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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-03
DANGER AT OTHER PLACES
The Oxford Team Wen the Boat
Race Over Cambridge Boys
on the Thames.
A BIG RAILROAD COMBINE
A HaIf-MiIIion-Doilar Blaze
and Several Lives Lost at
Chattanooga, Tenn.
AN ATTEMPTED SUICIDE

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April S.-Thil
morning the local food situation is sc
serious as to cause great anxiety. II Il
expected the river will rise for several
days. Another rise Of two feet will
result in stopping traffic on the rail.
way switching tracks. The residents
along the western bank are becoming
alarmed. A large force of men are al
work strengthening the levses. A high
wind prevailed this morning and caused
the heavy waves to wash against the
railway embankments, but it is be-
lieved they will be able to withstand the
attack. These embankments form the
protection of several little villages ad-
joining st. Louis. Reports received
this morning from points as far north
as Dubuque, state that the flood situa.
tion is hourly growing worse. Trains
going south on the east side of the river
have been abandoned. From points
along the Missouri & Alton to Jefferson
City, Mo-, the low lands are flooded
and as tributaries are pouring in an
immense volume of water, the worst is
yet 10 come.
At2 O'Clock, this afternoon, the
river marked 28.7 feet and heavy
rain began falling. kilograms from
various points say the situation is hour
ly growing worse. Rain is general
throughout Arkansas. Torrents Of rain
fell heavily in that vicinity and north
OF there, last night, and this morning,
softening the levees all along the river.
Early this morning, in the course Of
an hour, five reports came to the city,
of threatened breaks along the Gretna,
Algiers and Upper Levees. Two
steamers were loaded with material to
repair the threatened breaks. Despite
the heavy rain, a large crowd as
sembled along the levees watching the
food At Little Rock, Ark, every
body is preparing for the worst. An
army of 1000 men are at work
strengthening the levees in front of the
city.
MEMPHIS. Tenn. April 1T was
murky and dark, this morning, and q
fine rain was falling. The greatest ap-
prehension is now felt for the people
behind the levee at Austin. Miss, a few
miles below the city. II this dyke
gives way, five counties will be flooded
and thousands of dollars worth OF
goods will be washed away. Guards,
armed to the teeth, patrol the levees
night and day and shoot down any per-
sons who attempt to land on the
dykes. Last night two men were
killed at different points on the levees.
They crossed the river with the inten-
tion of blowing up the Mississippi
levee. Each man had can of dyna-
mite. An accomplice leaped from the
boat, when the levee guard arrived and
started to swim to the Arkansas shore.
He was drowned, for no man could
swim In the Mississippi river current,
at the point where the shooting occur
red.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-03
Iha War Denartment

WAsHINGToN, d. G., April 3.-The
war Department. has ordered General
Wesley N. Merritt to command the
department of the east as successor to
General Ruger and General Brooke to
command the department of the Mis-
souri, at Chicago, relieving General
Merritt. The vacancy in the depart
ment Of the Platte, at st. Paul, was
declined by General Bliss and offered
10 General Coppinger.s n he declines,
1t will be given to General Shafter.
General Wheaton preferred to remain
at Denver for the short time he has Of
active service, although entitled to the
Chicagoheadquarters.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-03

Spring has come.
1t is time for all persons to think seriously
of their health.
But that doesn't mean taking the first
rpring remedy that happens to be offered.
Persons who make it their business to
get the most effective remedy to be had are
sure to carry home Paine's celery COM
pound. No other remedy is capable OF
cleansing the blood, nourishing the nerves
and regulating the bowels and digestive or
gans like Paines celery compound.
If you are troubled at all by rheumatism,
neuralgia, headaches or sleeplessness, even
if these attacks come only now and then,
now Is the time to purify the system of
them. Don't proorastinafe and daily till
frightened into doing something when you
find the task of getting well has assumed
desperate proportions.
Paine's celery compound will cure kidney
trouble, heart palpitetion and disordered
liver accurately. intelligently and perma-
nently when other remedies only raise
hopes that are never fulfilled.
Paine's celery compound, which owes its
origin to the most distinguished physician
and investigatorthis country ever produced
Prof Edward e. Phelps, M. D., LII. d., of
yarmouth college, has been publicly in
dorsed among medical experts as the only
spring remedy In any sense entitled to that
name.
1t can be said without fear of contradic-
tion that no other remedy can truthfully
refer to men and women so responsible, so
trustworthy, so convincing, because Of
their straightforward. enthusiastic and
easily-verified testimonials in praise Of
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-03
Relief for India.

WASHINGTON, D. O., April g.
Rather more than the usual number OF
republicans were in their seats to-day,
when the house re-assembled after a
three days. recess. Hamilton Lewis,
fusion, OF Washington, appeared and
was sworn in. 1t was agreed that
when the house adjourned it be until
Wednesday. "A message was received
from the senate transmitting the joint
resolution authorizing the secretary oi
the navy to transport, In American
vessels, contributions from the people
OF the United States for the famine
stricken in India.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-03
J DESTRUCTIVE FiRE.


CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 3.-A
special to the Scripps- McRae Press as.
sociation from Chattanooga, Tenn,
says: The Richardson building, the
largest building in the city, was totally
destroyed by fire, this morning. The
watchmau was slow in turning in the
alarm, and the fire companies could
do but little except to save the adjoin-
ing buildings. Boyd Ewing, one Of
the wealthiest citizens, in attempting
to escape, dropped from the sixth
story and was killed. s. M. Patton, a
wealthy and prominent architect, was
burned to death in bed, and several
other perso' !: sleeping in the building,
had narrow escapes. Mr.. Richardson,
the owner Of the building, had hold Of
Ewing and was forced to drop him.
Loss, half million dollars, about two.
thirds OF it covered by insurance.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-03
OXFORD WON.
The Two Universities Triad csaeinsiens To
day For the rlfty-ThIrA Time.

NEW YORK, N. r., April $40
the fifty-third time the picked crews o
the Oxford and Cambridge universitie
to-day tried conclusions. on the Thames
The weather was fine and tho outpour
ing OF spectators on the banks OF ths
course exceeded that Of any preyiou.
year. The supper ten" turned out n
force and from Putney to Mortlaks
there were two solid lines Of dog carts,
| tally-hos, four-in-hands and other
equlpages, pre-empted by the aristocra.
cy. while hugging the banks hundreds
of gaily decorated launches and tug
boats served to give picturesque color
| to the scene. Everybody wore ribbon,
but while the betting was largely 10
iavor of the Oxonians, there see med to
be superabundance Of the light-blue
favors. The tide was full at 2:10
O'Clock. The boats got off at 2 IA ex.
actly.
Cambridge won the toss and took
the Surrey side, from which Its compet-
ltors had dashed to victory in many
previous contests. at 1924, the
usual signal, the crack Of pistol,
came from the umpire's tug, and the
two boats shot through the water, that
Of Cambridge taking the lead. The
light-blues held their position until
Craven's cottage was passed, but at
the mile the dark blues spurted to the
fore, past Walden's and the Lead mills
At Hammersraith, where an immense
crowd had assembled, they were max
ing about thirty -four strokes to the
minute and their opponents thirty-two.
The Cantabs were still In the lead at
Thornycroft, the three-mile point, but
here the Iight-blues bent to their oars,
and. moving like clock-work. at forty
.one stroke, plowed through the water
and passed the Cantabs. At the Devon
shire Meadows, 1t was neck-and-neck,
and at Barnes bridge, three and one-
half miles from the start, the Oxonians
were but length ahead. Both crews
then bent for final squirt over the
remaining half mile, and the oars came
and went at forty to forty-two stroke.
Good fortune, however, was again with
the dark blues. Their shell literally
fed through the water and they crossed
the line at the Ship Inn at Mortlake
well in advance Of their opponents.
Thirty thousand people awaited the
finish at the Ship Inn and both crews
were given an enthusiastic reception.
The distance was tour and quarter
miles; time, 10 minutes, IL 40 Sec
onds. This evening, in accordance
with custom, honored by time, the
Oxonians banqueted the de.
feated crew.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-03
TRACK AND TRAIN.

Engineer Ed Keen is reported to be con
valescsnt.
Fireman Lorin Mcconnell, Is laying on
indispossd.
Car Foreman Frank Addison reports hil
new car shops about completed.
Engineer Jones has charge OF engine 7i2's
snow piow, while Joe Brown 10 in
disposed.
John Pseler caught trip on engine 694,
in the absence Of the regular fireman, II.
A. Shull.
Fireman Samuel Bushey has reported
Tor duty, humping Fireman Duncan of
engine 990.
Two experienced firemen have arrived
for this point, their names being Fitzgerald
and Ninard.
Engineer Mark Lawles and Fireboy
Henry Garvin, of engine Gil, are indulg ging
In a lay OF.
Engineer G. Fisher ia starting and stop
ping engine 9Is, while Engineer VIM. A.
Shsw is indisposed.
Fireman Red" Demarsten, Of engine
3s4, is laying of, his place being supplied
by Firsboy Fitzgerald.
Engineer Byron Archibald Is laying of
engine 1896, Engineer George Selovsr .hav-
ing his place In his absence.
Engineer Paul Whiting has charge Of
engine ol9, while her regular eagle eye Is
running passenger engine 7l9.
Timskesper Jno. McGafin, who took q
bicycle header and disocatsd his elbow, q
week ago, has now fully recovered.
Fireman Geo. W. Still, who has been of
duty week, with bad stomach, has re-
covered and taken his place on engine 700.
Terrence McNulty. Albuquerque bag.
gagemaster at the depot, passed through
for Oswego, N. Y, on sixty days leave
Of absence.
Fireman Lse Wright is keeping engine
500 hot, In the place of Fireman Thos.
Cloud, who has caught trip ON his cd en-
gins, the Oil.
y. A. Gibson began his duties as night
operator for the AtchIson at Trinidad, tax
ing the place Of e. r. Wilson. who was
to Ration.
Engineer A. y. Eames, of passenger en-
gins 7i9, found IL necessary 90 lay or His
place is taken by freight and ex passenger
engineer, Jno. Il. Kirk.
A plant will soon be put In by the At
lantic & Pacific at Flagstaff, Arizona, Tor
tho preservation of ties It will employ
forty men there, in addition to the force in
the woods.
Frank d. Hunt, formerly Ration agent for
tho Atchison, who for the past two years
has been local agent for the Blair line ct
Clinton, Mo-, has been appointed q general
officer of that line.
The round-house employees are consider |
Ably Jealous of Macbinist VIM. W. Curtis'
account Of bis popularity with the ladies \
IN Zion hill. He apologies and says he |
cannot help it that he is liked 90 well.
Oscar Lee, an engineer on the Atlantic
& Pacific from Winslow to Williams. and
Miss Minnie Bremke, sister of Mrs. Simon |
3alllng, Of Albuquerqus, will besunited in
The holy bonds of wediock, at Winslow,
after Easter.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-03
SPECIAL PRAYERS.


OUsefF9uSS VI Aho o@Vp@tHo
NEW York, N. Y, April 3.-For
nineteen years, the first full week Of
April has been set apart by the evan
gelical alliance In Europe and the
United States for special prayer for
the better observance Of the Sabbath,
and tomorrow, ministers throughout
this country, in affiliation with the alli.
ance, will make this subject topic Of
special sermons.
The Ontario Lords day alliance has
also, for the first time, decided to OBJ
serve the week, and it has issued an
appeal to all lovers Of the Lords day
to devete the next seven days to secret
and public prayer, that the day for rest
and worship may be better loved and
honored, and that it may be preserved
to all classes of the community. A call
has also been issued for general pro-
vincial conference on Sabbath observ-
ance, to be held in Toronto on the
third Friday Of this month.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-03
Attempted suicide .

DnNvER, Colorado, April S.--Frank
Davis, an opium fiend from Texas. who
was serving a sentence 10 the county
jail, early this moEning tore up bis
blankets into strips and attempted TO
hang himself. When discovered By
the guards he was black ID the face
and on the verge Of the other shore.
He will probably recover.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-03

WALL STREET, N. r., April a.
Speculation at the stock exchange,
opened rather quiet, with pri6es frac-
tionally lower all around. The re.
action ranged from u to y per cent.
the latter In leather, preferred, which
sold down 10 30.
Silver, e17S lead. $3.50; Mexican
doilars, 40 cents,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-03

FIRsT BAPTIST CHuRcE.-Re gular services
both morning and evening, conducred by
Rev. VIM. Pearce, pastor. Subject for the
morning discourse--"What Is IL to be q
Christian9'' The theme for discussion at
Eight will be continuation Of the morn
ing's sermon. The public are cordially In
vited TO attend the above services.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-03

New YORK, N. r., April 3.-The
weekly statement Of the associated
banks shows the following changes
Reserve, decrease, $1.229. .175; loans,
decrease, $1,745, 800; specie, decrease,
$4,000; legal tenders, decrease. Sl,.
844, 700; deposits, decrease, $2,496,-
500; circulation, decrease, 125,000.
The banks now hold $47,593,575 in
excess OF the legal requirements.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-03
Rig RnlIroad combInaiIon.

DENVER, Colo, April 5.--General
q. M. Dodge is reported, to-day, to be
at the head Of big railroad combina-
ton, which will consolidate the Kansas
Pacific, Denver Il Cult and Fort Worth
s. Denver roads, making complete
outlet to the gulf for Kansas City and
the Rocky mountain territory.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-03
The Soldier ACQUITTED .

DENVER, Colo. April SC. /.
Edinger, alias clos Angeles" Unit
ted States soldier, who was tried here
for the murder OF Officer AL Moore, Of
the city police, two years ago, was this
morning, declared not guilty by the
jury, who we're out nearly, orty-eight
hours. Edinger was discharged and he
will return at once to his company at
Fort Niobrara, Neb.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-03

The bond Of JacInto Garcia. who is held
in custody on the charge Of receiving stolen
goods at tho hands OF Frank Brown and
Chsno Mares. has been reduced from sSoo
70 $50. However,, be Jet languishss 10
duranos vile, along with the petty thleyea
ahovs Wepticusd,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-03

Constable Wilson Elliott and Sheriff
Brosky, OF Iowa, reached Trinidad from
Red River City, having In charge man
named Wilsey, whom the lows officer had
tracked to this Territory and who was
wanted for having sold goods that had
heen fnortoared.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-03

FIRST M. e. CHuRcH.--Sunday school at
9:45 am. Preaching at II am, theme
.sThe Greatest Thing" Cor. 1918: Class
meeting at 1875 pm; Epworth League
prayerand praise at 6:80 p. m. ;preaching ct
1880 p. m topic-s'A Modern Dorcas; The
Methodist Deaconess-- Who is She, and
Whata"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-03

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April B.
BY agreement, only one vote was cast
for each senatorial candidate at to-
days joint ses,ion, the other members
sitting still aud failing "a answer to
their names. Only one ballot Was
taken,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-03

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Rev. Nor
man Skinner, pastor Morning worship at
II o'clock, with Holy Communion; even
ing worship at 1880. Sunday school at 9:45
am; Society Of Christian Endsavor at
S:45 pm. A cordial invitation to all.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-03
Nntnd MuslcIan ncnd

VIENNA, Austria, April 5--Johf n
mes Brahms, The noted German musi-
clan and composer, died here, this
morning, aged sixty-four years.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-03

LONDON, England, April 8.--Hon
Cecil Rhodes started, to-day, on bis re-
iprn % South AiEioa,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-03
PLACES oP WORSHIP.

WEST SIDE CATHOLIC CHURcH.-First
mass at $3.50: second mass at s; high mass
at 10; Sunday school and Benediction ct ..
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-03

Sr. PAUL's CHURoH.-Services, to-mor.
row, at II am. Sunday school at Il
O'clock
Professional, Hymn 522; venite. Ran.
dalp', ~; Benedictus; Litany; Hymn, sos
Holy Communion, Sole, Mrs. Rankin; Ser
mon--"Prayer'; Recessional.
Evening service at 1880 O'Clock. Ser.
mon-"The Problem Of Human SuHering.'
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-03

THOR BALE--A very cheap residence prop
ID erty. Good location; must be sold
l2s-6t By WISE q HOGsETT.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-03

THOR sALft-Eiegant oak bed room set.
Il oak refrigerator, also Singer sewing
machine. Apply here l2S-3t'
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-03

TNOUND--A cane on Rails Dad avenue. Call
a. at this once and pay Tor notics and get
your cane. 122-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-03
SPECIAL NOTICES.

NOR sALE--A short order ousflt, consist
H ing OF q range, utensils, counter, and
stools Inquire at this once. 127-tf
Graham guardian. [volume] (Safford, Ariz.) 1895-1923, 1897-08-13
wilcox Locals.

We clip the following from the
Range Ne,cs
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Maurer left q
week ago for Stafford, where they
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. T.
Y, Hunter. 1t is rumored that Mr..
Maurer, who has filed the position
of section foreman here for several
years, is to be transferred to the
Bowie section. Mr.. Maurer is one
Of the most efficient foremen on the
line and is withal popular citizen.
We shall be sorry to lose him and
Mrs. Maurer from Wilcox.
Mr. ]. V. Yiekers paid visit to
the @. G. company's ranch in Gra-
ham county last week.
Juan Lopez, a Papago chief, was
shot and killed last Thursday by
Luis, another member of the tribe.
The murder occurred one mile
west of Maricopa and was the out
come of a drunken spree. The
murderer fled south.
The supposed prehistoric remains
recently unearthed in front of the
Herald Office in Phoenix proved to
be the foundation of some old hay
scales.
Graham guardian. [volume] (Safford, Ariz.) 1895-1923, 1897-08-13

Two weeks ago last Wednesday
Mexican named MARTHA Mar
quaz stole valuable saddle from
Walter Wanslee at Graham. As
stated at the time he was followed
by Constable Morris and the own
er of the saddle, but they failed to
got him as their horses "played
out" and they were compelled to
return.
X. V. B. Talley then took the
trail and on Saturday last returned
home with the thief, having over.
taken him near Cooley's ranch
about 40 miles beyond Camp
Apache.
The Mexican was tried before
Justice Fonda and sentenced to
$50 days i'll Jail. 1t is understood
that he is wanted in Yavapai coun-
ty for cutting q man all to pieces,
The same day he was sentenced
Judge Fonda wrote Sheriff Rutfner
that he was here, and il is possible
he will be taken to that county to
stand trial on more serious charge
than stealing a saddle.
Graham guardian. [volume] (Safford, Ariz.) 1895-1923, 1897-08-13

THIS much may be said in favor
of the new traiff law, that it prac-
tically puts a stop to what is gem
orally known as genteel Snug
Cling That of the wealthy going
abroad and buying thousands of
dollars worthsof wearing appearal
for themselves and friends and
then bringing it in free Of duty.
While all the people, with the
exceptions of a few wealthy Ameri.
cans who could afford to go abroad
for the purchases of their ward
robes, etc., were compelled to pay
tariff duties on all foreign articles
they purchased, the rich who can
best afford to pay the duties, and
who should pay the largest pro.
portion of them, have as rule
paid no tribute to the government.
The new tariff stops this genteel
smuggling practiced at times under
color of law and sometimes in open
disregard of Law, and the justice of
the limitation put upon tourists
bringing articles homo for their
own use must be admitted.
Graham guardian. [volume] (Safford, Ariz.) 1895-1923, 1897-08-13
There Is Nothiug So Good.

There is nothing just as good as
DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds,
so demand it and do not permit
the dealer to sell you some sub
stitute. He will not claim there is
anything better, but in order to
make more profit he may claim
something else to be just as good.
You want DIR. Kings New Dis
covery because you know it to be
safe and reliable, and guaranteed
to do good or money refunded.
For Coughs, Colds, Consumption
and for all affections of Throat,
Chest and Lungs. there is nothing
so good as is DR.. Kinfis New Dis
covery. Regular size so cents and
Sl.00. For sale by all dealers in
medicine.
Graham guardian. [volume] (Safford, Ariz.) 1895-1923, 1897-08-13
SLEPT ON THE TRACK.
A Mexican While intoxicated Meets with
a Horrible Death.

A Mexican who had been in the
employ of the Southern Pacific
railroad for several years as sec.
ton hand at Benson, met with a
horrible death there last Wednes-
day.
lie had been drinking heavily
until late hour Tuesday night
and started for home. He reached
the edge of the town and laid
down on the track to sleep. AT
what hour he was killed is not
known, but his mangled body was
not found until the next day. He
was horribly mangled when found,
HIS name was Antonio Flores and
he was about 30 years of age
Gazette.
Graham guardian. [volume] (Safford, Ariz.) 1895-1923, 1897-08-13
Four Hours of Daylight.

In the, .Glondyke region in mid
winter the sun rises from $50 to
10 a. M, and sets from 2 to 3 p.
m, the total length of daylight be-
ing about four hours. Remember
ing that the sun rises but a few
degrees above the horizon, and
that it is wholly obscured on a
great many days, the character of
the winter months may easily be
imagined.
ave are indebted to the United
States Coast and Geodetic Survey
for series of six months observa.
tons on the Yukon, not far from
the site of the present gold discov-
cries. the observations were made
with standard instruments, and are
wholly reliable. The mean tenn
peature Of the months October,
1889, to April, 1890, follows: Oc-
tober, 33 degrees; November, 8 de-
grees; December, IL degrees, be-
low zero; January, II degrees be-
low zero; February, Is degrees be-
low zero; Mareh, & degrees below
zero; April, 20 degrees above. The
daily mean temperature fell and
remained below the freezing point
(32l from November 4 1889, to
April 81, 1906 giving 16S days
as the length of the closed season
of l8S9p90, assuming the outdoor
operations are controlled by tenn
perature only.
The lowest temperatures regis.
tered during the winter were: SO
degrees below zero in November,
Al below in December, so below in
January, So below in February, 45
below in March, 26 below IN April.