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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-05
BREAKING
CROWD AT PLAZA PARK
Celebration on The West Side. From
Far and Wide The People Gathered To Enjoy
The Days Entertainment

The crowds which gathered TO eel
ebrate the Fourth on the Plaza yes.
terday broke all records Of previous
years In the estimation OF many west
siders. During the afternoon there
were about $500 people on the Plaza
and in the evening the number prob
ably approached 1000. or course the
native people constituted the greater
portion Of the gathering though In
the evening many went over from
the east side To Witness the fire.
works, and listen to the music. There
were those who believed that the two
celebrations, on the Plaza and at the
Driving Park, would interfere with
each other and that neither would be
a success. On the contrary both were
unqualified successes. Very few who
would have otherwise attended, were
kept from the celebration at the Driv,
luz I2ER eACcpt luc HmitCu huuiuCI
who had charge Of the festivities at
the Plaza. While the native people
would not have participated general
ly IN the celebration at the Driving
Park even had there been none on
the west side. For many miles
around and for generations past they
have celebrated the glorious Fourth
on the Plaza. There they expect to
celebrate It as long as they live and
their children after them. The pco.
pie OF the west side did well to pro
vide the customary entertainment
that those who came in from all dI.
rections might not be disappointed.
The stores on the west side we're
open until noon and the earliest arri.
walls from the outlying districts spent
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the morning trading, gossiping.
firing crackers .and listening
TO the music. The Grafton oe
the day scheduled for IL o'clock wass
not delivered. with this exception, the1
program as published in Saturdays
Optic was faithfully carried out. At
2:30 the p. Romero hose company
gave an exhibition run in which -
cellent time was made. Following TIN
the events in order were IL lOC-yard I
dash. u. Roybal. first. Harry Shupp,
second. Egg race, Louis ehupp. first;
&c. Lara. second. Sank race. H. TnmyJi
first; Lee Philips. second. Three lee-
ged race, Louis shupp and p. RcybAl.
first, ose seha and X m Romero.
second. Potato race. Ci Lot first:
P vilanpando, second. Ed mans
race. Henrique Sena. firstk W. w.
Wright, second. Burro race. Joe Tru-
jillo, first; Harry shupp. second, Dot.
Mennett, third. The latter race ~
for twice around the' Plaza. Do1
Mennett was unfortunate esoesh Q' {
be thrown from his burrc duripe ~
first lap which caused considers ~ ~ I.
lay and doubtless alone stood esqn /.
him and victory He sustdAns1 y!
serious injury. however. anh nfeof - \
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Peabody and Adjutant General Bell, Of
Colorado, and Captain Bukely Wells,
made answer today to the writ OF
habeas corpus issued June is, by
Judge Thayer in the United States
circuit court commanding them to
produce Charles II. Moyer. Governor
Peabody, General Bell and Captain
Wells contend that at the time the
order of the court was Issued Meyer
had been turned over to the civil
authorities. Judge Thayer gave the
complainant until August ! to answer
the return. No comment was made
by the court.
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MOYER RELEASED
UNDER HEAVY BOND
Governor Peabody Makes Answer To Show Why
He Didn't Obey Writ Of Habeas Corpus

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DENVER, July 5.--Charles H. Moy-
er, president Of the Western Fedora.
tion of Miners was released this af.
ternoon on $4,000 bonds furnished by
guarantee company. Haywood and
John NJ. O'Neill are out OF town but
are expected to return in a few days
and give bonds. The other Western
Federation officials against whom
charges are filed are negotiating for
bonds and may secure them before
the day is over.
officials Answer.
ST. LOUIS, Mo, July Ex-Governor
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MALLETT FOR TEN
PoRARY CHAIRMAN

SPRINGFIELD. Ills. July 5.--The
populist convention today selected j.
NJ. Mallett, Of Texas, permanent
chairman. The committee on plat
form not being ready to report re.
cess was taken till afternoon. Mem.
bers Of the national committee so far
selected include Milton II. Parks, 8. S.
Rentley and NJ. J. Denman, all Of
Texas
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Las Vegas can affod to
congratulate herself on the success Of
the events in Gallinas park
in the double celebration of the open
ing and of the day the nation most
loves to celebrate. The crowds sur
passed all expectation. Yesterday
paid admissions for the afternoon pro-
gram alone. It is estimated that near
ly two thousand people were admitted
to the park during the day and even
ing. Las Vegas carried off all The
honors at base ball. Saturdays game
was dandy, and Monday the crowd
saw the kind Of ball that a crowd
likes although it wasn't base ball
from scientific view point, The
races went off well, the driving
events we're uncomonly fine and the
later afternoon and the evening in
the woodland bark proved delightful.
There were no less than ten entries
in the gentlemen's singles, in which
the blue ribbon went to A. A. Jones
and his horse "Burley.s The other
contestants we're:
N. S. Belden, w. Thomas, J. Rogers,
A. Ilfeld, w. Richmond, b. D. Black.
s. r. Dearth DIR. I'll. S Smith, Howell
, Givens
The walking, trotting method CT
handling, general appearance and
equipment were taken into eonsideri-
tion by the judges, who were w. 7.
Brown Of Wisconsin, Col. w, G. Head
of the city and John Hicks of Santa
| Rosa. The sight was spectacular
and highly appreciated one.
Another interesting morning event
was that for double drivers. The only
entries were s. r. Dearth and Louis
C.. Ilfeld Both teams made superb
appearance and the judges did some
close figuring before awarding the
prize to Mr.. Dearth and his handsome
blacks.
In quarter Of mile dash Nc
Comas' fleet Hoggie showed tail to
Hicks Gray Billy, making the run in
20 seconds.
A pretty afternoon event was the
500 yards race between Goes beauti.
full black. Mckinley, and Bakers
Brooklet. The race was run twice
owing to faulty start the first time.
Mckinley was never headed, and the
crowd cheered him and his pigmy
rider with will.
In the free for all half mile trot,
e. L. Richmond's horse captured
first In straight heats, 1872 and 1888,
as everybody was sure he would. but
Arthur Ilfeld made good second.
s. R. Dearth got some speed out Of
his black, but Charlie Higgins was
hopelessly with the also rams.
The mile bicycle race was a good
event. In an exciting finish, Ray
Stamm crossed the tape a shoulder
ahead of Heivley. Pampelia was out
OF 1t in both races. In the two mile
Heivley took the first and Stamm the
second.
In the seyenty.five yard dash.
Rhodes got a start Of eight feet and
increased his lead to the end, making
the run In eight seconds. Stamm and
Heiyley Of Albuquerque entered, and
Lucero from Las Vegas.
Saturdays ball game was one Of the
best yet seen on the local diamond.
Saturdays Game.
The weather was all that could be
desired. The hailstones were as large
and as numerous as the most exact.
ing tenderfoot would require as prima
facie evidence that the weather clerk
was not soldering in his office but
was out and busy.
When Umpire Cobb called the men
together and gave instructions. the
field, while trifle heavy, was oil
there.
Some Of the fans were dubious. but
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THE HOSTS
ASSEMBLE
Parker Stock Still High Among
National Democrats At The
Convention
HEARST STILL
IN THE RING
All Contests Settled In Favor of
Regular Delegations Except
In Illinois

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, July 5.-The gem
eral situation affecting the outcome
of the convention remains unchanged.
The strong lead developed by Park.
er yesterday was emphasized by the
action of the Pennsylvania delega.
tion at its last nights session, which
provoked some inquiry as TO whether
a stampede would follow. There was
some gossip around the hotel corri-
dors today that several favorite sons
would withdraw during the day but
nothing definite has yet developed. It
is practically conceded that the Cor
man vote as the result of Pennsyl-
vania's action, will be cast on the
initial ballot for Parker. II this is
followed by a like action on the part
of any other recognized candidates
then the result may prove as some
leaders assert, an assured nomination
before the convention assemblies TO-
morrow. y
5 Settling the Contests.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, July 5.-The ma
tional committee met this morning to
receive the reports Of the various sub.
comittees appointed yesterday to con.
slider contests of various states. All
these contests were settled last night
with the exception of Illinois and New
Jersey. In the case of Illinois the
report will be in favor Of seating the
Hopkins delegation in the second,
ninth, twenty-first, sixteenth and
twenty-third districts. In all other
district contests and in the case OF
the delegates at large, the contestees
are to retain their seats. Carter H.
Harrison of Chicago is one of the dele
gates from the ninth district and by
this action will be seated.
ST. LOUIS, July Sat meeting
of Tammany leaders this morning it
was practically decided that all oppo.
sition to Judge Parker would be with.
drawn.
Hearst Hard Hit,
ST. LOUIS, July 5.-The sub-com.
mittee of the national committee,
which yesterday and last night heard
evidence in fourteen districts of Illi-
nois, today reported to the national
committee that it was the unanimous
opinion of. the members of the sub
committee that the Hopkins delegates
be allowed to retain their seats. Harri-
son and Hearst people were greatly
disheartened by their defeat and an
nounced their intention of carrying
the fight before the committee on
credentials and il beaten there before
the convention itself. The victory Of
the Hopkins faction was also defeat
for w. j. Bryan who has made the
fight almost q personal matter.
Favorite Son Vote.
ST. LOUIS, July 5, 1 p. m.--As the
day wore on It seemed more likely
the Parker preponderance would not
cause any change in the complimen.
tary votes in the states instructed for
favorite sons on the first ballot.
While the Parker column would prob.
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Th0s. Ross, who returned from lis
wool buying trip In the Santa Rosa
country has gone out again on a sim,
liar mission. His purchases will be
brought to Las Vegas TO be secured.
The high prices still prevail and com
petition among buyers is keen.
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% 8 % II 8
Earned Runs-vegas. 4; Ration. O.
Base on Balls-off Rhodes, 5; of
Tanning, /.
Left on Bases-Las Vegas, 4; Ra.
ton, 4.
Passed Balls--Parsons 2; Lea.
son, 1.
Sacrifice Hits--Gross, 1.
Two Base Hits Daniel.
Home Rnns-Daniels.
Struck out-By Rhodes. Is; by
Tanning, 8.
Wild Pitches Rhodes, 2.
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LAS VEGAS.
s2 s 6 81 13 3

80 s SGT 10 3
Potsch Zip and hit safe In right and
steals second on Parsons. Rhodes
waits on three balls and fans. Far.
ley pops one to Dick and out. Mel
srath hit TO Dick and died at first.
Captain Daniels walked. Gross bit
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There will be no meeting Of the
directors Of the Commercial Club to.
night owing to the absence Of sew.
eral directors from town.
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There will be meeting Of the
Temple Aid Society tomorrow after.
noon at three o'clock at the temple.
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Different Aspect.


circumstances
Different Aspect.
+ ST. LOUIS, Mo-, July 5.-After the
adjournment of the national commit
tee, it was announced by three differ.
ent members of the committee that
the report circulated earlier in the
day to the effect that the Hopkins
people would be unseated in sevr.al
districts, was correct, but after reach.
ing this decision the committee went
over the ground for second time and
decided that they had no jurisdietit 4
in the matter and that the record of
the state convention was supreme.
Before the Battle.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, July 5.--In stfik-
ing contrast to the lack of popular iY-
terest and enthusiasm displayed at
the Chicago convention is the air of
feverish suspense and uncertainty
pervading st. Louis today on the eve
Of the democratic national convention.
1t is true that the managers and par
tisans of the several candidates for
the presidential nomination profess
perfect confidence in the result, but
away down deep in their hearts these
same leaders who declare that it is all
over but the shouting undoubtedly
share the same feeling of doubt and
uncertainty in the issue that is felt
by all unbiased observers of the sit
uation. In the confusion Of claims
and defials filling the air today, the
tabulated statements given out by the
statisticians at the various headquar-
ters and the prediction that this or
that delegation will flop to the banner
of this or that candidate, there is but
one thing that can be stated with any
degree of certainty. THIS is the way
the candidates will stand on the first
ballot. Should the delegations Vail
follow their instructions the several
candidates will be sure of the follow.
ing votes when the first ballot is
cast:
Parker is sure Of the following
votes: Alaska, g.; Arkansas, Is; Con-
necticut, IA; Georgia, 26; Indiana, 80;
Louisiana, IS; Minnesota, IA; Missis-
sippi, 20; New Hampshire. S;s New
York. rs; Ohio. 2; Tennessee, "a;
Texas, 36; Utah, 4; Vermont, s. In
addition to this number he is expected
to have the % delegates from Ala
bama, which state indorsed Parker.
but did not instruct. The same is
true Of the 2e delegates from Ken
lucky, who are understood to favor
Parker. though they are without defi-
mite instructions. This will give Park.
Bryan on Resolutions.
ST. LOUIS, July Sat meeting
of the Nebraska delegation today w.
]. Bryan was appointed to represent
the state on the committee on reso.
lutions. He will fight for the reaffir-
nation Of the Kansas City platform
but II defeated will probably not
make platform fight on the floor Of
the convention.
CONTINUED on Page 81
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Parker's Opponents.

ST. LOUIS, Mo, July 5.--A number
Of representatives Of the opposition
to Parker met in conference today in
Hearsts headquarters and after ad
journment gave OUT the following:
After a consultation among the
members representing various canli-
dates and delegates opposed to the
nomination of Parker, it was formally
agreed among them that the nomina-
tion of Parker is impossible. The
opposition represents easily much
more than one-third of the voters in
convention necessary to prevent nom,
inatior, all of whom agree not to sup,
port Parker's candidacy under any
circum stances
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ably embrace the entire south and
nearly all the instructed states, the
delegates from Massachusetts,, Wis
consin, Delaware, California and Mis-,
souri, would formally present and re-
cord their votes for Olnly, Wall, Gray.
Hearst and Cockrell respectively.
New Jersey is not counted TO vote
for Parker on the first ballot but will
probably join Delaware in support. OF
Gray.
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ST. LOUIS, July 5. p. m.--As the
day wore on It seemed more likely
the Parker preponderance would not
cause any change in the complimen.
tary votes in the states instructed for
favorite sons on the first ballot.
While the Parker column would prob.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-11-12
PARK COMMISSION MEETS.
Votes Request for $25O for Pump in
 Edgewood Park


 Votes Request for $25O for Pump in
 EdgeWood Park
 Quite a lengthy session was held by the park commissioners in city hall last evening, but little business of im- portance was transacted. A portion of the meeting was occupied with the transference of unused funds to other accounts,
 Superintendent of Parks Gustave x. Amrhyn submitted his monthly report to the board. In it he states that all necessary steps to have everything in readiness for winter have been taken. The attention of the board is also call ed to the repeated acts of vandalism in East Rock park which create consider able expense. Mir Amrhyn says that he hopes the commission will take proper steps to stop this nuisance.
 The board passed the following vote in connection with the agitation for a new pump in Edgewood park: Voted, That the board of finance be requested to make an immediate appropriation oi $250 to the park commission to be used for the purpose of establishing a new well and pump at EdgeWood park in place of the one now disabled.
 When questioned as to the attitude of the board in regard to the agitation for. a speedway, President Blake stat ed that the board was neutral. They
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-11-12
RED FEATHER.
Miss Van studdtford and Excellent
 Company at the Hyperion.

Miss Van studdiford and Excellent
 Company at the Hyperion. ..
 The romantic opera, "Red Feather" was launched with flying colors at the Hyperion last season and has since that time been most enthusiastically re- .ceived in many parts of the country
 The phenomenal soprano, Grace Van studdiford, headed the company at that time and gained even a firrner place in the hearts of musical lovers. Last night the Hyperion was filled to over flowing by an audience which bestowed the most generous of encores on the efforts of the very capable company. Miss Van Studdiford was in excellent voice and gave her many numbers in a most brilliant manner, bringing forth most enthusiastic plaudits. Particular among the cast were Louis Casavant, Roy Alton, Benjamin McGahen, w. J. Mccarthy, Myron P. Davis, Lucy Mon- roe, Cora Tracy.
 The costuming and scenery were on the same scale of magnificence as last season, and the entire production was well worthy of the splendid patronage which it received.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-11-12
PLEASANT EVENT LAST EVENING
sunshine in City Mission Hall.

Sunshine in City Mission Hall.
 Last evening international day was observed by the Cynthia Westoner AL den branch. It was a disappointment to many that Mrs. Alden was unable to be present, a telegram to that effect being read to the audience. The state and local branch president, Mrs. J. L.. Andrews, presided. first referring to the sudden demise of a faithful member, Mrs. 0. w. Pickett, whose presence had been expected on this occasion. A touching and deserved tribute was paid to her cheerful and ready service in sunshine work. Mrs. M. N. Babb pre- sented resolutions concerning our de- parted friend and co-worker, which were adopted by the members. An in- teresting programme then followed, consisting of vocal and Instrumental music with recitations. All the artists kindly donated their services for which they received the thanks of the audi ence. After the close of the exercises an opportunity was afforded for the enrolment of new members in the lo- cal branch.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-11-12
BoDF FOUND N HARBoR.
IdentI6ed as That Of Er-Postmauter
 Anender of New London.

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 The body which was found floating in the harbor near the city dock yesterday morning by Harry olesen, of the schooner J. C. Austin. of New York. was positively identified last evening as the body of N. J. Allender. of New Lon don. both by friends from that city and by friends in this city, and the body was taken there for burial last eYen- ing.
 MT. AlIender was well known in New London both as business man and on account of the active part he took in politics. He was secretary and treas urer of the Bishop Lumber and Coal company, and was at one time post master Of New London. The deceased was fifty-four years old and is survive ed by a wife, who resides in New Lon don, and daughter. Mrs. Clifford E. Perkins, of Hartford.
 The last seen of Mir. Allender in New London was on Tuesday evening after he had acted as checker for the repub. licans in one of the wards of that city. About a year ago while going from his office across the railroad tracks he was struck by train. His head was injur- ed and one of his legs was broken at that time. It is thought that as a re- suit of those injuries and the hard work which MT. Allender did on elec- ton day he wandered to this city and while in a dazed condition fell over- board and was drowned. The authori- ties in this city have made an investi- gation and they all say that there are no signs of foul play and, in their opin- ion, the drowning was accidental. This theory is substantiated by the fact that when the body was found there were no signs of bruises on 1t.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-11-12
DETECTIVES CATCH THIEF.
Knowlton Has Confessed to Several
 Burglaries

Knowlton Has Confessed to Several
 Burglaries.
 Detectives Daly and Ward yesterday made the capture of George Kwonlton, twenty years old, who resides at the corner of Meadow and Whiting streets, on . charge of burglary. Knowlton has been arrested before before being .coralled about two years ago by Detec- tive Ward for connplicity in the robbery of the Madison postoff1ce and grocery store in that place. He was tried and sentenced at that time to a year in jail
 Knowlton confessed to Captain Cowles yesterday that he entered the saloon of Morford & Roche at 116 Crown street, recently, and broke open slot machine in the rear of the bar-s room. He alsoadmitted entering the saloon of William J. O'Neil on Temple street, Thursday night and taking $4.5o from cigar machine. Tn addition he has confessed to several small gas me- ter affairs, which have bothered the police for some time, and it is thought by Captain Cowles that he can be con neeted with many small burglaries which have occurred recently.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-11-12
ILL WIrH TYPHoID EEvER
Cut His Throat While Delirious-was
 Expected to Live But a Few Hours.

Cut His Throat While Delirious-Was
 Expected to Live But Few Hours.
 Jay Norton, residing at PIP Dover street, who was united in marriage three months ago to Miss Lottie Clapp. cut his throat with razor while in a state of delirium, owing to his illness with typhoid fever. He had been i'll for about a month and had been de- lirious much of the time of late, but was thought to be improving on Thurs day. Yesterday morning he became de- lirious again and close watch was kept on him by the nurse. Last evening while the nurse had stepped into an adjoining room he arose. Footsteps were heard, but the sounds were sup posed to come Trom another room. The nurse returned to Mir. Norton's room in very few minutes and was horri- fled to find him lying on his bed bleed ing profusely from a gaping wound in in throat. Every effort was made to staunch the flow of blood and the at tending physician was sent for. The patient had arisen as soon as the nurse left the room and going to a closet ob- tained his razor, with which he made a savage cut in his throat. He barely escaped cutting the jugular vein, but in his enfeebled condition, and owing to the loss of blood his death was ex- pected last night at any moment.
 He is tWenty-four years of age and ! ufas driver of a delivery wagon for the Stillman Spring aWter Co. His wife is daughter of Mr Clapp, well known member of the fire department.