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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-03-18

wv y 20 MY POI 'ioe-i-< >"tprftttt ~ Wv
other provisions OF the measure. but
for thus preventing the creation Of an
other useless and expensive Office, to Dc
maintained for years at the entire ex-
pense OF the Territorial tn asufy; for 40
The OPTIC has several times pointed
out, the auditor could
EASILY ATTEND TO ALL NsuEANcE
business, under the other provisions Of
the bill, and so what revenue could be
obtained could be turned into the Ter
ritorial treasury. The six members
who at all times stood against establish
ing this Office, being Messrs. Ancheta,
Burns, Catron, Martinez, Romero and
Valdez, therefore deserve the thanks Of
the people, and particularly Messrs.
Ancheta, Burns and Romero for their
able management of this measure at
several critical periods Of its consid-
eration. And, If any one will examine
the records, l am sure they will agree
that the record these members have.
made is exceptionally good-rugged
honesty always commands confidence
and respect.
COUNCILMAN Z. ROMERO
does bis own thinking. and seldom fails
to reach correct conclusions. He is
beyond doubt conscientious man, ana
9 safe man, generally speaking. lie
leaves good record in the council.
While have had occasion, as The
OPTICS "am bassador," i" several times to
criticise the actions of men and meas
ures, l have always tried to be just
ana reasonable In my criticisms. And,
OF course, wnile great many things
have happened during the session of
the Legislature that seemed strange and
unexpiainable to me, yet the partici-
pants may have acted conscientiously
and honestly. That is matter between
them and their constituencies. But one
OF the unexplainable things is why Mr..
hicnardson supported, among several.
others, SO many questionable measures
the insurance superintendent bin. and
the public land board bill as reported
from the house. for instance. Il strikes
me his constituents will have just canse
for complaint, particularly in these par
ticular measures.
THE CLOSING HOURS
Both houses closed their labors In 9
very dignihed and becoming manner,
and az compared to the closing of the
last general assembly. It was like g
Quaker meeting. The work Of the last
evening was largely of a routine char
acter, such as the engrossing OF bills
for the examination OF the governor.
who occupied one OF the committee
rooms for that purpose. At about $3.50,
tnis WORK III tue council htVH'g peen
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-03-18
MISCELLANEOUS

IL B7-FURNIsHED-HELP WANTED
III 70. X Employ yment and Real Estate Office.
A. B. GREENLAND, Bridge streets Colora-
do Phone IA 99-tf
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DRoF. w. o. MCCONNELL, TEACHER OF
i Mandolin and guitars at MALBOEUF
hall. 95-1m
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-03-18

Three-thread Hose, fast black. half n
dozen in box, all Sizes per pslr....-. e
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-03-18

NhRs. M. J. SMITHS FAsHIONABLE
Nv nressmaking Parlor over Furlong Cat
lery, Douglas avenue. Las Vegas phone liz;
phone 145. ss-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-03-18

In ell his Nsnerous and a.
verse branches done as Il
should be 1t THE OPTIC JOB
Rooms.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-03-18

CAsH PAID FOR ALL KINDS OF SECOND
" hand wagons, buggies. saddles and har--
ness. II you have anything in that iine call
and see A. We'll, on Bridge street. z54-u
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-03-18

Special Correspondence Of The Optic.
SANTA FE, March 1.-THE 3ard gen
|eral assembly of New Mexico passed out
of existence late last night and has
now ,gone into history as one Of 1.-THE
has beens." Most OF the measures Of
importance, such az the appropriation
bill, and the refunding measure, passed,
and were signed by the governor, as
were also great number of others late
measures, among them being the act
establishing
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-03-18

JTARROLD G. E. SPENCE, MINING Ex-.
r. pert. Mining properties examined and
reported on. Address, East Las Vegas, New
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II AUFMAN, THE SECONDHAND DEAI..--
N er, on Bridge street, buys and sells Al
kinds of old and new furniture Il you haxe
anything to sell, see him ls-tI
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-11
BUTTE NEWS.
HE'S BEHIND JAIL BARS
An Audacious Hold-Up on East
Park Street.
ONE MADE HIS ESCAPE
j. w. Nash Wants a Trousers Thief Ar
rested-Hid Them Under His
Overcoat-The Police
Dragnet.

A bold and audacious piece of bust
ness was the act of a couple of bad
lands toughs who got a handful of sill
Yer out of a wayfarer in East Park
street yesterday morning at an early
hour. The identity of the person who
was robbed is not known, for the rea-
son that he does not appear to have
taken the matter seriously enough to
report it to the police, but couple of
bystanders who Were witnesses of the
deed did, and one of the pair is now
behind the bars.
The man who lost the money had evil
IDENTIFY been out for a small time and
was vending his way home along East
Park When near the corner of Wyo-
ming two men stepped UP to him and
asked for money with which to get
something to eat. The fellow had also
evidently had the time he had been
out for and was in good humor, for
without waiting to size the men up as
one ordinarily does under such circum-
stances to see if they look as though
they were deserving, he went down into
his trousers and fished UP a handful
of silver. He was about to hand piece
to the man who approached him when
that individual gave his hand knock
and sent the money flying around on
the walk
The good-natured stranger did not
wait to parley, but made all haste UP
the street, while the pair proceeded
to pick up the coins. 1t CHANGED that
two gentlemen were standing near and
observed all that took place. Officer
McNally was short distance away
rsic 1e1 IN I'm To
run and was in time to gather in
one of the fellows, but the other got
away. The man arrested proved to be
Tom Shaddick. who is known to the
police as a tough character and who
was in the police court only few days
ago. He was sent to the county Jail.
J. w. Nash called on the police yes
terday to procure the arrest of one of
a pair of street advertisers who go
about the streets made up in outlandish
fashion, advertising certain business
houses. Nash stated that the fellow
had been engaged by him to work at
his store and that he had caught him
stealing. When the fellow left the
store Saturday night, Nash said he
took pair of trousers and folding them
in his overcoat, started out very un-
concerned A boy who works in the
store called Nash's attention to the
matter and he followed the man and
overlook him just outside the door, but
he slipped away and started to run.
He ran into the arms of Officer Wilson,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-11
"REMEMBER THE MAINE"
Carriers Naval Drama Presented at the
Grand.

Lincoln ]. Carriers naval drama, IRE
member the Maine" was presented at the
Grand last night to an audience that did
not quite fill the house. The scenic eff
fects are up to the standard of those US
ually brought into Carter's plays, and
some of the scenes were entitled to the
distinction of really real. Those who wit
messed the blowing up of the Maine in
Havana harbor last night for the first
time in their theater-going experience
were pleased beyond expectations. for it
was in the minds of many a thrilling and
realistic piece of stage realism. The sud-
den shifting of the scenes from Cuba to
Manila was an unexpected yet entertain
ing bit of novelty and. as whole, the
piece as presented last night served to
enlighten many who heretofore have been
in the dark regarding the personality OF
the culprit who blew up the Maine. The
play runs until tomorrow night.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-11
Characterization,

W. H. Cain and Miss Adolphena Gustaf-
son, two popular young people of this
city, were married last evening by Rev
Mr.. Gustafson of the Swedish Lutheran
church. Miss Mary Massey was brides
maid and J. A. Duffy acted as best man.
The wedding presents were numerous
and some of them were costly and SER
viceable inasmuch as the young folks
will so to housekeeping at once. The con-
ordinations of a large number of friends
were showered upon the happy couple.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-11
A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE.
Thomas Williams Had a Close Call in the
Diamond Mine.

Diamond Mine.
Thomas Williams. ropeman at the Dia-
mond mine, had a marvellous escape from
being crushed to death in an accident at
the mine last evening. As 1t is his right
arm is badly fractured close up to the
shoulder and he has a broken rib and a
broken shoulder-blade.
Between and o'clock last evening a
mule was being lowered down into the
mine for hauling the ore ear one one of
the lower levels Mules do not take kind
Iy to the idea of being sent below. and
this one was no exception to .the rule. 1t
therefore took several men to get him
on the cage and get him started. Mr..
Williams being at the shaft at the time.
lent a hand. He stood at the collar to
hold up the animals head while he was
being started, and it appears leaned over
too far with the result that the floor of
the upper deck of the cage struck him,
knocked him down, squeezed him between
the floor of the cage and the collar. Only
the fact that the cage was moving very
slowly saved him from being crushed to
death.
Owing to the slow action of the cage it
was possible to stop it very quickly, and
Williams was speedily relieved from his
perilous position. AS soon as possible
the ambulance was summoned and the
injured man was taken to the Sisters
hospital. where DR.. MacNevin found that
the injuries were as described. While at
present there appear to be no internal
injuries and the eXtraneous ones are not
of a dangerous character, Mr.. Williams
will be a long time menGing owing to his
being an old man.
The injured man has held the position
of ropeman at the Diamond for more
than u years, is one of the best-known
and highly respected miners in the camp.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-11
BUTTE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Report of the Librarian for the
Month of November.
CIRCULATION WAS LARGE
A Total o. 1922 Volumes Issusd-At-
tendance at thu Reference
Department Was
1880.

Inc report of Librarian ]. r. Rus
sell Tor the month of November, just
issued shows that during that month
total of 1,122 volumes of books,
magazines, etc, We're issued to patrons
of the Butte Free Public library and
the attendance in the reference de-
partment was 1880. The table giving
the number of volumes Of the differ
ent classes of literature issued shows
5,54o volumes of prose literature. The
next highest number is 1851 of maya
zines, cyclopedias. etc. mostly for use
in the library. The table complete ia
as follows:
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-11
Not in Many Years,

From parties just in from the high
lands, south of the city, it is learned
that a foot of snow fell in the mountains
last Saturday, and some of it fell upon
snow which has laid in drifts since last
winter-a condition which the oldest in
habitants of the county say has not ex-
listed in years
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-11

mine owners or their representatives,
two to be practical miners, and they to
select the fifth member. In the mean
time, even should this commission be
appointed, it will be three years be-
fore their recommendations can be act
ed upon.
I renew the recommendations con-
tanned in my last annual reports, be-
in firmly convinced that by their en-
actment some lives would be saved.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-11
Tho Standards Premium.

Subscribers that pay one year in adj
vance for the Standard are entitled to
a choice of either one of two handsome
and valuable volumes-"From the At
lantic to the Pacific" or "A History Of
the Spanish-American War" Call to-
day at Standard offices-Anaconda,
Butte, Missoula or Great Falls,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-11

Under the mana cement of Nick
Jahreiss. Crystal Springs is now the
most popular health resort in the state.
1t offers relief from Butte smoke at
moderate rates-S2.50 per day, s14 per
week. including plunge and private
baths. Stages leave Langlois' and cor
ner Park and Main SITS. four times daily.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-11

Roy Green, one of that class of
HOP" fiends who would steal a red
hot stove to get money to buy dope
with, was arrested yesterday for steal
ing beer bottles from the Caplice
wholesale liquor house at the corner of
Montana and Park streets. He was
caught in the act and was turned over
to an officer, who took him to Jail.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-11
but again wriggled loose and got

Hum Young is another Chinaman who
had complaint to make to the police
about being assaulted by gang of
tough boys Saturday night. He said he
was attending strictly to his own bust
ness when the gang came up and with
out provocation, commenced pelting
him with rocks, one of which he stop
ped and got severe bruise. The police
attempted to round up the gang ami
succeeded in capturing boy named
Harry Meany but as he convinced the
officers that while he had been in the
party, he was not the one who threw
the rock, he was released.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-11

For the holidays order a case of
hunters celebrated bottled beer. Call
up Butte Brewery, phone 252
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-11

For nice picture in a pretty frame.
suitable Christmas present for her or
him, see Schatzlein.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-11

A satisfied customer is the best ad
vertisement-yes. but you would,
have the customer if you didn't sdver-
tise. --Advisor. @@ Ig-
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-11

You can't begin your holiday adver-
Using too soon noW.-Ad. writer.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-11

The effect Of truthful advertising
will never die out.-Advisor.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-11
What $40 win Do.

$40 will pay for one years subscrip-
ton to the Anaconda Standard and
your choice of either one of two hand
some volumes-"From the Atlantic to
the Pacific or History of Spanish
American War" Call at any office Of
the Standard or remit to the home
office at Anaconda.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-11

California Cafe is the best place to
eat in Butte.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-11

The great value of the library to
school children is indicated by the
number of Biographies, histories, cy-
clopedias and works on the sciences
and arts issued.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-11

Gold pens and pencils at Calkins'.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-11
At One-Third Off
Bring Your Bow Here

We've clothing, suits. REFERS and
oVercoats of all kinds, shirts, under
wear, neckwear, hosiery, gloves
and hats. We know we can satisfy
him and please you.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-11
Ono More Case.

One more case of smallpox developed
yesterday. The victim is William Will
loughby. laborer living at the Grandon
lodging house, in South Main street, and
making the second case discovered in
this house within three days. DIR. Monroe,
who diagnosed the case last evening sta
ted that it was a well-developed case of
smallpox. He quarantined the room and
will send the patient to the pesthouse to-
day.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-11
Home Lib'y
Magazines, cyclopedias

Another interesting showing is re-
garding the number of books disignat-
ed as adult" and Juvenile" issued
during the month for home use, as
follows:
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-11

White potatoes s1.2O hundred; onions
Sligo hundred; sack flour CSC: sack
bread flour S5c. Cooks, 331 Sast Park
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-11

Kisses Jackets
Beaver Cloth Jackets, in dark
blue and black, cut double breast
ed, with pointed front, bound seams,
notched collar. latest coat sleeve,
sizes IA, Is and IS, price S. each.
Fine quality Kersey Jackets, in
red, navy and black, satin lined
notched collar, latest coat sleeve,
round corners, double breasted and
perfect fitting, sizes IA to Is, price
SO each.
Boys Clothing
Boys all wool Vestee Suits of
plain dark blue storm cheviot and
fancy brown checks, vestee and
sailor collar trimmed with plain
broadcloth and silk braid. Very
stylish and perfect fitting. Sizes 3
to s, price $3.50 each.
Plain navy blue and checked
n Vestee Suits, vestee and sailor col
lar trimmed with plain broadcloth
and silk braid. Stunning, stylish
and well made. Sizes 8 to s, price
- SIS each.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-11

made and in the latter the work of de-
veloping the copper veins found there
has been steadily pursued.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-11
Chiidren'S Jackets

Melton Cloth Jackets, heavy
weight, colors brown, navy and red,
made with large sailor collar, trim
med with narrow braid to match,
Wei made. warm and serviceable,
sizes to Il, price IS each.
Children's fine Kersey Cloth Jack
cts, IN navy. green and red, made
with large sailor collar, deliberately
trimmed with braid, very stylish
and the latest out, sizes 6 to -,
price so each.
Chiidren'S Cloth Dresses
Made of fine plain flannels, plaids,
cashmereS and f1annelette. Some
trimmed with silk, some with vel
vet and others with fancy braid.
Sizes to 10, values Toe to So each.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-11
Silk Waists, Only S4.95 Each

NX/E WANT TO CLOSE OUT tysix Silk
w Satin Waists in pink,
reds purple cerise black,
$3.50 to $50. To=Day's price, only $4o5.
The age-herald., 1899-05-02

act the jurisdiction of the next body att taches and becomes a constitutional right, or power, that no other tribunal can con- trol, or recall, or destroy.
 I think it probable that telegram l sent MT. Lowe yesterday has been published. If so, it will give you briefly my opinion as to the duty of the democracy of Alabama, in the present strange and unfortunate controversy that is causing dissention in our party.
 Whatever Governor Johnston may believe to be his duty to himself, or the party, respecting a called session of the leglsla- ture, that body, when it assemblies, will have responsibilities forced upon 1t of very serious character if they attempt to reverse the action of the last session in submitting to the determination of the peo- pie the question of "convention" or mo convention"
 In article 4, section 1 of the present con- stitution it is declared that: ''The legisla- tive power of the state shall be vested In a general assembly which shall consist Of a senate and house of representatives"
 Article 5 (which with a single exception is substantially copy of paragraph of section 2 of article 1, of the constitution of the United States) expressly excludes the
The age-herald., 1899-05-02

ouliar power given by the constitution has been fully executed and Is exhausted. They have performed one constitutional function in which neither the people nor the governor can control them, and the constitution then refers the question to the people for decision. If the convention is held before the next regular session of the legislature. instead of having it's work in- terrupted or destroyed by the legislature. it may disband the legislature and expel them from office.
 The sovereign power of the people of Alabama has in solemn form, placed itself under certain restrictions and limitations written in the constitution of the United States and of Alabama, and has provided a way by which the constitution of Ala bama may be altered and amended.
 When the people. acting through their representatives in the legislature, have re- solved to take the constitutional steps to amend their constitution, and the first step has been voted the representative pow CT under which the members of the legisla- ture acted has expended itself as to that subject and the direct and original power of every lawful voter to pass upon the question of "Conventionp or No Conven- ton" comes into full exercise. The right to hold an elect on is thus conferred upon the people themselves by the constitution, and is guaranteed to them beyond recall.
 In this lawful procedure we witness the true power and majesty of the people in the American plan for self-government.
 The representa- tives of the people in the legislature, having thus voted to commit the question of revision and amendment of the constitution to the ind viduai votes of their constituents and as citizens to abide by the vote of the people, cannot resume the power they once had to deny to the people the exercise of this great and es- sential right to self-government
 As to the governor he cannot confer exercise of which the constitution express ly excludes him by ealing them together in extraordinary session to undo what they have done.
 It may turn out that the people through their delegates on the convention will reck- lessly destroy their own happiness by a suicidal policy f--m which the governor wishes to save [ .. Or it may happen that the people will vote against the convention and thus prolong ther present political and social conditions; but when the right of local self-government is thus reaffirmed 1t is not likely that any harm will come of their effort to revise the constitution. If the people are bent on self-destruction | doubt if the governor can save them. He has waited too long. The method adopted by the recent action of the two houses of the legislature is the only one that will ever reach the evils of which so many com plain If it fails we must endure fate from which we cannot otherwise escape until relief Is found. and the result must be continued struggle of the white peo- pie to save themselves from wrongs and