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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-20
ONLY SEVEN SAVED
Captain, Cook and Five Passen.
gers Reach shore; Twelve
People on Life Raft
LIFE SAVERS TO THE RESCUE

! SAN FRANCISCO, Calf, Oct 90
The marine exchana reports the
steamer South Portland, from Astoria
for San Francisco, wrecked at Ban.
dun on the Oregon coast Thirty
one passengers and the crew are Miss
ing, The captain and six others sue.
ceeded in reaching the shore. The
steamer was owned by w. A. Scannell
Of San Francisco.
Another telegram says the South
Portland struck on Blanco reef at 5
y. m. yesterday during dense fog.
It is stated that fourteen passengers
and twenty-five of the crew we're lost
The South Portland struck Just Az
IN was growing dark, and sank III Il
few minutes There were thirty-four
aboard including eleven passengers.
The tow boats were manned but both
capsized and several occupants were
drowned. The captain, cook and five
passengers reached the shore. A life
raft has been seen in the breakers
with twelve people on it. Life saw
ers are enjeavoring to rescue them.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-20
French Governments plans.

PARIS. Get. 20. The session 0f the
French chambers which began today
promises to be more than ordinarily
interesting. The opposition, whose
only hope lay m the possibility Of a
split IN the government majority, Is
now thoroughly discouraged, and the
Coombes government undoubtedly
will carry its program through with
a sure hand. The announced policy of
the government contains three lead
ing features-a scheme for lissolying
the concordat, a plan for the estab-
lishment of a high court of justice,
and .ne announcement of procedure in
regard to Morocco, which has been
agreed upon by France, Great Britain
and Spain. These three features, ap-
pealing as they do to as many phases
Of French public opinion, win be em-
phasized in accordance with their sew,
eral capacities to maintain the integ.
rity of Dr. Coombes' administration.
The success of the administration in
regard TO the Moroccan question un-
doubtedly is depended upon to
strengthen its hand when matters
nearer home come up for settlement.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-20
REFUSE TO SIG N
The Two Canadian Commissions
ers Refuse to Sign the For-
mai Papers
COMMISSIONERS SIGN MAP

London, Oct. 90 In consequence of
the attitude of the Canadian commits.
sioners, Lord Chief Justice Alver.
stone today decided not to hold the
proposed public meeting Of the Alas.
kan boundary comr sion, but TO hand
its decision To the agents of the Amer
lean and Canadian governments. The
Canadian commissioners not only de.
lciined % sign the award, but said they
would publicly withdraw from the
commission, The Canadians connect.
ed with the case are very bitter, and
telegfams from Canada show that ihc
sentiment IL general throughout the
Dominion.
The Alaska award relating to tne
Portland Canal gives the United States
two islands. Kannaghunut and Sitklan,
commanding the entrance to The Port.
land channel. and the ocean passage
to Port Simpson, and destroying the
strategic value Of Wales and Pearse
islands. which are given 10 Canada.
The mountain line adopted as tho
boundary lies so far from the coast
as to give the United States snbstan-
TALLY all the territory The line com.
pletely clears all bays and inlets, ac-
cess TO the sea by the United States
being complete. and barrier between
aiiada and the sea fiom the Port
land canal to Mount st. Elias. Around
he head OF the Lynn canal the line
follows the wasersbci somewhat in ac-
cordance with the present provisional
boundary.
The engresscd copy Of the award
sas signed q !. g, Il. IN. The Sena
L an comm;s i0ners. in a stateme !
of their reasons for ref Using to sign
the award, say they consider the find
ing regarding the islands at tie en-
trance to the Portland canal ar,l
mountain not a judicial one. and that
the just rights Of Canada are ig-
nored.
The Canadian 60 amissioners Me-.
srs. Aylesworth ana Jeite, will submit
their contrary opinions 70 the tribunal
50 as 70 70 offlcIally N record. While
they declined to sign lie award. they
signed the maps agreed on BY tie ma
jority.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-20
implement lien Meet.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 20.--The
tenth annual convention Of the Ma
tlonal Agricultural Implement and We.
hicle Manufacturers association be
gan at the Hollenden hotel here today,
and will continue until Friday. Near
ly 500 members were in attendance
representing many millions OF invested
capital. The business OF the conven.
tlon was opened with the annual adj
dress of the president, Martin King.
man of Peoria, Ill. He congratulated
the members on the favorable trade
conditions now existing and the hope.
ful outlook for the future. In bis fur.
thcr remarks he called attention 70
the phenomenal increase IN the for.
eign trade, the American exports 81
agricultural implements alone amount
Ing last year ID s2i.0OO,0OO. Other
topics touched upon In the presidents
address were the desirabllty Of a
uniform classification of freight rates
throughout the country and the i'm.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-20
D. & r. G. in Good Condition.

DENVER, Colo, Oct 20.-At the
annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Denver & Rio Grande railroad
today all the directors were reelected
with the exception of Chas. G. Warner
of ST. Louis. who retired because of
impaired health, and he Is succeeded
by Edwin Gould The report shows
no unpaid vouchers and no floating
Indebtedness at the close of the fiscal
year The net earnings for the year
are nearly seven millions. Over three
millions have been spent for improve.
ments. II is stated that the strike of
the miners of Colorado has not materi-
ally effected the earnings.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-20
C0MPL IClTY IN FRAUD
They Are Charged With Compli-
city in Naturalization Frauds
Prior to Recent City
Election
POLICE CAPTAIN BOYDINDICTED

ST. LOUIS, Mo-. Oct. 20.-The fed.
eral grand jury today returned an in
dictment against Police Captain Sam
J. Boyd, charging completely in nat
uralization frauds.
Police Captain Sam j. Boyd, Thos.
Z. Barrett, former marshal Of the st.
Louis court Of appeals and member of
the democratic state committee; John
Dolan, chairman Of the democratic
city central committee; Adolph Fem
and Jacob Weisman, member Of
the Hebrew branch Of the Jefferson
club, were indicted today by the fed.
eral grand jury for completely IN nat
uralization frauds alleged 70 have
been committed prior 70 the recent
election.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-20

NEW YORK, Oct 2o.--The market
Il better all around. Most Or decline
Of yesterday has been regained No
troubles we're reported and It was
rumored that one OF the Baltimore
banks which closed will resume in
the near future. The action OF the
market indicates that on the whole
stocks are in pretty strong hands
Short interest is still large. The ten.
dency Of the money market Is easy
We still think stocks should be bought
on the soft spots. Total sales $5s7,-
300. Money closed % . IA per
cent. Last loan per cent. l.. & B.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-20
Hermann the Magician.

That the people Xix to be hum
.bnggei was proven anew last Satur-
day evening. Wnen the curtain went
up. Hermann the Great made his
bow before the largest audience which
has assembled IN the opera house uil-
der It's present management From
the orchestra bill 10 the gallery an eS-
pectant throng gazed eagerly az the
smooth Frenchman who has achieved
d reputation over the whole civilized
world as d master Of legerdemain. The
first thirty minutes which were taken
up with wonderful exhibitions of dig
ital dexteritys or sleight of hand Of
ferei round Of mysterious and
wholesome fun. A wonderful pack
OF cards was subjected to the bidding
of the mysterious wand and other
tricks old and new were performed
with unerring skill.
Part II consisted of a very enter
tanning concert by the Laskys, stall
wart youth and bonnie maiden, who
proved themselves highly accomplish
ell in the art of cornet playing, The
audience showed great appreciation
Of their novel performance.
Then Hermann again took poses
sion of the stage and performed his
round of wonders wkiA made one
fairly rub their eyes to see IL they
were not dreaming. He displayed his
magic power over fire and water and
turned the thunders of war TO do
his strange bidding. When Boom
sky" tripped and fell with most dis
astrUus results on the hat which he
had borrowed from an obliging
spectator, the magician rose to the
occasion, brought out his magic can.
non, loaded II with the battered hat
and charge Of powder ana ball, ap-
piled the fuse and amid the confusion
Of flame and smoke. the hat was seen
v soar through the air.hoyer under
the lofty ceiling and at the bidding or
the wizard float down into his hand.
Amid the cheers Of the audience 1t
was returned to It's owner. as good
as ever. To those who gave them
selves UP to It's pleasant mysteries
with no concern for their solution, It
was most diyerting and amusing
entertainment.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-20
Brought Back: sheriff Hunter +

Brought Back: Sheriff Hunter re.
turned to Alamogordo Thursday even.
ing from I'll Paso, where he followed
Il. NJ. Abbott, contractor. who left
the city suddenly Wednesday morning
en- route TO Mexico by way OF I'll Paso.
Abbot In well known In Alamogordo
and also has many acqualntances In
III Paso. as he has been living at that
place the past two years, having To-
Gated there in 1901. from Denver, and
having been doing a gobd business
from the start With his sudden do
parturc for Mexico he left behind a
number Of debts and some checks that
were OF no value. The total amount
Of his Indebtedness. however inclnd-
ing the unpaid checks, Is not over a
thousand dollars, and II Is believed
that he has enough property here to
cover that.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-20
POLICE PlckiNos.
Gentleman named Lucero Raises
Checks and Goes to jail Other
LaWbreskers.

Cashmere Lucero Is III the couUsy
Jail awaiting the action of the grand
Jury on the charge Of having raised 4
check for twenty dollars to twenty,
eight dollars. Cashmere had a hear.
ing before Judge Wooster this morn
ing Tie now thinks there are several
easier ways Of earning eight dollars
than the one he attempted
0ilieer Rugg. who was in the city
today. told of a similar offense com
mitted yesterday in Ration by Jose
Lucero and his wife. They raised a
check from s244o TO $3.50 and are
now both in the calaboese. having
been bound over.
Justice Wooster's min has been
grinding u goodly grist, Juan Romero.
Elias Padilla and 4. Bustes all gst
outside of more Of the fiery fluid than
they could carry with discretion, and
did things against the peace and com.
fort Of the city The judge fined the
bunch, One paid up. the others ara
working out the fine
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-20
Wisconsin Women il Session.

APPLETON, Wis, Oct. 2o.-The an
nual convention Of the Wisconsin
State Federation of Women's clubs
opened here today with large at.
tendance. Prominent among the Wis.
itors is Mrs Dimies Il. Denison, pres.
ident OF the General Federation Of
Women's clubs. Delegates are in at
tendance from Racine, Eau Claire,
Oshkosh, Marinette, Green Bay, Spar.
Ia, Beloit, Milwaukee, Madison,
Waukesha and numerous other points.
The convention continues through
Thursday. Today's proceedings we're
purely OF n routine character.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-20
Terrific Storm ofMazatIan.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Oct. 20.-A special
to the Globe Democrat from Austin,
Texas, says that advices received
there from Mazatlan, Mexico, state
that the terrific storm which VISITED
that city few days ago caus-
ed considerable loss of life Sixteen
were killed in the city and a number
injured. Ships in the harbor suffer
ed much damage. The Danish
schooner Clara was wrecked, and the
captain ami fourteen sailors were
drowned.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-20
TO uNIoNlzE SOUTH.
An Effort Will be Made to Form a
Strong Organization in the South.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Oct. 70, The
second annual convention Of the Unit.
ed Textile Workers of America, which
opened in Philadelphia today, will de.
vote a great deal of its time to the
discussion Of unionizing cotton mill
labor In the south.
The present convention i the first
since all branches Of textile labor In
the United States were amalgamated
in the association. It has been only
during thhe past year that the Amer
ican Federation OF Labor gave the as
sociation jurisdiction over the silk
weavers. A number of independent
cotton and woolen workers unions
have also been drawn into the larg-
er organization, and now all are com.
bined under the same jurisdiction.
The organization includes unions of
blanket weayers, woulen workers,
bleachery workers, silk workers. knit
tiers. passementerie workers. rug max
ers, carpet workers. lace workers and
burlap workers. The convention be-
gun today has before it the huge task
of making laws for the government
OF all these varied interests.
The unionizing Of the southern cot
ton mill workers is the most yexing
question expected to come before the
convention. The situation is made
the more interesting by the popular
belief that some Of the leaders among
the unionized workers of the north
feel that they have the warm secret
support OF northern manufacturers in
their efforts to organize the southern
workers, as the accomplishment Of
this design would lessen the fast grow.
ing advantage the southern mills have
In their competition against the
northcrners. The problem, however,
Is most difficult. and all the more so
because the southern workers have
little union enthusiasm. They show
willingness 70 organize when ap-
preached Nv An aggressive organizer
and stick 70 the union sd long as the
organizer remains among them, but
soon drift away when he leaves. The
leaders OF The movement say. however,
that the present convention will tackle
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-20
MANY OBJECTIONS
The harges are Perjury and Dis.
obedience of Orders of COM
mander-in el,ief Peabody
TROUBLE WITH WITNESSES

DENVER, Oct 2o.--The general
court martial sitting at the state can.
iloi to Try the members Of the Na.
'ional guard Of Colorado resumed its
sessions today 4 number Of witness.
ss We're sworn BY the prosecution II
tlle case Of Brlgadier General Jobn
..slase, VINO had been commanding tbe
guard, and Il accused ii periurv ana
aisooeuienee of the orders Of COM
manderinchief Governor Peabody
ana nsurnation. Including Aaintant
aenerai !, NJ Ben who makes the
charges. After 4 lengthy argument
upon the objection of the counsel for
deneral Chase to swearing of wit.
nesses whom he charged had not II.
ceived proper notification to 81 called
winch was overruled, A. ". Grant.
clerk OF the court Of Teller county
was called, and testified as 10 the
proceedings in habeas corpus in tho
case OF w. $. Davis, confined IN the
military prison at Cripple Creek ri
Is upon the return made by General
Chase In this case to the effect that
Davis had been released that the per.
jary charges were based. Attorney
Elliott for the defense then objected
to the endorsement on the charges
iiied against Chase, claiming they
should bear the signature OF the COM
manding general. and certifying I, 8h
they had been duly Investigated. 4 n
court held that the endorsements
Governor Peabody as made was sun
hcient, and overr,iled the objection.
Private Frank Il. McElroy was then
called, but did not respond. Judge Ad-
vocate Grier requested that an at.
tachment be issued for him, and he
be brought forthwith from Cripple
Creek. The judge advocate asked that
the perjury charges be passed for the
present because Of the absence of
McElroy and the disobedience charge
taken up, The defense objected. and
the court took recess until this ar
ternoon to consider the motion OF the
Judge advocate
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-20
Three Negroes Killed.

NEW ORLEANS. Oct 2O.--In an
encounter between band of negroes
led by white man. and constable's
posse, three negroes were killed and
seven wounded near Pecan Grove
plantation. st. Charles parish. None
OF the posse was hurt The survivors
fed to the swamps and are being
searched for. The negroes. who had
been working for the Mississippi Val.
ley railroad, were wanted on tho
charge OF not paying their debts.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-20

BISMARCK. N. ID, Oct. 20. The
live stock, agricultural and business
interests Of the entire state were well
represented today at the opening Of
the North Dakota irrigation conven.
tion. The convention will be in ses.
sion two days. The principal work
will be to decide upon the best use
to be made of North Dakota's share
in the s1s,ooO,ooo irrigation fund in
the national treasury.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-20
Meets at Norfolk.

NORFOLK va. Oct. 20. About
100 delegates and visitors from var
ious parts Of the state are here for
the twenty-fifth annual meeting Of
the Woman's Foreign Missionary SO.
ciety Of the Virginia conference. The
gathering will Re formally opened In
Epworth church this evening with d
sermon BY the Rev. II. ~ Smart, y. p.
The proceedings will continue until
Friday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-20
Rehhsrs Blow Up a Bank.

LINCOLN, Neh., Oct. 20. Robbers
blew open the bank at Pleasantdaie.
Nebraska near here. early today com
pletely wrecking the building and 50
shatterlng the vault that So. 500 in cur.
reney was exposed to view. They were
evidently frightened away before ttey
could secure the money The bank
contained Ss0oo0 A posse Is pursuing
the robbers.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-20
President Calls Extra Session.

WASHINGTON. u. Get. an Tie
president today issued proclamation
calling the Fiftsteis,ifa cong aa III
eAtraordinart sesaipsl n'i November
9th 1T D o'g'0ak 'Fne proclamation
states tha ptiiuasR II aIle sessiaa III
consider the commercial convention
between the United States and Cuba,
which requires the approval ef con.
gress
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-20
Dynamite Found On Track.

MIsSOuLA, Mont, Oct 2O.-It las
developed that two sticks uf dynamite
were found near the mouth ofrIcllGatc
canyon on the Northern Pacific, cast
of this city Sunday, Just before the
passing Of train. Armed qua rs
are now patrolling the canyon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-20
Territory WOODS In Boston firm.

BOSTON. Mass, Oct. 90 The
movement Of wool is not heavy. bu,
the feeling Is an encouragement 10
trade. The principal trading was In
territories, which we're very flrm at
tho following quotations; Fine staple,
5fm55c: Hnc, 52a53c; nnc medium.
ism5Oc; medium, 45a4Gc
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-20
Gaslight Association Meets.

DETROIT, Mich, Oct 2o.The
American Gaslight association began
its annual meeting here today. Mem
bers are in attendance from many Of
the chief cities Of the United States
and Canada.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-20
American Missionary Association.

CLEVELAND Ohio, Oct. 20.--The
fiftyssepenth annual meeting of the
i lean Mis- AIRY e 5ciation was
formally opened todey in Plymouth
Congregational church. The proceed
ings are TO continue hree days. Prom
inent amons se l.stint tiished church
men and mission workers In atten
dance are Rev. Washington GLADDEN.
D. D. of Columbus. Ohio; Rev. New
ell Dwight Hills. d. d. of Brooklyn
and President Thwing of Western Re
serve university. The .report. of the
officers show that the association now
has 7Ji missionaries in the field. The
financial condition Of the association
shows that the expected gain has not
been made and that the expect.
ed gain has not been made and that
the increase In donations has not
equallcd the shrinkage In the estates.
The sum of ss69.599 was received
and expended during the last fiscal
year.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-20

portance Of the early completion OF
the Isthmian canal. Secretary Frank
4. Lukens Of Chicago presented re-.
port showing a gratifying growth In
the membership OF the association.
AT the succeeding sessions of the
convention the question Of reciprocity
with Canada will be exhaustiycly con.
sidered ana an address on the sub
ject will he delivered BY John Charl-
ION, n. n member Of the Joint High
commission,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-20
Bankers VIII Meet Tomorrow.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calf. Oct. 20
The meeting of the American Bank
ers association will begin tomorrow.
Several preliminary meetings were
held today. At meeting of the
trust companies section a paper on
Trust companies as trustees by Ly.
man ] Gage, former secretary OF the
treasury, was read by Secretary
Branch.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-20

FL PAso, Tex, Oct 20. The en-
tire typographical force OF the Even
ing News walked out today on the re
fusal OF the publishers to allow their
claim for overtime. No paper was Is
sued today.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-20
Alleged Thief Arrested.

BOSTON. Oct. 90 An alleged theft
Of $4,000 from the Boston National
union last November was revealed to.
day when Elmer Z. Leavitt was ar
raigned in court charged with the
deed Leavitt pleaded not guilty. He
was held in bail in the sum of $780,.
900.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-20
lou Dillon Wins Gold cup.

MEMPHIS. Tenn oct. ~ The
gold cup was won BY Lou Dillon. who
took the first and second heats. beat.
Ing Major DeImar BY three lengths In
the flrst and twelve lengths IN The sec.
ond. Time. 2.oI. 2:o5.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-20
Italian Cabinet Reslans.

LONDON, Oct. 2o.-A special dis.
patch from Rome says Premier zanar.
delli telegraphed to King Victor Eman.
uel today the resignation of the entire
cabinet.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-20
Thomas.EIemIna: There was d qu

Thomas.FIemlng: There was quial
wedding at the home of Rev. Henry
g. Thomson last Wednesday night
when Addic Eliza Fleming. one Of The
best.known nurses ID Inc territory. and
Mr. Il \. Thomas ~ Mngdalcna were
married They win make their home
~ Magdalcna. Miss Fleming has been
following her profession n Albuquar,
que for 4 number Of years with IN.
usual success, and she win Dc greatly
missed by her friends and BY the ply.
sIcians Of the city who consider her
services OF great value.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-20
Air Brake Refused TO. Work.

NEW YORK, Oct. 2o.-More than
a score Of persons have been iniucei,
half dozen seriously, in rear end
collision OF trains on the Brooklyn
elevated. The wreck was caused by
the failure OF an air brake.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-20

The story was told by Lord Bacon
Of Flemish tiler who fell by accident
from the top Of a house upo Span
lard and killed him, though he escaped
himself. The next OF the blood prose-
cuted his death with great violence,
and when he was offered pecunIary
recompense nothing would serve rim
but retaliatory punishment Thercup-
on the Judge said that II he urged the
sentence he should 40 10 the top Of
the house and then fall down upon
tho tller.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-20
President Pardons Coal Miners

WASHINGTON, D. G.. Oct. 2o.-
The president has commuted, to ex-
pire Immediately. the sentences of
Marion Marshall. Cyrus Raines and
Burton Harper. coal miners convicted
in West Virginia or resisting Unit
ed States marshal.