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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-11
STAHDISH PROCESS
System Described in Leading
Mining acknowledgements
of Enterprise.
IMPORTANCE TO THE MEADOW CITY.

The firm Of Standish & Matt is max
ing all haste with the construction OF
it's reduction plant on the site do.
stated by the generous and public-spir'
tied business men of the city. Mr.
Matt is now in Denver purchasing ma
chinery for the plant, and the building
is to be pushed forward as rapidly as
possible. When the enterprise was
mooted, The Optic called attention to
the fact that the process would attract
wide attention among the mining men
of the southwest. This has proven
true, and from every quarter OF the
territories letters Of Enquiry have
come. But the news Of the invention
of a process for treating low-grade
copper ore on a more economical basis
than had ever before been accomplish
ed has travelled beyond the southwest.
The reliable and widely-read maya.
zine, The Metal Miner" OF recent
date, contains the following:
"Wm. H. Standish, Las Vegas, New
Mexico, has invented a new andcheap
process. requiring equipments that
may be transported on the backs OF
mules isto otherwise inaccessible re-
gions.
"This system will treat ores that the
smelters cannot handle, and will af-
ford opportunities to thousands of
mines lying idle owing to the fact that
they cannot be worked on account of
freight aud smelter expenses. More
important is the fact that it takes
very little water for this process. and
it Is guaranteed to work or treat all
quartz. sandstone. tale. mica and all
kinds of conglomerates that carry
very little iros or zinc, cheaper than
any other known process in the world.
Il viii also saw a larger percentage
of the metals, such as gold. silver and
copper
The above article will, without
doubt, attract the attention and awake
the interest Of a large number of min
ing men east and west. Many of the
interested ones will visit the mill at
Las Vegas for the purpose of determin-
ing for themselves the success of the
processes. All this will help the
city and will assist in est
ta%blishing the reputation of the
city as a mining center. The
establishment of the effective
sess of the process will mean the in
PRODUCTION of mills of the Standish
pattern in all the copper districts of
the west, Standish & Matt expect to
make permanent headquarters at Las
Vegas. and the promise seems fair that
the city will become the center of one
of the most important mining enter
prises in the coustry.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-11
TRACK AND TRAIN

Engineer Hawksworth is laying OF
sick just for a change.
Fireman McGraw is laying eff for a
trip just 10 rest up.
Engineer Seery had his name placed
upon the sick board.
Engineer Evans. the untamed, is
laying off for a trip or SO.
Fireman Billy Holmes, the fat boy.
is ru~sticating for a few trips.
Engineer Hansen Is now numbered
among those who are laying off.
Engineers Phares and Campbell are
two new men to go to work here.
Engineer A. Lowe. the New mexico
nightingale, is laying of for a trip or
so.
Engineer Roberts. after enjoying a
short rest, has again reported for
duty.
Engineer Clevenger has acquired
the popular ailment and is laying on
sick.
Engineer Uhrig has placed his name
upon the lay-off board for a short pc
riod.
Fireman Fletcher has dropped the
scoop and is laying on for a short
rest up.
Fireman Love of the east end is
laying of here on the sick list for
a short time.
Engineer Lee is now numbered
among those who are rusticating for
a short period.
w. S. Snyder and A. F. Youngston,
the latter an old-timer here. have been
placed on the board for extra brake
men,.
Harry Treague, who Is somewhat Of
a railroad man himself, left today for
Salt Lake and other parts in search
of a job.
]. F. Dixon, a brother Of Brakeman
Dixon. that wellknown and affable
brake twister, arrived in the city yes
terday from Cleveland. Ohio, for a
short visit to the wild and woody west.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-11
A KANSAS EpIToR.

w. p. Petition, the versatile editor
OF the Dodge City Democrat, is in the
city for a few days on a visit to his
daughter. Mrs. J. d. Nudgrass. Mr..
Petition is a lifelong friend Of o. l..
Gregory's, and the twain are enjoying
the opportunity of discussing old
times to the limit. The gentleman is
accompanied by his wife.
The newspaper man informs The
Optic that a survey for the main line
of the Santa Fe is now pushing south
west from the town. and he is very
firmly of the opinion that Dodge City
will be the junction point. The Santa
Fe has established a permanent sur
veyor's headquarters there and has
bought land on which to erect office
buildings. The city, Mr.. Petition
says, Is booming, at least a hundred
houses now being in curse of con
struction.
Jack Frost treated Kansas in the
same scurvey manner the last nights
of April that he did New Mexico. The
fruit trees had blossomed and the veg
citation had pushed forward, but the
freeze nipped the blossoms and even
denuded the trees of leaves. The
wheat crop. though. is assured. and
Mr.. Petition says 1t will be the big
gest In the history Of Kansas. He
makes the sizeable estimate OF 1907
900, 900 bushels.
- - - - - ~.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-11

Go to the Misses O'Brien for latest
in Chicago millinery, women's
furnishings and school supplies. Hat
a specially. 159-1m
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-11

FOR SALE-A dining-room suite IN
Flemish oak, a round table, 6 chairs,
a buffet and plate rack; also .
hall seat, mirror. and a small rocker
in Flemish. Inquire at this office.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-11

Wanted-Ten OF twelve good log
ging teams. with or without wagons;
good pay. Apply to Daily & Adams,
Mineral Hill, N. M. 1851.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-11

Pittinger has Just received a fine
assortment OF picture frame mould
ings and mats; also the latest patterns
and colorings In wall paper. $40
Sixth street. 137-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-11

The Santa Fe will run personally
conducted excursions to California tri-
weekly during colonist period. April
LIST to June 18th, 1909. 94-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-11

Wanted-Man and wife ftr gardner
and COOL; apply at First National
bank, Plaza Trust and Savings bank
or NJ the residence Of Jefferson Ray
nolds; references required. 147-H
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-11

\ This Office is IN receipt OF some
very handsome neS lob type. the
very latest. AM having the bert job
force in the country IL better tfsrsr-
ed than ever 10 turn on. the very
highest quality OF work o~btainabie. II
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-11

April is one Of the best months In
the year to visit California. Wait for
colonist rates to California points via
the Santa Fe April 1st to June 18th.
1908. SIT
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-11

FOR SALE AND RENT-HousehOId
goods and 7-r0om house. Inquire
200 Railroad avenue. 1876.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-11

The best of material. carefully pre-
pared. nicely ard quickly served. by
attentive and sprightly walters. on at
tractive tables, in cool and comforta-
BILE dining room-such Is Duvalrs
Restaurant. 27G-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-11

FOR SALE-Ticket to San Francis
co cheap. Call at Imperial restaurant.
159-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-11

FOR RENT-Furnished house for
three months or longer. Inquire at
519 Washington avenue. 159-1w
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-11

II you with to borrow money 1t Will
pay you to investigate the plan of
the Aetna Building association. In
quire OF Geo. II. Hunkcr. Sec. 129-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-11

At the First M. r. church yesterday
morning the services were In charge Of
the Woman's Home Missionary socie-
ty. The ushers were young ladies OF
the Queen Esther circle and they also
oficiated in taking the collections.
Mrs. c. 8. Potter, one of the society
organizers who has spent several
months at the missionary home in
Las Vegas for the recuperation Of her
health. gave an address filled with in
teresting information OF the work Of
this important, society of the church.
At the close OF the address a canvas
for new membership was made, re-
suIting in several additions. A much
appreciated feature OF the service was
a solo by Mrs. Laidley, accompanied
by Miss Cooley. AT the evening meet
ing the Rev. A. c. Gcyer's subject was
Bishop McCabe's dream of Ingersoll-
vile. Attendance both morning and
evening was excellent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-11

LOST-A ladies' belt; gold buckle on
grey ribbon. Finder will please
leave at tiiis office. 159-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-11

HOUSE TO RENT-Five rooms and
bath. Apply Henry Coke. 9o5 Ma
tional avenue. 1851.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-11

FOR SALE-A gentle family horse
and phaeton. No. 8 South Grand av-
enue 159-1ws
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-11

Perry Onion pays cash and good
prices Tor household goods. Monte
Carlo Hall. Colo. Phone No. ri. 1877
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-11

Lacqueret floor finish at Pitting-
er's. 137-tf
The Washington times., 1903-06-20
Without Official Friends.

Now, as l have often shown in these
letters. while the French government
has no means of redress against any OF
It's own citizens in such matters, ii can
easily and without the slightest trou-
BILE expeI from French territory any for
eigner who renders himself in the least
degree Objectionable. Natalie has al
ready been warned by the police COM
missary of her district at Paris that
unless she moderates her zeal she will
be compelled to go, but without effect,
as she imagines that her expulsion by
the French government on account of
her activity in championing the cause
of the religious orders will be regarded
by the Roman Catholic Church, and in
particular by the Vatican. as partaking
Of the nature Of martyrdom.
There is no doubt, however, that the
French government will not put up
with her much longer. and there is
no foreign embassy at Paris which
would espOuse her cause or intervene
in her behalf. For by her conversion
from --4o-,s ,lCG1x rite 10 the Roman
Catholic Church she has entirely es-
tranged herself from Russia. a country
20 which she belongs by birth. and
for the sake of whose interests she
labored so increasingly while still at
Belgrade. The Servian legation would
certainly 90 nothing for her. as she
is banished from Servian territory, de-
priyed of her civic rights. and. through
the solemn remuneration OF her Servian
nationality in return for a large pay
ment OF money by her husband, the
late King Milan. has lost all the rights
70 Servian citizenship which she ac-
quired BY marriage. In one word. she
t.onality.
The Washington times., 1903-06-20
5NR. HEATRS ONLY
CHANCE TO EXPLAIN

The report Of Fourth Assistant POST
master Genera Bristow involves Mr..
Perry S Heath so deeply in the postal
scandals and Irregularities. and presents
against him charges so grave. that IL
VIII be the general opinion, we think.
that between him and the defrauded
Treasury OF his country justice can be
done only by the finding OF a criminal
court after indictment and trial.
The charges are altogether too serious
to be passed over IN silence. or to be
satisfactorily explained away unless Mr..
Heath may be SO fortunate as to be able
TO explain them by his testimony under
oath Instance after instance is cited
in Mr.. Bristow's report OF irregularities
in appointments. in payments and in
contracts. as we'll as OF loss to the Gov
eminent through acts OF negligence.
When the names Of clerks were irreg-
ulariy put upon the pay roll by order
OF First Assistant Postmaster General
Heath. and when the appointees per-
formed no service in return for the Gov
eminent money which was paid them. it
would seem that the offense. whatever
~ -A-e%- u ~ law v et5 III TACT q EOnEntIH-
cy OF two or more persons to defraud
the Treasury.
These irregularities" are numerous.
and the aggregate OF the fraudulent pay
ments involved is considerable It is
altogether futile TO attempt 10 sweep
these charges away with the assertion
that they concern only the Adninistra-
tion Of Mr.. Mckinley. and that nothing
Of the kind is now going on IN the de-
partment- The law was violated and
money was wrongfully taken from the
Treasury.
Mr.. Heath can never clear himself OF
the suspicion and the public odiu1l
which these disclosures put upon him
save BY a verdict OF acquittal at the
end OF a trial in court The Govern
meRt cannot say that justice has been
done to the people and to itself until
jury OF Mr.. Heath's peers have passed
upon his acts--New York Times.
The Washington times., 1903-06-20
The Field of Politics
South Wants g Convention.

South Wants q Convention.
Baltimore intends TO make an effort
to capture one of the two big political
conventions Of next year, and Is already
considering tentative plans to induce
the politicians to meet within her gates.
When the national committees assem-
bic next winter to consider time and
place for their quadrenniaI gatherings
the Monumental City will make a strong
bid for the honor Of entertaining the
delegates who determine party policies,
enunciate party principles, and nomi-
nate candidates.
An extraordinary effort Will be made
to get the Democratic convention, as
1t would doubtless be more profitable
for the Democrats to meet there than
it would be for the Republicans. There
is always a feeling. whether it is justi-
fed by the results OF not, that the pres
ence of a great gathering of members Of
political party, has good effect for
that party upon the city and State IN
which the gathering is held, and 1t will
be pointed out TO the Democrats that
Maryland is a doubtful State, and one
of those which It will be necessary for
the Democrats to carry if they are to
win in the next Presidential contest;
that II Baltimore is selected as the
place for holding the national conven-
ton It will so arouse the party there
and fill it with enthusiasm that the
state may be kept out of the Republic
can column.
Many Democrats believe that with the
present trend of the Democracy back to
conservatism the national convention
should be held in an Eastern city, and
no city is more conservative than the
Maryland metropolis. Besides, Baltimore
is fully capable of handling a big con-
vention and entertaining the delegates.
The Baltimoreans are hospitable, they
have ample facilities, and it might not
be unwise for the Democrats to assem-
BILE there
The Washington times., 1903-06-20
Up 10 Perry Heath.
He Must Clear Himself or Quit Ma
tional Politics.

Now that the irregularities" in the
administration of the postal service
of which ex-Cashier S. w. Tulloch
made complaint have been exposed in
their true light, we feel no hesitation
IL saying that the country awaits with
impatience, if not with irritation.
another effort at STANDARDIZATION
from the Hon. Perry S. Heath. Mr..
Heath's airy and fippant rejoinder to
the Tulloch charges, given to the
world by Postmaster General Payne
Us complete and satisfactory refu-
tation, now appears to have been
neither complete nor satisfactory.
In his answer Of May % the ex-
First Assistant Postmaster General
sought to dismiss the detailed and
specific charges brought against him
as lies out of the whole CLOTH" fabri-
cations from the brain of an embit-
tered subordinate, in whose retention
In Office he (Alr Heath) had refused
to interest himself. But now that Mr..
Bristow's report to Postmaster Gen
eral Payne substantiates-and even
enlarges accusations of malad-
ministration laid at Mr.. Heath's door.
the ex-First Assistant must see that
mere shot air. will not serve to re-es-
tablish his credit or clear his name.
he owes it to himself and to the
public to produce facts, not rhetoric,
and to defend his own character from
imputations which find too substan-
tial basis in the findings of Mr.. BIis-
lows postal inspectors.
To what extent MIR. Heath can be
held TO legal responsibility for the
irregularities" he fathered or sane
toned. we do not say. But he cannot
escape moral responsibility for the
deiinquencies charged against him
either by repeating his foolish per
Torrance Of May - or by posing as
an injured and slandered patriot, who
"has nothing to say"
Mr.. Heath, we believe, still holds
the seeretaryship Of the Republican
National Committee. We hope he Will
see the necessity Of Immediately re-
signing that important and conspicu-
Gus post Certainly the Republican
party cannot afford to 90 into a Presi-
Dental campaign next year carrying
conspicuously on the rolls Of its cen
trial managing committee politician
a seriously discredited as the Hon
Perry S. Heath.
The Washington times., 1903-06-20
Incompetent as a Navigator.

Sir Compton is full admiral, and the
removal of this officer who enjoys the
same flag rank as Admiral Dewey may
be ascribed 10 the lamentable failure
Of the naval maneuveTs last year, which
were so adversely reported upon by the
admiralty itself that the London
Times" discussing the parliamentary
paper on the subject, declared editorial
ly that it suggested painful reflections
as to the personal qualities Of those who
were responsible for the direction of the
maneuvers."
Sir Compton will. however, in view
Of his long and meritorius services in
the past. be let down easily by being
appointed to the presidency of the Royal
Naval College at Greenwich. For a man
may be an excellent administrator with
out being capable commander.
Sir Compton's successor viii be Sir
Gerard Noel. now vice admiral com
handing the home feet. and superin-
tendent OF the naval reserves He IS a
very brilliant man, who first became
known 10 the general public by his
cleyerness in connection with the
troubles - Crete.
The Washington times., 1903-06-20
V. M. |. ALUMNI GOING
70 LEXINGTON REUNION

A large number Of members OF the
Washington chapter Of the Virginia Mill
tary Institute Alumni Association met
Thursday night in the Office OF Col. W H
Saunders. t407 Street northwest, and
completed arrangements for the visit
OF the local chapter to the alumni re
union in Lexington, Va. June %. The
event of the reunion will be the IN
yelling Of the monument 10 the cadets
who fell in the battle at Newmarket,
Va. May -. 1864.
Senator Culberson. Of Texas, presided.
The larger part Of the evening was spent
in "reminiscences of cadet days. and
speeches eulogistic of their alma mater.
II was formally decided 10 go TO the
alumni reunion anc have as large an
attendance from the local chapter as
possible.
A vote Of thanks was given to the
Hon. Joseph r. Anderson. Of Virginia,
president of the Virginia Military In
stitute Alumni Association. for his ef-
forts In behalf Of the coming reunion.
The meeting adjourned about midnight.
The Washington times., 1903-06-20
West as a Rival.

Her principal rivals for the honor
will be St. Louis. Kansas City, and Chi
cago. New York IS so large that she
really does not care whether the con-
vention comes there or not. and Chicago
is in much the same position, although
many regard the big city by the lake as
an ideal place for holding great ma
tionaI assembly, and IL viii require less
effort Cd me part of Chicago to capture
a convention han for almost any other
town.
The Democrats will doubtless be
somewhat loath to go to Kansas City
again because OF the odium which at
tached to the Kansas City platform, not
withstanding the fact that this thriv-
ing western city provided liberal enter
tainment for the Democratic hosts in 1900.
As for st. Louis, the experience which
many prominent politicians OF both parties
and public officials had there last April,
when in attendance upon the dedicatory
exercises of the Louisiana Purchase Elk
position. will cause them to hesitate
long before selecting the Mound City as
a place for holding their conventions.
While many may wish 70 90 TO st. Louis
20 see the fair, the practical politicians
believe that St Louis viii have quite
enough to do 70 entertain her Worlds
Fair visitors without attempting 10 go
into the convention business. II is IN
derstood. however, that the city viii
make an attempt 70 get both Of the big
meetings.
The Washington times., 1903-06-20
CHARTERS TAKEN OUT
BY SEVERAL COMPANIES

Certificates Of incorporation were fled
today by the following associations:
The Hickman Company, organized fer
the purpose of carrying on a general
commission business. The capital stock
is $4,000, and the incorporators Thomas
p. Hickman. Roy NJ. Hickman. and VIII
liam Holtzclaw, all Of Washington, D. c.
The Dirigible Airship Company, or
gained for the manufacture Of balloons
and airships. Capital. $500 900. Incor-
porators are James a. Black Charles
". Emery, and Virgil NJ. Fookes.
The Guarantee Supply and Agency
Company. Capital 500. O0o Incorpora-
tors, William E Ambrose. Charles a.
Darling. and William H. ShIpley.
The Biggs Heating Company organ
lied for supplying steam and water heat.
supply apparatus. and engaging in the
plumbing business. Capital. $50. GOO. In
corr orators William II. Cottiieb, Julius
A. Maedel. Warren W Biggs. Douglass
4. Mackal. and Harry T. Huutsberry.
all Of Washington. d. C..
The Washington times., 1903-06-20
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS
ON THE POSTAL SCANDAL
EFFECTIVE REFORM
MUST BEGIN At THE TOP
Postal Service in Worse Condition
Than Suspected.

tiHita NtIlh American
postmaster General Payne has hts own
peculiar notions Of what constitutes
conseientiousness in the public servics.
he mas removed the superintendent Of
the money order division. but basfens
10 explain that there were no charges
against that official. and declares mat
he Is one Of the most conscientious
and painstakiRg men In the servfce.''
This superlatively conscientious on
cial has son employed at a high salary
By firm which desired big Govern
ment contract responsible. compe-
tent competitor underbid the firm nv
$4,000. The conscientious servant of .he
Government urged the competitor 10
withdraw his bid and enter the empIov
OF the firm which pays his son a large
salary. The course he urged would. as
be well knew, cause a lost Of s45. 900 "a
the Government
Postmaster General Payne is authoz,ty
Tor this statement of the case. and vet
ne eertiaes that the official IS one Of tho
most conscientious men in the service.
II that be true, the service is in worse
condition than has been suspected, and
needs clearing out from top TO bottom.
To be effective. the clearing preferably
might begin at the top.
The Washington times., 1903-06-20
Sensation in British Navy.

King Edward on the advice of the
Earl Of Selborne. and of the other lords
CT the admiralty. has determined upon G
step which has already become known
anf is creating an immense sensation in
nayal circles. 1t Is nothing more nor
less than the removal Of Admiral Sir
Compton Domvile from the command-in-
chief of the Mediterranean fleet The
latter, which has always been regarded
as the most important feature Of Eng
lands naval strength. and as standing
in the same light to the remainder of
the navy as the division of guards does
TO the army was left IN a splendid state
CT high efficiency last year by Admiral
Sir John Fisher, now cOmmander-in-
chief at Portsmouth. But since Admiral
Sir Compton Domville has been in com
mand, everything has been permitted to
run down and deteriorate 70 such a
point that his immediate removal has
become imperative.
Ii the COMMUNICATIVE chief of the army
v as suddenly removed. the entire Brit
ish empire would reverberate with an
event of such momentous Importance.
The removal OF the commander in chief
OF the Mediterranean is even still more
serious matter, since it is to him that
is conhded, not only the very cream OF
the men-Of-war Of the British navy, but
likewise the guardianship of the road to
India