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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-31

Iceland seeks Trade Extension.
The Iceland Althing has voted $4,000
crowns CSe,432) for the appointment Of a
commercial agent for Iceland abroad. 10
reside alternately in Germany, England,
and Scandinavia.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-31
CHECKS TIMBER ROT
Government Starts Station
to Study PreserVativeS.
AIM is TO DESTROY FUNGI
Wood Treated with Certain Prepare
tiOns Does Not Decay Nperi-
mental work ut Madison. wis, hi
rected 90 Discovery and AppIica-
ton of Germ Destroying Agents.

Millions of feet of timber and finished
lumber rot every year in railroad ties,
bridges. trestles. piles. farm buildings.
fences. poles. and mine props. The lum-
Der consuming public Of the United
States pays perhaps 100000 20 $4,000, 600
year TO make good the losses from
such wood decay
These great drains are source OF
more and more concern each year. Chem
lists and engineers who have TO do with
the uses OF wood are working unCeasing-
ly on the problem. The United States
Forest Service has men VINO 81 vote their
whole time 20 H. The importI se OF the
problem cannot be 0verestm ed Mil
lions Of dollars are aunually saved by
preservative treatment OF timbcrs but
much yet remains 20 be learned.
Work Of Fungus.
Wood decay is caused by fungus veg
etabIe growth sometimes so small that il
can be seen only wfyu the microscope.
It's roots or branches like minute hairs.
force their way into the wood tissues and
absorb or eat away the solid parts. The
collapse which results is called decay.
Timber is artihcially preserved by
forcing into its cells and pores certain
substances which prevent the growth OF
fungi AS long as this substance is pres
ent I'm sufficient quantity the germs OF
decay, the threads and spores Of fungus,
cannot enter and the wOo9 is preserved.
This often means doubling ana sometimes
treblug the life OF the timber
The United States government considers
the Investigations OF the preventative
treatment of timber OF such Importance
that the business o. one Office OF the
United States Forest Service. that OF
wood preservation, with new headcuar-
tiers at Madison. wis. is given over en-
tirely 20 the work OF experiments IN co.
operation with railroad companies and
other corporations and individuals I'm
prolonging the life OF railroad ties. mine
props. bridge timbers. fence posts. and
transmission poles
The lengthening Of the life Of timber
means the saving Of thousands OF dollars
annually through doing away with the
heavy expense OF labor and cost OF ma
terial for renewals.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-31
ALEXANDRIA NO JOKE
Virginia City Now Growing
at a Rapid Rate.
BECOMES PROGRESSIVE TOWN
Railway Facilities Increase In Five
Years geo Per Cent-Paves Streets
and Sets Up Improved System of
LightinE-Bnnks Established and
Industrial Concerns Enlarged.

Alexandria Va. no longer deserves TO
be the target Of rldicule by tough come
dams upon the variety stage in Wash
ngton. Alexandria Is no longer a joke,
either in it's political, social, or business
life On the contrary. it is a very live
Industrial community. growing rapidly
and taking on the appearance and actu-
aity of q progressive city i'm a vastly
progressive state The sneer is no longer
Potomac
Alexandria has had year of uninter-
rupted progress Whether in pulling of
fete days, improving the municipal serv-
ices, or expanding the facilities OF busl-
ness, Alexandria is all 10 the good. Any
one who will take the trouble to inquire
into the facts can find advancement
written large all about the little city
which is fast becoming the commercial
center Of the region about the Capital
Some Facts Prove Growth.
Alexandria within a few years has had
its transportation facilities increased 2ol
per cent Within the same period it has
paved the streets, improved its street
lighting. built many new business build
ings. established new banks and reorgan-
lied old ones. planted new industries. re-
built those destroyed by fires. enlarged
old concerns. and has gone forward rela-
lively as fast a. any city in the country.
Specifically. the Southern Field has this
10 say about the improvements I'm Alex
andria during the year 1869:
The BOaTd-ArmsUOng Company. whose
vinegar plant was established In 1908, has
been compelled 90 increase It's facilities.
The original investment was about $4,000;
later expenditures brought the amount
up 20 $4,000. and now a still further en-
largement Is necessary.
''The woodworking plant Of W 4.
Smoot & Co. destroyed by fire some time
ago. has been rebuilt on a new site.
"The Emerson Engine Company. manu-
faCturers OF gasoline engines FOR automo-
bilcs and motor boats began operations
early in the year This company has a
capital OF 100000 Its business is already
very large.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-31

In order TO augment the facilities and
value Of the Antung Railway.
the japanese government has IN view
the construction Of a fine harbor at the
mouth Of the Yalu River
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-12-15
WILL STAMP
OUT TRAFFIC
Nefarious Trade in Women
for Immoral Purposes
Must Stop
CONGRESS WILL SURELY ACT
Department of Commerce and
Labor is Drafting Drastic
Measure.

Washington, D. c.. Dec. 15.-Com
prehensive legislation designed to
wipe out the white slave traffic." is
contemplated in measure which is
being carefully prepared at the depart
ment of commerce and labor. and
which will be submitted to Congress
together with the annual report OF
Commissioner Keefe of the immigra-
ton bureau. Senator Dillingham;
chairman of the United States immi-
grafton commission, whose investiga-
ton and report called attention to the
revolving conditions existing from the
operations of the traffic in women, has
been in conference with officials of the
department and it is expected the pro-
posed bill will embody very largely
the recommendations of that commits
sion.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-12-15
NEW MEXICANS
At WHITE HOUSE
Conference of Mills, Luna
and Andrews With Pres
ident Taft
APPOINTMENTS TOMORROW
Land Office Officials to Succeed
Themselves With One
Exception
Special to The New Mexican.

special 10 he Ne" Mexican.
Washington, D. c., Dec. 15.-The
bill introduced by Delegate Andrews
giving Former Delegate Francisco
Perea of Albuquerque $40 month pen
sion has passed the House.
Numerous New Mexico nominations
will be sent to the Senate tomorrow
All land~office officials are to be re-
appointed with the possible exception
Of one at Clayton, Union county. The
contest for the L. S. marshalship is
still in the air and the examinations
and recriminations in the matter are
getting to be bitter.
Chief Justice Mills. National Com
mitteeman Solomon Luna and Dele,
gate to- Congress Andrews will tomor-
row have a conference with President
Taft at the White House at which New
Mexico affairs will be throughly dis
cussed and sifted. The efforts of inter
ested parties to have President Taft
and Secretary of the Interior Ballinger
believe that conditions in New Mexico
are unsavory and officials corrupt have
failed
Congressman Stephens of Texas,
has introduced bill to amend the law
to provide for the adjudication and
payment of claims arising from In
dian depredatiOns; and that the alien
age of the claimant. or the want of
amity of the defendant Indians shall
rot be a defense to said claims.
Senator Bailey has introduced a bill
for the purchase of site and the erec-
tion of a suitable building, including
fireproof vaults. heating and ventilat-
ing apparatus for the use and accom-
modation of the United States postof-
flee, court and other offices of the gov
ernment at Amarillo, Texas, and two
hundred thousand dollars is appro=
priated for that purpose.
Delegate w. H. Andrews of New
Mexico, is member of the committees
on agriculture, the public lands and
the territories.
Delegate Ralph H Cameron of Ari-
Zona, is a member of the committees
On Indian affairs, mines and mining
and the postoffice and postroads.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-12-15
TRAIN DISASTER
IN SOUTH
Richmond Atlanta Express
on Southern Railway
Jumps Track
TEN KILLED, IS INJURED
George Gould and Son Were on
One of the Pullman
Sleepers.

Reidsyille, y c.. Dec 15,-Four
rear cars of passenger train number
II on the Southern Railway were
dashed down a fifty foot embankment
from the Reedy Greek trestle. ten
miles from here, early today and ten
persons were killed and thirty-fve
injured. The cars landed in a small
creek The dead are
Edward Sexton, of Denton. n. C
Frank Kilby. Portsmouth, Va: A. p
Conn. superintendent Richmond divi-
sion, Southern Railway; Iohn A
Broadnaz. Greensboro, n c.: V. f.
Halcombe. Mount Amy. \. c.; D. c.
Lola, Pullman conductor: c. H.
White. travelling auditor, Southern
Railway; Flagman, name unknown;
Two others name unknown.
George Gould, the New York mil
lionaire, and his son were passengers
on one Of the sleeping cars bound
to Thomasville. n c. Neither was
injured This wrecked train operated
between Richmond. and Atlanta. Two
coaches and two sleepers were j.,
rallied on Reedy Creek trestle after
the engine and mail and three bag,
gage cars had crossed safely.
say Sixteen Were Killed.
Greensboro. \. c.. Dec. IA re-
port from Greensville this afternoon
said that sixteen people were killed
n the wreck of the Southern Railway
near here. Ten bodies had been re-
moved from the wreck by noon, but
it is said there are other bodies un-
der the Richmond sleeper which was
demolished and is under water.
George Gould aud son have reached
here on a train bearing the wounded.
J.. T. Russell of New York, promf
nent journalist and companion Cf
MT Gould. was badly injured in the
back and shoulders and is now in Che
ho ;tal here Two train loads of in
iured have been brought in and TAX
en- 20 St. Lukes hospital.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-12-15
DETAILS Of
LYDEN KILLING
A. II. Gossett Says He Shot
S. Conover in Self
Defense
ANTE -M0RTEN STATEMENT
Prisoner Will be Brought to
Santa Fe Tonight by Sheriff
Roibal.

Captain Fred Fornoff, of the terri
torial mounted police. on his way
down from Velarde last night turned
A. Fl. Gossett, accused of killing Post
master S. Conover at Layden, over to
Sheriff Sylyiano Roybal at Chamita,
who will bring him to the territorial
penitentfary in this city tonight Cap
tain Fornoff brings the first details of
the killing which occurred on Satur-
day night in the store of Conoyer who
was shot through the neck by Gossett
and died the following night. COnOVer
made an ante-mOrtem statement to the
Justice of the peace 1t seems that
Gossett. whose wife and sister-in-law
run the Denver and Rio Grande eating
house at Embudo, had abused the priv
ilege he had CT shipping supplies to
the eating house over the railroad at
half rates to ship in supplies other
than those for the hotel and had dis
posed of these in competition with
Conover who reported the matter to
the railroad authorities. These sent
an auditor and it said compelled Cos
sett to refund. Gossett, it is said,
made threats and Conover refused to
send Gossett's mail to EmbudO unless
upon a written order. This enraged
GOssett and he went to Lyden to
upraid Conover. The word "liar" pass
ed between them. Conover picked up
a wagon spoke, whether before or af-
ter Gossett had pulled his revolver.
statements differ and GosSett dis
charged his revolver twice, one bullet
piercing Conover's neck. Gossett fed
and after wandering through the UNI
inhabited portions of Taos county and
sleeping outside in the bitter cold for
two nights, was arrested at the lumber
camp of Hodges. Gossett is forty-tive
years old. a native of Knoxville, Tenn,
and former business man of Trinidad,
Colo. He has no children. He was
known as drinking man. Conover
was an old sea captain and leaves an
aged wife.
Captain Fornoff is high in his praises
of Sheriff Sylviano Roibal, who he
said rendered every assistance in
tracking Gossett 1t being Sunday,
when Captain Fornoff arrived at Ly-
den, which is not telegraph station,
it was difficult to get word to the
county seat. but finally he cut into the
telephone line to Taos and thus got
word over to Ute Park and other
points in the mountains which would
have headed off Gossett. The murder
occurred in Rio Arriba county, but be
ing on the Taos county border, the
people of both counties are much
aroused over the deed because Con
over was well liked and Gossett did
not seand in high favor. Much SYM
pathy, however, is expressed for Mrs.
Gossett and her sister, widow OF a
Colorado officer, who was shot an l
killed recently in the performance OF
his duty.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-12-15
PRESIDENT ON
THE BOWERY
Words of UpIift to Derelicts
Have Marvellous
Effect
MRS. TAFT GOES SHOPPING
Poor Hubby Did Not Enjoy 1t
More Than Average
Benedict

New York, Dec. l5.--It was great
day for the BoHery when President
Taft visited that famous thorough
fare. The Presidents visit did more
real good than a years work by the
mission people" said one of the Of
ficers of the Bowery mission today.
"His smile was an uplift and his words
a torch of hope to many hearts. There
is not a soul on the Bowery today
thai will admit he wasn't at the Presi-
dents side. Men down on their luck
say the CHEEKY words OF the Presi
dent infused them with new life and
a number of apparently hopeless dere-
licts have found themselves awakened
and eager for a chance to show their
merits. When man like the Presi-
dent comes down here and talks
straight from the shoulder, it is bound
to have a good effect"
Poor Taft!
New York, Dec 15.-President and
Mrs, Taft went shopping in Fifth ave
nue. Or rather, Mrs. Taft went shop
ping and took the President along,
just as millions of other wives and
mothers in America have done during
5the past week, or will do before the
happy YuIetide season is over. Mrs.
Taft's sister, Mrs Thomas Laughlin
of Pittsburg, accompanied the Presi-
dent and Mrs Taft.
During the ordeal the President gave
a correct imitation of the millions of
other husbands and fathers who will
he taken upon the Christmas shopping
| tour While Mrs. Taft closely inspect
! ed bargains and "markcd-d0wn-from"
articles, President Taft strove to ap-
pear unconcerned, and ever and anon
would nimbly shift his weight from
first one leg and then the Other.
Appealed to for his opinion as to
price or quality, he would look wise.
carefully examine the article in ques-
ton, and invariably coincide with the
views of Mrs. Taft in regard to it-just
as any other American husband would
do under the circumstances.
Mrs. Taft would have liked to stop
at the counters and hartered and look
ed and asked questions, and enjoyed
herself as other women do, but the
throng of holiday shoppers bestowed
too much attention to allow of that,
and the Tafts were shown into pri-
vate room in the jewelry store, which
they patroniZed, and battery of sales
men were placed at their disposal.
The rain poured down in torrents,
! the aftermath of snowstorm last
night. but this made no difference to
| the President and his wife They ar
rived from Washington shortly before
| , o'clock yesterday afternoon, and en-
| tering automobiles at the Jersey City
station came to New York by way of
! the Twenty-third street ferry. The
| incursion into the Fifth avenue shop
was decided upon on the train.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-12-15
DRIVING STAKES
FOR D. & R. c.
Standard Gauge Line up the
Chama River Seems
Contemplated
FROM CHAMITA TO ABIQU|U
From Latter Place to Be Con-
tinued to Ell Vado and
Lumberton.

Territorial Game Warden Thomas P.
Gable and Druggist Fischer, who re-
turned last evening from rather diff
ficult overland trip to Coyote and Ell
Rito on the Jemez forest and Lobato
grant in Rio Arriba county, during
which they suffered much from the
cold and deep snow report that sur
veying corps of the Denver and Rio
Grande railroad had been quietly driv-
ing permanent stakes for a standard
gauge railroad from Chamita on the
Rio Grande up the Chama as far as
Abiquiu and that the intention is to
follow the river to Ef Vado, there to
connect with the branch line from
Lumberton and later to standard
gauge the line from Chamita into San
Ia Fe, the work to be done next year.
Game Warden Gable found game to
be very scarce in that part of the coun-
try despite reports to the contrary.
Another Important Railroad Move.
FL Paso, Texas, Dec. 15.-That the
Ell Paso and Southwestern railroad
would extend its lines in New Mexico
to another connection with the Atchi-
son, Topeka and Santa Fe became
l1nown today. The Alamoglord0
Cloudcroft branch will be extended
from Russia, the present terminus
near Cloudcroft, at the summit of the
Sacramento mountains. eastward to
connect with the Santa Fe at Artesia,
a distance of about 175 miles. The
extension will open a heavily TIM
bered mineral and agricultural sec
!, ton. The work Of surveying the line
will begin January l. it is announced.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-12-15
COMPLICATIONS
IN NICARAGUA
Zelaya is Anxious That His
Friend Madris Succeed
Him
UNCLE SAM IS CHEERED
Estrada Will Continue Fight
Even If Present President
Resigns.

Washington, Dec. Yesterdays
dispatches describing the anti-Zelayan
demonstration at Managua were con-
firmed at the state department to-
day. Official dispatches say that
some of the demonstrators were ar
rested, also that Zelaya has published
a statement promising to resign the
presidency of Nicaragua in favor of
Madris selection would not be salts
not the choice of the people there.
Consul Caldera at Managua says that
large crowds surrounded the Ameri-
can consulate, cheering the govern.
ment and people of the United States.
Madri's selection would not be salts
tory to the United States, and his
installation would complicate the sit
uation. 1t is almost certain that the
Estrada forces will continue activities
even with greater vigor. than against
Zelaya
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-12-15
LADY-LlKE BURGLARS
INVADE ARIZONA STORE.
Secured Dozen Revolvers But Were
Frightened Away While
Opening Safe.

Globe, Ariz., Dec. 15.--Real lady.
like burglars broke into Brookner's
general store last night. While en-
gagged in opening the safe they ate con-
siderable chocolate candy and drank a
quantity of grape juice. They secured
a dozen revolvers and a small amount
of cash, but apparently were fright
ened away before opening box con-
tanning the cash which they found in
the safe.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-12-15
WAR BETWEEN BASEBALL
LEAGUES SEEMS IMMINENT,
Choice of President for the National
is Bothering Magnates in Ses-
sion at New York

New York. Dec 15.-The threat OF
Ben Johnson, president of the Ameri-
can League, to refuse to sit on the Ma
tion commission should John NJ. Ward
be elected president of the National
League, which would practically mean
a base ball war between the two major
leagues, was again the absorbing topic
today when the magnates of the Ma
tional Lea que gathered to consider the
question of the presidency. So tang
led had the question become that it
was predicted that the selection of
president would not be made before
tomorrow or next day. R. w Brown,
managing editor of Louisville news
paper vas discussed this morning as
a compromise candidate.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-12-15
ROBBERS DYNAMITE BANK
IN OKLAHOMA TOWN.

Adrmore, Okla, Dec 15.--After cut
ting all telegraph and telephone wires
entering the twon of Paoli, Okla, rob-
bers early today dynamited the state
bank, secured $4,000 cash and escaped.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-12-15
NOT A SINGLE DEATH
IN CITY IN NOVEMBER.

Colorado City. Colo, Dec. 15.'-This
community with population of 1000
enjoys the unique distinction of hav-
ing passed through the month of No
yember without the recording of a
single death
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-12-15
Free For All Fiuht.

Corinto, Nicaragua, Dec. 15.-There
were scenes of wild disorder at Man
aqua last night. During a meeting of
aldermen, one of them made a speech
deouncing Madris and favoring a rev.
olution. A fire fight among the govern
ment and anti-government elements
followed. Twenty persons were ar
rested.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1909-12-15
WOOD WILL
SUCCEED BELL.
Doughty Friend of Roosevelt
VIII Be Chief of Staff
of Army
FRIEND OF NEW MEXICO
House Today Passed Esch Bill
Calling for Report on Rail-
road Accidents.

Washington, Dec. 15.-Major Gen
eral Leonard Wood, now commander
OF the Department of the East will
be the next chief of staff of the army.
Secretary Dickinson made this an.
nouncement today. General Wood
will succeed General ]. Franklin
Bell, whose term expires next spring.
General Wood has property interests
in New Mexico and considered him
self a resident of the Territory.
The Esch Bill Passes.
Washington, D. c., Dec. 15.-The
Esch bill requiring railroad COM
panies to report all accidents to the
Interstate commerce commission pass
ed the House today.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-12-29

together is going on much lnore rap idly than at first was thought pos sible, and within Few weeks it is expected the hospital will be ready for occupancy. onIy the nurses quarters and a few smaller bui,dings remain in Bisbee and these can be moved without much of the labor ne cessary in taking care of the hos pital itself The ';outhwestern's extrcs track, therefore, ,sn soon be removed and the other switch. which has beer the exclusive property of the Copper Queen since th', hospital moving start ed can be reverted back to the use of the railroad company.
 Meanwhile the old Bakervifie hotel is admirably serving the purpose of a temporary hospital
Bisbee daily review., 1909-12-29
WHITE SOX SEEK
 BISBEE GAME
Letter Received from Manager Asks About Possibilities of Contest With Team of Local Talent.

According to letter received yes terdsy by Secretary Reynolds of the Board of Trade. the Chicago White sox, who will do their training on the Pacific Coast again this year. wili pass through Bishee en route to the east after finishing their training sea son.
 They are desirous of playing exhi- bition games with local teams along the way and the management has asked Secretary Reynolds if it is pos sible to secure a game with Bisbee team; if so, the team will stop he-e one day.
 This should not be a difficult proPo- sition. Mir Reynolds believes. There are three professional players here at present who will probably still be here when the Sox come through. With these and number of local players Bisbee should be able to give them a game anyway. It will give local fans the opportunity of seeing a major league team in action, with such stars as Doc White, Billy sulli- van, Frank Isbeli Pat Dougherty and others including Jimmy Scott, who was one of the Sox mainstays in the box last year and is expected to do even better in 1910 There is CT ratio Frank Smith, who once chal- lenged Jim Jeffries and later tried to get into the wrestling game,
 The Sox ask no big guarantee like the AlI-American and AIl-Nadonal league teams that have been touring the coast and southwest this winter. They are willing to go it the catch as-catch-can route. Secretary Key noIds will endeavor to arrange a date SO that Bisbeeites may practically rest assured of seeing the American Ieagaers prance on the local lot when spring breezes begin to blow