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New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-09-10
RAID IS MADE
ON DOPE RING
POLICE AND U. S. OFFICERS CON-
FIScATE NARCOTICS AND
BOOZE IN DENVER.
OFFICERS EXCHANGE SEVERAL
SHOTS wITH PATRONS WHO
ATTEMPT ESCAPE.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union Jews Service.
Denver, Sept. More than $15,OO
J worth of narcotic drugs were confis-
Gated by federal prohibition law
| agents and several volleys of shots
| were fired ;t colored patrons as they
attempted Ia escape, following "A
sweeping raid on the establishment OF
Charles Sitterlie, alleged to be the
biggest narcotic dealers in the West.
Under the direction of Henry A. Lar
son, United States prohibition direc-
Tor, his large corps of special agents
and members of the Denver police de-
partments carried out the raid follow
ing weeks of secret investigation.
Though the house has been raided
numerous times, only "A small quantity
of drugs was found on these occasions.
Officials know, however, that a large
plant" was situated within the build
ing, owing to the warm of persons,
especially negroes and MeIicans, who
| %frequented the establishment
Without warning the officers slipped
into the place and caught Sitterlie I'M
awares. He was Immediately taken in
TO custody. The officers, in the mean
time, notified the police department
and asked for assistance.
Only a short time after the raid,
Silterlie's nephew entered the house
with several boxes Of capsules, which,
il was alleged, he had been instructed
to purchase because the supply was
short. The lads attempt to hide the
capsules gave the Officers a clue and
Il careful search revealed more than
$4,000 worth of narcotics of all kinds,
some of when was in the raw state.
pensive that they are not to be OBJ
tanned in countries where no restric-
ton is placed on the sale of drugs.
While the raid was in progress,
Eva Dirks, colored, - years old, put
her hand through a broken window
in the rpar of the establishment,
which has the appearance of a paint
and paperhanging house, and asked
for M" meaning morphine. DIR. Lar
son hastily took hold Of her arm and
called for assistance. Harry V. VIII
hanson, Il narcotic agent, was at
tackled by the alleged addict with "A
large frying pan. She broke loose
and fled down the alley for two blocks
before being captured by Williamson.
shortly afterward, a colored man
stepped to thes ame window with n
50 bill and asked for the same mount
in &C" The stranger caught sight OF
Special Agent &. +. Clifford, who was
searching in the rea of the building,
and attempted TO escape. Patrolman
Edward I.aclner started In hot pur-
suit. A large number OF shots We're
fired by the patrolman in an attempt
to halt the fugitive, but he made a
getaway.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-09-10
WOMAN BEGS; RIDES IN AUTO
Seeks Aims in Street at coIumbus-Is
Later Seen in Expensive
Motorcar.

Columbus, 1nd.-The automobile
beggar has made her appearance in
Columbus. Recently a woman who
was begging in the streets later was
seer leaving the city in an automobile
OF expensive make.
The m was accompanied by
two men and n baby. She entered a
number Of business houses in Column
bus, where she begged money to get
something to eat, explaining that her
party was stranded. At one store she
was given financial aid by the pro-
prietor. II was he who later saw her
leave the city in the machine.
The party was from Kentucky, ac-
cording to the woman, and was on its
way TO a point near Indianapolis to
visit relatives.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-09-10
ELEVEN DEAD
y AND MANY HURT
lNTERURBAN WRECKED NEAR
GUOBEVIUUE ON LINE BETWEEN
DENVER AND BOULDER.
CARS MEET HEAD-0N
MANY MAY DIE AS RESULT OF
INJURIES; WAS PICNIC
CROWD.
western Newspaper Union Aews service.

Denver, Sept. Eleven persons
were killed and 102 injured in II head
on collision between two Denver X In
terurban railroad trains at a curve
near Retreat park, one-half mile north
of Globeville. Eight Of the injured
probably will die. Crowded Ia its ca
pacity and travelling al Il high rate of
speed, car No. 1lS, drawing II trailer,
which had just left tilobeville for Ell
dorado Springs. Both airs We're
crowded with holiday merrymakers,
many of the passengers on the inbound
chr being coal miners from the Louis
vile district who were coming 10 Den
yer TO attend the Labor day picnic AT
Lakeside.
The impact telescoped both cars.
The front end Of ear l53 plowed fiji
teen feet into the front end of the out
bound car.
Attracted by the terrific crash, hun
dreds of nearby residents rushed 10
the scene. Police headquarters was
notified and the injured were taken 10
hospitals in automobiles, ambulanceS
and patrol wagons.
Passengers occupying the vestibule
of the inbound car were either instant
ly killed or seriously injured. Several,
including the motorman, leaped as
they saw their peril. Two of those who
leaped were killed.
Passengers in both ears We're thrown
into tangled heaps, several being killed
outright. Some We're knocked uncon-
sciOus and seriously injured, while
scores received fractures, decorations
md minor injuries.
The police department was notified
of the accident by {. e. Edwards, II
passenger ON the outbound ear. Rush
ing 10 "A telephone in the home of FL
bert Coursey, about 100 yards from
the scene of the crash, he gave the
first notice of the disaster.
Scenes Of widest confusion fol
lowed the crash. Women and children
screamed for help. ln%injured passen-
gers worked fevrriShly to eNtricatc
the wounded and dying pinned be
meath the debris.
The wreckagc was strcwn along the
right of way for many yards. Motor
lists ana residents helped In the res
cue work. AmbuianceS We're sent
from hospitals and police %headquar-
tiers. A squad of soldiers, commanded
by Capt. John G. Gray, kept back the
crowds Of curious.
Every sort Of conveyance was
pressed into service 10 carry The dead
and wounded 10 the hospitals and
morgues.
Most of the casualties We're among
passengers ON the inbound ear, al
though few in either train entirely I'M
hurt. Only failure of the ears To top
pie from the track prevented a much
higher death toll.
Use of the brakes by both motor
men proved futile. This was said to
have been due Ia the high rate OF
speed AT which the inbound car was
travelling.
Conductor g. W. G~renamyer, 60, the
oldest conductor on the line In point
of service, was instantly killed when
he leaped from the inbound ear.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-09-10
pershino Nav Visit South America.

Washington Consideration is being
given by the State Department and
War Department to a suggestion that
General Pershiag pay a goodwill"
visit viii in . few months TO South
American coultries, it, was said by Of
ficials of thc two departments. Visits
to the Unit ed States have been made
by o. Ger of officials and diplo-
mats from South American countries
sir &c tie war, hnd officials here are
kAown to have given considerable
thought to a proper return of. such
visits.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-09-10
BeIoian Premier in Paris.

Paris.-Premier de la Croix of Bel
GUM, who is in this city supposedly on
Official business. took luncheon with
Premier Millerand. II is understood
he came TO arrange the final details
for the ratification of the military ac-
cord between France and Belgium al
ready signed. by Marshal Foch for
France and General Maglinse, Bel
gian chief OF staff. for Belgium. 1t is
expected here that an economic agree
ment will follow closely upon conclu-
sion Of the military alliance.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-09-10
FORMER BANDIT NOW
WORKS IN MISSION
One Time Member of James
Gang Converted by Salvation
Army After Drunken Life.

Denyer.-The Denver Rescue mis-
sion. in Denver, Colo. has among its
workers a kindly, ~gray-haired old maj
who figured in many of the thrilling
events of the early history of the
West. He is Alex Adair. former ban
dit and at n time companion of the
notorious Jesse James.
Adair. seventy years old, was born
in GAINESVILLE. o., and comes from the
family of Adairs famous in the pi-
oneer history of the state. The first
pony express driven from Leaven-
worth. Kan, to Salt Lake City was
operated by his brother, James Adair,
who was known as "Hocky the Boun-
der"
When Alex was sixteen years old he
ran away from home and joined a
group of men who drove the oxen
wagons from n county to another,
as water boy. He drifted from n
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-09-10

st. Iouis.-A resolution protesting
against the reported statement of
Clarence Il. Miller, secretary of the
Republican national committee
that the cost of living could be re-
duced by the dismissal of 100000 gov
eminent employees Mas adopted at the
convention Of the National Federation
Of Federal Employees. The resolution
points out that $4,000 of the G40,OOo
civilian employees in the government
are working in the Postofficc Depart
,nent alone aud that such a reduction
would he detrimental Ia the operation
of the government.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-09-10
loesche Wins Pixies Peak Race.

Colorado Springs.-Flashing across
the finish line at the Summit house on
Pixies Peak in - - a2. otto Loesche.
driving n Lexington Special. won the
Pixies Peak Hill climb. the Penrose
trophy cup and cash prizes totaling
$1,000. The Lexington won both first
aud second places. Al VI. Cline. driv-
ing the second special car of this
make. reached the top II the noun
tain within five seconds Of the time
made by the cup winner. Ralph Null
ford-s time in 1915 was IS "a.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-09-10
LATE
QUOTATIONS
wests.. Newspaper Union News Service.

Wests.y Newspaper Union News Service.
DENVER LIVE STOCK.
Trading is active in all divisions at
the Denver live stock yards. The quail
ity of the cattle received has been the
best arriving recently. A gradual ad-
was noticed during the week. \ fair
supply of sheep was offered.
Cattle.
A brisk market prevailed in the cat
tie division. A fair supply or cattle
made up the receipts and the quality
was a little better than previous; A
carload of good heavy steers topped the
market at $3.50. While a bunch of
feeders sold at Ss.s5.
A load of heifers topped the market
at Ss25 while a string of cows sold
at $500. Several loads of cows sold
at s7.25, s7.85 and s7.75. A strong mar
ket prevailed in the feeder and stock
er divisions with a scanty supply on
hand. Calves sold at $s.50ql2.0o.
Hogs.
Prices were from steady to Is cents
lower on the early hog market. sew
eral carloads sold at $l5.25. SlS;oo,
load topped the market at 1855. The
bulk sold at sl4.50Q15.50. A strong
demand prevails on the pig market.
Butcher pigs were quoted at Sl5.ooW
1850.
Fat lambs have been in good de-
mand and a load and a half, averaging
II pounds, sold at $3.50 flat. A ear
load of ewes. averaging l20 pounds,
sold at $685. flat. Fair lambs are quot
s ga st at sseooa SO H AND from $3.50
down for common kinds.
Good feeders are quoted at 81 ;O0D
11.50. Choice feeders are quoted at
prices up to $1,000.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-09-10

Observation-Disclosures Of the af-
fairs of the committee of public infor-
nation shows that its net cost to the
government during the war was APP
proximately s5,OO0,000. Total expen-
ditures of this branch of the service
according TO report submitted by the
director of the council of national de-
Tense aggregated sS.245,249 to June 30,
1920. but earnings from motion picture
films. subscription TO the government
bulletin and other sources brought the
net cost TO S4,9J4,200.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-09-10
BED Demonstration Stopped.

MadrId-A communistic demonstra-
tion announced for this city was for
hidden by the government, action be-
ing taken by the minister of interior
after a Communist meeting was held
and resolutions favorjng soviet Russia
were adopted. The executive commit
tee of the general union Of workers
railroad men will declare
a twenty-four-hour strike in the event
the government permits railroad com
rapiex TO increase their rates.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-09-10
lonoshoremen Battle on Pier.

New Iork.-More than 1000 white
and negro longshoremen engaged in a
battle at pier 30. North river. which
required strong police squads TO quell.
A number of whites and negroes were
arrested as ring leaders after several
wounded men had been remove {"
hospitals. The fight started when l.
900 white longshoremen reported for
work at the Southern Pacific steam
ship pier and found 800 negroes un-
loading "A vessel.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-09-10
Wash Up $50 Gold Pieces.

Salina, Kan.-Three $50 gold pieces
washed up by the Gypsum flood on
the farm Of +. NJ. Herr, near there,
has brought the total of such gold
pieces found there within recent
years to fourteen and has renewed
excitement in the vicinity. Old resi-
dents of Gypsum relate that many
years ago a cowboy was dragged to
death at this point and that a guam
tity of gold pieces he carried was lost
at the place.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-09-10

EASTERN LIVE STOCK.
At Chicago.

Chicago.-Cattle-Steady TO Csc high
er on desirable beef steers; half fat
kinds never. Top. $17.75 on all
weights; bulk good and choice. Sl5.500
17.65; grassy kinds, t9.0 0 Q14.75: good
and choice cows. $9.75Q12.75; Gamers.
Ky: bulls. steady to stronger; bulk bo-
logna, $500 SIS; calves, strong to Csc
higher; choice vealers. mostly $1,000
l7.75; few tops higher; stockers. dull;
western supply light.
Hogs-Generally l5Q25c higher than
average; packing sows off most; early
top. s16.10; bulk light and butchers,
$1,000 a is. 80; bulk packing sows. S13. 80
Q14.25; pigs. 25c lower; bulk desirable
kinds. S14.50Q 1925.
Sheep-Native lambs, 50Q75c lower;
top native lambs, $3.50: top ewes,
1915; western fat and feeder classes.
steady; top western lambs, 1870: best
feeders. $13.25.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-09-10
Italians Sell Arms in China.

Peking.-Grn. In lun-Iisiang, mill
protested 10 the Picking government
against the sale Of arms and ammuni-
ton by two Italian warships in the
Huangpu river, contiguous TO Shang-
hal, to persons without authorization
Of the Shanghai military administra-
ton, says an Asiatic News Agency dis
patch from Shanghai.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-09-10
Soldiers in Virginia Fields.

williamson, W. va.-Soldiers sent
here at tie request Of Governor Corn
well to handle the situation growing
out OF the strike of coal miners estab-
lished their camp at Sycamore Hollow,
one mile east Of Williamson. Detach-
rents Of infantrymen were sent to
four Mingo county points. State
troopers have left for other points I'm
West vhg9nia. Kentucky ~guardsmen
were still on duty. Very little disturb
snce has been reported
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-09-10

lndianapolis.-Joln l.. Lewis, pr"si-
dent of the United Mine Workers of
America, issued an order for n gen
eral strike in the bitnminOus coal
fields in Alabama. The order followed
a report made by the organization
committee of the international exeCu-
tive board,
The report declared tie coal opcral-
ors had failed to put into effect the
awards of President Wilson's coal com
mission of last March II said the
miners were working for wages far
less than those specified by the com
mission, and declared every attempt Ia
arrange "A conference with the coal
operators of Alabama had failed.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-09-10
Farmers Plan Wheat Pool.

Columbus. Ohio.-FOrmation of a
gigantic wheat pool in the United
States, whereby the farmers will yir-
tually control marketing and selling
the grain, is one of the more import
ant subjects to be planned here by
farmers who attended the three-day
session of the National Board Of
Farm Organizations. The board now
controls 1,50O grain elevators in the
country and does a yearly co-opera-
tive farm business Of f2,000,0o0,O0o.
according to officials.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-09-10
Butted Into Pigsty by
Goat; Torn by Porkers

MontgOmeryville. Pa.-While
gazing with pride at his pen of
fast-fattening hogs and dream
ing fond dreams Of juicy hams
during the coming winter sea-
son. Gustav Stoney OF near
Montgomeryyille was awakened
from his reverie when a goat
butted him over the rail Of the
pigsty among the pigs.
The porkers crawled all over
him and Stoney and the pigs
gave vent to a medley Of grunts,
squeals and yells. Finally
Stoney's son came TO his fathers
rescue. He chased off the pigs
and Stoney, the elder. emerged
from the pigsty. He was cut
and bruised.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-09-10
Bandits Take Freight Train.

Chicago.-A gang of twelve bandits
held up the crew of a Chicago, Mil
waukec & st. Paul freight train at
Western avenue and the st. Paul
tracks. overpowered them, took charge
OF the train. and compelled the en-
gineer to continue TO run the locomo-
tive at high speed. They threw the
rest of the crew off the train. This, il
is believed. establishes a new record
for holdups in these parts. The train
was composed of eleven ears of mer-
chandise and one car OF automobiles,
valued at 100000.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-09-10
Blame Fixed on Mariei.

New York Official government
opinion in Mexico on the death OF
President Carrsnza places the blame
on General Mariel as the man per
sonally responsible. according 20 a
statement given out by DIR. Alvaro
Tore Diaz, new Mexican minister to
Brazil, who is stopping en- route to
Rio de Janeiro. He was q confiden-
tiaI agent Of the new Mexican gov
eminent in Washington for three
months. -
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-09-10
No lids for Wooden Ships.

Washington.-For the second time
the shipping board has failed to find
n bidders for any Of lts ships OF the
wooden merchant fleets The policy Of
the board has not been disclosed bur IT
is thought a minimum price for the
ships may be fixed To encourage offers
Bids for six steel steamers a~ggregatlng
RIO dcadweight tons have beef,
called for Ia be- opened sept. ..
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-09-10
Red Cavalry Wiped Out.

Warsaw.-The Bolshevist army OF
General Budenny, noted cavalry lead
er, was annihilated during the opera.
lions in the Lemberg sector, which
began Aug. 20 and ended Sept. ], says
the Polish official statement. Isolat-
ed detachments OF the Budenny forces
succeeded in escaping and are in dis.
orderly retreat.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-09-10
Two Dead in Love TanCle.

Tucumcari, y. MA tragedy which
cost the lives of two men ana the
probably fatal wOunding of n woman
occurred at Atarque, n, NJ, twenty
three miles north of here. Julio Pa
req went to the house OF Pablo Cor
reon and finding his wife there, shot
and killed torreon and MORALLY
wounded the woman. Aroused by the
shooting the brother and father of
the woman followed Parcz, cXchang-
ing shots as they ran. Parezs gun
damned and the two men seized him
and cut his throat.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-09-10
One Killed bv Jail Guards.

Graham, n. C.-In an attempt TO
lynch three negroes in the Jail guarded
by a machine gun company, n Of the
members of a mob was killed and two
wounded. The negroes. awaiting trial
for assault on a white woman, have
twice been sought by the mob. but
have been saved by the soldiers.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-09-10
Kills Daughter and Self.

Santa Cruz, Cal-The bodies of
John Domich, a cement worker. and
his ~15-year-old daughter were found
side by side before the Domich home.
The police said Domich had left a
not saying that this is the country
where we cannot whip our children"
and indicating he had killed first his
daughter and then himself. The note
is said to have charged the girl with
taking 5000 Of Domich's savings and
going to a neighboris house to live. 4
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-09-10
To Ask Amnesty for Debs.

observation-disclosures General Pal
mer will receive ON September 18th
President Gompers and a delegation
Of officials of the American Fedora
ton of Labor. who will ask amnesty
for political prisoners including
Eugene V. Debs, Socialist candidate
for President. The request will be
made in accordance with a resolution
passed by the Federation Of Labor
convention ut Montreal last June.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-09-10

Chicago.-Wheat-No. 2 red, Ss54.
Corn-No. 2 mixed, S1.53Ql.56: No. 2
yellow, s1.53q Leo.
osts-No: 2 white. eSA @H%c: No.
Rye-No. 2. s1.9sh Q2.ol.
Barley-31.0 90 Oil.
Timothy Seed-f6.5007.50.
Glover Seed-325.0 90 q 1000.
Pork-Nominal.
Lard-S18.45.
Ribs-S14.50Q15.50.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-09-10
Sub Crew Is Rescued.

Philadelphia.-All members OF the
crew of the United States submarine
So have been rescued after the under
sea craft had been submerged off
Cape Henlopen for forty-tw" hours,
according to a radio message received
at the Philadelphia navy yard.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-09-10
Cotton Contracts Slump.

New Orleans, La.-October contracts
during the final trading on the New
Orleans Cotton Exchange fell off the
full 200 points, or so a bale, permit
ted by the rules of the exchange linn
iting fluctuations in any n session.
Lack of demand was reported at in
terror spot markets.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-09-10

WaShington-GoNprnmcnt officials
had 10 reports here regarding the va
cation walkout by miners in the Penn
sylvania anthracite region, which
closed down many collierirs.
Although the situation was the out
growth of the recent award of the AN
thraciie coal commission and lis aI-
proval by President Wilson, labor de-
partment officials said the latest word
from the coal fields WAS an 'optiln-
istic'' report from John l.. Lewis, pres
ident of the United Mine Workers,
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-09-10
Baby Weighs 134 Pounds.

Douglas, Wyo.-A baby measuring
less than n loot in length and
weighing one and three-quarter
pounds was born TO Mr.. and Mrs. p.
de Luna here. This is said by physi-
clans to be the smallest baby born in
this section of the country.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-09-10
Earthquake Shakes Town.

Hot Springs, :. D.-A pronounced
earthquake shock has been expert
enced here. Small objects were upset
and buildings were shaken severely.
Property damage a slight. 4 lesser
shock was felt here July II.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-09-10

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, A455c.
Eggs-Higher. Firets. 49h d 4sc:
ordinary firsts. 42hQ43hc; at mark,
cases included. 40 45c; storage packed
firsts. 4SlR Case.
Poultry-Alive. unchanged. Fowls,
33c; springs, 34Rc.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-09-10
Snake Swallowed 13Jnch Fish.

New Bloomfield, Pa.-Killing a large
water snake. Harry Lupfer noticed a
bulge In the reptiles body. Cutting
It open. he found a 13-inch sucker,
with fins, head and scales intact.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-09-10
Girl Braves choppy Sea to Save Child

Freeport, N. Y.-Ffteen-year-old
Mary Carcich of Freeport, n. Y, rowed
two miles out in a choppy sea to rescue
two children who had drifted away in
a rowboat. After a taxing battle to
reach shore. she returned the children
to their parents.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-09-10

The condition of alfalfa in Colorado
on July LIST was the same as on June
LIST and there is no change in the es-
timated output. The condition of all
hay In the state is also the same as on
June LIST, and the estimate of total pro-
duction il unchanged.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-09-10

A falling tree crushed put the life
of Wilbert A. Gardner, an employk of
the Rocky Mountain Lumber Company,
at Diamond Park.