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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-31
BRITT AND CANS
READY TO FIGHT

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, Oct. 81
Few fights In the long and notable
record of pugilism In this city have
attracted more attention from the
sporting element than centers In the
mill AT the shasta Athletic club to.
night, when Jimmy Britt, the Pacific
Coast favoite. and Joe Cans. the
lightweight champion, come together
to settle their differences
The hard.hitting Baltimorean has
been after Britt for many months
but II was only recently that he sue
ceeded in getting on match with
him, Even then he had To make
terms exceedingly favorably TO his
opponent as regards the purse and
receipts. II Britt wins he Is to re
ceive 70 per cent OF 10 per cent OF the
receipts, while in case he loses or
draws he is assured OF an equal div.
ision.
Cans. contrary to his practice in
many instances. has been training
faithfully for tonights bout. He has
been getting into condition at San
Rafael and his trainers and camp
followers report 4 him in splendid
shape for the go, Britt likewise has
been hard at work and II he loses II
will not be because of poor condition
physically. Confident reports issue
from both training quarters. Today
the fighters are doing just enough
work to keep on edge until tho gong
calls them into the ring. Owing to
the prevailing belief that the bout
will be the last to be permitted In
San Francisco for some time II Is
expected that the crowd at the ring.
side will be as large as at any fight
ever pulled off here. d
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-31
Eighteen Collins
Ordered for Victims

TRINIDAD, Colo, Oct. 31.--
Eighteen coffins were shipped 10 Ter.
clio today on an order of the Rocky
Mountain Coal and Iron Co, for the
burial of the victims Of the explosion
which occurred last Friday. The
bodies have not yet been recovered
but the local officials Of the company
who have canvessed the town claim
that not more than eighteen men
were in the mine at the time Of the
explosion. 1t is conceded that none
of these will be found alive.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-31
General Passenger Agent W. J.
Black Of the Santa Fe and
Wife Among the Injured
THREE KILLED
A SCORE INJURED
SscOnd Section OF Passenger
Train Plunged Into First Sec
tion Near Kansas City.

KANSAS, CITY. Oct. 31.--The sec.
ond section OF Missouri Pacific pas
senger train No. s ran into the first
section at Upton yesterday. killing
three passengers and injuring 20.
The dead are. Mrs. Bright Walker.
Lewisburg Pa. Mrs. Margaret Burge,
Kansas City; J, w. Bagby, Secretary
Linotype Publishing Co, Kansas City.
A number of prominent people are
among the injured including General
Passenger Agent, w. j, Black OF the
Santa Fe and wife who were serious
ly hart, and Thomas Richardson OF
Portland who was slightly injured.
The report of Mr.. Blacks condition
this morning says his condition IL
considered favorable Mrs. Black is
fcverish and may lose one foot.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-31
walking Around The World.

Peter G. Christensen. dropped into
The Optic office this morning and
stated that he is walking around
the world" on a wager and intended
to accomplish the feat In three years.
He left San Francisco, August 6,
1904. and is to receive no money and
is to do no work OF any kind while on
the journey.
This globe trotter is twenty-seven
years Of age, five feet four inches in
height. heavy build, complexion light,
eyes gray, tatooed on both hands and
was born In Denmark.
On August Z. he landed in Stock
ton. CAL; August IA, at Fresno, CAL,
August IS: at Bakersfield, CAL; Au-
gust 81, Kingman, Arizona; Septem-
ber 1s, at Flagstaff. Arizona: October
"a he reached Gallup. and by walk
ing from Winslow TO Holbrook and
riding freight trains the rest of the
distance, arrived here.
The feat is attempted on a wager
of $4,000 made by San Francisco
men.
IL Christensen accomplishes Il he is
TO receive one.half OF the winnings,
which will be {2,5J0.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-31
Tennessee Bank
Building Collapsed

MEMEPHIS, Oct. 3l-The building
occupied by the Continental Savings
Bank collapsed today burying mum
ber of persons, including +. Charles,
president Of the bank, F. J. Baum,
Clarence Honingsburge, teller w. II.
Stotts, real estate delaer and man
named Fisher With the exception OF
Fisher, their injuries are not serious.
No bodies have been found. The ex-
cavation made for an adjoining build.
ing caused the collapse.
So far as known only one person,
a negro porter, is under the debris.
The others were quickly rescued.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-31
MEXICO. EVENING,

building, many visitors have written
appreciatlve words. The quaint mis-.
sion structure and Its tasty appoint
ments. unQuestionably pleaAe the
wayfaring man. In the mines, agri-
cultural, educational, transportation.
anthropological, and horticultural
buildings, found New Mexico dis.
plays. In every department the dis
plays from the Terli'o'y worc hue
enough to cause the New Mexican to
feel new pride in the land Of sand,
sunshine and adobe the land as well
Of irrigated valleys and earth's rich
est treasure houses. And New Mex
leo exhibits have won many medals
and prizes: First place for ,anthro-
biological display; gold medal for
wheat; gold medal for apples-but l
promised myself not TO get down TO
statistics and the list Is long one.
Al the horticultural building. l met
Mr. Graham of Roswell, the only New
Mexican, by the way, have CHANGED
to encounter. The gentleman, who
has charge of the agricultural and
horticultural disp ay, has been inde-
fatiguable in his efforts to awaken
interest in the territory. AS result
quite number of men have gone to
New Mexico on tours of investigation
Most of them were bound for the San
Juan country, while few go to the
Pecos valley.
San Juan county has shown itself
lacking in enterprise in not having
sent display of fruit to the fair The
crop this year. especially of apples
was much above the average. There
We're many inquiries for San Juan
products and much interest was man
Tested concerning this country, but
not an apple, not a spear Of grain was
to be found San Juan has made
a costly mistake.
The New Mexico exhibit at st. Lou
is will undoubtedly pay in dollars. 1t
cannot be questioned that as a result
of the display of minerals and fruits
and grains many will be led to en-
brace the opportunities offered by
the territory and that others who
may have hesitated because Of their
impression that schools We're lacking
and the finer accessories of civiiiza-
tion were absent, will no longer fear
to seek homes in the Sunshine land.
To thousands who had learned to
think Of New Mexico as a wild and
abrren land, the exhibit has been a
revelation. CHAS w. G. WARD.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-31
EPUBL|CANS OF
SANTA FE COUNTY
Harmonious Convention on
Friday. Systematic Canvass
Of Country Precincts Begun.


Harmony reigned supreme Mt the
republican county convention yester-
day afternoon, which was greatly In
contrast 10 the conditions prevailing
at the democratic county convention
this week, where there Was nothing
like harmony; from the start to the
finish TO the convention there was not
a discordant note to mar the occa-
sion. as matter of fact 1t was more
OF the nature OF an old-fashi0ned love
feast than a political convention. But
then all such gatherings are not like
the one held Tuesday afternoon and
evening.
Edmund c. Abbott, the nominee for
the council made brief address on
taking the chair as temporary chair
man at noon yesterday and at the op-
cning of the afternoon session made
a longer and much stronger talk. He
went straight to the heart OF the i'm
portant Issues Of the campaign and
received much and hearty applause
from his hearers.
There was large attendance at the
convention yesterday afternoon. The
court room was pretty we'll filled and
Continued on page 50
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-31
ILLINOIS COAL
STRIKE imminent
Hosting Engineers Threaten to
Walk Out Tonight Will
Throw $4,000 Out Of Work.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Oct 31.-The coal
hoisting engineers have served notice
on the Illinois coal operators Asso-
citation that every union engineer in
the btuminous field of the state will
strike at midnight tonight. Unless
a walkout is averted, the owners ad-
nit it will cause a shut down of prac-
tically every one of 250 mines in IL
linois, and nearly $4,000 miners, al.
though not directly involved, viii be
thrown out of work
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-31
READY TO RECEIVE
JAPANESE PRINCE

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Oct. 3f.--At
the Japanese legation on N street ID
much stir and hustle these days, for
elaborate arrangements are being
made for the reception and entertain-
ment Of Prince Fushini, first cousin
OF the Emperor, who Is now on his
way to San Francisco and IL expect
ed to arrive in this city about the lat
ter part of next week.
Prince Fushini III the ranking
Prince Of the army. as Prince Arisu-
gawa Is Of the navy. As Lieuten-
aut-General he commanded the 1st
division at .tthe battle of Nanshan,
Hill. and participated In the preli-
minary operation before Port Arthur.
He has since been promoted to full
Generalcy.
The announcement that the Prince
will come first to Washington before
visiting the ST. Louis exposition has
given rise to report that he has
been sent to enlist the aid of Presi-
dent Roosevelt In bringing the war
with Russia to termination. This
report is. vigorously denied ut the
japanese Legation. who explain that
he will call upon the President mere
ly to pay his respects
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-31
Republican County
Convention Cali

Nootice is hereby given that re-
publican convention Of the voters of
san Miguel county, New Mexico will
be held at the court house in said
county In Las Vegas, New Mexico, on
the third day OF November, 1904. Mt
10 O'Clock a. m. for the purpose of
nominating candidates for the follow.
ing Offices. two members OF the Iegis-
lative council, three members of the
house OF representatives .one probate
Judge. one clerk OF the probate court,
one treasurer and ex-officio collector.
one sheriff, one Superintendent of
schools, one county commissioner
from the First district, one assessor
and one surveyor.
The several precincts OF the county
are entitled to representation as fol-
lows:
fct Delegates
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-31

AT the meeting of the democrat
of Precinct No. 20 last Saturday
night at the city hall Geo II. Hunker
was made chairman. A row was ex-
pected but it resolved itself into a
case Of majority rule and nobody
walked out.
A. A. Jones and W. G. Hayden ar.
gued that Precinct No. 20 should
send its twenty-six delegates to both
the conventions called respectively
by o. A. Larrazolo and E. G. de Baca.
Considerable discussion was INDUCED
in and resulted in a motion being
carried by the convention in line with
Mr. Jones motion to send delegates
to both conventions. 1t was also
moved that II smaller number than
the full delegation attended either
convention that those who did attend
should cast the full vote of the dele
CATION.
The following delegates were
named
A. A. Jones, +. A. Manzanares, w
G. Hayden, G. III. Hunker, w b
Bunker, Chas. Tamme, f. V. Long
Howell Givens, F. +. Waring, Jas
O'Byrne. Col. w. S. Taylor, Pablo
Padilla, Frank Mccormick. r. B
Rice, Manuel Martinez. Rafael Mar
tinez, Fidel Salazar. w. A. Givens
p. ID. McElroy. v. Abeytia, C. NJ
Rogers, r. L. NJ. Cullen, l.. r. Allen
NJ. F. Murphy, DR. G. C. Gordon. C. N
Higgins
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-31
Democrats Name One Dole
cation fO BOfk, Conventions

The following were named as the
precinct committee:
w. b, Bunker, chairman; F. A.
Manzanares, secretary; Howell Civ
ems, w. G. Hayden. l.. r. Allen,
Manuel Martinez, v. Abeytia, Vidal
Salazar F. p. Waring.
The Democratic convention, called
under the Larrazolo Democratic call,
met in Buffalo hall at IL O'Clock this
morning and was called TO order by
0. A. Larrazolo.
Filadelfo Baca was selected as tenn
porary chairman and Nicanor Tafoya
and Howell Givens as vice-president.
Geo. II. Hunker and c. NJ. Rogers,
were selected as secretary and assis-
tant secretary respectively; Jesus Her
nandez and Joe Baca as interpreters.
On motion the chair appointed the
following committees:
On credentials: j. d. W. Veeder,
F. A. Manzanares. Susano ortiz, Gle
mente Angel, c. N. Sparks.
Committee on Resolutions: o. A.
Larrazolo, W. b. Bunker, Charles
Tamme
Committee on permanent organiza-
ton: Melesio Archbeque. A. S. Tay-
lor. Charles Hernandez. T. E. veeder
and Doroteo Romero
The convention adjourned shortly
after IL o'clock TO meet at 2 o'clock.
There promises to be some interest
ing discussions at the afternoon and
night sessions.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-31
stoessel Wires For Blessing.

ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 3l.--A
telegram from General Stoessel dated
Oct. IL constitutes the latest Russian
news from Port Arthur. The general
announced that the Russians had re.
pulsed the Japanese attack on the
fortts to the norh and northeast Of
Port Arthur, Oct 10th. with heavy
loss to the assailants. Stoessel also
asked for the blessing of the en-
peror and empress.
Steamer verifies Telegraph.
CHE FOO, Oct. 31.r-A steamer
which just arrived here from New
Chwang reports heavy firing at Port
Arthur last night and today indicat-
ing continuance OF the battle which
began Oct "a in preliminary man.
ner and developed yesterday into a
third attempt on the port of the Jap
anese to secure a comGs4siding posi-
tion.
BattIeship Expected This Week.
MUKDEN. Oct 31--After several
days OF quietness, the big guns com
menced booming to the southeast
last night, continuing until early
this morning. A big battle is expect
ed this week, which, II unsuccessful
on the part of the Russians, will
probably be the last under the pres
ent arrangements. A complete re-or-
ganization Of the army is under way.
Gen. Kuropatkin win remain in su-
preme command, while Viceroy Alex.
Jeff has returned to Russia.
Significant Movement Of Japanese.
ST. PETERSBURG. Oct. 3l.---A dis.
patch from Gen. Kuropatkin, dated
Oct. 30, Announces significant
movement of the Japanese from the
west eastward. The Japanese are
receiving re-inforceemnts from the
south and southeast and are evidently
concentrating for an offensive move
ment. Weather fine but cold during
the nights
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-31
ELECTION IN
NEWFOUNDLAND.

ST. JOHNS. N. f., Oct. 3l.--New
foundland Is holding general cleo
ton today and the result is awaited
in all circles. One of the main Is
sues involved In the contest Is the
question of confederation with the
Dominion Owing to the present
prosperity throughout the province
1t is generally predicted that the
government party headed by Pre-.
mier Bond will be returned by subs.
tential majority. There are two op
posing organizations In the field, one
headed by ex-Premier Whiteway and
the other by ex-premier Goodridge.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-31
Japanese Gordon Slowly Tightening Around the
Doomed Fortress. Continuous Fighting Since
October 10th.
big Guns Begin Boom in Manchura Kuropatkn Reorganz
ing Army Russia Gives France Credit for Securing
Arbitration Of North Sea Incident

- :
by
the ss Dspah from Che and sha md
+ rfpsNonsn tails o tn, Of the attacks
=
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-30
AFTER H. P. WHITNEY.
Tammany Offers Him Congressional Ncml-
natIn From SILK Stocking District.

New York. Sept 9o.-Tho Democratic
nomination for congress from the Thir-
teenth district has been offered to Harry
Payne whitney. son OF the late William
c. whitney James j. Martin, George Il.
scannen and Thomas T. Rush. the Tam
many leaders OF the three districts maxi
ing mp the Thirteenth congressional dis
trict. decided yesterday TO ask Mr.. Whit
ney 10 take the nomination.
1t IL understood that Mr.. whitney has
promised 10 say not later than satuit T.
whether he will take II or rot. The
Thirteenth. known as the silk Stocking
district. although safely Republican. as q
rule. was won by Francis Burton Harri-
son last year by more than 1900 majority.
IL IA thought that should Mr.. Whitney
not take the nomination. Col George X.
Dyer OF the Twelfth Regiment will be Sc
lected should Mr.. whitney accept. Col.
Dyer will be senatorial nominee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-30
DROVE OFF
AN AUTO;
GOT SO DAYS

James w. Paine. colored. was before the
Sixth district court today. and pleaded
guilty 10 the charge OF unlawfuly driv-
ing off an automobile belonging to Or.
Martin s. Budlong. The machine was
damaged 10 the extent of about 800.
lie was sentenced TO the Providence
county jail for GO days.
Or. Budlong had delivered 20 him last
Saturday now and resplendent touring
car.
Being a novice In the management OF
autos. the doctor hired Paine. who Is a
professional chafreur 10 run the car for
him temporarily.
Last evening Paine without authority
took out the auto and ran II against one
belonging TO Henry A. Carpenter.
When he returned TO the garage with
the damaged auto he was seized upon
by two employees and delivered 20 the
police.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-30
MORTGAGES SALE.

VIII be sold at public auction on Monday,
Oct. 4th. 1904 at 10 o'clock A. NJ, on the
premises. by virtue or the powers of
said sale contained In that deed OF mort
gage made snd executed by John Fish.
dated March 9Th. 1897, and recorded In
the records OF Mortgages OF Real Estate
in the Town Of Warwick, r. l., IN Book
No. "a, page 2iO. The condition OF said
deed OF mortgage having been broken.
Two certain lots Of land situated In the
town OF Warwick. In the county OF Kent
and state OF Rhode Island, and are laid
out and described as followe: Lots num-
bered Ceos) two hundred and eight, and
C2s) two hundred and nine. on n plat OF
land entitled Lakewood Plat, Lakewood.
Y. J., belonging TO n. IT Bosworth and
q. w. Easterbrooks. by ]. A. Latham,
January. 1890. which plat IL recorded In
the orrice Of the town clerk OF said War
wick reference 10 said plat being made
for a full description OF said premises.
ny order Of the present owner OF said
mortgage.
Providence. II. l., Sept 3oth. 1904
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-30
Mr.. PAYNE
IS VERY
WEAK

Washington. Sept. 9o-The physicians
In attendance upon Postmaster General
Payne at $3.50 o'clock this morning issued
the following bulletin:
THE postmaster general had very
restless night and Is very weak. His
condition ls serious. He Is resting quietly
at present and free from pain.
(Signed) "MAGRUDER,
"RIxEY."
DIR. Magruder remained with Mr.. Payne
all OF last night and was Joined In con-
sultation early today by Surgeon Gen.
eral Rixey and Dr. Grayson, both OF the
navy.
The postmaster generals ailment is
heart trouble new development from
his recent illness. Secretary and Mrs.
Hitchcock called at the Arlington today
and made personal inquiries as 10 Mr..
Payne's condition.
Following the issuance OF the bulletin
DR.. Magruder said that the attack Of
heart trouble had been very severe, be-
ginning night before last and continuing
all day yesterday and during last night
He expressed himself as being extremely
anxious concerning his patients condi-
tIon. fne greatest trouble has been 10
get Mr.. Payne 10 take nourishment and
retain Il. although he aid take some
nouri.hment this morning. He has rail-
lied slightly and Dr. Magruder said. gave
some encouragement.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-30
50 DAYS
FOR KICKING
AN OFFICER

John Gillen was placed on trial in the
Sixth district court today, for an assault
upon Patrolman Ernest Wilkinson. While
under arrest for drunkenness Gillen kick
ed the officer In the ribs. This was done
whom Gillen was being assisted !nto the
patrol wagon.
The evidence for the state was 10 the
effect that Gillen, who IL a giant In build,
put up fight before the wagon came.
and that II was necessary 10 use the
night stick upon him.
1t was after this that Gilen kicked the
officer.
Gillen swore that after he wns locked
up Wilkinson entered the cell and punch
ed him In the eye.
That story didn't hold with the court.
and Gillen was sentenced to serve 70
days I'm jail.
He took an appeal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-30
NEW DRILL REGULATIONS.
Those Of Regular Army 10 Be Adopted BY
State Militia.

In accordance with the general ten
dency 10 increase the efficiency and
modernness OF the Rhode Island Brigade
Of Militia the revised Infantry drill regu-
lations for use IN the regular army and
approved by the military authorities as
most desirable advance over the older
rules are 10 be introduced at once into
the drill OF the infantry commands which
soon commences.
The following order bearing on the
matter has been issued by the adjutant
general:
Providence, September rs. 1904.
General orders.
No o.
The new infantry drill regulations for
infantry L. g. army, approved by the
secretary OF war. June 23i 1904 are here
by adopted for the use OF the militia OF
this state. strict observance OF there reg
ulations Is hereby prescribed and all 9TH
er infantry exercises and manocuvres are
prohibited.
Reaulsition has been made To the war
department for copies OF these regula-
tions which, when received. will be dis
tributed 20 all infantry organizations
BY order of LUCIuS r. G. GARVtN.
Governor and Commander-ln.C Chief.
FREDERICK M. SACKETT.
Adjutant-General.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-09-30
ARABIA BACK
after HER
CAPTURE

Astoria. Ore. Sept 3o.-The Oriental
liner Arabia OF the Orient Pacific line has
arrived here from far eastern points.
The Arabia was captured by the Russian
vladivostok squadron, July %. 100 miles
north Of Yokohama. The cruiser Gromo-
boi brought the Arabia 20 a stop and
three or four hundred men came aboard.
The Arabia was taken TO Nladivostok,
where 5000 sacks OF -four were removed
from her. 5000 sacks being left on board.
The steamer also had on board 80 fiat
cars. which the Russians threw into the
sea. They washed ashore along tho
beech where they were rotting when tbe
liner finally was released.
We were az Vladivostok for rs days"
said Capt. Bahle. "and there met the
crews OF several captured vessels. The
Russian officers showed Us every courtesy
and personally our relations with them
could not have been more pleasant
'in the battle with Vice Admiral Kami-
mhra's squadron the Rossia was literally
shot sull OF holes and l am confident re-
pairs coulc not be made inside OF several
months. The Gromoboi also was badly
used up. We left viadivoetok Aug 2S."