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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-28
AMONG THE HILLS
Days Of Delight Where Lies
narvey's inthe Seplem.
Der Glory.
Charley and T. With "Patsey
and Pet Have Some Plea.
SAINT Experiences.

I'd like 10 have Optic readers enjoy
some Of the happiness we had last
week In the mountains so will tell
ypu what happened to Charley and
ne after We left the camp Of Alba.
toss mine on Mineral Hill Saturday
4ternoon.
While we were yet eating dinner n
ionng man came riding up and stop
led TO talk with the miners. When
Itepped out asked him where he was
lound and he replied that his desti.
bation was the COW camp of John Rog.
Irs at the forks Of the Tecolote.
Ehat luck! That was exactly where
Ne We're going on our way to the park
Ianch across the divide on the Gall.
las.
1 We saddled and mounted at once
Ind set off in company following the
|rail OF the fortune seekers over the
bng ridge of the mountain. We had
bot gone far before began to observe
lomethlng familiar about the pony our
pew companion was riding. He had a
swift walk and followed
The trail with great directness. A
little questioning revealed the fact
that this pony was the famous George
Dewey once owned by Glare Harvey
and since by Give Hastings and used
by him during his term as forest rang,
er. George Is much tanned now and
does not run away as he used to do In
spite of bits and main strength OF his
rider. He Is yet the property of Mr..
although Hastings has re-
turned 10 his Minnesota home.
Probably he will come back here
again as he has an interest In the
bunch Of cattle which John Rogers Is
caring for on the Johnson meadow
The young man who was guiding us
10 that point Ii 4. y. Cook or Ohio.
who has been year or two in this
vicinity and Is now helping Rogers III
the care Of his COW herd. know he
IL good fellow because lie carries
the picture Of his best girl (and a
pretty one. too) ii a iocket on his
vest lapel And, beside. when We
reached his camp II had this sign on
a cracker box lid nailed % tree
'U.need.a Rest-Blll 81 fare, beans
bacon, sinkers and black coffee"
lie urged us 10 stay with him for
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-28

then make your filing at the land Of
fee. pay $l.25 an acre, and the title
Is yours. Any man or woman over
y years "a age can take up three hun
dred and twenty acres in this way
any man Or woman, which Includes
Your nired help, yonr sisters, cousins
and aunts, and any other convenient
dummy who may be in the neighbor-
hood. BY this means an Individual
or corporation may take up thousands
6of acres In day. When the trans
action Is completed the land is gone
irreyocably from the government ami
the owner may put 1t TO any use he
pleases.
But It must be irrigated" some one
suggests. Yes. but there II irriga-
tion and irrigation. There is kind
which actually moistens the soil SO
that It will responu to cultivation.
There is another kind which costs lit
tie money or labor. vet serves to in
crease the yield Of wild grasses. And
there Is still another which does to
swear BY until you get rich natural
pastures safely through the doors Of
the land Office.
The naked truth Is that the Amer
lean people are being robbed OF their
heritage under the operation Of ex-
listing land laws. Senator Paris Glib
son Of Montana, whose home Is at
Great Falls. declares that unless the
absorption of the public domain by
spectators and cattle syndicates is
speedily stopped sthe very land which
|it is proposed to reclaim by national
irrigation will all be taken" Presi-
dent Roosevelt pleads for the repeal
Of those laws In his last message to
congress.
The country must decide between
the man and the steer. Whatever
the decision. there Is no danger that
the beef supply will fail. We shall
raise many more and better cattle
than ever before when irrigable parts
OF the public domain are reclaimed
and settled. But If the present land
laws remain much longer in full force
and effect, there 10 real danger that
the supply Of cheap homes will fail.
We simply can not cat our cake and
have IL, too. We can not give our
land to the cattle syndicates anl save
/ II for those who want to make homes.
The time has come when we must
choose between these two rival claim
ants for the peoples lands
WILLIAM Il. SMYTHE.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-28

MONASTIR, Thursday. Sept. "a.
via Sofia, Sept. 2s.-It is estimated
that 10000 Of the people of Villayet Of
Monastir are now refugees in the
mountains and mostly in destitute
condition.
They escaped from III villages,
which have been wholly or partially
burned by the Turks. which contained
over 10000 houses Of which scarcely
600 still stand. At Malkatirneve only
hundred Bulgarian families remain
out of 1.500. A body of 200 families
fleeing toward Bulgaria from villages
in the Losengrad district, were sur
rounded by Turkish troops in the
mountains and all of them alleged to
have been slaughtered.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-28
Eor World,a Eair.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Sept. 2s.--A
colossal statue of Vulcan. made entire
ly Of Alabama iron, will be the cen
trail figure of the mineral exhibit to
be made by the Birmingham district
at the St. Louis worlds fair. 1t is
planned 10 have the statue designed
by one of the best sculptors OF the
country and 10 have It In every sense
a work of art. The statue will be 60
feet In height. and II Is proposed to
Sc. il up in one Of the st. Louis parks
as permanent memorial after the
exposition.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-28
Louisville Horse Show.

LOUISVILLE. KY. Sept 2s.--well-
known horsemen and lovers OF horses
are here from all parts OF the United
States and Canada for the big horse
show to he held In Louisville this
week. In tho number and high class
of entries, as well as regards the
amount of premiums offered, the ex-
hlbition eclipses anything of the kind
previously held in this section. There
are seyenty-slx classes for the various
kinds of utility AMI pleasure horses
and all are well filed. A total OF $22.-
900 has been set aside for prizes. The
formal opening tonight promises to be-
q brilliant event.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-28
A PAYING CONCERN.
Representative Of Albuquerque Wool.
en- Mills Tells Of the Sue
cess Achieved.

Herman Hase, representing the
Rio Grande wooden mills at AlbuqueF-
que, is here on business with the city
merchants. Mr.. Hase has just return
ed from an extensive trip, which took
him to FL Paso, thence over the Rock
Island to Tucumcari, Santa Rosa and
other towns, then to Trinidad and Ra
ton and down TO Las Vegas. The gen
tleman reports splendid success on
his trip. He placed many big orders
for cloth from the mills.
Speaking OF the factory, Mr.. Hase
says 1t is manufacturing blankets and
mems and women's dress goods Of exs
ceerrenr uuanyies. While a ready mar
ket in thee southwest has been found,
still better market has been estab-
lished in New York cities. The mill
has not been able to fill all the east
ern orders. When spoken to of the
oft repeated objection that mills SO
| far away from market can not COM
pete with those close at hand. Mr..
Hase said that the fact that the Albu-
lquerque mills were doing II was the
best proof Of the feasibility Of such
d competition Asked how ii could
be done, he said that in the specific
case the mill company was able TO
buy wool to excellent advantage, that
every particle OF 1t was utilized, that
! ii was washed, secured and put
4 through every operation to prepare II
| for the loom right at the home plant
/ and that the finished product could
1 be shipped east cheaper than could
the wool. II the eastern manufac
lturer did as the western one did-buy
sheep he had to pay the freight OF
a lot of dirt and refuse. IL the WOO
were secured In the west he had Y
pay the cost OF the securing. MI
Hase produced figures 70 prove tina
the cloth could be placed upon tn,
New York market In competition witt
any eastern factory. For the blanket
! there is already demand. and as TIL
best experts declare the clothing stul
is equal to the best. there is no diff
Guilty in placing AL the goods ttie mn
can turn out.
Fact is better than theory, and th
J fact that the ownership OF the ri
3 Grande mills is vested In Two or thre
T people and that there isn't dolla
!. Of stock for sale, discounts any fin
/ theories that such a mill can not b
r made to pay.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-28
Noted Fore.r i Liber.g Again.

SAN QuINTT" PF soN Cal. Sept.
2S. Charles Becker. considered the
cleyerest forger in America. Is once
more at liberty Becker left San Quin.
tin this morning at an early hour az
ter serving seven years for raising a
si2 draft TO $4,000 on the crocker
woolworth bank Of San Fracisco.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-28
A BLOW AT LYNCH LAW.
Indictment Returned Against Two
Members Of Ration Mob.

New Mexico has set an example 70
the entire country, Two members of
the mob which some months ago at
tempted to break into the Ration jail
and make away with the five negroes
held there for murder We're indicted
BY the grand jury Of Colfax county
and pleaded guilty, Sentence has not
vet been pronounced, but they will
doubtless get term in the peniten-
tiary sufficiently long to allow them
ample time to reflect on the inadvis-
ability Of taking the law in their own
hands in Culfax county.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-28
winos Of Dove Of Peace singed.

KANSAS CITY. Sept 2s.--The
Dove Of Peace that settled over the
delegates or the annual convention of
structural iron and bridge workers as
sociatlon for brief period Saturday,
had been rudely disturbed over Sun
day and this morning the tension be.
tween the Buchanan and Parks contin.
gents was close to the breaking
point. Before the convention met to
day split seemed inevitable. but mat
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-28
Cripple Creek Troubles.
CRIPPLE CREEK. Colo. Sept

CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo, Sept. rs.
Judge Seeds today issued habeas
corpus writs for President 9. G. Ken.
nison, w. +, Davis, Patrick Mnllaney
and Thos. Foster The orders direct
that the men be produced in court
Friday morning. There is speculation
as to the course the military will pur,
sue In these new cases, although Gov.
ernor Peabody has publicly stated that
the officers viii obey the courts Gen
eral Chase may refuse TO allow Inc
papers to be served upon him. II
that case the Judge could not enforce
the service of a summons.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-28
woleott Dominates state Convention

DENVER, Sept 2s.-There were
two republican county conyen-
tions meeting in this city this morn
ing. The regular convention, domi-
mated by former United States Sen
ator Wolcott. met at the Tabor the
ater and proceeded to organization.
The anti-Wolcott contingent met at
the coliseum hall. Both conventions
will send delegates to the state con
Ivention which meets tomorrow and it
HIS believed that Wolcott will domi-
nate the state convention. His dele
gates from this county will undouht-
edly be seated.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-28
Investigating the Grand jury.

DENVER, Colo, Sept 2S. Dists..et
Judge Booth NJ. Malone today granted
the request Of the attorneys for the
honest election league for furthe.. time
to investigate the records Of the men
summoned by Sheriff Armstrong q
serve on the grand jury, called for
the purpose of investigating the al
legged frauds at the city charter cleo
ton held last Tuesday. The selecting
of Jurors was postponed I'M nex'
TkErsday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-28
Jewish social Settlement.

DETROIT, Mich, Sept 2S.-The
Hannah Z. schloss memorial building
was formally dedicated today. The
building was erected by the United
Jewish Charities Of Detroit and is to
be used by them as "neighborhood
house. or social settlement, modelled
after the famous Hull house Of Chi
cago. There will be sewing classes
for poor girls, a school for immi-
grants. memorial library, kindergar.
ten. physical culture classes and other
features.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-28
ho chance On canal Matter.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2S.-The fol.
lowing bulletin was posted today at
the state department:
Department Of state received today
a cable message from Minister Beau
pre-. dated Sept. ~, p. m. Reported
that no change in the situation in re-
gard 70 the canal matter: second de-
bate on the bin reported by the com.
mittee expected In few days and II
Is thought Il may be defeated"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-28
En- Route TO Washington.

OYSTER BAY, n. Y. Sept 2S :
President Rooseyelt's summer 50
journ at Sycamore Hill was conclul-
ed today when. at $50. he boarded a
train en- route TO Washington. He eA-
poets 10 remain there uninterruptedly
until next June. In addition to tho
presidents family, the party this
morning included Secretary and Mrs.
Loeb, memaers Of the executive star,
representatives Of press associations
and secret service officers.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-28

The representatives Of the youl
peoples societies from the BaptIi
Methodist and Presbyterian church
who met at the NJ. Il. church lest 1lg
10 take steps looking toward the Il
nation Of a city union. adjournI
without having completed crganiI
tion. It. seems TO be assured n
such a union, making possible mti
more effective work than can be dd
In the separate societies ana rcinfJ
ing the work Of tho separate aoi
ties will be formed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-28
COMMON DROPS TOl5
Number Of High Class Railway
stocks Decline a Point
or More
TRACTION SHARES ALSO HEAVY

NEW YORK, Sept. rs. Last weeks
Itauldating movement was resumed at
the opening Of the stock market TO.
day. Extreme weakness was shown
by steel securities, all Of which went
TO new low records. Five per cent
bonds sold down to 6S 3-4 and common
to Is in the first hour, Traction shares
also showed pronounced heaviness
and a number Of high-class railway
shares made declines Of one point cr
more.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-28
Turks Raid Over Hundred Villages and Leave
Only Few Houses Standing.
MOST REFUGEES IN DESTITUTE CONDITION
200 Families Fleeing Bulgaria Surrounded BY Turkish Troops
in Mountains and Slaughtered

ters were smoothed out, however, and
the session proceeded quietly. Per-
haps, the most important happening
of the morning session was the grant
ing Of a charter to the architectural
iron workers union Of Chicago, with
membership of $50.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-28
TiIIman Arraianed For Murder.

LEXINGTON, s. q. Sept. 2s.--J.
B. Tillman, former lieutenant govern.
or Of South Carolina, was arraigned in
circuit court for Lexington county I'M
der an Indictment charging him with
the murder of N. G.. Gonzales, editor
Of the Columbia State.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-28
Runaway Train.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Sept. 2s.-Ten per.
sons we're injured, 1.-TWO seriously, in
an accident on the Halstead street
cable line The train ran away, and
for two blocks--from Sixteenth street
to Eighteenth street-imperilled he
lives Of many persons. II Is said the
train was in charge Of a new gripman.
Two wagons we're struck by the train
before It could be stopped.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-28
viii Build Shamrock w.

CHICAGO, Ill, Sept. 2s.--Sir Thorn
as Upton said in an interview thai
If he could find designer who he
was certain could beat Herreshoff,
he would challenge for the cup tomor-
row and build Shamrock " He add
ed that he intended to keep after the
cup till he got it.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-28
ST. Louis Wool Market.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. Sept. 2S.-Quota-
tions here today were as follows:
Wool-Territory and western medi-
ums, 17n1sc; fine medium. 15G17c;
fine, l5G16c.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-28
Hopeful Of Her Recovery.

BUFFALO. ". Y, Sept 2s.--Mrs.
jefferson Davis passed comfortable
night, and her condition is much i'm
proved Her relatives and friends are
now hopeful OF her recovery.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-28

Capt A. P. Harrington and Lieut..
Mcwenie with ten men INDUCED In a
skirmish drill on the mesa cast Of
the city Sunday. The boys report
having had a fine time and a proflta.
bic drill.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-28

Ben Eitelgoerge. secretary Of
civil service board Of examiners
ceived word today that An exana
tion for clerk and carrier will be |
at the postoirice oct. II.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-28

Continued on page five
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-06
Parade of the Veterans.

NO nobler organization ever marched In the streets of this town than that Of yesterday, when the surviving mem- bers of the armies of the Confederacy ln this state marched Or rode down rom Capitol park through the heart of the business district surrounded on either side by thousands and thous- ands of loving hearts. Not few eyes were wet-not few thought that a like parade will never again fill our streets.
 The men of yesterday fought in a war that was completed nearly forty years ago, and they have been fighting hard luck and adverse circumstances ever since, but their long fight has been victorious one, for they have put the section they love so well on US feet again, and if they are spared ten years longer, as all hope they will be, they will live to see happy and prosperous states built by their strong arms and earnest hearts out of a wreck that was well-nigh total.
 May quiet days and the, delights of. peace attend them. May all their brave endeavors be crowned in this world by a renewed prosperity wrung from the hardest of circumstances. Providence will bless them in the next world, but in this world every earnest son and devoted daughter should make it his or her duty to tighten and cheer the veterans remaining years. They de- serve all that Alabama can do for them, andl lall the solace and comfort that Alabamians can individually bring to them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-06
In Rhode Island and New York.

The recent contest in New York city, like the equally recent contest in Rhode Island, was essentially one of oligarchy and democracy In each contest the masses were confronted by an oligarchy of dollars, and in each the democracy triumphed.
 In Rhode Island Governor Garvin was opposed by captain of industry and by the Aldrich combine, which could buy votes and pay high prices for them. Governor Garvin stood for a revision of the ancient oligarchical constitution, for the revival of the veto power in the chief executive of the state, and for the suppression of venalty at the ballot box. He won a splendid victory despite the money brought into the contest by the can. didacy of Senator Aldrich, and the unblushing purchase of votes. But the legislature is republican, and none of the reforms desired By Governor Gar vim can be secured.
 Tn New York city state of things essentially alike in foundation prin- existed. The wealth of the great city endeavored to defeat the masses, and was easily outvoted. Fifth avenue went down before Baxter street Captains of finance were swept aside by ward leaders. The many decided to resume control by seating their own choices, and by unseating the candidates of the few. The democratic capitalist fought side by side with the republican capitalist, and in the end the entire oligarchy of dollars was overthrown. New York is not so backward in institutions and a fundamental law as Rhode Island, but it's aggregation of dollars is as de- sirous of political supremacy as the combine led by Messrs. Brayton and Aldrich. The two democratic victories in Rhode Island and New York go to show that democracy is still a potent principle in this country, and that in a straight contest it invariably wins against an oligarchy of dollars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-06
Two New BOomlets.

The elections in New York and Ohio will bring in two boomlets, but it is doubtful indeed if either will have staying qualities. Both come on the scene after matters have to some eX- tent crystallized and both will en- counter many obstacles
 Mark Hannas success in Ohio will revive his boom, but when republicans begin to see that his victory was due in part to the vagaries of his oppo- nent, and in part to an enormous slush fund contributed by priviledged inter- ests which MT. Hanna had protected, and some of which he had promoted when they all see this they will not be anxious to nominate him in year in which the trusts will be on trial. MT. Roosevelt, too, has secured pledges from nearly all the states, and MT. Hanna cannot easily induce the repub, licans in those states to violate their pledges.
 MT Mcclellan, too, will enjoy a mild boomlet as a man of fine presence, prudent speech. and blameless life. He has won a noble victory, and no doubt he will conduct the government of his great city so well that an old-time democratic majority will be rolled up there next year. New York is normal ly democratic by 125,0OO majority, and the democratic standard bearer of next year will receive vote fully up to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-06
Industrial Education.

in last Sundays Atlanta Constitu- tion two pages were devoted to an ac- count of the industrial training that is conducted at Tuskegee by Principal Booker T. Washington and his assist ants. The work in shop and field is amply explained and illustrated. The chief work of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial institute is to train ne. gro students to become good farmers. This is declared to be the chief pur- pose of the institute, and every possi- ble effort is made in that direction. But the work of practical education is not limited to farming. Agricultural teaching holds first place, but black smithing, bricl1making, clustering, car pentry, harness making, gardening, canning, painting, saw milling, shoe making tailoring, timing and wheel NTlBuIluS dl dioO taught, "hN ehS girls are taught sewing, dressmaking, as well as the features of household service. The ruling idea is, better workmen make better products and better profits.
 In an accompanying editorial the Constitution commends Booker Wash ington's work. It says:
 opposition to fitting citizenship educa- ton for the negro race in the south Is archaic unwise and unjust. It has been so declared by the general assembly of Georgia and other states that have been hotly appealed to for a curtailment of the negros share per population and per capita tax paying power in the education al funds of the state. The square and sensible thing for every man to do who is interested in the safe and profitable future of the south is to encourage that practical education of the negro that will fit and inspire him for useful and creative service for the general welfare"
 As the Constitution says, An edu- cated, trained and sober-minded work ing negro is more valuable to himself and to his environment than any ig- norant, helpless and vagrant negro" and this Is exactly what Tuskegee is endeavoring to accomplish.