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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-18

and pinnacles which crowd the can.
yon Of the falls. When nearing the
top OF this long ascent sudden sick
ness seized Mr. Stirrat, resulting from
over.exertion In the high altitude. But
he was soon relieved upon arriving at
the hospitable Harvey home, where we
We're welcomed as prodigals and Civ
en- the best places at the feast and an
entire house for our lodging.
Friday morning came bright and
beautiful. Horses were saddled and
we set forth for the summit of our am
hitions. the top Of Elk mountain. See
the vision of Elk mountain and die,a
ought 70 be the proyerb Of Las yegans.
When we gained that noble brow and
gazed again upon the solemn scene Of
circling peaks, each standing forth
outlined ii snow, IL was as though a
new world was revealed unto our eyes,
But not all solemn IL that picture. The
glory Of the great green forest, wida
grassy mesas, purple canyons, and long
sunny slopes set like parks with groups
'of pines and spruces also belongs to
the vision Of Elk mountain. Here cur
artist made the endeavor to transfer
10 his plates to whole grand panorama
In three portions to be joined as one.
Then we posed, both men and horses,
against the sky line Of the Elk and
made one moro view which comprc-
hended the Indian graves, the peak and
It's scattered remnants Of winter snow,
The return to Haryey's was quickly
made. There our trusty beasts wers
packed and Mr. Moore departed with
them 70 tho carriage house at the foot
of the mountain. while VIC two TOOK
our way to the top Of Del Cielo peaks
for twilight view into the depths OF
Hermit canyon. This accomplished We
wended down the long trail to Joia
our companion BY the brightly blaz.
Ing camp fire, where we spent tho
night, departing homcward in the early
morning.
The expedition travelled In four days
somewhere near ninety miles. Tho
artist made exposures of thirty-four
Photographic plates. covering twenty.
nine different scenes. At the time of
writing these plates have not been de-
veloped. hence the real result Of the
trip cannot yet be stated. II Is hoped
II will prove to have been successful
In proportion to the exertlons made.
which were BY no means inconsider-
able,
One thing ii certain. that Las
Vegas has within the compass OF q
days journey scenic grandeur and
beauty In rare combination which II
but adequately made known would
make this d Mecca OF travel as are
points In Colorado and elsewhere. po.
sessing attractions no greater II equal.
The Optic puts the question to the
public II II is not now the time to
push upon the worlds notice the
claims TO attention which this favored
locality has IN such uncommon do.
gree,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-18
JOINT STATEHOOD BILL
WILL PASS TOMORROW


WASHINGTON, APRIL 1s.-THE
HOUSE COMMITTEE on RULES TO.
DAY AGREED UPON A RULE PRO.
vIoiNo FOR FOUR AND A HALF
HOURS DEsArE ON THE STATE
HOOD BILL, WHICH WILL BE THE
SUBJECT OF CONSIDERATION IN
THE HOUSE TUESDAY. =
General Grosyenor Of Ohio and Rep
lresentative Hepburn Of Iowa are the
only republicans who oppose the ad.
nission Of New Assico - Asisona.
they want oklahom4 Ia uoune 10, but
|'
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-18

JAPAN ADVANCING.
Big Fleet of Transports Will
Land Troops Many Miles
North Of Port Arthur

ST. PETERSBURG. April Is. The
first submarine boats are building at
ST. Petersburg and forty wagon loads
OF ammunition were dispatched today
for the theatre of war. Al submarine
boat which was sent OF In sections
Is elliptical in shape and fitted with
improved electrical apparatus for fir
ing torpedoes which, it is asserted, ex-
periments have shown, enormously in
creases the offensive power Of the
torpedoes.
Recovering From Depression.
ST. PETERSBURG, April 1s.--3:4O
p. Authorities here are recover
ing from the depression which follow
ed last weeks disaster. They seem
imbued with new and feverish energy
The greatest activity prevails. Crowds
gather on the streets. Russ extra bul-
letin boards are constantly surround
ed, although little fresh news is post
led.
ss Landing FoiIed.
ST. PETERSBURG, April 1S.-An
attempt at landing by Japanese troops
on the shores OF Korea bay between
Port Arthur and the Yalu river. April
12 was frustrated by the Russians. A
Japanese torpedo flotilla secuted the
shores Of the bay and was received
with such a heavy fire from the land
batteries that 1t retired. Vice Admiral
Togo's flagship then recalled nine
transports which were on the way to
land troops The Russians have TWEEN.
ty thousand troops concentrated In
that neighborhood.
To Land North Of Yalu.
ITEM TSIN, April 1S.-From sew
eral sources reports have been receiy-
ed here saying that a Japanese fleet
Of over seventy transports is heading
for Kin-Chou, north of Port Arthur.
Complications.
LONDON, April 1s. The foreign Of
fee has received communication
from the Russian government relative
to the use Of wireless telegraphy by
war correspondents. It IS identical
with the note received by the govern.
ment at Washington and says Rus
sia does not contemplate any imme-
diate action In the matter The pro-
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-18
GOVERNOR or PORTO RICO
ARRIVES IN NEW YoRk.

NEW YORK, April ls.Goy. Hurt
OF Porto Rico arrived here today on
the Steamer Ponce from San Juan. He
will remain in the United States about
two weeks. He said he had heard
nothing about his appointment as judge
Of the United States district court u
wyoming and Montana and would sas
nothing about his intentions IN regal
to the appointment.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-18
COUNCIL OF FEDERATION OF LABOR IN SESSION
Efforts Will Be Made to Settle The Big Coal Strike In
Colorado. Claim That People Of The East Believe
Power Of Military Has Been Abused

DENVER, April ls.--Thc regular
quarterly meeting Of the executive
council Of the American Federation Of
Labor met at the Windsor hotel this
morning. For q week they will be In
session, and at the end threatened
strikes will be settled or ordered and
other labor, troubles will be adjusted.
It is hoped that during the meet
Ing some progress viii be made to-
wards the settlement Of the big coal
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-18

Ing Of the strike situation n Colorado:
= voce the sentiment Of the east
when say the people there have never
heard. never dreamed. that the power
OF the military would be used to such
an extent, It seems hardly possible
that state officials could contiuco to
defy the Law a. they are now doing.
It 3 working in favor Of labor. how.
sver and the time VIII come vhsa ths
better classes win unesrstaad that I
grave mistake is being made
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-18

strike In this state. The morning was
taken up with routine business and
the setting Of dates for hearing rep.
resentatives OF various unions. At 2
O'Clock today the council will hear a
delegation on local conditions. A sub
committee was appointed with Samuel
Gcmpers chairman to consider Senator
Patterson's antI-chinese bill, and 10 r
port to the council. Gompers says Il will
favor the bill as introduced. In an In.
tervIew today Gompers said In speak.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-18
Plans to Open
Worlds Fair.

WASHINGTON, April is. Tenative
arrangements have been made for tie
ceremany at the White house incidea!
to opening the Louisiana Purchase
exposition. 1t has been decided that
the ceremony should take place in the
east room Of the White house at |
o'clock, Saturday, April 30.
The justices Of the supreme court,
members Of the diplomatic cords. the
president pro tenn Of the senate. and
speaker Of the house, together with a
few other guests, win be invited to
be present The president will press
a key that will start the machinery Of
the fair. He VIII then exchange CON
gratulatory messages with President
Francis.
Relief Of Tobacco Growers.
WASHINGTON, D. G., April is.
The house today passed the bill pro-
viding for the relief of growers of
leaf tobacco. 1t repeals the internal
revenue tax six cents pound on leaf
tobacco in "hand" and all special tax
es. The bill was also passed under
the suspension of rules providing for
the establishment Of supreme court
for Indian Territory and for additional
United States judges therein.
For More judges.
: WASHINGTON, April IS. When the
senate convened today the house bill
was passed providing for the appoint
ment of additional judges Of the United
States court In Indian territory. The
sundry civil bill was then taken up.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-18
TOMMY MoWATT AND
nklDr ABEL TO Box,

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. April is.--
Mowatt, who gave young Corbett''
such tough battle two weeks ago In
Chicago. and KID Abel. another Of
the contingent Of Chicago fighters. and
who Is regarded as a hard proposition
at his weight. are to furnish the main
bout at tonight's boxing show Of the
indianapolis Athletic club. Both fight
ers are In good shape and fast bout
Is expected 10 be- the outcome.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-18
Injunction plamissed d.

NEW YORK, April 49, Vice Chan.
ceilor Bergen dismissed the application.
FOR an injunction against the Northern
Securities mecting and distribution Of
stock. sustaining the Northern securi-
ties contention that the suit was uu.
warranted.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-18
OLDEST BANK IN RENsSAL-
ER CLOSES Irs DOORS.

BENSSALER, Ind, April 49, Nc
Coy's bank failed TO open today AMI
will 30 into liquidation II is the
oldest banking institution In the
county owned by Alfred and Thomas
Mccoy, heavy land owners, Both are
in poor health. It is promised that
the bank will pay In full. The de-
posits amount to $250.O0O.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-18
OPERATORS AND MINERS
lin IOWA AGREE,

DES MONIES, Ia.. April Is. The
coal operators and miners signed an
agreement today under which the Iowa
mines will be operated two years, The
miners returned to work today
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-18

nouncement according to the foreign
office raises such. number Of new
issues that il requires most careful
consideration.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-06-10
CHAPTER 245.

AN ACT to prohibit the sale Of spir
ituous or fermented liquors or lager
beer within one mile of the north
east corne: of the District OF Colum
bia in Prince Georges county
Maryland.
SECTION l. Be it enacted by the
General Assembly of Maryland that
it shall not be lawful for the Clerk ol
the Circuit Court for Prince Georges
County, Maryland, to issue license to
any person, persons or corporation to
sell spirituous or fermented liquors or
lager beer in Prince Georges county,
Mary land, within one mile in every
direction from the northeast corner Of
the District Of Columbia.
SECTION 2. Be it enacted, That
this Act shall take effect from the date
of its passage.
Approved April 7th, 1904.
EDWIN WAKEFIELD,
Governor.
SPENCER G. JONES,
President of the Senate.
GEORGE Y. EVERHART.
Speaker of the House of Delegates.
Office of the Secretary of the Sen
ate:
l hereby certify, That the aforego-
ing is true copy OF an Act of the
General Assembly of Maryland, pass
ed at the January Session, 1904.
ROBERT MOSS,
Secretary of the Senate.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-06-10

ticle II of the Code of Public Local
Laws, of the State of Maryland, title
Prince Georges county, 'sub'title"
Sheriff as amended by the act of 1900,
Chapter $50, be and they are hereby
repealed and reenacted so as to read
as follows:
Section 29G. He shall have power
to appoint any person as guard to the
Jail in said county, whenever in his
judgment and in the judgment OF
the county commissioners grand jury
may be deemed necessary for the
safe keeping of persons confined in
said Jail.
Section 297. Said guard when ap-
pointed shall serve either day or night
as directed by the Sheriff and he shall
receive for his service the sum OF one
dollar for each night he shall serve as
such guard, to be certified by the Sher-
iff: and such amount shall be levied by
the county commissioners Of Prince
Georges county, for the use of the
said guard at their regular term for
levying taxes for each year if any
guard shall have been appointed by
the Sheriff and serve as aforesaid.
Section 29S. Any guard so ap-
pointed shall hold his appointment at
the will and pleasure Of the Sheriff.
SECTION 299. Be it enacted that this
act shall take effect from tue date OF
its passage.
Approved March 18th, 1904.
EDWIN WAKEFIELD.
Governor.
SPENCER C. JONES,
President of the Senate.
GEORGE Y. EVERHART,
Speaker of the House of Delegates.
Office of Chief Clerk House of Del
egates:
l hereby certify, That the aforego-
ing is a true copy of an Act of the
General Assembly Of Maryland, pass
ed at the January Session. 1904.
B. L. SMITH,
Chief Clerk of the House of Dele
gates.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-06-10
CHAPTER SO.

AN ACT to authorize and empower
the Judges of the Circuit Court Of
Prince Georges county to appoint
attorney to defend persons indicted
for crimes and misdemeanors in said
Court and to fix the compression for
services ordered by said attorneys
in said cases.
SECTION l. Be it enacted by the
General Assembly of Maryland that
whenever a person shall be indicted in
the Circuit Court for Prince Georges
county for any crime or misdemeanor
and it shall appear to the Court that
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-06-10
CHAPTER 487.

AN ACT to provide for the erection
and equipment Of Public School
House in Hyattsville, Prince
Georges County Maryland.
SECTION l. Be it enacted by the
General Assembly of Maryland, that
Charles A, Wells, Joseph R. Owens,
Charles H. Welsh, Edwin Devlin, Jr.,
Charles H. Long. John Fainter, Jr.,
W. w. Maloney, John F. Hickey, W.
H. Richardson and James G. Ragers.
be and they are hereby constituted a
building eo:nmitt' e, for the purpose
of purchasing lot OR lots, and erect
ing and furnishing in the town of Hy-
attsville, Sixteenth Election District,
Prince Georges County, Maryland, a
public school building to be used for
public school purposes for the pupils
from Hyattsville and its vicinity, free
from any charges for instruction
therein whatever.
SaCTIoN 2. And be it enacted, That
of the aforesaid building committee
five members shall constitute a quo
rum, and the concurrence of five of
them shall be necessary for the deci-
sion of any or all questions which may
arise in the discharge of their duties,
and ali vacancies occurring in said
building committee, whether from
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-06-10
CHAPTER 81.

AN ACT to repeal Sections two hum
dred and ninty six, two hundred and
ninety-seven and two hundred and
ninety.eight, OF Article II of the
Code of Public Local Laws of the
State of Maryland title, Prince
Georges subtitle" Sheriff as amend
ed by the Act of 1900, Chapter $50
and to re-enact the said sections so
as to read as follows.
SECTION l. BE it enacted by the
General Assembly Of Maryland, that
sections two hundred and ninety six
two hundred and ninety y-seven and
two hundred and ninety eight, Of Ar
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-06-10

said person has no means of employ
ing an attorney to defend him the said
Court may appoint member of the
bar of said county to conduct his de-
tense.
SECTION 2. In all cases in which
the punishment may be death, the
compensation of said attorney shall be
the sum of fifty dollars, in all cases of
assault with intent 20 kill or rape the
compensation Of said attorney shall be
ten dollars to be levied by the County
Commissioners of Prince Georges
county at their regular annual levy,
and in no case shall any compensa-
tion be allowed unless plea of not
guilty be entered and the case reg
ularly tried before and deciqed by the
Court or Jury.
SECTION 8. And be it further enacted
That this act shall take effect from
tne Qate OF us passage.
EDWIN WAKEFIELD,
Governor.
SPENCER G. JONES,
President of the Senate.
GEORGE Y, EVERHART,
Speaker of the House of Delegates.
Office of Chief Clerk House of Dele,
gates:
l hereby certify, That the aforego-
ing is true copy of an Act of the
General Assembly of Msryland, pass
ed at the January session, 1904.
B.L. SMITH,
Chief Clerk of the House of Delegates.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-06-10

OulCS VI OulCI OISIh AOuSC VI b0i@>
gates:
hereby certify, That the aforego-
ing is true copy Of an Act of the
General Assembly of Msryland, pass
ed at the January session, 1904.
B.L. SMITH,
Chief Clerk of the House of Delegates.
CHAPTER 459,
AN ACT to repeal and re-enact with
amendments Section 116 E of Arti-
Gle II of the Code Public Local
Laws title Prince Georges County
sub title "Treasurer" as amended by
Chapter AT of the Acts of the
General Assembly of Maryland Of
the year 1900.
SECTION l. Be it enacted by the
General Assembly of Maryland, That
section 116 E of Article II Of the Code
Of Public Local Laws title Prince
Georges county sub title Treasurer"
as amended by Chapter At OF the
Acts of the General Assembly Of Mary
land of the year 1900 be and the same
are hereby repealed and re-enacted as
follows.
ll6 4. The Treasurer of Prince
Georges county shall receive in full
compensation for the discharge OF his
official duties as collector of take lev.
led for county purposes the sum OF
three thousand dollars for each year
of his term of Office, which shall be
PAYABLE one fourth on the first day Of
July, one-fourth on the first day OF
October and one-tourth of the first day
Of January Of each fiscal year and the
remaining fourth upon final settle
ment of said fiscal year by the
Treasurer with the County Commits
sioners of Prince Georges county and
shall receive a commission of 81 per
cent on all taxes collected by him tor
the State of Maryland.
SECTION 2. And be it enacted, That
this act shall take effect from the date
of it's passage.
Approved April Sth, 1904.
EDWIN WAKEFIELD,
Governor.
SPENCER G. JONES,
President of the Senate.
GEORGE EVERHART,
Speaker of the House of Delegates.
Office of the Chief Clerk House of
Delegates:
l hereby certify, That the aforego.
ing is true copy Of an Act of the
General Assembly of Maryland pass
ed at the January Session, 1904.
B. L. SMITH,
Chief Clerk of House of Delegates
A. funeral in GLASGOW stranger
who had taken his seat in one of The
mourning coaches excited the curiosi-
ty of the other three occupants, one
ofwhom at last asked him:
"Ye'll be brither o the corp!'
NO, I'm no brither o the corp"
"Weel, then, yell be his cousin?"
mo, I'm not that
"rhen yell be at least a frien' O
the corp?'
"Not that, either. To tell the
truth, I've no been weel myself, and
as my doctor has ordered me some
carriage exercise l thoct this wad be
the cheapest way to tax it,"
"Yes he claimed his wife pinched
him severely whenever she asked him
for money"
"Well, he needn't fatter himself
that he is the only man who has been
pinched for money"
Hogan--There is wan thing about
black eye that is dacint.
Grogan-And fawat is that?
Hogan-It turns green b-f,re it
goes.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-06-10

Hogan--There is wan thing about
black eye that is dacint.
Grogan-And fawat is that?
Hogan-It turns green bf,re it
goes.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-06-10

"Yes he claimed his wife pinched
him severely whenever she asked him
for money"
"Well, he needn't tiatter himself
that be is the only man who has been
pinched for money"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1904-06-10

President of the Senate.
GEORGE EVERHART,
Speaker Of the House of Delegates
Office of the Secretary of the Senate:
l hereby certify, That the aforego-
Ing is true copy Of an Act Of the
General Assembly Of Maryland, pass
ed at the January Session, 1904.
.-. ROBERT MOSS.
S. cretary of the Senate.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1904-09-23

giving free passes. Last winter n
Republican offered bill to enforce
said section. The committee never
would report it until forced to do so,
then report d it adversely. but by
hard fight the Republican member
got a reading OF the bill ordered and
IL placed on the calendar, but never
could get VOTE on 1t. The House
WIS democratic by about seventy-six
M jority. want to say that believe
the masses OF the Democrats are
good as the masses of the Republicans;
but the trouble Is that the Democrats
always vote for the nominee OF the
party unless that nominee Is ali ad-
vocate of the interests and rights of
the masses. ard Is a man who, 1t Is
believed, will stand for what he
breaches. Bryan's nomination and
one other instance of Dem ocratic lead
ers boiling is all that l now recall.
The other will not name, Kentuck-
ians can readily recall IT,
I think the foregoing sufficiently
shows that no man can depend on the
Democratic party for the enactment
OF any law tor the benefit of the peo-
pie.
| now propcs. to show that the
Democratic party has for many years
been the deadly aud iusiduous foe Of
all attempts to organize a new party.
was present as a delegate at the
Greeuback convention In 1876. when
Peter Cooper was nominated. We
polled less than 100, 600 votes In the
nation that year, the Democrats ig-
noring us, but in 1877 and 1873 we
became factor In many States, hold
Ing largely the balance OF power.
Now mark what happened. In 1873
the Democratic party of Michigan re.
solved In favor OF gold aud silver and
paper convertible into coin on de.
mand. The result OF the election was
Il at the Democrats polled about Vs..
10 votes and the Greenb ,ckers about
! 900. The next winter the Demo-
Gratis adopted the G.eenbsck platform
and procured fusion ticket Tor Re
gents and Supreme Judge. The tick
ct was defeated. The fusion was
kept up for some time, and resulted
In the Democrats once getting con-
troll of the State, but destroyed the
Greenback orgsuiz alton there and
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