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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-04
Geo. B. Mcclellan Defeats Seth Low byPluraIity
Of 63,6l7
SWEEPING PUBLICAN VICTORY in OHIO
Herrcks Plurality Will Exceed l25OOo Senator Hanna Has
Things All His Own Way

NEW YORK, N. Y. November A..
The tammany candidate, Geo. B. Nc.
Clellan will be the next mayor Of
Greater New York, having defeated
Seth Low. the fusion candidate, for
election by plurality OF 63,617, com
plete unofiicial returns having been
received from every election district
in the city. BY the same returns
Comptroller Edward M. Grout and
Chas. v. Fornes, president Of the
board Of aldermen running for re-elec-
tion on the democratic ticket, though
elected two years ago as fusion can
didates, defeated their fusion oppo-
nents BY 66,790 and 64.793 plurality
respectively, Grout leading the city.
A sweeping democratic victory was
accomplished for the democratic city
and borough tickets in four Of the
five boroughs OF the municipality, only
Richmond borough giving Low a plu-
rality and electing fusion borough Off
GERS. VIM. Devery, the independent
candidate for mayor, polled only 1895
votes in the entire city, and announces
that he is out of politics for good.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-04
Gotham Surprised.

NE YORK, Nov 4.-General sur.
prise and interest were occasioned
in society circles In this city and
Newport a few weeks ago by the an
nouncement from London OF the en-.
gagement 81 Miss Margareta Grace
and J. Phipps, whose wedding took
place today. Only few OF the most
intimate friends Of the Grace family
were aware that Miss Grace and Mr..
J. Phipps were acquainted. Romantic
rumors accompanied the announce
ment, Il being said that the courtship
was only Of a few weeks duration.
1t was understood that Miss Grace
had been previously engaged to Earl
Of Dononghmore. with whom she had
been acquainted since childhood.
Exceptional interest attaches to the
wedding both because OF the wealth
Of the Phipps fnmiIy and the social
prestige Of the Ciraces. The bride
is a niece or the late Mayor Grace
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-04
THANKSGIVING.
Proclamation BY President Roosevelt,
Officially Setting Aside No. 26.

BY the president OF the United
States Of America. proclamation
The season Is at hand when, accord
Ing to the custom OF our people. Il
falls on the president to appoint a
day OF praise and thanksgiving to
God. During the last year the Lord
has dealt bountifully with us, giving
us peace at home and abroad and the
chance for our citizens to work for
their welfare unhindered by war,
famine or plague. 1t behooves US not
to rejoice greatly because Of what has
been given us, but to accept 1t with a
solemn sense Of responsibility, realiz-
ling that under heaven II rest with us
ourselves 10 show that we are worthy
to use Alright what thus has been en-
trusted to our care.
In no other place and at no other
time has the experiment of govern.
ment Of the people. by the people and
for the people been tried on 30 vast .
scale as here IN our own country in
tine opening years Of the twentieth
century. Failure would not only be a
dreadful thing for us but a dreadful
thing for all mankind because u
would mean loss OF hope for all who
believe in the power and the right
eousness OF liberty. Therefore. in
thanking God for the mercies extend.
ed 70 us In the past, we beseech Him
that he may not withhold them In the
future, and that our hearts may be
aroused TO war steadfastly for the
good and against all the forces Of evil
ipublic and private We theAefore pray
for strength and Light SO that we
may In the coming years, with clean
illness. fearlessness, ani wisdom
do our allotted work on the earth in
such manner as to show that we are
not altogether unworthy Of the bless
u
ings we have received.
Now. therefore. !. Theodore Roose.
yelt, president Of the United States
do hereby designate as day Of gen.
eral Thanksgiving, Thursday, the 26th
day Of November, and do recommend
that throughout the land people cease
their wonted occupations and In theiI
several places Of worship render
thanks unto Almighty God for bis
manifold mercies. In witness where
lof. I have hereunto set my hand and
sNused the seal Of the United States
to be afYixei. Done st the city oi
Washington. this slst day Of October
In the year Of our Lord, one thousand
nine hundred and three. and OF the
independence Of the United States the
one hundred and twnty-eight.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT,
by the president, John Hay, secre
tary Of state.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-04
Military Day al jacksonville.

JACKSONVILLE. Flay Nov. A.
This was military day at the Jack
sonville carnival and 1t proved to be
the biggest day Of the weeks festivi-
ties. The chief feature was the mon
ster military and naval parade. In
line were regulars OF the United States
army, blue jackets from the United
States warships in harbor and mili-
tia companies from various parts Of
Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas.
The procession was reviewd by Cover.
nor jennings and number Of otAsr
dignitaries. This evening the pro
gramme concludes with military
ball. which promises to surpass IN
brilliancy any function Of TIE kind
ever seen before in Jacksonville.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-04
Reunion Of Alabama Veterans.

Hcunion OF Alabama veterans.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Nov. Alt
is estimated that 10000 visitors are
here for the reunion OF the Alabama
division Of the United Confederate
Veterans, and the city IL mass Of
dags and bunting ii honor Of the oc-
casion. Every camp In the state has
sent IT, delegation and the outlook u
bright for one Of the largest @ veil
- most successful reunions held in
this state In recent years. During the
forenoon the division headquarters q
the Hillman Hotel were bssAiged BY
Veterans desirous Of registering The
reunion WAS formally opened in the
Auditorium 1t noon. being called to
order BY the division commander.
Thomas NJ owen OF Montgomery.
Addresses Of welcome and responses.
the appointment Of committees and
other perfunctory business occupied
the opening hours. The chief feature
of the afternoon was the annual
oration by Hon. T. sydney Frazer.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-04
CARRY MARYLAND.
Democrats Elected Warfisld Governor
bq 5000 Majority.

BALTIMORE, Nd. Nov. 4.--Com.
plete returns have not yet been re-
ceived from any one Of the twenty.
three Maryland counties but the indi.
cations are that the majority for War.
leld. the democratic candidate for
governor will be upwards of fve
thousand In this city the democrats
have elected their entire local ticket.
They have also elected o substantial
majority In the legislature, thus insur-
Ing democratic successor to Senator
McComas and have reelected Judge
McSherry to the court Of appeals. The
unprecedented delay In counting the
returns is due to the extraordinary
large size Of the ticket and to the
election law which requires that the
voter mark cross opposite The name
voted for.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-04
Runaway Train Tears Down Incline at Fnehtful
Speed
STRIKES ANOTHER IN DENSE FOG
vicnsare Mostly Shop Girls. One Killed and Naeeea j.
iared, Many Perhaps Fatally i

KANSAS CITY. Mo-. Nov. 4.--One
person was killed and nineteen others
injured, four Of them perhaps fatally
In collision between two cable
trains ON the Twelfth street incline
near the union depot this morning.
Most Of the injured were working
girls on their way to work from their
homes In the suburbs across the river.
The accident was due to slippers
tracks. One train heavily laden with
passengers stopped to let on pas
senger when the gripman lost his
grip on the cable. Immediately the
train started back, gaining great
speed. until 1t was going thirty miles
an hour. Indescribable confusion
reigned among the passengers. Sew
eral jumped and escaped with
slight injuries. Two blocks away an
other heavily laden train was making
its way upward. A dense fog made
It impossible for the crew Of the lat
ter to see the runaway train and the
two came together with terrific force.
throwing passengers in every direction
and locking the cars together in q
deadly embrace and partially wreck
ing the viaduct. Several or the m
jured were thrown clear over the
yiaduct railing to the tracks beneath.
When order was restored and the in
jured had been removed, Il was found
that Miss Emma Oyer of Kansas City.
Kans.. had been killed Nellie Lus,
combe. aged twenty. died Of her in
juries about noon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-04
Kansas Club Women.

HIAWATHA. Kas., Nov. IA
good attendance was present this
afternoon at the opening Of the sec,
ond annual meeting Of the First dis.
trict federation Of women's clubs.
Mrs. w f. Thompson, of Seneca,
presided over the opening session,
which was given over to greetings
and responses, reports Of officers
appointment of committees and other
routine business. A reception to the
visitors will be given this evening
and the regular sessions of the con
vention will begin tomorrow.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-04
I'll PORVEN|R
i. ION.
DON MARGARlTo ROMERO HOPES
TO SECURE THE BUILDING OF
THE BEAUTIFUL RESORT.

What is to be done to ensure the
building Of beautiful III Poryenir,
long one OF the .rost popular mountain
resorts in the wes.? Las Vegas needs
the resort more thai e .r since the
Montezuma has closea The location
In the spreading p!no crest, sheltered
by the steep Nss..s OF the canyon Of
the Gallinas and near the base Of the
great mountain Of the Hermit, could
not be improved.
The problem OF the rebuilding OF the
resort is OF interest to every one in
the city Don Margarito Romero
doesn't feel able to rebuild Just now
without sacrificing enough OF the
splendid pine timber to pay the ex.
pense. He Is engaged In building a
block In the town and In other en-.
terprises that call for all his spare
capital. He, In common with host
Of others, is very anxious to have I'll
Porvenir rebuilt To this end he
makes liberal offer to the city, to the
town. the board OF trade, or any other
organization or company that is will.
ing to push the enterprise.
II any organization vii! pay him
the value OF the timber on the 4S0-
acre tract Of land, he will transfer the
whole property on the condition that
FL Porvenir be rebuilt. He wishes,
however, to reserve ten acres OF the
tract for homestead. The title to
the tract has been patented and Is
unquestionable. II any company TAX
up the enterprise doesn't oaia 10 as.
sumo the whole responsibility, Mr..
Romero announces his readiness 10 ac-
cept part or the value Of the timber
In stock Id the concern. In other
words. Mr.. Romero feels unable to
rebuild FL Porvenir without help, and
he II very loath to sacrifice the splen-
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-04
PsopIe Believe in Il.

II has been cynically said that any
thing can be sold by advertising now.
a-days. This Is not 30. Many lini
ments have been advertised but only
one--Perry Davis Painkiller-has
stood the test Of sixty years zee.
Today Its popularity is greater than
ever and 10 based not upon what
anybody says but upon what the rem
edy does. There Is but one PainkilIer,
Perry Davis.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-04

/ Senator James Frank Allen, chairman
of the Union Republican State com.
mittee, q conference is being held here
today for the purpose OF considering
matters Of serious Importance to
the organization AMI to the cause Of
Republicanism In Delaware" II u
understood that the union republi-
cans have made q propagation to the
regulars to hold 4 state convention
under the apportlonment OF delegates.
as was the custom before the ofaciAl
split in the party In 1896. II the regu.
lars refuse this offer. il Is expected
the union republicans will declare
they will nominate 4 ticket OF their
own and make straight-out fight
all the way down the lines.
Conference Of Southern schools.
DURHAM, N. c., Nov. l.--The AZ.
sociatlon Of Colleges and Preparatory
Schools Of the Southern States be.
gan its annual meeting today u Trini-
ty College. A number Of the leading
institutions Of learning In Alabama,
Kentucky, Arkansas. Louisiana. Geor-
gla. Tennessee. Mississippi and other
states Of the South are represented.
The president Of the association ID
r. II. Jesse, president OF the universi-
~ Of Missouri. The conference is to
continue IN session two days, during
which time there will be numerous
papers and discussions on subjects re-
lating 70 education In the Sonth.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-04

BALTlMORE. Nd. Nov. IA
society wedding Of note today was
that Of Miss May Ridgley Broyn,
daughter Of former Governor Brown,
Of Maryland. TO Mr.. Gordon Taylor
Hughes Of New York. The ceremony
was performed at the Brown residence
IN North Charles street and was fol-
lowed by . wedding breakfast Mr.
and Mrs. Hughes win make thsir
future residence In New York.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-04
Great excitement in colon.

COLON, Colombia, Nov. 4. Govern
ment troops which arrived here on the
Colombian crusier Cartagena, refuse
to return to Savanilla or acknowledge
the authority OF the provisional gov.
ernment Of Panama. A conference Is
now being held at the Prefecture and
trouble is expected momentarily. The
excitement is increasing and stores
are being closed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-04
GREAT LOSS Of LIFE
FROM EXPLOSION
SIXTEEN MEN KILLED AND MANY
WOUNDED At IONA ISLAND.

PEEKSKILL, N. ", Nov. A.
Flames are seen and ietonations
were heard from Iona Island today,
The island is used by the govern
ment for storing explosives. II Is not
known whether there is any loss Of
life.
Later-Sixteen men are reported
dead as the result OF the explosion
at Iona island, AMI many were wound.
cd.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-04
Senator PIatt Nothing Dauinted.

NEW YORK, Nov. speaking of
the municipal election here, Senator
Platt said today:
IL Is the fortIne Of war, and
nave no complaint to make this time,
especially 50 because know Mr.. Nc
Clellan we'll and believe that he will
make good mayor. He is an excel
lent young man. and if we are to be
defeated ! am glad the victory falls
to such pleasant personality. ! do
not regard the municipal campaigns
as having any bearing on state and
national issues. There is no possible
way Of connecting it with the partisan
issues that will affect the contest OF
1904
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-04
century pI.n.s :. worId,s FaIr

ST. LOUIS. Mo-. Nov. 4.--The
landscape department OF the worlds
fair has received four carloads Of
century plants from the University
Of Notre Dame, at South Bend. In.
diana. These plants are all Of them
magnificent specimens Of many years
growth. They number 200 and will
be used In effective places in the
cascade gardens and on the main
avenues Of the exposition grounds.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-04

MARh AGE
NOTABLE WEDDING IN HISTORIC
BATTLE ABBEY, NEW YORK
BEAUTY AND WEALTH.

LONDON. Nov. 4.--Battle Abbey,
the historic pile erected centuries ago
to commemorate the battle Of
Hastings, was the scene today or a
brilliant Anglo-American wedding.
The contracting parties were Miss
Margareta Grace, daughter Of
Michael r. Grace ana niece Of the late
Mayor Grace Of New York city, and
j. Phipps, a young London millionaire.
The wedding attracted many well.
known Americans resident in England
and among those who signed the mar.
riage register were Henry G. White,
secretary Of the American embassy,
and II. Clay Evans, American consul.
general to London.
The bride, who was given away by
her father, wore an exquisite gown Of
white chiffon, fiecked with dewdrops
According to the American custom,
she wore some splendid jewelry given
her by the bridegroom. including q
magnificent diamond tiara.
There were four bridesmaids. the
unmarried sister Of the bride. tive
sisters OF the bridegroom and Miss J.
Eyre. q cousin Of the bride. Their
dresses were gorgeous compositions
Of white velvet and chiffon. with
large white hats with feathers.
The bridal couple will spend theiI
honeymoon on the continent.
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and with her sister has won social
prominence In London by her wit and
beauty. Her father gained fame and
fortune ten years ago by successfully
financiering the Peruvian government
when It was on the verge Of bank
ruptcy.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-04
81. LouIs a shocked.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. Nov. 4.--Thls city
and vicinity experienced decided
earthquake shock at 1890 this after.
noon. Word from Louisiana. Mo, says
the shock was felt there at about tb,
same time.
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COL D N BIA
At TER PANAMA
Warship From Bogota is Shell
ing the City With Deadly
Eject
UNCLE SAM OBJECTS
Panama Authorities are Taken
Captive BY Bands " Insur-
rectiOnists

WASHINGTON. D. G., Nov. 4.--The
United States consul, Ehrman.. at
Panama, cables the state department
under toiay's date that q Colombian
government warship from Bogota Is
sheiling the city Eleven Cinnamon
have been killed. Consul Ehrman
has been instructed to make 4 protest
against the bombardment.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-04
Addieks Seeks Party UNITY.

DOVER, Del, Nov. 4.--Again there
seems TO be a possibility that the
Addicks and anti-Aidicks factions
will come together and restore har.
mony In the republican ranks Of
delaware. Pursuant TO the call Of
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-04
massachusetts, Goes Republican.

BOSTON, Mass, Nov. 4.--With the
exception Of a falling of in the social.
ist vote, the election in Massachusetts,
very nearly paralleled that OF last
year. Governor John !. Bates was re-
elected by plurality Of nearly S6.-
900. The other republican candidates
for state Offices were elected as well
as seven out OF eight members Of the
executive council The legislature
will be strongly republican.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-04
All One Way in Pennsylyania.

All One Way in Pennsylvania.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Nov. The
latest estimates from the country dis.
tricts indicate that the republican
state ticket will have majorities rang
ing from 225,Ooo to 100000. In those
counties where the judges Of the court
Of common appeals were chosen, the
republican percentage Of victories is
far greater than that Of the demo.
Gratis.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-04
New York Stock Market.

NEW YORK. Nov. 4.-Quotations al
close here today were as follows;
Atchison, 81 is.
Atchison preferred, 80
N. y. c.. 11s 10.
Pennsylvania, 1870 IS.
$. r, ~ rs.
U. r., n "a.
U. P. preferred. s5 ~.
y. $. s., IL "a.
Y. 3. $. preferred. 81 5.s.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-04
Democrat. carry Rhode Island.

PROVIDENCE. r. l., Nov. l.--The
democrats succeeded in reelecting
Governor It. f.. c. Garvin yesterday,
although by such small majority that
all other state officers went to the
republicans AMI that party will also
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-04
New York Monax.

NEW YORK, Nov. Mooney on
call steady at 2 1-4@2 1-2 per cent;
prime mercantile paper. s 1906 per
cent; silver, 50 5-sc.
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MEMPHIS. Tenn. Nov. "A ais.
tinct earthquake shock was felt all
over Memphis this morning. No dam
age was done. Another shock occur
red at 1:i5 .. m.
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have working majority In the leg
islature. The leading cities all sent
democratic delegations to the legis-
lature.
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Republican Victory IN Nebraska.

OMAHA, Neb., Nov. l.-Judge
Barnes, the republican candidate, is
elected to the supreme juigeship over
Judge Sullivan, the present incumb-
ent Of the bench. by q plurality which
may reach 5000. The rest of the re-
publican state ticket Is elected by ton
Thousand.
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Captured BY insurrectlonists.

I PANAMA. Nov. 4.-Governor
o'Baldie Of Panama and all the au-
thorities in addition to Generals
Tovar and Amayo are captives in the
hands Of the nsurrectionists. All
Colombian cruisers on the Pacific
side Of the isthmus have been taken.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-04
Spanish strike over.

BILBAO. Spain, Nov. 4.---Work was
resumed today in the coal mining dis
trict.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-12

oss or money ana property than the fire of two years ago. The gross loss then was $6,OO0, ,0O0, with an insurance of more than $4,OO0,0O0 The present loss is estimated at considerably more than $2,OOO,000, with no insurance.
 The constant rain has renewed the flood, but it is hoped the waters have reached their maximum. There is con- siderable water in the boiler room of the Edison electric light station, there being only about four inches of clear space between the grate bars and the water. It is from this station. that the city receives it's entire supply of light and motive power.
 Five hundred families are homeless.
 Of these about 150 are being sheltered
 in Apollo hall, while the others are talk
 en care of in the armory.
 The city of Passaic passed a sleep
 less night, it being feared that the Dun
 dee dam would give way. That would
 have relieved the city of Paterson at
 the expense of the cities below For tunately, however, Dundee dam is still intact. The suffering at Wellington and Duttonville has been very great as no relief has been able to reach those
 places. All through this district houses and outbuildings, together with a great quantity of dead stock, may be seen | floating about.
 Seven men are now in great peril of their lives in the Kearns Bros.' dye house on the river margin near Pater- son. A part of the works has been car ried away. The men are in that part which remains standing. While they i were trying to save thousands of dol l lars' worth of silks by carrying them | to the top of the building the building l was surrounded by water, and the men l were cut off from all assistance because | of the raging torrent that has been
 rushing by ever since. It is believed
 that the entire building will be carried 1 from its foundation unless the flood subsidies very soon.
 Twenty-Five bridges are down in Pas | saic and Sussex counties on the Sus- | quehanna railroad. Many flooded houses on River, Main and West streets may | fall