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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-10

savages and head hunters who are
on the war path.
Governors Fault.
I MAaila. March 70.~--Anlerican are
now arriving at Zeamboanga from
Jolo. The concensus OF opinion Is
that the whole trouble is due to the
fact that Governor Major Hugh Scott
permitted the outlaws tb fortify
themselves within sight Of the city
Of Jolo. The military authorities at
Zeamboanga refused since Thursday
to give any information to the press.
Four Days Battle.
Manila. March 10. Associated
Press kilograms from Zeamboanga say
the attack on Mount Dajo commenced
Monday. There was four days hard
fighting, during which 1t is estimated
900 persons were killed and wounded
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Orders Issued For
Guard Target Work

National Guard Of New Mexico; Or.
der No. /:
!. The firing season for the Nation.
al Guard Of New Mexico for this
year will be from January 1. 1906.
to October 81. 1906. The record
year win be from May ] TO October
81. 1906.
2. Special course &C" u. s. small
arms firing regulations Is hereby
adopted for the government Of the ma
ti0nal guard Of New Mexico for the
year 1906. Special attention is cali
10 company and troop commanders
to the firing and aiming drills as laid
down in the firing regulations.
.. The territory will provide one
decoration TO be worn by the bes.
individual shot Of the guard for the
season. This decoration will be sho.
for annually. and become the property
Of the individual who wins It three
seasons Three trophies will be shot
for in the order az follows: One for
the highest figure Of merit of any Of
the organizations Of the guard. one
for the second highest figure Of merit
and one for the third highest fgur'
Of merit. These prizes will be award
ed at the close Of the record season
upon receipt and compilation Of tn,
records and approval Of the adjutan'
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Obituary Of Late
George 7. witten

George Thomas Witten was born in
Taswell county. Virginia, April 2Sth,
1856, and died at La Junta, Colo.
March 4th, 1905, being at the time Of
his death 40 years, 10 months and 4
days old. He was married at Little
Rock, Ark, in May. 1884. He leaves a
wife, son Leslie, aged 21 years, and
little daughter Eleanor. two years of
age. to mourn his loss.
Mr.. Whitten has always followed
telegraphing from his earliest man.
hood to the present time, and has
held several times very important po-
sitions with the railroad companies
in this capacity.
He came to La Junta several years
ago and worked for the Santa Fe
company for a couple of years and
was absent several years, returning
the first Of last November and ac-
cepting a position again in the relay
office. He was good operator and
a pleasing gentler1a 1an..-~ s,--~--.----.-ss -s.
4 The fttnera1 services will be he'll
here tomorrow from the Baptist
church by the Rev. Davis and under
the auspices of the local W. o. w.
order. The body will be shipped to
Las Vaegs. New Mexico, where in.
terment will take place, and where
Mrs. Witten will reside with her son
who holds position at that place.
The deepest sympathy Of the com
munity is with the grief strick-
en- .family-Otero County Democrat.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-10

Cannon at the house today regarding
statehood legislation. Statehood legis.
lation was discussed BY the president
with several senators beside Speaker
Cannon. Representative Hamilton
(Michigan). chairman Of the house
committee on territories. declared
the house would not accept the senate
amendments. Former Delegate Rod
ey OF New Mexico who has been ad.
v0cating joint statehood. expresse
great disappointment at the action OF
the senate. Beveridge. chairman Of
the senate committee on territories.
talked to the president about the
statehood legislation, but made no
comments on IT, II Is learned that
vigorous efforts will be made to In.
duce the house to concur in the sen
ate amendments. The movement will
be supported by Oklahoma and In
dian territory advocates Of statehood.
Rejoicing.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, March
Is great rejoicing here
over the passage Of the statehood
bill by the senate and universal con.
currence IN the amendments.
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Levi Robx Dead.

Levi Rohy, q cOl0red man about
sixty-five years Of age, who for many
years has been In the employ Of the
Aqua Pura company. died at his
home near Hot springs during the
night, OF pneumonia. He was III abou.
week. The funeral will be held
sometime tomorrow from the Lewis
undertaking company parlors.
Levi Roby was born In Kentucky In
iS4O In slavery, and died in Las We
gas, New Mexico. March 10th, 1906,
aged sixty-six years.
He came To New Mexico in 1879,
driving a bull team across the plains.
He was employed In a saw mill IN
the canyon for seven years and then
entered the employ Of X. J. Holmes
in the ice business. When Mr..
Holmes sold out 10 the Aqua Pura
company, Roby was retained In theis.
service and has been with them ever
since.
Roby was highly esteemed by the
company. was faithful 70 degree, In
telligent and jndustrious. He leaves
wife but no children TO mourn his
death.
Mr.. r. n. Pierce, manager OF the
Aqua Pura company, pays the follow.
ing tribute to deceased: He has been
a faithful and honest employe Of the
Aqua Pura company since 1883. He
was always attentive to business and
did his work well. We sincerely re-
gret his death"
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and Children SIaush-
tered in Storming Of Mount Ddo

Manila, March 10.--Brigadier Gen
eral Bliss made reconnaissance to.
wards Mount Dajo during the week
previous to. the attack by the Ameri-
can force upon the Moro stronghold
there, but it had no effect upon the
hostile attitude OF the outlaws. An
official report says that the families
Of the Moros remained in the village
located In the center Of the crater
at the apex of the mountain and the
women and children mingled with the
warriors during the battle to such an
extent it was impossible to discrimin-
ate and all we're killed in the fierce
onslaught. Constabulary detachments
are now engaged in the mountains OF
northern Luzon rounding up bands of
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-10
Steamer Lost

London. March 10.--A large steam.
er. name unknown, sank after striking
the rocks northwest Of Ushant, TWEEN
ty-seven miles from Brest, France.
The first indication Of trouble was at
three this morning when the signal
man on the mole heard guns fred and
the sounding Of the steamers siren
in the dense. fog. Life boats were
launched and subsequent
news was received tina. she had been
refloated, but shortly after she sank.
The firing Of guns Indicated the YES
sci carried passengers.
Crew Saved.
London, March 1O.--The steamer
which sank off the French coast was
identified as the British steamer Mel
son. from Port Talbot. Wales for st.
Nazaire, France. Her crew Of twenty
five was saved.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-10
House Leaders Declare Repres.
entatives Will Not Concur in Sen.
ate Amendment on Statehood Bill
Uncle Joe Expresses slf . Determined 10 Hold Out- -Babceek
Will Probably lntredues Motion 10 Concur
PRECEDENT Discusses Question

Washington. March 10.--The state
hood question will not be taken up IN
the house until the return Of the
members OF the river and harbor com.
mittee VINO are making trip Of
inspection through the south, about
March 10. The house leaders who
represent the administration view OF
statehood are positive the house will
not concur in the amendment Of the
senate. eliminating Arizona andd New
Mexico from the bill. Positive asser.
tion is made by the "stalwarts" that
the insurgents have not gained sin
gle vote since the bill left the house.
and consequently will be unable 20
carry a motion to concur in the sen
ate amendments. When the bill
comes from the senate. the program
motion to disagree.
and ask for conference. This mo-
tion may be made by Hamilton. 1t Is
thought Babcock will interpose mo-
ton to concur The vote will come
on this motion first. and result witt
reveal the strength Of the respective
Sides Those opposing statehood for
Arizona and New Mexico In the house
all along, II opportunity
were given for direct vote on the
specific question that they had plen-,
ty Of votes to defeat the joint state
hood.
"There Is no change in the tenn.
per of the house 50 far as can see
This was the statement Of Speaker
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TO Raise Money il
Chicago For noihe

The Lakeyiew Thimble club, one 81
the prominent women's organizations
OF Chicago, viii give an afternoon
coffee ON the Monday after Easter.
April 10th, for the benefit OF Che
Ladies' Home Of Las Vegas.
This function will be held at the
home of one Of the leaders Of the Or
ganization ana large booth will be
constructed at which will be sold In.
dian and Mexican curios and other
souvenirs Of the territory OF New
Mexico, the entire proceeds TO be
given TO the Home.
Over two hundred ladies' are ex
pectad to be present on this after
noon. and everyone VIM undoubtedls
be purchaser.
The ladies' OF the relief society III
this city are busy collecting curios
and getting them ready for packing
and also soliciting contributions Any
one VINO wishes 10 nelp the cause ol
the Ladies' Home can do so by con
tributing curios, blankets. drawn-work
or things Of similar nature.
A number OF contributions have al
ready been received, and have been
delivered at the home of Mrs. George
w. Hartman, at $40 Eighth street. A
special effort Is being made to make
this a great success, and the ladies'
desire the hearty cooperation Of all.
Mrs. A. D. Higgins. president Of the
Ladies Relief society. has been In
the east since the latter part Of De-
cember, working In the interests Of
the Home, and viii be present IN
Chicago at the benefit to be given by
the Lakeview Thimble club. X
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eneral and the governor. commando.

general aud the governor. commande-
In chief.
4. Organizations will select be-
tween The first day OF May and the
date set for the encampment 90 be
announced later probably IN july,
Ave men and one alternate 10 repre-
sent their organization IN the compc-
tition TO be held during the encamp-
ment. A trophy 70 the value of $50
has been offered the guard for this
competition, 10 be awarded then. It's
nature. and the rules governing the
contest will be promulgated later.
Bronze medals will be given to eacl,
member Of the winning team In this
contest.
8. A team will be selected at the
contest during the encampmeNt 0f
eighteen men who will represent the
territory OF New Mexico ut the mn.
tional competition In August whenever
held tprobably Sea Girt. N. J.) The
men Of this team will be transported
subsisted and paid according to their
rank out Of the government allotment
for the, guard.
6. Troop and company commanders
are instructed to report to this Office
at the earliest date possible the
number Of targets and ammunition on
hand. the condition Of the range.
whether they have a copy Of small
arms fire regulations. or any other
information that will be useful rela-
tive TO this feature Of the service.
ROBERT &. RANKIN.
Maj. 1st Cav, N. G.. N. M.
!. 8, A. p.
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that II the house so amends the BIZ,
the senate will concur.
CRIMINAL NEcelvGs PUN.
leHMeNT FoN MteogEos

Ashesville, N. ". March 10.--Rev.
w. II. Jones. Baptist minister and for.
mer pastor and circuit rider Of seven
churches of Henderson county. was
convicted at Henderville yesterday Of
criminal relations with Mrs. lngeline
eagle and sentenced to Imprisonment
for one year The woman was also
convicted and fined 500 and costs.
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ings be set for hearing at such time
and place and that such persons be
required to appear and testify or
produce such books, documents and
papers - the commission may here
after direct, and further that the H.
quiry be carried on in the meantime
by such other means and methods as
may be deemed appropriate.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-10
NEW WORKERS PROTEST
PROSECUTIONS IN IDAHO

New York. March 10.--Notice Of a
meeting to protest against the prose-
cution Of the men alleged 10 be con
cerned In the assassination Of form.
er Governor Steunenberg of Idaho.
were distributed In this city today.
The call Is not signed. The meeting
is called for March 18th. at the Grant;
Central palace.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-10
PROMINENT GERMAN EDITOR
AND RADICAL DEAD.

Berlin, March 10--Eugene Richter
radical leader in the Reichstag since
It's foundation, Bisinarck's old oppoh
ent. and long time editor of Freisin-
nige Zeitung, died at I this morning
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-10
Further Doinss in Investigation
OF Oil and Carrier Companies

Washington, March 10.--ln compli-
ance with the joint resolution Of con-
gress approved March Z, In the matter
in relation Of common carriers to
coal and oil and the transportation Of
the same, the interstate commerce
directed that proceedings
Of inquiry and investigation be insti-
tuted at once and that such proceed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-10

Paris, March i0.--A terrible catas-
trophe occurred q coal mine Is
miles from Bethune. The explosion
Of gas killed many miners and three
chambers of the mine are on fire.
The number Of victims are not known
but 1900 miners descended into the
pit this morning.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-10
NJ. sARRlgN FULLY AGREES
TO REFORM GOVERNMENT

Paris. March l0.--M, Sarrien has
accepted the task Of forming min
istry and secured the consent Of NJ.
Bougeoise and NJ. Poincaire to take
the portfolio. and notified the presi-
dent Of his acceptance OF the task.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-10
sNoWsToRM or
WINTER IN KANSAS.

Wichita, Has, March 10.-The
heaviest snowstorm OF the winter pre-.
walls in this section Of Kansas today.
Street car traffic is demoralizel.
Wheat will be benefited.
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EIGHT KILLED AND TWeNTv.s,x
INJURED IN EARTHQUAKE

Lahore. India, March 10.--An alarm.
ing earthquake occurred in Basheha,
one Of the Simla tributary hill states
Of Punjab. Considerable damage was
caused at Rampur. Eight are known
to be killed and twenty-six are in
jured..
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-10
The Womans' Library Association
The Womans' Lihrary associatiosa

The Womans' Library Association.
The W0mans' Lihrary association
has proven itself source OF great
strength to The Public library. ii has
been In existence only few monfiig,
but during these few months. II has
demonstrated to the public the neces-
sity Of such an organization.
AT the euchre given Tor the bene-
At OF the Library, and later the de-
bate on the statehood question, the
association netted over Sl25. This
money will be applied toward reduc-
ing the debt Of the Library, and In
creasing the number Of books.
The association holds its regular
monthly meeting the second Wednes.
day of each month III the Public Ia
brary building. These meetings should
interest every woman In Las Vegas.
After the business part Of the meet
ing, literary program IL carried out.
followed by . social hour. during
which time refreshments are served.
Mrs. Gise entertained the ladies It
the last meeting by readings from
Stoddard's lectures ON New Mexico.
This reading was highly Instructive,
and will be continued at tho next
meeting on next Wednesday, March
1lth.
These meetings merit the hearty
support Or every woman IN Las We
gan and each woman should feel 1t
a duty incumbent upon herself to ex-
crt her influence In behalf OF this
organization. Remember the date.
Mrs johanna vollmer. president:
Mrs. Clifrord McC1anahan, secretary.
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Alaska's New Governor.

Washington, March l0.--President
Roosevelt today announced he had
decided to appoint Wilfred B. Hog
gait to be governor Of Alaska. Hog
gait Is resident Of Juneau, and will
succeed John g. Brady, recently re-
signed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-10

Herman Ilfeld received the Master
Mason degree at Chapman lodge last
night. The Master Mason degree will
also be conferred at special meeting
Monday night
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-10
CONDITION or SUSAN 3.
ANTHONY NOT ENCOURAGING.

Rochester. N. Y, March 10.--Susan
B. Anthony's condition is not quite
so encouraging this morning.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-10

Mrs. A. A. Jones entertained q
number Of elderly ladies' of this city
Thursday afternoon At her home at
1921 Sixth street. In honor Of the
SEVENTEEN birthday anniversary OF
her mother, Mrs. l.. J. stoneroad, who
In visiting at her home. A very
pleasant afternoon was spent ami
dainty refreshments served Mrs.
McCade. who Ia nInety-one years Of
age. was the guest Of honor. There
WAS about eighteen ladies present.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-10
Jsps to Go

Washington, March 1O.--The state
department received = cable from cee
or It's trusted agents In ManchntlA
saying that commerce and trade there
were. approaching the normal; that
the Chinese governor WAS anxious
to take over the civil administration
as soon ~ possible and that the lap
anese troops win be entirely out Of
Manchuria In few days when tho
country will be opened to the world.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-10
Walsh HEARING
POSTPONED TILL
MARCH SIXTEEN
Bsnker's Friends end Newspaper
Artists Engage IN Live
y Fight.
Camera Which CoNlslNed Picture u II
Nsneiss Smashsd. ..Ssvssa pso.
pie lnlussd. 4

Chicago, Ills. March 10.-The pre-.
liminary hearing Of John A. Walsh.
former president of the Chicago Ne
tional hank. who was arrested rev.
eral days ago on the charge Of vi0latr
Ing the federal banking laws. was set
for hearing THU morning before UNI.
ted States Commisslouer Eoote but
owing to the absence Of Walsh's ~
torney Il was continued until Marc1
18th. A lively fight between the
friends Of Walsh and Z number oe
newspaper photographers took plnco
when Walsh was about to leave tho
federal building The photographsro
had placed their machines At The
Adams street entrance Of The build
Ing and when Walsh came out cao
snapped him. In m Instant tho friends
Of Walsh made rush for him a1d
the machine went Into tho ar and
the photographer TO the sidewalk. He
jumped up and struck one Of his ~
sailants In the mouth. knocking him
down and cutting his hand badly on
the teeth Of his victim. A general
mix-up followed. All the photographers
taking the side of their fellow work.
man against the friends of the bank
er. and tor two u three minutes at
least . score fought UP and down
the steps. The arrival Of the police
stopped the fight. Only ono photo
graph of Walsh was taken but the
chances are the camera that took II
will never be used again.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-22

This special sale is being taken advant-
age of by persons who have wanted pianos
of the best makes for years but felt that
they could not afford to pay the price.
Now that Ii has been necessary for us TO
reduce prices in order to move these
pianos out quickly those persons have
not been slow to improve the opportunity
of getting the piano of their choice at the
economical prices and most liberal terms
now offered
High Grade Pianos.
We want to impress it on the minds of
intending purchasers that these are not
CHEAP pianos. There are such pianos
as Chickering. Kranieh and Bach, EN-
merson, Mathushey, McPhail Packard,
KrelI- French, Everett, Forbes, and 9th
ers Such pianos as we carry IN stock
and are not afraid to stand behind with
our reputation The bargains offered are
so many and so diversified that 1t is I'M
possible to describe them. But you should
not miss this opportunity to call to look
over the magnificent instruments on sale.
Inside and Electric Players. Two In
One.
This new invention enables every mem
Der of your household to enjoy the pleas
ure of a plano. 1t Is not necessary to be
a musician to be able to play Your WIFE
son. daughter or yourself can all get the
benefit of music If you own one OF these
remarkable instruments. Internationally
we have in stock the greatest variety
of standard Piano Players ever offered.
Stock comprises such well known makes
as the Krell Auto-Grand, Peerless Elec-
trie PLAYER, Celebrated Apollo Player and
others. If you have never heard one OF
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-02-22
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

Mr.. Mercer Barnett has returned from
Eufaula.
Mrs Rose Garland Lewis who expected
to attend the d. A. r. conference, is de-
tanned at her home in Tuscaloosa by ill
ness. She was greatly missed during the
conference. Mrs. Lewis is one of the most
prominent women in the Alabama society
of d. A. RS.
The absence of Mrs. Phares Coleman of
Montgomery was also greatly regretted
by the Daughters She was detained by
the illness of her mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A Emery gave a thea
ire party last evening to see Mr. Drew, a
dinner for ten guests preceding Mr.. and
Mrs. Emery's guests, including a bright
group of young people, were Mrs. Emery S
sister, Miss Conner, and Miss Parker,
Miss Grace Hardie and Miss Katherine
Conner Mr.. Carl Seals, Mr.. Drury Foy,
DIR. r. p. Conner and Mr.. John Jemison.
Mr. and Mrs. Maben and Miss Maben
had dinner party, the guests going
afterward to the Jefferson.
Miss Mollie Couric of Eufaula spent
yesterday in Birmingham en- route to
Tuscaloosa.
Mrs. Walter Robinson of Admission. who
has been the guest of Mrs. j. D. Haley
during the d. A. R. conference, will re-
turn home today. Mrs. Robinson was
formerly Miss Noble and is a notably
charming woman
Mrs. Ellen Peter-Bryce will return to
Tuscaloosa today.
Miss Lamar of Selma is the guest of
Miss Hardie.
A charming and beautiful event of to-
day will be the Colonial tea to be given
by Mrs. Henry Hiden from to o'clock.
Mrs Saunders of Decatur, who has been
the guest of Mrs. J. d. Moore during the
D. A. r. conference, returned home yes
terday.
Mrs Wilson Brown gave a brilliant din
ner party on Tuesday evening at the
Country club.
Miss Mary Lanier is in Petersburg, Va,
the guest of Miss Emily Mason.