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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-23
MOrmOns Honor
Their Prophet

SALT LAKE CITY. Utah, Dec. %.
In Utah. Wyoming and Idaho and
wherever else the Mormon faith has
gained n foothola today was special.
ly set aside for obseryances OF 10.
seph Smiths birthday anniversary.
Among the faithful this date and June
| which Is the birthday anniversary
of Brigham Young, are the two most
important days Of the year, In many
Instances the observance Of Joseph
Smiths birthday entirely takes the
place OF the customary Christmas eel.
ebration two days hence.
Exercises will be held tonight In
all Mormon meetlng.houses. Inters-
persed with music and recitations
there will be discourses on Joseph
Smith and his life work. The story
will be retold Of bis birth I'm 1906 in
a lowly farmhouse in Windsor county,
Vermont. his discovery Of the sacred
plates, the story OF his subsequent
career, in which he founded the Nor
mon religion. and his tragic death In
Illinois.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-23
For Boston
School Board

Among the men nominated for the
Boston board OF school supervisors
are two known 70 many New Mexi-
cans, concerning whom the Trans
cript speaks as follows:
John D. Drum, democrat. indorsed
by III, pu' lie p" ool Asaoeia'i n. lis
3 lawyer Sish an office In The Ire
mont huildinz. r. MS lG.i IN 81
Francisco. Cal, Dec. IS SGs, ard Is
the eldest son of The la'c Captain
John Drum of the UnlteA states amy,
who was killed In the Spanish-Aner
lean war Mr.. Drum received his
early education at the various mil;yy
posts at which his father was sta.
toned, and began his academic edu.
cation at Assumption college, San J.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-23
News From Capital

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-Presi,
dent Roosevelt today finally advised
representative Hogg that he would
not appoint William l.. Reese as post
master at Pueblo. Mr.. Hogg recon-
mended Reese for this office last
summer and strongly urged his ap-
pointment.
As heretofore stated the appoint.
ment was held up because of numer,
uos charges preferred by prominent
citizens of Pueblo generally alleging
incompetency.
At the direction of the president
these charges have been carefully in.
vestigated and are sufficiently sus.
tanned to Justify the president in de-
clining to give Reese the office.
Representative Hogg has not de-
termined whom he will next recon-
mend, and will not file his endorse
ment until after the holiday recess.
He says he wants to be sure to pick
satisfactory man next time.
Program for Forestry Congress.
Secretary Wilson and Chief Forest
er Pinchot have prepared the pfo-
gram for the forestry congress when
will convene here January 2 and last
five days. The program will include
addresses by President Roosevelt,
Secretary Wilson and other promin.
ent government officials on general
forestry problems.
Among the western men who have
been assigned topics upon which TO
address the congress are the follow.
ing:
Senator Bard of California. Import
ance of Forests In Irrigation" J. ].
Hill Railroads and Treir Relation TO
Forests" Senator Warren OF
Wyoming: "The Necessity for the
Use OF Forest Reserves for Grazing
Purposes;" Fred p. Johnson, Denver,
Advantages of State and National
Cooperation in Forestry" w. A.
Richards, Wyoming. "Genedal Land
Office Forestry Work" F. j Hagen
barth, Salt Lake, live Stock and
Forestry" Representative Mondell
Control of Forests In the Interests
Of Irrigation"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-23
BALLOT BOX
"STUFFlNG" "
Bunch of Votes So Placed in Box
As to Preclude Possibility
of Having Been Regu-
larly Cast.

DENVER, Dec. 23-M NJ, HANNA,
handwriting expert, submitted TO the
supreme court today his report on the
ballots in the box from Precinct l3,
Ward 3, this city which was opened
yesterday by order of the court in the
contempt proceedings against Car-
ence Dixon, one of the clerks-at the
November election. HANNA reported
that of 81 ballots in the box the
headings on 1876 were written by five
persons. The heading Democratic"
on 102 ballots, he said. was written
by one person and sixteen republican,
ten democratic and seven socialist
ballots were written by four persons.
AT least eighty-one ballots were so
folded that it was evident that they
could not have beer placed in the
box through the aperture in the top
used by the voters The expert also
noted that while there We're ninety.
nine republican ballots in the box the
poll book gave the number cast as
sixty-three Warrants were issued
against five men for contempt of
court in this precinct but Dixon is the
only one yet arrested,
Indictments Quashed.
DENVER. Dec. 23-Judge Mullins
today quashed the indictments against
Alderman Chas. Cochran and Walter
B. Lowry. former supervisor, charg-
ed with certifying irregular lists OF
voters for registration purposes. The
court held that no offense against the
statutes was charged in the indict-
ment as 1t was not averred the names
of those certified were not those OF
legal voters.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-23
Men Arrested.
Medical Men Tor Panama Canal,

The United States civil service
commission announces examinations
at San Francisco. Los Angeles. Marys.
vile, Fresno and Reno, New. January
ls. 1905, for the positions Of surgeon,
physician, hospital inferno ana train
ed nurse for the Panama canal. Sur
geon, age limit 25 to so years: salary
$3.50 per month. Physician, age limit
rs to so years; salary $3.50. 5000 and
$3.50 per month Pharmacist, age
limit 20 TO 40 years; salary 5000. $1.-
900 and $1,000 per annum with board
and quarters. Hospital interne
tmalel. age limit 20 to 30 years: sal.
airy $50 per month. with board and
quarters. provided that II appointees
are retained In the position OF In.
terne after one year they will be
paid $125 per month. Trained nurse
finale or female). age limit 20 to 35
years; salary $50 per month. Per-
sons who desire to compete shoula
once apply either to the United States
civil service commission, Washington,
d. G., or to the secretary, board Of
civil service examiners. 30l Jackson
street. San Francisco, Calf.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-23
STOCK EXCHANGE
TO CELEBRATE HOLIDAY

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.--The majori-
ty Of New York businessmen will
knock off work this evening for a
three days Christmas vacation. The
usual opportunity for protracted
celebration ia due to tho fact that
Christmas this year falls on Sunday
and will be generally observed the
day following. The stock. cotton,
produce and other exchanges closed
today and will not reopen for bust
ness until next Tuesday. Many per.
sons will take advantage OF the three
days vacation TO spend their Christ
mas with relatives or friends ont Of
town
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-23
ON THE pUGILISTic
CALENDER

pfTTSBURG. Pa, Dec. 23.---Jaok
McClelland and Loudon' Campbell
have completed their training and
appear 10 be In fine fettle for their
sixround bout tonight. The match
has attracted more attention In sport
ing circles than any pugilisiic eyant
that has been pulled off hereab0n.s
In long time This IL due largely
to the fact that McClelland and Camp.
bell have been rivals for years and
their meeting Is expected to result
in lively battle,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-23
Bishop PheIan's Funeral

PrTTSBURG, Dec. 23.--Funeral ser.
vices over the remains Of the late
Bishop held today were marked by
simplicity. Pontifical mass was celc-
brated by Bishop Canevin after which
absolution was given by five bishops
Individually. AT the grave services
were brief and consisted OF the ritual
for burial OF n bishop and blessing Of
tho grave by Bishop Canevin There
were many high dlgnitaries Of the
church present from different parts
of the country.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-23
NUMEROUS GIFTS FOR
MRS. MCKINLEY

Canton, O., Dec. 2s..--Already nu'
merous packages are being received
by Mrs. Mckinley. containing Christ
mas remembrances from friends In
New York. Washington Chicago.
Cleveland, Columbus and other cit
les. She likewise has sent numcr-
ous tokens to friends. As In form.
er years her favorite gifts are bed.
room slippers knit by her own hands.
II Is probable that Mrs. Mckinley
will take Christmas dinner with her
sister. Mrs. NJ G. Barber. who lives
at the old Saxton home.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-23
French Deputies
= on Rampage
F~~

PARIS. Dec. 23.--There was VIC.
lent discussion Of the spying system
in the chamber OF deputies. Opposi.
tiof deputies asserted that secret OF.
ficial reports touching members OF
President Loubets family had been
received, Minister Of War Herteaux
dorided the action of the opposition In
appearing to defend the president lie
said an officer would Immediately be
relieved from duty II II was proved
he had made report referring a. the
presidential household. Many noisy
demonstrations following required
the suspension OF the session.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-23

ROME, Dec. 23,--Rome IL already
donning gala attire for the fctes and
festivities with which tho Christmas
holiday season Is always observed in
the Italian capital, The recent ad
vent Of n son and heir makes inis Il
particularly joyful Christmas for The
royal family. According to the old
custom In the court OF Italy. Queea
Helena has been In person this week
TO the leading shops Of Rome and the
result Is that several rooMs OF the
Quirinal and filled with the newest
toys and other Christmas gifts. Lit
tie Prince Humbert ls too young TO
appreciate toys az yet, but not so
with Princess Yolanda, his sister,
who Il now In her fourth yea. and
has q great yearning for all the dolls
and other playthings she sees, Prin-
cess Matalda one year younger. has
a weakness IN the same direction. so
that II goes without saying that II
will take big Christmas tree to hold
the presents for the royal babies.
Presents for the little ones are be.
ginning to pour In from all parts OF
cd there are more than enough to
satisfy the desires Of the little prin.
cesses and their baby brother, and the
| surplus will be distributed In their
name among the various children's
hospitals Of the capital.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-23
INTERCOLLEGIATE
ATHLETICS

WAXAHACHIE. Texas, Dec. 25.---
Pursuant to the call OF Prof F. Honi-
er Curiss of The University of Tex
as. the members Of the executive
committee Of the southwestern In
tercollegiate athletic association an.
sembled for a conference today at
Trinity university The principal
business before the meeting Il The
selection Of a place for holding the
track meet next year. The uaiver-
sity of Oklahoma and Trinity uniyor-
city are rival bidders for the honor
and the indications point 10 a lively
contest before final decision is
reached
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-23
IDAHO TEACHERS


BOISE CITY Idaho. Dec, 23.-Ar'
rangements on an extensive scale
have been completed for the recep
tion and entertainment OF the many
visitors who will be here next week
for the annual convention of the Ida
no Teachers association The CON
vention will begin its sessions Mon
day and continue for three days Su.
perintendent A. q. Sears. of Idaho
Falls. will preside. In addition to
the general meetings the program
provides for a number of interesting
departmental conferences Every
subject pertaining to education in all
its branches will be discussed by the
best talent in the state.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-23
SIX WERE
FOR ACQUIT tai
Report That Remaining Six
Were Divided for Different
Degrees, but None Held
for First Degree.

NEW YORK, Dec 23.--Nan Patter-
son collapsed in the Tombs today
while waiting for the verdict of the
jury. She was finally revived but 1t
is feared she will collapse again in
the court room. The jury had not
reported up to ! o'clock and is said TO
stand one for conviction and eleven
for acquittal.
Favorable For Defendant
NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-The jury In
the Nan Paterson case reported to
Judge Davis at 1880 that they were
unable to agree upon verdict. The
Judge sent them back for further de
liberation. District Attorney Jerome
said today that in the event OF a dis
agreement, II the overwhelming view
of the jury is for acquittal, there Is
possibility that Miss Nan Patterson
will never be tried again.
Miss Patterson collapsed again
when she was being taken across the
Bridge of Sighs She was revived suf-
ficiently to be taken to her cell where
she again collapsed The prison sur.
geon was called to attend her and her
father was sent for. When he arrived
she did not seem TO recognize him
Old Mother Stricken,
WASHINGTON, Dee, 23-Mrs
Patterson. mother of Nan Patterson
is in a state bordering on collapse,
A relative said today she was grieving
constantly and waiting momentarily
for her daughter to come. The family
Is keeping from her the fact that the
jury has been discharged,
When the jury came in Nan Patter-
son became very nervous. When the
verdict was given she threw herself
on the shoulder Of her father and wept
bitterly The old man tried to com.
fort her and she tainted in his arms
The girl was revived and became hys-
terical She was led out sobbing VIC
lently and in state of severe nervous
collapse After the jury had left the
court room. the foreman told Justice
Davis the vote stood six to six. Six
were for acuuitjal but he would not
say for what degree the other six
voted II is reported they voted one
for murder in the second degree. two
for mansaughter in the first degree
and three for manslaughter in the
second degree II is said there was
no vote for murder in the first degree
Prosecuting Attorney Rand would not
say what the further course Of the
prosecution would he
The foreman Of the jury told the
Judge he did no, think the jury would
be able To reach verdict and he com
p,ained that several of his associates
were not susceptible to arguments
The Judge told them to reach an
agreement II they could do so con
scientiously The jury then retired
At 125l the jury reported that they
could not agree and they were dis
charged The jury was not polled
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-23
MAY FIND
AMERICAN WIVES

LONDON, Dec. 23.-Among the
persons of note booked to sail for
New York tomorrow are Sir Pearson
and his wife. Sir Weetman is En-
glands foremost railway contractor
and is the possessor Of vast fortune.
Accompanying the Pearsons to Amer
lea are their son Give, who will in
herit large share OF his fathers
wealth. and young George Churchill,
son OF Lady Edward Churchill, who
will eventually succeed to great es-
Itates through his mothers family
Iwhile his father also is a rich man.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-23
Another. Clue 10 Murdes'
Mystery on Cutler Mountain

COLORADO SPRINGS. Dec. "a
The police Of this city and the Grip
pie Greek district are today search.
ing for Miss Minnie Swift. a young
woman who left her home at Cripple
Greek December sth TO spend several
weeks In Colorado Springs. This Is
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-23

an entirely different person from
Miss Mamie Swift who was reported
missing and was located in Cripple
Creek yesterday. Minnie Is said to
answer the description Of the Cutler
mountain victim and her family have
not heard from her since she left
home.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-23
Officer and 7hirfy-Seven
Men Killed by PuIa jenes

Two thousand Pulajanes. II is report
ed. threaten the town Of Dolores and
the situation Is said 10 be critical
Lieutenant Abbott, IN command of the
scouts, has requested that aid be
sent him
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-23

MANILA, Dec. Pul8janes have
amhushed and killed at Dolores, on
the island of Samar. a lieutenant and
thirty-seven enlisted men OF the thir-
ty.eighth company OF native scouts
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-23
FREEDOM OF PRESS
ABOLISHED IN sERviA.

BELGRADE, Dec 23.--King Peter
today signed new press law which
practically abolishes the freedom Of
the press In Servia though aimed
principally at antldynastic and op.
position papers.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-23

Mrs o. l.. Twist Of Albuquerque
passed through the city last night on
her way home from Illinois. where
she had been visiting for a couple of
weeks.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-23

Miss Minnie Craig. one Of the teach
ers In the town schools, goes home to
Albuquerque this evening 10 spend
the holidays with her parents, Rev.
Robert NJ. and Mrs. Craig.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-23

received here from Port Arthur today
Russian Activity.
GENERAL OKU'S HEADQUAR
TIERS VIA FuSAN, Thursday. Dec
22--Thc Russians along the front OF
Gen Oku's army during the night ol
December Goth, made determined
attack on Lamunting but we're driven
back with heavy losses. The Japan
csc sustained no casualties. The dis
mounted Russian cavalry attacked The
cavalry on the extreme left OF the
japanese line on The night OF Decem
ber 2121. but We're rcpulsed with
heavy losses Small detachments oi
Russians nightly attack the Japanese
outposts and patrols. but with no sue
cess.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-23

Leandro Herrera. justice Of the
peace of precinct No. "a, has been In
town from Ia Liendre today.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-23
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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-23
MURPHY AND SAN
TRY UNDER ARREST
Men Accused OF Getting Away
With Fat Share Of Pro-
cccds of Britt Nelson
Contest.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 2s.--Bat.
tllng Nelson. the pugiist. believing
he has been defrauded OF the bulk
Of receipts OF his recent glove f.ght
with Young Corbett and Jimmy l.rjtt
In this city. today swore out rom.
plants against his manager. Ted
Murphy and Eddie sanutry. formerly
his sparring partner, accusing them
OF embexzling s727i. The warrants
dere issued from the police court and
ball was fixed In each case at $25.-
900 bonds, Of $4,000 cash each Both
Murphy and santry were placed I'm.
der arrest at Stockton on their ar.
rival from this city eastbonnd. They
VIII now be brought 10 this city to
answer the charges preferred against
them,
Men Arrested.
STOCKTON. Cal, Dec GA tol.
egram received from the chief Of po-
lice Of San Francisco today directs
the local chief to hold Ma ,ager Muir,
ply uf nattling Nelson and Eddie
santry, Nelson's sparrIng partner, un
I'LL the officer arrives. The men are
still In jail and profess innocence.
They had only $3.50 when arrested
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-23

E. Moye is in from Ribera today.
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Still No News.

CHE FOO. Dec. 23. Ne news was
received here from Port Arthur today
Russian Activity.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-05-17
Fought in the Hold.

A terrific battle between the second
mate and two seamen of the Barken-
+;r,a w n Dinond took place yester-
day afternoon in the hold OF the vessei.
Yta cantain sent to the police station
FOR assistance and several officers re-
snon5ad The fight was still in prog
,ass +be participants beating each 9TH
er with their fists until blood ran copl-
o,st, from their cuts. The officers
had a struggle to separate the men,
and literally had to drag eacn man 70
the deck. When the police reached the
station with their three men they were
pretty tired lot of star-wearers- the
aghters were all drunk. Their names names
/ ore Tanes smith, second mate; Oscar
seaman and Dennis Masterson.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-05-17
Scott OF for coast.

The barkentine Castle sailed at p.
m. Yesterday afternoon for San Fran
cisco. Several passengers were taken.
Her cargo consisted of 1890 bags OF
sugar, and a deck load of junk mostly
bottles in bags.
Among the passengers was W. 3.
scott formerly of Bishop & Company $
bank, who was recently convicted IN
the Circuit Court for embezzlement' a
fine of $500 being imposed by the court.
Another charge of more serious ma
ture. for which Scott was arrested pc
fore the embezzIement matter came to
light, was not pressed by the police,
he being given an opportunity instead
to leave the Islands.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-05-17


The newly dredged channel is 24o feet
wide and gives "a feet water across
the bar. The Entrance Range, y. 70
deg. E. ttrue1, gives practically the
same depth of water as heretofore as
if skirts the eastern edge Of the new
34-foot channel This new channel re-
o,,iIes that the HONOLULU HARBOR
LIGHT cred, front, range Light be re-
built in a new position about 40 fee1
West of its present site and until such
time as this may be effected and notice
given. vessels drawing over % Ieel
should enter the channel a little to the
westward of the RANGE. or III otilef
words. keep the Lighthouse open a,
Jfttla TO the eastward of the rear range
mark and steer a mid-channel course
between the buoys and beacons as
heretofore. This will carry them
through the 34-foot channel.
By order of the Lighthouse .BoaFa
A. p. NIBLACA,
Lieutenant-C ommander, Y. ?. n
Assistant to the Inspector OF tils
Twelfth Lighthouse DISTRICT
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-05-17
Notice TO Mariners.
Honolulu. T. H. May 18th, 1904.

Honolulu. T. H, May 18th, 1904
NOTICE TO MARINERS-HONO
LII HARBoR ENTRANCE ISL
AND OF OAHU.
In Notice to Mariners from this otflce
dated End February, 1904, it was stated
that the. MID-CHANNEL BUOY, nun,
marking the fairway entrance to Ho-
NOLULU HARBOR, t. H, had been
removed, owing TO dredging operations
then in progress. As the dredging OPP
erations on the bar and outside APP
proaches of HONOLULU have just
been completed. notice is hereby given
that a red, nun buoy, marked IN
white. has this day been placed IN 81
feet of water, so yards S. e. by II.
CMag.) from the former position OF
what was known as the Mid-Channel
Buoy, on the following magnetic bear
ings:
Chimney of Sewer Pumping Station
N. E. -
E.
Right tangent of Quarantine Island,
N. N w. Ia w.
This buoy should be left on the star
| board hand in entering.
| Notice is also hereby given that the
| iron spar buoy, red, marked whfcn
| formerly marked the starboard manu-
J entrance of the 18-foot channel mas
this day been permanently discontlh-
] ued and only one channel is now recos-
nized for entering Honolulu HarDoI'
/ of which the RED, NUN BUOY, NO. =
this day placed is the STARBOAfsb
HAND ENTRANCE BUOY.
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1eggest to midway.

The chartered steamer James n.
T.eggett. which arrived Sunday from
san Francisco. departed yesterday ar
ernoon at o'clock for Midway In
addition to the large amount OF sup
niles brought from San Francisco. the
vessel took on additional material mere.
About twenty-five laborers We're also
taken on the boat to assist in the erec-
+io,, of the cable company's buildings.
when all these people reach the mite
island of Midway, it will have teeni-
ing population. There are alreaay q
saora of United states marines there
n addition to the cable operators anu
assistants.