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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-12-19
81 MANAGER
KILLS AN ACTOR
SICAL DIRECTOR DID NOT LIKE BE-
HAVIOR OF HASTY.
Bfrouble Was Brought On by Prep.1etor,s
Interference With Troupe Some One
Was Too Familiar.

'GaHney December 15-Mifan
Bennett musical director of the
Nothing But Money" theatrical
company, was shot and instantly
killed by George Hasty, one of the
proprietors of the Piedmont Inn of
this place; at 8:45 this morning, and
Abbott Dawson, the comedian and
star performer of the company, is
Thought to be mortally wounded.
The sheriff and police force have
arrested E4asty and lodged 1aarn IN
jail.
The stiffness of Gafney zhis
morning was disturbed by the
,scuad oof~Fevolver fired three times
inrapadssuceession, followed by fhe
screams of women and of cras OF
murder. The police responded to
the call for help and at the Steps
4of. .the'hotel>were met by Mr.. Da9i-
son, swho ,mas calling loudly for a
physician. 49,,
Thercoroner was notified and the
:ind,aest1was: heId at the hotel, where
Benefits body,was examined and a
number Of witnesses questioned
The principal witness was Miss
Verne Sheridan, member of the
troupe. Sfae<said that after corning
back from the theatre, Mr.. Bennett
and herself had little lunch IN
her ,room, after which Mr.. Bennett
left, locking herHwindows securely
before telling her goodnight He
had heard how Miss Bishop, also a
member oif: :: the troupe, had been a1a-
:noyed by "a man earlier in the day.
:Soon:after, Mr.. Bennett left, Miss
Sheridan said, she heard some one
at her door. She did not say any
thing, and in "a few moments there
were footsteps ON the veranda and
she then realized fhat;a man was at
tempting to enter her window,
which opened son THE veranda-
Fadn5g there, he came back to the
door, and by throwing his weight
against IT, attempted to force it in.
He then went 50 far as to climb up
to; the transom, and striking match
looked into the room. ''*Then l
recognized George Hasty," said
Miss Sheridan, dramatically
The witness then went on ITO tell
how she had Called Bennett, and
Hasty had dropped from the tran
som. When Bennett came he eos1ld
fad no one. It was then, she said,
that the musical director told her to
90 TO bed and that he woaald sit up
in the room and write mtas1c. He
stayed there, she testified, Until 4
o'clock this morning, when he went
to his room for a comforter, and re-
tuning wrapped himself in it and
slept on the foot of her bed until 7
o'clock. He left her then, she said,
saying that he would call for her in
time for her to catch a train at .
o'clock. Bennett went to the post
office, telling negro boy to. make
Miss Sheridan a fire. The negro
came to the door, the witness testl-
fed, and she. told him to wait a few
moments until she could let him in.
In a moment OF two George Hasty
knocked at the door and asked ii
she had a fire. She told him that
she did not have any, and did not
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-12-19

Some women try to attract atter1-
ton by trying to look miserable.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-19
One Of The Most Sacred Ceremonias Of Greek Church
Made Occasion For Attack on Gar and Every
Member OF Royal Family
Rain Bullets Grape Shot Shell From Across The Neva Passes
Over Chapel Which Contained The Royal Assembly.
Futile Attempt At Explanation

of the court and members OF tho diplo-
matte corps including Ambassador
Mccormick were witnessing the spec.
tacle below. Fortunately the bullets
passed over the heads OF all present.
Lieut., Gen. Fulton. chief OF police,
picked up missile the size Of birds
egg, Officers who examined the bul-
lot expressed the opinion II might
have come from a grape shot fired
from the battery on the Bourse Es.
planade which replied to the salute
from the fortress. II was explained
the gun might have been charged with
loaded cartridges. but II was admitted
such thing was hard TO conceive
without a deliberate plot. The en-
peror did not show trace Of excite
ment.
The strike situation is unchanged
There is feeling Of high tension
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-19
Cattle Sanitary
Board in Lobby

Special TO The Optic.
SANTA FE, N, NJ, Jan. l9,--The
New Mexico cattle sanitary board is
holding series of sessions here to
consider pending Legislation asked by
the cattle interests Of the territory.
There are five measures which the
board viii press nj this session. Chief
OF these, Of course. is the ranger law
which IL going to meet stubborn op-
position in tho house and probably
also In the council But the cattle
men are ready 10 make many conces.
sions AS To The manner OF providing
funds for the payment Of the ranger
force and they are going to put up the
fight Of their lives for tho passage OF
the blu The board may be III ses.
sion for several days
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-19
Westerman Burns.

AT 1880 o'clock today, Mrs. Sarah
L. Burns was married to Frederick
Westerman. The Rev. Norman Skin.
ner performed the ceremony, which
took place at the parsonage. Mr. and
Mrs. Westerman left this afternoon
for Trinidad where they will remain
for few days.
Mrs Westerman has made her
home in the city for little more than
two years. She Is lady whose many
estimahle qualities have won for her
many friends. The bridegroom has
for years been one of the proprietors
Of popular dining room and restaur-
ant. His business sagacity. industry
and courtesy to patrons have combin-
ed TO make his business life success
ful. Now that the one thing lacking
has been provided, and happy home
established, The gentleman is TO be
congratulated very sincerely.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-19
In Memory Of
General Lee

RICHMOND, Va, Jan. 19.--The
birthday anniversary Of Robert II.
Lee was generally observed through.
out Virginia Ranks and state offices
were closed and the customary
memorial exercises were held under
the auspices OF the confederate
veterans organizations.
+ JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Jan. 19.o-
The birthday OF General Robert T..
Lee was celebrated throughout
Florida today by the closing Of the
hanks and public offices not con.
troled by the federal government.
CHARLESTON. s. G., Jan. f9.--In
honor of Lee the public schools, the
banks and the courts we're closed
today
ATLANTA. Ga. Jan. 1.-THE
celebration of Lees birthday TODAY
was more general here than ever be-
fore The occasion was also en-
braced 10 pay suitable honor TO the
memory Of General John b. Gordon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-19
JOHN MITCHELL THROWS INSIDE
LIGHT ON COLORADO COAL STRIKE

,he msn be heard. aepH1ng. Mitchell
admitted he advised d settlement. lie
said District President Howells asked
100000 to carry on the strike which
was refused. as he. (MitchelD did
not want 10 trust Howclls with such
an amount Mitchell charged that the
-ex-national board member. j. l..
Gehrs, had been In collusion with
others in connection with the stock
market. that the miners had refused
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-19

ST, PETERSBURG, Jan. 19.--Dur.
ing the annual ceremony OF blessing
the waters IN front of the Winter
palace by Emperor Nicholas this
morning, several shots were fired from
across the Neva and the bullets enter.
cd the windows of the palace No one
was hurt.
ST. PETERSBURG, jan 19.--Sim.
nltaneously with the salute fired from
ST Peters and st. Paul's fortress
either rain Of bullets or grape shot
swept over the little chapel built over
the frozen Neva in front Of the win.
ter palace where Emperor Nicholas
and every member of the Romanoff
family were participating in the ser.
vices.
The missiles went high, entering
windows of salons along the water
front from which the empress. ladies'
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-19
Business Mems
Excursion

President A. A. Jones OF the Com.
n,ercial club has appointed the fol
lowing reception committee to meet
the Denver sdisiness men al. the train
tomorrow morning and show them
whatever courteRies ARE possible:
Jas. G. McNary, chairman; Max Nord.
haus. M, w. Browne, r. O. Blood, J. II.
Stearns. Y. H. Olney. G. Rosenwald. J,
Laubach, A. H. Whitmore, J. Judell,
Il. g. Murphey, II. J. Taupert, H. w.
Kelly, Ike Davis. w, J, Lucas. Ollie
Earickson, +. II, Pierce, The com.
mittee will meet at 6 o'clock this
evening for the purpose Of concerting
plans.
Many citizens have expressed the
view that the mayor should appoint
a committee Of the city council and
That the president Of the business
Mems Protective association should
also name a committee to cooperate
with the committee from the club.
Tho opinion has been very freely
expressed IN the city. also. that II by
any means II can DO arranged. the pro-
posed excursion to the canyon be
given.
II IL pointed out that there isn't
a merchant in the crowd coming from
Denver who will care about spending
four hours Of his own time and the
time Of the one or two merchants In
whom he ~ especially interested. talk
ing business. There will be nm hour or
two to spare for nearly every visitor.
Tho streets are too muddy for a
drive TO he thought Of. and there IL
nothing that can be done that Will
please the visitors no much as the OK.
cursIon to the canyon.
A pleasant impression viii be left
on their memories obncarning Las
Vegas. Other cities are all doing
something extra. The trip TO the can.
yon "a a beautiful one II leads by our
fine race track. by the Montezuma
hotel OF which every visitor has
heard and into beautiful mountain
country already famous for the Scenic
Highway. Furthermore It win afford
a glimpse OF one Of the leading indus.
tries and cannot fall to impress the
visitors favorably, Las vegans gen.
orally believe II will bc great mis-
take II the excursion be not ar.
ranged.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-19

among all classes,
ST PETERSBURG, Jan, le.--Addi,
tional particulars snow the emperor
had miraculous escape, There is no
longer any doubt that the missiles
came from a gun on the Bourse bat.
terry which was loaded With grapes
not with shrapnel. Some bullets
struck the little open chapel In which
the emperor was standing, cut the
staff OF ono OF the standards, fairly
riddled the windows Of a basement OF
the palace, killing policeman outright
and wounding an officer and three
marines. Had the gun been aimed a
little lower, II might have wiped out
the whole Ronanoff dynasty. No Of
fetal statement was issued but every
thing indicates deep laid plot. The
officers Of the battery have been
placed under arrest for examination.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-19
Chinese Regulars Believed
To Be MasgueradInq

TOXIC, Jan. 1a,-It Is believed the
Chinese reported to be accompanying
Lieutenant General Mistchenko's
raiders are either uniformed bandits
or soldiers who had been impressed
as guides. II is not believed the Chin.
ese regulars have been authorized to
join the raiders. The report that
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-19
Quarantine Established

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19.---The de.
partment OF agriculture has issued
regulations establishing on February
lst. next. a federal quarantine against
large part Of the south and parts
OF other states TO prevent the spread
of splenetic or southern fever among
cattle. Quarantine lines are largely
the same as last year and include
most Of Texas, except the Panhandle
and all Of Indian Territory.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-19
Fatal Collision
In England

LONDON. Jan. ia collision in
which three trains were involved. ip.
cluding the Scotch express. occurred
on the Midland railway near Barnsley.
today. Four passengers and two rail,
way men were Killed and score was
injured The accident occurred In q
fog. the third train dashing into the
wreckage caused by the first collision
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-19
Duke Discharged

NEW YORK. Jan 49, BrodIc L.
Duke, half brother OF the president
If The American Tobacco company.
who has been kept in sanitarium,
following his marriage with Alice
Webb. was brought into the supreme
court in Brooklyn today and discharg.
ID from custody after a hearing be.
fore Justice Gaynor.
The action was the result OF habeas
corpus proceedings brought by VIM
G.. Bramham, Dukes private secretary
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-19
Forty-Four Sentenced

DENVER, Jan 19--Elijah Wiggin.
ton was fined $500 today by the SUI
preme court for conduct as election
judge in violation of the courts in
junction, Policeman Max Schadsky
and Max Sisach, charged with inter
ference with republican watcher,
Were discharged, The court adjourn
ed until February 9Th, having dispos
ed of all the Denver election cases on
file. In all forty-four men have been
sentenced for contempt In the Den,
yer election cases.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-19
Attorney W. G. Haydon Talks
In Old Missouri Of The
Scenic Highway
HIS ADVICE TO
BE FOLLOWED
Much Talks Of National Frater.
nal SanitariuM. Las Vegas
Chances Considered Ex-
cellcMt

Attorney w, q, Hayden informs Tho
Optic that while he was absent in st.
Louis and other parts Of Missouri,
he heard much talk OF the rraternal
National sanitarium that Ia to come to
New Mexico. Missouri people are
convinced that the sanitarium win bo
a big thing for the territory and that
II will be well sustained. Mr.. Hayden
heard Las Vegas very favorAbly spok-
on Of In connection with the matter.
The progressive Las Vegas attorney
did some good work for his native
state. at the same time taking occa.
sion to do some iudicious boosting
for New Mexico.
General II, r. Lee, one Of the new
appointees OF Governor Folk, IL an old.
time friend Of Mr., Iiaydon's. During
the course Of a conversation week
or two ago. the Las Vegas man d..
scribed the success Of tho experiment
made by New Mexico In the employ.
ment OF convict labor for the building
Of the Scenic Highway lie advocated
very strongly the adoption of similar
methods by the Missouri Legislature.
General Lee was much impressed with
tho plan and declared his Intention
OF taking the matter up At once With
Gov. Folk. close personal friend.
Representative ('<Orga Church,
chairman Of the road committee. Mas
consulted and hocsmA interested.
The following from tho Globe. Demo
crat Of Jan. 10. tells the further story:
Representative George Church Of
Bates county. chairman Of the road
committee Of tho house. ID willing to
try the convicts In the penifenthry
on road making, He does not desire
10 20 into the matter In . Wholesale
way. but he will encourage any plan
that may be proposed looking 10 Al,
experiment along these lines.
The plan. an proposed. II to begin
the construction OF q state road from
Jefferson City to 81. Louis. That
complete test be made OF the prac-
ticability OF tho system Of working
convicts on the road. II could be start
cd easily from the jefferson City end.
and II It proved advantageous could
he pushed 10 final completion not only
to 81. Louis. but later to Kansas City.
making grent state highway. as has
been mapped ont by the national road
organization.
The plan Of building cross-state
highway has been urged In all sec.
tions OF the state II would take the
old route along the river az Far as
practicable, and by following this old
trail, which was used prior to the
construction ~ the Missouri Pacific
railroad. could be made n direct route
between 81 Louis and jefferson City.
traversing enough OF the important
counties OF the state to warrnnt its
use not only as local road. but az i
through highway.
In order that a system might be
evolved certain number Of prisoners.
to the number Of 200. or perhaps less,
could be fitted ont with prison camp.
Ing equipment, With adequate guards
there would be little likelihood Of
escape.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-19

Z. avDtANApoLfs. md. Jan. 49, The
-3;,naacihent Of the Colorado strike
VAS bitterly argued today on the floor
Of the national con lention of the
united mine workers. Robert Ran
dali of Wyoming charged that Pres
ident Mitchell sold out the miners
organization The delegates tried to
silence Randall but Mitchell insisted
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-19
Division Of Work

DENVER, Jan. ia legislative
committee of twenty-seven appointed
to hear the Peabody-Adams guberna-
rorial contest arranged today for a
division of the work Of examining the
Denver ballot boxes among nine sub
committees. each OF which will con.
sist of two republicans and one dem
ocrat.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-19
Conductor and Engineer Discharged

Conductor and Engineer Discharged.
The result OF the investigation Of
the collision near Upton station last
Thursday morning is the dismissal
Of Conductor Frank Smith OF the
freight train for improperly tagging.
and also Of his engineer,
+ G. Boomer. Conductor Maynard
and his rear brakeman have been CIV.
on thirty demerit marks for leaving
Conductor Smith under the impres.
sion that they had Tagged the flyer
for him.
The decision arrived at now goes up
TO the general superintendent OF the
Santa Fe for his approval
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-19

Interesting exercises In honor OF tho
memory OF the two great leaders
were held In the state capitol this
evening under the auspices OF the
Daughters OF the Qonfederacy.
SAVANNAH, Ca, Jan.ls,---The
birthday OF Robert n Lee was cello
brated today by a parade Of all the
white military OF the city
HOUSTON. Texas. Jan. is.-The
birthday anniversary OF General Lee
was observed throughout Texas today
by the local chapters Of the Daught.
ers OF tho ConfedeMcy, who prepared
and carried out elaborate programs.
the features of which were southern
songs and readings relating to life
Of the great confederate leader,
MOBILE. Ala, Jan. i9.-- Banks ana
public offices were closed here today
In observance OF The birthday OF ten.
eral Lee, Anniversary exercises were
held under the auspices OF tho local
chapter Of the Daughters Of the Con.
fedcracy.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-19

who alleged that Duke was deprived
cf his liberty without his consent and
without due process OF law.
The original complaint against
Duke was brought by his son Law
renee, who alleged his father was suf
fcring from alcoholic dementia.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-19
Bristow Quits

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19.--Fouftt
Assistant Postmaster General Bristo "
will retire from office at the close OF
business hours today, He expects to
receive instructions today or tomor.
row from Secretary Taft preliminary
10 taking up his new duties as spe-
cial commissioner to investigate rate
conditions, etc, in connection with
the Panama Railroad and Steamship
company.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-19
UTAH PROFESSOR ON
STAND IN sMoOT CASE.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 19.---Professor
James A. Talmage Of tho university
Of Utah. an authority on the doctrine
OF the Mormon church, was again on
the stand today In the smoot investi-
cation. Judge n. w. Tyler. counsel
for the protestants. conducted rigid
cross examination. ...-,--.--.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-19

TO put up tents unlesa paid for n. that
the miners demanded per diem wage
while on strike and after 100000 had
been poured into the field the strike
had been irretrlevably lost. Other Of
ficers vigorously defended the presi.
dent. Randall's attack on Mitchell
was made when the latter took the
floor In defense OF the leaders Of civic
federation whom Randall had de-
nounced.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-19
CATRON OPPOSES
APPROPRIATION
w. +. GOrtner Selected For AS
sistant Chief Clerk Of The
Council. Memorial Serv-
ices To BE Held For
Col. j. +. Chavcs

SANTA FE, N. NJ, Jan. 1S.-The
Joint memorial protesting against the
passage OF the joint statehood bill
uniting New Mexico and Arizona was
passed by both houses of the legisla-
ture yesterday by an almost unani.
nous vote. In the council, Greer
against, and Montoya for, paired their
votes and Ballard, democrat. voted
against the resolution thus making the
vote 3 to !. In the house II stood 2l
to 3, Wilkerson, Bernalillo. Neblett
and Ellis, democrats, voting no.
There was some oratory in The house,
Wilkerson making vigorous speech
in support Of joint statehood and
Judge Granville Pendleton OF San
Juan defending the memorial. The ad.
ministration Is gratified at the vote
given the joint memorial since 1t Is
held to show plainly that the senti-
ment Of the people as expressed
through their representatives, Is solid
ly against the jointure.
The pay roll resolution, carrying an
appropriation of $4,000, $4,000 for
each house, encountered only the oppo-
sition OF Mr.. Catron. Mr.. Martin of
Socorro introduced the resolution and
moved its PASSAGE under suspension
of the rules. Mr. Catron opposed the
agance" He declared the resolution
not to be worth the paper on which 1t
was written under the United States
laws governing the employing OF extra
employees but Mr.. Martin suggested
mildly that well take our chances on
it, and the bill went through, Catron
and Ballard voting no. Mr.. Catron.
however. expressed his determination
to fight the payment Of the money,
which he holds to be unlawful and
some interesting developments may
be expected both in connection with
the provision for contingent expense,
and in connection with the seat Of Mr..
Catron, which is growing warm and
uneasy.
Partial lists OF the employees of both
house and council were made public
last night, as far as prepared They
are as follows:
In The Council.
Assistant chief clerk, w. E. Gortner
of Las Vegas.
Postmaster Donaciano Romero.
Translator, Juan Kavanaugh.
Stenographers, l.. X. Atkinson, Lou
Hughes, Phebe Elwell, Bertha Hase,
the latter three from Albuquerque
In The House.
Assistant chief clerk, w. X. Flint
Interpreters. Modesto Ortiz, Octa-
viano Perea
TransIators. Melquades r. Otero,
David Martinez, Jr.
Stenographer. Miss Wood.
The house at The end of yesterday
mornings session adjourned until 10
O'Clock Thursday morning and II is
expected that in the Afternoon an ad-
iournment will be taken until Monday
afternoon
The committees of the council will
probably he announced by President
Clark this afternoon or tomorrow.
Council, Afternoon Session.
A brief session of the council was
held yesterday afternoon at which
.Jacoho Chayes of Valencia intriduc-
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-19

Chinese troops are disguised as Rus
SLAMS Is regarded much more ser.
iously and il Is under further investi-
cation.
To Command Port Arthur.
TOXIC, Jan. 19.--It is considered
probable that Major General Ijichi Of
General Nogi's chief staff, will be ap.
pointed commander of Port Arthur.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-19
Double Murder Of Miners
At Guadalupe, Taos County

SANTA FE. N. NJ. Jan. ia
double murder occurred yesterday at
the Guadalupe placer near Quesla,
Taos county. John Conley, miner.
being accused Of shooting Charles
Pardy and James Redding. who were
working with him. The victims were
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-19

first shot in the head and after they
had fallen. In the neck. Conley was
captured At 3 o'clock this morning By
two Mcxicans who allcgc that they
had heard the shots and had seen
Conley ride away from the scene Of
the murder.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-19
Electric Men Strike

WILKESBARRE. Pa, Jan. i9.--
Motormen and conductors of the
Wilkesbarre and Wyoming Valley
Traction company, which comprises
nearly the entire electric railway sys.
tenn Of the Wyoming valley. have vot.
ed TO 30 on strike. They want an
Increase Of wages from $3.50 10 $500
per day No date Is sel for beginning
the strike.