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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-19

During the Last two days OF Sena-
Tor Hanna's life had occasion to 90
to the Arlington hotel. In the lobby
OF the hotel many of the really prom.
Inent men Of the nation could be seen
whose faces plainly Indicated the grief
they were suffering at the loss they
would soon sustain Senator Hanna
had many warm and powerful friends.
Our delegate seems trihe dis.
heartened over the outlook for state
hood II don't take q King Solomon
10 understand that New Mexico Is up
against II. The real foe Of New Mex
leo is the monied oligarchy Of the
east. All of this talk about our ln-
fitness and the other nauseating ct.
ceteras is pure tommy rot, They
don't want any more votes In the
United States senate and II makes no
difference to them whether they be
democrats or republicans. Western,
CTS hIG IGuliItly luo iiuGpSlNtuA Uhu
outspoken In their ideas to suit that
class of people whose horizon OF the
world Is measured by Trinity church
on one end and the East river on the
other. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge
and Senator Hale from Maine are our
worst enemies and Senator Beverldge
only does the bidding Of the senatorial
loligarchy.
Col. Twitchell brings the big piece
| of news that he met Hon. Geo. Max
WELL president Of the National Irriga-
tion Congress, and one of the finest
speakers In the United States, and
that distinguished gentleman definite.
ly accepted his invitation TO deliver
the principal address at the next
falls session Of the New Mexico IT.
| Irrigation Congress"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-19
Dewey's
Defense


NORTON, Kans,, Feb. i9.- State
Senator IIessin, attorney for Chauncey
Dewey and his cowboys. today told the
defendants side Of the shooting ARRAY
AT Berry's ranch. June last, when
three members OF the Berry family
were shot down. Hcssin asserted II
would De shown that on the day Of the
fight, Dewey. Mcbride and Wilson
had gone to the Berry ranch to take
away the tank they had brought. The
three Berry boys crossed the yard
with their hands on their reyolvers,
Dewey called out for them to stop.
They fired, Then" said the attorney,
"our men fred. and not until then
Our men acted In self defense Of their
own lives" Bnrch Berry instead oi
shooting at once. emptied his revolver
The revolver was cleaned after his
death. reloaded and placed In its hols
ter on hia body.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-19
The Eastern Money Power the Real Opponents Of More OUT
spoken, independent Western Senators.
,OL. RE. TW|TCHELL INTERVIEWS PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
Bureau Likely Assist in Building Of Maxwell Deliver Adj
dresB BforeN New Mexico Irgadonie

accessible 70 the public Of many beau.
tiful spots known now only TO those
of us who have braved the rough
trails by which they are reached
have arranged for the publication Of
a full page illustrated story Of the
Scenic highway in two of the big east.
#ern dailies and they will appear Just
as soon as can get the time TO write
the story; the publication will be In
the Sunday edition and 10 New Mexi.
co some good.
In the matter Of the military post
there is little to be said, except that
IL Is my judgement that New Mexico
will get post From conversations
had with The several members ofthe
committee, IT is my opinion. in fact |
am safe IN saying, that the question
Of location will be determined by the
general staff Of the army to whom the
entire matter Will be referred
SO far as this congress Is concern
| ed, there will be no bills reported
| from any committee for passage which
carry large appropriations, The
policy to "stand pat" Is very pro
nounced and the republican party will
not go before the country with any
increase in governmental expenses.
Even the public buildings bill is apt
to be pared down very considerably
Albuquerque may get an appropriation
this congress and she may not. Next
congress both Albuquerque and Las
Vegas will get an appropriation fol
| 4 public building. The election will
have been heldthat makes a differ
ence now.
I ran down TO Baltimore and saw
the ruin and destruction consequent
from the great fire. It was terrible.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-19
Last Rites Of the Dead.

The last rites over the body of the
dead senator were held this after.
noon at ST. Paul's Episcopal church.
Promptly at noon the funeral cortege
left the chamber Of commerce build
Ing During the solemn occasion all
business was suspended and the peo-
pie OF the city bowed their heads In
reverence. Troop A was the guard OF
honor. Then came the carriages con.
tanning the pail bearers, the Washing
ton delegation. the governors stan,
the chamber OF commerce COMMITTEES,
the Loyal Legion committee and the
delegations representing the various
civic societies. AT the church the fun
eral party was met by the clergy and
after the body had been placed upon
the bier the choir sang Lead Kindly
Light" Bishop Leonard then deliver.
cd the eulogy. The body accompanied
only by the pail bearers and the mem
bers Of tho family. was conveyed to
Wade, memorial chapel. lAhe View
cemetery. where II was deposited in
the crypt there to await burial at
the pleasure Of the family.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-19
SENATOR HANNA'S
PROPHETIC WORDS
Seems to Have Believed His End Was Near. Beau
tifll and Elaborate Funeral Service at
Cleveland Church

CLEVELAND. Ohio, Feb. 19.
Cleveland was again city of mourn.
Ing today. All business was suspend.
ed and large portion Of the popula.
tion paid homage 10 the memory of
Senator M. A. Hanna. Hanna's words
TO friends spoken before leaving for
Washington -four weeks ago are re.
called as sentiment that seems 10
have foreshadowed the event OF the
future. He said. Il am tired and
think have earned d rest. If can
go TO Washington and simply attend
TO my duties as senator | shall be
happy" The doors Of the chamber Of
commerce were thrown open at dawn.
Long lines OF people who came 70 take
a last look at the face Of the dead
statesman, stretched away more than
Ave blocks. At 10 o'clock the men,
bers OF the legislature who recently
reelected Hanna as senator drove TO
the chamber OF commerce In q body.
The Washington delegation. compris.
Ing members Of the cabinet, represen.
tatlyes from the senate and the house
arrived half hour later.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-19
RUSSIANS
ADVANCING
Pushing Four Hundred Thou
sand Soldiers Into Man
churia
SEOUL NE MAC Ed
Lines Being Drawn About the
Capital Of Korea. Russian
Reports Of Conflict Al
Chemulpo

NEW YORK, Feb. ~. Herald
dispatch from Toxic says that Russian
troops are advancing toward Seoul
and q strong position at Ping Yang
has been occupied by them. Their
present movements, however, do not
indicate the immediate intention of
attacking the Korean capital The
japanese legation at Seoul has been
greatly strengthened during the last
few days.
Want More Warsnips.
NEW YORK, Feb. 19.--Both Eng
land and France are trying TO buy
four Or five Chilean warshlps. say as
dispatch from Valparaiso. Also It Is
rumored that England has made pro-
posal TO buy all of the Chilean squad
ron excepting three French built
ships.
Vast Body o. Russians.
PARIS. Feb. ia representative
OF i. II. Matin who has reached the
center 'of the Russian military con-
centration at Harbin, confirms the an-
nouncement that Harbin will be the
main base of Russian operations. The
dispatch adds that before twelve days
have elapsed the Russians Will have
disposed four hundred thousand men
through Manchuria. The intense cold
prevailing increases the suffering and
adds to the difficulties Of bringing for
ward troops.
Censorship Abolished.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 1.-THE
Russian government has abolished
censorship In the case OF all kilograms
going abroad.
Told 10 Move On.
MADRID. Feb. IA Russian war;
ship has arrived at Canary Island
port The authorities have notified
the commander Of the ship that he
may remain in port limited time but
cannot be provided with coal 10 guam
tity more than SUFFICIENT to enable the
vessel to reach the nearest Russian
port. Premier Mura denies the re-
port that British government limited
to Spain the necessity Of adopting
measures to safeguard her neutrality
In the Rnsso-J Japanese dispute
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-19

Col. h, Il, TWitchell, who returned
yesterday afternoon, talked to The
Optic in the following interesting
fashion:
My trip was very pleasant one.
/ had two interviews with the pres
ident and he made inquiry for many
of our citizens whom he met when
here during the Rough Rider reunion.
Naturally, did not mention politics
nor statehood to the president
Washington was very lively and. 4
might add, in some circles, nervous
over. conditions which may arise grow.
ing out OF the Russo-Japanese war.
There seemed to be d sort of convic-
tion that a general European war
would be the outcome, and that the
smallest spark would set the conha
grafton going. What part the United
States might be compelled to take Is
not within the range OF conjecture,
except that every one believes in q
hands-off policy so far as is in keeps
ing with the national self respect.
In our own matters, ! believe that
II we remain territory we VIII sue.
coed in securing substantial assist
anee next year in the way Of making
the Pecos Forest Reserve accessible to
the public. believe that lines have
been placed by which the bureau of
forestry will in the future take some
important steps in the way Of road
construction In the Pecos Reserve;
the value Of this reserve to the peo-
pie OF New Mexico Is hardly consider
ed by our people; it Is an assest that
will in time bring many dollars OF rev.
enue to the territory--not by destroy
ing the forests thereon, but In their
preservation and In the rendering
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-19
iRiouols INQUIRY.
No Bill Returned Against Fireman
sallers, Who VIII Appear as
Witness.

CHICAGO. Ills, Feb t9.--The first
tangible result Of the special grand
jury inquiry into the Iriquois theatre
disaster has been the exoneration OF
w. G. sallers. fireman OF the theatre.
and one Of the eight persons held
BY the coroner's jury. The decision
TO return mo bill' In the case Of the
fireman was followed by the issuance
OF a subpoena for Sallers 10 appear as
a witness. His evidence will prac.
ticaIly close the inquiry. The jury
has accepted the theory Of the elec.
tric fan operating in the air vent 81
the rear wall which drew the wave OF
fire from the stage Into the auditor
ium.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-19
Uncle Sam
Fires on Rebels

NEW YORK. Feb. l9.--A French
mail steamer. which has arrived here
reports that the U. s. cruisers Newark
and Columbia. says Herald dispatch
from ST. Thomas, D. w. +. have been
forced To fire on the Dominican reb-
els outside OF the city Of san Domingo
cause the insurgents fired upon an
American mail steamship Great dis-
tress aud starvation prevails in San
Domingo city. The town Of Jeremie.
IN southern Hayti, Ii declared % be
In state Of Siege
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-19

the bout Is awaited with keen interest
In sporting circles. The bout Will
be six.round affair.
Gardner and Carter have met four
times before and the flrstnamod has
been the victor on each occasion. Car
ter Is In splendid shape for the pres
ent contest, however, and expresses
confidence In his ability 70 win over
the Lowell man. particularly in a
short fight.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-19
FATAL SHOOTING
in COLORADO TOWN.

PUEBLO. Colo, Feb l9.-Duncan
Haines was shot In the body near
here today by VIM. Pittman, janitor
of the Carnegie library building. and
will probably die, The shooting oc.
CURED on the street. After being
shot Haines walked nearly half a
mile 10 Il doctors office. 1t Is charged
that Plttman had been interfering In
the family affairs of Haines and a
fatal quarrel ensued when the latter
demanded satisfaction.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-19
AMENDMENT or FEDERAL
tAND LAWS

WASHINGTON, Feb, 10. Upon
conyening today the house passed the
bin amending the land laws 50 that
In county which lies In two land dis.
trlcts, proof may be made at the eonn-
ty seat for either district The bill
authorizing the construction OF pipe
lines for oil and gas through Indian
Territory was passed. The naval ap-
preparation bill was then taken mp
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-19
SENATOR WARk 100
YEARS oLp.

FREDERICTON. N. b.. Feb. 19.--
Senator wark, the Oldest member OF
the Canadian parIiamcnt,celebratcs his
Tooth birthday today, having been
born in February 10. 1904. Despite
his great age the senator Is still in the
full possession OF his mental faculties
and enjoys fair bodily health. For
several days he has been receiving cno-
gratulatory letters and messages from
many parts of the dominion.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-19
Eminent French Authority Be-.
lieves Port Arthur is Sue
cessfully Besieged
.INH.UMAN USAGE.
Publication Of Extracts From
Diary Of japanese Refugees,
Which Place Russians in
Bad Light

Reports went over the wires today
that the czar had been assassinated.
The Associated Press received no
confirmation Of this story nor Of the
report that the doWager empress OF
China was dead. Both are probably
untrue.
Russia Is rushing forward troops
with great rapidity and, It is believed,
will soon have almost half million
men in Manchuria. Seoul is said to
be menaced BY Russian. Poret Arthur
is believed to be in an effectual state
Of seige and blockade. France and
England are hurrying preparations
for a general war which seems to be
more imminent every day.
From a Russian Viewpoint.
ST, PETERSBURG, Feb. 10. The
government report of the battle Of
Chemulpo on Feb. 5 says the Russian
cruisers Variag and korietz sank
Japanese cruiser and torpedo boat
destroyed and crippled another yes
sci before entering the harbor.
PARIS, Feb 19.-An eminent mill
tary authority connected with one Of
the embassies said today that Port
Arthur was practically besieged and
it was serious question whether this
would not compel either the abandon
ment or surrender Of the fortress, with
its men and material. The grounds
for this belief were stated as follows:
Admiral Togo's ships, on watch at
the entrance Of the port, prevent in.
gress or egress, thus establishing a
virtual blockade and cutting OF
chances OF relief from seaward. The
japanese troops near new Chwang
and at other points on the Liao Tnng
peninsula are able to interrupt the
line OF communication and supplies
between Port Arthur and Harbin. The
result is the gradual inyestiture Of
Port Arthur within the Japanese naval
and military lines. 1t will require q
bold action on the part of the Rus
sian forces to prevent the fnal ac-
complishment Of the investiture and
the slow reduction Of Port Arthur"
Report Discredited.
LONDON, Feb. 19.--The Chinese
legation here has heard nothing OF the
reported death OF the dowager EN-.
press and discredit It, Neither Can
ton nor Hong Kong are reliable sourc-
es of news.
Germany In the East.
SHANG Hal, Feb. 19.--It Is report.
ed from Wei Hsein. the most import.
ant city In the Provence Of Shan Tung
that Germany has secured the right e
inaugurate uniform police system II
all the cities of Shan Tung. The Chin
ese received the announcement as fay
orable.
Reply SEM.
ST. PETERSBURG. Feb. 19.-Rus
sia's reply to Secretary Hays note 81
China was handed 70 Ambassador Nc
Cormick today.
Russia Replies to Hay Note.
WASHINGTON, y. G., Feb. 10
Secretary Hay has received the repl,
Of the Russian government to the pro
position relating 10 Chinese neutralIt,
by cable from Ambassador McCor
mick. Is is considered by the depart
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-19
KILLED IN PHILIPPINES.
Officer and Six Men Fall Prey 10 saw
age Bolomen Of samar,

MANILA, Feb. 70. Lieutenant
Macrae and six privates or the con.
stabulary have been killed by a bolo
rush Of 500 fanatics while patrolling
the east coast of the island Of Samar.
Private salomen OF the Fourteenth
cavalry, stationed at Jolo. was also
killed by bolo men.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-19
War Bulls Wheat.

CHICAGO, Ills. Feb. l9.--Attended
by excitement not often equalled.
wheat advanced today nearly four
cents bushel May sold as high as
$1O3 a bushel. The sharp advance
was due TO the fear that the war would
not be confined to Russia and Japan.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-19

Chicago is mighty good place for
a single man TO keep away from these
days. Some OF the girls there have
formed q proposal club.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-19
DECALOGUE THE BEST
LABOR PLATFORM

an ambitious remedy, but not vital
principle nor constructive force. The
decalogue Is as good labor platform
as any. In religion we ind the high.
est forth Of solution offered. The ap-
plIcation Of the religious idea will en-.
yoive a new law Of wages"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-19

NEW YORK.. Feb. 1s.-United
States Labor Commissioner Carroll
ID. Wright. in a speech here on the
labor question. said: "The laws have
always failed to adjust wages and It's
EFFORTS In that direction have done
more harm than good. Socialism in
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-19

The biggest monkey ever exhibited
Is being shown at Hamburg. II is ten
inches taller than Harry Lehr.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-19

The latest thing In the fool line is
a man who mixed gasoline and kero-
sene In his automobile tank. They
have NOT found he automobile yet.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Eldot and son
Of chamita are the guests nj the Pal
ace In Santa Fe.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-19
.klo' CARTER AND
GEORGE GARDNER

MILWAUKEE,, Wis, Feb. 1s.--.
Those two bitter rivals Of the roped
arena. "Kid" Carter and George Gard.
ner, the ex-light heavyweight cham
pion. are TO clash again in the square
circle here tonight and the result of
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-19
70 CONFIRMATION OF REPORTS THAT CAR WAS D AND DWR EMPRESS OF CHINA DEAD

ment to be responsive to our note and
its substance has been communicated
TO the governments Of Japan and
China
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-27

Washington, Jan. 26.-The Census
Bureau to-day issued a preliminary
statement concerning rice irrigation
in Louisiana for 1902. indicating a
great increase since the crop year
1899. Irrigation in Louisiana is re-
stricted almost entirely to the cult
walton of rice in whose production the
state exceeds all others. In 1902, there
We're S65 systems, costing $4,747, 35s and
irrigating 3S7,5SO acres. In 1900, the
number of systems was 596, costing
S2,529,3ls and irrigating 20l.6S acres.
The gain in the number of systems oc-
Cured almost entirely in the parishes
of the prairie region. In three years
the total cost of construction has In
creased almost IS per cent. and the
total acreage irrigated increased 80
per cent.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-27
For the SuPerannuated.

Washington, Jan. 26.-The Civi
Service Commission, in its report tC
the President for the fiscal year end
ed June 80 last, urges legislation fol
the retiring of superannuated govern
ment employees. 1t suggests that Con.
gress provide that the further admis-
sion of persons into the classified serv-
ice should be based on a condition
that they shall provide against their
own approximation or other disability
by adequate annuity insurance. The
commission notes a continued improve.
ment in the observance of the civil
service act and rules and says thai
few complaints appear to be vel
founded. The number of serious Of
lenses has been materially reduced.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-27
ARRESTED HIS son.
Unpleasant Duty of a French Police
Official.

Paris, Jan. pm. Bacol, a magis-
trate in the Passy quarter, has had
to perform the unpleasant duty of ar
upon a charge of theft.
The sum of $4,000 was recently stol-
en- from the Christian Brothers Col
lege at Passy, and evidently by a per-
son familiar with the institution. M
Bacol was appointed to investigate the
matter and he found evidence that the
thief was his own son. The boy, &C
companied by young woman, had fled
to Brussels with the money. He was
formerly a pupil at the college.
The father followed his son to Brus-
sells, found him and induced him to
return to French SOIL where he was
promptly arrested. Only small part
of the money was missing.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-27
THE FAY of LEGISLATORS.
AbsurdIy Low I'm Some states ms a.
Result of constitutional Pro-
visions.
From the New York Sim

From the New York Sun.
New York and Pennsylvania nav
members OF the Legislature $500. and
pay their Governors $4,000. In Maine
legislators receive $3.50 a year, in Wis
consin $500, In Iowa $3.50, and In Illi-
nois $1,000. The inadequacy of their
compensation, which in no case exceeds
sl,6OO. and in some states Is adjusted
on the per diem basis of s., 81. IS. or
81, remains uncorrected for the reason
that the figure is usually fixed by the
state Constitution and can be increased
only by formal amendments, and legls-
lators are loath to adopt for submits
sion a constitutional amendment In
creasing their own pay or that OF their
successors.
No such obstacle exists, generally
with regard to the pay OF Governors.
Within the last few years the salary OF
the Governor in Iowa has been raised
from $4,000 to $1,000. in Kansas from
$4,000 to $1,000, with an addition OF s2.-
600 for household expenses: in Missis-
sippi from 81, 500 to "a, 500, in North Car
DINA from $4,000 to $4,000, in South Da-
kota from $500 to $4,000. and in Utah
from $4,000 to $4,000.
Massachusetts, rays 5000. Ohio S.
900, New Jersey $4,000 California So
600, Illinois $4,000, Kentucky $500. and
Indiana and the Southern states, ex-
cept Georgia. from $4,000 TO $1,000. Per-
haps the disparity Is nowhere more
clearly marked than in Connecticut,
where the Governor receives $1,000, and
the legislators $500 each.
Three hundred dollars a year for
lawmaker is certainly hot an eXtrava-
CANT rate, II the lawmaker Is worth his
salt to the state he serves,
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-27
OR SALE BY LIPPMAN DRUG COMPANY
FIRE AT BALTIMORE.
Damage of 100000 Is Caused a
Clothing House.

Baltimore, Jan. 26.-Fire tonight o.
unknown origin caused a damage Of
about 100000 to the New York cloth
ing house, clothing and haberdash
cry, which occupied seven-story
warehouse on Baltimore street oppo.
site the Carrollton Hotel, in the center
of the city. At midnight nearly all
the fire engines of the city were pour
ing streams of water into the building
Several firemen, including District
Chief limerick, were injured by
broken glass or by the icy pavements
while they were fighting the flames
The loss is fully covered by insur-
ance.