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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-10

Fopds Those present were: MISS
Agnes Judge, Miss Grace Anderson,
Miss Reeves, Mr.. VIII Clark, Mr. STAN
ley Price.
MI and Mrs Rhodes gave a dinner
party at the Cullen hotel on Friday
evening in. honor of Miss Blanchard
of Logan and Miss Hoff of the Grand
theatre stock company. The function
was in every way a most elegant at
fair. The guests were: Mesdames
George j. Field. Cliff r. Curtiss, s. s,
Dickinson, Curtis Knight and the
Misses Olive Hoff, Idona Blanchard.
Eva Tompkins and Isabel Dewey
! A number of well-hnown people at
/ tended the opening Of Christensen'6
/ dancing academy Wednesday evening
! The beautiful new decorations Will un-
doubtedly add to the popularity of the
han during the coming season.
Mrs. /. J. Brown was given a very
{ pleasant surprise party Friday after
noon by number Of friends. the affair
being in honor of Mrs. Browns birth
day.
The guests were: Mrs. Elizabeth
Needham, Mrs. George Lambert. Mrs.
NJ Hardness, Mrs. John Brown, Mrs.
W. A. Needham, Mrs. Matte Rose, Mrs.
11llSh McAlllStefs
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The entertainment given in the
Twentieth ward for Mr.. Walter ROM
ney on Friday night was a success both
socially and financially. The hall was
tastefully decorated in autumn leaves,
dahliaS and cosmos, and was crowded
with the friends of Mr.. Romney.
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The marriage of Miss Pauline Held
ATT- 49,
solemnized last Thursday evening.
Both are well known in Our city and
the good wishes of a host of friends
follow them in their new life
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On Wednesday afternoon the George
r. Maxwell Woman's Relief Corps save
a dime social at the home of Mrs Abe
Randolph on Fourth East street The
rooms were beautifully decorated with
bunting and American flags. The drum
corps was in attendance and gave a
number of selections during the after
noon
Two of Chicago's prominent attor-
neys, Gardiner q. and Monroe L. Viii
lard, took in the special features OF
Zion the past week. Notwithstanding
tured into the water at Saltair and
we're highly pleased with the novel ex-
periences of their bath. They we're en-
tertained by their friend DR.. E. W
Whitney of this city.
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Miss Sherman entertained the Dollat
club yesterday afternoon at delight
ful luncheon. The guests were Mrs
Downey, Mrs. Reid, Miss Hardness
Miss Sprague, Miss Lawrence ant
Miss Crawford.
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The friends of Miss Helen Sherman
yesterday received cards announcin!
her marriage to Mr.. Harry David Cue
to take place Tuesday, Oct 10. at tn
residence of her uncle Mr.. Thomas G
Sherman Of Brooklyn.
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Miss Bolinger of san Francisco vii
visit Miss Macintosh next week.
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Mr. r. Macintosh Will arrive HON
from the coast this week
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-10

cial intellectual and business interests
are cordially invited to attend.
ELLEN B. FERGUSON,
President
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-10
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The Education Section viii meet with
Mrs. N1cVic6er. rooms SO and SO Weys'
hotel, corner State and Second South
on Saturday, oct. 16, at p. m
Chapters ~. V. and vi. of state school
law viii be discussed also questions in
child study
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-10

Miss Sherman entertained the Dollar
club yesterday afternoon at a delight
ful luncheon. The guests were Mrs.
Downey, Mrs. Reid, Miss Hardness,
Miss Sprague, Miss Lawrence and
Miss Crawford.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-10
Ladies' Literary Club.

Friday, Oct. Is the art section Will
meet at Miss Crawford's, As South
West Temple street, at 2:3O o'clock.
The following topics viii be given.
l. Lodorico Coracci. by Mrs. William
Jennings.
2, Aunibale Caracci, by Miss Hunt.
8. Domenichino, by Mrs. Fabian.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-10
MEMS CLOTHING.

Never q better or
more complete show
ing of Mems Ready
Made Suits. that
have the custom
made finish. fabric
and appearance. Not
even our cheapest
have the ordinary
look termed shOddy,
and which our low
prices might suggest
to some unaquainted
with our methods OF
proc urin G best
Y alu q 8 obtaindble
and selling at closest
possible Lrofft mdrg-
IN
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-10

a number of well-known people at
tended the opening of Christensen s
dancing academy Wednesday evening
The beautiful new decorations Will un-
doubtedly add to the popularity of the
hal during the coming season.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-10

We invite men who have been accustom-
ed to paying fancy custom tailor prices
to come in and try on one of our fine
tailored. perfect fitting Stein-Bloch Suits
If YOU cannot save at least a third in The
price and be just as well satisfied with
ill and fabric. as with your best made-to-
measure. Wen stop selling them All the
newest eheyiOts, cassimeres and WOCsteds,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-10

On Wednesday afternoon the George
r. Maxwell Woman's Relief Corps save
a dime social at the home of Mrs. Abe
Randolph on Fourth East street The
rooms were beautifully decorated with
bunting and American fags. The drum
corps was in attendance and gave a
number of selections during the after
noon.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-10

The friends Of Miss Helen Sherman
yesterday received cards announcing
her marriage TO Mr.. Harry David Cue,
to take place Tuesday, Oct 10, at the
residence of her uncle Mr.. Thomas G.
Sherman Of Brooklyn.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-10

Miss SIariX gave an enjoyable Welsh
rabbit party Wednesday evening at the
apartments Of Mrs. Wilbur FIagg at
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-10

Miss Cavanaugh will leave for her
home in Chicago the early part of the
week.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-10-10

Mrs. Mary Judge will return the com
ing week from Fort Sherman where
she has been visiting her daughter
Mrs. Woodward In al probability
Miss Bessie Bacon VIII accompany
Mrs, Judge and spend the winter in
rho aftU
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-02-27

Iron is the only metal which appears
in more than one color. 1t is found
OF every shade, from almost white as
silver to black as charcoal.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-02-27

rope had been passed over a branch
higher up. TO keep the lower one from
falling. but this happened 10 be too
weak. When the lower branch was sew
cred. both broke and the end OF one
struck the Portuguese on the upper
lip. making a very bad cut.
The following officers OF the Ameri-
can Relief Fund were reelected yester-
day. 10 serve during the ensuing year:
President, Chas. r. Bishop; vice-pres-
ident. VIM. F. Allen; secretary and
treasurer, w. o. Atwater; Relief Com
mittee. J. Emmeluth and G. 3. Ripley;
Visiting Committee, J. 3. Anterior.
At the meeting of Company ID, y. G..
H., held last evening. Priyates George
Macy and Louis Singer were appointed
a committee 20 arrange a program for
the monthly High links" next Friday
evening. Sergeant Gere. Sergeant Tim
mons and Private McKinnOn were ap-
pointed 10 pass upon the character Of
a ball. 10 be given in the near future.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-26
HARTFORD noSoReD.
The American Society Of Mechanical EnRIneers
Meet To-day Ia That City.

HARTFORD. Connecticut, May 26 -
Members Of the American society OF
mechanical engineers to the number Of
several hundreds, arrived in this city,
10 day, TO take part in the annual con-
yention Of that organization. The first
formal meeting will be held this even
Ing at at Unity hall. when the delegates
will be welcomed by Mayor Miles b.
Preston, OF this city. The professional
sessions OF the convention, at which
numerous papers will be presented,
dealing with technical subj=cts Of
interest to the profession, will not 10
inaugurated until tomorrow morning.
A somewhat novel plan bas been
adopted for the conduct OF the bus mess
OF the convention 10 order to facilitate
its work. All papers to be presented
have previously been printed in pamph-
let form and supplied to the members
OF the organization, with a request thst
their contents be carefully read, and
any replies or discussions relating
thereto be prepared 10 advance. Papers
will not be read at the convention in
full, only brief extracts being present
ed, the bulk OF the time thus being left
open for discussion. 1t Is thought that
This Is the first instance of an adoption
Of plan OF this kind.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-26
presbyterians In Session.

Rock ISLAND. Illinois, May 26.-The
thirty-ninth general assembly of the
Uoted Presbyterian church Of North
Amt rica, will be convened, this evening,
with Rev. James White, d. D., as mod
orator. The first business to be at
tended to will be the election OF a
moderator for the coming year; Rev.
J. T. McCrory, Of the third church,
Plttsburg, being prominently mention
ed for the cfiice. The assembly will
probably remain in session at least one
wetk, during which time reports will
be presented from all the boards of the
church. Among the delegates who ar
rived to-day, are Rsvs. w. w. Law
renee, Thomas A. Shaw. r j. Miller
and Elders John S. Robertson and
James w Grove, from the presbytery
OF Allegheny, and Revs. R. A Elliot,
j. w. English. w. S. Nevin, j. F.
Raw and David Blair, of the presby-
terry OF Monongahela.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-26
An Ex-Forger and Jesuit Priest
Unite With the Benedicts,
To-day.
Mr.. MORGAN THINKS WAR
The Turks Must Abandon Thes.
sally or England viii Aban
don the Powers.
MECHANICS IN SESSION

LONDON, England, May 26.--rhe
marriage OF Beaumont Klein, former
Jesuit priest, and Miss Kathleen OLA
gan, daughter of the late Lord OLA
gan, lord chancellor OF Ireland, is the
talk of all London. 1t is believed the
BRIDES mother intended to marry him
herself. Klein is fifty years old, fat,
sleek and gray, and is declared to be
the first Jesuit who ever left the church.
Miss O'Hagan is twenty-one years old,
good-looking, extremely clever and has
large fortune.
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 20 NO
tonous Sydney Lasalles, known the
country over as Lord Beresford, has
married Miss Clara Pelkey, Rhode
Island heiress. The brides father is
a Rhode Island capitalist and man.
ufacturer. Beresford served four years
in the Georgia penitentiary for forgery.
After leaving the prison he said he
would show the world what convict
can accomplish. He has been enter
tanning on lavish scale.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-26
MECHANICS IN SESSION.
interesting Scientific Papers are Read BY Lead
Ing Authorities.

HARTFORD, Conn, May 26 The
first business and professional session
Of the annual convention of the Ameri-
can society of Mechanical engineers,
was held this morning. After the
transaction of routine business an ex-
hau stive paper was presented by For
rest r. Jones upon diagrams for
relative strength of gear teeth;" F. y.
Cole spoke upon "experiments in boil
er bracing;' the subject of "adiabat-
icsn was treated by DsVolson Wood I;
Frederick A. Bsdell described new
form of transmission dynamometer;
,. S. Hale p ike upon methods Of fuel
gas analysis in boiler tests, aud r. G.
Carpenter gave the results Of recent
experiments in relation to the hygro-
metric properties OF Goals. During
the afternoon, visits were paid to several
of the immense manufacturing plants
located in this city.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-26
SW IFT VENGEANCE
It Overtakes the Man who Ran
Away With Another Mans
. Wife.
STOCK BROKERS ARRESTED
The Usual Batch of Crimes
and Casualties all over the
World.
THE MAHER- -SAARKEyFIGHT

New ORLEANS, May 26 ---Chas.
Martin shot and killed Anton Sirchia,
on train at PIaqdemine, La, this
morning. A few days ago during
Martins absence, from his store,
Sirchia induced Mrs. Martin to run
away from her husband and children.
They left together with So, 900 Of
Martins money. They were recap
tured after two days travel and the
Cfficers were sent for them. When
the train reached Plaquemine at day.
break, this morning, Martin was in the
crowd, waiting. He killed Sirchia IN
view OF the crowd. He was arrested
but the people are demanding hIs re-
lease.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-26
stock brokers Arre,tsd.

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 26.-Ozrow
Clapp & Son. operators on the board
Of trade, were arrested at noon, to-
day. They were commission brokers,
wanted in New York on the charge Of
having conveyed their title to property
with intent to defraud their creditors.
Clapp q Son were looked upon as one
ot the strongest firms on the New
York Stock Exchange, until last Nov
ember, when they failed for $500, ,000
Crookedness now Is charged.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-26
Ladies Of the Maccabees In Session.

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 26.-The
ladies of the Maccabees of Illinois as.
sembled here, in annual state conven-
tion, to-day. The recent disturbances
arising from the fact that the order Is
not duly incorporated organization,
appear to have given way TO the most
perfect harmony between the erstwhils
opposing factions. The principal
business Of the present gathering will
be to elect representative to the "su-
prcme hive" review, which will be held
at Port Huron in July,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-26
RnpIand to Wlthdraw.

ATHENS. Greece, May 26.--It is an-
nounced here, that England has issued
an official declaration, that she will
abandon the powers, II the Turks are
allowed to remain in Thessaly, until
after Greece has paid the indemnity.
CONsTANrINoPLE. Turkey, May 26.--
General Nelson A. Miles, U. s. A., has
gone to Athens with his suite.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-26

DENVER, Colo, May 26.--The rail-
roads officially announced here, this
morning, that part of next month, rail-
road tickets will be cut to the point of
decentralization, $15 Is the rate from
Chicago to Grand Junction and cor
responding rates all over. The eastern
roads meet next week, to fix the rates
from New York to Chicago, based on
the figures OF S12 from Chicago to
Denver.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-26
shortage Caused It.

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 26.-Alex-
ander T. Beckett, formerly clerk in
the National Bank of Illinois, shot and
killed himself at his home in RIVER
side, to-day. Beckett had charge Of
the city collections Of the Bank OF Illi-
nois before its failure.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-26
morgan Says War.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May &C.
Senator Morgan feels that there will be
war with Spain. He says it will last
q month and cost $s,000,00 couple
of Insignificant battles, resulting in
Cuba surrendering to the United States,
Spain preferring that to submitting to
the revolution.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-26

NEW YoRK. N. r., Msy 26.--
Crazsd by the troubles OF the taiIor's
strike. Mrs. Elizabeth Hennige, OF
Williamsburg, this morning. hurled
her baby son, Edward, from a fourth
story roof, and then jumped to the
pavement herself, both being instantly
killed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-26

JAMESTOWN, N. T., May 26.--
Evidences Of robbery and brutal mur-
der were discovered, this morning,
near Sinclairville, north OF this city.
Alex. lawson. . peddler, was found
lying in the road, with his pockets
ritied and the skull crushed. There
were evidences CT terrific struggle.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-26

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May 26.--The
belief is growing that Banker Johnson
OF Logansport, whom the federal grand
Jury indicted, has hidden good part
Of his stealings.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-26
A BIg chlcseo Fire.

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 26.-Fire
destroyed the large warehouse of the
johnson Chair company, on Halstead
street, this morning. The workmen
in the factory we're thrown into a panic
aud several employees were injured.
The loss Is 800, 900.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-26
VIII Issue Bonds.

ALBANY, N. T., May s6.-The stock
holders OF the New York Central &
Huison River railroad company met.
here at noon, o-day. to provide for the
issue of 800, 100000 in 8X per cent.
bonds, to refund the present bonded
debt of the company bearing higher
rae of interest.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-26
To Build an Air shin

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 26.-Con-
gressman Pettigrew, of South Dakota,
introduced bill, to-day, authorizing
the secretary Of agriculture to contract
for the construction Of an air navigat-
ing machine, 10 be used by the weather
hureau.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-26
Another World,s Pair.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 26.--Pres-
ident ingalls,, of the Big Four road
proposes to have worlds fair. here in
1908, Ohin's centennial, and will re-
quire $4,000, 900 to be secured in five
years,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-26

CHICAGO. Illinois, May 26.-The
annual census taken by the Chicago
directory company, shows the popula.
tion here to have been increased over
500 900 since 1890 1t is now 1,S00,-
o0O
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-26

GUTHRIE, O. T. Nay 26.-In the
presence OF several thousand people In
the open air, the oath Of cffice. this
afternoon, was administered to Hon.
Cassius M. Barnes, recently appointed
governor OF the Territory Of Oklahoma.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-26
MOI 0ullfv,.

New YORK, N. Y, May 26.--The
jury in The case of Captain Reed, tried
in the United States court on the
charge OF having failed to provide food
for the scuryy-stricken crew OF the ship
st. T. Oakes,' returned verdict OF
not guilty, this morning.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-26

WAsHIxGroN, d. e., May Q6.---
The consideration Of the tariff bill BY
paragraphs was commenced in the
senate. this afternoon, The first W hich
provoked debate, related TO borax.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-26
The Maher- sIlarkex Rieht

NEW YORK, N. X, May pc
The date Of the long-awaised Maher-
Sharkey fight has been definitely an
nounced as June 9th, at the Palace OF
the Athletic club.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-26

INDIANAPOLIS. Indiana, May 20 -
The federal grand jury, to-day, re-
ported nine indictments against
Johnson. the president a the wrecked
State national bank.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-26

coLumBUs. Ohio, May 20 John
Kane. vice president OF the mine
workers. union, has just returned from
the Hooking valley and reports the
miners on the verge of starvation.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-26
Mckinley Goes to NasIxlIIc.

WARRINGTON, D. c.. May 26 The
president has decided to go to Nash
vile on June 18th. His party win in-
cIude Mrs, Mckinley, the cabinet off,
GERS and their wives.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-26

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 26.-
The trial of Henry 0. Havemeyer was
resumed, this morning Havemeyer,
Searls, Chapman and Senator Gary
were present. Davis opened the case
by offering in evidence the journal Of
congress. relating to the Havemeyer
case. After some delay, it was ad-
mitted.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-26
Run over by { wneon

KANSAS CRY, Kas, May 26 John
Kinney, twenty-five years old. learning
10 ride bic yols. was run over by a
horse and wagon, this afternoon, and
killed,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-26

LONDON, England, May sd.-The
Duchess of Marlborough, born Van-
derbilt, declines subscribing to the
American memorial for the queens
jubilee, saying: II am no longer
American y
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-26
1uaKmed.

REKo, Pa, May William John
son and F. sshaeffer we're instantly
killed in an explosion Of boiler ia
Hainey's saw mill, at Glen Hazel, ibis
morning.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-26

ufVh %At1ffus
Catarrh cannot be cured. / have learned
by sad experience that catarrh cannot
be cured bv inhalations or by internal
medicine. On these spent $500 without
relief. The Alternative Water entirely
cured me In eight weeks
MARY =. PURDY.
EAST LAS VEGAS. 1896
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-26
A eominq CONTEXT.

NEw YoRK. n. r., May 20 -6eores
Greye. OF San Francisco, California,
pnd Tony West, are TO hgbt here. for
parse Of 81, 900,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-26
AnEIahorate pecision.

WASHINGTON. d. g., May 26 -
In an elaborate decision rendered to-
day, inthe Lake Front case, 10 Chicago.
the commissioner OF the general land
office decides that the patent to Robert
A. Kensie, conveyed to him all the
land that waters on lake Michigan, as
the shore line extended at the time of
his entry and purchase.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-26

Educate Your Isowsis with Casoarets.
Candy Cnthartic. oure oonstipation forev,r
W. ~ y g q g fail, dgpgTists refuad money
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-26
Cured q RhenmstIsm

DECATUR, III, [
April 23rd, 1897.
CHARLES WRIGHT.
Dear Sir:- spent several months at the
Arkansas hot springs, but found no relief.
After drinking your Onava- water two
months, was cured Of rheumatism OF
seventeen years standing, Yours truly.
lo9-6t SAM @. CLoREs.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-05-26

Parties going to Mount
ain resorts or pic-nics, will
find It to their interest to
call at COOLEY'S Bridge
St. for rates-Fine Livery.
The herald., 1897-01-02
TROUBLE ANTICIPATED
The News From the Randsburg Mining
District Anxiously Awaited

Los Angeles people interested in min
ing properties in Randsburg, the phe-
nomenal camp up the desert, were anx-
iously awaiting advices from that point
yesterday. 1t was reported on We'd
nesday and Thursday that number Of
tough individuals, typical bad men of
the frontier were on hand and prepared
to make things unpleasant for the To-
Gators of likely claims, if there was the
slightest show for this sort of thing. AS
is we'll known. under the mining laws a
man can locate a claim and hold the
same for one year, but If at the eXpira-
ton of that time the necessary amount
Of assessment work has not been done.
and other formalties complied with, at
the beginning of the new year it becomes
open property and subject to relocation.
At Randsburg. owing to the large num-
ber Of prospectors who have located
claims who are not familiar with the
mining laws the opportunity of claim
Jumpers" has been very largely increas-
ed. The intricacies of side lines, end
lines. drifts, Lodges, etc, Is not acquired
without some considerable study, and
In case of a dispute over boundary lines
the man with nerve. backed up by q
six shooter or shotgun, even though
he be robber, has a big advantage over
the man with the weak vertebrae. This
being the case. it is understood that sew
eral Los Angeles capitalists interested in
claims in this new Eldorado sent up
fighting men of acknowledged ability to
hold down their properties against the
festive claim jumpers" 1t is these gem
tlemen who are most interested in the
news from Randsburg, but the general
public Will also be on the anxious seat
until it is definitely known that the 1st
of January has come and gone without
serious trouble