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PROVED EASY PICKING
200 Local Victims of Turf
Investment Concern.
$50 TO $500 INVESTED
SENSATIONAL INVESTIGATION
BEGUN AT ST. LOUIS.
Said That Influential Postal Official
Overruled the Recommendation
Of a Fraud Order.

ST. LOUIS, Mo, February 14.-The grand
jury's investigation into the turf investment
companies was resumed today. Neither E.
}. Arnold nor his manager, l.. A. Gill, has
yet been found for service by the sheriff.
For evidence in respect to the methods of
the Arnold company the grand jury is de-
pending on the books and papers of the
concern and the testimony of some of its
employees. Interesting developments as to
the identity of some Of the investors, who
are shown to be prominent in st. Louis life,
are expected.
Sensational Investigation.
From the correspondence and literature
of the firm, seized as evidence by the grand
jury, it develops that Post Office Inspector
George A. Dice recommended fraud order
against this concern after his investigation.
Instead of the order, it is stated, Arnold
d Co. received a letter from an influential
postal afical which they used as an adver-
tisemert. The writing of this letter and
the reasons for overruling the recommended
ton of Inspector Dice will be made the sub
ject of a sweeping investigation.
Had Best Legal Talent
Arnold & Co. employed the best legal tai
ent In several cities to look after their busi-
ness and watch for such Developments
Letters are said to have been found from
at least one member Of the Missouri legis-
lature pertaining to the interests of the
company at Jefferson City.
The legislative committee appointed to in
quire into the business method of grain and
turf investment companies met in joint ses-
sion today at the Southern Hotel to exam
Inc witnesses.
Legislators Try Hand.
Representatives Of all the turf invest
ment companies and six of the grain and
stock investment companies Of ST. Louis
had been requested to appear before the
commission. and Sergeant-at-Arms Steven
son had been furnished with papers to
compel their attendance.
The Washington branch of the E. j. Ar
mold Company Of St. Louis is at 1896 G
street northwest 1t has been closed since
Tuesday.
A bulletin posted at the offices gives sew
eral telegrams dated in ST. Louis and
signed by L. A. Gill, the manager, one of
which says:
Had to suspend during the run occa-
stoned by attack Of a local paper. We
are all right, solvent, and will pay every
body"
There are 200 subscribers in this CITY,
each having from $50 to $500 invested
At the office Of the Postmaster General
this afternoon 1t was said the only connec-
ton the Post Office Department has had
with the concern related to the recon-
mendation OF Inspector Dice regarding the
issuance Of a fraud order. Beyond this the
postal officials know nothing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-14
ee DEGREES BELowszERo.
Unusually Cold Weather 1t Dawson
Last Two Weeks

SEATTLE, Wn. February 1.-THE
weather has been extremely cold at Daw-
son for the past fifteen days. the ther-
mometer going as low as ee dekrees below
zero. ssss5s,s: 49,
: The country Is covered with q thick, dry
fog. making it. almost imposssbis to see
even In tbs middle Of the days
= A fuel famine adds to the dfscomforts of
the situation There Il plenty of cord
wood near Daxeons but teamsters will not
haul IN during the hard weather.
scEIEYENNE. wyas. February 1.-THE
Dlizsard witch has been raEang over south-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-14
FIREMEN BADLY BURNED.
Natural Gas Explosion Followed
Small Fire at Pittsburg.

PITTSBURG, Pa, February 4-six fire.
men were badly burned early today In a
natural gas explosion following a small fire
in Clark street dwelling.
The most seriously injured were Capt.
Fred Hutchinson and Lieut.. VIM. L. Key.
All will recover.
The explosion partly wrecked the build
ing, entailing a loss of 81 500. 1t was caused
by a leak in the natural gas main.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-14
Personal Mention.

Chief Inspector Cochran Of the Post Of
lce Department is out of town for a few
days. 1t is expected that he will return by
the middle Of next week
Mr.. Harry Montgomery. who has been in
poor health for some weeks. has GonA to
Palm Beach. Fla
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-14

When you get Special fig
ure" or "cut rate" on advertis-
ing space, it is safe to assume
that some competitor in your
business is getting still more
favorable terms. The only safe
rule is to deal where the same
rate is charged to everybody for
the same service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-14
Senatorial Ballot at Dover.

DOVER. Del, February 1.-THE twenty
second ballot for United States senator to-
day resulted: Long term-Addicks. 2: John
H. Rodney, democrat. 2 Short termAAd-
dicks, L. VIM. s. Hilies, regular republican,
1. John r. Nicholson; democrat. z Nearly
all the members were paired and absent. .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-14
ONE POINT IN DISPUTE.
Conferees on Union Station Bill to
Meet Monday.

A meeting Of the conferees on the union
station bill has been arranged for next
Monday afternoon at o'clock There Is
but one question in dispute at this time be-
tween the two houses of Congress in rela-
ton to this bill, and that is the amendment
of the House cutting down to 81 900, 900 the
amount of money to be paid by the general
government and the District of Columbia
to the two railroad companies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-14

ern Wyoming for the last three days is
over but it has been followed by weather
SO intensely cold that stock raisers espe-
ciaily sheep men, are very apprehensive.
The mercury has fallen below zero all over
the state, and in some sections has dropped
as low as 25 degrees below
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-14
The Protocols Interpreted.

In further explanation of the articles Of
the protocols signed last night by Mr..
Bowen and the representatives of the al
lies here the following addendum was pre-
pared and duly signed by all of the nego-
tiators this morning:
"Our Interpretation of the protocols was
and is that 80 per cent of the total income
of the customs receipts of La Guaira and
Puerto Cabello shall begin to be set apart
on the 1st day of March, 1903 and continue
TO be set apart through the said month
and that the first payment will be due not
the 1st OF March. but the 1st of April,
1903
lSipuad0
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WILL TAKE MADIANA's PLACE.

British Steamer Bungaree Arrives
From Newcastle, England.
NEW YORK, February 1.-THE British
steamer Bungaree arrived in port today
from Newcastle, England. The Bungaree
was purchased by the Quebec Steamship
Company, and will be fitted out for the
West Indian passenger service of the COM
pany The Bungaree was built In 1889
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-14

The expedition fitted out early in jan
uary in consequence of the menacing atti-
tude OF the Emir OF Kano, powerful Mo-
hammedan ruler of northern Nigeria, who
had placed price on the head of Captain
Abadie. the British resident at Zaria, capi-
tai of Zeg- -Zeg, in Central Africa.
Kano is the capital of Kano province in
the negro state Of Sokoto, Central Africa
1t Is in the middle Of the country AMI about
$50 miles southeast Of the city of Sokoto.
The province. estimated to contain 500 600
inhaDitants, has from its beauty and wealth
been called the Garden Of Central Africa )"
The wall which surrounds the town of
KanO is fifteen miles in circuit The popu-
lation of the town is about $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-14
BRITISH REACH KANO
OCCUPY NIGERIAN CITY AFTER
FIERCE FIGHTING.

LONDON, February 14-Advices re-
ceived here today from Nigeria say that
the British punitive expedition, commanded
by Colonel Morland and consisting of 1.2OO
men belonging to the West African frontier
force, occupied Kano, February 3, after
sharp fighting.
Only two British officers were wounded.
The enemy lost heavily but the city was
uninjured. The Emir of Kano fed to Sok-
oto.
An official dispatch to the colonial office
adds that twelve of the British rank and
file were wounded and that three hundred of
the enemy were killed
The emir was accompanied. in his flight
by 1000 horsemen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-14
HERBERT W. BOWEN,
MICHAEL II. HERBERT,
"E. MAYOR DES PLANCHEs


with the consent of the British ambass
DOR. Mr. Bowen today made public the full
TEX OF the British protocol, which was the
first of the three conventions signed last
night The Italian and German protocols
while different in phraseology, contain the
same provisions. with one or two excep-
lions. Where the British protocol stipu-
lates that the s2T, 500 shall be paid in cash
upon the signing OF the agreements the
German and Italian protocols provide for
the payment OF this sum in thirty and sixty
DAYS. respectively. from that date.
The British ambassador this afternoon
sent note to Mr.. Bowen advising him that
he had received a cablegram from London
10 the effect that orders had been issued
10 raise the Venezuelan blockade at once
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-14
Friendly Relations Again.

In view OF the restoration Of peace be-
tween Venezuela and the allied powers of
1reat Britain. Germany and Italy. Senior
Augusta Pulido, the Venezuelan charge
daffaires. addressed an appropriate note To
the British ambassador today and later
called at the Italian and German en-
bassIes.
Mr. Bowen as soon az he had cleared I'D
some details with the British ambassador
PAID farewell call upon Secretary Hay
at the State Department and reported the
signing OF the peace protocols The two
were In conference for some time, and the
secretary congratulated Mr.. Bowen heart
lily upon the success OF his mission.
This afternoon at. the British embassv
MI Bowen will meet the representatives of
the allies to draw up and sign some a{itjt-
tional papers.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-08
Review In Honor Of Loubet.

LONDON. July 8.--The great re
view at Aldershot today proved the
most brilliant function that has yet
taken place in connection with the en-
tertainment OF President Loubet. NJ
Loubet made a private visit to Wind
sor Castle in the forenoon, returning
OF London in time to take luncheon
at the French embassy. %Imnlediatel,
afternoon the French chief eAccutiv.
accompanied Queen Alexandria to AL
dershot, whittier King Edward, tn,
Prince of Wales and a large militar,
suite had preceded the distinguished
visitor from the French republic. I'll,
scene on the field was a veey brillian
one and called forth words Of enthu
siastic praise from NJ. Ioubet and hi
suite.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-08
THE FOURTH HARVEST.

The reports OF Fourth OF July acci
dents now seem to be about all In,
Up to date seyenty-five people have
been reported killed and more than
1000 seriously injured. As these start.
ling reports are to be compared with
a total Of twenty-one killed and two
thousand injured last evening, Uncle
Sans day after" feeling must be
much more severe than usual. This
showing argues that the deadliness
OF the explosives used Is increasing
in alarming ratio.
Reports show that most Of the kill
ed and injured are children, and the
lis. of fatalities this year should con
vince parents that greater restrictions
must be placed on Young America. II
there are parents unwlse enough to let
irresponsible children handle the dead
lly toy pistol and the not less deadly
cannon ~nrecreacker. the law shonld
step III and prevent The sale or these
implements Of carnage.
There ore plenty Of comparatively
harmless devices for children. and I,
Is high time the Fourth Of July sale.
to minors were restricted to Fireworks
which VIII moi kill or MAIN the inex
~pericnced
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-08
4 WESTERN HISTORY,

DR.. y. W. CragIn, formerly for nine
years professor Of natural history In
Washburn College, Topeka, ana who
for the past twelve years has been
professor OF geology IN Colorado col.
lcge, Colorado Springs. has resigned
his position In the latter institution
laying aside the profession Of teach
Ing, Though not permanently relin.
gushing the field Of geology. he will
now devote himself TO literary and
historical work, and especially for the
next two or three years to the prep
aration Of a topical history Of the
early west, DR.. Craein has been en-
gagged upon this work at intervals fol
several years past. and expects e
make II now the principal object Of
his time and research. 1t will be q
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-08
rHe MICHIGAN D

The protest made by Delegate B. s.
Rodey to the president to the attorney
general and to Senator Burrows. Of
Michigan, regarding the appointment
OF q man from Michigan to All the
place on the New Mexico supreme
bench left vacant by the recall OF
Judge b. A. Mcmillan will do no harm
and may perhaps do good. The dele
gate writes that his protests were dig
niflcd and polite, but that he express
cd the feelings Of the people Of the
territory as forcibly as he knew how
The more plainly the powers that be
In the east are made to understand
that New MexIcans object to having
their territory made a dumping ground
for favorite politicians, the less likely
is such a course 10 be pursued.
The republican leaders cannot af-
ford to be held up before the coun-
try In the light OF yiolaters Of plat
form pledges. And they cant AFFORD
to violate their pledges In any event.
What Is right and just and honest
pays In the end In party politics as
well as III the ease Of individuals.
People Of New Mexico didn't grieye
very much when they heard that Ro.
dey had let his Irish temper out OF
the leash and Burrows Of Michigan
had felt its sting. II he administered
the merited reproof without anger, as
he says, SO much the better. But the
impertinence Of the Michigan senator
In interfering with New Mexican az
fairs and urging a violation Of the
platform to which he had himself sub.
scribed, will not be forgotten In the
territory. Home rule for the terrific.
ries has been subscribed 10 by two
national republican conventions. On
thai ground the delegate Is justified IN
appealing to the senate to refuse to
confirm the nomination Of the Michi
gan Judge. The people OF the terrific
~ will give united support, Let The
appeal be made on the ground Of prin
ciple only, Not that New Mexico has
any particular favorite. A Q q
her citizens richly merit and are capa
BILE Of honoring the high position BIT
In common honesty, the republican
senators should redeem their party
from the charge Of a wiIful violation
Of sacred pledges Of the party plat
form.
New Mexico doesn't want Judge
Smith, be he as wise as a law giyer Of
Scion. She believes herself ready for
sell. aud will resist to the
last the sending Of outsiders 70 al
her Official positions.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-08

1t Is no slight surprise to find Mr..
Chambcrlain's son, Austen. who is
now postmaster-general in the Balfour
ministry, In the ranks Of those union
Isl members OF Pertinent who oppose
the colonial secrotary's preferential
tariff and protectionist schemes. This
division in the family was entirely I'm.
looked for, as the son hitherto has
been a devoted follower OF the master
ful father In politics. 1t Is. however,
much to the sons credit. and viii in.
crease the respect Of the contempo'
raries for him, since his attitude re-
veals an Independent mind.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-08
A Railroad Change.

SALT LAKE, Utah, July SAT
midnight last night, that part of the
Oregon Short Line railroad system
south Of Salt Lake City was formally
turned V to the San Pedro, Los
Angeles & Salt Lake railroad and be
comes part Of the system. Senator w
A. Clark Of Montana and associates
are building to southern California
Word a received at the %headquar
ters of the Salt Lake road last night
that all the details Of the transfer Of
the road and rolling stock had beer
completed and notifying the official;
10 take charge at midnight.
The work OF building the roat
across southern Nevada will be push
ed with all speed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-08

The agitation concerning postal adj
ministration has already done good in
bringing about d change in the estab-
lishment Of free rural delivery routes.
II is announced that hereafter con
g%ressional districts will be ignored,
while each state will be regarded as
a unit. Inspectors, consequently, will
investigate proposed routes in the or.
der in which applications are received,
regardless Of the pressure brought to
bear by individual congressman for
favors for particular districts. 1t may
be too much TO expect that the inhu
enee, or pull, of the more powerful
| congressman will be eliminated by
any such change; possibly they vii
work the department as successful
iy as ever. Yet the proposed change
Is an encouraging effort by the depart
ment to improve administration.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-08

MtE
Some Of the American settlers III
the Canadian Northwest have caused
talk even In London by the way they
name the streets in the new villages
they have created in the center OF
their farm communities. For In
stance, says a dispatch to a London
newspaper, In the American colony
In the Long Lake valley, north OF
Regina. one finds that the four cross
streets In the little villages Of David
o and Hartley. started by an Amer
lean syndicate, are named Washing
ton. Lincoln. Grant and Garfield The
Canadians say. however, that this will
wear on"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-08
ADDITIONAL TELEGRAPH.
Battle With Robbers.

SEATTLE, Wash, July SIN a dcs
perate battle with three highwaymen
Chrles Cunningham was shot ani
probably fatally wounded early this
morning. Policeman Newman. who
fought single-handed until Cunningham
came to his aid, shot one Of the robbers
after a terrific struggle. This robber
James Barton, was brought to police
headquarters, his bloody mask hanging
from a blood-stained face. His face
was a mass Of cuts from Newman's
handouts. Three highwaymen en-.
tered the Palace hotel on Weller
street, where they held up. Mrs
Johnson, the landlady, a woman more
than 20 years Of age. Summoned by
a guest. Newman and Cunningham
tackled the highwaymen, and after a
long fight Barton was overpowered.
The others escaped.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-08

The extent to which railroad traffic,
both freight and passenger, is affect
cd by business deprcssions may be
CLEANED from the official report OF the
Interstate Commerce commission. The
number Of employees In 1902 was u
1895. as against 7s5,e3i in 1895
The wages paid last year were $676..
02s, 592. as compared with $4$5, sos .26i
In 1895. The freight carried In 1895
was less than 100, oo0, 900 tons. while
now the amount is near l 200, 00o,0oo
tons annually. We are now building
about 5000 miles OF new roads yearly,
while in 1885 we averaged about LOO
miles. Thus labor reaps the benefit
at every turn In road building and car
aud locomotive building, and in every
part Of the passenger and freight SER
vice.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-08

There was during the last fiscal
year an increase Of sl25.552. 1856 In the
money circulation of the country,
bringing the total up TO s2.S75.64S.9 S7.
OF the increase nearly $751; 900. 900 vas
IN gold certificates. The amount Of
gold In the treasury. including the
greenback redemption fund and that
being held against certificates. has
reached the unprecedented amount Of
1881 .G3s. sss. an increase Of s7l,439.-
593 oycr last year. The treasury
notes issued for the purchase Of silver
have been diminished by something
over 10000, 900. being now less than
SEA. 1000 900. There was an increase Of
almost Sc, 0o0,0 900 In The bank note
circulation. raising the volume to
9I13,67G,50 on the last day Of June.
This il practically an addition TO the
steady volume OF currency.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-08

Nv II Is said that a railroad il
ABOUT to expend si5. OoO, 900 on termi-
nal facilities In New Orleans, This
outlay. coupled with that Of $ls,000,-
900 for d drainage system, ought to
make business fairly lively In the
Crescent city during the next few
wears.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-08
MICHIGAN At TIE woRLp'sFAlR

Tho Michigan legislature has appro'
priated $50. 900 for the state exhibit
at the Worlds Fair, st. Louis. A state
buildirs will be erected and an exten'
sive exhibit of the states Industries
products and resources will be made
Michigan's appropriation brings The
total Of state and territorial approprl
atoms for the fair up TO $i,317.00o
with several states still to be heart
from.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-08

A Canton. MO- mill will furnish
free trips to the Worlds Fair for three
ladies. A ticket IL placed on each
sack Of sIour and the three ladies
collecting the largest number Of tick
cts will be the recipient of free tickets
TO ST. Louis and the exposition.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-08

Two contracts for concessions on
The Pike at the Worlds Fair were
let recently. They will be known as
the magic whirlpool and the Span
ish Concession The latter will be Q
reproduction OF q typical Spanish
scene composed Of the Court Of Lions
from the Alhambra and the Market
place OF Triana.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-08

The nomination Of Tom Johnson for
pesident BY the Democrats would go
far toward making the devil wagon
an issue In politics.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-08

In st. Louis the school teachers
have been granted an increase of 8
per cent In salaries. Since the loot
ing of the city treasure was stopped
ST. Louis can AFFORD to be liberal.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-08

Russia Is rapid in the construction
Of railroads, but as yet has not mas
tered the art Of managing them 80
that financial ends may meet. The
deficit shown BY those railroads which
In 1900 was 1000 900 rubIes. IN 1901,
39 10000. and last year As. 00O. 900 ri.
HES. n NsecSss.dersh4e-ce. 4.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-08

With the taxes from the flood suf-
ferers RENTED and the revenue from
the joints shut off. Kansas City, Kans.,
finds itself almost penniless. Mayor
Gilbert will be able to write al arti-
Gle for the Ladies' Home Journal on
"How to run a city on Sixty-eight
Cents a Day."
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-08

Walter l.. Gillian. who for some
time has been employed in the office
Of Territorial Secretary w. ]. Ray
nolds OF Santa Fe. has resigned and
departed for the state OF Washington.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-08

II you wish 10 borrow money It will
pay you TO Investigate the plan of
the Aetna aBuildtng association. In.
quire Of Gse. IA Hunker. Sec. 129-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-08

San Juan couny has not its promis-
ed steel works nor its promised rail
roads as yet, but the e%nterprising peo-
pie In those parts keep right on max
ing the country one Of the best in New
Mexico. A company is at work at pres
ent taking out a canal from the Piedra
river to irrigate a large section Of
country between that river and the
Pine. While considerable of this tract
lies in Colorado. yet a large portion to
be covered by the ditch lies in San
Juan county. 1t Is fine land and sever
al prosperous settlements will be built
on it.--New Mexican. !. +.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-08

For the most beautiful rooms in the
southwest go to La Pension in the
Coors block. 165-tf.