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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-12
San Francisco and ella wa,ersbed.

Alma Maurice Coates Esenly ais.
ifipsiied, cooney-~A. q. Morrow
Light snow In mountains. Frisco-I
X Milligan~ Somewhat ariftad on
north slopes Pinos Altos l.. b. Rob.
inson Soil In valleys and on mesas
good condition. more moisture than
for several seasons. Silver City
Chas. II. Lyons-very light fall on
mountains but melted steeple Rock
s. Robinson Reports give much snow
in higher Mogollon and outlook good
for plenty Of water In river next
spring.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-12
Notice OF Forest Reserve
Selection.--f2572.l

United States Land Office.
Santa Fe. N. NJ, Dec. 10. 1901.
Notice Ia hereby given that tho San,
IA Re Pacific Railroad Company, by
Howell Jones, It's Land Commissioner,
whose Post office address ia Topeka.
kansas. applied al the 4 :. La.
Office, at Santa Fe. New Mexico, on
November IS. 1904, under the proyis-
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-12

Word has been received in Roswell
from Oscuro that water has been
struck In the well being put down
on tho property Of tho Ola Governors
Mining Go. The well Ia down about
EGO feet, the water arising about sixty
feet In the well.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-12

Dr. Nathan BOYD, Col. Geo. w. VIII
son, Nicholas GALES and DIR. Gerber
OF Las Cruces went up TO selden on a
duck hunt and In n couple of hours
baeged twenty-one fine ducks.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-12
Notice Of Forest Reserve Il
eelectIon.--26ot.)
United States Land Office,

Santa Fe. N. NJ, Dec. 10. 1904
Notice ia hereby given that the San
Ia Flo Pacific Railroad Company. by
Howell Jones. its Land Commissioner
whose Post Office address Ia Topeka,
Kansas. applied at tho u. 8. Land
Office. at Santa Fe. New Mexico. on
November rs. 1904. under the provis
Ions OF the Act OF Congress- Of June
4th. 1897. to make Forest Reserve
Lou Selection. In lieu OF lands sur.
rendered by said company In the San
Francisco Mountains Forest Reserve.
Arizona, to the United States, for the
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-12
Canadian Watershed.

for spring better than for years,
Canadian Watershed.
Bell--John utton--Driftcd and
swept into canyons. Cimarron--Wm.
Freneh-Pretty well packed on high
points and quite evenly distributed:
there should be more water next
spring than last. DUrsey-Wm. G.
Barnes-Fall Of December mostly
went Into ground; conditions normal,
soil In fine condition TO receive mois'
ture. Ellzabethtown-Geo. u. Beebe
Evenly distributed, outlook poor for
water supply. Raton--E, u. Hermann
--Drifted and compact In mountains;
outlook for water supply fair. Rayado
s.. u Abreu-very little drifted In
canyons but that very compact; out
look better than last year. Springer
q. ID. Parrish--Eycnly distributed. but
loose. outlook for water supply very
good; soil full OF moisture, reservoirs
full. vermejo-H. w. Adams-Water
supply better than for several years
Chacon-E. NJ. Lucero-Swept into
~raylnes and canyons by high WIND
ut close OF the month
cleyeland-Dani Cassidy Dritted
considerably on mountains into can
yons and Is compact; mote needed.
Hairs peak-F. u. Franklin All gone
except north slopes In canyons. Lucero
Did not drift, warm days succeed.
ing carried into earth; probaly ten
inches during month. Wagon Mound
- l.. Gunn-Abont eight inches on
level early In month, since melted
and absorbed. Los Alamoa-Wm
Frank-About four inches on open
1876 inches OF snow fall thus
far.
pocos watershed and Southwest.
~ spelle-G j.. Church-On ID and
IN. fail O. II inches. evenly disiribnt
"a, ana also on 25th, 2 inches, since
melted. Las Vesas--Wm'
rurtiss Bailey Snow in oigher noun
at varying depth. estimated
| II. to Is inches; last two Vorms
distributed and sufficient 10
fair water supply and improved
range: conditions more satisfactory
han a year ago. Rowe-samuel
Dean--Four storms giving 70 inches
IN all. evenly distributed and com
pact: mostly melted In Valleys
-sapello-a II. MabsMann Evenly
iistribu'. ed: sufficient on Las Vegas
range FOR good supply of water until
a.e. three good falls thus far, total
depth OF 22 inches. Glorieta-Geo,
A. Vlles-practically melted on level
and south slopes. but north slopes
deep and outlook for water supply
good. Palma-~John Hesch--EvenlyI
water supply best for
three years. Lincoln--Gco. A. Peter
Evenly distributed and compact,
outlook for water supply good;
springs nil running. Nogal.Fred Ping
ster--Evenly distributed through.
out higher mountains; probably five
AZ much as during entire pre-.
vious winter. Brice-F. II. Schermer.
horn-Fall rains wet soil and outlook
for grass very good. Cloudcroft~~T.
A. Haxhy-Ioose but evenly distrib-
uted: stockmen and ranchers expect
Ing early and cool spring. Mayhill
J. d. McCorkie--From 2 to Z inches
on shady slopes; outlook much better
than last year. Tularosa--J. A. Shy
rockwell and compact In valley.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-12
STORY Of
THE BEAUTIFUL
Snowfall Bulletin Covering All
The New Mexico Water
Sheds Shows Heavy
Fall
SANTA FE. n. nj. Jan 3. 1905.

# So NNN w. v 49,
October was a comparatively we
month. following tho heavy rains o.
the last Of September. and the north
ern peaks received a fair covering Of
snow. The light precipitation OF No
vember served only TO replace thai
lost In melting or by absorption. Dur
Ing December. however, there was d
material increase In the depth IN al
OF the central and northern ranges
and tho higher mountains In the
southern districts. so that the year
closed with more snow generally than
At any time during the previous win
ter. although the eastern slopes were
not as well supplied as the western.
Tho higher ranges of the San Juan
watershed report from s 10 IL inches
quite evenly distributed and compact
while over the valleys from 3 10
inches we're reported. Northern dis
tricts Of the Rio Grande and Pecoa
report from Q 70 Is inches In The
higher levels. while the eastern slope
within the Canadian watershed show
from LIS 10 5 inchos, and but liltle
over the valleys and low mesas. on
The lower reaches OF the Rio Grande.
the Pecos. and the southwestern
ranges, snow remains only In no
higher attitudes and on the northern
slopes, depths ranging from a mere
race up 10 Is inches on the pcnks Of
the Sacramento. and 10 "a inches on
the san Francisco and Mogollon
ranges.
.1As general expression Is m Of
confidence that the water supply ~
the coming spring and summer will
DO ample: streams are now well filled
and springs flowing freely.
The following remarks are from tho
reports Of correspondents:
o1n Juan n NORTHWEST Watershed.
Arbolcs. Colo.--B. A. Rodriguez
Compact; fair show for water next
spring. Dulce-Emmert Wirt--ver.y
compact, evenly distributed. Lnr.,ber.
ton-M. A.. Lncero-Not dri .tda IN
canyons, melting slowly rAd outlook
very good. Monero--J.. ri. Crist-Ey.
oniy distributed; c.,npact. ~. Win
gate-John W.,odgate-Fail evenly
distributed roll thoroughly soaked.
1anm~-H. Newmann--Dpfts In places
y inches; outlook for water supply
gbod. Kettner-S. A. Hofabin-Evcn.
" distributed in valleys: deeper on
mountains, compact; outlook for
water supply good.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-12

rains. earth wei watered; prospects
for spring better than for years,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-13
PREPARING TO GO TO RELIEF
Of TIE FIAlA EXPEDITION

London May l3.-Wiliam s. Champ and
DR. Oliver l.. Fassig started for Bergen,
Norway today 10 complete the details OF
the sailing OF the former New Foundland
sealing steamer Terra Nova which is TO
sail for the Arctic regions TO relieve the
expedition headed by Anthony Fiala of
Brooklyn, n Y. The latter is on board
the steamer America. fitted out by VIII
liam Zegler OF New York. for the at
tempting TO reach the North Pole by way
OF Franz Josef Land.
The Terra Nova will leave Tromsoa in
about a fortnight for Cape Flora, Franz
Josef Land, where Mr. Champ expects 20
find the records Of the Fiala expedition
and perhaps some members Of that party.
Mr. Champ has heard that the Ice con-
ditlons are more favorable than in 1904
when two attempts TO relieve the Ameri-
eca were abortive.
A second relief ship on which Or Fas-
sig will he a passenger will proceed from
Norway direct TO Shannon Island and
search the east coast OF Greenland Tho
Duke Of Orleans leaves England during
the coming week for Bergen whence he
will sail for the Polar region. bent on
scientific research. Incidentally the duke
may assist in the relief OF the Fiala ex-
pedition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-13
PROBING
into DEATH
OF CROKER

Kansas City. Mo, May 13.-lnterest In
Kansas City and Newton, Kan, OF Her
bert ID. Croker son OF Richard Croker.
OF New York city centered today around
Charles Wilson. the Coates House negro
porter, who placed the young New York
er on the train for the south on Thurs
day night.
Wilson, who Is 20 years old, was ar
rested after midnight and held pending
investigation.
To the police he told the story OF meet
ing Croker in the barroom OF the Coates
House, where Wilson was employed, OF
conducting Croker 10 an opium joint and
OF later taking him 10 the train. Al
though Wilson was frank I'm all his adj
missions 90 the police and told a con-
nected story that fits I'm closely with all
they had learned about the case from
other sources, it was decided 20 put him
through a severe examination tbday.
chief OF Police John Hayes said that he
would examine Wilson at 10 O'Clock. In
the meantime a dozen detectives con-
tinued 10 work on the case i'm an endeavor
10 gain any evidence that would throw
further light upon Crokers movements
while I'm Kansas city.
At Newton, Kan. whore the body Of
Croker is being held, the coroners jury
which last night began an inquiry into
the cause OF his death. continued its in
vestigation today.
Last night the conductor, brakeman and
porter OF the Atchlson. Topeka and Santa
Pc train on which Croker died. had given
their testimony. This story Tailed prac-
tically with that already known. The
conductor, however. had testified that
there was no smell OF liquor about Crok-
or when he found him dead in the chair
car and the coroner today paid particu-
lar attention this phase in an effort 20
endeavor whether or not Croker had
died from poison or from the effects Of
being drugged.
Continued on nage Two
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-13
DROWN
IN CONCORD
river

Lexington, Mass. May ia double
drowning accident was made known by
the finding early today in the Concord
river between West Bradford and the
Carlisle bridge OF the bodies OF Willard
Greefe superintendent Of the Lexington
and Boston Street Railway. and Her
bert NJ. Reed. clerk in a periodical store
I'm Lexington/
The two men went fishing in canoe
on the river yesterday afternoon and
about sunset last night their canoe was
seen floating bottom upward by r. F..
Rand, proprietor Of a boat house AZ West
Bradford. A searching party at once was
organized and late in the evening men
segan 10 drag the river. Early today the
bodies Of the two men were brought up
from the bottom by graphing irons and
were brought 10 their homes here.
Mr.. Greene was ~ years old and one
Of the best known citizens Of Lexington.
He leaves a widow. Reed was o years
OF age and was not married
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-13

Born az Frankfort Herkmer County.
n. Y. on April %. 1900. Hiram Cronk be-
came a member OF Captain Edward Full
ler's company OF the one hundred and
hfty-seventh infantry when only little
more than Il years of age by voluntary
enlistment
His term OF service was short. however.
scarcely 1--WE weeks. and nearly all OF IT
was spent I'm camp near Lake Ontario.
lie had hardly "smeled powder" up 10
that time. ON the day following his dis
charge. however while he was staying
over at Watertown on his way TO his
home there came the sounds OF cannon
aiding at Sacketts Harbor, whore a British
warship was bombardng the fOrtihca-
tions. In less than a month he was back
IN tho ranks serving with his father.
James Cronk, and his brothers, John and
Caspar. 81 Sackett's Harbor There he
served forty days as a private assisting in
the construction OF barracks. In Novem-
Der, 1914 he was honorably discharged
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-13
WANTS HER
PROPERTY
RESTORED

The bill in equity filed by Margaret A.
Farmer against Catherine J. Young was
partly heard by Judge Blodgett in the
appellate division OF the supreme court
today on compainant's prayer for an in
junction.
II is complained by the complainant
that she conveyed all her property TO the
respondent without consideration because
of certain false representations made by
respondent
In the bill hled the charge Is made
that respondent told complainant that one
Mary Sullivan was going 10 sue her for
slander and complainant would lose all
her property by reason Of the suit Com
pIainant SAYS she had no knowledge OF
law and business and I'm order to protect
herself conveyed the property. which Is
situated at PAS Blackstone street. 20 re-
spondent who promised To convey the
same back when so requested
Now. II is claimed. respondent refuses
10 conXeX- back the properly ~. &.
Pierce represented the complainant. There
will be another hearing OF the case two
weeks from today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-13
QUARTERS
DEFICIT
$417,224

New Haven. Conn, May l3.-A deficit of
S417.224 for the quarter ended March 81,
1905. IS announced in the quarterly re-
port Of the New York. New Haven and
Hartford railroad company issued today.
This is the net result OF operations for
the quarter and is contrasted with his.
473 surplus for the corresponding quarter
OF 1904 The report says
This quarterly deficit OF over $4,000
the first in the history of the company Is
attributable TO the severe weather condi-
tions this year. and the burden imposed
upon the company by the car service laws
OF New England. The company paid dur
ing the quarter for the use OF foreign
cars over what was received for the use
OF its own cars and car demurrage SO3,Ss2.
the increase in this expense being more
than S2s0.oco as compared with the 1904
quarter"
The report shows gross earnings for tne
quarter OF s1l c9e.2 .2lO. an increase OF Ns3,-
800 as compared with the corresponding
quarter OF 1904 The operating expenses
were sg.3 .o47. an increase OF s7sT,tS0 The
net earnings from operation were H. 7S,-
1863. decrease OF c73.5oo Income from
other sources than operation increased
s72Sl Interest. rentals and taxes Increased
1886. as
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-13
NO ATTEMPT ON CZAR'S LIFE.

the British papers have so far as tbs
Russian public Is concerned served To
still further inhame the feeling Of hos
tility against Great Britain, which has
always been regarded az Russia's enemy.
AROUSED RESENTMENT.
Premier Balfour's speech in the house
commons May II on the defense OF India.
from this standpoint came at particu-
larly inopportune time and the comments
Of some of the American papers, which
have been cabled here, have also aroused
some resentment.
The Novoe Vremya announces that me
incident is closed. adding
Japan wished TO dictate TO France in
order to seal the union with Great Brit
ain and then have I'm her pocket. the ap-
pie Of discord OF Paris for use In later
attack on Tndo-China.
Now. IL instead OF bombardment and
embargoes Japan has been ready 10
accept from France the statements con-
tanned In the yellow book. IL Is reason
able TO infer that Great Britain has given
Japan to understand that she does not
care TO rush into a war with France.
After all the incident was only tem-
pest in teapot"
PEASANTS IN REVOLT.
government Of Nizhni Novgorod. have
risen and set FIRE 10 several properties.
They are preventing all work In the fields.
BURIED WITH POMP.
Nizhni. Novgodo, Middle Russia. May l3.
The body Of Lieutenant Colonel Gresch-
ner Of the Gendarmerie. who was shot
and killed as he was entering his resi-
dence at midnight. May IL. on his return
from the theatre was buried today with
great pomp in the presence OF lav rage
concurse of people, including the civil and
military authorities.
Prominent among the many wreaths
placed on the coffin was one with the
following inscription: "Foully murdered
I'm the Service OF the Emperor"
GENERAL STRIKE PROCLAIMED.
Kharkon, European Russia, May IA
The workmen here have proclaimed q
general strike for tomorrow and the
governor Is. taking special precautions to
prevent disorders.
Continued on Page Two.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-13
DENIES
HIS WIFE'S
CHARGES

Judge Blodgett today heard quite long
arguments made by counsel In the divorce
suit brought by Lillian VI. Heritage
against Clarence r Heritage. Mrs. Her
ritage made serious charges against her
husband. including one that he had once
held a revolver over her and threatened
TO Kill her is She disclosed a certain
fact that came 20 her knowledge.
Mr.. Heritage claims his wife is the
victim OF her ina gination. that he never
held a revolver over her nor made any
threats. and az 10 the alleged fact his
wife was not disclose the medical esu-
mony proved II had no foundation. De-
cision was reserved
W. B. Richardson is counsel for Mrs.
Heritage and Cooney & Cabin are coun-
sci for Mr.. Heritage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-13
BUSINESS SESSION OF THE
BAPTIST MISSION CONVENTION

only one session was held today at
Newport by the delegates 10 the annual
meeting Of the Colonial Baptist Mission
AIRY convention and The Forenoon was de-
voted chiefly 90 business. Finally reports
OF committees and officers were present.
ed In addition brief memorial SER
vice FOR deceased members was held and
addresses were delivered BY Rev. NJ l..
Harvey and Rev W y Morton.
The convention will close with devo-
tional services and a missionary mass
meeting tomorrow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-13
SABLE ISLAND TO HAVE
WIRELESS TELEGRAPH STATION

Halifax, y. s., May l3.-Three wireless
telegraph experts left this city early
today on the steamer Lady Laurier.
government boat. for Sable Island to
select site for wireless station The
station AT Camperdown. at the entrance
OF Halifax harbor. is expected 90 te COM
ploted by May 2i
The construction stan at work there
VIII then proceed 20 Sable Island and
build the second station. which, Il is
expected. will take four weeks
These two stations will work In con-
junction In reporting vessels equipped
within 2n0 miles Of the island. Sable Isl-
and II upwards Of 200 miles east Of Hall
fax and there has never been any tele-
graphic communication with the main
fnd.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-13

Miss Patterson was dressed in a new
costume OF blue, with hat TO match and
looked well and refreshed by the good
sleep she said she had enjoyed. AS she
reached the car door, her father, who was
with her. said to number Of newpaper
men on its platform:
This Is Nan Patterson"
IL can only say that ! am glad 10 sec
YOU" then responded Miss Patterson,
and that | am so glad TO get home"
When the carriage reached the corner
Of the street adjacent TO the Patterson
residence the impatient girl could re-
strain herself no longer. She sprang from
the vehicle and ran down the block,
stopping 10 hug and kiss her relatives
as she met them in their way TO meet
her
Shehesitated only long enough TO briefly
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-13

Toxic. MAY IA committee OF the con-
stitutionalist party called on Premier
Katsura today and discussed the French
neutrality incident. The premier assured
the committee that the government was
exerting its best efforts In behalf of the
country and explained the various steps
taken
The committee reporting 10 the organi-
zation later expressed satisfaction with
the actions and attitude of the govern
ment As a result OF the recent develop
ments. the resolution introduced in the
Chamber OF Commerce, providing for the
-i,orrott- French commerce has been
withdrawn.
WARsHIPs SIGHTED.
Hong Kong. May lS-Seventeen war
ships were sighted during the evening OF
May H. twelve miles off the Three Kings
Rocks, near the entrance OF Nanfong Bay.
Transports were seen in Kuabepas
CHonkohe Bay?l, Is miles north of Kam-
ranh Bay the same day.
SUNK by MINE
Toxic. NAV is-The British steamer
Sobramens bound from Newchwang 10
Kobe struck a mine of Port Arthur yes
terday and sank Immediately. Boats from
Port Arthur rescued all the Europeans
aboard but IL is believed several OF the
crew and passengers were drowned. IL ts
also believed that the steamer was inside
the zono that ships have been warned TO
avoid.
DANGER OF FRICTION PASSED.
ST Petersburg. May l3-The danger OF
serious complications over the question Of
French neutrality is regarded as over for
the present. Throughout there has been
n disposition 10 make allowance for irrita-
tion manifested by Japan in the desire to
sa afeguard her interests at time when
the future OF the war is staked upon
the issue OF tho coming naval battles.
Nevertheless her Willingness 10 assume
a menacing attitude towards France upon
the strength OF the British alliance is re-
garded as being an eye-opener for the
powers.
Despite the provocative tone Of the
British press. however the British gov
ernment used it's influence at Toxic In a
pacifc direction. However, the harsh
things said OF both France and Russia In
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-13
HIS BANK
HAD TEN
BRANCHES

New York, May l3-An assignment
made late yesterday by A {. Wilcox. a
private banker at the head of A. c. VIII
cox and company. s. Liberty street. de-
velops the fact that the concern has n
string Of small banks in this state mostly
In Orange and Sullivan counties. and one
at Windsor Locks, Conn. Altogether. It
is said they control about 10 branch
banks. Instructions have been given. IL
g. said. 10 close the branch banks today.
\. G. Wilcox began business I'm Feb
ruary. 1900. I'm this city ana since then
he has established the branches I'm his
statement of Feb ] 1894 hc clnlmed SJ5L
2H resourCCs- Liabilities or $40. gO5. capl-
tai 10000 surplus S5oc0 and undivided
profits 80 tio2S3
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-13
NAN A7TERRSSOON|| !. T RRSSOON|
WELCOMED HOME

Washington, May 3-Nan Patterson accompanied by her
father and Mr. and Mrs J. Morgan Smith, Washington
from New York this morning and
home Columbia Heights modest wo-story cottage
arrived in time for breakfast
crowd awaited the arrival of the train
depot After minutes in the station sleeper
the Patterson party withdrawn a place siding.
The by the delay
continued grew At o'clock appeared
the she had occupied
the crowd back while the entered waiting
carriage slammed crowd which had been silent
voiced its approval in cheers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-13

greet each in her hurry 10 reach home
She disappeared through the door, after
running up the steps, with outstretched
arms and the word Mother on her
lips.
Mrs. Patterson. who was prostrated by
the news OF her daughters freedom yes
terday. stood, supported by the arm of
her husband. on the front veranda and
with tears Of happiness glistenelng in her
eyes and a CULVER of emotion in her
voice said. IN s--tle+ts shter- WITH me
now. All my children are home. am
so happy"
Mans father said that although many
hattering offers Of engagements had
came 10 his daughter none Of them had
been considered and none would be for
some time.
she Will remain al home and take a
good rest. after that she will take uo
the question OF the future"