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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-23

Sea railway. Next to the building Of
the Assouans dam the construction
Of the Red Sea railway IL regarded
a.; the most important step Of recent
years in the industrial development
OF Egypt. Its formal opening h to
be made an occasion for brilliant
ceremonies.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-23
BROKERS AND STOCK ex.
CHANGE MEN ASSIGN

Pittsburg. Jan. 2S.--Ed. Csartner =
Co., stock brokers and members OF
the Pittsburg stock exchange, made
an assignment today The liabilities
will exceed S20O,00O
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-23

Representative chairman Of the house
mitee the territories submitted favorable the
Hamilton joint statehood BILL which provides for the admission Of
Oklahoma Indian Territory the Of Oklahoma and for
joint statehood for New Mexico Arizona under the Of
Arizona The report the bill detail explaining that the
capital until 1917 that the capt.
tai of Oklahoma be in Guthrie for the length OF time
when the choose their capitals The This
Informed which finds fault
with New Mexico because of Its foreign population"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-23

: San Francisco. Jan. 23.--Customs
collector Stratton Is holding up a con-
signment Of American text books,
printed in Japan. pending investIga-
ton. They are the first. second, third
and fourth readers used in the public
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-23

The I. o. B. B. gave very pleasan'
affair last evening at the Fraterna'
Brotherhood hall. dancing being the
order Of the evening. Between TWEEN.
ty.five and thirty couples were pres
ent and the festivities lasted until a
late hour The music was exception.
ally good.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-23

roads to shut Kansas oil out of the
market. The reflners who signed the
appeal own eight refineries now in
operation, besides two in course Of
erection. They have invested more
than 100000 in refineries, tank cars,
storage tanks, etc
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-23
INAUGURATION or THE
NILE RAILWAY

Cairo. January 23.--Lord Cromer,
accompanied by his stan and large
official party. has departed for Port
Soudan to attend the formal inaugu
ration next Saturday Of the Nlle-Red
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-23

On account Of the euchre and dance
given by the Library association at
Rosenthal hall, the library will be
closed at 8 o'clock Thursday even.
Ing, January 25th.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-23
Wool in Demand.

Boston, Mass. Jan. 23.---The
wool market is Arm. with
feature Of the trading done in
sample bales and bags. Ter
ritorial and fleece woods have
been In constant demand for
for different mills. many Of
which are but lightly supplied.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-23
Judge AshenfeIter Dead

Ell Paso, Jan. 23-Judge 8.
NJ. Ashenfelter. who settled In
New Mexico in 1860 and was
territorial attorney general
several years, died this morn
Ing at Silver City, Of heart fail
J ure.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-23

The Investment g. Agency corpora
tion has been appointed to manage
the affairs OF the Las Vegas Ten
Cottage colony.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-23

- lc"ls Woot Market.
81. Louis, Jan. 2s.--wool steady:
unchanged.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-01-23
CHAIRMAN HAMILTON REPORTS JOINT STATEHOOD
BILL FAVORAbly IN THE HOUSE Of REPRESENT.
AT|VES THIS AFTERNOON, WITH STRONG PLEA
Native People New Mexico Have Been Snded Percentage Of Foreign Born
Population the Territory Exceptionally Small Though woFlths Are Of
Spanish Descent

Admits That TsxDodGns New Mexico About
Real Valuation Discussion Bill 10 Be Earnest
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-24
BOSTON KEEPS EYE
On DONATION

BOSTON, Mass, Nov. 23.-Members of
the Boston San Francisco relief com
mittee, wnen shown San Francisco dis
patches today quoting the San Fran
cisco relief committee, were emphatic
IN their declaration that the action of
the Massachusetts committee in send
ing 100000 was in no way an indorse-
nent Of the methods of the San Fran
cisco committee in expending the
funds.
Members Of the local committee state
that Investigation of the conditions in
San Francisco disclosed the fact that
the California committee had adopted
theoretical methods Of disbursing funds,
which disbursement was costing about
$4,000 per month.
The use OF automobiles and other ex-
pensive luxuries led to charges of gross
negligence and extravaganza. The Bos-
ton men learned also that the San Fran
cisco committee had contemplated di-
verting about 100000 to pay saloon
keepers for conf1scated stock. AS a re-
suit Of the disclosures an understanding e
was reached between the two commit
tees that no part Of the Massachusetts
funds should be used for such purposes
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-24
CARUSO MUST PAY
PALTRY FINE
Found Guilty of Annoying
Women, but Escapes With
a Very Light Sentence
DEFENSE INDIGNANT

NEW : DIRK, Nov. 2S.-Enrico Caruso,
the famous italian tenor. today was
found guilty of annoying women in the
Central Park geological garden hne
of $40 was imposed. The verdict was
rendered by Magistrate Baker in the
Yorkville Police Court after a hearing
which extended more than three days
The tenor was bitterly denounced by
Deputy Police Commissioner Mathot,
who said that the reason why Hannah
Graham, one of the principal witnesses
for the prosecution, had not appeared
in court was that she feared to face
crowd of perverts such as commonly
attended such a hearing. The specta-
tors in the courtroom Kissed Mathot at
this remark.
Former Judge Dittenhoeffer, Caruso's
counsel, frequently protested against
the arraignment of his client and the
severe manner in which he was handled
by the prosecution. He intimated that
the case against the tenor was manu-
factured by the police.
Deputy Commissioner Mathot, in his
closing argument, savagely attacked
Caruso, declaring him to be a man of
misfit morals, unworthy Of being re-
ceived in any home and unfit to asso-
ciate with persons in decent society. He
warmly defended the New York Police
Department and declared that it was
absurd to charge, as had been charged
by the defense, that the case against
Caruso was framed" by the police. The
real reason Hannah Graham did not
want to appear as witness was not
because she feared that she would be
unable TO substantiate the charge, but
that she did not want to face such a
host Of perverts as would have gath
ered-"such persons as now fill this
courtroom, said the Deputy Commits
sioner.
Kisses swept the courtroom and the
magistrate was forced to rap repeated
ly before order was restored.
Mathot said that Caruso had never
denied the real charge against him
that he had annoyed two young girls
and had thrust upon them the most
hateful indignities
"I am here.'' said Mr.. Mathot, con
behalf of women, our wives and daugh-
ters, TO ask you If these panderers and
sexual perverts shall be permitted to
use our public highways and the parks
for the prosecution of their bestial per-
formances."
Judge Dittenhoefer expressed sur
prise when told that the decision was
against his client.
we shall appeal" he said. =, e con-
slider the decision unjust and unwar-
ranted by the evidence.
IF Caruso was guilty of the conduct
his testimony charged him with, but
was refuted, he should have been pun
ished severely. If he on the other hand
is innocent he should not have been
fined at ALL"
When Mr.. Conried was interviewed
regarding the verdict. he said: II con-
cur entirely in all this which Caruso's
counsel says"
Caruso said tonight: Il am naturally
panied and amazed at the verdict. After
all the evidence had been presented in
court I took it for granted that 1
would be discharged instantly and hon
orably. do not doubt the verdict will
be reversed on appeal"
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-24
FRENCH PEASANT IS
FIGHT TROOPS

PARIS, Nov. 23.-There remain few
church inventories still to be taken.
Inventories in six departments were
completed today. In most cases there
was no resistance. but in several in
stances the troops that approached
the. churches were stoned by the peas
ants. This led to thirty arrests. The
prisoners we're tried and given light
sentences.
At Yssartes, in the Department Of
Ardeche. a critical situation developed
Five hundred parishioners armed with
clubs. scythes, plowshares and pitch
forks, showered stones upon the SOL
diers, whereupon the adJutant in COM
mand ordered his men to fire over the
heads Of the demonstrators, and the
crowd fed. The doors of the church
were then broken in. The church itself
was crowded with women and children.
who thronged around the officials in
an unsuccessful effort to prevent the
taking of the inventory. When the
troops marched of the people gathered
and hooted until the soldiers were out
of sight.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-24
MRS. SCHECK FREED
Of INDICTMENT

Los ANGELES. Nov. 2s.-Mrs Au-
relia Scheck widow of Joel Scheck,
for whose murder in this city on July
II last Ernest Stackpole is now under
Sentence of life Imprisonment, was to-
day freed from a charge of perjury and
discharged from custody by Judge
Trask in the Superior Court. She has
been in jail since her husbands mur-
der, first charged with being an accom-
plice of Stackpole and later accused
of perjury.
The court ruled that the Grand Jury,
in returning the Indictment against
Mrs. Scheck, had not acted in accord
ance with the forms of law. Mrs. Scheck
turned States evidence against Stack
pole, with whom she. had lived on inti
mate relations.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-24
SPOKANE PATR|CIDE
ALLEGED INSANE
SPECIAL DISPATCH 10 TBE Cali,


SPOKANE, Nov. 2s.-Professor H r.
Boone. superintendent of the Univer-
sity School for Boys, at Berkeley. Cal.
was the principal witness TODAY at the
trial of Sidney Sloane charged with
the murder of his father. a prominent
wholesale merchant. The State unex-
pectedly rested its case at O'Clock
this afternoon, whereupon the defense
moved for a verdict on the ground
that the information did not charge
first degree murder. The Judge over
ruled the motion, and the chief counsel
for the Hefense announced that he
would proceed to introduce testimony
to show the defendant to be insane.
Professor Boone was the first wit
ness. and was still on the stand at ad-
journment- He said Sidney entered
his school in 1903 at the age of IA
years and remained two years. and
that in his opinion the boy was insane
He said the lad imagined himself a
star athlete just because the other
boys told him he was, but he could not
play in the football eleven because he
could not remember signals: that on
one occasion Sidney sought to borrow
a revolver with which to resist the at
tentions of a prominent young society
woman; that he wanted to thrash q
professor who insisted on asking him
to recite when his fingers were crossed
as signal that he was not prepared
the boy having been told by his class
mates that the professor. having he
longed to the same fraternity as him
self. would recognize and heed the
signal
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-24
NEW CHAIRMAN IS.
H. D. LOVELAND
Trans-Mississippi Congress
Decides on a Local Man
as Its Presiding Officer
IRISH DENIES GRAFT"

KANSAS CITY, Nov. 2s.-After elect
ing Colonel H d. LoVeland of San
francisco president for the ensuing
year, adopting two resolutions by w. ].
bryan after they had been voted down
by the committee on resolutions, and
after adopting a set of resolutions, in
Guiding an Endorsement of the PROPOSE
uons submitted by Secretary Of State
Elihu Root for encouraging our mer-
chant marine" and for increasing our
intercourse with South America by ade-
quate mail facilities. the Trans -Missis-
sippi Commercial Congress adjourned
late today TO meet in 1907 at MUskogee,
I T
The last session of a memorable
gathering proved one of the most stir
ring Of the convention and ended in a
victory for Mr.. Bryan. Mr.. Bryan was
not present, having left this morning
for Columbia, No, TO deliver an ad-
dress
John P. Irish. in presenting the claims
OF San Francisco for the honor of en-
tertaining next years congress, denied
with vigor the truth Of the appellation
applied TO San Francisco, that of "A
City Of Graft"
Never one mill Of the thousands of
dollars contributed for the relief of the
sufferers Of our recent disasters" de-
clared he, was diverted. I deny with
all the ardor OF which I am capable the
truth Of the stories printed in Eastern
papers regarding alleged graft in San
Francisco in this fund. Such stories
are ISLANDERS upon the fair name OF San
Francisco
The resolutions submitted to the con-
gress last night by William ]. Bryan
in substance contained support for an
Endorsement by the congress of the res
olution adopted by the Interparlia-
mentary Union at the London session
in favor Of the settling of international
questions impartially by a court or
commission Of investigation before
declaration Of war or the opening Of
hostilities by any country.
The second resolution sought to
place the congress on record as being
opposed to private monopOlies, and, be-
lieving them 'indefensible and intoler-
able" favors the enforcement of exist
ing laws and the enactment of such
new laws as may be necessary to pro-
tect Industry from the menace offered
by the trusts.
John P. Irish was among those op-
posed 10 the resolutions.
The newly elected officers were: Pres
ident, Colonel H D Loveland. San Fran
cisco; first vice president. L. Bradford
Prince. Santa Fe. n. M; second vice
president, y. G. Larimore, Larimore, n.
D.; third vice president, c. A Fellows,
Topeka. Kan: fourth vice president, J.
+. Gallbreath, Denver.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-24
ISLANDS SWEPT BY
TEMbLOR WAVES

VICTORIA, B. c.. Nov 28.-Alarming
earthquake shocks in German New
Guinea, the Bismarck archipelago, fol-
lowed by tidal waves, causing much
loss of life among the natives, are re-
ported by the steamer Miowera from
the South Seas. Captain Prejawa of
the German steamer Star, which
reached Sydney, Australia, reported
that near Finchafen his steamer rolled
and vibrated considerably. due to seis-
mic disturbances. The effectAwa plain
ashore. assures being visible In the
mountains.
tidal wave swept the low-lying
coast. devastating the country for
forty miles. At Chiassi Island, in Dam
pier Straits, the tidal wave wrought
great havoc, hardly a native hut being
left. Along the New Guinea coast Can
tain Prejawa saw assures in the noun
tain sides 200 feet long and 100 feet
deep
The only European property de-
stroyed was the German mission sta
ton. Captain Prejawa was unable to
estimate the loss of life, but, thought
it considerable.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-24
WOMAN ENACTS A
GRIM TRAGEDY

CHICAGO, Nov. 2S.-James f. De-
laney, president of the American Ship
ping Company, was today shot and
killed by his wife, who Immediately
afterward committed suicide.
The cause of the shooting is not
known. Mrs. Cyrus Woods, In whose
house the tragedy took place, declared
that Mr.. and Mrs. Delaney had not
quarreled to her knowledge. The cou-
pie had been in this city but few
weeks, having come from New York,
where Delaney was well. known. The
revolver was still clutched in the hand
of Mrs. Delaney when the room was
entered.
NEW YORK, Nov. 23.-James H. De-
laney was president and treasurer of
the American Shipping Company. which
has branch office in this city. His
home was in Chicago, but he frequent
ly visited New York and was we'll
known here. He started for Chicago
ten days ago.
Delaney and wife were married eight
years ago. They had no children.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-24
CRAZY SNAKE GETS
EAR OF SOLONs

TULSA. I. T., Nov 23.-chitto Harjo.
better known as Crazy Snake. chief OF
the Crazy Snake faction of the Creek
Indians, and who is said to voice the
sentiments of one-third of the Creek
Nation, made a dramatic speech today
before the Senate committee that Is in
vestigating Indian affairs. He pleaded
for return to the conditions existing
under the treaty of 1882, when the In
dians held land in common and roamed
the forests in nomadic fashion.
The general sense of the Indians, of
whom about thirty testified, was for re-
moval of the restrictions on all lands
except those owned by full-blood In
dians and on homesteads- A petition
signed by oil operators asking a modi-
fication OF the present stringent regula-
tions was presented. A night session
was held.
The committee will close its hearings
at Brettsville, I. T.. tomorrow.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-24
CAR KILLS JUDGE
IN Los ANGELES

Los ANGELES, Nov. 2s--Judge A. E.
cowIes, a former Circuit Judge Of
Michigan and resident of Lansing,
was killed this evening beneath the
wheels of an eastbound West Adams
street car at the corner of La Sale
street.
Judge Cowles who was 20 years of
are was crossing the street and an
parently failed to observe the ap-
proaching car He arrived in this CITY
only two months ago on a visit to his
daughter, Mrs. J. r. Goodhue.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-24
BRITAIN WILL NOT
RECOGNIZE CUBA
sppcrAI. pIspATcH no rHE oA1I

SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE GALL
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.-The State
Department has been told by the Brit
ish Government that it will not recog-
nize the provisional government of
Cuba as other than dependency of the
United States
Grant Duff was appointed Minister
from Great Britain to Cuba some time
ago, but has not taken his post. He
will not be sent to Havana This is
taken to mean that the British Govern
ment believes the United States is In
Cuba for an indefinite period.
1t is expected that other European
povernments will follow in the stems Of
the London Government and give their
Ministers to Cuba indefinite leaves of
absence.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-24
ROUMANIA TAKES REPRISAL
STEPS AGAINST BULGARIA
Matter of immigration Causes Two
Small Countries to Carry
Chfps ON Shoulders

BUCHAREST, Nov. 23.-As a re-
prisal against the Bulgarian Govern
ment's decision. adopted some time
ago, not to admit Jews into Bulgaria,
no matter whence they came, Rouma-
MIA has adopted measures to prevent
Bulgarian Jews from entering Rouma-
MIA.
This prohibition is extended even to
Jews who are in possession of pass
ports.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-24
CHARTERS STILL GOING Up

PORTLAND. Nov. "a special dis
patch TO the Evening Telegram from
Seattle, Wash, says: Rates on lumber
charters for California ports have
again advanced and shipping men
declare that there is no question
that the $40 mark will be reached At
this time charters are being offered
at the rate of 50 per thousand for lum-
Der cargoes to San Francisco This
rate is the highest ever paid by the
trade.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-24
ONE YEAR For MuRpEREss

KANSAS CITY, Nov. 23.-Mrs. Dora
Drogmund. aged 20. who shot 4nd killed
her husband, Edmund Drogmund. last
April, was convicted of manslaughter
today and sentenced to a year in jail.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-24
HONOLULU TO HAVE A FAIR

HONOLULU, Nov. 23.-The promo
tion committee has arranged a plan to
hold a pan-Pacifc exposition in this
city next year.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-24
STEEL MANUFAorunER DEAD

SCRANTON. Pa. Nov. 23-Henry
Wehrun. one OF the best-known men
in the iron and steel industry OF the
United States. died at Buffalo today OF
apoplexy.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-24

Radkes line of silver toilet ware is
the best ever shown in San francisco.
Mail orders promptly attended to. Bush
ct. and Van Ness ave.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-24
CAPTAIN AND CREW OF BARGE
ATHENS ARE ALIVE AND WELL.
Craft Reported Lost ON LIKE Erie 7.
Heard From and All ON Board
Are Safe

HURON, Ohio. Nov. 23-The barge
Athens, which was supposed to have
gone down in Lake Erie in the storm
Wednesday night with all on board, is
safe, and the captain and crew are alive
and well.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-24
w. scheppler a Son

Jewellers, watchmakers, formerly 1911
Market, now 1892 Mission, near 10th. =
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08
Show Animals.

A visitor to the Smiths park expressed
surprise at the fine condition OF the horses
and animals of the Cole Bros. shows,
which have been made ready to go on the
road next week.
Yes" said Press Agent Banks, mo lot
of animals or horses ever came out of the
winter season better than have those of
Cole Bros. The horses are in fine fettle,
and the animals are sound, healthy and
as fat as Seals.
I'VE wintered last year in Topeka, Kan.
and the difference between that climate
and this of Alabama tells heavily in our
favor this spring. The wonder is, that
all shows do not winter IN Birmingham
The climate is just right.
1--WE have five lions, one but nine
months old. The other four make two
pairs, and two finer pairs you cannot find
this side of Africa The pair of black
African lions are about six years old,
and they are the handsomest pair you
ever saw in captivity. They are as fresh
and klttenish as they could be in their
native jungles. The elephants, too, are
in fine condition, and there is not sign
of lung trouble among the monkeys. IL
any defect can be found it is in the fat
ness of the horses and animals, but they
will on the road soon come down to their
travelling weight. Every one connected
with the shows thinks Alabama winter
weather is simply the best in this coun-
try"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08
Vulcan and Red Mountain.

When the women of Birmingham are
seconded by Chairman John A. Top
ping of the Tennessee company any
thing that has gone awry is pretty
sure to be corrected, and Vulcan is
an instance of this at the present time.
Representatives of the Womans eluo
told the aldermen that far view of
Vulcan would be better than a near
view. and the aldermen saw the point
and so did Mr. Topping. An early set
Element of the problem is therefore
imminent The settlement, too, Will
be one that will be satisfactory to all,
even to Vulcan himself
Algeciras did not see fit to procure
the consent of the Sultan at Fee until
all possible business had been con-
cluded, and this is apparently the way
this town proposes to treat Vulcan.
But it is fab to assume that he will
after all be content with an elevated
position on Red mountain, for he is
fully ,acclimated, having slumbered In
pieces a whole year on its bleakest
side, and because, too, of the fact that
he can survey from his proposed loca-
ton the best of his kingdom. It is a
good selection, and Vulcan will no
doubt be only gratified.
Those who feared they would have
to confront Vulcan at close quarters
should calm themselves. Vulcan will
stay on Red mountain. He will not
go where he is not wanted. He will
not tower above disloyal subjects. He
weighs more than Grover Cleveland
and Secretary Taft combined, and even
his enemies must concede that he is
a goa of weight If not of power. Let
him be set up at the slightest point
on Red mountain, and everybody down
below will gladly say, "There stands
Vulcan, god of fire and metals. Be
hold his classic features" They could
not well say that if he were placed in
Capitol park. mistake, In other
words, seems to have been avoided
thanks to the ladies and Mr.. Topping
and the Board of Aldermen.