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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-27
ArerIsan rrIa,s 10 MAKE wlnes.

sorTif BENl1 Ind Aug 27.-It IS
learned on eooa authority that the
large tracts u land recently purchased
by The University of Noire Dame viii
be- converted into vineyards for tho
production Of grapes 10 be used IN
making fine Wines More than usual
interest Fl nlanlre Iel In The announce.
nent owing n The general belief that
the Roman Catholic church III large II
backing The enterprise, which will be
supervised III friars recently expell-
Cd from France The plan II believed
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-27
Fatal Duel Ia Germany.

BERLIN. Aug. 27.-Dr. Schwartz,
manager Of the state hospital at
Muehlhausen, Alsace-Lorraine. killed
DR.. Schloss in duel two or three
days ago. The duel was kept secret
and death was attributed to other
causes till discovered as the body was
about to be cremated.
- Schwartz was arrested.
The duel was the result of contro-
versy over the management Of ma
tional sick insurance funds.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-27

COLORADO SPRINGS, Aug. 27-
The Telluride Reduction company this
morning conveyed its Colorado City
mill to the General Metals company
Of New York, which was just organ
lied BY Charles f. Finnery, repre-
sentlng prominent eastern capitalists
Manager Fullerton Of the Telluride
Reduction company today rendered
his resignation. G, D. Grove. superin
tcndent has been appointed to sue
ceel him.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-27
MASSACHUSETTS Only Slightly Damaged.

NEW YORK, Aug. 27.--A thorough
investigation of the battleship Massa.
chusetts at the navy yard shows that
there are five breaks in the ships
bottom, but all are comparatively
slight, the largest being IL feet b.
three inches. The damages sustain
ed by striking on Egg Rock near Bear
harbor are comparatively trivial.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-27
texas Horses For Cuban soldiers

HAVANA, Aug. 27.--It IL expected
that Texas will be awarded the con.
tract for furnishing some $500 horses
and sixty mules for the Cuban rural
guard, Bids we're opened ir Havana
today but the result will NOT be an-
nounced until later Under the condi.
tions Of the contract the prices 10 be
paid for l64 horses for officers is 500
each and for the remainder $50 each.
The animals must be SO Spanish
inches in height. and from four to
seven years Of age.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-27
Examination Of Veterinarians.

Los ANGELES. Cal, Aug. 27.--The
State Veterinary Medical Board Of
Examiners. DR.. W. Il. D. Morrison, D.
Y. N, president. and Dir. w. J. Oliver.
Y. s, secretary, met here today for the
purpose Of holding examinations as re-
quired by the state law The board
Will meet again In San Francisco next
month to examine candidates from
the northern part of the state
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-27
Exhibition at sherbrooke.

SHERBRoOKE. Que. Aug. 27.--
The Great Eastern exhibition, for
which preparations have been In pro.
gress for several months. opened to-
day under favorable auspices. In the
number and variety of exhibits the ex-
hibition compares favorably with the
most notable affairs OF the kind pre-.
viously held in the province. The ex-
hibition continues ten days and from
all indications the attendance Of Wis
itors will be unusually large.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-27
Second Primary In Mississippi.

JACKSON, Miss. Aug. 27.-The
state primary for the goyernorshlp Of
Mississippi held earlier In the month
having failed TO give either candidate
the necessary majority second pri-
mary Is being held today The two can
dldatee are James X. yardaman and
f. c. efftz. IN the first primary Ward
aman bad l2s electoral votes and
critz 1is. The necessary number q
is4
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-27
steamship Sinks q Schooner.

sToNINGToN Conn, Aug 27.-
The Metropolitan steamship II NJ.
Whitney, from New York to Boston.
sank the schooner John Booth west OF
New Haven last night The captain
and one sailor Of the Booth we're say.
cd Five sailors and one passenger
were drowned.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-27

to be method of retaliating against
the French government for its atti,
tude toward the church. The friars
are members of the brotherhoods.
which We're the producers of the choic-
est wines, and are considered the most
expert men in the world in the cultiva.
tion of vineyards and the making of
wine. II Is said that the university
is preparing TO spend sIo0o,o0o in
the establishment Of the vineyards.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-27
ROCK ISLAND TO USE A. p.
Santa Fe OFFICIALS Admit Negotiations
are on For This Purpose.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Aug. 27.-
Capt. A. H. Hayson. and w. A. Bissell,
leading officials OF the Santa Fe on
the coast, admit that the Rock Island
is negotiating with q view Of running
its trains over the Santa Fe into San
Francisco from Albuquerque, In ex-
change the Rock Island is said to be
willing to give the Santa Fe trackage
rights over Its lines in the Texas Pam
handle, Kansas and Oklahoma.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-27
I Work Resumed On Portland.

50. Portland Greek, Colo. Aug. 27--,
After signing an agreement with the
men the Portland mine has resumed
operations. It will require three or
four days to get the mine in running
shape with It's full complement Of 500
men. The union executive committee,
in its oficial report Of the strike,
states there Is no other change in the.
situation.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-27

President Talks Financial Lepislatlon
OYSTER BAY. Aug. 27.-The pro-
posed financial legislation and the
pending postofice investigation were
the most important subjects discussed
today by President Roosevelt with his
visitors. Among those whom the
president entertained at luncheon
were Representative Chas. Fowler Of
New Jersey and Hamlin Garland. the
writer.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-27
PROMISING OUTLOOK
Messrs Buck and Binn DepaI /
for Denver to Purchase Ma
chinery for 15O and SO
Ton Plants.
BUILDING WORK GOING ON

Frank ]. Buck. consulting engineer
for the San Miguel Copper company
and S. Binns, the Baxter Springs cap
italist. left today for Denver to buy
mining machinery.
Mr.. Buck will purchase the plant
for the 150-ton mill on the property Of
the San Miguel company. A leeching
process, similar to that which has
proven SO successful at the mines Of
the Tecolote Copper and Mercantile
company will be evployeI. Tho ma
chinery will be shipped to Las Vegas
at once The foundations Of the mill
have already been laid and work on
the superstructure has begun. The
reduction works will be rushed to
completion. The process has already
been tested and found highly success
full on the low grade copper 6res
which abound in the region.
The enterprise augurs well, not only
for those interested directly, but for
the whole county.
The Bonanza Proposition.
Mr.. Binns, who accompanies Mr..
Buck to Denver. to assist in the selec-
tion of machinery for the fifty-ton
leeching plant to be established on the
property 81 the Bonanza Copper com
pany, is a wealthy stockman of Bax-
ter Springs. Kansas. The gentleman
is yice-president of the company and
G. NJ. Pettys' of Kansas City is pres
ident. This is the property located
by G. NJ. Pettys and Mrs. B. Archibald.
who formed stock company for its
development The promoters have
worked away with persistence, until
now their enterprise has the rosiest
promise Of success. Mr.. Binns has
invested $4,000 In the proposition,
OF this amount, $4,000 has already
been expended The remainder will
be used to pay for the machinery in
Denver and equip the mill.
The lumber for the mill has already
been ordered. and the ground Is being
prepared. The location Is on the land
owned BY the company There Is ore
enough in sight on the Bonanza and
adjoining Burro hill properties to keep
the fifty.ton leeehing plant 10 be put
up. in operation for many months.
All the machinery to be purchased
will be brand new and of the most
np.to-date pattern.
Tests made on the ore from the
properties, have demonstrated beyond
doubt. that the process TO be used
will pay large returns.
Las Vegas and San Miguel county
are @ be congratulated. that two
more copper reduction mills are under
way. With four plants In successful
operation and more in prospect this
county will take the lead Of counties
Of the territory In copper mining and
milling The prosperity that will low
from the development Of the copper
mining industry, can scarcely be over.
estimated
The quantities Of ore are prodigious.
The method Of treating the ore at pro.
fit has been established II there were
any doubts. they have been dispclled
BY the very gratifying returns from
the mill Of The Teeolote Copper and
Mercantile company. TO those who
amid great difficulties have labored 50
unfailingly for The realization Of their
hopes, unlimited credit is due.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-27
Six New York Fruls Growers.

NIAGARA FALLS. N. 81. Aug. IL
The New York state Fruit Growers
association held It's annual meeting
here today with good attendance.
The proceedings consisted chiefly of
the reading and discussion of papers
on topics Of special interest to those
engaged In horticulture.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-27
The Yachts are Unable to Finish Today Within
the Required Time.
RELIANCE SETS The PACE FROM BEGINNING
The Defender Got Away Under Very Decided Advantage and
Soon Leads Half Mile.

NEW YORK, Aug. 27.-The yacht
race was officially declared of, the
yachts being unable to finish in the
time limit.
NEW YORK, Aug. 27.-At 1927 a.
m, the regatta committee signaled
the course for a windward and lee
ward race. The course will be south.
east The wind is very light, not
more than three or four miles an hour.
The Reliance crossed the line at
11:02:5S; Shamrock, 11:04:05.
Twenty minutes after the start the
Reliance had apparently lead Of half
a mile.
The yachts have sailed about three
miles. The Reliance leading by about
a half mile.
The condition OF the start gave the
Reliance very decided advantage for
though both yachts are officially timed
as crossing at 11:O2 the Shamrock &C.
tually crossed one minute and seven
seconds behind her competitor, there
by reducing the time which the Reli-
ance must overcome in her time allow
ance by one minute and seven seconds.
Thus the Reliance in actual sailing
only has to overcome in time an allow
ance of fifty seconds.
The wind is freshening now about
seven miles and hauling farther to the
southwark.
(By Marconi wireless. -Four miles
from the start the Reliance is leading
by half q mile. Smooth, weather
cloudy, wind five knots per hour and
increasing.
At 1925 a. m. the Reliance seems
to be leading by mile and half.
At 12:42 the Reliance is estimated
to be five minutes in the lead of the
Shamrock.
(By Marconi 1:15)-Tne Reliance is
leading by eight minutes and is dead
to windward.
The Reliance is very near the outer
mark at 1885.
The Reliance turns the outer mark.
Unofficial time at the outer mark,
Reliance. AZ; Shamrock, 1:4S.
tBy Marconi)- Reliance turn
ed the outer mark twelve minutes and
thirty seconds ahead of the Shamrock.
2:30-The smoke and haze almost
obscures the yachts. But one can be
seen. fR
2:i3 p. m.-The Reliance is running
to the Light Ship very slowly. but it
is estimated will finish within the
time limit unless the wind drops fur
ther.
2:50-Both boats are in view. The
Reliance apparently is leading some
thing more than mile.
The Reliance will barely finish
within the time limit II she is able to
do SO at all. The wind is dropping off
and she is sailing about four miles
an hour. To further retard her she
Is receiving the full force Of the ebb-
ing tide.
$40 p. m.--The contest has develop
ed into a race between the Reliance
and time The Reliance has stil six
miles to cover in one hour and ten
minutes. The Shamrock IS hopelessly
astern.
3:25., tBy Marconi) On passing an
imaginary line the Reliance was lead
ing By fifteen minutes. The Shamrock
was nearly two miles astern.
-O--
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-27
VIII Jones to Hang.

DANvILLE. Va, Aug. 27.-Will
Jones, convicted two months ago for
the murder of Jake Lee last Novem-
ber. is to be hanged tomorrow. Two
others were implicated with Jones In
the murder OF Lee and one. Arthur
Wilton, has already been executed.
Jones had two trials and both result
ed in conviction.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-27
Killed by Boiler Exploslon.

TUCSON, Ariz.. Aug PA boiler
explosion in the Southern Pacific
round house at an early hour resulted
in the death of Foreman Phil. May.
field The body was thrown against
nm oil tank and the neck dislocated
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-27
popuIIs.s stIl Aetlye Ia iowa.

DEs MONIES. Iowa. Aug. 27 The
peoples party state convention assem-.
bled today in The Y. VI. c. a. auditor.
inm and was called 70 order BY state
Chairman 4 r. Norman of Abba.
Though the party Il numerically weak
IN Iowa d the present time the lead.
ers have hopes u infusing new yigor
into their movement by going Il alone
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-27

and keeping clear Of entangling ALI.
ances with other parties. A full state
ticket is to be named for the offices to
be filled at the next election. The
names of General James B. Weaver,
former congressman Walt Butler and
Judge S. R. Davis are heard in connec-
tion with the gubernatorial nomina-
tion.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-27
Circus Train Wrecked.

PITTsBuRG, Aug. 27J-The third
section Of the Barnum h Bailey circus
train. composed almost entirely or
sleeping cars for tho performers, was
wrecked at Wildwood. Pa. on the
Pittsburg 4 Western railroad early
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-27

MARSHALTOWN, la, Aug. 27,A
terrific storm did much damage south
Of here in Jasper and Powesheik coun-
ties. near Searsboro. The corn crop
Is practically ruined. Roofs were
blown from box cars and out-buildings
We're overturned Railroad traffic is
badly interfered with owing to the
Washouts.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-27
One Thousand .. a Family Reunion

DUBLIN lnds Aug o. Probably
the largest family reunion ever held
IN Indiana was that Of the Hudile
nton family. which mel today for the
first time near centeryille More
than 1000 members Of the family by
descent OF marriage were IN attend.
ancc. Members of the family claim
that they are descendants of the Hug.
nenots and that their relationship ex.
tends into almost every state of the
union.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-27
than during the great June floods,
Many farms are under water.

BURLINGTON. ILL.,, Aug. 27.-The
worst rain of the season fell last night
and early this morning. The whole
country is flooded and streams are
out of their banks. Numerous small
bridges are reported out and 1t is fear.
ed that much damage has been done
to crops by washing out.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-27
Chicago Grain Letter.

CHICAGO Aug. 27.-Wheat--Mar-.
ket 10 about IL cent higher. It ID &C.
tive and firm. Cables and further
rains In the northwest caused Z sharp
covering of shorts early. The ad-
vance, thus brought about, was lost
but the market reacted partially and
closed strong There was . great
deal Of profit taking early at the ad.
vance. The situation seems strong
one 80 far as conditions OF supply and
demand are concerned. We do not re-
call time when the worlds situation
looked stronger. The vast majority
Of spectators in wheat, however, have
no conception or the value Of these
facts. They must have crop damage
or war news or something OF like sem
sational character to maintain their
courage at the sticking point. A mar
ket that advances on the demand Of
wheat in excess OF the supplies is too
slow for them. They take their profits,
II any, nj small advance and run from
their holdings on a small decline. Cash
markets everywhere are strong and
higher. With very little help from
foreign buying so far millers are una
BILE to get supplies OF wheat to fill
their accepted orders for -four In
Minneapolis they are Obliged to hedge
their acceptances Of -four by pur-
chases OF September wheat. Millers
In south are bidding for wheat as far
north as the territory around Indian
apolis and actually taking wheat from
store In that section. Liverpool and
the German and Australian markets
are strong and higher on continued
bad weather II IL most probably due
10 an urgent demand from Europe
that wheat cannot be deferred much
longer. Paris is easier on fine wealth
er. But so long as French markets
are not importing they are not q fac
tor in making the worlds price for
wheat. Weather In the northwest will
be considered by spectators a matter
OF Importance. The question Is will
the northwest crop of wheat he want
ed when II moves. San Francisco
market is higher and all market cash
wheat is al n large premium and mill.
ers are unable to supply their wants.
We see nothing hopeful to the bear on
wheat.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-27
American Vice Consul at Beireut is Assassinated
By Unknown Murderers.
PUNISHMENT OF MURDERERS is DEMANDED
Admiral Cotton Of European Squadron Cabled to be Ready /.
Meye to Beireut.

today and serious accident was mar.
rowly avoided. As this section Of ths
train was passing on the north bound
track, a freight on the south bound
track got beyond the control Of the
crew and came dashing down the
grade. 1t crashed into the rear sleep
er. damaging the car badly.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-27

Mrs. Helen Mildred Browne. Mrs
x. l. Browne and children. Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. II. Norton and children, MIR
aud Mrs Z. T. Browne and children
and Mrs 6. n. Blackwell and daugh.
ters and Clarence Browne are having
3 family picnic IN the canyon nea,
Trout Springs today.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-27

Corn Market fractionally higher.
Heavy rains throughout the west, with
indications rather favorable for cooler
weather TO follow are the causes. The
Price Current estimates two billion or
more now probable The facts re-
main, however. that the crop is still
In doubt and the weather is stIIl the
important factor. The cash situation
Is about a stand off and the market
without any decided tendency is be-
yond scalpIng operations.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-27

KANSAS CITY. No. Aug. 27.-kan.
sas streams continue to rise fast. AT
Lawrence, the Kansas river rose four
feet during the night and 1t Stock
dale, eight miles north 81 Manhat
tan, the blue II few Inches higher
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-27

eoNsTANTINopLE. Aug. 27.-The
difficulty In getting anything but
rumors from the interior OF Turkey.
or any other part OF the country. is
very great. Telegraph wires are not
open TO correspondents except for
news satisfactory to the Turks. ord
letters are opened and suppressed By
the authorities II considered undesir-
able.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-27

coNsTANTlNoPLE, Aug. 27.--The
bomb which wrecked the train near
kuleli Burgas was thrown by third
cinss passenger who was in the buff
fei car. Only two cars were destroy
ed. The dead include two Musselman
women, two children and three train
men.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-27

SOFIA, Aug. 27.-The east bound
daily express from Buda Pest TO Con
stantinople, was blown up near Kuleli
Burgas, about twenty-five miles south
or Adrianople early today. Seven per-
sons We're killed and fifteen injured.
Dynamite bombs were used. Every
car was smashed. Apparently the
outrage was the work Of revolution
lists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-27
Wool unchanged.

WUUI Uncndngcu.
ST. LOUIS, Mo, Aug. 27.--Wool un-
changed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-27

WASHINGTON, d. G., Aug. 27.--
The state department has received a
cablegram from Minister Leishman at
Constantinople. announcing that VIM.
G.. Magellsen, United States vice.
CONSUL at Biereut, Syria, was assas-
sinated yesterday while riding In q
carriage. The American minister i'm
mediately brought the crime to the at
tention of the government and de-
manied action by Turkey. Acting
Secretary Loomis today cabled Minis
ter Leishman today, instructing him
to demand the immediate arrest and
punishment of the persons guilty OF
the murder. No demand has yet been
made for money indemnity for the
mans family, but that will probably
follow. Magellsen was appointed
from Minnesota.
Minister Leishman's cablegram was
dated yesterday, and stated that the
assassination occurred Sunday, the
minister being informed or the crime
by Consul Ravudal, The consul stat
ed that the murderer was not seen
and Is not known.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-02-20
Kansas Draft Horses

F. 81. Schrepel, of he CHEYENNE
Valley Stock Farm. Ellinwood, Kan
was in our city the first of the week
talking draft horses to some of our
citizens who are thinking of investing
Mr.. Schrepel's stables are hut ten
minutes walk from the Ellinwood
depot where his horses. which arr
ready for market. can he seen 1T an,
time. His horses are raised right
here in Kansas and are consequently
acclimated and have very great ad
vantage over imported horses In ihi-
respect. Last season hr competed for
thirty nine prizes and won all but one
The ''Ranch and Range" in report
ing the Colorado state Iir last year
says: THE finest specimens of draf
horses wer-. exhibited by n. Schrep
ell. of EHinwOod, Kan who had II
string of eight P..rcherOns - MIR.
Schr-pel says ecan give cash buy
ers unusually low prices. not to ex
coed one half of what il asked h,
those sell ny to- stock companies. n.
hopes to sell to some of our peOp;.
II I'd will he pleased to- show mis- horse,
a his barns ut any time.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-02-20
TIME TABLE A. T. & S. FRY.

Follow ing is the new time card ON
the Santa Fe, in effect Sunday, Nov.
Ii. IL is not as satisfactory in this
locality AS the one it replaces:
The main line local arrives 1T 2:55
p. m, turns and goes east at 400 p. m.
The locals on the branch are oper.
ated from Hutchinson to Dodge and
going west will leave here at 800 D..
m. and going east ~ 1906 a. M.
Passenger trains going west arrive
No. 5, over the main line. at 6:35 d.
IN. and over the bran, b. No l at 9:l0
p m No. I At 12:lO n. m, and the
local from Hutchinson At 1895 p. m.
Passenger trains gong east will
leave here over the main line, No. 6
at $50 a. IN and No. s AZ $3.50 p. IN. !;
over the branch. No. 2 At $40 y. NJ
and the local for Hutchinson 1T 200
p. IN. No. does the local work from
Hutchinson west and runs over the
cutoff. No. l makes no stops be-
1--WE Hutchinson and Kinsley.
e. w. CLASS, Agent.