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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-25
PARIS MADRID AUTO RACE
LEAVES TRAIL OF DEATH
Early Reports Of the Big Contest Say Six KILLED and
Four Severely Injured.

French territory. II IL known that six
were killed and four injured. In ad.
dition . correspondent Of the associat.
ed press has been privately informed
from trustworthy source that Messrs.
Barrow and Marcel Renault are both
dead and the French and the Libre Par.
ole announce the death Of Marcel Ren-
auft from his injuries. but the reports
have not been confirmed. On the 9TH
er hand dispatch from Polters at s: -
this morning said Renault's conditions
was grave but not desperate.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-25
COPPER MILL BUILDING.
.soSEPA MATT DIRECTING WORK
OF PLACING MATERIAL FOR
STANDiSH & MATT MILL.
Construction to Be Rushed to Compile
tion With All Rapidly Consistent
With the Best Workmanship.

Jos. l.. Matt returned Saturday
from Rociada and this morning was
busily engaged in experimenting the
placing and ordering of lumber and
other material TO be used in the con
struction of the copper mill which he
is going to build on the site presented
by the city, across the track from
Belden's dairy.
The reporter was very desiruus Of
snbtaining an interview wiAh Mr. Matt
He was too busy to talk, bat it was
.plain TO be seen that the interview
xscently published in The Optic on
aAo subject was not shot air." ~ SO
snzny aeem to think II Is very eyk
snsut that Mr.. Matt does not propose
N have the grass grow under bis foet
md II h also very evident that Las
Vegas viii s0un have . mill IN opera-
1iOn where the mine owner win be
sEble u exchange his low-grs31 cop
Hsr ore for coin Of the realm, rs the
runstructiOu Of the building actually
Aegean this morning and the macisin-
HRy has been ordered shipped. Keep
~ the good work, Brother Matt; thOs
m revelation in the matter Of mill
DrpnOters who have visited this sec
Aiun during the past two years
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-25
TURKISH MASSACRE
OF Macedonian Insurgents is
Terrible Whole Village
Annihilated.
ANOTHER BROAD COMBINE


OSSINING. N Y, May 25.-Antonio
Triola was put to death in the electric
chair at Sing Sing prison today Five
shocks were necessary to cause death
Electrician Davis said it was harder
to kill thin, wiry man like Triola by
the electric current than stout man,
as in the case of the thin man there
are not enough tissues to convey the
current quickly to a vital part. Tri
ola shot and killed Mamie Cereli, q
young Italian girl who was theatri
cal performer in a small theatre on the
east side, New York. because she re
fused to marry him.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-25
CYCLONES DEVASTATE LARGE
AREAS OF WESTERN STATES
Lives and Property Annhated BY Far Reaching Tornadoes
In Nebraska and Iowa.

John Welliyer. John McCurdy. The
missing: Neil McSwain, Peter Johns,
Peter Hockinsnn and eight members
of his family living near Fairfield
Nine OF the victims were found dead
and eleven people are still missing
The injured as far as reported will
number twelve
Ahere were two separate tornadoes,
the two originating within mile Of
Fairfield. The first one moved to
the northwest and the second off to
the southwest
A correspondent who returneu from
the storm district this afternoon re
ported three persons killed at Cowles
and one person killed and three in.
jured at Hartwell. which points it ap
pears were also In the line of the
tornado. This makes = total dead ol
twenty 3our.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-25

PARIS, May GA trail Of death
and disaster following the start Mon
day morning from Versailles. Of the
Paris Madrid automobile race has
casBed . profound sensation. Reports
from along the route of tho nrst stage
to BordeGux. continue tO give details
Of varioum accidents and these are
causing far greater attention than the
race which has been practically aband-
ned owing to m interdicts0n Of the
rprerunent 70 IT. bsing coatinued ln
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-25
Noted Newspaper Nan Dead.

NEW YORK. May 25.-A private
dispatch from Paris says that Paul
Blouet MAX O'RelD. who died yester-
day had a cancerous formation fol-
lowing an operation for appendicitis.
He was notified some days ago there
was no hope, but said he would con-
tinue the night against death as brave
ly az ever He died at bis home In the
Rue Freycinet at Sis p. m. yester-
day. lie was conscious TO the last.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-25
A Massachusetts Doodle Combine.

BOSTON, Mass, May 25.-J. B.
Moran. lawyer, announces that he
has in his possession the written con
fession Of wholesale bribery scheme
mapped out by Massachusetts men
which involves seven prominent legis
latOrs who are in a combine. The
confession was made by a Boston
merchant, member Of the legislature
Of 1901, who disappeared after placing
the confession in Moran's hands. Mo-
ran will at once lay his evidence be
fore the grand jury
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-25
Mis.euri Gets Tail End.

MARYvIII4E, Mo-, May 25.-A tor
nado struck the town OF Elmo near
here early today, unrooflng joys
stsrfe and littering the town with de-
bxis Of Outhouses. barns and trees.
M lives were lost. Elmo is situated
in the northwestern corner Of Mis-.
sonri. rear the Nebraska line. and the
storm probably is continuation OF
that which struck near Norman. Ne
braska.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-25

Tho Lujan-I4ucero Jewelry company
has taken the agency for the wonGer-
aa Globe kitchen cabinet in San Mi
Gucl. Quay and Leonard Wood coun-
1fes. excepting East Las Vegas. All
Arders should be sent to them. Call
~ their store on Bridge street to see
t1his great convenience for housekeep-
eaa. 17i-EOD3t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-25

MINDEN, Neb.. May ga tornado
struck fifteen miles south of Norman,
"A small town near here early today.
Aenssilshing fifteen buildings. killing
ahree persons and injuring half a iox-
I'm others. The dead are: Mrs. Earl
Racon; Mrs. Welliver: John McCurdy.
From Norman. which is town of
1bout 100 inhabitants situated on what
Is called the high line of the BuriaHg-
aon railway. the path of the strm lay
asast to Pauline, little station H the
Rf0sser branch of the Missouri Pa
xinc railway. From Pauline it pro
ereeded in q southeasterly direction,
Hnally losing its force southwest Of
TAirfield The entire village of Fair-
Aeid. which had about thirty-five hOus-
-, il reported wrecked and it is said
ehree persons we're killed and others
aAjurei-
3.HNCOLN. Neb-. May ga tor
ado passed near Norman and later
struck Pauline and the intervening
s0untry early today. 1t caused heavy
4lamag. and many lives are reported
lost. At IL O'Clock it is believed the
Aeath list will number twenty-One,
while many others are known to have
AAeen injured Details are meager.
wires being down in all directions.
The Missouri Pacific has sent re-
Isf train to the scene. Fairfield re-
rrts many farm houses wrecked in
Clay, Adams and Kearney counties
and eight persons reported killed in
The district near Fairfield Wires are
down in many directions and details
are meagre- A partial list Of the cas-
aalties at Pauline follow: James G.
A6umaw, wife and daughter: Frank
dluigg; Lizzie Rainier; jeanette Palm
n. Mrs James C.. Mumaw
Edith Mumaw. Mrs. Earl Bacon. Mrs
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-25
Leather Workers Strike.
MILWAUKEE. Wis, May

AOANH1s "Ao., Moy 60
Members of the Amaigamated Leather
Workers Union of America went on
strike in nine of the taneries in Mil
waukee today. 1t is estimated that
between $500 and 1900 men are eff
fected- The men demanded fifty
three hours per week and the same
pay as they were receiving for sixty
hours
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-25

Tho last mothers' meeting OF the
year viii be held at o'cDlck tomorA
row afternoon at the kindergarten in
-1Ae Normal university. All women
Ro invited.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-25

Tornado Tears Through iowa.
DES MONIES. Iowa, May 25.-A
tornado struck the town of Rolfe, sew.
enty miles west of here yesterday,
killing FOng Foo. laundryman. instant
ly injnring child and wrecking state
bank building, Crayton's genera store,
Hotel de Main and one or two otner
buildings Several residences were
damaged
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-25

Jaa- r. Brennan has transferred 70
lGbs. Ccrnelia Brennan l60 acres u
lind in township Is. range rs. for the
ouu e oae dollar.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-31
JUDsoN- JoTT1NGs.


ii Evan Jones, came up from st. Paul. and
sold his threshinG outfit to parties in
Vernon Center.
Mrs. r. n. Jones of Minneapolis was
the guest of Mrs. E. N. Jones couple
of days last week.
The telephone people are rushing things
right along. 1t is expected that all will
be ready for '"helIo" by the last of
August.
The Jerusalem pulpit was filled last
Sunday afternoon by Everett Thomas
of McAllister college. Mr.. Thomas is an
excellent young man and will undoubted,
ly make good preacher. -
Mrs. Jennie Ellis, and son,
George, of Portland, Ore, visited
friends and relatives in this
vicinity last Sweek. The latter is
with E. Nm Jones over haying.
The Judson town board should get a
move on and fix the bridge over the old
Baker creek which has been almost i'm
passable for the past two months. Some
one is liable to- get hurt or killed at that
point,
Conner Evans lost a valuable mare
last week. She had been let out to pas
ture and is thought to have been scared
and run against a barb wire fence. She
cut herself across the breast. DIR. Dodds
was called but he advised the death OF
the animal as nothing could be done for
her. Accordingly she was shot.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-31
THEIR ANNUAL TRIP.

j. r. Snow and wife take their an
nual trip to attend the National Photo
graphers' association which is held at
indianapolis, Ind, Aug. 4th to Sth.
They will leave Mankato Saturday,
Aug. lst, at $40 p. m. and will visit the
leading art studios in Milwaukee and
Chicago and Will arrive in indianapolis
in time for the convention. Mr.. Snow
also. sends an exhibit of his work to the
convention. Mr.. Snow expects to at
tend the New England convention at
Boston, where he also has an exhibit,
having been selected to furnish the only
portrait from this state to go into TIE
United States exhibit which will be
made up of one portrait from each state.
These conventions are a great treat to
Mr.. and Mrs. Snow as they are personal
ly acquainted with the leading photo
graphers, all over the country from whom
they receive. many valuable pointers.
Mr.. Snow has always given Mankato
people the very best and most up-to-
date work and always has the latest
work on; display long before there is a
call for it, He dees not believe in watt
ing until, he is forced to produce it but ia
always FIRST; in the field with the latest
and BEST Mankato people will no doubt
be anxious to see the new work upon his
RETURN. 80
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-31
Excursion to La Crosse, Wis.

Via the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
R'ys on Wednesday, August 5.
An attractive program, free to holders
of excursion tickets, will be provided.
Band concert at Lake Park, participant
ed in by various bands.
Grand Parade of Modern Woodmen and
Brotherhood of American Yeomen at
ll:eO, a. 10. $50 prize to organization
(outside La Crosse) having largest mem
bership in parade.
Balloon ascension at 200 p. m.
Baseball game. La Crosse, Wis, VS..
Charles City, Iowa, at 2:30 p. m. General
admission free. 'ys'.s e1
Athletic sports and games. Prizes TO
the amount of 500.
Exhibition Drill-First prize, $50; Sec
end prize, $50, to competing teams OUT
side La Crosse.
Tug-of-War between prize Woodmen
and Yeomen teams.
Other sports and athletic games.
The special train will leave Mankate
at $3.50 a. m. on Wednesday, August s.,
and returning will leave La Crosse at
Sis p. m. Wednesday, August s..
Excursion tickets will be good only on
special train going and returning. Round
trip rate from Mankato $3.50
For further particulars apply to the
ticket agent of the Chicago, Milwaukee
& St. Paul R'y.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-31
The Insanity Dodge.

One of the colored attorneys of Min
neapolis refers to the negro Scott, who
made a murderous assault upon Helen
Olson at Watson, as person OF unsound
mind and is particular to call attention
to the fellows recent release from an in
sane hospital in South Dakota. few
DAYS ago The Free Press made the
statement that Scott himself was lay
ing the foundation for a defense by de-
claring that he had been an inmate of an
insane hospital. No doubt an effort will
be made by his lawyer to secure his re-
lease on that ground, but jurors will eX-
hibit sound sense by paying no attention
to such defense. SCOTS mind on the
night the assault was committed was
working well. He coolly planned the at
tack and he has since stated in a publish
ed interview that his motive was rob-
berry; that he overheard Miss Olson tell
someone in the house that she had a
sum of money there. He made up his
mind to have the money. On entering the
house he carried an axe with him so
that he could use it in case it became
necessary to subdue the occupants. Scott
was not insane when he prepared and put
into execution his plans, and it is not
thought that any sensible person will be
hoodwinked into believing that he was.
This insanity dodge is worked to the
limit by criminals, and the latter are en-
couraged to do so altogether too much
by attorneys who are more than anxious
tohave their clients acquitted of serious
charges Is it any wonder that peo-
pie rise up and take the law into their
own hands when such condition of
things confronts them?
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-31
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

List of letters remaining uncalled for
at the postoffice at Mankato, Mimi, the
week ending July 3Oth, 1903:
Affenburg & Co., L.; Allen, j. NJ; An
derson, Mrs. Caroline; Atherton, j. W.
Bartz, William; Bateman, Miss Alma
(2); Batty, R. j.; Bovy, Oscar.
Christensen, Mrs. Mary; Clemmens, Mrs
Mary; Craver, c. R.
Dunham, Able
Hallard, William; Herman, o. A.
Jameson Mr.; Johnson, Mrs. Karin.
Keelieneny Miss Marion; King, Joseph.
Larson, Miss Elise; Lewis, Johnnie.
Meighany Miss M.
RuemlSe, c.; Rolfe, j. H.; Rolley, M. j.;
Rogers, Mrs. S. L.
Olson, Miss Dina.
Schuttler, Mrs. d. NJ; Shanahan, Mrs
Bell; Smith, Miss Cora A.; Smith,
Susa.
Theland, Mime.
Vanduren, Mrs. Emma.
Whisond,. Frank; Wilcox, Lester; WEI
son, Miss lola.
In calling for the above letters please
say advertised" and name the day of
this list. One cent extra will be charged
for each advertised letter. Letters re-
naming unclaimed at the expiration Of
Is days from date will be sent to the
dead letter office.
G.. L. BENEDICT. Postmaster.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-31
WORK or CIVIC LEAGUE.
Plan to Make Park Of Meagher Lot
Is Abandoned.
From Thursdays Daily.


4 Two committees of the Civic Improve
ment League met Monday night, at
winch time the advisability of making
use OF the Meagher lots on Front street
Tor a public play, ground was consider
ed. and the matter left in charge of the
committee on vacant lots. After care
ful inspection of the grounds and sur
roundings this committee later reported
that in view of certain obstacles which
could only be removed at considerable
expense, it did not seem wise to make
use of the lots. 4
The following report was also handed
in: g9 Is
Z ''The committee On lawns, yards and
vacant lots have to report that they
have caused to be moved, at the expense
of the league, the weeds and bushes on
the following lots in the city:
One lot at corner of Front and Byron
streets, one lot between Hanpa's and
Morris Bros stores on Front street,
one lot on Cherry street in rear OF
Clements' store, two lots on Second
street in rear of American House, one lot
at corner of Front and Main streets, two
lots on Walnut street, one on each side
of Lamm & Landowners building, one
lot on Second street near opera house,
two lots on Second street north Of Mus
ser's, two lots east of Broad street
south of Rock, one lot at corner OF
Fourth and Washington streets, one lot
on Walnut street between Fourth and
Fifth streets, enc let on Hickory street
rear of Worlds Stock Food company
We have paid for this work the sum OF
$3.50. We wish to report that very
many property owners are making COM
mendable efforts to keep down the very
rank growth of weeds usual at this time
of ysar."
In explanation of this report it should
be stated that in doing such work this
year the committee has no intention of
establishing a precedent, but IN many
cases 1T was difficult to see property
owners, and the league thought best to
clear some of the most CONSPICUOUS lots
of offensive weeds at once.
The treasurer, Mrs. E. H. Patterson,
will gladly receive the sum OF 30 cents
per lot from any who may feel inclined to
pay for this service.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-31
CAMBRIA GLEANINGS.

Very fine weather for the growing
wheat.
John C. Jones of MankatO is in this
|neighborhood.
John Shaw, of Mankato, is guest of
Daniel P. Davis.
Miss Mary Davis of Lake Crystal is
here visiting friends and relatives.
Enoch Roberts, accompanied by Miss
Maggie E. Evans, Sundayed at Lake
Crystal.
Miss Katie NJ. Price went to Mankato
Monday to attend the teachers summer
school.
Miss Maggie Davis is attending the
teachers state institute held at Mime
apolis..
Miss Bertha Cleveland of La Crosse,
Wis, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Richard
Roberts.
Harry Jones and Mrs. Sidney Jones
were in Lake Crystal last week, for a
few days.
Roy R. Frazier is bridge contractor
on the North Western railroad. He was
working near Cambria station last week.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-31
WOULD DO WELL
Factories That Would Pay in Man
kato Are Suggested.
From Thursdav,s Daily.


Several gentlemen were talking over
the factory question this morning, each
giving his opinion as to what new fac
tories would pay in Mankato One
| thought that strawboard factory would
do well here. Straw board brings $32
ton, and any quantity of straw can be
had in this vicinity at So ton. There
is a steady demand for straw board for
boxes
Another factory suggested was one for
the desiccatfng of eggs. This is new
business, and thus far is largely confined
, to the east, yet vast quantities of eggs
are shipped from this city and vicinity
to the east The process of desiccatfng
eggs is to evaporate the moisture out of
them and put the remainder in such form
that it can be easily handled. By adding
moisture at any time the eggs are re-
stored When desiccated they can be-
| kept for long periods of time without
sponng. This is bound to be a growing
business.
A condensed milk factory was also su,y
gested, as milk is bound to remain high,
the number of cattle in the country not
keeping pace with the population.
A factory to manufacture straw hats
was suggested. There is a large de-
| mand for straw hats of various styles,
and most of the material is to be found
at our doors.
A starch factory was spoken of, but it
was not thought that one could compete
| with those in Chicago county, where pota-
toes are raised in much larger quanrI-
4 tieS tO the acre and therefore much more
cheaply than in this section.
Many others could no dosbe be thought
of. The thing to do is to try to get some
one interested in starting ssme of these
factories.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-31
ADDRESS BY SUPT. OLSEN.
Talks to the Students of the Summer
Training School.
From Thursdays Daily.

State Superintendent of Public Instruc
ton John w. Olsen addressed the stu
dents of the summer school at the nor
NAL building this morning. He express
ed himself as being well pleased with the
experiment of combining the normal
work with the summer school, He refer
red to the work of the teacher and the
progress of education in general.
President Koehler of the Aberdeen
normal and formerly of the Mankato nor
NAL faculty was present at the gathering
this morning, and he was given most
hearty reception by the students. He
made brief address whiaA was well re-
ceiNed.
Today large number of students are
taking examinations for the normal
credits.
Tomorrow the school session will be
brought to an end. 1t has been a very
successful school, over 1854 students hav-
ing been enrolled.
Tonight the students will tender a
reception to the faculty. This will take
place in the library. -
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-31
KRAGS FOR THE MILITIA.
Minnesota National Guardsmen Will
Be Supplied With the Best.

The following Washington special to
The Minneapolis Journal will prove of in
terest to National Guardsmen:
'War department officials will soon
send an order to the commandment of the
Rock Island arsenal to issue to the ad-
jutant general of Minnesota, for the use
of the National Guard, 1859 magazine
rifles, calibre 80, with accompanying
equipment, including cartridge belts, gun
slings and bayonet scabbards. The issue
Is made in accordance with the recon-
mendation of the regular army officer
who recently inspected the National
Guard and who found the number stated
above to be enrolled in the various regi-
ments.
1T is said at the department that the
government is now issuing to the organ
lied militia all over the country the rifle
known as the Krag Jorgensen. This is
the model of 1898, but the rifles will be
equipped with the latest model sight,
that adopted in 1901. This is the rifle.
that the Minnesota volunteers used in
the Philippines and the one which the
trainers of the militia law intended the
National Guard should have. 1t is an
ing the new steel caliber 80 bullet. Prac-
tically the only difference between it and
the new standard magazine rifle which
has been adopted for use of all branches
of the army, is that the latter has
shorter barrel, which makes it available
for use by infantry, cavalry and artillery.
Ordinance officers say it will be
months before the regular troops are
equipped with new rifles. To manufac-
ture enough to supply the entire National
Guard of the country would use up the
entire appropriation, and this, they add,
is neither desirable nor necessary in view
of the similarity in construction of
Krags and the new rifles.
"Adjutant General Libby has also made
a requisition on the war department for
field pieces, equipment and ammunition
for the artillery, but it is said that
these cannot, be issued, under the provis
ions of the law. He will, therefore, be
told that equipment of the artillery must
be deferred"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-07-31
MAIL CARRIER REMEMBERED.
From Thursdays Daily.

A pleasant smile crept over the coun,
tenance of Mr.. c. Watts, mail carrier
on route No. 2, when a subscription list
amounting to $50 was presented to him.
Mr.. Watts is certainly deserving of this
donation, having brayed all kinds of
weather, and the awful condition in
which the roads have been, not missing q
single trip. AS the list was handed to
the patrons on his route, they unhesi-
tatingly attached their signatures, and
putting their hands in their pockets to
help make up the sum, remarked: "He
has earned it." We sincerely hope that
the time is not far hence when an in
crease will be made in the salaries of the
rural mail carriers, so that they may re-
eeiye just compensation for their labor.
In behalf of Mr.. Watts, l wish to
thank all who SO cheerfully contributed,
for their kindness, and for their appreci-
alton of his faithful service.
OSCAR OLSEN ULVIN.