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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-01-19

Is RELIEVED
The Danger and Difficulty OF
Gen. Buffers Task is Not
Underrated.
BOERs' TRENCHES sHELLED
MESSAGES From the Front lndi-
cate that Events at Natal
VIII Move Quickly.

London. Jan. Messages from the
front appear to confirm the general
impression that events at Natal are
now moving quickly, though hardly
as rapidly as the tongues and pens Of
the rumor-mongers. There is nothing
up to the present time to support the
story that the relief of Ladysmith has
been an accomplished fact, but it is
learned on excellent authority that the
situation is now regarded at the war
Office with entire confidence. The
beleaguered town is considered prac-
tically relieved, although there is no
attempt to underrate the danger and
difficulty of Buffers task.
London, Jan. 19-General Butler
telegraphed the war Office from Spear
mans camp. under date of last even
ing, as follows: Lord Dundonald,
with body Of mounted troops, came
into action this afternoon with a
force of Beers, west of Acton Homes.
After fight, he occupied several
lopjes which he is still holding.
Field Cornet Heilbrun and twenty
Beers were killed and fifteen prison
eis were taken. Two British soldiers
were killed, and two wounded.
Spearman's Camp, Natal, Jan. 1S-
(S:25 p. m.,)-Boer trenches have
have been persistently shelled by
naval guns all day. Small parties of
Beers were seen at intervals and a
large force from the direction of Lady
smith were seen trekking towards
the northwestward British position.
A balloon did good service in observ-
ing that Lyttleton's force made a
demonstration in the direction of
Brakefontein Kopjes, four miles north
of the British position, under cover of
a heavy artillery fire, to which the
Beers did not respond. On the left.
General Warren's troops are in pos
session of two prominent kopjes be-
hind Spionkop. There was some
Boer sniping, but it was ineffective
Graafrient Beers who evacuated
Prieska January 16tia, -lsuvc returned
northward across the river
London, Jan. 19-The war offlce
has made public dispatches from Field
Marshal Lord Roberts, dated today:
recording the scouting movements OF
Cape Colony. He adds: A Boer de-
serter states that the enemy suffered
severely in attacking French's ad
vanced post, on January 18th. Seven
ty Beers are still unaccounted for"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-01-19
Important Meeting.

St. Louis, jan l9.-The Post Dis
patch says that one of the most inn
portant conferences of railway work
ingmen since.the great strike of 1894,
begun today behind closed doors.
Among those taking a prominent part
are A. B. Garretson, chief OF the order
of railway conductors; w. G. Lee,
chief Of the railway trainmen; P. NJ,
Arthur, chief of locomotive engineers
P. F. Sargent chief of railway fire.
men. It is said the conference was
called to adjust differences between
railroads and employees and consider
the advisability of asking a genera
sweeping increase in wages.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-01-19
ReadIck,s Black crook. o.

The special car, wisconsin" ar,
rived this afternoon bearing thirty
five members of the Black Crook, Jr
Co. By actual count, this is the larg
est organization on the road today
and carries some of the highest sal
aried members of the spectacular fra
ternity. Their baggage car is laden
with scenery which will be displayed
this evening at the Duncan opera
house. The management has writer
testimonials from the previous cities
played by the company as a guarantee
of first-class production.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-01-19
PASSION PLAY.
At the Duncan Opera House Tomor-
row Night. "A Production That
Has Set the World Thinking.

When a few years ago permission
was obtained from the government of
Austria for taking life motion pic
lures of the Passion Play, while be-
ing presented by the devout peasants
of that country, there was much spec
ulation as to how they would be re-
ceived by the people of Europe and
America, but the fact that the pro-
duction was presented in London for
six months and in New York for 200
consecutive nights at Daly's theatre,
solved the problem and since then the
Passion Play Motion Pictures have
been presented in nearly every large
theatre in the United States and are
now enroute to Mexico which accounts
for the visit to Las Vegas.
Only two places on earth are Pas
sion Plays given, Austria and Bavaria
and they but once every ten years
At such time at least half a million
people from all parts of the world as
semble at Hortz and Ober Ammergau
for the purpose of witnessing the
great Divine Drama which consists
in complete portrayal OF the thrill
ing scene in the life of Christ by hun
dreds of these peasants whose SOU
ambition in life is present in the
sacred play.
In conjunction to the Passion Play
comes a refined comedy company con
sisting of eight people. rendering 9
high class musical comedy entertain
-ment Thus the two entertainments
truly combine mirth. music ant
pathos.
Popular prices at Csc. 35c and SOC
and two nights. Saturday and Monday
with special sacred concert and Pas
sion Play Sunday afternoon and regu
lar matinee Monday afternoon are tn,
arrangements made with the loca
management.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-01-19
Senate Matters.

Washington, Jan. 29.-The senate
resolution Of Allen, of Neb., was finally
amended so as to call on the president
'if not incompatible with public in
terests, to supply information about
Transvaal affairs and passed. The
financial bill was taken up, Morgan
addressed the senate in opposition,
and at 2:45 p. m. the senate adjourned
until Monday.
Washington, Jan. 19-The senate
committee on elections today resumed
the investigation of the charges of
bribery against Senator Clark, of
Montana, in connection with his cleo
tion to the United States senate.
William F. Rector was again on the
stand. He said he did all in securing
rooms that was reported to higher
authorities, and he volunteered in this
connection the statement: ''In the
case of every man purchased, it was
necessary to report to Clark" He
had not made such reports himself
being "only private and not on
such terms of familiarity with big
guns" as to justify his approaching
them. Rector testified as to David
sons bringing money over from Butte
and leaving it in his charge for
Steele, he being then employed by
Davidson. He said he did not know
what sum was brought in by David
son at any time, Il only know" he
said, I'VE suddenly accumulated a
drawer full of money" He did not
know what was done with it. He did
know, however, that Powell Black had
been sent out to get" a member Of
the legislature who was to have
$4,000 and after returning, had said
he had hard trip, but sit was all
right" In another instance Black.
said he LANDED his fish inside of an
hour"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-01-19
GATE CITY GOSSIP.
Some Newsy Items Caught on the
Fly by an optic" Young Man.

Ration now prides herself in brand
new school house situated on the
north side. making the third structure
of its kind.
The Ration Mutual building and loan
association has been doing business
for ten years, has made four series of
payments to stockholders, and expects
to make the fifth payment next month.
This association has done for Ration
what the Mutual of Las Vegas has
done for this place. being the main
factor in the up-building of both
places. Citizens of Ration do not ex-
pect the building to be as active, the
coming year, as it was the past main
ly owing to the unsettled condition in
the minds of Ration people of the per
manent location of the Santa Fe shops
at that point
A prominent Ration business man
informed T h e Optic man that pen.
nies were introduced last week for the
first time in the towns history and
stated that it was time to go west
which he positively stated was his
intention as soon as he could dispose
of his business.
Ration has had a sewage system in
the business portion of the town foI
the past six years. Edge on Las We
gas, but she's off now
The Ration Coal & Fuel Co., ]. L
Laub, general manager, supplied the
city of Ration with 10000 tons of Goa
last month. This company has re
Gently opened new mine, one-hali
mile west of the town. The coal il
well screened and is far better quail
ity than that which is commonly
known and used here as Ration coal
The coal handled by the Las Vegas
dealers has been Gardner coal and no
Ration coal The Gardner article ha.
been very unsatisfactory to the con
sumers of Las Vegas. particularly thii
winter. Mr.. Laub has asked tht
railroad company for special rates
which win enable him to compete witt
the Cerrillos coal, in both price an.
quality. An experimental shipment 0
ten cars was received here last weel
from Mr.. Laub and has given entir'
satisfaction.
r. A. Schomberg is in Chicago an,
J. van Houten is in Denvar. looxinI
after the interests of the Maxwell
land grant company.
G. NJ Bayne. Who is justice Of tn
peace, lawyer, notary public, building
and loan secretary and an @obliginI
! politician. has rendered. which was Q
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-01-19

course accepted by the building and
loan office, free rent. light and fuel
for an indefinite period OF time. all
on the strength Of a salary as secre-
tary Of the association. which pays
$50 per month, Good enough. it would
seem.
c. NJ. Adams. one Of Las Vegas
old-tlme citizens. has sold his inter-
est in the liquor business at Ration
and accepted a position with the Max
well people. His daughter. Miss
Luella, is the attentive lady clerk for
Cohen Bros. and Miss Ora is answer
ing calls at the telephone exchange.
Capt. r. W. Collier, the old republi-
can wheel horse and veteran news
paper man OF northern New Mexico,
editor of the Ration Range" is
anxiously awaiting news Of his con-
iirmation by the senate: also the
roll of parchment, tied with blue
silk ribbon. with President McKin.
ley's autograph, commissioning him
as postmaster. which office pays the
handsome sum of $1.7OO per annum,
plus the money order fees.
Articles of incorporation have been
filed at the office of Secretary Wal
lace at Santa Fe by the Ration coal
and fuel company. This company has
entered into an agreement with the
Maxwell land grant company to fur
nish the city of Ration with its fuel
and if this company succeeds in get
ting concessions from the railroad
in the way of rates. they expect to
reach out for New Mexico and Colo
RADIO business. A. w. G. *
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-01-19
MATTERS
AT MANILA
Gen. Otis Cables Another Report
of His Guerrilla Warfare,
Going on.
A RAILROAD CONFERENCE
Senator Clark, of Montana, Also
Arranged to- Pay the
Price Asked.

Washington. Jan. 19.-The war de-
partment today received the following
cablegrams from General Otis: Ma
Mia, Jan. 19-Hughes reports for San
Jose de Buena Vista, western coast
of Paney. that he crossed the noun
tains in northwesterly direction
from San Joaquin. southern Panay, on
the 18th, and struck the enemy cross
ing the Antique river, capturing a
rifled canon. Nordenfeldt, pursued
insurgents through Antique. Egunh
and Sibalom, their capital, and march
ed to San Jose. The casualties were
one wounded; enemy's loss. consider
able. The entire population fed to
the mountains. The heat is oppres-
sive.
Macarthur reports that on the 18th
inst. rifles were surrendered at Flora
Blanca. At Manibaug, McRae, of the
Third infantry, captured three insur-
gent officers, the wife of General Mes
cardo, and considerable insurgent
property and liberated three Spanish
prisoners; that at Calang he cap
tured ten insurgents, burned seven
tons of rice and insurgent barracks
that Sullivan, of the Fourth infantry,
near San Jose, surprised the insurgent
force, captured six rifles and consider
able live stock; that Lieut. Houle of
the Third infantry, captured near Ma
lolos one officer twenty-five men and
six rifles.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-01-19
Lecture Tonight.

The appearance of DR.. Snyder on
the lecture course is an event of great
interest to all lovers of eloquence and
oratory. Doctor Snyders Cube of
Life" is one of the greatest lectures
of its kind ever written. All who are
interested in human life should hear
him.
The program this evening will be
enriched with a violin solo, "Capric--
cio'-Chaminada, played by Mr. Wal
lace Lyman of Omaha; and vocal
solo, Gypsy John" by Mr.. McNary.
Special rate to teachers and stu
dents.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-01-19
The PLAQUE.

San Francisco, Jan. 19- With the
steamer "Doric" which arrived today
from Honolulu comes news of a fresh
outburst of the plague, six deaths
having occurred between the depar-
ture Of the steamer China" which ar
rived here Monday and the departure
OF the eDoricss which left Honolulu,
January 18th. This brings the total
number of deaths from the plague
during the present outbreak, up tc
twenty-eight. 1t is understood there
are twenty-six cases in the hands o
health officials. The 'Doric" brings
news from Honolulu that Chinatown
is being burned and every effort is be
ing made to stamp out the disease.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-01-19

C. Powers, of Washington. D. c.. on
THE necessity Of reliable statistics
Of the live stock industry" The con-
vention endorsed a resolution to CO.
operate with the federal government.
in establishing colleges of agriculture,
including live stock products of all
kinds; also. for scientific investiga-
tions of all agricultural and live stock
problems.
J. H. Pickeral read paper on "Po-
tency of Hereford blood" by T. F. B.
Southam, of Missouri. The conYen-
tion will select its next meeting. late
this afternoon. 1t is believed that
Kansas City has developed much
strength since yesterday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-01-19
Alleged PoIygamists.

Washington, Jan. 10. The investi-
cation of the alleged polygamous status
of certain federal appointees in Utah
was resumed today by the house com
mittee on postQttfces. In view of the
statement, made last session by Lentz,
of Ohio, author of the resolutions on
investigation, the committee has re-
quested Postmaster General Emory
Smith, j. Addison. Porter, secretary to
the president, .and Representative
GroSvenor to be present.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-01-19
Trouble Feared.

Frankfort, KY, Jan. 19-Hearing of
testimony on behalf of Governor Tay-
lor and Lieut.. Governor Marshall be-
gan this afternoon. Four days were
allowed for contestants testimony. In
that time, less thahslflfty out of $50
persons summoned could be heard.
The contestees have much larger
number of witnesses and have but
five days. There are grave fears of
trouble when it is found that many
witnesses cannot possibly be heard.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-01-19
Bank Robbers Escape.

Rochester, Ind, January 10. The
Commercial bank at Silver Lake was
last night at midnight robbed by
burglars Of $1,000. Five charges of
nitro-glycerine were used to open the
safe. The robbers shot their way
througha a posse of citizens, who at
tempted to capture them, and went to
North Manchester on a hand-car.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-01-19
Wholesale Killing

Worcester, Mass, Jan. 19.-Martin
Bergen, a member of the Boston base
ball team, shot and killed his wife and
two children and himself at his home,
in North Brookfield today. Bergen has
since died.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-01-19
The live stock Association.

Fort Worth. Texas. Jan. 19-At the
last days session of the national live
stock association the attendance was
light. The principal paper read at
the morning session was BY Hon. L,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-01-19
AIlnstnns District.

Washington, Jan 19.-Representa-
tive Payne, of New York, chairman of
the ways and means committee, today
introduced a bill in the house to ex-
tend the custom laws of the United
States to Puerto Rico and make it a
customs district
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-01-19
Yonnp HAN AM Hand.

Cape Town, Jan. 10. Adelbert Hay
new United States consul at Pretoria,
arrived yesterday and will start for
his post Saturday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-01-19
Bv AccianatiOn.

{ indianapolis, Ind Jan. 10. John
Mitchell and w. @, Pearce were elect
ed president and secretary-treasurer
respectively Of the sUnited Mine
Workers, by acCiamati0n.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-01-19

The locally famous meals at the
Plaza hotel are equal to the best to
be found anywhere. Superior food,
prepared by professional cooks, served
by courteous walters from snowy
tables, leaves nothing to be desired.
Every meal is a pleasant surprise and
a toothsome delight. 136-tf.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-01-19

If you want an express wagon ring
up j. J. Crawford. Clay s. Givens,
both 'phoDes. 244-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-01-19

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tar
cts. All druggists refund the none,
if 1t fails to cure, 25c. The genuine haI
L. b. @. on each tablet. 24S.6 en-
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-01-19
Pension Bill.

Washington, Jan. 19 The pension
appropriation bill engaged the atten-
tion of the house today
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-01-19

For saddle and harness repairing,
carriage trimming ETC., call on ]. c.
Jones. next to S. Patty's. Bridge street
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-01-19

DR.. G.. H. Bradley, office and resi-
dence on Sixth street, facing Hill
side park, (the HenriQues property
S9-2O-tf Z
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-01-19

Las Yegas-The City Of
Homes. 81. 900. 600 in new
Buildings In three years.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-07-07

Delivers Himself ard Small Com
msnd to General Grant

NEW YORK. June 9s.-The Sun has
received the following
MANILA. June -. A. M--Generzi
Grant reports the unconditional surren-
der Of General Aquino ST Angsse with
s.xty-fcur rifles General Aqui1o prom
ises that his officers and men vill sur
render later Secret service officers
captured General EstreIla in Manila
yesterday
MANILA. June 2s.-The non-secta-
rian college OF primary and secondary
education was opened in Manila to-day
in the presence Of Judge Taft. president
o. the Civil Commission. and his coll
leagues Judge Taft spoke in effective
terms Of the significance Of the event
The institution is the first educational
enterprise In the Philippines thar is not
under the control Of the priests and
that looks for support TO the voluntary
contributions of the people Five hun
dred pupils have already been enrolled
and many children are leaving the
schools of the priests 10 enter the col
lege. The American educational de-
partment supplies text books on the
easiest conditions
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-07-07

According 10 the statements made ia
the news columns OF The Republican
this morning. Mr.. 7. F. Lansing. Treas
urer Of the Territory Of Hawaii ana
the man who passes upon all applica-
iions for saloon license. is a stock
holder and director in the firm Of W. =.
Peacock & Co. which. 1esides operat-
ing a Wholesale liquor house on Mer-
chant street. owns and controls five sa-
looms In various parts Of the city.
The Penal Code OF Hawaii. Sec. 43i.
says. The Minister OF the Interior
shall have the power to grant licenses
to retail spirituous liquors. upon ap-
plication In writing. stating the name
Of the vendor and where the applicant
intends to establish his place Of busi-
ness in each district"
Section Y OF the Organic Act OF Ha-
vail. In defining the duties Of the Ter
ritoriaI Treasurer. says: He shall
have the powers and duties OF the Min
lister OF Finance and those OF the pow
ers and duties OF the Minister OF the
Interior. which relate TO licenses. cor
porations. partnerships. etc"
The Supreme Court OF Hawaii has
held that the power to grant or refuse
a license to retail splritous liquors rests
entirely in the hands OF the Minister Of
the Interior, now the Treasurer. and
that the courts have no right to review
his actions. In other words, the Su-
preme Court OF the old Republic of Ha-
waii clothed the Treasurer with auto
cratic power in regard to the granting
or refusal OF licenses. and the applicant
has no redress from the Treasurer's de-
cisIon.
Under all the circumstances. the
right or wrong of the refusal to grant
a license TO Mr.. Dement, has no bearing
upon the case. II is whether or not Mr..
Lansing is a proper man to be clothed
with the absolute power to refuse or
grant saloon licenses. The Republican
holds that he is not 1t believes that
the duty Of Mr.. Lansing is to resign.
and resign at once. and il he has not
the sense Of propriety to do this. then
the Governor should remove him.
No one questions the ability of Mr..
Lansing or his honesty so far as the
handling OF public funds is concerned,
but Mr.. Lansing is a part owner in 3
liquor house which. besides doing q
wholesale business, owns five OF the
fourteen saloons in the city proper. in
Guiding Waikiki. For Mr.. Lansing to
place himself in a position to pass
Judgment upon all applications for
other men to enter into competition
with his company is TO throw a shadow
over his good name. no matter how
honest and fair he may be. He can
not with self-respect allow himself to
.e placed in such position.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-07-07
THE KITCHEN CABINET.

Isn't it about time that Governor
Dole abolished his kitchen cabinet
When Hawaii was an independent re-
public il was right and proper for the
President and his cabinet to meet for
conference. but why are conferences on
the same basis necessary now. What
has Secretary Copper. for instance. TO do
with the duties Of Treasurer Lansing.
or vice versa9 Or what has the Super
intendent of Education to do with the
superintendent OF Public Works?
Each and every man at the head of
department is directly responsible to
the chief executive. who in this case is
the Governor. and to no one else.
These so-called executive meetings. or
meetings OF the so-called executive
council. which are nothing more than
kitchen cabinet meetings. are simply
making the administration farce II
the Superintendent Of Public Educa-
ton. for example. is competent to per-
form the work for which he is appoint
ed. why is IL necessary for him TO meet
with the kitchen cabinet to discuss his
plans and his work and to have others.
who know nothing about II. attempt to
pass Judgment upon IL.
They know nothing whatever OF the
subject because they have other duties
to perform which require all their at
tention. and. OF course. they acuuiesce
in what the Superintendent of Educa-
ton says So with every other head OF
a department AS a mutual admiration
society. the kitchen cabinet is q sue
cess. hu; as practical working body. IL
Is sham and farce. IL consumes 4
lot OF time OF each member that had
better be employed in attending to the
work each one has in hand
II Is easy enough for the Governor
10 hold each member Of his admins
trstion 10 = strict accountability Of
the conduct OF his ONCE without these
secret meetings Of kitchen cabinet.
They are simply making your admin
istration ridiculous. Governor: abolish
them Take the helm yourself as Gov
ernor and hold each man responsible
for his department. ana hold yourself
responsible for the whole Il don't pay
70 try 10 shift responsibility: that
method results in ruin every time.