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Gilpin observer., 1902-11-06
TERRIBLE CATASTROPHE IN
NEW YORK.
Twelve Killed and Fifty Injured While
Witnessing Election Returns.

New York, Nov. 4.-By a series of
explosions Of pyrotechnic bombs and
other fireworks tonight, among vast
multitude gathered In Madison Square
Garden to witness the ascension Of an
airship and display of election re-
turns. twelve persons were killed out
right, many being blown almost to
pieces, and at least fifty injured, many
of them fatally.
1t is estimated that at least 10000
persons thronged the square at the
time of the explosions, which were
succeeded by frightful panic in
which hundreds were thrown down
and trampled under foot.
Five hundred policemen and all the
ambulances in the city were instantly
summoned and the dying and those
most seriously injured were removed
to the hospitals. In addition to these,
many of the wounded were taken away
by friends.
Nine men in charge of the fireworks
display were placed under arrest i'm
mediately after the explosion.
The densest portion of the throng
that packed the square was gathered
along Madison avenue close to the
place reserved for the discharge of
the fireworks. Along the border of
the square, facing the avenue were ar
ranged three groups of cast iron NOR
tars, twenty in each group. and load
ed with heavy bombs. A few minutes
after 10 o'clock the first row of NOR
tars was touched off, but before the
discharge took place one of them fell
over on its side, and the next instant
the bomb was shot into the thickest
of the crowd, where it exploded and
hurled the people into heaps. The
fall of the mortar and the concussion
of the explosion knocked down the rest
of the row of mortars, and thunder
ing volley of huge projectiles plowed
through the crowd.
Almost instantaneously the second
group of twenty mortars, about 100
feet further up the avenue, discharged
their contents into the crowd, and
moment later the third group evil
IDENTIFY igniting by the showers of fall
ing sparks. exploded in the same man.
ner.
In the panic that ensued thousands
ran blindly across the square, tripping
over the seats and benches, and, fall
ing, were trampled on. The police on
duty were carried along by the rush,
and for half an hour the widest con-
fusion reigned.
After the smoke of the explosion had
cleared away, sixteen persons were
found lying in Madison avenue be.
tween Twenty-third and Twenty-fifth
streets. Scores of injured were scat
tered about the avenue and the square
Among the dead was a policeman who
was standing close to the first mortar
and whose body was frightfully man
gled.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-06
Negro Killed by Mob.

Selma, Ala. Nov. Sam Harris,
negro. entered the home Of George
Meadows, a planter six miles south of
here, this morning, during Mr.. Mead
ows' absence. and with an axe struck
Mrs. Meadows and her eighteen-year-
old daughter on the head. crushing
Mrs. Meadows skull and fracturing
that of the daughter. Mrs. Meadows
has not regained consciousness and
will die.
Harris was placed in custody and
held until Miss Meadows had sum-
ciently recovered to identify him. The
negro was then taken in charge by q
mob and his body riddled with bull
let's. Harris denied his guilt until the
first shot was fired, and then con-
fessed
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-06
A PERFECT AIRshIP.
New French Invention That Performs
BirdIike Evolutions In the Air.


Paris, Nov. BIN ballooning circles
the latest sensation Is the reported sue
cess Of the Lebaudy airship, built by
the order OF the Lebaudy brothers. un-
der the supervision of the engineer
Julliot. Paris was not favored by the
sight of the flight.
The little town of MoissOn, not far
from Nantes, was more fortunate, and
the Inhabitants OF that section OF the
country are much elated over the sue
cess of the first trial Of their balloon.
The Lebaudy airship has been con-
structed on the quiet, far from the
troublesome inquisitiveness Of report
ers. The first attempt to fly was made
on Sunday afternoon. The big bird
rose from the shed, sailed against the
wind, turned round and round under
the guiding influence Of M. Pulliot and
after an hour of graceful evolutions,
returned to the starting point without
accident.
The spectators seemed to be agree
ably disappointed because nobody and
nothing fell to the earth during the
trial.
The balloon is very long. pointed at
the prov and rounded at the stern.
The under side is fiattened.
1t is explained that in case of acci-
dent the airship can be transformed
into an aeroplane, making slow de-
scent possible.
The balloon is fifty-nine metres
long. The car is five metres long and
can carry three persons. The motor
has a force of forty horsepower and
the propellers can be turned at diner
ent angles
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-06
Pueblo Woman Attempt. Suicide.

Pueblo. Colo. Nov. 1.-TWO determ-
mined attempts at suicide were made
by Mrs. Mary Doyle. who lives In The
Peppersauce bottoms. late this after
noon. on the Santa Fe crossing at I'm
Ion avenue. After quarrel with her
son she threw herself in front Of an
approaching engine. and It was only
the heroic work Of an engineer and
a trainman that saved the woman's
life. the engine being stopped within q
few inches Of her PROSTATE body.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-06
South Dakota Republican.

Deadwood. S. D., Nov. 4.-The Re
publican congressional, state and leg
islative tickets are elected in Law.
renee county by from 500 to LOO ma
jorities. Custer county gave major.
ties from $50 to $50 for the Republl-
can congressional ticket. Pennington
county returns Indicate $50 majority
for the Republicans and the state
ticket. Vice Chairman Ayres Of the
Republican state central committee
says the six counties OF the Black
Hills will give from $500 to $500 ma.
jorities for the Republicans.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-06
Murd cred Baby Found.

Denver, Nov. 3.-The multilated
body of a baby girl about eighteen
months old was found on the prairie
in North Swansea yesterday morning
about o'clock by three boys who herd
sheep for the Denver Union Stock
Yards. The little body was badly
emaciated. showing that the infant
had been suffering from some malady
for some time before its death. It was
dismembered and the lower part Of it,
body frightfully uutilated.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-06
Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia. Nov. 4.-To-day. for
the first time in the history of the
state. more than 100000 votes we're
cast in an election. Samuel N Penny
packer. Republican. was elected gov
ernor by an estimated plurality of
175.000. and the Republican ticket was
generally successful in the various,
counties. The Democrats elected two
and possibly three of the thirty.two
congressman.
The Legislature will be more strong
ly Republican than ever before with
the exception OF the 1897 session, and
1t is certain that Senator Penrose will
succeed himself.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-07-18
FlnooIrY OF lgolIsH sgARaows



when They Are rennod Up rorether
Death Alone ENDS rheir Firhts
a great many young men go TO
Riverton at this season to shoot live
pigeons as they ny from traps. and
some of the young men agreed re-
Gently that for a target sparrows
would make an excellent substitute.
So they caught no less than e hum
dred sparrows and put them In a
big cage against their next shoot.
which was to come OF In three days.
But they found at the end Of that
time that all of the birds but six
were dead.
They had fought and fought among
themselves until only those six irwin
chile champions remained. The young
men concluded that they had been so
unlucky as to catch unusually vile.
tempered birds. and at considerable
trouble they landed another batch.
These, too, however, battled together,
and after forty-eight hours had gone
by there lay in the cage eighty-four
dead spanrows. while two live ones
staggered feebly to and fro, and, when
their breath returned, began to fight
again.
The young men are now convinced.
says the Philadelphia Record. of what
they should have known before, that
no living creature is nor ~ferocioui
or more game than the common Eng
fish sparrow.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-07-18
HAD eooD ExousEs ZOE IDLENEss

Senator stewards Protego Could Not
Work in Hot Or Cold weather.
As a rule the colored man and broth
er nightly loves his ease" and will
work only when necessity compels.
Senator Stewart of Nevada, who has
been in Washington for many years,
mas an old negro retainer who comes
around twice a week for some money.
He made his regular Wednesday call
The senator gave him a dollar and
said:
Jim, I'm getting tired of this sort
Of business. You are In able-bodied
man. Why don't you 60 to work
instead of living on my charity?"
Deed. boss" said Jim, reproach-
fl ny. you ain't the kind O. man to be
askinf me to 81 to wuk now, is you!
Why, boss, it's too hot TO wuk."
We'll" snorted Senator Stewart, Il
haven't seen you work any in the win
ter. either"
"In de wintah, boss?" in great as
constituent. Why, boss. you nus. be
crazy! It's fab too col to wuk in de
wintah."
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-07-18
PROMpTLY TOLp Hls OEsTINArIOn

Unexpected Response TO . PomPoun
Lecturers ui-Timed Inquiry.
All that transpires In the Sunday
schools Of the land does not breathe
Of that piety which Is supposed to per
meate the place and its surroundings.
A visitor to a Philadelphia gathering
Of Juveniles one Sunday recently in
addressing the children said In a pom
pous manner
Il come from Massachusetts,; / am
now on my way to Maryland, and
have stopped over here to talk to you
children and to save you from going
to hell" After repeating this introduc.
ton to his remarks, the visitor said;
Now. my children, where did ]
come from?"
Massachusetts, was the reply, in
chorus.
Where IN / going?" he then asked
There was a pause; his %geograph
zeal route had evidently not been deep
ly impressed on the gathering. Then
the silence was broken
ITO hell" came the prompt ant
startling reply from an earnest but
confused pupil.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-07-18
. JUDGES WIFE ps. RSSI 5,l a
She Suffered for Years Ond
Felt Her Case Wos Hope
less-Cured by
peruno.

Mra Judge McAllister writes from
1917 West 33rd St., Minneapolis, Mimi,
as follows:
~ suffered for years with q pain IN
the small Of my back and right side.
II fnferfered often with my domestic
and social duties andI never supposed
that would Be cured, as tho doctors
medicine did not seem 10 help me any.
fortunately a member Of q Or
der advised me 10 Try Penuua and gave
h such hfgh praise thar 7 decided 20 fy
II. Although I starred In Win hide
faffh, felt so much better IN = week
thaff feFf encouraged.
81 took n faithfully for seven weeks
and am happy Indeed 70 Be able 20 say
fhaf 7 an entirely cured. Words fan
to express my Gratitude. Perfect
health once more Is the best thing I
could wish for, and thanks 20 Peruna
7 enjoy fhsf now, "---Minnie b Heal
lister
The great popularity Of Peruna sa q
catarrh remedy has tempted many peo-
pie to Initiate peruna. A great many
so-called catarrh remedies and catarrhal
tonics are TO be found in many drug
stores. These remedies can be procured
bv the druggist much cheaper than Pc
runa. Peruna can only be obtained at
q uniform price. and no druggist can
| get e a cent cheaper.
Thus IL is that druggists are tempted
to substitute the cheap limitations Of
Peruna for Peruna- It ts done every
day without a doubt
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-07-18

At the General Theological Semi.
nary alumni dinner in Buffalo a few
days ago Rev. DR.. Van De Water told
an amusing story about the last pan
American conference of bishops in
England, which he attended as a chap
lain. There was a certain meeting at
which the title of each bishop was
loudly announced as he entered by a
functionary at the door who was quite
unfamiliar with many of them. He
got along pretty well, however, until
Three American and one colonial bish-
op came along. whose cards he read
as follows: "The lord bishop of
Ee-o-wah Qowa). the lord bishop Of
O-hee-o (Ohio). the lord bishop of
Misery (Missouri), the lord bishop of
British Gehenna (Guiana)."
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-07-18
The Letter R In Masaaohusetts.

One Of the filings a westerner misses
In Massachusetts is the letter r. A
teacher IN one Of the schools near Bos-
ton was conducting a class in spelling
The exercise consisted in writing down
sentences read aloud by the teacher.
"Mistah Nose went to Bawston," said
the teacher. The little girl from the
West set 1t down. Mr.. Moss went to
Boston," and couldn't understand why
she was credited with an error in the
marking Of her paper later In the day.
The little girl-nas been all but mObbed
by her schoolmates-in the cheerful
way of these young savages every
where-for using the short o, the final
G. and the round II. and she doesn't
know whether 20 surrender for peace,
or to stand for her American right to
give correct utterance to the language
Of the country. One Of the teachers
did try to assimilate the r. She even
Insisted that her pupils should use it..
You must say mother" she urged.
Mother" lisped the urchin addressed.
''Theah. that's propah," said the teach
er, approyingly-National Magazine.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-07-18

We would caution all people against
accepting substitutes for Peruna. In
sist upon having Peruna. There is no
other internal remedy fur catarrh that
will take the place Of Perana, Allow
no one TO persuade you to the contrary.
II you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use Of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving Q
full statement of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable ad'
vice gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman S~anitarium, Columbus
Ohio.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-07-18

Look at the birds in the trees"
said the man who wants to keep
house; they wouldn't think Of living
in a crowded tenement"
yes" answered his wife, but look
at the ans. They always live in an
apartment house. And every one knows
that ants are smarter than birds"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-07-18
wnlnu,. ana wine oa.tsa.

Table tennis has dealt the coup de
grace to port. Men no longer sit over
their wine, but have the table cleared
with all celebrity for the fray. Re
spectacle connOisseurs Of vintages,
praeteriti immemores, take off their
coats and shout In the excitement Of
the rallies at the same board where
once they talked politics or friend
ship over the walnuts OF the wine.-
The Pilot.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-07-18
n.rb.rt 800, 10 rndea.

At the age of 80 the venerable Her.
bert Spencer has at last laid aside the
pen that has exercised such a power
full influence upon the thought Of his
century. In his forthcoming volume,
Facts and Comments" Mr.. Spencer
announces that he has written his last
book. His work of creating a syn
thetic philosophy based on the theory
Of organic evolution was begun In 1860
and finished in 1896, and now the last
chips from his workshop are gathered
up. Though he is everywhere ac-
knowledged TO be "A of the greatest
figures Of his time he ear no fancy
titles to his name and has steadfastly
refused even to accept honorary de-
gress from colleges.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-07-18

Miner From Colorado May Wed M
iaclan Girl.
The following romantic story comes
from Tacoma. Washington.
M. F. Gord0i an old-tiue miner OF
Colorado and AIaska. has gone to Cor
pus. Christi. Texah to join an Indian
maiden who lows lim. and whom his
friends feel certain he will marry. Cor.
don's most inNiiing experience during
a life of advcntlfcf happened a NUM-
her of years ago when he became lost
in the mountain wilds Of western Mex
leo. and wandered about eight months,
living on wild animals and berries,
without sight OF human beings. He
was led from tho wilderness by two In
dian maidens. Que OF whom fell i'm love
with him. when they got within sight
Of civilization this maiden refused to
leave him. Her companion, becoming
Jealous. left them, but returned next
day with the tribe, who seized Gordon
and prepared go burn him at the stake.
While the ceremony was delayed
awaiting the chieftain's arrival, Cor
don broke the bands which bound him
and escaped.
After several years spent Ina Alaska
and other northern camps, Gordon this
week received letter from the indian
girl which reveals n remarkable story,
Refusing 20 marry any one else, she de-
cided 20 become his equal by educating
herself. This she accomplished, finally
becoming a teacher I'm one Of the Texas
Indian schools Her father, an Indian
chief. died. leaving her a valuable es-
tate. She waited for Gordon vainly
until one day she saw the picture in q
Denver paper. She wrote him in Alas.
ka and finally at Tacoma In re
Spouse to her letter Gordon now Joins
her.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-07-18

ONE FARE FOR THE ROUND
TRIP.-Via Grand Trunk System, Chi
cago to Boston, Mass. Selling dates,
June ~. 10, IA. Chicago to Portland,
Me-, selling dates, July 5 to 9. inclu-
sive.
ONE FARE PLUS ONE DOLLAR
FOR ROUND TRIP-Via Grand
Trunk System. Chicago to Providence.
r. l., selling dates, July 7, 8, 8. For
limits, time tables and further infor-
nation apply to Geo. ". Vaux, A, g, P.
& T. A., 1875 Adams St., Chicago, III.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-07-18
10 NAM poetors.

There was a medical convention held
In washington and to the delegates
some 500 physicians and surgeans-was
given a reception at u house, writes
Stephen A. Douglas, Jr., in his reminis-
cences of his father. l certainly got my
share of the good things from the sup
per table. IL fact, l had my share to
such an extent that l was lndisposed.
Ny father came to me and putting his
arms around me, said: my boy, you
must not be sick. Remember, there
are 500 docters in the house, and you
would have no chance whatever Of re
covery."
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-07-18

Maria" he said, IL don't think IA
care to be president Of the United
states-it's a hard job, and subject
10 So much criticism You're right.
John. was the reply. "It's lots bet
ter that you should run for the legis-
lature. where they won't pay any more
attention TO you than we do al home. p
Atlanta Constitution.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-07-18
Favors government irrigation,

Nathaniel S. Shaler, dean Of the Har-
yard scientific school, has given out
a remarkable statement on the re-
sources Of the Rocky Mountain cOun-
try. He argues for government irri-
CATION. With it, he says, the Rocky
mountain country has the greatest
agricultural uture Of any In the world,
and a federation of all states
in that section for a campaign Of edu-
cation among eastern people.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-07-18

well Jimmy, said the h~ard-heart-
ed employer, "I don't see how you win
get out to any ball games this sea-
son, as your grandmother died four
times last summer"
But, sir" answered Jimmy, grand
papa has married again. although II
was much against the wishes OF the
family"
And still we wonder why men adj
vance at n swift leap from office boy
TO the head Of the concern.-Judge.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-07-18

W-""'"| W"""""| WW""T|-II-W1 7
II vas laundering very loud one day
when little Charlie Horner. aged four
years, said;
Mamma, God must be scrubbing to-
day"
What makes you think 50.
Charlie?" asked his mother.
why" said Charlie, don't you hear
him moving the tables around?"-
Ethel Horner in Little Chronicle.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-07-18

beg pardon" said the rude young
man, gathering his features together
again, Il simply couldn't suppress that
yawn."
Don't mention it" replied the bright
girl. by the way, that reminds me;
l visited the Mammoth Cave this
spring"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-07-18

Isn't It awful how thin Mr.. Hen
peck is now" remarked Mrs. Cable
to her husband, "and he used to be so
Stout
Perhaps" chimed in little Willie,
remembering his trouble with the BIZ
cycle tires-"perhaps his wife forgets
to blow him up regular, like you said
she useter."
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-07-18

Just discharged from tue hospital.
where he had been operated upon for
appendicitis, a young man met d friend
the other day.
Congratulate me. sand the friend
Harvard has made me M. A."
That's nothing answered the ex.
patient. i've been made M a.. zoo
by whom?" asked the friend IN
a,tonishment.
Wy DR.. McBurno.. was the reply.
"lrl Minus an Appendix New York
Tribcne.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-07-18

yes" said the woman with sharp
eyes, those people who moved In
next door are inclined to make an os.
tentatius display of their wealth"
I'm what way?"
They go into the corner grocery
and order beefsteak in a loud tore Of
voice"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-07-18

Crane-I never knew a man more IN
d%ustrious in his profession than young
Tinter. Why, he has three large pic
lures already finished for the next wa
ter color exhibit.
Critic-Yes2
Crane-Yes, indeedl He's welded to
his art, don't you think so?
Critic-Well, er-yes, but I also
think that his art has good grounds
for divorce.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-07-18

Il am writing a story Of a strug-
Cling inventor"
1T won't do" answered the abrupt
ly critical friend. Inventors don't
struggle nowadays. They let the people
who are eager to buy stock do the
struggling"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-07-18

Fools" he said, rush in where an
gels fear to tread. you know"
YES" she answered; by the way,
somebody was telling me the other
day that you once went into a house
where a man was beating his wife
and tried to interfere. How did you
get that scar ove your left eyer"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-07-18

The tempter found the chauffeuse
quite deaf to his suggestions.
Let 'er aut," he whispered, as he
might to a mere man.
mo-" said the woman firmly. IF I
go more than thirty miles an hour,
people will a it is because l don't
look especially well in my automobile
suit"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-07-18

Castleton-I don't suppose you care
much whether you sell your country
place or not?
Won Blumer-No, / haven't made
any EFFORT so far. l have only offered
it at one-half of what it costs me-
Life.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-07-18

my brain is on fire" tragically ex-
claimed Mrs. Bob, as she threw her
self down upon the sofa
tWhy don't you blow it out?" alb
systematically replied Bob, deeply alb
sofbed ia the evening" newspaper.
AMI then he lodged fying hair
brush.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-07-18
why tho Doctor rslt Bad.

OR. Bingham's badly used up by
his last case, eh?"
Il should say so. He pronounced
the patient dead and sent for the un-
dertaker, when she came to life"
He ought to be glad of it."
Not at all. Having pronounced the
girl dead, he considered her recovery
a reflection on his skill"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-07-18
Turned Girls Heads

do you see the tall chap, Petro?
Well, he has turned many a girls
head"
But he is neither handsome nor
rich"
Il know that"
Then how did he turn girls heads?"
with his preparations. He manu-
features hair bleach"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-07-18

McJigger-"I understand h%iDpopota-
mus means river horse. I wonder y
there's any Latin name for sea dog
for ~snstance2"
Thingumbob-"Maybe that's what
alligator means. An alligator looks
like a sort OF submarine d%achshund.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-07-18

Miss Brighton ~ What a lovely
w~atchfob, Mr.. Borem! Is your watch
equally pretty?
Mr.. Borem-Here It is.
Miss Brighton-Whatl IL o'clock?
Why, l had no idea it was so late, had
you?
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-07-18

Maud-Do you mean to tell me that
you and George are engaged at last?
Mabel-Yes; he had quit spending
money on me. and thought / might
as wen let him propose.