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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-23

ADVANCING
IN PRICE
Lewis and Clark Souvenir of 1904 Date
Now Brings $3...lssue Was Limited
...Some Of the 1905 Issue Left.

Portland, Aug. 23.--The gold dollar
souvenir coins Of the Lewis and Clark
exposition are already commanding a
premium over the price at which they
were originally sold by the exposition,
which Is a unique fact In souvenir coin
history. This coin Is a novelty com.
nared with other issues Of the United
States-bearing head on both OBJ
verse and reverse. II was produced
at the Philadelphia mint.
The first coinage, dated 1904, con-
sisted of twenty-five thousand pieces.
which were delivered to the exposi-
tion last September. They were plac-
ed on sale at 90 each. and about ten
thousand were sold up to February,
1905. at which time the remainder,
fifteen thousand, were sent to the San
Francisco mint and melted up. Ten
thousand pieces of similar design. but
bearing date of 1905, we're struck later
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-23
"York state Folks

York State Folks" that mos beau
tiful of all pastoral plays, comes to
the Duncan, Tuesday, August 90, with
the entire original cast and the COM
plete scenic production. The triumph
of York State Folks" In the large
cities, like Chicago and Boston, Phila-
delphia and st. Louis, where 1t has
played lengthy engagements during
the past year, has been remarkable.
In both the former cities mentioned
the demand for seats has been such
that the orchestra had to be put 'un-
der the stage before the end of the
first week of the run. and remained
there until the end. It will be seen
here with the complete production
used in the Chicago and Boston runs.
The sales of seats will open Saturday
morning.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-23

Postmaster General Cortelyou d..
rected the issuance of new form
OF money order which, II is believed.
will be proof against alterations az
the hands of forgers. The depart
ment has been greatly annoyed by
the operation Of persons who pur-
chase money orders for small amounts
and raise them, passing them upon
merchants after Office hours. Al
though the direct loss falls entirely
upon those who accept the orders, the
department refusing to cash them ex.
cept as originally drawn, there has
been heavy indirect expense involv-
ed in the pursuit, arrest and convic-
tion Of the offenders. The form
adopted viii be issued as soon as new
plates can be prepared and other
necessary preliminary arrangementa
made.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-23
sEDILLO NOT DEAD


Albuquerque has been having lit
tie murder mystery all Its own which
has just been exploded by Coroner
Espey Of Trinidad, says the Chronicle
News Of that city. About the first Of
August II began to be circulated In
Las Vegas that one Ramon Sedillo
had been killed at Sag.ndo. No par
ticulars In the case were obtainable,
and finally one Of Sedillo's friends
wrote to DR.. Espey for information.
His reply was that no man by the
name of Sedillo had been killed dur
ing his term of Office, and the friends
Of the alleged dead man are now try
ing to find out how the story started.
Sedillo was having trouble with his
wife who has applied for divorce
and alimony and one version Of the
story is that Sedil!o got the report
started in the hope that his wife
might drop the suit. He is now hardly
likely to succeed In such a design,
If he ever had It.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-23
A LIVING TESTIMONIAL


Mr.. and Mrs. A. D.sKeeslar Of Burr
Oak, Mich, accompanied by their sonD
arrived in Las Vegas on No. ? tOday
for a visit at the home OF their old
friend md former townsman, r. w.
Cornell. Ths Kseslars An on the ro@
turn~trip from visit to Portland and
other western points and win spel4
about ten dGys eajoying thDmsslvss
In Las Vegas. Incidentally they were
agreeably surprised to see Mr. Cur-
neil enjoying such good health. When
he left the University Of Michigan
hospital three years ago for New
Mexico he was walking with crutch&ss
and was not able to speak above L.
whisper. His doctor told him he hady
but slight chance Of recovery. He
now looks as healthy as any oId4im-
or and numbers his friends In In.
Vegas by the score.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-23

at the. Philadelphia mint. Most Of
the ten thousand 19O4ss were sold BY
mail to collectors; they have become
widely scattered. many. going to for,
eign countries.
The wise collector who, actuated
BY precedent deferred purchasing a
1905 when they were .obtainable. be-
lievihk that he could purchase one
later at a deprecated price. now dis
covers that those bearing that date
are not easily obtainable. and the few
In the hands OF coin dealers command
SO each. Dealers had no reason to
anticipate scarcity. and purchased
only for immediate demands. as SOU
venir coins have not proved profit
able venture for them.
The dollars dated 1905 continue to
be sold by the exposition at 81 each.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-23

Ration for Ss9G,So, interest and costs
on contract for services rendered
II seems that Patton was employed as
foreman OF the Ration Gazette oftice
az SIS q week, the amount 10 be re,
duced 10 $l5 q week during the sum.
mer months, and he was 10 receive
pay for overtime AT the rate OF forty.
five cents IN hour.
Jefferson Carmichael has filed u
divorce suit against his wife. Martha
Carmichael, In ColfaX county. The
couple We're married at Van Houten,
that county, In the month OF February,
1904. she deserting him few months
subsequently and transferring her
affections 10 one named Columbus
Warren. a resident Of the same min.
Ing town.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-23
FIRE BREAKS OUT IN
STEERAGE OF OCEAN STEAMER

Liverpool, Aug. 23.-Fire broke out
this afternoon in the steerage of the
White Star line steamer Oceanic. The
extent Of the damage is not yet known.
The Oceanic is scheduled to sail for
New York today.
Liverpool, Aug. 23--The fire was
promptly extinguished by the crew.
The damage was trifling. The Oceanic
will sail for New York this afternoon
according 10 schedule.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-23
EXCESSIVE TENSION CHARAC.
TERlZES SITUATION OF JAPO.
RUSSIAN NPEACEENVOYST TODAY
Owing to Heroic Efforts Of Roosevelt Japan Prepares to
Offer Compromise
w Instructions From Gar Do Not Permit Accept Any Modification Of
TemsOny Hope Of Peace Hangs Result Of EmpOs Considerations Of
Presidents Russ Position Before the
World II She Refuses Now. to Come TO Te

Portsmouth. Aug. 23.--Excessiye
tension are the words that should be
used TO describe the situation before
the peace envoys met this morning.
There were evidences Of excitement
in both camps as the chiefs and at.
taches made their preparations.
Were the issue to go to a complete
show down Of hands, a rupture is
certain since the long cablegram OF
instructions which Wite received
from his government last night would
not permit him to accept the compro.
mise which, il was said, Japan waa
prepared to offer THIS morning, as the
result Of the presidents heroic en-,
deavors to save the conference. But
the cablegram from St. Petersburg
was sent before Witte communicated
TO the emperor the contents of the
communication from President Roose-
welt, delivered to him Yesterday after
noon at the navy yard. Hence 1t is
not necessarily to be accepted as the
emperor's last word and Witte went
to the conference prepared TO spar
for time" Almost to a man, mem
bers of the Russian mission would
personally favor the compromise sug-
gested by the president, but they are
powerless, if the emperor and his
advisors stand firm. The Russians
realize that the turn the events have
taken will put their country in o diff
ficult position If rupture comes.
McGrew Returns.
Oyster Bay. Aug. 23.J. w. Nc
Grew. one Of the White House
stenographers, who yesterday was at
Portsmouth. on a mission for Presi-
dent Roosevelt in connection with the
peace conference, returned to Oyster
Bay today. Whether he brought a
communication from the Russian en-
vUys could not be ascertained.
n~V xx,s11
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-23
CASES IN COURT

The board Of regents of the hos
pital for the insane have entered suit
In the district court against Don Eu-
genio Romero as assignee Of the part
nership firm Of H. Romero & Bro,
ct al, merely to quiet title 10 lands
situate in proximity to the asylum.
+. Rosenwald 4 Son have brought
suit against MonicO Tafoya Of the
upper town to recover judgment on a
promissory note for 1920, with inter.
est and costs.
William l.. Patton has instituted
suit against Mrs. w. A. Eaton of
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-23
WOMAN MUIR.
DERED BY
BOLD ROBBER
Mrs. Mizs, While Walking With
Las Cruces Woman, Shot
Dead.
Daring Act Of Chicago Desperate and
OF Woman With Mrs. Nike Here
Last Week With Colonel Boyd.

Chicago. Aug. 23.--Mrs. s. II. Mize,
OF New York, was murdered last night
by robber while taking walk IN
one OF the fashionable residence dis
tricts In the south side.
For the greater part Of the summer
Mrs. Mize has been at the Delprado
hotel wnich fronts on the Midway
Plaisance. Last night In company with
M's Il. +. Wilson, Of Las Cruces, N.
NJ, also guest at the hotel. she
went out for short walk. They had
reached the corner OF Twenty.ninth
street and Washington avenue, two
squares from the hotel, when they
were confronted by man who de-
manded their money and valuables.
Along Fif,y-ninth street and on Wash.
ington avenue people were sitting up
on yerandas and in the front yards Of
their residences, and Mrs. Mize. evi-
IDENTIFY expecting help from some Of
them, vigorously attacked the robber.
at the same time calling loudly for
help. Mrs. Wilson turned and ran
back toward the hotel
oUot SHrOu9H tfe 1edrt.
Mrs. Mize was able to utter just two
cries for aid when the r0bber shot her
through the heart, killing her in
stantly Mrs. Wilson, who was look
ing back at the time, fell In faint
and when the residents OF the neigh
borhood came running In response to
the calls Of Mrs. Mize they found both
women lying upon the sidewalk.
Mrs. Wilson. still unconscious. was
taken to the Delprado hotel. while the
body of Mrs. Mize was carried Ivy the
police to an undertaking establish
ment near at hand.
The murderer after shooting Mrs.
Mize fled into an alley between 58th
and 59th streets and disappeared In
darkness. He was seen by nobody ex-
cept Mrs. Wilson. Mrs. Martha Scan
Ion and Mrs. Mize. Mrs. Scanlon on
/ bearing the shot looked out Of the
window and saw man running into
the alley. She was not able to de-
scribe him and Mrs. Wilson was 30
| utterly prostrated that she could not
tgive to The police any defailsl n his
]! appearance. "A swarm Of detectives
and uniformed policemen were on the
ground within a few minutes. but for
the time being at least the murderer
made good his escape without leaving
a tangible clue.
Note Colonel Wilson, husband Of
one Of the parties prominently men-
toned In the above. was here last
week in company with Colonel Boyd.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-23
Aqua pURA BUILDING

The Optic is pleased to announce
that the Aqua Pura company has pur-
chased the lots on which the building
1t now occupies stands and Architects
!. n. 4 w. NJ. Rapp are now engaged
in drawing plans for handsome new
two-story business and office block.
The work of building will be pushed
just as soon as the plans are COM
pleted
The decision of the Aqua Pura COM
pany TO build substantial business
structure is another gratifying sign Of
the business revival in the city. The
building will be 100 feet long and
a portion of it will be utilized by the
company itself
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-23
STRIKE IN WARSAW FAC
TORIES PETERlNG OUT

Warsaw. Aug. 23.-The strike IN the
factories is decreasing. Wholesale
arrests were made including members
of the Polish socialist party. Several
persons have been conveyed to, the
fortress because the jails set apar. fCI.
political offenders are tul'
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-23
ROYAL ARCANUM INSISTS
ON PUTTING BACK RATES.

New York. Aug. 23.---At twelve
hour secret session. attended by repre-.
sentatiyes of seven.eighths Of the
Royal Arcanum membership OF the
United States and Canada. resolutions
were nassed demanding the supreme
council Of the order rescind al Putin
Bay next week the action of raising
rates. taken by the supreme
council the first OF May. Open charges
Of brea of trust were made against
the supreme council
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-23
FAMOUS DOCTOR KILLED

ST. Louis. Aug. 23.-Dr. William
Rininger. a member Of the faculty OF
the Marion Sims medical college, has
been killed by an explosion OF ben
zine in his laboratory. He was clean
ing the lens Of his microscope by the
light Of a gas Jet when the fumes of
the benzine. which he was using as a
cleansing agent, became ignited and
the explosion followed. DR.. Rininger
was an enthusiastic microsccpfst and
in the last six months devoted much
leisure to the study Of consumption.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-23

pie have done their full duty In the
matter OF making sure OF the reser'
voir and Mr., Martinez thinks absolute
certainty has been achieved.
Also, he says that the big silk fac
tory which prominent citizens have
been boosting Is practically assured.
"El Paso is doing better than ever"
concluded the gentleman. I'm three
years It will have $4,000 people and In
less than ten years 100000"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-23
YELLOW FEVER CASES
REACH TOTAL OF ISIS

New Orleans. Aug. 23.--New cases
at noon since 6 p. m, twelve; total
cases to date. 1915; deaths, one; to-
tai deaths to date, 215.
New Orleans. Aug. 23.--While the
fever in New Orleans is submitting to
control. the state board Of health and
the marine hospital service have their
hands full trying to send adequate as
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-23
BLOWN Up IN A NINE

Richard Cole and Willie Meyers
we're blown up In the Strawberry mine
1T Tres Piedras, N. NJ, Monday after
noOa.
The accident occurred from drill
ing into charge Of powder that had
failed to go off. Cole Is very badly
hurt. with small chances OF living, but
It ts thought Meyers will live. The
Strawberry mine Is owned by Michi-
gan parties, and is located twelve
miles west of Tres Piedras.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-23
Must Pay up.

Attorney S. b. Davis has returned
from Santa Fe with the news that
Judge ]. r. McFie has issued a
peremptory mandamus TO compel San
ia Fc county 10 pay two judgments
given in favor Of Bird s Coler and
Elverton T. Chapman several years
ago One Judgment amounts with In
terest to $4,000, the other to $4,000
SDiess & Davis represent the plain
tiffs and Mr.. Davis appeared for them
in Santa Fe. The mandamus Gala
for the levy oe tax on the property
Of the county to provide funds for
the payment Of the judgments.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-23

sistance to settlements struggling wit;i
the disease. Scarcely a day passes
without report os some newly in
fected point. The worst nest thus far
discovered is at Leville. near the
mouth of BAYOU La Fourche where
nearly twothirds Of the settlement.
three hundred people, were infected
and number Of deaths occurred.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-23
KERMIT ROOSEVELT EN-
ROUTE TO BIG HORN

Omaha, Neb.. Aug. 23.Kermit
Roosevelt, son Of the president. who
arrived In Deadwood Monday evening,
will start, after short visit. for the
Big Horn mountains In Wyoming.
where with Captain Seth Bullock, he
will hunt for big game. Captain Bull
lock met the young man and accom-
panied him to the hills. Kermit
Roosevelt will remain until school
opens in September.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-23
FIRE THREATENED TO WIPE
OUT OROVlLLE, CALF.

Oroville, Calf, Aug. pa fire,
which threatened to wipe out the en-.
tire city broke out here early this
An entire block was de-
stroyed Several firemen we're badly
hurt, three of them fatally, 1t Is be
lieved. A number Of people are re-
ported missing. The loss is estimated
at $150,000.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-23
INDIANS DEMAlVD JOINT y. ~. ]
STATEHOOD IMMEDIATELY Y

Muskogee, l. T., Aug. 23+-Resolu-
tions declaring for statehood imme-
diately for Oklahoma and Indian ter
ritory as one state were adopted by
the constitutional convention Of the
Indians of the Ave civilized tribes.
Then after an appointment OF a
committee of fifty-one. which Is to
draft a constitution for presentation
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-23

to the convention. the gathering ad.
jouyned to await the work Of the COM
mittee. The. committee will meet
daily, dividing the work Of drafting
the constitutin among subcommittee
This, 1t is believed, will consume two
or three weeks time. The prohibit
tionists apparently have won the
fight and will be permitted to prepare
strong prohibition plank.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-23

stand before the world as not I'M
p'acable but ready To accept COM
promise on two issues. "by arrange
ment." To practically yield In whole
or In part article 3. (the cession Of
sakhalin) while obtaining In sub
stance II not In form article nine
Indemnity. should Russia refuse
this solution which will enable her to
maintain quite correctly that she
ceded neither territory nor paid war
tribute they believe nothing can pre-
vent the worlds verdict being against
them.
Mr.. Meyer Received.
st. Petersburg. Aug. 23.--Mr Meyer.
American ambassador. went this af-
ternoon to Peterhof where he was
received in audience by the emperor.
The audience concerns the peace con-
ference.
Adiourns Till Afternoon.
Portsmouth, Aug. 23.--Peace con-
ference adjourned at 1915 y. m.
NJ. Witte and Baron Rosen at once left
the navy yard for Hotel Wentworth.
The sitting will be resumed this af-
ternoon.
Portsmouth, Aug. 23 "A press cable
from st. Petersburg announcing Mr..
Meyer. the American ambassador. had
an audience with the emperor at Peter
hof this morning Is considered here
one of the most hopeful signs thus
far developed in connection with the
presidents efforts to bring the bel
ligerents TO a compromise. That the
president should ask Meyer to make
a personal appeal to the emperor in
his name. for 1t could be little less
than that. shows how much in earn
est the president Is.
Oyster Bay. Aug. 23.-President
Roosevelt sent long message to Am.
1,o Aov. Moror Mns.dosy ox,ovS{v.y
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-23
NEW VENEZUELAN MINISTER
IS CORDIALLY RECEIVED.

Caracas. Venezuela, Aug. .22-CD Delay
ed by government censorshiD,.-Wii
liam A. Russell. the new American
minister. today presented his creden.
tials to President Castro by whom he
was cordially received
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-23
SENATOR w. A. CLARK
SAILS FOR PARIS.

New York. Aug. Ex-senator w. A.
Clark Of Montana. who is recovering
from surgical operation. sailed to
day on the Baltic for Paris. where
he expects to remain for several
weeks.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-23
WARD AND WRIGHT
HOLD THE TITLE.

Newport, r. l., Aug. 23.--Ward and
Wright, the tennis champions, defeat.
ed Alexander and Hackett. the chal.
lensers, for the United States cham
pionship In doubles. Score, 6-2, G.1,
6-3.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-23

Oyster Bay. Aug 23.-President
Roosevelt sent long message to AM
bassador Meyer Monday evening.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-23

Portsmouth. Aug. 23.-Japan will
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-12-22

where a t~bree-course upper was
served. Here DIR. Youngman display.
ed his rare ability as a wit and hui
morist, entertaining the guests With
many odd anecdotes II past exper-
fences In performing similar cere-
monies.
The friends and relatives OF tie
bride and groom presented them with
many useful and beautiful gifts,
which will add a great deal to the
attractiveness OF the new home es-
lablished by the union of these young
people.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hardy are well
known in Mitchell. and vicinity. The
bride has grown from eirlhood y
womanhood here, and by her girl
cious character has made many close
and fast friendships. The groom
came to Mitchell a few years ago
from Iowa. Though his residence
here has not been long or continuous,
still his admirers ale manl and loyal.
We are sur that all the friends will
join with rs in wishing these young
people all the success and happiness
that they can wish for.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-12-22
NOT GUILTY OF PERJURY
Jury in che H. c. Greene Case
Reported a Verdict of Not
Guilty Of Perjury.

The trial of III. c. Greene. Wallace
Greene and Will Hammer was heard
at Armour this week, it being COM
menced in court Thursday morning.
Mr.. Greene was charged with per-
jury in the matter of the report OF
some surveying that he did for a
township in that county. 1t Was al
legged that the corner posts that he
planted we're not i'm accordance with
the requirements of the government
aud that be made affidavit that they
were. The suit was instituted, so
we understand, by one Of the parties
living in the township who had lost
two OF three acres Of lanu by reason
OF the resuryey and it appeared that
he was trying to get ven with the
surveyor for his loss.
In the trial the Odd Fellows of
this city displayed great ~brotherly
interest in Behalf Of Nh. Greene,
who is n of the Oldest members of
the lodge. The sum of $40 was
raised by the lodge members to assist
in defending Mr.. Greene, and a conf
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-12-22

mittee of w. N. Holland and f. T..
Logan and others was sent to Ar
mour the first of the week to be pres
emit at the trial.
A telephone message was received
from Mr.. Holland Saturday morning
stating that the cas- was given to the
jury Friday afternoon and during the
evening a report was given out from
the jury room that the jury stood IL
acQuittal and one for conviction.
Saturday morning the jury brought in
a verdict of not guilty. L. @. Hard
esty, of this city, was the attorney Of
MIR. Greene and he used his every
effort to clear his client of the charge
and he is entitled to much congratu-
lation for the successful termination
of the case. Mr.. Greene and bis
friends arrived home Saturday
from Armour and he was heartily
greeted and congratulated on the
freedom that had been accorded him.
There were hardly any who thought
him guilty Of the charge and their
belief was fully substantiated by the
court.