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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-31

Mr.. Edwsrd French. well known
among the sporting fraternity Of the
city. Is receiving congratulations TO
day in honor of his 18th birthday.
For general Appearances one would
scarcely believe that I'd had almost
reached the haif.cen,ury milestone
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-31

The members OF the Stephen FAM.
~ Who suffered so severity in the re-
cent food AZ watrous are reported TO
be rapidly recovering at the Ladies
Home.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-31
Church o. immaculate conssp,lon.

Tomorrow the first OF November
All Saints day. isa day OF obligation
Tor Catholics and the am services
are held as on Sundays. viz: The first
mass ~ 1880 a. M. the second at 10
and the benedictioa OF the Blessed
Sacrament given at T:30 p. m.
HENRY c. POUGET. Pastor.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-31
Normal Notes.

The equipment for basket bah has
been put In place In the gymnasium
and the girls club Ii now pracficing
1t every opportunity. Another court
viii be sent up on the campus, thus
enabling two teams to work.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-31

A meeting OF the official board Of
the n. T. church will be held Wed.
nesday night after prayer meeting.
A full attendance desired.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-31
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:LOCALNUCCETS !:

The Ladies Guild will meet with
Mn. W. N. Lewis. Corner sth and
Daca Avenue. tomorrow afternoon al
haf past twc.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-31
EUGENIo ROMERO,

Tickets o or sale for the big
Ministries tomorrow night. Make re-
s~ervatiou early to get the seats you
want
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-31

Secure your seats o for Mahara.s
big Ministries Tuesday evening The
18th. !.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-31
81 paui's Episcopal Church

There will be a special celebration
OF the Holy Communion at & a m.
Tuesday. All SAINTS Day.
CHARLES ]. FRENCH Rector.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-31

e&@5
The Halloween social given satur.
day night By the faculty for the
students was az successful as IL was
new In its appointments. To the In
vitation:-
Hail. fe lads and lassies great and
small,
For run and frolic at Normal Hall,
The President and his help, I we. en-
Invite you 70 their Halloween.
Come one. Come al,
At eight o'clock,
Saturday Eve,
AL the students responded. They
we're conducted 10 the dressing rooms
by ghosts, and there handed a sim
entitled Ghosts | Have Met AZ.
ter racking their brains as To The
names Of the persons In Disguise
they formed a line Of march and went
through the Jack~o.Lantern lighted
building. and came to a halt at the
TRIPOD, which supported the eaEdrun
Kettle for the witch scene. at The
conclusion Of which vas the guessing
contest Rely sehlott received the
winners prize. and Waldo TpGtehen
the booty prize. This was followed
by games and fortune telling dnrjrg
which refreshments xeFe served.
consisting Of pumpkin pie and coffee.
On leaving the almost universal re-
mark was. Il eve laughed 50 much
before in my life
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-31

On Friday night the Baconian So
ciety adopted a constitution and ell
ected the following officers: Rebec.
ca Mckenzie. President: Goldle Geyer.
Vice President: J. r. Stripping.
Treasurer: Vera Gehring. Secretary.
and Wilson Mills. sargeantat-arms.
The society viii meet al 500 O'Clock
r. NJ. On the first and fourth Fridays
OF each month.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-31
Republican County
Convention Call
CONTINUED from page II

The Precinct committees are re
qnested TO cal primaries and name
delegates TO attend such convention
as shown in the above list.
Proxies will not be recognized In
said convention unless held by resi-
dents Of the same precinct
The central committee hegs the re
pubiicans Of each precinct TO name
a precinct committee for the next
two years at the primary held TO Sc
lect delegates and TO report lie
names OF such committees TO the
central committee.
EUGENIO ROMERO,
Chairman Central Committee.
r O. BLOOD. Secretary.
lGNACIo LOPEZ
Assistant Secretary.
There1l he plenty OF good
pumpkin pie at the Halloween social
tonight. given by the Rebekahs az
rraternal Brotherhood hall.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-31

Edith Daly and May DAILY, Of
Springer are among the pupils re-
rentiy enrolled.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-01-11
IR0QUoIS SOCIETY.
Relatives Of Victims Determined to
Prosecute Those Responsible for
Great Catastrophe.

Chicago, Jan. 11-Unlimited funds to
aid in the prosecution of persons re-
sponsible for the Iroquois fire has been
pledged to the 'Iroquois Memorial So.
ciety" composed of the relatives of the
victims. The announcement was made
at meeting of the committee on per-
manent organization, that the commit
tee had decided to recommend that a
society to commemorate the names of
the victims of the fire be established
assistance be rendered to those made
destitute through the loss of relatives
in the fire, to devise and carry out
methods to prevent similar occuren
ces in the future and to assist in and
compel the enforcement of existing
and future ordinances and statutes
enacted for the purpose of safe guard
ing human life in public assemblages
WiIfuI Neglect Charged.
Chicago Jan. 11-After the investi-
cation Of ten days, Attorney Fulker-
son of the fire department has practi-
callyj established all of the points nee.
essary to make his report on the
causes of the fire. These he says,
"Tend to show that there was wilful
neglect of the safety of the patrons
of the house."
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-01-11
LETTER CARRIERS
APPOINTED
Only Four of the Sixteen Applicants
Passed the Examination, of Whom
Two Are From Santa Fe.

Postmaster Paul A. F. Walter was
notified today that only four out OF
the sixteen applicants for letter car.
rier's positions who took the civil ser.
vice examination in this city Decem-
Der 19 last, passed as follows: Roy J.
Crichton, of Santa Fe, percentage
84:30; Oscar Klein of Albuquerque,
S3:4O; Stuart c. McCrimmon. of Santa
Fee, 1865; Lawrence B. Koblitz of
Cleveland, Ohio. 7O:7O. The postmas.
ter was asked to designate on of the
four as substitute and the other three,
if he deemed them satisfactory, as
carriers. He selected Lawrence B.
Koblitz for the position Of substitute
and as he recommended the other
three for appointment as carriers, they
will receive the appointment. If any
of the four named should refuse to
serve, which is very likely, as Koblitz
recently moved to Albuquerque, anoth-
er examination will be called and the
institution of free delivery of mail at
Santa Fe must be postponed for sever
al months more. 1t is to be regretted
that not more of the applicants passed
the examination or that there were
not more applicants who were able to
measure up to the comparatively easy
test required by the civil service COM
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-01-11
WOOL GROWERS
ASSOCIATION
Senator Warren Of Wyoming, Presided
Over the Opening Ceremonies Of
the Convention.

Portland, Oregon, Jan. 1.-THE con.
vention of the National Wool Growers
Association was called to order here
this morning. The Baker theater is
filled with sheep men from the west
ern states and representatives of al
lied interests from various parts of the
country. Among those in attendance
were two of President Roosevelt 8
commissioners to investigate the pub
lie land question which will be one of
the important matters presented for
consideration by the wool growers.
United States Senator Warren Of
Wyoming, president of the association.
presided at the opening session and
the business of the convention was in
augurated with the reading of his an
nual address. President Warren said
that there was a prospect of forestry
matters being consolidated in the de-
partment of agriculture and satisfac-
tory adjustment Of many Of the
troubles which heretofore attended the
forestry administration may be
reached. He spoke of the neutrality
of the interests of the wool grower
and the wool manufacturer and said
that there was a reasonable certainty
Of the present protective tariff legisla;
ton not being disturbed. Therefore
no violent or sudden change in the
industry was apprehended. He con-
cluded by saying that there is senti-
ment to improve and build up and
make permanently prosperous the
great woolen industry.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-01-11
COAL STRIKE AVOIDED.

Miners Of Carbon County, Utah, and
Managers Of the Utah Fuel Com.
sdpany Argue in Regard to Lease.
Salt Lake, Utah, Jan. 1.-THE posi-
bility of serious trouble in the future
in the coal fields of Carbon County,
adsing from the eviction of strikers
from their homes has been avoided by
an agreement reached in conference
between Vice President G. w. Kramer
of the Utah Fuel Company and Attor-
ney s. A. King, representing the
strikers.
The company agrees to lease for a
period of six months all of the 225
houses erected by the miners on the
cpmpany's property, paying therefor
lump sum of $4,000. Unless removed
at the end of six months the houses
become the property of the company.
This agreement does not affect the
daims of either side in the way Of the
adjustment of grievances and the fight
br the recognition of the union will
le continued indefinitely. w
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-01-11
PAyNE'S ANNUAL REPORT.
For Fiscal Year Ending June 80, 1908,
Shows Wonderful Growth of the
Postoffice Department.

Washington, Jan. 11-Today was
made public the annual report of Post
master General H. c. Payne, covering
the operations Of the postoffice depart
ment for the fiscal year ending June
30, 1903. An increase in the postal
revenue of $12,O00,OO0 is shown COM
pared with the preceding year, the
total revenue reaching the enormous
sum of $134,0OO,OOO, the deficit being
$4,5OO,O0O against s3,OOO,OOO the year
preceding. The figures in detail give
some idea of the wonderful growth of
the postal service which reflects accur-
ately the growth and prosperity of the
nation.
The report covers SO printed pages
and includes many recommendations
for the good of the service. Better
pay for postoffice clerks is recommend.
ed as we'll as the payment of regular
salary to substitute letter carriers and
clerks. The consolidation of third and
fourth class matter into one class is
endorsed and the abolishment of the
use of stamps on such matter when
presented in quantities, similar to the
nonuse of stamps on second class mat
ter mailed by publishers. During the
year. 2,707 postoffices were established
while 1852 postoff1ces were discon-
tinued OF the offices, 242 are first
class, 1,1O7 second class, $3.50 third
class and $3.50 fourth class, the in
crease in presidential postoffices since
the last report being 1,277 or "a per
cent.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-01-11
TRIAL OF POST
OFFICE B00DLERS
August w. Macaem, DiIier 9. Croft
and Associates, All Plead Not
Guilty.

Washington, Jan. 11-August w.
Machem, Diller B. Croft, Samuel A.
Croft, of Washington, and DR.. and Mrs.
George E. Lorenzo of Toledo, Ohio, in
dicted in connection with the postof.
flee investigation were placed on trial
today in the criminal court. They
were indicted on the charge of conspir-
acy to defraud the government in con.
nection with the sale of letter box
fasteners. After formal demurrers to
the indictment were entered and over.
ruled, they were arraigned and pleaded
not guilty. The work of securing a
jury then began.
After an hour the panel was ex.
hausted and the court adjourned until
tomorrow. Eleven jurors have been
selected.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-01-11
RUN DOWN BY TRAIN.
George D. Brooks Of Houston, Texas
Killed and Wife and Child Horri.
bly, MangIed.

San Francisco. Jan. 1.-THE steam
er San Juan from the Central Ameri
can coast brings the news that George
D. Brooks of Houston, Texas, superin'
tendent of the breakwater at Mama.
Milo, had been killed near there on
the eve of his departure for this city
on the San Juan. Together with his
wife, son and servant, he was run down
by an engine on his way from Colima
to Manzanillo. Brooks and the SER
want were killed outright Mrs. Brooks
was mangled beyond recognition and
her child had both legs cut off.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-01-11
MASS CELEBRATED
At PENITENTIARY
Roman Catholic Bishop Of
Santa Fe.

The Right Reverend J. B. Pitaval,
bishop of the Roman Catholic arch.
diocese of Santa Fe, celebrated mass
in the chapel of the New Mexico peni-
tertiary yesterday afternoon, and af-
terwards preached very eloquent SER
mon to the worlds unfortunates.
1t was Roman Catholic celebration
throughout, Bishop Pitaval being as
sisted by the Guadalupe Church choir,
Mrs. Chapman presiding at the organ,
while Miss Marguerite Geimer was
the sOlOist.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-01-11
N|CARAGUAN
RESOLUTION
1t Was Introduced Today by Sen
ator Morgan and Went Over
Under the Rules.
TRUST PROSECUTION
Attorney General Asked For Information
as to Money Expended in Enforc.
ing The Sherman Law.
House..

w washington, Jan. ll-ln the HOUSE
today, jenkins, chairman of the judi
ciary committee called up resolution
requesting the attorney general to fur
nsh information as to what money
had been expended under the act pro
viding for the enforcement of the
Sherman antitrust law, favorably re
ported by the committee but amended
so as to make it read "in so far as il
is not incompatible with the interest
of the public" and it was adopted with
out debate and without division. Res.
olutions in respect to the memory OF
the late Congressman Skiles Of Ohio,
were adopted and as further mark OF
respect to the deceased member the
House adjourned.
Senate.
Washington, Jan. 11-Senator Nor
gan today introduced a concurrent res
olution calling upon the President to
proceed under the terms of the Spoon
er act to construct the Isthmian Canal
on the Costa Rica and Nicaraguan
route. The resolution went over un-
der the rules.
Similar disposition was made of the
resolution Of Stewart directing the
committee on appropriations to con-
duct an investigation into the various
government departments to determine
how many additional clerks will be re-
quired to avoid the necessity of the de-
partments increasing the hours of la
hor frArvo A n, M tn . .O0 n M Tho
Senate then went into executive ses-
sion for the purpose of considering the
nomination of w. I. Buchanan to be
minister to Panama.
Morgan presented protest against
the confirmation covering the points
which he has made against the recog-
milton of Panama as a nation. He oc-
cupied most Of the time until 1925 p.
M, when Lodge moved to lay on the
table Morgan's resolution to reconsid
err the confirmation of Buchanan. The
motion carried by a strict party vote.
This has the effect of confirming the
nomination.
Favorable Report Authorized.
Washington, Jan. 1.-THE House
committee on judiciary today author
lied a favorable report on the resolu-
tion introduced by Stephens of Texas.
calling on the attorney general for in
formation as to how the 100000 ap-
preparation, to prosecute the trust
cases, made last Congress, has been ex-
pended.
important Nominations Confirmed.
Washington, Jan. 1.-THE Senate to-
day in executive session confirmed the
following nominations: William H.
Taft, Ohio, secretary of war; Luke E.
Wright, Tennessee, civil governor of
the Philippines; Henry c. Ide, Yer
mont, vice governor of the Philippines.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-01-11
FORTUNE AWAITING
CLAIMANT
st. Louis Man Writes for information
in Regard to Charles Tilson.

The probate clerk and ex-ofiicio re-
corder of Santa Fe County is in receipt
of the following communication from
w. D. Isenberg of st. Louis, Missouri,
which is self explanatory:
Can you give me information of
Charles Tilson, supposed to be in your
section. I have a small fortune for
him. Probably your local paped would
make a note of this inquiry Thank
ing you in advance for any assistance.
l trust to hear further from YOU"
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-01-11

ron she specially had the sympathy o1
the United States and Great Britain, is
thus removed from negotiations.
Holds to Russo.Japanese Agreement
Seoul, Corea, Jan. 1.-THE Japanese
minister has made reiterated demands
hitherto without result, on the Emper.
or of Corea, that he recognize the Jap.
anese protectorate over Corea, the
COrean government holding itself to
the Russo-Japanese agreement con.
cerning Corea.
A Preliminary Answer.
Toxic Jan. 1.-THE note delivered
by Foreign Minister Komura on Satur.
day to Baron de Rosen, the Russian
minister, was merely preliminary to
Japan's formal response which has not
yet been delivered. The questions at
issue were discussed at today's con-
ference of the cabinet and elder states
men and final decision is expected to-
morrow. When this has been reached
a conference will appear before the
throne and submit the answer agreed
upon. After this has been done the
final proposals will be handed to Baron
de Rosen.
Getting Ready for Fight.
Washington, Jan. 1.-THE state de.
partment has been informed that Ja-
pan has requisitioned 80 merchant ves-
sels for transports. Advices received
here show that the Russians are in
creasing their guard at Seoul daily
and that the French have made ar
rangements to establish guard there.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-01-11
CEN. REYES
TAKES LEAVE
He Is Convinced That Uncle Sam
Does Not Intend to Retreat
From His Position.
MATTER is STILL OPEN
Secretary Hoy Has Not Reached Any
Conclusion About Sending Cores
pondence to the Senate.

Washington, Jan. 11-General Reyes,
the Colombian special minister here,
had an hours conference with the Sec
retary Of state at the latters home to-
day respecting the Panama situation.
He announced at the conclusion of the
interview that he will probably leave
for New York today not expecting to
return. Secretary Hay has not come
to any conclusion about sending all
ed by Reyes. He endeavored to show
Reyes the futility of Colombia's ef-
forts to regain Panama but regards the
matter as still open to further efforts
toward a peaceful settlement,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-01-11
SATISFACTORY
FINANCIAL CONDITION
OF Rio Arriba County for 1so3-$e,.
500 for Liquor and Gaming II.
censes During Year.

TERRA Amarrila, N. M Jan. 9-The
board of county commissioners was in
session for three days this week, aud
iting and allowing, also paying the
quarterly accounts, the treasurer's
quarterly report to December 81 was
presented and approved and shows q
very healthy and satisfactory condition
of financial affairs of the county, the
collection of licenses for gaming and
liquor selling shows according to Sher-
iff Alexander Reads reports $500 col
iected from that source during 1903.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-01-11
RUSSIAN ARMY
CONCENTRATING
AT PORT ARTHUR
Active Preparations Are Being Made
for War. Which Officials Declare
is Observation-Disclosures Men
Under Arms in MdnChurid.

Paris, Jan. 11-A special dispatch te
the Patrie from Harbin town on the
Manchurian Railroad, described the
Russian war preparations. Russian Of
f1cers declare that war is inevitable
but add that they are ready. Port Ar
thur, it is further asserted will be oc
cupied by 100000 men and in ten days
reinforcements of 100000 men can
reach Manchuria.
Cabinet and Elder Statesmen Meet.
Toxic, Jan. 1.-THE cabinet and eld.
er statesmen met for a joint confer.
ence at the official residence of Pre-.
mier Katsura this afternoon. The
premier, who Is i'll, was not present.
They discussed the political and strate-
gical situation and will report to the
throne tomorrow.
Russia Will Respect Other Nations
Rights.
Berlin, Jan. 1.-THE Russian govern
ment has informed the powers that it
will respect fully the right that any
nation has in Manchuria under the
treaty with China. The declaration
was made without reservation. Russia
gives formal expression to this policy
now in consequence of the controversy
with Japan, one whose persistent con-
tentiOns has been for the definition of
Russia's policy in Manchuria and the
acknowledgment of Japanese trade
privileges. One of the points upon
which Japan has counted for the moral
support of the other powers and where
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-01-11
SEVEN WEDDINGS
m ONE DAY
At Parkview, Rio Arriba County
Thursday Iast-An Unprecedented
Marriage Record.
Snecial to the New Mexican.

Special to the New Mexican.
Parkview, N NJ. Jan. 9-Father Jou.
venceau,> reports that the unprecedent.
ed number of weddings in his parish
this year was eclipsed by Thursdays
record, when seven couples were uni
ted in matrimony for better or for
worse. Among these was the marriage
of Miss Adelina Gomez. to Manuel Gar
cial, prominent young people from
Lumberton. the former the pretty
daughter of Manuel Gomez and a
niece of Mr.. and Mrs. J. R. Martinez,
the latter the son of Elias Garcia.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-01-11
REVOLUTION CONTINUES.
n1oIested-Legation Guards
withdrawn.

Washington. Jan. 11-Commander
Mertz, commanding the gunboat New
port, cables the navy department from
San Domingo under date of yesterday
as follows:
"The revolution continues. Nothing
is menacing Americans. The legation
guard was withdrawn today"
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-01-11
BATTLE IN
SOMALILAND
The Mad MulIah Suffers Another Sc.
we're Defeat From the Hands
Of the British.

Alden, Arabia, Jan. 11-An engage
ment in Somaliland between the Brit
ish force and the forces of the Mad
Mullah, has resulted in a severe de-
feat of the latter who lost thousand
men killed. The British suffered loss
of two officers killed and eight severely
wounded.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-01-11
'FHE. WORK OF
TRAIN WRECKERS

Limited Of the Denver 4 Rio
Grande.
Florence, Colo, Jan. ia freight
train was wrecked on the Denver &
Rio Grande at Adobe near this city,
burteen cars being derailed. On exam
nation it was discovered that the
spikes and fishplates had been re-
moved from two rails. 1t is believed
that train wreckers had planned to
wreck the Pacific Coast Limited west
bound which is due at Adobe at the
time of the accident but was behind
time.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-01-11
MODERN HEssIAMs.

The Colorado National Guard Thus
Designated at Convention Of State
Federation Of Labor.
Denver, Jan. 11-Pursuant to call
$50 delegates today assembled in spe'
cial convention Of the Colorado State
Federation of Labor. President Sulli.
van in an address bitterly criticized
the state administration and referred
to the militia as Modern Hessians." )"
He said, "The time is coming when
the voice of labor now hushed through
political accident will be heard AGAR" "
After the appointment of committees
the convention adjourned until 2 this
afternoon.
Two Shots Fired at Polly Pry.
Denver. Jan. 11-Governor Peabody
offered the assistance of the militia
to guard Polly Pry, at whom an un-
known man fired two shots at her
home without injuring her last night.
No arrests have yet been made. Polly
Pry thinks the, attack was instigated
by labor mer,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-01-11
Holm YoUNc BROWN DEAD,

Henderson. Ky, Jan. 11-Former
Governor John Young Brown died to-
day. He was prominent as states
man and soldier.