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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-12-28
Son, Sole Survivor, Returns
From Christmas Celebration
to Find Cory CorpSeS of
Loved Ones,
BELIEVED FAMILY WOULD
BE BETTER OFF IN HEAVEN
Note From Murderer Explains
Bloody Deed and Gives Di-
reCtionS For Burial of Bodies
of Victims,



Benton, Ark, Dec. 27.--Because he
was in deep despair and believed he
and his family would be better off
in heaven" James Grant clubbed his
wife and five children and step-son
to death and then hanged himself
some time during last night.
The bodies of the children were
found in their beds today, each of
their skulls being crushed.
The body of Mrs. Grant was found
in the home half dressed and evident
ly she had been killed as she was
about TO retire.
A heavy club, covered with blood,
was found in the house and ii was
apparent that 1t was the weapon
with which Grant killed the seven
members OF his family. The children
ranged in age from five to fifteen
years.
Hugh Grant, a 16-year-old son, the
only member of the family alive, dis
covered the bodies today when he re-
turned from a holiday celebration at
neighboring farm. He found a note
signed by his father, which explained
that owing to deep despair and that
see nothing for me or my children
who | believe. would be better off in
heaven, / commit this act"
Instructions We're given where the
necessary funds could be obtained to
cover the burial expenses and a re-
quest that the grarda1 nts be not
notified until after the bodies had
been buried.
Grant lived near this town on q
farm and was reputed to be well-to-
do. He also conducted a mercantile
business.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-12-28
ALLEGED HUSTLER
SLAIN; DEPUTY
WOUNDED
EXCITING GUN FIGHT ON
RANCH NEAR CHAMBERIN0
Deadly Duel Between EugenioI
Moreno and Tomas Valdez
Came Near Resulting Fatally
For Both Men.
Especial Dispatch to the Morning Journal

Especial Dispatch TO the Morning Journai.I
Las Cruces, n. NJ, Dec. 2i.-DeputN
Sheriff Eugenio Moreno of Dona Ana
county shot and killed Tomas Valdez,
suspected horse thief Tuesday night,
and the officer Is dangerously wound
ed as the result of "A ferocious encoun-
ter between the two men az a ranch
near Chamberino, when Moreno en-
deavored to place Valdez under arrest.
Moreno, who received bullet wound
In hts left side, is expected to recover.
Moreno was sent To the lower Mesil-
Ia valley Tuesday afternoon to arrest
Valdez, who was suspected of stealing
horses. On the approach of the depu-
y Valdez Immediately pulled a six
shooter and opened fire, shooting
thrice at Moreno, the third bullet taxi
ing effect. Moreno. who was mounted,
fell from his horse and feigned death
Valdez rushed toward a door to seek
shelter inside building and Moreno
instantly aimed and fired again from
the ground, the bah piercing Valdez's
abdomen. Valdez wheeled and fired
another shot at the deputy the latter
keeping up Il return fusillade, shoot
ing the rustler in the thighs and In the
right eye Valdez, his ammunition ex-
hausted. hurled his gun AT the officer
and rushing at him, clinched in a fur
ious death grapple. succeeding In
knocking out few of his enemy s
teeth and rammlng his fist clear into
Moreno's mouth before he could be
forced loose.
Valdez then Immediately expired,
A doctor was called to attend Moreno,
who Il was found would have been
fatally wounded save that the bullet
hit rib and glanced. Moreno was
brought to Las Cruces "Wednesday
morning. Sheriff Lucero Is now at
the scene OF the killing.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-12-28
MILLIONAIRE HOBO
QUITS PRESIDENCY

Cincinnati. Dee. 81. When the
"hobo" delegates To the annual con-
vention OF the brotherhood Welfare
association In this city assemble on
January 80, James Eads Howe, 'mli-
lionaire hobo" president of the or
ganzntlon for many years Will not
preside Howe announced today his
resignation of the presidency of the
hobo body IN n telegram from st.
Louis.
President TAFT, Andrew Carnegie j.
-. Roskefeller and Others will he In
vlted TO attend the meeting. Thous-
ands of delegates are expected to arr
rive in this city about the middle of
january.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-12-28
WOMAN HAS CLOSE CALL
WHEN RANGE BLOWS UF

Greeley, Colo, Dec. 27--Mrs. c. A.
Saunders narrowly cscped death here
today when an unusually large range
in her kitchen suddenly blew up The
explosion occurred few seconds af-
ter she had LETT the kitchen, and
hurled large pieces Of iron through
the ceiling and through the wall be-
tween the kitchen and the room ir
which she was sitting. Frozen water
pipes caused the explosion.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-12-28
WATTERS0N'S ADDRESS
AT CHARLESTON CANCELLED

Charleston, $. G., Dee. 2I.--Antlci-
pating strong opposition by German
and Irish American citizens Of this
city to resolution to be introduced
AZ the conclusion of the address OF
Colonel Henry Watterson, endorsing
the proposed arbitration treaties be-
tween the United states and France,
friends of the Kentucky editor decid-
ed to cancel the speaking engagement
scheduled for tomorrow night II was
explained that there was no antago-
nlsm to Colonel Watterson personally.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-12-28
NAVY PLANS WAR AGAINST
DEADLY TYPHOID GERM

Washington, Dec. 27.--As supple
mentary preventive measure against
the inroads of typhoid fever into the
navy marine corps the compulsory IN
incubation Of all the officers and en-
listed men of these branches OF the
service under forty-five years OF age
has been ordered by Secretary Meyer.
All recruits will be subjected to the
treatment If they have not undergone
IL within two years or had case OF
fever. In case of doubt the order pro
yides that IL shall be administered
A similar order was issued by the
war department some time ago.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-12-28

Several rooms in the Park House
at Socorro were robbed last night, the
head cook, whose room was thor
oughly ransacked, being the chief
sufferer, as the thieves swiped all his
clothes and personal belongings
Several overcoats and other valuables
were taken out of other rooms The
thieves have so far not been appre-
hended,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-12-28
TWENTIETH CENTURY
LIMITED IN BAD WRECK

Cleveland, o., Dee. 27.--The Twon-
tieth Century Limited on the RiS
-Four railroad, was deraied at La
Grange, about thirty-tive miles west
OF here tonight and fifteen passengers
were injured. none seriously The
smoking car rolled over In the ditch,
and was the only car to leave the
rails. The passengers IN this car were
the only ones injured The train was
east hound due III Cleveland az s'tS
o'clock and WAS running at the rate
at sixty miles an hour. A broken truck
presumably caused the derailment.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-12-28
MONTANA LIVESTOCK
SHIPMENTS FALL OFF

Helena, Mont, Dec 27.-To the
growing importance OF live stock
markets at Portland. Seattle and Spo-
kane is attributed a part of the S9,-
900 decrease in shipments of Montana
cattle to Chicago this year. There Is
however. an actual shortage Of about
10000 head in the number exported
in 1911. The value of the 10000
cattle sent to Chicago this year Is al
most as great as that Of the $4,000
sent out last year.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-12-28
BOYS FIND FORTUNE
IN ANCIENT GOLD COIN

jacksonville, Fla. Dec 27.--Guided
BY an ancient chart found In the
ruins OF Spanish she'll house on Fort
George island, two boys OF this city
say they have unearthed treasure
worth about 100000, They say the
gold. silver and copper coins were
found in strong box. Those who
have seen the coins say they bear
dates of more than century ago.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-12-28
BALTIMORE BANKERS
DEMAND CLEAN MONEY

Baltimore, Md, Dec. 27,-Officials
Of the Baltimore Clearing House are
preparing letter which will be sent
within a few days to clearing houses
throughout the country, requesting
their cooperation In an effort to Gre
ate demand for clean paper money.
Clearing house members everywhere
will be requested to urge their clients
10 address their congressman on the
subject.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-12-28

tion. it is believed. of crossing the
Russian frontier. A Russian guard
has been placed over the Russian
bank and the citadel over whieh the
Russian flag flies. is occupied by a
Russian rifle regiment. mere were
several skirmishes along the road
from Julia today and at sunset to-
night artillery and machine gun FIRE
could be heard in the distance.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-12-28
NEW ENGLAND MILLS
START ON FULL TIME.

Providence, II. l., Dee. 27.--The
eight cotton mills of the B. Il. and II.
knight Cotton company Of Rhode Is
land, Connecticut and Massachusetts,
will go on full time schedule begin
ming next Tuesday. They have been
running forty-aight hours a week for
tWOntV weeks
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-12-28

BelvIdere, Ill, Dec. 27.-When
Charles Richards was sentenced To
life imprisonment here today Tor the
murder of his wife, he implored the
court 20 make the sentence death He
pleaded guilty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-01
GET NEWS
 OF HOXSEY'S DEATH

Dayton, O., December 31.-The news of Arch Hoxseys death was received by Wilbur and Orville Wright here to- night in a brief message from Roy Knabenshue, the manager of the aerial crew. Both were greatly depressed and expressed their sorrow over the tragedy, although in the absence of facts they could not express any opin- ion on the cause of the accident.
 Hoxsey, he said, was skillful aviator but inclined at times to take unnec- essary risks.
 Hoxsey began his training here last May.
 According to Orville and Wilbur Wright, Hoxsey was a very apt pupil. While practicing and studying the art of flying during his stay in Dayton Hoxsey never had the opportunity of displaying his daring to the fullest ex- tent for several reasons, but 1t was ap- parent that he was rather rackless in the handling of his machine.
 Of his life prior to the time he came here, the Wrights knew practically nothing as the aviator was never of a confiding disposition. He worked faith fully while in Dayton and his one am- bition was to master the machine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-01

falls. Then fly away to the East End over a charming Boulevard and be thrilled with Swiss-ike scenery and parks laden with inspiration wrought by the
 magic hand of the sweet scented goddess Of beauty. There you will find the fla nous Schenly hotel, separated by a stretch of park from the Carnegie Art institute This has become one of the most important art centers of the world. Even Paris doffs its hat to this institu- ton.
 After the boulevards and parks, Bir- mingham needs most water transporta- ton. From the Warrior river in Blount county is a natural water course. And engineering ability could easily direct this water through a canal via Birmingham This would furnish water power for it's many industries as we'll as cheap trans poration for it's products. And this waterway in time would be lined with att tractive Venician villas: the homes of happy citizens. And this water way be- decked with grass carpeted banks, trees wreathed with cooling, foliage, banks beautifed by shrubbery and flower gar dens, this city will possess an influence preaching eloquent sermons that will make rich many impoverished souls. And the goddess of prosperity, peace and hap piness will ever reign over this God blessed territory. And the sweet harp strains of angel land will be heard; while we are lulled to peaceful dreamland; and soothingly the wrinkles are smoothed away from our brow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-01
MORE INDICTMENTS
 IN ELECTION FRAUDS

West Union, Ohio, December 31.-The departing year was marked in this county seat lg a grand jury report which re- turned 115 additional indictments against voters of Adams county, charging them with either bribery or acceptance or bribes in connection with the traffic in votes. The grand total of those indicted at the present term has now reached 125S. The grand jury will resume its sit tings Monday.
 An aged woman asked the ear of the court today She had waloed many miles in an effort to realize the money to pay fines which had been assessed against her aged husband and invalid son, both of whom had been charged with selling their votes
 She had been successful In raising only a part of tho money and had walked from her home, 15 miles distant, to enter plea of guilty for each, and with the pay ment of her mite to ask remission of any other punishment. Judge Blair tenn pered justice with mercy and suspended the fines in the cases of both. A judg- ment of disfranchisement against each for five years was entered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-01
POSTAL BANKS
 READY TO OPEN

Washington, December 31.-Every- thing is in readiness for the new postal savings bank to begin operations. The board of trustees met at the office of Postmaster Geeral Hitchcock today and concluded their preparations for the opening of the system on January 3, the first business day of the new year
 The board adopted a resolution fix ing for the time being the rate of in terest to be charged depository bank for deposits at 21a per cent, payable semi annually on January 1 and July 1. This rate is withing a quarter of one per cent of the minimum permitted by the postal savings law. which leaves the fixing of interest to be determined by the board with the provision that 1t shall not be less than 2H per cent The law provides that both national and state banks subject to national or state supervision may qualify as de- positors and each of the AS cities at which postcffices will begin to receive postal savings deposits on January 2, one or more such banks supplied for the keeping of the postal funds to be deposited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-01
OFFICER CANNOT WALK
 ON ACCOUNT OF JOKE

Washington, December 31.-(Special.)-- Capt. Robert l.. Russell, judge advocate general of the navy, is confined to his home with a pair of very sore feet, but when he is able to be about there is like ly to be trouble for that obliging friend who prescribed an easy means of mak- ing the 30 miles physical test prescribed by navy regulations an agreeable one.
 By the simple application of lit- tie alum and alcohol to the feet" this friend, with a trend for practical joke. told him, 'the feet become hardened so that it is the rarest pleasure to walk and walk. When you have travelled 50 miles you want to start right over again and walk another 50 miles. Alum and alco- hol are the walkers delight"
 Captain Russell obtained the alum and the alcohol, he applied them to the pedal extremities and as result has been unable to walk at all for a week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-01
PORTUGAL IS NOT
 HURT BY STRIKES

Washington, December 31.-Viscount de Ate. the Portuguese minister, today gave out the following as the text of a cable gram received from his government in re- ply to one which he sent yesterday, ask ing about the reports of a critical stua- ton in Portugal:
 You can state that no violence has at tended the strikes which have taken place, and at the request of the men ana employers they have been in general set tied through arbitration. The situation Tn this respect is improving rapidly and there have lately been no new strikes.
 "National finances are every day be- coming more satisfactory on account of the strict overhauling of the expenses of the administration.
 ",rhere Is no evidence or disaHec- tion in the army or the navy and the vessels which were ordered to sail for Madeira principally on account of the measures to cope with the cholera situation there, carried out their or ders with the strictest obedience to the government It is therefore untrue that these vessels were ordered to sail on account of fears being entertained as to their loyalty and 1t Is noteworthy that the persons who invent these ru- mors are the same who, short time ago. stated the government could not order the vessels to sail through fears of insub ordination.
 Although the new regime has only been established three months, such perfect calm prevails in the country as to seem unbelievable to those who are unacquainted with the character of the population.
 "Everything is being prepared for the elections to take place in April ut
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-01
HAND TORN OFF
 IN CELEBRATION

M. V. Phillips of Vincent had his right hand blown off last night about 8:30 o'clock at the place where he lives when cannon cracker exploded in his hand.
 It seems that MT. Phillips was in the act of throwing the lighted explosive at a policeman when it appeared to him that the fuse had burnt out He held the cracker in his hand, thinking to re- light it. when it exploded, almost blow ing his entire hand off.
 He was brought to Birmingham last night about 12 o'clock and rushed to St. vincent's hospital in Lige Loy's ambus lance, where the mangled member was amputated. He was reported as resting well at an early hour this morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-01
FRENCH AVIATOR WILL
 TRY FOR RICH PRIZE

New York, December 31.-Marcel Pe- not, French aviator, announced his intention today of flying from the New Jersey shore to Columbus Circle. in the heart of this city, next Monday. He will compete for the $1cC0 prize for a successful flight of this nature of fered by George B. Merriam of this city.
 Frank Morok, a Belgian, came to grief last Monday while attempting the same feat when his machine got be- yond control and plunged into the side of house. The aviator was unhurt, although his machine was wrecked
 Penot will use a 50-horsepower bi- plane of American manufacture. If he makes an error in calculating his land ing he stands an excellent chance to break his neck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-01
ARCH HOXSEY HAD NO
 FEAR OF ACCIDENT

Denyer December 31-Arch Hoxsey demonstrated in Denver in November that he knew no such thing as fear. Even with the picture of his flying partner, Ralph Johnstone, falling to his death, which must have been constantly before him, Hoxsey, not wishing to dis appoint the people, made most spectacu- lar and daring flights on two days im- mediately following Johnstone's death on November IT.
 Perhaps the most daring exhibition was during a heavy snow storm. Like at Los Angeles Hoxsey's delight was to climb to a great height and then soar over the foothills where death was certain should an accident occur to his machine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-01
Two Negroes Lose Legs

Sullivan, a negro, was rushed to St. Vim cents hospital last night to have his right foot amputated as result of an accident somewhere on the Louisville and Naah- vile, Eugene Morrow, another negro, was hurried to the same infirmary to have his left foot amputated, the member having been crushed about 9:3O o'clock last night when he was struck by an Idlewild car at Thirteenth street and Fifteenth ave nue, South Besides the loss of foot apiece, both negroes were badly bruised about the heads and bodies. and the con- dition of both was said to be serious at a late hour last night. (
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-01
COUNTERFEIT BILL IS
 FLOATING AROUND

Washington, December 31.-A mangy spot in President Benjamin Harrison's whiskers. in portrait of him on q $5 bill has betrayed a counterfeit.
 The secret service men picked up the new bogus today. It Is coun- terfeit on the Citizens National bank of Waterbury, Conn.
 It was made by a photo mechanical process upon fair quality of paper, but has none of the little tell-tale silk threads so it vii, be very easy to de- tect.
 President Harrison's portrait on the left of the note Is very poor; in fact, the bare spot in his whiskers first brought the counterfeit to the atten- tion of the secret service. ..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-01
SISTER OF MOISANT IS
 PROSTRATED BY GRIEF

Los Angeles, December 31.-(Special)- Stanley Mosant, the 15-year-old son of the dead aviator. John Moisant. is, with his aunt. Mrs. Berton Weyl of San Fran cisco. visiting the atter's mother-in-law, Mrs Cerf Weyl, in Hollywood. The boy himself has not seen his father for years. His mother has been dead for many years.
 Mrs Berton Weyl, sister of the dead aviator, with her husband, came down from their home in Alameda to spend New Years with the parents of MT. Weyl, and brought the boy with them Stanley is attending school at San Fran cisco, and lives with his aunt
 Mrs. Weyl was prostrated with horror and grief over the accident that led to the death of her brother and could not be interviewed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-01
SENATORIAL CONTEST
 SHIFTED TO ALBANY

Albany, N. Y, December 31.-The scene of the contest for the election of United States senator to succeed Senator c. M. Depew has shifted from New York to Albany Charles F. Murphy, leader of Tammany hall, who arrived today, ven- tured no opinion as to who would be elected by the new democratic legislature.
 MT. Murphy called on Governor-elect Dix today at his home, but both declared the senatorship was not discussed.
 MT. Murphy appears to control the Uni ted States senatorial situation at pres ent.
 Interest in the contest will begin to wax warm tomorrow when the several can ddates are expected to arrive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-01
PECIAL RATES l Via
 lZl

lscKaI HsIneseekers' Hates to points fe west and northwest. Tickets on kdrst and third Tuesdays of each N. limited for return 25 days from fof sale.
 eter tourist rntes to many points Ae south and sOuthwest. Tickets
 .e until April 80. 1911. Gdod to re-
 Ito May 31. 1911. t further information call on or to P. Sid Jones. D. P. A., both 6s orr. Birmingham, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-01
nov Ha. Hsnd Ma.hed

whose home is in North Birmingham. had his hand frightfully shattered yesterday morning when a cannon cracker exo1oded in his grasp. The index finger and the thumb were literally torn away, and the second finger was so badly burned and mangled that it had to be taken off at St. vincent's hospital, where the little fellow was taken after the accident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-01
War College to Be Closed

Newport, R. T., December 3l.-The National War college here is to be closed acording to reports received in local naval circles There is strong belief that it will be established at Washington. where. working in conjunction with the Army War college at the capital, better results might be accomplished
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-01
Cannon Cancel. Reception

Washington, December 31.-Speaker Can nons New Year reception, a function which has been annually observed at his Washington home since his election as presiding officer of the House, has been cancelled owing to the illness of his daugh- ter, Miss Helen Cannon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-01
As.echIx Called to Meet

Panama, December 31.-An extraordi- nary session of the assembly has been called t1 the executive All public works and probosed Improvements in the repub- lie have been suspended by reason of lack of funds. President Arosemena recom- mends to the assembly the issuance of an internal loan. There is big deficit, the result, it is said, of unnecessary government employees and costly diplo- matic and consular services. The gov ernment announced an increase in import duties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-01
White Claims Election

ioosa, Ia, December 3l.-John P.
 . president of the Iowa Mine Work lection to the presidency of the na- q organization. MT. White states
 Information coming from reliable ces warrants him claiming election Tom l.. Lewis of Bridgeport, O., by verwhelming majority.