Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-06-06
COVE ERNOR MILLS
AND GOOD ROADS
MEN TAKE TRIP
To Investigate Feasibility oil
New Highway Between Las
Vegas and Mora, Which Is
Badly Needed,


Las Vegas. y. NJ, June AT III
o'clock this morning special good
roads committee headed by Governor
W. j. Mills Territorial Land Commits
sioner Robert f. ErVien ana Terrific
riai Engineer Vernon /. sullivan, left
cvelland in touring cars for Mora,
Mora county. The object Of the trip
is To get data for the proposed new
wagon road between Las Vegas and
Mora. the old road being low and
most Of the time in a very bad con-
dition.
included in the party We're Robert
j Taupert, NJ. NJ. Padeett J. -. Hand,
r. II. Pierce Joseph Danzier, Louis
c.. Ilfield. William Harper, W. G. Hay
don. Secundino Romero Dave J
Leahy j, ]. I.aubach, Judge f. y,
Long, Esquibcl De Baca, Arthur ~
field John $ Clark. - r Hoskins, Dr,
T.. L. Hammond, and Charles r.
Trumbull. III the present plans Of the
special good roads committee are fol-
lowed out ere many months have roll
ed by there win be constructed be-
tween this city and the town of Mora
u high grade pike road bringing that
county seat to within an hours ride
in an automobile whereas now the dis
tance is seldom negotiated under
three hours II is perfect day for
the inspection ana the party viii ar
rive in Mora in time for dinner which
has been arranged FOR at the walton
hotel and unless prevented by rain
doubtless viii return to.the city to-
night
Heavy Rains Near Las Vegas
Secretary George 4. Fleming of the
Commercial club returned home yes
tcruay after a two days trip on the
east mesa accompanied by Attorney
Louis G. Ilficld While on the mesa
Mr. Fleming addressed several meet
ngs Of the dry farmers on the sub
lcct Cf bringing to the Las Vegas Ag
Iiculturc fair the products of their
arms SO that people could see wha
possibilities are before
hose who ale making the mesa lands
he objects of their labuls. Heavy rain !
las been general on the mesa and |
/ is evident that this year will see a |
bumper crop from that section The |
aims of the past few days have been |
'ery heavy IN that vicinity the ground |
,eing soaked for depth oil six in
hes
Mrs Secmndino Romero Injured.
As the result of an accident Yester
laY afternoon. Mrs. Secundino Rome
% lies ut her home suffering with q
pre- ned back and a painful cut on
he head While riding fractions
lorse down Hot Springs boulevard
eal her home the animal became
frightened in some manner and bolt-
a. unscating his rider who fell heay
N "a the ground, 4<
Help MAS close at hand and MIS-
tomcIo was carried to her home and
physician called. Mr.. Romero
mo was extending the session Of the
istrict court in his official capacity
-as hastily summoned If no serious
evelcpment takes place the patient
i'll soon recover
Chicken Thieves Get Busy.
The police department of this city
GEMS bafiled by q chicken thief gans ,
'hich operates almost nightly with
cod success. Last week several chick
n houses were completely cleaned
at rs the result of their work Pierce ,
luiphy on Rgilroad avenue lost four !
zen fine chickens while Mrs. n
: Rourke on Grand avenue in the ,
lmc vicinity lost a number. The OBJ
iations Of the thieves has been con- Ii
ned largely to the hill portion of the I
ty and large number of chickens
ave been taken. Special effolts on ,
le part of the city police are being
lade in hopes Of capturing the bold
,obcra
G.. \. II. Reunion This Week
Commencing Wednesday and con-
nuing Thursday the reunion of the
rand Army of the Republic viii take
lace in this city and a large number
{ veterans from all over the territory
III attend. The city will be Wen dec
rated foI the occasion and entertain
tent will be arranged for the old sol
ers who assemble to discuss theii
ar experiences alcund the camp
res This viii be the twenty seventh
onual encampment ana John w.
ong, commander of the q. A. r.. of
eW Mexico will be present from his
,mc at Tularosa
The y NJ c. A. building has been
lcctcd as the general headquarters
II the encampment and sherman
lst The local organization of the G.
r. will be royal hosts during the
ay Of the visitors i'm the city. Rail-
ads have made special rates and a
rye number Of persons are expect
TO take advantage of them and vis-
rho rftV with fhp old soldiers