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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-03
Georgia HorticuIturists.

ATHENS, Ca. Aug. 3.-The atten.
dance upon the twenty-seventh annual
melting of the Georgia State Horticul-
tural Society is larger than for many
years, and an unusual interest is
manifested in the proceedings. There
is a fine display Of fruits and vegeta-
bles, there being several hundred
plates Of the finest products Of the
orchard and garden.
The visitors were welcomed at the
forenoon session by Mayor J. F.
Rhodes and Chancellor Walter P.
Hill, Of the University Of Georgia. Dur
ing the day papers were presented by
Fort. Mt. Airy; w. M. Scott, Atlanta; /;
f. ]. McRae, Kinderlou; Herbert c.
White, De Witt; N. l.. Willett, Au.
gusta; and Charles Deckner, Atlanta,
The session will be continued and
concluded tomorrow.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-03
builders on the journey southwark Of
1860 feet.

DulluerS on lnc Journey soutnWdIu VI
1860 feet.
Mr.. Caldwell says that by December
i. when the building is due to be turn.
ed over to the exposition officials, the
great building will be complete in
every detail.
Although the agriculture palace Is
only one story high. and without gal
leries, the proportions are perfect and
artistic. The great structure stands
on Skinker hill south OF the admins.
tration building and overlooks the
buildings OF the main picture. Run
ming the full length OF the building
is great central aisle with the roof
100 feet above the floor A clear story
admits light to the central and con-
tiguous aisles. The height Of the
caves line Is sixty-nve feet. Messrs.
Caldwell and Drake are also the con-
tractors for the horticulture palace
and work is progressing so satisfactor-
fly on that building that It's compile.
tion by December Is assured.
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NEW RECORD ESTABLISHED.
Contractors at the Worlds Fair Max
inq Unprecedented Headway In
Building the Palace Of Agrl-
culture.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. "a record in the
rapid construction OF big exposition
buildings is being made by the con-
tractors who are putting up the man.
moth palace OF agriculture At the
worlds fair at st. Louis.
The building when completed will
be SAG by 1860 feet, and will cover
more than twenty-one acres. On July
l5, after nineteen days Of work, 1860
feet Of the frame work OF the large
structure had been finished and the
work was progressing 80 satisfactorily
that 1t was confidently predicted that
the remainder would be completed In
twelve days more.
Caldwell and Drake are the contract
ors. Though they we're awarded the
contract last March much time was
spent In buying materials and getting
them on the ground so that they lid
not begin work until after the de1i-
cation on May /. Then small force
began laying the floor.
When the real work began Mr.. Cald-
well, who personally directs the opera.
tions. put on 73O men. who work ten
hours a day A night shift Of forty
men is also employed. Work started
lon the north end. As soon as the
framework was finished on the north
and tha stan workers began their task
and they are closely following the
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-03
Uncle Sam Can Still Give Every Man Farm,
and Profitable One at That
BUT IRRIGATION MUST HELP HIM OUT
Marvellous Effect upon the Industries Of the United Staeswhen
the Arid Lands have Been Reclaimed

to real homeseekers when the
nation shall have multiplied its value
an hundred fold by means of irriga-
ton.
The natN has land for every man
who will mar his home upon 1t in
good faith, who will break the sod,
plant crops, build house, and settle
down to support his family from the
soil. But the nation has no land-at
least, it ought to have none-for the
man who merely seeks to forestall
the actual settler and sell out to him
at profit, or become a landlord col
lecting income from tenants.
Under present land laws millions OF
acres are being taken by those who
have no thought of breaking the soil,
planting crops, or building homes.
They are mere adventurers and spec
ulators.
The Desert Land law gives them a
chance to obtain for song, without
residence and without cultivation,
three hundred and twenty acres OF
the richest soil on earth--enough for
sixteen families. The Communication
clause Of the Homestead law gives
them a chance to take up one hundred
and sixty acres with but the barest
pretence of residence, and that for
only fourteen months. The timber
and Stone act enables them to acquire
forests and quarries for bagatellt
and to hold them for speculative ad
vances.
Frank Stockton left the hero Of hi
famous tale hesitating before two
doors. II he opened one, 1t meant life
and happiness; II the other, death
And the question was never answered
1.-The Lady or the Tiger?
| Uncle Sam stands at the door O
the arid region. His foot is on th'
threshold, his hand is at the latch
| Shall it be the homemaker or thu
speculator? Shall it be life and hap
piness for millions, or a riot AMI car
niyal Of speculation at the expense Q
the people?
There is but one way to answer TN
question in the interest of the nation
welfare. That is to repeal the vicious
provisions of the existing land laws
in accordance with the president
recommendation.
WILLIAM E. SMYTHE.
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state Of Trade

NEW YORK. Aug 3.-The holidays
in England would naturally tend to
restrict trading In an ordinarily active
market on our board, and II was no
surprise that in the present state Of
speculation our market should be dull
and lifeless. In event stocks appeared
to have q moderate demand from con-
kervatiye interests In the afternoon
the market gradually sagged away Of
Its own weight. Union Pacific and st.
Paul led the decline. but the move
ments we're confined to fractions. The
close was quiet AMI featureless. To
tai sales, 211.000.
BACHE & co.
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Racing Begins at Saratoga.

SARATOGA, N. ", Aug. 3.-Theyr'e
of. The day for the summer running
meeting of the Saratoga Racing asso-
citation has at last arrived, and the
racing season is at hand. Nothing
but inclement weather can prevent
this being the most successful meet
ing ever witnessed at this famous re-
sort.
One thousand thoroughbreds from
the stables Of William G. Whitney, ].
e. Madden, John A. Drake, H. II. Will
son, Jr., and other famous owners are
quartered at the track. A score OF the
fast horses that have been the most
prominent about the New York track
this spring and early summer are en-
tered for the Saratoga handicap.
which Is the big event Of this after
noon and which will make the owner
Of the winning horse richer by some
$4,000.
The city is full Of turf men and a
host OF bookmakers have hung up
their states Though there have been
rumors that betting will not be SO
lively as last year, there are no out
ward evidences that such is to be the
case. On the contrary indications are
not lacking that huge rolls OF money
will change hands every day from now
until the close Of the meeting late in
the month.
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National importance.

WARSAW, Ind, Aug. 3.-The pres
ent week promises to be record
breaker in the history of the Lake WI
mona resort. A large number Of meet
ings Of national importance are to be
held, among thern the Northwestern
Purity association, Anti Saloon League
Of America. International Sunday
School association. National Woman'a
Christian Temperance Union, National
Tithers' conference, National Conven
ton Of Trade and Technical Institute
instructors and the General Commit
tee on Federal Union Of the Presby
terian Church Of America.
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Oklahoma Peaches for England.

GUTHRIE. Okla, Aug 3.--Within
the next ten days special shipment
Of several car loads OF Oklahoma
Elberta peaches will be made to Lon
don, England. the matter having been
arranged by Sevcretary Thobum OF
the Oklahoma board Of agriculture and
w. A. Taylor. pomologist in the bur-
eau Of plant industry at Washington.
The department has offered every aid
10 Oklahoma In this venture. as this is
the first time such shipment has
been attempted west OF the Missis-
sIppt Special crates will be consign-
ed In the shipment to King Edward
and Ambassador Choatc.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-03
Again Visits Kansas Towns Caus.
ing Considerable Damage
at Lawrence and Salina
.BALLOTING FOR POPE
Riot Among Italians BAD Colli-
sion in Indiana-Bu Building
Strike in Pittsburg
BIG FIRE IN A TURKISH TOWN

LAWRENCE, Kans.. Aug. S.-The
water in the Kaw river here has fallen
about a foot since last evening. The
wash against the north bank Of the
new channel has caused much damage
by reason Of the swift current, and
the streets and buildings in North
Lawrence have again been endanger-
ed by constant caving in of the
banks. The north approach to the
bridge Is SO badly damaged that cross
ing by wagons is impossible today. Eff
forts will be made today to restore
communication.
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Druggists At MackInac.

MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich, Aug.
3.-DruggIsts from many parts Of the
United States and Canada are gather
ed here for the annual convention Of
the American pharmaceutical associa-
tion. The regular sessions will com
mence tomorrow and continue
through the week and many questions
of great Importance to the trade will
be discussed. Kansas City is bid.
der for the next convention Of the os.
sociation.
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sixth aallos and No pope.

ROME, Aug. 3.-Today's first ballot
apparently resulted In no election.
Smoke was observed issuing from the
Sistine chapel chimney at sixteen min
utes after eleven this morning, indi-
eating the burning Of ballots.
ROME, Aug. 3.--The sixth ballot
was held this afternoon and proved
fruitless. Smoke announcing the fact
was seen rising from the Sistine
chapel at 6:25.
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Building strike In PIttsbura.

PITTSBURG. Pa. Aug. 3.--As a re-
suit Of the Builders league lockout.
$4,000 men were out Of employment
at noon today, and the ofIlcers Of the
league say that by evening the num-
Der will be increased to $4,000 or the
total number Of men afilliated with
the building trades council. Work
has been stopped on nearly all build
inss In course Of erection In the city.
Trouble is anticipated II the contract
ors bring in non union men.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-03

BUFFLAo, N. Y, Aug. 3.-A riot
broks out today between the employees
OF the Niagara elevator and the ltal-
ians who are employed at the plant
OF the Buffalo union furnace company
II is said It was provoked BY an en-
ploye Of the Niagara elevator, who
shouted derisive epithets at the 1tal-
fans. No one was hurt. although
scores Of shots we're exchanged.
Forty-five Italians were arrested.
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Jack o'srien Going to England.

NEW YORK. Aug. 3.-Among the
persons scheduled to sail for Europe
today is Jack O'Brien, the Philadel-
phia middleweight pugulist, who has
decided to return to England where
he achieved some notable victories on
the occasion of his visit several years
ago. He has several bouts arranged,
the most prominent being fifteen
round contest with Jack Palmer,
champion OF Great Britain. This is
scheduled for decision In London the
latter part of this month.
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lodi Home" Week.

LONDON, Ont, Aug. 3.--Today ush-
cred in "Old Home" week in this city,
for which preparations have been
making for several months. 1t Is es-
timated that at least 10000 visitors
will be here, among them large dele
cations from Chicago, Detroit, Tole-
do, Cleveland, Rochester, Buffaio.
Syracuse and New York city.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-03
Northwest Tennis Championship,

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi. Aug g.
Crack tennis players from Michigan to
the Pacific coast are among the COM
petitors In the annual northwestern
championship Tournament in singles
and doubles, which began today on the
courts Of the Minnetonka club. First,
second and consolation prizes will be
awarded in both singles and doubles.
and the winner Of the tournament In
singles will be called upon to play r.
D. Little, who now holds the cham
pionship.
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ENCAMPMENT HERE.
ADJuTANT GENERAL WHlrEMAN
DECIDES IN FAVOR or LAS
VEGAS FOR N. G. MEET.
General Baldwin and star and Three
Companies Of Regulars VIII Bs
Here.

The Optic has an interesting and
gratifying piece Of news for the pub
lie today. General Whiteman has de-
cided upon Las Vegas as the place for
the territorial encampment Of the Ma
tional Guard and will issue . formal
order in q few days.
General Whiteman made . visit Of
inspection to Water Canyon and other
places suggested, but could mot hnd
the conditions required At the re-
quest Of the governor he came to Las
Vegas to look over the ground. This
morning, In company with Major Ran
kin. he drove up the Hot Springs road.
Several locations we're pointed sout,
which the general said were ideal.
There Il an abundant supply q pure
water, 1 great plain where maneuveFs
can be made to advantage, : back
ground Of hill or mountain for . RHO
range. and the August climate Is per-
feet.
The adjutant general said thst the
location was 70 far beyond any other
in the territory that he would author
ize the statement that the territorial
encampment would be held here Au-
gust 1925, He had been rather IN
clined to a more central location be-
cause It would cost little more to
move troops here.
All the government would ask Of
| the city was free location. and this
! Major Rankin was able to assure him
would be granted.
General Whiteman says that not
only will every National Guard organ
/ ization IN the territory be here In
force. but that General Frank Bald
win Of Denver, commander Of the as
partment Of Colorado, and his stan
will come, and with them two COM
panies Of infantry and one Of cavalry
Of the regular army General Baldwin
will send an ofYicer short time be-
fore the date Of the encampment to
select the exact location.
! 1t will be noted that the time for
the encampment will include the date
OF the Ration picnic. The presence OF
, the soldiers will add much 10 the IN
terest Of the picnic, and Will be =
great drawing card. II possible, Com
pany X should be reorsanized in time
for the encampment. IieutenAnts II
field and Lucero will be warmly sup
ported II they push the matter.
, At the very outset The Optic sug-
gested that Las Vegas was the ideal
place to hold the encampment. An IN
spoction Of the whole territory proves
the correctness Of the position.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-03

DENVER, Colo, Aug. 3.-President
j. c. Craig. Of the Citizens alliance,
said today that no radical or unlaw.
full action will bc taken at the meet
ing Of the alliance called for tonight,
but he believed the action of the CIT.
izens' alliance OF Idaho Springs, IN
expelling union miners who were ac-
cused OF completely In the blowing up
OF the Sun and Moon converter, would
be commended.
1T is not the intention" said Craig
ITO drive anyone out of Denver. But
in Idaho Springs the situation was difs
ferent, for those men and others had
been making threats for months and
finally resorted to dynamite. believe
the community was not only saved
considerable expense. but also pre-
vented sacrifice Of many lives By
the action and therefore II should be
commended"
President Craig said further that a
resolution would be introduced TO
night to ask the police to enforce rig
Idly the law against carrying arms
He added that his own life had beer
threatened, but he had no fear OF vio
lence.
A communication vas received thii
morning from Sheriff Sandberg, ol
Idaho Springs, by the committee o1
miners who were expelled from thai
town. 1t is in answer to letter sem
the sheriff by the men In which thel
stated that Governor Peabody hat
told them to apply to the local ~
thorities for protection. Sheriff Sand
berg says In answer that he intend
TO maintain law and order In TIA
county, without favor or partialit'
towards any person or class. H
adds, "All American citizens will r
ceive the protection Of my of1ce y
so far as the duties Of my once VI
der the law an afford them protection
II you are advised as to your rights
consider them" The committee wi
wait on the governor this afternoo
with the answer OF Sheriff Sanders
Governor Peabody's answer to tn
miners was that they must seek ret
ress through the courts at Idah
Springs, and also that under the COZ
stitution and laws Of the state he
not vested with right. power or author
ity to act In the matter.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-03

Passengers on yesterdays No. 2
from the west tell story Of > man
who bought a through ticket and
sleeper accommodations from Los An
gcles to New York. Before the train
reached winslow At I. m. hc arose
and dressed. TO the conductor he
said he wanted to smoke. He VA
missinv when the train left Winslow.
1t is believed he was mentally unbal-
anced.
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re.m.ters to syoln interests.

NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y, Aug. L.
As result OF conference begun hero
today it Is expected that an amalgama-
tion of the two existing international
unions OF team drivers will be consum-
ated. The new organization will be
affiliated with the American Fedora
ton of labor and will begin Its career
with membership extending over q
large part of the United States.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-03
Long Trip Of G. A. r. Veterans.

PITTSBURG, Pa. Aug. 3.--The first
contingent of Grand Army veterans TO
leave the east for the San Francisco
encampment is the Abe Patterson
Post No. SS OF Allegheny, which de-
parted for the west today. In order
to make the trip more enjoyable the
veterans will make stops at all the
principal points In Colorado, New Mex
leo, Arizona and Southern California.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-03
Brotherhood Of the Kingdom.

NEWBURGH, N. Y, Aug, 1.-The
eleventh annual conference OF the
Brotherhood OF the Kingdom, a Chris
tian organization with membership
extending throughout the country. be-
gan today at Marlborough and will
continue until Friday. Some OF the
topics to be discussed are: The
Christianization OF Politics, and the
Christian Conception Of Property.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-03
They Call on Governor Peabody Who Refers
Them to The Court
ACTION OF CITIZENS ALLIANCE IS UPHELD
Two Bands Escaped Concts Located Near Folsom Calf and
Capture Expected Soon

ping expedition. and her assailant hur-
riedly escaped without completing the
robbery. He took small amount Of
money and some jewelry. 4 heavy
poker was used by the robber. Mrs.
Ketcham's collar bone was broken.
deep cash was cut over her left
temple, and she was nearly strangled
with 4 handkerchief.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-03
convicts Are Again Located.

SACRAMENTO Calf, Aug. ga spe-
cial to the Bee from Folsom says that
two bands of convicts, one Of five and
another OF three, are definitely located
and It is believed will soon be cap
turei. other convicts have gone on
by them selves, and 1t Is believed they
will eventually be captured in some
town.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-03

NEW YORK. Aug. 3.-According to
the police, Mrs. John Henry Ketcham,
wife Of the congressman from the
18th New York district, WAS danger
ously injured by thief whom she dis
covered in her apartments At her resi-
dence here on returning from shop
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A centenarian's Birthday.

ORANGE, N. j.. Aug. Miss Jane
Elizabeth Hillyer of East Orange,
probably the Oldest woman in New
Jersey, celebrated her 1920 birthday
today. Miss Hillyer retains all her
faculties but has been unable to walk
for many years, owing to an incident
when she was 80 years old, when she
brike her hip. 81.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-03

summer the elder DAILY was not in
cluied among those indicted. Phil.
DAILY. Jr., was indicted and fined 81
500 Up to that time the club had
been closed twice since its erection
by the late John Hoey in the early
Cos.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-03
aad coIII,Ion In Indiana.

HARTFORD CITY, Ind, Aug. a.
Sixteen persons we're injured In q
head-on collision today between the
west bound Panhandle freight and an
east bound passenger. The accident
was caused by heavy fog.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-03

FREEHOLD, N. j., Aug. 3.--Phil.
Daly's famous Pennsylvania Club
house. with its gIlded domes, at Long
Branch. which for years was the finest
gambling palace in the United States,
and patronIzed only by those who
could wager unlimited amounts, was
put up for public sale today. The
passing Of the club Is the direct re-
suit Of the crusade made last July
which effectually put quietus on pub
lie gambling at Long Branch.
The bric.a-brac, draperies and deco.
rations OF the Pennsylvania Club cost
more than $250.000. When the club
was closed by the county officials last
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-03
Turkish Town Burned.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Aug. s.-A
conflagration has devasted the town
OF Armeka, Asia Minor. The Mos
que, public buildings, 400 shops and
sixty houses we're destroyed. The pop
ulation is in the greatest distress.
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a Bad Wreck on Austrian Railroad.

a BAG Wreck OF Nust'1an UaIIruau'
BERLIN, Aug. 3.--A dispatch from
Breslau reports a serious disaster on
the railroad bridge between Sucha
and Kalvaria. Austrian sllesIa. A
train consisting Of eleven cars collid-
ed with passenger train. Thirty
passengers are said TO have been
killed and hfty.two injured.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-03
Two preceding Trials.

Caleb Powers has had two trials.
He was first convicted here August 10.
1900, of completely in the murder OF
Governor William Goebel on the
statehouse grounds at Frankfort in
the preceding January. The second
trial was held here October, 1901, the
Court of Appeals having granted 1t in
the preceding March. Again the re-
suit was conviction, and a second SEN
tence to life Imprisonment was i'm
posed. A new trial was awarded by
the appellate court, the action being
based mainly upon the refusal Of the
Judge Cantrill to vacate the bench up
on the affidavits filed by the defense
charging the court with being preju-
dice against the defendant.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-03

SALINA, Kans., Aug. S.--The worst
Of the food resulting from last weeks
heavy rain is over, although the Null
berry river rose several feet in the
night. and the lower part Of the town
is submerged. The Salina river is
rising, also. The east bound trains
of the Union Pacific are still here.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-03
Third Trial Of Caleb Powers.

GEORGETOWN, KY, Aug. 3.-The
Scott Circuit Court convened in spe-
cial session today, Judge J. E. Rob-
bins presiding, for the trial of Caleb
Powers, twice convicted of completely
in the murder of Governor Goebel.
The friends Of the defendant have en-
ployi an imposing array OF legal
counsel and hard fight will be made
for acquittal.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-03

A convention Is to be held at Buff
falo hall this evening At 8 o'clock for
the purpose Of nominating city Of
ficials for the coming election which
is set for August 18th.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-03

Hon. Chas. A. spiess. president Of
the New Mexico Worlds Fair commis-
sion, arrived home on No. this e
ternoon.