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Las Vegas daily gazette., 1884-01-24
J,J.FLTzCERREL.L, j,
THE LIVE
REAL ESTATE AGENT,
NOTARY PUBLIC
AND
CONVEY a N CH R.
RANCH PROPERTY,
Grants and Cattle for Sale

I AM in position to contract for the
spfiha delivery of any number of Texas stock
cattle. Call and see me.
TIE ONE-HALF interest in a
magnificent stocked cattle ranch in Western
Texas can be bought at a bargain. Cattle men
should investigate this property.
IHAVE magnificent Water Front
range on the Pecos river north of Fort Sum
ner for sale at a bargain. TO stock men de-
string to establish themselves on the Pecos
river this property will bear investigation.
I HAVE for sale several Mexican
iand grants. both confirmed and patented and
,,nconfirmed, that arc the best stock ranges
that can be procured. All grants recommend
cd for confirmation by the surveyor general
are severed from the public domnln. ihese
grants are the only solid bodies of land that
can he bought in New Mexico, and range in
nrlce from 20 cents to 81 90 pet acre, owing to
title and quality Of lands, and are Ill bodies OF
from 10000 to 100000 acres. VIII cheeriully
give ali the information posslp'e regaruhB
this class of Investments.
No. Gl3. Is range on the Pecos river that
will support 7,0J0to 5000 head ol cat'le, the
owner OF which desires to lease or make an ar
ranRement with some cattle man, TO take u
given number of cattle or sheep for hve years
Mt the end of which time he will return double
the number of cattle received, insurins ~ per
cent increase.
No. Gl4 ,sa range capable of supporting
G0 600 head of cattle. There is at present ~
600 head of cattle on the range. together with
nil the parapharnalia connected with wei
ouuipped cattle ranch run successfully. This
IS magnificent range, well watered' me
gramma grass, and well shctered, 1t Is at
once a fine dividend paying property ana
worthy the attention of capitalists.
No. 6l5. Ia a fenced unconiirmed grant, OF
over 100000 acres, with cross fence to separate
the beef cattle from the general herd. The
cattle some 4,5oo in number are OF !n, hgh sraae
of the hest equipped ranches in the territory.
The home rnch is connected by telephone
with one of the railroad stations on the santa
Fc road. while the different stations on hc
ranches are concected by telephone with inc
home ranch This is one tf the best dividend
paving properties in the territory, ana IS
worthy of attention.
No. Gl7. Is II fine mountain lange near tho me
city of Las Vegas that viii support easliy ,VUO m
head OF cattle, together with all the necessary
buildings. viii be sold ut a good iigurc.
Las Vegas daily gazette., 1884-01-24
o'YST Err S

We have ordered to arrive on Tues
DAYS and THURSDAYS fresh oysters and
on same days creamery butter fresh
from creamery, by pound or small fir
kin. Also expect q new line of gro
ceres, consisting of Platts canned
goods, San Jose Golden Gates and pull
Yerized sugar. Fresh eggs and full
hne Of vegetables.
at BELDLN & WILSON'S.
Las Vegas daily gazette., 1884-01-24
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD.
House.
BY Western Associated Press.

by Western Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 90.
Long introduced a JOINT resolution
giving the thanks of congress to Capt.
Eric Gabrieloen, commanding the u. s,
revenue steamer Dexter, and the officers
and men under him and tho men who
manned the Gavhead lifeboat, for their
brave conduct IN rescuing the survivors
of the wrecked steamer City of Column
bus, and especially TO Lieut.. Rhodes,
who twlce swan to the steamer and
rescued two men clinging to the rigging.
Passed.
Ellis, from the committee on appro-
priations, reported a JOINT resolution
appropriating $50, 900 for the support of
destitute Indians Mt the Crow agency.
TT. Belknap, TT, Peck and the Blackfeet
agency, Montana. Passed.
Anderson offered preamble and res
olution reciting that by act of congress
of March 3, 1868, lands were granted
the state of Kansas for the purpose of
aiding in the construction of railroads
from Leavenworth to the southern line
Las Vegas daily gazette., 1884-01-24

PORTLAND. Ore, Jan. 23.-The iron
manufacturers have given notice of a
reduction of 12l per cent in wages. 1t
is believed q majority of the workmen
will accept. 1t affects 400 men.
Las Vegas daily gazette., 1884-01-24
The BEST OF WORKMEN,

Therefore am able to give my
customers a guarantee on all
work made to order and mt reas-
enable prices. No second-c!ass
work made at reduced prices.
Repairing neatly and promptly
done on short notice, Orders by
mail promptly attended to.
Las Vegas daily gazette., 1884-01-24
.R Ut II ! !!

That you can buy the best as
sortment of Boots and Shoes at
the only exclusive boot and shoe
store in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas daily gazette., 1884-01-24
WAYS OF The WORLD,
Sherman Proposes to Investigate
the Southern Shot Gun
Policy.
HANGING OF A MURDERER.
Horrible Double Murder in Mis-
souri-Other Criminal
News.
HANGING OF A MURDERER
Sherman on the Shotgun Policy.

Sherman on the Shotgun Policy.
By Western Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-rhe follow.
ing preamble and resolutions were Of
fered in the senate by Sherman:
Whereas, among the expressed OBJ
jects for which the constitution of the
United States was established were to
establish justice, insure domestic tran
guilty, and whereas the constitution
provides for the. security of all citizens
and equal civil rights and privileges
and lmmunities belonging to the condi
tion of citizenship and the rights of cit
izens of the United States or any state
on account of race, color or previous
condition of serYltude, and further
provides that mo state shall deny any
person within its jurisdiction equal pro-
lection of the laws" and whereas
among the privileges and immunites of
citizenship are the right to peacefully
assemble for the consideration of ques-
tions of state or national concern, and
safely discuss the same, and the right
to exercise the elective franchise in
every state freely and without molesta-
tion or intimidation, and whereas n
general election was to and did occur in
the state of Virginia on the sixth day of
November, 1888, and whereas it IS al
legged and currently reported by the
public press that on or about the third
day of November, 1888, at Danyille, in
SAID state, large number of peaceablc
citizens of the United States and of said
state
Las Vegas daily gazette., 1884-01-24
Senate.

Senate.
Plumb offered tho following resolu.
ton, which was agreed to: That the
secretary of the interior is hereby d.
reCted 10 advise the senate as TO the
present status of lands IN the Indian
territory, other than that claimed and
occupied by the five civilized tribes, the
extent of each tract separately, the ne
cessity for each nation to keep the lands
in their present condition or otherwise,
and whether any portion of SAID lands,
and if so, what portion, are subject to
entry under the laws of the United
States, and what portion, it any, could
be made so subject to entry by action of
the executive.
The senate proceeded to the consid
GRAFTON of the joint resolution granting
permission to Anson i. h. Reynolds,
U. S. NJ, to accept from the emperor
of Austria the decoration of the royal
imperial order of Francis Joseph in
recognition OF his heroic conduct in
saving the lives of the crew of an
Austrian bark,
Plumb said that though it might not
look very grateful, he was strongly
opposed to the passage of the measure.
He thought that q man who carried n
commission Of the United States in his
pocket ought to be satisfied with it,
There was q little too much toadyism in
our dealings with foreign governments,
us could be observed sometimes IN our
diplomatic service There are some
people IN that service who seem TO think
more of the hOnors of foreign govern
ments than of the commissions of the
American people. He had been told
there were representatives of the United
States abroad who spend part of their
time in beltttng tho people by whom
they are paid, and believe themselves
less American citizens than citizens or
subjects of Great Britain or such
other nation as they were ac-
credited To. 1t seemed we
are getting into a condition in which
about the only things we import from
these foreign governments are the arls-
tocratic 'irIis and lurbeloWsh of their
society, and about the only thing we ex-
port is 4 class OF people who find il
more congenia to live with European
arlstocras and spend among them the
money made in America. He thought
this good time to commend to our
puUllc SeTNNulS luc HOOu Olu ldSnlOneu
love OF America and American Institu-
tions. American citizenship is dec
oration enough, though 1t is sometimes
found fault with by certain class of
people when they can have kinglY oil
poured over them. 1t is time we stopped
aping the manners and notions of rank
entertained abroad
Morgan stated the young officer
named had saved the lives OF twelve
men under circumstances of extraOrd
mary peril of his own life. The United
States governmental had given him gold
medal for his heroism, and the Austrian
government was deslrous of honoring
him also. The honor to be conferred
was not q patent of nobility, and Nor
gan thought we were getting to the
very driYel of democracy if we could
object to such proposition.
The resolution was passed.
Logan presented the minority report
on the Fitz-John Porter bill.
After executive session the senate ad-
iourned.
Las Vegas daily gazette., 1884-01-24
A California Hanging.
Iy Western Associated Press

UY estern Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 23.-George A..
Wheeler. native of Gorham, Maine,
respectfully connected and formerly
employed by the Rogers company chair
factory at Boston, who strangled his
sister-in-law, Adel j. Tillson, in this
city October 20, 1880, was hanged at
1854 today.
Las Vegas daily gazette., 1884-01-24

of the state with branch from Law
renee to point on the Atchison, To
peka u Santa Fe; also from Atchison tC
the western line of the state with 8
branch down the Neosho valley and thai
the roads were not completed within
the ten years required by law, and it is
alleged that the secretary of the interior
about October 6, 1888, certified to the
state of Kansas list of lands, CON-
| prislng 1S9, ,3S4 acres, for the benefit of
the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe road,
and requesting the secretary of the in
terror TO Immediately inform the house
whether or not the roads and branches
above mentioned were completed with
in ten years from the passage of the act.
and If not by what authority the list of
| lands were certified 10 the state of
Kansas. Referred
George, from the committee on Indian
affairs, reported resolution calling on
the secretary of The interior for list of
claims allowed in his department for
depredations committed by tribes of
Indians who have funds due them from
the United States. Adopted.
Burnes, from the committee on ap-
preparations, reported u bill to supply
the deficiencies in regard to the rebate
Of tax on tobacco, and also provide for
the expenses of the legislature of New
Mexico. Referred to the committee of
the whole. Burnes stated he would ask
action tomorrow. 1t approprlates
$3, $50, 900 for payment of the rebate,
and $2l ,965 for the expenses of the leg
lslature OF New Mexico. 1t declares the
members elected TO that legislature in
1882 legal members, and provides that
the next territorial legislature shall
convene in 1886.
Aiken, from the committee on agri-
culture, reported u bill establishing IL
department of agriculture Referred
TO the committee of the whole.
The house went into committee of the
whole on bills on the calendar. Con-
verse In the chair. A bill. to close gaps
in the levecs OF the Mississippi river
was objected to and passed over. The
next bill was to proyide for more speedy |
delivery of letters at free delivery Off
ces. Ii authorizes the postmaster gen
eral to issue a special ten cent stamp,
which when attached to letter in ad-
dition to the regular postage, will in
sure its immediate delivery at free de-
livery offices up to midnight.
ford, sustaining the proposition, ridi-
culed the idea that the pOstollice de-
partment should be self supporting,
and in the course of his remarks hoped |
the house would have the sense to real
ize the fact that its duty is to get the
500, ,000,000 out of the treasury. This |
giving rise to some laughter on the lo-
publican side, Belfnrd continued, "You |
gentlemen can smile, but next year
when you go before the country and are
met with the fact that there arc failures |
all over it and the secretary of the |
treasury is boarding up money IN close
vaults, you will be struggling to find |
some arguments to defend the rcpubli-
can party.
On motion OF Bland, the bill was or
dered reported to the house with the
that the cnacting
clause be stricken out, l0S to l05.
Pending action on the report the +.
house adjourned.
Las Vegas daily gazette., 1884-01-24
THE CRIME.

Adel Tillson was younger sister of
Wheeler's wife. Wheeler became en-
amored of her IN New York, and an
unlawful intimacy followed, and child
was born. His wife condoned the Of
fense and continued TO permit her sister
to live with them, fully aware of the
criminal intimacy between the two,
which continued until they came here
IN 1880, when another child was born to
the sister-in-law. Shortly after young
miner met Miss Tillson, admired her
and proposed and was accepted. When
Wheeler learned the fact he entered his
sister-in-law's room. aud took her III his
lap, and pretending to joke with her,
seized her by the throat and choked her
to death. He squeezed the body into an
empty Saratoga trunk, and proceeded
to the police station and surrendered,
assigning as his reason that he could
not see her become the wife of any
man. A series of tria followed, and
every effort was made to save the mans
neck, but on three different occasions
he was sentenced to death
Las Vegas daily gazette., 1884-01-24
A FEMALE CRANK.

The female desire for notoriety man
ifested itself IN this case in the person Of
Ms. Stratton, divorced woman, who
frequently visited Wheeler IN his cell.
She insisted last night that she be mar
ried to the stranger. Wheeler express
ed his willingness, but the sheriff took
measures to prevent the ceremony.
Las Vegas daily gazette., 1884-01-24
THE EXECUTION.

At an early hour this morning crowd
of 5000 people assembled outside the
Jail, and the demand for entrance tick
cts was so great they were held at $40
premium. When led from the cell
Wheeler evinced unexpected tirmneSS
and helped the officials fix the straps on
his legs. The only visible emotion was
a twitchng of the lips. He was attend
ed by catholic priest, as. although 4
quaker, he signified his desire to dlo in
the catholic faith. Beng asked by the
sheriff if he had anything to say, he re-
Piled, 81 forgive the world May the
world forgive me.' The priest extend
ed the cruclix, which he kissed, saying,
Jesus, into thy hands | commit my
spirit" The signal was given and the
trap tell His neck was broken and his
death was instantaneous. Not n muscle
of the body Quivered.
Las Vegas daily gazette., 1884-01-24
CUSTOM DEPARTMENT,

In regard to this department I
would call particular attention
to the fact that my aim is to make
strictly first class work, using
the best stock to be obtained in
the market, and EMPLOYING only
Las Vegas daily gazette., 1884-01-24
WERE VIOLENTLY AssAILED

by an organized body of men, fired
upon, and several of them killed by
said armed men, conspiring to affect
and with the purpose of affecting the
result of said election about to occur
by creating, by means of such unlawful
violence and homicide, state of alarm
on the part of peaceablo citizens
throughout the state which should in
duce them to refrain from voting, or to
vote differently from their previous in
tcntions at SAID election, and whereas
ii is alleged by all the victims of said
attack that it was on account of their
race and political party, and whereas,
it is alleged that the authorities of the
said state of Virginia have not brought
any of the persons connected with said
alleged conspiraclcs, violence and hon.
icide before the courts of justice for OK
animation and trial, whereby equal
rights of citizenship and equal protec-
ton of the laws have not been secured
to all the people of said state, and
whereas, general election was to and
did occur IN the
Las Vegas daily gazette., 1884-01-24
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
the 9th day of November,
whereas it is alleged and curl
orted in the public press that

on the 9th day of November, 1888,
and whereas it is alleged and currently
reported in the public press that prior
to said election in the county of Copiah,
Miss, there was an organized moye-
ment by the members of one party to
prevent the members of another party
from voting, and to prevent free and
open discussion or expression of poit-
iCal opinion, and that this purpose was
carried into execution by organized
plans of terror and violence, and that
means were used for that purpose by
lawless organized mobs, moving by
night and day, assaulting, and in some
cases killing lawful voters, with the
view by terror and fear of violence to
deter others from voting, and that this
violence, committed by one party upon
the members of another party with o
| view to deprive the latter of their con-
sututional rights, extended throughout
said county of Caplah and into portions
OF other counties of that state, and that
as part OF this
| GENERAL PLAN AND CONSPIRACY,
one j. p. Matthews, peaceable, law
abiding citizen of Copiah county, was
warned not To vote, and upon voting on
tue day of election, was murdered at
the place of election by parties pur-
poSGly selected for that purpose, with
the approval, expressed or implied of
the officers of the election, and that no
effort was made to punish the murder
ers, and that his killing was subse-
quently approved OF by o public meet
ing said to be composed entirely of
members of one party, and by such
public meeting the murder vas justified
and approved, and the following reso-
luton adopted: Here follows the pre-
amble and resolutions adopted by the
people of Coplah county, Mss imme-
dlately following the killing of Mat
thews, and published at the time, warn
ing the relations of Matthews against
iDjuring democrats, and expressing the
opinion that IT was necessary for the
Matthews family to keep out of politics. |
And whereas. it is alleged that the
authorities of the state of Mississippi
have
UTTERLY FAILED AND NEGLECTED
to protect and preserve the citizens of
the state in the equal enjoyment of civil
and political rights, but have in some
cases contributed to their overthrow,
and failed to punish or bring to trial
the persons alleged to be guilty of the
conspiracles. violence ana homicides
stated, in disregard of the equal rights
of citizenship and equal protection of
law as guaranteed the people of that
state; therefore,
Resolved, that the committee on priv
ileges and elections are hereby instruct
ed to inquire into all the circumstances
connected with SAID alleged events, and
INTO the condition of the constitutional
rights and securities of the before
named people of Virginia and Missis
sippi, report by bill or otherwise as
soon as may be. and to have power tc
send for persons and papers and to sil
during the sitting of the senate and
employ a stenographer.
Las Vegas daily gazette., 1884-01-24

I AM in position to contract for the
spfiha delivery of any number OF Texas STOCK
cattle Call and see me.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-07-10
A SPLENDID OUTLOOK.
What is Reported Regarding the Crops in
Iowa.

john r. Shaffer, secretary of the
Iowa state agricultural society, gives to the
public the full crop report Of Iowa as fol-
lows: Winter wheat: FortY-two townships
report an increase in area and seventy -four
townships a decrease, or an average de-
crease in this crop of from 1888 of 8 per
cent; condition, 81 per cent. The local
area devoted to winter wheat Is compare
dred and nine townships report an increased
area and 1859 townships q decrease, an
average increase for the state of per cent. 1,
or 134, 056 acres. Average condition of the
crop, SO per cent, or Z per cent less than last
year. Baslng the estimate on these figures
and with favorable circumstances until the
crop Is harvested, the product will reach
in round numbers 81 ,000, 900 bushels.
Corn: The favorable season has given the
farmers every opportunity to prepare the
land and plant seed for q bountiful crop.
There are very few complaints from ravages
of cut worm or mice, or from defective
seed, and this invariably from foreign seed.
Even these damages have been met by re-
planting. The stand and color are the most
excellent for several years. The weather is
favorable for its growth, and with future
prospects as bright as now, Iowa will reap
the largest crop ever grown. Three hum
dred and forty eight townships report an
increase of area, and POI q decrease. The
increased area for the state is per cent. {,
or 2S0, 200 acres. The average condition of
the crop has never been excelled, being liz
per cent, or 30 per cent. better than last
year. Favorable surroundings until the
crop is gathered will give product of
nearly 800, 000, 900 bushels.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-07-10
SLEW HER FATHER.
The Antics of Desperate Colored Damsel
in Georgia..

James Burgis, negro of Franklin
county, Georgia, as two grown daughters.
While The girls were preparing to go to
church dispute arose between them about
the ownership of some article of wearing
apparel. Their noisy demonstrations at
tracted the attention Of their father, who,
after investigation, decided that Lula, aged
II, was the one in fault. He took her aside
for punishment, and was fogging her when
Martha, her sister, caught HIM by the arm
and pulled him away. Lula, finding her
self released, grew furious, and, grasping
an ak, slipped up to her father, who had
his back toward her, and buried the AK in
his head. He died three hours afterward.
At the inquest the murderess sat stolidly
by, looking at the dead body of her father
without CULVER. The colOred people were
and If thew could have had their own way
would have made short work of the girl.
She is now in Jail.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-07-10
POLITICAL.

The Cincinnati Enquirer, in column
of double-leaded editorials, advocates the
nomination of Gov. Hoadley for the presi.
dency by the democrats.
A monster republican ratification
meeting. under the auspices of the Lincoln
club, the largest and most influential poll
teal organization In the state, was held In
the Tabor opera house, Denver, on the
evening Of the 28th.
The illinois democratic convention
nominated Carter Harrison by reclamation
for governor. The remainder Of the ticket
selected was as follows: Lieutenant gov
ernor, Henry Suter, of st. Clair; secretary
of state. Michael j. Dougherty, of Knox;
state treasurer, Alfred o. Rendorff, OF San.
canon. A canvass of delegates to the ma
tional convention showed nearly unani-
nous sentiment for Tilden, II 1t can be
shown he would accept. After him the
majority favor Cleveland, and under the
unit rule he would probably get the vote OF
Illinois.
From Texas delegates to the Chicago
convention it is learned that extensive cor
respondence between southern delegates
has beencarried on looking to concerted
action on their part In presenting the names
of southern men to fill the temporary and
permanent chairmanships of the coming
convention.
The Kentucky state prohibition con-
vention met and adopted a platform and
selected delegates to the national convention
at Pittsburg. About one hundred persons
were present.
Representatives of the different labor
organizations of Chicago held secret meet.
ing and appointed a reception committee to
60 out and meet General Butler on his way
to that city. Arrangements were also made
for monster demonstration on his arrival.