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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-17
FIERCE FIGHTS
Occur in a Russian Province
Between Jews and
Christians
SIX PEOPLE KILLED
Jewish Booths Demolished ana
Twenty Jews Injured Protect
ing Their Property
THE TROOPS RESTORE ORDER

ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. IT,
Fierce fights between Jews and Chris
tians. in which four Christians and
Jews we're killed and many persons
seriously injured, are reported from
Gomela in the government Of Monghl.
left. The disturbance arose September
11th, from dispute between a peas
ant and Jewish dealer. The police
interyened, and according to the ver-
sion published here, the Jews threw
stones and fired on the police, several
of whom were injured. The distur-
Dances were renewed three days later,
some Jewish booths and twenty per-
sons were injured on both sides. The
troops then arrived on the scene and
were received with shots from the
Jews. The military returned the fire
and ultimately restored order.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-17
Coal and oil in Alaska.

SEATTLE, WASH, Sept. 1.-THE
latest advices brought by returning
voyagers from Alaska tend TO confirm
the reports Of rich coal and oil finds
in the far northwest territory. 1t is
even said that resources Of these prod
ucts in ALASKA will rival those of the
Pennsylvania field. Companies are
now at work drilling for oil and rich
finds are reported. Tests Of the Alas
kan oil, it is said, show 1t to contain
more parafn and illuminant than the
best grade of Pennsylvania oil.
A scramble to secure the coal and
oil lands is now on. An anthracite
coal belt, already known to be thirty
miles long BY twenty miles wide, has
been discovered lying adjacent to the
oil fields. Tests by experts show the
coal to be of higher grade than
British Columbia coal, which the
United States navy is using on the
Pacific
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-17
Trial Of Rooker.Lamar.

NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-THE case
Of David Lamar, the Wall street bro.
ker whose name has figupred promi-
uently in the papers of late, was called
Tor trial today at Freehold, N. J.
lamar was indicted recently by the
aionmouth county gram Jury with as
sault with intent 10 Kill lie is charg.
ed by james ,.acManon, hia former
coaenman. q airing MAX Eastman
and James Brown, two leaders Of the
notorious Cherry Hill gang Of thugs
Of this city, to assault him. The
trouble between Lamar and MeMa-
hon grew out of the refusal Of the
latter, while driving Mrs. Lamar, to
dismount from the coach box ami re.
cover Mrs. Lamar's lap dog which
had jumped from the carriage.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-17
Maryland Republicans.

BALTIMORE, Nd, Sept. 1.-THE
republican state convention tonight
will be of routine character, as the
only work TO be done Is the ratifica-
tion of the results Of the recent pri-
mary. The nominee for governor Is
10 be Stevenson M...iams Of Hartford
county. prominent lawyer with a
reputation as figh.er for honest elec-
tlona. Senator McComas and the reg
ular republicans will have entire con-
troll OF the convention. The old wheel.
horses Of the party will now direct
their best efforts towards bringing
about harmony between the regulars
and the Union republicans, II such
a result is obtainable. with a view to
getting republican majority in the
next Legislature.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-17

Ct only as required foi occupation and
for actual settlers, and the great work
of reclaiming the arid lands cannot be
continued, unless we repeal all acts by
which public lands can be obtained,
except the Homestead act The repeal
of these acts has been advocated by
nearly all our presidents and secre-
taries of the interior. during the last
twenty years. Continue our present
systerl Of land laws and the vast
country west Of the Mississippi, m
stesd Of furnishing homes for millions
Of PEOPLE, will become chiefly coun-
tiy of landlords and tenants
A resolution of endorsement of Sec,
retary Wilson's views on irrigation.
and thanks for the address, We're unan.
imously adopted After an address by
Senator Newlands a motion to make
the question Of selection of the next
years meeting place the special order
for 10 a. m. tomorrow was adopted and
the congress took a recess till s p. m.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-17
MURDERS CON TINUE
Large Bands Of Bulgarians and
Macedonians Preparing to
Cross the Frontier
TURKISH OFFICIALS lRRlTATED

! BEIRUT, Sept. Business Is still
suspended, Notwithstanding the change
in the goyeruorship, and Ii will take d
long time to restore the robberies.
Rohberies and murders occur contin.
ually and a feeling of insecurity on the
part Of European and native residents
is very great.
CONSTANTINOPLE, Sept. 1.-THE
Porte has received information of the
reports that large bands Of Bulgarians
and Macedonians, one Of them estimat
ed to number four thousand men, have
been preparing to cross the frontier
near Eostendil forty.three miles from
Sofia. Ofiicial circles have been great
" irritated by representation made to
the Porte by representatives of the
powers regarding excesses committed
by Turkish troops. They pointed out
that the powers themselves advised
Turkey to suppress the insurrection
energetically.
SOFIA, Sept. 1.-THE foreign Of
flee here has received reliable infor.
nation that the Turks have destroyed
the town Of Kastoria, thirty-six miles
south OF Monastir, and have massacred
the population.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-17
DRAGGED BY A MULE.
JUAN oRTEGA or cHAcoN BADLY
INJURED IN PECULIAR Acci-
DENT.
Death Of Mauriclo Duran. Daniel Cas-
sidy Completes Elegant Store.
Slim Harvest.

HOLMAN. N. NJ, Sept. ii, 1908
Harvest is now in full blast. In this
valley. crops are turning out fair. The
oat crop Is not at all as large as wa
expected. Corn and potatoes arr
short. High winds and early frost
have damaged the oat crop to some ex
tent.
The Presbyterian Mission schoo
opened today with Misses McNair rCd
Blackwell as teachers. Miss Black
well has taken the place OF Miss Eta
Moore who has gone to take charge
OF the Ration school.
Mrs. G. w. Holman and daughter
Minnie. left yesterday for Santa Fe
where Minnie will enter the Allison
mission school at the ancient city q
the Holy Faith.
Daniel Cassidy has finished his ele
CANT and commodious new store build
ing and will soon move into It. 1t will
be the largest, and best equipped store
In the Mora valley
Mauricio Duran, a well known citi'
zen Of chacon, passed away yesterday
at the home of his brother. Don Al
vino, after long and painful illness.
His remains were buried In the Pres
byterian cemetery. Rev. Madrid ON
ciating.
Juan d. Ortega. business man and
ranchman OF Chacon was badly injur-
ed by being dragged by mule. Mr.,
Ortega who Is over sixty years Of age
went ID bring the mule from q field
where ii was picketed and In some
way got tangled in the rope, the mule
was frightened and dragged the old
gentleman quite distance before as
sIstance came TO rescue him from .
horrible death. CON
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-17
Celebrate sauerkraut Day.

ELDORA. Ia. Sept. 1.-THE Ger
man residents of Ackley. this county,
today held unique celebration OF
SauerKraut day, in honor Of the dish
Of which all Germans, many English
men, numbers Of Frenchmen, some Ital.
ians and few Cinnamon are fond. The
days program consisted Of athletic
sports and contests, winding up with
a great German feast in which the dish
from the celebration takes It's name
played a most prominent part. The
town OF Ackley Il made up almost en-
tirely OF German residents and the
celebration of the day has become an
established custom among the commu-
nifty.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-17

tanning nuisance. Mr.. Moye, with
the aid OF Attorney W. B. Bunker, is
ably defending the case. City Attor-
ney Rogers appears for the prosecu-
tion. ~
The territory completed its case
this afternoon. but the defense will
probably not be heard I'LL tomorrow.
Among the witnesses examined
We're w. L. Fox. Mr.. and Mrs. b. Arch
ihali, Mr. and Mrs. Pearce, r. ID.
Gibbons. Il. studebaker and Mr.. Ber-
gosen. In
Some of the witnesses appeared to
be bored, others Indifferent. while one
or two argued the merits Of the case
most yolubly IN spite Of Judge or at
torney, much to the apparent amuse-
ment Of Attorney Bunker But all as
serted heterogeneous assortment Of
vile odors emanated from the cattle
corral and barn kept by Mr.Moye. Some
Of them also referred to an alley that
was often filthy as result Of the
flushing Of the barn and dairy uten-
siis.
Mr.. Moye directed Attorney Bunker,
who isn't up on the nice points Of the
dairy business, In the technical part
OF the cross.questioning. II Is expect
ed that he will make a vigorous de-
fense.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-17
Cham mberIain to Resign.

LONDON, Sept. 1.-THE Associ
ated Press learns that Colonial Sec
retary Chamberlain has decided tc
resign from the cabinet on the ground
that the new Premier Balfour's atti
tude on fiscal questions is not sutIl
ciently advanced to enable Chamber
lain to remain member Of the gov
ernment without the sacrifice Of his
own views.
LONDON, Sept. 1.-THE resigna
tion Of Joseph Chamberlain, as sec
retary OF the colonies; G. +. Richie
as chancellor Of exchequer, and Lord
George Hamilton. as secretary for In
dia, were officially announced this
evening.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-17
Gibraltar Brigade Reunion.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. Sept. IL
The Fourteenth Indiana volunteers,
known as the Gibraltar Brigade, be.
gan its annual reunion here today
The Fourteenth Indiana was yigo
county regiment, most of the men be.
ing recruited from this vicinity. The
proceedings Of the reunion were for.
mally opened this morning with an
address Of welcome by Attorney Rob
ert Herrold son of the regiment
Other speakers of prominence are to
be heard at the annual campfire to.
night.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-17
Monument Dedicated.

SHARPSBURG, i. j., Sept. IL
Under lowering clouds the magnificent
monument erected on the historic
battlefield Of Antietam by the state Of
New Jersey to its men who fell in the
great engagement was dedicated to-
day. The occasion was rendered more
notable by the presence of the Presi-
dent of the United States and of Gov.
Murpny OF New Jersey. The special
bearing the president and party ar
rived here at 9:l0. President Roose.
welt was accorded an ovation as he
rose to speak. After the speeches
the afternoon was spent by the presi-
dent in the inspection of points Of
historical interest on the battlefield.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-17
Chicago Grain Letter.

CHICAGO, Sept. Wheat Mar.
ket was heavy and about 3-4 lever.
Bad weather throughout the west and
weak forfsis.a n9ws were the canses.
Broom Hi. cables that Russian and
Danubif.a offerings are still depressing
Liverpool prices. casa markets in
this country also show a little less ac.
tivity. There we're rumors OF sales Of
wheat and flour for export today
which couldn't be confirmed There
were also reports of damage to Manito-
ba crop. Price Current says the mar
ket is increasing with quality of a
portion of the spring wheat crop i'm
paired Nothing important in local
speculative trade There is d good
deal Of bullish sentiment. both on the
damage to wheat in the northwest and
on the small worlds crop, but we are
inclined to think that with nothing
new In the situation these have been
pretty we'll discounted We are com.
ing TO the time when in all probability
stocks of wheat will begin to increase.
With export demand at its present
level they are likely to increase quite
rapidly. Domestic milling demand Is
less urgent and domestic mills are
probably fairly well stocked for I'm.
mediate wants AS nearly as we can
learn prices in this market for contract
wheat and for No. 2 hard wheat are
to s cents out OF line with European
markets. This Is a difference which
must sooner or later adjust itself
With better weather throughout the
west. the interior movement should In
crease. Oh the whole we feel that
wheat should be sold on the hard
spots, for the next few weeks. OF
course should the export demand ma.
terialize on any considerable scale,
this would change the position but so
far there are no indications OF II.
Corn Market heavy and lower.
The morning map did not show frosts
over any considerable area and the
weather through the west is moderat-
ing so far as temperature goes. Anx-
iety from this source is over for the
moment The Price Current says the
area affected by frost represents an
proximately 35O,0000oD bushels, one
half Of which is secure against injury.
Two billion harvestable grain Is prac-
tlcally assured. 1t will likely continue
To be a weather market to some cx-
tent Nothing urgent In the cash s'ta.
alton and crop prospects and condi-
ticns likely 10 control with the usual
Indian summer weather following W.
are inclined to think It will be rathef
difficult to maintain in prices.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-17
Leaa. Battle on 4 Cripple Greek.

CRIPPLE CREEK. Colo, Sept. 17.--
There is nothing new in the situation
here today, interest being centered
on habeas corpus cases which come
up for consideration in the district
court tomorrow The attorneys on
both sides are ready for the legal ba.-
tie and General Bell will fight to pre-.
vent the release of the men he has
under arrest, Representatives of the
military, civil authorities, mine own
ers and labor unions will be present In
the court room in large numbers. All
the mines which have resumed opera.
tions report increased forces today.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-17
Massaehusetts ProhIbltIonlsts.

WORCESTER, Mass. Sept. H.
The prohibitionists Of Massachusetts
assembled in state convention here
today for the purpose Of naming can
Iidates for the state Offices 70 be filled
al the coming election. The party
made one Of the poorest showings ol
recent years at the last election and
IL proposes TO make rousing cam
ralgn from now until election day In
order 70 get ont largc vote. Among
the speakers al the convention today
was the Rev Dr. b. G. Swallow, who
was the prohibition candidate for
governor Of Pennsylvania last year.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-17
Car Inspee tors in session.

CINCINNATI. o., Sept. i7.--Repre-
sentatiyes Of all the leading railways
Of America are attending the annual
convention Of the Association OF Car
Inspectors Of the United States. Can.
ada and Mexico. which began here to.
day. With Charles waughope of St.
Louis presiding. The sessions will
continue several days ana viii lie de.
voted 70 the discussion of technical
subjects relating to The particular
branch Of railroad work In which The
members Of the association are inter.
ested.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-17
LIvESLOST
Two Million Dollars Damage
IN the Island Of Manhattan
Alone
STEAMER DRIVEN ASHORE.

NEW YORK. Sept. ia rough
estimate Of the damage done BY yes
terday's storm make q financial loss
on Manhattan Island alone Of $4,000
600. So far eighteen lives are known
to have been lost in the storm, and
Il Is believed this number win be dou-
bled when all reports are In. The
freight steamer s. +. Spring was
driven ashore near Greenwich during
the storm and the passengers were
rescued with difficulty after both life
RATS were smashed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-17
Senator Scot. seriously M.

DENVER, Colo, Sept. 17--United
States Senator Scott Of West vir,
ginia, who has been III at the Brown
hotel for the last few days. was much
worse last night and his condition Is
reported serious. At the hotel today
It was stated he was resting some
what easier.
DENVER, Colo. Sept. l7.--United
States Senator scat is reported bet.
ter this afternoon and is now said to
be out OF danger.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-17
indiana Fire AGENTS.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Sept III
The Indiana Association Of Fire Insur.
ance Agents met In annual convention
In this city today with d good attend.
ance OF leading fire insurance men OF
the state. Papers and discussions
of various topics OF interest and i'm.
portance to those engaged in the bust
ness occupied the day.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-17

NORFOLK. Va, Sept 17.--The
British steamer Roxby. Captain
Shields, which arrived here today
from Port English, has on board only
one survivor of crew of twenty-five
men on the British steamer Mexicano,
which foundered with all on board Of
the coast Of Florida Tuesday night.
The rescued sailor caught a piece Of
wreckage and managed to keep up
till seen yesterday morning by the
Roxby.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-17
DAIRY CASE.
WAR AGAINST RETENTION OF
SUCH AN INSTITUTION
IN THE CITY.
interesting Suit Up IN Justice Woos.
ter's Court Today.

A case OF considerable interest was
on trial IN Judge Wooster's court to.
day and the end Is not yet. II is the
old story III the opposition of resi-.
dents 81 d city TO the proximity Of a
dairy. The territory and the city. w.
L. Fox, complaining witness. have
brought suit against A. s. Moye. the
daIryman, charging him with main.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-17
Fifteen Lives Lost in storm.

DAMARIsCoTTA, Me-, Sept IT.
The schooners Sadie and Lille, Ct
Prossect, Me-, and the Mackerel. SEN
er, George T. Edwards. Of Gloucester,
were wrecked on Pemaquid Point dur.
ing the night and fifteen lives were
lost.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-17
rIszoerald.ward Bout.

PORT HURON. Mich, Sept. IT.
Before the Port Huron Athletic club
tonight Willie Fitzgerald and Mike
Ward are scheduled to mix II up in a
ten-round bout. Since the match was
made last month both men have been
training faithfully, Fitzgerald at Mt.
Clemens and Ward at Sarnia, and ap-
pear 10 be In good condition A large
crowd Is expected from Detroit and
other out.of.town points.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-17
PRESIDENTS CLOSE CALL.
The Yacht sylph Encounters a Ter
rifle Gale Near He'll Gate.

Il
NEW YORK, Sept. 17.-P President
Roosevelt last night rested quietly on
his train, after day OF strenuous and
varied experiences. While enroute
from Oyster Bay to New York on the
naval yacht Sylph. he passed through
. terrifying wind and rain STORM.
during which the vessel was in i'm
mediate danger. Subsequently he Wis
tied the immigration station on Eliis
Island, New York bay, and made
thorough inspection ot the institu-
tion. nj
After dining on the fylph tonight
he went on the reyentls tug Cham
berIain to Jersey City. where he board
Ell special train on the Pennsylvania
railroad. which conveyed him. Cover
nor Murphy Of New Jersey and their
invited guests to the battlefield Or
Antietam. There today occurred tho
ceremonies incident to the dedication
Of the monument erected to the mem-
ory Of New Jersey soldiers who fell
In the Civil war.
Less than an hour after the Sylph
entered Long Island SOUND she ran
into terrific rain storm. The storm
increased in severity rapidly. and on
Fort Schuyler developed into q hurri-
cane. The wind blew at the rate Of
sixty.five miles an hour. The Sylph,
q comparatively small vessel, pitched
heavily and on Willett's Point listed
very sharply TO starboard. The presi-
dent and his guests had been forced
to so below and beyond drenching
none Of them suffered inconvenience.
The storm became even more severe
as the vessel neared Hell Gate. The
waves and wind swept the deck, max
Ing It almost impossible for the sail
ors to remain exposed to their force.
The baggage Of the party was swept
about the deck and everything NOV
able on deck had to be clewed down
to prevent It's being swept overheard.
In Hell Gate. a quarter OF mile
of the port bow OF the Sylph. q tug
boat having In tow large three.mast-
ed schooner, capsized She sank
stern foremost, but did not settle COM
pletely out OF sight for perhaps nve
minutes. Lieutenant Preston wished
TO stand by TO render such assistance
TO the tug as the crew could. but the
captain. William II. Brainard. an ex-
perienced pilot. who was at the wheel.
declared II would be foolharjy for the
Sylph to attempt trip In such
storm. that she would almost certain
ly be wrecked herself In the attempt.
President Roosevelt knew nothing OF
the capsizIng Of the tug boat until
nearly an hour afterward. He then
expressed the wish that some assist.
ance might have been rendered the
crew.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-17
Upton poinq Well.

CHICAGO, Ills. Sept. IT, Sir
Thomas Upton, who is III Of catarrh.
al appendicitis, passed quiet night
and is doing well. according to n
statement made by DR.. Thomas this
morning.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-17
TWENTY ONE PERIsHED.
Only One of the British Steamer Mex.
cano Saved.

ATLANTA, Ga. Sept. IA Jour
nal special from Portsmouth. va,
says ship believed to be the Mexi-
cano was wrecked near that port.
Twenty-three of the crew are reported
TO be drowned. Only one was saved.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-17
First Cousins Cannot Wed,

DETROIT, Mich. Sept. ia mum.
Der Of measures passed by the last
session of the Michigan state lcgis-
laturc became laws today One OF tho
now laws prohibits the marriage Of
FIRST cousins.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-17

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Sept. l7.--
Again clouds saved the corn crop OF
Central iowa and frost failed TO ap.
pear last night The same condi.
tions prevailed IN Missouri and Kan.
sas and only slight damage u done 50
far.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-17
Many injured BY Collapsed BulIdIna

Many injured BY Collapsed Building.
NEW YORK, Sept ia Ave story
brick building under construction at
the corner OF Madison and Rutgard
streets collapsed today injuring num-
Der of workmen. Five men have
been removed from the ruins and taxi
en- TO the hospitals for the seriously
wounded. Foreman Baker is missing
and is believed to be In the ruins.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-17
More Indle.ments il po...I cases.

WASHINGTON Sept. 1.-THE fed
eral grand jury today returned three
indictments in the postal cases In
volving two people, one Of them be-
ing q joint Indictment. The names
Of the Indicted persons were not made
public.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-17
Alaskan Boundary Argument Begun.

LONDON. Sept. 17.--At to,lay's ses.
sion Of the Alaskan boundary commits
sion Attorney General FInlay con-
tinued, on behalf Of Canada, discus
sion Of the proper location Of tho
Portland channel. His argument Will
not be completed before September
21st. David T. Watson Of Pittsburg
viii open for tho American side Sep
tcmber 22nd.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-17

No man can be a perfect cynic so
long as he thinks himself perfect.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-17

MONEY TO LOAN on improved
property; inquire 8. Optic office.
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