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Becomes More Personal.

Mr. Bailey confessed himself to be a
partisan, contending that the majority in
any party must be permitted to prescribe
party policy. always leaving to the indi
vidual the right to leave a party with
which he affiliates.
Mr. Bailey then became somewhat more
personal toward Mr.. Patterson. repeat
ing a report which he had heard to the
effect that Mr.. Patterson had bolted the
last democratic caucus at Denver for Of
fees.
Mr. Patterson replied that the report
was entirely correct, saying that the DEM
ocratic organization was simply the tool
of the utility corporations of the city;
that these corporations nominated both
the republican and democratic tickets,
and then blended the two, all the candi-
dates being pledged to continue the fran
chises of the corporations.
without hesitation I bolted,' he said.
81 refused to support that ticket and
did the best ] could to elect another
ticket" He declared that the ticket he
supported had been elected by a major
lty of 5000 or 5000. but that this result of
the election had been prevented by raids
on the ballot boxes resulting in great
frauds.
Mr. Bailey interpreted the statement
an admission that the democratic party
in Denver was composed of 'rascals
but Mr.. Patterson was prompt to resent
the use Of the word He characterized it
as an insult" He declared that 90 per
cent Of the democrats of that city were
homes and Mr.. Bailey replied that If 30
per cent of the members of the party
there allow themselves to be controlled
by 3 per cent. the 90 per cent must be
fools. He added the suggestion that the
Senator should not feel offended when he
should say that the Colorado Senator
Is falling into the habit of boiling and
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WILL UNDERNEATH COTTON.
Jordan Deals With Syndicate for the
Purpose of Raising Price.

Atlanta, February president Harvfe
Jordan of the Southern Cotton association
made the Following statement before leav-
ing for New York:
i have been definitely assured that an
underwriting syndicate in New York will
underwrite five hundred thousand bales
of cotton at IS cents. This proposition
will not interfere with those spot holders
who desire to hold for Is cents
President Jordan recently declared that
the Southern Cotton association and its
officers have no connection with the pro-
posed syndicate but will work with it as
any other agency to raise the price of the
staple.
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Mr. German the democratic leadership
is conceded was the instrument of his
party in the incident.
The proceeding arose In connection with
the consideration of Mr.. Patterson's reso-
luton of remonstrance against caucus
action on treaties with foreign nations.
The Colorado senator today called up his
resolution Immediately after the conclu-
sion of the routine morning business and
addressed the Senate upon il. The facts
concerning the caucus proceedings of Sat
urday and his withdrawal from the eau
Gus were fresh in the minds Of senators.
Mr., Pattersons speech was in the main
an elaboration of his resolution and he
contended stoutly for the right of SEN
ator to follow the dictates of his con-
science rather than the demands OF his
party in all matters regarding which the
two may be in conflict
Excitement Becomes Intense.
1t was not until after he had concluded
that the proceedings took on an air of in
tensity and excitement. Mr.. Bailey as
we'll as most of the members of his party
had interpreted MIR. Patterson's resolution
as deliberate reflection upon the demo-
cratic caucus and from the moment that
Mr. Bailey arose he assumed an aggres-
sive and somewhat haunting manner to-
wards the Colorado Senator. His speech
was based upon the theory that all sena-
tors are under obligation to obey con-
science rather than caucus action, but
when in doing SO they antagonize their
party they should hold themselves respon-
sible to their party, but the speech was
more notable for its arraignment of Mr..
Patterson for his course than for Its adj
herence to any line of argument. Mr..
Bailey charged the Senator from Colo
RADIO with having been party to the
adoption in a previous caucus of a rule
binding democratic senators TO the two
thirds rule. This charge and Mr.. Patter-
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-05
CHANGES IN TURF .
.....,.....,,,.Ru RULES CONSIDERED
Much important Business TO be Trans.
acted at Turf Congress Of American
Trottinp Association.

Chicago. Dec. 5.-Much important
business will probably be transacted
at the turf congress and the regular
session Of the board OF appeals OF the
American Trotting association. which
IL In session at tho Auditorium hotel.
Among the proposed turf rule
changes which will be considered is
that of shortening the distance and
|abolishing the requirement that reins.
men must drive for each and every
heat. Most OF the horsemen here IA
vor this change. but Il is believed that
It would be unpopular with the pub.
lie. Another proposed measure to be
considered Is q permanent rule as to
how many horses entered shall be
necessary 10 declare class filled.
The present understanding that five
to enter and three to start makes a
race is generally objected to by the
secretaries. Other changes to be dis
cussed are the five-heata-race plan.
and the two-in.three-heats for three
year olds and two heats for two year
lolds. Both of these win probably be
adopted.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-05

those present that ten years al least
will be necessary tO accomplish the
proposed refarm. TheF. are two
ways of getting an amendment be-
fore the peopie for vote Congress
can act ON lts own initiative I'm sub
milling an amendment % popular
sute ar IL may BE- compelled 10 DO 90
upon the demand nj twothirds Of the
ssate legislatures The question must
thea be yoted upon nj general eiee'
tion.
On several occasions tho lower
hoase of congress has passed the de.
sired resolution. but the senate has
Invariably killed II. Many Of the fore
most opponents of the measure are
no longer In the senate Among them
were Senators Vest OF Missouri. chan
dler Of New Hampshire. Hawley Of
Connecticut and Hoar Of Massachil-
setts. Others who nave fought the
amendment are stili there. however
among them being Foraker Of Ohio
Snooner Of Wisconsin. Penrose II
Pennsylvania. nepew Of New York
and pettus and Morgan of Alahanss.
Delegates appointed by the govern.
ora of the following states ore In at.
tendance:
California. Colorado. Illinois. India
na. Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louis.
lana. Michigan, Minnesota. Missouri,
Montana. Nebraska. New Jersey. New
York. North Carolina, Ohio. Oregon.
South Dakota, Texas. Georgia. North
Dakota. Tennessee. Pennsylvania.
Washington. West Virginia, Wyoming
Wisconsin. Utah and Virginia.
Governor Cummins delivered an
address OF welcome to the delegates.
In which he pointed out that 10 call.
ins the convention he had the auth-
ority of n joint resolution adopted at
the last session OF the Iowa legisla.
ture. as well AZ a plank Of the plat.
form OF the last republican state con.
vention. The object Of the meeting,
according TO Governor Cummins, ls
TO effect a erystaliization of public
sentiment on the subject Of the elec.
tion of United States senator's by d..
rect vote OF the people: 10 afford an
opportunity for consultation and the
consideration Of plans for co-opera.
tion between the various states: and.
II considered expedient. to take steps
TO secure a permanent organization
for the promotion of the movement"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-05
DEMAND FOR POPULAR
ELECTION OF SENATORS
Hundreds Of Delegates from Majority Of States Gather at
Des Moines to Discuss Burning Question. Ten Years
May Be Necessary to Accomplish Proposed Reform

Des Moines. Iowa. Dec 5-Several
hundred delegates. appointed by the
governors Of mnjurity Of the states
of the Union. all men Of earnest
thought. devoted TO the best interests
Of the country. have gathered In this
city to discuss means of bringing
about the election NJ United States
senators by direct vote.
Governor cummins. acting In pursn.
anee of n resolution adopted by the
last session Of the Iowa general a..
sembly. issued call for the confer.
enee. the stated purpose being to ex.
change ideas and 10 recommend infor.
mally some solution Of the problem.
The conference has attracted much
attention. as IL Is The tfrst effort 10
organize the sentiment already exist
Ing in favor Of the popular election
OF senators. That this sentiment In
steadily growing Is evidenced by tho
action Of a large number Of states
during the past year In selecting their
candidates for the United States sen.
ate by popular vote Of the members
of the party. expressed TO them I'm
primary elections Eleven southern
states followed this course during the
past summer Thees states were
Arkansas. Alabama. Florida. kentuc.
ky. Georgia. Louisiana. South Caro-
lima. Mississippi. Tennessee, Texas
and Virginia.
Although the sentiment for popu.
lar election Of senators appears 10 be
more deeply grounded In the south.
ern states than In other parts Of the
country, the idea has gathered weight
In the north and west In states that
have been generally considered fight.
Ing territory. for both parties. illinois
recently held a primary for the eIec.
tion OF a senator. and the party con.
ventions of Iowa and Wisconsin have
declared In favor Of the method. Tn
Vermont and New Hampshire the az.
itation for the proposed reform has
gained considerable headway.
About the only thing the present
conference can achieve Is 10 effect
an organization which may crystal
lize the sentiment and give the
movement such an impetus that the
desired amendment may be obtained
by one or the other methods fixed by
the constitution.
1t is the general opinion among
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-05
big INCREASE
VERY LIKELY
aAN OF CHICAGO RAIL
wAV MEN.
ONE SOURCE OF DISCORD
Dispute on Eishss4our DAY May Pre-
vent TraiRmsn and Railroads fnera
Getting Tocetlaer.

Chicago. ns.c. s,~~The Tribune says
to-day:
The railways &C Chicago eonseua+
plate making an Increase I'm the
wages 0f employees between now mnd
the first or January which in the ~.
gregate. VIII make the increases On
the railroads 0f the country I'm the
recent past seem small I'm eomparf.
son, Advances are expected which
win make the combined income Of
80. 900 employees of these tines from
SIS. .oao. 900 10 s3e.o00. 900 greater In
1907 than In 1906 The only thing
that may prevent the proposed ad.
vance viii be inability of the rail-
roads and trainmen 20 reach an
agreement The trainmen demand .
10 percent increast anda n eight hour
day. The officials are willing to
give q 10 per cent increase but viii
not agree 70 eight hours and may
withhold the increase until the eight
hour demand is withdrawn.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-05
senate To take UP
JAPANESE MATTER
Asks for Correspondence Regarding
San Francisco School Trouble
Other Measures Taken by Congress

Washington. Dec 5,-Without de.
bate the senate TODAY adopted a Ies-
olution calling on the secretary of COM
merce and labor TO furnish the SEN
ate with copies of all official letters,
kilograms. reports, etc, filed In the de-
partment In connection with the in
vestigation of the matter of Japanese
attending the public schools of San
Francisco The resolution was pre-
sentcd by Senator Flint of California.
Meteaf FavorabIy Reported
Washington. Dec. 5-The senate
committee on naval affairs today or
dered a favorable report on the nom.
ination OF Victor II. Metcalf of Cali.
fornia TO be secretary OF the navy.
Loans on Real Estate
Washington, Dec. 5.-A bill permit.
ting national banking associations to
make loans on real estate as security
and limiting the amount of such
loans, passed the house today by a
vote of Ill to 151.
Proposed Investigation Postponed
Washington, Dec. 5.--On account Of
the absence Of Senator Penrose. the
senate postponed until tomorrow the
consideration of the resolution calling
for information relative to the dis
charge of the negro troops Of the
Twenty-fifth infantry.
To Clear Up Fish TaneIe
Washington. Dec. 5.-Considerable
interest is manifested by state depart
ment officials in the visit of Ambass-
ador Whitelaw Reid. who sails from
England for the United States today.
Though no official announcement has
been made In regard to the matter 1t
is generally believed that the am
bassador is bringing with him import
ant data regarding the Newfoundland
fishing cases that may result in a
complete understanding concerning re-
cent arrests OF colonial fishermen on
board American vessels for violation
|of the bait act.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-05
NATIONAL GOOD ROADS CONVEN.
ton IN Session At MUSkOGEE

Muskogee, |. T., Dec. 5.--The Nation
al Good Roads association and the
highway improvement organizations Of
the two territories convened In joint
session here today, with delegates
present from nearly all the states of
the union. The day sessions will be
devoted mainly to demonstrations of
practical street and road construction,
while the business sessions will be
held in the evening at Hinton theater.
The convention will last through to.
morrow and Friday. and it is expected
that addresses will be made by William
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-05
THE OGDEN COAL FAMINE
RELIEVED TEMPORARILY

Ogden, Utah. Dec. 5. The coal
shortage was temporarily relieved this
morning by the arrival Of part Of a
train OF coal from the Oregon Short
line reserves In Salt Lake City. For
two days the street car system has
ben crippled by failure TO get fuel and
but half the usual number
Of cars were run. the power being sup
piled by domestic coal.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-05

all communication with the Clifton
section by that route. All the wires
on the main lines are down with the
exception Of one by way of Iordsburg,
N. NJ, which Is working intermittent
ly. Efforts are being made to learn
the extent of the disaster, but owing
to the isolated section in which the
floods occurred. the work is difficult.
Note.-Charles Daniel is the only
Las Vegan known to be In Clifton at
this time.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-05

]. Bryan. Congressman Champ Clark
of Missouri, Colonel Thomas Campbell,
governor-elect Of Texas, Senator As
bury c. Latimer Of North Carolina,
Samuel Houston. state highway com.
missioner of Ohio. and many other
prominent men. The members of the
Muskogee Commercial club gave the
visitors a hearty reception and have
made elaborate preparations for their
entertainment while here.
The most important feature OF the
convention will be the practical de.
uionstration of road building under the
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-05
Details Of the Disaster

Tucson, Ariz., Dec. 5.--The flood yes
terday in the region of Clifton was one
of the worst in the history Of eastern
Arizona. A large number Of people
are reported drowned. but on account
of the destruction of all telegraph and
telephone lines no accurate estimate
of the Joss of life can be given The
property damage is very large. The
ella river bridge went out. cutting off
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-05
DEMOCRAT BECOMES MAYOR
or CITY or Los ANGELES

Los Angeles, Cal. Dec 5.--Arthur
c. Harper. democratic nominee, was
yesterday elected mayor Of Los An
geles over Lee G. Gates,non.partisan
candidate. by a plurality Of 1000. Or.
Walter Lindley, republican. was third
In the race.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-05
MAIL CARRIER MURDERS
MISSING YOUNG WOMAN

Springfield. No. Dee. E.-~Garland
Moore. a mali carrier. shot and killed
Miss Clara West, n member Of one III
the weaithiest families uf Green
county. last night. nj Ilois Dare, ten
miles northwest Of Springfield. be-
cause she refused TO marry him.
Moore escaped across the country.
but was captured today and placed 10
jail here for safe keeping.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-05
SERIOUS WRECK
ONn7HE MONON

Eighteen passengers were injured but
nobody was killed. and 1t is not be-
lieyed any of the injured will die. All
the baggage. mail. passenger and
sleeping cars left the track. and some
'of them were badly damaged.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-05
MAN BURNED IN
MATCH FACTORY FIRE

Indianapolis. Ind. Dec. Sin fire
that started from the explosion Of
thousands OF paper matches at the
factory OF e. A. Rathbun & Co, West
indianapolis today. eight young men
were burned, four Of them seriously.
Others were burned and injured In
their frantic efforts to escape from
the building.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-05
GLOBE NOW OUT Ill
OFF FROM WORLD

Globe. Ariz.. Dec. s.~Ail railroad
with this city Is cut
off for a week at least bv the carrying
away Of the bridge over the Gila river
near San Carlos. Passengers and
mail may be transferred in a few
days. but II win be much longer be.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-05

Chicago, Dec. 5.-Train No. 80 on
The Monon route. the fast limited be-
tween Cincinnati and Chicago, was de-
rallied early today two miles north
of Frankfort. Ind. by g broken rail.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-05

fore freight can arrive. The Old Do
minion company has a three weeks
supply OF fuel. but other companies
operating here may have to close on
account Of the shortage Of fuel. II is
believed there 10 enough fuel and pro-
visions In the city to prevent famine.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-05
SCORES PERISH
MCL|E7ON FLOOD


Phoenix 5-Conictng received
flood Clifton yesterday.
place life the flood at fifty sixty The
Morenc lives Many
buildings property
servaivey hundred
are the mountain side.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-12-05

the arid deserts af the west. ard the
Swampx u the AomeE Massassippl val
ies, sst northern Minnesota, of the
Sacramento valley Ut California and
GAss. southeastern Quasi plains viii b.
the 0aly extensive remaining 70"
scarce of the agricultural lands Of The
fatHFp In California. New York. Wis"
cnnsAn and other states the state
governments have taken up the
drainage work. but have shown that
ta~y ara unable 10 eope With IL tn an
extensive Nay Nov the federal gov.
eFameaE will be- called upon 10 take
a9 the pTojeca. and At the present
st-s sion uf the national legislatuES
'b'. government will be asked TO CON
mi' Itself u the p0iiey Ut draining
swamp lands aud lands subject 10
"NrTfl0w 'hroasho the country. The
ball. which will probably he lntrodue.
~A 10! senator Flint Of California, pnr
vid~s for an appropriation Of 81 .0G0,-
U"'" a Sear This will be used for re
claiming submerged or partially sub.
nt"r@t~d lands. which win be- sold and
the proceeds applied to a fund for the
reclamation OF other lands. This plan
will prnbably receive the endorse.
m"nt ~ the drainage conference.
Legislation Probable
Drainage bills have been introduc.
81 at past congresses but none have
been passed. although several have
received serious consideration by the
committees I" which they were re-
ferred. Many congressman have now
awakened 10 the importance of the
subject. however. and the delegates
are confident that favorable iegisla.
tion will soon be enacted.
There are bat few states that viii
not be benefited by the work at
tempted by the National Drainage
conference, Michigan. Minnesota and
Florida each have about 1000 .0as
acres Of swamp lands All of the
soupern states bordering on the Gulf
have large areas Of partially submerg.
cd lands In the Sacramento valley
OF California there are about 1000.
600 acres that might be converted In.
to garden spot by the construction
or drainage works. Illinois, Indiana,
Missouri. Louisiana. Arkansas, Miss.
issippi and Alabama all have large
areas of swamps within their borders.
and portions Of nearly all other ewst.
ern and southern states are burden.
ed with too much water.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-10-30
CAMPAIGN ISLANDER.

It can be said to the credit of the
great majority of Idaho newspapers
that they are following campaign
methods that are respectable and
clean. There are some. however, that
are STOPPING to gather up the slime of
SANDER under the impression that they
are gaining votes for the candidates
they are supporting. But such meth
eds should not be followed by success
and they will not be. The people like
= flight, but they like a fair fight and
win have none of the dirty tactics
that have crept into the campaign In
the last few weeks. Some prominent
men have been shamelessly attacked
without substantial cause and without
ether purpose than a desire on the
1art of the assailants ITO win the office
their opponents was seeking. But the
time is past when such tactics will
win. There Is no better way to make
votes for man than to Islander and
besmirch his character In the closiE g
days of a political campaign.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-10-30
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 80, 1906.
PEOPLE ARE COMMENTED.

IN the closing days of the campaign
there is still no indication of general
awakening OF the. people. Secretary
shaw says he ''guesses the people are
contented." They are content to let
well enough alone and are planning
no political revolutions, and the lead
ers are anticipating no landslides.
The business interests of the coun-
try do not seem to realize that the
campaign has been in progress. There
Is no checking or halting. no waiting
for results before embarking in new
business ventures. Every branch Of
business is running at high tide and
with Extraordinary profits.
The farmer has just cleaned up on
ei,e OF the most profitable years and
the railroads are swamped with get
ting his crops to the market Labor
y employed and at the highest wage
ever known. The demand for both
skilled and unskilled labor was never
before SO great. and the outlook for
the continuation of this prosperity
never better. Under such circum-
stances 1t is not strange that people
take little interest In politics, being
fully assured there is no need Of q
shange.
But there Is menace In this as well
~ . satisfaction. Activity jim politics
y ~ essential in times Of prosperit,
~ In times Of adversely The presen,
campaign Is one of the most import
ant the country has had and voter,
should not be lulled into apathy Il
such an extent that they will not g,
10 the polls and register their ap
proval Of the present status Of things
3 and give splendid endorsement II
ahe policies that have made prosperit,
possible