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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-12-21

Cat Care 10 me Winds.
Holly berries red and bright,
Wealth Of candles hick'ring light,
Christmas in the air!
Childish faces all aglow,
Outside sleigh bells in the snow
Banished Is dull care.
Older wiseheads FOR the time
Join In sport and song and rhyme
Happy Chrismastide!
Mem'ry brings back golden youth,
Eyes then seeing only youth,
Ever at its side.
Joy tonight is crowned the queen
OF the festive Christmas scene.
May her rule be long!
None can claim rebel heart
With her foll'wers forms part
Theirs a gladstone song!
"A Br Of Deception.
She stood beneath no chandelier
Entwined with mistletoe;
I glanced the hall-length far and near,
l looked both high and low;
No license for a kiss was hung,
Twas near a failure fat,
When 10, l spied sprig among
The feathers on her hat.
Roy Farrell Greene.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-12-21

When man is down his enemies
stop kicking him and his friends be-
gin
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-25
EI pasn,s Eair.

When D. F. White returned yester-
day from Ell Paso he had pinned on the
lapel of his coat, the midwinter fair
button, bearing the motto, I'VE WILL"
The first button was sold in the Pass
city for 5000; the second for $50, and 1t
is supposed Dan got the third at a re-
duced figure. He speaks highly of the
energy of the El Paso people and
says the carnival will be held in the
middle of January next and will be
grand success. The reproduction in fire
works the eruption of Mount Vesu-
vius will be displayed from top of Mt.
Franklin, a short distance from the
city. The city will be handsomely dec
GRATED, floats are being made for the
occasion, and this promises to be one
of the grandest affairs that ever took
place in the southwest.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-25
eRYAN's TRAIN JAMMED.
A Mass of People Greet The candi-
date at Philadelphia.


Philadelphia. Pa. Oct 25.-Bryan
arrived in this city at s:25 this morn
ing from Wilmington, Del, where he
spent the night. At Broad street sta
tion he was greeted by mass of peo-
pie that jammed the train floor so
there. was scarcely room for the party
to make its way to the street. Bryan
was taken to Hotel La Fayette. where
he was to rest couple of hours before
beginning the tour of New Jersey,
Thousands crowded the street, exhibit
ing much enthusiasm. Impromptu re-
ception began which precluded all
thought Of rest.
Philadelphia, Oct. 25.-Bryan was
escorted from the hotel at 10:sO
O'Clock to the balcony Of the second
floor Of the Times building. Thou
sands Of people crowded the streets
and cheered. Bryan was introduced
by Col. A. K. Mcclure and made a
fkaFs address. Bryan then drove down
Delaware avenue. which skirts the riv-
1r front Workmen gathered around
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-25
Couldn't phase Him.

In spite of the more or less republi-
can atmosphere which he .breathes.
Charles Robbins still believes that the
best conditions of government can be
attained under democratic admins
tration. An enthusiastic Mckinley
ite, thinking perhaps he could make a
convert to Mark Hanna, spread out
before him cartoon picturing Bryan
holding sheep by the throat and with
knife ready to decapitate IT,. The
redoubtable Charles looked at the
picture a moment and then as tear
glided down his cheeks as he thought
of his kindergarten days, he remark
ed: "The republicans have finally ex-
hausted the argument of the full din
ner pail and now they are jumping on
Mary's little lamb"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-25
THE #oNoRs TO HIS MEMORY
The Conference OF Miners Still
In Session-no Decision
Given Out as Yet.
MISSING BANKER LOCATED

Mansfield, Ohio, Oct. 25.-From the
quaint little Episcopal church where
as youth he worshipped, John Sher
man, statesman, was buried here today.
Every business house was draped in
mourning, every church, and open
streets were thronged with sorrowing
thousands including delegations from
Washington and Cleveland. The fu-
neral procession wended its way from
Union Station, where it was formed,
with President Mckinley in place of
honor, to Grace Episcopal church. The
president did not enter the church
when the remains were first laid in
state, but proceeded to the residence
OF Congressman Kerr, where he par
took of luncheon, remaining there until
the formal services at the church which
began at 2:30 p. m. The honorary
pallbearers were: General Nelson A.
Miles, P. T. Sherman, Alfred w. Hoyt
VIM. McComb, Charles w. Sherman,
Colgate Hoyt, John Sherman Hoyt and
Frank Wiborg. The altar was deco
rated white at the request of the fami-
ly. The officiating rector was Rev. A.
B. Putnam, whose robes of Office were
white also. There was a profusion Of
floral offerings. There was no formal
sermon, the officiating clergyman ad-
herring to the Episcopal ritual. At the
conclusion of the services the funeral
train proceeded to the cemetery mile
distant. At the sepulchre the cere-
monies were the simplest character
and at their conclusion theAcasket was
sealed. T~>
Columbus, Ohio, Oct 25.-All action
in the republican campaign in Ohio
was suspended today as tribute of re
speet TO the memory OF John Sherman,
whose funeral occurs at Mansfield this
afternoon.
Canton. Ohio, Oct. 25.--The Sher-
man funeral train reached here at
7:45. A private car assigned to Presi-
dent Mckinley was attached. With
the president we're Secretary of War
Root and Judge Day.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-25
In The Social World.

Mrs. Moses Friedman entertained
many of her friends today.
The hop tonight at Rosenthal hall
promises to be very nice affair.
Mrs. o. A. Wheeler entertained a
number of her lady friends yesterday
afternoon.
Mrs. Jefferson and Mrs. J. Wallace
Rayholds will give an "at home" to-
morrow afternoon at the home Of the
former.
The ladies guild have postponed
their regular Friday meeting to Satur.
day this week which viii be held al
Mrs. E. v. Longs.
The Sunday school of the First Bap
tist church will be entertained tonight
at the elegant home of Mrs. DIR. Rice
on Lincoln avenue and Ninth street,
The Woodmen circle will give sup,
per to the w. o. w. Rridayrevening
Oct. goth. All members OF Montezu'
ma camp, No. 2. and visiting mem.
bers are invited.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-25
RoosEvELT's EPISODE.
a Mischievous Boy Fired An Egg At
The Governor.


Utica, N. Y, Oct. 25.-Roosevelt's
itinerary today includes speeches of an
hour each at Watertown, Oswego, and
Auburn. Roosevelt laughed over the
egg-fringNepisode last night and said:
"As only one egg was fired, I am in
clined to believe it was the work of
some mischievous boy"
Watertown, N. Y, Oct. 25.-Govern-
or ,Rooseyelt's first stop today was at
Camden. Oneida county, the home of
Attorney General Davis, where he
made a brief speech At Watertown,
the governor took up the question of
mllitarism alluding to the fact that
Sackett's Harbor, few miles distant,
was great army post, saying If under
Bryans theory it was abolished it
would prove loss to this locality.
The governor read statistics showing
the Improvement of the farmers pre-
pared from reports of the commissions
er of agriculture and was frequently
interrupted with applause.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-25

German Marines KIN Boxers-Rebei
Burn Villages And XIII Natives.
Kaou Chou, Oct. 25.-A detachment
Of German marines in battle near
Kaumi with boxers killed two hun
dred.
Hong Kong. Oct. z5.-The Goternoi
of Hong Kong has been informed that
1000 villagers at samtouchok. Kwai.
shin district were attacked by rebels
at Pengkok. The Villagers we're de-
feated and 1000 killed. The rebels,
who lost 400 killed, burned two vii
lagos containing 5000 houses and 2, 900
troops went to the assistance of the
villagers, and engaged the rebels, oc-
tober 22nd. NO details Of the result
are received. General Ho, with 1000
troops, returned to Hong Kong, having
burned the villages in Schanehautin
and Malantau.
The Germans also captured two
walled villages. No casualties among
Germans.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-25
VILLAGES Destroyed and Two
Thousand VILLAGERS Killed
Germans and Boxers.
ANGLO-GERMAN ALLIANCE
Powder Explosion in the Navy
Ordnance Dept.-RooseveIt's
New Experience.
BRYAN AT THE QUAKER CITY

Washington, Oct 25.-Minister Con-
ger has been authorized by his gov
ernment to begin negotiations at once
with the Chinese ENJOYS on the basis
of points in the German and Frech
notes upon which all powers agreed.
The points where a divergence of
views exists, the governments of the
powers themselves will negotiate with
view of reaching a further under
standing. 1t is understood the min
isterial representatives at Pekin of the
powers have similar instructions.
Canton, Oct. 25.-Chinese officials
placarded the Shetom district offer
ing several hundred dollars reward for
the heads of four foreigners supposed
to be leading rebels The rice crop
failed at Kwang 81 province, the rob
bers are pillaging.
London, Oct 25.-The foreign office
informed the associated press today,
thus far, only Italy, and Austria have
accepted the Anglo-German agreement
but the assent of the United States,
Russia ad France is confidently ex-
pected.
Germany, Oct. 25.-Germany
agreed to Japan's proposal Of peace ne
gotiations with China to be entrusted
to the foreign representatives at Pc
kin.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-25
CONFERENCE IN SESSION.
The Strike Not Vet Declared off, An.
nouncment VIII Not Be Made
Until Tomorrow.

Hazelton, Pa, Oct. 25.-The con
ference Of united mine workers was re-
sumed today. Indications are 1t will
be late tonight before the labor lead
ers come to a definite conclusion, as
to the manner of ending the strike.
There is a possibility anxiously await
ed that the announcement will not be
made public until tomorrow. It is be-
lieved the strike will be declared off
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-25
POWDER EXPLOSION.
About Twenty-Five Tons of Powder
Goes Up in Smoke at the Navy
Ordnance Department.

Washington, Oct. 25.-Admiral
O'Neil, chief of ordnance of the navy
department, received a telephone mes
sage from Proving Ground Indian
Head, reporting about 10 O'Clock last
night fire. and explosion occurred in
one of the filling houses and smaga-
zines. No one injured. About twenty
five tons of powder were destroyed.
add Indian head explosion.
The loss Is estimated by Admiral
o Neil between $1,000 and $4,000, on
powder and ammunition. The loss to
building is considered trifling.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-25
Rouues Forqe Checks.

New York, Oct. 25.-Operating under
the cloak of agents of the republican
campaign committee. rogues succeed
ed in obtaining probably 100000 on
forged checks in this state. One. H.
M. Cook, is under arrest on the charge
of passing bogus checks by using the
name of M. H. Muhleman, treasurer
of the republican national campaign
committee.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-25

the carriage and showed much enthn'
siasm. He received an ovation all
along .he line to the point where be
boarded the steamboat for Washing
ton Park. N. J.
Washington Park, N. J.. Oct. TO-
Bryan crossed the Delaware. touched
New Jersey soil at 1910 today here
A vast crowd gathered to hear him.
and his ovation was pronounced.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-25

A few delegates to the republican
county convention. who either were
given too much of the full dinner pail
or the full dinner can, were lodged in
jail until they could get over the con-
dition caused By the fullness thereof.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-25

London. Oct 25.-The war ofice an;
nounces that Lord Roberts hopes to
leave South Africa for home about No
vember 18th. and General Lord Wolse.
ley consented to perform the duties Of
commander until the end Of Noyem-
-.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-25

A very quiet term of court was that
held last week at Mora, there being
but one criminal case tried. In this
the defendant was found guilty, fned
$50 and costs. Judgment being sus-
pended during the good behavior of
the defendant Only four indictments
were brought in by the grand jury at
this term of court
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-25

The Las Vegas Transfer company
today hauled D. A. Suffers household
goods to the depot for shipment to La
Junta, where Mr.. Sulier makes his
headquarters; the household goodszofi
L.. Hofmeister were also taken to the
freight depot for shipment to Tucson.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-25

Wanted-From fifteen to twenty
cultured ladies and gentlemen to study
German during the coming six months.
Charges reasonable. Apply at once
at DR.. B. A. Bonnheim's residence
SS-1m
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-25

DR.. Baker, dentist, has socated over
the First national bank He is a grad.
uate of the Vanderbilt college of den.
tistry and has had eleven years of ex.
perience. He respectfully asks a
share of your patronage. 29O-1m
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-25

Bennett & Meyer is a travelling pho
tographic outfit who will remain in the
city for a week. They came here at
this time especially to get photographs
of the Elks parade.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-25
Normal Nuaaets.

The New Mexico Normal Athletic
association was organized yesterday,
constitution and bylaws were adopt
ed and the following officers were Sc
lected for the term of one year: Ed,
ward McWenie, president; Chas. Civ
ems. vice-president; Miss Hendren,
secretary; A. Arnold, treasurer. The
athletic committee, Herbert Clark and
Chas. Barker.
The typeWriters for the commercial
department. at the Normal University
arrived today.
The Normal football team is show.
ing up we'll and a great deal of interest
is being taken by it's members in the
exercise.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-25
HarrIman Denies The stony.

Kansas City Oct. 25.--E- H. Harri-
man denied the report that he would
be president of the Pacific mali com
pany under the new ownership. = R.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-25

! Miss Dosha Saunders and Miss Dol
lie Godat. the two bright young ladies
who have been preparing and serv-
ing "Yuco'e in the grocery stores, left
today for Santa Fe on the same mis-
sion. The home of the young ladies',
instead Of being in st. Paul, as report
ed, is in Denver. Tney have been in
this work some months and when
through will begin with bromangelon.
another new food. Miss Saunders Is
accompanied by her mother.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-25

DR.. B. M Williams. member of the
Territorial board of dentistry, has-re-
turned from Santa Fe, where he
had been attending the regular an
hual meeting of the board. Part of
the business. attended to was the issu-
ing of eleven certificates to dentists,
and the rejection of one for unprofes-
sional advertising. Among those who
received certificates were Drs. W. ].
Baker and Hubbard who are recent ar
rivals in this city. .,..--.,..~..-s-
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-25

Ives, the florist, chrysanthemums
roses, carnations. Albuquerque, N. M.
29S-1mo.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-25

Brings business. Ifyou want
to buy anything, rent any
thing, sell anything, the best
and quickest results are 70 be
had through The Optic wants.
aaa0saaIaa0aal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16
JOHNNY JOHNS.
An Unknown MonoIOguist Makes
a Big Hit at Keith's
New Theatre.

The old saying that merit will win it's
own way was never better illustrated
than at Keith's this week. When the
program for the current week was an
nounced in advance. away down at the
bottom, I'm small type, was a name so
commonplace as 10 attract no attention,
representing an individual never before
heard OF even by the management of the
theatre.
Johnny Johns was the name; and surely
II was not one 10 coniure by. while the
descriptive line, "black-face mono
loguist," did not even pretend to the sug-
gestion OF fame or merit When the enter
tainment began on Monday afternoon.
Johnny Johns. the unknown, a sort of
theatrical driftwood, was among the
earliest performers 10 be seen. At that
hour the house was not more than half
full; and when the little man with the
big hat and trousers that would have
been long for giant walked modestly
forth. he was regarded with sort of idle
curiosity. nothing more.
Soon, somebody began To smile the
comicaity of his makeup and his funny
mannerisms were noted; and the smile
spread all over the theatre. Before he FIN
ished his first song. "a laugh had followed
IN it's wake; and when the little joker had
launched forth I'm a broadside OF witty
stories and gags that were not only
bright but absolutely new and OF "A style
equally fresh. the merriment grew until
II became hilarious and applause and
roars of laughter chased each other like
big waves back and forth throughout the
playhouse.
Then came two more songs, I'm which
the powerful individuality and strong
personal magnetism OF the little joker
fastened his auditors in a grip that would
have enabled him To do almost anything
he pleased with them; and when he had
finished an impromptu verse OF al
ways" given because the audience simply
refused TO let him go. the very rafters
rang with applause. Johnny Johns had
been on the stage but four weeks; but he
achieved nothing less than "A triumph. and
one which any OF the old timers" well
might envy him.
Energy, perseverance. genuine ability
and willingness To take the trouble to
provide new material of actual merit and
10 make AN honest effort 10 present IL TO
the full extent OF his abilities had won
their just reward. and taught n lesson
that many another actor who thinks his
name and past reputation all that is
needed To earn a big salary and win popu-
lar favor well might take to himself The
unknown had scored one OF the big hits
OF the bill--one OF the biggest in his line
I'm the history of Keith's. Al night he was
placed in more favorable position In the
BILL and later was again advanced To an
even better niche. The unheard-of little
comedian had suddenly walked 10 find
himself famous, for he was "the talk of
the town and thousands OF people are
filling the beautiful playhouse drawn
thither To hear Johnny Johns.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16
At The NORTH Emo

The Immaculate Conception Institute
has placed handsome new pool table
In its new rooms. 4 whist party will be
held az What Cheer Hall next Thursday
evening for the fund being raised to nay
for tho furnishing or the rooms On We'd
nesday evening Bernard J. Martin was
reelected president and Fred r. SissQn
reelected first vice president.
Joseph =. Maloney. candidate OF the
Socialist Labor Party for president Of
the United states has returned home az
ter a brief visit 10 old friends here. Mr.
Maloney got a warm greeting az he was
always respected and esteemed az his old
home here. When q Bryan man made n
joke over Mr.. AIslopey's defeat he quick
~ retorted he was as near the white
house as Bryan was.
The house on the west corner OF Black
street and Gladstone avenue which has
long been u blasted landmark. was torn
down today. Simon Klein purchased the
property from James lIanley after pro-
lonEcd negotiations. Mr.. Klein will put
~ = combination junk shop, Office and
tenement
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16

Bott and Mrs. Sells ''hugged and kissed. -
In 1888 Mrs. Sivalls and her husband
went TO Mt. Clemens with Mr.. Peter
Sells. Mr.. Sells was suffering from ver-
tiso. and Mrs. sivalls says that Mrs.
Sellss-,said she hoped that Peter would
nsyer come back alive; that she did not
love him and never had. Mrs Sivalls said
that the couple seemed afrectionate when
refuse his wife anything.
Two years ago Mrs. Sivails says she
met Mrs. Sells I'm Galveston when the
Shriners were there. This was I'm June.
Mrs. Sells had two very pretty rings on.
one turquoise and diamond and one "A
solitaire. Mrs. Sells said that William
Bott had made her present OF them. At
that time Mrs. Sivalls asked Mrs. Sells AZ
her husband (Mr. Sells), knew about
them.
mo" she replied. "he is so blind he
can't see anything but business. busi-
ness"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16

Next Wednesday evening at O'Clock
the Rev George W. Kent will be installed
as pastor of the Westminster Unitarian
church. There will participate in the
service Rev. Dr Nosc Rev. A. NJ Lord.
Rev. Or. Cushmnn. Rev. W e. Selleck.
Rev. Anna Garlin Spencer and Rev !, ".
Jones The sermon will be preached by
Rev. Dr. Austin S. Carver of Worcester.
Dr. Nose will extend the welcome 20 tho
city, Mr.. Lhrd the welcome 10 the Uni-
tarign fellowship. Dr. 7. y. Seabury will
represent the Westminster parish Special
music Will add TO the Interest of the oc-
CasiOn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16
RAVING MANIAC.
Jersey City Negro Was About
10 Be Carried Off in
a Coffin.

Jersey City. Nov. 15.--Although William
Thornton. Jersey City negro, was saved
from being buried alive. the experience
so unnerved him that he became raw
ing maniac, and now he Is I'm the City
Hospital strapped TO his cot. preparatory
to being removed to the County Insane
Asylum.
Thornton Is % years old. He had been
drinking heavily and remained I'm bed all
Wednesday. Late that night Mrs. Bndline
went to his room. Thornton did not re-
spond to her calls and the woman con-
cluded he was dead She notified the DO
lice at the Gregory street station.
The morgue wagon was summoned and
two attendants were about to place
Thornton I'm box, when his eyes opened
and he inquired what was going on.
For goodness sakei" shouted Mrs
Bodine. II thought YOU was dead
Then she tainted Thornton looked at
the two men and the long coffin-shaped
box. and with wild whoop leaped out
of bed.
Bury me alive, will you?" he shouted
as he made for a window.
lie was restrained and IL was with diff
ficulty that he was overpowered. Two
policemen assisted the morgue attend
ants In holding the negro while an am
bulance was summoned Thornton
fought all the way TO the hospital lie
raved all night and all OF yesterday
81 am alive and they must not put me
I'm that box he shouted almost con-
tinually.
The physicians declare his mind is
completely unbalanced
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16
Magic Hair Stain

For brown or black: prepared by
liairworker. les fremont street, Boston
- ts simple. safe and easily applied con-
tains no lead poisons. use u once and
you will never use any other BLAND
ING A. BLtNDfNG. So Weybossst street,
GEO. l. CLAFLIN, - 30. Main street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16
fer ove- Finy wears.

Sfnl wfNsLows SOOTHING SYRUP
hso been used for over ffty years by
mons OF mothers for their children
wSlle tsethins. with perfect success II
po00hes the child. softens the gums. nj.
lavp all pain. cures wind collie and is the
- remedy for Diarrhoea. IL will re-
- the poor iittio sufferer Immediately.
~ by druggists In every part Of the
-. Twenty-Five cents n bottle. Be
a - % ask fer Mrs winslows sooth-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16
FAT STOCK SHOW OPENS.

Pittsburg. Pa. Nov. l6.-Thc annual fat
stock show ut the Pittsburg Stock Yards
opened today With over loco prize spcci-
mems Of live stock, on exhibition from
all parts OF the country. The exhibition
will lazl four days afa-prrufftfms aggrs-
eating s2250 will be awarded.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-16
The Cotton Market.
Reported by LAWS & Dexter.

New York Spot Cotton steady, lie
higher. Middling Up:ands 97s, Gulf 1Ois.
Sales -x213ff-