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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-03-19
A SPECTACULAR WELCOME
PLANNED AT MEXICO CITY

Mexico City, March 1s.-A spectac-
Mar welcome Is to be accorded Mex
ico's financial minister. Jose Yves Ii
mantour. on his arrival tomorrow
night Ii will not be confined to offl-
cialdom, but will be shared In by
nearly every class of society IN tne
capital.
Besides the official reception, which
will be in keeping with the h.eh ONCE
of Senior Limantour, there VIII pe
present III the railway station delega-
tions of bankers, lawyers, students,
employees of the railways and COM
mcrcial houses OF workingmeh Or
sanizatlons and OF the press.
Notwithstandin news has been re-
ceived within the last two days OF
recent encounter with rebels close to
Saltillo. through which city Senor
Limantour will pass, it was said at
the war department today that no
fears were entertained of any attempt
to intercept him. In any event, due
precautions have been taken to pre-
clude any interruption of his journey,
The train carrying the Limantour
special should arrive here at s o'clock
tomorrow night,
Coincident with the approaching
arrival Of Senior Limantour comes the
announcement that Governor Emilio
Pimentel of Oaxaca has asked and
been granted a leave of absence. III
health is given as the reason for the
desire to relinquish his post.
Oaxaca is said to be well gov
erned commonwealth. The demands
by the revolutonists did not include
Pimentals retirement as one of the
reforms required.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-03-19
ASK UNITED STATES TO
RECOGNIZE IIIGERANCN

Washington, March Is. - When
conditions indicate concluslvely that
the revolutionists are in control of
many of the states of that republis,
a request will be made that the United
States recognize the belligerence OF
the provisional government, occord-
ing to the declaration of DR.. Vasque2
Gomez, head oi the confidential
agency of the insurgents in Washing
ton.
DR.. Gomez explained that the or
ganization of the provisional govern
ment gradually was being perfected.
He also said the confidential agency
here as executive of which he had
been given credentials by provisional
President Madero. was alone empow-
cred to conduct political or diplomatic
negotiations in this country. He as
serted, however, that all proposals
finally must be approved by the pro-
visonal president.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-03-19
SUDDEN DEATH Of
DAVID \. MOFFAT
NNEW YORK
COLORADO PIONEER
SUCCUMBS TO GRIPPE
Richest Man in Centennial
Statei He Also Enjoyed Repu-
tation of Being the Most Lib
eraI and Charitable,
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New York. March 1S.-David IL.
Moffat, banker and railroad man of
Denver. Cello, died here today from
the after effects of the grip. Mr..
Moffat yesterday was up and about
his apartments in the Hotel Belmont
in his usually good spirits. Shortly
after o'clock today he had chill
and returned to bed. A short time
thereafter he died while being assist
ed to turn over by his nurse. He
was 72 years old.
Several years ago Mr.. Moffat had q
severe attack of pneumonia which
weakened his lungs. Two months
ago he came here on business and
four days ago caught a heavy cold
which the doctors diagnosed as
grippe.
symptoms of pneumonia developed
but the superficial indications after
death were that only a small part ol
one lung had become congested
Death was due directly to a weak
heart, severely taxed once before
which succumbed to what would not
otherwise have been dangerous
strain.
In fact, although Mr.. Mofat KEEP
to his rooms from the time he was
taken i'll, he was not confined to hii
bed but spent part of his time lyine
down and part of 1t in an easy chair
with few occasional steps from room
to room.
His business associate, William G
Evans, who is president OF the Den
yer Tramway company, one of the
Moffat properties, and vice-presiden
of the Denver. Northwestern and Pa
cihc railroad, of which Mr.. Moha
was president, was not alarmed fol
him. only the house physician ant
the nurses were In the room.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-03-19
PRESIDENT RETURNS TO
CAPITAL THIS MORNING

Augusta. Me. March iS.~-President
Taft's spring vacation ended today
Tomorrow afternoon he Will return
70 Washington and Is due there short
ly after . o'clock Monday morning,
The president left the country club
golf links with something of a sigh
after he had completed his usual
round of eighteen holes. He has had
seven mornings of golf IN his eight
days stay and he enjoyed every min
ute Of the time.
II was said here that President TAN
will ask pr A. L. Lowell, president OF
Harvard university TO become the
third member of the commission to
lnuuire into the second-class postage
rntes with especial reference to the
magazines. Justice Charles E. Hughes
is to be chairman Of the commission
and Lawrence Maxwell OF Cincinnati
is the other member already mp
pointed
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-03-19
WarIike Preparations Give
Ground for Belief That I'm
mediate Invasion Of Mexico Is
Contemplated.
TROOP TRAIN KEPT WITH
STEAM UP READY TO MOVE
Entire Army, Officers and Men,
Ordered InocuIated With
Anti-Typhoid Serum Excite
ment PrevadeS Camp,
fBy Morning sourna, special Leased wi~l

San Antonio. Tex, March 1S.--The
air was electrical tonight with rumors
OF important developments In Mexico
and of the movement of the maneuver
division to the border. The return of
Jose Yves Limantour to Mexico. In
part accounted for this.
A newspaper man who returned
from the City of Mexico said sensa-
tional Developments were to by ex-
pected He said the story of the ston-
ing of the Diaz palace was untrue.
AT the maneuver camp nearly every
preparation was A denial of the story
of mere drill and tactics.
Eight tracks have been cleared In
the Southern Pacific yards. Skids and
runways have been constructed SO
that the loading OF eight troop trains
can be effected simultaneously The
entire yard has been cleared so that
nothing will hinder the regular army
In the event of any emergency.
That these eight tracks are at the
disposal" of the government was ad-
mitted by an official Of the Southern
Pacific who. In the same breath, told
of the Deciding of lot of stock cars
that are being stored In the Southern
Pacific yards.
A second official said a represents
tive of the government asked him
that II in the event stock cars were
not available for the shipment OF
horses, how many animals could be
loaded into ordinary thirty-six oi
forty-foot box cars. Inquiry was also
made If the road would undertake to
handle soldiers in box cars In an
emergency
A train, said to be destined to carry
troops to Nogales. Ariz., on the Mex
lean border. was made up at the
army yards here tonight. 1t con.
sists of nine tourist and two standard
sleepers, kitchen and a baggage
car. II is manned and under orders
to remain in readiness TO pull out any
hour
"It may go tonight or tomorrow OF
never" said railroad man. III
must remain with steam up and q
event
SO far as could be learned, no or
ders have been received for the en-
barkation OF troops but it 1t said
among railroad men that the destina-
tion of the train is Nogales. II prob
ably will carry the Eleventh cavalry
Interest Is added to the news by
the fact that in the plans pigeonholed
at WASHINGTON for the movement OF
troops ready for any eventuality, an
| invasion Of Mexico includes the use
of Nogales as gateway
A deluge of rain soaked the ma.
neuver camp for hours today. The
regimental and company streets were
ankle deep in mud.
An order was issued for the ad.
mlnistering of anti-typhoid serum tc
officers and men alike. Hitherto. the
precaution had not been compulsory
Bids for S150,000 worth OF add
tlonal commssary supplies were made
today on Ill articles.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-03-19
CINCINNATI SOUTHERN
MOVES FREIGHT TRAINS

Cincinnati. o.. March is.--Despite
persistent reports from many sources
today that the strike of white fre-
men on the Cincinnati, New Orleans
& Texas Pacific railroad would be set
tied in a day or two, neither side had
ANYTHING TO say that tended toward
an agreement. No conferences were
held and Vlce-President Teat refused
10 discuss the situation.
Officials of the railroad announced
that almost the entire freight service
had been restored. The only place
where an embargo IL stlll on Is be-
tween Oakdale, Tenn, and Somerset,
Ky. II was also said that few
freight rtains managed to move even
on this strip of track in the last TWEEN
ty-four hours.
Divorced People Wed.
Philadelphia, March lS,--Mrs Rida
Shyrock Booth, divorced wife Of Gen
eral Alfred Edwin Booth of Baltimore,
and Robert Stewart, Jro Of this city
ware married today in Wilmington
Del, where they had gone In an all-
temobile. Mr. Stewards first wife
procured divorce from him several
years ago. Mrs. Booth Stewart was
granted divorce here on Feb
ruary %.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-03-19
LIMANTOuR BEARS
MESSAGE OF PEACE

New York. March 1s.-The Mexican
vice counsul here. Manuel A. Esteva'
made long statement to the press
today in which he confirmed the un-
derstanding that Senior Lmantour'
the Mexican minister of hnance' Is
the bearer of proposals from the IN
surrectos to the administration
Permit me to say" he urged, "that
II seems to me a great mistake LOT
the newspapers to print from day 10
day rumors from the Texas border
as to whether Mr.. Limantour VIII De
permitted TO make the journey sately
across Mexico. He Is returning 10
Mexico with important plans regard
ing reforms and the general improve
ment of the country"
This fact, the vice consul argued
Should be regarded as of the great
est importance," but the publication
of rumors that insurrectos may burn
bridges ahead of Senor Limantour
train, he believes might "incite indl
viduals, who had not thought OF suci'
a thing. to interfere with his promp'
return"
As a matter of fact. II Is known tha'
members of the Madero famliy mere
have advised Francisco !. Madero
provisional insurrecto president no'
TO block Senior Limantour's journey
Heretofore all the government pro-
nnnciamentos have referred to the IN
surrectos as "disturbers of the peace
sometimes as anarchists or more
slightingly as merely "disorderly per
sons" The Mexican vice consul TO-
day takes q different tone. He argues
against the publication OF sensational
articles. both In the newspapers ah'
magazines. and then In analyzint
their effect. he explains:
''In the first place the Mexicans en-
gagged In the insurrcctlon are mostl,
above the peon ciass-men who cal
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-03-19
Prospective Successor to Dlaz
Declines to See Newspaper
Men Before Leaving United
StatetS,
BEARS PROPOSALS FOR
PEACE FROM INSURGENTS
Friends of Madero Advised Not
to Hamper Progress Of En-
voy Toward Capital Where
He May End War,


Inv Morning Journal Special Leased wireI
Laredo, Tex, March iS.-Jose Yves
Llmantour, fnanciar. diplomat and
possible future president of Mexico,
passed through here today going to
Mexico City, where he may be lead
ing factor in bringing about peace.
Mr.. Limantour. his wife, son and. a
private secretary composed the party,
which left San Antonio this morning
In the private car Hidalgo. Immed =
ately preceding the Hidalgo in the
train was the private car of Vice
President Hudson of the National
Railways of Mexico.
In the journey from San Antonio
Senior Limantour refused to see any,
body, including newspaper men. who
boarded the train at San Antonio and
made every endeavor to obtain an in
terview.
Leonardo Aguilar, j. Madero Agui-
lar and j. Gonzales Trevelo, members
of the Madero family of Monterey,
came in this morning TO Interview
Senior Limantour. They were unsuc-
oessful. but got a promise of an audi
dence as soon as the train reached
Mexican soil.
The only visitors received by Senior
Limantour on the American side were
Mexican Consul Miguel Il. Diebold and
Collector OF Customs James J. Haynes,
while the audience granted on the
Mexican side of the river was con-
fined to a few Of the army, federal
and municipal officers.
To an Associated Press representa-
tive Minister Limantour's son said his
father was determined to give out no
statement until he reached Mexican
territory, and perhaps his silence
would not be broken before he
reached Mexico City. Shortly after
$3.50 p. m. the train departed from
Nueva Laredo for the south.
Leonardo Aguilar,a member OF the
non -combatant branch of the Madero
family. said he knew the Maderos in
New York had received cable advices
of the coming, from Europe, of Senior
Limantour and that later confer
ence had been held in New York. de
also said kilograms had been received
by the Maderos now IN Mexico which
indicated there would be change OF
conditions within the next three weeks
and that their enforced expatriation
would end.
While at the station at Coulla, Tex
where representatives of the Madero
family boarded the Limantour train
for this city, they met and talked with
many Mexicans and several Amerl-
cans among whom was James Walk
er, the American who acted as guide
for Francisco I. Madero during his
flight from Cotulla to Eagle Pass
A peculiar coincidence attaches 10
the return of Jose Yves Limantour to
Mexico at this time He is due N
Mexico City tomorrow night. Mareh
10. That Sunday is known as 81
Joseph's day in Mexico St Joseph
Is the patron saint of Mexico. III
view of the importance attached to
the coming of Iimantour, who is
credited with mission Of concilia'
tion, his arrival is looked forward to
MS an omen of peace by thousands oi
Mexicans
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-03-19
DEATH PENALTY FOR
ALLEGED SPIES
InSurrectoS at MexiCaIi Decide
to Shoot CaptiveS Suspected
of Working in Interest of the
Government,
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Mexicali, Mex. March 1S.--E. IT,
Jorgensen, newspaper correspondent
was taken into custody by the insur-
rectos today as result of com
plant by Lewis James. a rebel recruit
James was arrested while trying to
cross the line with ammunition, but
was RELEASED after an examination by
Captain Babcock. Jorgensen was in
Captain Babcocks tent during James
examination and later when the re-
porter crossed the line to the Mexi-
can side in search OF news he was
captured at the point of gun by a
rebel sentry. He was denounced as
spy by James because the latter had
seen him In the army camp, but after
detention of two hours was released
by Captain Mcdonald OF the rebel pro-
vost guard.
Two Mexicans, held prisoners In the
bull pen as spies, will be shot by the
linsurrectos. II Is thought
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-03-19
GU|LTLESS BANKER
FACES PRISON
Wichita Banker Admits Buying
Postage Stamps Below Cost
but Never Suspected That
They Were StoIen'


IBy Morning Journal Special leased Wirel
Wichita, Kan, March 1S-The
case of l.. S. Naftzger, formerly presi-
dent of the Fourth National bank,
who is charged with selling postage
stamps, went to the jury late this af-
ternoon. Both sides expressed conf
dence in the early return OF verdict.
Naftsger took the witness stand IN
his own behalf today. He admitted
purchasing the stamps from Frank ).
Burt. formerly chief of police here.
but denied that he even suspected
they had been stolen. 1t was his un-
derstanding, said Naftzger, that Burt
had received the stamps from the gov
ernment as rewards for capturing
criminals.
At midnight the jury asked Judge
Pollock for further instructions. inc
Jurors asked specifically If they couio
find the defendant guilty on only one
count considering the counts sepa-
rately or If they must find on all ioui
counts together. They also asked II
il made any difference II the stamps
were stolen In another state thah II
Kansas.
The court Informed the Jurors theS
might find on each count separately
and that no difference was mace az
TO where the stamps were stolen.
Judge Pollock ordered that the jur'
ors be locked up for the night an.
sealed verdict II any be reacheu
should be delivered at o'clock 10
morrow morning.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-03-19
rEDERAIlS AMBUSIiED
BOTH SIDES LOSE HEAVILY

Torreon. Mex, March lS.--Details
OF the engagement yesterday at Col
onas. east OF here on the International
railway reached this city today, sixty
regulars were amhushed by 40 reh-
els and desperate fight ensued.
The loss is reported to be thirty
killed on each side. Among the fed-
erals dead Is Captain Durin, who wa'
In command OF the company
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-03-19
GENERAL BERNARDO REYES
RECEIVED BY THE POPE

Rome, March 19.-The Pope today
received in private audience General
Bernardo Reyes, the Mexican soldier
and discussed with him the situation
in Mexico.
His holiness remarked to General
Reyes that although President Diaz
was responsible for the separation OF
the church and state, the Vatican Is
well satisfied with the position OF the
church in that country.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-03-19
THIRTEEN KILLED IN
BATTLE NEAR
OJINAGA
BESlE6ED FEDERALS IN
DESPERATE SITUATION
Appeal for Aid Sent to Mexico
City Asking That American
Troops Assist in Effort to
Raise the Siege.


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Presidio Tex, March IL. via Marta,
Tex. March ls.--Eleven soldiers and
two insurrectos were killed today in
the siege of oiinaga, With the river
ford between Preside and the be-
sieged city in their possession and the
town surrounded, bottling up the
main body Of federal troops, the rebel
forces are centering their attention
on two adobe houses on the Canada
ranch on the outskirts of Ojinaga,
where forty soldiers are virtually held
prisoners. and to the guard houses
near the river crossing held by the
federals. For twenty-four hours fr-
ing at close range has been almost
continuous.
Early today the detachment at the
Canada ranch made a rush from the
adobe shelters. They were met by Il
withering fire and were forced to re-
turn to the huts after nine had been
killed. They are still encamped In the
barricaded houses tonight.
At the guard house the insurrectos
occupy trenches within $50 yards OF
the federals and slow fire Is kept up.
General Luque. in command of the
federal garrison, which numbers
about 500 men, has repeated his re-
fusal to surrender, and has appealed
to the minister of war at Mexico City
to urge that American officials CO.
operate in opening communication be-
tween the beleaguered city and the
American side the Rio Grande.
Both forces have extended theil
trenches to the edge of the river. The
insurgents number about 500 men.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-03-19
RED CROSS NURSE IN
HANDS OF FEDERAlS

Tulsa, Okla. March 49, Mrs. j. w
Wilson Of this city. whose husband.
DR.. J. W. Wilson with the Mexican
lnsurrecto army was reported killed
In the assault on Casas Grandes on
March today received official denial
OF his death /. J. Bush surgeon gem
eral OF the Red Cross with the ihsur'
rectos army, tonight wired here as
follows:
Wilson escaped. Assallani slain,
Red cross nurse fallen into hands Of
fcderals. Feared she mlstreatod,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-03-19
RECRUITING OFFICER WAS
NEVER IN MEXICAN ARMY

Mexico city, March iS.--That Fran
cisco Nasquez. who is said 20 be at
tempting to recruit men in the Unit
ed States for the insurrecto forces
was never a member Of the Mexican
army, Is announced by the department
Of foreign relations after careful
search Of the records.
Nasquez claimed TO have been In the
infantry, cavalry and artillery branch
es of the Mexican army.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-03-19
long RECOGNIZED AS
COIORADO'S FIRST CITIZEN

Denver, Colo, March Is. - For
many years David II. Moffat has been
recognized as Colorado's leading citi-
zen. His connection with the develop
ment of the state had gained for him
the name of Empire builder" Per-
haps his greatest recent work of de-
velopment was the Denver, North>
western & Pacific railroad known as
the Moffat road, in honor of the
builder.
Mr.. Moffats connection with the
development of the mining industry
of the, state dated back to the early
days of Leadville and other of the
older capitals. He was interested in
more than 100 mining companies,
either as sole owner or as a heavy
stockholder.
II was perhaps as banker, that
Mr.. Moffat was best known through
out the nation. As president OF the
First National bank of this city,
which he was instrumental in found
ing, he saw that institution grow from
comparatively small banking house
to the largest in the state and one of
the largest in the west.
Mr.. Moffat was rated many times a
millionaire, his wealth being estimated
as high as $40,000,00O.
Mr.. Moffat was born in Orange
county. New York, July 22, 1888.
When but IL years old he went TO
New York city and became a mes
senger to the New York exchange
bank and was soon promoted to a
clerkshlp.
In 1855, Mr.. Moffat accepted the po-
sition as teller to the banking house
of A. J. Stevens & Co, of Des Moines,
Ia. and went to that city to live
There he became acquainted with b.
T.. Allen, who rendered him the posi-
ton of cashier in the Bank of Ne
braska at Omaha,
After four years OF service In this
capacity, Mr.. Moffat started FOR Den
yer by wagon train. attracted by the
stories of gold discoveries In Colo
RADIO.
Shortly after arriving in the capita
city of Colorado. Mr. Mofat entered
into a partnership with c. c. Wool
worth and together they established
small stationery business, when
continued for six years.
Returning to the business OF ms
earlier DAYS, Mr.. Moffat, on April II
l1S65, organized the First Nauoha
hank of Denver. The institution was
onened for business on May OF thal
year.
Thoroughly convinced of the greai
future of Colorado, Mr. Moffat con
cluded that the one thing she needed
was railroads, and he undertook u
see that this need was supplied.
In 1869. Mr., Moffat co-operatee
with Governor Evans. then chief ex'
ecutive OF the state, In building th'
Denver & Pacific railroad. This line
connected Denver with the unioi
Pacific road. forming conjunction a
chevenne. Wyo. Later Mr.. Mohat or
canlzed the syndicate which financed
,he Denver & South Park railroad
which Afforded an outlet for the nine
nj Leadyllle. This road In time pe
came a part of the Colorado a South
ern system, which II now owned b'
tho nm interests. When the Boulder
valley railroad was completed, MI
Moffat was prevailed upon to accep
line treasurership. and was responsi
jhle for the construction OF the exten
alon to the Northern Colorado Goa
fields. ~
For many years Mr.. Moffat wa
presldent OF the Denver AZ RIO urano'
raIlroad and is credited with prifs
ing that road out OF tne nlre y
fContinued on on Pnge Col ~
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-03-19
PILOT ENGINE PRECEDES
TRAIN THROUGH MOUNTAINS

Monterey, Mex, March 1S.-Traiil
No. 2. southbound, on the National
Railways of Mexico with the Llmah-
tour party aboard reached mere az
$3.50 p. m.
After a wait OF wenty minutes
] helper" engine wSs attached TO the
train and II proceeded south through
the mountains.
pilot engine preceded the train
from here to Saltillo as measure oil
safety.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-03-19
STRIKING DRIVERS MUST
FIGHT BATTLE ALONE

New York. March is.--The striking
drivers of the Adams Wells-Fargo
and United states Express companies
viii have 70 fight their battle alone
without the halting OF everything on
wheels" according to announcements
made here this afternoon by labor
leaders,
The change Of front followed the
receipt of a telegram from Daniel y.
Tobin of indianapolis. president of the
International brotherhood OF Team
sters. Mr.. Tobin said there would
be no general strike and Instructed
william II. Ashton, the general or
ganlzer to declare against such q,
move.