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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-05
Senate and House Advance BusI'
ness Alone All Sides With
out q Hitch.
SENATOR HENRY DAWES DEAD
RearEnd Collision In Seattle
and Head-End at TecoIate
Causes Deaths.
FORTY FISHERMEN DROWNED

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Feb. o.
When the house met today. the ques-
tion was on the motion of Mr. Talbert,
North Carolina, to amend the motion
cf Underwood Of Alabana to recon
NIT the postoffice appropriation bill SO
as to add instructions 10 the COM
mittee to eliminate the appropriations
fer special facilities from Washington
to New Orleans and from Kan rs City
to Newton. Mr. Talbert's ;>-aend-
ment was voted down 1o0 to 121. Mr..
Underwood's motion then was de-
feated without division and the bill
was passed. Mr.. Hit, Of Illinois, pres
ented the conference report on the
diplomatic and consular appropria-
tion bill and it was adopted. The army
general staff bill was sent to con-
ference. Mr.. Grosvenor, from the
committee on rules, then presented
the special order for the considera-
ton of the antitrust bills. 1t pro.
vides for the consideration OF both
of the bills to expedite cases under
the Sherman law and the Littlefield
publicity bill.
The conferees of the two houses on
the bill increasing the salaries OF
United States judges reached an
agreement today, generally accepting
the salaries fixed by the bill as it pas
sed the house. 1t fixes the salary OF
the chief Justice at $4,000 and of as
sociate justices at S12,5 500 each, OF cir
cult judges at $1,000 and of district
judges at $4,000.
The previous question on the anti
trust rule. was adopted in the house
by 40 to 107 party vote. The rule
was then adopted and the house be
gan the consideration of the senate bill
to expedite cases under the Sherman
act in the courts.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-05
RAW EGG FOR A TONIC.

A raw egg is an excellent tonic and
is very strengthening. If prepared
in the following way 1t is really a
delicious drink, says the Philadelphia
Press. Put the yolk of an egg into
a dish with teaspoonful of white
sugar and teaspoonful of orange or
lemon juice, and beat lightly together
with fork. Put the white on plate
and add pinch of salt; then with
broad bladed knife beat to stifr
froth. Now, as lightly as possible,
mix all together in the dish. then
lightly transfer to clean tumbler.
which it will nearly fill If properly
made. 1t must not stand In = warm
place as it soon becomes liquid and
loses its snowy look. Any fruit juice
may be used In place Of orange or
lemon,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-05
House.


The seventeenth days session in
the house was two-hour affair The
speaker called the house to order at
10 o'clock and all members answered
the roll call Rev. FIR. Rabeyrolle OF
fered prayer. The committee on Judi
ciary to whom was referred house bill
No. IL, Is, "a and s, returned them
there being no translation, the bills
beirg in Spanish. The bills were Or
dered translated. The judiciary also
reported on House bill No. 10, that
owing to the great expense attached to
the bringing of all criminals to be exc
cuted to Santa Fe. it recommended
that it be not passed. The motion
was adopted and bill ordered to take
its regular course
House bill No. was also recon
mended not to pass as the committee
upon examination found that section
1858 OF the compiled laws of 1897, EN-.
bodied very nearly the provisions OF
the proposed act. The report was
adopted and the bill ordered to take
its regular course. House bill No. II
was also recommended not to pass as
the provisions therein are embodied
in house bill No. &c.
The committee on privileges and
elections offered the following report
Santa Fe, N. NJ, Feb 3, 1903
In the matter Of contest of w. F.
McCash VS.. ]. s. Holland.
w. F. McCash contestant, VS.. ] s.
Holland, cOntestee. No. 3.
Mr.. Speakar:-Your committee find
from the evidence introduced before us
IN the election contest Of W. F. Nc
Cash VS.. J. S. Holland; that upon the
face Of the returns Of the special cleo
| ton held in the county of Union on
the 18th day Of January, J, 8. Holland
| received thirteen more votes thar
were received by Mr. McCash: that
Mr.. McCash has alleged and proved
that the said ]. s. Holland received
sixteen votes which were illegal and
were illegally counted for the said J
S. Holland, to-wit;
In precinct No. 1, Clayton, Ave votes
were cast for J. S. Holland by persons
who were illegal or not registered
voters of precinct No. 1. These {
votes were cast by persons who had
not resided In precinct No. 1 thu
length OF time required by law and
did not have certificates of boards 81
registration showing that they were
legally registered as voters In sale
| Union county.
| That in said precinct other persons
cast their votes for j. 8. Holland and
said votes were illegally counted fol
J. s. Holland, these persons not be
ing registered as voters in precinc,
No. but presented and each of then
presents fraudulent and forged Ger
tidcate Of registration which hat
been forged and prepared In precinc
MOL, Said six certificates not bein,
legal certificates issued BY any boar(
OF registration of said Union county.
That the contestee, J. 8. Holland
voted for himself in precinct No.
Union county. he not being . register
ed voter In said precinct neither hat
he legal certificate Of . board Of re
9istration showing that he was q leg
al voter OF Union county.
That In precinct No. 5. w. +. Nc
Cash both attempted and applied Z
vote for contestant w. +. McCesh Be
ing legally opaIi1ed u vete There, bu
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-05
FATAL REAR END
COLLISION IN SEATTLE

SEATTLE, Wash, Feb. SIN a
rear end collision between two Great
Northern freight trains on Railroad
avenue, near the foot of Belle street,
this morning. Thomas Morris, engi-
neer fthe switch engine was killed,
and Fireman J. 9. Nelson was slightly
injured The engine was telescoped
and Is nearly total wreck. The
heavy fog was the cause.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-05
FORTY FISHERMEN
MEET WATERY GRAVE

CHICAGO. Ills, Feb. Sit is feared
that forty fishermen we're killed in
the storm which struck Saginaw Bay
Tuesday night. They were living in
shanties on the ice when the storm
burst The waves crushed the ice on
which the huts stood and the fisher
men have not since been seen. 1t is
known that two were drowned and 1t
is feared that all perished.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-05
ST. LOUIS e. SAN FRAN
CISCO HOLDS MEETING.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. "a meeting or
stockholders of the ST. Louis & San
Francisco railroad company was con-
vened today. at the headquarters of
that road. in the Commercial build
ing. short session was held and
adjournment taken until late this af-
ternoon when statement of the
business transacted will be made pub
lie There are various rumors to the
effect that the meeting has some
bearing on the leasing of the Frisco
by some eastern connection. but it is
stated that today's meeting is being
he'll solely for the purpose of electing
directors.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-05
HEAD-END COLLISION
ON THE &. p. a NJ. e.

Ell PASO. Texas. Feb. 5.--A head
end collision between TWO Rock Is
land freight trains early today. near
Tecolote. ~ NJ. resulted in the death
OF FIVE men and injury of several 9TH
ers The dead are. G. Davis. Tor
renee, n. NJ, conductor; Fireman
Winderwall. and two unknown men,
who were burned under the wreckage
Among the dangerously injured Is p,
Hillburn, of Torrance, N. NJ. The
wreck occurred at q sharp curve
and on a steep grade.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-05

Special to The Optic.
SANTA FEE, N. NJ, Feb. 4.-The
council opened today's session with
all members present but Mr. Andrews
Rev. W. A. Cooper of this city offered
prayer.
Mr.. Fall, chairman of the commit
tee on municipal and private corpora
tions, offered a majority report on
council bill No. 20, recommending that
1t pass Mr. Spiess dissented. Mr..
Fall moved that the report and the
bill be made the special order of
business with council bill No. 25 On
Thursday forenoon to be acted on by
the committee of the wohle. The mo-
tion carried, only Mr.. Spiess voting no.
Council bill No. 20 provides for the
repeal of the coal oil inspection law.
Mr.. Hughes, chairman of the fiL-
ance committee, reported joint resc-
luton No. l, with an amendment
striking out the word ''and" and sub
stituting without the" The resolu-
governors message and the amend
ment cuts out the exhibits and tables.
The report was adopted.
Mr. Hughes, of the finance commit
tee, reported council bill No. 9, recon-
mending that the bill be referred to
the committee on public institutions.
The report was adopted and the bill
so referred. 1t provides for an ap-
preparation of $4,000 to drill an ex-
perimental artesian well at the peni-
tentiary.
House bill No. 20, repeating section
1871 Of the compiled laws of 1897. in
regard to selling liquor to Indians,
was referred to the committee on judi
ciary.
Council resolution No. 1, providing
for the printing of 1000 copies, ono
half in English and the other half iE
| Spanish, of Governor OterOS message
to the thirty-fifth legislative Assem-
bly,, was passed unanimously.
A recess was taken until $3.50
O'Clock this afternoon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-05
VICE CHANCELLOR EMERY's
DECISION is REVERSED

TRENTON, N. j., Feb 5.--The court
of errors and appeals today unanf-
mously reversed the decision of Vice
Chancellor Emery, which enjOined the
United States steel corporation from
converting $200.O0O.000 worth of its
z per cent preferred stock into per-
cent second mortgage bonds.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-05
LONDON AND BERLIN Of
FIcIAL CIRCLES ENLIGHTENED

LONDON. Feb. 5.-Dispatches have
been received in official quarters in
London and Berlin, saying that the
diplomatic air in regard to the Ven-
ezuelan question was considerably
cleared" as result of the interview
between Ambassador Herbert and
Minister Bowen on Saturday Accord
ing to the dispatches, Sir Michael
Herbert. made some plain spoken
observations respecting the conduct
of negotiations and the interview al
together was somewhat heated"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-05
MISTOOk FOR BURGLAR
AND SHOT TO DEATH.

PLYMOUTH, N H., Feb. Geo.
Colby. station agent here. was shot
dead last night by Policeman Mills.
Both were in pursuit of burglars who
held up the night operator. Mills
mistook Colby in the darkness for
one of the burglars and shot him.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-05

Former Senator Dawes who died
this morning, had been unconscious
since Monday night. His age was
sc. He retired from the senate in
1898, after thirty-six years Of life in
congress- He was chairman OF the
commission to settle up the affairs OF
the five civilized nations in the Indian
territory. James Bixby has been act
ing chairman for many years, owing
to Dawes ill health.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-05

The best of material, carefully pre-.
pared. nicely and quickly served, by
attentive and sprightly walters. on at-
tractive tables, In cool and comfort.
able dining room-such is Duvall'a
restaurant. 276-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-05
HIGH WATERS IN
PENNSYLVANIA REcEDING.

PITTSBURG, Feb. 5.-The flood In
the Allegheny river was two feet
above the danger line at 11o'clock to-
day, but the rising waters at the up
river points have been checked by
cold weather. Railways and factO-
ries will not be interrupted long.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-05

When you find something and ad-
vertise it in The Optic. it shows you
are not only honest, but are anxious
to tighten burden from the losers
mind. Or If you lose anything put
an ad in The Optic and nine times
out of ten you will find 1t. lott
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-05
LEGISLATIVE LETTER.

Council Bill No. 20, Providing For In
specting and Testing Coal OIL. spe-
ciai Order for Today. S. Holland,
Democratic Member Of the House
From Union County, Goes to Meet
Antonio Lucero, Republican Being
Given his Seat-The Evidence Not
Sufficient.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-05

Perry Onion pays casn and good
prices for household goods. Monte
Carlo Hall Colo. Phone No. 271. 143-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-05

Fresh, pure apple cider, sold at the
place of manufacture. Fine; try it.,
Pete Basleer's on Bridge street 75-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-05

Benedetto Allegretti Co. candies.
None genuine unless box is sealed
with our trade label. Bendetto Allie
greet. CO. Sold by o. G. Schaefer. 37-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-05

If you wish to borrow money, it
will pay you to investigate the plan
of the Aetna Building association In
quire of Geo. H. Hunker. Sec 36-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-05

The City Steam laundry guarantees
q beautiful finish to all work. Phones,
Colorado 80. Vegas 156. 1922 National
street 77-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-05

Kennedy, a station twenty-five miles
southeast of that city, on the Santa
Fe railway, by that road.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-05

WASHINGTON. ID. c., Feb. s.
During the consideration of morning
business in the senate today a bill
was passed authorizing the Pittsburg,
Carnegie and Western Railroad CO.,
to construct bridge across the Allie
ghany river at Pittsburg. Mr.. Quay
then objected to the passage of any
further bills by unanimous consent.
Mr.. McCumber Of North Dakota,
moved to consider the pure food bill
passed by the house. and on a yea
and nay vote the motion prevailed by
forty to eighteen.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-05

An unexcelled line Of pocket cut
lery. heaters and hardware at F. ].
Gehring's. 39-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-05

Red blood Aibumen will make your
hens lay, at any time Of the year. For
sale by o. G. Schaerer. 48-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-05

Pittenger has nice assortment Of
picture mouldings and mats. Glass,
brushes and mixed paints
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-05

Huyler's and Alngretti's candies re-
ceived fresh every week at the Center
Block Pharmacy. 33-tr
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-05

Go and see Patty about new and
second hand heaters. Lots OF bar
gains 385-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-05

Trading stamps at Pittenger's. Have
Pittenger do your picture framing.
37-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-05

Go to S. Patty for galvanized iron
work. roofing, spouting and plumbing.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-05

For Rent-Some desirable sunny
front rooms, with or without board,
1908 Fifth street 77-1w.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-05

During the past two days President
Roosevelt has had several conferences
with prominent senators concerning
the status of the Alaskan boundary
treaty and the president has been in
formed that the opponents of the
treaty will not permit it to be ratified.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-05
KING EDWARD rs
SLOWLY RECOVERING.

LONDON, Feb. 5.-King Edward, it
is announced, has nearly recovered
from his indisposition. The king may
take a drive this afternoon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-05

Ben Davis
Greenin8
Walbridge
$1 Per Box
Got your Order In EArly
James A. Dick,
.GRoCER.
SENATOR HENRY DAWES
DIED THIS MORNING

DIED THIS MOHNIN0
PITTSFIELD, Mass, Feb Sex
United States Senator Henry Laurence
Dawes died at Sis this morning, IN
his home in this city. He was 81
years old 1t was while returning
from the Dawes house that the troll
ley accident occurred in which the
president figured.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-10-09

Arizona Man Knocked on the Head
and Struck BY TraIn.'

Arizona Man Knocked on the Head
and Struck BY Train.'
J. W. Dooley, ranch owner, was
Knocked on the head and robbed BY
highwaymen near Waco, Arizona, and
those who committed the deed carried
his body to the railroad tracks near
BY. where they left him in an uncon-
scious condition, expecting him to be
killed and his remains so mutilated
- to conceal their crime.
Dooley was struck by the flrst train
which passed and dragged hundred
feet, but miraculously escaped instant
death. He was picked up by the train
crew and carried into Bisbee. where
he was placed In the hospital. One
arm and leg had to be amputated
and he is injured internally. At last
accounts he was reported to be diving.
but had recovered consciousness long
enough to tell his story.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-10-09
DEATH DEALING wINDsToRM.
Tornado In Minnesota Causes Sever
Deaths and Destroys Much Property

SveNus auo 0eekfVyo muCH FrOpeFt(.
A tornado struck st. Charles, MINI.
1t $40 p. IN. Saturday and ruined the
town. Seven persons were killed and
twenty-eight injured. many seriously
The entire main street of the town
was literally wiped out. hardly .
business place being left standing.
Forty-two residences also were de-
stroyed. and the total property dam
age 10 estimated at 100000.
Tho town was crowded by people
doing their Saturdays trading when
the storm struck the place It seems Al.
most miraculous that there was not
greater loss of life. -Four of those
killed were In John Evans saloon
when It collapsed. and they were
buried beneath the vreckage. Two
others were in = dry goods store
which was blown away and they were
killed by the falling walls. Ed Pat.
ers OF Dover was killed in the wreck
Of tho hotel. One man was killed In
the street by being struck by plow-
share hurled through the air by the
force Of the storm.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-10-09
FATAL TRAIN WRECK
EXPRESS TRAIN coLLIDEs WITH
FREIGHT IN NEVADA.
One Man Killed and Twenty Persons
Moro or Less inJured.-Miracuious
Escape Of = Passenger.

A disastrous head-on collision OK
CURED At Beewawe. Nevada. on Fri
day, when the first section of trail
No. 6. the Atlantic express from Sal
Francisco. collided with the secon'
section Of No. 219. q west-bount
freight train One passenger wal
killed and twenty injured. the passen
ger killed being Allen Harper, tele
graph operator, Of Pocatello. Idaho.
The trains came together on Z
curve. The freight was standing on
the main line. about half mile west
Of Beowawe. when the east-bound At
lantic express. first section of No. g..
suddenly rounded the curve and
crushed into 1t. Neither the engines
nor the cars left the track, but the en-
gines were both demolished and the
Pullman car was telescoped, the bag
gage car being driven through It. The
roof Of the baggage car was driven 30
far over the Pullman that It came
within two feet Of covering its entire
length.
A young man named Vane had q De-
euliar experience. He was sitting in
. seat in one corner of tho car when
The crash came, and the impact was
70 great that the side OF the car
burst outward and Vane was dropped
through the aperture through the
side Of the cut and rolled into the
Itch before he had realized what had
happened. He escaped without a
cratch.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-10-09
TRIPLE EXECUTION.
Van ;Wormer Boys Are EIectrocuted
for the Murder of an Uncle.

Without one accident to mar the
perfect and dignified execution of the
death penalty imposed by the trial
court, sustained by the court of ap-
peals, and not interfered with by Gov
ernor Odell, Willis, Frederick and
Burton Van Wormer were put to death
In fifteen and one-half minutes at
Clinton, N. ~, prison Thursday, for
the murder of their uncle, Peter A.
Hallenbeck, at Greendale, on Christ
mas eve, 1901
On Christmas eve, 1901, with their
cousin, Harvey Bruce, the three
brothers drove from their home In
Undertook, some fourteen miles to
the hamlet of Greendale, in Columbia
county, where lived Peter A. Hallen-
beck, the uncle Of the IVAN Wormers.
On the way they stopped at the
Greendale church, where they stole
three vehicles of the farmers, a num-
Der of robes and whips. Arriving at
the Hallenbeck home, the four began
q fusillade of pistol shots which rid
died the body of Hallenbeck. The
four were later captured and Bruce
turned states evidence The shoot
Ing was the result of long standing
quarrel.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-10-09
HAS AvERTED WAR.
Firm Language Of Gar and Emperor
Has Soothing Effect.

''''s @af6ooAC W SxdT ara emperor
Has Soothing Effect.
With the exception of the revolu
tionary report of the massacres at Me
homia, which is identical with the
town Of Razlog, there is little news
from the Balkans.
The semi-oficial Journal de st.
Petersburg, commenting on the visit
OF the car to Emperor Francis Jo-
seph. declares that the firm language
employed by the representative of the
Russian and Austrian governments At
Constantinople and Sofia has averted
war for the present.
A dispatch from Constantinople
says Anatolian troops recently called
out are merely intended to displace
the unruly troops who are responsi-
Die Tor the excesses. 80 the actual ef-
Iectiveness Of the army In Rourelia
VIII not thereby be increased.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-10-09

gLgvEN or The CREW AND PAS
sENoERs DROWNED.
During = storm on Lake Michigan
Vessels Founders and Twelve Per-
sons 90 Down to Watsry Grave.

A dispatch from Marinette, Wis.
says: The passenger steamer Eric L
Hscklcy. OF Fish Creek. foundered II
Green bay during a sQuall, and twelve
persons were drowned. Nine were
rescued.
As the Hackley went to the bottom
those who would and could seized on
floating pieces OF wrecknge. while the
women and three or four OF the men,
falling to ind any object to which to
cling, sank In the sea, so far as is
known.
The waves we're rolling high and
several OF those who at first saved
themselves from Immediate death lost
strength and sank. II was several
hours after the Hackley sank before
the Sheboygan hove within haIling
distance. The shouts of the floating
men attracted the attention of the
sailors on the sheboygan, and every
assistance was lent.
The darkness made rescue slow. but
the officers OF the Sheboygan feel
Sure that they took aboard every per-
son afioat. Some of the persons who
we're rescued say that 1t is possible
hat one or more OF the eleven per-
IONS missing may have escaped death.
This view is not given much credence
~ the sailors of the Shaboygan-
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-10-09
STOLE THE SAFE.

Montana Robbers Attempt to Take
Strong Box az Well a. Money
-Four masked men entered the Mint
saloon at Billings. Mont, and stole
the safe, containing $1,000. When
the robbers entered the saloon the
leader held gun on the bartender.
VINO was the only occupant of the
place, while the others bound end
gagged him. They had a buggy ont
nde' and into this they loaded the
safe, Weighing several hundred
pounds, and drove to the southern
boundary Of the city, where they At.
tempted to blow the safe open with
powder. Before they succeeded in
opening It posse put in an appear.
snce and frightened the hold-ups
away The safe was found intact
It contained . trife more than 81 ooo
In cash. vA'00o