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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-08

Raymond r. Fisk is the &c.," Of j.
Z. Collard 4 Co., the new mercantile
men Of Hillsboro. He il q brothcr OF
Jas. r. Fisk, Of that place.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-08

j. F. Carroll, Of Las Vegas, and F.
Brinck, Of Kansas City, have been in
Eddy. They are buyers Of sheep and
wool, and were there for that purpose.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-08
Assessor's Notice.

Tor precinct No. 20, San Miguel county,
may DO found, from 9 to ~ and from / 10
8 o'clock, at his Office in the opera house,
MP stairs, second door. he Is now ready to
receive property returns and trusts all will
be prompt In making them.
128-10t CHAs. TAMME.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-08

Annual General Conference Re-organ-
ICED Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day
Santa, at Lamont. Iowa, April 4th 10 goth.
includes fare and one-thlrd on certificate
plan for the round trip.
q. +. JosEs, Agent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-08

IL you want to huy or sell cattle, wool or
sheop. don't fail to sec or write J. Minium.
wool and live stock broker, Fact Las We
gas, New Mexico. he will rave you
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-08

Mrs. P. w. Montgomery and daught-
or. Mrs. Frank Summers, departed
from Ration for a visit in Kansas City.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-08
When a man owns
Af-1-1 49, L.

w ucu u Ildu VWHo
a blooded horse he
Is always careful of
its health. He
looks after Its diet
and is particular
that the feeding
shall be regular and
right. While he Is
doing this 1t Is
likelyas not that be
is himself suffering
from some disease
or disorder.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-08

Albert Delaney, employed rs as
~sistant cook at Hotel Windsor, down
at Eddy, was severely burned by the
overturning Of a coffee urn.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-08

One week more and the Pecos valley
will be a bower Of green. The cotton
wood trees are rapidly putting out their
leaves,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-08

L, ]. Marcus. Of Las Vegas. was married
ten years z last Tuesday, and thinks he
permitted a whole lot OF hemstitched bliss
to escape him by not getting married ten
years arlisr.=penper Post.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-08

gratifying results. We
wouldn't now do with
out them. My wife had
been weakly and down
nearly every summers
for the past fifteen
years. DR.. Miles Heart
Cure is exactly what
its name implies; q
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-08

Mrs. w. E. Baker and children are
expected home in Las Cruces from St.
Louis, where they have been spending
the winter.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-08

Ten days. treatment In avery hottie or
LALLEMAFD'a SPEcIffc for KHKuMATIsM.
per vial. Sold BY Murphey- Van Pettsp
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-08
SICK HEADACHEl

This Distressing affection occurs most frequently.
The disturbance Of the stomach, arising from the
impe5cctly digsstcd contents, causes a severe pain Ia
the head, accompanied with disspeeable nausea, and
this constitutes what is popularity known as Sick
Headache, for the relief Of which TAXI SIMMois
LfvEk REGULATOR on MEpicnH. :
MAsvyAcrsREp ONLY pr
y. h. ZELrN = CO.. Philadelphia. Pa.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-08

TO CURE A COLD m N DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money If it falls
to cure csc.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-08

Has 1t Come 10 This9
We have boiled the hydrant water,
We have steriiised the milk;
We have strained the prowiinR misrobs
Through tho finest kind Of silk;
We rave bought and we have borrowed
Evory patent health device,
And at last the doctors tell us
That we've got 70 boil tho ice.
Chicago Record.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-08
rhia n Your opportunItx.

On receipt of ten oents, cash or stamps,
. generous sample will be mailed Of the
most popular Catarrh and Hay Fever Cure
(Ely's Cream Balm sufficient to demon
strate the great merits of the remedy.
ELY BROTHERS,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-08

He-The lamp Is going out.
She-Yes. 1t hasn't been filed sincs
you mi Life.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-08
Many Arc.

Many Arc.
Tho "bicycle face" Is all right.
II further comment. II permissible,
It's rudy and healthy and bright,
And sometimes pretty and kissa,ie.
Kansas City Josrnal.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-08

None Comes Out.
"No, Maude, dear, we do not think the
cat's-voice is musical, even II the animal
Is full Of violin and banjo strings. "--Phila-
delphia Record.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-08

Why do those two not smile 81 aili
Why lack they 70 in joyf
One wants to tell about baseball.
Tho other Of his boy.
--Indinnapolls Journal.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-08
ACID crltiols,,,.

Acid Criticisn.
LAndlord-Did you ever taste anything
to match this red wincf
Customer-Oh, yesl Only the other
week I stuck the wrong end Of the pom
holder In my mouth by mistake.-Lustigs
Blattcr. ~
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-08

Santa To- Route
CONDENSED TIME TABLE.
w~Es4BoUnD.
No. ! Pass; arrive 8 :aS .. m. .Deg. 8 :sS 2. M.
NO. % freight 7:bo .. m.
CALIFORNIA LIMITED.
Mondays n Fridays.
NO. Q arrive ITO a. M. Depart 7:i5 a. M.
Carries Pullman cars only.
Carries First GLASS tickets only.
Pullman sleepers, Denver to Las Vegas.
Nc Z q r s4s,aS arrives a. M De:P. z; 1Ss !. M.
CHICAGO LIMITED
Wednesdays and Saturdays.
No. 1 arrive 9:b5 p. m. Depart 800 p. m.
Carries Pullman cars only.
Carries FL, ST Glass tickets only.
Pullman sleeper. Las Vegas to Denver.
Hor SPRINGS snArcH.
7S 7os 7oi lcARD NO. O.. ZOE 7ca 7s
e:sOps :lop 10 GOA Las Vegas 2;sOple:2opI7.ssp |
9 :3bplB :l5pll0 05al bridge st. l7:25pl6 :15pI7s00p
6:l8pl8 :28pliO lisa UpperL .y. IL :12pl6 :02pl7:l7p /
8 :5bpl3 :85pl 10. 25al P1acita l2:05pl5 :b5pl7:l0p
7 :oop 3: iopl 0 :Soa Hot spr' gala :0opls :copl7;oep
Arrive Daily. Leave Daily. |
Santa re branch trains connect with No.
I, Q, s, and 81. |
Nos, ! and .. Pacirc ana Atlantic express. |
have Pullman Palace drawing room cars. |
and Los Angelica, Q Diego and |
Francisco, and Pullman palace
cars and coaches between Chicago and the
City OF Mexico. E. COPELAND,
Gen. agent, nj Paso Tex.
Round trip tickets to points not over 1ss
miles at 10 per cent reduction.
OHAg. ". JONES,
Ageue- fss vagns.N.M.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-08

"There were 1900 eyes fixed ON the
at tho meeting"
How do you known"
well, l would have said 5000, only I
noticed that a man In the crowd waa blind
one eye. "-Chicago Record.
A Brief Description.
Her Dyes that shine with tender light
Belle her naughty tone
The sort Of girl you love at sight
And want 10 mako your OWE.
Her lips that hint Of honeyed biiss
Belle her distant air.
h sort OF girl you long to kiss,
But somehow never dare. -Lifs.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-08

men and women who wish others to
know what has restored them to
health and happiness. Mr.. Q. f.. Davis, pub
Usher OF one Of the best newspapers In Iowa,
writes from Bloomfield Ia, Aug IS 1896. my
desire to benefit others prompts me to write
this. We have used DR.. Miles Remedies In
my family for nearly two years with most
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-08
Sc Warren ST., New York City.

Sc Warren st., New York City.
Rev. John Reid, Jr., Of Great Falls, Mont,
recommended Ely's Cream Balm to me. I
can emphasize his statement, sit is a posi-
tive cure for catarrh If used rs directed
Rev. Francis W Poole, Pastor CentralPres.
Church, Helena, Mont.
Ely's Cream Balm is the acknowledged
cure for catarrh and contains no mercury
NOR any injurious drug. Price. so ceuts.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-08


BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Barber shops.
B. N. BLAUvELT,
Tonsoriai Parlors.
Center Street.
Benton, 81 Louis, Long Branch. round
senator, and round, square and box pom
padour a speciality.
PARL0R BARBER SHOP,
Center Street, 4,
o. L. Gregory. Prop,
and cold baths In connection. -
Banks
BAN MIGUEL NATIONAL,
Sixth street and Grand avenue
Dentists.
DRS MEYERS a WHITE,
0FE!CE over San Miguel Bank. East Las
"~o~-f
Dry Goods.
Id DE- ROMERO.
N. Romero. Manager,
South Side PIasa
County Surveyor.
y. MEREDITH JONES,
NIFTY ENGINEER AND COUNTY SUR
Oveyor. once. room l, City Hall.
Physicians and Surgeons.
r o. o. GORDON, m. D..
AFFICE TAMME OPERA HOUSE, EAST
~ Las Vegas, N. n. once hours: IL
Ia. M, 2 10 Z p. M, to p. m.
DIR. 5. M. oUNNINGHAM.
DHYsICIAN AND SURGEON. oFETCR IN
L Malboeuf building. up stairs.
Attorneys-at-Law.
FRANK SPRINGER.
A TTORNEY AND OoUNsELLOR AT LAW
once In Union block, Sixth street
East Las Vegas, N. NJ.
LONG Il FORT
A TTORNEYs-AT-LAW, OFFICE. WY
mans block. East Las Vegns, N. NJ.
n. n. sKxPwETH,
pHYsIOIAN AND SURGEON. ROSWELL
~ n Il
r AS VEGAS LODGE No. 4. meets ever |
LMonday evening at their hall, sixth |
All visiting brethren are cordially |
to attend.
~ A.J. wERrz. N. q.
W. L. K~taKPArRIoK. Cemetery Trustee.
MONTEZUMA LODGE NO. 22e.
CEXENNIAL LEAGUE-Regelar meetin
y Q Tuesday evening OF each mont
i. O. o. u. hall.
N. b. RosEBrRRY. sec;yl
a. o. o. ".
OIAM0ND LODGE No. 4, meets nrss ano
third Tuesday evenings q month IN
Nyman Block, Douglas avenue Visiting
|xethren arc cordially invited.
y r. HERzoa. Financier.
A. ". ii a. M.
Chapman Lodge, No. ., meess frst ana
hird Thursday evenings or each month In
he Masonic temple. Visiting brethren are
rhternhlly Invited.
L. H. Hofmeister, W.. M.
O. II. Sporleder, Sec.
Las Vegas Royal Arch Chapter, No. 8.
LeguIar convocations, first Monday In eacE
aonsh; Visiting companions fraternally
o.. L. GREGORY, II. II. r
l.. H. HoEMEIsTER, Sec.
Las Vegas Oommandery. NO. .. Regular
Communication, second Tuesday eacb
month Visiting Knights cordially vel.
omed. JOHN HILL. &c. |
L. 81. HoFMEIerRR, Rec.
r AS VEGAS COUNCIL NO. q, Royai and
Aeelect Masters. Regular convocatiOn
bird Monday OF each month. Sanctuary in
fasonic temple. GEO. 4. COUP.
G. A. ROTHGRB, 4. /. n 1
Recorder.
Masons visiting the city are cordialls In
tied TO attend these bodies.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-08

r AS VEGAS COUNCIL NO. q, Royal n
1l6elect Masters. Regular convocatiOn
third Monday Of each month. Sanctuary ir
Masonic temple. GEO. n. GOULD.
G.. A. ROTH0RB, 4. /, II
Recorder.
Masons visiting the city are cordiaIls in.
vfted TO attend these bodies.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-08

Las Vegas O~ommandery. NO. .. Regular
communication, second Tuesday each
coined. JOHN HILL. R.C.
L. a. H~oFMEIsrRR, Rec.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-08

Las Vegas Royal Arch Chapter, No. s
Regular convocations, first Monday In eacl
month: Visiting companions fraternall,
invited. o. L. GREGORY. II. H. r
T.. II. HoYMEIsTER. Sec.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-28
How Coon You Died.

Coroner Yandcu decided yesterday that
he would not hold an inquest over the re-
mains q Coon You, who vas found dead
Tuesday morning. After the body was
removed from DR.. w a. Shann0n's resi-
dence TO the morgue. Coroner YaEaelI
spoke 70 NO Gen. 2 prominent Chinaman.
who IS the uncle Of You. concerning an
autopsy.
'Tt Is not necessary" said Gea. Gle
e.e1 OF natural causes Il want this
thing perfectly understood. " said the cor
oner. 1T has come % ne that some peo-
pie have been taking about poison. Now
/ cannot say exactly what he died o. and
J 5ons know bur it would be good idea
70 make an autopsy" The coroner then
described 70 Gen what an autopsy meant
Gen vas emphatic in his disclaimer that
re hal any sasplcious ar al and said that
he dld rot want ar autopsy When the
coroner asked him y the Chinese had an
aversion 70 such A thing. he evaded d.
rect answer.
There Is no question that You died from
carbonfc acid gas and g was owing 70
Coroner Yandeil's knowledge OF the cir
cumstances connected with the case that
made him accefe 70 the wishes OF the
uncle aud not mold an inquest. You took
an old oil can and made some holes
through II 4 short distance up from fhs
bottom re put wires through these holes
making a sort q gridiron on this grid
iron ne placed some i've Goals taken from
a FIRE When he went 20 bed ne took this
irnprovfsed stove with him. and % cap
the climax put some ceai on his 1--we
ccals. Then he shut up his room and
went - bed The 1--we Goals. s0gnewaat
dezaene8. and toe freza coal produced
carhou3c acid gas. snd 81 the morning
You Ass a corpse.
IL connection with this story a peculiar
superstition among TIE Chinese has come
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-28

George c.. Hackett. president and general
manager OF the Hackstt Refrigerator
Company Of Boston and Seattle, is here
on business connected with ais company.
and win watch the loading OF a few Of
his cars with fresh fish for the New ork
market Three years ago Mr.. Hackett
established his line In connection with
North Pacific coast points. and using his
own expression. we have moved east
more tons OF fresh fish In our thirty-ton
refrlgerators than | dare name. Our sys-
tenn Is a chemical proposition. We charge
the car at thirty-two and there IS abso-
luteiy no change I'm the temperature from
time OF departure until delivered. either
az New York or Boston. or. in fact. any
point east our ears run on freight
trains almost exclusively. We now have
ffty-fve cars in active service. The out
look for business is decidedly sausfac-
tory"
This Is Air Hackett's first visit here
since 1894. and his opinion is stll unshak-
en- In the belief OF assured prosperity for
the Puget sound country.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-28
Railroad and Industrial Notes.

J. T. Humes. the Port Angeles cannery
man. was in town yesterday.
r. W. Parker. general agent Of the
North-W estern. left Lass night for trip
10 Victoria and Vancouver.
Superintendent @. Ford. of the Domin-
ion Express Company. returned from
trip TO Vancouver last evening
Joseph McCabe. superintendent OF the
Pacific division Of the Northern Pacific,
came over from Tacoma yesterday.
r. Z. Stevens. general Western passen-
ger agent of the Great Northern. is in
Vancouver. He expects to return to-
night.
". L. Benham. Western freight mana
ger Of the Great Northern. accompa MED
several Eastern capitalists to Tacoma yes
terday.
: VI. Archibald. who has for a long
time been Identified with the business OF
the baggage and express rooms al the Sc
attic x International depot viii so over
with the Northern Pacific 10 the new Of
fees north or Columbia street.
The Great Northern Is bringing in A
consolidated train from the East early
this morning The overland due TO arrive
at > o'clock this morning viii NOT reach
here uatd this afternoon, after which the
business 81 the road. II Is expected, will
move regularly.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-28
The Racon Company.

\ good sized audience attended the per-
formance OF ''Humtug' by the Bacon
company at the Third Avenue theater last
night. Mr.. l.. r. Stcckwe1 was absent
fnom the cast, he having fallen and injured
himself quite severely on his way home
from the theater Tuesday evening. Il is
probable that he will raot be able 70 appear
for the remainder of the week. The bill
viii he changed tonight, and that powerful
meJodrama, Shadows of a Great CITY"
viii be presented for the balance OF the
week. Mr. Frank Bacon. whose ability as
a comedian Is well known In this city, viii
take Mr.. Stockwey's part in this play.
The lists or names made from the words
Third Avenue Thea4er' must be presented
70 Manager Russell By Saturday in order
70 entit1a the child presenting them 10
chance 70 receive either the So gold piece
or the tsox for matinee.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-28

Joseph GriSrnerand Phoebe Davies open
their engagement at the Seattle fneater
tomorrow night in Humanity" the same
bill being presented saturday afternoon
and night
Bevis Cranhourne the hero. a young
lieutenant OF the Dragons. loves Alma
Dunbar. an English girl. whose home IS
in South Africa but who, in the first act
ia visiting Bevis' mother. Major Fordyee
DangeTtield a war correspondent in the
Transxaal also loves Alma Dunbar. but
had persuaded LeSbia Penn. the daughter
OF Matthew Penn, 70 accompany him TO
London OF the promise Of marriage,
where he ruined and deserted her. Just
a. a hunting party IS about 10 mount for
the hunt word comes. OF the uprising of
the Beers and the dragons are ordered 20
the TransvaaL In the second act, Lesbi1
comes TO ask forgiveness OF her old father
Keziah Penn. her sister, comforts her
and sends Bevis to- advise her. Alma over
hears Bevis offer Lesbia money and adj
vice and believes Beyis to be Lesbs
lover. Matthew overhears a conversation
between Dangerfield and Lesbia which
proved that Dangerfieid is his girls be-
trayer. He attacks him furiously with
his heavy walking stick, Penn calls on
Bevis for help. and Bevis' mother. who 5
blind. hearing the cries. thinks Bevis -
killed Matthew Marks. however, IS
Bevls IS marching away 10 South Africa.
In the third act Alma Dunbar has re-
turned 20 her home. with keziah and Les
bia Penn as her maids. Bevis endeavers
10 force his way through the enemys
lines 10 carry important dispatches, but in
q rocky pass near Alma's house is con-
fronted by a mounted guard Of Beers and
a hand-to-hand broadsword conflict takes
place. Bevis is captured. but not before ne
has strapped his little drummer hoy Burke
10 his horse. thrust his dispatches in the
holster and sent him speeding for assist
ance. Bevis is searched for dispatches but
none are found. The Beers attempt 10
search Alma. she resists and when
Dangerheld tries to search her he is struck
down by Bevis. Bevis is condemned to
die at dayhreak. Then. after a thrilling
battle scene. the English soldiers rout the
Beers and release Bevis, Marks and the
women. after one OF the most realistic
explosions ever seen on the stage.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-28
SFwENTs.
",,y LORD and some Ladies'


Lord Bolingbroke. -..-...-...-, Nj James
Sir Arthur Farror, .-....--.. Guy LINDSEY
Marquis De Tovcy. oan Stepping
Ihcrlfs2n So -, I ,.,,-
Duchess Of borough -.-.-.-. --...-...
Miss Florence Everett
Marion Churchill. Miss Apaie Hendricks
Mr. Louis James closed a two nights
engagement az the Seattle theafer last
night as remarks Die for the excellence ot
the fwc pieces new 20 seattle, that Nj
James has given. as for the interest and
measure Of subztantalal support accorded
BY the better element Of this ciiy's play
going population.
The period in which abe action Of My
Lord ard Some Ladies occurs Sc during
the reign 81 Queen Anne OF England. Of
Good Queen Anne" and EXHIBITS some
of the cornplexittrS Of political and am
circus intrigues OF the brilliant out shady
age Z serves as vehicle 20 Introduce
Mr James in character that % Lord
Boliarbroke) which = different from
these sturdy creations that have contrib
utad 20 Chs reputation he enjoys n a de-
IfneAtor Of majestic manhood. and IL ex-
hiaits IN his makeup an underlying p
probation Of hueF comedy
NY Lord and Some Ladies" has been
produced IN German under the title OF
..Ein Glasse Wasssr" and ln French a.
la Nerre 6 Eau" both with cDnsi1era-
bic success 7. was settled upon ny Nr.
Js mes as fitting comedy addition to MS
already large repertoire TIE time and
SURROUNDINGS admit o. scenic display and
rich dressing and ihe opportunities offered
are ls5s~ai for excellent work.
Nj Lindsey vas most happy II the
character % 50 arthur 5'arro-- The
Duchess OF Marlborough, BY Miss FLOR
ence Everett. WIS a powerful study and
eS~<S5 The !alia---s 10. .has u1serg.g-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-28
PERSON Al.

Alex Buchan. a scenic artist % This city
IS dangerously 10 in the hospital AT Sieil-
accom-.
Mrs John II Elder left yesterday for
les Angeles, where she VIII spend the re-
naming winter months.
Fred FoSs a lumber dealer Of Snoho-
mish IT, in the city. accompanied by Mrs.
Foss. They are registered AZ the Dili6r.
Mr.. and Mrs. A r HnI. their son. J. c
Hlu and Mrs J c. Hill. 81 this city. for
merry OF Illinois. left Yesterday for Ed
monds where they viii settle peTma-
rently.
Joseph Ferguson. OF Arlington: Sam
Graham OF shelton: :. Smith OF Nov
city, Peter Harvey 81 Arlington. VILLA m
r IZstt, % oak Harbor. and Il II Nor
gan. Of Snohomish- are Is party of lumber
men who arrived 81 the Dilier yesterday.
= + Monroe. the mining promoter. left
last night for g months trip 10 Eastern
cirIts. returning by way % Montreal Mr.
Monroe has closed deaf with Che Good
sr1lm syndicate. of Montreal which has
recently purchased the Crown Point and
War Eagle properties. for several mines
~ the Tran district
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-28
ARRESTED FOR FORGERY.
Harry West Held at Olympia for
Passing ~ $50 Check.

Harry West well-known IN this city and
on the Sound. was arrested at Olympia
yesterday on charge OF forgery. The
complaint alleges that West passed
check signed BY the name OF A. y. Stew
arr. Of Stewart & Holmes. drawn on tho
First National bank here for 2iso dated
November n. 1895. West waived examina-
ton and was he'd in 500 bonds.
During the last presidential campaign
West was secretary 81 the First ward Re
publican club. He has done newspaper
work a. olympia and other places. and
last year started IN this city a monthly
per called the Immigrant" But n few
numbers were issued. West went TO
Olympia when the legislature convened
and has been there since.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-28
BRENIIIEs.

Ed Huntley, who was arrested recently
on a charge of fighting, and whose trial
was set for February 2 in the municipal
court. is not in jail. he having been sue
cessfuf in getting bond.
The father of Homer Davenport. who
made a great reputation during the last
presidential campaign as the New York
Journals leading cartoonist. Is seriously
III at Salem, or The news was received
yesterday at the home OF Judge Orange
Jacobs. The Jacobs family is closely re-
lated 10 the Davenports.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-28
second Annual oratoricaI Contest.

The second annual oratorleal contest of
the Oratorical Association Of the Univer-
sity of Washington will be held next Tues
day evening, February =. at 7:30 o'clock.
al the First Presbyterian church. The
contest Is for the purpose Of choosing a
representative Of the university In an In
tercOllegiate contest 10 be held in this
city in a few weeks. There are five COM
petitors for the honor, as follows: Miss
Heartie Wood, Charles II. Steffen, Mar
tin Harrais. Thomas F. Murphine. William
D. HOWE. The public IS invited % attend.