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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-26
aviEWING WITH A n

The Washington Post in a lengthy
editorial rakes the democrats over the
Goals for their confirmed habit Of
viewing with alarm In their national
platforms and allowing the republicans
10 do all the pointing with pride
i The Post thinks the democratic party.s
eyes must ache from SO many years
III viewing with alarm and that ii II
would review the acts Of the only
democratic president since the war, the
long afflicted but never disheartened
old party might SO into the campaign
OF 1904 joyfully pointing with pride"
The Post further says:
The Republicans, having been in
control Of national affairs most Of the
time for moro than forty years. have
had great opportunities for making
history, and there is no use In denying
that they have achieved some things
to which they may well point with
pride" On the other hand, the dem.
~ocrats. having had simultaneous con.
troll OF both the executive and legis-
lative departments OF the government
for only two years since 1858. the mid.
die OF President Buchanan's term.
and having devoted those two years
mainly 10 fighting each other, feel that
Il Is safer for them to view with
alarm than to point with pride"
It Is true that the Democratic con.
yention of 1896 contemptuously refused
TO indorse President cleveland's ad.
min~istration. true. that by an over
whelming majority his party repudiat.
cd him and allied itself with Popu
lism and other elements OF discomfort
and discord, true that the new leader
Of the democracy. 1.-THE blind leader
OF the blind" still cherishes an In
tense animosity toward the only sue
~cessful presidential candidate the dem
acrocy has had In forty-elght years
But the average Democrat does no
share nor does he greatly admire
Bryan's incapacity TO learn in III,
school Of experience. Not only tn,
wise men OF the party. but most Of tn,
rank and file, have become hearth.
weary Or Organism and all thar til,
term implies. and with the growth D
that feeling has come q clearer view
Of the acts that insured Presiden
Cleveland q high place in history an
a lasting hold on the respect and ad
miration OF his countrymen.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-26

made they will met with the hearty
cooperation OF the white population
in bringing tbolt a change for the
better.
Those communities which nave no
large element Of coiored population
can not appreciate the magnitude Of
the evils To which their presence gives
rise. Booker Washington in inspiring
his people to an effort 70 stamp out
the besetting sin Of idleness is once
more proving a friend and b~enefactor
no less OF the white man than OF
the black man.
Afew Booker Washingtons are need
ed among the white populttion who
would create a sentiment against idle
ness in the great centers Of popula,
ton.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-26

The talk of me New Mexico cat,
ne growers 10 their recent conyen,
lion &C nosNell sayors III tho ri
dleulous. They have the temcrity q
accuse the politicians of the territory
of being willing 10 sen The heritage II
the people fof a mesaof pottagc, when
they / desperately anxious 10 turH
this same heritage into a derolate
cattle range The spcallei politicians
OF New Mexico baYe proven TO be q
The right stuff and they viii consult
the interestt u the people before they
do The interests 81 a few big cattle
companies which are trying 10 m0nopo
Ike the earth. An excellent argum spl
In favor of statehood III some form 4.
that the cattle barons are against
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-26
A BENEFAcToR OF HIS RACE.

Booker 4. Washington last week
made a stirring appeal to the 100000
o. more negroes In Washington city
to strive to better their condition
through thrift and industry. The ap,
peal has aroused a general response
on the part Of the better elements Of
tho colored population In the capital
and an effort is to be made to elm
mate idleness among their race inso
far as possible.
Realizing the task before them will
be a most difficult one. the colored
business men are taking steps 10 form
a strong organization to cope with tn,
problem. They expect to enlist with
them In the movement all desirable
members OF the colored population
such as ministers, school teachers anc
government employees.
They expect 10 endeayor to find EN-
ployment OF some sort for all the i'd,
men and women in the city and I,
o~stracizc those who refuse to work ),
that they will cave the district.
The colored people have the full
est sympathy Of the government Ii
their attempt 70 institute this mucl
needed reform. and II the request |.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-26
ARRANGEMENTS MADE FOR
HANpBAlL CHAMPIONSHIP.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, March 90.
Arrangements have been concluded for
the worlds championship handball
contests between Jas. Fitzgerald, this
city, and Michael Eagan, Of Brooklyn.
the present holder u the title. The
games will commence at the Olympic
club tomorrw, phcn the contestanes
win play the best seven out OF fifteen
games. The finals will be contested
one week hence. Great interest Is
taken IN the contest and many seats
have been dlsposd of at high prices.
Both Fitzgerald aad Easan have been
training faii,ifiilg ftr the contests
and appear 10 be in good shape.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-26
STRENUOUS INSTRUCTIONS.

y ~
In selecting men to assume the re-
sponsibiIity of the great undertaking
involved In digging the Isthmlan cana
Precedent Roosevelt has chosen those
who he believed would apply In the
interests 81 the government The same
high standards Of integrity and deyo.
ton OF duty which has characterized
them In private life.
That the president will exact the
most ~unssifish and faithful service in
the work which they have undertaken
Ii Enthusiastically vet forth in the foi.
lowing letter OF instructions which was
read at the first meeting Of the com.
aYou have been chosen purely be
Gauss Of your personal and profes-
sionaI regulations for integrity and
ability.
III at any time feel that any one
OF you Is not rendering the best ser.
vice which II Ii possible 70 procure. ]
shall feel called upon 10 disregard alike
my feelings for the man and the mans
own feelings and forthwith to suhsti-
tute Tor him on the commission some
other maj whom | deem capable Of
rendering better service.
n shall furthermore expect you 70
apply precisely The same prinpicies In
the choice and retention OF the subor.
dinates who do the work under you az
| have applied 70 your choice and shall
apply III your retention. shall expect
you to appoint no man for reasons
other than your belief In the the aid
he can render you In digging the can
oil.
III, having appointed any man. you
find that your expectations about him
are not fulfilled or that from any rea
son he falls short Of his duty, ! shall
expect fou to dismiss him out Of hand
I shall expect that under such circum
stances you will pay not the slightes'
heed to any hacking or Influence tn,
man may hare
II assume, as n matter OF course
that In dealing with contractors YOU
win act on precisely the principles
which would apply, In any great pri
waite business undertaking. There !,
no man among YOU whom ] think !
Iii necessary 10 say a wort M % NH
standard Of honesty to be exactef iron
every employee or contractor. for II
had had the slightest ground for sus
picion that there was need 10 say sucl
d word To any OF you ! should no
! have appointed him, But ! do wish |
emphasizc tho need of unccasing yigi
ance in the performance OF this grea
work.
There Is one matter to which ] wis
TO ask your special attcntlon-the quel
ton Of sanitation and hygiene. 70
will take measures to secure the bes
medical experts for this purpose whol
you can obtain and you Will. Of cours,
make tho contractors submit rs Ia
pllcitly al your own employees to q
tho rules and regulations Of the med
cal department under you. presum
you win find II best % have one hea
for this medical department, but thu
| shall leave TO your own Judgment.
"Thc expenditures are 10 be supe
yised as vigorously as II they wer
being made for d private corporation
dependent for its profits upon the I
turns. You are 70 secure the best taller
this country can afford TO meet II
conditions created by every need whie
may arise.
Maui Afa~faa aux4 trai nl.Nu xars ura
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-26

The report o. the subcommittee on
statehood was 10 have been made TO the
fun house committee yesterday, bu,
by request the democrats were given
until mex Wednesday 70 outline their
curse 81 proceedings With regard Il
the omnibus bill II is known that
the sub committee has finished III,
details Of the twostate omnibus ldl
and that the democrats Will unlie II
opposition 10 ii.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-26
ssYMHRkETj

Inc following New YORK stock quotation
sere received Dy Levy Bros. imembers Chi
,sg0 Board Of Frade) rooms , AID .
no. over their oSn private wires from New
York, Chicago and Oolorai to Springs; CORES
jondent Of the firms OF Logan q bryan NJ. \.
md Chicago member New York Stock Ex-
;hange and Chicago Board Of Trade, and VIM,
A. Otis 4 Co.. Bankers and Brokers. Colorado
springs:
Description Gloss
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-26

The cattlemen would have less trou.
bic holding New Mexico for a cattle
pasture while II remains q territory
than n Il we're 10 become a state,
Consequently their strenuous resolu.
lions against statehood. However. the
people would prefer statehood with IL,
rigatlon and a farming population q
territorialism and cattle pastures.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-26
Kansas City Livestock.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, March 90
Cattle: Unchanged. Native steers,
$3,60@5.25; southern steers, $500
4.25; southern cows. $2.4Oa3.15; ma
tive cows and heifers, S2@4.35; stock
ers and feeders, s3@4.25; bulls. $3.50
OBS; calves. s3q6.25; western
steers. s34o@4.6O; western cows, 81
q35e.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-26

The Northwestern university al
Yyanston, Ill, Is offering 4 hundred
scholarships which carry with them
the privileges Of free tuition. The
faculties u high schools. academies
and other preparatory schools are in,
yited % make nominations for these
scholarships from among their owr
graduates.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-26

While we read u work contemplated
by the government in connection with
the Pecos river and the Rio Grande.
the Las Vegas grant commissioners
report everything satisfactory anont
the negotiations for al irrigation EN-.
terprisc near this city.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-26

Ii would be worth while for anyone
contemplating a trip TO New York 70
read an article By Edward BOX, in the
current number OF the Ladies' Home
Journal, under the caption, "A Day IN
New York"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-26
Weekly Bank Statement.

NEW YORK. March 26.-Reserye,
increase, sl,5Ss.SoO.
Less U. S. increase, s1,523. $50.
Loans. increase, sS.944,90O.
Specie. increase, $4s7,5 500.
Legals, increase, ST. S4,50
Deposits. increase, $l1,654,s00.
Circulation, increase, $22, 200.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-26

Speaking of the cattlemen Of New
Mexico. they are not In favor OF state.
hood of any kind, 10 for that matter
Of progress in any form. The height Of
their ambition is to turn all u lands
into one big cattle pasture.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-26

The weather has been the least bit
unpleasant In New Mexico for a few
days past, but when n reads Of tho
havoc wrought BY winds and floods III
the eastern and central states. one is
thankful enough to be i resident u
New Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-26

Tho Communication clause OF The
Homestead law, tho Desert Land law
and other United tsates laws passed
In the interest or the cattle men. but
inimical to the welfare Of the terri.
tory should be repealed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-26

The Taos county democrats endorse
the administration Of Governor Thorn.
ton and tho Kansas city platform with
the free silver plank left out
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-26

A physician Or Morrstown. New
Jersey. after having devoted ten years
Of his life to tho study or appendicitis,
has announced that the chief cause Of
the disease Is the trolley ear. After
this We may expect q revival of the
old song, 4 Want 10 Got orr and
Walk.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-26

New Mexico can get along very well
without a superintendent of forest re.
serves. especially az each reserve IL
TO be given a local superintendent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-26
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FIRST METHODIST EPISCOPAL

FIRST METHODIST EPISCOPAL
cHURcH.-The regular services Will
BIO conducted tomorrow. Preaching
ty the pastor at 100 a. m. and at
7;3o p. m. Sunday school at 1900 a.
m. Epworth League at $40 p. m.
Cordial invitation to the public.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-26

II may be said that citizens have
not forgotten the hotel proposition.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-26

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE. = Corner
It'll and Douglas streets. Subject,
March 81. "unreality.. Service be
ginning at 1000 o'clock. Sunday
school at Gas. wednesday evening
meeting service begins at 7:3o. All
are welcome.
ST. PAuL's EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
REV. Charles j. French, rector. Holy
communion, 500 a. m. Morning prayer
and sermon, 1900. Evening prayer and
instruction on Infant Baptism. 400 p.
m. Confirmation class, 500 p. m. Holy
week services on Monday, Tuesday.
Wednesday and Thursday in the chapel
at i:30 p. m. on Good Friday lin the
church al III: 80 a. M and at s 90 p. M,
a solemn service Of the Passion u
Christ, consisting OF four addresses on
the Seven Words from the Cross, and
specially arranged music, A service
FOR All Christians. Welcome
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Morning worship at II o'clock. Ser.
mon. ITO Death with the King. Even.
Ing worship al 1.S0; q half hour 81
bright song and sermon, Moments
at the Cross Sunday school ~ $50
.. m. Christian Eneayor at s:3O ,.
~ A hsArty Welcome TO all people.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-26
SATURDAY. MARCH 20. 1904.

1t begins 70 look rather bad for the
gentleman from Kansas.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-26
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

Close March &c.
Wheat. May, 95h; July, ssS.
Corn, May, 5aA; July. sos.
Oats, May, 3sA; July, 3s@3Sb.
Pork, May, s13.l2; July, 1895.
Lard. May. s6.s7; July. s715.
Ribs. May, $500: July, s7.02.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-26
aReal Ice crsam,y

Sold BY Gibson 4 seIta, Bridge street
3.s7.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-26

LAEE-
There is an excellent chance for the
Rodey bill permitting the exploiting
OF minerals on land grants In New
Mexico. The committee Of the house
Of representatives has fayorably re-
ported on the measure, but It is un
derstood that II the bill Is crystalized
into law, the first location on a pri.
vate grant by a prospector will be used
as a test case to bring the matter into
court and settle the question OF legal
ity for all time. The measure is a
wisewise one, and If te courts decide
in the interest OF all the people. there
will be no question Of It's legality. How.
ever, 1t must be admitted that many
eminent legal authorities believe that
the ownership Of a grant includes also
the ownership Of the minerals of suci
grant,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-26

Fat Kansas poultry. hand.picked. at
Turner's. 35
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-26

The Philadelphia Press, whose ed
itor Charles Emory Smith, was the
last postmaster general, might well
let alone such a tongue Of flame as
Charles j. Bonaparte. says the Spring
field Republican, but IT'S editorial last
week showed that, like some fsmall
boys, its editor cannot keep away from
the fire. The Press attacked Messrs
Bonaparte and Conrad, the governors
special consul In the postal cases, al
a disgrace to their profession. Mr.
Bonaparte now replies, and what HI
says may as well be given a wide
circulation.
There Is one feature of Charles
Emory Smiths course during the
past six months as 10 which a
word should be said. He was at
the head OF a great department
while serious abuses grew up
there, and grave frauds were COM
mitted. He received ample warn
ing that there was laxity Of meth.
DDS In some OF Its divisions. and
that the actions of certain Of his
snbordinates were irregular and
suspicious but he couldn't or
wouldn't or at all events didn't
apply any adequate remedy, and.
as a result, he Ii identified in the
public mind with the scandals
which have since come 70 light.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-26

Counsel for the Government Pro-
vokes a Sharp Colloquy with
Machen's Lawyer.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-Mr. Conrad,
special counsel for the government in the
postal trial concluded his argument for
the prosecution to-day. He dwelt at length
upon the question of what constitutes a
reasonable doubt and instanced cases where
a single juror had hung the jury through
a misconception of the meaning of rea-
sonable doubt, when he was interrupted by
Mr. Kumler. who charged that the state
ments were imputation the jury in
this case. 4 sharp colloquy between Mr..
Conrad and Mr.. Kumler followed. Re
Stunning his remarks, Mr.. Conrad contended
that the counsel for the defense had ad-
This brought Charles A. Douglass TO his
feet. who denied it. After some wrangling,
Justice Pritchard told the jury that they
understood how the matter was and d.
rected Mr.. Conrad TO proceed.
Mr. Conrad took up the transactions be-
tween LorenZ and Machen and said the
note for $4,000 had been set up as evidence
of a bona fide contract by confederates of
be said, tended 10 prove the validity of
Machen's assignment Of his oil interests 70
LOrenz was missing. Men, he said NAV
think the refuge OF lies will protect them
but the overlooking scourge will come
sooner or later and sweep that refuge away
He bitterly reflected on Mr.. Lorenz as a
man and said Lorenz had DETAINED his
by making IL the repository for ill-gotten
gains, and had used her bank account as a
cloak that he thought would shelter him
from the searching eye or justice.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-26
CANAL Commission
PROBABLY COMPLETE
c. Ewald Grunsky and Benjamin
NJ. Harrod Will Accept Prof
fered Appointments.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-President
Roosevelt has completed the personnel of
the Isthmian Canal Commission. Assurances
have been received by the President that c.
Ewald Grunsky. the San Francisco hy-
draulic engineer, who was rendered an ap-
pointment after the declination Of Mr.. Gar
ber will accept. although his formal ac-
ceptance has not been received. Senator
Perkins, of California said there was no
doubt of Mr.. Grunskys acceptance. 1t is
probable the seventh member OF the COM
mission as heretofore indicated by the AS
ISOLATED Press will be Benjamin NJ Har-
~od. of New Orleans. member of the Missis-
sippi River Commission. Some charges We're
made against Mr. Harrod. involving his ca
pacity. rather than his integrity, but thus
far they not taken very seriously by
the President
President Roosevelt to-day signed the rat
iications 10 be exchanged between the
United States and the Republic of Panama
on the isthmian canal treaty The eX-
changes viii be made at the State Depart
ment between Secretary Hay, acting for
the United States and Mr.. Bunau-Varilla,
the minister OF Panama.
PARIS Feb 5-Conversat fons which
have occurred between NJ. 30. president of
the Panama Canal Company. and Ambas-
sador Porter show that in the opinion of
the former no obstacle will be placed by the
company in the way of the transfer of the
concession to the United States.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-26
HEAVY ARTILLERY FOR
PUNCH BOWL CRATER
Japanese Rice and Saki Are Scarce
in Honolulu-May Drink
California Wine.

HONOLULU. Feb. 25.-Col. John G.. II.
Mcclellan, commander of the United States
military district OF Honolulu is discussing
with Governor Carter the ACCESSIBILITY of
placing battery of the largest guns on the
Punch Bowl crater, close behind the city Of
Honolulu 1t is reported that considera-
tion Of this plan may be recommended, in
stead of the recent suggestions of the army
board for a general fertilization. being
quicker Of completion and more effective
than long-range defsnses along the oceans
shore. The Commercial Advertiser urges
Governor Carter TO protest against the
placing of artillery on the Punch Bowl. 1t
declares that practice fire from that point
would wreck every window in the city of
Honolulu.
There is a scarcity of Japanese rice in
Honolulu, and the dealers will be obliged
to make importations from the United
States. The price of saki, the popular
Japanese drink, Is rising on account of the
scant supply. 1t is said California wine may
be substituted for saki.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-26
LAPSE OF THE ISLE
OF PINES TREATY
Persons Interested in the Sover-
eighty of the Place Are
Tubilant.

HAVANA, Feb. 25.-The lapsing OF the
Isle of Pines treaty on account of its not
being ratified within the time limit is re-
garded here to be mainly due to the fact
that the State Department at Washington
did not call attention to the matter. 1t would
also appear however, that the Cuban State
Department failed to remember this time
limit. The treaty was. signed in Havana
JuIv 2 1903. and was ratified by the Cuban
senate on July 16 since when II has been
pending in the United States Senate.
The last condition of the treaty was TO the
effect that the notifications be exchanged
in Washington within seven months OF the
date of signing. Persons interested IN Sc
curing sovereignty for the Isle OF t1nes
are iubilant at this development consider
ing IL TO be a setback which gives ad-
difional promise of the final defeat of the
nroposition that the island remain under
cuban sovereignty.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-26
USED AMERICAN FLAG
TO INSURE THEIR SAFETY
Complaint of a Dominican Rebel
General Against French Boats
Carrying Soldiers.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-In a report to
the Navy Department concerning his recent
visit 70 the insurgent generals outside the
walls of Santo Domingo city, Ensign H L.
Brinser relates an interview which he had
with General Arios, who was at the head
of the revolutionary forces Of that section
in which the latter made the serious charge
that Frenchmen and Dominican soldiers
were using the American flag to reach Santo
Domingo in safety. In his report Mr.
Brinser says:
Then General Arios complained about
boats coming in here flying the American
flag. for instance, the French boats coming
In with Dominican soldiers flying the Amer
lean flag and during that time the govern
ment forces were firing upon the revolution
lists and they could not fire back. General
time and that he would not fire upon them /"