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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-02
Notice Of Forest Reserve Lieu
Seleetion-26of.)

United States Land Office,
Santa Re, N. ~, Dee. 10, 1904.
Notice Is hereby given that the San
IA Fe Pacific Railroad Company. by
Howell Jones, lts Land Commissioner,
whose Post Office address Is Topeka
Kansas, applied at the u. s. Land
Office, NJ Santa 20, New Mexico, on
November 30, 1904, under the proyis
Ions Of the Act OF Congress Of Jnne
ith, 1897, 10 make Forest Reserve
Lieu Selection, In lieu OF lands sur.
rendered by said company In the San
Francisco Mountains Forest Reserve.
Arizona, 10 the United States, for the
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-02
Ladies embroidered Handkerchief

which sell on sight at Sc, l0c, l5c, zoe, 25c, $780,
40c, 45c and SOC. Although they arrived only,
last Thursday night, more than half have been
sold. Also the remainder of Gents and Child
ren's Handkerchiefs in cambric, linen and silk,
will be closed out at greatly reduced prices.
AS we are about starting our annual yearly /,
inventory, REDUCTIONS in all departments
will be the order of the day.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-02

Women love a clear. healthy com
plexion. Pure blood makes It. Bur
deck Blood Ritters makes pure blood.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-02

The hand that has n long time he,d
! s'olet doth not soen forego its FRI
GRANGE
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-02
The Peoples Store,
REICH & CO.. Projectors.

CANTA CLAUS has retired and made many
a heart happy. Oir sales in Christmas
goods was a great success. What little
there are left will be slaughtered. If you want
: any toys, dolls or chinaware, don't miss the OPP
portunity to come and buy and save money.
We received a belated shipment of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-26
CHARGED WITH WIFE MURDER.
J. w. Evans Is Accused By Father-ln.
 Law of Causing Death of Wife.

Tampa, Fla, August 25.-J. w. Evans, prominent young man, re- gently from Georgia, was arrested here today on a warrant sworn out by his deceased wlfe's father, T. c. Smith, former mayor of Coolidge, Ga, charg- ing him with manslaughter in causing the death of his wife by a criminal operation Evans was released on $500 bail Mrs. Evans died in May, 1904, and Evans instituted prosecution against the attending physician, Dr. Hiram s. Hampton, charging him with manslaughter by the careless and ig- norant performance of a surgical op- eration.
 Dr. Hampton was convicted and sen fenced to five years in the peniten- tiary, later securing a new trial from the supreme court. Dr. Hampton now claims to have discovered evidence that Evans performed criminal op- eration on his wife prior to calling him in as physician; that his conviction was a conspiracy to shield the real culprit. Mrs Evans father, upon this evidence, instituted the prosecution of his son-in-law today.
 Evans and Smith are members of prominent families in their section of Georgia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-26

As a result of a conference in Mont gomeryi yesterday changes have been made in the quarantine regulations which will be a great convenience to the trav- cling public, the railroad companies and the Pullman Car company.
 The first of the changes will allow passengers to enter the refugee sleepers at Mobile, Montgomery and Birmingham, something that has not been allowed heretofore. According to the regulations in force previous to yesterday passengers going out of the state were not allowed to enter the refugee sleepers until after the train left the state. The sleepers were locked all the time.
 Under the ruling made yesterday pas sengers may enter the sleepers at the three cities named. provided that thy do not come back to Alabama within seven days. As soon as passengers are admit ted to the sleepers at any of the three cities the cars are again locked and re- main so until after the state line is crossed.
 Many people purchased tickets out of Birmingham, for instance, for Chicago, but they were compelled to sit In a day coach until after the train reached some other state It caused the passengers to lose several hours sleep, inconvenienced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-26
RUSSIA NOW HOPES
 FOR COMPROMISE
Sakhalin May Be Divided and Arrange ment Made to Fix Upon
 Price Later.

St. Petersburg, August 26.-(2 a. m.)- Everybody In St. Petersburg is awaiting the developments of today in the peace moves and hoping that compromise is being effected, the most likely bases of which it is believed would be no indem- nity but payment for Sakhalin to be left for future adjustment.
 In fact it was asserted yesterday in an exceptionally well informed quarter that this was the only possible basis for a compromise The belief is expressed in some quarters that there will be no ses- sion at Portsmouth and the Associated Press Is informed on excellent authority that a further adjournment could be taken as most hopeful sign, as 1t would prove that serious efforts looking to a compromise were continuing.
 Up to last evening Ambassador Meyer had received no message from Washing ton The idea that President Roosevelt might again communicate with Emperor Nicholas through the American ambassa- dor finds credence in certain official quar- ters. The exchange of telegrams between Portsmouth and the foreign office con- tinues but the nature of these dispatches ie a most carefully guarded secret. It can be asserted, however on the best au- thority that any suggestion to Russia from any source whatsoever that she as sent to the payment of an indemnity would be most unwelcome, though a sin cere desire for peace leaves her open for the suggestion of a compromise on other grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-26
FEELING IN BERLIN
 IS NOT SANGUINE
Russia Seems In Better Condition to Continue War Since Hearing
 Japan's Terms.

Berlin, August 25.-There is no disposi- ton today in responsible quarters to pre- dict the result of the last efforts for peace, but no one appears to be sanguine regarding the outcome. The feeling on the boerse was one of uncertainty and a like feeling prevailed in the government offices here which are better informed as to the attitude of Russian than con corning that of Japan.
 The dominant feeling in the Russian court. as reported officially here, is that Russia Is in a better position to go on with the war since she has heard Japan s terms than she was before, because the dissemination of these terms in Russia is having the effect of bringing most edu- cated persons to the conviction that the war must be fought out as the conditions are insupportable and because the re- turn to Russia of half a million soldiers, discontented with their treatment in the far east and with the vain results of their endurance, would add to the inter- nal ferment, while the government would not be able truthfuly to answer the ac- cusation that it had made a dishonorable Deace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-26
FULL PROGRAMME
 SERVICE SUNDAY
PHIL FINCH MEMORIAL OF THE JEFFERSON VOLUNTEERS WILL BE OBSERVED TOMORROW AFT ERNooN.

Captain Robert L. Gregory yesterday announced the complete programme for the Phil Finch memorial services to be held tomorrow afternoon at Oak Hill cem- etery. The services are in memory of deceased members of that organization. Following is the programmes:
 Battalion will form at o'clock in front of the city hall with right resting on Fourth avenue, and facing the Hotel Hill man, under command of Lieut.. Col Hughes B. Kennedy. whose staff shall be composed of Maj John T, Yeatman. Maj. c. L. Ledbetter Maj. Eugene Northing- ton. Maj Charles Jones, Maj. John D.. Elliott Mai J. l.. Daniels, Capt. Hinds Francis and Capt G. T. Stokeiy.
 March to cemetery in battalion forma- ton and form square at cemetery around grave of Sergeant Phil Finch.
 Prayer by the Rev. Dr. L. S. Handley.
 Song.
 Short address by Dr. Handley.
 Song.
 Address by Gen. W. W. Brandon.
 Prayer and benedietion by Dr. Hand ley.
 Salutes over graves of deceased. Each company will be assigned to one grave and the volunteers will remain at the grave of Sergeant Finch.
 Salute of three guns by artillery.
 Taps.
 Battalion formation and return to city hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-26
GOOD YEARS WORK
 BY SECRET SERVICE
Chief WIIkie Reports That 532 Arrests Have Been Made During
 the Past Year.

Washington, August 25.-The annual re- port of Chief Wilkie of the secret service shows a total of 532 arrests. of which 4i related to counterfeit currency. 52 to al- tered obligations, 844 to the counterfeit ing of coin and the others in connection with various violation of the federal statutes The nationality of the defend ants represented most of the civilized countries, but native-born offenders lead with 392, Italy being second with 42, and Austria third with 13
 The geographical division of prosecu- tions Pennsylvania leads with 94; New Y orlx had T; Ohio 35; California 29. and Missouri 23 All of the states and terri tories except Alaska were represented. One case was prosecuted in Cuba. Coun- terfet notes conhscated by the service aggregated $36S34, against $44,350 the pre- yious year; while the coins seized aggre- gated S24,110, against 4l9 for the pre- Vious twelve months. There were cap tured 165 plates of various descriptions for the making of counterfeit notes, and 454 dies and molds for coining. very large proportion of the counterfeit coins was captured in the hands of the makers before being placed in circulation. But nine new counterfeit notes were made md circulated, and of these but four were considered deceptive enough to bring them in the dangerous classes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-26
COMPANIES WILL
 CONTEST POLICIES
p. B. HARMON TOOK OUT $5e,o ,ooo IN sURANcE SHORTLY PRIOR TO HIS DEATH, AND SUICIDE IS SUS- PECTED.

Atlanta, August 25.-(Special. Ut is will contest the payment of policies on the life of Porter Boyce Jarman of Cow ington, who died on Sunday, on the ground that he committed suicide. Jarman, shortly prior to his death. which occurred on Sunday, took out life insurance policies aggregating $59OO0 with Atlanta agencies of several of the old line companies. Each of these policies contains the suicide clause. Although no intimaton has come from Covington that his death was due to other than natural causes, Investigation made by the in- surance men here have led to their taking this stand.
 The polices held by Jarman were as fol- lows: Prudential, s25, ,OOo Penn Mutual. s7oOO; State Life of Indiana. s50OO Re liance Life of Pittsburg, $12,000; Mutual Life of New York, $10.O00.
 Jarman Is said to have owed his em- ployer $l2OO0 at the time of his death, and a sufficient amount from these poli- cies was made payable to his estate, it is said, to meet this indebtedness He was employed by a cotton man named Turner
 It is stated that Jarman was found by his driver on Sunday morning in a comatose condition. The belief is ex- pressed among the insurance men here that his death was due to some kind of a narcotic drug.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-26
WOULD EXCLUDE JAPANESE.
Foresters Claim They Do Contracting
 Work Too cheaply in California.

Buffalo, N. Y, August 25-The For esters of America in biennial conven- ton here today unanimously passed a resolution favoring exclusion of Japanese from the United States on the same lines as the present Chinese exclusion. The resolution was introduced by E. I. Wolfe of California. MT. Wolfe Is president pro tenn, of the California Japanese Exclu- sion society. He explained that the reso- lution was directed only against the Japanese and Corean cooie element, which he said is as detrimental as Chi nese coolie immigration. They have even gone into the contracting business in California, he said, and cited an instance where a Japanese contractor built a house for $4500, where an American could not do 1t for less than s65O0.
 The committee appointed to investigate the charge that J. A. Shaw procured his election as supreme granger at the Den yer convention eight years ago by fraud presented It's report, which completely exonerates MT. Shaw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-26
TELLS OF AWFUL
 SCENES IN POLAND
LUDWIG LAsKER RETURNS FROM HIS FORMER HOME AND IS GLAD TO SEE STARS AND STRIPES AGAIN.

Columbus, Ga, August 25.-(Special)- Ludwig Lasker travelling representative of a Tampa cigar house. returned re- gently from a trip to Russia, where he went to wind up some business matters in connection with his fathers estate, his father having died few months ago at his home In Germany. Lasker spent yesterday In Columbus, and chatting with his acauaintances here, gives a graphic description of the state of affairs in Poland. He was In Lodz, In Poland. Just eight weeks ago, and after what he saw there says he was Indeed glad to see the Stars and Stripes again. He has been visiting Russia annually for good many years, but says that conditions there thls year are worse than he ever saw them. He has Investments in Poland which bring him per cent interest. but he says that per cent returns on American in- vestments would be more satisfactory.
 Lasker says that when he arrived at Lodz the people were being massacred at the rate of about 300 per day With his own eyes saw many outrageous occurrences. The day after ) arrived he saw a man walk down the Street arm in arm with an officer The two appeared to be on friendly terms. As the man start ed to walk away the officer who had suddenly become suspicious. shot him dead.
 An officer held In his hand a cartridge and was doubtful whether or not 1t would explode He said he would try 1t on the next pedestrian who passed. In minute or two a man walked by. The officer fired and the man fell dead the cartridge was good
 oh the day of Lasker's departure a fam fly of five while en route in a carriage to the same railway station, were mur- dered
 Robberies and outrages of almost in- credible description were committed al- most daily. The Cossacks were masters of the situation and permitted robbery and murder if they themselves received any benefit thereby.
 I,asker found 1t impossible to wind up his fathers business affairs In Poland, owing to the disturbed conditions. While in Lodz he was an eye witness to the barrlcading of the streets. The people who built the barricades would be out of the way, as a rule. by the time the soldiers arrived,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-26
RUSSIA FEELS BETTER
 TOWARD AMERICANS
Hope to Interest Capitalists In Indus trial Enterprises-Flint Received
 By the Emperor

St. Petersburg, August 25.-Charles R. Flint of New York was presented to the Emperor this afternoon at Peterhof and discussed with him the industrial con- dition of Russia with particular reference to Americans becoming interested in in- dustrial projects in that country. The presentation was arraigned by Ambassa- dor Meyer at the suggestion of Finance Minister Kokovsoff, who wished to foster the spirit of investment of American cap- ital.
 British, French and German commercial interests have been lately particularly ac- tive in their efforts to secure a foothod in the empire, but the reception accord ed M. Witte in the United States, to- gether with Russian appreciation official and otherwise, of President Roosevelt s part in bringing about direct peace ne- gotiations. has caused distinct improve ment in the Russian feeling toward Amer ica, which bids fair to stimulate indus trial enterprises in which Americans are associated with Russians. It Is recognized here that the primary conditions of in- dustrial development in Russia are very similar to those prevailing in America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-26
FOR MISS JOHNSON.

Miss Bessie Mae Thompson gave an in- formal dancing party last evening compli- mentary to her guest Miss Elise Johnson, at the lovely new home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. T. C. Thompson, on High land avenue. The Thompson home is very handsome, and last evening the entire low CT floor was thrown open and brilliantly lighted.
 Miss Thompson is one of the most pop uar girls in the younger society set. AL though she is yet school girl and will not be one of the seasons debutantes, she has received a great deal of attention this summer and has been member of several delightful house parties in South Carolina.
 Miss Johnson, Miss Thompsons guest, has made many friends In Birmingham. Last evening Miss Thompson and Miss Johnson wore dainty white frocks and white sashes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-26
JAPANESE FIRM
 IN THEIR DEMANDS
War Means Hardships, But 1t Is Better to Fight 1t Out Now Than
 Later.

Tokio. August 25.-The Japanese news paper Jiji declares that any compromise relating to the purchase of the Island of Sakhalin as reimbursement for the cost of the war would leave Japan loser as both items are vitaly important and a compromise is impossible. The paper says:
 Peace concluded in such form cannot satisfy us and cannot be solid. Rupture would be preferable to such state. A continuation of the war means a hard struggle on our part, but we would rather suffer any hardship than consent to a reduction or alteration of our demands D The Mich Nichi favors continuation of the war over imperfect peace, saying:
 No sacrifice Is too great to secure per feet peace in the orient for which we are fighting. There is not dissenting voice in the empire against carrying out our purpose whatever sacrifices may be en- tailed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-26
MRS. HARDEMAN ENTERTAINs.

Mrs. James N. Hardeman entertained delightfully."- Thursday afternoon compli- mentary to her guest, Mrs. George Phil ips and Miss Maggie Mai of Nashville.
 Mrs Hardeman received her guests in the drawing room, which was beautifully decorated in yellow cut flowers and ferns.
 The hall where the punch was served was decorated in cut flowers of every hue, ferns and palms. In the sitting room where the musical contest was held was attractively decorated. Miss Mai played several selections for the guests to guess the titles. Mrs. William Hulsey was the successful contestant. and drew stein decorated with the heads of musical com posers.
 In the dining room the unmarried set played progressive games and Miss Bes- sic McCrossin won the prize, a box of candy.
 Mrs. Hardeman ss Philips wore attractive white gowns and Miss Mai wore dainty lowered organdy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-26

have frequently visited their uncle. Dr. Lewis c. Morris. here, where they have made many frinds.
 MT. J. F. Graham and Miss Alice Ora ham have returned from Blount Springs.
 Miss Florence Peebles who has been visiting Miss Rosa Bains left for her home, Winona, Miss, yesterday
 Mrs. R. B. Robertson and little son. Robert Bruce. have returned from Holmes Gap
 Dr. J. c. westbrook has returned from Blountsville.
 Mrs. Hays Is the guest of her son, Dr. Lute says. in Culiman.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. D. Elliott have returned from Cullman.
 MT. Hardeman Meade will spend to- morrow at Chandler Springs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-26
MESSAGE BRIGHTENS
 THE HOPE OF PEACE
M. Witte Is Quoted as Saying He Had Been Unexpectedly Successful In
 Influencing Peterhof.

St. Petersburg, August 26, 2:2O a. m.- According to information coming from a member of the imperial family. the As sociated Press learns that dispatch was sent to M. Witte yesterday which Is con sidered at Peterhof as offering decided hope of peace.
 The Slovo's Portsmouth correspondent reporting the arrival of an eagerly ex- peeted dispatch" quotes M Witte as saying that his endeavor to influence St Petersburg was more successful than he expected. The correspondent adds that there is ground for hope as an agree ment in principle has been reached. and the question now hangs on the amount of the sum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-26
CHANGES ARE MADE IN
 QUARANTINE SERVICE

the railroad companies and the Pullman company.
 The other ruling was that the crews on the Pullman sleepers will not be sub jected to the seven day rule as long as they keep out of Louisiana or any in- fected territory. Dr. Sanders issued in- structions some time ago that crews which had charge of refugee sleepers could not enter the state again under seven days. Under the instructions issued yesterday they will be allowed 10 come and go In the state freely as long as they do not enter any infected district.
 Mr. Barzen, superintendent for this di- vision for the Pullman company, has agreed to inform the quarantine officers of any of the conductors or porters who enter the infected district He also agrees that those employees who enter in fected districts are to go through the state in the refugee cars and not return for seven days.
 The conference was between represen- tatives of several of the railroads. Dr. Sanders, president of the state board of health, the supervisor in Montgomery and W. Barnes Morgan. supervisor in Birmingham. The changes were recom- mended by MT. Morgan and accepted by pr. Sanders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-26
WENT TO JAIL TO
 SHIELD THE WOMAN
AND SHE IS NOW MAKING AN EF- FORT TO HAVE HER YOUNG FRIEND RELEASED FROM SING SING.

New York August 25.-As strange a story as that constituting the plot of any novel will be told to Governor Higgins of New York by New York city lawyer when he endeavors to secure the par don of a man who chose to serve a sen tence of three years in prison in Sing Sing for the crime of which he was in- nocent, to shield the name of a woman from scandal.
 Carl Fisher-Hansen, the lawyer, said to- day that he would appeal for the par don of the prisoner, whose name he would not reveal. at the request of the woman, whose reputation the prisoner had saved at an expense of his own lib- erty. The woman, MT. Fsher-Hansen said. had visited his office within a few days, and said that her husband had just died and that she now wanted to do jus tice to the prisoner. They had been friends, and more than a year ago when her husband returned unexpectedly. He caught the other running away. To save her from scandal the man confessed that he had broken into her home to steal, whereupon he was arrested and is now in Sing Sing.
 The prisoner, said MT. Fisher-Hansen, was a young college student who dis appeared from one of the colleges when he was arrested.
 No one has ever known what become of him. as he was tried and sentenced un- der an assumed name.
 The woman in the case has also paid a penalty for her indiscretion, as a servant who knew of the affair has collected sS6,000 in blackmail from her within a few years. She is member of one of the best families in New York and her husband owned several factories in New
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-26
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

Mrs. Blalack and little son, Earle, of Meridian, Miss, are visiting Mrs. J. c, MeAllister and Miss Barganier on the South Highlands.
 MT. and Mrs. Hammond Brown are the guests of Mrs. T. C. Brown in Marion.
 Mir. Yam Mason has returned from Ma rion, where he has been the guest of relatives.
 Mir. Hugh Morton is visiting in Ma rion.
 Mir. George Reynolds is spending some time in the east.
 Miss Mary E. Maxwell is the guest of her brother, MT Scott Maxwell, at Cor dova.
 spend next week with MT. and Mrs. Richard R. Randolph at Blount Springs
 MT. Charles Tarrant of St Louis, is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Richard R. Randolph at their cottage at Blount Springs.
 Miss Louise Walker is the guest of Miss Mary Watts wo2ds in Charlottesville, Va. Mss salIie t Mis- N>ry Woods
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-26
SHOOTING AT SEAGIRT.
Captain Corwln Makes Best Record Under Bad Weather Conditions.

Seagirt, N J., August 26-The most expert of the rlnemen in the United States and Hawaii proceeded today with the firing in the national indi- vidual match under more discouraging weather conditions. Capt. G. w. Cor win of the Seventy-first regiment na- tional guard, New York. won a gold medal and S20 in cash provided for the rifeman making the highest aggre- gate in the slow-fire portion of the na- tional individual match. This consisted of ten shots each at 200, 300 and 600 yards. It was possible to attain total of 200 points. Captain Corwan scored 1S2.
 Gen. Frederick D. Grant, U. s. A., commanding the Department of the East, will arrive here next Wednesday.