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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-01-05
]. B. FEWKES
CONFEsSEs
The United States Prisoner
Burned Up Two Nom
Essential Books
NO MONEY HAS BEEN STOLEN
Convict Had Worried About the
Condition in which He Kept
Accounts.

J. B. Fewkes, a United States pris
oner confined in the New Mexico peni
Tertiary and who has been for severa
months employed in the Office OF
that institution as Office clerk and as
sistant bookkeeper in charge OF the
books relating to convicts personal
funds, that is to say, such moneys as
a convict may have. and showing such
orders thereon as the convicts may
have given, yesterday evening in the
presence of Secundino Romero. R. c.
Garrett, w. A. Bayer, A. B. Renehan
and Stella V. Canny, stenographer
and notary public, made a complete
confession that he had burned the two
books of the kind mentioned, on Sun.
day afternoon last, shortly after five
o'clock He assumed the entire bur
den of the act, and claimed that it was
the result OF a somewhat sudden i'm
pulse, although he had been for some
time worried about the condition into
which he had let the books get. In
this institution as we'll as in others
o. the same kind throughout the Unit
ed States, the convicts are permitted
to earn little money for themselves
By making hair goods, beadwork and
TIE like. Fewkes acted for the con
workmanship and collected the pro
ceeds through the mails, but he
claims that at first by inadvertenct
he allowed one V. c. Musgrave tC
make orders on his account, wher
there was not sufficient to meet the
orders, and afterwards allowed him tC
make larger orders in the hope thai
sooner or later the discrepancy cOult
be made up. These books he jugglet
and falsified in order to conceal the
! shortage. and finally realizing tina
he was under suspicion and that a new
arrangement for handling the debi
ard credit slips which are given to tht
convicts had been made, he became
panic stricken, when he knew tha
! the books were to be checked up a
the end of December, and knowing NJ
! other way 10 dispose Of the evidenC
Of his manipulation of the books, h
destroyed them. Musgrave denie
| Fewkes' story in toto. No money ha
been lost by the transactions so ia
as can be discovered except that h
| shifted debts and credits from on
| cCnvict's account to anOthers, ant
thus hid the shortages, no actual casl
being handled. In the end, IL vii
probably be found that one convic
has more on the books to his credi
| than he ought to have, and vice versa
another convict will have less, 81 tha
the entire sum of money will he in
tact, but the title to the different pre-
portions will be obscured.
| Fewkes had Sam Burke, the priso
porter carry out and throw ava
the remnant of one of the books burn
ed, that is to say, an iron pound o
| Mechanism used in loose-leaf vo
umes, and later, on Sunday evenin
told Burke what he had done. Burk
claims that he did not notify the pri:
on officials because he had been tral
red into doing a wrong unknoW!ngl,
and because he got "skeered b.
cause he had already gone too far i
the book business"
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-01-05
LAST HONORS :
FOR EVANS
President Taft and His Cab
met Attend the Hero's
Funeral
A WREATH FROM THE KAISER
Services at Unitarian Church,
Interment in Arlington
Cemetery.

(By Special Leased Wire to New Mexican)
Washington, D. c., Jan. 5.-Presi-
dent Taft, members of his cabinet, Ad-
miral Dewey, practically every naval
officer on duty in Washington, and
many prominent officials attended the
funeral of Rear Admiral Robley D.
Evans today. The obsequies were
marked with full military honors.
An unusual tribute was paid 10 the
memory of Admiral Evans by Emper-
or William of Germany, as the special
representative of the Emperor Com
mander Retzmann, the German naval
attache, attended the funeral, and
placed a wreath on the bier of the
admiral who had been intimately
known by the Emperor.
Early in the day, the body was
transferred from the family home to
All Souls Unitarian Church, the cask-
ct being wrapped in a rear admiral S
flag and the Stars and Stripes. The
services were conducted by President
Tafts pastor, Rev. U. G. B. Pierce.
During the services, the famous paul
Revere" bell, which rang out a warn
ing to the minute men for the first
battle of the Revolution, was tolled.
After the ceremonies at the church
eight petty officers from the U. S. s.
Dolphin, preceded by prominent naval
and military pallbearers bore the flow
er-laden casket to a gun caisson.
A military escort, commanded by
Rear Admiral Sydney A. Stanton and
composed of the full brigade of mid
shipmen from the naval academy, two
companies of blue jackets, four com
panies of marines and battery Of
artillery, made up the funeral process
sion to Arlington National Cemetery
At the grave "Taps" was sounded ant
salute of Is guns fired.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-01-05
POOR SUFFER
FROM COLD
Further Drop in Temper.
ature Predicted for
Tonight
33 DEGS. BELOW At DULUTH
Saint Louis, Chicago and Kansas
City in the Grip of an
Icy Wave.
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tBy Special Leased Wire to New Me8-can,
Chicago, H., Jan. 5.-The coolest
place in the United States was Du-
luth, Minnesota, where the tempera-
ture registered 33 below zero. Other
low temperatures reported are: Eu-
Claire, Wisconsin, 2S below; La Cros-
Sc 25 below; Milwaukee and Madison,
Wisconsin, IS bolow; Green Bay, Wis
consin, 12 below and Chicago s be-
low. The weather is generally fair
with a northwest wind. 1t is predict
ed that further drop in temperature
will come tonight The bitter cold
found Chicago's poor unprepa-
red. The municipal lodging house
accommodated $50 men, 800 more
than it's ordinary capacity. When all
beds were filled, hunks were made on
the floors and in the offices in front
fol those who sought refuge. One
| hundred more who would not be ac-
commodated, were sent to the police
station where they were given shell
ter. Two men, badly frozen, were
found on the ice by policemen and
| were sent to hospitals.
st. Louis, Mo-, Jan. 5.-Tempera-
| lures in eastern Missouri and south
ern Illinois ranged from two degrees
below to 16 degrees above zero today.
AT Hannibal, Mo-, the thermometer
registered below and at Cairo, ILL.,,
16 above. In St. Louis, the therno-
meter recorded the lowest tempera-
ture of winter, above zero. Eight
hundred and thirty-six homeless men
slept at police headquarters.
Four Below at Kansas City.
Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. 5.-A cold
wave from the northwest centering
over the Missouri valley gave that dis
trict today the lowest temperature of
the winter. The readings ranged
from four degrees below zero at Kan
sas City to "a below in Huron, S. D.
In Sioux City the mercury registered
Is below, in Omaha IA below, in Des
Moines Is below, in st. Joseph, Mo-, 6
below.
The southwest did not experience
extreme temperatures. Dodge City,
Kansas, had 2, Oklahoma Is; Amaril-
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-01-05
BRYAN AND
ROOSEVELT
Their Admirers Insist Upon
Placing Their Names on
Primary Ballots
ROUGH RIDER STAYS SILENT
cts No Use, Shall Say Moth.
ing, Not a Word," He
Declares:
(By Special Leased Wire to New Mexican

(By Special Leased Wire to New Mexicanl
Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 5.-William J.
Bryans name has been advanced for
ia position on the Democratic primary
ballot as a preferential candidate for
the presidency by petition placed on
file with Secretary of State Wait
shortly before noon today. The peti-
ton is signed by 25 voters headed by
A. A. Arter of Omaha. Charles w.
Bryan, brother of William J. Bryan,
said today: This filing was done
against Mr.. Bryan's wishes and with
out his knowledge, Both Secretary
Wait and Mr.. Arter will be asked to
have the petition withdrawn. There
will be no legal proceedings unless
that should become necessary.
Roosevelt's.
Newark, n j., Jan. 5.-"Progres-
sive' Republican leaders in New Jer-
Isey probably will place Colonel Theo-
dore Roosevelts name on the presi-
Dental primary ballots without ask
ing his permission, according to a
statement made here today by Ever
EFT Colby, a member of the state Pro-
gressive League and candidate for
nomination as United States Senator.
Mr.. Colby said that the League soon
would meet to determine its choice
for the presidency. Leaders in Es-
sex county favor Roosevelt, while the
Hudson county men favor LaFollette, y
Colby said. I'VE are now trying to
determine the choice of leaders in
other counties"
"Not a Word.'
New York, Jan. 5.-Colonel Theo-
dcre Roosevelt came to New York
from Oyster Bay and found his edi-
torial office thronged. Various re-
ports that he was soon to make a
statement in regard to his political
position drew an unusually large
crowd of inquirers, who bombarded
him with questions. Colonel Roose-
welt gave little heed to the queries.
It's no use," he said, Il shall say
nothing-not word"
The Colonel was asked whether he
| had seen the statement made by Law
renee Abbott, president Of the Out
look Publishing Company, declaring
that Colonel Roosevelt was not q
candidate for the presidential nomi
nation.
Il have not seen it," he replied.
! do you expect to see it?'
81 shall not replied the Colonel.
Mr.. Abbott was more conmunica-
tive.
q made the statement" said he,
| without any consultation with Colo
mel Roosevelt"
| Mr.. Abbott said he wished to make
it clear that the statement could not
be construed as an authorized ex.
|pression OF Colonel Roosevelt's views
DO you think Colonel Roosevelt
would accept the nomination. if il
were offered to him." was asked.
Il don't know. l don't believe Colo
mel Roosevelt himself knows"
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-01-05
WEATHER FORECAST IN
COLORADO AND NEW MEXICO.

BY Special Leased Wire to New Mexican !,
Denver, Colo, Jan. 5.-Colorado un-
settled and generally overcast with
local snow in mountain district to-
night or Saturday; not SO cold. New
Mexico unsettled, and generally over
cast, with snow in north portion to-
night or Saturday. Rising tempera-
ture.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-01-05
BETTING FAVoRs TOMMY
DIXON OF MISSOURI

(By Special Leased Wire to New Mexican)
Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. 5.-Both
Johnny Roche of San Francisco, and
Tommy Dixon of Kansas City, today
announced themselves in fine trim
for the scheduled ten round bout to.
night before the Grand Avenue Ath-
letic club of this city. The winner of
the match will be in line for a con-
test with the victor in the Abe Attell.
Johnny Kilbane battle, scheduled for
Los Angeles on Washington's birth.
day. Betting today slightly favored
the Kansas City featherweight.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-01-05
QUIET DAY
IN CONGRESS
Senate Not in Session and
House Adjourns Until
Sunday
Mr.. CARNEGIE WILL TESTIFY
Fitzgerald Acts as Parliament
arian in Absence of Crisp
in Georgia.
y y = y y y Y y y Y y y y y :
y SENATE =

= = = y y y y y y Y y y y y
\ SENATE.
y Not in session. Meets Mon
\ day.
= Interstate Commerce Com
y mittee resumed hearings on<
\ trust problems.
= Monetary Commission met
\ to put final touch on report to
y Congress on National Reserve
y Association plan.
\ HOUSE. ,
= Met at noon. Andrew Car
y negie, requested by Steel In
y vestigating Committee to testi-
y fly January 10, has agreed to do
y SO.
= Foreign affairs committee
y concluded hearings on bill for
\ International protection of
\ seals and otter in North Pa
y cifc.
y Fitz Gerald of New York,
= chairman Of appropriations
= committee, acted as parlamen-
y tartan to the Speaker in the
= forced absence of Parlamenta-
= rian Crisp in Georgia.
y Adjourned at 12:46 p m I'M
y til noon Sunday (for eulogies.)
u y 4 u = < y q 4 e y =, q x
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-01-05
SCHOOL CHILDREN AND
TEACHERS TO DEATH.
Private Buildings at Seville, Spain,
Collapses With Disastrous
Effect.

Bv Special Leased Wire to New Mexican,
Seville, Spain, Jan. 5.-A large num-
ber of children together with their
teachers were killed and manned by
the collapse of a building in a private
school here today. 1t is not known
how many pupils were in attendance
at the time of the catastrophe but
the dead bodies of the headmaster,
three women teachers and three child
ren have already been extricated and
it is believed many more are buried
beneath fallen masonry.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-01-05
HOOOO WORKS
TO LAST MINUTE
Statehood Proclamation Is
Postponed Until Monday
or Possibly Later
TIMBER CASES IN THE WAY
Postmaster c. 0. Leach Reap.
pointed at Portales, Roose.
welt County.
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- - ~ y y - y y y y - y y
y Special to the New Mexican.
y Washington, D. c., Jan. g. )
y Delegate w. H. Andrews has :,
y just received word from the
y White House, that the Depart !
= ment of Justice wanted delay !,
= on the statehood proclamation ,
y until he could arrange to dis
y miss the demurrers and ap- )
= peals in the old timber cases.
= The President is vexed and dis
y pleased, and said he will not
y hold up states admission on
y any such old cases and will not
y wait longer than next week at :
y the latest.
y Nomination by the President,
= postmaster at Portales, Charles
y o. Leach, re-appointment.
y There had been opposition to
y Leach's reappointment but his
y record was good and he was i.
y therefore retained.
4 & * u 4 u T. y e = 4 4 u < 4
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-01-05
The Timber Cases,

These timber cases grew out of the
sale of territorial timber lands to va
lious corporations and had more or
less to do with the retirement of
Governor Hagerman and political com,
rlications that have followed since
These leases, which had been made in
perfectly good faith, and had been au,
thorized by the legislature, resulted
agents.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-01-05
MINES OF SANTA EULALIA
DISTRICT ON A STRIKE.

fRv special Leased Wire to New Mexican)
Ell Paso, Texas, Jan. 5.-A Herald
special from Chihuahua says that g.
500 miners in the Santa Eulalia dis
trict ten miles from there are on
strike for an eight hour day and 25
percent increase in wages.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-01-05
WESTERN FEDERATION WANTS
TO INVADE MEXICO.

CahdCd 90 is 10 nave aSte OF
Militant Methods of Aggressive
Union Organization.
(Bv Special Leased yT~re to -!ew MexIcan)
Denver, Colo, Jan. 5.-The execu-
tive council of the Western Fedora
ton of Miners, which is in session
hele, plans, it is announced, to orga-
nize the 10000 miners in old Mexico
under the friendly wing of the New
Madero government, other plans
which include attempts to effect bet
ter organization of miners in Canada
and in the northwest.
Members of the board today deci-
ded to go to South Dakota to study
tie strike situation at the Homestake
mine and, If settlement cannot be
affected, to devise ways and means
of making the strike more effective.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-01-05
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INAUGURATION TAKES
PLACE JANUARY 1

After speaking with Govern
or-Elect w. c. Mcdonald at
Carrizozo over the long dist
ance telephone last evening,
Mayor Arthur Seligman, Act
ing Chairman of the Inaugural
Commute, announces that the
inauguration of Governor Nc
Donald will take place on Jan
uary Is. Governor Mcdonald
thought of putting it at a later
date but yielded to the wishes
of the committee.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-01-05

responsible to us.
What have advocated is not revo-
luton. 1t is not wild radicalism. 1t is
the highest and wisest kind of con-
servatism."
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-01-05

Continued on page eighty
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-27

sky, showing like lozenges of vivid blue
through the lazily moving foliage The
sun slanting through the willow under
meath which the punt was run made a
Pickering, leaf fretted patterns on her
gown The air was full of scented warmth
She was absolutely and entirely happy
as only the woman who loves and knows
herself loved can be
An exclamation from the man at her
side made her turn Rimmington's face
was CHASTITY The hand that held the open
letter shook
Has anything happened? Oh. Jack
what is it?"
Toby he said Poor old Toby"
She caught another low muttered word
fever as he turned away. his mouth
working
Huntington could have said no more
A sickenng sense of reaction swept
over him To have been sitting here
full of life and the hopes and joys Of
life-and all the time the letter which
told Of Tobys death lying unopened in
his pocket. While he held the woman
he loved close to his heart. cold Mother
Earth had been clasping Toby to her
chill breast Toby-the very childish
name was like a hand about his heart
strings
"Jack-Fm frightfully sorry The
girls voice came to him, almost start
ling him-for the moment even she had
been blotted out. Her hand stole round
his with soft warm clasp.
YES it's pretty awful to feel that while
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-27

ones been so happy ones brothers. been
murdered" he said.
Murdered"
A startled note beat in the girls voice
1t recalled Huntington to himself mo,
not that, little girl. Betty, I'm a brute
for frightening youy only this news has
thrown me off my balance; but it was
moral murder!" he added doggedly THE
men who bounded him out to that death
trap in West Africa are as fully respon-
sible for his death as though they had
put a bullet through him.P
A new tone had come into his voice
rendering ii hard and bitter, almost
unrecognizable as that of the man she
loved Betty glanced at him appre-
hensively and saw his face changed also
the face of stranger. filled with a
sudden malignant hatred He turned on
her almost sharply
Did you believe him blackguard like
the rest?"
Toby? Why, he was the dearest
The girls eyes had a bewidered sur
prise.
Yes one Of the best. you'n hear
him called ugly names know what
Your father win say Of him.
oh, father You mustn't mind, him.
Jack. He doesn't mean half that he
says But tell. me about Tohy-if it
won't hurt YOU very much I'd love to
know. You see. | understand a little
what YOU feel dear He was to you
something like what Edith is to me And
that-well, it's not to be put into words
But I'd give my life to save her from the
shadow of a heartache."
The Old Story.
He looked at her gratefully
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-27
DON'T KNOW THEY
HAVE APPENDICITIS

Many Atlanta people have chronic
appendicitis (Which is not very painful
and think it is just bowel or stomach
trouble. Some have doctored for yea.
for gas on the stomach sour stomach
or constipation and Jacobs Pharmacy
Company states if they will try simple
hucldhorn bark. glycerine. etc, as COM
pounded in Adler-i-ka, the German ap-
pendicitis remedy, they will be sur
prised at the QUICK benefit A SIN
GLE DOSE stops these troubles IN
STANTLY
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-27

"Oh, it's the old story-of foolish boy
and his money and how he fell among
thieves"
1t was story painfully new to the ears
of the girl who listened. this tale Of the
boy with his passion for life and his
fatal capacity for making friends who had
outrun the constable so hopelessly and
come to final. irretrieyahle grief over the
AHrk meeting Just year ago.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-27

when every hope failed-not till then,
Betty swear the boy had pulled up
straight and was working like a slave to
make and save. to pay bis debts-debts Of
honor, he went TO the money sharks
They sucked him dry, and when they'd
done with him don't know why | sup
pose they had an idea my uncle was q
rich man-they turned the screws on
him"
To Be Continued Tomorrow.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-07-18
Methodist

There were 1913 at Sunday School
and an offering of SAGA. The day
was exceedingly hot, but it is we'll
to have the hot weather brand of
religion, and be able to 60 to church
and Sunday School in all kinds of
weather.
The League topic in the evening
was very interesting and some good
talks were given on the subject
which was, "The Advantages of the
religious Home" Mrs. Stevens was
the Leader.
We offered the Communion of the
Lords Supper at the morning hour,
and found it means of grace and a
soul feast. This is the sign of our
fellowship with Christ and with each
other.
Our prayer meetings continue to
be well. attended. There were 43
last Wednesday evening. We would
like to see many others there who
do not come. Their presence would
greatly encourage the rest of US.
What we do today is making our
character for tomorrow. If we
trim, and dodge our duty, and join
hands with folly, il has all made Its
imprint on our characters. Let us
have the courage to do the right
thing always, and we shall not be
sorry.
The childrens prayer up-to-date
and for the real Christian man OF
woman is as follows:
CHOW get me up to work,
l pray thee Lord l may not shirk;
If l should die before tonight
l pray the Lord my works. alright. "
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-07-18
Presbyterian

Presbyterian
Divine worship at ia m, and
SIS pm.
S. S. at 10 m and c. E. at 7 so
p m.
.'Man is incurably religious
Sabatier.
We were glad to have Mrs. Sweet
favor US with a solo Sunday evening
and will look forward with pleasure
to many such favors from her.
The theme for rext Sunday morn
ing -"Wisdom's call" Prov. 81.
c. E. topic-"Christian common
sense" Prov. 4:I-o.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-07-18
sHERIFF'S SALE.

First Published June goth 1912.
By virtue Of an Order Of Sale, ISSUED out of the
District Court Of Meade county Kansas, wherein
J. Shem Jones, is Plaintiff and Arthur d. Coon,
p. Y. Turner ct al. are Defendants.
will on Monday the 22nd day Of July 1912,
at ten O'Clock a. m. at the west front door of the
Court House in the City Of Meade and State Of
Kansas. offer for sale at public auction and sell
to the highest bidder for cash hand, all the
right, title and interest Of the above named de-
PENDANTS in and TO the following described real
property, situated in the County of Meade and
81 o. Kansas, IO% ne ~ ~ .
of the 9th p. m.
Said property is levied upon as the property Of
the above named defendants and will be sold to
satisfy the plaintiffs calm of $34800 herein, in
terest and costs and accrung costs, according to
said order Of sale
Sheriff's Office. this 18th day Of June 1872
THos. MARTIN,
Sheriff Meade County, Kansas
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-07-18
SHERIFF'S SALE.

First Published July Is, 1872
On the 3rd day of August, 1912, at o'clock p.
NJ. at Plains, in Meade County State of Kansas,
will sell at Public sale, the following property,
to-wit:
/ Buffalo-Pitts Traction Engine and equipment
l Buffalo-Pitts Separator and equipment
Section Of High Private Engine pows con-
sisting Of six plows.
TERMS: One third cash in hand, the bal
ance in two yearly payments with s per cent in
terest per aDnum from date Of sale, satisfactory
security to be given for deferred payments
the property Of James T. Harvey, taken on
four executions in favor OF A. J. g. L. F. Parsons,
and John W. Baughman respectively, issued out
Of District Court Of said Meade County.
Dated July 18th 1912.
J. s. PRICE,
Ex-Sheriff Meade County, Kansas.