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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-23
SIGMA Beta Reorgsnized.

The sigma Beta Fraternity Is near
ing the close Of its first year. The
chapter here viii be a year old on
the 18th Of October and the boys are
preparing TO celebrate the event in
proper style.
The Greeks will then enter their
second year with a roll Of eight active
members. At the end of last April,
there were twelve Id the frat" but
now some are In distant parts Of the
United States. The boys intend to
make their second year better than
the first.
The Sigmas have also started a foot
bah team which will ,go into the
field In a couple OF weeks. The team
will not be a frat team because only
a few Sigmas will be able 70 play and
therefore the rest OF the team will
be made mp Of Las Vegas best boy
athletes.
.Scotty' MacIntyre was elected
manager and Bruce Morrison the cap
tain. ia MaeWenfe has consented to
be the coach. The boys viii 20 IN
training next week as the opening
game will most likely be on the
gath Of September. Watch the boys
turn out a winning team and one that
Las Vegas may be proud of. There
will be football In Las Vegas next
Thanksgiving for certain.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-23

AZ the meeting Of the executive
committee 81 The territorial republi.
can central committee held al Albu.
auerque yesterday the date for the
republican territorial convention AT
Albuquerque was fixed ut September
IL. The Journal quotes all the mem.
hers OF the committee with one excep,
iion n fayorine the denomination Of
Delegate Rodey.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-23
A GOOD CHANCE.

There Is a good opportunity at
The Optic office for a young man
who desires 70 make something Of
himself TO learn 10 be a pressman. A
young man OF steady habits who Is
not afraid to work, can have good
from the beginning. Inquire
Foreman job office. The Optic.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-23

The next Methodist Episcopal con.
ference win be memorlalired by the
M Il. church or Las VEGAS for the re.
turn Of DIR. II. p. Morrison as superin.
tendent OF English speaking missions
In the territory ms wen Ms the return
Of the Rev. II. G. G>er 70 the pastor,
ate al Las Vegas.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-23

Word was received from Harvey
this afternoon hy a messenger who
came In pest haste for Dr. Upton.
that Mrs, Edward Raynolds had fallen
and broken her leg. Tho ladys Las
Vegas friends viii depiore the nnfor.
tunate accident.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-23

Farmers from The surrounding coun.
try report that The prospect for 9
large crop or The Mexican Or pinto
beans WINS never better al this sea
son Of the year.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-23

Simon Encinias the Grand avenue
barber, received word this morning
OF the dangerous illness o. his father
at his home In Monetta. Accom-.
panied by his wife. he viii leave for
his bedside Oh No. | this afternoon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-23

The Bcrnalillo county democratic
convention met yesterday AMI elect
"a q y Marion, J. II. o'Rellly, Am
Dfosio samora, q. s. French and
Summers Bnrkhart III delegates u the
territorial convention. which viii be
hold At Ias Vegas Thursday.
|kSh bhnoSacshrilu mnawd nm nanan
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-23

Fernando villa Nneya who was
stabbed some days ago at the town
or villa Nueya md afterward brought
10 Las Vegas for treatment died from
his wounds last night.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-23

CHIEF Justice Mills In Chambers TO,
day granted n temporary injunction
against John Pendaries and chas. +,
Rudolph, restraining them from cut
ting timber on the lands 81 Jose 4
Martinez In tho nei.hborhood % 70
ciada,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-23
ONTARIO RIFLE MEN
EXPECT TO SMASH RECORDS.

TORONTO ont. Aug. 2s.--The an.
nual contests Of tho Ontario Rife
association began today at Long
Branch Range and viii continue un.
III Friday. The large number Of
entries y expected 10 result in some
smashing records.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-23

Tho train service from The west IS
much disarranged again az the result
Of The serious floods IN Arizona, No.
5 passenger train came al Z o'clock
this morning. Regular No. 2 II I'll.
.sfinitoly late. but i stub came III.
on time this afternoon. The trains
from the north came In about o time
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-23

q. q. Martinez, Of Wagon Mound.
will move TO the city. He has pnr-
chased from Attorney W. q. Hayden.
4 house on washington avenue and
win soon take possession.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-23

The fourth quarterly meeting u the
nj. II. church south was held at the
church last night, Dr. A. T. Morrison
presiding. Dr. Morrison left for the
south this afternoon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-23

Andres Baca. of Los conchas ana
Remejlo Garcia, 81 Aguilar are shop
ping with the Bridge street and Plaza
merchants today.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-23

Miss Iillle johnson and her mother
passed through the city this after,
noon returning from California 20
their home IN watrons. Miss Lille
Is q graduate * The Normal and since
leaving Il has done very successful
work as q teacher.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-23

Mrs. r. L, simmons left this after
noon for Denver where she win Join
MIR. Simmons and proceed d Omaha
for 4 visit.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-23

The Rev. Thomas Harwood, super
intendent OF Spanish missions Of the
". y. church Of New Mexico, arrived
from Albuquerque this afternoon. He
Will spend the day here, going from
hore 70 Watrous and thence to Black
Lakes. whore . camp meeting Is 70
DO held.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-23

Tho walls OF the new asylum an
mex have been completed and the
roof IN going on. The asylum gar
dens are III the pink Of condition.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-23

Rathbnrn. The silver city base hall
player. 4 right alert ana vigorous.
looking yohnr mn arrived this after.
moo from the south. He viii wear
The Uniform ef the niurs for the rest
OF the season Flood II expected 70.
morrow.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-23

j. n, Kirk has sold 10 Hon. u. Title.
baum. the house on Grand avenue
occupied by Miss Lopez, the hair
dresser.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-23

The town council OF the town Of
Las Vegas In session last night order.
ed the building of a cement sidewalk
from the Plaza at the Davis & Sydcs
corner TO the court house.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-23

They 40 say cleofes Romero " ii
Will raise enough beans on The Rn-
mcroyille ranch this summer 70 sup
ply the world.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-23

There Is d rumor on the streets
this morning that the fence on that
portion of the Bell ranch recently nc.
uuired from the Beck grant people has
been cut in several places .
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-23

District Attorney Jerry Leaity left
for his home III Raton this afternoon.
after attending p matters Of bust.
ness Iii the city for q couple OF days.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-23

Tho maximum temperature yester.
day was 30 degrees mInimum 10 de-
grees. Local showers tonight and
"Wednesday
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-23
indians Take Notice.

The regular meeting Of Red cIoud
Tribe No A, /. O. Il. NJ will be post
poned until Thursday. September 1.
WM. NJ. LEWIS, saehen.
7. c. Lipsett. c. OF Il.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-23

Native apples, plums, peaches and
green chill are beginning 10 come In
from the country in quantities.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-23

Herbert Clarke and Edward McWen
ie rode In from Hargey's yesterday
afternoon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-23

Mrs. Geo. r. Money Is entertaining
q number OF friends at cards this
afternoon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-23

Leandro & MARTINEZ and Charles
Arellano, 81 Ration, two staunch re-
pnhlicans, are doing the town today
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-23

A pleasant party 81 ladies are en-.
gagged In six-hand euchre at the home
of Mrs. j. u. Moore this afternoon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-23

Court al Clayton begins next week
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-23

Should Jerry Simpson MOI be nomi.
mated by The democratic territorial
convention rcxt Thursday, the
chances are that i III. Christ OF Mon
gro, Rio Arriba county, will be select
cd as chairman Of the democratic ter
ritorial central committee. Mr.. Christ
has had considerable political exper.
lence and Will, II selected. make an
aggressive and enorgetic campaign on
behalf Of The democratic candidate for
delegate and for legislative nominees.
The New Mexican's information IA to
the effect that h viii not accept the
position should Terry Be nominated.
ms Christ IL d gold big and has no
use for the political views and opin.
ions 81 ".Ierry.a
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-23
Change 81 Chairman.

The New Mexican learns from 4 re-.
liable source that Chairman W s
Hopeweii. 81 the democratic central
committee, does not desire d reap,
polntmont u thar position and IN fact
has declined again 10 take the place.
Mr.. HopeweIl finds that his position
as general manager Of the New Mexico
Coal and Fuel Company. as vice presi.
dent Of the Santa Fe Central railway
and general manager Of the Albuquer-
que Eastern railroad In addition to
his private business VIII not allow him
TO continue actively In politics and
hence he will step down and out, but
will be ready and willing to support
the democratic nominees from top TO
bottom In every wty a consistent and
loyal democrat should The principal
reason that induces him 10 get ont as
chairman Ii the fact that active work
on the Albuquerque Eastern win be
going on during the campaign and that
this will take up 8 great deal Of his
time.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-23
LOCALNUCG[TS !:
% -

Another advance IN Tour today,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-05

He turned In time TO see a young mar
abstract his purse and at once tried
TO seize him. The thief eluded his
grasp and started to run. dropping the
purse In his flight. Galbraith pursued
him. yelling to those ahead 10 stop the
thief Just as he grasped the pick
pocket by the collar the thief ran into
the outstretched arms of an oficsf In
citizens clothes. Thinking TO get away
the thief asked the officer to protect
him from Galbraith. who. he said. was
about 20 assault him. out when the
Pttsburg man explained the matter
the officer handcuned the thief and
took him to jail. The prisoner gave
the rame Of william Adams lie was
recognized az a professional LEX
pocket, for whom the police have bs en-
searching for weeks and who will be
charged with other robberies. He re-
fuses to make any statement or tell
where he roomed. lie was seen at the
depot. accompanied by we'll dressed
woman. but during the excitement the
woman disappeared.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-05
Lswistown. Mont. Cut on From
Outside Communication. Ex.
ceptins By Wire. for the
Past Three Weeks.
Three Trains Are Buried Some.
where Between There and
Lombard.
STAGE GETS THROUGH DRIFTS
Snowpiows Work Daily, But Are
Able to Accomplish Little AN
Snow Continues to Fall
No Fears for Traiu.

Butte. Mont, March A Lewis
town. Mont, dispatch says; Lewis.
town has been cut on from eommunI-
cation except by telegraph with the
outside world for three weeks Three
trains are buried In the snow between
here and Lombard. nobody knows just
where, although repeated efforts have
been made TO reach them with snow
plown. The stage stlll runs. despite
great difficulties.
The railway In known aa the Jaw
bone" OF the three trains stalled one
Ia freight and two mixed. The mixed
trains carry passenger coach, but II
10 probable that not more than 20 peo-
pie are on them. The crew Of the
freight managed 10 reach Harlow town
and procured provisions, II is not
known just where the mixed trains
are. but there In no apprehension as to
their safety. as they can procure pro-
visions and fuel from ranchers. with
the Inconvenience OF improvised sleep
ing accommodations In the day
coaches. The snow piows work night
and dny. but SNOW falls almost daily
and II Ii probable communication win
not be opened until thaw sets in,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-05
INDIAN APPROPRIATION BILL.
House Considers Msasurs--syms, oi
tennessee, Retains Seat.

House Considers Msasurs--syms, o
Tennessee, Retains Seat.
Washington, March 4.--The house to.
day had under consideration the Indial
appropriation bill, the reading OF " hicl
for the purpose of amendment was
pending on adjournment. During the
general debate on the bill. Martin, re-
publican, OF South Dakota. addressed
the house on his resolution directing
the secretary OF commerce and labor
to investigate the causes Of differences
which exist between the cost Of live
and dressed beef.
Stanley, democrat, Of Kentucky, made
an urgent appeal for relief at the hands
Of congress for tobacco growers and
toilers In the tobacco fields and COM
planned that competition had been de-
stroyed by combinations OF capital.
The controversed features in the In
dian bill went over until tomorrow.
The house confirmed the right OF
Syms, democrat, of Tennessee. to his
seat. A republican had contested it.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-05
LOVE HATH A WAY.
Young Woman Comes. to Spokane 10
Marry Man of Choice.

'Vu"H WOWaH (VFuSsa 10 1pokdne &c
Marry Man of Choice.
Spokane, Wash. March 4.--Miss
Dollie Markham, of Omaha. Neb., Is on
her way to Spokane to wed the young
iran OF her choice. There is an inter-
esting and somewhat romantic story
connected with the affair. Five years
ago Miss Markham and Leonard Hall
were attendants at the high school In
this city and while there feeling Of
affection grew up between them which
appears now to be likely TO be con-
summated In their marriage.
Mrs. Holsheiter, Miss Markham's
mother. opposed the match from the
beginning. When young Hall left
Omaha for the west some months ago.
her consent was asked. but she refused
and perhaps thought the match was
ended. but the young couple have kept
up correspondence. Mrs. Holsheiter
continued to refuse her consent to the
match and the young people decided
to wait till Miss Markham's 18th
birthday. when she would be free to
marry whoever she chose. Shortly
after her birthday the young woman
announced her intention Of leaving for
Spokane and started for this city
Tuesday.
Young Halls mother was at first
opposed to the marriage on account
Of the youth OF the lovers. but finally
became interested in the match and is
now giving her aid to the young peo-
pie.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-05
Wltns.. confs.,sa Crime.

Butte. Mont, March I.--During the
progress yesterday OF the trial Of Mar
tin Biatnich for the murder OF an Aus
trian named Joseph stukal. something
almost unprecedented in criminal
trial was the admission Of Mike Mulch
while In the witness chair. that he had
inflicted the wound that resulted In
Stukal's death.
His statement. II correct. entirely re-
lIeves Blatnich Of responsibility for
Stukal's death. During his testimony
Mulch stated that stukal had attack
ed him. and that he had stabbed him
In elf-defense. believing that stukal
would infict great punishment upon
him.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-05
that Stark priced explosives and for
days spent many hours In the vicinity
Of the railroad Offices.
Ed. for Naval sta.ion.

Washington. March 4--Almost the
entire time OF the senate today was
given to the consideration Of the ques-
tion OF the selection OF site for :
naval training station on the great
lakes.
The controversy arose over the ap-
pointment Of new commission 20 Sc
lect site. The committee amendment
was 50 amended as to apply TO all the
great lakes and not alone Lake Michi-
gan, but the Quaries amendment, call
ing for new commission to select :
site has not been acted upon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-05

London. March i.--Little change IN
this morning. II Is apparent that the
Japanese are busily engaged in trans
porting their forces into Corea, this
work being facilitated by the enforced
inactivity Of the navy.
According 70 the sebastopool corre-
spondent OF the Daily Graphic, Ad-
miral skrydlor has learned privately
from Port Arthur that the Russian
battleship Retvizan lies in such po-
sition aa to block effectually the exit
OF battIeahips from the harbor, pas
sage being practicable only for cruls-
ers
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-05
Government Convinced Thst
Japan's Great Treaty Ally
viii Not interfere In War
Now In Progress.
Action Would Only Be Taken In
Event Of Third Power Mix.
ing in With the Affair.
AMBASSADOR IS REAsSURED
Goes to st. Petersburg to Ex-
plain That Former Fears
Entertained BY Him Are
Ill Founded.

st. Petersburg, March 4.--There ex-
lists high authority for the statement
that Russia has reason to feel more
tranquil regarding the attitude Of
Great Britain. The real reason Of the
visit TO st. Petersburg OF Count Ben
eckendorff, Russian ambassador to
Great Britain. while ostenslbly to see
his son of to the far east, was per-
sonally to assure his government that
his suspicious concerning Japan's ally
was I'll founded and that Great Britain,
although standing by the obligations
Of the Anglo-Japanese treaty. would
not move unless compelled to do &C
by the entrance into affairs in the FAR
east Of q third power.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-05
Easy for Charles Neary.

Milwaukee. March 4.--Charles Neary
tonight received u well earned decision
over Louis Long, OF Oakland, In a six
round bout before the Badger Athletic
Club. Neary had the better Of the
mill throughout, knocking Long down
II times. Long recently defeated II.
l. Herrera, the Mexican pugilist, in
three rounds at Butte, gaining much
notoriety. The Mexican claimed It TO
be q iluke.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-05
Two Hundred Japanese Are Saved BY
Chinese Junks, While ALI the
Russians Are Lost.
Daily Chronicle Publishes Report But Does So Guaded
BaIehp Revzan Lies In Such Position to Block arbor
for Exit Of Anything But Light CruisersJap Busy Land.
ing Forces in COrea and Navy Is Inactive.

London. March 4.--On the strength
OF a statement made by a missionary,
the Shanghai correspondent Of the
Daily Chronicle sends in doubtful
report that 20 Japanese sailors have
landed AT Tengchau. west OF Chefoo.
saying that their vessel had sunk as
the result of an engageenmt with Rus
sian warshIps. which also went down.
No Russians were saved. but 200 Jap
anese were rescued By Chinese junks.
This action Is reported TO have oc-
cured between Port Arthur and the
Mao islands.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-05

day reversed the decree Of the United
States circuit court for the district
Of western Washington. western diyl.
sion, and directed the lower court tc
dismiss the bill In the case Of the
Black Hills & Northwestern Railway
Company. the Mason County Logging
Company, Thomas Bordeaux, II. An
derson and Joseph bordeaux, versus
the Tacoma Mill Company.
The plaintiffs In error had petitioned
the superior court OF Washington for
condemnation Of the right Of way
across certain lands belonging to the
Tacoma Mill Company for a line OF
railroad In Thurston county on it's way
TO the terminus on the Pacific ocean.
The defendants had refused to sell
or convey the right OF way The low
er court entered an interlocutory de-
cree restraining the railroad company
from proceeding with the condemna-
tion suit.
Under the judgment of the court Of
appeals. condemnation proceedings may
be prosecuted In the state courts.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-05
THREE LOSE THEIR LIVES.

Oklahoma City March 4.--Thret
persons perished In Wednesday night'i
prairie fire, and the financial loss Il
estimated at 100000.
Further reports Of property loss by
both fire and wind indicate the first e.
innate was too low, The damage by
wind extends over seven counties in
the southwest
Scores Of persons are suffering from
burns and broken limbs. The area
from which the reports OF damage by
wind come covers 100 miles square and
the means OF communication ogor the
district are meagre.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-05
Fairbanks win Accent.

Washington, March 4.-The Star to-
night says:
Senator Fairbanks will not resist the
movement to make him the vice-pres-
idential nominee Of the republican
party. II the convention nominates
him. he win accept. More than that,
he will not attempt to discourage ef-
forts looking to the nomination.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-05
sHREwD CRANK, SAY OFFICERS
Joseph n. Stark Says He Is Not Crazy
and Will Fight for Liberty.

1
Los Angeles, Cal. March 4.-Joseph
| II. Stark. who was arrested yesterday
afternoon on charge of insanity, and
also accused OF threatening to blow
up the Huntington shops and to kill
H, h. Huntington, his son, and all the
Iemployes of the company with dyna-
mite, purposes strennously to contest
the effort to have him committed to
an asylum.
Stark has interested certain frater-
nal organizations in his case, engaged
counsel, and says he will fight for his
liberty. He charges that, owing to
the fact that he was injured in street
railway accident. the company desires
to prevent him from prosecuting a
damage suit in the courts. and to that
end the detectives Of the company
have had him arrested as an insane
person.
BY the authorities who have him in
charge, Stark is considered a shrewd
crank, with only one dangerous hobby
that for the use OF explosives, Of
which he has made study. Other
wise he is considered sane, and, be-
ng well read man OF more than or
dinary ability, his presentation of his
defense promises to be able.
That he made threats against Mr.
Huntington and his son there is no
reason to doubt. He told severa, at
neys what he purpOsed to do. they
having refused to institute damage
suit for him. He was closely watched
by detectives day and night, and on
one OCCASION tried to reach Mr.. Hunt
ington in his hotel, but an officer frus-
trated the attempt. 1t is also known
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-03-05
Has Ample Coal Supply.

London, March A japanese off,
Ger who has charge Of Japan's fnan-
cial and commercial interests in Eng
land declares that bis government
foresaw the possibility OF coal being
declared contraband of war and has
been collecting large stores Of Welsh
steam coal for years. Today II has
a supply sufficient for the use Of
the navy for years to come.