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TWENTY-FIFTH YEAH
EL PASO, TEXAS, THtTRSDAY, APRIL 27, 1905
PRICE FIVE CENT&
SCHWAB SWINGS
A BIG CONTRACT
Induces the Russian Ad-
miralty to Place Bat-
tleship Contracts
in America.
TO REHABILITATE $AVY
Schwab Promises Ships of 80
Per Cent Greater Effi-
ciency Than Any
< Now Afloat.
RUSSIA TO BUILD YARDS
St. Petersburg, April 26 (11:35 p.
in.)—American superiority over for-
eign rivals again triumphs In the
complete success which crowned the
visit of Charles M. Schwab to St. Pe-
tersburg. Schwab's negotiations with
the Russian adm.ralty resulted In the
practical conclusion of arrangements
for the construction of a number of
a formidable line of battleships of a
type which will probably startle the
world. Schwab will leave 8t. Peters-
burg tomorrow.
To Encourage
Russian Shipbuilders.
Details of the construction. of ves-
sels remain to oe worked out, but In
addition to tbese, which will be built
In the United 8tates, it Is quite likely
that a yard will be constructed at a
Baltic port to be managed by Russian
workmen, but under American engin-
eering and mechanical supervision,
the Russian admiralty being extreme-
ly anxious for the encouragement of
the shipbuilding industry at home fn
order to eventually render that coun-
try Independent of foreign yards.
Will Excell
Anything Afloat.
The admiralty accepted Schwab’s
propositions strictly on their merits,
be aavlng convinced the authorities
that he can produce tor Russia, war-
ships vastly superior to anything now
afloat at present, or projected by any
other government. They will be
monster 16,000 ton vessels of enor-
mous horsepower and a peculiar type,
combining the projectile resisting
power of the battleship with the speed
and wide radius of action of the cruis-
ers. They will be delivered fully
equipped with armor and ordnance.
Guard Secret
of Construction.
The remarkable advance In naval
architecture and construction which
these American built snips will mark
Is a guarded secret, but It is believed
It will Involve the use of nickel steel
of greater tensile strength, which In
the machinery, boilers, frames, etc.,
will give greater power with decreas-
ed weight.
To Take Advantage
Of American Ingenuity.
Mr. Schwab guarantees to create a
vessel of 30 per cent, higher efficiency
than any now existing. It Is under-
stood, however, that not all the ships
will be built by the Bethlehem com-
pany, as the time for delivery is a
factor, Russia desiring the ships to
be turned over as early as possible.
While the Bethlehem company supply
armor and ordnance, other American
yards therefore will profit by the con-
struction of the hulls. This U In ac-
cordance with the wish of the ad-
miralty, the Russian authorities in
placing such a large contract having
no desire to arouse hostilities among
rival factories in America, the motive
being merely to take advantage of
American Ingenuity In building up the
navy. It is understood that arrange-
ments not yet concluded with French
and German builders for ships which
will be constructed in those countries.
CASES ARE DISMISSED.
Last of th« Bribery Chargee Are Now
Off the Docket.
Austin, April 24.—The cases against
Joe Eagle, W. B. Wortham and Frank
Glover, charged with conspiracy to
bribe a public official, were dismissed
In the Twenty-sixth district court this
evening upon motion of the attorneys
for the state. The cases against John
H. Kirby and Frank Glover, charged
with bribery, pending In the Fifty-
tmrd district court, were also dismiss-
ed upon motion of the state. The rea-
son given is that there Is no corrobor-
ation of evidence for the alleged of-
fense.
Scientists in Session.
Colorado Springs, Colo., April 26 —
The science section of the Colorado
State Teachers’ association begins tta
spring meeting here tomorrow with a
large and representative attendance.
The program for the three days’ ses-
sions calls for addressee and discos-
slons by representatives of nearly all
the prominent technical schools and
other Institutions of learning of this
and neighboring states. .
VETOES THE HOME.
Governor Refuses to Approve the
Meaeura for Confederate Widows.
Austin, April 24.—The bouse bill
appropriating $10,000 for the estab-
lishment of a Confederate woman's
home at Austin for the Indigent wives
and widows of ex-Confederate soldiers
and esilors of Texas was today vetoed
by the governor. He gives his reasons
for vetoing the bill that it Is in con-
flict with provisions of the constitu-
tion. which he notes, and concludes as
hallows:
"It will be seen that there la not on-
ly no express authority for the grant
of aid to the establishment and main-
tenance of a home for the wives and
widows of Confederate soldiers and
sailors, but there la a clear Implica-
tion and denial of such authority.
The bill proposes to create and estab-
lish, maintain and to mane, appropri-
ation for Confederate woman’s home,
not only for Indigent widows, but for
the wives of ex-Confederato soldiers
and sailors of Texas. I believe this
hill to be unconstitutional and am
hence unable to give It executive ap-
proval.
MANDATE IN BEAVER8 CASE.
Supreme Court Order* Its Immediate
Issuance.
Washington. April 24.—The su-
preme court of the United States to-
day directed the immediate issuance
of the mandate in the case of George
W. Beavers, whose removal from New
York to Washington for trial on a
charge of defrauding the government,
as chief of the salary and allowance
division of the postoffice department
has been ordered.
In the case of John A. Benson, who
Is to be tried here on the charge of
fraudulently appropriating public
lands, the mandate was ordered to be
stayed for one week. In the latter
case notice was given of a motion for
a new trial.
ANCIENT LAWS REPEALED.
Practice of Slicing' Condemned Men
to Death Prohibited In China.
Pekin, April 24.—Acting upon the
advice of Wu Ting Fang, the former
Chinese ambassador at Washington,
an Imperial edict has Just been Issued
abolishing the practice of slicing con-
demned persons to death, and hereaf-
ter prohibiting the exposure to the
public gaze of the decapitated heads
of those who are executed.
The law providing for the branding
of the living as a penalty for crime
Is also repealed by the same edict.
GARFIELD COMING TO TEXAS.
Is Now on Way to California to Make
Investigations.
Washington, April 24.—James Gar-
field. commissioner of corporations,
who Is making a personal Investiga-
tion of the operations of the oil In-
dustry, is not. expected to return to
Washington for at least two weeks.
He has concluded his work In he
Kansas, Missouri and Indian terri-
tory fields, and Is now en route to
California to continue his inquiries.
It Is expected that he will return
to this city by way of Texas, stopping
in that state long enough to gather
data from that field. No intimation
of the nature of his findings Is ob-
tainable here.
PRESIDENT RESTS A DAY
ENTIRE PARTY TIRED OUT AND
1 STAYS'IN CAMP.
Last Bear Killed by President Said
to be Finest Ever Seen In That
Section and la Being Mounted In
a Rug—Fruit Cake for President.
Olenwood Springs, Colo., April 26.
—Rest was taken at Camp Roosevelt
today by members of the party. They
are utterly worn out after a hard
chase Monday and Tuesday. Secre-
tary Loeb found the president read-
ing and several other hunters were
telling stories when he reached the
camp on East Divide creek. Mr.
Roosevelt questioned the secretary
concerning the happenings of the
past few days, preferring to get bis
news this way rather than reading
the big bundle of newspapers taken
to camp by Courier Chapman.
Mr. Loeb was urged to remain sev-
eral days with the party, taking the
place of P. B, Stewart of Colorado
Springs, who left yesterday. The
secretary Is not decided what to do,
but expects to return tonight- He
may hunt part of the day before rid-
ing to Newcastle.
The women of Newcastle sent a
huge fruit cake to the camp. The
supplies were addressed directly to
the president but are a special treat
for the hunters.
The bear killed by the president
Monday furnished one of the finest
skins ever seen here, according to
the taxidermist with whom it was
left for mounting. The bear is of the
brown variety, the hair long and of
a uniform color. The bear was shot
directly through the heart. After it
was overtaken by the dogs it went
up a ree to a position tweny-five feet
high. After the president shot the
bear It went twenty feet higher, then
dropped to the ground. The bear
killed by Dr. Alexander Lambert was
killed an hour earlier.
The president may attend church
services at the “Old Blue School
House” next Sunday. Tlje school
house Is only three miles from camp.
Services are conducted fortnightly
by a Presbyterian minister.
SYNDICATE’# BIG PROFITS.
New York, April 26.—Robert Wal-
ker, bookkeeper and confidential sec-
retary for A1 Hyman, testified today
that the net profits of the theatrical
syndicate for the season 190142 were
$227,676 and that Klaw ft Erlauger’s
share of his amoun was $127,500. The
evidence was given in the suit brought
by David Belasco against Klaw ft Er-
langer.
Arkansas' Farmers’ Union.
Hot Springs. Ark., April 26.—The
Farmers’ union of Arkansaa. an Or-
ganization with a membership erf
nearly 50,000, begins its annual meet-
ing in Hot Springs tomorrow. The
chief purpose of the organization is
to enable the farmer to secure profit-
able return* on shipments of produce
and to promote the employment of
business methods on the farm.
SAN FRANCISCO
COLLECTOR SHORT
City Official Is Missing ami
Casual Investigation of
Books Show Heavy
Defalcation.
SECOND EMBEZZLEMENT
Appropriated Over $150,000 of
the City’s Funds Two Years
Ago, But Relatives
Made Good.
LIVELY SEARCH FOR HIM
San Francisco, April 26.—Edward
O. Smith, tax collector for this city
and county, has been officially de-
clared a heavy defaulter and today
the police authorities sent broadcast
telegrams telling of his dlsapearanco
and asking for his arrest. The
amount of his alleged embezzlement
Is said to be at least between $54,000
and $69,000, but the actual condition
of the financial affairs of his office Is
yet unknown, owing to the shortnos.,
of the time experts have been work-
ing on the books.
Six days ago Smith announced that
he was going on a vacation and stat-
ed that he Intended visiting the south-
ern part of the state. No attention
was paid to his departure until this
forenoon, when John Smith, cashier
In the office, who is a brother of the
lax collector, found an entry In the de-
linquent tax account by which Is was
made to appear that the Southern Pa-
cific company failed to pay $39,112
within the legal time. Cashier Smith
at once telephoned the company and
was Informed that the money had
been recently' paid to Tax Collector
Smith personally In two Installments
and that the company held a receipt
for the money.
Cashier Smith, after conferring
with Chief Deputy McCabe, reported
the matter to Mayor Schmitz, who
immediately formally suspended the
tax collector from the office and ap-
pointed McCabe temporary tax col-
lector.
Police authorities wore also noti-
fied and all important points through-
out the country wore furnished with
Information concerning the case and
requested to arrest the tax collec-
tor. Experts from the grand , Jury
finance committee supervisors, aided
by a corps of clerks at once began
checking up the accounts and It is
expected that a report will be made
tomorrow at a special meeting of su-
pervisors that will to some extent
show the financial situation In the
tax collector's office.
Short $15000 With
City Treasurer’s Office.
Soon after the mayor’s announce-
ment that Smith was short in his ac-
counts came the statement that the
absent man two weeks ago secured
$15,000 from Chief Deputy City and
County Treasurer Devoto. Smith, by
virtue of his position, bad had many
financial transactions with the treas-
urer’s office, and Recording to Dovoto
had often given his personal check to
cover withdrawals of money, particu-
larly the matter of changing Into gold
the great amount of sliver collected
by the United Railways.
It appears, according to Devoto’s
story, that Smith accommodated the
United railways by acting for them
In reducing their bulky sliver receipts
into gold and Devoto said he had
probably, altogether, given Smith a
quarter of a million dollars where on-
ly personal checks were given. These
transactions were only from day to
day, and Smith always made good his
check except in the last Instance of
$15,000.
Second Time
a Defaulter.
It was reported tonight that an ad-
ditional shortage of 115,000 had been
discovered In Smith's office. With
the suspension of Smith came to light
the statement that two years ago he
appropriated to his own use $165,000
of the city’s money, and that his
brother. James B. Smith, made good.
Mayor Schmitz was authority for this
statement. Mr. Schmidt said that fol-
lowing this discovery Smith’s family
decided to put him under surveillance
and his brother John was made cash-
ier in order to protect the funds.
Smith was a married man and a
druggist by profession.
The police profess to bo hopeful of
securing his arrest, although admit-
ting that the six days' start will great-
ly handicap them.
BILL ALM08T READY.
Appropriation Measure to be Reported
Latter Part of Week.
Austin, April 24.—It Is the belief
of Chairman W. O. Murray of the
bouse appropriation committee that
he will be able to report the general
appropriation bill to the house next
Friday.
It is practically certain that there
will be no session of the house next
Friday or Saturday, as most of the
members are going to San Antonio.
GLADDEN AIRS HIS V1EW8,
Speaks Before Committee of American
Missionary Board.
Boston. Mass., April 26.—Dr. Wash-
ington Gladden of Columbus. O.. mod-
orator general of the council of con-
gregation churches in the UnlteJ
atate*. wa* the principal speaker a)
a secret meeting today of Congrega-
tional ministers invited to assemble
by the clergyman’s committee which
Is protesting against the acceptance
for religious purposes by the denora!
nation and Its affiliated societies the
gifts of Rockefeller. l)r. Gladden’s
remarks are embodied in the state-
ment. which will be given to the pub-
lic. The committee In charge of to-
day’s meeting wan appointed original-
ly to protest against Rockefeller’s
gift of $100,000 to the American • mis-
sionary board.
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COAST LINE GETS L. ft N.
This is Rumor Cftroboratsd by Big
Confarence.
Jacksonville, ISa.. April 26.—A
supposed corrobotfiti
that the Atlantic “
the Louisville
nished by the fact
Pensacola,
senate, has been fbseqt a v
Wilmington, N. C., and it Is known
that Lawyer Hartrtdgo of Jackson-
ville, attorney for the Atlantic Coast
lino, has also been In Wilmington at
this conference. The geueral officers
of the Atlantic Coast line are situated
at Wilmington.
lion of the report
RUSSIAN ARMY SCHOOLS.
Two Additional Institution* to be
Opened.
St. Petersburg. April 26.—The min-
ister of war hus doubled to open two
additional schools for infantry- offi-
cers. ' I
HE PLEAD6 GUILTY.
Warren Moore Pays a Fine for Carry-
ing Concealed Weapons.
Austin, April 24.-f.Tbe case against
Warren Moore, district attorney,
charged with cam mg a concealed
weapon and with assaulting with in-
tent to murder Howard Martin, as-
slstani general attorney, was called
In the court of Juki lee .1. D. Moore
today. He pleaded guilty to the first
charge and was flipeti $25 and coats,
agrgegating $43, On the charge or
assault to murder he waived exam-
ination and was bound over In the
sum or *500 to await the action of the
grand Jury.
STRIKE IS SPREADING
UNION TEAMSTERS ALL OVER
COUNTRY MAY BE INVOLVED.
Teamsters for Four Other Big Chi-
cago Business Houses Yesterday
Went Out and 500 Men Are Now In-
volved-Other Strike* Are Certain.
CUicpgo, April 21 Instead of be-
ing settled, as pjNtlioted last, night,
the strike of teannftcr* at, the estab-
lishment of Montoomery Ward ft Co.
has spread to other firms, anti Indica-
tions tonight are that before the con-
troversy is finally adjusted a general
strike of union t'-arasters employed
throughout the United Stales will be
declared in eotmertlon with the de-
mand on the Chicago Employers' as-
sociation that all tram stern who de-
liver goods to Montgomery Ward ft
Co. do so under penalty of instant
discharge.
Tonight, the strike spreail to four
other business establishments. Those
are Carson, Plrir, Scott ft Co., Mar-
shall Field ft Co., J. V. Farwell ft Co.
and the Forbes Cartage company.
The first teamsters to be drawn
Into what promises to be a general
strike were the forty-eight employed
by J. V. Farwell ft Co. These men
quit work when one of their number
was discharged for refusing to haul
a load of merelmn lise to the store of
Montgomery Want ft Co. The same
procedure followed at the establish-
ment of Marshall field ft Co., the
Forbes Cartage company and Carson,
Plrie, -Scott ft t'o, where Several
drivers were discharged for a similar
refusal,
In all about 5fm men are Involved
so far, the For be- Cartage company
having lost half th- total number.
The spread of the strike threatens
to continue tomorr w. An understand
Ing, It Is said, lots been reached
among all union b tmeter* In various
barns throughout; »lye city that when-
ever a member o the union Is dis-
charged for not miking deliveries to
Montgomery, War-; ft Company all
men In the barn quit work. Members
of the department ore drivers' union
also agreed to strive If any of their
members were die barged.
Other unions, including express
drivers, truck drivers and coal
teamsters, it is as rtod tonight, con-
template the same action. Packing
firms at the sto kyards are also
among the Inter! is that promise to
become Involved <n the difficulty.
While today's events were paving the
way for a general strike of union
teamster*, rioting rake out, afresh In
several parts of the city. Non-union
drivers of the Employers Teaming
company were a.-aultod an.l stoned
and their horses cut from the traces.
During the entire afternoon the police
were kept busy quieting disturb-
ances.
King’s Daughters in Session.
New Orleans. La., April 26.—The
annual meeting Of the Louisiana
branch of the Jnt< national Order of
King’s Daughters rind Sons begins
here tomorrow at,' will continue un-
til the end of the week. The society
has made a gratifying Increase In IF«
membership during the past twelve
months and the attendance will be
ibe largest In the history of Us an-
nual meeting*.
Forester* of Massachusetts.
Worcester, Mast. April 26.—The
annua) convention of the Massachu-
setts Catholic Order of Foresiers be-
gan thl* morning with a memorial
high mass for the deceased members
of the order In Ht. lobn’B church. The
convention was called to order In the
A. O. H. ball by High Chief Ranger
Timothy B. Reardon of Lynn As Mr.
Reardon has declined to accept elec-
tion for another term, it 1* believed
that Daniel A. Cronin of Boston will
be elected.
CAN'T IDENTIFY
J. MORGAN SMITH
Pawnbroker Who Sold Fa-
tal Revolver in Nau
Pattfprson Case
on Stand.
N() SENSATION CAUSED
Stern Could Not Swear That
Either Miss Patterson or
Mrs. Young Accompa-
nied the Purchaser.
STATE CLOSES CASE TODAY
New York, April 26.—The climax
In the prosecution of Nan Patterson,
who Is on trial charged with shooting
Caesar Young, was reached tinlay
when Hyman S. Stern, the pawn-
broker, failed to identify J. Morgan
Smith as the man to whom he sold
the pistol with which Young was
killed. This feature has been looked
forward to with much anticipation,
and was expected to make somewhat
of a sensation.
On the contrary, however, It caused
but a ripple of comment and surprise
in the court room, although it was a
dramatic moment of the trial. Htern
also failed to Identify Miss Patterson
or Mm. Smith ns the woman who ac-
companied the man who purchased
the rdvolvor. ’*■ **-
Smith hud been brought -from the
jail to confront Stern, but after the
latter’s testimony Smith was taken
bark to the Tombs. Riotous scenes
atlended the opening of (he court
room for the afternoon session. Wo-
men and men fought to get past the
ixillce.- Several women fainted,
many had their dresses torn.
Throughout the entire day Miss Pat-
terson followed the testimony with
more Intense interest than on any
previous day, and when adjournment
was announced she caressed her
father and remarked: "I think tl\is
has been a good day for me.’’
Only two witnessea for the prose-
cution, Young’s widow and his racing
partner, John Mlllin, remain to be
examined when tho trial adjourned
this afternoon.
Prosecutor Rand iirmotinceq that by
noon tomorrow the state will elose
Its case, Abraham Levi, senior coun-
sel for the defense, will then ask an
adjournment for the day. and if
granted the opening speech for the
defense will lie made by Henry W.
Unger Friday,
INCENDIARISM THE CAUSE.
Fire,,Destroyed Dry Good* Store at
Velarde, N. M.
Special to The Times.
Santa Fn, N. M„ April 26.—Incen-
diarism was the cause of a fire which
last night destroyed the grocery and
dry goods store of J. M. Malibouh at
Velarde, Taos county, while Mahboub
was absent at another settlement.
The loss Is about $4,000, fully, covered
by Insurance,
CITIZENSHIP CA8E8.
Action la Suspended by Order of the
Dawes Commission.
Muskogee, 1. T., April 24.-—Action
on all Choctaw. Chickasaw citizen-
ship cases passed on by tho citizen-
ship court, some of which wore or-
dered reopened by the secretary of
the Interior, has been suspended by
tho Dawes commission on receipt of
a telegram from the deirartninnt at
Washington, it Is understood that a
letter of Instructions from the secre-
tary has been mailed to tho commis-
sion and pending Its receipt nothing
will be done with tho cases which
had been taken up for consideration,
viz.: Lulu West et al„ Joe Dillard
el, al., Perry Williams et al., O.
Thompson et al. anil Mary Johnson
et al. In the case of R. B. Coleman
et al. tbo commission has enrolled
the applicants, they having been pre-
viously admitted by the Choctaw
council.
PAYS TRIBUTE TO GRANT.
Will Be Celebrated at ClWy of Soldier
President's Nativity.
Galena 111., April 26.—For the
thirteenth successive year Galena
will tomorrow pay tribute to the
memory of her most Illustrious son.
Gen. IJ. 8. Grant. In accordance
with custom the town will don gala
attire In celebration of the birthday
anniversary of the great soldier pres-
ident, and al! day crowds of visitors
will throng the street*, bands of mu-
sic will parade at the head of mili-
tary and fraternal organizations, and
the day will be otherwise observed
as a gneral holiday. During the
morning excursion trains over all the
road* entering the city will bring
loads of visitors to attend the exer-
cises of the day. The attendance
from Chicago will bo particularly
large. The oration of the day will be
delivered by William J. Bryan.
DECREASE OF CRIME.
Number of Criminal* Not In Keeping
With Population’* Increase.
New York, April 24.—Although the
population of the county of New York
has increased 140,670 during the past,
three years, there has not been a pro-
portionate Increase In crime, accord-
ing to District Attorney Jerome's
chief clerk.
In the detailed reports of felonies
there 1* no marked advance of fig-
ure* as compared with former years.
The average number of prisoners
charged wilh felony who were con-
fined in the city prison during the
past throe years was 186. This was
the lowest average on record.
The Vuimber of indictments and
complaints disposed of during the
year 1904 was 5,039. Forty-nine per
cent, resulted In pleas of guilty; a
Utle over 13 per cent, of the prison-
ers were convicted by verdict, about
17 per cent, were acquitted.
The classified list of convictions
during 1904 shows a startling prepon-
derance of male criminals. Only 169
women were convicted as against
2,297 men. Of tho 169 females 166
were found guilty of larceny and three
of manslaughter.
•Of the 2,466 persons convicted dur-
ing the year 1,610 were natives of
the United States. The others were
divided as follows: Germany 182,
Ireland 95, England 66, Italy 176,
Russia 161. Austria 62. Roumanta 17.
Scotland 12, Sweden 13, Greece 5,
Franco 13. Spain 2, other countries
51,
PAS8ES INTO HISTORY.
All Souls’ Church Is Abandoned as a
Place of Worship.
Now York, April 24.—All Souls'
Church, Madison avenue and Sixty-
eighth street, made famous by the
Rev. R. Heher Newton, has passed
Into history as a place of worship. A
great throug was present at the clos-
ing services and many old members
of the congregation were moved to
tears during the service.
Today the Church of tho Archnn-
gel, St. Nicholas avenue and One
Hnudrcd ami Fifteenth street will he
Informally rechristened All Souls’
church. The pews and the organ
used In the latter will be transferred
to the new church. The church of
All Souls was established In 1859.
During the last three years of his
ministry which terminated ten years
ago l)r, Newton wus In poor health
and the congregation fell away. Of
late tho congregation Increased ma-
terially, but the vestrymen and
church wardens concluded that It
would be better to sell the property,
which brought $330,000, The house
to which the congregation Ims re-
moved Is said to have had its actuhl
foundation In a fund started by a
street car conductor who contributed
*2.
Amerlcua Club Banquet,
Pittsburg. Pa., April 26—-The
Amerlcus club, Pittsburg's famous
Republican organization, has com-
pleted elaborate arrangements for Its
annual Grant day banquet tomorrow
night. Senator Penrose will net as
loastmaator anil the speakers will In-
clude men of such prominence as
Speaker Cannon, .1. Adam Bede of
Minnesota, Judge Dayton of West
Vltganla and Dr. Henry A. Van Dyke
of Princeton university.
RESIGNS ALL TRUSTS.
DEFAULTING MILWAUKEE BANK-
ER IN CLEAN SWEEP.
Acknowledges That He Is Short With
One of tho Estates of Which He
Wa* Executor to Extent of $100,-
00&—Goll Not Yet Arrested.
Milwaukee, WIs., April 26. Frank
O. Bigelow, the defaulting bunk pres-
ident, was Interviewed by the Asso-
ciated Pres* representative today anti
said:
"I owe John I. Brodhoad, one of the
heirs of the estate of E. H. Brodhead,
$100,000. I expected II roil head to
reach the city today, but up to a lalo
hour this afternoon he has not. ar-
rived, 1 expect to make satisfactory
arrangements with him when we
meet with regard to the amount of
my Indebtedness to him,
“I have resigned us executor of the
estate of Henry W. Payne and will
probably resign as executor of tho
Brodhead estate. These are the only
estates with which I have had any
connection.
"I have resigned as director of the
Wisconsin Telephone company, sev-
ered my connection with the North-
western Mutual Life Insurance com-
pany and the Milwaukee Electric
Street Railway and Light company ”
It Is known that Bigelow’s hold-
ing* In a large Milwaukee electrical
concern wore turned over to the bank
some time ago with various other en-
terprise*, and it leaves him entirely
free from ana business propositions.
George P. Miller, also executor in
the Payue estate, staled tonight that
he had closely scrutinized all secur-
Itleft that the estate has sine ; Bige-
low's downfall and found them In-
tact, No successor has yet been
chosen fo till the vacancy of presi-
dent of tbo hank caused by the re
rnova! Of Bigelow. It Is stated posi-
tively (bat Bigelow will be prosecut-
ed to the full extent of the law. This
statement wns made by one of tho
directors tonight.
Everything at the bank Is normal
today. Henry M. Goll, the missing
cashier of the bank, had not been ap-
prehended up to a late hour tonight.
RESTORED TO ENTRY.
«
Over One Hundred Thoueand Acre*
New Mexico Land.
Special to The Times
Santa Fe, N. M , April 26—The
United States land office In tht* city
today received order* to restore to
entry after ninety days such portions
of the 101,820 acres in tbo La Plata
country. San Juan county, as will not
he brought under ditch by the pro-
posed I .a Plata Irrigation project.
Part of the land borders on Colorado.
On th* Fight Calendar.
Pottsville, Pa., April J 26.—'The
Twentieth Century Athletic club of
this place has arranged a promising
card for It* boxing show tomorrow
night. Jack Williams of Philadelphia
and Jack Outler of Brooklyn will
clash In the star event of the night for
fifteen round* at catch weights.
FLOOD SITUATION
BECOMES SERIOUS
Santa Fe Repairs Small
Washout, but Greater
' One Threatens in
Colorado.
LAS ANIMAS ON A TEAR
Santa Fe Bridge Is Carried
Away and City’s Water
Supply is iVery
Uncertain.
ALL TRAINS BEING HELD
Gallup, N. M. April 26.—Late thla
afternoon word was received from
Superintendent Gibson that the wash-
out on tho Santa Fe, between Grants
and Horace, was repaired and the
total blockade of trains which has ex-
isted since Sunday afternoon Is over.
Five coast trains, wnlch laid up
here, started east this evening In
four sections, fifteen minutes apart.
The California Limited, No. *, which
left Los Angeles at 6 o’clock Sunday
evening, was tho first train to go out
over the newly repaired road, carry-
Ing all malls of the other coast trains.
The remaining four trains consolidat-
ed In three sections, and were for-
warded a« rapidly as possible.
La* Anlma* River
On a Rampage.
Trinidad, Col., April 26.—The Las
Animas river reached high mark here
at, 6 o'clock tonight. At that hour
the south approach of the Rio Grande
railroad bridge dropped Into the river.
The railroad rails wore thrown into
tho river to keep the wrecked por-
tion of tho bridge from washing away,
but the force of tho flood was *o
strong that it. may ho washed tftway
any minute.
The river Is gradually washing
nway the new Santa Fe fill despite
the fact that hundreds of men-are at
work dumping trainloads of rock Into
the river lied In order to change the
channel. The temporary water sup-
ply is furnished the business portion
of the oil y by laying water mains
across the Rio Grande bridge. Tho
wrecking of this bridge tonight makes
It extremely uneertatn when the water
supply will be had again.
All west-boun,| Santa Fe passenger
trains arc held up here on account
of a washout near Starkvllle, flvo
miles south of here. Seven heavily
loaded passenger trains are stalled,
Including two special bearing soldiers
from Medicine barracks, near Alle-
gheny, Pa., and Fort Thomas, Ky., to
the Philippines. <
SNOW DRIFTS.
Four and Five Feet Greatly Imped*
Travel in New Mexico.
Special to The Times.
Santa Fe, N M,, April 26.—Four to
five feet of snow drifts Impede travel
on the roads In the mountain valleys
and ridges cast, and north of Santa
Fe, en which twelve to eighteen Inch-
es of snow fell during the last three
days, All trains are still delayed con-
siderably, but in a few days will be
on schedule time again, as the sun is
rapidly drying the roadbeds.
MR8. BRODIE DUKE.
She Is En Route to Texas to Straight-
en Out Affair*.
New Orleans, La., April 24.—Mr*.
Brodle Duke, divorced wife of the
originator of tho Duke tobacco and
cigarette and the woman who has
figured so strongly with several large
land deals in Texas, spent, today here
on her way to Texas, whore she
hopes to straighten out matters re-
garding the charges of forgery. She
is accompanied by Mrs. Vance and
Gharlcs Berry, her attorney, the par-
ty leaving for Houston tonight.
Gen. Butler's Memorial Address.
Augusta, Ga., April 26.—At the me-
morial day celebration at the city
court room this forenoon cx-U. 8. Sen-
ator Gen Mathew P. Butler delivered
the principal address of the day. He
was enthusiastically received by a
large audience and his remark* met
wan great upplause.
The historian. Col. Edgworth Jonas,
read an Interesting report and the
Daughters of the Confederacy distrib-
uted memorial crosses to the vete-
rans. After the Indoor celebration a
large spread was served to the visit-
ing veterans In the court house
grounds, and In the afternoon there
was a parade to lhe cemetery, under
tho direction of Marshall Eugene F.
Vcrdery. At the cemetery the graves
of tho fallen Confederates were deco-
rated.
Diplomat* a* Actor*.
Washington, D. C.. April 26.—The
most Interesting social event of the
day will he the amateur theatrical
performance for tho benefit of the
Diet Kitchen at the Willard tonight.
Miss Wetmore and Mr. Henry May.
Jr. wilt act. a little curtain raiser, en-
titled "A lAisson In Acting." Tht*
will he followed by a comedy, entitled
‘'Furnished Apartment*,” which will
he given In French by a number of
distinguished members of the diplo-
matic corps. Jonkberr Van Swin-
deren. the Netherlands minister;
.Vffle Guilmctte dea Poctcs, daugh-
ter of the counsellor of the French
embassy; Mile, de Smlrnog, Miss
Berry and Herr Zich> of the Austrian
embassy will be the principal mem-
bers of tho cast.
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