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The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-03-18
MEMBER ASSOCIATED PRESS.

al rundown OF the statehood bill the
other day. The smart Alexis who com
| pose what we call the gang, when
they got Governor Hagerman out,
thought they had made themselves sol
i'd for all time, and that they could
secure a state which they could con-
troll and plumber as they pleased, free
from ali Federal control. Blind as
such men usually are, they ere only
twisting a o p to hang themselves
| with, and doing infinite damage to the
reputation and the vital interests of
| New Mexico. The result of their short
sightedness was brought to a focus
| when the senate committee turned
that statehood bill Town with a thud.
If they were the only men to get the
well deserved punishment, We could
every citizen of New Mexico must
take a snare of the, punishment, whe-
Their they deserve it or not.
The gangsters blame other people
for killing statehood. They killed it
themselves n have been killing it
for many years, but particularly dur
ing the last five years. Since Bursum
and Andrews have controlled the do
minant party, they have eel busy
in driving nails in statehood's coffin.
If the government thinks we are
not fit to govern ourselves, then 1t
ought TO help us to become fit as soon
as possible. This can only be done
by a general cleaning out and not by
the protection of gangsters because
they happen to be particular favorftes
of powerful politicians, even though
the powerful politician be the Presi-
lent himself.
Let US have the whole truth in this
matter, fall where it will, and place
it out Of the power of gangsters and
political tricksters to work harm with
in the territory and without, by con-
tinually preventing by their acts, the
formation OF the state of New Mexico.
All attempts to get a local option
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-03-18

iland is a desert of rocks and thorn
bushes peopled by riflearmed fanatics
and between Samaliland and Uganda
there is this contrast, "a barren land
with dangerous inhabitants; and a
fruitful and with docile people. What
is least worth having is most difficult
to hold; what is most worth having
is easiest"
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-03-18
Roswell viii not get $1,000 for Il

Roswell will not get $1,000 for the
completion of the armory building
here Governor Curry having vetoed
b bill. However an amended bill
placing the amount at S $500 was pass
ed yesterday and has been signed by
the Governor. So the building can be
completed. although the sum appro-
priated Is not barge enough to place
the building in the shape In which 1t
should be.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-03-18

The commission form of govern
ment is allowed by law in New
Mexico and it is up to the people of
Roswell and the city council to place
it in effect. if such should be their
will.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-03-18

The new tariff bill provides for the
issuance OF bonds to the amount of
forty millions and treasury certificates
to the amount of two hundred and for
ty millions. Even the ssbest tariff law
the country has ever had" has not
been able to keep pace with the Re
publican extravaganza and the Re
publican panic times of the last two
years.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-03-18

The new tariff bill may be a down
ward revision as is said by the republi
cans. but it passed in IT'S present form
will probably raise forty to fifty mil
lions more than at present. Some pee
pie would call this an upward revis,
ion.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-03-18

The legislature Is scheduled for ad-
journment today and with but little
done unless a lot of work is done by
night. today. There will be no cleo
ton law passed, nc Australian ballot,
no local option although a liquor bill
may get through in the last hours OF
the session, but better no bill at all
than the one contemplated.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-03-18

The educational laws of the terri
tory will not undergo a much needed
revision, the bill for that purpose hav-
ing failed to pass the House. This
was probably due to the fact that it
was framed by a Democrat, Council
man Brice.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-03-18
Notice to Fruit Growers.

The fruit growers of the Pecos Val
ley are hereby notified that a meeting
will be held Saturday March 20. I
ten a. m. at the court house in Ros-
wen for the purpose Of organizing an
association. All fruit growers are re-
quested t come. 1919
ROBT- BEERS. Secty.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-03-18

bill up for vote in the legislature have
met with a fiat refusal of the mem
bers and thus the will of the people
will again count for naught.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-03-18

All attempts to get a local option
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
MURDER EVIDENT
 IN CORONER'S CASE

Baltimore, August 15.-The dead body of Stephen Dembinski, IS years old, was found in Carroll Park, near Gwynns Falls, this morning. Over bullet wound in the breast the shirt had been burned, apparently by the flash of a pistol.
 This led a coroner's jury, sitting to- night, to conclude that the youth had committed suicide, though the pistol used could not be found, and there was no money on the body, whereas Dembinski Is known to have had about $20 when last seen alive.
 The coroner was about to make out the papers when, happening to place his hand back of Deminskis head. he discovered what appears to be another bullet wound. Above this there is noth- ing to indicate that 1t was fired at very close range.
 An autopsy will be held tomorrow.
 The police are looking for Howard M. Pearle, who is quoted as having said he was with Dembinski Thursday night and until noon on Friday, when he left him with two men unknown to Pearle, in Camden station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
MASONIC LECTURE.
Dc Ovies Will Discuss "The Purpose of "Freemasonry" Tomorrow Night.

The Rev. Raimundo de Ovies will be the second lecturer in the course which is being conducted under the auspices of King Solomon lodge, A. F. & A. M. The address will be delivered at the Masonic temple tomorrow night and the subject will be "The Purpose of Freemasonry." As an evidence of the wide interest being taken in the lecture series the following letter has been received
 J. s. White, Secretary King Solomon
 Lodge Mo- 46o, Birmingham. Ala:
 Dear Sir and Brother-I had the pleas- ure of attending your lodge and listening to the address of Bro. James Bowron on the "Origin of Freemasonry." I wish to congratulate you and your lodge on this new departure, and hope that you will adhere to this plan. There will prob ably be some opposition to 1t for time. but undoubtedly our lodges are doing too much crude work" How many are there who know anything of the history, the symbolism and the deeper philosophy of our fraternity? Your lodge has either knowingly or unwittingly followed in the footsteps of the Quatuor Coronati lodge or LOnQOng uHdOuDeoAAJ siio greatest lodge of Free Masons in the world, from the standpoint of scholarship, though having a membership of less than 40.
 It, however, invites cooperation from Masons everywhere and has a correspon- dence circle of over 5000 members. You are doubtless, however, familiar with the plan of work of this lodge-its published proceedings now consist of over 30 vol umes, which cost about $40. I was lucky enough to pick up a secondhand set at much less, but they are we'll worth the full price. Many of the papers for scholarship and careful preparation are not excelled by the productions of any of the learned societies of the world.
 You cannot. of course. hope to rival this great lodge. but we can assist in spread ing the light they have given us.
 At any time I can assist you in any way I shall be glad to do so F'raternally yours, O. D. STREET.
 Guntersville, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
EAST LAKE SOLONS GUT OUT EXPLOSION
TEN THOUSAND PEOPLE WHO HAD GATHERED TO SEE EXHIBITION
 WERE DlSAPPoINTED-oT
 ADJUSTMENTS ALLOWED TO RUN

Ten thousand people went to East Lake yesterday and about half that number was disappointed last night by the in- terruption of the explosion of the Maine. This realistic repetition of the famous destruction of the battleship had been arranged by the management for the benefit of the tired thousands who sought the cool air on the lake, away from the heat of one of the warmest days Bir- mingham has yet experienced.
 But the East Lake city fathers de- creed that no explosions could disturb the atmosphere in their little town and they put a stop to the performance at the last minute. Manager Al Campbell had everything ready, and the crowd had gathered in response to the promised exhibition, when Mayor Barrett and three councilmen entered the office and re- quested that the feature be cut out on Sunday.
 "Our people object to the noise on Sunday night, interfering with church services, and we do not think 1t appro- priate for such an occasion" he said.
 MT. Campbell readily acceded to the demands of the council, although he was sorry to disappoint the crowd.
 The mayor states, however, that they will continue liberal policy toward the lake. recognizing that it Is the peoples rest place, and after hard summer work they want recreation and cool air. All other amusements were running wide; Ruth Grey gave her performance to a full house. and the swimming of Blon- dell in the afternoon demonstrated his ability to skim the water like a bird.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
More About New County.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 I notice there is great excitement over the proposed new county. It seems to me to be an effort on the part of few pie-hunters and fee-grabbers for robbing Jefferson county of her great wealth and outraging the feelings of the pioneers who have their traditions and wealth in- vested here, after mortal struggles with the crude resources of a raw county.
 These patriots who want this new coun- ty have suddenly discovered a way of ridding fee-goughed Jefferson of it's in- iquitious parasfte-the fee system. Their play is to destroy half of Jefferson coun- ty. thereby. as they claim. destroying half the fee system; and then to give the destroyed half to the hungry wolves in sheeps' clothing, and officeseekers to devour. Would this not merely double tho army of plunderers for spoil, both in Bessemer and Birmingham, and redouble their avaracious efforts to rob the al- ready humiliated and too much gov erned people of trailed-in- the-dust Jeff ferson?
 I can name the people on my fingers who are making this strong fight and expecting to reap the harvest of this ex ploit, and handle the graft situation to their own inglorious aggrandizement.
 I understand that preacher of Besse- mer appeared in the legislative halls,. pursuant to a carefully arranged staging, and preached, as it were, wel-thought- out funeral oration over Dr. Ragsdale's unfortunately afflicted condition, appeal ing, so to speak, as the almost dying request that these democratic legislators, through sympathy, carve out of the Utopian county of Jefferson the county of Pettus, using the name of one of our most illustrious senators in an en- deavor to further bolster up their un- righteous cause by the familiar tactics of the artful demagogue.
 This is 6 beautiful spectacle of the leg islature of the august state of Alabama mutilating the richest county. in miner als, the world over. that God in His bounteousness has allowed mere man to discover, and all out of pure sympathy for one man, Dr. Ragsdale. I am ac- cepting the common report And who is Dr. Ragsdale?
 Is he the man who wrote '"ra-Ra-Dum- Boom-Te-Yea," or rather is he not the man who. in 1896, was a candidate for sheriff of this same county of Jefferson. the county he now seeks to dsmember? Did he not seek the suffrage of the peo- ple on the fusion, republican, populist. mugwump, A. P A. ticket against the simon-pure democrat, Confederate veteran Frank P OBrien?
 w. T. MASTERSON.
 Birmingham, August 15, 1909.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16

in Georgia, the question is on how many of them will the tax be collected?
 It is believed that in many counties where the dog tax proves unpopular the tax authorities will make no serious at tempt to collect 1t, except perhaps in cities and towns, and then again there is little doubt that many worthless CUTS will be killed or hid out by their owners to avoid the payment of the tax. Upon val uable pets and hunting dogs there will be no escaping the tax, but these consh- tute a small proportion of the Georgia dogs. The great problems is the ''yaller dog" and the mound pup" numerous in the country districts of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
WEEKS CRIMINAL
 RECORD IS FINE
ONLY 120 ARRESTS MADE BY POLICE, WHICH IS REGARDED AS EXCELLENT SHOWING - FEW PROHIBITION VIOLAToRs.

With only 12O arrests last week was one of the lightest which the police de- partment has experienced in some time. A general condition of quetude has pre- vailed and patrolmen coming in off of their beats have with unusual regularity reported nothing doing"
 More than a third of the total num- Der of arrests during the past seven days were made yesterday and Satur- day, 45 new names being registered on the warden's docket.
 Since last Monday the police have made ten arrests for alleged violations of the prohibition law. Sixteen 'drunks' are recorded and there were IS cases of dis orderly conduct. There were IA eases of grand larceny, five cases of petty larceny, four cases of trespassing. three affrays, three arrests for carrying con cealed weapons, and 50 arrests for other onenses, all of a minor nature.
 The sheriff's deputies have, during the past week, made eight arrests for viola tions of the prohibition law, three of the alleged tigers having more than one charge against them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
CONVENTION OF
 NEGRO LEADERS

Louisville. August 15--Every worthy commercial organization which is com posed exclusive of North American ne groes will hold meeting in this city this week in connection with the tenth annual session of the National Negro Business league, August IS. 19 and 20. The 30 ne- gro banks now in actual operation in the United States will be represented in. the Negro National Bankers association, while the Negro Funeral Directors and the National Negro Bar association will gather also.
 Secretary Nagel of the department of commerce and labor will address the con vention at some time during the week. and Booker T. Washington will make an address.
 Among the social features of the con- vention which have been agitatng the large local colony for weeks will be 8 grand march headed by Washington and his secretary, former Aberisn Commis- sioner Emmett J. Scott.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
Birmingham SbelteYed
 Under Snn1meY 5 HOfteSt

At 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon the official thermometer at the local United States weather observatory on Fountain Heights, one of the coolest spots in the city, registered 94 degrees, and everybody in Birmingham was hot and still a. heatin. Suffering from the warm weather was more intense than it has been in many day.
 Not many individuals of the usual Sun day afternoon crowds ventured to go out and defy the rays of Old Sol which beat down upon the city from clear sky and spent the full force of their heating ca- paeity right here in the city. Nearly everybody complained about the weather and when a few timid clouds sprang up and took positions in the western sky a faint ray of hope for rain became evil dent. However, Old Sol was headed for the west himself and as. soon as he got there the timid little clouds bade him
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16

adieu and hied themselves to other parts.
 Yesterday was one of the hottest days of the year, 94 Fahrenheit having been bested mighty little, if any. No part of the day was really cool, as after day light the coolest temperature was 75 de- grees, registered at o'clock, while Old Sol was rubbing his eyes just after aris- ing from his bed in the east.
 After the sun went down yesterday afternoon there was a general outpour of the sweltering thousands. Those who were fortunate enough to own the par tieular style of vehicles resorted to their automobiles. Others drove in buggies, others strolled about along the shady walks and many sought relief in the va- rious parks. Little relief was felt even after dark and nobody saw fit to take exceptions when they heard the remark, T believe it's the hottest day I ever saw"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
SOUTH CAROLINA
 HOLDS ELECTIONS

Columbia, S. C., August 15.-Tuesday a counties of South Carolina will hold cleo tions, each county for itself, to decide whether the sale of liquor under the county dispensary system shall be re- sumed The law under which these elee- tions are to be held was passed at the last session of the legislature, after a hard fight between the statewide prohi- bitionists and the local optionists, as a sort of compromise measure.
 The act provides for a two weeks pe- riod of absolute prohibition before the elections are held. 1t throws the bur den of voting in the dispensary on the nti-prohibitlonists, the whole state be- ing theoretically prohibition territory un- til liquor is voted back by the various counties. The counties now dry do not vote on the question.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
ESTES MAY TAKE
 SEAT WEDNESDAY

The City Council will hold an important meeting Wednesday night at the city hall. There is considerable speculation as to the action on the Estes matter. While some of the aldermen seemed will ing to withdraw their acceptance of his resignation, 1t is probable that no fur ther notice of the matter will be taken unless MT. Estes appears in the council and takes his seat.
 While MT. Estes has promised to attend in his capacity as an alderman if he is in the city, he will most likely be in Montgomery fighting for the commission hill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
TWENTY PERSONS
 INJURED IN RIOT

Chicago, August sA-Twenty persons were injured here tonight when com pany of the Polish sharpshooters, return ing from a picnic, charged crowd Of men, women and children, with their bay onets The trouble started when the captain of the company hit boy with his sword because the youngster did not get out of the way quickly enough to suit the officer.
 This enraged the crowd and the com pany was surrounded. The captain or dered his company, which consisted of about 20 men, to charge the crowd with their bayonets. A riot call was sent in for the police who arrived in time to arrest five of the soldiers, all of whom were more or less bruised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
Aid fod Jewish immigrants.

Denver. August 15.-Steps to prevent hardships that might result from a too strict enforcement of the United States immigration laws were taken today by the executive committee of the lndepend- ent Order of BNai B'Rith, in session here A special committee was appointed to confer with federal immigration off cials with a view to aiding Jewsh immi- grants. The committee selected Wash ington for the next convention on April 10, 1910. It was decided that the District sanitarlum at Hot Springs, Ark, should he nationaliZed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
Fleet Is at Rest.

Norfolk, Va. August 15.-Admiral Schroeder's fleet. now off the Virginia Capes, tugged at the anchors today. the crews enjoying a hard-earned rest Rec ord practice will begin this week. The Kansas Vermont and Ohio. which came into Chesapeake Bay to adjust their gun sights, rejoined the battle fleet on the drill grounds this afternoon, and the Minnesota, which dropped into Lynn haven Bay for the same purpose, will put to sea early tomorrow morning. After filling her bunkers the Italian cruiser Etruria which arrived here yesterday, this morning sailed for Providence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
Eleventh Death From Wreck.

Colorado Springs. Col, August 15.-With the death of c. M. McCreary of Dallas, Tex, today the number of fatalities re- sulting from the wreck at Husted on the Denver and Rio Grande yesterday was increased to Il. None of the injured numbering close to two-score in the local hospitals, is believed to be in a critical condition. Engineer Lessig, driver of the lead engine hauling the north bound train, who disappeared immediate ly after the wreck, was found at his home in Denver today. He appeared greatly worried and offered no reply to questions regarding the cause of tho ac- cident
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
Killed By Lightning.

Detroit, Mich, August 15-During a storm which broke over this city tonight one man was struck by lightning and killed, another shocked and young man and woman who were canoeing on the river when the squall struck are believed to have been drowned. The rainfall was half an inch. the wind attained velocity of 60 miles an hour, and the temperature dropped 25 degrees during the 20 minutes duration of the storm. Damage done throughout the city is great, but cannot now be estimated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
LOBBYISTS WILL
 STORM CAPITOL

Back to Montgomery go the lobbyists. This mornings train carries at least 100 Birmingham and Jefferson county citizens to finish their fights before the legisla- ture. All of the important issues before the legislature, bearing on Jefferson county, will be settled this week. The lobbyists number almost as many as the legislators. In fact, this legislature has seen more sysematic lobbying than any that has ever been convened for so short a time in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
Tariff Eaxors Trusts.

Paris, August 15.-The Journal Des De Bats, commenting on the tariff situation growing out of the enactment of the new law in the United States. agrees that reprisals on the part of France would be useless, as the man in the street alone would pay the cost of a tariff war in increased prices. The newspaper says the new American tariff favors the trusts by increasing the prices of necessaries Tn the American market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
Troop D Smoker.

The smoker to be given by the members of Troop D, First cavalry, A. N. G., to their late captain, M. M. Stewart. who is about to leave the city, promises to be a pleasant affair. Lieutenant Hamilton has charge of the arrangements, and has prepared an interesting programme. A number of the former officers of the troop are expected to be present The affair will be given in the troops headquar- ters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
New York,. .NeM Paner.

New York. August 15.-A four-page pink sheet, devoted to sports and theatricals, appeared in New York for the first time this evening, bidding for place as the only Sunday evening paper in New York" It is known as "The Evening Chronicle"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
Leon A. Godefroy.

Leon A. Godefroy died yesterday after noon at 5:9O o'clock at the corner of Ave- nue and Twentieth street. Funeral ser vices will be held this afternoon at o'clock at the residence of his son-in-law, J. G. Putnam, 1150 Twelfth avenue, south. Interment will be in Oak Hill cemetery. Deceased is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, MT. and Mrs. J. G. Putnam. and a son, John Godefroy, of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-16
Schooner Lost at Sea.

Gloucester, Mass, August 15.-The loss of the New York schooner Annie Bliss off Cape Sable last Wednesday morning was reported today when six of the crew were landed today by the Gloucester fish,. ing schooner Lillisn, who picked up tho men Friday morning after they had been adrift at sea in open boat without food or drink for 60 hours. The rescued men include Capt. Enos Huntly.