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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-19
FIGHT FOR LIBERTY

slams claim to have captured eighteen
hundred prisoners.
Correspondent Must Stay Behind.
# TOXIC, March 19The British
minister refuses to endorse the appli-
cation of Hales. d correspondent of the
Daily News, TO accompany the Japan
ese army. giving as reason that
Hales' reports from the Transvaal dur
Ing the Boer war were slanderous OF
the British government. The Japan
lese government requires that all cor
respondents should have the endorse
ment Of the resident minister Of the
country which they represent. Hales
will therefore be excluded from all
connection with the army movements
Asks oermany's Help.
YIN KOw. March 19--The German
consul at Tien Tsin will arrive at
New Chwang tonight. II Is reported
that Russian officials have approached
Germany with the object Of engaging
German protection Of Russian prop
erty IN New Chwang, particularly Of
the Russo Chinese bank and that this
Is the object Of the consuls visit It
Is thought unlikely that Germany will
undertake task which II is reported
France recently declined. There are
no Chinese laborers in the vicinity Of
New Chwang constructing defenses,
though Russian infantry are coRduct-
ing evolutions on the plain about the
forts.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-19
Shot BY
Union Men

KANSAS CITY. March TO- Albert
Ferguson, non.union hack driver,
was shot and fatally wounded today
by one Of four men, presumably strik-
ers. who decoyed him TO the out
skirts Of the city. The quartet es-
capped. Ferguson answered call
from q down town hotel. where four
men. one dressed as q woman. en-
tered the carriage. When they
alighted later. they attacked and I'm
ally shot Ferguson. In another
part Of the city Andrew Meyers,
non-union hack driver. was badly beat
en- by union men. No arrests have
been made. sasnl
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-19
ANOTHER DISASTER
TO MORO REBELS

MANILA. March l9.--News Of an
important military engagement IL
Just received from Catabalo. capital
OF the province Of Mindanao. On
March Z detachments Of the nth and
23rd infantry. troop B. Of the Four
teenth cavalry and Calling battery,
In all l50 strong. under command OF
General Leonard Wood, attacked 4
Gotta fort which was held by Datto
Alix, who resists the anti.slavery law.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-19
Kansas city Livestock

KANSAS CITY, Mo, March 19.=,
Cattle. unchanged. Native steers,
s3.60@5.25; southern steers, $3.25@
4.20; southern cows, s2so@s.15; ma
tive cows and heifers. s294.2o; stock.
ers and feeders. s39425; bulls. $3.50
a3.6O; calves. sss6.5o; western steers,
s340Qs.45; western cows, s203.4O.
Sheep. steady. Muttons. s3.So95.l0;
lambs, $475@5.G5; range wethers,
s42oa47O; ewes. s275@43o.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-19

VICTOR. Colo. March 1.-THE
committee chosen by the Portland
miners to confer with President
Burns at Colorado Springs as to the
condition existing between him and
the union strike committee. state
that their meeting with Burns was
very pleasant and that they did not
discuss the question Of the formation
Of another union to be comprised Of
Portland miners only, and such others
as see III to Join them. They say
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-19
FURTHER NEWS OF
COTTON FAILURE

NEW YORK, March 19.--Daniel j.
sully. Samuel +. B. Morse. Edwin
Hadley, jr.. and WIN. P. Eagan. carry.
Ing on business under the name or
Daniel ]. sully & Co, dealers in
cotton. coffee and grain. today assign.
ed for the benefit OF the creditors TO
Joseph II. Hadley. Sully refused to
make any statement, but through q
clerk announced that he hoped to 70.
sumo within q few days. Matters
were In better shape today than was
hoped last night, 1t was said. Supt.
King OF the cotton exchange called up.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-19
GERMANS FORCED TO
RETREAT IN AFRICA

BERLIN, March 19.-Col. Leutwein,
governor Of German Southwest Al.
rica, reports severe fighting there on
March 10. The Germans were forced
10 retreat with the loss OF seven Of
fIcers and nineteen men killed and
many wounded.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-19
PORTLAND MINERS WILL NOT
LEAVE WESTERN FEDERATION

When the meeting adjourned whis.
ties Of the mine blew for five minutes
al an indication that the men were
satisfied with tho report. Superln-
tendent Curry said after the meeting
that the men were pleased and per
fectly happy and contented. He
added:
.T do not apprehend any serious
disruption in the ranks Of the West
ern federation OF Miners. and do not
believe the miners will take any steps
10 organize an independent union"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-19
Largest and Most Enthusiastic
Convention OF New Mexico
Committee Resolutions Take Conservative and Sensible View
Statehood Question. Hawkins Temporary Chairman
COL WkCESAO JARAMLLO MADE PERMANENT PRESIDING OFFICER

I statehood and to censure Mr.. Rodey
mildly for his attitude on the state
hood question, but Messrs. Hawkins,
i Childers, Pritchard and others spoke
SO forcibly in opposition to flinging de
fiance in the face Of the republican
party Of the nation and setting our
own wishes against the needs Of the
party in the nation that the resolution
offered by MI. Childers in substitute
prevailed in the committee by vote of
seventeen to seven The resolution
deprecating Mr.. Rodey's action was
killed unanimously.
Afternoon Session.
The convention was called to order
late In the afternoon by Mr.. Hawkins.
The committee on permanent organi.
zation reported Col. yenceslao lara
milo Of I'll Rito for permanent chair
man and the secretaries and interpre-
tiers elected as temporary for perma-
nent officials.
After the chairman's eloquent adj
dress, the report Of the committee on
credentials was accepted. The gen.
tlemen mentioned in yesterdays list
of delegates were reported as quali-
fled.
The report of the committee ON res
olutions was then read and 1t was un-
der discussion when The Optic went
to press. The chances are good that
the report will 90 through unchanged.
The report follows:
The Resolutions.
Whereas, At the last territorial
convention we were called upon to
mourn the tragic and untimely death
Of our beloved President Mckinley,
and now the sad news comes to us
that his nearest friend and adviser,
the head Of our national party or
ganzation has followed his great chief
to the world beyond. Be it resolved,
That in the death Of Marcus A. Han
ma the nation has lost one OF its
greatest statesmen, the senate one
of its foremost members, the repub-
lican party its able, trusted and wise
leader, and the people generally one
OF their truest friends, In whatever
station and condition they might be.
He was always relied upon for advice
and assistance, wise counsel and
prompt action in their behalf. In him
was embodied the true idea Of Amer
ican citizenship, a self-made man In
its best meaning; he was an example
to our youth and monument to our
institutions. which can produce such
characters.
That our heartfelt sympathy Is ex-
tended to his bereaved family in the
loss Of one so dear to them.
Resolved. That on this 5oth ami
versary OF the birth Of the republi-
can party we are profoundly CRATE
full to the Providence which called it
into existence and has protected It
during these fifty years in its work
for the good Of the people and the
glory OF the nation; while 1t has met
with reverses, checks and hindrances.
and three Of its chosen presidents
have met nntimely death while In the
discharge Of their duty, yet It has new
er wavered in Its onward course. or
halted in its progress for the good
Of the whole people. 1t has been we'd
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-19

His defensive works were destroyed
and their abandonment forced BY the
accurate fire Of the battery. Two,
thousand Moros made their retreat
with the loss Of one hundred. The.
Americans sustained no losses. TWEEN
ty-four cannon. forty-six Lancatas.,
native artillery. and . large quantity
Of ammunition were captured and the
Notifications rased. Datto IybanSun
and his retainers were captured.
Troops are returning.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-19

that from an examination OF the books
and statements Of Burns and his head
bookkeeper they found Burns was fur.
ly living up 70 his agreement with the
Western Federation Of Miners.
Men Pleased With Report.
CRIPPLE CREEK, March 19.--The
day shift OF miners on the Portland
mine, numbering about $50 men. met
In the shaft house this morning TO
listen to the report Of the committee
sent TO Colorado Springs yesterday
to consult with Pssident Burns.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-19

on Sully today and got him 10 sign
contracts releasing upward Of sl.000.-
900 Of margin money due to cotton
brokers 10 this city and various points
in the country. 4
Another Failure.
NEW YORK, March 1s.--At the
opening Of the cotton exchange today
the suspension Of J. II. Garrison Was
announced. The failure is compare
lively unimportant. A statement from
Sully was read in which ht SAID he
hoped the embarrassment was only
temporary and hoped to resume In the
near future.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-19

ST. PAULs EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Rev. Charles J. French, rector. Holy
communion, s a. M; Sunday school,
10 a. m. morning prayer and sermon,
II a. m; evening prayer and lnstruc.
tion on tho holy communion. 4 p. nj;
confirmation class. .. m; Lenten
services In the chapel on Wednesday,
4:3O D. M: Friday, p. m. Welcome.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-19

Mrs. WIN. Curtis Bailey has re-
turned from Santa Fe. where she was
appointed manager OF the woman's
auxiliary Of the Louisiana Purchase
Exposition for New Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-19

Messrs. Hawkins. Childers and
Pritchard did valiant service for Ne
territory By their position on ne gues-
tion Of Joint statehood n ne ecm-
mittee on resolutions today, -,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-19

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH,
Rev. Norman Skinner, pastor Morn.
ing worship at II o'clock: sermon,
"The Field Is the World" Evening
worship at 7:30; song service led by
Mr.. Dick and sermon, Truths from
Gethsemane." Sunday school at 9:45
q. IN. Christian Endeayor at G:3O p.
M. All are cordially welcomed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-19
THIRTY CONDEMNED KOREAN PRISONERS

ST. PETERSBURG. March 49,.
l:30 b M. The Governments private
information Is not reassuring as re-
CARDS China's sincerity in observing
a neutral attitude. Secret advices In
dicate that at least powerful party
In the Chinese government is abetting
the Japanese Although at first reluct.
ant to credit these reports, Russian
authorities continue to receive eyi-
dence that the Japanese contemplate
landing on Chinese neutral territory
west OF the Liao river and 1900
men are being held especially to await
developments In that district. More
over, the emperor's naval experts are
Of the opinion that Admiral Togo's
fleet Is coaling and provisioning In oh.
scure Chinese ports between It's ap.
pearances OF Port Arthur. 1t is fig-
ured that the fleet would not have
time to return TO Japanese ports for
that purpose.
Nations Order Powder.
BERLIN, March 19.--lt is learned
from thoroughly reliable source that
very large orders for ammunition have
been lodged by several governments
with German powder factories. The
most important countries mentioned
are China. Turkey and Spain. So
great Is the demand that work is be-
ing carried on at high pressure. and
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-19

FIRST METHODIST EPISCOPAL
CHURCH: The regular services Of
the church will bo held tomorrow.
Preaching At 1890 .. M, and at 1880
p. m. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
Epworth League at $50 p. m. A cor
dial invitation to the public.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-19

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE: Corner
Douglas and Seventh streets. Subject
for Sunday. March 20. Reality" Ser.
vice beginning at 1880 o'clock. Sun
day school at 9:45. wednesday even
Ing meeting service begins at 1870.
All are welcome.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-19
Nations Order powder.
CHURCH ANNouNcEMENTs.

the usual hour, Preaching by the
pastor, 11;00 a. m. Topic: Unto the
Uttermost." 1880 D. m. Topic, Hated
Without Cause" Frank G. Ward.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-19

Mayor X. d. Goodall delivered a
neat and witty address, welcoming the
delegates TO the city. The jail doors,
he said. were thrown open, and the
keys had been lost. Attorney A. 4.
Jones delivered an address of welcome
in behalf Of the town Of Las Vegas
and Of the Commercial club. After
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Physical Type of the Army.

It appears from the report of the surgeon general of the United States army that the total number of candi- dates examined for enlistment was 45,21S, and of this number about two- thirds, or 30,176, were accepted. This is large proportion, when the fact is taken into consideration that the stand ard of excellence required is very high. none but physically perfect men being accepted.
 Of the 45,21S applicants for enlist ment, 42, 1S3 were white men and 3,085 were colored men. Of the white men 27,79O were accepted, and of the col ored men 2,3S6.
 Out of every 1000 men accepted, 7S105, on the average, were born in the United States; 64.76 in British ter ritory; 4225 in Germany and S.79 in Sweden and Norway.
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in yield. Bean market is steady, quotations tending upward. Limas moved well during the month at 3sd cents.
 Olive growers have had most suc- cessful season. About 5000 tons have been harvested. Prices have ranged from s60 to ss0 per ton for pickling.
 Cured fruit market is steady, not much demand but stocks are small enough to keep prices firm. Raisin situation is unchanged. However, the unsettled feeling that has prevailed in the East may yield to guarantee given by the Raisin Growers Association that present prices will not be low cred.
 In canned goods the market is being rapidly cleaned up in all lines, only few carloads now remaining in this section.
 Locally. business has been satisfac- tory for this season of the year. Mer- chants are generally taking acconnt of stock and stimulating the usual after holiday dullness by clearance sales. Money is in good demand and easily supplied for all legitimate business enterprises.
 Value on building permits for the month fell below the million dollar record, that prevailed during the past year. This doubtless was caused by uneasiness felt through fear of dry season.
 Failures for month, 10. Liabili- ties, s290, GOO. Assets, s66, ,000.
 Same month last year, 66 failures. Liabilities, s266, 900. Assets, s14, 900.
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R. C. DUN'S MONTHLY REVIEW
Of Trade Conditions for January in
 the Southwest

The long delayed rainfall came most opportunely for farmers and stockmen of Southern California, causing decided change in prospective outlook. Farmers are busy blowing and very large acreage of barley will undoubtedly be put in. The breaking of drouth came too late for wheat sowing but quite a wheat acreage had been dry seeded, so that with normal Spring rains, this section will probably yield about half of the average crop.
 Pasturage is now assured and stock mems losses will not foot up heavily.
 The month just passed has been a discouraging one for the orange and lemon grocer. Eastern markets have been demoralized and shippers have averaged on fruit scarcely enough to pay charges. Oranges have Eripened rapidly since the first of the year and January movement was unusually large. These heavy shipments natur- ally congested the markets since the demand has been light, owing to the frightfully cold weather that has pro- vailed in the East and middle West.
 Then too, trade has been disturbed by rupture between Agency and so- called Independents and prices have been forced unnecessarily low. The past few days prices have ruled firmer.
 February oranges market ought to be good. The Florida crop is practi- cally out of the way and the quality of the Proto Rico oranges are as poor as to place them out of the reckoning.
 More than half the celery crop has been shipped. Owing to dry weather the output will be less than esti- mated. It will probably reach l5OO carloads and prices obtained have, in measure, compensated for shrinkage
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A Perplexcd Porter.

One certainly meets with queer ex- periences while travelling" remarked the person of rowing tendencies. One time, for example, when on my way 10 Chicago, I awoke in the oln.ng 10 find a boot and shoe under ny berth instead of the pair had left there the night before. Not wishing to appear thus in public, l called the porter and showed him the error. He appeared somewhat bewildered, and fira.!y re- marked in tone of mingled pegp.ex ity and surprise:
 well, dat suttinly am nigh. pccu- liar. Hits de second time dat's hap nended dis mawnin'."
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JAPANESE WILL EXHIBIT
War Will Not Interfere With Their
 Show

St. Louis-Nanjim Ota, Japanese commissioner to the Louisiana Pur- chase exposition, received cabelgram from the president of the Japanese commission Kiyoura which stated that the war would make no difference with the exhibits of Japan at the fair. Kiyoura is the minister ot commerce and agriculture of Japan.
 John Taylor Lewis, world s fair commissioner to Brazil and Portugal, has returned to St. Louis and report that Portugal will send very fine exhibif, consisting largely of wines, oils and cork. BraziI's principal exhibits will be in coffee, rubber, ores and feather work. c. M. Reevers, secretary of the committee on legisla- tion, received information that Yer mont and New Hampshire will be represented at the exposition by a building. Vermont will reproduce the old constitution house at Windsor, the house in which the first constitu- tion of the state was adopted.
 Chicago Grubb and Profes- sor W. l.. Carlyle of Colorado, who have just arrived from Washington, say arrangements were definitely made with Governor Francis for a grand range cattle lot show at St. Louis.
 The Livestock World announces on the authority of Mir. Grubb that premiums amounting to at least S120, : GOO will be hung up.
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STREETS TO BE RE-AL|GNED
ANNOUNCEMENT BY MAYOR OF
 BALTIMORE
Work of Emp!ying Safety Deposit Vaults in Ruined Buildings Is Progressing Rapidly-Es- eort Accompanies Treasure Wagon

Baltimore-It has been announced by the mayor and committee of public safety that no, building permit will be issued until plan is adopted for re-aligning certain thoroughfares whose crookedness and narrowness have long constituted blemish as we'll as embarrassment to municipal growth. The mayor and the commit tee of safety are resolved that shells of buildings shall not be run up be- tween fire proof structures as in the past, to serve as standing invitation to flames.
 The business situation appears brighter than at any time since the great catastrophe. The regular tran saction of business of the chamber of commerce, including displays of southern grain, hay, straw and mill feed and the three usual calls and the posting of out-of- town markets, to- gether with the receipt of grain eleva- tors and the payment of all checks by banks, were events that established confidence throughout the business community.
 The work of emptying the saftey de- posit vaults in the ruined buildings has progressed rapidly. This is being done with extraordinary precautions. An escort of cavalry accompanies the wagons in which the treasures are hauled.
 All the local courts resumed busi- ness. Jury trials will be resumed and the grand jury reassembled Monday.
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England,s Wealthicst Mnn.

The wealthlest man In England at the present time is the Marquis ol Butte, who is only 22 years old. In nd dltlon to large agricultural property n England, Scotland and Wales he is ground landlord of Cardiff, or greal part of 1t, and owns the biggest pi ival, docks in the United Kingdom.
 The present Marquis of Eutes wealth has been estimated at over SD 100000, so his matrimonial in;e ,t.orf form a subject of eager speculali)u l. the rather restricted circle in Nhl, h h, preference he moves.
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CURE SICK HEADACHE.
Believes in Religious Education.

Rev. John Fearnley, pastor of St Mary's Episcopal church in Burling- ton, Vt., in sermon, Sunday said:
 "The nation that educates its chil- dren alright is insuring for itself pros perity, freedom and happiness. Amerl- ca is the daughter of the nations and has inherited the greatness of them all., She is the last speaker in the drama of history, the valedlctorian of time. Her heraldry is full of high suggestion. Her emblem is the eagle. Her flag, like the midnight heavens, blossoms with stars. Eagles and stars belong near the sky, and she will take them home if glory's wing can lift her there.
 "The main cause of the United States uneXampled prosperity and greatness is our splendid system of national education, but education without religion leads only to ruin. There can be no prosperity without honesty, no freedom without self-re- straint, no happiness without good conscience, and honesty, self-restraint, and conscience are meaningless unless they are based on q belief in a God of right and truth"
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BO1 bu, per acre.

Ray StearEa, Ransom Co.,, \. D. says: Iiipened in l9o q ys. Yielded 30i bu. pcr ncre. Next year 1 will grow iOJ bu. per acre from it.
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WithdrawS From Worlds Fair

St. Louis-A telegram from Russia s commissioner general to the World s fair says that owing to the war be- tween Russia and Japan the band of the Imperial Guard will not be sent to Sv. Louis. The band of the Imperial Guard is the czar's favorite organization, composed of the elite of the Russian army.
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For Ice. fla Stamps

and the name of this paper. we will gladly Eend you lot Of farm seed samples. well worth 5000 to get a start with, together with our mammoth li0 page iliustrnted cntn.og, describing such novel. tieSas Arid Land Barley Macaroni
 Wheat, Two Foot Oats, Pea Oat. 4 Teosinte. Victoria M
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Will Loan Cuba 35,000,000

Havana-Speyer & Co. of New York have contracted to take s35, GOO, 600 of the Cuban loan. The price to be paid for the bonds is 92 per cent above the minimum.
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rIatIOn@s Caf5,

Enormously prolific. Does well everywhere. It went let your zero produce les1 than lo0 bu. Try IL.
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ETC Permanently Cured. No fits or nsrv- uuuO ousness after first days use of Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Destroyer Send for FREH $o.0s trial bottle and treatment. Dr. R H. Kline. Ltd., s3l Arch st., Philadelphia, Pa.
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ElTliorp LlOhlar GrneG.

Most talked 1f grass in America. Would be ash anicd of itself if it yielded less ths, II tons of splendid hay per acre,