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Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-01-09
NUMEROUS c AILDREk
WERE ORPH ANED
BY EARTHQUAKE
American Woman Arrives at
Rome and Tells of Work
Done by Foreign
Colony.
REFUGEES WERE
STARVED AND NAKED
Clothing and Food Supplied to
Them as Fast as Possible One
American Woman Adopts
Child Whose Parents
We're Killed.

Rome, Jan. 9.-Miss May Sherman
of Elizabeth, N. j., who was active
in the measures taken at Taormina
Tor the relief of earthquake sufferers,
is now in Rome. Speaking of the
work, she said:
"All the bakers of Taomina were
kept busy baking bread and they were
paid by contributions from the for
eign colony. We did everything to
obtain clothing for the shivering and
naked people. There were many chill
dren among the refugees, who had
been made orphans by the earthquake
and the best care possible was given
them.
"a Mrs. Weich. who Intended go-
ing to Messina the day before the
earthquake, saved her life by postpon-
ing her departure. Mrs. Welch has
taken charge of little girl refugee
evidently of gentle birth, and if the
child is not claimed she will adopt it,
81 was much impressed by the be-
havior of the refugees. They seemed
dazed with terror and suffering, but
were absolutely accomplishing. They
were ready to share whatever was
given them with each other and even
those who were suffering the most
did not forget to thank us for the
kindness shown them The people of
Giardini seemed to have no idea of
giving water to the refugees until II
was suggested to them by the foreign
ers. But as soon as they did wake up
they showed great kindness and re-
Ceived more than one hundred wound
ed in their homes.
An American Wounded.
London, Jan. 9.-The foreign office
has been advised from Malta that an
American named Paul Richards of
Pennsylvania, has arrived there from
Reggie aboard a British cruiser, and
has been sent to the hospital.
Lake Geneva Disturbed
Genoa, Jan. 9.-The inhabitants of
this city state that the waters of Lake
Geneva rose and fell for two days
with a curious. syphon-like action
three weeks before the earthquake
at Messina. The same phenomena
was noticed before the San Fran
cisco disaster and was attributed to
seismic gases.
Mexico Is shaken.
Mexico City, Jan. 9.-The entire
west coast of Mexico was shaken by
an earthquake yesterday, which was
most severely felt at Acapulco in the
state of Guerrero and at Oaxaca. in
the state Of the same name. The
damage was trivial and no fatalities
have been reported
Battlcships Leaving.
Port Said, Jan. 9.-American bat
tleships are still in port, being coaled
as fast as possible. AS soon as fuel
and supplies are on board they are
being dispatched to various Mediter-
ranean ports embraced in the new it.
inerary. The Nebraska left today for
Marseilles and the Ohio proceeded TO
Greece.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-01-09
PLANS OF CAMPAIGN
TO Be FORMULATED
Lively Rally for Passage of Sewer
Bonds and Much Needed Sewer
System Everyone Asked to
Co Operate Election
January l9.
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q The publicity committee, which
. was named by the city council
. at a special session yesterday
. afternoon has been asked to meet 4
. Monday night at 8 o'clock sharp,
= in the Commercial Club rooms
Q Felix Lester, mayor, issued the
= call for the meeting of the COM
. mittee. this afternoon. 1t is
. hoped that every member of the
. committee will be in attsndapce
. and every one not halned~in the =
. committee who is interested in
= the upbuilding of Albuquerque
q will be welcome an the meeting.
q 1t is expected that the pub
. licity committee Monday night
o will open the campaign for the
o sewer bond issue in real earnest
o and that plans for conducting
. the campaign and holding the
. election in compliance with law,
O will be adopted.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-01-09
SIX tight RIDERS
ARE SENTENCED TO DIE
They VIII BE Executed Next Month
While Two Others Are Given
Terms i'm Prison.

Union City Tenn. Jan. Sem
tences were imposed today in the
cases Of six night ridens who were
convicted of murder in the first de-
gree, and they were sentenced to be
hanged February 10. The six men
convicted are Garret JohnsoE. It'd
Burton, Boy Ransom, Fred Pinion,
Arthur Cloar and sam Applewhite,
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-01-09
NCREAsE In COTTON.

Washington, d. c., Jan. s.-The
census bureau reported today 1870 :
226 running bales of cotton ginned
from the growth Of 1905 to January
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-01-09

Be and they are hereby appointed to
fully investigate and put before the
voters the fullest possible informa-
tion, to enable the voters to intelli-
gently cast their ballots at said cleo
tion.
Resolved, Further, That the said
committee be authorized to arrange
for such public meetings for the
discussion of the issues involved in
the election as they think advisable,
and to subdivide their labors by the
appointment of subcommittee and
to arrange for the means of getting
voters TO the polls on election day,
and to obtain as far as possible,
full expression Of sentiment on tine
part of the qualified electors, wheth-
er such electors favor or oppose the
issue of the bonds.
The city council also voted to in
clude in the sewer plans, complete
sewerage for that portion of the city
lying between Hill and Mulberry
streets and Central and Grant avenues.
This makes a complete system for all
of the city and it is believed that this
small addition can be made without
any increased appropriation. The city
engineer gave it as his opinion that 1t
could be done easily within the
amount provided for by the bond is
sue.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-01-09

Therefore, Be 1t Resolved,
committee, to be known as tn,
on publicity, consisting
following named tax payers, W
qualified electors of the city OF
luerque, to-wit:
Rafael Garcia,
DR.. w. G. Hope,
Geo. Arnot,
Chas. NJ. Davis,
DR.. E. j. Alger.
F. w. Clancy,
d. X. Il. Sellers,
David Rosenwald,
NJ. w. Porterfield,
w. S. Strickler,
Otto Dieckmann,
Ambrosia Candelaria,
w. f. Brogan,
b. A. Sleyster,
III. H. Sabin,
NJ. w. Flournoy,
DIR. p. G.. Cornish,
A. w. Hayden,
F. G. Pratt,
A. A. Sedillo,
w. H. Gillenwater.
Geo. L. Brooks,
Pete Stewart,
NJ. E. Hickey,
e. II. Dunbar,
w. p. Metcalf,
d. A. Macpherson,
Solomon Luna,
c. A. Hudson,
j. f. Luthy,
G. o. Cushman,
John Borradaile,
O. N. Marion,
Jacob Weinpan,
f. V. Chavez,
j. +. Elder,
Wallace Hesselden,
Charles Melini,
j. e. Matthew,
G. Il. Lukens,
"A. f. Walker,
David Denham,
j. l.. Bell,
Summers Burkhart,
f. II. Kent,
Harry F. Lee,
w. w. Mcclellan,
NJ P. Stamm,
~ 4nzo 1radi,
p. F. McCanna,
Geo. Kaseman,
n. e. Stevens,
w. j. Hyde,
-Anastacio Montoya,
Angelo De Tullio,
DIR. L. G.. Rice.
]. w. Vanclave,
Jos. Ravanny,
w. L. Whitney,
j. A. Skinner,
H, B. Ray.
J. II. Render,
j. C. Boyd,
A. w. Anson,
c. A. Grande,
F. E. Sturges,
DIR. b. H. Briggs,
Herbert F. Reynolds,
Wilmot II. Boothe,
Melton Chavez,
w. H. H. Allison,
DIR. L. N. Wilson,
A. B. McMillen,
b. H. Ives,
w. w. Mcdonald,
A. j. Maloy,
A. Fleisher,
Geo. A. Brewer,
w. II. McMillion,
John Lee Clark,
ID. A. Bittner,
Edward Lembke,
j. c. Baldridge,
Jesse Miller,
w. l.. Edgar,
j. A. Hubbs,
G. II. Kennedy,
w. j. Johnson,
Jacobo Yrisarri,
Be and they are hereby appoir
'ully investigate and put befor
5oters the fullest possible in
ion, to enable the voters to
gently cast their ballots at saiC
ion.
Resolved, Further, That the
be authorized to a
or such public meetings 70
Of the issues involN
he election as they think adv
md 10 suhdiyide their labors
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-01-09

Denver, Colo., Jan. 9---Falr tonight and
Sunday.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1909-01-09
An American Wounded.

London, Jan. 9.-The foreign office
has been advised from Malta that an
American named Paul Richards OF
Pennsylvania, has arrived there from
Reggie aboard a British cruiser, and
has been sent to the hospital.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-19

as It was twelve years ago. Despite the efforts
OF the King and Of the royal princes. who enjoy
the respect and the regard Of the principal war
departments OF Europe. the Greek army is just as
rotten in every respect as II was in 1897. II is
the Chamber OF Deputies that has stood In the
way OF every project Of reform and improve
ment. while the maintenance OF discipline has
remained impossible. owing to the participation
OF officers in party politics. 10 the presence Of
young subalterns In the legislature. free TO crit-
else and assail the Minister OF War. and 10 the
eXpedency felt by the Cabinet of the day OF
conciliatng these political pretOrians, no matter
at what cost General SmolentZ. who refused 20
obey the orders OF his superior officer in battle
thereby bringing about defeat; who bOasted OF
having "bathed IN the blood OF the Turks" at
Veestino. and who has contributed more than
any one else a political intriguer 20 the in
discipline OF the Greek army, is worthy sam
pie OF the Greek officer and soldier, II is only
fitting therefore. that he should have been raised
TO the position OF its generalissimo.
II lay stress on this 1t is because at any
moment Greece may once more become involved
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-19

dependence Indeed. 10 is a great question
whether Greece would not be far less trouble
some to the remainder of the world as a prov
ince Of the Turkish Empire. under the new
regime at COnstantinople. than as an Hellenic
kingdom. Certain it is that the Greeks living
under the Turkish flag as statesmen. as bankers.
as merchants and as artisans are far more adj
mirable useful and reputable members of their
race than those I'm Greece. To see the Greeks
at their best one must go to ConstantinOple To
see them at their worst one need so no further
than Athens
We are assured that the recent military pro-
nunciamentO is not anti dynastc. But what is
one 10 think of an administration which owes it's
existence 10 a military oligarchy and that has
not only driven every prince of the blood from
the army and navy but has likewise placed at
the head OF the army-that is TO say, in the
position OF Dictator soldier such as General
smolentz, the declared foe Of the reignIng house
and OF the King? 1t is argued that the mill
tary revolt was directed not against the DIV
nasty but against the political parties OF the
Boule or legislature. which every one acknowl-
edges to be honeycOmbed with corruption and
living only for the spoils OF office But the off,
GERS of the army, responsible for the pronun-
ciamento and the political parties have been
playing into one another's hands for years, have
been hand in glove with one another and have
stood IN the way of all reform. Time and again
has the King been urged by the better element
in Greece 10 suspend the constitution. dissolve
the legislature and take advantage thereof 20 re-
organize from top TO bottom the army the navy
and the civil administration. eliminating the
dishonest forces. But he has always hesitated 10
render himself guilty of any infraction of the
terms OF the constitution, which he had sworn
TO obey when summoned from the masthead of a
British man. of-war, ON which he was serving a.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-19

ment had sold to Greece at 50 apiece. The
cartridges were over fifteen years DID, and to fire
at five hundred yards il was necessary 10 raise
the sight TO eight hundred. so inferior was the
quality OF the powder. The cavalry was nom
existent. The artillery was armed with an in
effective and obsolete weapon. while the supply
OF officers was deplorably small. In many COM
panies numbering four hundred men there was
but one officer, and he worthy business man.
ignorant OF the game OF war. The Crown
Princes own chief Of staff was an Athenian
architect, but not trained soldier. His divi-
sional commanders had never handled brigade
nor his regimental leaders a company. From
general to private the Greek soldier had no idea
OF discipline-which is equally foreign 20 his
nature to-day. Each man did and does as he
pleased and the worst In this respect dur
ing the last war was. according 20 the Crown
Prince, that very Smolentz who has just been
appointed generalssimo.
Early on the morning OF the battle OF Do
mokos, the Crown Prince. seeing that the Turk
ish attack would be on his centre sent orders to
Smolentz, who was in command OF a corps OF
1900 men only six miles away. 20 move up to
the left and 10 strengthen the flank of the main
army. To this order Smolentz paid no attention,
although he was under the Crown Princes or
ders. AS the Turkish attack waxed hotter the
Crown Prince sent aide-de-camp after aide-de-
camp ordering Smolentz to hasten 20 his sup
port with his 1900 fresh men. Finally. toward
evening Smolentz sent reply that. having COM
municated with Athens, he had received author
ity from the War Department there not TO leave
his position. There was moment in the battle
OF Domokos when, in the opinion Of the foreign
military attaches both at Turkish and Grecan
headquarters, counter attack by the Greeks
would have changed the fortunes of the day It
was toward the evening. But the Crown Prince
had no reserves to bring up. and Smolentz, with
1000 fresh men, was still six miles away. The
battle was lost by the Greeks, and the Crown
Prince, bitterly angered. all the more as he him
self was called upon 20 bear the brunt Of the de-
feat. demanded court martial on General
smOlentz, which King George on hearing the
facts, agreed at once TO grant. Rhalli, then in
Office as Premier. and who once more as Prime
Minister this summer has been largely respon-
sible for the recent military prOnunciamento at
Athens. interfered. and not only threatened 20
resign IL such a course were pursued but more
over frightened the King and the Queen with
threats Of mob disturbances And in those DAYS
the Athens pOpulace was wont 10 boot the mon
arch and his consort when they drove out while
the officers in uniform. instead Of saIuting Often
svely turned their backs toward the members
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-19

Music was one OF the eighteen sciences that we're
considered essential TO the education OF a prince.
BUT with them music Is sound rather than har-
H0hys incubation and expression SubOrdInated 60
NOiufne and metrtcal effect: thus reverheratfng
instruments were their earliest inventions for mu-
slSal purpOses-drums. similar the tom toms
OF the temples Of to-day. The RajaVali describing
.ne lharch or llutCsaimunus army, SAYS tho
HtttinG OF the siXty-fOur kinds of drums made a
noise resembling thunder breaking on the rock
from hehnd which the rises While a harp
Is mentioned ~ che chronicles OF B. c. ISL nothing
WAS said OF flutes or wind instruments, although "a
tun , oSnd, according 20 the Mahawanso. Comprised
Al descriptions OF musicians" Pieces IN REGULAR
satuut haNins seven notes expressed IN letters.
. The drum plays important part IN the life %
tne naiVe Inhabitants OF Ceylon to-day not only
~ Ineir Leusious exercises but in secular employ
inents. Cave IN his interesting work on CeyiOTs--
IN tne description Of the muster at a. m. on
yea plantatt3n-~says "Au appear as II BY magic at
Ihe superintendent then counts his coolies and
assigns them tasks, such pIucking, pruning.
WeSu,nS and the clearing OF surface drains. After
MS chota hazart-littie breakfast-and a visit to
the factory. he tnspectS the pluckers. walking
cstfeiutiy along the lines OF women and Children
Wno are plucktnS the young leaves This pluck
ms requires careful teaching and constant DsDec-
ton and Is. IN itself, almost a fine art Cave ex-
pIalns that. TO such an extent does practice ac-
Seefate the action Of eve. brain and the march OF
thslr nimhe fingers that Il Is difficult for the un-
initiated TO believe how carefully chosen h each
leai or shoot And only the young and succuient
must De plIcked; for such only Comprise the SIe-
eately navored and fragrant CeyIon tea
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-19

in a with Turkey. The latter Is spelling for
a fight being assured in advance Of easy victory.
The Sublime Porte appreciates the fact that a
campaign against Greece will do more than any
thing else to strengthen and secure its position
by uniting all dssident political factions against
one common enemy. and realizes. moreover. that
It would have the sympathy OF the Bulgarian.
Rumanian and Servian nationalities. as well as
OF the greater portion of Macedonia. in tha
trouble. Had il not been for the presence OF
King George the throne OF Greece in 1897
the great powers would have refrained from in
terferlng in Greece's behalf and the victorious
Turkish army would have been permitted 20
continue its onward march to Athens. where. in
that event. the Crescent might have been float
ing to-day. King George is still under the
shadow Of the AcropOlis. lingering there very
reluctantly and anxious to get away. His five
sons. TO whom he is devoted. and his grandson
have already left. with the avowed intention OF
remaining away Tor years. When he follows
them Greece will probably be left to her own de-
vices. and Turkey. which has received plenty OF
provocation both In regard TO crete and disor-
ders her southern frontier. will be allowed
free hand on the ground that Greece. thoroughly
discredited, politically and financially has for
feited that good will of Europe TO which alone
she is indebted for the maintenance Of her in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-19
CEYL0N THE GORGEOUS
THE ISLE FROM WHICH
CONES THE FINE TEL.
Engineering Feats of Early Singh
dlese Haze EFcited WOnder
Through Succeeding ages.

The Singhalsss were taught this nobIo sciences
by the Brshmans who came over with Wi5ayO: In
deed one OF these is named IN the fourth century
before Christ contemporary with the coustruc-
ton OF the earliest tanks. those remarkable artl-
fetal lakes. before described, and which were so
important a factor in the islands ancient irrisa-
ton system. These lakes. tanks. formed
by connecting the hills with gigantic embark
ments- That these and the great works IN stone.
vestigeS OF which. Ike the ruins OF the tanks stil
remain 90 excite the wonder and admiration OF
modern engineers and architects. should have been
constructed with such simple and primitive means
and implements. adds 60 the spleudOr OF the
achievements; the earth for the eubankments was
carried IN baskets. and stones Quarried By
wedgins. Such vast blocks as the great tablet
at PoIlans-rua. picture Of which has been pre-
sented In these columns. were not moved by me
chanical apparat. Is like material to-day. bur
by manual power. aided by ropes and rollers.
The Singhalese appear 70 have not understood
military engineering. and their walled towns and
Notifications. frequently mentioned IN the an
cient chronicles. must have been earthWcrks.
TurnOur enumerates them "strOnzhOlds IN the
midst OF forests. and those upon steep hills and
the Businesses surrounded BY water Even down
to the capture OF Handy BY the British the passes
Of The hin country were defended BY the thick
OF bridEess saws Turnour Ssey5or had Mons until
the thirteenth centHry and these were o. timber
l9rs In pairs. on which rested the roadways o.
never 10 have applied The Principle OF the arch
Tenneut SAYS that IN forming the ounds OF their
reservoirs and Of the stone dams which they drew
across rivers they were accustomed. with
incredTbls toll Infinitely Increased Sy me irupsr-
lection OF tools and implements. TO work raised
moulding In front OF the blocks % stone that
each course was retained In position. not alons hy
It's weight. but by the difficulty OF forcing it for
ward By pressure from behind
Thai civil engineering was known is shown By
the mention In the DtpaxansO. chrOnfcls which
antedateS the MahawanSO. OF the fact that Wa
sabha-A u 66-11O-to provide for the comfort
and health Of the town Constructed a tunnel for
the purpose Of supplying AnaraispoOra with water.
Nor we're the early Singhaless without a knowl-
edge-sOmewhat crude IL IS true-of tho cns art.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-19
WARNED WAR DEPARTMENT.

When the Crown Prince, in the autumn OF
1896, saw his country drifting into hostilities
with Turkey, he warned the War Department at
Athens times without number that the army
was absolutely unprepared 20 enter upon a cam
paign. The infantry was armed with the con-
demned Gras rife, which the French govern
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-19

Of the royal family when they passed by
Smolentz's only feat Of arms during the
paign was the capture by his corps OF $4,000
men Of Turkish outpost at velestino. which he
magnihed into an important victory. his mag
niloquent dispatch 10 Athens describing the af-
fray mentioning that he had "bathed in the
funny but characteristic story OF how on the
night before the battle OF Domokos, which de-
termined the fortunes of the war. he rode around
the front of his army and found very i'm
portant road completely unguarded. leaving free
access TO the Greek camp The regiment which
he had personally posted at this point had COM
pletely vanished. 1t found many miles in
the rear. An unaccOuntable and mysterious
panic had occurred in the middle OF the night,
and the regiment, colonel, officers and rank and
file. had skedaddled The Crown Prince, while
he bore a striking tribute 20 the humanity which
the Turkish officers and soldiers displayed to the
Greeks of every condition throughout the war
and after the cessation Of hostilities did not
hesitate openly 10 denOunce the men under his
command. officers as we'll soldiers. as "frothy
with patriotism and with a deep stratum OF
cowardce under a thin veneer of civilization"
This contemptuous judgment strongly in
dorsed by all the foreign military attaches both
at Turkish and Greek headquarters by the most
experienced war correspondents in the field and
by the leading military Of Europe espe-
cially at Berlin. where II was admitted that Il
was out OF the question for the Crown Prince 20
dream OF accomplishing anything with the
ridiculous material at his disposal
That material is just ridiculous to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-19
SSH A ROYAL FAMILY THAT is TIRED OF RULING F5SSzNi

a midshipman as Prince William of Denmark p,
assume the crown Of Greece. Had he ruled for
time as an autocrat he might have restored or
der and regenerated Greece. and it's peOpIs VIII
have shown themselves so utterly incapable az
self-gOvernment OF understanding and apnra
ciating parliamentary methods. would have baa,
lauding him to the skies, instead of cOndemnin
him. He now feels that despite all his cIevar-
ness. his honesty OF purpose and his loyal efFort
in behalf Of Greece his forty-seven years reigD
has eliminated in failure. Possessed Of an In,
mense fortune. amassed. not in Graece brr
abroad. mainly in the United States by suec,,-
lation In American grain, at the time OF the
Turco-Russian war. under the advice OF hi,
friend. the late General Meredith Read ba =,
anxious TO enjoy it somewhere else than in
Greece. which has shown the door to his chill
dren- How unpleasant his position is in the
land OF his adoption may be seen in the fact
that he has never been able to accord his friend
ship to any OF his subjects. owing 70 their inor
dinate jealousy OF one another. which would
have led TO charges OF royal favOritism That is
why his social intercourse at Athens has ALWAYS
been restricted TO the foreign diplomatic corps
and 20 visitors from abroad And that too il
the reason why no court OF Europe has ever bean
quite SO accessible to foreigners. especially 20
Americans, as that OF Greece.
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