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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-17

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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-17
TWENTY YEARS AGO.
Feb. II, 1888.

The Plaza hotel was having a fine
run Of patronage.
The new business house Of Chas.
Blanchard on Bridge street had been
rented.
Invitations were out to the marriage
OF A. L. Angel to Miss Annie Auble.
Mrs. j. B. Pettijohn bundled up her
passes and departed for Columbia,
Mo.
Ed. Henry, the Las Vegas insurance
man. returned home after a pleasant
visit to the 'fossilized."
Andres Sena and a party of friends
arrived from the south.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-17
ADVERTISED LETTER LIST.

ADVERTISED LETTER LIST.
The following list of letters remain.
ed uncalled for in the west side post.
Office for the week ending Feb. IA.
1908:
Munick, Geo. w. Sanches, Monica.
Lea, Wildly. Martinez, Pablo.
Graham, John. Kugua, S. J..
Gillies, J. A. Gomez, Rumaldo.
Gonzales, SecondiDG allegos, Felipe.
Davidson, Mrs. A. Baca, Mrs. Sara.
Summers, Maud, Miss.
Lundy, Mrs. Harry.
Hamilton, Mrs. H. e.
Castillo, Candelario
When calling for these letters
please say advertised"
e. H. SALAZAR
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-17

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w. ]. LinwOod of Ration left for Los
Angeles, where he was called by the
serious illness Of his father.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
Dress Goods for Spring
 The very latest arrivals exhibition tomorrow. A bargain feast that will tempt the exactng. Your critical inspection solicited.

100 pieces fancy colored Pique, white grounds with colored figures, stripes and polka dots, worth 2Oc, Mon day yard .. .. .. ... .... .1Oc SHEETS AND PILLOW CASES.
 25 dozen ready made linen finish Bleached Sheets, size 51xeo inches, a regular 75c sheet, for Mon 50 dozen Pillow Cases, extra quality, size 45x36, for Monday each .. Sc
 NEW EMBRoIDERIEs.
 5000 yards Embroidery, Insertions to match, worth Sc a yard, for Monday. ..4.. .... ... .5c 5000 yard Embroideries, Inser- ticns to match worth 16c. a yard, for Monday. ... .. ........ .1Oc 5000 yards Embroideries, Swiss and Hamburg with Insertions to match, worth 25 to soc. a yard, for Monday. ... .. .l6c (only 10 yards to customer.)
 One Case No Name Bleaching, full yard wide and worth Ic. a yard for Monday. 10 yards for 49c Extra Quality Apron Ginghams, for Monday. 10 yards for 49c
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
The News of Birmingham

Birmingham, March 7.-(Special.) )-Pres- tdent J. c. Maben of the Sloss-Shefield Steel and Iron Company, left this morn- Ing and Secretary-Treasurer J. w. Mo Queen of the same company, leaves in the morning. for New York, where they go to attend the following meetings of the company: Quarterly meeting, New York City, March 10; annual meeting stockholders. March r. in Jersey City; directors meeting in New York City. March Is. The following statement of earnings for January of the Sloss-Shef- field Steel and Iron Company was given out today: Profit from operation. $264,- S23. .33; depreciation and charges to extra ordinary repair and renewal fund, $l3,- S46.S4; general expense, not charged in cost sheets, $3, 2SO.3O; monthly proportion of bond interest and taxes, $20,0O0; sur plus for month, $227.7Ol.19. President Ma ben states that there have been some healthy inquiries received for pig iron and that the indications were strong for a revival of blg-lot buying. The report for the quarter to be made to the direc- tors at the meeting on Tuesday will be good one. The annual report will be in teresting and show big earnings for the past year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
SPRING DRESS GOODS.

50 pieces Mercerized Foulards, worth
 35 to 4oc a yard, for Monday 19c 20 pieces Cream Basket Cheviot, one of the newest Waistings
 worth regular 35c. a yard, tor Monday y.... .... .''. 'ASc Is pieces White Cheviot, worth fully 25c. a yard for Monday. .l5c 25 pieces Fancy Mercerized Madras
 striped and solid colors, worth
 25c. a yard for Monday. y...... 15c 15 pieces White Mercerized Dam ask one of the prettiest Wasting goods of this season worth soc a
 yard for Monday. ........ .2oc One Case 40 inch White Lawn, extra fine quality, worth 25c. a yard,
 for Monday. .... ..12 1-2c 5000 yards white check Nainsook, in short lengths of to 12 yards, fully worth to 1oc a yard, for Monday .. e. .. .. ........ 5c One case fine quality Dimity, white grounds with all color of stripes, polka dots and figures, sold any where at Toe yard, for Mon day .....'''.'' 'oc
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
BOWEN BACK AT WORK
SIGNS BELGIAN PROTOCOL WITH
 BARON MoNCHEUR.
It Makes the Eighth Convention Which Has Received the Sigma ture of the Representative
 of President Castro.

Washington, March 7-Minister Bowen and Baron Moncheur the Belgian min ister, to-day signed the Belgian protocol for the settlement of claims of Belgium against Venezuela.
 This last convention which Is the eighth signed by MT. Bowen since his arrival here, follows the line of the American protocol and provides that the Queen of the Netherlands name the umpire in the event of the Belgian-Venezuelan commits sion's failure to agree.
 Mr. Bowen to-day sent notes to the representative of the allies here. an- nouncing his return to Washington and his readiness to continue the negotiations.
 As the draft of The Hague protocol sub mitted by MT. Bowen some days ago was sent by special bag to London. Berlin and Rome. it is possible instructions to the Italian and British ambassadors and the German ministeAYill not arrive un- til the middle of hexN week
 At the instance of Mir. Bowen the three representatives February 14 signed an addenda to the peace protocols provid- ing that the 30 per cent of the customs receipts of the ports of Puerto Cabello and La Guaira, set aside for the pay ment of the debts of Venezuela shall be paid out by the representatives of the Bank of England in Caracas, Fin con formity with the decision rendered by The Hague Tribunal"
 Venezuela will insist that this agree ment be carried out to the letter, though thus far there has been no indication on the part of the allies that they will at tempt a settlement of the preferential question either at Caracas or Washington.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
President Egan Talks.

President John NJ. Egan of the Central of Georgia Railroad, headquarters in Savannah. was here today. When asked If there was any truth about a merger to be perfected between the Rock Island. Frisco and Central he replied that he did not know anything about it. He came to the Birmingham district to look after coal contracts and to see about some improve ments to be made in this neighborhood by his road. MT. Egan was in the best of humor. When told that four presi- dents of railroads east of the Mississippi river had been in Birmingham in the last few days he said. Well, that looks like something was doing around here" He refused to make any statements concern
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
Woodmen Going to Pensacola.

Delegates from the Woodmen of the World Camps in the Birmingham district will leave Monday morning for Pensa- cola. Fla, where they go to attend the Southern head camp convention. which begins on Tuesday. The following mem- bers of Magic City Camp, No. 4, of this city, will go on the trip: H. l.. Adams, l.. N. Archer, Charles Pfeister, w. H. Johnston and A. T. Ogden.
 The delegation has instructions to in- vite the next convention of the Southern head camp to be held in Birmingham two years hence.
 The camp at Pratt City will have two delegates at this convention, with one from East Lake and one from Avondale. All the camps will assist Birmingham in getting the next convention,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
Advertiser Bureau,


 With only Sunday in which to canvass between now and election the candidates for municipal offices are letting no herp- age get green under their pedal extreini- ties but are close up with the duly aual- flied and all of today has been deVoteo 0o the game of politics.
 All of the candidates seem to feel COIL fident of success but in many instances the prophets are keeping still ana max ing ready to indulge in no forecasts ex- cept the 'T told you so'' that IS the usual aftermath of elections ana other trials and tribulations of human lire. The polls will be opened at S:oO Mon- day morning and will be closed at In the afternoon. They will be located at the old court house in the First Ward. at the new court house in the Second, at the Council Chamber in the Third. at the Dixie warehouse corner of Water and Lawrence Streets. in the Fourth. ana at the Mechanics Fire Engine Hall In the Fifth.
 E. T. Walters. candidate for the office of Chief of Police. and w. F. Callen' candidate for the Tax Collectorship, to- day appointed the following election clerks:
 First ward-w. F. Aycock. Crawford Phillips.
 Second ward-Emile Karpe, Chambliss Keith.
 Third ward-B. A. Morrow. George Howden.
 Fourth ward-J. A. Doneghey. F. M. Donnor.
 Fifth Ward-P. J. Loughlin. Jim Heinz. The following have been appointed elec- tion inspectors:
 First Ward-J. c. Privett. R. H. Ma bry D. C. Russell,
 Second Ward-Bruce Craig, l.. Erlen- bach. II. P. Cooper.
 Third Ward-B. F. Toler, J. B. Evans, F. N. Schiel.
 Fourth ward-w. J. Costigan. Terdi- nand Merkel. w. A. Autrey.
 Fifth Ward-F. c. Krebs. John o'Rourke. John T. Knowlen.
 Following is a list of the candidates and the positions they seek:
 For Mayor-V. B. Atkins. B. F. Bland. For President of the Council-W. R. Peacock.
 For City Clerk-A. E. Baker. H. II. Stewart.
 For Chief of Police-E. T. Walters. For Captain of Police-Frank Miller. For City Tax Assessor-R. D. Walker. For City Tax Collector-W. E. Callen. For City Treasurer-H. I. Shelley. For City Attorney-W. R. Shafer. For City Engineer-Julien Smith. For City Physician-I. c. Skinner, M. D. For Sanitary Inspector-William J. Smoke.
 For Market Clerk-George K. Cothran. s. B. Shivers.
 For Superintendent of streets-John Shannahan.
 For Cemetery Sexton-W!llam F. Bris- lin, R. Pfeiffer, A. Philen
 For the Council:
 First Ward-T. w. Hall, E. T. Peter. George Phillips.
 Second Ward-R. II. Agee. R. R. Kor- negay, Aaron Maas. T. P. Whitby.
 Third Ward-T. B. Greagh, NJ. J. Mey- CT, John G. Norris.
 Fourth Ward-R. D. Berry, Frank V. Elder, F. K. Marshall. J. E. McMullen. Fifth Ward-D. D. Baker w. l.. Quinn, John R. Smith. J. A. Stephenson.
 For City Executive Committee:
 First Ward-T. w. Barker. T. II. Lacy, R. E. L. Mel.
 Second Ward-J. Hooper Adams, R. D.. Walker.
 Third Ward-John F. Buhler. H. Franc lich. Daly F. Jacobs. Fourth Ward-A. s. Gatchen, Aaron Leonard, J. w. McFerrin, Frank Miller. Fifth Ward-R. II. Burfltt. J. s. Butler, Barnard Gay, John O'Gwynn.
 Two Councilmen and two members of the City Executive Committee are to be elected from each ward.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
Jefferson a Circuit.

The creation of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit composed of Winston and Walker Counties. leaves Jefferson the only county in the Tenth Judicial Circuit and the only county in tine State which by itself con- stitutes a circuit
 When the bill creating the new circuit vas signed by the Governor, Judge A. A. Coleman was holding court in Winston, but he quit when the circuit passed out of his Jurisdiction and he and Solicitor Ferguson are now on their way ,lome
 The business of the Circuit Court in Jefferson County has grown so rapidly in the ls st few years that it now requires nearly all of the time of one judge and the fact that Judge Coleman will have only this court to look after is source of satisfaction to the bar.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
Electrician Amos Released.

John F. Amos, electrician for the Sel- ma Light and Power Company, who was arrested on a warrant sworn out by l. L. Rosendorf charging him with tres- pass after warning. was discharged when tried by Mayor Mcleod this morning.
 It is said Mir. Rosendorf, who is the proprietor of a saloon on Alabama and Washington Streets, had asked that his electric lights be cut off from the current and that Mr. Amos came to the saloon to comply with his wishes. MT. Rosendorf is said to have changed his mind, how ever, and to have forbidden MT. Amos to cut tho wires.
 MT. Amos then cut the wires just out side the saloon and was arrested. The court held that this was not trespass upon MT. Rosendorf's property.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
Those Threatening Letters.

There Were no developments today in the matter of threats against well known Republicans because of their attitude to- ward the negro The identity of the per- son or persons who wrote the threaten ing misslves has not been learned and.
 so far as is known no new letters have come to light. If any plot had been formed to do bodily harm to the threat ened gentlemen it is believed that the publicity given the matter in the papers and the fact that the matter is being in vestigated. will serve to frighten the plotters and bring them to their senses.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
Many Want Places.

Judge Thomas G. Jones of the United States Court. is being petitioned right and left with reference to four appointments which he has to make where vacancies exist among North Alabama commission CTS, but the appointments will not be con- sidered for some time yet. He Is now inn mersed in the work of the Federal Court, and has his hands full The appointments will be taken up only when the other matters of more pressing nature have been disposed of. Therefore, applicants need not hurry,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
Generals Comine Home.

Washington. March 7.-Adjutant Gen. eral Corbin has received a cablegram from General Davis. commanding the troops in the Philippines, saying that a transport sailed from Manila on the sixth for San Francisco with Brigadier General Frank Baldwin. Brigadier Gen. eral NJ. c. Foote, 5S2 enlisted men of the 25th 27th, 31st and 36th coast companies artillery and the 14th and 18th batteries field artillery; s6 sick. 11s casuals, 3 in- sane and 1S3 discharged soldiers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
False Alarms Again.

The possessor of a release key used with the city's fire alarm boxes is again amusing himself by calling out the Sel- ma fire department and had the men aroused from slumber last night at 1:3O by turning in an alarm from Box IA, on Second and Union Streets. A diligent search Is being made for the person who thus makes use of the key to which he has no right and If he is caught he will doubtless be severely punished.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
Lieutenant Wells Acquitted

Washington, March 7.-The courtmar- tial which tried Lieutenant Chester Wells Tor casting away his vessel. the naval tug Leyden. on the South coast of Block Island on January 2l has acquitted that officer. A court of inquiry had previous ly recommended that there be no further proceedings but Secretary Moody thought that the courtmartial should be held.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
6. Y. BOCACKI,

lege. Already primary training is being given by the Society at Marion and Huntsville Bishop Walden is one of sev- enteen living bishops of the church. He Is quite aged. He is president of the Freeman Society. He is considering trip to Africa to visit Bishop Hartsell, the missionary bishop in that country, in June.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
Ball Practice Monday.

Lem Bailey, who is organizing an inde- pendent base ball team to play In Selma during the preliminary season will have his men at practice in Riverside Park Monday and steady work will be done every afternoon. Regular games will be arranged and played within a short time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
Y. M. c, A. Notes.

The regular mems meeting will be held In the Association tomorrow afternoon at o'clock.
 A cordial welcome is extended to all men.
 The regular monthly meeting of the board of directors is called for Monday night at s o'clock.
 Every member is requested to be pres ent.
 Mir. J. A. Stephenson will address the meeting at the Railway Department Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock.
 All men are welcome.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
The Newc of Selma.

of a windmill at the Orphans Home. They report having spent pleasant day and having found the Home in good con- dition.
 A resolution of thanks was voted by the inmates and the matron of the homt and by the executive committee to those who donated and erected the mill, which will be of great convenience.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
Develop Properties.

The Lucille Coal Company, a mining concern of Bibb County, has succeeded in placing bonds for the amount of s2oo,- oOo which will be expended in the 'devel- opment of the properties of the coal. Coal will be mined on an extensive scale
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
More Hauls by Thieves.

Burglars and thieves came in for other hauls last night and this morning. Three robberies were reported today and in each case no clue has been found.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
Bip Real Estate Auction snle.

Eleven o'clock tomorrow at Artesian Basin. Come early and make money. It's the Nash lots See 1c. column today.
 -adv. Chandler X Douglass, Agts,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08

Eleven o'clock tom orrow at Artesian Basin. Come early and make money. It's the Nash lots See 1c. column today.
 adv. Chandler & Douglass, Agts,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08

The Purim Ball, which occurs on Thurs day. March l2th, begins promptly at g o'clock with the Introductory tableau of presert ting Rex" and his court. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
Local and Personal.

Vivien Aiken has returned from DeSo- to, Mss, where he has been with his father, c. V. Aiken, who has been very i'll. Mrs. Bailey Green, a sister of MT Aiken, is still with him but will return to Selma next week as MT. Aiken is now convalescent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08

ing possible mergers and intimated that newspaper men got information about as fast as 1t should be gotten out,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
FOR AADDaMAN WARD THREE.

The friends of A. G. Forbes announce him a. a candidate for Alderman from Ward Three l3), subject to the action of tha Democratic primary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08

hereby announce myself a candidate for Alderman from Ward Three (3), subject ta the action of the Democratic primary,
 J. k. JACKSON
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08

E. H. Hobbs, Jr., who is student at the University of Alabama, Is visiting his parents, MT. and Mrs. D. H. Hobbs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08

L. K. Benson of Birmingham is regis tered at the Hotel Albert.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08

hereby announce myself a candidate for Al. derman from Ward one CD, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 l1ASTON GITNTER
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08

MT. and Mrs. J. E. Hecker of Linden are stopping at the Hotel Albert.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08

The friends of Nathan Lobman announce him
 as candidate for Alderman from Ward Three (S). subject to the action Of inc Democratic primary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08

A man is a woman's natural protector; by marrying her. he protects her from the title of "old maid"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08

hereby announce myself a candidate for Alderman from Ward one (D subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 L. A. SANDERSON
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08

respectfully inform the citizens of Mont gomery that I am e candidate for the os- nee Of Mayor, subject to c Democratic primary. and earnestly desire the suppoi { Of all voters JOHN G, FINLEY,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
FOR ALDERMAN WARD FOUR

hereby announce myself candidate for AL derman from Ward 4, subject to the action of the Democratic primary, -
 va ~ ADOLPH ROEMER
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08

MT. and Mrs. M. Woolsey left this aft ernoon for Waynesboro, N. C., where they will visit their daughter, Mrs. Howell.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08

{ hereby announce myself a candidate for Al. derman from Ward One, subject to the ao. of the Democratic primary
 JAMES H WEST
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08

hereby announce myself as Q candidate for Mayor of the City of Montgomery at the ensuing election, subject to the action o&
 T. ANDREW.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08

h.ranv announce my candidacy for Alder man of Ward 4. subject to the action oG
 the Democratic primary ] solicit the sup-
 pOIe VI ' JAMES w, SMITH
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
FOR ALDERMAN WARD ONE.

The many friends of Mir. Lorenzo Davis an nounce him candidate for Alderman- at-Large in the coming primary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08

hereby announce as a candidate for the Mayoralty nomination in the coming Dem- ocratic primary and respectfully solicit the support or my fellow citizens.
 E J. MEYER.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08

Tine friends of J. T. May announce his can- didacy for reelection Alderman -a1- Large. subject to the action Of the DeunL- cratic primary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08

hereby announce myself a candidate for Mayor of Montgomery. subject to the u1- tion Of primary election by the Demo- cratS or the city. THOS. H. CAh-sA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08

hereby announce myself Q candidate fo1 Mayor at the coming Democratic primary and solicit the support Of my frtends and fellow citizens JAMES TOOLE.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08

I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Alderman from Ward One CD subject to the action of the Democratic primary
 J. D, FARLEY
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08

hereby announce myself as c candidate for Mayor at the coming Demociauc primary and solicit the support of my friends and fellow citzens. J. H. HARTLEY.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
ANNOUNCEMENTS, A
FOR MAYOR.

hereby announce myself as . candidate for Mayor Of the City of Montgomery. subjecs to the action Of the Democratic primary, and solicit the support of my friends and the public. ". E. HAYGOOD.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08

I hereby announce myself a candidate for the nomination as Alderman from Ward g. sub- 1ect to the action of the approaching Demo- cratic primary. Your support is respect fully solicited and will be appreciated
 LEOPOLD STRAUSS,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08

Dr. W. Q. Kendall of Berlin spent to day in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08

hereby announce myself naiadi candidate 1o for AL ,tnt of the Democratic primary.
 t4O N C. F, MCINTYRE
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-08
FOR ALDERMAN AT LARGE.

hereby announce myself 8 candidate for Al. derman -at-Large. subject to the action o1
 V. M TEAGUE.