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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-22
The Rev, Dr.. Smiley; the Great Evangelist

Francis Edward Smiley received his
education from The public schools In
his native city, Philadelphia. After
few years spent in business he de-
termined to secure a collegiate edu-
cation and entered the West Phila-
delphia Academy. He malriculated In
the University of Pennsylvania, from
which he graduated with honor in the
class of 1883. receiving from his Alma
Mater three years later the degree of
A. NJ. He studied theology in Prince
ton Seminary, taking In addition a
post graduate course In philosophy In
the college under Dr. McCosh After
graduating in 1856 he pursued his
theological studies at Free .Church
College at Edinburgh. Scotland. He
was honored with the degree Of Doc
tor of Divinity by Highland Univer.
sity. His first charge was In Phila.
delphia where he labored two years
and received 800 members during his
short pastorate. His last charge was
at Denver, Colo His success In reach
ing the masses and the constant calls
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-22
Russians Repu|sed in Series
Of Attacks on Japanese
Positions in Manchuria
Prominent japanese Officials Declare There no Reason for nteen.
ton by European PowerCo|y Terms Upon Which the Island
Empire Would be Willing to Grant Peace to the MuscoWtes

the right bank Of Lao river, thirteen
miles southwest Of Fakumen on the
morning of May 20. After an engage
ment lasting two hours, the enemy re-
treated In disorder towards the south
west, abandoning 800 men killed and
wounded. Except these small COLI
sions the situation is otherwise un-
changed.
Russian Officers Captured.
TOXIC, May 22.--It is reported that
a junk filled with Russian officers has
been captured, 1t Is presumed that
they were making reconnaissance
from Vladivostok.
No Russians Sighted.
SAIGON, May 22.-Admira DeJOn-
quieres, the French commander. re-
turned today after an inspection of the
Annamese coast. He reports that no
belligerent ships have returned TO
French territorial waters since May IA.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-22
Las Vegas Hustler Booming
New Mexico in Minnesota

and physicians. One wealthy lady,
who had been told of the city by Miss
Lora Levins, formerly teacher here,
asked for particulars and decided to
leave for Las Vegas during the next
few weeks.
Mr.. Ogle went supplied with quite
a number of Las Vegas art souvenirs.
He said they proved revelation to
northerners. They expressed aston
ishment at the picture of the wide
spreading town and at the views Of
the mountain and woodland scenery
He will send from here many copies
to people who have become interested,
or whom he wishes to interest in this
city.
Northern Minnesota people are dis
gusted with conditions that have pre-
vailed there for the past year or two.
1t has been SO constantly rainy this
spring that The crops have been ruined
and there are thousands, the Las
Vegas man says, who are anxious to
go to warmer climate, IL they can
be shown where they can do well. Mr..
Ogle expects to do a lot of showing
during the coming summer.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-22

morning, the Rev. A. c. Geyer con-
ducting the services.
There is much warm sympathy in
the city for the sorrowing relatives.
Within one year, three deaths have
come to the Harvey family. Last June
Clarence Harvey died of fever. This
spring Mrs. H. A. Harvey succumbed
to an attack Of pneumonia. For the
third time the dread messenger has
called for a member Of family that
for many years had been immune, and
the still sorely wounded hearts are
bleeding afresh.
The little girl was a bright, affec-
tionate and merry child Of much prom
ise. The accident was one which
none could forsee and which could not
be guarded against.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-22
Handsome, Witty
Tom Sheridan

AT the east corner OF Bolton street
(now 81 Piccadilly) there ilouris!,ed
when the nineteenth century was still
young a club devoted to dandyism, d.
ners de luxe and high play. or. to speak
cynically, the ruin of mind, body and
estate. II was called Walters. Its
presiding genius, or perpetual presi-
dent" was Beau Brummel, famous for
his cravats. his quarrel with the prince
regent and his phenomenal good luck
Ut the then fashionable game OF ma.
Gao. One evening he found the gam.
Ing table 30 full that there was no
room for him, but seated there was u
friend OF his whom he knew to be too
poor to play for the extravagant stakes
affected by the habitues and who prob
ably would not have been there ut all
but for the rosy influence Of good
dinner with plenty Of wine. After n
word or two the friends changed
places. and before loia Brun:mA rose
the richer by 1880. This sym he
faithfully shared with his friend, say.
ing, There, Tom, 60 home and give
your wife and brats supper and play
no more" The action was kindly and
the advice good, and, though the words
lacked somewhat respect, the pill was
well gilded. Tom was the handsome.
witty, spoiled son Of Richard BrnsIey
Sheridan. or Tom it has been said
that he was endowed with all the wit
Of his father, all the charm of his moth
er and the good looks of both. Few
men seem to have been more UNIVERSAL
ly liked, and when George Colman
wrote Il love and esteem Tom Sheri-
dan heartily and wish success to any
scheme in which he Is Interested" he
only expressed general sentiment
A few specimens of Toms wit have
been preserved. None Is better than
a reply to his foolishly indulgent IA
ther when demonstrating with him for
some imprudence. The father ended
by saying, why, Tom. my father
would never have permitted me to do
such thing" whereupon Tom replied
in tone of assumed Indignation, "Sir,
would you dream Of comparing your
father to mine?" - Longmun's Maga-
yino
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-22
Death Of Edna Harvey

Las Vegans heard Saturday evening
with a great deal of sorrow that Edna.
the pretty, four-year-old daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Harvey, Jr., had
been drowned that afternoon in the
Gallinas near the Harvey ranch, six
teen miles above the city. The little
one had slipped away from the watch
full care of her mother, who immediate
ly upon missing her began search. 1t
was not long before the little body
was found lodged in an eddy some dis
tance below a foot bridge from which,
1t is believed, the child had fallen.
The body, with the exception Of the
extremities, was still warm, and long
and earnestly the distracted parents
labored in the vain attempt to bring
back the spark Of life.
The body was brought to the city
yesterday accompanied by the parents,
the grandfather and Mrs. Clarence
Harvey. The funeral was held from
the Dearth undertaking parlors this
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-22

upon him to conduct special meetings
led him to resign his church and give
his talent to the wider field OF evan
gelisric work 10 which he devoter him.
self exclusively for several years both
In England and America. He visited
the principal cities Of the eastern and
southern states and assisted the
ministerial alliances in the organ
ization and development OF evangel-
ism. He spent several months
abroad investigating the methods Of
mission work In the cities Of the old
world. An interesting volume from
his pen Is issued by by the Sunshine
Publishing Co., Of Philadelphia, en-
titled "The Evangelization Of a Great
City, or the Church's Answer to the
Bitter Cry Of Oulcasst London"
Therein he shows the light In dark.
est England and depic,s his expert.
ence In the famous Whitechapel dis
trict and other London slums. He is
the author Of several religious tracts,
which have secured wide circula.
ton.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-22

last night. he turned and shot. prob.
ably, fatally Frank Voelker, aged %.
Fitzgerald claims he shot In self-de.
fense.
Won't Compromise.
CHICAGO, May 22.--The express
companies. whose attitude on tho
question OF reinstating their striking
drivers caused break In peace plans
stood firm today, refusing to take back
any Of their old men. Officials Of the
express companies declared absolutely
that none Of the strikers would be re.
instated.
Militia May Be Called.
CHICAGO. May 22.President Shea
called on Levy Meyer, attorney OF the
employers association, and It Is under.
stood that the teamsters' Joint council
is to meet Meyer tonight Mayor
Dunno had q talk with Governor
Deneen over long distance telephone
and the governor assured him that the
militia would be ordered out when
called for.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-22

w. G. Ogle has returned from New
Mexico booming trip to many states
and territories. in the course of
which he put in some work that will
count considerably in the development
of this territory.
Mr.. Ogle crossed Oklahoma on the
Rock Island on the day that the ter
rible tornado devastated Snyder. The
passengers in the early evening could
see the storm clouds gathering and
the lightning playing, but felt none OF
the force of the cyclone.
The Las Vegas hustler did his best
work in northern Minnesota, up
around Red Cloud. He succeeded in
interesting a colony of Germans, some
of whom will leave for New Mexico
June 6. He expects to establish a
colony of a hundred families during
the summer on the Maxwell land grant
and on lands owned by the Santa Fe
Central.
Mr.. Ogle awakened vast amount
Of interest among the people whom he
encountered. He worked in conjunc-
tion with Minneapolis real estate men
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-22
Terms Of Peace.

Correspondence OF Associated Press
TOXIC, April 27--Count Okuma
former premier and minister OF for
eign affairs in an interview on the
question Of Intervention In the war
by European powers pointed out that
there was no reason for such action.
Count Kato, former minister Of for
eign affairs and former minister to
Great Britain, in discussing the same
question arrived at the same conclu-
sion and ADDED that should Russia ask
for peace it would be required TO re-
turn Manchuria to China, recognize
the sovereignty of Japan over Korea,
and remove permanently the fortifica-
tions of Vladivostok and pay indemn-
ity of at least two billion yen (about
one billion dollars) however. he ex-
presses the opinion that the war would
last long time.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-22
Hail at Los Aiamos.

The Optic correspondent at Los
Alamos whites that Saturday about
1870 ps m. terrific hail storm set in,
devastating comparatively small
stretch of country. Alfalfa, rye and
winter wheat was knocked down as
though it had been moved. The bios
SONS on the trees and The lilac bushes
were swept away. the branches, In
many cases, being stripped as bare as
in winter Many panes Of large win
dow glass were broken in the chapel.
in VIM. Franks, Peter Franks, Al
bino Gallegos' and other houses.
A horse belonging to Miss Hand
was cut over the eye by hailstones
and his body was covered with large
welts.
From Rociada comes the report
that four inches Of hail fell there and
Alamos. writes that Saturday about
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-22

TOXIC. May 22-The imperial head
quarters made the following announce.
ment this morning. in the direction
of Chang-Tu on May 20 force Of
enemy consi,ing of over bata-
lion of infantry,'a regiment of cavalry
and two Nuns made detour of the
eastern height at San Taokou, eight
miles ca! OF Chang-ru and from the
vicinity of the coal mine ten miles
east OF Chang-Tu, at 1870 in the
morning, and commenced lombard
ment. Subsequently another Russian
force with four guns appeared on the
northern height of Chin.Yan Pao and
at p. m. two battalions of the enemy
advanced from the eastern side OF the
village, but were repulsed. Another
mixed force of enemy entered Erhshih-
ipao, where they set fire to the village
and retreated. A body of the enemy
dismounted and attacked Tangshed on
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-22
Reynolds Murder Trial

John Reynolds. the colored man,
was placed on trial in the district
court this morning for the murder Of
his wife. e. +. veeder and NJ. G.
de Baca appeared for the defendant
and district attorney S B. Davis, Jr.,
and A. T. Rogers, Jr., for the terri
tory. The jury was empaneled and
sworn in as follows and the taking of
testimony has occupied the afternoon:
Andres Griego, Pablo Gutierrez, In.
dalecio Herrera, Severiano Baca, r.
0. Kihlberg, Jose Sena. Mercedes
Mares, Antonio Archuelta Flores, Car.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-22

Montoya and Engenio Gallegos as
sureties; also the bond of Juan b.
Chanez, in the same amount, as JUS.
tice of the peace in precinct No. "A,
secured by Martin Delgado and Este
van Montana There was what would
have been at one time costly blaze
at the court house Saturday morning
when funding bonds of San Miguel
county to the amount of SIS, 900, which
had been refunded through the Central
Trust company of st. Louis were set
on fire and burned, in the presence of
witnesses.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-22
Present from Dr.. Smith

DR.. H. NJ. Smith has presented TO
the Las Vegas high school a high
grade. powerful compound microscope.
The instrument will be OF much i'm
portance for the study OF botany,
chemistry. and kindred scientific sub
jects. The gift is all the more well
come because 1t will save the school
board from an expenditure Of forty
or fifty dollars which would other
wise have been necessary very soon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-22
Wool Market Reaches Top Notch

shorts today advanced the price OF
corn for May delivery precisely six
cents bushel. 1t was current gossip
that May option is practically cornered
by few prominent traders, on realiy-
ing sales at price of cent and
half. A somewhat similar situation
developed in May wheat which was
forced I'D four cents.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-22

Tod, her owner, reported to Captain
Walker that on Friday last In latitude
41:17 north. longitude $3.50 west he
passed a derelict brig and that the
spars OF another large vessel near by
indicated that collision had occurred.
Tod thought that the vessel had been
sunk and the other one abandoned
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-22
Will Establish Lodge

c. T. Brown, the we'll known Socorro
mining man, is here today on business
connected with the establishment of a
lodge of Scottish Rite Masons. The
gentleman says that the Kelly-Magda-
lena district was never more prosper.
GUS than at present. From his own
mine., the Little Juanita, from the
Graphic and from other mines of the
vicinity large amount of lead. zinc
and copper ore is being steadily
shipped to Missouri and Colorado
smelters.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-22
Bad Mix-up on New York Elevated

NEW YORK, May 22.-Twenty per.
sons were injured, one woman critic.
ally, and seven others being badly hurt
in rear end collision On the Third
avenue elevated railroad on a high
curve at One Hundred and Thirty
Third street and Southern boulevard,
in Bronx today. The accident took
place at point where elevated tracks
are raised very high to cross the
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-22

SHERIDAN, Wyo., May Or. r.
Selway, one Of the largest sheep own
ers in northern Wyoming or southern
Montana, has sold his wool crop Of
100000 pounds for twenty-five cents a
pound. This Is the highest price paid
in the west this season.
Corner on Corn.
CHICAGO, May pa stampede Of
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-22
Evidence Of Collision at Sea

BOSTON, May 22.--Captain Walker
of the British steamer Gorsemore,
which arrived here today from Ant.
werp, states that on the afternoon of
May 20 he passed close to the schooner
yacht Thistle, one Of the contestants
In the transatlantic race. Robert +.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-22
japanese Strike in Hawaii
Over Russian Boss Well in Hand

in readiness for action. The Japs have
forced Korean laborers to strike
threatening to kill them II they con.
tinue to work. 1t is stated the Japs
objected 10 the head overseer because
he Is a Russian. High Sheriff Henry
intends this morning to occupy the
camps OF the strikers and arrest the
ring leader. ',Hfr
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-22

tracks Of the New York, New Haven
and Hartford railroad. The two trains
were waiting on the elevated for the
draw to be closed in the bride over
Harlem river when a third train
crashed into the rear OF the second
crashed into the rear OF the second OF
the waitingg trains. The forward car Of
other train were badly smashed and
left hanging partly over the street,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-22
Quarters Being
Handsomely

The new quarters OF the Las Vegas
investment and agency corporation are
being handsomely finished Ii native
pine. The counters and partitions are
in this wood and the new office furni-
tpre. which Is expected daily, will re-
semble It very closely. The offices Of
the company have an excellent loca-
tion and they will be 20 equipped a.
to add to the appearance Of the busi-
ness heart Of the city.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-22
ACCIDENT T6 GERMAN EMPRESS
BY FALLING DOWN STAIRS

WlESBADEN, May 22.-The acci-
dent to the German empress, Augusta
Victoria, who fell down stairs yester-
day while rather more serious than at
first reported will not have any serious
consequence. The cut on the foreheaa.
probably, will leave slight scar. The
empress suffers from occasional at.
tacks OF vertigo and to this is at.
tr1buted her loss of balance on the
stairs.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-22
Great Monarch Shows Here.

Yesterday al 4 O'Clock. the special
train OF the Great Monarch Shows ar.
riVed from Santa Fe. where they
played to very successful engage
ment throughout last week.
The Santa Fe New Mexican gives
this mammoth aggregation The very
pest endorsement as to the character
II the exhibitions and the personnel
OF the company.
Ine shows unloaded last night and
are busy today in erecting their tents
and paraphernalia, Manager Movers
announces that everything will be in
readiness at Z o'clock.
The first free act, that Of Herr
Schmidt, the human pillar, will take
place Immediately prior to the open.
ing of the big hippodrome which is
the feature attraction of the Great
Monarch Shows, after which will
come the feature free act of Mr.. Phil
Green. in his spiral tower act. This
act alone Is beyond all doubt the
most expensive and elaborate free
act ever placed before the public, Mr..
Green tonight will use s25 worth OF
hre works In conjunction with this
act
The various paid attractions will
open promptly at o'clock. The Moon.
sinners, which is one of the most beau.
tiful productions existing under can
vas today will give performances at
intervals Of one hour. This attraction
as stated before consists of the HOLY
City. Pharaohs daughter and Edison's
latest masterpiece the Moonshiners
which will create more furore Than
anything ever shown In Las Vegas.
The Russian Prince will hold recep.
tions in his pavilion throughout the
evening and as he is feeling in fine
fettle his witticisms will fly thick and
fast and will undoubtedly be the cen
ter of throng Of the. fair sex, the
Bold Bank Robbery, Ferris Wheel,
Sunny South, Mutoscope Parlors, ETC.,
will all be ready on time.
The street car company has an
nounced their intention of running
cars every few minutes and with ad-
ditional seven extra cars will run
their cars until IL o'clock midnight,
If the weather will hold out the z.
Romero Hose Co. will certainly make
things hum on the plaza in old town.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-22

HONOLULU, May 22.-The steamer
Kinau which yesterday carried CON-
pany of militia and force of police to
La Haina, on the island of Maui,
where the Japanese strikers had be-
come violent, returned this morning.
The situation at La Hama has quieted
and the soldiers and police are occupy.
ing the court house with field piece
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-22

wood at the secretary's desk. About
800 delegates are present. The plan
of establishing cooperative mining
and smelling enterprises is one Of the
important matters to come before the
convention. ~ -s
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-22

Bridge street is gaily Illuminated
these nights, string Of incandescent
lights, many Of them colored. having
been strung on both sides Of the
thoroughfare. Hundreds Of lights will
also blaze forth around the plaza dur
ing the week Of the carnival,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-22

Of the probate court, who held the
claim was excessive. He instructed
DR.. Zeigler to present another one
OF more moderate proportions. A
claim for $4,000 under contract OK.
hibited In court was allowed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-22

Charles r. Moore. manager OF the
Las Vegas telephone company es-
corted the hello young ladies Of his
exchange and q number of friends on
their annual picnic party to the noun
tains yesterday. And of course It
rained, but in the morning, this time.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-22

Some party, perhaps tired and need
ing rest, leaned too heavily against
pane OF glass In John York's grocery
front yesterday morning, with the re-
suit that the pane was smashed and
Mr.. York will have to supply a new
one. or take the consequences Of an
open window.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-22
Dr.. Zeigler's Big Claim Disallowed

CHICAGO, May PA claim for
100000 for medical service by DR..
". E. Ziegler of Chicago against the
estate Of Harriet Mcvickers, widow of
the well known theatrical manager,
was disallowed today by Judge Cutting
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-22
Commissioners Court.

The board Of county commissioners
held a session Saturday morning, at
which the following business was dis
patched: The bond of Juan Segura
in the sum of $500 as constable in pre-
cinct No. 26 was approved, with Felipe
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-22
Looks Like a Garden

Worth a dollar an acre to look at
this country" was the epigrammatic
remark of John Hicks, the santa Rosa
stockman and banker. Mr.. Hicks came
up from Santa Rosa Saturday and has
gone 10 Maxwell City. He said the
country for The whole distance look
ed like garden, but that Las Vegas
is a little greener garden than the
rest.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-22
Miners Convention

SALT LAKE CITY, May 22.-The
national convention of the western
federation of miners began its first ses-
sion here at 9 o'clock this morning.
President Charles H. Meyer was In
the chair and Secretary w. D. Hay.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-22

The walk-way on the Oallinas river
bridge is being replanked under the
immediate direction OF Juan f. Kava,
naugh, the street commissioner across
the way.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-05-22

It had been planned at the exercises
in the high school building tonight to
present Miss Maggie Bucher the su.
perintendent who Is retiring after
years Of faithful and efficient services
in the Las Vegas school, with a pair
Of handsome opera glasses. AS the
lady was called away today by the
illness of her sister, the. gift was sent
to her, accompanied by letter from
the teachers who made the present.
The letter will be published tomorrow.