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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-09
The memorial in full Is as follows;
Council Memorial No. 2.

The memorial In full IL as follows:
Council Memorial No. 2.
Petitioning house of represents
tives Of congress to concur In Hamil.
ton bill as amended.
To the House of Representatives Of
the United States:
Your memorialists. the council Of
the thirty.sixth legislative assembly
Of the territory Of New Mexico, most
respectfully represent that the ia,nil.
ton bill as amended and passed by the
senate on Thesaay, Feb. Z. 1905 en-
bodies the hopes, aspirations ;.ni
rights Of she peopss 81 New Mexico
whE tre Well fitted 10 assumes the
form OF government as provided for In
said bill as 1t has passed the senate.
That the people OF New Mexico have
an inherent right to admission into
the sisterhood OF states because OF
treaty stipulations Of our government.
by which It solemnly pledged the peo-
pie Of the ceded territory It would be
Incorporated into the union and the
people thereof admitted to the enjoy.
ment Of all the rights Of American cit.
izenship: that the action OF the sen.
ate Of the United States In passing
the Hamilton bill In It's amended form
ts most righteous recognition Of the
rights Of people that have been 80
long denied the privileges Of full
American citizenship.
We. therefore. most respectfully and
urgently petition your honorable body
to concur In the amendments Of the
senate Of the United States to the
Hamilton bill at the earliest possible
day, which may be consistent with the
rights Of and courtesies due to each
of the members of your honorable
body.
And 1t Is hereby resolved that the
president Of the council be and he is
hereby directed to telegraph copy
Of this memorial to the speaker Of the
house Of representatives Of the con.
gress OF the United States.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-09
Town Council
In Special Session

The town council met In adjourned
session last night and passed ordi.
nance No. 80 requiring that sidewalks
be constructed within thirty days on
both sides of south Pacific street.
They shall be four feet In width and
built Of tagging, brick or cement.
VIM. Wells was awarded the con
tract ut s55 for constructing tha cross.
Ing at the Haywood corner.
The council met at / o'clock this az.
terno0n In special session to take i'm.
mediate action on q telegram from the
citizens association In albuquerque to
Mayor Margarito Romero urging that
kilograms be sent to Washington In
behalf Of statehood. Strong tclegrams
went on the wires this afternoon.
A telegram worded az follows and
signed by Mayor r. ID. Olney and all
conncilmen was sent to Edward l..
Hamilton. chairman Of the house COM
mittee on territories, in care Of Dele.
gate b. 8. Rodey. washington. .. c..
this afternoon:
THE city Of Las Vegas urgently 70.
quests your committee to concur In
tho senate amendments to the bill I'd.
mittIng this territory ~ state"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-09

Mayor A. X. Gibson Of Santa Fe IL
improving at satisfactory rate and
Is expected will be able TO resume
affairs within d few days.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-09

Frank Bond. Of q. w. bond & Broth.
er. leading merchants Of EspanoIa,
transacted business In Santa Fe.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-09
Legislature Petitions
For Favorable Action
On Statehood Bill

Every Member Of the House Doing All He Can
to Help the Cause Along Statehood First,
Politics Afterwards" Is the Motto-Another
Effort to Pass Unwise Legislation Comes to
Naught- Winters Scenic Highway Bill Made
Special Order
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-09
sch.Townsend Kill, Relating
Cto Freight Rates,i Passes
honse BY Rig Major.
ity.
DEMOCRAT SUB
STITUTE SHOWED
senate VIII Defer COnsidera-
ti0n Of the Subj ject
until Next Sum.
mcr.

WASHINGTON, FEB. o.--THE
STATEHOOD BILL WAS TRANS.
MiTTED TO THE HOUSE FROM
THE SENATE TODAY AND WAS
LAID ON THE SPEAKERS TABLE
FOR REFERENCE TO COMMITTEE.
WASHINGTON, FEB. 9.--Bv A
VOTE or 3c6 TO " THE HOUSE At
$3.50 O'CLOCK PASSED THE EscH.
TOWNSEND BiLL EXTENDING Au-
THoRlTY TO THE INTERSTATE
COMMERCE COMMISSION TO FIX
RAILROAD RATES.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 9.-~Tho Daycy
bill. the democratic substitute for rail.
road legislation, was defeated In tho
house, 151 yeas 1856 nays.
Senate VIII Walt.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9,--The reso-
luton to be introduced In tho senate
by Kean. Of New Jersey providing that
tho committee on Interstate commerce
shall sit during tho summer for tho
investigation on the subject Of rail.
road rate legislation win not bo OF.
fered until II has first bcen approved
by tho committee. II has been nm
nounced that the resolution would
bo presented 10 thN senate today. Tha
interstate commerce COMMITTEES viii
meet Saturday to consider the resolu.
tion.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-09
Russian Bombardme nj.


TOXIC, Feb. "a report from
Manchurian headquarters says that
the Russians have continued their
bombardment in the direction OF the
Shake river since the night of Feb
ruary 7th. They continue inlrench.
ing in front of Liuchenpao and the
vicinity Of Heikoutai.
Dark Outlook.
LODI. RUSSIAN POLAND, Feb. ..
The general body of strikers did
NOT return TO work today and the men
do not appear inclined to accept the
manufacturers terms. The outlook Is
by no means promising.
Scores ineompctents.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 9. Mr.. Souy.
erin, editor of Novoe yremja, in The
pessimistic review OF the first year of
the war. in today's issue of his paper.
attributes the responsibility for Rus
sian disasters first to Foreign mini.
ster Lamsdorff, former viceroy Alex
Jeff and Baron Rosen. The late Rus
sian minister to Japan. whom he ac-
euses of drawing Russia into the ter
rifle war by complete ignorance OF
the true state Of affairs In the far
east. He declares that the reason for
the fall Of Port Arthur before the
complete exhaustion of means of res
istance was the death OF Major Gen.
eral Kondlatenko who was the real
hero OF the defense OF the fortress and
who filled both the civil and military
men with courage. while Lieut.. Gen.
eral Stoessel only manifested civil
courage"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-10

bid me; but l would die ere l ask as favor that
which we can claim a right. Never can | cast
my eyes from yonder window that l do not see
the swelling down-lands and the rich meadows,
glade and dingle, cOpse and wood, which have been
ours since Norman William gave them to that Loring
who bore his shield at Senlac Now, by trick and
fraud, they have passed away from us, and many a
franklin is richer than [; but never shall it
be said that l saved the rest by bending nv
neck to their yoke. Let them do their worst
and let me endure it or fight it as best l may
The old lady sighed and shook her head You
speak as Loring should, and yet fear that some
great trouble will befall But let us talk no
more OF such matters, since we cannot mend them
Where is your citole, Nigel? Will you not play
and sing to me2
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-10

quickening the interest grew, until with darling
hands and glowing face she poured forth the verses
which told of the emptiness of sordd life, the beauty
OF heroic death, the high sacredness of love and
the bondage of honor. Nigel with set, still features
and brOOd1ng eyes, drank IL the fiery words. until
at last they died upon the old woman's lips and
she sank back weary in her chair. Nigel STOPPED
over her and kissed her brow.
Your words will ever be as a star upon my
path said he. Then, carrying over the small
table and the chessmen, ne proposed that they
should play their usual game before they sought
their rooms for the night.
But a sudden and rude interruption broke in
upon their gentle contest. A dog pricked its ears
and barked The Others ran growing to the door And
Contraction page is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-10

old Dame ETmyn-
trude clapped her
lean hands together
and cried out IN
shrill applause
" Westhercote has
indeed had an apt
pupil she said 1
pray you that you
Will sing again,
" Nay, dear dame
it IS turn and turn
betwixt you and me.
l beg that you viii
recite a romance, YOU
who know them all.
For all the years
that l have listened |
have never vet come
to the end Of them,
and l dare swear that
there are more 10
your head than IN
all the great books
which they showed
me at Guildford Cas-
tie. l would fam hear
Doom of Mayence
or The Song of Ro-
land or Sir Isum-
bras. y
So the old dame
broke into a long
poem, slow and dull
IN the inception. but
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-10

shining ewes. L love to hear you speak of him,
said he Il pray you to tell me once more OF the
manner of his death.
He died as he had lived, very courtly gentle
man 1t was at the great sea-battle upon the
Norman coast and your father in command
of the after-guard in the Kings ship. Now
the French had taken great English ship the year
before when they came over and held the narrow
seas and burned the town of Southampton. This
ship was the Christopher and they placed it IN the
front of their BATTLE but the English closed upon
it and stormed its SIDE and slew all who were
upon it
But your father and Sir Lorredan of Genoa,
who commanded the Christopher, fought upon the
high poop so that all the fleet stopped to watch 1t,
and the King himself cried aloud at the sight, tor
Sir Lorredan was a famous man-at-arms and bore
himself very stoutly that day, and many a knight
envied your father that he should have CHANGED
upon so excellent a person But your father bore
him back and struck him such blow with a mace
that he turned the helmet half round on his head,
SO that he could longer through the eye
holes and Sir Lorredan threw down his sword and
gave himself to ransom. But your father took HIM
bv the helmet and twisted it until he had 1T straight
upon his head Then when he could see once again,
he handed him his sword, and prayed him that he
would rest himself and then continue for it
great profit and JOY to see any gentleman carry
himself so well So they sat together and rested
by the rail of the poop; but even as they
raised their hands again your father was
struck by a stone from a mangonel and so
died
And this Sir Lorredan cried Nigel he died
also as l understand
Il fear that he was slain by the archers for they
loved your father and they do not these things
with our eyes.
1t was a pity" said Nigel; for it is clear
that he was good knight and bore himself very
bravelv."
Time was when l was young, when commoners
dared not have laid their grirny hands upon such
man Men of gentle blood and coat-armor made
war upon each other, and the others, sPearmen or
archers. could scramble amongst themselves But
now all are of a level, and only here and there one
like Yourself, fair who reminds me of the men
who are gone
Nigel leaned forward and took her hands in his.
What l am you have made me, said he
1T is true, Nigel l have indeed watched over
YOU as the gardener watches his most precious
blossom, for in you alone all the hopes of our
ancient house, and soon-very soon-you will be
alone"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-10

made But year by year since men have come 10
take more care of their bodies, there nave Deeh
added plate of proof here and cunning JON.
there, and all must be from Toledo or Milan, SO that
a knight must have much metal IN his purse ere
he puts any on his limbs.
Nigel looked up wistfully at the old armor winch
was slung on the beams above him. he ASH
spear is good" said he and SO is the oaken shield
with facngs of steel. Sir Rodger FitzAlan handled
them and said that he had never seen better. But
the armor-''
LADY, Ermyntrude shook her old head and
laughed You have your fathers great soul,
Nigel but you have not his mighty breadth OF
shoulder and length of limb There was not IN
all the Kings great host taller a stronger man
His harness would be little use to you No. tar
SON | rede YOU that when the time comes you sell
this cr1lmbling house and the few acres which are
still left and so go forth to the wars in the hope
that with your own right hand you will plant the
fortunes of a new house of LOring.
A shadow of anger passed over NlgeIs fresh
Young face 80 know not if we may hold OFT these
monks and their lawyers much longer This very
dav there came man from Guildford with claims
from the Abbey extending back before my fathers
DEATH
Where are they, fair SOM"
They are Tapping on the furze-bushes of Hank
lev for l sent his papers and parchments down
wind as fast ever falcon flew"
NAV! YOU were mad to do that, Nigel And
the man. where is he?"
Ked SW1re ana ola george IIle dlCH0I ILll0" mn
into the Thursey bog.
Alas l fear me such things cannot be done IN
these days, though my father or my husband
would have sent the rascal back to Guilford with
out his ears But the Church and the Law are too
strong now for us who are of gentler blood Trouble
will come of it, Nigel, for the Abbot of Waverley
is not one who will hold back the shield of the
Church from those who are her servants.
The Abbot would not hurt 1t is that gray
lean wolf of a sacrist who hungers for our land
Let him do his worst l fear him not
He has such an engine at his back, Nigel, that
even the bravest must fear
him The ban which blasts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-10

even the bravest must fear
him. The ban which blasts
a mans soul is in the keep
ing of his church, and what
have we to place against it?
l pray you to speak him
fair, Nigel"
Nay, dear lady, it is
both my duty and my
pleasure to do what you
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-10
SUNDAY MAGAZINE for DECEMBER 10. 1905

The gentleman of those days could scarce read
and write but he spoke in two languages, played
at least one musical instrument as a matter Of
course. and possessed a number of other accom-
n1ishments unknown to modern culture, from the
impinq of hawks feathers to the mystery Of ven
erie with knowledge of every beast and bird, It's
time of grace and when it was seasOnable As far as
physical feats went, to vault barebacked upon "a
horse to hit a running hare with a crossbow-bolt.
or to climb the angle of a castle courtyard were
feats which had come by nature to the young
Squire. but it was verv different with music, which
had called for many weary hour OF rksome work
Now at last he could master the strings, but both
his ear and his voice were not OF the best, so that
# was well perhaps that there so small and -a
1,nnreiudiced an audience to the NOrman-FreucL
cbanson. which he sang in high reedy voice with
GREAT earnestness of feeling, but with many slip
and ouaver waving his yellow head IN cadence 10
the music:
A sword sword, All give me a sword
For the world IS all to win
Though the way be hard and the door be barred,
The strong enters IN
IF Chance and Fate still hold the gate,
Give the iron key
And turret high my plume shall fly,
Or you may weep for me-
A horsel horsel All give me horseI
To bear me out afar,
Where blacklist need and gr1mTnest deed
And sweetest perils are,
Hold thou my ways from glutted days
Where poisoned leisure hes,
And point the path Of tears and wrath
Which mounts to high emprse!
A heart A heart An. give heart
To rise to circumstance
Serene and high and bold to try
The hazard of the chance,
With strength to wait, but fixed as fate
To plan and dare and do.
The peer of all and only thrall,
Sweet lady mine, to you
It may have been that the sentiment went for
more than the music, or it may have been the
,,fL baI I,,1fa Lv-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-10

poor, Nigel ! do not know where we may find the
money to fit you for the Yet we have good
friends. There is Sir John Chandos who has
such credit in the French and who rides ever
by the Kings bridle-arm. He your fathers
friend and they were Squres together If l sent
you to court with message to him he would do
what he could"
Nige1s fair face flushed. Nay, Dame Ermyn-
trude, l must find my own gear, even as have
found my own horse, foS l had rather ride into
battle in this tunic than my suit to another
4 feared that you would say so, Nigel; but
indeed know not how else may get the money
said the old woman sadly. 1t different in
the days of my father. l can remember that a
suit of mail was but small matter in those days,
for in every English town such things could be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-10

" Nay, dearlady,
say not that.
l am very old,
Nigel, and l feel
the shadow closing
in upon me. My
heart yearns to go,
for all whom |
have known and
loved have gone
before me. And
you-it will be a
blessed day for
you, since l have
held you back
from that world
into which your
brave spirit longs
to plunge. :"
" Nay, nay, /
have been happy
here with you at
Tilford. -
" We are very
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-10

1t may have been that the sentiment went Tor
more than the music, it may have been the
nicely of her ears had been dulled by age, but
Williams news., 1905-07-08
Pasture for Rent

Pasture for Rent One-half mile from town; plenty of water and feed; $3 a head per month. Inquire of c. M. Thomas or at Phelan's ranch.
Williams news., 1905-07-08
Races Past and Future.

Last Sunday afternoon at the Fair grounds the race between Pi- pers's "Buttermilk" and Ritter's Henry R." took place as adver- tised. There was some money up on the race which was for $10O side. Piper's horse won easily, by three lengths.
 Another race was gotten up to help entertain the crowd. It was between ,Holloway's roan and Hicks Billy" the roan winning During the events Crimpy Earns worth and some others started down the stretch when the horse he was riding began to buck and Crimpy lasted about as long in the saddle as snowfall would have lasted here on the Fourth.
 Tomorrow at the track race is scheduled to take place between Piper's "Buttermilk" and Hollo- ways "Willie c" for side bet of $10O, the distance to be half-mile dash.
 On next Sunday, July Is, a race will be pulled off between Han sons mare Fannie" and Hollo- ways Willie C." Much talking is still doing and it is more than likely that before that time there will be more races matched.
Williams news., 1905-07-08

about forty Mexicans, employees at the pit who attended the festivities.
 Many compliments have been heard over the good way in which the events were pulled off at the track on the Fourth. There were no long waits between acts and there was something doing all the time. For this service much credit is due the committees ,and especially to Harve Hicks, who worked faith fully and untiringly for the pleas ure of the large audience.
 There are a number of things that happened in connection with the celebration that tended to make the Williamsites feel iubilant. We won the big free for all, and kept most all the purses at home. We have the fastest horse in Northern Arizona, and she is yet unbeaten. Both of our ball teams were victo- rious. The money for music was spent with the local band and re mained here. We have a right to blow a bit because of these things in all the events nobody was barred who tried to enter at the appointed time. The fact that good outside material came into competition with local and was defeated only goes to make us all feel good, espe cially as all were given fair treat ment.
 So far as we can learn, from 6 financial point of view to our busi ness men, who put up their money for the celebration, it was a success and there is no question about i having been so to the people present
Williams news., 1905-07-08
M. E. Church Notes.

Sunday school at 9:45 a.m.; sub ject, "Hezekiah's Prayer" Issa. 3S:1-8.
 Morning service at II; subject, A Reasonable Hope"
 Junior Epworth League, 2:30 pm. Subject, "A Story of Flags; Our Own and Others"
 Epworth League at 7:3O p.m.; subject, "The Indwelling Christ" " Col. 2:6-10.
 Evening service at 500; subject, People for Whom Christ Lived" Prayer meeting Wednesday at 500 p m.
 E. G. DECKER, Pastor.
Williams news., 1905-07-08
A Card

Since fitting up the building am now occupying find there is some objection to the location, but this was the only building vacant that has windows suitable for my business. I can do excellent work here if given a chance.
 Most people think a gallery must have top light, as that is the or dinary way; but some of the most expert operators 1 know of in east ern cities are using side light. My plan is to make regular visits to this place, and if given proper en- couragement I will turn out work that no one need feel ashamed of.
 Yours to please,
 w. F. STUART.
Williams news., 1905-07-08
Public Sale

On July 2Oth, 1905. at 10 o'clock am, at the front door of the court house, in Flagstaff, Ariz., I will offer for sale to the highest bidder, for cash, in one lot, the entire prop erty of the estate of Manchester Maxwell, deceased, consisting of ranch, nine miles northeast of Flag staff, one band of sheep and other personal property. See hand bills.
 k. s. GOsNEY,
 Executor.
Williams news., 1905-07-08

Owing to the fact that there was quite bit of lumber left over from the new grandstand Mayor Nellis is not yet ready to render his re- port on the receipts and expendi- lures of same, as that will be re- turned to the lumber company. We have been told, though, that the receipts ran somewhere around $40, which shows that there was a good patronage.
Williams news., 1905-07-08
Letter List.

The following is the list of letters remaining uncalled for at the postofice. Williams Ari- zona, for the week ending July 8. 1905. These letters will be sent to the dead letter office July 29, 1905 if not called for before at time: Crouch, J Hess, Wm Chavez. Nestor McFadden, Miss Fife Durham, Leslie Woods, Miss L Freel, Mrs Wm Warner Mrs Anna Hoffman,J
 Persons calling for the above letters should say "advertised.' F. W. SMITH,
 Postmaster.