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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-14
Territories Robbed
by the States
Rodey Busy Inducing Republi>
cans to Work for Joint State>
hood Some Twenty>Three
Friends Of Separate Admis-
sion Sign.
Special to The Optic.

Special to The Optic.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.--ln the ef-
fort to keep 1t within ten million, the
committee has left all the territories
out Of the public buildings bill. This
occurred in spite Of all I could do.
There is hope yet in the senate. Today
the house leaders prepared an agree
ment for the thirty-three separate
statehood members who broke away
from the caucus, Friday to sign for
the conference. got twenty-three of
their signatures to 1t. VIII get more
tomorrow and the bill will go to the
conference. This means joint state.
hood with the Foraker amendment or
nothing. b. S. RODEY.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-14

or recovered consciousness His faith.
er was sentenced to three years i'm,
prisonment tut was pardoned after
serving year and half The speak
er himself was never imprisoned or
fined, the district attorney holding
him only technically guilty. He de-
clared II his father was again threaten.
ed he would 20 TO his rescue again Just
as he did then. His statement was
greeted with cheers.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-14

Neg York Central trains are delayed
by the cold.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. Feb 1.-THE
coldest weather OF the winter and the
coolest for several years was reported
today In many places south Of Ohio.
Eight below was reached at Fort
Smith, Ark, and 4 below at Little
Rock. The minimum at Jacksonville.
Fla, was &c above. fall Of 30 degrees.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-14

No, 2 Of day before yesterday, The
train which met with accident near
Newton, Kansas. two engineers being
hurt. reached Las Vegas last evening
~ s;4h' MOI nj 1870. Nos. and .
came In together at Ito a. m This
mornings No. s from the south did not
pull In iii $3.50 and No. from the
north half hour or 80 later.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-14
Cold Wave Reaches Far
South and Atlantic Coast

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-THE western
cold wave reached here today, low.
ering the temperature 10 5 degrees
above zero, drop OF thirty degrees
since yesterday noon. Reports from
points up state say that last night was
the coldest Of the season. Nineteen
degrees below was registered in sec.
tions Of the state near New York City.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-14

noon, A side rod on Martins engine
broke and he jumped fearing the rod
would whip the cab to pieces, Martin
fell ON the Icy ground and rolled down
the embankment, His skull was frac.
turcd and he suffered numerous cuts
and internal injuries, Martins horne
II IN Kansas City.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-14

At the recent meeting Of the Sym
phony orchestra e. @. Sporleder was
elected leader and manager and II.
G. Smith secretary and treasurer
This musical organization In better
equipped than ever before TO furnish
music for all occasions. festive and
otherwise.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-14

The cattle sanitary board was in
session at the capitol In Santa re
yesterday afternoon. The following
named members were present: r. G.
Austen, president; w. G. Barnes. sec.
retary; M. N. Chaffin, G. l.. Ballard
and w. II. Jack.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-14
TOO MUCH WANTED
DESPERADcES CAPTURED

BUTTE. Mont, Feb 14-Sherift
Fepton and Deputy Sheriff Alton af-
ter fierce gun fight in which more
than fifty shots were exchanged, have
captured near Basin, Wyoming,
oklahoma" Combs and Denver
Lane. who a month ago escaped from
iail at Billings Mont
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-14

Geo T. Eaton. d book binder EN-.
ployed by The Optic, Is former chum
and schoolmate of Conductor Joe
Burks of Las Vegas, In Winfield. Kan
sas Mr. Ealon's father and mother
and the parents Of Mr.. Burks were
also schoolmates together back In the
old Kentucky home.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-14

The prospects for legislation this
week is not promising. There are in.
dications that the council tomorrow
will act on the house joint resolu.
ton providing for legislative com.
mittee to inquire into the affairs OF
the several territorial institutions and
to visit the most OF them, II this
resolution Is passed, and II now seems
likely that II will be. the legislature
will leave only enough members here
to meet and adjourn after Wednesday
and the week so far as legislation Ia
concerned. will end Wednesday af,er.
noon. That Is the program today.
The bill 10 change the county seat
OF Sandoval county from Sandoval to
Bernalilo, is coming up In the house
tomorrow and is likely II will be pass
Cd without opposition though for a
time II seemed there would be fight
between the Two republican factions
in the new county. The discordant
element however have been drawn
together and II now seems that The
change will be made quietly.
BernalilIo county is interested IN
the bill to q cerain extent since she
has thus far received no money from
Sandoyal county for interest on the
bonded debi of the county, part Of
which Sandoyal county assumed.
Work viii not begin In open ses.
sion on thsS appropriation bill until
next week The finance committee
Of the council has been considering
the general provisions Of the bill and
are pretty well agreed as to what
will go into Il, Il is not to carry the
heavy list OF appropriations and lev.
les OF last session There Is strong
talk Of bond issue. which will carry
the Martin Relief bill appropriation
and the appropriations for several OF
the institutions for the next Two years
This move is known to be advocated
by several leaders and no opposition
10 1t has appeared but II cannot yet
be announced as a definite part OF
the fiscal program. There is much
discussion OF the coal oil and insur.
ance acts here. In the case OF the
latter the comment Is favorable. II Is
held even by insurance men. that
since the bill is law, II Ia likely 10
work well. On the coal oil measure
the comment Is not unanimous by any
means and the hand Of the oil influ
ence Is plainly seen In great deal
Of the discussion. still there are many
republicans In Santa Fe today who io
not believe the measure will do the
party any good. There are rumrrs
of an effort 10 amend II In several
Of Its clauses, but this movement IL
not likely 10 go very far. at this ses
sion.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-14

Saturday night Lehmann's Badger
bakery was broken Into. entrance hav.
ing been effected In the rear, and a
"A caliber revolver and some cakqes
were missed In the morning
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-14
COLORADO HOUSE PASSES
EIChT.NOtlQ All [

DENVER. Feb. 1.-THE house yes
terday passed the eight.hour bill In
an amended form. J. II. Melton, Of
San Juan, intimated that corporation
influences were noticeable and his re.
mark may cause investigation OF brib
cry In the legislature.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-14

The cattle sanitary board Is hold.
ing meeting here today which will
extend into tomorrow, for the con.
sideration Of legislation now pending
which has been recommended by The
board. All OF the bills asked by The
board have been passed by the coun.
Gil and two Of them, the mounted
police bin and The anri.roping contest
bill, have become law The o.her
three are in the house and the mem
bers Of the board are here 10 s3cdre
favorable action there this week "
possible
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-14

Fair weather Is predicted for to-
night and Wednesday, with rising
temperature. The temperature yes
teray was 20 degrees maximum and
81 degrees minimum
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-14

Among those who took the civil
service examination In this city for
clerk and carrier were Benito Vigil,
Miguel SENEGAL, G. II, Stewart and
John Barrum.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-14

Benj Eitelgoerge. registry clerk
at the postoffice. failed 10 ap-
pear for duty this morning on account
OF Illness.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-14

Miss Bucher, superintendent OF
the city schools, needs Latin, I'm.
glish and History teacher 10 subs;t
tute for Miss Bolts. who Ia Ill.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-14

Davis n Sydes have something of
especial interes, to say to the public
in their big ad on page fdur OF this
issue
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-14

The body Of August Lind will be
shipped to the home In St Louis for
burial.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-14

Col A. s. Taylor Is down rftcc
several days confinement with big
foot. He says the trouble is not our.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-14
Russian Army llLcIad.

TOXIC, Feb. 14,-eReports from the
liao- Yang place the total Russian
force between Shakhe River and Har-
bin M 100000 of which 100000 are on
the fighting line. The condition OF
prisoners and OF the bodies Of the dead
indicates that The Russians are short
Of winter clothes and shoes, II is be-
lleved that exposure 10 cold Ia greatly
SLAMS Lalcr estimates Of the Rus
Sian LOSSES at Ieikoutai places the
number At rs 900.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-14

The train service was greatly dem
oralized yesterday and trains from the
east are indefinitely late tonight.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-14
Additional Locals

DIR. W, Il. Tipton Is confined to his
bed with the Russian malady.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-14

Among the bills introduced in the
house this afternoon we're the follow
ing:
House bill No. IS, by Mr. Wilkerson,
an act to amend section Of chapter
of the session laws of 1899, refer
red to the committee on judiciary.
House bill No. 76. by M. G. de Ba-
ca, an act to insure more thorough
teaching of the English and Spanish
languages In the public schools.
House bill No. n, by M. c. de Baca,
an act to amend the act creating the
county Of Quay.
House bill No. rs, by Mr. Griego, an
act providing for the creating OF
school directors.
House bin No. 70. by Mr.. Sanchez,
an act 10 change the northern bound.
ary line of Mora county
House bill No. so, by Mr.. Sanchez
an act to prevent corporations and
others from diverting the waters OF
streams.
House bill No. ST, by Mr. Sanchez
an act TO amend the game laws.
House bill No. SO, by Mr.. Howard
an act grouping the several counties
for district attorney purposes.
House Joint memorial bill, No 3
by M. G. de Baca providing for the
establishment of another land office
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-14

In the county of Quay, In eastern New
Mexico.
The house then took up bills on the
calendar, cpming chiefly from the
judiciary committee. At S;30 the
house adjourned until tomorrow morn.
ing at 10 o'clock,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-14
Council Passes Rash Bill
Reviving Drastic Libel Law

Barela Declares He Does Not Want to Be Gov
ernor Of New Mexico Bill for Standard Of
Weights and Measures Passes House Appro-
priation Bill Under Consideration Talk Of
Bond Issue Legislators to 60 Visiting in a
Few Days.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-14

Special to The Optic.
SANTA FE. N. NJ, Feb. 1.-THE
council this morning passed bill by
Martinez OF Taos county which revives
the old libel law Of 1893. The law Is
drastic and near to the provisions Of
the common law on libel. The bill fix.
ing the fees Tor recording brands was
also passed. along with resolution
which sets Feb. "a, as the date for
memorial exercises in the council mp.
on the death Of the late Col. Chaves.
The council adjourned until tomor.
row morning. rho house spent the
morning in an argument as to the
reading in Spanish OF the committee
on rules report which was finally
adopted as read.
Senator Barela of Trinidad, who has
been In Santa Fe for several days In
connection with the effort to secure a
reprieve for Vigil, the Ration wife mur.
derer, In an interview with The Optic
representative, denies specifically that
he had any desire to become governor
of New Mexico. He says his visit here
at this time Is purely personal.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-14
Engineers skull Fractured.

j. W. Martin, Missouri Pacific en-.
gineer. was perhaps fatally injured
near Padonia, Kansas, Friday after
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-14
HEAD CONSUL. or
W. 0. W. DEAD.

W, q, w, De 40.
Los ANGELES, Calf. Feb. lt,-F.
A. Falkenburg, head consul Of the
Woodmen Of he World died this morn
ing, after long struggle against IA.
tai illness.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-14

Correspondence of The Optic.
SANTA FE. February ls.-Both
houses OF the legislature held short
sessions This afternoon, devoted
almost entirely to routine business.
The council. with three members
absent. adjourned Immediately after
the reading of the journal Of Fridays
work, and The house followed suit
after disposing OF business on the
calendar.
In the house adverse reports OF
the judiciary committee on house
bills Nos and "a, were sustained,
and the bills tabled. Both Of the bins
were by Sanchez Of Mora county, one
fixing the manner Of determining
titles of real estate and the other
fixing the license of pawn brokers.
House bill No. 54. by Mr.. Howard,
an act fixing standard Of weights
and measures. was passed by vote
of 13 to Z, without discussion. The
bIll is a favoEite measure OF the
Socorro county man, and had been put
through the house by him In two pre-
vious sessions, but had met defeat
in the council It's fate there this year
Is not known.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-14
OFFICIAL RETURNS
FROM THE WAR
Between Forty and Fifty ThOus-
and Russians Killed In hat.
tie. Nearly Half Million
Ready For Titanic
Struggle.

ST PETERSBURG, Fob. l4--l.ast
ves,iee Of the great 81, Petersburg
strike disappeared today when tho
employees Of Putiloff iron works re.
turned. In all works ballots are be-
Ing distributed for an election, Sun.
day. OF representative Of a mixed
commission OF masters ana workmen.
Current rumors OF tomorrow on holi-
day. on which occasion has been re-
ported revolutionists had planned
armed uprising seem 10 be totally
without foundation.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-14

More Complications for Russia.
ST. PETERSBURG. Feb. 1.-The
accumulation of wheat ana other
freight In Southern Russia on ac-
count Of the inability Of shippers 10
procure cars which have been With
drawn for the transportation Of
troops and munitions, IL now further
complicated by tho lack OF coal for
manufacturing purposes threatening a
tie.up OF the iron industry.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-14
ostioia, War Statistics.

ST. PETERSBURG. Feb, 1i.~-Of-
fetal returns for the first year Of war.
not including Port Arthur statistics.
show that l30i39 officers and men
passed through the hospitals going
north This includes both sick ana
wounded. OF these 4,007 died In hos
pitals. Over 77.000 returned to Tho
ranks and the rest returned to Russia.
These. figures do not include those
killed In the field nor those slightly
wounded, who remained temporarily
in field hospitals. The showing II
considered remarkably good The num-
ber killed in battle Ia estimated be-
tween forty and fifty thousand
Squadron stioks TO Harbor.
BERLIN, Feb. i4--A dispatch to
the Tageblatt from Kicl says Tho
postponment Of the sailing OF the
Russian squadron under Admiral Ne
bogatoff caused wonder as contractors
had placed large supply OF fresh and
other provisions on board the steam.
or Marie for trans.shipment TO tho
Russian squadron. One order for
10000 pounds fresh meat has been
countermanded.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-05-31
BUFFALO'S ART GALLERY.

Buffalo, N. Y, May 3I.--Interest
ing ceremonies attended the lorna
opening today OF the Albright Ar
Gallery. gift to the city of Buffalo
of John J. Albright. President ElioI
|of Harvard University delivered thu
principal address and Richard Watson
Glider read a poem written especial,
for the occasion. The musical features
Of the programme were directed b,
Prof. .Horatio Parker of Yale and in
cluded the singing Of massed choru
OF several hundred male voices from
the leading singing societies Of Buf
falo. A@z @-s hi
The construction Of the new art gal
lery was begun previous to the Pan
American Exposition, on park ground
donated by the city. As it stands TO
day. the building represents an otitla,
OF about ST. 900, 900. 1t is of marbl
and stands on an eminence oyerlooI-
ing the lake IN Delaware Park. TIL
Buffalo Fine Arts Academy is to hayl
supervision over the gallery.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-05-31
MAYOR SATISFIED.

New York, May 3r.-Before leaving
for Chicago Levy Mayer, counsel for
the Chicago Employers Association
and the express companies involved in
the teamsetrs' strike in that city said
that his visit here had been entirely
satisfactory. Mr.. Mayer had been
in New York since last Sunday morn
ing and during his stay here he com
suited with the principal officers Of the
express companies affected By the trou-
Bile in Chicago. It will not be neces-
tsary for me to return here il connec-
ton with the Chicago strike said he.
The conclusion Of the employers as
sociation and the express companies is
unaltered. Their position is in conn
Eplete unison. They refuse to bend to
the yoke of the strikers. This is
positive and final and there will be no
yielding in any way at any time @
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-05-31
IRRIGATION TUNNEL
HAD BAD CAVE

Montrose, Col, May 3IA cave
occurred in the Gunrison tunnel, q
of the largest irrigation projects of /
United States government, entombi
a number Of workmen variously es
mated at from twenty to twenty-fi
Il is not likely that any of the men
dead unless they were caught i
crushed to death BY the falling eal
for the air pipes running into the /.
mel have been working almost withe
interruption since the accident hi
|pened. BY order Of Resident En-
|neer Mcconnell all work on the tur,
has been suspended and the cnt
force of men and machinery have bs
brought to the scene Of the cave in
aid itl the rescuing of the entont
men. No headway can be made
the tunnel for the reason that ii
breaks il, the roof of the tunnel &c.
as fast as the debris Is. removed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-05-31
HOUR A DAY =:
... LAW APPLIES TO CANAL

Washington. May 3I.--In view Of the
announced decision of the ~Isthmian
Canal Commission to enforce the eight
hour law on the canal work after June
4, Secretary Taft stated the grounds
upon which Attorney General Moody
had reached his decision on that im-
portant matter. 1t was to the effect that
as the work Of canal construction. re
,gardless of place, was being done by
government labor, the ,eight-hour law
must apply. However, II was held that
this ruling did not apply to the Pana-
ma railroad, for although the stock OF
that concern is government owned it is
really a private corporation and pays
its own employees. Furthermore the
attorney general holds that the eight
hour law applies only to the laborers
and mechanics and does not affect the
clerical force of the commission. 1t is
said that the contract providing for the
employment of coolie labor was held
up pending this decision and will not
be signed until Engineer Wallace nas
succeeded in reaching some agreement
with the employers Of the coolies or
to adjust the scale of labor prices to
the eight-hour decision. 1t is stated
that the operation of this law will large
ly increase the expenses Of canal build
ing, and Secretary Taft has called up
on Engineer Wallace for close esti-
mate Of the additional expense for the
information of congress-. 49,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-05-31
Continued on Page 90
Taft Investigates Bowen and LOOnliis

ezuelan government should turn 1000
600 boliyars In salt bonds over at their
face value. After reimbursing itself to
the extent of 100000 bolivars, the Span
ish government was to turn over the
remainder of the salt bonds to the
American minister at Caracas. the pro-
sceeds of which were to be applied 10
meeting certain claims against the Ven
ezueian government. This arrangement
was approved at Washington Among
these claims was one amounting to
about $1,000 boliyars due one .MercaI
dor, promoter and a business man, Oh
account of a contract. another for Co.
OO0 bolivars on account Of the German
railway and several minor claims. Mer-
cador sought loan from Jauret. who
was at that time officially attached
sto the American legation Jauret lack
I'D 5000 Of the necessary amount and
borrowed il from Mr.. LOOMS. pledgiile
a portion Of the Mercad0r claim as ST
acurity and this was subsequently re-
deemed BY the sale Of d portion Of tIrc
salt bonds to the banker Mr. LOOMS
was on vacation and not in Caracas Al
the time which accounts for the writing
of the note to Mr. Russell. He re-
sceiysd for his 5000 Just 5000.
Secretary Taft does not now belicshs
that II will BE necessary to take till
testinloily Of any witness besides Mi
Russell now etl route 10 Washington
rom M
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-05-31
BAD INDIAN CAPTURED.

Missoula, Mont, May 3I. Salpa, a
Flathead Indian who was sent up
from this county several years ago for
beating white man nearly to death
with a revolver, and who had escaped
from the penitentiary has been recap
tured after being severely wounded
8 The Indian came into Plains and
was recognized by Constable William
Moshier as a fugitive from justice.
Moshier commanded the Indian to
throw up his hands, but the latter re-
fused and ran for his gun. As he
turned Moshier fired, the bullet strik-
ing Salpa at the base OF the skull and
glancing upward followed the scalp,
coming ont near the crown sof the
head. The Indian was knocked sense
less, but eventually rallied and was
taken to the pelitentiary by his cap,
tor. His wound is said to be dang
erous one &
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-05-31
MRS. JAMES BROWN
POTTER'S BAD LUCK

New York, May 3I.-The financial
troubles OF Mrs. James Brown Potter,
the actress, have eliminated in bailffs
taking possession of her beautiful
country house at Maidenhead, cables
the London correspondent OF the
American.
d The announcement OF her latest
misfortune followed close on the con-
fession of Albert Fossick, the solicitor
who said that the $4,000 trust fund he
is accused of having stolen, was lent
to Mrs. Potter for her theatrical ven
lures which recently failed.
Mrs. Potter denies that Fossick
made her any secured loans, but on
the contrary it is claimed he demand
ed and received ample security and
that he charged heavy rate of inter
est ,~a 4
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-05-31
FATE OF THE
MEN UNKNOWN
NO DETAILS OF THE
+. !. COLORADO AccIDHN
it Is Thought That Four OF the Me
Are Dead but Nothing Has Bee
Learned Of the Progress OF ti
Rescue Work.

Montrose, Colo, May 3I.-No info
nation has been received up to 9 o'clo
Of the fate Of the twenty or more wor
men imprisoned in the Gunnison tunr
by the caye-in. or the progress made
the efforts to rescue them. -Four M
are believed to be dead.
Later--Twenty workers imprison.
in the Gunnison tunnel yesterday,
the caye-in, have been rescued alis
Three injured were also rescued. Ty
dead are still under the slide.