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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-25
SHAlAM PROPERTY SOLD

The Shalam colony property west
of Dona Ana, Dona Ana county, has
been sold by the Brown Realty com.
pany of Las Cruces, to several local
and number of eastern capitalists.
The purchase price is said to have
been 100000. It is stated that from
$500. 900 to n, ,0O0, ,.l90. will be qpeAi
on the properly to make the place
one Of the finest sanitariums in the
world. Ample means are said to be at
hand to carry out the project.
This is well located tract which
was formerly the home OF a sect OF
religious people wnlcn had particular
customs and ways o. IT'S own. These
people installed pumping plant and
reservoir which was washed away In
the big flood Of two years ago. There
is good orchard and vineyard on the
land and several wells, from which an
abundant supply of water can be
developed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-25
FIRST DAMAGE SUIT
FROM iROQUOIS FIRE

~ 'rhicaaos dcf. d Z gs~fiis 8 si Arst damage
suit against the proprietors Of the Iro-
quois theater. which was burned De-
cember 80. 1903, will be commenced
tomorrow morning in the United
States circuit court before Judge Ian.
dis. Edna s. Hunt, who was badly r.
jured in the fire, has brought suit for
$4,000 against the theater company
and the George A. Fuller Construction
company. which erected the building.
Two weeks have been occupied in Sc
curing a Jury. 1t was completed late
this afternoon, and Attorney Charles
|S. Spencer made the opening state
ment for the plaintiff. He declared to
the jury that he would show by eyi-
dence that the building ordinances
were grossly violated by the theater
proprietors. There was, he declared,
he would show, no flue pipe in the
roof over the stage; that the exits
were not properly marked; that there
was no automatic sprinkler. and that
the appliances for extinguisning fire
were grossly inadequate.
Attorney Spencer announced that
his first witness will be tie plaintiff
Miss Hunt She was with party Of
six young women in the gallery. When
the flames burst out she ran toward
the exit through which she had enter
ed the theater. She was knocked
down, trampled on, bruised and burn
ed. and finally escaped with her life
Two of her companions were burned
to death and the others escaped.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-25
SCOTTY TO SHINE IN
THEATRICAL WORLD

A Los Angeles special says: Scot
ty" has abandoned the idea of tear.
ing across country on wild ride for
records and glory and has decided to
achieve fame in another field--that of
theatricals.
The Death Valley mystery yester-
day signs contracts by which he
binds himself to invest 100000 in a
theatrical venture with "Scotty" as
the "angel" and leading man.
Charles A Taylor, the playwright,
Is to write an extravaganza, depicting
the strenuous scene Of the Funeral
mountain magnate in his varied and
lurid career. including mis- mad flight
across the continent recently.
Rol King, who has kept "Scotty''
out of trouble during his public jack
in-the-box performances, and upon
whom the eccentric multi.millionaire
spendthrift depends for advice upon
|all occasions, will continue to look az
ter "Scotty's" interests, accompany
him on this tour of the country, and
watch the box office with lynx eye
"Scotty," In the presence of King
fgave n6 80, 300 of His roll yester
day. Taylor gets $4,000 to begir
work, buy pen. ink and writing ma
terials. and King is custodian fol
"Scotty" Of the balance to be paid
out at the, semi-occasional intervals
when the original advance terms rur
out.
The play will center about "Scotty,
Of course. He will appear before ths
public in all his glory, exhibiting hi!
SLOUGH hat, red necktie and unkemp
head as the leading attractions.
That ''Scotty" IS proud Of his dis
tinction goes without saying. Tha
his Grazing Is not for filthy gold, bu
for the limelight, is also acknowledged
by him. He has all his heart desire
except more glory. To "Scotty" glor.
Is all that is to be had, and he ha
the coin which made California fam
GUS in sufficient quantities to gratif,
the whim. Hence the venture.
"Scotty'' will not be the only moon
!stone on the beach, however. Dealt
Valley, Slim, desert mine, an
"Scotty's" beast of burden in all tn
expeditions Of gold carrying from tn
well of inexhaustible wealth some
where in the Sierras to Barstow, vii
hee-haw as loudly as does "Scotty
during his turn before the fo0tlights
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-25
CLUBMAN KILLED
By LOCOMOTIVE

Philadelphia, Oct. 25.--Losing his
balance as he was about to board a
westbound train which was approach
ing the Fifty.second street station Of
the Pennsylvania road yesterday, B.
Frank Clyde, vice president Of the
William P. Clyde Steamship company
and a millionaire clubman. was drag
ged under the wheels OF the locomo-
tive and instantly killed. His body
was terribly mangled and his face
was crushed beyond recognition. iden-
tification being made by means Of a
tailOr's label on the clothes bearing
Mr.. Clyde's name. ~
While his body was being extrica-
ted from the forward trucks Of the
car under which 1t had been wedged,
Mrs. Clyde. unaware of the tragic end
ing Of her husbands life, passed the
scene of the accident on train COM
ing to this city from Bryn Mawr, a
suburb, where Mr.. Clyde met his
death.
Mr.. Clyde maintained city resi-
dence, but spent much of his time at
his country home, where he had an
extensive farm. He was fifty-three
years Of age and was married only
three months ago to Mrs. Bloomfield
Mcllvane. He was well known In
business. society and cluo circles, and
was member Of the Union League
Rittenhouse, Radnor Hunt, Country
Merton Cricket and University clubs
and director Of the Central National
company.
William P. Clyde, his brother. viii
arrive today in New York on tht
steamship Oceanic from Liverpool.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-25

Supt. Chas. Russell and son. F. o.
Blood and Louis Ilfeld spent foul
hours yesterday at the lakes between
Wagon Mound and Springer and
brought home with them 1870 ducks
The gentlemen were busy a part of
today distributing the birds among
their friends Mr.. Russell proved the
crack shot of the party, bringing down
more than half of the lot.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-25
ACTUARY AGAIN
ON STAND

New York. Oct. 25.-Emory McClin-
took. actuary of the Mutual Life, was
the first witness before the insurance
investigating committee when the in
vestigation was resumed today Nc
Clintock was recalled to give further
details of the technical phases of
life insurance in addition to those ne
gave yesterday.
The subject of dividends was again
taken up. McClintock explained tnat
word surplus" was generally misun-
deretood to the great detriment OF the
Eouitable. He said II implied that
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-25
BAD FOR ARGUElL0

Twice murderer, David Arguillo
is safely behind the bars Of the Col.
fax county Jail In Ration with indica-
tions that he will pay the penalty Of
his double crime with mis- own life.
While resisting arrest on Johnson
mesa, eighteen miles east Of Ration,
Thursday, Arguillo shot and killed
Francisco Garcia. deputy sheriff.
The murderer was working with a
thrashing crew when Garcia ap
preached and attempted his arrest
Arguillo pulled gun and shot Garcia
twice. once in the head and once In
the body, causing almost instant
death. The thrashing crew immedi
ately disarmed him and held him
prisoner until Sheriff Marion Littrel
arrived from Ration and placed him
under arrest.
The crime for which Arguillo's ar
rest was sought was the cold blooded
murder OF Mrs. Celia Dassart at Bow
en-, Colo, in July, 1903. Mrs. Dassart
was nineteen years OF age. She hat
only been married short time ant
was residing with her husband a
Bowen. Arguillo, who was also mar
ried, became infatuated with Mrs
Dassart and he became SO annoying Il
her that she finally told Mrs. Arguillo
When the latter spoke to her hus
band about 1t he became angry ant
during the alteration Mrs. Arguillt
struck her husband on the head will
a sugar bowl.
A short time later Arguillo wen
to the home OF Mrs. Dassart and firet
three shots, one bullet entering he
heart, causing instant death. Severa
parties heard the shots hut befor
they could investigate the murdere
had taken to the hills and escaped.
A brother Of the murdered womal
organized a posse and started in pul
suit with the avowed intention Q
lynching the murderer II caught.
Garcia was well acquainted wit
Arguillo and he was given specia
deputy's commission by Sheriff Die
Davis to hound down the murderer
on whom there was a reward Of $30(
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-25
Three Couples Welded.

Three marriages were celebrated
this morning at the church of Our
Lady of Sorrows at & a. m. by Rev.
Father Paul Gilberton. Margarito
Dominguez was united in marriage
to Apolinaria Marquee. both of whom
are residents of this city, Francisco
Romero Y Garcia of this city was
welded to Rufina Ribera of San Ger
onimo and J. Felipe Baca was joined
in the bonds of n,atrimony to Teresta
Lucero, both Of whom reside in Las
Vegas.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-25

win Organize New Church.

Rev. William Jacobs, pastor OF the
Lutheran church at Ration. New Mex.
leo, intends, In q few days to organize
Lutheran congregations at this place
and at Santa Fe IL he meets with
proper encourageent, there being a
large number Of Lutheran residents
In both cities. Both towns former.
~ had Lutheran churches. At present
there are only three lutheran
churches In the territory. at Ration.
Albuquerque and Belen. and all of
them are German congregations. MIR.
Jacobs formerly had charge OF the
Lutheran church at Trinidad, Colo,
In connection with his Ration church.
but the Trinidad church was recently
supplied with pastor OF It's own.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-25
HARTMAN BE.
HIND SCHEDULE

Omaha, Oct. 25.-The special train
with E. H. Hartman and party ar
rived here from the west at 9:26 a. m.
today, one hour behind schedule
time. After changing engines and
switching to the tracks Of the North
western, the train left at 9:45 a. M.
It is stated no attempt would be made
at fast running from here to Chicago
Forty hours were consumed in the
run from San Francisco to Omaha.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-25
RATE MEETING CALLED

Washington. Oct. Ex-senator FL
kins. chairman of the senate com
mittee on interstate commerce. today
called a meeting of that committee
for the 21st of November. for the pur-
pose of considering the testimony
taken early in the summer relative TO
the regulation Of railroad rates with
an ultimate view of reporting bill
to the senate.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-25
STEALER OF
HORSES REcAPTURED

Medora, n D., Oct. 25.--Otto Chen
elworth. who. 1t is alleged, stole $40,
600 worth of horses from A. G. Huide-
keper in 1901 and afterwards escaped
from Jail. has been captured in Wyo-
ming. Sheriff Reid left today with a
requisition for Chenelworth's return
to this state.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-25

The Polly Primrose company arriv-
ed this afternoon day ahead of time
and will enjoy that rare luxury, a
weekday evening Of rest tonight. The
company comes with the most flat
tering econiums Of the press and Las
Vegas may confidently look forward
to the clever performance of one of
the prettiest and most pleasing plays
before the public. tomorrow evening.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-25

Special Examiner.

Washington, Oct. 25,--The
comptroller OF currency has
been called upon by the de-
partment Of juauce to send
special examiner TO Pitts
burg to make an investigation
Of the Enterprise national
bank Of Allegheny.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-25

the amount was available for imme.
diate division. The other companies
put different Interpretation on the
word In regard TO deferred divi
dends" he said sometimse these were
a legal liability an sometimes not.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-25
LONE STAR STATE HAS PLAN
FOR INSURANCE REFORM

more than 10000 policy holders in
Texas. The purpose Of the organiza-
tion is that the policy holders may
nave voice in the selection of trustees
and directors of the companies. that
their interests may be better pro-
tected.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-25

No better advertising publication
was ever gotten up in Las Vegas than
the Art Souvenir. Constant inquir.
les are coming in from people who are
interested in Las Vegas A copy OF
this beautifully illustrated booklet
should be sent TO every inquirer.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-25
HALF Of EUROPEAN RUSSIA
IN THE GRIP Of STRIKERS
Strength and Scope Of Social Democratic Movement Amaze
Authorities, Asrsrians Also Active
Bloody Collisions Various Parts Empire and Government Unable 1npo
Troops Owing 10 Dhssfseten Of Railway Men,

st. Petersburg, Oct. 25.-Over half
OF European Russia is In the grip OF
the striking railroad men and the
strike continues to spread rapidly IN
all directions. The roads In the volga
region are at a standstill today and
a general strike Is declared In the
two remaining lines running out Of
st. Petersburg. Before tomorrow the
capital Is expected to be cut of
from the outside world by way Of the
continent. This will also involve the
suspension OF postal communication
The league OF leaguers has seized the
opportunity TO come to the support Of
the railroad men and has adopted 4
resolution In favor OF general strike
Of all professions. The telegraph oper-
ators are joining the movement and
1t is feared all communication bs.
tween the interior points will be oh
liberated. Factories in affected dis.
tricts have been forced to shut down
for lack Of fuel and Moscow. especi
ally. faces not only food but water
famine. The social democrats believe
that they have the government at
their mercy since the railroads stop
ped, and the authorities are power
less to transport troops. This is all
the more serious as bloody collisions
already have been reported at vari-
GUS places and dangerous agrarian
movement has already broken out in
the government of Samara. The
strength displayed by the social demo-
Gratis has amazed the authorities. who
were taken by surprise.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-25
THE COTTON REPORT.

Washington. Oct. 25.-The
census bureau issued the bull
letin today placing the cotton
ginned in the United States
up to Oct. Is, at 4,940.72S bales.
The statement Is based on the
reports Of the bureaus special
agents in the field.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-25
PRESIDENT LEAVES TONIGHT
FOR INFECTED DISTRICT

Little Rock, Ark. Oct. 25.--Today.
the last but one of President Roose-
velt's trips through the south, was
spent for the most part In this city.
The presidents train arrived here
early this morning and the round OF
festivities and speech making will oc-
cupy his time until four O'Clock when
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-25

the party will return to Memphis,
from which point, according to present
arrangements, the president, his Sec
retary and surgeon, General Rixey.
will proceed to New Orleans, the re-
mainder of the party returning d.
rectly TO Washington. 1t is the presi-
dents intention 70 return to Washing
ton on a warship
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-25

Dallas. Texas, Oct. 25.-State In
esurance Commissioner Clay announ-
ced yesterday that the policy holders
union is TO be organized In Texas at
a meeting to be held in Dallas, No
vember Is. 1t is estimated there are
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-25

The storm Of yesterday morning
brought six inches of snow to the
Glorieta mountain country and extend.
ed as a rain for long distance south.
The storm appears to have been a
weather settler and disposed of the
winds that had been prevalent for
several days previous.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-25
Special Meeting.

st. Petersburg. Oct. ga special
meeting Of the committee OF minis
ters took place this afternoon under
the presidency Of Count Witte to con-
slider the strike situation. NJ. Manu-
khin, minister Of justice. who went
to Peterhof this morning to report to
the emperor, could not return by
train and drove back In a carriage IN
drenching rain to be present at the
meeting. The emperor is cut of from
railroad communication with the capl
raj
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-25

An interesting meeting Of the Las
Vegas medical society will be held
at the offices of Doctors Shaw and
Smith this evening.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-25

Pat Stapleton, who for many years
has been employed by the Lantrys at
Watrous, was brought down to the
city today by DR.. Jas. A. Rolls and
sent to st. Anthony's sanitarium for
treatment.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-25
Sixty Killed.

London, Oct, ga dispatch
from Santiago. Chile, today
says THAI three thousand
troops arrived there last night
and that order is being re.
stored, The troops are still
patrolling the streets. Prob
ably sixty people were killed
and goo wounded during the re-
cent riOting.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-25

Father Paul Gilberton Of this city
has united thirtv-two couples in mar.
riage since the first Of the year.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-25
ANDREWS NOT
MATERIALLY
INVOLVED
Every Obligation Of Central
To Enterprise Bank Ful.
" Secured.
Reports Crosby Exaggerated lor Political
Effect BY Papers Opposed 10 the
Republican Organization in
psnsylvaaia.
Special to The Optic.

Special to The Optic.
Pittsburg, Pa, Oct. 25.--It IL certain
that any obligations Of Delegate VIM.
II. Andrews. Francis Torrance and
Arthur Kennedy. arising out OF the
connection OF the Santa Fe Central
with the Enterprise National bank
will be promptly paid. The amount
OF money loaned by the bank to the
railroad company has been greatly
exaggerated and ample securities
have been deposited to cover the
amount. II does not appear that An
drews had any direct connection with
the securing Of the loans, though, un-
doubtedly, some Of the money from
the bank went to his road. The inter.
est OF the depositors Is safe-guarded
and not one will lose cent.
Your correspondent has investigat-
ed the matter with those who are on
the inside and finds that the papers
politically opposed TO the Pennsylva-
mia republican organization have been
roasting Andrews and his asso-
ciates for political effect. The sit
uation Is such that In any event the
Organization must back Andrews and
make sure that his interests do not
suffer as result Of the attacks Of
his enemies.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-25

Ekaterinoslaf. Russia. Oct. 25.-Two
bloody conflicts occurred here today
between troops and demonstrators.
The first took place opposite the
municipal buildings and the second
near the Pushkin monument. Num-
hers were killed or wounded In both
Instances by volleys fired by the SOL
diers. The demonstrators near the
municipal building refused to dis.
perse when ordered and erected barri-
cades.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-25

st. Petersburg. Oct 25.--A number
Of meetings were held last night and
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-25

resolutions adopted Count Witte re-
ceived deputation with resolutions
and with characteristic bluntness
told them some Of the demands would
.be granted. while others were out OF
the question. The demand for con-
slituent assembly. the count said,
could not be realized. nor could uni
versal suffrage be admitted. az all
the people were not prepared for the
franchise. He warned the deputation
that a continuation OF the strike could
only result In bloodshed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-25
Discrepancy Reported.

OescrepAncy Heporteo.
Pittsburg. Oct. 25.-At late hour
last night II was learned that Bank
Examiner John B. Cunningham. while
making an examination Of the Bank OF
Pittsburg, found . Discrepancy BE-.
tween the reports made to Comp
troller OF Currency Ridgeley BY the
Bank Of Pittsburg. and the Enterprise
National Bank OF Allegheny. which led
to the closing Of the latter institu-
tion.
Acting Attorney General Hoyt has
directed United States District At
+torney ]. NJ. Denkle to make an in
vestigation into the affairs Of the En-
terprise National bank with view to
criminal proceedings II the evidence
warrant such course.
Mr.. Hoyt's order means that all
papers and other evidence In the pos
session Of Bank Examiner Cunning
ham will be turned over at once to
United states District Attorney Denkle
and that from now on the legal repre-
sentatives of the federal government
will have charge Of the case.
Comptroller Ridgeley has not yet
arrived in the city, but Is expected
soon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-10-25
Old Employees Fired.

Pittsburg, Oct. 25.--A new force OF
employees was at work today with the
books OF the Enterprise National
bank. All the old employees except
the bank messengers were notified by
Receiver Cunningham that their ser
vices were no longer needed. No rea.
son was given for the change. Z.