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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-13
W. E. Gortner
Put To Flight
Couldn't Stand The Racket Of
Protesting Passengers To
Whom He Had Expatiated
Upon The Climatic Charms
Of Las Vegas

w. Il. Gortner, who returned last
night from visit to his old home at
Goshen. Ind, had somewhat interest
ing experience at the depot, on ac-
count of his propensity to tell the
truth without fear or favor.
All the way from Chicago, the
weather had been frightfully cold and
raw. The passengers were protesting
loudly and took the visitation OF Prov
idence as personal affront. Mr.
Gortner, whose philanthropic spirit
would not allow the eastern heather
TO rage and imagine a vain thing
when it was in his power to bestow q
crumb of comfort, straightway began
to expatiate upon the virtues of the
Las Vegas climate. "Just walt till
we get over the Ration mountain" said
Mr. Gortner. "and down on the sunlit
mesas which surround Las Vegas
There you will find weather that will
make you forget your lamentations
and reconcile you to whatever vicissi
tudes you may encounter elsewhere
on your journey" There was more
talk of the same kind to which the
recalcitrant passengers listened with
profound delight. With much OF ex
pectation they awaited their arrival In
Las Vegas. They yearned for the sun
shine and ambient air of the city as
the prodigal hungered for the fatted
calf
But sal disillusionmcnt. Las We
gas last night was enjoying the cold
est weather in many years. The moor
was bright when the train rolled In
and the white snow fields stretched
cleaning as far as the eye could car
ry, Those who poked their heads Out
Of the cars were aghast to find their
breaths freezing into icicles In a zero
temperature. Mr. Gortner was non
plussed He is a truthful man and he
prides himself upon his rigid adher.
ence to veracity under all circum
stances But how on earth was he
to square himself! He didn't try. II
anything was worse than leaving the
impression that he was cheerful
prevaricator, II was any explanation
about unusual conditions.
Accordingly the gentleman secured
his grips secreted himself In the dark
passage way. and prepared to make
flying exit. II was not to be- The
indignant passengers swooped down
upon him with loud protests at being
made the target Of so cruel practical
joke. Mr.. Gortner took firm hold upon
his luggage and fled precipitously.
The gentleman left La Junta as a
passenger on No. 2. but remained over
in Ration TO visit friends. He reports
n big session of the Elks last night
at the Gate city and twenty initla.
tions. Tonight swell ball is TO be
given up there.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-13
Railroads Barred From
livestock ASs0ciafi0n
Report on Reorganization, C0nfining Membership 10
Live Stock interests Alone, Adopted. Cattle
interests Hostile. Wool Grow
ers Submit Minority Report

recommending that only live stock
men be admitted to membership and
that all visiting stockmen be allowed
10 vote on the plan of reorganization
Il declared against combination
with the stock yards, packers or rail
roads. The minority report for the
wool growers was read by r. r. Cos
ney. Of Arizona. II was in favor of
allowing only such delegates as were
members of the live stock association
TO vote on the question of re-organiza.
tlon. A motion to lay both reports on
the table was defeated after long
debate ON the preliminary parliamen-
tary procedure. The majority report
was then adopted.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-13
Library Gifts

The Santa Fe company has offered
to place In the Carnegie library from
300 to 500 new books, the first selec
tion of which will be left to the rail
road men and their families. These
books will remain the property Of the
company which will also retain right
to remove them to other quarters
should it be considered desirable. The
books will form valuable. acquisi.
tion to the library.
Books still keep coming in very
well, though quite number is still
lacking to make the thousand. Fol.
lowing are the latest donors: Prof.
Otto, five volumes; e. d. Reynolds,
seven volumes: Wilson Mills, seven
volumes; Miss May Winn. ten vol
umes; Miss Roland, one volume; J. f.
Rosenwald lodge, twelve volumes; ].
v. Consaul. one volume; b. f. For
sythe, two volumes.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-13

DENVER, Jan. 13.--At the open.
ing Of the convention of the national
live stock association this morning
Murdo Mackenzie. of Trinidad, de-
clared he was not candidate for the
presidency of the association and
could not accept If the position was
offered. Secretary Johnson read a
number of letters from stockmen sup
porting the plan Of reorganization as
proposed by President Hagenbarth.
The majority and minority reports on
the plan of reorganization from the
committee appointed yesterday were
then read. The former report from
cattlemen was read by s. II. Cowan,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-13
Stoessel Thanks Comrades.

TOXIC, Jan 13.--It is announced
that General Stoessel in bidding fare
well to the Russian troops at Port
Arthur, thanked The officers and mea
for their heroic defense and said he
considered the Japanese terms the
best II was possible to have offered.
He added that he would take all the
blame for the premature surrender Of
the fortress.
Reformer May be Fired.
ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 13.--There
Is an unconfirmed report that En-
peror Nicholas accepted Interior Min
lister Sviatopolk Mirsky's resignation
and appointed M. Witte, president OF
the committee OF ministers, to sue
ceed him. According to another re-
port Prince Obolensky. governor gen.
eral of Finland will succeed Prince
Sviatopolk Mirsky.
SUEZ. Jan. 13.--The division Of the
second Russian Pacific squadron com
manded by Rear Admiral Botrovsk,
sailed southwark this morning. pre-
sumably for Jibutil, French Somali
land s@
Failed to Run Gauntlet.
TOXIC, Jan. 13.-The japanese
cruiser Tokiwa captured In the Sc;
OF Japan, Jan. II. the British steamel
Roseley loaded with coal consigne,
to VladiyOstok.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-13

late to New Mexico ana Arizona:
Sec. 49, That tho inhabitants Of
all that part of tho area OF tho United
States now constituting the territories
OF Arizona and New Mexico, as at
present described may become the
state of Arizona ~ hereinafter pro
vided,
Sec. 20. That all qualified electors
Of said territories, respectively, as
described in this act. are hereby a,i.
thorized 10 vote for and choose del.
egates to form a convention for said
territories: snch delegates shall pos.
sess the qualifications or such elec.
tors. The aforesaid convention shall
conaist OF one hundred and ten del,
egates, sIxty-six OF which delegates
shall be elected 10 said convention by
the people Of tho territory OF New
Mexico and forty-four by the people
OF the territory Of Arizona; and the
governors, chief justices and secre.
taries OF each of said territories. res
pectively, shall apportion the dele
gates to be thus elected from their
respective territories as nearly as
may be eqnitably among tho several
counties thereof In accordance with
the population as shown IN tho United
States census Of Ammo Domini nine.
teen hundred; and such governors .res-
pecively. shall. within thirty days
after the approval OF this act by the
president OF the United States by proc.
lamation, In which such apportIon-
ment shall DO fully specified and an
nounced. order an election OF tho
delegates aforesaid In their respect.
I've territories, 10 be held on tho tenth
Tuesday after the approval Of this
act as aforesaid and the proper Of
ficials, as now provided by law In
each Of said territories, respectively
shall Immediately upon the issuance
OF such proclamalions. make, or
cause 10 be made, ag the case may
be, In time for tho election, i supple.
mental or general registration, as
may be necessary, Of tho male citizens
OF the United States over tho age OF
iwenty'one years who shall have re-
sided In said territories, respectively,
for SIX months. In the county for nine
ty days. and in the precinct. ward or
election district wncre they are to
vote thirty days next preceding the
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-13

held In Cincinnati, but II was decided
20 change the meeting place to this
city in Difference to the wishes OF the
many southern members OF the asso.
citation. The meeting is expected to
be one OF the most important yet hold
by the association. Forestry will be
one of the principal subjects OF dis
cussion and several noted forestry ex.
perts will address the meeting, The
attendance will include prominent
hardwood manufacturers Of Texas,
Tennessee, Louisiana. Arkansas. Ohio,
Michigan. Illinois. Wisconsin Georgia
and a number Of other states.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-13
Interstate COn,s110rc0
Commission Cancels H0as,i,,c,
President Ripley SaAsfied With Status Of o. =. 4 i
0ass. Idaho Legislators Angry Beosuse No,
0onneN Called Thom GansbIers

WASHINGTON Jan. 13.--The inter.
state commerce commission has can.
ceied arrangements for the rehearing
OF the case Of the Colorado Fuel and
Iron Co, involving charges that the
company was given rebates by the
Atchlson, Topeka and Santa Fe rail-
road. The action Is in accordance
with the withdrawal by President
Ripley Of tho milroad Of his request
for rehearing Of the case for rea-
sons given in his published telegram
TO the commission.
Won't BE Called Names.
BOISE, Idaho. Jan 13--The state.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-13
Continued on page two.)

ious mines, an inspection OF the state
school OF mines. the election OF offi-
GERS and addresses and papers rolat-
ing to tho United States mining laws
ana various other subjects In which
the members Of the society are inter.
ested. The meeting viii conclude to-
morrow evening with banquet.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-13

ments made by Former Governor Nc
connell at Washington before The sen.
ate committee investigating the ease
OF senator Smoot created stir here.
his statements about tho gambling
prociiyities OF members OF the legisla-
turc are especially resented and today
both branches Of the legislature adopt-
cd a resolution condemning the state
ments OF Mcconnell. A copy Of tho
resolutions was telegraphed to tho
chairman Of the committee on privi-
ieges and elections before when the
smoot case is being heard In Washing
ton.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-13
Brooklyn Bridge
Is Falling Down

NEW YORK. Jan, 13-Fearful lest
the strain 10 which the Brooklyn
bridge is being subjected viii weaken
1t to such an extent that a great catas-
trophe might be possible. engineers Of
the department of bridges are report.
ed to have determined that the strnc.
ture must he almost completely re-
built. The work will take two years
and will cost $4,000 900
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-13
Beverid!se Backs Down

WASHINGTON, JAN. BIN THE
SENATE TODAY BEvERiDGE ASK
ED TO HAVE A DAY FIXED TO
VOTE ON THE STATEHOOD BILL,
BUT ooRMAN REPLIED THAT oW.
ING TO THE ABSENCE OF MANY
SENATORS IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE
TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUEST
GoRMAN ADDED THERE WAS NO
DISPOSITION TO DELAY ACTION
ON THE BILL. BEvERlDGE DID
NOT PRESS THE POINT AND THE
STATEHOOD BILL WAS TEMPO.
RARILy LAID ASIDE WHILE THE
SENATE ENTERED ON ITS CAL.
ENDAR.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-13
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
IN PENNSYLVANIA

HARRISBURG, Pa Jan i3.--Tte
leading colleges and schools Of Penn
sylvania are represented at the state
conference begun here today. The
conference. which Is to continue three
days. is held under the auspices of the
American Society Of Religious Educa-
tion. Among the interesting features
OF the program is an address by Gov
ernor Pennypaeker on "The State
and Religious Education"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-13
Monteflore Congregation.

Regular Sabbath services tonight at
s O'Clock and tomorrow morning at
10 o'clock. Subject Of tonight's SER
mon. "The True Man" Sabbath school
Sunday morning at 10 and 10: 40 re-
spectively The public at large invit-
I'd to attend our services.
DR. NJ. LEFKOvITS, Rabbi.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-13
THE MANUFACTURERS TO
MEET AT NASHVILLE

NASHVILLE. Tenn, Jan. l3.--All
arrangements are practically complete
for the annual meeting of the Hard
wood Manufacturers association
which is to be held here one week
hence. The meeting was to have been
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-13

The funeral OF the late Jose Albino
Baca was quite largely attended this
morning, attesting the high esteem In
which the deceased was held by all
who knew him as he was.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-13
MONTANA SOCIETY
or ENGlNEERs.

OF ENGINEERS.
ANACONDA. Mont, Jan. 13.--There
was large and representative attend.
ance today at the opening OF the
annual convention OF the Montana So
cicty Of Engineers. The two days
program provides for visits to the var.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-13
CALL MADE FOR CONDITION
OF NATIONAL BANKS

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13.-The
comptroller of the currency today is.
sued call for reports of the condi-
ton of national banks at the close of
business on Wednesday, Jan. IL.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-13

Mrs. T. r. Chapman, sister OF ]. N.
Furlong, intended leaving for her
home al Oakland, Cal. This evening.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-13
LAS VEGAS, NEW MEXICO EVENING,

- .--...--.
through the fog and did not know he
had started. Il In also said thar En'
gineer Boomer protested against the
start and that the conductor told him
he had sent his flag ahead on tho
freight. which action would have JUS
titled him In starting,
The injured.
Engineer r. q. Boomer IL doing
nicely Mt the local railroad hospital
His left wrist was badly burned from
escaping steam on his engine and he
suffers from sprain Of the right
hand. his thumb aching BADLY enough
to drop out OF its socket He also has
cuts and bruises about the head and
face. His condition Is satisfactory
not being regarded by the physicians
as serious
Engineer Allison's injuries were In
ternal He has suffered most from
the shock received AT the moment the
two trains came together However
he Is regaining himself finely and bids
fair to recover speedily, He has a lac
Grated wound In the left ear, also con
fusion OF the muscles OF the neck
chest and back,
The cook and waiter OF the diner
though painfully injured, are not
thought to be In q serious condition
Three other walters, also the mana
ger and head cook on the dining car
were bruised up considerably In the
wreck. but were able TO continue the
trip with the train.
Conductor Smiths Statement.
Conductor Frank smith, who was II
charge OF the extra west-bound fas,
freight that collided with No. 4 pas
senger train near Upton station, early
yesterday morning. arrived In the city
or No. | at midnight last night and
was seen by an Optic reporter this
afternoon.
In answer to inquiries propounded
Mr.. Smith replied that he had no dc
tailed statement to make for publlca
tion, at least till after an investiga
tion had been held At the timo Of
the accident he was riding on the on
glno Of his train, with II. q, Boomer al
the throttle. and was occupying the
seat with Fireman o, G. Williams.
Mr.. Smith Is emphatic In tho state
ment that he had positively arranged
with Conductor Maynard, whose trair
Immediately preceded his, and the lat
ters rear brakeman to flag No. 4 pas
senger train at Upton station and
hold II there till his train arrived
When he found that he was running
on No. As time he says he felt littl,
concern about tho matter as II had
flag against him undoubtedly. He hat
had ample time TO make Tipton I'll
1t was discovered that the sand pipel
on the engine wouldn't work. Thi'
delayed them more than was counted
on, though he still felt as safe as 4
babe in It's mothers arms.
Steam was escaping from the cylln
der on the engineers side, obscurinr
his vision. SO Smith rode with his
head out Of the cab watching intently
and breathlessly the rear lights on
Maynards caboosc. They could ht
seen only indlstinctly at times owing
to the dense fog prevailing. though
often the two trains were scarcely a
hundred yards apart.
Conductor Maynard has not been
seen. consequently his version of the
awful disaster on the rails cannot be
given.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-13

Camille Padilla will be appointed
deputy assessor by County Assessor
Anastacio Gonzales at Santa re.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-13

through the fog and did no, know he
had started II In also said that En'
gineer Boomer protested against the
start and that the conductor told him
he had sent his fag ahead on tho
freight which action would have Jus
titled him In starting.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-13

Following are the provisions OF the
amended Joint statehood measure now
before tho senate as far ms they re-
late to New Mexico ana Arizona:
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-13
RUSSIANS OPPOSING TRANS.
FER OF NOCvS ARMY
Series Of Engagements To Prevent Port
Arthur Forces From Effecting Juncture
With Oyamas Men. 1000 Russians
Repulsed in Attack On New Chwang

General Stoessel Takes Pathetic Farewell of His
Men, Assuming All Responsibility and Pos
sble Blame For Surrender Of The Fortress.
Says The Japanese Terms Are AS Favorable
AS Could Be Expected
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-01-13
THE AMENDED TEXT OF
JOINT STATEHOOD BILL
The Measure AS II Is Being Discussed From
Day To Day in The Senate After Re-
vision BY Senate Committee on Terri
tories

Liberal Provisions For Expense of Constitutional
Convention. Big Appropriation For New
Mexico Schools. Any Abridgement Of Fran
chise Forever Prohibited. Capital Must Re.
main At Santa Fe For Five Years
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-21
TROUBLE ENDED

The uaioonkoepcra and the cigar
makers have settled the difficulty
which arose over the sale % union
cigars IN boyeottnd saloons At So
last meeting the King County Re-
tail Liquor Dealers association vut-
81 not 20 stop the purchase OF
home made cigars aH long az the
ciEnrmakerH kept their promise not
70 boycott unfair saloons TO an s'un.
reasonable extent.
Members Of the CiEnrmakefn'
union who were considered vindiCt-
lively active In pulling trade away
from saloons boycotted by organ
lHed labor have been admoniahed to
be mere careful The saloonnen say
that they have no objections 20 the
clEarnakefs refusing 10 longer drink
beer at unfair saloons. but they pro-
test against any attempt on their
part TO prevent other customers
from going within the doors.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-21
AGENT Is
APPOINTED

Puget Sound will have a federal
agent TO purchase supplies for the
Panama canal Advicea 10 this 81.
feet we're received on Wednesday By
Secretary Meikie OF the chamber OF
commerce and Senator Piles
Responding TO tho urgent request
by Washington business men and
the Washington delegation In con
greaa. aud particularly to the last
telegram sent to him BY Senator
piles. Secretary Meikls and seere-
tary Beckman OF the Washington
Bumbermen'a association. President
shonta OF the canal commission has
at last consented 10 station an agent
on Puget Sound.
" II. Haradon. formerly Of the
o. r. & n. railway. IL the agent APP
pointed. and he will make his head
quarters az Tacoma. This feature
OF the matter f. not objected 90 by
local business and shipping men. as
all bids will be opened In Wash
inKton. -. C.. anyhow. aud tho buHl-
ness Of local men can be transacted
at Tacoma as easily as In Seattle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-21

not occupy room ts. but that he oo-
enpitd the one he was IA Al the
time.
The police. however, knew the
pcunls who occupied the room. and
Immediately placed rolntdeNter un-
der arrest They then tried the door
Of 80. ta. and when Il did not give
way they forced Il open. On the
inside they found seven ptpos ana
seven hop bowls lying ON the floor.
A large vallao was also found cen
taifinK opium and other smoking
around 90 the slide OF the house. but
utensils. n was evident that the
man had several companions la the
room when the police arrived. ana
thc Noise the officers heard was that
from the hop ficnda making their
escape by means OF the fire ladders.
The police are certain OF the eN-
iatence % "hap. joints IA the same
hotel. and are waiting for sufficient
cause to make raid. rointdexter
IL known throughout the country az
an opium ficnd. and the police have
been waiting a long time FOR a
chance Ca nab him lie VAS released
about o'clock wednesday morning
on a $50 bond. furnished by An pan,
RI Chlnaman. lie will appear before
Police Judge Gordon "Wednesday
afternoon
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-21
TRUST LEFT
HER ALONE

Leah Kleachna' was presented
Tor the first time In Portland At the
Empire theater Tuesday night. This
~ the play produced by the Man
haitian company. In which Mrs.
Fiske stars. II had been rumored
that the theatrical trust would In
lerfcre. but no disturbance was
made on Tuesday.
4 The theater was crowded by a big
audience. and the play made n great
bic with them. II IL said that Port
land has never seen a finer modern
drama, and II traces the career Of
Leah from a gir4- burglar. the life
10 which her father has trained her.
pntil her moral instinct Is aroused
partly by love. and partly by other
tausca. and she goes back To the
simple peasant life OF her mother.
This ia said To be the first girl
burglar ever presented on the stage.
There have been many thieves Of
the other sex depleted by various
authors. but, until Mr.. Mcclellan GRO
ated Leah Kleschna. no playwright
had ever attempted 10 present one
OF the gentle sex.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-21

A raid VAS made on an opium
toint in The baltimore hotel. THIRD
and Washington. at 40 o'clock
"Wednesday mofntua. which resulted
In the arrest OF n. n. polntdexter.
better known as Dec. the sbessa
dope fiond
For several days the police had
sven suspicious characters come and
SO from the place. but when they
tried to secure evidence 60 make ar
RESTS they were unaueecsaf,a. and
The Inmates 81 the rooms would
simply laugh az them
"Wednesday morning. however.
Patrolmeu Carleton and oConnof
resolved 60 make raid ON the place.
They assembled the ataira and. walk
inx up TO room IL. where they
thought the den was located. they
raped on the door. They heard
scamperiug within and heard the
window open.
The officers Immediately ran
e. the side OF the building. but
finding no means or gettlns in any
q the side rooms they returned TO
their station Ca front OF the door.
ON returning they saw Pulntdcxtcr
opening the door or the reom next
e. the one from which the noise
came. lie told the officers he dld
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-21
BURNED To DEATH
IN ENGINE CAB

Mcintyre and Lindsey jumped
aud saved themselves. l.oyejay
could have saved himself. but be
would not desert his strp-da tighter,
who waa sitting on the further end
Of the seat
A. the engine topped over Goals
from the furnace fell into the cab
and q steam pipe burst Miss stark
was friHhtfuiiy burned BY the Goals
aud steam. ana her body was badly
mutilateI Loveioy was not burned
% any extent. bat he was crushed.
10th died Instantly.
Miss Stark was is years old aud
employed BY che Seattle Abstract
company. She was very popular IN
GEORGETOWN, where she resided. and
many friends mourn her desth. shs
had never before been permitted 10
ride on the engine. bat yesterday
was pay day and she went 90 set
her fathers check ana vas HilaWsa
10 ride home on the engine.