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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-14

Las Vegas Royal Arch Chapter No.
3. Regular convocations first Monday.
In each month. Visiting companions
generally invited. n. r. Williams. =.
H. p; G, H, sporleder. Bee.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-14

II a woman cant brag about her
son she will even brag about her hus.
band.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-14

Las Vegas cemmanssry K. Z. No.
:. Regular c~onclavs second Tuesday
Of each month. Visiting knights
cordially welcomed. John 8. Cla-k. q
G.: Chas. Tamms, Rec.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-14

he again engaged in athletic events
and suffered further injury, which led
10 the fatal elimination Of his disease.
lie was t~wenty-eight years Of age
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-14

George .. Jones, for many years q
member u tho well known Silver City
firm Of Jones & Downs. died In Los
Angeles last week OF brain fever.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-14

A bronze statue Of William McKin-
ley will be unveiled in Toledo, o., on
September IA, the anniversary of his
death. The monument will be erected
in. Courthouse park and an effort is
being made to have President Roose-
welt attend the ceremonies.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-14

Bad Accidental Eggleston. for
merly a clerk for A. Mcclintock at
Rineon was u over BY a Santa Fe
train, Sunday, between Rincon and
Hatch, and his limb was severed just
below the knee. Mr.. Eggleston was not
found for fouf Or five hours after the
accident, when he was taken to I'll
Paso. where the damaged limb was
amputated. The operation proved I'M
successful. however, and the unfortun-
ate man died Tuesday. Mr.. Eggleton
wal favorably known throughout this
part of the country-Las Cruces Pro
gress.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-14

The lone widow is not always good
for a loan.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-14
SOCIETIES.

y. P. o. E., Meets First And Third
Thursday evenings, each month. At
Sixth street lodge room. Visiting
brothers cordially tvited.
A. A. MALONEY, Exalted Ruler.
T. 3. BLAUvELT. Sec.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-14

Going Up.-Fred McKeehan, the
Chinese Inspector 0f the immigration
office in lei Paso, well known here,
has been appointed temporary chief
of inspectors during the absence Of
Lew Adams. The chief of the immigra-
ton department Of the state of Tex
as. Chief Adams will probably be
gone for some weeks. Mr.. McKeehan
has had a rapid rise IN the service,
having been transferred to it less than
a year ago from the Office Of the Unit
hi states marshal of New Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-14

The first days enrolment at The
Silver City Normal was 122 and more
have been added each day since.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-14

Valencia county is rich in minerals,
but thus for comparatively little has
been done u make the mineral wealth
available.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-14

Silver City Is talking Of organizing
a team 10 enter the territorial fair
baseball tournament.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-14

Here is a complaint the men are
making which may have something In
It: That the women do too much
shopping for dry goods and not enough
for groceries.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-14

The new city hall at Deming Is near
III completed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-14

Union Fair, Springer. October q. q,
! and ., 1909.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-14

roswell fair opens september "A.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-14

In October a Farmers institute Will
be- held at cIoudcroft, Otero county.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-14

WANTED-Place for general house
work tnot cooking.) Apply 52s Grand
avenue. 9-59
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-14
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS.
WANTED.

WANTED-Canyassers for The De-
Iineator; apply at Ilfeld's The Plaza
9-e1
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-14

It's a good thing to be too busy to
be miserable.
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FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Two pleasant furnished
rooms with bath, $40 Twelfth IT.
1863.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-14

Many a vaulting ambition has owe
reached itself.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-14

FOR RENT-Large south, furnished
room with use Of kitchen and BATH.
1922, Fourth street. $50,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-14
THE TERRITORY.
Brief Resume Of the Important
Doings in New Mex
icO Towns.
MINES, FARMS, RANGES, ETC.

MINES, FARMS, RANGES, ETC.
Roswell fair opens september n.
Union Fair, Springer. October q, h,
) and ., 1909.
The new city hail at Deming IS nea
" completed.
In October d Farmers institute will
be held AZ cloudcroft, otero county.
Silver City Is talking Of organizing
a team TO enter the territorial fair
baseball tournament,
The first days enrolment at The
Silver City Normal a l22 and more
have been added each day since.
Valencia county Is rich In minerals,
but thus for comparatively little has
been done u make the mineral wealth
available.
George y. Jones, for many years a
member III the well known Silver City
firm Of Jones 4 Downs, died In Los
Angeles last week Of brain fever.
There Ii nothing new III d mining
way IN White Oaks, but the outlook
for work to begin at the Old Abe
about the first Of the month is good.
90
Si1 Gamble, George Schaible and j.
". Shannon, three Grant county min
Ing men have returned from Alaska,
without any more money than they
can manage comfortably.
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The Silver City Independent has ac-
complished a marvellous feat lately, SO
It claims. II has made a kick which
bore fruit. The paper didn't let on
what kind Of fruit 1t was.
The peace officers of Bernalillo
county and the city of Albuquerque
are now supplied with a rogue's gal.
lery and already have a large number
Of pictures Of criminals to be placed
In 1t.
The Captain public school opened
Monday. Sept. 7, for its fall term. with
II. II. Jones as principal and Miss May
Skehan in charge Of the primary de.
partment, both OF whom are instruc
tors OF the first class.
AN ODltuary poem IN the DOu6its
Tribune contains six stanzas. Five OF
them repeat the statement that the
departed one went straight to heaven
the sixth contained this line: "'Tis
hard we must forever part"
.
1t may be easy, but several mem
bers Of the gun club here would like
TO know how he did II. The Silver
City Independent speaking Of a recen,
gun shoot down there says, " Doctor
Lamson killed eleven straight out o.
his first ten birds"
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-31
TAX VALUES SHOW A LARGE INCREASE Eleven and a Half Millions More
 This Year JEFFERSON COUNTY LEADS Furnishes s4,ooo,ooo of Total Increase. State of Affairs Very Gratifying to Officials and Is Expected
 to Continue.
JEFFERSON COUNTY LEADS

Montgomery, October SO.-(special.)-Ta values in Alabama increased more than eleven and half millions of dollars dur ing the past year The abstracts for the 1903 tax assessments were completed by the state auditor, the total assessed valu- ation of real and personal property foot ing up SSO7 ,64S, 704 as against s296, ,135 $40 for the previous year. Jefferson county leads the increase furnishing about S4,- OO0,000 of the $11, sos, 164 of the total in- crease.
 The tax levy for general purposes this year is only two and a half mills as against five and half last year, so the general fund to be paid into the treasury by the several collectors this year will reach only S7O7, 743. This is a decrease of more than half from last year, but the auditor estimates that it will be fully sufficient to meet the current demands, as the old soldiers and schools are now provided for by special tax levy.
 For school purpose the levy Is three mills, which will run this fund up to a little above $900,0O0. The levy for the pension fund is one mill. This makes the total state levy, general and special, six and half mills a reduction of one mill from the total of 1902
 All told, the increase in assessments for the past year Is very gratifying to the officials, It is expected that still larg- CT increase will be reported for the forth coming year, since the governor is haV- ing the state examiners to make special comparative statements on assessed val uation, with a view of better equalizing values.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-31
OPELIKA
Pardon of Foster Gives Satisfaction.
 Sewers Completed.

Opelika. October 3O.-(Special )-Robert ty, was paroled by Governor Jelks yes- terday and his action meets the hearty commendation of the people MT. Fos- ter was faithful Confederate soldier and has served in the penitentiary ten years He is very feeble and over 70 years of age.
 Thomas R. Frazier, life long resident of this city. has been elected president of the Whitaker Candy company, and Addison Frazier vice president. The com pany operates a large factory at Colum- bus, Ga.
 The sewers across the main streets of the city have been completed by the con- tractor, Barlow Smith, and have been opened to the public They are immense affairs.
 Wiley Page, a promising young boy of this city, and pupil of the high school, died here yesterday. The funeral took place this morning.
 A. l.. Smith of Columbus and Miss Susie b. Cox of Gold Hill were married at the brides home Wednesday, a num- Der of intimate friends being present.
 A new hotel with an opera house addi- tion, to- cost $40,OOO. is said to be a cer- tainty, and the structure will take the place of the Cooper hotel recently burn ed. The Hotel Royal is handling the crowds alone now, there being no other hotel here. Its arrivals yesterday were fifty-four
 Gentry's dog and pony show gave two good exhibitions here yesterday to large crowds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-31
PROF. M'NEIL WILL
 RUN FOR OFFICE
ANNOUNCES HIS CANDIDACY FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCA- TON OF JEFFERSON COUNTY. IS WELL-EoUIPPED TEACHER.

Pratt City, October .--(Special.) )-Prof. P. M McNei has announced his 1andi- dacy for the office of superintendent of education of Jefferson county. During Professor McNeils ten years services as superintendent of the Pratt City public schools he has built up one of the finest systems in Alabama, placing the schools where they rank fifth with the public schools of the state in point of attendance. He is a live, progressive school man III every sense of the word, and the Pratt City people are oath to give him up, but for the fact that they believe he will build up our small schools in the county.
 Prof. McNeil is a native of Lamar coun- ty. He received his education at the Vernon institute, the Peabody College ot Nashville, where he graduated in peda- gogy, and the University of Nashville, where he graduated with B. A. degree. Later the degree of A. M. was conferred upon him by the University of Nash vile. He has had experience in teach ing in the field schools, the city schools and high grade colleges.
 Dr. R. M. Cunningham, lieutenant gov ernor, delivered an able and eloquent address to a large audience tonight at the city hall, under the auspices of the Sons of the Confederacy.
 The doctor was at his best and elicited frequent applause by his touching eulogies to the brave confederate soldier
 Miss Mary Cockrell will organize Young Peoples Sunbeam society, be- tween the ages of eight and twelve, at the First Baptist church Sunday after noon.
 At the Methodist church Sunday, the Rev. w. r. Foust, pastor, will occupy his pulpit at both the morning and evening services.
 The Rev w. w. Wolff will preach at both of the services Sunday at the First Presbyterian church.
 The Rev. J. A. Hendricks will preach Sunday morning at the First Baptist church on "The Enlarged View of the Christian Mission" At the evening ser vice his theme will be 'The Lords Sup per-
 The subject for discussion before the Bible class Sunday afternoon is "The Last View of Peter.
 At St. Catherines the Rev. Father Gal land will conduct the regular services Sunday.
 Miss Louise Mckenzie will organize band of Willing Workers at the First Baptist church Sunday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-31
WHITE SUPREMACY MUST BE
 MAINTAINED AT ALL COSTS
(Continued from First Page)

army was organized and General Miles of Massachusetts, General Lee of Virginia, Generals Shafter and Joseph Wheeler were given important commands All sec- tions of the country were brought to- gether in the interest of the union no north, no south, no east, no west.
 "A little more than two years have elapsed since that deplorable tragedy at Buffalo, which deprived the nation of a. great President MT. Roosevelt succeeded to the Presidency. In his anxiety to be constantly doing something, he has made mistakes. believe of him as I have be- lieved of all Presidents-that he is a sincere patriot. But every man in pub lie position is liable to mistakes None could be more serious than the one made by him in his attempt to force again to the front the question of equality, social and political of the negro race.
 Issue Must Be Met.
 Citizens, both north and south, regret such an issue. They dread and will evade it if possible. But if the President and his party force the issue, it must be met and the responsibility must rest upon them.
 '"The President is the leader of his party now and will be next year. The politicians of his party may advise him that the solid negro vote (for, in voting they are indivisible), holds the balance of power in the great central states of the union, and that in the state of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Ohio, In- diana and Illinois, 1t is essential to his party's success. In Maryland where the negro vote constitutes two-thirds of the republican party, it is an absolute neces- slty, for without It the state Is hopelessly lost to the republican party.
 Unless I mistake the temper of the people of this country, there will be the same revolution in public sentiment and the same protest that was recorded in 1892 by the white people of the entire union against the administration of Pres ident Harrison for his attempt to force negro domination upon the south, and thus destroy that section, and paraiyze the industries of the whole United States
 Our opponents in this state tell us we are in no danger of being dominated by negroes; that the whites outnumber the blacks. In one sense this is true, but in another 1t Is a mere dodge"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-31
SAILORS BROUGHT TO PORT.
Entire Crew of Waterlogged Vesse
 Picked Up By American Schooner.

Jacksonville, Fla, October 30.-The
 American schooner M. B. Chase, Capt. C. k. Williams, arrived in port this afternoon with Captain Carlsen and seven members of the crew of the schooner Gem, which was abandoned at sea on the morning of October 6. The schooner was waterlogged when sighted from the Chase and was fast gong to pieces. No one of the crew was lost, but several had narrow escapes from being washed overheard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-31

J. A. Lane, travelling freight agent of the Union Pacific railroad, with office in Atlanta, was in Birmingham yesterday R. H. Rehlander, travelling passenger agent for the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern, with office in Chattanooga, was in Birmingham yesterday. c. O. Jackson and wife have left Bir- mingham for Kansas City, where he will enter on his duties as travelling passen- ger agent for the Frisco system at that point.
 F. J. Robinson, assistant general super intendent of the Central of Georgia, was in Birmingham yesterday looking after the new buffet service recently instituted on the line between Birmingham and Savannah. MT. Robinson left for Macon last night.
 The union passenger station was crowd ed as usual yesterday and the officials were kept busy The excellent manner in which the patrons of the station are han ded and the courtesy of the officials and their subordinates, working as they are under such difficulty, has been matter of comment.
 The Louisville and Nashville railroad will handle the Rehan-Sk Skinner company from Birmingham to Montgomery Mo bile Pensacola and New Orleans The company Is comprised of thrty-five peo- pie and require special sleeper and extra h crA c..
 effects. Black Patti and her troupe will also be handled by the Louisville and Nashville This troupe travels in their own private car and require an extra bag gage car.
 ' The improved sleeping car service on the central of Georgia railroad between Birmingham and Savannah which was inaugurated on October 24, is meeting with liberal patronage. The four new cars which were put into service are con sidered to be the most perfect in the south. These cars have just been re- ceived from the Barney & Smith Car company of Dayton, O., and it is claim ed for them that they represent in equip- ment and furnishings the best results 10 be obtained by modern methods which require that both beauty and utility shall pe Weuueu. Ihey are finished in San Domingo mahogany with roof of empire deck and art glass. The upholstering is of terra cotta embossed plush. They are steam heated, gas lighted and on the latest improved six wheel trucks One special feature of the cars is the spacious ladies toilet room which is filled up with full length mirrors, and convenient bu- reau drawers. The cars are built on the same principle as the Pullman and cost in the neighborhood of twenty thousand dollars each. The Central of Georgia is also putting into service six new baggage and mail cars and are building at its shops at Savannah, Ga, six hundred new gondola coal cars, with a capacity of SS,O0O pounds. Several of the new coal cars are already in service and others are being hurried out of the shops every day. This relieves the Central of Georgia from any apprehension as to car shortage so far as the coal industry is concerned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-31
WILLIAM NOBLE DEAD.
Was One of the Founders of Anniston
 and We'll Known.

Anniston, October 30.-(Special)- l)-Wil- liam H. Noble died here last night at 12 o'clock. He had been in declining health for several years and had spent most of the past two years abroad. Mir. Noble was one of the founders of Anniston and prominent throughout the south. He will be buried here at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-31
Remains Arrive.

Tuscaloosa. October o.-(Specia1.) )-The remains of Mrs. Pattie Radcliff arrived from Montgomery this afternoon at 2 o'clock over the Mobile and Ohio railroad. Mrs. Radcliff had been in i'll health for some time and had been with her sister. Mrs. Watts, in Montgomery for the past two months. Mrs. Radcliff was born and reared Tn Tuscaloosa, being the daughter Of the late Dr Simon J. and Martha J. Eddins. She is survived by three sisters
 Mrs. Watts, Mrs. I<irkman and Mrs
 Fitts. and number of relatives in Tus- caloosa Her husband died number of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-31
SuPERANUATE HOME.
pr. w. A. BarcIift of HartseIle Donates
 House.

Dr. w. A. Barclift and wife of Hart selle have given house at that place for ministerial superannuates of North Ala bama conference. The Rev. J. W. Nor ton of Birmingham, agent for the super annuate work. visited Hartselle yesterday. in the interest of the movement.
 The generous gift of Dr. Barclift is highly appreciated by the conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-31
CRANK AT WHITE HOUSE.
Tries to See the President, But Land.
 In the lQsane Asylum.

Washington, October 3O.-Edward Tanner, 33 years of age, a native of Switzerland, and a crank, tried to see the President today, but he did not get far beyond the doors of the executive ofhce before he was discovered He was taken to police headquarters and later to St, Elizabeth insane asylum.
 His delusion was that he was con tinually pursued by airships.
 He thought the President would make them stop bothering him. Tan her said he had a wife in Memphis, Tenn, but that he came direct from northern Montana to see the President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-31
Convicted of Carrying Weapon.

John Williams, negro, was yesterday convicted before Judge Feagin on a charge of carrying concealed weapons and was fined 800 and sentenced to work 1SO days on the streets.
 The negro had the pistol in his valise and he claimed before Judge Feagin that he did not know it was there. Judge Feagin held that he was guilty of having the pistol concealed. whether he knew it was there or not.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-31
Ambassador to Get s5o.ooo.

London, October 30.-The Spectator today contends that as Washington has become the most important station in the British diplomat, service, the sal ary of the ambassador ought to be raised to $50,000. The salary of the late ambassador, Sir Michael Herbert, was $32,500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-31
JUDGE GLENN RESIGNS.
Gives Up Place In Treasurer's Office
 for Business Claims.

Montgomery. October 3O.-(Special) J. for the past three years as chief clerk in the office of the state treasurer, has resigned. He Is succeeded by George R. Boyd of Montgomery, many years gem eral bookkeeper in the office.
 Judge Glenn resigns on account of the pressure of personal business. and re- turns to his old home in Russell county. He was one of the most popular officials at the capital, always courteous and Obliging to all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-31
Board Under False Pretenses.

Judge Feagin yesterday fined Ben Gus tral $25 on charge of obtaining board under false pretenses. Gustral claims to be from Knoxville and is seemingly re- spectable young fellow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-31
Homeseekers' Excursion Rates.

To Southwest. first and third Tuesdays of each month until April 19. 1904. Tickets will be sold at reduced rates via Queen and Crescent route to points in Arkansas. Indian Territory, New Mexico, Missouri. Oklahoma and Texas. For information apply to agent. or A. B. Freeman, F. E.
 A.. sBirminRharn- 1Q-e-ff
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-31
Marriage Licenses.

marriage license was issued from the probate office yesterday to John w. Gib- son of Avondale and Miss Lizzie l.. Prince.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-31
RAILROAD WORLD,

J. A. Lane, travelling freight agent of the Union Pacific railroad, with office in Atlanta, was in Birmingham yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-31

F, J. Robinson, assistant general super intendent of the Central of Georgia, was in Birmingham yesterday looking after the new buffet service recently instituted on the line between Birmingham and Savannah. MT. Robinson left for Macon last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-31

c. O. Jackson and wife have left Blr- mingham for Kansas City, where he will enter on his duties as travelling passen- ger agent for the Frisco system at that point.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-31

R. H. Rehlander. travelling passenger agent for the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern, with office in Chattanooga, was in Birmingham yesterday.