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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-07-26
MEMORY OF MONKEY DAYS.

LONDON, July 26.-The habit
many people have of swinging the
arms in walking harks back to the
time when mankind travelled on all
tours, according to Sir Victor Hors-
ley. who gave the Cavenish lecture
this year before the Chirurgical
society.
Then it was necessary to use
all four extremeties in locomo-
tion," he said, "and the majority
of humans have failed to alto
gether abandon the movement of
what were the forelegs."
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-07-26
HAS A FAILING FOR
GETTING MONEY EASY

c. H. Burger. released from the
county Jail only a few days ago
after serving out sentence of six
months for larceny, is again under
arrest This time he is accused of
the forgery of 500 check made
payable to c. b. Lewis and signed
by j. c. Counselman. The arrest
was made by Officer Jacob Warner
and he will be brought to trial be-
fore Judge Mann.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-07-26

August II, during the time of
the National Irrigation Congress
convention here. the automobile
race meet will be held by the Spo-
kane motor club. Henry J. Kaiser
Is the man in charge of the races.
He has already secured the entry
of several automobiles. The pro
ceeds from the races will be put In
to the good roads movement.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-07-26
BASEBALL PA YER,S NIGHTMARE
Here's a story without words.

Here's story without words.
Look at this shoe. This is what
every runner faces as he slides
head first into base; what every
fnffelder fears as the runner slides
into him feet first.
Every week comes another
story; another. man crippled, pain
fully. perhaps seriously. by the
dangerous spiked shoes. 1t would
be as fair for one man as for an
other If everybody was forced to
discard the spikes-but they stay.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-07-26

Three-baSe hlt-AItman. TWO
base hit-Gough. Sacrifice hits
Clynes, Ostdiek, Killilay. Stolen
bases-Cooney, Altman. Struck
out-By Killilay 6. Bases on balls
off Killilay 3. off Seaton 3. Hit
by pitcher-Seaton by Killilay. Left
on bases-Portland 4. Spokane Z.
Time of game-1:20. Stevens put
out of game for kicking. Umpire
Frary.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-07-26

Boston Americans have more
than team of pitchers in uniforms
every day. Alphabetically they are
Arellanes, Burchell. Cicotte, Chech,
Nourse, Pape, Ryan, Schiller, VOL
ter and Wood.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-07-26
'a1|RE SERIES.
!, , TAKEN

wv, SeatOn failed
to fool the In
dams in the last
game of the Sc
ries and again
t h e Portland
Colts lost by a
score of 2 to 1,
giving the entire
series of seven
games to the
home team. Kill
lilay was in fine
form and made
up for his wild
ness of the day
before when he
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-07-26

WANTED.
Bright boy to handle route on
Sherman near Fifth ave. Apply at
The Press office Tuesday morning.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-07-26

A team with Vic Willis, Camnitz,
Wagner, Leach and Clarke on it
isn't playing in much hard luck.
Note position of Pittsburg in Ma
tional league standings.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-07-26

dian. Hes United States. same as
the rest of us.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-04-08
SOMALI MUl.LAHS
ARE RESTLESS
Every Precauton Taken by British
Authorities to Protect Roose-
velt and Party.

Mombasa, British East Africa, April
According to native reports, the
Mullahs of the Somalis. in the desert
country north of the protectorate, are
showing signs of unrest. The rest
lessness became evident six months
ago. The northern district is always
a country to watch closely When the
natives look for trouble they go to the
westward. The colonial office in Lon
don has issued orders to surround
Roosevelt with every. protection when
he arrives. Roosevelt and his party
will be received at Mombasa by S. c.
Tompkins, one OF the provincial com
missiOners.
Kermit Will Make Separate Trip.
Mombasa, April Sit has been de-
cided that Kermit Roosevelt will take
several separate trips with Silva
a Portuguese guide. The first fort
night of their stay the party will be
guests of Sir Edward Pease, the
noted hunter and the second fort
right, guests of George Mcmillan at
Juja ranch. F. J. Jackson, lieutenant
governor of the protectorate is ar.
ranging the details of reception to
TIE party.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-04-08
INSANE PLUMBER
ON RAMPAGE.
Arms Himself With an Arsenal to
Wipe Out His Imaginary Enemies
in Illinois Town.

Aurora, Ill.,, April S.-John Ander-
son, plumber, whose mind became af-
fected today armed himself with two
pistols, shot gun and three bombs and
started out to kill the inhabitants of
the city block in which he said gossip
concerning himself had been circu-
lated. He killed one woman, nearly
killed her husband, wounded another
woman and then killed himself.
The dead are Mrs. John McVickers;
John Anderson, suicide. The injured
are John Belford. flesh wound, brok-
en arm from bullets; John McVick-
er husband of the above, scalp
wound. Anderson's' violent manner
terrorized scores of persons to whom
tc announced his intentions. Doors
were locked and children sent to
cellars for safety. He first went to
the home of Mr.. McVickers, his old
est and best friend. With a pistol
in each hand he began firing. and
slot the woman through the heart.
Apparentl-' satisfied he went to the
house of John Belford. Entering he
fired at Mrs. Bedford who fell. The
crowd outside attracted the insane
mans attention and he peered
through the window and then picking
Up shotgun calmly blew bis head
off.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-04-08

LAST DAY OF CATTLE
MEMS CONVENTION
Governor Curry Made Honorary
Member and Makes Forcible
Address-Barbecue Today.

Roswell, n. NJ, April S.--Today was
the last day of the Cattlemen's con-
vention. Governor Curry will leave
for Santa Fe tonight. Upon motion
OF William Slaughter, Governor Cur
ry was elected an honorary member
OF the Cattlemen's Association. A
great barbecue took place this after
room at the Slaughter ranch.
The governors address yesterday
was brief, but was received with en-
thusiastic applause. He said he was
glad to be classed as one of the
pioneer cattlemen Of the plains coun-
try, that many people were inclined
to think that the days of the COW.
men were passing. In his opinion,
however. it seemed that they were
Just beginning. He pointed out that
tie basis of the wealth of the Pecos
Valley country rested on the for
tunes made by men who blazed the
way behind cattle herds. He point
ed out several of the leading bust
ness men of Roswell who had made
tneir fortunes and who have been
able to aid materially in development
through the fortunes made in the
cattle business and he believed the
activity of the cattlemen and their
usefulness was just beginning. He
expressed pleasure at being elected
a member of the association and
brought a laugh from the members
with the statement that he proposed
to attend the next meeting in Texas
if the secretary of the interior
would let him leave the Territory.
The governor concluded his remarks
with a cordial welcome to New Mex
leo for the delegates and visitors
from other states.
Other resolutions adopted at the
morning session included one limit
ing membership to those men having
twenty-five or more head Of livestock
and another urging the legislature
Of Texas to establish experiment sta
tions at Fort Worth, Amarillo and
elsewhere to develop dairy products
and the livestock industry.
Several interesting addresses were
delivered by visiting delegates or
subjects connected with the cattle in.
dustry.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-04-08
GAVE LOT FOR
POST OFFICE
Depa rtment Accepts Generous Offer
Of John w. Poe at Roswell-Real
Estate Values Increase.

Roswell, April S.--Captain John W.
Poe received an official communica-
ton from Franklin MacVeigh, secre-
tary of the Treasury, accepting the Of
fer OF his lot las by $50 feet at the
corner of Richardson avenue and
Fourth street. as a site for the Fed
eral building. 1t will be remembered
by many that this lot was offered by
Mr., Poe as a gift. The governments
acceptance is subject to the approval
of the title Of the ground. The selec-
tion of this site as the one for the
Federal building was evidently antici-
pated, for real estate in that vicinity
has lately taken jump. The 100 foot
front lot across the street south from
the Christian church is reported to
have been sold to G. J. Franks for
$10,500 and the two residences and
lots of Mrs. C. 7. and J. e. McClane
are reported to have been sold with
out the Turner studio building for
about $4,000 to J. E. and J. w. Rhea.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-04-08
PROFITS WENT INTO
IMPROVEMENTS
Attorney MiIburn Continues His Argu
ment in Defense of the Stand
ard Oil.

st. Louis, Mo-, April S.-Attorney
Milburn continued his argument In de-
fense of the Standard Oil in the disso-
luton proceedings this morning. He
replied to the charges of Kellogg that
the company had earned more than
half a billion on capital Of $97 7,25O,-
900. He said it was true that the prof
its exceeded the sums paid out as div
idends but declared the money was
used in extending properties.
Had we made our capital stock a
billion dollars instead of an insig-
nificant $97,250,000 and declared
per cent dividend, as we might easily
have done, there would have been no
complaint against us. declared Mil
burn in his argument defending the
dissolution suit OF the government
against the Standard Oil Co. this
morning in the L. S. Court Milburn
concluded his plea at noon.
"The Americans shout before they
are hurt, said Milburn. IF hurt they
shout until help comes," he said He
declared, the Interstate Commerce
Commission is ready to correct the
wrong of transportation yet no one
has appeared to complain about the
pipe lines"
I'VE admit our profit annually is
"A per cent. We do not apologize or
defend it, we stand on it," decided
Milburn, as he pointed to the com
pany's investments.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-04-08
MODJESKA ANSWERS
FINAL CURTAIN
Passed Away at Her California Home
This Morning After Long Strug-
ale With Disease.

Los Angeles, Calf. April S.-Mad-
anne Helena Modjeska, the famous
Polish tragedienne and American ac-
tress, died at 10 o'clock this morning
at her island home at Bay City, at the
age of 65, after an illness of two
months. Death had been hourly ex-
pected. Bright's disease complicated
with heart trouble. was the cause. At
her side was Count Bozenta. her hus-
band; Ralph Modjeska, her son, and
his wife. Members of the family had
been at her side for months. The
health of Modieska was as usual un-
til two months ago, when she fell i'll.
The funeral has not yet been ar.
ranged.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-04-08
BICYCLE TOURIST
VISITS SANTA FE
He Is Visiting the Different States Of
the Union and Is Almost Sixty
Eight Years Old.

Major Edward A. Weed, now near
ly 6S years of age, and said to be the
Oldest international cycle tourist, ar
rived in this city this morning from
Las Vegas which he left on Tuesday
nc on. Up to date. or since the 2Sth
on last May he has ridden his wheel
in 90 states, total of 5,912 miles
and neither himself nor wheel have
been out OF order single day.
Major Weed is newspaper veter.
on Of California. and Is now on his
way home to San Francisco. after an
absence of IL years, during eight
years of which he rode in II Ameri-
can and 20 Mexican states, Cuba and
Canada, a distance of 1875 miles,
going everywhere possible on wheel.
He is now free lance in journalism
and gathering information for a SER
les of articles descriptive of the
towns and states he visits on the
way.
To reporter of this paper the
major said For over so years
have cherished the desire to visit
Santa Fe, and this beautiful April
morning that desire is gratified. 1t
has never seemed convenient for me
to come here before though | have
crossed the continent five times and
been in nearly every state. BY the
way, hope soon your territory will
become state. Your vast area OF
land is capable of furnishing homes
for thousands Of families in the
crowded states OF the east, and many
are inquiring concerning your re.
sources and advantages. Concerted
action on the part of. your press and
people is required to publish and
circulate freely a large amount OF
printed and illustrated matter which
will show the rest of the world the
fine homes you can offer. ] will re-
main here over night and start fol
Albuquerque in the morning. Sorry
your governor is away Yes, my
wheel is heavy for it weighs s. pounds
and my gear is 86, but am healthy
young man who uses neither tobac
co nor liquor. nor INDUCES in profan
ity, and will not be 6S until June 6
so am only 81 years young enjoy
the best of health and am in even
letter condition than when started
and weigh three pounds more"
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-04-08
PLANNING
FOR FUTURE
Important Meeting
of archaeological
Society Friday
ALL INVITED TO ATTEND
Letter From Charles F. Lum.
mis- and Talk by Doctor
Hewett.

There will be a meeting OF 'he
New Mexico Archaeological Society
on Friday evening at 1880 o'clock IN
tie assembly room OF the Woman
Board of Trade Library on Washlhe'
ton Avenue. The meeting will be a
most important one and will consider
further activities of the Society. The
Society has brought to success1ul
conclusion it's campaign to secure the
location of the School and Museum OF
American Archaeology in Santa re
and the preservation of the historic
Old Palace for this purpose ana 1or
the home of the Museum OF new
Mexico. ~
The Board of Regents has held IT'S
first annual meeting and LAID the
foundation on which this great instl-
tution will be built. 1t is necessary
that there should be strong local
Society. which should be actively al
filiated with the National organlza'
tion in it's work in New Mexico ana
to give it the local support necessary
tn the success of its undertakings.
The Society should have members IN
every part of New Mexico. 1t should
lend all it's energies toward the
building up of the Museum OF New
Mexico until it shall stand as one OF
the most attractive and useful OF all
of New Mexicos institutions. II
should lose no time in looking 10
ward the conservation of the historic
and prehistoric interests OF the Ter
ritory and making them accessible to
tre travelling public. At the meeting
on Friday evening it is intended to
discuss the future work OF the Society
and decide upon movements to be
Immediately undertaken. 1t Is hoped
that not only members OF the Society
hut all citizens interested in the
advancement of New Mexico will at
tend.
Director of American Archaeology
doctor Edgar l.. Hewett, will be pres
ent to speak of the immediate work o.
tie school and will show some inter
esting specimens that are to be pre-
sented to the Museum. A letter vii
re read from Charles F. Lummis, the
sterling friend of New Mexico and Of
all New Mexicans.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-04-08
NO SALOONS
AFTER THIS YEAR
The Council Adopts
a Stringent Re-
solution
AMEND REVENUE ORDINANCE
In a Lengthy Meeting Pro.
testing Citizens We're
Given Full Hearing.

The city council held regular
r,oeting last night. with all members
present Mayor Sena called the meet
ing to order.
The minutes of the last meeting
were approved as read The reports
of officers and accounts were refer
red to the finance committee.
The council resolved itself into a
committee of the whole, Councilman
Armijo introduced an ordinance stip-
ulating and setting forth a city tax
and an occupation tax on all the diff
ferent classes of business in the city
and providing for the repeal of any
conflicting ordinance already passed.
This was intended to knock out the
revenue ordinance passed at the last
meeting.
On motion by Councilman Gable the
new ordinance was laid on the table
indefinitely, the vote being Baca, Ga.
Bile. Wheelon, Walker and Mayer, yes.
and Armijo, Moya, Ortiz and Quin-
tana, no.
Upon motion by Councilman Whee.
lon, the revenue ordinance was taken
up for the purpose of amending. The
vote on all propositions throughout
the meeting always stood to 4.
After all amendments had been
made the ordinance as amended was
upon motion by Councilman Gable
adopted, Armijo, Moya, Ortiz and
Quintana voting no.
One of the amendments adopted
provides that after December 81, 1909,
no saloon will be permitted to do bus
mess in Santa Fe. The entire ordi-
nance as amended will be published
later A large delegation of citizens
was given hearing and changes in
the ordinance made accordingly.
Mayor Sena made the following
nominations which were ratified by
the council. For marshal, for one
year, Nicholas Sena; for policeman
for six months, Manuel Casados; for
garbage removers, Leandro Martinez
and Ynocencio Gonzales.
Policeman Camilo Padilla is to re-
main until his successor is appointed.
Upon motion by Councilman Gable,
duly seconded by Councilman Walker,
the council arose from the committee
of the whole and reported pack the
revenue ordinance as amended, to the
council in executive session. The or.
dinance was then formally adopted.
Whereupon the council adjourned I'm.
til next Monday, April IL.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-04-08
CARLSBAD VOTES
SEWER BONDS
Another Live Municipality That is
Bound to Have Moderrf Sanitary
improvements.

Carlsbad yesterday by a vote of 140
to 9, decided to issue $4,000 in bonds
for the construction Of sewer sys-
TEN.
The Board Of County Commission
ers yesterday opened bids for three
new bridges. The Midland Bridge
Company was the lowest out Of six
bidders and was awarded the contract
for bridge across tbs pecos river
near Artesia at $4,000, anctA4at at
Carlsbad at $685. and the third
across Slack river naar MalaSa al
$2,7O0. These bridges nave been ID
ly needed for u tonF line and bonds
were voted last fall for the purpose
Of building them at once.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-04-08
CASTRO MUST
GET OUT
No Room for Him
on the Island of
Martinique
DECREE OF EXPULSION
Erstwhile Venezuelan Dicta.
tor Not Welcome at Fort
de France.

Paris. April S.-The French govern
ment decided today to expel Castro
the former president of Venezuela,
from the French island of Martinique
on the ground that his presence would
likely promote revolution in Vene-
zuela The decree of expulsion will
be communicated to Castro through
the prefect at Fort de France, where
Castro now is.
Castro is Indignant.
Fort De France, April S.-Castro
drove through town this morning.
The attitude of the people is one OF
sympathy. He would say nothing of
his intentions. He is indignant at
tie action of the powers in forcing
him to land here.
After returning from his drive
Castro became suddenly i'll. A scar
lett by the operation in Berlin has
opened and his condition is grave.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-04-08
LAST ROMP
WITH THE TIGER
New Steel Town Of Gary, Indiana,
Last Night Celebrated the Final
Closing Of Saloons.

Gary. Ind, April S.-Long lines of
men. like patrons before a theater box
office, lined up before the door of
the last remaining bar here today to
get final drink before the closing
Under the option law. Wakes" were
held and old customers bought liquor
at cost. The last saloon closed it's
doors shortly after midnight when
the last drop was gone.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-04-08
MEXICO HAS
MONEY FOR FRILLS
Big Appropriation for a National
Theater and Million Dollars
for Monument.

Mexico City, Mex, April S.-The an
nual national budget carries an appro-
priation of $3,000.00O for national
theater, $4,900,O00 for education, SILL
100000 for irrigation and water sys-
TENS and a million for monument to
commemorate the Tooth anniversary
of Mexican independence.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-04-08
CONFEDERATION LAY
ING LOW MANCHESTER
Fjre Started in Block Of Twenty Tene'
ments Of the New Hampshire
Metropolis.

Manchester, N. H.. April S.-Fire
started this morning in twenty tene-
ment buildings near the business cen
ter and at noon had extended four
blocks east and two blocks north and
is still spreading.
The fire continued to spread until
1;3O p. M, when fifty buildings were
burned or damaged. Then it was re-
rorted that the blaze was under con-
troll.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-04-08
PORTALES FIRE
LOSS ADJUSTED
Seventeen Companies Were Interest
ed and o. e. Lane Has Lett Den
YER to Adjust Claims.

Denver, April 8.-Loss on the
Warren Fooshee & Co. mercantile
store at Portales, N. NJ, has been
settled at total of $60O.9O on an
insurance of $4,000. Seventeen
companies were interested Sam r
Willard acted as adjuster. Loss on
tie building adjoining in which the
New York Underwriters, Niagara and
Scottish National are known to have
been interested has not been settled.
@. r. Lane has left for Portaies'
however, and will complete this work
as soon as possible.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-04-08
FUNERAL OF
JOSEPH PETROSINI
Procession Of Mourners Longest Ever
Held in City Of New York.
Ceremonies Simple.

New York, N ~, April S.-The body
of Joseph Petrosini, lieutenant Of po-
lice, killed In Palermo, Italy, a month
ago, will arrive today A funeral will
be held tomorrow. Services will be
simple but it is expected that the pro-
cession will be the largest ever held.
Italian societies, battalion of fire
men and the tenth regiment of police
will attend.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-04-08
BANK GUARANTY BILL
PASSES TEXAS HOUSE
Governor Will Call Special Session OF
Legislature to Put Through
Measures,

Austin, Tex, April S.-The lower
house of the Legislature this morning
passed bank deposit guaranty bill by
a vote of so to 13. Governor Campbell
has announced he will call special
session to obtain action on the admin.
istration measures which the legisla
ture opposes.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-04-08
CHAMPION BUTTER
COW IS DEAD
EsteIla, Who Yielded Seven Hundred
Pounds Of Butter a Year
Breathes Her Last.

Columbia, Mo-, April S.-Estella,
the champion butter COW OF the
world Is dead. She died at her home
at the Missouri Agricultural College
last night. In twelve months she
produced 7l2 pounds Of butter. It is
calculated that she would have kept
the average student in college by the
sale of her butter alone.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-04-08
TRIAL OF MRS.
GEORGIA SAMPSON
Her Mother Testifies as to the Death
Of the Young Husband-Other
Relatives on Stand,

Lyons, N. Y, April S.--Relatives of
Mrs. Georgia Sampson. on trial charg-
ed with killing her husband, Harry
+. Sampson, nephew Of Admiral Samp-
son, testified today in the case. The
mother Of Mrs sampson told Of the
death Of the young husband and 9th
ers told Of the trouble between Samp-
son and his wife.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-04-08
EARTHQUAKE
AT MESSINA
Ground Heaves Again Accompanied
by Mysterious subterranean
Rumbiings.

Messina, April o.--A violent earth
quake shock was experienced here
this morning accompanied by subter-
ranean rumblings.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-04-08
JUDGE GETS BLACK
HAND WARNING
Marriage License to Blacks
and Whites,

Columbus, Ohio, April S.-Probate
Judge Samuel d. Black received a
Black Hand warning this morning
against issuing a marriage license to
blacks and whites. With the mes
sage was a rope with knot tied
10 the door knob. The courts have
decided that Willis Marchand, a ne
gro, and Stella Cunningham, white,
may wed.