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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-05
Hammond to Answer
For Murder Of Wife

Albany, N. Y, March 5.-John Cross
Hammond, who voluntarily surrender.
ed to the police q week ago and par
tally confessed to the murder OF hts
wife here last November, was ar
raigned in the supreme court today.
He will be tried on the charge Of
murder in the first degree.
Hammond is twenty-four years old
and q cabinet maker. He was mar
ried to Mrs. Wilbur Cramp q few
years ago. She was twice his
age and is said to have been extreme
~ Jealous Of him. The murder was
committed on November IL last In
their home In South Ferry street. The
crime was not discovered until two
weeks later. Hammond, after killing
his wife, placed the body in q trunk.
when found II was badly decompos
ed. In the meantime Hammond had
made his escape. The wife had kept
a millinery store and had about $3.-
400 IN The bank. The couple had been
married cnlv a few months when they
ouarreled. On the day Of the crime
the couple was heard in q bitter quar-
rel. There was funeral at the
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-05
Mrs. A. D. Higgins
Doing Good Work

South Bend, Ind, Feb. Il. 1906.
To the Editor Of The Optic:
Dear Sir: For week or more we
have had with US In South Bend. Mrs.
A. d. Higgins Of Las Vegas. who
came In the interest Of the Las Vegas
Relief society, and the new buildings
they are trying to secure. Mrs. Hig-
gins, In very appealing and force.
ful manner put before number Of
societies and clubs, the great need
Of larger and better equipped build
ings for the care Of the health seekers
who are coming to Las Vegas every
day and the responsibility Of the
people who are sending them there.
A great interest .was manifested
among many Of our citizens, among
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-05

many Of the women, who responded In
Y very encouraging and enthusiastic
manner. This resulted In meeting u
about fifteen persons for the purpose
Of discussing plans for v permanent
organization. Al . second meeting.
held February 10th. six persons were
present and voted to organize the
Los Vegas auxiliary the aim and
purpose Of the society 70 be the build
Ing and furnishing of a loom In the
new building.
We have the distinction Of being
the first TO work forward with u
pledge Of this kind and expect "a
have our $4,000 ready when II IL call
ed for.
II was decided TO extend the mem
bership to twenty Ave before tbs next
meeting should be called, when plans
will be made for the means to be en-
ployed In raising the desired amount
MARY LONG OLNEY.
Corresponding Secretary.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-05
Many Rich Stakes
For Metropolitan

New York, March 5.--Many rich
stakes for the Metropolitan circuit
closed today, These include those tj
be decided at Aqueduct, Jamaica, Sa'
ratoga, Belmont, windsor, Fort Erie
and Memphis. The Carter handicap,
which has been increased to $4,000,
will be the feature at AQueduct. A
new stakes, which is named the Ster-
ling. with $4,000 added. at one mile'
Is the second richest stake OF the
meeting. There are twelve stakes Tor
the ten DAYS meeting, four for three.
year.olds, three. for three-year-oids and
upward. The Excelsior handicap. with
a guaranteed value Of $4,000, at one
mile and a sixteenth, will be the lea
ture event Of the meeting
Good sport is promised at Sarato.
ga. the stake events for which also
closed today. There Will be- wo
$4,000 stakes, the Great Republic ana
Saratoga handicap. both at one mile
and quarter. The next important
stake is the Saratoga cup, at one mile
ana. three-quarters. worth $500.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-05
MORE TROOPS SAIL FOR
gAoTgRN PoesESoloNs,

San Francisco. CAL, March 5.--With
the hope that they may be called up
on to perform active service In Chi.
ma, the Eighth United States Infantry
sails for the Philippines today on the
transport Logan. Not a man Of the
command but believes that his des-
tinati0n Is really China and that be.
fore he sees his native land again be
vii have had his MI Of hghting. The
soldiers expect when they reach Hon.
oiulu that they will receive cable In.
structiuns bidding them to keep on to
China. Captain Tasgart, Of Wooster
divorce fame. II among the officers
sailing on the Logan.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-05
HIcHtANpERs 60 SOUTH
FoR SPRING WORKOUT.

New York. March 5.--The New
York team Of the American league
headed by Manager Clark Griffith,
started today for Birmingham, Ala,
where they will get into, playing con-
dition for the coming season. The
party leaving this city includes Jack
Chesbro, AL Orth Willie Keeler, Jim
Mcclure, Walter Clarkson. Pitche.
Leroy and Catcher Thomas. Others
will go to Birmingham direct from
their homes or from Hot Springs,
where several Of the players have
been taking the baths to reduce
weight. The team will remain at
Birmingham until March 81, andd the
go to Atlanta and stay there until
April ., when they come north, afriv.
ing here April IL.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-05
DALLAS, TEXAS. TO GIVE
cATTLEMEN GOOD TIME.

Dallas. Texas, March 5.---Advices
received BY the committee In charge
OF the local arrangements indicate
that there will be a record-breakine
attendance at the convention Of Tex
as cattlemen. which Ii to meet here
TO weeks from today. About 1000
delegates are expected to attend and
elaborate preparations are being
made for their reception and enter
tainment. There will be sports Of
every description, with Il street pa
rade, and the city w1lisbe en- fete.
Prizes viii be offered for the best ex-
hibitions Of horsenlanship, and the
best ropers IN the south and In Mex
leo will attend. The convention will
last Ave days.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-05
WoMEN's TECHNICAL
lNsTiruTioN OPENS

Pittsburg, Pa, March 5.-The Mar
garet Morrison Carnegie technical
school was opened to women today for
those who wish to prepare for the
regular course, which will begin in
september. The opening Of this school
Is something new in the history Of ed
ucation OF women along practical
lines. Everything that a woman finds
to do will be taught in the institu.
tion. II she wishes to be matron or
manager in home institution, in 4
hotel or a club, she will be scienti
fically taught the details Of sucn
work. Record and fling clerks for
factories will learn how to keep their
accounts. There are to be special
courses for stenographers and secre-
taries, and in one department girls
will be taught to design and make
shirt waist, cloaks and suits.
To enter the school girl must be
at least sixteen years Of age, and
must pass an examination or present
certificate from preparatory or
high school. No student will be &C.
cepted who does not give evidence
of aptitude for technical work. The
fees are simply nominal. There is one
department Of the school that par.
ticularly interested Mr.. Carnegie, the
founder, and was specified by him as
the one which he had nearest at
heart, and that is the course that
gives training in domestic science and
the hygiene Of the home.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-05
Robert ". Hopkins Appointed
By the President for Post.
Master at Albuquerque
Texas to be Rsdstrkted ies judicial PuposesAlaka h
Have Dsssats..loNsswoth Brings
Cannon Prime Havana
Senator CLARK o Montana Wins important Suit n United States Sup
RENE Cour---Bs Coinage Of Pennies and
Nickles to Be Made.

Washington, March 5--Robert W.
Hopkins has been nominated by the
president for postmaster at Albuquer-
que. He Is the present incumbent.
Hopkins Gets Albuquerque Postomlcs.
Washington, March 5.--The presi'
dent today sent the following nomina'
tions Of postmasters to the senate:
X. w. Hopkins, Albuquerque.
Lola Woand, Fort Sam Houston,
Texas.
G. Mccormick. Plainview, Texas.
F. Leahy. Rodgers. Tex.
Statehood Oil UP.
Washington. March 5,--At three
o'clock the statehood bill was taken up
and read.
New Texas District.
Washington. March s,--When the
senate convened today BulbersOn re-
ported favorably from the COMMITTEES
on the judiciary bill. dividing ths
western Jurisdiction Of Texas and Gre
ating a new district. The bill passed
Increased Amount.
Washington, March 6.-The house
today passed bill increasing from
$50, 900 to 100000 the amount to pur'
chase metals for pennies and nicklea
and providing these coins shall be
made in Denver. San Francisco. New
Orleans and Philadelphia mints, In
stead as now exclusively in the Phil
adelphia mint.
Clark Wins Suit.
Washington. March 5.--Jnitci
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-05
sgcRETAAy WlLooNe LONG
eEHvlcE IN ThG cAotNET.

Washington. d. G.. March 6.-Sec
retary Wilson Of the agriculturai A..
partment today entered upon his tenth
year as a cabinet officer. having been
appointed BY President Mckinley
March s. 1897. Mr.. Wilson's reckr
ord 81 continuous service y longer
than that Or any other member u 4
presidents Official family since the
days of Albert Gallatin. the latter was
appointed secretary Of the treasury ~
President Jefferson In 1901, served
through both Of his Administrations, J,
through the hrst Of Madison's and
until April II, 1919. Of his second. =
total Of twelve years. Gallatiu WAS
foreign born, as was Secretary Will
son. the former 4 native Of ewitser.
land and the latter Of Scotland.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-05

New York, March Sit appears
from the Herald that Richard A. Nc
Curdy. former president Of the Mutual
Life Insurance company, before sail
ing for Paris last Wednesday, enter
ed into written undertaking With
District Attorney Jerome to return to
this country at any time his presence
was desired, and return BY Sept. LIST
in any event This ID taken to con
Arm the report that the district a.
torney Is preparing certain life insnr
ance matters for the grand jury. Also
that Jerome was shown q certificate
from McCurdy's physician represent
ing the former president to be in q
physical condition demanding absolute
rest and the removal Of business
cares.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-05
RDl[RS HEAR. \
Ii|kc P|DSTP0N
ED ONCE MORE
Courts WIN Wait DsclAsn il nls.
souh Case Before Forcing HIN
to Answer Questions.
Attorney ier Roses Says U Missouri De-
cision b Against Him Ne WIN Answer
Questions Without Osdss.

New York. March 6.-The decisi0n
on the question whether II. H. Rogers
shall be compelled TO answer the
questions asked him In the Missouri
oil hearing and which he refused to
answer. has been postponed until
March e6th. Justice 0ildersleeves
who heard the argument. directed ad-
tournament To await the tinal decision
IN the Missouri courts relative to =
similar case.
Durng the argument for ADJOURN
ment. w. v. Rowe Of the council tor
Rogers said Il wish TO tell tho courts
AZ the mouthpiece Of Rogers, that q
the anal decision OF the MissOuri cours
is against Rogers, he will answer the
questions, a. to the seOck transfer
without an order Of the court" Hen.
ry Wollman. who represented tha
state OF Missouri for Hadley object-
cd to adjournment. saying II Was IN
eifort OF the Standard TO delay the
case. III Rowe will say - : mat
ter Of record for this conrt." sail
Wollman, "that Rogers will answer
on the 23d Of March, ] Am satisded.
but we don't want to agree 70 having
this hearing adjourned 70 A. TO sivs
them time to appeal TO the United
States Supreme Court
March % Ia the date set Tor the re-
sumption Of the Standard Oh hearing
before Commissioners Sanhorn. NOwS
repeated hs previous statement on
Rogers behalf and the hearing va
adjourned until March 2e
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-05

States Senator Clark (Mont) today
won the case against him In the Su-
preme Court Of the United States IN
which the government sought TO have
cancelled patents to ll,400 acres OF
public lands In Montana. which II is
alleged, was frandulently secured,
The opinion In the case was delivered
by Justice Holmes and upheld the de.
cision Of the court Of appeals, for the
ninth circuit, Justices Harlan and
Brown dissenting.
Speech Embalmsd.
Washington. March BY unani.
nous consent the house today author
lied the printing In the Congression.
al Record Of the address Of George
d. Perkins at the funeral Of the lats
Speaker David b. Henderson. The
memorial was presented by Lacey
(Iowa) who characterized Il as beau.
tiful and historical In character.
Delegate for Alaska.
Washington. March 5.--The house
today passed the senate bill providing
for a delegate In congress from
Alaska.
Cannon Gets ! Cigar.
Washington, March 5.--Representa.
tive Longworth OF Ohio returned to
duty In the house today. He brought
with him to the capitol and present
ed to Speaker Cannon In his room. 4
Havana cigar, at least eighteen inches
long. product OF Havana.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-05
TEXAS ODD FELLOWS HOLD
slxTv.slxTH MEETING.

Dallas. Texas, March 5.---Odd Eel.
lows Of high degree are gathered here
from every quarter OF the state for
the sixty-sixth annual meeting Of the
Texas grand lodge, which convened
today. The grand lodge was called to
order at ten o'clock this morning and
the delegates were welcomed IN q
cordial address by Mayor Barry. Tho
response was by Grand Master Hub.
bard and the grand lodge then went
into executive session for the conferr
Ing OF degrees through the greater
part Of the week.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-05
Meesina Held.

In connection with the above let
ter from Mrs. Olney. the following
from South Bend paper IL Of inter
est:
On Saturday next. Mrs. A. d. Hig-
gins Of Las Vegas, New Mexico. will
address the Springfield Woman's club
In the interests Of the home, or rath.
or hospital. conducted In Las Vegas,
by the Ladies' Relief society Of which
Mrs. Higgins Is president. rhis IL
a hospital where persons even In
close financial straits can obtain SCI
entinc and effecacious treatment. tu.
bercnlar cases Of course, being espe-
cially treated. The hospital IL At
present a small adobe AFFAIR, but
has done much good work II II with
a view TO forming an auxiliary In
Springfield and encouraging subscrip
tons to the. fund TO enlarge the home
that Mrs. Higgins IL In sprinsheld.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-05
Inner Circle" Of Western Fed
Grafton Accused Of GhastIy Deeds

Portland, Ore, March 5.-The Ore
gonian prints today a special from
Boise, which states in substance that
the "inner circle Of the Western
Federation OF Miners did not confine
itself to the murder Of non-uni0n
miners and state officials. but that
the tools who committed these crimes
were themselves the victims Of the
Inner circle" Orchard was one Of
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-05
Case Goes On

Washington, March 5.-Justice
Gould In the criminal court today
overruled the motion made by coun'
sci in the case OF George A. Green Of
Binghamton, N. Y. on trial for con
spiracy in connection with the sale oi
supplies to the postoffice department
to instruct the jury to acquit the de-
fendant and defense proceeded to the
submission OF the case. In reply 70
the question in court, counsel for the
defense suggested they might ges
through with their testimony today.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-05

the tools marked for destruction, and
the correspondent says the confession
Of Steve Adams shows that Orchard
has been shadowed for some time. The
correspondent states that through. a
resident OF Boise, still another VIC
tim of the disturbances connected
with the Colorado mining trouble has
been added to the list. This Ii Wes.
ley Smith. boss miner, who disappear
ed from Telluride In 1902.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-05

to the soldiers and arouses their hope
for some change In the routine OF post
life Is that recently the war depart
ment demanded q complete detailed
report Of the condition Of the men and
equipment at Fort Sheridan. All are
fully equipped and nearly every Or
ganixation is recruited up to the full
auofa.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-05
War Fever Breaks Out Among
Soldiers at Fort Sheridan

Chicago, March 5.--The war fever
has broken out at Fort Sheridan.
Practically all the 1900 enlisted men
there have a touch Of the infection.
They are stirred by the reports Of =
possible clash with China and are
ready to go to the Orient and win
honors. The fact that appeals
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-05
Council Meeting

Washington, March S.-prcsident
Gompers OF the Federation Of Labor
called meeting Of the executive
council here March ID. The matter
to ta discussed were not disclosed,
but the fact that President Mitchell
Or the Mine workers. who \ Z mem
ber Of the council, will BE- present,
lends color to the belief that the
coal situation will be considered.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-05
Loss il Storm

Tronhem, Norway, March 5.--Be
sides eleven fishing boats reported
missing, as 4 result Of the recent
storm. fve others are unaccounted
far. The total loss OF lives. Is esti
mated at hffy.
osvsd BY Cake es Ice.
Cronstadt, March 5.--A block Of ice
from the Gulf of Finland with about
$50 fishermen on II was driven ashore
here.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-05
Princess Ena to
Turn Catholic

Paris, March 5.---Princess Ena Of
Battenburg. the future wife Of King
Alfonso Of Spain, will be received In
to the Roman Catholic Church Wed.
nesday at San Sebastian, Spain. King
Edward viii accompany the princess
from Biarritz to San Sebastian.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-05
Cyclone |! Damaging !

PARTS, March t.-- MiAtster of colo.
MES cienentel received !. cabl9 CO.,
frming the press report the s{1U
French establishment at OceAa1 was
devastated BY the cyclone and tida1;
wave February and 3 IN Tahiti
Three hundred and twsnty-seven
houses ut Pepeete were destroyed.
Two relief ships sent TO the acsn0
of the disaster from Tua,u0tu lslands
have not returned. The eoverpCr oe
the colony has asked for aid.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-03-05
!. PleRPoNT MORGAN
ARRivGs IN GreRNAL CITY,

Rome. March Sd. Pierpont Nor
gan arrived here yesterday suffering
from slight cold but generally ID
good health. He will be received byr
the king shortly.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-08-29
A FAMOUS JEWEL.

Many tales are told of that famous
diamond the KohiNoor, which since
its first discovery has been the cause
Of Infinite disaster and bloodshed to
its various eastern owners. 1t was
given to Queen Victoria by the tathcr
of Prince Dhuleep Singh, and since
that day its adventures have been less
thrilling. In fact, there are enough
stirring anecdotes centered around
this famous gem to fill not one, but
many bulky volumes, for it mas
reused the cupidity of several eastern
potentates and of lesser magnates too.
At one time in the keeping of a "a
nous general subject to its removal to
England the precious gem vanished,
greatly to the CONSERVATION of the
few who knew better than to publish
their loss, and was found after q
lengthy period has elapsed safe and
intact In an empty cigar box.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-08-29
NOTES.

The entomologist of the Minnesota
experiment station is trying to discov.
er effective methods for destroying the
cabbage maggot, which seems to be
unusually destructive this season, at
lacking cauliiower. turnips, and rad
ishe3 as well as cabbages. But the en-
tomologist names no method as yet,
except frequent stirring OF the soil
near the plants, to disturb the eggs
of the maggot and prevent Matching
OF scraping the soil thinly with a hoe
away from the plants about a foot.
This is supposed to remove the eggs
so far from the plant that the newly
Matched insect cannot reach it before
its strength is exhausted.
A good many hours a year. can be
saved by the use of snaps on the har-
ness. Each horse should have a har-
ness fitted to him and then snaps can
be put on the bit end of reins, each
end of breast straps, and roller strap
may be used instead of an iron slide
where breast strap goes through the
neckyoke ring and then the pole straps
which usually cave loop at one end
OF the neckyoke can have some holes
made drought two thicknesses OF
leather and snap buckle on.
Scaly diseases of hogs are produced
by excessive hear in summer and cold
in the winter. These are greatly bene-
hted by providing sheds during the
hot weather and comfortable quarters
when it is cold. If the pig is fat, give
it from one to two ounces Of sulphate
of magnesia, dissolved in one-ha!f
pint of water. Then give it one-half
dram acetate of potash three times a
day. Diet during this time should be
Of cooling nature.
1t is a good time now to trim up the
windbreaks that are about the orchard
and let the air in Cut out the tan
weeds and brush and let the air circu-
late. Next to sunshine air circulation
is the greatest factor in keeping not
only our fruit trees but also many
kinds of plants in healthy condition.
Corn silage and alfalfa, two of the
best feeds for dairy cows make practic-
ally a complete or balanced ration in
themselves. Several years experience
IN supplying a university dairy herd
with various kinds Of soiling crops in
midsummer has led to this high recon.
mendation Of corn silage and alfalfa.
Cultivated crops should not be ne.
lected, even in haying time. And this
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-08-29
WELL SEND YOU
A SAMPLE FREE.
SCOTT s BOVINE, 40? S rs@i fs stree
PITTANcE FoR eIELs.

The average wage to- working
women in England is only about stlj
a week asserts a recent magazine
writer of that country.
In some lines of employment, such
as the Lancaster textile trades, wages
may run to S. week; but the gen.
eral average is reduced by the g eat
nlmber of the little skilled in other
lines, who may work one month in an
envelope or paper factory, the next in
carving factory, or at preserving fruit.
After board and lodging are paid
there frequently remains only about
20 cents "a week with which to meet
every claim for dress and other re-
quirements.
Even this pittance is not secure, be-
cause of the custom that many en-
ployers have of docking the workers
at every opportunity.
This is most often done under the
plea Of damaged machinery" 4 girl
who caramel 50 week had 60 cents
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-08-29
What Makes the Trout Shy?

But the shyness of the summer
trout Of the still springhoIe is due
not entirely to his keen eye trained
by the qufetude of transparent waters
1t is to be credited more to his gre.
gariousness. The cool places and
deeper pools of the trout stream are
apt to be few and hive the fish in
schools. If the school number, say,
fifty fish, it means a hundred watch
full eyes and collective shyness ad
justed to that of the most timid fish
OF the fifty, whose sudden dash to
safety gives the warning signal to
all. a single nervous trout-and
there are usually seyeral-is thus
enough to scatter a big school in
flash and battle the hopes of the
angler.-Clarence Deming in Outing
Magazine.