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The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-17
REV. MIR. BAIN INSANE.
Report of the Lunacy Commission at
 Rochester. N. Y.

Rochester, N. Y. Aug. 16.-The report of the lunacy commission in the case of Rev. Chas. s. Bain, charged with ar son, was opened by Judge Richardson at Waterloo to-day. It finds the accus- ed minister Insane, both at the time of the alleged crime and now.
 Bain was later ordered committed to the Matteawan state asylum for the criminal insane. It is provided that he be confined there until he shall have been restored to sound mental state, when he is to be returned to Seneca county and criminal proceedings against him resumed. The minister will be taken to the asylum tomorrow.
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THE AUX AND SUMATRA
Winners of Roosevelt Cup Trial Races
 Yesterday.

Marblehead Mass, Aug. 16.-The Aux, owned by Charles F. Adams, of the Quincy Yacht club, and the Su- matra, owned by Francis Skinner, of Boston, divided honors in the fifth and sixth trial races to select the three de- lenders for the Roosevelt cup, which were sailed off this place to-day, the former boat taking the first and the latter the second race. The Aux beat out the Windrim Kid in the first race by only sixteen seconds, with the Boni- dreid, winner of one position, third and the New Orleans, of the Southern Yacht club, fourth, all close together. The Aux also made a pretty bid for posi- ton in the afternoon contest, being beaten out by the Sumatra by barely twelve seconds, with the Windrim Kid third
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AFTER THE RAILROADS.
MT. Troup Informed They Are Not Giv-
 ing Right Rates.

New York, Aug. 16-At a meeting this afternoon of the executive com mittee of the William J. Bryan recep- tion committee Alexander Troup re- ported that he had been informed that the railroads in New England are not granting the reduced rates which rail- roads in general have allowed to New York on the occasion of Mir Bryans return to America. resolution was passed instructing the railroad commit tee to confer with the officials of the Trunk Line association regarding the matter.
 It is expected that I2,OOO people will hear Mir. Bryan's speech at Madison Square Garden, aside from those who will hear him in Madison Square park later in the evening.
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It was thought in this country at first that possibly the Mile smirnoff referred to in the dispatches was Mile. Nelka Smirnoff, a relative of Repre- sentative James w. Wadsworth and Speaker Wadsworth of the New York assembly, and prominent socially in Washington and other American cities. Mile. Nelka Snirnoff left here for Russia last September which gave rise to the fears that it was she who sui fered at the hands of the Russian Chevalier guards, and the state de- partment in Washington had been ask ed by slner relatives to make inquiries relative to the affair.
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penounces Reyes as Traitor.

New York, Aug. 16.-The Tribune to- morrow will say: "There has just been made public an open letter written by Diego Mendoza, recently minister of Colombia at Washington, to a friend in Bogota, who is a memberof the na- tional assembly, in which the diplomat in language plain and unmistakable denounces President Reyes of Colom- bia as traitor to his country and ac- cuses him of extreme bad faith"
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Guestn Escnpe in Nlrhtc1othes.

Traceder P. E. L, Aug, 16.-sixty guests escaped in their night clothes during a fire which destroyed the Arcadia, one of the best known sum- mer resorts on the north side, last night, according to advices received here to-day. Many of the guests lost all their effects, The Arcadia was own ed by I. c. Hall, for many years Unit ed States vice consul at Charlotte town. The loss was $S0OO.
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 CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTIONS
Held Yesterday in All the Districts of
 Illinois.


 Illinois.
 Chicago, Aug. 16-Congressional con- ventions were held in all the districts of Illinois to-day, with the following results:
 District 1--Martin B. Madden, rep. Martin Emmerick, dem District 2-James R. Mann, rep; Her bert J. Friedman, dem. District 8-William w. Wilson. ren . democratic convention postponed to Au- gust IS.
 District 4-charles s. Wharton, rep James c. McDermott, dem. District 5-Anthony MichaIek. ren . A. J. Sabath dem.
 District Civilian Lorimer. rep; Ed mund J. Stack. dem.
 District Philip Knopf, rep.; Frank Buchanan, dem.
 District S-Charles F. McGavin, rep Stanley Fl. Kunz, dem
 District 9--Henry S. Boutell rep.: Quin OBrien. dem. District 10-George E Foss, rep. Charles L. Young, dem.
 District 11-H. snapp, rep; B. P. Alschuler, dem.
 District 12--C. E. Fuller rep; no democratic nomination.
 District 13-Frank o. Lowden. rep i; James P. Wilson, dem.
 District 14-James Mckinney, rep no democratic nomination.
 District 15-G. w. Prince, rep; H. M. Wheeler, dem,
 District 16-J. V Graf, rep; Frank Meek, dem.
 District 17--John A. Sterling. rep.; l.. W. McNeil, dem.
 District 1S--Joseph G. Cannon. rep. no democratic nomination,
 District 19-William B, Mckinley. rep; J. w. Yantis, dem.
 District 20-Jacob G. Ope, rep; Henry L. Rainey dem.
 District 21-Zeno J. Rives, rep; B. F. Caldwell, dem,
 District 22--William 4. Rodenber rep; James McInerny, dem
 District 23-Frank L. Dickson, rep. J. M. Foster. dem.
 District 24-P. T. Chapman, rep. 1; James R. Williams. dem.
 District 25-George W. Smith, rep. i; James M. Joplin, dem,
 All the republican candidates are seeking reelection except Frank O. Lowden, national committeeman from Illinois. who is seeking the chair of Robert R. Hit, and Jacob c. Pope, who will try to defeat Congressman Rainey, the only democratic congressman from Illinois.
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SWEET MARES FINE SPEED
MAKES NEW WORLD'S RECORD
 FOR TR0TTING MARES.
Also Breaks Track Trotting Record of 2'Oe Made Last Monday by AngioIa--- Twenty Thousand Dollars on 2.12 Trot--Advancer, the Favorite, Costs the Talent Lot of Money.

Poughkeepsie, N. r., Aug. 1s.-Besides winning the free-for-all trot in the Grand Circuit meeting here to-day, Sweet Marie established new world s record for trotting mares by going the second heat of the race in 2:O41-2, The previous record was 2:O4 S-4, held by Lou Dillon and Sweet Marie. The mare also broke the track trotting record 2:O6-made last Monday by Angiola. It is the fastest mile trotted on any track this year. The time by quarters was: :31 IA, 1;O2, 1:3S S-4, 2:O41-2.
 There was $2oOOO in the box on the PIP trot, and Advancer, the favorite, cost the talent lot of money. Mack Mack, the winner, was second choice, but Morone made him fight for every inch of the ground. The summary:
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EAGLES, CONVENTION
Contests for the Various offices Begins
 in Earnest.

Milwaukee, Aug. 16.-Contests for the various offices of the grand aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles began in earnest to-day. When nominating sneeehes were made for grand worthy nresdent the contest for this office had narrowed down to the present head of the ordey, H. G. Davis, and Edward Krause of wilmington, Del. For grand worthy vice president, Charles B. Coon of Port Townsend, Wash, and Con- gressman Theodore Bell of California, were nominated.
 The annual parade took place this afternoon. The contest for the next con- vention seems to have narrowed down between Boston and Norfolk.
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Hartford Democratic Town Committee.

Hartford, Aug. 16.-At a meeting of the democratic town committee here to- night L. P Waldo Marvin resigned as chairman and Sydney E. Clark was elected his successor. Mir. Marvin at the same time announced his candida cy for the probate judgeship,
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Car Jumped Track.

About 1l:90 last night a car while crossing the temporary bridge on Chap el street below state street jumped the track and ran into the board fence on the side of the bridge, breaking the fence down for a distance of twelve feet. The motorman of the car was slightly injured, but otherwise every thing was soon put in running order.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-17
American Wins First Prize.

Berlin. Aug. 16.-The international chess tournament at Nuremburg. which began July 2S, came to a close to-day. Frank J. Marshall, American, won the first prize with F 1-2 wins. having lost not a single game. Sec ond place was taken by o. Duras with eleven wins
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Bryan in Spain.

Madrid, Aug. 16.--On his arrival here to-day William J. Bryan was received by Vice Consul Maddin Summers in the absence of Minister William M. Collier. Mr Bryan left Madrid at z o'clock this evening for Cordova, from whence he will go to Grenada and Gibraltar.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-17
Free of Graveyard Scandal.

Buffalo, Aug. 16.- Fred O. Murray was acquitted to-day of the charge of grand larceny in connection with what has been known as the graveyard scan- dal. Murray was tried on an indict- ment charging the larceny of s29, ,SO4 on une IL 1901.
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ANGLo-GERMAN RELATIONS.
Meeting of King and Kaiser Likely to
 Have Good Effect,


 Berlin, Aug. 1.-The correspondent at Hamburg of the Lokal Anzeiger quotes British Ambassador Lascelles as describing the result of the meeting here on Wednesday of King Edward and Emperor William as likely to be of great advantage in promoting friendly relations between Great Britain and Germany.
 The Frankfurter Zeitung's Homburg correspondent states that King Edward and the emperor were in conference with Sir Charles Hardinge, the under secretary of the British foreign office, and Secretary Of State Tchinschlly from early Wednesday evening until o'clock Thursday morning.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-17
Mad Dog on Rampage.

Derby, Aug. 16,-A mad dog coming from the direction of Turnerville, made its appearance in the Booth Hill dis triet this afternoon, and before it was shot on the farm of Louis Shelton by the farmers son, it had visited several farms in the vicinity, and had bitten four dogs, two cows and calf.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-17
Shipping News.

New York, Aug. 16.-Arrived: Steam CT Calabria, Leghorn, Naples and Pa lermo.
 Liverpool Aug 16.-Arrived: Steamer Majestic. New York
 Brow Head, Aug. 18.-Steamer Blue cher, New York for Plymouth and Ham burg, 12O miles south at 1:20 this after noon.
 Leghorn Aug. 15.--Arrived: Steamer Perugia, New York for Naples and Mar seilles.
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constitutionaI eovernment fOr chiII.

London, Aug. 17-A dispatch from Shanghai to the Morning Post says: "It is announced that Yuan Shai Kai, com- mander of the Chinese forces, intends as an experiment to introduce constitu- tienal government in the province of Chili."
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-17
Win he Second Native Governor.

Dallas, Tex, Aug, 16-Thomas Me Campbell, native of Rusk, this after noon was nominated by the democratic
 party for governor of Texas. He will be the second native governor of Texas.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-17
Threats Against GenraI Kaulbars.

Odessa, Aug. Ex-Governor General KauEbars is daily receiving threats of assassination and has ordered the high military authorities not to go out, say ing that it only means that they will be murdered.
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FIERCE FIGHT NEAR TANG1ER.
Followers of the Pretender Attack out-
 side City Gate.

side City Gate.
 Tangier, Aug. 16.-A fierce fight took place this afternoon outside the gate of the city between followers of Raisuli. the pretender. and Anpera tribesmen. The noise of the fusilade caused pan- ic and shops were chased. The new Pasha el Ghazi with regular troops at- tackled the combatants and drove them away, killing, wounding or making prisoners of several of them. The fight had it's origin in brawl in the market place. Here the followers of Raisuli had two men killed and three wounded.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-17
Observation-Disclosures $1,2OO-!Two in
 Three.

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 (McDonald) ......,......,..',s Wentworth, blk g (McCafgo}.... Hurley, h (Geers) ::r.....;;' Snyder McGregor, oh g (Hogan)'
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count Roger de casteIInne bend.

Paris, Aug. 16.-Count Roger de Cas- tellane, son of the late Marquis de Castellane, is dead.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-17
IS ANNA SMIRNoFE.
Identity of Young Woman InSulted by
 Russian Guardsmen.

St. Petersburg, Aug. 16.-The young woman who, after being arrested for a sarcastic remark upon the bearing of the Chevalier guards while they were marching along the Nevsky respect August 14 was subjected u gross indignities in the presence of the officers of the regiment, is Anna Smirn- of.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-17
REPT. LONGWORTH ELECTED
CHOSEN SECRETARY OF POLICY
 HOLDERS COMMITTEE.

Succeeds Seymour Eaton Who Recently
 Resigned from Organization of Men
 Opposed to Present Administration of
 New York Mutual--C0nsiderati of
 York and Mutual.
 New York, Aug. 16.-Representative Nicholas Longworth of Cincinnati was to-day elected secretary of the Interna- ticnal Policyholders' committee of the New York and Mutual Life Insurance companies to succeed Seymour Eaton, who recently resigned.
 This action was taken at meeting of the executive committee at which MT. Longworth was present the others in attendance being former Judge Alton B. Parker Governor Roberts of Con- neoticut, J. c. Hemphill of South Caro- lima, Colonel Shook of Nashville, Tenn, Harlow N. Higginbothan of Chicago and Samuel Untern1yer, general coun- sell A clerk will be employed to per form the current duties in connection with the seoretary's office, as MT. Long, worth is leaving for his home in Ohio In few days to look after his political interests.
 After the election of a secretary, the International committee spent the day discussing candidates for trustees for both the New York and Mutual com panies. It is understood that consider able headway was made. Late in the afternoon there was a conference with the subcommittee of the Mutual Life Policyholders' association at which fur ther headway was made in the selection of a joint ticket for mutual trustees.
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2:1e Pace-Purse s1,o0O-Three in Five.

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AEW HAVEN TEAM WINS.
POIOists Take Point Judith Ento Camp
 IA to s.

Narragansett Pier, R. T., Aug, 1s.- The New Haven polo team defeated Point Judith to-day by a score of 14 to in the first match for the Rhode Island cups. The New Haven men had a handicap of seven in their favor. The match was not particularly interesting and lack of team work on both sides was noticeable.
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2:12 Trot-Purse $1,2oO-Two in Three AL., aLs.aI. la Lsz AIaI.-! !.,..

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 (Helmanl l Morone, blk 8 (Gerrity). ...... 2 2 Fl Migaro, b 6 Laselle) ......... 5 Exalted. h (McMahon) ....... 9 8 Grattan Bells b h (McCargo) ... 5 4 Advancer, g (Carpenter) ...... Ann Direct, blk m (Walker). 8 { Morn, oh (HowelD ,. ....... 5 Charlie T., blk g (Curry) g Frank A., g (Geers) ........... ds
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.o1 pace-Purse s1,OoO-Three in Five. -..L " LII | la.- lIcen-

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Las Vegas daily optic., 1906-12-04

tion In congress. They will hold a
meeting 10 discuss the San Francisco
situation.
Speaker Makes Appointment
Speaker Cannon today announced
the promotion of Representative Rob-
ert G. Cousins to the craftsmanship
of the house committee on foreign
affairs made vacant by the death OF
Representative Hit.
Il Wants No Neero< Soldiers
Representative sIayden of Texas to-
day introduced a bin which provides
that 'ton or before the 30th Of June
19o7. all enlisted men In the army
who are negroes, or of negro descent,
shall be discharged from the service
OF the United States, and thereafter
no more negroes or persons Of negro
descent. shall be enlisted or appoint.
ed ID the army OF the United States"
Las Vegas daily optic., 1906-12-04
CONGRESS HEARS
MESSAGE READ

Washington. Dec. 1. President
Roosevelt's annual message to con-
gress occupied the attention of the
senate at the conclusion of the open
ing prelfminaries today.
Senators Attentive to Reading
The reading of the presidents mes.
sage In the senate began at 1911
o'clock. Many senators were In their
seats and the message received care
fal attention
House Adjourns
The reading of the presidents mes
sage in the house was concluded at
1850 y. m. The house adjourned until
tomorrow
californians pispieased
The suggestion In President Roose.
velt's message that naturalization be
extended to the Japanese is extremely
distasteful to the California delega.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1906-12-04
STRENUOUS FIGHT ON u =
CONFEDERATE STATUE.

Washington, Dec. 4---It Ii stated
here that a number OF Grand Army
posts throughout the country will
make strenuous objections 10 the nc.
ceptance by congress OF the statue of
the late J. l.. X. Curry. which was.
recently placed in stataary hall at
the capitol as the tribute OF the peo.
pie Of Alabama to one of their. most
distinguished statesmen. The obiee.
tion TO the statue Is based on the
fact that Curry was d Confederate
soldier. although no reference 10 his
war record Ii made In the inscription
on the monument Curry fought
throughout the war and later was
sent TO congress for two terms, al
though his chief claim to fame il as
a philanthropist and educator. III ID
highly unlikely that the objections
will be sustained by any considerable
number on congress, since the refus-
al Of the statue wonid Involve an In
suit 10 the memory of d man who
was once an honored member of the
national legislature.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1906-12-04
INVESTIGATION IS
Opened AT Denver
OFFICERS or o. 4 r. G. SAY DIS
EXAMINATIONS WERE MADE TO
BUILD UP HOME INDUSTRIES.

Denver. Deec. I. - Interstate Com.
merce Commissioner L. L. Clarke
began a two days session In this city
today. An Investigation Of freight
rates in which the Colorado Fuel 4
Iron company Is alleged 10 be favor.
ed by the railroads was the first sub
ject taken up and the examination
was a continuation of the hearing that
was begun In Pueblo yesterday. j.
r. welborn. vice president. and ]. A..
Reiter, auditor Of the Colorado Fuel
& Iron company. and Charles II.
Sehlacks. vice president OF the Den.
yer q Rio Grande railway, were ex.
amineed this forenoon. They explain.
ed the discrimination IN favor OF the
Colorado Fuel 4 Iron company In
Colorado on the ground that 1t was
intended to build mp the industry,
Las Vegas daily optic., 1906-12-04
LOU DILLON DOPE Case
AGAIN UP ron HEARlN0

New york. Dey. e. The famoas
Lou Dillon t'dopa'' case viii again be
the principal subject ef discussion
al the regular meeting of the board
of review Of the National Trotting as-
sociation 1t the Murray TIill hotel TO-
day. Whether q. X. q. Killings
great trotting mare Lon Dlllon was
doped In the race with =. b smata-
ers' celebrated eeIdine Major Delmar
10 the question To be decided by the
board. The race took place two
years ago and was for tkS possession
Of the Memphis gold cup. which was
won. by Mr.. Smathsrs. The first
hearing OF the case last winter cans
ed one or the greatest racing sean
dals in recent years, but owing 10 tho
intercession Of the courts the matter
was not fully decided @ III #
Las Vegas daily optic., 1906-12-04
CONVENTION or CITIZENS
INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION

Chicago. M. Dee. 4.-The fourth
annual convention % the Citizens In
daSirial Association Of America,
which began a two DAYS session in
this city today. will voice a demand
for the establishment Of Industrial
schools throughout the United States.
The association. which has stood
steadfast for the principal of the
open shop" in labor and against the
trusts" Of either labor or capital,
will also devote much attention 10
checking tendencies toward socialism
and the development of class interests
i'm politics and Industry. At the open.
ing Of the convention there were pres.
ent representatives Of between 800
and 400 induStrlai bodies. national
and local. which comprises the men,
bership of the association.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1906-12-04
MANAGER OF BATTLING
NELSON NOW IN COURT
Charged With Embezxlement In With.
holding Portion OF Proceeds From
Exhibition Of Fight Pictures.

Cincinnati. Dec. 1.-THE case OF
BILLY Nolan, manager of Battling Mel.
con. charged with embezzlement, is
set for a hearing today. The arrest
of Nolan Is the elimination OF. a long
drawn out dispute over the proceeds
from the exhibition of the Gans.Nel.
son pictures. Nolan Is alleged to have
withheld about $1,000 from the Cali
fornia treasurer of the picture com.
pany. Nolan claims that ba is hold
ing the money pending a decision as
to its proper division and that the
charge that he Is an embezzler or a
fugitive from justice, as set forth in
the Chicago warrant, is absurd. The
arrest was made on behalf of Tex
Rickard. manager of the Goldfield,
New, Athletic club, under whose aus.
pices Cans and Nelson fought their
late battle.
Prior to the arrest of the Battler's
manager in this city Rickard is al.
legged to have had an Interview with
the foxy Nolan In Chicago. at which
he made use of all the choicest words
in a mining camp vocabulary to ex-
press his opinion OF Billy and his
methods .of transacting business.
"Thief," "iiar" and "cur" are said to
have been some of the milder epithets
used. At the conclusion OF the i'm.
terview. after Nolan had made a bluff
of fighting the irate man from Cold
field. and had been promptly, called,
Billy is said to have promised a full
settlement with Richard at a later
He failed to show up at the
and Rickard secured a
warrant for Nolan's arrest, which was
served In this city.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1906-12-04
Makes s,a.emen. on c.,,ows
idE RED CROSS SOCIETY
HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING

N Washington. ID. c.. Dec. 4. -- The
american National Red Cross society
began its annual national conference
in Washington today with many prom.
fnent members In attendance. A con-
siderable amount Of routine business
is to be transacted at the meeting
The work Of the past year Ia to be re-
viewed, embracing the. feaief work
Of the society in aid OF the San Fran
cisco earthquake sufferers, and also
for the relief Of the japanese famine
stricken district. the vesnvins suffer
ers and the Valparaiso earthquake
victims.