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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-30

The jewellers on the Tecolote grant
elected six grant commissioners yes
terday. Miguel Esquibel. Jotp 10
vato, Jesus Montoya and f. SalazaI
were among the number.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-30

Henry Levy a Bro. insist that they
are going to stick to dry goods III
spite Of the printers determination
10 make them druggists as appear
cd In last nights paper.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-30

A crazy woman who came In from
Santa Fe yesterday became SO hilar-
ious over In the Plaza that Sheriff
Romero escorted her to a berth In
the county jail.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-30

Mr.. l.. ii. Hall. who was at n time
In the Angora goat business, Is now
a ticket broker in Trinidad, doing
nicely.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-30

This is inventory week with Henry
Levy & Bro, the pushing Sixth street
dry goods house.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-30

Mrs. Fred Flanley, nee Nellie Dyer,
has secured a divorce from Fred and
he has married again and Is living in
ST. Louis.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-30

Robert II. Wilson and Charles
Browning are with the Ridenour &
Raymond Grocery company Of Den
yer.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-30

Mr.. Stephenson. former clerk Of the
Nontezuma, is connected with the
Littleton Creamery company in Den
yer, Colo.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-30
MEADOW CITY HAPPENINGS

Troop A held a rafting good drill
last night.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-30

Mr.. and Mrs. unsell have gone 70
housekeeping in Trinidad. Jerry Is
doing well.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-30

Robt Dunlop 10 in the employ 81
Bon /. Look, furnisher Of ranch sup.
plies.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-30

The weather figures yesterday were,
maximum, 95. tshade), minimum 81,
mean IA.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-30

The young daughter Of Nat. Wei
OF Ocate, who has been so very III
n now considered out of danger.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-30

Mr.. and Mrs. B.Ftrick will give
their regular dance tonight al Rosen-
thai hall.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-30

Mr.. ID. Holmes Of Denver is regis.
tered at the Plaza.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-30

Geo. Ewing, a former Las Vegan.
is studying medicine in Denver. He
will graduate In two more years.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-30

The retail torres will observe Sat
urday hours on Friday before the 4th-
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-30

Clementa Padia of Los Vigiles has
taken out a general merchandise II
cense for II year.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-30

Higinio Castillo made final proof on
his 16o.acre homestead this morning
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-30

: IMPERIAL RESTAURANT is the
favorite dining place Of our best
people-thuse who enjoy good
cooking and good service. SOB
Railroad avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
JUNTA ISSUES CALL
 FOR A CONVENTION
CONSTITUTION AND LAWS FOR THE NEW REPUBLIC OF PANAMA WILL BE FORMULATED JANU- ARY 15, 1904.

Panama, December 12-Considering the republic of Panama to be in complete peace, the junta tomorrow will publish a decree convoking a national convention for January 15, 1904. This convention will formulate constitution and laws for the government of the republic.
 It will be composed of Ibirty-two repre- sentativss, four each from the provinces of Bocas del Toro. Colon, Cocle, Vera guas Los Santos and Chiriqui, and eight from Panama. All males born within the boundaries of the new republic. who have reached the age of 21 years and reside on the isthmus, and all Colombans who have sworn allegiance to the republic. shall have the right to vote. unless they have been deprived of their rights of cit izenship.
 Members of the junta. ministers, magis- trates, the director of telegraphs and all public officials having authority through out the republic are debarred from elec- tion to the convention. In the capital of each province there will be organized an electoral committee Of five members, who shall be appointed by the junta. The voting will be direct and secret, and the elections will take place December 2S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
SIXTY-TWO REFUSE
 TO JOIN NEW ORDER

Chicago, December 12.-Sixty-two of the New York Builders organization. repre- sented in the builders conference, which closed tonight, refused to join the new organization, ''The National Building Trades Employes association" and pro- testing to the last against a clause in the constitution which they asserted would have the effect of making New York an open field for western compe tition. B. D. Troytel and J. R. Strong. representing the New York contractors. refused to serve on the executive commit tee which will administer the affairs of the new organization.
 The following officers were elected: President. w. D. D Brien Chicago; sec retary. A. NJ. Craig. Chicago; treasurer. s. Keighley.
 After the adoption of the constitution the following resolutions were carried without opposition:
 Resolved. That the following eight cardinal principles shall form the basis of all dealings with our employees:
 '.There shall be no limitation set to the amount of work man shall do in day.
 'There shall be no restriction of the use of machinery or tools.
 There shall be no restriction of the use of manufactured material, except prison made.
 That no persons have the right to inter- fere with workmen during working hours.
 That the use of apprentices shall not be prohibited.
 That the foreman shall be the agent of the employer.
 That all workmen are at liberty 10 work for whosoever they see fit.
 .That all employers are at liberty to employ or discharge whomsoever they caa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
REFUSES TO TOAST
 THE AMERICAN FLAG
CONTRACTOR SAYS IT IS NOT EN- ELEM OF LIBERTY WHEN MEN ARE SHOT DOWN FOR TRYING TO OBTAIN .IGHTS.

Chicago, December 12.-William D. O'Brien, toastmaster at the banquet of contractors and builders at the Auditor ium hotel, has refused to toast the Amer ican flag as an emblem of liberty.
 Why the emblem of liberty is farce, he cried. when men are shot down in the streets because they are trying to earn an honest living; when we are afraid to assert our rights for fear some labor or ganization will oppose us."
 Ut Is rediculous," he declared, "to think you should be obliged to waste your time discussing your rights with walking dele gates, business agents and labor leaders. You have your rights, and no man should be able to step in and dictate to you and tell you where your rights begin and end. We want to make this national organiza- tion so strong that it will never again be necessary for us to confer day after day with labor leaders to obtain our rights
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
BLIZZARD SWEEPS
 DOWN MISS. VALLEY

Chicago, December 12.-A blizzard fol- lowing the line of the Mississippi river. extending as far west as Nebraska. and creeping over the lake region, holds full sway tonight From all over the middle west reports tell of heavy snow fall, de- layed trains and abnormal drops in tenn perature. The following conditions were noted at some of the weather bureaus:
 St. Paul.-Two degrees above zero
 Bismarck, N. D.-Sixteen below zero.
 Duluth.-Five below zero.
 St. Louis s-Snowing with a drop from 49 to 19 above
 Grand Rapids, Midnight inches of snow.
 Keokuk, Ia., and Bloomington, Ill., Traffic delayed; from six to ten inches of snow.
 st. Joseph Mo.-Drop of forty degrees and heavy snow.
 Lincoln, Neb.-Three above zero, and falling.
 Kalamazoo, Mich.-Twelve inches of snow ana no trains in thirtysiX hours.
 Lacrosse. Wis.-Fourteen below.
 Kansas City.-At midnight inc temnar- ature was ten degrees above zero and falling. Zero is expected before daylight tomorrow morning. William Hilliard a negro veteran of the civil war, wandered from the hospital of the Leavenworth. Kas., soldiers home today and was found frozen to death some hours later.
 Cleveltld. O.-The severest wind and rain storm in years swept over portions of Ohio tonight At Akron fourteen per- sons were injured by contact with cleo tric wires, two. it is believed fatally. All lights were out and street ear service is suspended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
RELATIONS BROKEN
 OFF FOR A WHILE
GERMANY THINKS IT IS NOT WISE
 FOR HER MINISTER TO ATTEND
 SOCIAL AFFAIRS IN THE SER WAN CAPITAL.

Berlin, December 12.-The reason why Germany has decied to break off dipo- matic relations with the Servian court for the time being, at least is that the social season is about to begin at Belgrade, and King Peter has issued invitations to balls. official receptions and other festivities. Ii is known that the ministers accredited to Belgrade have never ceased earnestly to advise King Peter to disassociate him. self from the murderers of his predeces- sor, and the latter's wife, and to demand their punishment
 The Servian king disregarded this advice and even did not answer the notes. Mat ters reached a crisis when it was evident that King Peter intended to invite the regcde ministers, shake hands with them and dance with their wives. Germany, ac- cordingly, decided that it was time for her minister to take leave of absence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
CHANGES HUNDRED.
Nickerson Will Retire From Control of
 Mexican Central.

Mexico City. December 12.-It Is reported that important changes in the executive management of the Mexican Central rail- way will soon be announced. Viye Press- dent and General Manager Nickerson re- tiring from the general managership to Dc succeeded by General Superintendent Steyner.
 Vice President Nickerson, it is reported. will take up his residence in St Louis' where the general offices are located
 There is yet no announcement or the appointment of new general maragfs of the Mexican Central railroad, or old Vera Cruz line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
CORNER STONE IS LAID. Impressive Ceremony at New Christian Church on Twenty-frst Street

The corner stone of the new Christian church, located at the corner of Fifth avenue and Twenty-first street, was laid yesterday afternoon with impressive cere- monies.
 A large crowd was present and listened to addresses by the Rev. A. K. Moore, the pastor of the church. the Rev. l.. $. Handley, the pastor of the Central Pres byterian church, and Mayor w. M Dren- nen.
 Many valuable articles were put into the cavity, including a Bible, list of the contributors to the building fund of the church, a roll of the church, the copies of the Birmingham papers of yes terday's date, coins of all denominations and various other articles. The Christian church was organized in Birmingham in 1887. At that time the members had no house of worship, but they have grown from that time until the church has a membership of over 300 and one of the most handsome churches in the city. built at a cost of $21 coo.
 Owing to some trouble in securing the seats 1t will probably be some time in January before the church is dedicated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
Shaving Stands

Put 15 cents away every time you shave yolrself you'll have a close shave for your money, and soon save enough to pay for one of these beautiful stands. A good serviceable Stand, with two
 drawers and cabinet, with door,
 French beveled mirror fine mahog-
 any finish; regular value S10.0O.
 This sale only.... -. .............s $50 A beauty in rich Golden Oak. oval
 tilting mirror of French plate. one
 large roomy cabinet for brush, mug
 and razors; shelf below for waste
 paper basket; regular value $12.00.
 This sale onlyt.... ..... .............S 9.75 Rich Golden Oak Stand. with two
 drawers and cabinet; regular value
 SlG,00. This sale only...............S 7.50 Fine genuine Mahogany Shaving
 Stand. with large French beveled
 mirror, 16 inches long, made to
 swing large double door cabinet
 and shelf for waste paper basket;
 regular value $14oo This sale
 only..... ... .... ..............s1o75
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
 Quality.
Pretty Picture Presents

A new line of small pictures for.... 1St A pretty line of pleasing pictures in
 odd shape frames. 12x6 inches, in as-
 sorted subjects. Regular value soc;
 lnlS Sdle...., ..... ....t ..........-'-.. oo' An exquis ite line of black frame pie
 lures sx12 inches, in rural scenes, in
 natural colors; regular value, I5c.
 This sale only........ ...........,.... oO A popular lot of animal subjects in
 broad, black and Antwefpt frame,
 10x12; regular value $1.00. This sale
 only. ........ 75 French copies of little children by E.
 C. Mitclel, in black frames, orna-
 mented with gilt border; regular
 value s1.25. This sale only........ S5' For a bachelors den, a dozen sub
 jects of the ballet in hobby black
 frames, Sx12 bright colorings; reg
 ular value s1.25. This sale. S5 For a girls room-Soldiers. cavaliers,
 football, golf, college and war sub
 jects in rich colors, nice size, in
 deep black frames; regular value $150. This sale. .......... ............Sl0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
CHANGE OF AIR PROVIDED.
United States Vessels Will Go to New
 Posts of Duty.

Washington. December 12.-In accor- dance with the recommendation of Rea- Admiral Henry c. Taylor. chief of the bureau of navigation. after the close of the winter maneuvers in the Caribbean sea, the European squadron will be as- signed to the South Atlantic station the South Atlantic squadron to the Carib- bean station, and the Caribbean squad- ron to the European station, thus giving the officers and men a change of scene and duty.
 The date of the, return of Admiral Evans squadron to the Asiatic station af- ter its arrival at Honolulu this month will depend on the situation of the is- thmus. to which the squadron may be sent if needed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
EMPIRE MILLS SOLD.
Large Plant at Columbus, Ga, Brings
 Over $1oOO0O.

Columbus, Ga. December 12.-R. M. Norman and associates today purchased the entire stock of the Empire Mills company, one of the oldest and largest grist and flour milling concerns in the south The deal involves over $l0O,00O
 The new owners will take charge of the mills January 1. 1904 The mills have heretofore been operated by steam pow CT. but the new management will very probably change to electricity. The daily capacity of the mill is 45e barrels of flour and 4o00 bushels of meal. This capacity will be increased considerably.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
DIR. RIDDlCk BREACHES TODAY. New Methodist Minister Arrives and
 Will Be Heard This Morning.

The Rev. c. B. Riddick. the newly ap- pointed pastor of the First Methodist church. accompanied by Mrs. Riddick, ar rived in the city Friday night and are temporarily with Mrs. Nixcn, Fourth ave- nue and Twenty first street.
 Dr. Riddick who was pastor Of the First Methodist church twelve years ago, vii, preach at the morning and evening services today. At the evening service the congregations of several other churches. neluding the First Baptist church. will join the members of the First Methodist church In extending a welcome to Dr. Riddick.
 The Rev. Dr. Lee Aultman of Cincin- nat. will occupy the pulpit at the Simp- son Memorial Methodist church this morning at the II o'clock service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13

Chairman Hanna designated as a com mittee to prescribe the manner of elect ing delegates to the convention from the District of Columbia, Senator Me Comas, Maryland; J. w. Yerkes' Ken lucky, and Representative Brownlow ol Tennessee.
 A committee to make arrangements for holding the convention was named con- sisting of Senator M A. Hanna, Post master General Payne, H. s. New, h. diana, and R. P. Schneider of Nebraska.
 A resolution was adopted prescribing that the convention should be called III the exact language for the call of l900, giving the states four delegates at large and two delegates for each congressional district. and to the territories six dele gates each.
 Delegates must be selected prior to May 29.
 At 1:4O o'clock Chairman Hanna an nounced the adjournment of the commit tee to meet in Chicago at the call ot the chairman.
 Porto Ricans Instructed.
 Washington, December 12-The sun committee of the republican national com mittee appointed to consider the question of representation in national convention from Porto Rico held a session this after noon and instructed the representatives from Porto Rico in the manner of hold'hS a convention in that island for the pur. pose of selecting delegates to the national convention.
 The Porto Ricans were informed that the national committee had no jurisdiction over members in the national convention. They were advised to send two delegates and two alternates to the convention
 The question of representation from the Philippines was not considered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
REPORTED LANDING OF TROOPS.
Rumored That Attempt Will Be Made
 to Invade Panama.

Panama. December 12.-Advicest receiv- cd here from Cartagena say that the Co., lomban cruisers General Pinzon and cartagena have landed 400 men under Generals Bustamente and Ortiz at the mouth of the Atrato river. with the ob- ject of cutting paths across the noun tains to enable the Colombian troops to invade Panama.
 According to these aavices there is at Cartagena a standing army of 1000 men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
CHICAGO WILL
 BE THE PLACE Windy City Chosen for the
 Republican Convention WORK IS VERY HARMONIOUS Executive Committee Hears Claims of Pittsburs and St. Louis, Appoints
 Committees, and Makes Twenty-seven Dates.
WORK IS VERY HARMONIOUS

Washington. December 12.-The repub- lcan national convention will be held in Chicago, beginning at noon on Jne 70 next the republican national committee reach- ing this conclusion today and adjournlng subject to call Pittsburg and St. Louis were rivals of Chicago for the convention. The work of the committee was har- montous> throughout. Its open session to- day was attepdedg by many republican members of the house. Several minor questions were referred to special commit- tees. included in this list was the repre- sentation asked for by Porto Rico and Hawaii and Luzon, the socialistc prob lem and the political rights of the negro A committee headed by Senator Scott or West Virginia was named to make all ar arrangements for the convention.
 Senator Hanna dined the committee at the Arlington Hotel this evening.
 Routiro Business.
 The republican national committee re- sumed it's session at the Arlington today to take up the work of deciding on the place and time for holding the next re- publican national convention. Il was 1o2O o'clock when Chairman Hanna called the committee to order and announced there were two Porto Ricans present, rep resenting the republican party of that is land He said they would be given n hearing. Communications were read by Secretary Heath from the federal and reuublican parties of Porto Rico, both claiming representation in the committee. Mayor Todd of San Juan, representing the republican party, then appeared pe- lore the committee and gave brief his- tory of that party, which he sald was es- tablished in July lS99
 The federal party was established sometime after this, he said Each party is represented by two members In the local senate. His party. he stated, cast bsOOO out of 13l coo registered votes. Ihe aim of this party was to Americanize the island and stand by the administration Porto Rico he said, would like to be rep resented in the next republican national convention.
 Joseph E. Brioso also representing the renublcan party, followed Mayor Todd. He emphasized the good that 1t would do the party to be given recognition by the committed He declared that the party twas coming anyway" to the convention. Chairman Hanna said that further con sideration of the matter would be had in executive session.
 Selecting the City.
 The question of selecting a city in which to hold the convention was then taken up.
 S. P Raymond of Chicago was recog- nized to speak in behalf of that city He said Chicago had not secured the last convention but meant business this time It would be sixteen years since Chicago had had a convention and it was about time for the republicans to return to th' city which was naturally the situation far a home convention. George R. Peck
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
CELLARETTES

Here's to you and your family; ma you live long and prosper
 RIP VAN TWINKLE. A most complete Cellerette ever of- fered, 8 inches high, top i9 inches square; has an extra copper lined top and double doors; cabinet with fine lock and key complete. with chafing dish, alcohol lamp and ex- tinguisher, all fitted in n silvered platter, oyster fork and spoon, Welsh rareblt stirrer; these with ebony handles; four whisky. glasses, four wine glasses, one vinegar eruet one cigar jar, one whisky caraffe, two salt sifters. one jar red pepper, one jar black pepper; all these in cut glass ef- feet, also bottle of tomato cat sup one bottle of Lee & Perrin sauce. one, bottle red pepper; re- volving stand with spaces for six bottles of whisky or wine also space or compartment for all the above. Regular value s50.00. This sale only 20 pieces. S..................$3 $35
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
LOOKING FOR CoLOMBlANS. Admiral Glass on the Watch for Stray
 Expeditions.

Washington, December 12.-The navy de- partment has received ascablegram from Rear Admiral Glass announcing that he is making every effort to run down the various reports regarding Colombian ex- petitions to the isthmus. He has order ed the Mayfiower to the mouth of the Att rato river to make thorough investiga- ton and a recoinnisance of that region will be made to definitely ascertain as to whether there are any Colombian troops in that section.
 The Atlanta has also been ordered to patrol the northern part of the coast on the same mission
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
Home Desks

Polished Golden and quartered Oak Desk, Drop-Leaf Writing Bed, small drawer inside and four small pigeon holes, regular value $500; this sale ..... ..,.. .................s 5.S5 Golden Polished and quartered Oak, same as above. but with a large drawer to eaeh regular value $9.50. ms sale..... ..... l..... .......,.....S bio Very pretty Mahoganyshnished Drop Leaf Desk polish finish, French carved legs; regular value $9.00. IflS Sale ...,.. ..-... .......,....S bot Something new and hobby in me dium Home Desk. in the finest grade of rich fiaked, quartered Gol- den Oak, patent noiseless drop leaf hinge. invisible drawer and two drawers in interior; Sphinx shaped legs. ending in hand earv- ed claw foot regular value S25.00. This sale ony..... ..... ............ .$1S.00 Same as above, but in genuine San Domingo Mahogany; regular value S2S5O. This sale only............... 5000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-13
ChiffOnier Specials

, drawers, lock and key to eacn:
 Golden Oak finish ornamented
 top; made of good lumber; draw
 CTS will not stick; regular value $S.C0. This sale... ....................$ 5.S5 Two swell top drawers, large draw
 CTS, 36 inches wide; plain top; rich
 gloss finish; Golden Oak; regular
 value s120O. This sale. e..............$ $50 Big, wide Chiffonier for hall or large
 room; gloss finish; Golden Oak
 top drawers and others; swell
 front; regular value $1S.00. This
 sale ..... .... ..... .sl4.V English Drawer Wardrobe, draw
 CTS. all under one lock. in rich
 Golden Oak, polished; regular value
 S35.00. This sale ..... ..... ......... $27. 50 Same as above. but in genuine Ma
 hogany; regular value S60.00 This
 sale ..... .'.'' ''...............,.$4S.OU .OU