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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-27
USE OF RIO oRANDE WATERS.
The Denver Republican SAYS;

The Denver Republican says;
Much has been said for a number
~ years about the equitable dis.
trlbution Of the waters OF the Rio
Grande. II has been argued that
because a comparatively small trace
OF land in New Mexico, Old Next.
co and Texas a irrigated prior to
any considerable diversion and use
OF water In the state of Colorado,
the lower sections of the river val
ley should be entitled 10 a full sup.
ply OF water.
Leaving out of consideration at
this time the question ms 10 whether
Colorado has not the absolute right
to use all the waters arising with.
In Its territory--a claim which we
believe TO be based upon both equity
and law-it will still be seen to be
extremely unjust that Colorado
should be deprived OF The privilege
Of storing flood waters, as we'll as
the continued beneficial use of the
normal flow. for use upon Its part
tally irrigated and irrigable lands
for the benefit of hitherto unre-
claimed regions In southern New
Mexico and northern Mexico and
Texas.
The point We wish 10 make Is
this. The ifrigable areas along the
lower reaches of the Rio Grande
should not In any way be permit.
ted to prevent the use OF the water
IN Colorado 10 its greatest advan.
tage. for the season that ii the
waters draining from the New
Mexican territory alone are con
served as they should be, enough
water will be furnished in this
way 10 irrigate all Of the lands
suspectible of irrigation. without in
any way preventing tho fullest pos.
sible : of waters draining from
Colorado mountains upon lands in
this state.
We need and demand the full
irrigation of both of these great
regions. The country needs both
the wheat. oats and hay of the San
Iuis Valley. and the fruits and
vegetable of The lower portion of
the Rio Grande drainage basin.
We can have both II the waters
are properly taken care OF. those or
each state being conserved for the
lands within It's own borders.
Colorado and New Mexico are not
TO quarrel on the proposition
by the Republican. This ter
ltory has always claimed. and we
rightly. the right To utilize all
he water in her own catchment
We admit the same right for
Colorado. There can be little doubt,
,ut this. rather than the aueaion Of
,rior right is the proper sol = zion OF
he matter OF water distribu.
ion. We In New Mexico
lave always resisted the claims Of
and Texas TO prior title to any
water that flows within our borders.
yhen we have finished using Il, the
below may have IL. but 1t
nay MOI compel us 10 lei the water
low on by our own thirsty fields.
doubtless. this theory will finally be
liked by our laws and the long sirug
la over water rights between states
VIII be over.
Unfortunately. the compromise ar
lived at. which win allow the build
ng Of the Engle reservoir does moi
this question. The big dam
nay be built IL there Is found TO be
enough fer all. but there is
o declaration on the question Of the
,ater for the lands below ~ New
iexico areas that have hitherto used
he waters II the STREAM, The ques.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-27

Tho ladies' Home OF Las Vegas Is
the most useful humanitarian insti
tuition In the territory. There ia a
gratifying promIse that the scope and
and the consequent usefulness OF tho
Home will be greatly extended.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-27

The New M%eylcnns /. the inaugural
parade doubtless entertain the llyell-
cat fcelings of satisfaction that they
are somewhat lower IN the citizenship
scale than Geronimo and his savages.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-27

II doesn't matter how much Kansas
or Ohio or Indiana may accomplish
In The way OF downing the Standard
oil company, one Thomas Lawson Of
BOSTON viii take unto himself With
alaerIty all the credit.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-27

There Is certainly a eason for the
oxistenoe Of Mlssouri's "Gum.shoe
BIZ and other statesmen of his
kind We used st4.o 00, 900 worth OF
rubber last year and It didn't all 30
into honla
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-27

There does not seem 10 be any great
need for more New Mexico counties
just now. There Il little or no chance
for the passage ~ any measure
creating a new county By the present
Legislature.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-27
st. Louis Wool.

ST. LOUIS. Feb. 27.-Wool, steady
territory and western mediums. $50
IS; fine medium, 1921; fine, 17G1S,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-27
MONDAY FEBRUARY II, 1905.

The Albuquerque Traction company
Ii 70 double The length Of us car line.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-27

The betting Is ten 10 one that the
weather conditions March lth In
Washington viii be abomInable.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-27
Contest Notice.

Contest NOTICE.
Department OF the Interior. United
States Land Office.
SANTA FEE N. NJ. Jan. IS. 1905.
A sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed In this Office by william
Boylan. contestant. against Home.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-27

Old papers for sale at The Optic of
flee.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-27

Sid parties are hereby notified 10
appear. respond ana offer evidence
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-27

Nsws-dealnrs should report % the counting
room any ir.nKDiifliy or inhitentlou on the
part % carriers In : kdellvery 0f I ae Optic,
Neps-daalrrs can have The Optic delivered
10 their dapots In any gnrt o. chs city Ivy the
carriers, Orders or complaints can I've made
By telephone, postal. or tn person.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-17

Of Norway's affairs viii feel that they
are expected 10 make good.
1t Is not known OF all men that Rus
sia long ago abolished the penalty OF
death. Such IL the fact, however
and such has been the fact since the
days Of the great Catharine. But this
relstes to civil procedure the ex'
treme penalty being retained In the
army and navy. When II Is deemed
advisable by the government To re-
move Nihillsts and other politically oh
jectionable personages II is usual t.
try them by court.martial. 1t Is more
expeditions and effective. AZ to al
other persons Russia Is lenient In thu
matter OF punishment a Y where !
becomes necessary to call out thu
Cossacks,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-17

lion Of the union. " seems hard that
be must turn his mighty influence
against the four territories toward
which the rulers ~ the United States
decree an injustice as great AZ that
which reused the colonists " New
England TO arms. II II is abstract Jus.
lice that the United States should tax
the free people Of the territories Ia
support a government in which they
have no adequate voice. we want none
OF It.
n IL " the eastern. editors view that
abstract justice demands enforcing
against a liberty loving people laws
In the making Of which they have nc
voice. then views have changed since
the penning Of the declaration Of indie
| pcndence. A little introspection nigh,
convince the gentleman that he really
believes II the aggregate Of abstract
| Justice were done New Mexico. sb'
| should be admitted 10 the union
| whether or not the founders Of thii
| government and those who suece@det
them made forty-five mistakes IN thu
matter Of senatorial representation
Should the gifted editor arrive at AM
other conclusion thinking peoplt
might bc inclined 20 suspect that b.
did not own hts opinions. but the'
were controlled by a corporation or b,
blind prejudice and hopeless higotry
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-17
The CORRECTIVE INFLUENCE or
DEATH.

There has long been n wide differ.
ence of opinion In this country as to
the effect of the death penalty Ia pre-
venting crime. For ordinary 'offenses
our criminal code II based on the pin,
cIple of reformation and not of vindic.
tise punishment. But certain crimes
have been looked upon rs SO gross and
extreme as to exclude the application
Of this principle,
Norway has recently done away
with the death penalty except In cases
Vt high public officials, such a. minis.
ters of state The process Of reason
INK was something ina.thiS For
whereas ordinary crimes and felonies
for which The death puraty A. usually
iufictea liz athe N countrtcs are pcrpet
| uated against one. or at the most
ausasust u feN ,intens. II Is possible
for cabinet ministers 10 commit OF.
lenses against the state which, by em
broiling the nation In war. may entail
the death Of thousands. the loss OF ter
ritory and all the horrors Of foreign
invasion II Is felt that no imprison
meni, however severe. would be AIDE
quaie punishment for such 4 crime, es
pecially II Il partook ot The nature OF
- D..
sonlne h carried beyond what Is or
dinarily called treason i may open
The way for The sudden ending of of
gicial careers for acts caused as much
by reckless blunde'ing as by i~ntention
al betrayal At any rate, those pei
SOFAS charged With sire aamlaIstrktan
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-17
GOOD WORDS FROM e. pAso.

Senator Spooner declared In his
opposition 10 the bill admitting New
Mexico as a separate state New
Mexico IL not M 10 come into thu
union. Her mineral resources are a
hagatelle. her agriculture a trifle; ner
population not such as TO justify adj
pluslon" We would suggest that ere
The noted senator rises to voice his
eloquoncn again on a question, he
spond a short term In some reliable
night school
tiis ntteIancc * not only unjust, but
II is so filled with untruth as to rem
der IL ludlcrous. 1t reminds us Of the
statements made by Senator Bever,
idge. After passing through the ter
ritoriua during the night, awaking in
the morning with u bad taste In his
mouth and probably unable to obtain
his special brand Of cocktails. he
stated that he could see nothing I'm
the territories thar would warrant
their admission 20 The union,
The eastern senators had best re-.
turn TO their homes and tell their PEG.
pie that New Mexico Is liable to OK,
Gel them In every branch of industry.
and that the ignorance uttered by the
spoony senator viii look like thirteen
cents Mexican money, within the next
ten years. Just give New Mexico o
chance, she Will do the rest,-El Paso
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-17
J. W. Reynolds Makes AbIest Argument


. We print with pleasure the abpveeuer, because II Is the ablest plea =
. FOR separate statehood for New Mexico that we remember TO have .
= heard. We adhere, however 20 The opinion formerly expressed In these .
. columns that abstract justice requires that states should he repre-, .
. scented In the senate AZ they ar. In tho house, in proportion 10 their .
. population. We re we'll aware Of the circumstances under the pres. .
. sure Of which the Philadelphia convention OF 1887 was compeAel = oc .
. cept a compromise by which the three counties composing the insight .
. icant state OF Delaware obtained the same number OF United States SCI .
. ators as were awarded 10 the Old >Domnion or TO Massachusetts Bay .
. We IRE also aware that. for many years after the constitution became .
= operative congress committed the mistake Of comforting statehood .
= upon o territory. thus giving It two senators, when Il scarcely possess =
= cd The population required at the time for a single representative, .
= The gross injustice Of such a proceeding is oAempnned most strikngly .
. In the cases OF Nevada, Idaho, and Wyoming. which in 1900 had be- =
. tween them less than 100000 Inhabitants. yet balanced In the Unit .
. cd states senate the imperial commemorative OF Illinois. New YORK .
. and Pennsylvania. Our correspondent seems to think that because N .
. gress has made n fool OF itself IN the past, consistency condemn. ~ .
. 10 chronic folly, Wo hold on theconirary, that It Is neyar too late TO .
. mend-Edlor. .
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-17
DEATH OF GENERAL WALLACE,

There will be genuine sorrow In
New Mexico over the death OF former
governor. General Lew Wallace. Gen
eral Wallace's life and works are too
well known to call for extended notice.
New Mexicans will always pride them
selves on the fact that his greatest
work-Ben Hur--one Of the few works
Of the last half century that may be
considered immortal. was written. In
large part. In the rooms Of the old
palace in Santa Fe.
The authors strong love for New
Mexico. and his earnest championship
OF her interests will Ire long remember
ed. There IL room for much regret
that the old hero could not repel the
common enemy OF mankind long
enough to complete his autobiography
the chapter on New Mexico remain.
ing unfinished.
A brave and skilful soldier. a states.
man and diplomat, a master OF de
scriptive English whom few have
eauailed, and. Gbove all, n noble and
honest gentleman, General Wallace
goes TO his reward after a long life
= - - -tIsat rrftI Hive ~.
! 10 make bis name great In the nation
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-17

one might have expected that the
able editor ~ iiarpers Weekly could
have found a better excuse for hts
hostility 20 New Mexico than his plea
that abstract justice demanded that
both senators and Representatives
should be- chosen an a basis at proror
ton. II l.. o. course 80 be regretted
that The learned editor could not have
been alive TO tell The makers Of the
constitution their duty Rut since he
Is 40 bclsted and this principle o at
stract Justice has heen violated lbs
HfsfH a8n4H# thp fat
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-17

Ii will be remembered that Delegate
Roday autographed 70 the papers Of
the territory that he did his best TO
secure appropriations for public build
ings In Albuquerque and Las Vegas
and failed. Ne are grateful TO Mr.
Rodey for his effort, but We are more
grateful 10 MIR. Andrews who secured
the amendment providing for the
buildings In both cities.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-17
L
IT,
srNRRKED
XLl1s

Tbc following New York stock quotations
Mere received by Levy Rros Members Chi
cage Beard ~ Tradei rooms ? and 3 Crockett
Block, Colorado Phone gNn Las Vegas Phon,
40. over Their own private wires from New
York, Chicago and Colorado springs GORE
stondent of the firms OF Logan A. kryan, New
York and Chicago, nemhers New York stock
Exchange and Chicago Board ~ Trade, and
VIM. A. oats 4 10 ilankers and Brokers, Colo
rasia springs.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-17

The Albuquerque Journal must not
le discouraged II some OF It's rare aud
racy hnmor sa unapprestifed u
should try 10 teshape The following
an 40 one ON earth can tell what the
humnrlst ID driving as''The Las We
gaA orlc urges the territorial press
association a. an argument for state
hood Surely there are enough
charges against us now
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-17

Gentlemen Of the Trinidad dailieF.
Your readers viii like your papers bet
ter and The public win think more Of
YOU, II In waging your plny war
against each other, yon refrain from
personalities.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-17
NOTICE.

In order that The Optic may not
be delayed In going TO press At the
proper hour, Il will be necessary for
al ~sdvertlsers 70 have their copy Tor
changes In the office by the previous
afternoon.
Classified advertise ments received
after 10 .. m, will be held until the
following day. Local matter Of what.
ever nature must be In the office by
z .. N. In order 10 appear the same
day.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-17

Gentlemen propbesying more win.
Ter weather viii kindly remember
that while Las Vegas Is a law abiding
Town. still there Ii a limit 20 patience.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-17

The right Of free speech and the lib
eriy Of the press have never been
seriously impaired by extreme meas
urDs of repression.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-17

The Denver weather man says the
backbone ~ winter Is broken. d.fts
hoping that no attempts will made 20
rernir the fracture.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-17

Tho Albuquerque Journal has a bad
attack Of editorial hystefla. Tn.
Journal IL authority for the statement
that such attacks do not last long.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-17

Yesterday. The Optic published .
strong defense Of New Mexico by q
New Mexican, taken from the New
York World. To-day II reproduced an
uncommonly able article by Terrific
rial Secretary J w Raynolds. These
s~rtieles setse 20 strengthen our argu
m.nt that II New Mexico editors and
other writer's viii take the pains q
answer the articles In the eastern
ntess. articles quite as often the prod
\ nct of iguoaance as of yplice, much
good viii bss daue Assnredly not al
MAJ iopo is secure the audience ON
manatlf' Sy II &rppi's weekly in which
Mr.. Raynefis article appears ba'
!, a., auiaf anna Anaper writer car
nevertheless gain admission Vi Aths
eastern nrg44
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-17
FRIDAY. FEBRUARY II. 1906.

Stiii ii Ii pleasing to hear that they
are having thick icn and fine sleigh
Ing In Texas.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-17

The reorganization Of the Roswell
Record ensures a prosperous future
for that lively daily.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-17
Duped BY Employment Agency

There are fifty.five stranded labor.
ers at the union depot. says Wedues,
days Kansas City Star. we pail
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-28
TOXIC MAY DECIDE WHETHER
TITS TO Be PEACE OR WAR

compromising attitude OF TOXIC and st.
Petersburg. with reference 20 the in
demnlty question, II was the impression
that an agreeable surprise awaits the
world when the critical moment arrives
for tho plenipotentiaries TO give their final
answer for peace or for war.
Both belligerents are considered 10 be
ardently desirous OF peace. even at the
expense OF sacrifices. The signatures OF
the amended alliance between Great
Britain and Japan three weeks ago is re-
garded as largely governing Japans atti-
tude relative 10 concessions.
The exact terms OF the new treaty are
not known here but diplomats are aware
that some OF the clauses OF the original
treaty have been greatly modified and
that others have been extended. IL Is
considered probable that Great Britain,
before signing insisted that hostiites be
concluded as soon as possible and that
knowledge OF this pressure on japan, IL is
added. causes Russia TO hold out with the
hope OF securing further relaxation OF her
adversary's condition before agreeing TO
the peace she herself fervently seeks.
on the bourse the feeling was some
what shaken as result Of contradictory
reports from Portsmouth and St Peters
burg, but hope still prevailed that the re-
suit OF the conference would be salts
factory.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-28
MARKET
REPORTS.

About all OF the opening losses on the
New York Stock Exchange which opened
weak today, were recovered and an adj
vance of a point was made in Metropon-
tan before the market weakened on heavy
selling of Reading and the principal rail-
roads and specialties. Losses OF "A point
or more were pretty general st. Paul
declined Ia, Delaware and Hudson 3 and
Reading ga. Minneapolis. ST. Paul and
sault Ste Marie preferred rose 2% The
market rallied fractionally at II o'clock.
The rally at the close OF the first hour
was very poorly held and the market
dropped abrutly to a lower level than be-
fore. Reading extended its loss TO 3
points, while st. Paul and New York Cen
tral lost 21a Amalgamated Copper also
yielded 2. A recovery of point in Read
ing hardened the general list fractionally
at noon, but the trading became very dull.
Bonds were heavy.
Leading stocks met better support and
prices averaged slightly above those at
noon. Business continues very light.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-28

ANNUAL
SHELLFISH
OUTING

The state house was a quiet, peaceful
place today for from each officer on an
average OF two or three persons were
missing.
II one went down 10 the wharf where the
steamer Pontiac was lying the missSg
ones almost 10 a man could have been
found up 10 $3.50. After that their where
abouts We're problematical as II was shell
fish commissioner annual outing and
there was not even wireless outfit on
hand. The only wires around were those
that can or have been pulled and as lot
OF senator's. representatives, and state Of
ficials were on hand. and by that same
token. politicians Il would he hardly safe
10 say there was no wire pulling for the
fall draws nigh and word in time works
wonders you know.
1t was a merry party that were on
board when the plank was hauled I'm and
I'm a short time the irrigation experts
were dispensing cooling. dampening fluids
from the bow IL was quite an event OF
the cruise this dispensation. and after the
first half hour or so distances and di-
Sections all started from the fountain
head lt was the centre of the fun.
Last year some OF the senators and rep
went ashore with the oystermen TO view
the river pollution. cause and effect but
this malodorous journey was not taken
this year growth and prospects OF the
shell fish crop being shown up instead.
The sight OF the oystermen at work on
the beds and the busy fleet OF dredgers
employed by the big companies gave an
idea OF the extent Of the oystering indus
try.
After visiting an oysterman and taking
on some oysters there was the usual feast
OF the succulent blvalves on the half
shell some competent professions open
ers being assisted by enthusiastic ANA
teurs
Despite the fact that there was lunch
and damp substances on draught there
began to be felt shortly after noon an
uneasy feeling as II dinner would be a
handy thing to stack up against. The
boat also seemed TO favor this idea, for II
headed for Rocky Point. not far distant.
and after making a landing the shore
dinner hall was the place I'm view and a
big feast was slowed snugly away.
After dinner there was a visit 10 the
show and an enjoyable day was rounded
out by the trip home
Engineer o. +. Sarle was committee
on boat. John II. Northup on dinner and
James Wright had a hand In the provid-
ing OF refreshments.