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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-15
ICE BRIDGE AT NIAGARA.

NIAGARA FALLS, Dec 15.-There is
beautiful ice scenery in the park and on
the Islands. A fairly good ice bridge
has formed below the falls
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We are told that in ancient Babylon.
when any man was H. he was taken to
the market place and anyone who had
ever had similar ailment was asked
to give advice. This will make US all
glad that Babylon is fallen and we are
not living there now
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-15

Chicago has the convention. and nu-
merous Republicans who expect to be
delegates are privately laying in stores
Of RED PAINT.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-15

Rabies Is said to have been more
prevalent than usual in the District ia
the past year, which may or may not
be due TO the influence OF airy OF the
Senators known to be rabid
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-15
In Philadelphia.

Philadelphia is going to spend sl7 900. 900 in
city Improvements in the next year Probably
the most Of IL win be spent on the residences Of
tue city councilmen.- Republican.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-15
Helping Him Out.

really did no. know just what 20 do
To tell my love when driving home with Sue:
She blazed the way; the saucy little elf
She took the reins and drove the marc herself
New York Press.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-15
Hardly.

senator German Is not meeting with as much
popularity with his negrophobe propaganda In
the Senate as he did in Msryland.-Boston Ad-
vertiser.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-15

Peary has been saying. in Orange,
n j.. that he IS certain he viii reach
the pole. When he can say that he IS
certain he has reached It he VIII not
be reduced 10 Iecturing in Orange. N. ].
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-15

Senator Penrose says that the Fepub-
lioan party was born in Pittsburg.
r5oss he mean that it was born under
a cloud?
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-04
ELABORATE
The Preparations at Albuquer-
que for the Reception of
The Nation IS Chief.
BIC BANNER CALLS FOR STATEHOOD
Special to The Optic.

Special to The Optic.
ALBUQUERQUE, ~ NJ, May A.
There is but one matter Of interest In
Albuquerque today, upon which all
conversation is centered and all effort
concentrated, and that as a matter Of
course, Is the visit of President Roose-
welt tomorrow afternoon. For two
weeks past the visit Of the nation s
chief executive has occupied the pub
lie mind almost to the exclusion of
yihina aisc. and waen Mr. Roose-
welt steps from his esgl :, the fsaradu
al 2:50 O'Clock tonlorrCw afternoon ii
will be before the biggest crowd that
has ever gathered in the Duke city.
While few visitors are expected from
the northern part of the Territory on
account Of the presidents visit to
Santa Fe. there are big delegations
coming from the immediate towns of
the south and west and the entire pop
ulation of Bcrnalillo and Sandoval
counties will be here The people
have already commenced to arrive
from the inland villages up and down
the river and Old Albuquerque is full
to the brim Of country folk
Somewhat elaborate preparation has
been made for the reception of the
president and his entertainment dur
ing the scant two hours that he will
be in the city. Every business house
in the downtown district and every
residence along the streets over which
the presidential party will pass are
heavy with flags and bunting, and
some Of the decorations are very
beautiful. There is a scattering Of
notices among the decorations and
many of them have the word state
hood" in the foreground From the
moment of his arrival from Washing
ton, Delegate B. S. Pcdey has been
urging upon the people here the i'm
portance OF keeping the statehood is
sue prominently before the president
during his visit, and as result the
big triumphal arch on Railroad avenue
will have on one of its columns, the
legend. Statehood, 1904" while at the
north gate Of the Alvarado a tableaux
will be given just before the presi-
dent begins his address which will
represent New Mexico knocking at the
door of the sisterhood Of states.
Mr.. Roosevelt will be introduced by
Delegate Rodey and after his address
will be taken Immediately to his car
riage and the start will be made for
the drive over the city which 1t is ex-
pected will take about an hour. Dur
ing the drive stop Of five minutes
will be made at the residence of Dele
gate Rodey and at its end the presi-
dent and his party will go to the Com
mercial Club where they will remain
for half an hour During this brief
and informal reception the Navajo
saddle blanket in which are woven
the presidents credentials as an hon
orary member OF the Commercial Club
will be presented by Mr.. o. N. Marion,
president of the club.
From the club the president will be
taken directly to the train which will
leave the city at 5 o'clock.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-04
NEW YORK AND CHICAGO.
Special Reports from the Two Biggest
Cities Of the Country.

NEW YORK, May 4.-The market
today was dull and steady at the open
ing but later developed some strength
There was some short covering and
this helped prices. During the middle
of the day the market was very dull
In the afternoon there was further
buying and the market became quite
strong. The good stocks were bid
up. d. & II. had big advance and most
of the high priced stocks showed
strength.
The close was steady at best prices
of the day and with much better feel
ing. Money remained easy. Traders
tried at the close to cause short cover
ing and succeeded very we'll. Money
closed offered 2 per cent. Total sales
404, 1000. WALKER BROS.
NEW YORK. May 4.-Stock Letter
Market is duh and firm. Wall street
sentiment is still bullish and the pro-
fessional buying Of coalers which with
light offerings of stocks generally sup
port the whole list. Sterling exchange
keeps strong. The Goulds are said to
be buying Missouri Pacific and proba-
bly, Wabash. Talk of Norfolk being
put on a per cent basis.
LOGAN & BRYAN.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-04
BUSINESS DOUBLED.
Splendid Showing Made by Santa Fe
Freight Office During Past Month.

Some people In Las Vegas have
been inclined to believe that the open
ing OF the Rock Island through the
southern country would have the ef-
feet Of greatly reducing the amount Of
freight which comes this way To ev-
erybody II will be gratifying to know
that this is not so. 1t Is fact. and II
Is most important index of the pros.
perity and growth Of Las Vegas. that
during the past month the freight re-
ceipts of the local office surpassed
those Of any previous month in the
history of the station The receipts
we're almost exactly double those Of
the corresponding month last year.
What this story tells of the advance
ment made in Las Vegas during the
past year Is most important. II
means that Las Vegas has been ex-
panding along every line. that her
business houses are increasing their
stocks and their sales, that many
more people are comdng TO the city
and that all her enterprises are grow
Ing rapidly.
II is pretty we'll assured that before
long the small, inadequate freight
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-04
BODY OF FORMER GOVERN
OR TAKEN TO WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, May 4.-The re-
mains OF the Hon. Alexander E. Shep-
herd, at one time governor Of Colum-
bia. arrived in Washington today. The
body was brought from Batopilas.
Mexico, where Governor Shepherd
died some time ago A large military
and civic escort accompanied the re-
mains from the railroad station to the
New York Avenue Presbyterian
church, where the body lay in state
until 4 o'clock, when the funeral serv-
ices occurred. The casket had as
special guard of honor twelve men,
bers of old National Rifles of 1861.
All flags on district buildings were
placed at half mast and all district
offices and schools were closed for the
day. Governor Luis Terrazas of Chi
huahua was represented at today's
service by Colonel John Wier Gov
ernor Terrazas, who was warm
friend of Governor Shepherds, sent
handsome wreath.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-04
PREPARING BIG RECEPTION
All New Mexico, Irrespective of
Political Affiliations, We'll
comes Nations Chief.
INDICATIONS Of pfRffG wtATHtR

President Roosevelt will reach the
city, if his train is on schedule time,
at 4:30 tomorrow morning 1t Is ex-
tremely improbable that there will be
any delay, as the presidents special
is given clear track and the best
engine and most successful train men
are utilized. In addition to the presi-
dent, the following are members of
the party: Secretary of War Root, AS
sistant Secretary Barnes, Surgeon
General P M. Rixey of the United
States Navy, Nelson P. Webster, M. C.
Latta and ]. l.. McGrew, stenograph-
ers, General Superintendent Cain Of
the Santa Fe, H. A. Coleman of the
Associated Press, r. H. Haza.d of
Scripps-MeRae Press association and
Publishers association, Lindsay Den
mis- of New York Sun Press associa-
tion, R. l.. Dunn of Golfers Weekly,
George b. Luckey of Leslies Weekly,
N Lazarnick Of Harpers Weekly, H.
A. Strohmeyer, photographer; P. W..
Williams of Western Union Telegraph
conn any, J P Gooch of Postal Tele-
graph-Cable company
1t is hoped that Secretary Loeb, who
was taken i'll at ST. Louis, will be able
to reach Albuquerque in time to join
the president.
1t is with regret that Las Vegas
foree ocs fha privilege and pleasure of
ent =ftalInig the presi lent sni Ia ae
delegation of citizens will go down 10
the capital 70 assist in the reception
there. Others will go TO Albuquerque
as well, while a few will pass Santa
Fe and 60 to the Duke City this even
ing. While there is much to induce
those who think of making The trip
to Santa Fe to arise very early In the
morning, 1t seems scarcely probable
that those who get up on general prin-
ciples will'b much the better off. The
president is an early riser, but he con-
sented to a midnight celebration at
Trinidad and as he has big day be-
fore him tomorrow, he will probably
remain in his downy couch until far
into the morning. The Las Vegas
people who wish 10 see him must go
to Santa Fe or Albuquerque
1t is with true qualification that The
Optic is able to say that Las Vegas
will be represented at the capital AL
ready enough people have signified
their intention of going to justify this
statement. What with the band, the
militia, the numbers and the conspic-
uois badges. Las Vegas Is sure to
make brave showing. Without
doubt the president will have some
thing special to say for Las Vegas,
the city which entertained Col Roose-
welt on just as lavish a scale when he
was governor of New York as either
Albuquerque or Santa Fe will do when
he Is president.
A matter of special interest in con
nection with the Albuquerque end of
the celebration is that the president is
pretty sure to declare himself on the
statehood question. At st. Louis he
expressed the opinion that the terri
tories would come in very soon. Un-
der what conditions, he did not say.
He is expected to be more explicit
when he addresses the people on their
own soil. The nation is awaiting with
interest the utterances Of the rresi-
dent in New Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-04
ATTENDS CHURCH.

SHARON SPRINGS, Kans., May 4.
The president attended church It
the Methodist church here yesterday
and listened to a most instructive ser.
mon preached by Presbyterian min
lister, who came here from Kansas
City for the purpose.
A pleasing incident occurred as the
services began. Two little girls were
standing in the aisle near the presf-
dents pew. As soon as the president
saw them he drew them into his pew
and during the singing the three
shared the same hymn book
At the conclusion of the services tho
president shook hands with a numbef
of people. In the afternoon he went
for long horseback ride.
The town is full of strangers who
came here to see the president, some
of them riding fifty miles for that
purpose
A Sharon Springs admirer Of tho
president presented him with two
weeks old badger. The little anim3l
is as friendly as can be, and will he
taken home to Washington to join the
presidents growing menagerie the
possession Of the Roosevelt children.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-04
VARIOUS IRAdEDY
Railroad Man Who Had Trouble
Found OH Track With Both,
Legs Crushed.
DEATH, INQUEST. FUNERAL PERHAPS

WATROUS, N NJ, May 4.-Satur-
day night at Watrous, Pedro Gusta-
mente was found lying beside the
track at Watrous. alive, but with one
leg crushed off above the knee and the
other terribly maaglea. The ca,e was
reported to Justice of The Peace Tip
ton, who calFd in J)r. Aolls snd DIR.
Meade. The physicians a.lly... at.
tempted ia ges ore tae 5, con
scioasness, reflIs ne ao'3 ~ sui
iiciently II III W. 81 am
Z, sal '.''''''' ''',a a 4 's form :
ing. ipon hi which
could not we'll aaTn aasA asHa by
the wheels Of Tie train alt llaef
passed over the unfortunate man. A.
trail OF blood led from salouI where
|Gustamente had Lad trouble during
the evening, to the track.
AS foul play was suspected the JUS
tice summoned coroEer's jury which
had not made report In time to he
sent in this dispatch II was shown at
the inquest that Gustamente had been
drinking during the evening. He had
had trouble twice and bad been struck
on the head. Whether badly injured
his strength gave out just as he reach
ed the track, or whether he was placed
upon the track by his enemies has not
been shown. He had not been drink
ing to such an extent as to incapacf-
tate him, so the first theory that ne
lay down on the track in a drunken
stupor has been abandoned
Gustamente came from Parral Mex.
For some time he had been working
as section hand. When he was first
found It was supposed he was tramp.
and the case was taken in charge by
Justice Upton. Later 1t was discov-
cred that he was paying dues to the
Santa Fe hospital and the case waA
taken in charge by the Santa re b.
fore the man died The man lis dead.
He ought to be buried. But the Santa
Fe authorities. acting on some occult
principle, or, as they say. on the adj
vice Of st. Louis attorney, decline
to defray the expenses OF funeral.
The local authorities say the case was
taken out of their hands and rightful-
ly, and the privilege of burying the
man belongs to the railroad.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-04
THE GRAys.

The Cleveland Grays. the crack mill
tary organization, which was due
at Las Vegas at 2:30 today, did
not reach the city till 4:30.
Officers OF the local militia, to-
gether with committee composed OF
members of the board of trade and cit
izens. met the gentlemen at the depot
and rendered them proper reception
There are no ladies with the party,
and limited time prevents them from
favoring the people with parade and
from enjoying a ball which 1t was de-
sired to give to the visitors. A recep-
ton will be held at the Castaneda
from p. m, to II p. m. tonight, to
which everyone, ladies included is
invited.
The special train carrying the Cleye-
land Grays consists Of seven cars,
three Pullmans, one chair car. one
diner, one commissary and one bag
gage.
The organization Is private mill.
tary company. the crack company OF
Cleveland. commanded by Capt. II. p.
Shupe. First Lieut.. A. w. Neele and
Third Lieut.. Fl. w. Stoer
The men, seventy strong. with TWEEN
ty guests left Cleveland last Saturday
at 4 y. m, for three weeks western
tour. From Las Vegas their first stop
the merry party will visit the Grand
Canyon and then proceed to the coast,
taking in Los Angeles and San Fran
cisco.
Their itinerary from there reads
Portland. Salt Lake. Colorado Springs,
Denver. Kansas City. home.
Thirty minutes after the special
train rolled into Las Vegas the Cleve'
land Grays. with their heavy military
ovcrcoats buttoneG up to their chins
to shut out the gusts Of wind and
rain. boarded three trolley cars and
started for a trip 10 the springs. at
tended by many of the officers and
troopers Of Company X.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-04
PRESIDENT STANDS UP TO
A COWBOY BREAKFAST.

HUGO. Colo. May 4.-President
Roosevelt was treated to a cowboy
breakfast here this morning. A mess
tent had been erected at the side OF
the track and when the presidents
train arrived breakfast was all ready
II was partaken of standing and then
che president shook hands with his
guests. The train pulled out amidst
4 chorus Of cowboy yells
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-04
ENGINEER KILLED, TRAiNMEN
INJURED IN COLLISION.

SAGINAW. Mich. Nav 4.--In a
head-end collision between passenger
trains Nos. 20 and % on the Port HUI
ron branch of the Pere Marquette at
Mayville today, Fireman Osmund Of
this city was killed and Engineers
Robert. Campbell and Torrance Kelly.
the express messenger, o. S. Smith.
Gus Sloga and Mail Agent Prell were
badly hurt. The engines and the ex-
press and baggage cars we're piled In
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-04

depot will be torn down and more
commodious. more convenient struct-
ure, adapted to the needs of the rap
idly expanding business Of the road at
this point substituted A most crafty
ing statement is the one MADE by
Agent Lucas and one that will encour-
age every citizen and business man in
Las Vegas
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-04
bunch. The cause of the wreck il
unknown.
RUSSIA DELAYS COUP
IN MANCAtfRlA

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 4.-The
Chinese minister called upon Secre-
tary Hay today and discussed the
Manchuria situation. There is good
reason to believe negotiations have ta-
ken more favorable turn and that
the Russian coup which was expected
has been either abandoned or indefin-
itely postponed. 1t is understood that
this involves no retract on the part OF
the Russian government from any po-
sition officially taken.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-04
S(ABs ROUGHLY HANDlED
Fifteen Thousand Italian Rock
Diggers Supported by
Central Union.
(OlUMBIEs fORkTR GOVERNOR DEAD


NEW YORK, May 4.-The strike of
Italian rock drillers and diggers took
a more serious turn in the Bronx to-
day. Fifty policemen were sent TO
keep order along the excavation for
water mains where men are working
in the strikers places. Afent Landau
of the Italian labor union said there
We're $1,000 men on strike in the city.
Encouraged by the action of the cen
trail federated union in endorsing their
demands, the laborers empioyetg On
the subway remained on strike to-
day and the tie-up Of work was com
plete.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-04
EMPEROR AND POPE.
William Of Germany Welcomed by
High Dlenitaries Of Ponti-
fetal Court.

ROME. May i.-Emperor William
was received by the pope today He
had a conference with the pope OF
forty minutes duration and then re-
turned to the residence of the Prns-
sian minister to the Holy See.
The day was very bright and as The
emperor and his suite traversed the
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-04

NEW YORK, May 4.-Pol.ce re-
serves were called out today in many
different parts of New York to quell
disorders growing out of the various
strikes. Strikers gathered in upper
Broadway in such numbers that po-
liceman was stationed at every block
between Sixty-fourth and One Hun
dred anG fensh stTe2ts. crowd of
men gathered around the two fore
men at Forty~second street and Broad
way, who were putting men at work
in the subway, and the men were near
= rDshed oft their feet. Men applying
for places are threatened a,sl ,he re
stTv I'll "A Wcst Fn-tv -senGr ! street
station were ordered out. On s-csu,
the police coming, the crowd dis
persed From Broadway 70 Fourth
avenue in Forty-second street there
was long line Of police guarding the
subway. rumor that could not be
traced to reliable source reached the
ears of the police to the effect that ne
groes were to be substituted for the
strikers. Five hundred striking labor
ers from the Brooklyn subway attack
ed nren who were rocking at Rocka-
way Avenue near Liberty avenue and
dragged them from work. Reserves
from two precincts were necessary to
restore order Ten arrests were made.
Fourteen hundred employees of the
Chelsea iute mills in Greenpoint went
on a strike and handled roughly some
Bon-union men who tried to go to
work The reserves were put on guard
over the factory. Fifty strikers
threatened three men working on the
excavation for the Broadway Arcade
building at Sixty-fifth and Broadway,
forcing them to quit work. Police dis
persed the men.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-04
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

middlc-aged woman for
general housework on a ranch.
child no objection. Address &C.
care this Office. I53-2t.
smart. bright boy about
l6 years old to make himself useful
around the store. Inquire at People
Store. bls South st. l53.tf.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-04
KENTUCKY ATTORNEY
VICTIM OF OLD FEUD.

JACKSON. KY, May Al. b. Mar.
cum. a prominent attorney and a mem
ber of one side in the Cockrell-Hargis
feud was shot and instantly killed as
he was entering the court house here
today by an unknown man. The as
sassin escaped.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-04

At the recent meeting of the board
of regents Of the Silver City Normal
Il was found that $1,000 was available
TO be applied TO the fund for the build
ing of a dormitory.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-04

Wanted--A man to buy business
that will pay from $500 to. $500
month here In Las Vegas. Reason for
selling, am compelled to be out of
town and cannot attend to it. Address
communication to co." care of this
office. 1921.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-04
Money Market.

NEW YORK, May Mooney on call
easy at 2m2 IL; closing offered at q
Prime mercantile paper, 5M5 ~. Sill
yer SAC.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-04
Y. N. {. A.
Imposing Ceremonies at Inter-
national Convention in
Topeka.
NOTABLE SAYINGS or ROOSEVELT

The eleventh annual conference oil
the Y. M. c. A. railroad men, held at
Topeka, closed last night. Railroad
delegates and their wives attending
the conference numbered about 1900
pc ople.
1t. was the greatest gathering OF
railroad men in the history of the as
sociation, there being present many
raiim u niagr stes. ara cssf q froir
~ sas'stviea pres lent ngase.
yelf asN ,ae ce9.s .~.,y os tsse@, s
Topeka " M G.. A building Thursday
afternoon in the presence Of 2o,00a
people and addresse,. he conference
Thursday night Among many good
things he said:
I'VE have in our scheme Of govern
merit no room for the man who doesn't
wish to pay his way in life, by what
he does for himself and for the com
nunity. No man can be said to live,
in the true sense Of the word, il he
doesn't work"
1T Is great thing to have strength
of body It is a great thing to have
strength Of mind. 1t is greater thing
to have the firm and lofty soul which
means that man has character in its
truest and best sense
The presidential party remained at
the conference twelve hours
There has been no handshaking On
the trip, but the president broke over
the rule at its beginning Thursday and
announced that he wanted to shake
hands with every man present who
wore the delegates badge of the Y. M.
G. A. conference. Then he stood on
the platform and shook hands with
1000 people.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-04
LOUD ACCLAIM TO KING
EDWARD IN FRANCE.

P2FlS. May 4.-King Edward left
the E>valides railroad on his way to
Cherboiig at noon today amid the
booming Apf 100 canons and the accla-
nations of an enormous crowd.
The final aaeseus were extremely cor
dial. The king and President Loubet
held an intimate Nfarewell conversa-