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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-24
ERATZ FAlNTS IN COURT.
lie is On Trial Charged With Accept
in" a Rribe While In Office.
(By the Associated Press


Butler, Mo-, Feb. 22.-Charles
Kratz, on trial charged with accept
i'm bride while 4 member of the
st. Louis Municipal Assembly, tainted
shortly after today's sitting OF the
court began and the case was delayed
more than an hour. He became i'll
in the court room, and lost conscious
ness shortly after being assisted into
Judge DEMONS private room. KratZ
has been sick for several months and
later underwent q surgical operation.
When he returned to the court
room he was still pale, and he trem-
bled noticeably as he walked 10 ms
seat. He was accompanied by his
wife and a physician.
Judge Denton oVerruled the motion
of the defense to quash the indict-
ment on the ground that the state
had failed 10 make q case, and At
torney Faultleroy made the opening
address in behalf OF the defendant
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-24
KEEP AWAY FROM TEDDY.
Get Within Ten Feet and Some BE-
Sabered Smart Alec Will Paddle
You With His Blade.
(Bv the Associated Press. }

Washington. Feb. 22.-Presidcnt
Roosevelt returned to Washington 1T
6.23 tonight. While the Presidential
party was going to the city troop
armory in Philadelphia an unknown
man passed into the street within ten
feet of the Presidents carriage. There
he was struck with the fat of sabre
by one of the four troopers who sur
rounded the Presidents carriage, and
checked by the force of the blow he
staggered back and was lost sight of
in the crowd. The man appeared to
be a laborer about 40 years of age.
Those who witnessed the incident be-
lieve that he merely sought to shake
hands with the President.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-24
BURIAL OF YOUNG BATTLE.
The Nfidshinman Who Died Suddenly
ut The Naval Academy Sunday.
NV the Associated Press. J

Ashevile, n. c., Feb. 22.-Samuel
Westray Battle, Jr.. son Of DR.. Westray
Battle, of this city, the midshipman
in the Naval Academy who died sud-
denly while on his way TO dinner at
Annapolis Sunday last was buried
here today. No ceremony other than
that at the grave was performed. a
carria ge load of floral tributes were
sent TO meet the train. and the i'm
mense load of flowers from Annapolis
was taken into the different carriages.
G.. w. Vanderbilt acted as one of the
pall-bearers, Mrs. Vanderbilt follow
ing in her carriage.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-24
n PROTEST By MORGAN.
Against Course Of Administration in
Dealing With san Domingo.
(Ry the Associated Press.

Washington. Feb Ex-senator
Morgan filed with the Senate Foreign
Relations Committee today n protest
against the course of the administra-
ton in relation to Santo Domingo
The committee was i'm session Il short
time today and had the treaty with
SantO Domingo up for consideration.
The protest Of Senator Morgan was
not read.
made i'm reply To The message OF the
President declaring that it Is necessary
under the Monroe Doctrine to proceed
to regulate the financial affairs of the
Dominican Republic. The Senator
argues that the Monroe Doctrine does
not apply to the present Santo Do
mngo case in any particular.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-24
Celebration at Richmond.
(Ry the Associated Press. }

LEY the Associated I'feSS.J
Richmond, Va, Feb. 22.--Washing-
tons birthday was marked here today
by the usual closing of the banks.
schools and public offices. by meeting
Of the Sons of Revolution, Sons of
the American Revolution and Junior
Order of American Mechanics, and
by q social gathering of the officers
and members Of the seventeen regi-
ment, held in the evening. There was
also a salute of twenty-one guns hred
by the Richmond Howitzers In the
capitol square late i'm the afternoon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-24
They DiscOuntenance Revolution.

Warsaw, Feb. 22.--The polish Ma
tional Democratic party has issued
manifesto misunderstanding a revolu-
ton.
"There are no arms,' says the docu-
ment, NOR money and no leaders and
no aid can be expected from other
countries. Austria Is weak, France is
Russia's ally, and England is always
practical Therefore revolution would
only result in useless bloodshed. Bet
ter continue the work quietly and
peacefully and attain our ends"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-24
Tea Party.

Mrs Stone entertained at her home
on North Wilmington street, in honor
Of her guest, Miss Schenck, of Green's
boro. The affair was a five O'Clock
tea.
A most delightful afternoon was
spent.
Those present were: Miss Schenck'
Miss Hunt. of Philadelphia; MISS
Dawn, of Knoxville, Tenn; Mrs =.
Douglass Watson. Mrs. G. T.. Duncan,
Mrs. Bernard and tile charming nos-
less
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-24
4 CANCER Is REVEALED.
Surgical Operation on DIR. Harper Of
the Chicago University is Sue
ceSsfuI
(By the Associated Press

Chicago, Feb. 22.-While at the
University of Chicago hundreds OF
students were assembled to partici-
pate in prayers for his recovery DR..
William Harper. president of the in
stitution, this afternoon underwent d
serious surgical operation in the
Presbyterian HOSPITAL. For nearly
two years DR.. Harper has been affiict-
ed with severe pains in the abdomen
and about q year ago underwent an
operation for appendicitis. This did
not result in permanent improvement
and il was finally decided after eX-
haustive examinations by his physi-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-24
FAVORABLE TO CURTIS BILL.
1t Reduces the Duty OIL Tobacco and
Sugar From the Philippines.
(By the Associated Press

Washington. Feb. 22.--With but one
negative vote the House Committee on
Ways and Means today authorized q
favorable report on the Curtis Bill re-
ducing the duty on tobacco and sugar
from the Philippine Islands to % per
cent of the Dingley Tariff. The bill
was amended by inserting the words
wholly" in the provision requiring
such products to be wholly the pro-
duct and growth of the Philippines.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-24
Many Dead in the Streets.

Baku. Caucasus, Feb. 22.-The mill
tary authorities today authorized ener-
getic measures to suppress disturb
ances here. This was not accomplish
ed without bloodshed All the official
and private Offices are closed. Many
dead bodies are lying in the streets.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-24
Major Darlington Convicted
lRv the Associataa n.ass ,

tBy Lhe ASSociated Press.
Washington. Feb. 2a.-Naior Cen.
eral Corbin, commanding the Philip
pine division. cabled the War Depart
ment today Of the conviction Of Major
Darlington ut Manila and stating that
the sentence was for forty years.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-24
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles.

Itching, Blind. Bleeding or Protrud.
ing Piles. Your druggist will refund
money IL Pazo Ointment falls to cure
you in to IA days. soc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-24
To Cure a Cold In One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
If II fails to cure. IL. w. Groves Sig
nature is on each box. 25c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-24
Revolution In the Caucasus.

st. Petersburg. Feb. 23.--3 a. m
Thursday. ACCORDING to mail re-
ports received from Bataum, racial
disorders in the Caucasus have devel-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-24
SALE or STOCK OF JEwIlrasy. ETC

Pursuant 70 an order OF The Superior
Court OF Granville county / shall, or
Saturday. February rs. 1905. sell 20
the highest bidder for cash. at the
store formerly occupied by w. d.
Lynch. deceased. In the town of OK
ford, n. G., at Il o'clock m. the stock
of iewelry. cut glass, silver store furn-
Hure ana fixtures. tools. material. etc.
owned by said w. ID. Lynch at the
time of his death. This stock is fresh
and liz good condition. No other jew
elry store in the town. For further
information call on or address ME AZ
Oxford, n. C.
y. S. ROYSTER,
Admr of w. ID. Lynch. decease I.
This Jan. 81. 1905.
1-27-2taw tbs
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-24

Political candidates are like watches
If depends a good deal on their
whether they run well or not.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-24

Fortunate is the man who losing
his temper always manages to lind IL
again.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-24
Retarded by OdOrs OF COrpscs.

Work of rescuinG the bodies OF the
unfortunate victims OF the Virginia,
mine disaster has been greatly hind
cred by the sickening doors arising
from decomposing bodies. In some
rooms in the mine the stencil was
unbear able. number of men faintinG.
Water which floods nearly all the
rooms has also greatly increased the
difficulty the work already made
hazardous by foul gases. In addition
to the numerous human bodies four
teen mules were killed and these are
badly decOmpoSed.
The fact has been disclosed that
out of the seventy-six human bodies
recovered there has been only one
which was not mutilated. 1t was
found near the opening OF the slope
and the hair and beard were not even
scorched. The man seemed TO have
been overcome bv the gas.
AT midnight &c bodies had been re-
oVered.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-24
At Annual Stockholders Meeting

USUAL DIVIDEND DECLARED.
patrons
Ar ice. Iresdc Railway.
T.. NJ Il.
W. n
/. C.
S.
{. Benefit Life
T.
s. As. n. Y.
MuSf S' rAy Tof s \.
The North Carolina Home InSuranCcCo.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-24
ALL HOPE IS DEAD.
Seventy-Six Bodies Now
Recovered.
Mine Workers Vote a Relief Fund A.
mong the Bereayed Families. OF
Five Thousand DOL
lars.
CIV the Associated Press. }

Birmingham, Ala, Feb. 22.-At 8
O'Clock tonight rs bodies have been
recovered from the Inflated Virginia
mines in which the explosion occurred
Monday afternoon.
Tomorrow will be & day of funerals
at Virginia City, Bessener, Pratt City
and EnsIey. The bodies have been
taken TO Bessemer as fast as Identified
and buildings have been converted
into norgues. An extra supply OF
collins from neighboring cities arrived
today.
The rescuers are still heroically at
work in the slope, and as the diggers
advance the bodies further in the
mines are found to be worse burned
and nutilated than those nearer the
exterior. No hope is now held OUT
that any of the men can be alive.
Only three men were found yesterday
whose hearts were still beating, but
they expired Immediately on reaching
the outer air.
The birmingham district has come
forward in the matter of relieving the
destitute families or the victims, and
mass meetings have been held in this
city, Bessemer. Ensiey and Pratt Guy
today for that purpose. hundred OF
dollars has been subscribed III the
suburbs and the Birmingham Com
mercial Club has raised more than
$4,000 for the sufferer.
Alabama district No. 90, United
Mine Workers of America, today
voted $4,000 20 be distributed among
the bereaved families. Among the
notable contributions today was one
OF 500 by Jacob a. Itiis. warm per-
sOnal friend OF President Roosevelt.
Mr.. Riis lectured in this city last
night.
In addition TO the fund raised
among the members of the CONNER
cial Club that organization has issued
an appeal to the citizens Of Birmillg-
ham. .4ks 13aia1
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-26
ANNUAL MEETING
OF SURGEONS
IN DETROIT

Detroit Mich, Sept 26.-With $50
delegates present, representing the
armies and navies of Japan, China.
Mexico Great Britain. France, United
States and the national guards of many
states of this country, the fourteenth
annual meeting of the Association Of
Military Surgeons of the United
States opened here today. The report
from the legislative committee en-
dorsed the army bill which provides
fer increasing the number of medical
Officers in the army and the estab-
iishment of a medical reserve. Major
jefferson Randolph kean. United
States Army. of Washington. d. c..
was announced as the winner of the
seaman prize Of $500 for the best
essay on Prevention of Disease In the
Army and the Pest Method of Accom-
plishing that Result"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-26
LOOKS BAD FOR CONLEY

The persecution In the case of the
Territory of New Mexico vs. John
Conley efor the murder of james Red.
ding, in the district court Of the First
Judicial District. for the county Of
Santa Fe, on change Of venue from
the county Of Taos, shortly before
noon today, called the last of its fif-
teen Witnesses says the Santa Fe
New Mexican. Judge John r. McFie
was on the bench. With hif, as spec
tator. was Hon. w. o. Peery, Of the
Federal bench of Oklahoma. The court
officials and the attorneys In the case
were present when the court conven-
ed this morning. The defendant, John
Conley, seemed more nervous than
during the trial last week He stood
mcst Of the time, intently following
the testimony and suggesting to his
ATTORNEYS questions for the cross-ex.
animation. The testimony frequently
was dramatic and the prosecution
claims that 1t has woven a perfect
chain of crcumstantial evidence,
which the cross-examination by the
defense did not damage to any serious
extent. 1t maintains that it has proven
his theory of the killing and has es
tablished motive for the crime
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-26

following counties responded by nam
Ing their delegates:
Chaves county. J. A. Graham; Col
fax county, h. c. Abbott; Dona Ana
county, J. J. Burns; Grant county, NJ
Flores; Guadalupe county, f. X. Or
tega; Mora county. J. r. Aguilar;
Quay county, +. Marunez; Rio Arlba
J. Bradford Prince; Sandoval county
+. NJ. Sandoval San Miguel, A. Con
zales Santa Fe, c. +. Easley; Eddy
Oak Wynne; Union, JuaA 3. Montoya
Mckinley, Alex. Bowie.
Il was moved that the secretary be
appointed a committee Of one to acI
as credential committee and receive
credentials and make up a list OF the
delegates. A motion was made and
carried to the effect that the quota
In delegations be filled from citizens
from their respective counties who
were present.
Ex-Governor l.. Bradford Prince
was then called on for his address on
Good Roads as an Investment The
governor spoke in an admiruble man
ner concerning the advantages oi
good roads in the territory. He quot
ed instances where country was
practically made by us good roads
He dwealt at length ON the beauties
OF New Mexico, and paid glowing
tribute to the Scenic Highway. He
said. that the Scenic Highway was an
example in road building that was
being followed all over the country
and proved 10 the satisrac;.on of doubt
ers that road and good one, too
could be built and by convict labor
such as was being used In the con
struction Of this road.
He said that it wa snot only grea
saving but that the convicts really
thought that they were accorded ;
privilege to be allowed to wurk on tn,
highway and took a sort of pleasure
in it. The address was powerful
effort and was appreciated by all witt
heard it.
The following are among the dele
| gates who attended the convention
this morning,
Benito Lujan, Pojoaque; Julial
! Ortiz, Nambe; E. A. Mira. Cuba; Jos.
D. 'Bena, Santa Fe: Frank Owens
Santa Fe; Jno. l.. Zimmerman, Sant
Fe; Chas. F. Easley, Santa IFe; Mich
olas Martinez, Chimaya; w. L. Blati
man, Ocate; Albina Martinez, Wagol
Mound; Geo. Gonzales, Roy; J. A
GRAHAM, Roswell; J.. r. Aguilal
| Wagon Mound; Alberto Valdez, Mora
( Henry S. Allison, Ration; Tito Melen
dez, Mora; Juan Navarro, Nora; E
NJ. Lucero, Chacon; s. F. Hemler Sal
Miguel; G. L. Ganesus, Mora; E. H
yBiernbaum, Mora; AntUnia de J. Re
nero, Holman; Juan B. Montoya, Pas
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-26

. MAYOR BEATEN

Sss9RnfteVoc, Wis, Sept. 2s.-An at
tgi1bt 0t<he Manitowoc waterworks
d balfEhO open the river intake
a dnRg the test Of the plant yes
tfFday trecipitated .,ot in which
the. eiaizens offered armed resistance.
Mayor SEtofz. charged with having
b{en sespeasible indirectly for the
Npra made by the company, was as
s3hlted by by-standers and Knocked
down. The city health officers is.
sued orders against opening the pipe,
Calming It would flood the entire
s1stefn WITH river water and endanger
pfblic health. Health Officer Max
Sfaehl was injured by being struck
in the face with heavy iron bar.
Alderman LoYengen was also beaten.
The riot Is the elimination Of fight
that started with the election OF May
or Stolz on platform 81 city owner.
ship OF water works.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-26
RAIN SPOILS FIRST DAY OF
LAS VEGAS FESTIVAL
Weather Bureau P'omies Fine Weather for Tomorrow.
Events Of the Fair Postponed for One Day and Fair
Will Run Over Saturday.

came along There was Wild
scramble for shelter as the passen.
gers alighted In the pouring rain.
The newcomers took It good ma
turedly and the citizens laughed In
sheer desperation.
The weather bureau promises fair
weather for tomorrow. but people are
beginning to lose faith In the pro
phecy. still there Is a determination
on the part Of the people not to be
beaten II the weather proves at all
favorable for the remainder of the
week. The fair association this morn
Ing decided 10 continue the fair over
Saturday, the floral parade will be
postponed till THURSDAY morning and
everybody Is praying that today Is the
last OF tho storm and that the remain
der Of the week may be propitious.
Preparations are going steadily on
for the splendid ball at the Castaneda
Thursday night, which will be the
leading social event or the week. The
various conventions will hold their
meetings as usual and the moment the
conditions warrant, every event ON the
program will come of as scheduled.
1t won't pay to be discouraged 30
early In the week. Las Vegas citi-
zens will recover from the gloomy ef-
fects produced by today's rain, and
with fairer weather strive harder than
ever to make every visitor enjoy a
Stay which has begun SO inauspicious-
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-26

There were great many sorrowful
people In Las Vegas this morning,
when the opening day OF the Northern
New Mexico fair dawned cloudy, with
a strong suggestion Of coming rain,
As the morning advanced ana heavy
shower came on, the sorrow increased.
The big crowd OF visitors took the
matter good.natureo,y and spoke
optimistically of better conditions to-
rnOEroHr They we're much less con.
'6srned about that unfavorable condi.
tons than were the town folk and
found Rays of enjoying themselves
despite thFeatening skies and sloppy
streets. "a -
The citizens. though, ,.~no had labor.
ed INCREASINGLY for weeks to make the
fair a success, who had spent con.
siderable sums OF money In subscrip.
tions, In fair decorations and in max.
ing adequate preparations were not
so easily comforted. The Good Roads
convention made an excellent start,
,st snt eve, everything else we spoiled by
There were bright hapes about noon
when the skies cleared, but within
an hour one Of the heaviest rains of
the year had set in and 1t poured con.
rstantly for two hours. No. ] from the
,north, carrying eleven cars Heavily
laden with passengers for thid city,
came In on time and at 2 o'clock two
sections OF No. loaded to the guards
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-26
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED
TO MANAGER HOOSToN.

The jokers on the Gallup base ball
team. who evidently are pleased at
the misfortune that overlook the AL
buquerque team at the base ball tour
nanent, wired the following prepaid
telegram to The Citizen, and In turn
is was respectfully submitted to Man
aggr Houston:
Gallup, N. NJ, Sept. "a.
To the Evening Citizen:
Please inform the Albuquerque base
ball club that McGraw, the king of the
base ball field, has written book en-
How 1t Is Done" published by Rich
ard X. Fox, New York. Price 10 cents
per copy. We suggest that they should
have one. Please publish.
GALLUP BASE BALL CLUB.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-26
STUDENTS TO
RESUME WORK

st. Petersburg, Sept. 2G.-Following
long and earnest debate concerning
the question Of the resumption Cf
work, the students Of st. Petersburg
university decided today by Q iirge
majority to resume their studies. be
because an open university would be
more dangerous to Imperialism than =
university on strike" No vot-e was
raised in favor Of the government.
All the speakers were united in The
idea that the present concessions
were unsatisfactory.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-26
Baptist Association.

The Baptist association Of the
jurisdiction Of Santa Fe met this
morning and dispatched . good morn.
ing's work. The Rev. J. A. Cutler Of
Ration was elected moderator, Mrs.
Connect Of Ration, secretary and the
Rev. N. w. Alger OF Albuquerque
treasurer Adjournment was taken to
this afternoon when second session
was held. encouraging reports from
committees were received and able
addresses were made. The meetings
are being held in the Baptist church
of the city.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-26

The Good Roads convention made .
fine start this morning. The elo.
Quent address by Governor L. Brad
ford Prince was one OF the most prac.
tical and sensible, as well as eloquent
that able gentleman mas ever deliver
ed. The delegates were largely IN
evidence, every section Of the ter
ritory being represented and every
body was OVERLOOKING with enthus'
iasm 10 such an extent as 10 augur
well for the success Of the conven'
tion. The MEETING at the opera house
tonight will be called TO order at 8
o'clock. An excellent program printed
elsewhere has been arranged and the
public Is cordially Invited to attend.
All the meetings Of the convention
are open.
The first territorial Good Roads
convention ever held IN the territory
was called to order In the Duncan
Opera honse this morning at 1O:30
O'Clock. by Geo. A. Fleming, chairman
of the committee on arrangements On
account OF the absence OF Col. r. r.
Twitchel,, who was on the program
TO read the governors proclamation,
Mr.. Fleming read the address. Col.
Twitchell has been suffering with
neuralgia and was unable to be pres
ent.
Following the reading of the COVER
nor's proclamation calling the con-
ventiun, the invocation was made py
Rev. Norman Skinner.
fairly large number Of delegates
were present at the first meeting, buf
some did not get In until on the after
noon trains.
Governor Otero was down on the
program for an address 0ut was de-
layed by business and was unable to
be present.
Mayor Olney welcomed the delegates
ON behalf of the city and rendered
them the keys of the city. The ad-
dress was interpreted by the Hon. A.
0. Larrazoi0.
When the call was made for the
nomination of temporary officers, r.
@. Flood named Mr.. Larrazolo for
temporary chairman and he was unan'
imously chosen. Mr.. Larrazolo, IN a
magnificent address, accepted the
honor He cited as examples of good
road builders The Romans, in the
countries that they conquered IN
Europe and the roads of the lncas IN
South America.
F. A. Owens of Santa Fe county
was chosen for temporary secretary
OF the convention. A. A. Senm was
selected as permanent Interpreter.
A motion was made to the effect
that one delegate from each county
be chosen as a member Of the com.
mittee on permanent organization The
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-09-26
DISASTROUS FIRE CUTS
SPOKANE BUSINESS DISTRICT

Spokane, Wash, Sept ga dis.
astrous fire this morning Quilted three
brick buildings In the heart OF the
wholesale and shipping district Of this
city, The total loss approximates
100000. The heaviev, losers are the
Booth-McClintock con,r>ny. wholesale
groces; the Cudahy Packing COM
pany' c. II Weeks, DR.. c. p. Thomas,
Robbins, Pratt a. Robbins Furniture
company. The fire started In the
Cudahy building and spread quickly
to the Weeks building.