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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-29

The Pittsburg conference special
which passed through the city yester-
day morning ran against a snag at
Santa Fe. The Pennsylvanians had
a couple Of hours to spare in the town
and the cooks and kitchen force were
given q little respite. When the time
came ito depart not cook or a soul
lion showed up. The outfit had
doubtless embraced the opportunity
of securing transportation to coun-
try where cooks are In great demand.
and when the right time came they
hid out A message asking franti-
cally for cooks and kitchen help was
dispatched TO Las Vegas, but no re.
lief could be Afforded The passen.
gers are pretty certain 70 be AFFORDED
opportunity for the exercise OF the
Christian fortitude before they get To
Los Angeles. The Harvey system
Is taxed to the limit TO supply the reg
ular trains and specials unproyided
with diners. Arrangements are made
In advance for these and the unfor
ttunate ones must be content with
what's leftA trip to the Grand Canyon
Is planned and there II viii be es
ipecially hard for an unexpected two
hundred to secure meals.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-29
Russian Government Declares
Officially That Mediation
Now or Intervention After
War Is Over Will Not BE To-
lerated

VLADIvOSTOK. April 2s.-The
squadron under Rear Admiral Yeszen
has returned here from Its recent op-
erations on the Korean coast.
& Story Of Expedition.
The squadron consisting Of armored
cruisers Rossia, Rurik and Gromoboi
and the protected cruiser Bogatyr. put
to sea at day break April 23. The
Rurik returned the following day but
the others proceeded TO Wonsan, Ko-
rea. Two torpedo boats were sent
into the bay where they found the
Japanese trading steamer Goyo Maru
at anchor with crew Of twenty. The
latter were ordered ashore, the pa
pers Of the vessel were taken and the
steamer was then sunk. There was
no sign Of troops ashore and no yes
sells were in the bay. but It was
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-29
Attempt
To Escape

PHOENIX, Ariz. April 29.--Ne~s
has reached here that an attempted
prison break occurred at the Terri
torial prison at that place yesterday.
Superintendent William Griffith was
saved from death BY a life termer.
Assistant superintendent U. G. Wilder
was stabbed and badly beaten. Five
convicts were stabbed and shot one
fatally. but none escaped.
The revolt was led by VIM. N.
Iastannan, 4 leader In the labor riots
at Morenci last year.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-29
Santa Fe
! Special Trains

KANSAS CITY, Mo. April 20. six
santa re Special trains from Chicago
bearing delegates from the eastern
states to The Methodist conference at
Los Angeles, Calf, arrived here today
and left over the same road an hour
later. They will go direct TO Los An-
geles by way of Albuquerque.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-29
St Petersburg Receives Survivors Of Variag and koretz
With Widest Display Of Enthusiasm, Prince and
Peasant Join in Reception

learned that four Japanese torpedo
boat destroyers had put out to sea at
daylight April rs. The squadron re-
turned to Vladivostok and late April
26 started on another expedition. On
the 9th when 800 miles out to sea
it sighted Japanese steamer with
war stores. Her crew was placed in
safety and the steamer was sunk.
The same night the large Japanese
transport Kinshiu Maru was over
hauled. The crew OF the transport
tried to escape in small boats but
were captured. On board the trans
port were four Hotchkiss guns. AT
the outset it looked as If no one was
on board but on examination 1t was
found that the cabin was locked and
barred. Therein the Russians found
six infantry officers who surrendered
without resistance.
soldiers' Heroism.
In another part Of the ship 1SO in
fantry men who refused to surrender
were found. Admiral Yeszen, whose
vessel was about 1000 yards away,
ordered his men to leave the trans
port. The Japanese then opened fire
and one Russian was wounded After
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-29
DANGER FROM FLOOD BE-
LiEvED TO HAVE PAesEp.

ST. LOUIS. Mo, April 2S.--The be.
lief that all danger from high water
is now passed was expressed today
by Mayor Cook Of East st. Louis and
Mayor Judd Of Granite City, The
lowlands south Of East St. Louis are
badly flooded as 4 result Of the break
age in Conlogae levee but all the fam
lilies living in the inundated section
have moved.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-29
soIdiers' Heroisnn.
Appeal To
Consul

PUEBLO. Colo, April 29.--An ap-
peal was made today to the Italian
vice-consul at Denver by bondsmen
and friends of Charles Demolli, the
Italian editor who disappeared from
Trinidad, to enlist his assistance in
locating Demolli. No trace of him
has been found and the belief is grow
ing that Demolli is being detained Or
has met with foul play.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-29
GOVERNORS ARRIVE TO
ATTEND THE OPENING.

ST. LOUIS, No, April 29.-Gov-
ernor Peabody Of Colorado accompan-.
led by delegation from that state
arrived today. Governor Joseph X.
Toole Of Montana is also here. They
will attend the opening ceremonies Of
the worlds fair tomorrow,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-29

and gazetted IN the official Messenger
today The announcement closes with
the statement that Similarly, the Inn.
perial government will not admit the.
Intervention of any power in the di.
rect negotiations which will occur
between Russia and Japan after the
termination of hostile operations In
order to determine the conditions OF
peace
Death Rather Than Surrender.
TOXIC. April 20. 6 p. m.--Later re-
ports from Gensan concerning the
sinking OF the Kinshn Maru BY the
Russian cruiser Rossia, indicate that
the soldiers who killed themselves as
the vessel went down, or we're drown
ed. refused to surrender to the Rus
SLAMS, choosing death In preference.
Official reports agree In placing the
number OF casualties at seventy-threc.
II Is not known here how many the
|
Russians took on board or rescued
after she was sinking. Il is posi-.
BILE that there were more survivors
as one OF the vessels boats is still
missing.
internal Troubles.
ERIvAN, Russia. April 30 An at
tempt has been made to assassinate
the district governor Of Echmiedxin
He was struck by two bullets. One
penetrated his chest. The motive
of the attempt Is political,
... Japs of vladivostok.
ST. PETERSBURG. April 20. TIL
lp. m--viceroy Alexleif later reported
that the Japanese squadron had beer
sighted on yladiyostok.
Admiration for Japs.
| ST. PETERSBURG. April 29.-Ths
details OF Rear Admiral Yeszen's rait
show that It was entirely successful
He safely brought back his ships, af
tier inflicting material and moral dam
age on the enemy The conduct Q
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-29
FOUR LIVES LOST IN
BURNING HOTEL.

LANSING, Mich. April 29.-Four
lives were lost last night in the burn
ing Of the Bryan house. three story
brick structure. The dead are: Je-
rome c. Stile. John yolland. Ransom
Dingman, James Ray. Several other
boarders and two firemen received
slight burns.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-29
Wholesale Electrocution.

Last night dozens Of home fattened
fowls were suddenly shocked to death
and then wet picked In hot Macbeth
water. They are choice eating. For
sale by Pete Roth. 4-2O
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-29
Noisy Brook Resort.

This beautiful place il In new own.
ership. enlarged and newly furisheds
good beds ana good table. 80 Z week.
Stage Tuesday, Thursday and sasus
day from Las Vegas postofice; fare
81 each way. Address MRS. &. B. Cok
ton, Mineral Hin. 80
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-29
RUSSIAN OFFICIAL ACCOUNTS Of ACHIEVEMENTS OF [ADGTOk FLEET

the 100 troops remaining aboard the
Kinshu Maru in refusing to surrender
and firing upon the Russians while
the transport was sinking, evokes url-
honnded admiration
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-29

wards the transport was sent to the
bottom by means OF a mechanical
mine and few shells. The Japanese
on board did not cease firing and made
no attempt to save themselves. The
fire OF the Japanese actually continued
until the waves closed over the ship.
The prisoners numbered 1873, includ-
ing seventeen officers.
Wild With enthusiasm.
ST. PETERSBURG, April 20, ..O5
p. m.--Such an outburst OF popular en-.
thusiasm as was witnessed today up
on the arrival of the survivors of the
Variag and Koritz has not been ex-.
|perienced in many years. Undeterred
by the raw, rainy weather as many as
a hundred thousand persons crowded
the three mile Neysky from the rail
road depot to the palace square. The
roofs and windows were black with
people waving naval flags. The whole
route was lined by soldiers, sailors
and cadets Of the military school,
Grand Duke Alexis, as high admiral
received the heroes, attended by d
brilliant stan Of admirals. The grand
duke approached the survivors Of the
Chemulpo engagement and Captain
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-29
Dead stueki IL IL Name.

1t exterminates all kinds Of insects
about the house. Now Is the time to
use 1t while house-cleaning. Sold BY
Dick. 4-55
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-29
Fine Gowninq.

Few women upon the American
stage today dress as elaborately as
Rose Coghlan. In The Greatest
Thing In the World" she will appear
at the Duncan opera house on May
10th attired IN four gowns designed
by q leading New York modiste, in.
tended for ball room, for tea. for
driving and for morning wear. Be.
sides Miss Coghlan herself Ave other
ladies have an opportunity to display
four gowns each Miss coghlan has
surrounded herself with remarkably
handsome women. more than com.
mon tall. and the display Of cos.
tunes ii calculated 70 impress lady
theatregoers as well as the fact that
the play itself Is direct appeal 10
the heart OF every mother and every
mothers son.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-29

Trainmaster J. w. Dean spent yes.
terday in Santa Fe.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-29

drowned as the result Of the sinking
of the Japanese transport Kinshiu5
Maru which was torpedoed by the
Russian cruiser Rossia at midnight
Monday last. The Kinshiu Maru part
ed from a convoy Of torpedo boats in
the fog Monday and at 1880 met the
Russian fleet. she was ordered to
stop and the Rossia steamed along
side A searching party was sent on
the transport and discovered two com.
panies Of soldiers below which was
reported to the Rossia.. The latter
discharged torpedo which struck the
Kinshiu Maru amiiships and broke
her In two, While the transport was
sinking the soldiers on board rushed
on deck and fired volleys from rifles
into the Rossia, and as the vessel
sank several soldiers committed sui
eide Three boats which fioated free
from the wreckage were the means Of
saving forty-fiye soldiers and nine
members Of the crew. The survivors
succeeded In getting ashore and were
conveyed by steamer to Gensan To-
day. s
Russia Won't Mediate.
ST. PETERSBURG. April 29.--
In the most categorical terms Russia
has ofiicially notified the world that
she will not accept mediation to ter
inmate the war with Japan. The Of
ficial notification which accords with
the authoritative announcement made
BY the Associated Press April 25. is
contained in circular issued by the
minister OF foreign affairs to Russian
representatives with foreign powers
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-29

See the 1904 policies Of the Nation.
al Life Insurance Co, u. s. A. They
will interest you. N. d. Roseberry,
district manager. with the Moore
Real Estate Co. All
The Washington times., 1904-12-11

This sewer is required to serve the
larger portion of Tenleytown and Arnes-
leigh Park; also Fairview Heights. run
law Heights. and Wesley Heights.
Among other items that interest tba
residents OF this section are the follow
ing:
Site for and toward construction of
sion, TO relieve Curtis School SEQ Od0
and the total cost OF said building. in
Guiding cost of site, under a Contract
which is hereby authorized therefore
shall not exceed $c0.00O.
For building combined stOrehouse and
stable at Great Falls S. .01a. and for
! the care and maintenance OF Washing
, ton uQueduct, 100000.
The Washington times., 1904-12-11
As A Corporation.
Confident Business Spirit.

The business spirit in Georgetown is a
confident spirit. Fake enterprises are
frowned upon, their promoters meeting
with little. encouragement. but every
enterprise. well started with men OF
merit behind them receive the encour-
agement that cOnduces 10 development.
1t is gratifying TO the Georgetown
Citizens 10 see that the Commissioners
ct last are beginning 10 be more liberal
I'm recommending TO Congress George
town improvements, The following are
the estimates OF the Commissioners af-
fecting The West End for the year 1905:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-18
B4TTLE WITH CYCLONE.
British Steamer from CeyIon Has
AufuL Experience.

Boston, Dec. 1.-THE British steamer Gordon
Castle, which arrived from Ceylon to-day, had
of the worst passages in the experience of
her officers. Gales from the southwest. north
west, east and northeast, with big seas, were en-
countered. and last Sunday she was struck by a
hurricane. and for twentyfour hours she was
hove TO with the seas raking her decks.
On Tuesday the vessel struck by cy-
clone, and many of those board feared she
would not weather it. From early morning until
l D. IN. the vessel lay hove to with her decks
buried under tons OF water. Then she passed
into the centre of the cyclonic disturbance. and
from l 2. m. until 10 o'clock that night it was
dead calm.
During the storm great waves tumbled down
on to the decks, smashing the wheelbox aft,
damaging the ventilator, twisting the rails and
sweeping the portable deck fittings into the
The racing of the propeller caused one Of
the blades to become dtslodged. and she COM
pleted the passage with only three blades on
the shaft. "A sailor named Lanneman was struck
by a and dashed against the railing with
such force that his left thigh broken.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-18
THREE DEAD In BLAZE.
BIG APARTMENTS BURN.
Erploding Oil StoUe Starts Fatal
williamsburg Fire.

Three dead. Ave injured some of them possibly
fatally and six others more less badly burned,
ia the result of fire caused by the explosion of an
oil stove in n furnished room house at NO. lSi
South Ninth-st., in of the best residential
streets in the Eastern District. Brooklyn. at 8
O'Clock yesterday morning. The twelve other oc-
cupants OF the house had thrilling experiences and
narrow escapes. Among the injured are a mother
and father and their four-day-od daughter. Among
the dead is their two-year-old son.
The dead are:
PAINTER, Charles Lincoln. two years old; sufocatei
and burned in his cradle.
REYNOLDS. Arden sxtyfour years old. superintendent
SITS: surocated and burned while hanging out of n
SWANSON Miss Alice. thirty years old.
The injured:
BRowNRIDER. H.. nineteen years DID, burned on the
PAINTER Mrs Sarah A. thirty. years old; and her
61n Sagns s a5 in 9ai condition from
REYNOLDS. Charles F.. twenty-five years old son OF
Arden Reynolds burned and internally injured.
SMITH. Isaac. years old. father Of Mrs Paynter;
burns and suffOcaton.
All of the above injured are in the Eastern Dis
trict Hospital Those less seriously injured VINO
are being cared for In neighboriCg houses, are DE-
Mortimer G. Burford burned about the hands and
face. Mrs Martha Gallagher. Mrs. Paynter's nurse.
slightly burned; a. Lincoln Paynter, husband OF
Mrs. Sarah Paynter burned on the head. face and
hands Joseph Schlegel, a broker, twenty-eisht
years Old slightly burned: Charles II. Smith,
body and cut on the hands. and Ruth. servant
girl burned slightly. Mr. Paynter is cashier Of the
National Biscuit Company.
Mr.. Reynolds. who lost his llfe was the innocent
of the fire Finding it cold in his room, in
front on the top floor, he went down TO the base
ment TO get Oil stove Mr.. Reynolds was carry
ing it upstairs lighted when it exploded in the hall
the first floor His clothing took fire, and he
for his room, leaving blazing carpets below When
mass Of names Nobody could go up or down
Reynolds son jumped from the top floor, saying
N he la CnI ms cd
from tho smoke and. hanging unconscious out of the
window, was slowly roasted TO death. Mrs. Paynter
and her baby being carried a ladder by
two hremen when it broke, preciptating them all
into snow bank. The latter probably saved them
from serious injury. Mr. Paynter who was severely
burned in trying to get downstairs 10 his wife S
room, carried out OF a rear window by the fire.
men One or two others jumped but most Of the
persons were rescued by the hremen. The Paynter
child and Miss SwinsOn were found dead in their
BEDS after the fire eXtin9uished
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-18
DEFENDS ROOSEVELT.
Mr.. Page Quotes Remark to Shoe
His attitude To1card the South.
rsr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

Richmond Va Dec lin an Interview in
THE Times-Dispatch" to-day. Thomas Nelson
Page quoted a remark of President Roosevelt's
10 him. which shows, DR.. Page declares that It
is the Presidents intention TO deal fairly and
justly with the South. The Presiuehts words
as quoted by Mr.. Page. were:
If the South will wait two more years before
satisfied as to my good intentions
The above was brought out in a discussion by
DR.. Page of educational conditions in the South
and the remedy for them. He expressed the
opinion that the President had now. and had al
ways entertained, the most friendly feelings for
the South and that he much astonished by
the storm of anger against him which had swept
over this part of the country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-18
FIRES CROWDED. HOUSE.
italian, Captured at Worcester,
Pleads GmIty to Crime.

Worcester, Mass, Dec. 17.-Lawrence Neari,
an Italian set fire to a dwelling house occupied
by four Italian families in Cherry-st.. in Mill
bury about o'clock this morning. walked six
miles to Worcester TO take a train for New
York, and captured IN the Union passen-
ger station by Patrolmen Kelliher and O'Brien.
He was arraigned before Judge Utley. in the
Central District Court, pleaded guilty and was
held in So ZOO bonds for the Superior Court.
The fire was set in the cellar, where Near
actuated by a spirit of revenge, poured much
kerosene about and touched ma tch. The
blaze was discovered after it burned through
the first floor and the twenty occupants es-
capped. The fire was eXtinguished with small
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-18
PRESERVING ST. MARKS BAsILIcA.

Rome. Dec. 17.-Manfred. the architect. author
Of the report on the condition of the Basilica OF
St. Marks. Venice, is In Rome and has writ
ten to the italia" saying that the measures pro-
posed in the report sufficient prevent the
damage becoming worse. adding that urgent and
indispensable work has been going on with great
rapidity and care since last June. The funds on
hand almost sufficient TO complete it Every
exaggerated impression in Italy and abroad r
Signor Manfred continues, can therefore be dis
PEELED. The great monument presents somewhat
grave signs Of weakness and dsintegration. bur
through the ef1cacious restorations begun, and
especially those proposed in the report, it will be
long preserved
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-18
BIG CHURCH CONTRACT AWARDED.

Edward NJ. Waldron & Co. who built the new
City Hall at Newark. have just been awarded the
contract, amounting to S317000 for additional work
on the 81 10000 Roman Catholic Cathedral of the
Sacred Heart. in that city. Waldron 81 Co. built
the walls and the main towers to height of fifty
feet above the foundation walls. They are now TO
carry the side walls up the window line OF the
CearstOry and the tao towers TO a height Of IS
feet inches each. besides setting all the nave,
chanCel and tranSept columns and constructing the
arches One of the main towers is TO be 325 and
the other So feet tall jeremiah O'Rourke Is the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-18
FISHING CAPTAIN LOST OVERHEARD.

Portland, Me. Dec 17.-The OF the fishing
schooner Little Elva arrived to-day, reported the
disappearance OF Captain Anhn a. Jensen. Of Port
land. part owner and master. of Port Clyde on
Thursday. The crew went below, leaving the cap
tain alone deck. Five minutes later Captain
Jensen had disappeared. Il supposed he be-
came faint while looking after the dor!es and fell
overheard Captain Jensen leaves wife and four
small children.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-18
BOSTON Has $1,000 FIRE.

Boston. Dec. ia loss estimated at 500 600 was
caused by fire early to-day in the Hecht Build
ing. Nos. 64l and 643 Atlantic-ave. and the flames
became so threatening that four alarms were
sounded. The fire started from some unknown
the top floor Of the five story brick build
ing. and was confined to the three top floors Con-
siderable damage done by water on the lower
floors and in adjoining buildings. No was hurt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-18
IMAM" PATTERSON MAY GO ON STAND.

Although Abraham Levy. OF counsel for Miss
Nan" Patterson. announced yesterday after visit
ing her ir the Tombs that decision had been
reached relative to having her take the stand at
her trial this week. there is we'll defined belief
in the Criminal Courts Building that Miss Patterson
will testify in her behalf Mr.. Levy said the
woman nervous and dreaded the ordeal OF the
closing scenes of tire trial, but confident Of
aCquittal. MIR. O'Rcilly will conduct the defence
and Mr.. Levy will sum up.
a GOOD SALESMAN,
always awake and ready for business is "A Little Adj
Of the People Employ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-18

The end of the week bank statement d!sclosss
heavy reduction in the loan account and ma
terial gains in surplus reserve These COndi-
lions remove all apprehension Of money furries
over the end of the year. II. ALLAWAY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-18
CLERK OF JERSEY COURT CHOSEN.

Charles W. lowering appointed clerk OF the
Second Criminal Court of Jersey City yesterday TO
succeed Peter F. Donellan, who was dismissed on
Friday. Tho salary Is 81 500 Mr.. lowering is a
druggist and an active Tenth Ward Republican.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-18
LOOK ARnrNn YOU

LOOK AROUND YOUR OFFICE
and what you lack. There many bargains in
desks, safes and office offered In to-day's
paper. Read the Little Ads. of the People"
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1904-04-15
THE WORK OF the coNvEN.
TON

The county ticket nominated
by the republican convention in
Wenatchee last Saturday is made
up of the best men in Chelan
county. Against not one of them
can it be said he is not qualified
for the position, or he is not wor-
thy of the place. No better,
cleaner or stronger ticket could
have been selected. 1t goes
without saying that all were
not satisfied. Was there
ever convention when all were
satisfied? 1t is not in the nature
of things that everybody should
be. Everybody who accepted a
seat in the convention put him
self under an obligation to abide
by its results. To the man who
did not get what he fought for
We say we say: put yourself in
his place" If you had won out
you would have expected the
other fellow to fall into line. To
be Consistent party man you
must do the same. To kick out
of the traces would be unfair
and would put things in such a
condition that you never could
get what you want. Don't be a
mugwump.