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VOLUME 1H ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, TUESDAY AFTERNOON, MAY 10 1903 NUMBER 457 I, UGLY NEW YORK STRIKERS Striking Italians Keeping the DIG NEWSPAPER ROW AT DURANGO Business Men and Printers of Denver Trying to Fix New York, May 19. Clashes be tween the police and striking Italians took place today at several points along the line of the subway. Blue coats on duty along the trench and re serves at station houses were called upon to suppress a dozen fights caused by attempts of strikers to Intimidate their countrymen who tried to return to work. At Seventy-Second street and Columbus svenue a young Italian was set upon by a crowd of strikers. Merchants, messenger boys and labor ers passing went to the lad's assist ance, and a general melee was In pro gress when the police arlved. Three prisoners were made. About 2.000 men or 50 per cent of the required number are now at work on the sub way. DURANGO NEWSPAPER ROW. David F. Day and John M. Hlggins are on the Warpath. Durango, Colo., May 19. The Daily Democrat, Dave Day's paper, this morning prints a challenge to John M. Higgtns of the Telegraph, to go to New Mexico or elsewhere, outside of La Plata county, to fight out their difficulties which have existed for more than a year. Day had made this challenge before and HIgglns In an swer In last night's paper said he was ready to have It out on the street whenever they met. This challenge Day also accepts. Last night Day and Frank Hartman, with whom Day had also quarreled, met In the street and exchanged thirteen shots. Hartman was slightly wounded In the leg. A Sample Article. The Durango Telegraph, In answer ing one of Day's articles, says: "The editor of the Democrat, Col onel David F. Day (the great and only San Juan skunk), refers to the editor of the Telegraph as an Idiot, ass and lantern-Jawed liar. He evidently picked the epithets at random from his vulgar vocabulary of abuse, and as nearly every other man In Durango has suffered similar insults, we toss them back to the crazy old fool and ask him to use them over again Just as often as he chooses. He will re member, however, mat the. man . he now blackguards built his butsness and savld his life. For years he had a hibit of referring to us as the best man with whom he was ever connect ed. It would be a little hard for an ordinary man to go clear back on his past, but Mr. Day Is far from being an ordinary man. We would hate to say that a man who built our business and saved our life was either idiot, ass or lantern-jawed liar." THE DENVER 8TRIKE. Business Men and Printers Trying to Settle Strike. Denver, May 19. The joint commit tee, composed of representative busi ness men and representatives from the Typographical Union, which is en deavoring to find a way to settle the strike, called on representatives of the Citizens' alliance this morning. Nothing definite was decided upon, and the conference will continue this afternoon. Judge Bailey of Fremont county, In whose court the affairs of the Denver Gas and Electric company were tried, issued an injunction restraining the engineers of the company from quit ting. The labor executive committee will be visited this afternoon by a com mittee of business men and printers. The Allied Printing trades will hold a meeting this afternoon at 5 o'clock, and if by that time no solution of the difficulties Is at hand they will take decisive action. Business Announcement. As announced In the Citizen of yes terday, the firm of O. V. Strong & Sons has been changed to O. W. Strong's Sons. O. W. Strong, the founder of the house and who now lives in I.os Angeles, has sold out bis Interest to his sons, Frank H. and Harry O., who will conduct this well established business in the future. The Strongs are noted for fair and Very Busy. Strike. honest dealings and thus have built up a trade that Increases each year. They enjoy the confidence and esteem of the citizens of Albuquerque. Roy Strong, who has been employed by the firm. left last evening for Los Angeles, and his many friends regret his departure. Success will surely attend the new firm's efforts. A. O. Wright, supervisor In charge at the government Indian school, has received Instructions from Washing ton to purchase lumber, etc. for Im mediate and- necessary repairs at the local school. CITY COUNCIL To Grant Franchise for Electric Road to 0. E. Cromwell. OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS. Progressing and hustling and bustling Albuquerque will have a first class electric street railroad system in operation before the close of the year 1904. It will do wonders for the city In the way of building It up, and In fact. It will transform all the out lying districts into homes and ranches and swell the resources of this city. The adjourned meeting of the city council this evening will grant a fran chise to build and operate an electric street railroad In this city for a term of fifty years, the city to reserve the right to buy the system after twenty five years of existence. O. E. Crom well of this city and New York, will get the franchise. He Is the owner of the Albuquerque street railroad and is heavily interested In real estate here. The Citizen representative had a pleasant Interview with Mr. Cromwell at the Alvarado this morning. If the franchise Is satisfactory and ' Is ac cepted, the work on the system will begin In the near future. What will retard the completion of the system at an early date Is the unabllity of Mr. Cromwell to secure the steel rails and rolling stock. The large steel plants and car works all over the country are rushed with orders and the best the Carnegie people at Pitts burg can do for Mr. Cromwell Is to promise him that they will have the rails here sometime during next Jan uary. The car people are also pushed to their limit. Of course second hand rails and cars could be purchased, but It Is the purpose of Mr. Crom well to put In the very best of every thing. In fact, an up-to-date road Is to tie built and operated. Three miles of track will be laid the first year and possibly more, and the road will be extended from time to time as the occasion requires. At a meeting of the city council last evening. Aldermen McMlllen, Orunsfeld, Beavens Harsch, Rodger, Hubbs and McKee were present. Mayor and President Harrison were the absentees. Alderman Grunsfeld was chairman. The city clerk read a communication from the owners of property In southwest Albuquerque, which has been condemned as a nui sance owing to standing water, in re sponse to a council resolution. Franz Hunlng'a answer was at some length. He called attention to the fact that In order to grow crops It was neces sary to irrigate and that this was the sole cause of the standing water on his grounds. The council created a new office, that of assistant city marshal, to lie appointed by the mayor at a salary of $80 per month. This ordinance was passed under suspension of the rules. Harry Cooper, who has made a good officer during the time he has been in service, will have the plum. This . Is an increase of from $70 to f SO a month. The council also passed an ordi nance that physicians report cases of i contagious diseases within twenty four hours after they are diagnosed. The ordinance regulating license of dealers In second hand goods, and re quiring them to keep a record of all second hand goods bought, was passed with Rodgers voting against It. The report of the street committee recommending that a brick sidewalk be laid on North First street, from Tljeras road to the Mountain road was adopted. City Engineer Pitt's report on the plat of the Mandell business and resi dence addition made to adjust certain sidewalk irregularities, was referred to the street committee. The street committee was ordered to secure bids for a steel street sprinkler with a capacity of 750 gal lons. An extra electric light was ordered for Robinson park, to he used only when the Italian band played. Alderman Hubbs asked for instruc tions as to an extension of the fire alarm system. The fire committee will Investigate and report at next meeting. The special committee on the rail road franchise reported through the chairman. Alderman McMlllen, that the original franchise be not granted and that a substitute be pased. On the clause recommending that the franchise be made to include a right-of-way across Coal avenue viaduct, there was a difference of opinion. Alderman Rodgers and Harsch wanted the clause, and this report was signed by a large number of property owners. Chairman McMlllen said It would Impair the uses for which the via duct was built, viz: As means to cross the track of the Santa Fe. The clause provides that the railway com pany maintain and keep in order the viaduct and be responsible for all damages that may arise from the use of the viaduct by the railway com pany. The substitute provides for a fifty year lease, and the ordinance limits the maximum fare to be charged to five cents. Alderman McMillen said that he did not want to give the viaduct away to this company, and that the eighteen foot roadway on It was not big enough to accommodate the electric line. He thought that the granting of a right-of-way over the viaduct In its present condition would be more dangerous than a grade crossing. Alderman Harsch moved that the company have a right-of-way across the viaduct and that a majority of the committee's report be adopted. The motion was lost by a vote of five to two, Rodgers and Harsch voting yes. On motion of Alderman McMlllen the committee was ordered to re-draft the ordinance and report this evening at the adjourned meeting. LAND COURT AT EL PASO. Important Testimony Taken in Old Mexican Grant Cases. NON-SUIT FINALLY ENTEREO. The court of private land claims convened yesterday in the federal building with United States Judge Held presiding, says the El Paso Times. The business of the court was finished sooner than anticipated and an adjournment taken last night. Judge Held, United States Attorney Reynolds. Special Agent Coleman and Clerk McPherson left over the Santa Fe for points in New Mexico. The object of the session in this city was to take evidence in the cases of the United States against the claimants of the Sanchez and Barela grants In Dona Ana county, New Mexico. The land In controversy Is situated aliout eight miles across the border, and it was easier to take the testimony In this city. It Is contend ed by the claimants that they hold title to the land from the Mexican government, and by the treaty with the United States their titles were aasu red. In this district the court makes Its headquarters at Santa Fe, N. M.. but sessions are frequently held at dif ferent cities for the purpose of taking evidence. The business is conducted in the land court of private claims very much in the same manner as that adopted in a chancery court. During the past two years a large number of private land cases have been disposed of, chlefiy In New Mexico. The main issues involved embrace the legality of the title and the description of the land conveyed. Many of the descriptions are very vague and indefinite, old land marks have been destroyed and mere are conflicts in different surveys. The Sanchez and Barela grants comprise each about 428 acres. There has as yet been no final decision reached In either case. CROOKEDNESS St. Louis Aldermen to Again Stand Trial. PROMINENT STEEL MAGNATE DEAD Strikes on Union Pacific May Be Settled Today. MONITOR ARKANSAS 60ING SOUTH Jefferson City, Mo May 19. X The supreme court today re- X versed the decision of the St. X Louis circuit court In the cases X of former Delegates Faulkner and Lehman, convicted of per- jury, and remanded the cases. Perjury is alleged to have been committed before the grand Jury in connection with the investiga- X tlon by that body of the subur- ban franchise bill scandal In the St. Louis municipal assembly in ' V in which $135,000 was to have been used to pay for It's passage. Former Speaker on Trial. St. Louis, May 19. The trial of Emll Hartman, former speaker pro tem of the house of delegates, chanced with selling his vote on the city lighting bill, was called In Judge Ryan's court today. It Is the first case growing out of the 147.000 deal, in which It is charged money was dis tributed to the delegates. A PROMINENT DEATH. A Steel Magnate and Politician Dead at Allegheny. Pittsburg, Pa., May 19. Benjamin F. Jones, Sr., a member of the advisory board of Jones ft Laughlln's Steel company, and for morv years head of their Immense manufacturing inter ests, died at his residence In Alle gheny at 2:25 this morning. He had been ill for the past week from nerv ousness, but no serious results were apprehended. He was 79 years of age. Jones has been one of the most fore most contributors to industrial devel opment of Pittsburg. He was chair man of the republican national com mittee during the Blaine campaign In 1884, and wa known throughout the country. Conference Being Held. New York, May 19. President Burt and one or two other officials of the Union Pacific railroad are holding a session today with representatives of the road's laborers, now on strike at Omaha. Unofficially, it Is stated that an amicable settlement of existing dif ferences probably will be reached shortly. Monitor Arkansas. St. Ixmis, May 19 A long distance telephone tnesage to the Post-Dispatch from Chester. Illinois, says the moni tor Arkansas passed there on the way south at 8:30 o'clock this morning, with a tug from the government en gineering fleet sounding the channel for her. The rise, which was not ex pected a week ago, is responsible for the warship's escape. KANSAS TORNADO. Unroofed Houses and Caused Other Damage at Horton. Topeka, Kan., May 19. News reach ed Topeka this morning from Horton. Kan., of a tornado at that point at mid night. Union hotel was unroofed and livery stable and blacksmith shop were blown away, and several smaller building near, of little value, were also destroyed. One or two persons were Injured, but It Is not thought seriously. Victory for Pennsylvania Road. Philadelphia, May 19. The United States court of appeals held today held that the Pennsylvania road had a legal right to remove the poles and wires of the Western Union Telegraph com pany from along the railroad rlght of way. Receiver Wanted. Wilmington, May 19. Judge Dallas, of the United States court for the eastern district, has suggested a re ceiver to be appointed for the Bay State (las company of Deleware. The appointment will be made In Philadelphia. May 2. Lieutenant Walker Killed. Manila. May 1H Lieutenant Walk er, of the constabulary, who was yes terday reported missing after recent fighting in the Island of Cebu, was, It became known today, killed by a superior band of fanatics who were surrounded by the lieutenant's party. Two privates of the constabulary were also killed and three were raptured. Two of these prisoners were mur dered. One escaped. Bank Closed. Washington, May 19. The treasury department today received a tele gram from National Bank Examiner Perkins announcing the closing of the South port National bank of South port, Conn. The action, it is under stood, was taken in consequence of a defalcation of the cashier, who it Is believed, appropriated $100,000. Iowa Grand Army of the Republic. Cedar Rapids, Iowa, May 19. Cedar Rapids Is gay with flags and bunting today in honor of the veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic, whose annual state encampment will be in progress during the next few days. Veterans and their friends have been arriving from all parts of the state to day, and the attendance promises to be large. The gathering will be form ally opened In the Auditorium this evening with Department Commander John LIndt presiding. Regimental Order No. 10. In pursuance with O. O. No. 11, A. G. O., Issued May 9. 1903, all officers and enlisted men of the First Regiment Infantry, National Guard,. New Mexi co, are ordered to report In uniform for Inspection find muster tonight. May 19, 1903, at 8 p. m.. at 311 West Rail road avenue, Armljo hall. JOHN BORRADAILE, Colonel. JOHN H. STINOLE, Adjutant. Col. Borrodalle received a telegram late this afternoon stating that on account of delayed trains, Lieutenant Walker, who will inspect company G. here tonight, will not arrive here until 9:30 o'clock. Musicians at Indianapolis. Indianapolis, Ind., May 19. The eighth annual convention of the Am erican Federation of Musicians Is in session here. President Joseph Weber of Cincinnati presiding. The delegates were welcomed by Mayor Brookwalter after which President Weber made his annual address. The convention, which will be In ses slon Beveral days, will give much at tention to the musical arrangements for the St. Louis World's Fair. The federation will recommend that none but union musicians be employed and that the time be divided among the first-class musical organizations in va rious parts of the United States and Canada. Married On the evening of May 17th, In Albuquerque, Mr. Joseph A. Eckhart of this city, and Miss May Miller of Kansas City, Mo., the Rev. F. V. Fisher officiating. RAGING RIO GRANDE. Not so H gh Today as Yesterday But Still Dangerous. BAD SITUATION AT ATRISCO. The Rio Grande Is still raging but not as threatening as yesterday. The break which occurred yesterday on the west side above Barela bridge and threatened the town of Atrlsco, was stopped last night and the far mers and settlers of that district are breathing easier. e water fell several inches last nils ti and is still lower this afternoon, but there Is yet some little anxiety felt by the river people. It is thought that the fall is caused by the recent cool spell In the north, temporarily decreasing the volume of water de scending from the mountains coming from melting snow. When the wea ther warms up again it is feared that the river will again become dangerous. It was reported this morning that the Pena Blanca bridge went out last night, but this report 'could not be verified. T:; Just below this city the water has spread out over the lowlands of the v 'ey covering the old smelter site auu causing some little distress among a few settlers. Below Isleta the river is threaten ing the railroad tracks. The Santa Fe thinks the matter 'serious and have more than 100 men engaged In damming the wash. The place where the danger Is greatest Is where In former years there was a bridge. Reports from farther down the river are that it la high the highest it has been for years and vej-y threat ening. :! At El Paso the water has risen so high that the gravest fears are that serious damage to property will be the ultimate result. Many small out buildings have been carried away in the torrents. Mrs. W. C. Barnes, or Dorsey. Is here on a visit to Mrs. A. B. MeGaffey. IT WAS A GOOD That Taught to Albanians by Turkish Troops. RECEPTION TO PRESIDENT IN NEVADA Damaging Floods Along the Mississippi Arizona Gambler Dead. Constantinople, May 19. The les son taught the Albanians by the 'lurklsh troops advance on Ipek, Al bania, Is considered to have attained the primary object of the expedition, which was the occupation of that' place, in spite of all opposition. A number of Albanian chiefs, however, are still holding out In the mountains and it is said that when the chiefs iled from Ipek they took with them members of the Sultan's special com mission sent to pacify the Albanians and made Ipek their headquarters. RICH STRIKE. Representative Baca of Santa Fe Locates Nine Claims. HIGH 6RADE ORE. Councilman Amando Chaves of San ta Fe was In the metropolis of the southwest this morning. He has been out In Socorro county on business mat ters, and was returning to the An cient. In conversation with The Citizen representative he said Representative R. L. Baca of Santa Fe, who is the ef ficient clerk In the superintendent of public instruction's office, bad Just lo cated nine mining claims In the San- dla mountains about seven miles from Bernalillo. These claims If they hold out will prove the richest strike ever made in New Mexico. The iron ore deposits run 85 per cent and the copper ore claims 65 per cent. Experts have examined the claims and assert that It Is the biggest thing that ever happened in these parts, and that if they hold out the strike will be immense. Miners are all ready at work and In a short time the public will know of the results. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT, A Royal Reception at Reno and Car son City, Nev. Rono, Nev., May 19. The presiden tial party arrived at 7:30 o'clock this morning and ten minutes later was on the main line of the Virginia & Truskee road on their way to Carson The crowd cheered and cheered and was kept in good humor by the presi dent Informally talking to them. The train returned from Carson at 11:15 o'clock. His party were soon seated In carriages and driven to the court house, where the president spoke. Af ter, his speech he was driven about town for ten minutes, spent ten min utes In the Chamber of Commerce and was then driven to the state universi ty, where he Bpoke to 400 students. He was driven to his train and was off for the west again. At Carson City. Carson City, Nev., May 19 Presl dent Roosevelt reached here at 9 o'clock this morning. The city was in gala attire and members of the pres idential party stated that the capital of Nevada was the most handsomely decorated city of Its size that bad been visited. Half a mile drive from the depot to the capital was a solid mass of humanity, and it is calculated fully 15,000 people gave the president wel come as he drove down the street lead ing to the Capitol park. Here he wade an address. Boeton Wool. Boston, May, 19. Wool quiet; un changed. Territory wool very firm with upward tendency. Fine staple, 6253; fine, 5053; fine to medium, 4J48; medium, 42044. MISSISSIPPI FLOOD. Causing Much Damage to Wisconsin Farm Lands. LaCrosse. Wis., May 19. Reports received from surrounding towns and villages are to the effect that Inesti mable damaee has been rlnno in farm lands by the big rise In the Mississippi 1 and its tributaries. Root, LaCrosse 1 and other small streams are several feet over their banks. Thousands of acres of farm lands are flooded and crops will have to be replanted. Sev eral bridges have been washed out. and roads are flooded to the depth of three and four feet. HONEST GAMBLER DEAD. A Well-Known Arizona 8port Has Cop pered His Last Chip. Tucson, Ariz., May 19. "Old Cari blou" Brown, one of the most pictur esque characters with frontier his tory of the southwest, is dead, aged 87. He was well known in gambling circles and during the past quarter of a century had made and lost a doses fortunes at the gambling table with out losing the name of being honest. His real name was Henry F. Brown, and he was born in Ireland. Rodey at Washington. Special to Citizen. Washington-, May 19. Delegate Rodey, with Director and Professor Newell of the geological survey, spent two hours together on irrigation, res ervoirs and artesian wells. Rodey was pleased with the promises made. DISTRICT COURT. Isabel Balrd Granted Divorce From William R. Balrd Other Items. Judge Baker has granted a final de cree of divorce to Isabel Balrd from William R. Balrd of tuis city. The care and custody of the minor child, Edward W., was given to the wife. In the case of Thomas N. Wllkerson, trustee, et al., versus Wiley M. Wear er and M. Valeda Weaver, the Judge) has found that the defendant, Wiley M. Weaver, Is Indebted to the plaintiff In the sum of $6,682.14, damages and costs. A replevin suit of the Southwestern Brewery and tee company against Joe Badaracco has been filed. The Werner company, assignee of Richard P. Marvin, has brought suit on contract against Ella E. Hoffman (Mrs. A. H. Jolley). John H. Stlngle appears for the plaintiff. HYDE EXPLORING EXPEDITION, J. W. Benham Has Purchased Stores From Company. The Hyde Exploring Expedition, with stores In New York and different places In New Mexico, changes owner ship again for the second time sine the first of the year. The first change) . made a few months ago was only a slight one, leaving the larger part of the property still under the manage ment of the Hydes. The last deal was made in New York Just a few days ago .anil Is more important. Tha new owners are a syndicate headed by J. W. Benham, recently of Phoe nix. Ariz. Mr. Benham, who Is quite well known In New Mexico, having for a number of years been engaged in the cattle business In the west, will have charge of the New York end of the curio and blanket business, and A. B. MeGaffey, who has been manager for the Albuquerque store for the past year, will continue as manager here for the new owners. Mr. MeGaffey expects to go east in a few days on matters of business in connection with the transfer of the properties sold by the Hyde company. Kentucky Veterans. Louisville. Ky., May 19. The twenty-first annual state encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic for the Department of Kentucky met In this city today and will remain in ses sion for two days. The sessions are being held in Odd Fellows' hall, with Department Commander Beyland pre siding. The Woman's Relief Corp and the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic are also In annual ses sion. Delegates are present from all of the 200 Grand Army posts of the state, and there are also distinguished guests from Indiana and elsewhere. State officers will be elected tomorrow and delegates to the national encampment at San Francisco In September. The contests for these places are close and exciting.