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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-16
To Make Test Case.

DENVER. Colo. Dec. 16. The state
supreme court was asked today to de.
eide whether Governor Peabody's ac.
tion In declaring martial law and sus.
pending the writ Of habeas corpus in
Teller county is legal. The question
,sss 'hn application for q
writ Of habeas corpus for Victor Poole.
a prisoner in the guar6 house at Camp
Goldfeld, Cripple Creek. against
whom no criminal charges have been
fled District Judge Seeds Of Teller
county has ordered the release Of
Poole on a writ Of habeas corpus, and
the military. acting under Governor
Peabodys instructions, have ignored
The courts order.
DENVER, Colo. Dec. 1.-THE court
has issued writs OF habeas corpus for
Victor Poole and A. J. Paul, now held
in the military prison at Cripple
Creek. Their attorney waived the
matter of having the bodies Of the
men rroaucea in the snpreme court
and writs were ordered issued BY the
presiding Judge and the cases set for
argument Monday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-16
fourteen Men Charged With
Completely in Blowing up Of
the Transformer House.
OFFICERS ACCUSED
Attempt to Prove Explosion
Was Work Of "Inner Circle"
of Western Federation.

GEORGETOWN Colo, Dec. 16.-The
examination of veniremen was re-
sumed today in the district court to
secure jury for the trial Of the four
teen miners charged with completely
in blowing up the transformer house
of the Sun and Moon mine at Idaho
Springs, July 2S last. which resulted
in the death of Philip Fire, who was
supposed to have heen one of the dyna-
miters One Of the defendants is p.
G. Copley, a member Of the executive
board Of the Western Federation Of
Miners. Besides the fourteen accused
men who presented themselves for
trial, several others are accused of
completely in the crime charged, in
cluding j. e. Chandler, an officer Of
the Idaho Springs miners union, who
was arrested last week at Los An
geles. It is reported that the state will
ATTEMPT 10 prove that the Sun and
Moon explosion was planned by the
so-caIled "inner circle" of the West
ern Federation of Miners and that sew
eral union men who knew the details
of the alleged plot will testify for the
prosecution.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-16
Cause Of Typhoid Epidemic.

NEW YORK. Dec. l6.-Dr. Geo. A.
Soper. sanitary expert engaged by
the Engineering News to Investigate
the typhoid epidemic at Buffers and
Its causes, reports that the epidemic
has by no means attained the critical
stage. He regards 1t as the most Sc
we're typhoid epidemic of recent record
and attributes II to the suspension Of
the mechanical filtration OF the city
water supply. The water for the town
is obtained from surface sources.
Money IL urgently needed for the re.
lief Of the sick and destitute.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-16
Emperor Francis Joseph Atfirms
His Determination to Main.
tain Present Alliance.
REFERS TO BALKANS.
says He Hopes That the New
Dynasty Will Regenerate
Servia.

T.. .f 4 F
VIENNA, Dec 16.-Emperor Fran
cis Joseph today received the Aus
tyian- Hungarian delegation, The
speech from the throne was chiefly
notable for the strQng affirmation Of
.the emperor's determination to main
tain the dreibund In reference to
the Balkans the emperor said Austria
and Russia only have in view the
establishment Of peace in the interest
of the whole OF Europe. He spoke ot
the change Of dynasty in SServia, by
a crime which must fill every civilized
being with horror" He hoped under
the new rule il wauld he directed 10.
ward its moral regeneration.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-16
SEA Of AzOF
DISAPPEARING
Waters Of . Great Inland Sea
Rrceding and Dry Land
Il Visible.
SHIPS HIGH AND DRY
The Work of Factories Reduced
u Il Minimum on Account
Of Lack Of Water.

ST. PETERSBURG. Dec. I6.-The
sea Of Azof is disappearing and re.
markable scenes are in course Of en-
action. Az Laganrog the waters have
receded 50 much during the last ave
days that the bed OF the sea Is Wis
ible for distance OF thousands OF
feet. The high winds have hurled
clouds OF sand shoreward, covering
the town. Vessels are lying high ana
dry and the greatest confusion pre-.
walls in the harhor. The work Of
factories IL reduced to minimum,
owing 10 lack of water.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-16
Japan Considering Russla's Reply.

TOXIC, Dec. iG.-In consequence oi
Russia's reply, a special conference OF
the elder statesmen Of Japan, inclua
ing Marquis Ito and Cabinet Minis
ters. is proceeding here today. II Is
understood that the statesmen are
considering the adoption Of a Arm
stand against Russia. General kodn
ma. war minister. is present for the
first time at the conference. There Is
renewed activity at the admiralty
with the view 10 a possible naval
demonstration.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-16
Kansas City
Market
GREAT FALLING OFF IN CATTLE
REcElPTS--FAiR PRICES
GIVEN.
Special to The Optic.

Special to The Optic.
KANSAS CITY, Mo, Dec. 16.--Cat-
tie receipts at Kansas City last week
were 36,5OS cattle and 3,719 calves,
as compared with 53,126 cattle and
3.a06 calves the same week last year.
The week. Of course, showed a further
reduction in supply Of western range
stuff. Stockers and feeders had a
good demand, and closed the week 10
TO 90 cents higher, with cases of more
gains, Some s3.25 feeders Thursday
were 40 cents higher than the low
time in November. Cows did not
change for the week, and, though
beef steers were more or less dull all
week, prices on them averaged about
like thpse of the previous week, and
sold from $3.50 to s425 mostly.
SStock calves were dull, but veal
calvss were scarce and firm The
run today Is 10000 sattle, and prices
started out strong to 10 cents higher,
this for stockers and feeders. Fat
stuff and cows averaged about steady
as il was all of last week
Range sheep ani lambs are still ar
riying In some numbers. but the total
supply last week was only 1884,
against 3l,20e for the same week last
year. Some Utah ewes brought 1925
last week. and weathers $40. Sheep
and yearlings from Montrose. Colo.
RADIO. brought $3.e5 and the feeding
end OF the same shipment sold at
1925. Mr.. Eaton OF Springer, New
Mexico. sold feeding wethers at 1910
and also wethers at $40 Floer-
shcim Mercantile company from the
same point sold feeding lambs at
t365. The run today Is light and
prices on beth sheep and lambs strong
TO 10 cents higher. The light run
keeps prices relatively high at Kan
sas City and out Of line with compet-
Ing market
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-16
Big Tax Returns
From County
SAN MIGUEL $1,000 AHEAD or ANY
COUNTY IN THE TERRITORY.

November business in the treasur-
er's and fine collectors office passed
all previous monthly records. The
gross amount was over $4,000. The
city of Las Vegas and school district
No. 2 lboth east side) received $9.-
336.90. The territorial remittance was
SIS, 8,5s0.9S, all OF which except $12193
was for taxes Of the year A. d. 1908.
This Is $1,000 more than was turned
over by any other county for Novem.
Der collection.
The showing made BY this county
10 gratifying. II argues volumes for
the financial condition Of the various
sections ami for the prosperity Of the
people. The assessments have been
lowered rather than raised. and the
tax payments have been made. for
the most part, with pleasing prompt.
tude. The taxable wealth of tine
county IL increasing rapidly.
San Miguel people must feel some
pride In the fact that the county.
Judged by It's tax returns, Is the most
prosperous In the territory.
Something depends. Of course. In
he thorough and efficient manner IN
which the levies have been made and
the taxes collected. but II Is satisfnc.
tory to know that the people are gen.
orally prosperous. that their posses
sions are increasing and that the good
times are tteiy TO continue. The
prosperity Of this county Is founded
npon substantial basis. snd. though
there be a depression In ether parts
Of tho country. we are iikely 10 q.
cape the worst effects here.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-16

WASHINGTON. Dec. ls.-when
the house convened today the con.
siceration of the pensions appropri-
alton bill was resumed in committee
Of the whole.
Gibson (Rep) Of Tennessee said
that the president pursued wise.
prudent course in Connection with the
Panama question. He declared that
the south was prospering under the
republican tariff laws and would pros
per under the republican Isthmian ca
nal
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-16
IN CONGRESS-.
Cuban Reciprocity Considered in SEN
ate-House Discusses 18th.
mian Canal.

WASHINGTON. D. q. Dec l6. =
When the senate convened Spooncr
spoke on the Cuban reciprocity bill.
He spoke on the varying positions of
the opponents of the bill and espec-
tally of the introduction of the New.
lands resolution inviting Cuba TO be-
come a part Of the United States, de-
preciating II and saying that he hoped
III wonla be postponed indefinitely, be-
cause, he said, sometimes invitations
are regarded as commands.
The Cuban bin passed, 50 to IS
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-16
A Summer
School Planned
PRESIDENT VERT DOING MIS-.
sloNARY WORK AMONG 81.
PERiNTENpENTs AND
TEACHERS.

President Vert Of the Normal In an
interview with the New Mexican, gave
the following list OF questions which
he Is submitting to county superin-
tendents and teachers regarding the
adyisability Of establishing summer
scnooi IN Las Vegas:
|. What do you think OF the ad-
visibility Of our organizing In the
New Mexican Normal university q
summer course especially adapted to
the needs Of teachers In country and
small town schools?
2. II such course should be or
lganized IT would begin June s. How
many weeks do you think It should
continue?
3. What branches should be includ-
led In such course? What subjects
in the several branches should re-
eeige special emphasis? tPlease be
explicit as We wish to meet the real
needs of the teachers).
4. What prospect is there that
there are teachers Cor those who ex-
pect to teach) In your locality Or
county who would be likely to at
tend, provided a thorough course Is
loiierea? tlf you can state the ap-
|proxlmate number. please do sol.
j. On the enclosed blank please
give the names and addresses OF
teachers Tor prospective teachers)
who are likely to be interested.
q. We desire to make the New
Mexican Normal university Of the
greatest possible service to the teach
ers In. the country and small town
schools. We shall esteem 1t a favor II
you will give us the benefit of any
suggestions to this end you may
have.
Il am gathering this information
said President Vert. 10 the New Mex
Jean. for the purpose Of making q
report to the board OF regents OF the
Normal university, In hopes that such
a summer course may be established
II tSye met with the; greatest posi-
BILE encouragement ~ every hand
and there Is q strong probability Il
there are sufficient funds, the course
will be established. II the course II
established 1t win be for two months
and the most thorough work will be
done. II II should prove that there
Is a demand for this kind Of work
the summer course which will b.
commenced June &, 1904, at the end
Of the school year will be continued
during the year"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-16
sunday Law
in SocOrro
SALOON MAN WHO FAILS TO OBJ
s-nsA 9u.ss-s ORDERS GOES
TO JAIL.
Special 10 The Optic.

opcSldi W AhS oPl1s
SOCORRO, Oct. l6. Those who be-
lieved that Judge Pope would merely
60 through a form Of closing the
business houses kept upen In viola.
ton .pf the. sunday observance law.
declared by the supreme court 70 be
in full force and effect, reckoned
without their host.
At the recent session Of the court
Judge Pope assessed fines against a
number of violators. w. T. Lilies, OF
the firm of Lilies 4 Torres, was fined
fifteen dollars and given fifteen
days Jail sentence. The fine WIS re.
mitted pending good behavior, but the
judge, hearing that the law was being
disregarded, sought proof and order
ed Lisle to jail, where he still re.
mains.
j. II. Torres, the other member oi
the firm, is member of the terri.
torial board Ct equalization, He is
under double sentence and the saloon
Il kept closed Sundays The Socorro
business men who have been violat.
ing the statute have made up their
minds that the judge means business
and will observe the law.
No decision has been given on The
demurrer filed by the defense in the
Abeyta case.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-16

Cuban reciprocity bill. but that each
senator should vote as he might pre-
fer on that measure. The conference
also agreed 70 postpone its decision
as to the course to be pursued with
reference to the Panama canal treaty,
and decided to hold meetings for the
consideration Of that and other ques-
tions as they may come up for en-,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-16
Wreck o. the Discovery Found.

SEATTLE. Wash, Dec. 1s--A spe--
cial to the Times from juneau says
that the wreck Of the steamer Dis.
covery has been found. An Indian
from Cross Sound found the wreck
and brought the news to juneau. The
revenue cutter Rush has gone 70 the
scene, taking the Indian as . guide.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-16
Turkey Must Apologize.

WASHINGTON. ID. G.. Dec. i6-Act,
ing Secretary Adee has taken a firm
stand In the matter Of the assault
upon Consul Davis by Turkish OH,
cials and police at Alexandretta He
has cabled Minister Leishman TO pre-.
sent the facts to the Turkish govern
ment and says that the cnse is one
seeming to invite an expression OF
regret or reparation. The state de.
partment does not indicate what meas
ure Of reparation is expected
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-16
Root Defends Leonard Wood.

WASHINGTON. y. q. Dec. I6.--
Secretary Root today testified before
the senate committee on military af-
fairs which is investigating the pro
tests against the confirmation OF Gen.
eral Leonard Wood to be major gen.
eral. He defended the general from
the charges made during the course
Of the hearings,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-16
Prominent Denver Man Dead.

DENVER Colo, Dec. l6.--Joseph
II, Smith, former warden or the state
reformatory, died here today Of heart
failure as the reuslt of an attack Of
indigestion. He was born In Tennes.
see in 1874, came to Denver in 1871,
and engaged in manufacture: served
two terms as clerk Of Arapahoe coun.
ty, being elected on the republican
ticket.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-16
ROCK ISLAND SYSTEM

VIII Be Divided into Three Grand Di.
visions with superintendents
CHICAGO, Dec. l6,-The operating
department Of the mock island rail
way system has been reorganized,
The system hereafter will be divided
Into three grand divisions central.
northern and southwestern-with a
general superintendent In chage Of
each. The southwestern district com.
prises the Missouri and Kansas City
terminal. win the. El Paso and Okla-
homa divisions. J. NJ Cruger will be
superintendent. with headquarters Al
Topeka, Kans.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-16
Mrs. Daniel Mannino Elected.

ST. LOUIS. Mo. Dec. 1G.-Mrs. Dan
lei Manning Of Albany. N. ", was to.
day elected as president OF the Worlds
Fair board of lady managers, vice
Mrs. James l.. Blair resigned. She
received 13 out Of Is votes.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-16

DENVER. Colo. Dec. 49, Word
was received at the state house todav
by Adintant General Beil that cbas.
Mckinney and Cbas. Foster had ron.
fessed they had taken part IN dynamit.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-16

WASHINGTON. D. G. Dec. 16.-M.
Jusserand. the French Ambassador.
left Washington today for New Or
leans to take mart In the celebration
10 commemorate the Louisiana Pur-
chase.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-16

IRREGULARITIES
IN LAND LAWS
Reports Of Special Onicers Rel
garding Frauds Now Con-
ing n
DESERT LAND ACT
Secretary Hitchcock Strongly
Argues For radical Changes
IN Present Laws

The following from the report o1
Secretary Hitchcock, regarding the
present land laws win ae OF genera
interest.
During the fiscal year ended juno
80, 1902, there were l.O22 entries i'm
der the timber and stone act, embrac
lug s45,2o3.9S acres. while during
the last fiscal year there we're 12.24a
such entries. embracing l,76b. .222.4a
acres, The increase In the activity
OF this class of entries affords food
fer serious reflection.
In the fall of 1902 reports Of ire
gularities in the making OF entries
under this act. on the Pacific coast.
were SO numerous and persistent,
that on November Is Of that year
directed the commissioner of the
general land ONCE to suspend action
on all entries made under said act In
the La Grande. Lake View. Oregon
City, and the Dalles land officers In
Sacramento offices In California, and
the Seattle and Vancouver ofices IN
Washington, until proper investigar |
! tion thereof could be made and theiri
bona tides determined.
The reports Of special agents de- /
tailed for that work are now beingI
received by the general land ofhce|
and this department, and such action
taken thereon as the facts appear to|
!, warrant. Where the entries are shown
to he bona fide Ii character. and cor
cred BY the letter and spirit of the
act, they are promptly passed to 81
patent. Where It appears that they|
have been made for speculative pur.
poses or in the interests Of some per-
sons other than the entrymen, q hear
ing is ordered under the depart
mental circular q August ~, 1883 t2s
y D-, l4D, and me cntrymen cited
70 show cause why the entry should
net be Cancelled.
Notwithstanding the extreme care
exercised by this department TO pro-
tect the public timbered lands from
unlawful acquisition under this act,
the entries hereunder have, new
ertheless, as stated, increased vast
" In number.
Inc act, wnen iesitimateiy observed
and followed, afiofds such iaciiiues
Tor 'ne acquisition ny ind''iduais anu
corporations oi vast bodies OF tne pub
ic tiihpered ianas' that !. u one VI 'ne
greatest menaces On the statute DOCKS
todas against .ne aSoWed po'icy " tne
government, y preserve 'ne 'ellai''
ing pubic iands TOT ho'hes 'or ac'uas
settlers.
fur'ner experiences IN tne aon'n-
is'ra'ion oI 'nls law connrms 'ne op'n-
ION nereto'ore Expressed ~ 20 'ne ne.
cess''y ior remeu'a' ,es's'a''on anu
causes ne y renew WIN eArnes'nes'
tne recommendations aOoSe men''on-
ed on TINS subject
The Communication clause OF inc
homestead law does not present tne
same serious objections as the Jaw
above mentioned. Tor the reason that
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-16

ing the vindicator mine. which result
ed In the death Of two men. It is
said that they Implicated twenty 9th
or persons In their confession. Foster
Is in the bull pen" at Camp Goldfie'd
and Mckinney is at Canon City. where
he was taken for safe keeping.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-16
Democrats Agree 70 Caucus Rule.

WASHINGTON. Dec. is. Demo
cratic senators continued their con.
ference today. They decided in
caucus that senators should vote
together on party que1tIons In
future. but should not be binding on
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-16

WANTED Small cottage or three fur.
niehee rooms Answer. with iocs.
tIon md price NJ optic once. fs-s'
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-16
Notice.

TO Subscribers Of Las Vegas Tele.
phone Exchause:
a new directory card will be issued
Saturday and any changes desired
must be given 10 central office TO.
morrow, Thursday. In order to have
attention.
v. n. JAMESON, Mgr
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-16
v. n. JAMESON. Mgr

fright yopnr man VIII,
speaks Spanish 10 travel. Apply ts
II. c. Wood, care Central Hotel.
i1s3.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-16

The best and most enduring Christ
mas present for your wife. your con
or daughter win be a savings acs
count at the Plaza Trust and savings
bank. 1914
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-16

Pocket knives and nne carvcrs at
0shrng's. 1919
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-16

tcorsIruss = -, rwe.S
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-11-01
fsoiice.

WHEREAS under and by authority
invested in the State Board of Exam
liners, by an Act entitled AN Ac- ,
the proving up Of Indian War an.
Indian Depreciation Claims" approved
March 18th. 1903,
NOW THEREFORE:N Notice is here
by given to all persons having claims
of the character as mentioned above,
which said claims accrued within the
Territorial limits of the present State
Of Nevada. between the first day o.
January, 1860. and the date Of the
approval of this Act, to present them
by petition, showing the items there
of, to the Board within sixty days
from the first publication 6 this
notice.
| w. G. Douglass
James G. Sweeney
State Board of Examiner.
J Carson City, Nevada.
DATE Of first publication April 10th.
1875
tAttesr:
/ Samuel Plat.
/ Leave orders for preserving fruit ~
Davey & Maish They will sec that vol,
ave only tn BEST
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-11-01
HIIIIlIHDIIlIIIII
Proposals for Wood.

The Board of Capitol Commission
ers win receive sealed bids for fur
nishing so cords Of yellow pine split
and Is cords of limb wood, the limb
wood to be not less than three inches
in diameter and all to be sawed into
sixteen inch lengths and piled in the
basement of the capitol building un-
der the supervision Of the Board Bids
will be received up to noon on the 26tn
day Of September, and the proposals
will be opened and considered at
O'Clock p. M, of said day.
The wood must be corded and meas
ured at the east side of the capitol
building, must be sound and dry, AMI
must be delivered and stored o. or be-
fore the 21st day of October, 1903. TIE
Board reserves the right to reject any
or all bids.
Address Clerk OF the Board Of CAPT
toll Commissioners, Carson City, New
ada.
w. R. DAVIS,
Clerk.
Mark, Proposals for wood
Sept. IA, 1903.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-11-01

increasing the durability Of timber af-
ter It has been reduced to economic
uses. We may hope that q further me
ASSURE in the interest of forest preser.
walton the Secretary of Agriculture
may stimulate the search for an an
nual crop that will take the place Of
wood pulp in the production Of paper.
l-Call. d
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-11-01
DIRECTORS.

DIRECTORS.
T. B. Hickey, H. Meyers H. Petersen
nstcn S. Lee, Wilson Rrouaher W.
OFFICERS
B. Hickey President Meyers President;
w.
T..
ToNoPAH BRANCH
w. Agency
cowing, Cashier Agency, Tonopah.
DEPOSIT PARTMENT.
HUNDRED DEPOSIT placed in
hanch special
perfectly
eweiy, They rented
prices ranging S. Full information
application. 4aa@as
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-11-01
Baked Pork and Beans.

Beginning with one week from to-
morrow, Sunday, the Palace Bakery
will be in readiness to supply patrons
with baked pork and beans, to be de-
livered each Sunday morning It will
re necessary to orae- TIE evening ae
ora
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-11-01

Orders for bahed teams must be
:l.st! before the middle Of the week for
delivery on Sundays