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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-28
WILL OF PEOPLE
SHOULD RULE
However Extensive The Frauds,
Petitioners Claim, Voters
Have Right To Complete
Count

DENVER, Dec. 2S-Attorneys Chas.
s. Thomas and Samuel w. Belford
filed a petition in the supreme court
today on behalf of Alva Adams, gov
ernor-elect asking that either the
court or a commission appointed by
the court shall open all the 204 bal
lot boxes used in Denver at the late
election and make thorough examin-
alton of their contents. The court de-
cided to hear arguments on the peti-
tion at this afternoon.
Gov. Adams petition charges that
certain persons are using the disclo-
sures made before the supreme court
as a cloak under which they may null
lily the will Of the people as consti-
tutionally expressed at the polls. The
petition recites that prior to the re-
cent election, the supreme court ap'
pointed watchers named by the repub-
lican organization and that these men
we're at various polling places. Fol
lowing the election Of Adams the pc
tition AYERS the republicans charged
the democrats with wholesale frauds
and the matter was brought before
the supreme court. That tribunal or
dered the same ballot boxes opened
and the experts allege they found
hundreds of spurious ballots. These
disclosures were followed by even
more extravagant claims Of fraud and
exaggerated reports were published
all over the country causing much in
jury to the state and city. The peti.
tion insists that however extensive
frauds were perpetrated the legal v0t
ers have a constitutional right to have
the ballots counted. To that end, the
court is asked to open every ballot
box in the city Of Denver and scruti
nize the contents.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-28

TOXIC, Dec. 2S.--Trustworthy ad.
vices from Port Arthur confirm the
report that Gen. Kondrachenko has
been killed and that Gen. Stoessel was
injured by falling from his horse.
General Smilnoff is also reported
wounded Advices also say that the
stern of the battleship Sevastopol has
sunk in shallow water. Her bow Is
damaged in two places and her steer.
ing room gear is also damaged. The
garrison Is reported TO be confident
in the belief that relief will arrive
before March 1st. Despite the heavy
losses of Nov. 26th and subsequently
the garrison is said to be cheerful and
resolved to continue the struggle as
long as a single soldier remains. The
army claims to have sufficient provis
ions to last till February. The navy
possesses about one months stores
But few junks reached the garrison
bearing supplies during the last
month. It is expected the capture OF
the heights Of Pigeon Bay win further
curtail the landing OF supplies.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-28
TEXAS STATE TEACH
eRs MEET THIS WEEK

CoRSICANA, Texas. Dec. 2s.---.
Scores Of visitors are arriving In Cor
sicana for tho meeting OF tho Texas
State Teachers association. to be
held here during the remainder OF the
week. The opening session IL to take
place tonight and will be addressed by
President 3, r. Brooks OF Waco, Hon
Q. b. Colquilt. Superintendent II. u,
Cousins and other persons OF promin'
ence. Judging from the large and
representative attendance the con
yention win be the most notable and
successful In the history OF the state
association. The names OF scores Of
eminent educators from various parts
Of the state appear on the program.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-28
NEGRO EDUCATORS
IN sEssloN

MEMPHIS. Tenn. Dee, 3s.--The
National Association OF Colored A.
and NJ. colleges and schools for
Secondary and Higher Education
began It's third annual meeting to.
day at leMoyne institute. Tho asso
citation has for its object the en-
eouragement Of the education oi
coIored youths along all lines that
tend to promote their usefulness
and increase the value Of their citi
zenship,
The present meeting win continue
three days and viii be addressed BY
such well known educators as DR.
John Gorden of Howard university
Prof. II. L. Blackshear OF Texas, Prof
II. II. Wright Of Georgia. Prof.W. II
Dudley Of North Carolina, President
J. @. Merrill OF Fisk university. ant
Or. NJ. g. II. Mason. secretary OF thu
Freedmen's Aid society.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-28
Trains Delayed.
BUCKEYE EDUCATORS
MEET TO-DAY.

s COLUMBUS. Ohio, Dec. 2S.-Co-
lumbus has capitulated to an invading
force of school teachers. who will re-
main in possession of the city for
the next three days. The occasion
is the first meeting of the Allied Edu-
cational associations of Ohio. which
has for its object the discussion OF
the broad subject Of education in all
its suggested phases. Among the
various organizations represented at
the meeting are the Ohio State as
sociation of Elocutionists, Ohio
Academy of Sciences, Ohio College
association, Ohio Teachers Fedora
tion, Ohio Township Superintend-
ents' association, Ohio State Asso-
citation of County Examiners, and
Ohio Library association.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-28
ELocUTioNiSTs MEET
IN ANNUAL SESSION

COLUMBUS, Ohio. Dec. 28.~The
Ohio Association Of Elocu,ionisls met
In annual conference here today.
During the several days the asso-
citation will be in session papers will
be presented covering the entire
field of eIoeu;ion. from kindergarten
work to advanced dramatic instrue.
tion.
The officers In charge Of The con
vention are: President. DR.. Aston
Ellis, president of Ohio university:
vice presidents. Miss Grace Make
piece of Cleveland and Jean y. Fl
well of Xenia: secretary, Clare O..
Olney, Akron. and treasurer. Profes-
sor Frank s. Fox OF Cleveland
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-28
STEAMER DELAYED
BY HEAVY SEAS
Husband Of Americas Most
Talked ar Woman Should
Reach New York In u Day
or Two

ALBANY, Dec, 2s:--Contrary to
his expectations sheriff Barry Of
Cleveland did not carry with him en-
HIS return to New York today war
rant for the extradition OF DIR. Leroy
\, Chadwick, but he viii undoubtedly
receive the papers In New York to-
morrow Requisition OF Gov. Herrick
Of Ohio was presented by tho sheriff
to the pardon and reQuisition clerk
Joyse. who after examination pro-
nounccd Il sufficient Clerk Joyce
said he wished to communicate with
Gov. odcl before issuing the war
rant. He promised to do 10 at once
and sond The papers 10 the sheriff
at the New York police headquarters
as soon az the governor gave his
formal consent
Steamer Delayed.
NEW YORK, Dec. est Is pos
sible that the Iiamburg.American
line steamer Pretoria With Leroy 3.
Chadwick on board will not reach this
port until tomorrow or possibly not
until Friday. She was due 10 arrive
/ at New York today, but unusually
heavy weather has delayed all In.
coming steamers.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-28

secretary Of the interior, under tho
provisions Of the net OF July 9, 1884,
t23 y, 8. Statutes, 1O3). the lanes sn.
braced in the Fort Butler abandoned
military reservation In San Miguel
county, amounting to 2,6s3.s0 acres,
Will be offered for sale 10 tho highest
bidder for cash, at not less than the
appraised value price, the money to
be paid at the time Of tho sale. The
sale will be held on the reservation on
the 18th day Of March. 1906. commenc-
Ing at 10 o'clock a. m. The land will
be offered for sale In quarter sections
Of forty acres and fractional sub-diyis.
Ions OF more or less than forty acres
each In the order In which they up.
pear on tho list on file In the land
office at Clayton. Union county.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-28
Cruiser Arrives.

Harvard university The opening
session was devoted to the commem-
oration Of the twenty-fifth anniver-
sary OF the founding of the society.
addresses being delivered by a num-
ber of scientists who have been con.
nected with the society since It's or
ganization. Many colleges OF the
New England and western states are
represented at the meeting.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-28
Count Cassini's Jubilee

WASHINGTON, Dec, 2s.--Count
Cassini, the Russian ambassador, TO.
day rounded out the fiftieth year Of
his diplomatic service. He was
pleased to call the occasion his gold.
en- jubilee. and many were The con
gratulations he received during the
day from friends and acquaintances
who called at the embassy.
Count Cassini entered the diplomat.
lie service OF Russia shortly after he
reached his seventeenth birthday and
ever since that time he has been In
court and diplomatic service. After
serving am apprenticeship In the
Russian foreign office he was given
the consulate al Berlin. He remained
at the German capital for a number
of years, and was then transferred To
Denmark. Soon afterward he was
raised 10 the rank OF minister resi-
dent and accredited to Hamburg.
From Hamburg Count Cassinl was
promoted TO the Chinese mission, and
during the six years he remained at
Pekin he made an enviable reputa-
ton by the mastery manner IN
which he conducted Russian affairs
when the JapaneseChinese was was
in progress, and for The treaties be
negotiated. which proved so advant-
ageous TO his country and resulted IN
large accesslons OF territory 10 her.
His reward for these services was
the most at washington. which was
raised 10 an embassy In his honor
During The six years he has been IN
Washington he has added greatly to
his reputation for persplcacity and
| skill in diplomacy. and today he
| ranks among the foremost diplomats
| of the world
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-28
GATHERING OF MIN
NEsOTA TEACHERS.

ST. PAUL. Mimi. Dec. 2s.-The
school teachers of Minnesota and the
several organizations associated with
the State Teachers association will
be much in evidence In st. Paul dur
ing the remainder of this week The
Minnesota Educational association
begins its forty-second anual meet.
ing today, the sessions being held in
the Central Presbyterian church. The
old capitol, the high school and var.
ious other meeting places are being
utilized for the sessions Of the sew
eral departments of the association.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-28

NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 2s.--With
the reading Of the ginners' report On
the cotton exchange today cotton
slumped from Al to 55 points attended
by extraordinary excitement. The re-
port that 11,S4s,113 bales had been
ginned with eighty.two counties yet to
hear from came as surprise, al
though a bearish report was expected
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-28
ARcHAEoLoGlsTs IN
SESSION TODAY.

BOSTON. Mass, Dec. 2s.--The
Archaeological Institute Of America
began It's annual meeting here today
ard will remain in session untIl Sat
urdav. The sessions Of the meeting
will BE divided between Boston and
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-28
NEGRO STATE BuSi-
NESS LEAGUE MEETS.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Dec. 2S.--
Representative negro business men
of Arkansas assembled here today for
q three days conference under the
auspices Of the Negro State Business
league. The topics scheduled for dis
cussicn cover a wide range.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-28
En0s,n,0uS Yield Of Cotton
Sends Price Racing Down

and The market was hammered with
great energy. The report today
showed over a million and three
ousrters bales more already ginned
this year than the total crop last year.
Texas Does Well.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-In the
census bulletin on the output Of cot
ton, Texas is credited with 2,ss2.sls
bales.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-28
DEADLY PLAGUE SWEEPING
AWAY klR0HizE cossAcks.

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 2s.--lt IL
officially announced that disease,
the characteristics OF which arc sirni-
lar to the bubonic plague has appear
cd among the Kirghize Cossacks 10
two settlements OF ural territory. re-.
snlting IN 10 deaths between Nov. ~.
and Dec. 20, The localities havo boon
declared 10 be inflicted with tho
plague
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-28

teachers, child study and music sec
tions.
For the general meeting tonight an
interesting program has been arrang
ed. The principal speakers will be
State Superintendent Alfred Bayliss,
who has chosen for his subject, THE
Status of the High School in Illinois"
and Arnold Tompkins OF the Chicago
Normal school. who win be heard on
Universal Method III Teaching
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-28
Chinese on The Watch.

SHANGHAI, Dec 2S--The Taotai
has issued strict orders to the com.
manders OF the Chinese warships In
the harbors OF WooSun and Shang-
hai and to the harbor master at
Shanghai to prevent any attempt at
escape by the Russian war vessels.
the cruiser Askold and the torpedo
boat destroyer Gro2ovoi. More CHI
nese cruisers are on tho way to
Shanghai The Askold, and the Groz-
ovol succeeded In reaching Shanghai
after the battle between the Russian
and Japanese fleets Of Port Arthur,
Aug. 10. and SINCE then their Off
GERS and crew have been interncd
at Shanghai A rumor from Shang.
hal reached London. Dec. .. that tn,
Askold was coaling and replacing her
machinery preparatory to an effort to
escape and Join the Russian second
Pacific squadron.
Peace Possibility.
BERLIN, Dec. 2S.--lt is believed
that the latest rumor regarding tho
willingness OF Emperor Nicholas te
listen to mediation proposals, rests
upon the fresh inquiry of France az tt
what terms he Ia willing TO accept II
case Of mediation. Official circles IN
Berlin entertain the possibility thai
something In this direction has beer
going on since 1t has been known tha
France and Great Britain are anxious
| to terminate the war
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-28

liar lines with the series Of treaties
recently signed by President Roose-
welt and Secretary Hay. emboiying
tho most advanced principles Of inter-
national policy.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-28
MOSCOW Z0s11sfv0 Ady0ury1S
Sine Die In Dependency

MOSCOW, Dec. 2S.--The Zomstvo
adjourned indefinitely yesterday even
Ing after the adoption Of resolution
as follows: This zemstvo. deeply
moved by the governments note In
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-28

regard to the proceedings At zemstvo
meetings is unable TO continue its
business with the necessary calm and
therefore adjourns sine die" Tho
resolution was sigped by thirty.four
delegates, Seven voted against II.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-28
Buy Yourself Rich

Flour and coffee still going up but
meat Ia still on the drop. Loins at s
cents: round at z cents: hind quar-.
fers, cents; forequarters. 3 cents.
Fer cash only at PETE ROTH'S.
I2l72.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-28
Japan Agrees TO P0aC0
Treaty WIN UnoL0 San,

TOXIC, Dec. 2s.-The japanese
government has agreed to negotiate
an arbitration treaty with the United
States Although as yet undrafted Il
Is expected II will be modelled on sim
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-28

DENVER, Dec. 28.--Dr. Johann Ja-
cob Eisenhut, the Oldest resident OF
the state, died at st. Anthony's hos
pital this morning. Had>he lived to
April 3rd, next, he would have been
105 years old. He died Of old age.
Aside from feebleness, the old man
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-28
Mines at keiung

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S,--The
state department has been officially
informed that mines have been placed
in Kelung harbor, on the northeast
coast OF Formosa and that shipping
has been notified.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-28

Help good cause. Patronlze the
street cars Thursday and Friday. Tho
entire proceeds for the two days win
go to the ladies' Home. llfelds tho
Plaza, will refund your carfare II pur-
chase reaches one dollar or more.
12-1si
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-28
Oldest Resident of Colorado
Dies at Hundred and Five

was well and cheerfulaup to few
days ago. He retained all his facnl
ties and remained conscious up to the
time of his demise. His most treas
ured recollection was meeting with
the great Napoleon, when the latter
was returning from the disastrous
campaign in Russia.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-28

Fort Butler Reservation to Be Sold.
Pursuant to instructions and In ae.
cordance with the directions OF the
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-28

WANrED-Clean cc'',,n ,ags ai ,l,e
ptic office
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-28
Zero Mark in Kansas
EFFECTS OF GREAT BLIZZARD
SLOWLY PASSING AND TRAIN
SCHEDULES BEING RESTORED
Points In Northwestern States Reach.
ed by Telegraph Only BY Circuit
Gus Routes.

KANSAS CITY. Dec. 2S.--Zero
weather was yecorded in western Mis-
souri, and through Kansas early today,
but later II became several degrees
warmer In Oklahoma and Indian
Territory It averaged two degrees
warmer than yesterday, No snow
was reported in the southwest today
and the wind greatly diminished In
force. the schedules Of trains were
gradually restored.
Trains Delayed.
CHICAGO, Dec 2S.--As n result Of
storm conditions, trains on nearly all
railroads entering Chicago were from
one to four hours behind time today.
Great difficulty was experienced by
railroad officials In securing tele-
graphic reports of the movement of
trains. Wires were down in many
places Points In the northwestern
states could be reached only by cir
cuitous routes.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-28
ieroic StoesseI Injured By Falling From Horse. Gar
rison Keeps Up Hope and Expects To Be Able 10
Hold Out Until Relieved
Chinese Will Keep Russian War Vessels Imprisoned Shang Hal
ps Laying Dynamite Mines Under Main Port Arthur Forts.
Fresh Inquiry Of France Regarding Terms Of Mediation Re-
wives Hopes Of Early Peace

CHE FOO, Dec, est Is reported
here that the Japanese In front Of
Port Arthur have mounted two 2S.
centimetre guns on 2oS-Metre hill. II
has been rumored for two weeks
that several torpedo boat destroyers
had escaped from Port Arthur and
succeeded in reaching VladivostQk.
This is denied by the officers OF the
British steamer Ellamy, which ar
rived here today from yladiyostok.
These officers say that the cruisers
Of the vladivostok squadron, the Ros-
sia and the Bromoboi, are IN good
shape.
Using Dynamite.
TOXIC. Dec. 2s.---lt is understood
that the Japanese dynamiting and
paralleling against the eastern sec.
tion Of the main circle Of forts around
Port Arthur IL progressing favorably.
Operations are nearing completion
and 1t IL probable that the next at
tack will be simultaneously directed
against the east and west faces OF the
fortresses In the endeayor TO divide
and weaken the resistance u the de
tenders.
| Cruiser Arrives.
| HONG KONG. Dee. 2S.--A large
! Japanese cruiser arrived at Annoy yes
terday. Two Japanese cruisers were
sighted off Hong Kong today.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-24

resort committee employe who had
some practical knowledge as to chow
cartoons stood in the market" was
asked to Elk the matter up" He and
the hadbeen cartoonist had several
interviews, some OF them stormy, and
the upshot was that, basing his COM
pensation on the largest number OF
cartoons that could possibly be used,
the artist was to receive $3.50 instead
of $37. 800, or just one-tenth as much
as the figures mentioned in the tenta-
tive compromise.
So far all was satisfactory. The
executive committeeman who had rec
commended the taking on of the en-
ploye who cut the earteonist down
nine-tenths congratulated himself
The employee thanked heaven that he
was pleasing the committee and mad
visions Of a fat and permanent job
after the close of the campaign, pro-
yidfng his party won. The cartoonist
by no means $37,500, 1t was the same
as 1875 week for ten weeks, or $1S7.5o
cartoon. since only twenty cartoons
were needed.
But there was more trouble coming.
1t was planned that the committees
editorial board Cor whatever it was
ealled) should pass on each cartoon
before 1t was sent out, and the COM
fnittee employe already mentioned was
to serve as the medium through which
the artists ideas should be presented
to the board. Had it been possible for
him to get board and cartoonist to-
gether occasionally there might have
been no friction, but it turned out i'm
possible to do this, or, in fact, even to
get the cartoons passed upon at all. at
least half the time. The result was
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-24

ton, by making for them cartoons
which they should furnish to the news
papers free Of charge, caused a great
futter in that political body, and it was
decided to employ him at once. Two
obstacles arose; however. There was
one important article in the partys
creed that he would not support, and he
had exalted notions as to the amount
of money he should receive.
1t took long time to get over these
things. The artists repugnance to the
Objectionable doctrine was overcome
with comparative ease, but the pay was
different. For awhile neither artist nor
committee could be got to name figures
at all. When the artist, after many
long pow-wows, fixed $4,000 as about
the proper thing there was consterna-
ton among the committeeman. They
argued the case with him for two days
and a tentative compromise was reach
ed on 1880.
This didn't "go'' with the commit
tees treasurer, though, and as a last
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-24

Possibly political cartoons should not
be classified as campaign gimcracks,
but at all events the executive COM
mittee department that selects and
buys the badges and buttons and por-
traits generally takes charge Of the
cartoons also.
At the beginning Of a recent cam
paign cartoonist who had once been
a great power in the land by reason OF
his graphic portrayal of the shorteom-
ings Of one of the political parties. but
had lost his grip, decided to seek re-
Mobilization by doing campaign car
toens. Not finding newspaper place
readily, he concluded to strike one or
the other of the committees. He had
shifted his political allegiance in the
meantime and was somewhat doubtful
which party to apply to, but finally de-
cided in favor of the party of his first
love.
His indication to the executive COM
mittee that he would be glad to help
elect their candidate, for a eonsidera-