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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31
COURT cULLINds.
Cases Disposed Of During the sltting In Mora
County.

VIM. B. Reinken Us. Macafio Gallegos
dismissed. s1 1taa
Chas. +. Davis Us. Oyerton mining and
tunnel company, and Clay Hays copper
and silver mining company us. Banner
tunnel mining company, dismissed with
leave TO re-instate.
Browne &c Manzanares company Us. A.
g. Green ct all, ejectment, was continued
and defendants cited to employ counsel.
Territory vs, Bernardo Salazar, Judgment
rendered for $3.50 and order issued for eale
Of real estate.
Territory Us. C. H. Giliefsleeve. taxes,
Judgment rendered for 1850, and order is
sued for sale OF real estate.
Agapito Abeytia. jr. ct al, debt on OH
cial bond, refc red to W. @. Hayden as
referee. TEk s
H.G. Reinken rs. 8. A. Dyson, Dismissed,
Two cases Of Geo. w. Bond & Bro. Us.
Josc Eufrosio Trujillo, ct al, dismissed.
Rafael Ortiz, was fined $50 and, costs for
gambling without a license, Jose Manuel
Garcia, also, getting a like sentsnce.
F. Sanchez, school superintendent Of
Mora county, was fined s25 for selling
liquor TO a minor.
VINE. Harper Us. County commission
ers OF Mora county, judgment rendered
for 81, 608.72 ON approved ACCOUNT.
F. Martinez Us. Mora couaty commits
~sioners, Judgment rendered for 1858, and
r. d. st. vrain Us. the same, for sI,12T 70.
Walter a. Wood mawing and reaplna
machine company gs. Pedro pftsga and
Judge Cashmere, Judgment for $20Js5,
with interest at ten per cent.
Territory rs. Elfego Arguelto. c charged
with stealing cattle and horses, dismissed.
JuanB B. Romero, for killing Juan Rael,
committed to the penitentiary for life.
L. e. Martin, who failed to fanswer to
subpunas on tbs petit Jury, was fined the
costs CT the last attachment, two attach
ments having been issued.
The grand jury returned twenty-five
indictment aud two no-bills.
Jose de Grscia Lucero was found guilty
Of murder 10 the second degres, Tor killing
q woman last September, evidsnoe showed
the causes Of the killing,to have been very
aggravatiug, but the defendant was not q
man Of strong mind as Il was shewn that
be was naturally simple minded, con,
seaueutiy, was FeMapQed VI prison tor
life,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31

The Misses May Howard, Josie M. vii
liams, Carrie Dubree, Hose Benton, Nettie
and Alvia Olive and Mrs. Campbell, Mes
srs. Brice, Herbert Milligan, Fred Dunkie,
A. Lewis, II. Shull and Ross Uptegrove
were most PLEASANTLY entertained, la tsSat-
urday evening, by Miss Phanie Uptegrove.
Elegant refreshments were served.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31

"Alkali Ike" had the misfortune to lose
several front teeth from the kick Of q vici-
GUS horse, but the doctors think there will
be no bad effects to the digestive ,orEapa
although there may be some inside coutro-
yersy as to whose duty it Is to do the mas
ticating.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31

Hon. Jas. y Duncan has some Of the
finest specimens Of free gold rock from his
Cd Mexico mines, 1t hes ever been the
writer's pleasure to look upon. On Satur-
day last, Mr. Duncan broke some OF the
specimens and In every break the gold was
visible to the naked eye, showing concIu-
sively that his recent trips to that republic
were for anything but pastinle.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31

G. q. Fargo, a gentleman largely inter.
ested in che boot ard shoe business In Chi
cag', drove into the city, this morning.
with undoubtedly the finest camping outfit
that ever passed through New Mexico. He
is making this overland trip for the benefit
OF his health. AMI will stop at The hot
for some tins, to try the msdiclual
properties Of the BATH.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31

Rev. Geo. selby on a recent visit to the
insance asylnm was highly pleased with
the good order maintained at that institu-
tion. as we'll as the condition Of the asylum
and surroundings. The officers OF the in
siirution deserve great credit for the man
ner In which it is carried on.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31

Sheriff Eusehio Chavez and deputies p.
Ortega and Manuel Martin, in charge OF
Juan b. Romero, Sostenes Lucero and
Jose de Gracia Luoero, the three life-term
murderers sentenced at the Mora court,
came over from that place, yesterday. and
took the evening train for santa Fe, where
the prisoners will be left to reflect on their
past acts.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31

II the crowded condition of the Atchison
yard, this morning, is an Indication the
company must have more business than IL
can properly handle. Loaded freight trains
were every where and it was necessary to
hold second No 2 on the main track until
its regular trackage at the depot could be
cleared.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31

Although popular prices are offered to.
night you should not forget that the Kom-
pany is a talented one. They deserve the
patronage Of the amusement loving people.
and you will be well entertained il you go.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31
Anofher Emherzler

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, May 2s.-Geo.
Hofferkamp, an ex-city water collector,
was arrested, this morning, on the
charge of embezzlement, and placed
under bonds.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31

The Kempton Kennedy Ko., opens its
weeks standa at the Duncan, to- night, with
the BLACK Flag" a play OF more than or
binary interest. In the third net the Port.
land jail scene will DO set with specially
prepared scenery.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31

Repairing and reconstruction of the CAL
linas canon road out to the Harvey and Ell
P%orvenir resorts was commenced, to-day
both, Mr.. Harvey and M. Romero putting
on big forces OF men.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31

Victor Gale COS and Cristobal Sarches
have been appointed en- the board Of school
examiners of Mora county board, on the
Recommendation OF the school superint-
endent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31

II. A. Harvey and Fl. d. j. hnston came
in from their highland ranches with pack
burros, Saturday, the canon roads being
impossible for wagons. Walter Dnbre
accompanied them.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31

Ger. Weyler was not on the depot plat
form Saturday evening, although a couu-
terpart of that mammoth jaw was gszed at
by curious eyes, even if it did adcrn the
features of an American subject.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31

/ suffered with stomach trouble fifteen
years aud as the best physicians failed
TO relieve me was obliged to give up my
business. The Alternative water cured me
In four months. JAMES H. ASHLEY.
ALBUQUERQUE, N. NJ, 1897. At
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31

The word rheumatism can be found In
Wtbster,s' dictionary but it cannot be
found in the system OF q person who uses
Onava Alternative water. At
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31

The yards at Gross, Blackwell & Cos.
are filed with teams, to-day, loading ard
unloading merchandise. Among this num-
Der were several ~wegonloads of new wool.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31

Duncan's opsra hoa,e is tie place, 8
O'Clock is the hour, 1.-THE Black Flag" is
the play. Ksmpton komedy Ko., are the
people, 10, 20,9O and 40 cents are the prices
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31

A carload of baskets, 10000. was recev-
cd, one day last week, by NJ. w. Mills, OF
Springer, to be used in handling his large
fruit crop.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31

A letter from our I'll Psso c~orresponden
a. to tho flood conditions along tbs Rio
5ravo would bs thankfully received, just
Dnw
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31

"His voice is simply magnificent" Is the
common verdict OF those who have heard
Edward Fabian, the elocutionist, at the
Baptist church. tonight.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31

Miss Maggie j.. Butcher Will receive a
limited number of pupils at the city hall,
during TIE summer vacation term to COM
mence Mordny, June 7th. O.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31

Remember this is you first opportunity
to see Edison's Biograph. Life size, NOV
ing pictures. 1t is one of the most wonder
full inventions Of the oge.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31

Popular prices at the opera house this
week, parquet, thirty and fcrsy eenui
balcony, ten and twenty cents.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31

For SALE-A well established general
mercantile business in East Las Vegas, or
will sell half interest. A clean stock is
offered. u
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31

Four Pueblo Indians are on the street,,
to-day, selling cactus canes. bows and ar
row. n Indian pottery. They came NJ
from San Domingo.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31

Call for my CHOICE" cigar, positively
the best ten-cent cigar in the market.
Manufactured at home by the American
Cigar Co. 1862
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31

Tae base bill grounds have had the ad-
dition OF a back-stop added to them.
The grounds will DO scraped and lsVeled,
this week.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31

Judge Wooster IS at his office, this morn
ing, and says he is much better but mol
well enough TO be In good humor.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31

EOR ADDITIONAL dne, healthy, mala
II infant three weeks old. Confidential
business inquiries to box 81, East Las
Vegas, II
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31

Moses Jansen Us. george Hnntley and
daughter is the title OF q case nied TO-DAY
In the district clerks Office.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31

Public school viii open on September
9th, there being no different arran2nenss
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31

The Kempton Kennedy k'., Commences
one weeks stand at the Doaean opsFa
House, tonight.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31

Don't fail to hear E iward Fabian, at The
Baptist church, tonight.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31

60 see the Ksmpton KOmsdy Ko.. to
night.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31

Call for my CHOICE" cigar. positively
the best ten-cept cigor Ia the market
Manufactured at home by the American
Cigar Co. 100 OF
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31

The Y. p. 8. q. E. musical Organization
will meet, TO. might, with Hsi bert hil'gsn.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31

The Cyclers'club wish II understood thai
IL the Holman aggregation wish TO play
ball, they should rustic sone bal players,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31

photographer s. X. Dennis trained hi'
camera on the st. Anthony sanlsarium'
yesterday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31

Smoke "LA L~InERrADn cigar once aud
you Will always smoke ". Warranted
pure Havana alleF, AMKRtcAN g{nAn
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31

See Ilfeld's news about Mating"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-31
STREET TALK.

Band practice tomorrow night
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-13
One Brave and Farsighted Man.

Editor the Item Piesse allow me space in
your valuable columns TO say That Capt.
D. E. Keels deserves praise for having done
his full duty IL the community during the
trying ordeal through which we have recent
ly passed He was uutiring in his efforts to
spprehepd the 6end and desperads, Simon
Cooper and If be had hsd the cooperation
of the ueighborhood, doubtless the mcst ter
rible tragedy which has ever been known in
Sumter County would have been averted,
and 10Y dear old uncle, Ben E Wilson, aed
his happy family would now be with us.
But as this has teen for several years qlie;
neighoorhood, no one seemed 10 realize the
situation as Capt Keels did, aud nooe dream
ed of snch tragedy but his prediction on
Tuesday "that unless SOL ethiog was speedily
done, more Llood would be shed" cane too
true.
| believe his prompt and energetic action,
coupled with good judgu eat, in notifying
the officials and people before ADD after the
tragedy, prevented further bloodshed and
aided 10 the speedy capture of the demon.
Capt Keels has the heartfelt gratitude OF
uyself and family for his kind and timely
consideration of US and the entire commu-
nifty.
commend the noble men for the end Of
the "orute," and wish that human endurance
had prevailed 80 as TO land him on tie spot
where the atrocious deed Was committed.
Yours in sorrow.
j. E. WILSON.
Magnolia, S. c. Jan. 9, 1897.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-13
Editorial from the State

We are glad to print letter from
Mr.. N G.. Ostecn, jr, Of Sumter,
showing that he. and probably all the
other members of the jury of inquest
on the body of Simon Cooper, had
no connection with his killing Our
inference that the members of the
jury were drawn from the 'ynching
party was natural one in view OF
the reports that the coroner assem-
bled his jury Immediately after the
lynching, and the absence of infor-
nation that any others than the
lynchers were in the neighborhood
That such shocking travesty was
not performed is gratifying but
surely this summary inquest. on the
very heels of the hanging and with
out real effort to ascertain the
names of the lynchers, was some
thing far from c-editable to the coro
ner and such others as aided him
The object Of inquest in cases Of
murder is to discover the murderers
the object of this hurried inquest
seems to have been to prevent the
discovery Of the murderers. There
fore an officer of the law perverted
the law to shield lawlessness
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-13
The Anglo-American Arbl-
tratiou Treaty.

Washington. IAN, II The Presi
dent sent the following message to
the senate this afternoon, transmit
ting the nglo-American general
arbitration treaty
To the Senate
transmit herewith a treaty for
the arbitration Of all matters in diff
ference between the United States
and Great Britain The provisions
of the treaty are the result of long
and patient deliberation and repre-
sent concessions made by each party
for the sake of agreement upon the
general scheme. Though the result
reached may not meet the views of
the advocates of immediate, unlimit
ed and irrevocable arbitration Of all
international controversies. it is,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-13

As there must be good many more
than ten ctizeus in Mayesville, Sumter
county. the resolutions passed at mass
meeting of the ten will not have much
weight. We are glad that 20 more of
the people of that town have committed
themselves to the proposition that
treachery is ever commendable. What
if the negro did have pistol aud
razors on his person I? He had aoaD-
doued his rife and surrendered, and
did not attempt to use pistol or raz r
until be was attacked after surrender
Jog. The lives of nooe of the posse
was meDaced. If Cooper did not mean
to accept the conditions offered him and
resign himself to the law what did he
mean by leaving stout log cabin. q
good rife and bag of cartridges to
come out iuto the open. without wea-
pom in his hand. to be covered by a
dozen rifles :? Nothing but the theory
of panic, of shivering cowardice SO
great as to dethroue reason, can &C
count for his killing unless it was an
act of deliberate treachcry and cruelty
The State
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-13
The Man-Hunt In Sumter.

Human nature threw off all the tram,
mels Of civilization 10 Sumter county
yesterday. add primitive passions
wrought primitive justice The county
had its first lynchiug, aud it was grue,
some enough to last it a very loog
time.
It was too much to expect that Simon
Cooper would not be killed if taken.
He had committed series of horrible
crimes, had shown his readiness for
others. ADD the people, white aud COL
ored, were maddened by rage and fear
The man had acted like a wild beast,
be was huuted like a wild beast. aud
bis ferocisy challenged the death of a
wild beast. The circumstances were
so exceptional and bis resistance was SO
murderous that if be bad been shot
down With arms 10 his hands We would
not have offered word Of criticism. 1t
was bis life or the lives of bis pur-
suers-a conflict which was war in
pesto rather than the ordinary process
of legal arrest.
But we caouos justify nor condoue
the mauper Of bis slaughter. He had
been promised that be would not be
killed if he laid dowa his arms and
came naked out of his cabin He
dropped his rife aud came out clothed.
Then be was set upon by members of
the posse and shot down After that
be was hanged at leisure While he
did not technically comply with the
sense of the capitulation BY leaving his
rife and coming out Of his fortress inca
pable Of coping With his pursuers.
The letter Of tbe> agreement may not
have been violated but the spirit Of it
unquestionably was when be vas shot
ADD hanged 1t was shameful deed.
for which the people Of Sumter will
bluah when they come to their second
thought. Graoting that this was war
that law ~as not and could not be re-
garded yet it was equivalent to the
violation Of flag Of truce-the most
damnins breach Of the laws Of war.
We do not koow what else to. say OF
the matter L. is idle to ask for the
trial of the lyocbers wbeu they them
selves made up the corouer's jury and
the county -ejoices in the death Of the
desperate We cau only point out and
condemn what is uupardouable even In
savagery The State. Jau. 9.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-13
Mass Meeting of Ten.

MAYEsv1LLE. S c., Jan. 10. '97.
We, the undersigned citizens Of
MayesviIle, 10 meeting assembled do
hereby endorse the action of the parties
who took part in the lycchlDg of Simon
Cooper in this county. and believe he
got his just desert We have proof to
the effect that he did not come out of
the house unarmed as has been publish
ed, as be was ordered to do. hut was
armed with pistol and razor.
We believe. bad the county officers
taken prompt action in arreslcg Coop
er, after the first killing, that the lives
of the Wilson family and the negro
would have been saved
o M Mccall. R ? Williams. { j
Bass, R F Deschaups, w B Meec5ao'. .
D G Deschamps, j E Allen, J G Ap-
derson. W Z Lea, a j Deschamps.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-13
The State Denounced.

The State has been denounced for
pointing out and coodenning what
seemed TO Us objectionable. The
States criticisms Ct lynchipgs and
lyncbers have denounced before and
they will doubtless De condemned again,
for We do not expect lyncbings to cease
in South Carolina and we do expect to
comment unfavorably on that class Of
lawlessness which lowers the standard
of our civilization and is Injurious to
the moral tone and manhood Of our
people.
AS is generally the case. nioe-teuths
Of those who are supposed to have voted
for the condemnatory resolutions. were
probably in ignorance Of what The
State did say about the killing of Coop
er. In nutshell, here it is 1t was
too much to expect that Simon Cooper
would not ,e killed if taken. x x x
The man bad acted life a wild beast,
be was hunted like a wild beast, and
bis ferocity challenged the death of a
wild beast. The circumstance were so
exceptional and his resistance so mur-
derous that if he bad been shot down
With arms 10 his hands We would not
have offered word Of criticism.
x 3 x But We cannot justify nor con-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-13

nevertheless. confidently believed
that the treaty cannot fail to be every
where recognized as making long
step in the right direction and as
embodying a practical, working plan
by which disputes betwee" 'hs two
countries will reach a peacefnl ad
iustment as a matter Of course aud
in ordinary routine
In the initiation of such an import
ant movement it must be expected
that some Of the features will assume
a tentative character locking to
further advance and yet it is appar-
ent that the treaty which has been
formui ated got only makes war be-
tween the parties to it remote pos
sibility but precudes those fears and
rumors of war which Of themselves
too often assume the proportions of
a national disaster 1t is eIninently
fitting as we'll as fortunate that the
attempt to accomplish results SO
beneficial should be initiated by kin
dred peoples, speaking the same
tongue and joined together by all the
ties of common traditions, common
institutions and common aspirations
The experiment of substituting civil
lized methods for force as the means
of settling international questions of
right will thus be tried under the
happiess auspices Its success ought
not be doubtful and the fact that its
ultimate ensuing benefits are not like
ly to be limited to the two countries
Immediately concerned should cause
it to be promoted all the more eager
ly.
The example set and the lesson
furnished by the successful opera
ton of this treaty are sure to be felt
and taken to heart sooner or later by
other nations and will thus mark the
beginning of new epoch in clvlliza.
ton. Profoundly impressed as am,
therefore, by the promise of trans
cepdant good which this treaty al
fords, don't hesitate to accompany
it's transmission with an expression
of my earnest hope that it may CON-
mend itself to the favorable consid-
Grafton of the senate
Grover Cleveland
Executive Mansion, Jan. IL, 1897.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-13
From Daily Item, Jan. IL
WORDS OF COM I'M EN- DATION.

Mr. Editor In common with most Of your
readers, am much pleased with your edito-
rial headed "Mass Meetiug Ceusure " Com
ing a. it does from an eye witness OF most Of
the clrcumstau uces connected with this deplor-
able affair, it contains Statements CT facts not
based on hearsay evdence, tut upon actual
knowledge, which gives tins article z 1uch
value; and respectfully submit that the
opinions set forth are Of equal Importance.
You have expressed these opinions clearly AND
without eqnlvocaiion and trust snd believe
that you Will rpceir= the cordial endorsement
Of rh4 good peoDIe Of Sumter. LAW.
Samter, Jan. IL, 1897.