bands 20 desert their wives and has
sent men sinking into paurcrism and
crime. ! noticed the other day a re-
port that e.7oo men were discharged
from the uofkhouse before their sen
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-19
Negrncs HcIh for Mnrdnr

Alexandria. Va. March is. - Four
negroes, Henry smith. James Dordcy.
Richard Pines and Calvin johnson.
were today held FOR the action OF tho
grand jury for the murder recently of
Walter schultz. the Chicago artist.
near his city This step was followed
hy a vivid confession OF the revolt
ing details by smith.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-19

fences expired in order to make way
for others sent In. The charitable So
cieties cannot continue TO Dear the
burden Imposed. IT is becoming too
great"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-19
FINAL IFTpRT ~ NBOIISu
MOUNTED pOIlCE FORCE

4 final effort was made in the CONN.,
.cil hy Mt Ganceos his morning 20
abolish the mounted police. He tn.
troduccd council bill No. tss ana
moved 20 suspend the rules Tor It's
consideration. President Spices OBJ
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-19

New York, March 1S.-Advicos
from the Colombia agent at Panama
confirming reports OF r~e-established
tranquility at Bogota were received
BY Consul General Sarria of Colon
liza here today.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-19
TAKE

The Aztee Tuel company receives
fresh congignmeuts Of American
Block Coal every few days. We guar
nntee correct weights. quick delivery
nhd the best Of service. We handle
all kinds of mil ana mountain wood.
Phone 25f. office Granite and First.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-19
PILES CURED IN & TO II DAYS.

PAzo OINTMENT is ran to
cure sny case or Itching. Blind. Bleed
ing or Protruding Piles in . To l4
days o. money refunded. soc.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-19

Mr.. Mcechem, OF Quay county.
whose serious illness for the past four
weeks has kept out of the council one
Of It's most active and useful Nom
bers, was able to attend the sessions
today. Mr.. Meechem has had a serl-
Gus time and is being heartily con
graduated upon his recovery.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-19

i"eted and the matter went to a vote
HE motion being lost by Il vote Of
s 10 4 Messrs. Gallcgos, Catron
Prince and Baca Of Valencia voted foi
the motion,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-19
T0MEI & BROS.

Merchant TailOrS 1f9 w Central
Finest Imported and Domestic Goods
in correct Spring Patterns. Let rs
make your spring suit: We guarantees
Best In the city at clean
ing and pressing. "
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-25
HISTORY OF 1871
BILLIARD TITLE

George F Slosson. who has challenged
Sutton for the 49, balk line billiard cham
pionship. was the first player to hold that
title SlOsson won the championship in
the first 1871 tournament which was
played at Madison Square Garden in 1881
his opponents being Schaefer, Ives. DAILY
and Sutton. SchaefSr beat Siosson for the
title on Feb ). 1885 Ives took the cham
pionship from Schaefer in match played
on April 4. 1898 Ives turned back the EN-
blem and the championship Iapsed until
Dec , 1891. when another worlds cham
pionship tournament was won by Schaef-
CT. competing with SlOssOn. BaTutel SUIT
ton. Mosningstar and HowistOn. Sutton
took the title by default in France on Oct.
80 1853. Schaefer failing to cover a forfeit.
Nignaux heat Sutton in championship
match at Paris. March 4. 1904. Hoppe de-
feated NignauX in Paris on Jan. 10, 1906,
He successfully defended the title in a
match with Slosson on March q. 1906, and
against Schaefer on Oct. Il, 1906 Hoppe
forfeited his title and went to Holland in
1867. He came back and was defeated by
Schaefer in match at Chicago on March
II. 1905 Sutton challenged SchaefeT and
another default gave him the title again.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-25
CANS THINKS HE
CAN CONE BACK
Signs for Battle With Erne
With Others Depending
on This.

Baltimore. Jan. 24.-Joe Cans detroHed
lightweight champion, has started train
ing once more and eastern fans Will be
given a chance TO see the once shining
star of the 133-pound class in action. Cans
recently signed articles for six-round
fight with Young Erne of Philadelphia,
the contest being set for Feb 10.
Cans and the promoters of the affair
had q lengthy argument over the purse,
the promoters offering Cans 5000. but
Joe held out for $3.50. win, lose OF draw,
and finally won. Scarcely had this argu-
ment ceased than the colored boy began
an exchange of words with Erne- The
argument was over weight. Cans sought
1;3 pounds. but Erne insisted on catch
weights. The argument was finally set
tied by agreeing to make the weight 155
at 5 o'clock
on Joe's showing viii depend whether
he will 90 out after the leading men Of
his class Joe has improved in health
and strength lately. and feels that he can
trim all the men in his class, save Mel
son. and he has iutimated-tHat he would
even try fourth time.
Though not making the statement OPEN
IL, he has admitted that he would fight
Mcfarland. Welsh OF any of the men
Immediately below Nelson if he feels him
self gaining in his fight with Erne- Joe,
however, will never enter a fight over
twenty rounds.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-25
IT'S RIGHT
IF IT'S HERE
OUTLOOK BRIGHT
FOR j TRACK TEAM
Varsity Athletes Expect a Trip
to Yukon Exposition This
Season.

The announcement that the University
of Utah team would in all probability
compete il the games at the Alsska-Yu-
kon exposition at Seattle this spring has
created a great stir in track athletics at
the local school. During the week nearly
twenty men who have never been out be
fore were practiCing on the track in their
thin suits and judging from the number
who have signed up for the preliminary
training, there will be about sixty candi-
dates for the u track team this year.
Coach Maddox believes that he viii
have the best team in the history Of the
school and expects to make an excellent
showing outside Of the state. Maddox
lined up his Material last week and found
that Bill Ferguson and Cuddy Russell
years team not on the list. while many
other old stars will return to school this
year.
In the sprintiBg line Maddox has Brin-
ton and Richardson. of last year Annes.
who has a record at Michigan, who has
/ been at school during the year, and Nc
Ailister, the crack L. D. s. runner. who
is expected in at the beginning of the
new semester. Wilkinson, who comes
from Cedar City. has d good record in the
jumps. and Morgan Adams, the star pole
vauiter. is in school this year
Captain Bill Hunt, the OLD university
WsFhorse, who was unable TO attend
school the first term. will be attending
classes before the second half-year. Con-
will is already working out with the
weights and besides II. Richardson there
are number of new men who are do
ing good work in the gymnasium with
the weights Sam OlesOn. the big guard
on the football team, and d. Richardson.
are both doing excellent work D. Rich
ardson also has a good broad jumping
record.
Bailey and Dell Judd are in charge of
the preliminary work in the distance
events. There are more candidates for
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-25
JEFF FASTER THAN EVER
Champion Says Three Months Work
in Mountains Will Make
Him Fit.

San Francisco, Jan. 81 am faster
and better right now than ] ever thought
I would be when ] quit the ring four years
ago. This stage work agrees with ME and
j am getting my wind back every day.
Three months work in the mountains will
put me right where I was when I left
off. AT least, this is the way / feel.
This is the latest authorized statement
from JeffTies, and 1t is expected that he
viii come out in a few days with the for
mai announcement that he will fight
Johnson. Though pressed for a speech
by the audience every time he appears
on the stage, the great retired champion
steadfastly refuses to discuss the fighting
game but he readily talks to his friends
off the stage.
All judges of the boxing game have put
themselves on record as saying that JEFF
fries is as fast as he ever was. He weighs
about $50 pounds and outside of a lot
Of extra flesh about the chest, he looks
every inch the great fighter he was when
he retired from the ring He has received
such a theatrical offer from the east that
he may go there within a few weeks.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-25
F ~ s5 HERALD SPORTING NEWS

the New California Jockey club. which
controls the racing plants at lnglsside,
TanfOTan and EmeryVills. and who is
also interested in the Santa Anita track,
Of which z J. C'Lucky'') Baldwin is pre-
sumed to be the dominating factor is, 1t
is understood marshaiine his forces at
the capital, and will organize the most
bitter and determined opposition to the
passage of the anti-race track bill that
has ever been waged for or against a
public measure in this state. The pTeSi-
dent has been keeping in close touch with
the situation, and has personally directed
the fight for the interests which he rep
resents.
In the event of the closing Of the rae
ing establishments in this state, 1t Is
fairly certain that racing will be shifted
10 Nevada or Lower California. Negotia-
tons il is generally understood. nave
been under way for some time with
view of erecting and maintaining courses
on the Nevada side Of Lake Tahoe and
near Tia Juana, just across the boundary
line i'm Lower California about twenty
miles south of San Diego.