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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1910-08-05
DENIAL BY
VICE PRESIDENT
Sherman Declares He Never
Had Interest in Indian
Contracts
SOMEBODY STUFFED" GORE
Blind Senator Has Childish Faith
Stories He Hears From
Muck Rakers.

Big Nose, Aug. 5-Vice President
Sherman today made the following
, statement: Il never heard my name
mentioned in connection with the con-
, tracts which where the subject of Sen
ator Cores testimony brought out in
the land contract investigation at
Muskogee. l never had any interest
of any kind in any Indian contracts
other than the interest I have had for
years in the welfare of the Indians
, and which | shall ever have. No per-
sOnal interest | mean. The story, so
far as my name is concerned, is with
out any foundation whatever. If any
person has said that | have personal
interest in this or any other Indian
contract, he has stated what is not
true"
| Gore Borrowed Money From Hamon.
MuskOgee, Aug. 5.-Hamon also de-
MED ever having offered Congressman
Creager IAN interest" in the deal.
Hamon, said he had known Senator
! Gore nine years and had loaned him
money in business transactions. Did
you tell Senator Gore you were ready
to pay him $4,000 or $4,000 and
money would not be marked and there
would be no checks, but the money
would be clean hard cash." the wit
ness was asked. Il never made such
an Offer" replied Hamon. Did you
mention to Senator Gore that Vice
President Sherman, Senator Curtiss,
former Senator Long or former Sen
ator Thurston were interested in Nc
Murray cOntracts?" 'I never did. I
was at Washington in the interest of
some Indian trades at fee of $50 a
day and expenses and in the inter
est of Governor Haskell in the Mus
! kogee town lot case"
Chairman Burke today said that
Vice President Sherman would not be
subpoenaed as a witness.
Hamon is HaskeIl's Agent.
Muskogee, Okla, Aug. 5.--Jake E.
Hamon, accused by Senator Gore Of
having offered him a bribe of $25, 900
to influence legislation in Congress
| for the sale of the Oklahoma Indian
lands, took the stand before the con-
gressional investigating committee to-
DAY. Hamon made general denial
OF Senator Cores charges. He denied
being himself interested in the Nc
Murray contracts and said he was in
Washington in the interest Of Cover
ror Haskell of Oklahoma.
| Gore Branded a Liar.
Muskogee, Aug. 5.-Hamon said he
occupied part of the apartment OF
Congressman Mcclure of Oklahoma,
in Washington, but Mcclure paid the
bill. Did you visit Senator Gore on
May g." Chairman Burke asked. Il
think | did. I called on him every
day, and discussed my affairs with
him." Asked about Cores charges,
Hamon said: There is absolutely no
truth in them. | never discussed the
McMurray contracts with him at all. y
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1910-08-05

ry, Ohio, during the current month:
Col. E. c. Abbott, 1st infantry, team
captain, Santa Fe.
Capt. NJ. S. Murray, 1st artillery,
team coach, Roswell.
Capt. Geo. E. Morrison, 1st infan-
try, team spotter, Las Vegas.
Second Lieutenant James Baca, 1st
infantry, range officer, Santa Fe.
Col. Robert Smart, Med. Dept. AL.
buquerque.
Major Ludwig W. Ilfeld, 1st infan-
try, Las Vegas.
Capt. Carlos Vierra, 1st infantry,
Santa Fe.
First Lieutenant w. R. Ames, list
infantry, Las Cruces.
First Lieutenant C. E. Heald, Bait.
Adjt., list infantry, Albuquerque.
Color Sergeant James H. McHughes,
1st infantry, Los Gerrillos.
Captain P. z. Dessauer, 1st infan-
try, Las Cruces.
Sergeant Fred Katsenstein, Co. A,
1st infantry, Las Cruces.
Second Lieutenant B. H. Schwerdt.
feger, 15t infantry, Carlsbad.
Corporal G. A. Reed, Co. B, 1st in
fantry, Carlsbad.
First Lieutenant Domingo Pacheco
LIST infantry Santa Fe.
First Sergeant John NJ. German, Co.
E, LIST infantry, Santa Fe.
Sergeant Pedro A. Martinez, Co. E
1st infantry, Santa Fe.
First Sergeant Jacob Stafford, Co. F,
LIST infantry, Santa Fe.
Sergeant Ralph Enos, Co. F, list in
fantry, Santa Fe.
Private J. w. Farmer, Co. F, 1st
infantry, Santa Fe.
First Lieutenant A. E. Hayward, LIST
infantry, Las Vegas.
Sergeant J. D. Powers, Co. H, 1st
infantry, Las Vegas.
Musician I. K. Lewis, Co. H, 1st in
fantry, Las Vegas.
Second Lieutenant W. E. Dudley, list
infantry, Alamogordo.
Second Lieutenant F. C. Blumlein,
LIST infantry, Clovis.
Sergeant j. G. McGee, Co. K, 1st
infantry, Clovis.
Corporal NJ. J. Forbes, Co. X, 1st
infantry, Clovis.
Captain M. S. Murray will act as
commissary and statistical officer and
Captain George E. Morrison as quar-
termaster of the camp, Captain Muir
ray will report at Las Vegas on 10th
inst. Second Lieutenant James Baca,
range officer, will report at Las We
gas on 10th inst Enlisted men will
take with them their mess kits, blan-
kets, rifles, cartridge belts, complete,
one suit khaki, one suit olive drab, and
rubber sacks. Officers will wear the
service uniform and will take rifle
and cartridge belt. Transportation
will be furnished by the Adjutant Gen
eral The travel directed is necessary
in the military service.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1910-08-05
Garry liqhts.
RYAN DENIES CREATION
OF BIG COPPER TRUST.
Says Stock in Europe is Low and Con-
sumption Is Increasing at an
Amazing Rate.

New York, Aug. 5.-The persistent
report of an alliance between the
Amalgamated and Guggenheim copper
interests to bring about an adjustment
of the copper market between produc-
ton and consumption was denied to-
day by John F. Ryan, president Of the
Amalgamated. Mr.. Ryan who has
Just returned from Europe, said that
the European stocks of copper are be-
low normal, and consumption is in.
creasing at an amazing rate in Eng
land, France and Germany
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1910-08-05
Train DELAYED.

Those who took the trains from
Santo Domingo station were no bet
ter off. A number of Santa Feans, in
cluding Mrs. Thomas and her party
are said to haey arrived here shortly
before 4 a. m. today. owing to a wash
out on the Santa Fe. There was a
washOut at Elota, 80 miles from AL
buquerque, and No. S which is due at
Lamy at 1925 p. m. arrived about
2:30 and No. 725. due at 11:10 p. m,
got in at about the same hour. Owing
to WashOuts from the flood No 3,
which leaves Lamy at 9:10 a. m, will
leave some time this afternoon and
No. 10 is also delayed several hours
Washouts on the Santa Fe are also re-
ported at LaJunta and Trinidad, TAX
ing out tracks and bridges, causing
the Santa Fe trains to be detoured
over D. & r. G. tracks.
Arroyo Hondo Bridge Gone.
At Arroyo HOndo, the New Mexico
Central lost its wooden bridge, an
eighth of a mile long, so great was the
torrent that swept down on the
structure. Train No. which leaves
here. at 7:30 a m. was not sent out
and train No. did not arrive last
night. 1t is expected to arrive at s
tonight. The New Mexico Central Of
ficials stated today that they expect
to send out No. tomorrow morning.
Telegraph Wires Down.
the Postal Telegraph COmpany's
wires were down near Arroyo Hondo,
where the bridge was washed away
and delayed transmission of messages
for the east for twelve hours, but the
lines were put up again by noon today
The Western Union wires were down
in the same territory, but were fixed
up early this morning.
Helps Water System.
The great Washout, however, has
worked a blessing, it is said washing
the dirt out of the creek, and now al
Lowing clean water to flow into the
reservoir into which none Of the tide
was allowed to flow yesterday.
Too Late for Crops.
The rain will help the range I'M
mensely, giving grass to the cattle,
but it has arrived too late to be of
benefit to the crops, it is said,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1910-08-05
SANTA FE R. R.
IS TIED Up
Tracks and Bridges Between
La Junta and Trinidad
Washed Out
ALL TRAINS ARE DETOURED
Denver & Rio Grande and Colo
RADIO and Southern Lines
Are Used.

La Junta, Colo. Aug. 5.-Rain ex-
tending from La Junta to Trinidad
and approaching a cloudburst in ex-
tent, last night, washed out hundreds
of feet of Santa Fe railroad track be-
tween the two cities. All trains over
the Santa Fe were tied up at La Junta
last night. The Santa Fe is now us
ing the Denver & Rio Grande, and the
Colorado & Southern tracks. Much
damage was done to the highways
and number of bridges were washed
away.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1910-08-05
SPANISH GOVERNMENT
TAKES AMPLE PRECAUTlON.
Rushes Troops to Summer Capital
Clerical Demonstration May
Result in an Uprjsinu.

Madrid, Aug. 5.-Alarmed by fears
that the proposed demonstration of
the clerical forces at San Sebastian,
the summer capital, will assume the
character of an uprising, the govern
ment today began rushing troops into
the summer capital The government
believes that the Carlists and mem
bers of the religious orders are openly
melting their followers to violence.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1910-08-05
PASSENGER STEAMER STRIKES
ROCK IN ALASKAN WATERS,
Princess May is Sinking Near ketchi-
kan, on Center IsIand-AII on
Board Will Be Saved.

Seattle, Aug 5.-A wireless mes
sage, reports the steamer Princess
May, which runs between British Co
lumbia and Alaska ports, to have
struck on Center Island near Ketchi-
kan, Alaska, this morning, and that
the boat is sinking. She is supposed
to have a large passenger list. Ket
chikan is an important fishing town
and has gasoline boats that could put
out at a few moments notice.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1910-08-05
CLEAR SAILING NOW FOR
BUENA VISTA STREET.
Council Met Last Night and Com
promises Were eported-Other
Streets to Be Finished.

Buena Vista street is to remain on
the city's map and to be made more
beautiful. This was made known at
the adjourned meeting of the COM
mon council held at the court house
last night and presided over by May
Or Seligman. All of the councilmen,
with the exception of Messrs. Moya
and Alarid were present. Chairman
Gable reported that compromises had
been made with the property owners
on Buena Vista street so that the
thOroughfare will be completed at a
further expense to the city of 1925.
1t extends from College to Don Gas
par avenue, and some of the property
owners came forward and assisted the
city in getting the right of way.
| The mayor was authorized to spend
1925 to finish Hancock street. To
Celso Lopez was referred the matter
Of opening up several other streets
and to Councilman Baca the opening
up Of Delgado street.
Councilman Ortiz was instructed to
attend to the matter of getting rail
roads to build crossings the width of
the streets and the removal of wires
closing up a crossing at the Santa Fe
i depot.
Travelling Auditor Stafford appeared
before the council and offered to re-
! fund 6 per cent bonds of 1897 and
! which were optional 1907 into 5 per
cent bonds, thus saving $40 a year
to the city. The proposition was re-
! ferred to the finance committee.
The council passed the ordinance
giving the telephone, telegraph and
water and light companies until De-
cember / to paint and shorten poles,
paint hydrants and properly locate
ipoles in the city's limits, with a pen
! atty of $25 a day after December
for failure to do so.
Carry Lights.
The marshal was instructed to en-
i force the ordinance for vehicles to
carry lights after dark The mayor
said many complaints had been made
! that vehicles had not been provided
with lamps.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1910-08-05
SEVEN SUFFOCATED
IN THEIR BEDS.

New York, Aug. 5.-Seven lives
were lost early this morning in fire
that destroyed three story lodging
house in the foreign section of ia
maica, Long Island. The dead are
five men and two women, all suffo-
Gated in their beds by the smoke.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1910-08-05
FREIGHT WRECK
DEMANDS FOUR VICTIMS.

Scranton, Pa, Aug. 5.-Two train
men were killed, another is reported
dead and two others are missing as
the result of freight wreck today on
the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
at Analimink, west of Stroudsburg.
A freight train of sixty cars ran
away while going down the Pocno
mountain.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1910-08-05

mingo in a three seated carriage and
on horseback was also slow in return
ing, owing to the cloudburst and the
carriage containing Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
uel Cartwright, Mrs. f. c. Abbott and
Miss Merriam Cartwright likewise had
a long tedious drive through the mud
and 'canaIS"
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1910-08-05
BISHOP DUNNE OF DALLAS,
DIES AT GREEN BAY, WIS,

Greenbay, Wis, Aug. 5.-Right Rev
erend Edward Joseph Dunhe of the
Roman Catholic diocese of Dallas,
Texas, died here today.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1910-08-05
JOE CANS GETS TO
SEE HIS PARENTS.

Death Across Continent From
Arizona.
Pittsburg, Pa, Aug. 5.-Joe Cans,
the former lightweight champion, will
live to- see his parents in Baltimore
toward whom he is speeding in the
race with death. Wasted by tubercu-
losis and only able barely to articu-
late, Cans passed through this city
this morning. The train is due in Bal
timore at 1920 this afternoon. With
Cans is his wife, DR.. H. T. South
worth, of Prescott. Ariz., and Kid
North, his old time ring partner.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1910-08-05

TEXAS TOWN HAS
LOST IN POPULATION.
Washington, Aug. 5.-Bonham, Tex
as, has population of 4,S44, COM
pared with SOAP in 1900.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1910-08-05

Governor Mills today appointed Ar
thur A. Temke of Deming notary
public.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1910-08-05
Too Late for Crops.

The rain will help the range i'm
mensely, giving grass to the cattle,
but it has arrived too late to be Of
benefit to the crops, it is said.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1910-08-05
Funds Received.

Territorial Treasurer NJ. A. Otero
today received from the warden of
the penitentiary $2,735.61 convicts'
earnings, and $5S4.54 from the treas
urer of SocorrO county.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1910-08-05

The party chaperoned by Mrs. Nor
man L. King which went to Santo Do
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-26
"BY THEIR CLOTHES
We SHALL KNOW THEM
Fair Speakers Contest In the Smarest of Costumes
Women At the Pols-"Your Prettiest Gown and
Rose In Your Hair Even Suffragettes APP
prove Purple and Fine Linen $780,
ny DOLLY DALRYMpLE

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deal money frocks and
anti suffrage Views she ahg mistake Women en n ne
the leaders
views whIs @ % % s Zen their political
Time was when women hoped to bring to their thinking by
legislature to pass
1t might been added:
Though the heavens open and the floods descend"
And with the fascinating
thing drybu
reaa wit, @ pie the time that body
Women writers who 1Pena wqff
grat resso on ning ~
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Now all distinctions in dress are relocated to state of innoouous
S the mS knowing W hOm ms nsr n sht
nowadays beautifully
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-26
BROWN TELLS WHY
TROOPS WERE SENT

Atlanta, Ga. July. 25.-In compliance
with a resolution adopted by the lower
house of the general assembly, Gov. Jo-
seph Brown today sent Special message
to that body setting forth his reasons
for sending state troops to the Durham
mines in Walker county on May 26, to
quell all alleged rioting of Italian miners.
Governor Brown states. that the mes
sage asking for troops came to him from
j. w. English, Jp.,, president of the
Lookout Mountain Coal and Coke COM
pany, who says he was speaking for
Deputy Sheriff John Mitchell of Walker
county, who was too hoarse to talk. At
ter trying in vain to get into commune
cation with Adjutant General Scott, the
governor says he telephoned to Capt. Fl.
P. Milleman, commanding the company
of militia at Lindale, the nearest COM
mand available for use, and ordered him
to the scene of the trouble.
After the troops arrived at the mines,
the governor continued, % of the Italians,
who were pointed out as ringleaders,
were arrested These men later We're
turned over to Sheriff Germany after
warrants had been sworn out against
them by Mr. English. the military guard
Withdrawn and the men allowed to go
and come as they pleased.
Affidavts presented to the governor and
sent by him to the house with the mes
sage stated that after a voluntary agree
ment had been reached between the ltal-
ians and the prosecutor, the warrants
1,ara withdrawn and the Italians left at
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-26
THREE SOLDIERS
LOSE THEIR LIVES

San Francisco, July 25.-Three pri-
Yates from the Fourth United states
military prison guard, stationed at Al
catraz island, lost their lives yester-
day when a yawl in which they with
three others had been sailing on the bay
capsized in the treacherous Carquinez
straits, midway between Angel and
Alcatraz island. Two of the men, Wal
ter j. Thompson of Ohio and Lynn X.
Ross of San Jose, Cal, were drowned,
and Alonzo Nash of Clinton, Tenn, died
of exposure after being rescued along
with his companions, William High
sell, Lester Hanson and Charles Bates.
When the boat turned turtle Thomp-
son and Ross, both expert swimmers,
started on the long swim to Alcatraz
to get help for the four men who re-
manned clinging to the bottom of the
upturned craft. Ross. realizing that
he could not reach the island. returned
to the boat, but Thompson continued
He was not seen again.
After the fve men holding to the
capsized yawl had been in the water
more than an hour their perilous plight
was noticed by Captain Downing of
the old barge Coahng, passing on its
way to Sausalito. A small boat was
sent out.
Just as the rescuers reached the
soldiers, Ross, whose vitality was gone,
released his holds and slipped to his
death in the water. The remaining
four men were taken aboard the Coal
ing and hurried Il Alcatraz, where
Nash died two hours later iii the post
hospital
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-26
EASY TIMES FOR
SOLDIER BOYS

Chattanooga. July 25.-(Speciall- bat
talon drill and outpost duty is the order
of the day at Chickamauga park Early
last week it was anticipated that the big
sham battle In which the Alabama SOL
diers would take part would be before
daylight on Tuesday morning. However,
all of the preliminary plans in this re-
gard have been changed and orders have
been issued which indicate that the mill
tiamen Will break camp just after dinner
next Friday. and after march through
the park will go into bivouac about dark
and await until a. m. Saturday, when
the big battle will take place not far
from Snodgrass hill
The exact problem has not yet been
worked out, and it will probably not be
announced until after the battle Is over.
The drilling and outpost duty does not
require the entire time or attention of
the soldiers, and hundreds of them come
to Chattanooga every afternoon and even
Ing.
The moving picture shows, vaudeville
theatres, poolrooms and in fact all places
of amusement are filled to overlooking
by the boys in khaki.
Nothing of a startling nature has de-
veloped at the park and all the boys
are greatly enjoying the encampmert.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-26
News Of Bay Mlnette

Bay Minette, July 25.-tSpecial.)-The
following marriage licenses have been is
sued during the past week: Archie Mar
kart to Julia Larson; Elihu Hall to Nam
ME Lee; George Priesthood to Sallie
Chambess: James T. Dumas to Ida H.
Helm; William w. Silcox to Mrs. Mollie
Silcox: Joseph f. Vaughn to Blanch Shi-
veS William burden to Josie Nelson.
James J. Evans to Clara J, Davis.
Tax Collector G. b. Stapleton has made
his final settlement with the state treas
urer at Montgomery and will make his
settlement with the county officials this
week The collectors Office will probably
be closed Friday for the summer, to
reopen on October l.
The contest of the will of the late John
B. Weekley, which was to have been
heard this morning, was postponed until
next Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-26
LAND OWNERS
REAL ESTATE MEN

The Chamber of Commerce
has inaugurated a lively cam
paign to bring a good class of
farmers and truck gardeners to
Jefferson County. This is the
most important movement ever
undertaken for the develop
ment of our district and city.
Twenty five of our best bust
ness and industrial men devot-
ing part Of their time at pres
ent to collect a fund with which
to carry on this great work.
BY giving full information to
the Farm Movement Depart
ment of the Chamber of Com
merce about the lands for sale
or lease in your possession, you
will give additional aid to this
undertaking and thereby not
only help to develop our dis
trict and city, but benefit your
self.
Address all communications
to
S. HECHINGER, Secy.
Farm Movement Dept.
Chamber of Commerce,
Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-26
INSURANCE REPORT
IS APPROVED

Albany. N Y, July 25.-Judge Andrews,
sitting at special term of the supreme
court at Syracuse. has approved the re-
port of William ii. Hotchkiss, superin-
tendent of insurance, and has directed the
payment of a first dividend of so per
cent to the certificate holders of the Peo-
pies Mutual Life Insurance department,
checks being mailed to members at their
home addresses. The issue of dividend
checks will begin August l, and 1t is es-
timated that the work of making the
payments to the IS, 1893 members will take
about two months for Its completion.
The Peoples Mutual is the fraternal in
surance society which came into public
notice in December, 1909 as a result of
an attempt on the part of its board of
directors to transfer the control of the
society. and of its $So0o.oo0 of assets for a
consideration of about $4,000 At that
time possession of the society was-taken
by Superintendent Hotchkiss, under an
order of the supreme court. The same
court directed the liquidation OF the cor
poration on March 3, 1910, and the Of
ficers appealed from this order. All ap-
peals were withdrawn on April II, 1910,
under which a settlement which involved
the return to Superintendent Hotchkiss of
the sum of 100000 which had been with
drawn from the society and deposited in
a Canadian bank.
This is the first liquidation of a large
insurance company under the new law
requiring departmental administration in
stead of receiverships through court pro-
ceedngs. first dividend of so per cent
has been declared in less than four
months, about s2.o0o.ooo Of securities of
various kinds turned into cash, $4,000 of
matured obligations paid and at a total
expense OF less than $4,000, or about six
tenths of per cent of the amount now
to be distributed. This expense includes
$4664.n for clerk hire, $33a6.40 for postage.
81 ,391.27 for printing and 1872 for rent. 1t
has not been necessary to employ counsel
and the S150,000 was recovered without
liquidation.