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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-16
CANDIDATES FOR
NATIONAL CHAP AIN.
IN.CHIEF OF G "A. r,

AS the time for the G. A. II. cncamp-
ment approaches. there begin to be
heard the names Of the veterans who
will be candidates before the conven.
tion for national offices, says the Den
yer Republican. The main contest
will, of course, be the post Of COM
mander-in-chief. by the death of Gen.
Carnahan Of indianapolis, last month.
only three avowed candidates remain
in the field--Corporal James Tanner
of New York. Gen. II. b. Brown OF
Ohio and Gen. George Stone. Other
candidates may appear later but this
far in advance the contest appears
to lie between these three.
For the office of national chaplain
ln-chief. Rev Thomas Harwood OF New
Mexico is a prominent candidate. Both
as soldier and chaplain DR.. Harwood
served in Company G.. Twenty-fifth
Wisconsin volunteers. during the war
He was with Sherman ON his march
to the sea, and was noted for his
bravery. He has lived in New Mexico
twenty-five wears and is superintend
ent OF the New Mexico Spanish mis-
sion.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-16
SEEKING A LOCATION

The father and mother OF
r. r. and G. NJ. Rogers of
Nowata. !, T.. have joined their
sons in the city They are looking
over ranch properties near the city
with possible view to purchase. Mr..
Rogers, pere, is seeking ranch loca.
tion to which he can bring colony
Of natives OF the Indian Territory
who wish to escape the rigorous cli-
mate of that region. He Is thinking
of going to Mexico on the search, but
II he finds anything suitable In this
section may decide on this location.
Mr., Rogers says that several neigh
bOrs of his In the territory have come
here for their health and all have been
greatly benefited and have returned
singing the praises Of this climate.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-16
JAPANESE
VICTORIES

Toxic, Aug. l6.--An official report
says: EARLY August IA In the direc.
tion of Chang Tu, the Russian force
attacked our position at Erhshihlihan,
eight miles north Of Chang Tu. but
was Immediately repulsed. Our cas-.
ualties, none; Russians. thirty-five.
Simultaneously force attacked us
eight miles northwest of Chang Tu,
This attack was repulsed. the Rus.
slams retreated northward leaving ten
dead The Russians also made an at
tack on Weihunapaolen which was
repulsed."
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-16

A special from Salt Lake City says:
President Roosevelt will be asked to
set aside tract OF land about fifty
miles square in northern Arizona to be
used as national game preserve.
Senator Smoot, Senator Sutherland
and Congressman Howell of Utah will
jcfi with Delegate Smith and other
leading citizens of Arizona in asking
for the establishment of the preserve.
The tract is bounded on the south
by the Grand Canyon of the Colorado.
on the west by the Knab canyon, on
the east by House Rock cliffs and on
the north by Deseret Fifteen miles Of
fence on the northern side, with the
natural boundaries, would enclose the
district.
The proposed preserve contains a
high plateau and many fine grazing
valleys, with an abundance Of water
and timber. II is the natural home OF
deer, elk. etc, and from the fact that
| II is an ideal range for cattle. il Is
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-16
BUCKlNG BULLS
FOR THE LAS
! VEGAS FAIR
Uncommonly Attractive Features
Secured BY the Association
Thlrteen.vear.old Champion Bronco
Buster Of the World, Eight Outlaw
Horses, an lneorrioible Donkey,
Four First Glass Busters Big
Money for Anyone who can Ride the
Black Bull.

Did YOU ever see bucking bull
Well. you will see one when you come
to the Northern New Mexico fair.
He has never been successfully rid
den, either, and big money may be
made by any visiting cowboy who can
ride him
The fair association has closed with
the manager Of the most attractive Hot
of specially features that ever showed
In the west to give shows every day
during the fair. The outfit includes
the famous bucking bull which defies
any man to ride him. another bull OF
prodigious bucking qualifications, but
which has been ridden by several COW
boys, bucking donkey who has never
been ridden bareback. eight bucking
buster of the world-a boy thirteen
years old-who will ride any horse
that can be produced, and four first
class bronco busters. who will ride
not only the show horses but any
New Mexico outlaw that can be
brought in. These men will also show
how not to ride the bucking bull
Denver. Pueblo and other western
cities went wild over the spectacular
and sensational acts shown by this
show The fair management has been
very lucky to be able to land the ag-
gregation. Albuquerque went after ii
hard. but dates at Canyon City con.
flicted with the fair there, so Las
Vegas will be the only place in the ter
ritory where thei attraction will be
shown.
The acts to be put on will be many
Not only will the bucking outfit show
every day, but there will be something
doing IN that line between the heats
of the horse races and whenever
there would otherwise be walr
Wherever these attractions have beer
shown they have drawn crowds day
aft dar. That's what they will dc
here.
N IL he intention of the fair asso
citation 10 bring in some Of the orn
ricst, no-aeconntest. fiercest buckinl
horses on the New Mexico ranges Il
oraar to give the visiting busters (
touch Of the real thing
Also the fair association has assur
ance that several of the best riders II
the territory will attempt to ride thf
outlaw bull and capture the big purse
the carnival outfit will hang up for tht
accomplishment of the feat
The bucking bull business is new
Nothing of the kind has ever beer
shown in the territory. The crowd!
always enjoy racing and base ball ant
such sports as are features Of ever,
carnival But they clamor for new
features. and so the fair management
is to be congratulated on having beef
able to land something that is entirel,
original in the territory
Another feaure will be wild hors,
race and there will be the regulation
bronco riding exhibitions as well a
the novelties. Wild west feature
and bronco contests have always prov
en- of great interest to the public, bu
the one at the Northern New Mexic,
fair next month will surpass anythin,
,of the kind ever seen in the territory
The outfit has been engaged for tn
Oklahoma racing circuit and upo
leaving Las Vegas will go directl
There
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-16
TRANs-si MISSISSIPPI TRADE CONFERENCE BEGINS
IMPORTANT TOURDAYy SESSION IN PORT AND

will rest largely with the delegates Of
these states. Salt Lake, Denver and
San Francisco are the three leading
candidates. The sessions today were
for the most part devoted to a wei.
coming address by the governors Of
Oregon and Washington. United
States Senators Fulton of Oregon aud
Piles of Washington, representatives OF
Portland's municipal and local com
mercial organizations. Responses were
made by Governor George c. Pardee
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-16

Portland, Ore, Aug l6-The trans
Mississippi congress began four
|dars' session at Portland tofav. There
|sre nearly thousand delegates pres
ent Large delegations are here from
California, Utah, Colorado, Texas and
Montana. As expected the largest at
tendance Is drawn from Oregon, Wash
|ington and Idaho and the balance of
power in the matter of selecting the
next meeting place, which shows signs
of being a matter of keen competition,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-16
VERMONT cELEeRATEe
BATTLE or BENNINGTON.

Burlington, Vt, Aug. 16.-~-vermont's
state holiday, the anniversary Of the,
battle OF Bennington, was signalised
today by delegation Of memorial to
the revolutionary patriot. Ethan Allen
Of this city with Vice. President Fair
banks as principal speaker. Presi-
dent Roosevelt was represented by
Secretary Of the Interior Hitchcock.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-16

Of California. Gov. John II. Mickey OF
Nebraska and Ex-Governor David II,
Francis OF Missouri.
The addresses disclosed the fact
that there IL not altogether harmony
on the subject Of the Chinese restric.
tion laws, II became apparent during
the address Of Gov. Chamberlin OF
Oregon tha, the sentiment Of Wash.
ington and Oregon Is In favor Of strict
application Of the restriction laws as
opposed 70 a more liberal application
favored by California representatives
and delegates from the middle west.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-16
NOTABLE GATHERING OF
NEGRO BUSINESS MEN.

New York. Aug, 16.-Two hundred
colored men opened the sixth annual
session 0 the National Business
league Of this city today The object
of the league is to bring together the
negroes engaged in business for them
selves for mutual helm and support
Booker r. WASHINGTON has been pres
ident Of the league since It's inception
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-16
EMLeY HOPES TO NAB PAT.
ERsoN MAYOR IN HONOLULU,

Paterson, Aug. l6.--Public Prosecu-
tor Finley has evidence that Mayor
VIM. H. Bencher. for whom warrant
charging embexzlement has been Is
sued, sailed from San Francisco Au-
gust 5. With the corporation, the fed
eral and state governments which
Emley has already asked, he hopes to
arrest the fugitive when the steamer
touches Honolulu.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-16
Significant Expression.
DARING HOLD.Up

Gresno, Calf, Aug. To- Meagre de-
tails of daring robbery by highway.
men of two Yosemite valley stages,
running between Raymond and Wa
wora. reached here The stages were
held up one at time. about three and
a half miles below Ahwahnee. few
miles above Grub gulch. The pas.
sengers were relieved of their money.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-16
THE YELLOW JACK

New Orleans, Aug 16.-The fact
that physicians are now assisting the
marine hospital service in turning up
all existing cases of yellow fever Is
evidenced in an examination Of the
report Of the past twenty-four hours.
OF sixty-two cases thirty were re-
ported by the doctors. OF the other
thirty-two Inspector Perkins produced
ninptoon
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-16
Death Of Mrs. saiIy..

Yesterday G. H. Baily, In charge OF
the furniture department at Ilfeld's, re-
ceived the heart-crushing news of the
death of his mother. Mrs. r. l.. Baily,
in Los Angeles at the age of fifty-nine
years. She had been confined to her
bed for nine weeks and was uncOnsc-
ious for ten days prior to her death.
Her trouble was catarrh Of the stom.
ach, with other complications. She
was native of Canada and had re.
sided In Los Angeles seventeen years.
About six weeks ago Mr.. Baily Wis
tied his mothers bedside and was
hopeful Of her ultimate recovery. But
1t was not to be 80. The funeral took
place In the California city today.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-16
NORWAY LIKELY TO ESTAB.
LlSH A REPUBLIC

Berlin. Aug. l6.--The plan support
Cd by Great Britain for Prince Charles
of Denmark to ascend the Norwegian
throne has failed according to informa
ton received here from Copenhagen
The expectation is that Norway viii
establish a republic.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-16
PEACE PAR.
LOURS GAIN <
MORE GROUND
Cession Of Chinese & Eastern
Railroad TO China Tentative
" Agreed 10
Japanese Paper Declares Russia's Ab.
soiute Rejection Of Questions Of re.
endorsement and Cesslon Of Terri.
tory Would Mean Withdrawal Of
Japan from the Conference.

. Portsmouth. Aug. 16--The article be-
fore the ENJOYS today, number Z, COW
ering the cession to China OF the Chin
ese Eastern railroad which runs south
! from Harbin to Port Arthur and
Dalny. with spur to New Chwang,
where II connects with Shan Haikwan.
Tien Tsin road was conditionally ac-
cepted by the Russians, but the agree
ment to It was bound up with con-
sideration involving the fate of the
| whole negotiations and 1t Is certain
to lead to long. earnest discussion
Russia will not admit the Japanese
contention that the road Is wholly a
government institution as well as that
shares In the railroad corporation are
owned by the Russo-C Chinese bank
The governments interest in the road
however, probably will not be denied,
but it will be urged that so far as it
is private property 1t Is not cOnfisc
able. The following statement as to
the conference was made by Mr.. Kor-
| ostavOtz at the close of the morning
session: in the morning sitting of
August 16, the conference was taken
up by the discussion of article seven.
The discussion not having been finish
ed. the conference took a recess at
o'clock. The session will be resumed
at three o'clock" The exchange of
views this morning Vas. Of very earn
est character. II Is expected the dis
cussion of article Z will consume all
the afternoon. 1t is known that Jap
anese plenipotentiaries today sent to
Washington for parchment papers,
such as are used in the engrossment or
| treaties. This is regarded as signif-
| icant.
Significant Expression.
/ Toxic, Aug. 49, Nichi Nichi to-
morrow will say "The continuance
Of the conference is indicative Of d
hopeful prospect for the conclusion OF
/ peace The paper declares il Rus.
/ slams had rejected absolutely the qnes.
tons Of reimbursement and the ces-
sion OF Sakhain island, the Japanese
would have Withdrawn from the con
ference.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-16
BIG ATTENDANCE AT
CONVENTION OF EAGLES.

Denver, Aug 16.-The grand aerie
of Eagles settled down to business to-
day. The report of the credentials
committee showed 1876 delegates
present
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-16

At a meeting Of the A. o. U. W.
lodge last evening. G. H. Baily was
elected recorder In place Of g. A.
Rothgeb. deceased, who had served as
such faithfully and well for number
OF years.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-01
Meat Dealers Merge
,eciai Dispatch q Evening Capital.

Special Dispatch g. Evening Capital
Grand Rapids. Mich, Aug. I'm
less all signs go astray the convention
of retail butchers begun here today
will result in an amalgamation of the
National Retail Butchers and Meat
Dealers Protective Association and
the Master Retail Butchers of the
West, heretofore a separate organiza-
tions, having common aims and pur-
poses. The two associations, when
united, will prove one of the strong
est organizations of business men in
the United States and it is believed
will be in a position to obtain many
concessions of public benefit from the
railroads AMI from the so-called beef
trust The convention, which has its
headquarters at the Livingston Hotel,
wi II be in session three or four days.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-01
Catholic Foresters Meet
Special Dispatch to Evening Capital


Boston, Mass, Aug. 1.-The bien-
NAL International convention of the
Catholic Order of Foresters opened in
Boston today with an attendance of
about $50 delegates who come from
variousIparts of this country and Can
ada. The headquarters of the con-
vention are at the American House.
but the sessions are being held in
Faneuil Hall. The formal opening of
the convention was preceded by the
celebration of solemn mass in st. Ste
phen's Church, the delegates attend
ing in a body The delegates then
marched to Faneuil Hall, where the
regular business of the convention be-
gan. The reports of the various Off
ers show that the order is the largest
Catholic fraternal insurance organiza-
tion in America, comprising some
III, 600 members in 1900 subordinate
courts. The present high chief ranger
is Thomas A. Cannon, of Chicago.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-01
Cholera Infantum.

Child Not Expected To Live
From One Hour to another
But Cured BY Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy.
Ruth, : the lite daughter Of K. N.
Dewey Of Agnewville, Va, was serious
" III Of cholera infantum last summer
i've gave her up and did not expect
her TO live from one hour to another,
he saws. 81 happened to think OF
Chamberlain's Cholic. Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy and get bottle OF
Il from the store. In FIVE hours ! saw
a change for the better. We kept on
giving Il and before she had taken the
half Of one small bottle she was well.
This remedy is for sale BY Feldmeyer
Bros, City Drug Store. @Jz7Im
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-01

ton and other conditions which if neg
Iected or unskilfuily treated find fatal
termination in consumption.
$4,000 FORFEIT will be paid by
the Worlds Dispensary Medical Asso-
citation, Proprietors, Buffalo, N. Y, if
they cannot show the original signature
of the individual volunteering the testi-
monial below, and also of the writers of
every testimonial among the thousands
which they are constantly publishing,
thus proving their genuineness.
elm the spring Of 1900, ! was taken with
hemorrhage of the lungs, and became very
weak and short Of breath. lost flesh and had no
appetite = writes Mr.. X. l.. Robinett, Of xerxes,
Tenn. RI was persuaded 70 try DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery. The FIRST few bottles
seemed to do me but little good. Thought
would soon be victim Of that dreaded disease,
consumption. Had almost given up IA despair
when my friends persuaded me 10 give your
Golden Medical Discovery fair trial. COM
menced its use. ] weigh 100 pounds now, and
when commenced only weighed I4o pounds.
If any one doubts this statement I viii be
pleased TO answer any inquiry"
Accept no substitute for Golden Med
ical Discovery Nothing is vjust as good"
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cleanse the
clogged system from impurities.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-01

thing, and often could hardly straightcn
my back. The aching was bad in the
daytime. but just as bad at night, and
was always lame in the morning. was
bothered with rheumatic pains aud drop
steal swelling of the feet. The urinary
passages were painful, and the secrctions
were discolored and SO free that often
/ had to rise at night. / felt tired all
day. Half box served TO relieve me,
and three boxes effected permanent
cure"
A FREE TRIAL Of this great kidney
medicine which cured Mr.. Justus viii
be mailed on application TO any part Of
the United States. Address Foster Mil
burn Co, Buffalo. n. Y. Sold by ali
dealers; price, fifty cents per box.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-01
Special Dispatch to Evening Capital.

New York, Aug. despite the
fact that his physicians advised
against his going to his summer home
at Lawrence Beach, L. l., Russell
Sage today moved into his cottage on
Lawrence Causeway He plans to
stay there for month. Because he
insisted ON coming to Manhattan and
returning nightly, physicians told him
that he would have to remain in the
city if no cared to live. but Mr. Sage
has ignored them The venerable
financier will enter on his ninetieth
year next Friday.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-01
ROYAL Arcanum Protest.
Special Dispatch 70 Evening Capital.


Buffalo, n. Y, Aug. 1.-The Grand
Council of the Royal Arcanum of
New York State assembled in special
session here To-day to protest against
the new rates of insurance recently
tabulated by 1.-The supreme body of
the order. 1t is the first time in
twenty eight years that a Grand
Council of the Royal Arcanum has
met in special session. 1t is expected
that the subject of insurance rates will
be thoroughly discussed and table of
rates adopted. The Supreme Regent
will beIpetitioned to call an extraor-
diary session of the Supreme Council
at an early date to take action on the
report
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-01
SNAPSHOTS.
1905 getting on apace.
Write il August.

@5 getting on apace.
Write it August.
The eighth month is with US.
august is the month of shooting
STARS.
Dog days here for sure.
Will the rain never let up.
1t is cool enough but on! the rain.
Many family tree is merely
crctper
+ When doctors disgrace it's time TO
call iu the Coroner.
ltsalwavs the other fellow who
ISN'T what he ought TO be.
sometimes there isn't such lot OF
dulereuce between a cnauiieur ana
shower
There wouldn't be much room at
Tie top If the stairs were easy 10 climb
No Maude, dearavivisection IS not
necessarily cutting ones friend.
The great trouble with the skeleton
900 the closet Is that it hasn't sense
enough TO stay there.
Love Is the landlord of most castles
on the air.
The best way to raise vegetables IS
ou dumb waiter.
The wife ofthe sport often looks in
VAIN for support.
The fellow who loses at cards is
never accused Of cheating.
Most of us would rather fight than
eat # we had TO do our own cooking.
Has an of hand way--a one-armed
man.
I'm breIlas seldom come home 10
rou>t
Its more blessed to receiy We than
10 ask in vain.
A bachelor isn't necessarily fail
lie i'm court cases.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-01
British Squadron Coming.

Special DISPATCH 70 Evening Iapital.
London. Aug. According TO the
announcement of the Admiralty the
squadron commanded by Prince Louis
of Battenberg sails from Gibraltar
today for Candad, the itinerary includ-
ing visits to Quebec, ST. Johns, Hall
fax, New York and Bermuda. The
squadron consists of six of the fastest
the battleship Drake as the flagship.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-01
SPARKSFROM THE TELEGRAPH
News Items Gathered From All
Parts Of The Country
Condensed.
SOME THINGS OF INTEREST
TO THE PUBLIC.
Biennial international Convention
of The Catholic Order Of
FoTresters.
To Reclaim Wet Lands.
Decial Dispatch TO Evening c,,,,,l.

Special Dispatch to Evening Capital
Vrookston, Mimi. Aug. 1.-The
Minnesota Drainage League began its
first annual meeting here today with
a large and representative attendance.
The meeting will perfect its oragniza-
ton and discuss the best methods of
the hundreds Of thousands of
acres of swamp lands in the northern
section of Minnesota.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-01
A Moral Race Meeting.
Decial DisDatch n Ewenin0 C.n;t,t

"ENN1NE 1I1-VNtNH 2 I~FSHLlk NNDltEA
LOgansport. Ind. Aug. 1.-Owing
to the attitude of Governor Hanly and
the state authorities the Gas Belt cir.
cult race meeting which opened here
today is devoid of gambling or pool
selling A special invitation has been
sent to the Governor asking him to
attend the meeting and see how tight
ly the lid is kept down. The meeting
will continue three days and from all
Indications will prove successful.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-01
Died In Washington.

The friends of Mack McGregoT for
mer gardiner at the Naval Academy,
have received word of his death. lie
died i'm Washington where he went TO
take up his home after leaving Anna
polls
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-01
schedule Of Local Trains /:
Baltimore & Annapolis Short Line R.R
schedule IL effect May z2th. Igo5.
LtsTs Assaps.is: ArriFs q Eal..zsfs
Arrive i Annapolis;

Al, additional train will leave Annapolis at
,.-. D. IA. a1d Baltimore HOO % IN. on sstur-
5saiay Trains.
Leave Annapolis s. 90 and .. 40 a. M, o. 10
anil 100 p. m.
cave baltimore 500 aud 1906 a. M. 600
and s. 80 =. IN.
arrive baltimore Is and 10 5 a. m. s AZ and
hr II. Annapolis 9U5 and II O5 a. m. 8 % and
70 y. 10.
b. Brown. ]. WILSON BROWN,
-. l.. b +. Agt. Manager.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-01

cast out by the
h healthy system.
II is the narrow
chested whose in
heritance is weak
ness who fall a
prey TO consump-
ton because they
are too weak of
lung 10 resist and
throw off disease.
Doctor Pierce's
Golden Medical
Discovery N akes
W ak lungs
strong. 1t cure S
oh ate deep
seated coug 5,
bleeding lungs,
weakness. efnacia-
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-08-01
Narrow Chests.

The old theory that consumption was
inherited is utterly discredited BY modern
medical science. The germs Of con-
sumption must be received from with
out. These germs are every where.
They are constantly being received and