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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-01-25

In merit Sundays instdlment ,
account Of prisons and prison ~
Hdtcth0rne ,ciN describe the conc
that face the average cOnrict zen
leaves prison aud Which sooner or
force him back into prison and
OF him q habituGl convict.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-03-25
GET RICH QUICK
CONCERNS REAP
MIGHTY HARVEST
S183,00O,000 Taken From
Pockets Of Public by Swi0d-
Ier8 Using United States
Mails FrauduIentIy.

.sFssiAl coRResronue.cE 10 noHNlNo JOURNAL
New York March 2i-Thut the
American public has been swindled
ont of SlS3,0OO. 600 iu the last three
years by persons arrested for using
the mails TO defruud is the startling
information uncovered hV an eXam-
nation of the records at The head
quarters OF the postottuc inspectors
in the federal hWldmg OF this city
1t Is also pointed out that this SUM
was obtained bog persons arrested and
that many additional millions were
pillaged 10y "gct-rich-quick' opera
tors who succeeded I'm Guiding the
postal authorties The report shows
that over nfty varieties of schemes
are in vogue by swindlcrs who obtain
their victims through the mail
The schemes range irons obtaining
two-cent stamps dishonesty 10 the
mulctng of the public a. the tune of
millions ia single enterprise Worth
less stock-selliup schemes are In the
lead. Year after year there appear
tens of thousands OF men and women
in the United States who are perfect
~ willing TO send their money to men
In distant cities, about whom they
know absolutely nothing except the
iurid lies which these men tell about
themselves and their companies
stock in their own letters and circu-
lars
Fake land schemes make up auoth-
err numerous and rcmmcratiVc class
of swindle. Sales OF worthless medi-
zines and medical appliances net
great deal of money. The report lists
the following among tho schemes
worked less frequently. Fake horse and
athletic contests fake banks. fake
fake G. o. D. express
packages. fake sale of state rights.
fake sales of various articles ranging
from dogs TO peanuts, fake home pur-
chasing investment contracts fake
silk dealers. green goods. fake loau
schemes. and requests for reward for
lost articles alleged To have been
found But all these varieties Of swim
die are insignificant money getters
compared to stock sWndlcs In one
particular stock swindlc. 10 is cstimat-
ed. the promoters filchcd from the
public approximately sG.O00.000.
One of the most remarkable leases
ever drawn in the city Of New York /
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-03-25


nnt OF lts terms affects a choice plot
% TWO lots GA l'ittlcth street
ong leases for twenty Ncurs.
with three ur four renewals. are ot
common occurrence Int in such cascs
lt q invariably stipulated thot at the
expiration of the first term there shalt
DE q rcapprtisomcnt of the property
and rcadJustmont of the rent But IN
the case OF the liltieth street prop
crty am unusual condition prevails In
that tho original lease ls SO drawn
as To make il perpetual. More than
that, every succeeding term is TO bc
at the same annual rate as the ilrst
SO that should the lease continue Tor
800 years. the holders of tho lease
would stlll bc paying The same price
at the time the lease VAS drawn ono
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-03-25
MINERS REJECT OFFER
BY BITUMIN0US MEN

( Chicago March 24--Final refusal
OF titc United Nine Workers Of Amer
lea to accept the terms offered by the
bituminous mine owners of western
Pennsylvania Ohio. Indiana and IL
lnois. brought TO an end here today
the Joint wage scale conference of the
men and employers.
Although the present wage agree
mcnt will expire one week from to-
day and there is no understanding
under which the men have agreed 10
continue 10 work. union leaders as
scrt that a strike was not imminent
Tho policY committee Of the United
Mine Workers has been summoned
10 meet here tomorrow ana the mems
leaders announced that they expected
to decide ON liuc of action that
would prevent labor crisis I'm the
mines. The operators stated that the
next proposition must come from the
men.
This does not necessarily mean
strike said W -. Green. secretary
Of the United Mine Workers. "The
miners representatives. have worked
hard In the interest ut peace. We VIII
certainly use 0lr best "udcaVurs To
outline a policy that viii mean con-
tinuance of work.
Mr. Green said the miners modi-
fed their offer So that they were
willing TO accept tho agreement iu
force with the notifications that To-
cal conditions In different mining dis
tricts should be subject to adjust
ment. Tho operators nc said, would
not assent to this
The joint committee Of the opera
tors ana miucrs met this forenoon and
discussed their differences for several
hours. after recess they met again
for "a few minutes aud the miners def
inItely rejected tho operators terms,
which were To continue exactly the
same as now.
The Joint wage scale conference OF
the four states met in Philadelphia
seven weeks ago and adjourned 10
Chicago without having reached an
agreement.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-03-25
DON 7 SC0LD AN
IRRITABLE CHILD
If Little Tongue Is Coated,
Surely Give california
Syrup of Figs, "

Mother! Your child isn't naturally
cross and pectish Sec IL tongue is
coated. this is a sure sign its little
stomach, llvor and bowels need a
cleansing at once.
When llstlcss, pale. foycrish, fun Of
cold, breath bad. throat sore. doesn't
cat sleep or act naturally. mas d0m-
ach-ache, diurrhoec, remember "a
gentle liver and bowel cleansing
should always be the first treatment
given.
Nothing equals california syrup Of
Figs for childron's ills. give ii tea
spoonful, and IN "a few hours AN the
foul waste. sour bile ana feimenting
food which SIS cloggcd In the bowels
passes out Of the system. aud YOU
have well ana playful child again.
An children love this harmless. deli
.e.ous "Iuit laxative" and IL never
fails 70 effect "a good Inside cleans
ing. Directions for babies. children
of an ages and grown-ups are plainly
on the bottle.
Keep IL handy In your home. A IT.
he given today saves sick child to-
morrow. but got the genuine Ask
your druggist for a 50-cent bottle Of
California Syrup OF Figs" then look
and see thar ~ ls made by the "caH
fornia Fig syrup Company" Counter
feits are being sold here. Don't be
fooled.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-03-25
5 CASE
CAUSES OFFICERS
SOME MISGIvIHGS
Military Authorities Fear e.
feet Of Legal Status Of Pros
ecutioO for Violation of Neu-
traIiy Laws,

El Paso March Complications
have arisen in the case of Gen. Jose
Ynea Salazar now informed with the
remnants OF the Mexican federal army
at Fort Bliss ANA under indictment IN
New Mexico for violation Of the neu-
trality laws. which are giving thu
military authorities grave concern.
General Sala2ar is now under bond
Go appear before the United States
court I'm Santa Fc ANA his detention
at Fort bliss is entirely independent
of the civil prosecution against him.
It is the fear that If he is once re-
leased from military custody for the
purpose of allowing him to appear
before the court he viii at once jump
his bond and 60 back into Mexico,
or worse still that he would remain
ON American soil ana conduct a FILE
buster, that creates serious misgiy-
ings
BonG-iumpine is nothing new 10
Salaz1r ON previous occasion when
arrested upon charge OF violating
the neutrality laWs, he was placed un-
der q lond of $1,000, which me
promptly forfeited, later going back
into Mexico when, after the disas-
uous encounter with the rebels at
Oimaga he crossed the Rio Grando
into Texas he was again arraigncd ANA
placed under bond of $4,000, which
he furnished subsequently, he was
taken with his fellow refugees to
Fort BLISS, where he has since boon
confined
The ease against Salazlr rs return
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-03-25
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES
They Are Closely Observing
Public Health Conditions.


M examining phlsl'i'h 4oI one
OF the prominent Lie insurance CONF
panl's' III an interview ON l"e sun
letl Hluue lhe ASTONISHING SldltHlcli '
that one reason why so many apph-
cahts Tor insurance are rejected ls ne
cause kinney troupie is SO common 10
the American people, aud the large
majority OF those whose applcalioua
are uecllheu 40 NOT even suspect lH"t
my "''S '"e "'s,aS'
AccorulIis 70 inns u Would seem
lIlal hedlclhe LOT the hi4heys' pos
7ess'nB rt'l Hsallhe ana Surau. 4
properties Woulu he messing q"
thousanos'
DR. kilmcr q Co. Hinehamton, n.
r., who prepare DR.. kilmcrs swamp
Root, the well known kidney liver
and bladder remedy. claim that iudE-
ing from evidence received from drug
gists everywhere. Who are constantly
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-03-25
TROUBLE
IN PERU EXAGGERATED

New y urk, March 2i.-Ihc serious
ness OF the situation in Lima, Peru,
when dispatches have reported a gem
eral strike and collisions between the
opposing parties. has been greatly cX-
aggorated, according 10 a cablogrum
received today by Eduardo llgguson
Peruvian consul general. The message
said that congress was unable To aN-
semble owing TO the impossibility Of
obtaining quorum, but that this was
not 20 be- Interpreted IN the sense Of
hostility to the provisional govern
mont.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-03-25
ARE
NOT DIMINISHING,
OFFICIALS STATE.
On the CONTRARY Those in Alaska
Are Increasing in Number
and Show No Evidence of
Deterioration

washington Narch "a OCftcinIs
Of mo Nasi,a division -rIir..,, ~ ItI-
,cotion today caye omuh,ti, d,ni,l
~ ~ recently uuiIisbad etotrn,ont tIgt
tho reindro. m Alaslla ma "dnt,,inrat
inc ma diuinisbiur Inn, dccl,ro
that IN tha contrary ~, Insl.an
reindeer ara constanflr inrroastn.. In
number and that there ms INN M
deterioration
or,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-03-25
ADVISES FATHER TO
KEEP OUT OF MEXICO


Eutontun. Ca, March e1-Dr J.
-. &oian of Eatonton who has asked
the state department at Washington
% investigate the death of his son.
br. Frank nolan, at Tampico, Mex.
and who has considered going 10 Mex
lee himself To- investigate. tonight re-
eeNed telegram from Secretary
l5ryan, advising against the journey
HE message read.
American consul at Tampico wires
That body of son cannot be eXhumed
until expiration Of Eve Years Advise
strongly that YOU do not go 10 Mex
leo
Meagre adviccs received here are
mat Or nolan died March g after
nflef illness. The father desires II fun
investigation and also wishes Ia bring
The body here for burial
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-03-25
BARTH CASES ARE
CONSOLIDATED; WILL
GO TO JURY TODAY

The defense had only fairly beguu
~ the consolidated cases Of Isaac
tarth AGAINST the Santa a. railway
and the railway against Barlh when
Judge Reynolds adjourned court yes-
lerdaE afternoon The case probably
Will reach the jury today
Barth asks $1,000 damages against
the railway alleging that delay i'm
shipping 5000 head Of sheep from
Gallup To Albuquerque caused "A
shrinkagc of $1,000 pounds. The COM
pany asks Judgment for S5S7, the
amount of freight on the sheep. ae-
eording to The complaint.
The trial Of the case was begun
Yesterday morning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-14
KEPT FACTS FROM
POLICE OFFICIALS
Chief Werner Resents Methods
Adopted by Juvenile Court
as to RobberieS.

Learning for the first time vcstcrda Y
mat the court officers OF the Juvenile
Protective Association are conducting
the court in such. manner az to impair
the efficiency of the Police Depart
ment. Major Werner will to-day take
steps 10 force Clerk james IIoge Kicks
to inform the Police Department Of
arrests made and property recovered
Dy prohation officers of the Juvenile
Court By accident. T.. A. Dietrich.
president of j. r. Mosby & Company.
Inc, II West BROAD Street, discovered
nat the Juvenile Court had recovered
stolen property belonging TO his com
pany, and that two girls had been ar
rested for the thefts and committed 10
some institution. Mr.. Dietrich asked
Major Werner for information. Major
Werner was puzzled He couldn't un-
dcrstand the pail Of secrecy thrown
about the Juvenile Court
Detectives erSeants Wiley and Kcl-
lam went TO Mr.. Kicks for information,
having been engaged in search for the
stolen plumber without knowing that
IL was in possession OF the Juvenile
Court Sergeant Kellam said that
Clerk Kicks refused to give him infor-
nation as to the girls arrested. Ser
gcant Kellam pointed out that it was
only police Information that he was
seeking. and that he didn't intend to
publish to the world the names OF the
young offenders But he got nothing
for his pains. The Police Department,
explained jor Werner. has always
been Just as anxious to save youthful
offenders as the officers of the Juvenile
Court. but he thought the department
should always be possessed of facts as
to arrests and recovery OF stolen plum
der. Major Werner was Informed that
Miss Sarah Roller. probation officer,
had made the arrests
Mr.. Dietrich was also denied infor-
a In 10
Court. But he found there much prop
crty that had been stolen from his
company. Some Of the merchants had
been notified to look at the plumber,
but the probation officers had not
reached some of those who suffered the
most
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-14
SPECIAL SERVICE
FOR CANVASSERS
Laymen's Missionary Movement
Will Help Workers in Big
City-Wide Campaign.

Services in the interest of the every
member canvass now being conduct cd
by the churches in this city, will he
held tonight at O'Clock in the audi
torium Of the Young Mems Christian
Association. under the auspices OF the
LaymenS Missionary Movement of Nir-
gihla, which originated the campaign.
Every lay,nan connected with the city
wide canvass is expected TO attend
The canvass has as its object the in
creasing of systematic contributions for
missionary work. and il is the inten-
ton of the hackers of the campaign to
have visits paid To the members of all
Protestant churches in the city by COM
inittccS from the Individual church
The campaign is intcrden omina tionai,
and Is being conducted in four relays.
Fourteen churches started out on sun
day, and fifteen will take up the work
tomorrow morning.
Al the service tonight which is
held for the purpose OF stimulating in
tcrcst in the canvass, Oliver j. Sands
chairman Of the state executive com
mittcc of the Lsymcns Missionary
Movement win preside. The program
follows
Scripture and prayer, Rev. RI. u. c.
Maclachlan. five ten minute addresses on
why We ichcvc in the Every Member
Canvass; The Personal Bencfit to the
Canvasscr. Rev. William I.ockhart
! Ball; The Spiritual Benefit TO the
Church" Rev. W. Russell Bowie; The
Special Benefit to one Family" w G.
smith; The Busincss-Likc Method
Jacob Umlauf: The Relation to the
Kingdom" Rev. j. y. VIM
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-14
FINDS
JEWELS AND KEYS
Then He Picks Up Thief for Rob-
bing Miss Gordon and
Mrs. Sorg.

In a little handbag reposing under a
back porch at S24 Brook Avenue De-
tcctive-Sergeant Erengel yesterday uf-
ternoon found Il fine and varied assert
mcnt or Jcwelry. II gold watch. Il silver
mesh bag. two skeleton. keys and va
rious other trinkcts and household ar
ticicS. The bag belonged to Ernest
Smtthers. colored. and Ernest was lock-
ed up on suspicion of being one of two
negroes who had so deity entered and
robbed the rooms of Mrs. w. a. SorE
llol Grove Avenue, on March 10, and
the rooms of Miss Kate Gordon, 200
East Franklin Street, on Thursday.
Thirteen yards of silk which was stolen
from Miss Gordon was also recovered.
They were found in the hands of 81
dresSmaker, who had been engaged to
make Of them an elaborate tango gown
for Annie Clayton. of Jackson Ward.
Annie had bought the silk from one of
the thieves. and She got the silk so
chcaply that she said she knew she
must be dreaming. Certainly, her
dream will not come true.
Miss Gordon surprised the daring
thief in peculiar fashion on Thursda V
night. She returned home rather early
and could not find the key to her rooms.
which she was in the habit of hiding
in an unused dresser standing In the
hallway. She tried the door and found
1t locked. Just AK she tried II again
the door WAS opened from the Inside
and negro carrying n hcavily-laden
bag dashed out and by her and took
three flights of stairs almost at leap.
Her rooms were in wild disorder.
Many articles of apparel were miss
ing, and the thirteen yards of silk had
been stolen. She notified the Second
Police Station, and Policeman Reid an
swcrcd. There was nothing to be done
that night.
Yesterday afternoon Sergeant Krcn-
gel surprised Ernest Smithcrs In tho
act OF GisposlnE OF handsome gold
watch. That led to the Negroes arrest.
and, after viRll:ut search. to tho re-
covcry OF nearly everything that was
stolen, except tho money Among the
articles recovered were a V. =. ]. class
pin. with Mason" inscribed on tho
back: literary society pin. with &C.
X Mason" inscribed on the back, :,
skull and cross bones stick pin. an
old fashioned brooch, black cnamclcd
ring, studded with pearls, and other
lesser trinkcts Of value. These may be
Identified by the owners at police
headquarters.
Search for the other negro impli-
Gated is still being conducted. Ser
geant KrcnCel said that both houses
wcro entered by pass keys. and there
have been numerous complaints of
other thefts committed in like man
ner.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-14
HIGHER SALARIES
URGED BY BOARD
Plan Also Set on Foot for Gre
alton Of Employees Pen
sion Fund.

The administrative Board yestcy-
day recommended TO the CITY Council
mat Inc following salaries be Increased
Three metre settlers and two stove
se,'ers from s275 to s$.25: seven nur,-
tying hands from $3.50 to So: four
re'ort helpers from 1913 to So. four
coke stand men from $275 10 81.
three cox" stokeis from S25O 10 a.. els.
"nR:ncers from S22j TO $3.50. two ire.
mn from S2-'' 20 80 TWO pipe men
IRON 80 70 81
!hf"e outside men now worl.in., I'm
the Office % til" Water Department IN
Pr" q month. one foreman Of Tho nina
Ii+ iorc" from sliC to $40; two
hii c1"its from $40 TO 300 monthly.
'"o getting for"meu at the puinphous.
go ~" q "ay an assistant clerk from
f!'-'P 20 >l"JO Il year chcinis, a,
settling hasiL from 800 to 81 500. &c.
s'Siaui superintendent of the V.ta,
department from $1,000 10 81 100
u! Attorney Pollard was instructed
I" htalt AN ordinance. TO be sent ia III.
N1iE '"uhc.!, creating q city EMPLOYEES
pehSion iunG. which IS provided for nm
dc! the Hcw charter. I:unlovcq ar.
D" pensi"ncd $50 month when dis.
"oi"n after twenty years OF s.r,,i..
'H inc petition OF Father IIaunfy,r
TOT rec water at The Van de Vvvc,
moor huileinE, on North First street
~, hotrd recommended that the hujld-
NIX h@ furnished Win water. the COS.
Oh Whicn snail not exceed SllO a Yea,
me claim. OF J. ) Smith x Co. Inc.
.oi In4l ~ payment Tor adnitiomn
work "n Mayos Bridge was referred :,
TIA" city lugineer for investisation an,
report. INV
The c!erk was instructed to no,it,
The Board Of Fire Comniesion.rs - >
ne action OF the bonrd in consoiiaaJ.
,nR ne oi'ie" Of CITY Electrician WIN
~, ,3 oi superintendent OF the Elcctri,
conference of CITY ATTORNEY POI,
iard' city Engineer Boiling. S,.peri,
tendcnt rrano"d and the board Vii
ne heId at o'clock on Monday after
noon ''''''
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-14
CHARGES DROPPED
IN POLICE COURT
Crutchfield Dismissed Tyson and
Mrs. Brewer, but County
Magistrate Fined Them.

Although charges OF larceny against
Thomas Tyson, twcnty-one years old.
and Mrs. LAURA Brewer, twenty years
Old. accused of stealing $500 dia
mohd ring, tho property of Chaslc
Trahori. were dropped yesterday when
they were arraiGncd before Justice
Crutchiicld In Police Court. the couple
Jared worse before Magistrate T. j.
furyear Of Iienrico County. who i'm
posed fines of $40 each upon the coup!e
ior living as man and wife at 33lS
west Marshall Street. They were
taken into custody by Constable /. H.
Cornell. Of licnrico. as they were leav-
Ing Police Court. and, with their at
torncy and Tyson's father. were taken
10 the County Jail. where they were
tried, and the minimum fine imposed
upon assurances that both would lcav;
the state.
Trahcri. upon whose complain,
Tyson ana Mrs. Brewer were arrested
on February 20, admitted in court that
hr had cndeavorcd 10 recover the ring
without calling in the police Ilc also
toid the court that lie was satisfied
'hat Mrs. Brewer never intended steal
INK tho ring, which, he said. he had
let her Wear while looking AT some
rooms he expected 10 rent TO tho cou-
pic. Tyson later took tho ring from
Mrs. Brewer and pawned II for 500.
T. l.. Tyson. Sr.. OF Isula, Mirs
father of %oung Tyson. agreed to pay
me cost OF the prosecution. which
amounted To $40, ana to nav The ann,
advanced by the pawnbrokcr on m.
ring The police according to custom
had taken the ring from tho pawnshop
as soon a. they located it,
Nclther Tyson nor his companion
testified In either court The fines
were paid at once, and the couple re-
leased from custody. Tyson, II is un.
ders,ood. will return TO Mississippi with
ms iather, while Mrs. Brewer viii re-
turn to her former home In Winston
Salem, y. G.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-14
MAYOR APPROVES
MANY NEW LAWS
Employees in Gas Department. Get
Raise if City Can Provide
the Money!.

Mayor Ainslic yesterday approved
and signed tho ordnance Increasing the
salaries Of employees in the Gas Depart
ment, as follows: three forcrncn, Of the
pipe laying force, at 81 a day each,
service men. at s2.75 a day each; store
keeper and pressure room hand. at 81
4 day. However. there arc now no
, funds with which TO pay the increased
salaries. and If they arc to be increased
this year. 1t will he necessary for tho
FINANCE Committee, unless it can md
another way, to make "A special appro-
priation.
Other ordinances and resolutions ap-
proved by the Mayor are: fixing the
salary Of the Special Accountant at
$1,000; clerk To the Special Account
ant at sl,0S0; fixing the pay OF the
wcighmastcr at the First Market at
$500: the pay OF the City Engineer at
$4,000; amending and rcortiaining an
ordinance, naming certain financial in
StitutionS as repositories OF the city's
FUNDS so as to include the Church Hill
Bunk and the Mechanics and Merchants
Bank, of South Richmond. in the list;
liking the pay of the fumieator Of the
Health Department at $1,000: the nav
OF the stcnOgraphcr of the Health De
partment ut $3.50; of the Assistant
Food Inspector of the Health Depart-
the acquisition Of land to open a street
fcrty-onc feet wide extending from
old Nineteenth Street and connecting
with Eighteenth Street; n resolution
authorizing the acquisition of land 10
open Taylor Street to n uniform width
of forty feet from South Lombardy
street to Temple Street; resolution an
propriating $500 to the advertising ac-
count Of the city, payable to the treas
urcr of the Joint Citizens Committee
on the regional reserve bank; resoIu-
ton to refund S5S3.93 to Henry s.
Wallcrstein to reimburse him for the
construction OF q sewer in Eighth
Street for the use of buildings at the
corner of Eighth and Grace Streets;
resolution authorizing the payment OF
$500 TO the estate of j. S. Moore in the
settlement Of damages TO property
owned by that estate; resolution ap-
proving the official bond OF George S.
Crcnshaw, City Auditor in the penalty
OF $4,000; resolution to return the
thanks of the City Council and people
of Richmond to the Senator's and rep
resentatives Of Virginia in Congress
and to the cities and towns OF the
Commonwealth for their valuable as
sistance and work in behalf Of the
effort being made to secure the Ioca-
ton of II Federal regional reserve ba nix
in Richmond.