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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-05
Prices. Soc, 75c. $l.OO.
Notice Of stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders OF the Aqua Pura company OF
Las Vegas, will be held In the Office OF
the company at Las Vegas, N. M,
Monday. Jan. 25th. 1904. at 8 o'clock
D. m. for the election OF directors and
for the transaction Of such other busi-
ness as may come before the meeting.
+. IL PIERCE.
Jan. i. 1904. Secretary.
Ill
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-05
Grant Board
Does Business
IMPORTANT ACTION REGARDING
THE DISPOSITION OF MIN
ERAL LANDS.

@4E@s4M
ERAL LANDS.
The board of trustees of the las We
gas grant was in session yesserdas
and held an evening meeting running
late into the night.
Those present were: Messrs. Ray
nolds, Romero, Long, Gallegos, Esqni-
bel and Ilfeld.
After the transaction Of routine bust
ness the board took up the PROPOSE
ton made some time ago by the An
dyke company of Washington City to
explore the grant for asphalt, natural
gas and petroleum, and to thoroughly
work the grant in the event any min
eral substance is found in paying guam
titles. The company proposes to q
tinue this work if allowed fifteen
years and to pay, royalties.
A contract of such large Importance
should not be entered into without the
most careful consideration. There are
SO many points to guard and SO many
interests to protect that the board gave
the matter a full days attention.
On the one hand, there is danger, II
such a contract is made too much in
favor of the joint owners, that It will
not be accepted, and the property lie
dormant for the next fifty years, as
it has in all the long years Of the past.
| On the other hand, it is the duty Of
the trustees to manage the property
so as to secure the best possible re-
suits for the owners Of the grant.
It is believed that in the contract
submitted to the Andyke company
a fair medium, just to all concerned,
has been found.
The contract reserves all rights to
proceed with the irrigating reservoir
and system and protects the lands I'M
der the same from interference by the
Andyke company.
1t reserves the right for prospectors
or promoters to protect for develop
ment and use all mineral properties.
1t reserves the use Of all grazing,
horticultural and agricultural lands
and protects all settlers and owners Of
land from intrusion on their rights,
and guards against any interference
In the settlement of titles and the exc
cution of deeds.
It guarantees to the trustees The
right to inspect all books, papers and
property of the company to be sure
that proper royalties are being paid.
1t provides for a forfeiture of the
contract if the company fails to keep
its obligations.
It requires that 1900 feet Of deyel.
opment shall be made each month for
eighteen consecutive months and
thereafter the work shall continue 10
a b~usiness-like way.
1t provides for the payment Of s10O
per month for unnecessary delays "a
be paid by the company.
These are a few OF the many i'm.
portant features Of the contract.
Work is to begin within ninety days
after the contract is accepted.
It remains to be seen whether the
Andyke company will accept the con,
tract.
It Is of the highest Importance that
this work should go on It a tile
expenditure Of a large amount d
money and the establishment OF d
great industry, affording remunerative
employment to our home people.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-05
ERSONAL

Teodoro Pena is here from San Ig-
nacio today.
Andres Farah has returned from a
trip to Santa Fe.
Ashley Pond, Jr. turned to his ranch
this afternoon.
Robert Haywood left yesterday for
his ranch in Chilli.
Albino B. Gallegos left this morning
for his home in Las Conchas.
X. R. Selig, a Chicago drummer, is
stopping aver to visit his friends.
j. A. Baker, the mining man, was q
south bound passenger this afternoon,
Mr.. and Mrs. Qrinley entertained a
jolly party last night at the bowling
alleys.
Anita Baca, the four-months-old
child Of Lorenzo Baca of Mora, died
yesterday.
Epatacio Quintana, ex-county com
missioner, is in from his ranch in the
country.
John Stein. the Harvey house su-
perintendent, went south on the limit
Ell this morning.
CRas. r. Stone, the candy man, who
represents Loose Wiles of Kansas City.
is in town.
Mrs. II. D. Reinken, Mrs. ]. 3. Tip
ton and Ashley Pond, Jr, came down
from Watrous yesterday.
Mrs. Alfred Long and her two chill
dren are recent arrivals In town on
i visit to Judge and Mrs. E. ". Long
Ed. E. Ford, from Swofford Bros.
Kansas City, is showing his dry goods
samples in town today.
Leonardo Baca, whose own vine and
fig tree are at Anton Chico, is doing
business In the city today.
Lee Appel, a prosperous business
man of Roy, is here to attend to mat
tiers Of business and to visit his city
Ex-Mayor o. N. Marion of Albu
.querque, who has been in town for 6
day, returned on the limited this morn
ing.
J.. "a. Ortiz and sister returned las
night from a trip to Mora. Mr.. Orti;
left for his home in Roy this after
noon.
Pedro Bustus, from Rociada, ant
Jose Martinez, from Ell Cuervo, arr
prominent sheepmen VINO are in tow
today.
w. A. Lamb, salesman for the Marst
Fairbanks Machinery company, Is il
town on his way back from southern
points.
G.. M. N. Parker, secretary of thu
Employees Building and Saving asso
citation, was a passenger for Pueblo
yesterday.
H. H. Filley, managing engineer 0
d Mexico Mining company. who ha!
been in town for a week, left yester
day for Pueblo.
E. B. Learner Is showing the sam
pies OF Burnham, Hanna & Monger
the Kansas City dry goods house. t
the local dealers today.
Forsythe and Wolf, the hunters
have made their appearance in tow
again. Bear steaks are still very higl
priced in the local markets.
Dominguez Hays, a prosperous
ranchman from the Apache Spring
country, is here today. He brough
his children, who have been spending
the holidays at home. to continue thei
school studies.
District Court Clerk Secundino Re
nero and his cousin, J.. Frank Butte
of Aux Vase, Mo, returned last nigh
from a short visit to Mora. Mr.. Re
nero reports good times and IN es
cellent outlook in the Mora count.
metropolis.
F. T. Bird, the New York electrical
engineer, who has been out with Col
Blake to investigate the new find, !
back in town. The results Of the In
vestigations are being kept a secret
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-05

A good portrait, with expression
but no exaggeration, Is what persons
OF taste want in q photo. Stirrat
makes them-over Graaf & Hay.
wards. 1871
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-05

A Savings Bank Book Is better than
. letter OF recommendation; 1t Is a
certificate Of character. Don't put
your spare money down your throat
or on your back, or send II up In
smoke, but open an account with the
Plaza Trust q Savings Bank. s12-7
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-05

wANTED-woman for cook and gen.
eral homework. Apply Mrs. Judge
Mills. III
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-05

s. r. Finley, eyesight specialist, is
at the New Optic hotel. All who need
glasses fitted should call soon. 12-i12
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-05

GOOD board and lodging; cheapest in
town. Mrs. p. L. Barker. 1909 Mora
avenue. 1-22
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-05

LOST-At Jewish dance Dec. 29th,
white silk scarf. Please return to
Rosenthal Bros. 10
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-05

SOC on the dollar for all millinery at
Mrs. L. Poole Wright's the next thirty
days. 1-1S
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-05

Ring Papen. No. IA. for fresh, first.
class groceries. 1.l9
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-05

Grains Of gold, fresh and fine. Dick,
grocer. 1.2O
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-05

Stirrat's views sell by the dozen.
1880
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-05

Bulk olives, fine and large. Dick
1.20
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-05

A clean market and first-class meats
at Turner's. ZIG
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-05

Mirablle dictu; all trains were on
time this afternoon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-01-05

Papen at the bridge sells good gro
caies. 1-19
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-20
PAINTERS WANT INCREASE.
Claim District Pays Less Than Outside
Endowment.

The painters employed by the munich
pality at the District repair shop AFTER
August 1 next will probably receive an
increase in wages of from So to $50
day A hearing relative to this matter
was held before the Commissioners several
weeks ago, and this morning Secretary
Lewis of the local Painters Union and r.
j. Ratigan, representing the Council or
Allied Building Trades of the central
Labor Union, again appeared before Com
missioner Macfarland and Acting Commas
soner Harding, and urged an increase in
the wages paid to the painters In the en-
ploy Of the District.
The union representatives stated that
four-fifths Of the employers in the DIS
trict are now paying painters $3.50 day.
while the District at present is paying
only So a day They urged the Commits
sioners to grant an increase of ~ cents q
day to the painters employed by the DIS
trict.
At the close of the hearing Commissioner
Macfarland said that it has always been
the policy of the District to pay the gem
eral rate prevailing among reputable ON.
blowers and that the Commissioners Will
investigate the matter and If 1t is found
that the master painters have adopted the
Increased schedule the District will grant
the increase requested by the union rep
reSentatiVes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-20
Anti-Scratching Sticks.
To the Editor of The Evening Star:

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
The article in Tuesdays Star entitled
Goggles for Chickens recalls to my mind
another brilliant invention, described to me
by the farmer who originated it, and which
will probably come into general use about
the same time with the goggles. His device
was for the automatic prevention Of the
scratching up of freshly cultivated gardens
and flower beds by the Industrious but in
considerate hen. 1t consisted of two slen-
der sticks, about eight inches long, pointed
at one end and with hole In the other
Through the hole ribbon was passed. by
which the "anti-scratchers were securely
attached to the hens legs Immediately
above the knee, the pointed end freely rest
ing on the ground behind. This, as will be
readily seen, would not interfere with loco
motion. but the instant she began to
scratch she would walk herself quickly out
Of the garden. The shade of ribbon could
be selected to harmonic with the plumage
of each hen, In order not to sacrifice the
aesthetic too greatly to the purely utilita-
rian. AS the inventor of the above de-
scribed device decided to bestow it freely
upon the public no one need feel afraid Of
infringing patent by adopting it,
JAMES p. STABLER
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-20
PENNSYLVANIA CLUB HEARING.
District Excise Board Will Listen to
Appeal Next Tuesday.

The District excise board has fixed upon
next Tuesday morning as the time for tax
ing up the motion of the Pennsylvania Club
clubs application for license to dispense
northwest. The excise board will consider
the motion of the club and the evidence
presented in support of the clubs request
for a rehearing, and II It appears to the
board that there Is sufficient reason for
granting rehearins on the matter a date
will be set for the same If the grounds for
reconsideration Of the case do not appear
to be sufficient the board will probably deny
the clubs motion for reopeninR of the
case.
Commissioner Macfarland this morning
received letters from Representatives Ed
ward De v. Morrell and Henry W. Palmer
OF pennsylvania urging the District au-
thorities to reconsider their former action
and grant the club license. 1t Is ex-
planned that the Commissioners have no
jurisdiction In the matter, and that the ex-
else board has exclusive authority in the
premises.
Representative Palmer in his letter says,
among other things:
Il had the honor to be the chairman of
the state committee at the time the con-
st1tutional amendment prohibiting the man.
ufacture and sale Of alcoholic drinks in the
state of Pennsylvania was submitted to
a vote OF the people, and therefore I may
be supposed to have no prejudice in favor
of rum or rum sellers or rum drinkers
am also member Of some clubs that have
a license to sell. and am sure that they
make for the cause of temperance under the
no-treating rule, which prevails in almost
all the clubs. The members drink far less
than they would If they frequented saloons
or public drinking Places
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-20
AT HOUSE OF DETENTION.
Two Colored Children Held for Hear
ing in Juvenile Court.

Edith johnson, fourteen year-old colored
girl, and her brother. George, four years
her Junior, are held at the house Of deten-
ton pending hearing in the Juvenile court
tomorrow. They were arrested last night
at their home, 1901 L street northwest, by
Precinct Detective Cox of the third pre-
cinct. The children are accused OF being
responsible for several thefts which have
occurred in the third precinct during the
last few weeks. The first complaint came
from Mrs. A T. Baldwin of 1923 10th street
northwest, who complained Of her loss by
theft of gold watch valued at $40,
pocketbook containing 81 in change and
pair of gold eyeglasses. She said that
colored boy and girl visited her home dur
ing June and represented that they nad
been sent by her washerwoman. They were
left alone in the dining room for Few
minutes and short time later Mrs BAD
win discovered her loss, but not before
the visitors had left.
A few days later. Mrs. E. F. Calhoun OF
1929 Sth street northwest reported that ner
pocketbook containing 81 in money ana
pair of eyeglasses was snatched from ner
hand by colored girl and boy Whie sne
was in front of her home. A report was
also received from Miss Bowie, VINO salo
that she lived at 914 14th street northwest;
to the effect that a colOred boy ana girl
had snatched her pocketbook while she was
Mrs. Baldwin was recovered from an OUT
building attached to the Johnson nome. me
police have been unable to locate MISS
bowie as inquiry at the address given by
her. 914 14th street northwest, developed
the fact that it is not a residence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-20
FRIGHTENING UP THINGS.
Painters and Decorators Busy in the
Interior Department.

Interior Department.
Amendment Clerk Holcombe of the De-
partment of the Interior is rejoicing IN tho
fact that the repaint1ng ana 1ur hi'hi',e
lightning has struck his way, and ne 10
willing to put up with the discomforts VI
herdng his force in one room In tnis ho'
weather in order that brand-neW scherhe
of decoration may greet the eyes OF the
visitor to his office next fall. Mr.. Hoi-
combe's main office is undergoing extensive
repairs. All of the furniture has been
moved out into the corridor and the place
ia in the hands of the painters and decora-
tors. The walls are to be freshly tinted, the
windows frames painted and the moor re-
haired and covered. Before the furniture Is
returned to the room it. too, will pass unoer
the hands of the Department. WorkHen,
and will be made as bright and attractive
as new.
Mr., Holcombe Is not the only fortunate
one, however, for the repairing pee mas
stung in several other places In the great
Interior Department building. Under the
fence about the building has been painted
green and gold, and the great ornamental
lamps at the various entrances nave Deeh
treated to the same kind OF re1urolshihs.
Several of the basement or first moor rooins
of the building have been torn up ana maue
over, SO that by fall the department. Will
have a spck-and-span look, all the old eye
sores having been removed. several piop
ositions have been made to scrape and clean
the outside of the building, but these repre-
sensations are not looked upon with favor
by those in charge, as 1t is their belieI tina.
the building looks more dignified with the
marks of age on its columns and capitals
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-20
FUNERAL OF FORMER FIREMAN.
Remains of Rudolph Ball to- Be Buried
at Prospect Hill.

The funeral of Rudolph Ball, former
member of the District fire department,
whose death occurred Monday night, WILL
take place from his late residence, 12lo
Princeton street, at o'clock this afternoon.
Interment will be in Prospect Hill cemetery.
The following members of the fire depart
ment will act as pallbearers: Chief Engineer
William T. Belt, Capt. P. J. Holohan,
Lieut. E. O'Connor, Driver G. ]. Boyd, AS
sistant Fire Marshal P. w. Nicholson and
Machinist T. NJ. Robinson.
Mr. Ball was a member Of the fire de-
partment from July, 1882, to April, 1s92,
and his recosd shows that he was faithful
and efficient fireman. Mr. Ball made but
one dying request, and that was he be
buried with fireman's honors, that is, that
a detail of firemen escort his remains to
their last resting place. Chief Belt. who
served in "old No. 2 engine company with
him, has taken every step to fulhll TINS re-
quest, and an escort Of thirty-one men Will
attend the funeral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-20
EXCURSIONS.

The Indian Head trips Thursday. Friday
and Saturday evenings, via steamer Charles
Manchester. are as popular as ever this sea-
son. The Manchester will leave at $50 p. m.
as usual. stopping at Marshall Hall both
ways. so those who desire to dance can do
so, as Prof. Schroeder's Band plays all the
latest popular music in the large, airy pa
vilion until the return o. the steamer from
Indian Head.
Day trips are made to Marshall Hall at
10 am. and 2:30 pm. Parties spending the
day at the Hall may avail themselves OF
the Indian Head trip without extra cost.
The numerous opportunities which Chevy
Chase Lake affords for rest and recreation
make 1t an ideal place at which to spend
ones evenings during the heated term. The
Marine Band concerts furnish new pro-
grams each evening, beginning about 80.
The concert Is concluded about o, and after
brief intermission the band takes Its posi-
ton In the spacious dancing pavilion and
renders music for the dancers during the
remainder of the evening. For those who
prefer other forms of amusement many
attractive features are provided, including
the new motion pictures in the rustic thea
ter, bowling, boating and shooting The car
service Is notably adequte under all condi-
lions.
A very delightful and inexpensive means
of escaping the heat of the city for a few
days is afforded by the special weekend
excursions of the Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat Company to Old Point Comfort
One of the excellently appointed steamers
Of this company sails from the wharf foot
Of 7th street every Saturday at $50 IN,
reaching Old Point Comfort and Norfolk
early Sunday morning. Tickets for these
trips, good to return until Monday. are OF
fered at reduced rates. Connections are
made every day at Norfolk with steamers
for New York and Boston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-20
Will Overhaul Revenue Cutter.

The revenue cutter Galveston, which be-
came disabled while in service on the gulf
station, with headquarters at Galveston,
and which was lowed from that city to
Baltimore by another revenue cutter is to
be given thorough overhauling. A few
days ago she was taken from the revenue
cutter station at Baltimore to Philadel-
phia, where the contract for her overhaul
ing has been placed. The Galveston Is to
receive new boilers and machinery, and is
to have hull and upper works put in the
best OF repair. Officers of the revenue cut
ter service have been detailed to look after
the work and to push 1t along, but it will
be several weeks before she will be ready
to return to service again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-20
Reception to Officers.

The supreme officers of the Catholic Wo-
mems Benevolent Legion, Miss Theresa
Blondell of Baltimore and Miss Annie
OConnor of New York, were rendered a
reception In this city by about 200 local
members of the legion Monday evening
The presidents of the ten councils of the
city acted as the reception committee, each
formally introducing the members of her
council to the guests. The supreme officers
then addressed the ladies at length, after
which Miss Blondell organized a Chancel-
lors' Club, to which only those who have
served as presidents belong. The fol-
lowing officers were elected:
President Mrs. Helen Scheckles; vice
president, Mrs. Cecilia B. Miller; secretary,
Miss Mary H. Mccarthy; chancellor. Miss
Mary c. Flanagan; orator, Miss Rose Car
raher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-20

Royal Glue
Mends everything. Druggists, 1Oc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-20
Chevy Chase Inn,

Now under the management of Walter
Burton, is without doubt the most delight
full place near Washington. and is within
thirty minutes ride on through cars. 1t is
fifteen degrees cooler than the city, and its
accessibility makes it especially desirable
to those whose business necessitates their
presence here during the heated term, while
to those desiring rest and recreation 1t Of
fers equal attractions. The Inn is entirely
modern in its appointments, offering every
comfort; the table Is unexcelled, the water
is from artesan wells. Among the amuse-
ments are tennis, bowling, pool. billiards,
ETC.. free to guests. Everything has been
done that could contribute to the comfort
and pleasure of the guests. A table d. hote
dinner is served every evening from 10
73O. Information and rates can be OBJ
tanned at the Inn or at Hotel oxford, 14th
and NJ Y ave. jy20-w, SGT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-20
Death of Fred. A. Hall.

Telegraphic news was received last night
of the death of Mr.. Fred A. Hall, assist
ant foreman in the proof room. government
printing office. He left Washington, &C
companied by his wife, on Tuesday of last
week to represent this Jurisdiction Of the
National Union in the senate of that body,
in session at Mackinac Island. Mich, where
his death occurred. When he left Wash
ington he was in his usual health, and
the cause of his death Is not known here.
The news was a shock to his friends in
the office, where he was long employed.
The remains will arrive in Washington to-
morrow evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-20
Concert at Marine Barracks

The Marine Band, under Lieut.. Santel-
mann, will render the following program at
the marine barracks tomorrow afternoon,
beginning at o'clock:
1. March-Uncle Sammy Hoffman
2. Overture-''Masaniello' Amber
3. Danse Observation-Disclosures" 49,. Whitney
4. Corent Solo-"Columbia Polka Robinson
Musician Frank r. Todhunter.
5. Grand Fantasia-"Il Trovatore' 80. Verdi
6. Waltz-"Artist's Life" ............ Strauss
7. Descriptive Fantasia-"In a Bird Store -
Orth
8. National Anthem - 1.-THE Star Spangled
Banner Observation-Disclosures. Kew
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-20
Democratic Lawyers Organize.

A number of democratic members of the
local bar have organized as the Lawyers
Democratic Club of the District of Column
bla. with Charles w. Darr. president: Rich
ard Ford, vice president; Charles E. Roach
secretary, and Charles J. Murphy, treas
urer. 1t is the intention to furnish stump
speakers and take other steps to foster the
democratic cause. The club last evening
sent to Judge Parker, the presidential can
didate. a telegram, as follows:
THE Lawyers Democratic Club of the
District of Columbia, this day organized.
extends congratulations and tenders Its
services.
The executive committee of the club in
cludes the officers and Messrs. ID. S. Mack
all. Crandal Mackey. Charles w. Balderson,
Levi David and William Henry White