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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-28
Story With Moral Of
R. L. Baca Of Santa Fe
Substantial Majority Of the Lower House Vote to
Cast the Recalcitrant Member Into Outer
Darkness Catron Scheme Which Failed and
Originator Likely to Suffer Like Fate.

MIR, Sanchez then presented the
joint resolution which brought the
matter 10 a climax, or In other words,
which unseated Mr. Baca and j. g.
Martinez of Taos county, who had
been one OF his most active support
efs.
This house resolution brought in.
TO the question the name OF Wilker'
son. and Crollott OF Bernalillo, Sando-
val and Baca of Santa Fe, and Mar
tinez OF Taos, these five rs result
not being allowed vote. The res
olution unseated Baca aud Martinez
and seated the other three M. 9,
de Haca Fcf Leonard Wood county
made strong speech in the course OF
cxplalpsag his vote, against the un'
seating OF Baca, and the friends OF
Baca In the gallery and on the crowd.
ed floor, applaudod him vigorously,
The applause. however did not change
! the vote. which stood IL 10 6 on tie
previous question and l2 TO on the
adoption OF the resolution. Ortiz of
Santa F'e county and De Leon OF
| Taos county were escorted to the
/ floor when the oath Of office was ad-
ninistered by Speaker Dalies and they
took their seats. The incident was
closed. The house at once adjourn.
ed until 2 o'clock Monday aftefnoo 4,
The action In the house set al work
again all the fumors of what may ne
/ eur 10 Mr. Catron in the council, IL
is realized here that Ca,ron has hcen
the influence behind Baca and his
/ friends In the house. and that be- .s
! the disturbing element. Tho Same
i conditions In the Santa Fe county
vote which applied to Baca apply 10
Catron and something Is expected to
come OF OF meeting of the council
committayson privileges and elections
which wns held last night. What ac'
tion was taken at that meeting and
what decision was arrived at ii any
has not been made public. II de
clsion was reached, 1t will become
public Monday afternoon when the
council convones. In the meantime
speculation Is rife
Council Holds Brief Session.
The council held brief and pure
ly formal session this morning and
after hearing the reading Of a few bills
moved an adjournment until 2 o'clock
Monday afternoon which was carried.
President Clark introduced bill,
entitled an act to provide for the
prevention Of scabbies or mango among
cattle and horses and which Is one
of the bills urged by the cattle sani'
tary board 10 give them power to
compel dipping of scabby cattle and
horses as necessary, The bill went
to the committee of territorial af'
fairs.
Mr.. Chaves of Valencia county In
troducod bill entitled an act to am
end the bin creating tho county OF
Torrance, and which changes the
county seat from Progreso. the home
of the late Col. Chaves, to Estancia
on The Santa Fe Central railroad
The bill went TO the committee on
counties and county lines.
A few other bills Of local interest
were read and the council adjourned
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-28
Correspondence of The Optic.

correspondence VI h' optiV''
SANTA FE. N, NJ. Jan, 27--As
forecasted by your correspondent yes.
terday the lower house Of the legis-
lature this morning quietly but vety
firmly took the Hon. Il. l., Baca of
Santa Fe county, by the loose por-
lions OF his clothing and cast him
far into outSr darkness. In other
words, Mr.. Baca was unseated with
out any great show OF ceremony. ald
for the good of the republican party.
Mr.. .Baca was elected to the house from
Santa Fc on the face of the returns,
as the candidate ON the Catrou ticket,
ticket made up OF the democratic
nominee for congress as Its head
and miscellaneous collection of dem
ocTats and disgTuntled republcsns
forming the rest. When the house
was organized. Mr., Baca showed
symptoms of becoming perniciously
active. He was the disturbing ell
ement. Last Wednesday. basing his
claims on the alleged unfairnoss Of
the speaker in naming the commit
tees, in which 1t Is true Mr.. Baca
played no very important part, ne
gathered caucus OF thirteen lion.
bers Of the house, To this caucus he
unfolded his scheme for securing tho
control of the house and the schema
was a good one. He had the assist.
ance OF T. N. Wilkerson of Boinali-
llo county and of all the contcssees of
whom there were five, on the ground,
that their seats also were In danger,
when in fact. the administration cad.
ers had never had any idea Of unseat-
ing The representatives from Bema.
lilo county. or any one else who they
believed Justly entitled to the seats,
However. Mr Baca sprung his little
coup The administration leaders
were taken by surprise and for an
hour Wednesday morning had Mr.. Ba'
ca been far seeing men, he had il
in his power to declare himself seat.
however, had taste of power and he
thought the whole flask was wait.
ing for his consumption. He let his
opportunity pass. 1t ecame necessary
to use firm means in the matter and
the republican majority In the house
used these means this morning.
Thursday the republican leaders had
not enough votes 10 adopt the major
ity report of the committee on privil.
eyes and elections unseating naca
This morning they had enough
Mr.. Wilkerson opened the fight
with a demand that the Journal be
corrected, he claiming that Speaker
Dalies had caused to he committed
the whole procedure of Thursday
morning when Wilkerson had made
| a motion 10 adopt the majority report
seating all contestants. and after
ward request 10 withraw the motion,
which The speaker did not consider
/ because Of the lack Of consent from
Mr.. Wilkersons second Sanchez OF
Mora county moved the adoption OF
the Journal as read. IL was the first
test of strength and on II the vote
stood II TO 10. Mr. Baca not being
allowed a vote. since his seat was
| under contest on special order.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-28
ABscoNDiNo PRESIDENT or
pAN.AMERicAN BANK ARRESTED

NEW YORK, Jan. 2s.--W. II. Hunt.
president OF the Pan-American bank
OF Chicago, which closed Thursday
has been arrested at the request Of
the Chicago police. He Is charged
with the embezzlement Of 10000
from the Pan-American bank whose
liabilities aggregate $4,000 and as.
sets only $4,000.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-28
Court Cases
In Chambers

A Lewiston In the Hunker case
against the Blue Stone copper com
pany will be rendered by Chief Jus.
tice w. J. Mills in chambers Monday
morning.
The Josiah Hale bankruptcy pro
ceedings have been objected to by the
First national bank and the Browne e.
Manzanares company and the matter
has been brought before the district
court for adjustment.
Suits have been filed In the district
court for Mora county by the territory
OF New Mexico. ex rel, and Samuel
E. Upton and Jesus Beltran, relators,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-28
Japanese Victory.

TOXIC, Jan. 2S.-The long inactivi
ty on Shakhe river was broken Jan
25 when General Kuropatkin advanced
full corps from the vicinity of Sheng
tau. Field Marshal Oyama immediate
ly assumed the aggressive and en-
gagements occurred at Chenchiepat
and Heikoutal. Oyama reports he de
feated the Russians at Chenchiahpao
The engagement at Heikoutai was pro
crossing when the field marshal re
ported.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-28
Mus,dO Mckenzie Appears
Before Commerce BODY

service on The part Of railroads in
the matter OF the transportation OF cat
lie. He said the ca,tiemen want the
power given 10 The interstate com
merce commission not only TO fix
rates but 10 regulate the character Of
the service.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-28


earned, hut he created Many ideas
In shoes. which are now universally
accepted. found origin IN the fertile
brain Of w. NJ. BELL.
It was especially In the matter Of
shoe lasts that the young man disclos.
ed originality and almost phenomenal
ability, With only a sharp knife 10
aid him, no was able at moments =
notice to whittlc from block of wood
any desired design In lasts.
His house received orders for many
thousand new lasts that were the de.
sign OF the young shoe man.
The papers OF many cities have con,
tanned accounts Of the manner In
which Mr. He'll. then salesman, en-,
tertained admiring audiences In his
room at hotel. by producing aiblock
Of wood from his trunk and creating
In few moments unique shoe
model,
Mr.. Bell was connected with the
Brockton Last factory. and for time
maintained a custom shoe house In
Boston, He went 10 St. Louis TO as.
sumo the superintendency OF the
Brown Shoe company Here II was
that his health failed He came 60
New Mexico, possessed OF considora.
bio means. and Il was his intention 10
establish a shoe factory IN Las Vegas,
Again, after all plans had been per
fected, his health interfcrcd with the
carrying out OF the enterprise.
IN order to secure the benefits OF
an outdoor life. Mr.. Bell engaged IN
the insurance business as IN agent for
the New York Life company. Al
though an entire novice In this bust
ness. his talent and industry enabled
him to achieve distinct success. lie
not only succeeded TO the position oi
manager for New Mexico, but he
wrote insurance enough TO cntitle min
to election IN the Two Hundred
| Thousand Dollar club, a distinction al
tanned by comparatively few OF tho
longtime agents, The managership
Mr.. Bell resigned some time ago ow
ing to his still falling health. Tht
gentleman. doubtless, realized Ions
ago, that his case was hopeless Blu
he, maintained ever an undauntot
front and presented bright face to
wards the world that wax fast slip
ping away from him. For severa
weeks before the end the gentleman
was confined to his home. All wa
done that human skill could do to pre-
long the spark OF life. Tho patient
himself. though, and all the famil
and friends,realiged the time was ves'
= near when "tho silver cord would b
loosed and the golden bowl be brt
ken" Mr.. Bell passed down throug
the valley OF the shadow with th
same fortitude and philosophy whic
characterized his enforced surrende
OF ambition after ambition. Wit
rugged health. he could have accom-
plished so much. yet he never con
planned or grew morose. There IL
lesson In the bright. cheerful life O
the man who has gone.
| Tho body will be taken for burial (
the old Massachusetts home, tho wifi
and two daughters, Dora and Maut
accompanying
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-28
EMPEROR WILLIAM WANTS
TO CHANGE PROFESSORS

BERLIN, Jan, 2s.--Emperor VIII
liam has directed the ambassador Va
the United States, Baron Speck vons-
tcrnborg to lay before President
Roosevelt In official form the sng.
gcstion for The exchange OF professors
between German and American uni.
vorsities which the emperor men
TONED to Ambassador Tower New
Years day
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-28

In the justice court yesterday af-
ternoon Judge Wooster In the case Of
Chas. Clark VS.. the Las Vegas Tele-
phone company, suit for wages, gave
a verdict Of $3.50 in favor Of Clark
w. B. Bunker represented the plain.
tiff and Judge Long the defendant
company. The case will be appealed
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-28

The funeral services of the late
Rev. Henry Mackay will be held to-
morrow afternoon from the Episco-
pal church beginning at $50 The
Rev Thos ], Mackay rector of the
All Souls church In Omoha, and a son
Of the deceased. will conduct the serv-
ices. He will be assisted by the Rev
Norman skinner. choir will render
beautiful music
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-28
PAUL MORTON'S NEPHEW
ESCAPES THE INDIAN

CHICAGO, Jeu. 2s.--~The fears tha
Yaqui Indians had harmed VIM. Pot
ter n relative Of Secretary Morton
have been dispclled. A telegram an
nouncing Potter's safety has been re
ccived by Mrs. John II. Mckenzie
whose husband was slain by the In
dIans. The telegram came from
Minaco. Chihuahua.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-28
Russians Go North.

GENSAN, Jan. 2S,-Fearing an at
tack from sea the Russians destroyed
their telegraph supply stations on the
east coast of Korea and the main body
retired in a northerly direction leav-
ing only few scouting parties be
hind.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-28

The dynamo for the Barber cleo
trio light plant has been shipped from
Cincinnati and everything is in readi.
ness for its erection and operation
here.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-28

c. IT. Stearns, a prominent citizen.
of Santa Rosa, and II. A, Miles. re-
siding near thar place, drove into
town last evening. after having been
on the road since Thursday noon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-28
Russians Admit Heavy Loss
Sustained In Capture
Of Village.
LEFT FLANK
NOT ENGAGED
Engagement Eegnn by the Rus
sians-Japancsc Driven Back
Five Miles Lose Trans.
port Train.

ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 2S.--A
telegram from Chansiamutun says the
Russians lost forty-five officers and
thousand men killed or wounded al
the capture of the village of sandepas
Jan. 26. The Russians took l02
japanese prisoners besides arms, wag
ons and ammunition.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-28
BIo Battle on.

MUKDEN, Jan. 2S.--A general en-
gagement is progressing but the left
flank Is not engaged. The hospitals
here and in Harbin have been put +
readiness to receive large number
of wounded OF whom about a thousand
have already arrived at Mukden. Sew
eral hundred Japanese we're made
prisoners. The battle commenced on
the right flank on Kuropatkin's ini-
tiative. The Japanese were driven
back five miles from their advance po-
sitions defended by reserve brigades.
The fighting was extended Jan. 26. 70
the center. The Japanese endeavored
to take Poutiloff Hill but were driven
back with heavy losses.
The men going into battle are well
prepared for the weather conditions,
being we'll clothed. well fed and In
good spirits.
The activity of General Mistchenkos'
fast riding cavalry continues. large
Japanese transport train was captured
on the extreme right of the west flank.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-28

Generally fair weather is predicted
for tonight and sunday; cooler in the
aouthcafern portion, Yesterdays
temperature was 4s degrees max
imum and 20 degrees minimum.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-28
Secretary Taft Makes Appeal
For Justice 10 the Fvipi10s

and tobacco from the Philippines. He
confended. as the islands belong to
the United States. II is our duty to
establish and maintain the best pos
sible conditions there.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-28

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. Jan 2s.--
Murdo Mckenzie, an extensive cattle
man Of Colorado and Texas. COM
planned before the senate committee
on interstate commerce today Of the
inequalities. determinations and poor
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-28

WASHINGTON. D. G., Jan. 2s.--
Secretary Taft made an argument to-
day before the house committee on
ways and means in favor OF The
Curtis bin reducing the duty on sugar
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-28
American steamer seIzed.

TOXIC, Jan. 2S.-The American
steamer NJ, S. Dollar enroute for Vlad-
ivostok with a cargo of provisions and
forage was seized yesterday by the
Japanese.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-28
Smoot Hearing
Nearing End

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2s.--The In.
vestigation Of protests against Senator
Shoots retaining his seat in the SEN
ate was concluded today by the COM
irittee on privileges and election. II
will be several weeks before the com.
mittee will report The committee al.
lowed the counsel until February 4th
10 revise their arguments and Tile
written BRIEFS. Counsel worthingtop.
Tor ssmoot concluded HIS argument
and Judge Taylor, closed the case
for the protestants, today.
TO Investigate steel.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 2s.---Thc house
today agreed to the resolution author
izing the department Of commerce and
labor to investigate the iron and steel
industry.
--A----
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-28

Frank Springer returned this after.
noon from Holland. which country he
visited In the interests of the Max
well land grant company, of which
he Is president
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-28

Tomorrow at the East Side Calho-
licw church. at the 10 O'Clock services,
Robert Sullivan, by request, will sing
"The Holy City"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-28

frank Duerr and w. p. Mentzen
win open produce establishment in
the adjoining room 10 the Las We.
gas steam laundry.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-28
no lnvc stiuate steel.

The motor car will run to the can
yon on regular trips tomorrow.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-07-06

Over stock of bananas at o. F. Knowl-
ton Company's, 20 for % cents.
Try bottle of Fogg's Root Beer Ex-
tract; will make five gallons, only 10
cents.
Buy stationery at NJ. B. Heselton's.
Try the French Dimity paper only 25
cents per pound.
All kinds of express wagons, both
light and heavy, are on sale at L. W.
Chase's carriage repository.
Palmer & co. have added to their force
an expert In the horse-shoeing line and
are now better prepared than ever to at
tend to this class of work.
Let US frame your picture. We take
out all of the wrinkles and use new
kind of backing that will not stain the
picture aud ask you no more.
BRAGG & VARNEY.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-07-06
The New York Novelty Company.

OF the companies to be seen at Lake
wood Theatre this season, none can give
better satisfaction than Joseph j..
Flynn's New York Novelty Company,
which will be seen at this popular resort
every afternoon and evening for the en-
tire week, commencing Monday, July
10th. 1t is an exceptionally strong ag-
gregation of talent and not a dull mo-
ment is to be found In the entire pro-
gramme. The most astonishing aero
batic feats, most brilliant fun, most fas-
cinating dancing features, and in fact,
the best of all sorts of vaudeville acts
are included in the bill OF entertainment,
presented by the following artists: Wal
ly and Dolly Noles, in novel singing
act. Pero & Wilson, clown soubrette.
The Drummer Quartette, comic singers.
Hennela, the master of modern magic,
and MISS Lillian MayOard, charming
vocalist. Daily Matlnees begin Tues
day.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-07-06
Great Values i'm Under
wear and Hosiery !

Ladies' Hose, double sole and heel, ?
prs for Csc
Ladies' Hose, split sole, Gauze Eise,
heavy cotton OF out sizes at Csc per pr.
Great Variety in Ladies' Lace Hose,
both Blk and Tan, at 15c, Csc, SOC 45c
and SOC per pr.
Children's Hose, Our Special, 15c pr
for 25c.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-07-06

Flag day will be observed at the regu-
lar meeting of Russell Relief Corps to-
morrow friday afternoon. Members
are expected to provide for their own
guests and may invite as many as they
choose
The Somerset reporter., 1905-07-06
LOTS OF PEOPLE

Can't find rent.
Can't secure good house girl.
Can't sell their farms.
Can't find employment.
Can't find lost articles.
Can't do hundred things because they
don't advertise in the REPORTER. II
is really wonderful how much can be ao'
complished by the use of these little, low
priced advertisements.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-07-06

Ladies' regular 1Oc Vest at 7c, 4 for
Csc while they last.
Ladies' regular 15c Vest, low neck,
short sleeve or sleeveless, only l0c.
Ladies' Vest, low neck, short sleeve or
sleeveless, for 25c.
Ladies' Fancy Vest, at 25c and SOC.
Ladies' Jersey lace trimmed Pants,
only Csc per pr.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-05-01
POSTMASTER DAT
HAS RETIRED

]. G. Pratt is now postmaster of Ho-
nolulu in succession to ]. M. Oat who
finished his term of office with the ex-
piring month of April Postmaster
Pratt took over the Office formally this
morning and entered at once upon his
new duties by getting acquainted with
all of his subordinates and making
general survey of the work.
81 assumed the new duties this morn
ing" said Pratt but for the present
there will be no changes made by me.
The work i'm the meantime will go along
without any alterations in the staff"
The retiring postmaster j. M, Oat
had the handling of the island mails
for the past twelve years and has won
a place in the esteem of every citizen
He was Postmaster General under the
Republic of Hawaii and was postmas-
ter during the interim between annex
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-05-01
GENEROUS ACTION

c. D. Pringle, one of the successful
applicants for government land in Pa
lolo Valley, found that i'm addition to
drawing a lot he also drew a house as
"a part of his prize. Within the lot he
applied for is a native kuleana. The
owner of the kuleana, however had
built his house, not on the Euleana, but
outside of it, so that legally it belongs
to Mr.. Pringle Mr.. Pringle, however
has generously dec ded not to insist on
his legal rights, but will allow the own
er of the kuleana to retain the owner
ship of the house.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-05-01

sale of real torchon l1ces now ON at
Sachs.
Lovers of real laces should not miss
the lace sale at Sachs.
G.. b. Wilson has announced himself
candidate for sheriff
There will be stated meeting Of Ha-
waiian Lodge this evening
Morgan will sell new power rice
huller at auction tomorrow.
All styles of straw hats made to order
by X Uyeda, Nuuanu street
Mr. and Mrs Thomas Wall leave for
the mainland on the Sierra for an ex-
tended trip.
Proposals for constructing a one room
school house at Kahuku are advertised
for I'm this issue
Neither Senate nor House sat this
afternoon both having adjourned until
tomorrow morning.
The list of officers and directors of
the Tropic Fruit Co. for the ensuing
year appears i'm this issue
There will be meeting of the Teach
ers' Association this evening at the
High School at seven thirty.
The 4th Precinct Club Of the 4th Dis
trict viii meet next Saturday night to
nominate delegates to the County Con-
yeulOn
Stein Bloch clothes are the equal of
the best made i'm style fit and quality.
NJ McInerny has just received a new
spring and summer stock.
The ball in celebration of the twelfth
anniversary of Court Canoes, No. $50,
A. o. F., at San Antonio hall Saturday
evening, was a great success.
The Fourth Precinct Republican Club
of the Fourth District will meet at San
Antonio hall, Vineyard street, on Sat
gates for the county convention.
/ The Republican members of the
House of Representatives, that is to
say all of the House but one, We're in
caucus at noon today. The coming con-
vention was the principal matter dis
+ cussed.
/ The children's May day celebration,
which was to have been held this morn
| ing in Thomas Square under the auspi-
ces of the Kindergarten Association,
was postponed on account of the bad
weather 1t will be held next Friday if
the weather is fair.
Cannon Ault of the Church of the
Good Sheppard. WailulIu, feels very
much elated over the progress his
/ the service Easter morning was the
/ largest the Canon has ever had the
/ pleasure of addressing.