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Yukon Valley news., 1904-09-28
BEAVER CREEK
 BELIEVED GOOD

A party of dozen men passed up on the Sarah last Monday bound for the scene of the gold discovery oil Beaver river. Among them are Elmer Babcock, Frank Giles pie, Ed McMulleH, Jack McMullen, w. l.. Adams, Henry Dutmann, Sam Norton, Mike Lyden and N. C. L.ambeau.
 Ed McMullen. Babeock and Gil lespie have been on the ground before. They are strong believers in the merits of the country. The country was prospected year ago last summer by Fl MeMullen, Green and Olson. and their discov- cries led to the present stampede.
 Gold has been found for ht,een miles on Golden river. which has two discovery claims. aud good prospects were also obtained on squaw and Jefferson creeks. Gold N known to exist oa six different egceks.
 ESeellea prospects in ceaFse gold have been seuud en the rims
Yukon Valley news., 1904-09-28

men, to contract for ti,ese coolies }" asked Secretary Murphy.
 "The Chinese Company" replied MT. Guerry, will furnish from I ,ooo to 50 ,ooo Chinamen at net cost to the United States of 60 cents a man per day. That covers the entire expense on the part of your government. We will transport the laborers to the canal strip and take care of them there"
 Secretary Murphy said he was not prepared to make a definite reply. It would hinge on whether the gov ernment or private contractor was to dig the ditch.
Yukon Valley news., 1904-09-28
BIG PACK TRAIN
 GOES TO QUAIL

The largest amount Of goods forwarded to any one man this season lett tor Quail creek last Friday morning. The train eon- sisted ot thirteen horses loaded with aso pounds each for James Lang. lord.
 Mas Neville and Rudolph Kart. luke, on Quail. have had forwarded t.4oo pounds.
 B. Stfoele. on the same creek. gets s0oo pounds.
Yukon Valley news., 1904-09-28

but it will be impossible to test the ground till it freezes so bedrock can be reached.
 The strike is about I5o miles from the mouth of Beaver. Beaver is navigable to a point within IS miles of the diggings.
 Gillespie, Babcock, Adams, the McMullens and Lambeau will un- load their outfits at Fort Hamlin a Id go acioss country from there.
Yukon Valley news., 1904-09-28
ONE MORE CASE ], OF "EASY' CASH
San Francisco Sharks Find
 Good Field ill Seatt'e.


 Some 900 citizens of Seattle have been caught in another "get- rich quick sch .me. and some where i'll the neighborhood of SIoo, ,ooo has found its way into the pockets of the promoters in San Francisco, says the Seattle Times.
 The company that was engaged in the philantLlopic work of making the poor rich styles itself the Pacific States Mercantile Company cf San Francisco. The plan of operation was as follows:
 Contracts provided for a pay ment of $ down and ST. so per week for thirty consecutive weeks. That made $50 paid in by the pur- chaser of one of the contracts, and in return he was promised $Ioo worth of merchandise. If he did not want the merchandise the con- pany agreed to find purchaser for 1t and turn over to the contract holder $So in cash. In other words, the company agreed to pay the pur- chaser S39 for the use of his $50.
 The promoters began doing busi- ness ill Seattle last March; so those who purchased contracts then are just about due to receive their SIoo worth of merchandise. Unfortun- ately for them, however, some of the contract holders down in Cali forria, whose contracts have ma tured, have tried to get the SIoo worth of merchandise or the SS9 in cash, and, failing to do so, attach ments have been fled on every thing in sight owned by the com pany.
 E. E. Kimball was the general agent of the company for the State of Washington. but resigned and when any one calls oii him for in formation he tries to sell him stock in the Pacific Mutual Cooperative Investment Company of Seattle. a new concern with Mir. Kimball as president. the prospectus of which makes a man feel like buying dia-
Yukon Valley news., 1904-09-28
MINING co.
 SHOULD BE A BONANZA

"If the programme is carried out as intended by the Salisbury Gold Mining Co.," said Frank Stevens the other day, ill speaking of the future of this district. that will be one of the best-paying concerns in the north or anywhere else. The first cost will be heavy. but there is an immense amount of gold in that property"
 What do you think of the Pittsburg Hydraulic company's proSpeets'" was asked.
 "I absolutely know" Mir. Ste vcns said, that the company has lots of ground where S or S6 day can be made with a rocker; and if the company can not make it's fine plant pay on that kind of dirt what kind would ii require ,''
 Mir. Stephens thinks there will be many big paying projects carried out iu the district.
 
 nePot,s (the artist) T drew a picture las, night that made me sso richer.
 Palett What was it
 nvPutts~- X king.
 Ionss Have you got any ready cash
 nenss Nsli eF ready lor whom
Yukon Valley news., 1904-09-28
CONDITIONS NOT
 GOOD AT PANAMA
No Opportunities for Ameri-
 cans on the ISthmus.

J ister at Panama, has made special report to the state department rela tive to the present and future con- ditions on the isthmus as affected by the building of the Panama canal. The report is intended to prevent sore disappointment on the part of adventurous Americans at tracted toward Panama by resump- tion of the vast enterprise.
 The report says no person should go to the isthmus looking for position as clerk. stenographer, typewriter. engineer, foreman. or any similar class. More men of this kind are now going to Panama and Colon than there are positions to be filled. The cost of living is very nigh, prices having increased almost 800 per cent. in the last six months, and there is a shortage of cheap and wholesome lodging and boarding accommodations.
 There are not at present many opportunities for the establishment of new mercantile. business and professional firms.
 Both Americans in the United States and Panamans have greatly exaggerated the increase of popula- tion which may result from t'e construction of the canal, and of the number of men that will be em- ployed by the commission fol the carrying on of the undertaking. Including those that will be em- ployed on the canal and others that will come the increase will be about 25, ,ooo people. This increase. more over, will be gradual, and extend through period of years.
 There is not yet any real boom in Panama. in Colon, or in the zone. hut rents for houses. stores and offices have doubled and tripled the last few months and are now al- most extraordinarily high. Panama landlords are SO unreasonable in their charges that there is danger of driving business from Panama proper into a neighboring zone.
 "I have business proposition Co make to the canal commission. |" said a caller at the secretary's office recently. The caller presented a card bearing the uame IT. |. Guerfy. " with The Chinese Com pany' in small print in the corner The Chinese Company" he said. wants ,o furnish the labor Cor con- ssruesIng the Panama canal. We are prepared to sead to Panama from 1000 e. Co .ooo able bodied cf me<m wvwfs one of whDm wtll
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-21

data on valuations and we are going
10 do ii and In my judgment the dan,
will be built Let us all pull, push
and boost and let every one know
We are on the map.
a notable group was photographed
while We We're IN III faeo, The pic
ture represents General Jocabo Blan
co, gthe representative fnom the Re
public Of Mexico, surrounded by the
other Mexican representatives and
those from Texas and New Mexico, in
the act of affixing his signature to
the recommendation for the location
OF the dam at Elephant Butte. The
picture was made at the request OF
the Mexican representatives. ! will
have one for the New Mexico histori-
cal society nj Santa Fe and also one
for the Commercial club.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-21
The Dashing islanders To Oc.
cupy Same Footing as
Chinese With Labor
People
PETITIONS
TO CONGRESS
Propaganda For Advisory Ini-
tiative and Advisory Refer
enduIn to he Made

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 2i,--Ths
American Eederation Of Labor In ses.
sion here today. adopted . resolution
favoring the exclusion Of the laps
on the same line ~ the Chinese. The
plan adopted calls on President Comp
ers to appoint q committee Of three
to draw up petition To congress- and
also calls for petition In every
organisation affiliated with the Amer.
lean Federation OF Labor These sign.
cd papers will be returned to tho
executive council and combined Into
monster petition to congress. Tho
convention went ON record a being
unanimously In favor Of the universal
adoption OF an advisory initiative and
advisory referendum. II was agreed
to secure signed petition to be pre-
sented to congress on this question.
csttlno Excited.
SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 2l.--The
American Federation Of Labor today
referred by vote OF the convention
to the executive council for action :
resolution expressing qualification
over the defeat of that capitalist tyr.
ant. Governor Peabody Of Colorado
and pledged the moral and financial
support to the Western Federation OF
miners In its efforts to bring thu.
gang Of criminals, the so-called cit
citizens alliance Of the Cripple Creek
district. to Justice"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-21
Charleston Carnival

CHARLESTON. 8. c.. Nov. 2l..--
The week Of the full carnival has ar
rived and Charleston is filled with
visitors from several states who will
vie with the citizens Of this city In
getting their I'LL Of nirth and pleasure
during the ensuing six days. The
elaborate plans made for the festival
insure one Of the largest and mos,
successful undertakings OF Its kind
that has ever been given In the south
Daily parades, fantastic, civic and
military, will be given during the
week In addition to the daily par
AIDES there will be free exhibitions o1
various sorts together with lonl
program OF outdoor sporting ana ath
letic contests. Everyone Is filled
with the true carnival spirit and tn,
city is gorgeously decorated for the
occasion
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-21
A MEETING OF
ALABAMA LIBRARIANS

MONTGOMERY. Ala, Nov. 2l.--
Book lovers and librarians from many
parts of Alabama were present today
at the opening OF two days meeting
called for the purpose OF forming a
permanent state library association.
The attendance is large and repre-
sentative and all indications point to
the success of the organization move
ment. The forenoon was devoted to
addresses OF welcome and responses
and the appointment OF the necessary
committees Hon. Isaac W. Hill. su-
perintendent OF education Of the state
Of Alabama, and several other promi-
nent educators and Librarians ad-
dressed the meeting this afternoon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-21
Russian ConstituiionalistS
Granted Permission 10 As
semble al st. Petersburg
BURNING EXCITE
MENT IN EMPIRE
Even The War OversliaslOWed
by interest In Great Issue.
Petition For Parliament

ST. PETERSBURG. Nov. 2l.--In.
terest In the meetings of the Zem.
stvos IL intense. The war Ia tempora.
rily forgotten and nothing else Ia
talked Of. The liberals are flocklng
here from all parts Of Russia. The
hotels and Hobbies are crowded. al
most resembling convention times In
an American city. The permission
granted by the minister OF the
Interior was Tor the assembly OF three
hundred. The situation is altogether
unparalleled. Nothing approaching
such . gathering has ever before been
permitted In Russia. Az evidence Of
the remarkable state OF affairs, II Ia
sufficient TO mention that one OF the
most prominent speakers yesterday
was M. Petrunkeivitch who spent
twenty.four years In exile. and who
had only been allowed since Prince
Sviatopolk. dirsky became minister Of
the interior to come to the capital.
Nevertheless the most able men In
the assembly are counseling modera.
ton and are doing everything posi-.
BILE TO prevent demonstrations which
might compel interference. One OF
the strongest members Of conference
said to the associated press "We
want 10 make our position plain tC
the government but We desire te
avoid every appearance Of lawless
ness. | sincerely hope the meeting
viii be productive OF great good. Wa
hope and expect that all the provin
cinl and district Zemstvos vii follow
our lead ana demonstrate 10 the gov
ernment that the voice Of the nation
IL unanimous In asking for direct
share In a government by the peo
pie" AT a meeting Of the delegates
today section 8 Of the memorial by
ain overwhelming vote was strength
ened into d practical recommendation
for parliament Sympathetic dem
onstrations are reported in various
parts Of Russia.
ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 21,--The
Zemstvoes Representatives today
adopted declaration in favor OF a
general amnesty for politlcal prison
ers and exiles.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-21
PROMINENT MEN TO CON-
slDER DIVORCE BILL.

DALLAS. Texas. Nov. 2l.-Jurists,
preachers and other men of Influence
are gathering in Dallas for con-
ference on the divorce evil, which
has assumed alarming proportions in
Texas of late. All sections of the
state will be represented at the con-
ference. II is proposed to appeal TO
the state legislature which meets In
January to pass laws to check the
divorce tide.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-21
NO-TSU.OH CARNIVAL
OPENS At HOUSTON

HOUSTON. Texas. Nov. 21.--Hous.
ton is entertaining one of the largest
crowds in her history, hundreds of
visitors having already arrived for
the annual No-TsuOh carnival and
many more being on the way With
the arrival of King. Notice and the
general illumination of the city to-
night the carnival will be formerly
merrymaking and jollity will reign SUI
preme. The arrangements committee
has formulated program providing
for brilliant succession of parades,
shows, and other features of enter
tainment
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-21
Taft Leaves for Panama

PENSACOLA, Fla. Nov. 2l-The
cruiser Columbia, having on board
Secretary Taft and his party, sails
from Pensacola this evening. Those
accompanying Secretary Taft are
Mrs. Taft. Fred w Carpenter, private
secretary Rear Admiral walker,
president Of the isthmian canal com.
mission, Captain Sidney r. Cloman,
u, $. A.; Minister ObaIdia of Panama
William Nelson Cromwell, Charles f.
Magoon. law officer OF the bureau OF
insular affairs, and several newspa.
remain on the isthmus a week, re-
turning the first week In December.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-21
All Passengers Saved

NEW YORK. Nov, 2l.--The steam.
er Sicilian Prince which went ashore
four miles west of the life station at
Long Beach, l.. l., at O'Clock Sun.
day morning, now lies hard on the
beach. This morning she moved two
lengths inshore. The sea increased
steadily and tugs which had been en-.
deayoring TO float the steamer aban.
doned the attempt for the time being
the liner swung half way round and
now lies with her broadside exposed
TO the sea. All the passengers on
The vessel were taken off today and
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-21
Trial Of The
Pennsylvania

BOSTON. Mass, Nov. 2l.--The new
armored cruiser Pennsylvania left
port early today for her official speed
trial ocer the government course from
Cape Ann to Cape Portoise, Me. Cap
tain Faulkner Of Cramps, who Is in
charge OF the vessel, announces that
no effort will Dc made to break &C.
ords, but the builders are confident
that the ship will exceed the contract
speed. Since the Colorado. u sister
ship to the Pennsylvania, came back
from her government trial last month
with the official spped Of 22.24 knots
to her credit. tho opinion has grown
that the Pennsyivhia could at least
duplicate that
The contract fos the building Of
the Pennsyivania Was signed with
that Of the Colorado January 10. 1901.
She Is a protected cruiser Of the first
class. and with the Colorado repre-.
sents a new and most powerful type.
The armor OF the Pennsylvania Is Of
sufficient thickness to withstand the
impact Of proiectiles fired at fighting
range from vessels carrying guns Of
the same calibrs as hers. The ves.
sci Is 502 feet In length, 50 feet .
inches beam. draught OF "a feet inch
and has normal displacement Of
1850 tons.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-21
THE GREAT HORSE


NEW YORK, Nov. 2l.-Though the
Horse Show is over Madison Square
Garden will continue the center Of
interest for the horsemen for another
week. The Old Glory sale Of the Fa.
sig.Tipton company, which always fol-
lows the big exhibition, opened today.
During the week the greatest array
of record horses, present champions,
future prospects, stations and brood
mares ever catal0gued for a single
sale will go under the hammer. Chief
among the dispersal sales is that OF
f. e. Smathers, who offers at auction
his entire racing and matinee stable
headed by Major Delmar, 2.01 3-4, the
champion trotting gelding.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-21
international Exhibition.

The crown Of all expositioRs for
livestock purposes Is the great I'm
ternational" It win be held at
Union Stock Yards, Chicago, Novem-
Der 2eth to December srd.
OF course you will plan to attend?
$3910 there and back via the Santa
Fe. Ask w. ]. Lucas. Agent
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-21
GRAND OPERA
SEASON OPENS.

NEW YORK, Nov. 21.--All signs
point to a brilliant season of grand
opera opening at the Metropolitan
opera house tonight. The season OF
fifteen weeks will begin with an elab.
crate presentation of Verdi's Aida, +"
in which the title role will be taken
/ by Nine. Emma Eames Other dis
tinguished artists in the cast are Miss
Edyth Walker Caruse, Scott and Pol
plancon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-21
Hurricane In
The Orient

AMSTERDAM, Nov. 2l.--The Tai.
autse islands. northeast of Celebes
Malay Archipelago, have been visited
by disastrous hurricane. causing TIN
water to rise to such an extent that
II flooded the islands and left 10000
persons destitute. their homes, boats
and plantations being destroyed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-21
TEXAS POULTRY AND
PET STOCK SHOW

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov 2l.--The
annual show Of the Texas Poultry and
Pet Stock association opened auspic-
iously today and viii continue through
the week The exhibition Is the best
ever seen here and comprises nota-
bile array of prize-winning turkeys,
geese. chickens, ducks and pigeons.
together with rabbits, guinea pigs and
other pet stock.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-21
ANOTHER II.
TAN|C EFFORT
Mighty Attack To Re Delivered
On Beleagured Russian
Fortress
ALL SERENE !
AT MUKDEN
JNps Capture u German Steamer
Attempting tO Run The Port
Arthur Blockade
Attack Resumsd.

CHE FOO. Nov. 2l.--A Japanese
official among the latest arrivals
from Dalny states that the general at
tack on Port Arthur has been resum-
ed Rumors to that effect have aris.
en- in Dalny because fresh troops In
cluding the eleventh division recently
landed. are being sent to the front.
It is believed that the explosion which
took place November 10th, occurred
in some counter tunneling work. The
second explosion which was heard
November 10Th was much heavier and
It Is reported on the best authority
was due to the blowing up Of q Rus
sian magazine. It Is expected the
next attack on Port Arthur will be a
tremendous affair. More reinforce
ments are coming to the support Of
Gen. Nogi than those dispatched to
Marshal Oyama. The Japanese are
now constructing coast defense
fort at Pigeon Bay. which is accept.
ed as an indication that they expect
to be defending Port Arthur them
selves some day.
German Steamer Captured.
TOXIC. Nov. 2l.--The navy depart
ment reports the capture Of the Ger.
man steamer Bateian while attempt
ing to run the Port Arthur blockade.
The department says that at 3 a. m.
November 10Th the Japanese squad.
| ron sighted the vessel steaming for
| Port Arthur. The gunboat Tatsu pur-
sued and overlook the steamer at 5
o'clock In the morning On board
the vessel we're found grea' quanti-
ty of winter clothing, blankets, med
icine and corned meats. Her captain
said he was bound for New Chwang
| were considered suspicious and sne
was taken possession of and brought
| 10 Sasebo.
All Quiet.
MukDEN, Nov. 81 antici.
! pated attack by the Japanese has MOI
developed as yet The uncertainty
of the present situation gives rise to
conflicting rumors and speculation re-
garding future operations. Some ex'
pect the Japanese to attempt wide
thanking movement on Tie Pass and
others claim that the armies will
practically winter in the present posi-
Iions. Complete inactivity prevails
The nights are growing colder and
| fuel is sCareer. Crowds Of Chinese
are wandering over the fields and
roads, picking up every combustible
even roots of Chinese corn.
Old order Resumed.
MUKDEN, Nov 2l--Since the
Japs failed in the attack which they
made on Poutiloff hill November 18th
| the old order of affairs has been re-
sumed There are frequent skirnl.
ishes. particularly in the vicinity OF
the Russian center. where both sides
have daily clashed. There was an
exchange of artillery fire during the
greater part of November 20. II ap.
pears that the affair of November
18th was reconnaissance In force
and had IL been successful. II
was to be followed by general at
tack The Japs got within thirty
| PAGES OF the Russian outer positions
| before being driven back. They left
over a hundred dead on the field.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-21
Funeral Of Col.
Breckenridge

LEXINGTON, Ky, Nov. 21.--The
funeral of Col. w. G. p. Breckenridge,
who died Saturday evening. was the
largest held here since the funerals
of Henry CLAY and Senator James Il.
Black Leading citizens from all over
Kentucky were present, city offices
and all business houses suspended
business during the funeral hours.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-21
Indian COI,,I1,iSSiOn0S. Jones
Victim, Of Presidential Axe

WASHINGTON Nov. 2I.--Presi.
dent Roosevelt today announced the
appointment Of Francis f. Leupp Of
this city 10 be Indian commissioner,
vice VIM. A. Jones. resigned. Com.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-21
Chicago To Emulate Subj
way Example Of New Y0s,A

10 build and operate railroads and f.
is understood the purpose of the com.
pany is TO build subway in Chicago.
The incorporators are clerks in the
office ~ the Corporation Trust CON.
pany Of Jersey City
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-21
international Exhibition.

The crown of all exrositioas for
livestock purposes Is the great In
ternational." II will be he'd a, union
Stock Yards, Chicago. November eGth
TO December 5rd.
OF course ron will plan TO attend.
S3g70 there and back VIA tie San
ia Te Ask w. ]. Lucas. Agent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-21

TRENTON y J., Nov. 21--The
Chicago subway company, with all
authorized capital OF $4,000. 900. all
common stock. was Incorporated be,e
today The company is given power
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-21
START STATEHOOD
CAMPAIGN IN GUTHRIE

GUTHRIE. Okla, Nov. 2i.--In re-
Douglas, president of the Oklahoma
and Indian Territory Republican press
association. the members OF the esso-
citation assembled In Guthrie today II
formulate plans for prosecuting the
statehood campaign before the coming
session of congress
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-21
ART CLUB OPENS
ITS ANNUAL EXHIBITION.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Nov. 2l.--
The Art club of Philadelphia today
opened Its sixteenth annual exhibit
tion of paintings and sculpture. The
exhibition, which continues until De
cember Is, includes original works
by many noted living artists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-21

missioner Jones resignation and
Luepps appointment will take effect
on January LIST Luepp is Washington
correspondent OF tho New, York Even.
ing Post and has been identified with
Indian affairs for many years.