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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-03-25

GRATED by electricity, which has just been
completed. has fourteen miles Of track;
it runs around the exposition as a belt
line. with loops to take passengers into
the midst of the magniicence here and
there, and there are seventeen stations
at which the sightseer may get aboard
OF alight.
The Worlds Fair has nineteen exhibit
palaces. The outdoor exhibits include
several features of striking novelty and
extent that never have been seen at any
exposition. Among these may be men
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-03-25
BY LOVE.

toned the Mining Gulch of eleven acres,
situated in Il natural ravine running out
from the edge of the main picture Of the
exposition, where the processes Of mining
and reducing the various metals of COM
mcrco will be demonstrated daily at
model mines and furnaces in actual OPP
Grafton; the physical culture section,
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-03-25
SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY.

1t costs S2,74O to kill a mar in war.
Jews are barred from Siberia as be-
:ing undesirable settlers.
There are 2,S3J licensed automobiles
in the State of New York.
There are go glaciers in the Alps
that are said to be over five miles III
length.
st. Petersburg has the highest death
rate for any European capital, 81 per
1900.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-03-25
The Empty Box.

Miss Verisopht-"Why wasn't Mrs.
Tiarabump at the opera last night, |
wonder?'
Miss Verjuice-"She had such a cold
that she couldn't speak above a whisp-
er, so of course there was no use in
her going."-Judge.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-03-25

of st. Peter, and there is being set up
within this home of music the largest
pipe organ ever constructed.
The Cascade Gardens are new to expo
sitions. Terraced hillsides leading down
from Festival Hall and the Colonnade of
States to the Grand Basin, or lagoon, are
fitted with stately %stairways. whose bal
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-03-25
No Longer a Waste.

Leather waste is no longer wasted.
Manufacturers use it in a compressed
form, instead of iron, to make cog
wheels.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-25

As result OF runaway. the de-
livery wagon Of Graaf II Hayward is
now wreck beyond repair. Alec
Connell was holding the ribbons when
the start occurred. In coming around
the corner OF Eighth and Lincoln a
little too rapidly. Alec lost his bal
ance and tumblcd on the seat into
the road. The horse having things
his own way, started down Lincoln
and zigzaged through the town till
lie got 70 tho neighborhood OF tho
rolling mill. Here he colllded with
d Mexican wagon which suffered Sc
verely, but which stopped the mad
flight. Fragments Of the delivery
wagon are gradually being returned
10 the owners, but several pieces are
still missing. The horse was not
injured.
Eastern Star meets tonight, and all
members are urged 70 be present
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-25

hood is through jointure. After these
two states are admitted / am sure
that for quarter OF q century no
state with less than 1000, 900 inhabit-
ants will be admitted TO the Union.
Colorado. even. could not become q
state Il sho was territory today. l
have, therefore. decided TO favor the
joint statehood course. and allow tho
people to settle the matter at the
polls when they vote for thor con-
stitutIon."
New Mexico and Arizona will be
jolnted as one state under the name
Arizona. The name of Oklahoma will
be applied to the other new stale.
Among the republicans there Is talk
OF advocating an appropriation OF
23,000,o00 acres OF land and 10000
600 In cash to the new state OF Ari-
zona. In case 1t is formed This will
enable the various debts to be paid
of An appropriation Of $4,000. 600
is proposed for Oklahoma. The COM
mittee will draw up reports favoring
the two states at once.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-25
RODEY AND WILSON
PART THEIR WAYS
After Present Bills Are Disposed of No State With
Less Than Million Will Be Admitted

A Washington special to the Rocky
Mountain News. under date OF Febru-
AIRY 23. says:
WASHINGTON, D. O., FEB 23.--
The house committee on territories
today came to decision that q IA.
vorable report should be made on the
bill making two states out or the
four territories. New Mexico. Arizona.
Oklahoma and Indian territory. The
committee divided on party limos,
several democrats only being willing
70 agree to single statehood or to the
admission OF only Oklahoma and New
Mexico as states. Delegates Rodey
and Wilson OF New Mexico and Ari-
zona, respectively, made addresses be-
fore the committee, In which they
stated that they were parting com.
pany on the statehood issue, Rodey
allying himself to the jointure Idea,
and Wilson maintaining his stand for
separate statehood for his territory.
In discussing his new position. Mr..
Rodey afterwards said:
"Thc only hope I now see for state.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-25

Snk o FourOl Block Mouth Of Channel

matter be referred TO the street COM
mittee q report noNt meeting This
motion was adopted
Al ordinance to levy and declare a
lien upon g. II, Lyman and LOT 80,
block 4 In the Rosenwald addition,
was passed.
A resolution to appoint boards OF
registration passed unanimously, The
personnel Of the boards are published
elsewhere.
Several communications from Dele.
gate Roaey We're read They referred
10 buildings and trees in the city
parks
Mr., Higgins appeared before the
council and claimed that he was asked
TO pay too high license. He recon
mended a graduated rate, but the
council declined TO change the present
schedule.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-25

A busy session Of the city coun.
ell was held last night at which
an important financial report was pre-.
sented, resolution providing for the
appointment of boards OF registration
was passed. and an ordinance proyId.
ing for system of registration for
second hand dealers prevailed All
members were present except Alder.
man Robbins.
John Hansen, who lives on the
Mora road, complained OF the action
Of the council in allowing $. L. Bark.
or 70 change the course Of ditch.
Mr.. Hangen alleged that his property
Will be greatly damaged by such di.
version, in fact that II would be only
question Of time when he would
have to vacate the property. The
matter was referred 10 the four alder.
men OF wards three and four, with
full power to act A full report Of the
financial status Of the city up to Jan.
1. 1904. was read and placed on fllc.
Tho report will be published tomor.
row.
The purchase OF mules. wagon
and set Of harness for city use was
contaminated. the expense being $40
II was voted to serve the Las Veg.
% 4 Hot sprIngs Railroad. Light q
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-25
THE CLEVER RUSSIAN
MINISTER OF WAR
Man With An Easy Name Ranked As The Peer OF
Any Military Leader In The World

must follow from the Danube to the
Balkans. 1t was brilliant strategic
move, for until Osman was dislodged
no forward move could be made by
the main army Of the Russians. Twice
they hurled themselves against Plev-
ma, and were twice repulsed with
great slaughter.
Between Plevna and Shipka Pass
lay Lochva, held by $1,000 Turks.
This stronghold must fall before both
wings Of the Russian army could close
in upon Pleyna. Skobeletf and kouro-
patkin we're dispatched against 1t. Al.
ter three days Of hard fighting,
Lochva was captured, and the third
attack on Pleyna was begun. II
ragged furiously for five days, but end
ed In another repulse Of the Russians.
Skobeleff and Kouropatkin fought
side by side during those bloody days
and were frequently precipitated into
hand.to-hand conflicts with the enemy.
Their most terrible experiences were
on September III and IL. Skobeleff
assaulted one Of the Turkish re-
doubts on Green l1in and carried II
within an hour. bur with loss Of
three thousand men The redoubt
was imperfcctly constructed, and left
skobeitff exposed tO fire on three
sides. The Turks saw the opportu.
nifty and made q sortie. Thereupon
Col. Kouropatkln, the only officer OIL
Skobeleff's stan who had not fallen,
rushed to meet them In the open with
some 300 men. a desperate fight al
short range ensued. Kouropatkin's III
! tie band was almost entirely cut 70
pieces, but not until II had driven
the Turks back into their redoubt.
During the day Kouropatkin received
three wounds, but he never ceased
fighting until the victory was assured
Such Is the man against whom the
Jsps will have to contend when the
real land fighting between tho bcl
ligerants begins In earnest. A con
summate strategist and with deter.
minatlon to meet and overcome every
obstacle, the Russian minister Of
war, in the opinion Of British military
authorities. can be counted upon "a
contest every inch Of Manchuria
against the japanese forces.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-25
f atal Fire
In Colorado

COLORADO SPRINGS. Feb, 2b,
Two lives were lost in fire which
broke out early this morning, and for
awhile threatened the entire buslness
section Of the city. The dead ares
Michael Mcclure, lahorer, AMI Leila
Maudc Lowery, aged IL. Milo White.
a laborer. was severely burned about
the arms and face, and Mrs. Mary
Smith sustained broken ankle. The
property loss Is $4,000, The flre is
supposed to have been started by
tramps striking matches IN livery
stable adjoining a lodging house.
Three horses were burned In the sta.
Bile and three had to be shot
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-25
DETERMINED EFFORTS OF TORPEDO SQUADRON
To BOTTLE Up RUSSIAN FLEET At PORT ARTHUR
No Torpedo Boat.

LONDON, Feb. rs. lBulletinl-
The British foreign Office has received
an Official dispatch saying that not
one of the Japanese torpedo boats
was injured In the attack on Port
Arthur Wednesday. February "a
Couldn't Cork the Bottle.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 25.--1:45
.p. M No further details are avail
able today Of the unsuccessfuI attempt
of the Japanese to bottle up the Rus.
sian fleet at Port Arthur by sinking
d big merchantmen at the mouth OF
the harbor. The brief details con.
tanned in the official dispatch indi.
Gated that the coup was planned nc.
cording TO the usual Japanese tactics
to take place during the night. that
II was desperately pushed and back.
ed BY eight torpedo boats. which con.
tinued fighting until daylight, but that
ii failed completely. Two merchant.
men loaded with stone we're sunk but
not SO as to interfere with the channel
and some Japanese torpedo boats were
damaged, but II Is not yet known To
what extent According to the latest
adyices, tho Japanese fleet yesterday
was still visible on the horizon.
Lost port Arthur Battle.
CHEZ FOO. Feb. 25,--During the
engagement Mt Port Arthur Tuesday
night the japanese attempted to land
at Society Bay hut were repnlsed. -Four
transports were sunk by the forts
while trying to enter the channel. The
engagement lasted nearly an hour af-
ter which the Japanese retired,
Damaging False Reports.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 20. Many
false reports are being circulated here
one being that Admiral Evans, u, s.
N, has two thousand marines ready
/, to dispatch at a moments notice. This
once again stimulates the anti.Ameri
can feeling among certain classes
One newspaper publishes the repor,
that $4,000 Chinese soldiers have gone
over TO the Japanese army. AS con
sequence or such rnmors the BELLE
seems to grow that the outlook Il
tending toward international compli
cations.
ManchurIans to Fight Russians.
CHEZ FOO, Feb 25.-- ManchurIa Il
rising against the Russians. Five
thousand Russian troops have beer
moved from Mukden to SunmlngtoI
because In the villages along the wes
side OF the Lao Tung peninsula th'
natives are making active prepare
tlons TO cut of small bodies OF Rus
sian troops. Ten thousand Manchur
lians are already enrolled In the move
ment which is spreading.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-25

LONDON, Feb. 25.-General Alexei
Nicholairtch Kouropatkin, the Russian
minister Of war, who is directing the
operations against the Japanese, is
easily Russia's foremost fighter. The
best authorities Of Europe conceie
that no one In the entire world Is
better equipped in every branch OF
military knowledge.
Educated in the theory Of arms at
the best of the Russian military
schools, trained TO practice under the
greatest OF modern Russian warriors,
General Mikhael Skobelef, he made a
glorious record in every important
Russian war since 1866. and worked
his way up from sub.lieutenant in
that year to the command of the
army in 1897.
He has received more decorations
than any one breast could wear at
any one time. He was born on March
II. 1S4S. and obtained d commission
as sub-lieutenant in the Turkestan
Rifles when he was only Is. After
the brilliant Turkestan campaign,
which added to Russia's Asiatic pos
sessions, Kouropatkin returned 70 ST.
Petersburg q lieutenant TO continue
his military studies. In 1871, as the
most brilliant graduate Of The acad.
envy Of the general star, he was sent
abroad to study military conditions In
various European countries. In
France, President McMahon invited
him to take part in the maneuyers
at Metz. Here he displayed such
strategic ability that he was dec
Grated with the cross Of the Legion
OF Honor, being the first Russian to
win that distinction.
When war with Turkey broke out
In 1877, Kouropatkin Was summoned
back TO Russia. Constantinople was
TO be taken. Between Russia and
Constantinople lay three great barri
crs-the river Danube, the Turkish
strongholds In Bulgaria and the Bal
kan mountains. The first barrier was
passed with ease. Osman Pasha had
been hurrying from widdin with 60.
900 trained soldiers. Reading that
he was too late 10 defend the river
he threw his entire force into Plevna
thus menacIng the line the Russians
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-25
OUTSIDE OPINIONS
ON JOINT STATEHOOD.
Globe-Dsmocrat Says People Of New Mexico
and Arizona Are Making Up Minds to
Accept the Inevitable
NEWSTATE WILL PROBABLY GOREPuBL LlCAN

entitle the proposed state to two rep
resentatives In the house Az one
state 1t would start out under reason
ably promising auspices. Il 10 pro
posed to give the name Arizona to
tho state II It's people accept union
and II congress- agrees to let Ii in.
Politically, the proposed state would
be doubtful, with the chances ii ia,
yor of the republicans. New Mexico.
the larger OF the two territories, has
been usually carried by the republi-
cans In the elections for delegates to
congress, while the democrats have
generally won In Arizona. Probably
the republicans could win the states
four electoral votes II II should be
admitted before the election Of 1904.
Forecasts Of this sort, however. made
before admission. often 80 astray.
There Is not the slightest reason to
doubt that Oklahoma and Indian ter
ritory when they are admitted as one
state will be carried by the demo-
Gratis In four out Of i've elections. but
In the case Of the other two terrific
ries the situation would be likely TO-
be different, These are considerations
which ought not to have much weight
in the matter OF admission Of states,
but they always hare had weight with
congress. aud probably always viii
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-25
One Russian Cruiser Put Out Of Action. Bom-
bardment Of City Still Going On

sian view of the invalidity OF the
Japanese treaty with Korea. so far as
1t creates a protectorate over Korea,
owing to the emperor being under
duress. But it Is said that immediate
action on the part Of the powers is
required, as the question Of the rec.
ognition OF protectorate will definite
ly arise when the terms Of peace are
considered. Meantime the official
opinion here is strongly with Russia's
position. and it is considered that
Russia's note To the powers protest
ing against Japan's violation of Ko-
rea's neutrality fully protects her in
ternational rights, as the protest an
tedates the Official conclusion OF the
treaty.
The Attacks.
At about O'Clock yesterday morn.
ing the Japanese made a desperate
attempt to block the entrance to the
inner harbor and docks. With this OBJ.
ject, four merchant steamers, accom-
panied by torpedo vessels, were sent
from two sides towards the entrance
Of the channel. The movement was
perceived by the Retvizan, which
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-25
Strategic Importance OF Port
Arthur. French Officials Ready
To Support The Pretensions Of
Russia Regarding Japan-Ko.
rean Treaty

TOXIC, Tuesday Feb. %. delayed
in transmission Adyices are hourly
anticipated here OF the third naval en-
gagement which has taken place at
Port Arthur. 1t is believed that the
Japanese intend to make vigorous on
slaught on Port Arthur. Its possess
ion would dsprive the Russians Of a
naval base and insure a Japanese
base for future operations on the
Lao Tung peninsula. The Japanese
once possessed Port Arthur, and they
have most complete information in
regard to distance and ranges.
Prejudiced French View.
PARIS, Feb. 25.--It Is is believed
in the highest official quarters here
that the powers will support the Rus,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-25
(ilobe.Dcmocrat. Feb. 2s.)

(Globe.Democrat. Feb. 2s.)
A movement has been started In IA
yor Of the union OF New Mexico and
Arizona for purposes OF admission
70 statehood. until recently that idea
was opposed BY practically everybody
In the two territories. Tho represent
atives OF each In the house have been
against IL. 1t lis known, however, that
union offers the only chance which
the people of those two communities
have 70 get statehood, and they arc
gradually accepting the inevitable,
This Is the part Of wisdom Congress
Is decidedly opposed to the erection Of
each Of those territories into a sepa.
rate state. by union they can win The
promotion which they seek.
These two territories united would
make large state In area, but Il
would not be the largest of all. It's
area would be 235,0o0 square miles,
while that Of Texas Is 2s5,o00. II
would DO the second state In size,
with California third and Montana
fourth. In population II would be fnr
down In the list, however, the inhab
itants Of the two territories In the
aggregate being $4,000 in 1900. Pos
eibly tho total for the two together
.is a5o.oo0 in 1901. This would quit,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-25
President
Signs Treaty

WASHINGTON, ID. G., Feb. 25
President Roosevelt today signed the
ratiiications to be exchanged be.
tween the United States and the re-
public of Panama on the Isthmian ca
nal treaty. The exchanges will be
made at the state department between
Secretary Hay, acting for the United
States. and Bunau varilla. the min.
lister OF Panama.
Excellent Text.
WASHINGTON, ID. G.. Feb. 25.--
Don't give up the ship" was the plea
made in the house today BY Meyer OF
Louisiana, who opened the debate on
the naval bill and addressed himself
to the pending amendment Of Burton
to strike out the provision for battle.
ships authorized by the bill.
Discussing The Aaoles.
WASHINGTON, d. G., Feb. 26.--
When the senate met today the agrl.
cultural appropriation bill was taken
up and number Of minor amend.
ments. mostly verbal. were adopted.
shaws Reception Day.
NEW YORK, Feb 25.--Secretary
Shaw of the treasury department was
at the sub.treasury today, where he
received number of callers, including
representatives Of large New York
banks. Respecting tho Panama canal
payment. the secretary said: mo call
will be issued to depository banks for
payment OF tho s5O.OoO,0oO involved,
until the attorney general has passed
on tho validity Of the Panama canal
company's title"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-25
MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
Financial Report of City's Condition Submitted
Board of Registration Appointed

Power company with notice TO grade
tho streets up to their track as pro,
vlded for In the franchise granted %
the company. Several complaints
have been made to the council Of late
ON this score.
A petition asking that an arc light
be installed near the sanitarlum was
referred to the light committee. An
overhauling Of the fire wagon was or
dered. A rack Is TO be provided for
the drying Of hose. The sum Of s25o
was ordered to be placed TO the credit
Of the fire wagon account.
The ordinance discussed at the pre-
vious meeting providing that second
hand dealers must register all articles
purchased was then placed on passage
and went through without dissenting
voice.
The report Of the committee rela
tive TO the petition asking for the
closing Of the alley In tho east hall
Of block 3s was presented, but ne
action was taken.
Mr. Forsythe. speaking for The
street committee said that the actor
Of the council In the Barker ditcf
matter had been premature and thu
body was likely to be caused NOR,
or less trouble. He moved that thu
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-25

Special to Tho Optic.
DAWSON. N. NJ. FEB. 25.-Bud
Farmer, city marshal Of Dawson, on
Tuesday night shot trainman Of
the III Paso & Northeastern railway
and II Is now considered necessary
10 have the trainman's arm amputat-
ed. Feeling is running high against
Farmer and II will probably be neces-
sary for him to leave tho camp at
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-25
Failure OF The Attempt Owing To Stone Laden Yes
seLs Sinking At Wrong Place. No Injury
To Japanese

opened fire Immediately. AT the same
time the guns OF the fort began a
furious cannonading lasting till FIVE
in the morning. The Japanese fleet
failed TO accomplish its purpose,
though all four steamers We're sunk
The cruisers Bayan and Noyik pur-
sued the Japanese tlotilla. 1t Is said
one of the torpedo boats was sunk,
Japs Sink Ships.
PORT ARTHUR, Feb. %. Four
steamers were sent in by the Japan.
ese yesterday morning IN an attempt
to block the entrance of the port, and
all Of them were sunk. They lie in
the following positions. One behind
Golden Hill. one near the Retyizan,
two between the entrance of the chan
mel and the Lao Thieshan peninsula,
Two of the vessels were set on fire
and are still burning.
Gang Oft Asley,'
PARIS, Feb. 25.Additional details
of the Japanese attempt ito close the
entrance to the harbor OF Port Arthur
have been received from the most au-
thoritatige quarters. These say the
Japanese sent five or six old trans
port hulks conveyed by torpedo boats
to Port Arthur with the evident pur-
pose Of sinking the hulks at the en-
trance Of the harbor. The battleship
Retyizan discovered the approach and
fired on them, strongly seconded by
the shore batteries. The report adds
that two Japanese ships were wreck
ed and lie In Tiger bay: that along
the shore another Japanese ship was
burned, and that the fourth lies
wrecked outside Tiger bay. 1t Is be-
lieved that these wrecks were not
warships. but hulks designed to be
sunk at the entrance Of the harbor
The wrecks are said to be a consider.
able distance from the entrance Of
the harbor, which remains open.
Battle Now Raging.
ST. PETERSBURG, 9 p. m. tBul
letin) -Rumors are In circulation here
this afternoon to the effect that the
bombardment Of Port Arthur is going
on. GAO p. m.--Major General Pflug
chief Of stan Of viceroy Alexieff, tele
graphs under today's date that the
enemy again attacked Port Arthur
from to 3 a. m. and was everywhere
repulsed. Details will follow.