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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

So much Is being printed about tho
letter OF Chief Engineer Stevens 10
the president. In which he stated the
grounds OF his dissatisfaction and JUS
titled his resigntiaon. that the letter
ought. In justice perhaps to the writer
TO be made public. Versions Of It are
appearing, In abstract. which indicate
that the original Is being shown In
Washington freely, and OF course no
one but the president has possession
Of the original letter. II would be
much fairer to Mr.. Stevens, under the
circumstances. to print his letter en-.
tire ami thus allow him to speak for
himself. Public curiosity, meanwhile,
Is being whetted, for the president Is
reported TO have been astounded by
the engineers statements. which are
said to have covered the policy Of the
administration In matters of transpor.
tation not connected with mere canal
digging. Many large books have been
written on the Panama canal, but
there viii soon be room for de.
voted solely to the canals engineers.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04
McCOLLUM
MAY Yet RECOVER
Las Vegas Man Still Unconscious In
Albuquerque Hospitai-Nature Of
Injury . Mystery.

4 week ago tonight Curtis McCol.
lum Of Las Vegas was carried TO St
Joseph's sanitarium In an uncon.
scious condition. says Saturdays Cit.
isen,. He was picked up near the
Santa Fe tracks at Suanee. and
brought TO Albuquerque on train No.
s. Reports from the hospital this
morning indicate that the man In In
practically the same condition that he
was when found. He has never re.
gained consciousness for a moment
since the mysterious occurrence
which caused his injury. yet he lives.
Physicians are OF the opinion that
something is pressing upon the lief,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

The earlier rumor that Senator
Bailey would use his vindication by
tho Texas legislature as the basis Of
a claim for the minority leadership In
the United States senate now appears
TO be well founded. The distinguished
senator has written TO his colleagues
that he wishes to be made their lead
er. as the successor of Mr.. Blackburn
Tn fact. he seems to be preparing te
fight for the place. for his blood II
up and his enemies. wherever located
will apparently receive no quarter
The senator from Texas seems una
BILE to Q himself in his correct pro
portions. The poor democracy. Whei
will its misfortunes end?
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

The wisdom OF demanding for the
people a fair price for their coal by
an equable leasing system has crys'
talized into a bill, carefully prepared
by the experts of the administration.
says the Review Of Reviews. The
only hardship so far introduced sby
this new departure has been the tying
up from settlement of large areas OF
land where the surface Is still suited
to agriculture. The new legislation
contemplated only holding fast to the
coal under these lands. It allows the
surface to be pre-empted under the
homestead law. but obliges the sur
face owner to permit the development
OF the coal underneath. under wise
laws. But the master stroke In this
achievement reaches further. in two
directions. II forms the third essen
tial element-the final necessary ele-
eIement-in the development OF the
west. Quietly but efficiently did the
president promote the geological II
yey's reclamation system. which In its
many projects outstrips the import
ance Of the Panama canal, At the
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

Two things were thoroughly demon
straied q. the meeting Of the Com
naercial club Saturday night. Success.
full dry farming on the mesa 10 no
longer In the experimental stage. We
have every other dry farming propo.
sltion I'm the country beaten. both In
point Of fertility. of soil and the
amount Of rainfall. Another thing
that was made perfectly clear was
that wa want farmers and want them
now.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

The CimarTOn Construction eauar
pany has secured = contract to build
twenty-fave houses at Ko~hler. the
foundations being already under way
asA the work viii Ae pushed rapidly.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

Plans are now completed for large
extensions and improvements In the
Mexican Central general shops at
{ Aguash6lientes ansf within eight
months after the work Is started the
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

With apologies 10 Mr., Bunker. a
few farmers now viii be worth more
10 the community than hundreds os
them after the preseEt generation
have all died.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

The Dowieltes are good farmers and
good citizens. Let's have them ONT
% Las Vegas. -
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04
THE MARKET REPORTS


The f0giowtng quotations receavea
from r. j. Graf 4 Co. AI6aqaerqu@
Sew Mexico. correspondents fer 10
gan L. Bryan, by Postal telegraph
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

There vas . general feeling thka
Dir. Brown can make god. 80
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04
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Kansas City. March A-Cassie r.
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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-04

So. Louis Wool.
St. Louis. March 4-woog steady.
Territory and Western
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-31

We have never taken serisously the
report that we were the candidate of
the Patterson forces for National Com
mitteeman but it seems that some Of
the papers believe it. As a matter of
fact it was conceived and given out by
Mr.. Carmack's strongest supporter in
East Tennessee. It was in an inter-
view prepared by Hugh Gouchenour
that we frst heard it and thought so
little of 1t that we made no denial. La
ter this same gentleman, who had for
years so villainously abused John 1.
Cox, made the announcement that his
county would endorse MIR. Cox FOR del
egate from the State at Large to the
national convention and that Cox was
the choice Of the Carmack crowd for
committeeman. Cox denies the allega.
ton and we don't blame him. II we
can't get better starter than Hugh
Gouchenour we'll remain at the post.
We don't know who lhe Patterson PEG.
pie will name for National Committee.
man but We do know that they wal
name the committeeman.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-31
FROM BRISTOL TO KINGSPORT.
George l.. Carter is Planning to Build
Another Railroad.

Bristol, Oct. 20. 1T is reported here
that George L. Carter, president Of,
the South Il Western railway. will
build a railroad from Bristol to Kings
port, a distance of about twenty-five
miles, connecting Bristol with the new
coal-carrying trunk line from Eastern
Kentucky to the South Atlantic sea.
board.
The Kingsport & Bristol railroad has
Just been chartered in Tennessee and
it is said that the road will be built
and completed next year, 80 that it can
be operated simultaneously and in con-
junction with the South h Western.
Mr.. Garter was in Bristol yesterday
on his return from New York, where
he has been in consultation with the
Ryan interests and it is belived that
the proposed new road had something
to do with his trip and that he is now
financing the project.
This will he of inestimable value tc
Bristol and there is rejoicing here ovel
the prospects for the city yet to be con
nected with the South b Western.
Mr.. Carter owns personally nearly 8
million dollars worth of property in
and near Kingsport, and it is believed
that this was purchased with the in
tention of building the branch line tt
Bristol.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-31
Carmack at Greeneville.

Greeneville, Tenn, Oct. 80. -Sena.
tor E. W. Carmack did not havean i'm.
mense crowd to hear his lecture on last
Tuesday evening. According to re-
ports the local lodge of knights of
Pythias secured this prominent orator
on basis of division OF the proceeds
The lodge was to meet all expenses
and expected handsome sum in the
division of the net proceeds. The re-
suit was that Senator Carmack Jared
very we'll receiving more than fifty dol.
lars but the lodge after meeting the ex-
penses and going to much trouble for
which no charges we're made received
for its part of the proceeds the sum OF
one dollar and sixty. seven cents. OF
course it might have been worse had
some somebody else being the orator
relied on to draw the crowd.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-31
At Jamestown.

We returned last Monday from a
bridal tour after being married nearly
nineteen years. We spent three days
in Nashville and Knoxville and three
at Jamestown. AS Gov. Patterson
could not go to jamestown the duty of
celebrating Tennessee Day devolved
upon Gen. j. B. Pound and us and
our wives are willing witnesses that it
was well done.
The Ter Centennial exposition is
really we'll worth crossing the cont
nent to see and it is to be regretted
that it has not been more literally pa
tronized. The people who did not &C
are the losers. There are many exhib
its that will repay one for going. It il
we'll worth the trip to view tht
Government pier that cost Uncle San
nearly half q million dollars to build
1t is a permanent structure and will bt
used by the government in some way
in the future.
Tennessee Day was scheduled to ar
rive on Greater Norfolk Day and abou
81, 900 people were present, 500 Of whom
possibly attended the exercises relative
to Greater Norfolk Day and even thu
Chief of the Information Bureau die
not know Tennessee Day had arrived
so much interest is manifested in thes'
occasions.
Norfolk is q great city after you ge
there and is dividing honors with the
Exposition in things to see. The ter
ritory trsversed by the N. L W. int
Norfolk does not impress one with thu
idea that there is much to expect a
the end Of the line. The N. 4 W. int
Norfolk is a straight line. There i
nothing crooked about it but the con
ductors and they are bent with age.
The South Carolina xhibit is beau
ty and is in charge of COMMISSIONS
Moore. When we drink the tea mad,
from the South Carolina samples givel
us we shall always want Moore.
The Snowdrift exhibit is one of th
most unique there and the gentlemen
in charge convinced us that ice cream
made OF cotton seed oil is the best Of
earth and that Snowdrift fries the bes
oysters and makes the best doughnuts
When we reached Garrett & Co.'S ex
hibit of wines it was a good thing
was late In the afternoon for we sa'
nothing else during our stay that look
ed as good as "Virginia Dan" an
"Pocahontas" or that tasted better.
| The Kin ee coffee exhibit is a goo
place to rest and refresh yourself, pal
ticularly if you like good coffee. It
made while your mouth waters.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-31

The report that there is to be an in
vestigation of the Soldiers Home by
the government is worse than nonsense.
On the contrary the Home has just
passed through its annual inspection
by the proper officials and an expert
accountant on their annual tour of all
homes and this Branch was not only
found correct but pronounced by the
accountant to be at th Q top of all the
Branches. This is deserved compIi-
ment to Governor Smith, Treasurer
Divine and Quartermaster Millburn
and will be gratifying to the whole
community.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-31
South & Western.

The South & Western railroad peo-
pie will build handsome hotel on the
top Of the Blue Ridge, near McKin-
ney's Gap, for the accommodation of
their passengers. II is said that trains
leaving Charleston after supper one
day will arrive at the hotel the next
morning for breakfast. The point on
which the building will be is about
1000 feet above the sea and the view
from there is one OF the prettiest this
side of the Rocky Mountains.
The South & Western has a fine
grade-1-5 Of per cent for so miles,
which is costing about 100000 mile
to build. There are II tunnels within
80 miles. One tunnel, near Marion, is
/, 200 feet deep. Trains will run by
May LIST. Charlotte Observer.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-31
OF Interest In Washington.

A Washington paper has this to say
of Gov. Patterson's engagement:
"Social Washington is cordially in
terested in the projected marriage Of
Gov. Patterson and Miss Mary Russell
Gardner. 1t has been in the pleasant
secret since last spring. There we're
few more popular men in congress than
the Hon. Malcolm Patterson during
his incumbency here; his young wife,
who came to Washington as a bride,
was the most gracious and lovable Of
women. Mrs. Patterson very much
resembled her senior, Mrs Chauncy
Depew, although without the hauteul
of the latter. Miss Gardner has innu
merable friends and ad mirers at the
national capital. She is a niece o
Mrs. T. N. Jones, of Columbia, whit
spends many of her winters here, anC
of Mrs. Oscar Turner, of Louisville
She comes of congressional stock dis
tinguished on all sides.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-31
Gov. Patterson is Sure Winner and it's
Case Of"Greek Meet Greek.

State Mine Inspector r. A. Shiflett,
Of Hartman, came in from Nashville
last night and left for Dayton this
morning. He is a warm friend of Gov
ernor NJ. r. Patterson and believes
that he will be renominated and elected
to succeed himself.
Mr.. Shiflett is making one Of the
best mine inspectors the state has had
for years, and is one of the most inhu-
ential democrats i'll eastern Tennessee.
MIR. Shifett was appointed state
mine inspector under Benton McMill-
in and made such good official that
he was retained by Cows. Frazier, Cox
and Patterson. He goes all over the
state and has thorough knowledge OF
political conditions, being brought in
contact with the leading politicians Of
both parties as we'll as the people. He
was asked at the Read last night what
political effect Mr.. Carmack's an
nouncement for governor was having
over the state.
Mr.. Shiflett said: "Of course, am
taking no hand in politics, devoting
my attention strictly to the duties OF
mine inspector. Senator Carmack' q
announcement for governor, Of course,
was received with great favor among
the Carmack men but Gov. Patterson's
friends do not seem tofear his entrance
in the race. They realized the fight
was bound TO come sooner or later and
would just as soon, If not lutte rath
or, fight it out with Mr.. Carmack now,
following his defeat for reelection Il
the senate.
HE is very able man and it viii
be Greek meet Greek If he and Gov
Patterson 60 on the stump together
l From the point of finished education
and the accomplishments Of trained
I lawyer it is conceded that Gov. Patter
son is by odds the ablest man that ha
been in the governors chair within tn
memory Of the present generation. 81
" is at least Mr.. Carmack's equal on th
stump and far his superior as a politi
clan.
: "When we consider Gov Patterson
i record as chief executive of Tennessee
h it has been very able and clean an
will aid him greatly in his fight for
denomination. His speech at th
u state fair last week welcoming HON
It the wondering Tennesseans, was
If classic, masterpiece of eloquence,
fact seldom equaled in language, fort
of dignity and beauty.
II believe the democrats of TenneI
~ nessee will refuse to break the tim,
10 honored custom in giving governt
y a second term to turn Mr.. Patterso
ut down. On the other hand his exec
y lent administration would almost rt
elect him if the governors friends d
not make any sort of fight.
as "Now, l would not be misunde
ell stood. haven't the least criticism f
~ Mr.. Carmack. He lisa gentleman ar
power in the democratic politics
Tennessee Chattanooga News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-31

The Rev. E. E. Folk is very clever
gentleman, but the people of Tennes-
see are hardly ready for him to assume
the role Of debating who shalt be its
executive officer. The constitution
makers, far-seeing men that they were,
wisely interdicted ministers of the Cos
pei from membership in the law-mak-
ing branch of the states, and the peo-
pie who live under that constitution
are fully capable of determining the
personnel of their government without
the dictation Of q minister. Nashville
American.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-31

After working several weeks boom
ing Carmack's lecture at Greeneville,
in the county where it has been recent
ly said that there is but one man
against him, the Knights of Pythias
lodge at that place, for whose benefit
the lecture was given, received one dol
lar and sixty-seven cents after paying
Mr.. Carmack and advertising expenses.
There were 175 persons present.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-31
The annual Fall Trade edition Of tb

The annual Fall Trade edition Of the
Knoxville Sentinel was issued on the
2lst of October. Each of the sixty
eight pages carried information about
Knoxville, its merchants, manufactur-
ers and surrounding territory of great
value to the public. The edition was
in every way creditable TO the Sentinel
management and Knoxville has every
reason to be proud of it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-31

The Chattanooga News issued an In
dustrial edition on the 10th that con-
tanned one hundred pages filled with
illustrated letter press and advertise
ments of Chattanooga's industrial and
commercial enterprises. 1t was great
paper and maintained Interpolation of
the News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-31

The Sweetwater Telephone has been
purchased by The Telephone Publish
ing Co. and considerably enlarged and
improved. D. L. Smith retires as edi-
tor after years Of great service to
6weetwater but still retains an interest
In the paper.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-31
Winter Tourist Tickets Via Southern
Railway.

Round trip winter tourist tickets at
low rates may be purchased daily until
April 3Oth 1908, to winter resorts in
Florida, Cuba, Georgia, North and
South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi
and Texas, limited May 3lst 1908.
All year tourist tickets on sale daily
to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Port
land, Seattle, Spokane, Mexico, Hot
Springs, Ark and all other year re-
sorts.
Call on Southern Railway agents for
tickets and complete information.
J. L. MEEK, d. P. A.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-31

The people of the state will not fail
TO notice that Governor Patterson is
quietly attending to his official duties
and measuring mp to every demand
md requirement, giving no other reply
TO the persistent Misrepresentation Of
his enemies. -American
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-31

Carmack's lecture at Greeneville,
where everybody is said to be for him,
Melted the K. of P. lodge $1.67. It is
stated the lodge will not build a new
castle hall with the fund just now.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-31

The Carmack tide mnst have swept
: Oy Lyle of the face of the earth. Not
a single copy of his Comet has made
it's appearance on our exchange table
since the last OF September. Claiborne
Progress.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-31

John 1. Cox should have followed
the example of his llow-countian,
Fuller Mullenix, aud supported the
candidate he wanted to defeat, il he
wanted to be effective.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-31
Carmack was frostbitt0n at Bristol
and showed under at Greeneville.

II You have not joined the CONNER
cial Club send yonr name to J. o. Lew
is, the secretary, aud get your license
to boost Johnson City.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-31

1t may be said in passing that the
Anti-Saloon League did not convert
the Chattanooga newspapers with its
lond talk and resolutions.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-31

The Anti-Saloon League threatens
to elect republican governor. With
democratic legislature he would be q
valuable addition to the League.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1907-10-31

ChamberIain's Sole Sole. cisOlers :.
Never fails. Bug 1t now. II may ave -
The Washington bee., 1907-10-12
FLORIDA CLUB ENTERTAINs.

On Wednesday evening, October ?,
1907, the Florida Club met at the resi-
dence of its president, Mr., E. G. Evans,
1903 Tenth street, northwest. This ses-
sion was the most interesting one since
its organization. After calling the meet
iig to order President Evans made
short speech, welcoming the guests and
stating the object of the Florida Club.
Among those who delivered interesting
remarks were Mr.. Moore, president Of
the Louisiana Club; DR.. w. H. Conner,
Major c. w. Fillmore, R. w. Thomp-
son, w. H. Fielding, of Indiana, Ira I.
Bryant and w. 7. Menard. After the
speech-making was over a collation. was
served. Among others present and invit-
ed were I. H. Spears, Richmond Milton,
]. w. Baker, DR.. S. S. Thompson, R. L.
Pendleton, G. w Shaed, Col W. Cal
,in Chase, Thomas L. Jones, g. w. Nc
Kenzie, a. Martain, Paul Stewart and
G. Y. Fowler. The Florida Club has a
membership of twenty. The officers are
z. G. Evans, president; Paul R. Stew
art. vice president; w. T. Menard cor
responding secretary; I. H. Spears, re-
cording secretary; Dr.. S. S. Thompson,
treasurer; G. V. Fowler, chaplain; Rich
mond Milton, sergeant at arms, and R.
l. Pendleton, chairman of the entertain
melt committee.
Mr.. Andrew Jackson, 1901 First street
southeast, has returned TO this city after
spending the summer in New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Minor and
daughter Mrs. James Edwards, of 1888
Twelfth street northeast gave a surprise
party to Mr.. George B. Minor, in honor
Of his birthday, Thursday night, October
2, 1907. Mrs Edwards entertained the
guests with several vocal selections, and
after dancing until late hour the guests
were ushered into the dining room,
where a bountiful repast was served.
The Washington bee., 1907-10-12
RALLY - GALBRAITH.

The fall rally of Galbraith A. M. (.
Zion Church began last Sunday. The
church was crowded at both morning
and evening services. The collection for
the day amounted to $500. The effort
is to be continued for forty days. The
amount desired is $4,000.
Next Sunday will be Old Folks Day.
and q special sermon will be delivered
bv the pastor. The public is cordially
invited to attend as an effort viii be
put forth to make It unusually inter
esting.
A UNIQUE ENTERTAINMENT.
The pleasant ladies of St Luke S
Guild will receive their pleasant friends
at the pleasant residence of Mrs. 4. NJ.
Cole, I448 Park Road, Mt. Pleasant at
their Vanity Fair, beginning Monday,
October IA, 1907, continuing FIVE nights,
Music by pleasant musicians each eve
ming
Good supper served
Season tickets, IS cents.
Single admission, 10 cents.
The Washington bee., 1907-10-12

ris; as trustees-Sanford Hazard, Ra-
phael w Hewlett, James Jones, Robert
L. Strothers, Thornton Kidrick and Ben
jamin Smith, and as treasurer, Charles
Gaskins.
Mr.. Joseph E. Smothers was rejected
as Church Clerk, and Prof. J. B. Walk
er reelected as conductor of the choir,
all of whom were duly installed on We'd
nesday evening, October 9, the pastor,
Rev. z. Kicks, officiating. The dissat-
isfed element in the church seemingly
yielded to the inevitable.
Miss Annie E. Hewlett, who was call
ed home because of the death of her
grandmother, Mrs. Ellen Jordan, has re-
turned to New York.
Jerusalem Baptist Church, P street be-
tween Twenty-sixth and Twenty-seventh
streets, having purchased the house and
lot adjoining them on the west expect
to begin their new edifce in the near
future. They have a large congregation
and under the pastorate of Rev. George
Harris are doing excellent work.
Rev. and Mrs. Charles n. Pryor are
spending month with friends at GUAM
tico, Va.
The janitor of Phillips School, Mr.
James Hunter, and family have removed
from No. 232o NJ street northwest to
No. 1921 Twenty-eighth street north
west.