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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28
Gail For Bids.

Bids will be received by the board
OF public works for the construction Of
the Carnegie free public library up to
6 p. m. June 5th. Plans and specifica-
tions are now on file at the office OF
I. H. and w. M. Rapp, architects. A
certified check made payable to X. ID.
Goodall, mayor, for per cent of the
bid must accompany the bid as quar-
antee that hand satisfactory to said
board for the amount OF the bid will
be entered into by the successful bid
er. The board reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
J. X. MARTIN,
Chairman.
II. s. VAN PATTEN.
174-2t Sec.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

1t is underxood from q reliable
source THAT themachincry for the
25-ton copper millNvhich Frank J. Buck
and J \ Elliott ofNDenver are going
to erect put near Burro hill, has been
shipped rom Denver and h expected
TO arrivdthis week. From kll indIca-
tions thdmining outlook for this part
Of the ctntry was never brighter, as
1t is certin that two and possibly
three mill will be ready TO handle the
low grade tcopper ore which is found
in large Quantities within ten or
twelve mbs Of this city. before the
summer isyery Tar advanced.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28
Indianians at Cleveland.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 2S-The
newly organized Indiana society of
Cleveland, which includes in its men,
bership many Of the most prominent
business and professional men of the
city, has made elaborate arrangements
for banquet tonight Governor Dur
bin and a number Of other eminent
citizens of the Hoosier state have &C
cepted invitations to be present.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28
To Improve American Cable Code.

LONDON, May 28-The Information
al telegraph conference began its ses-
sions in London today with represen-
tatives present from the Urited States
as well as from Australia, South Afri-
ca and all theaseuntries Of Europe. A
special effort will be made by the del
egates from the United States to Sc
cure more favorable consideration for
American code messages.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

ST. LOUIS. Mo-, May 2S.-The
teamsters Of st. Louis. who last night
declared strike. thereby opposing
the councils Of their officials went out
this forenoon and this was followed
b more freight handlers in East st..
Louis walking out In sympathy.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

The Optic Is pleased to announce
that Mr.. Joseph Blondin, the gifted
'cellist who delighted the audience at
the Duncan last night will remain over
this evening to play at the Normal
commencement. Mr.. Duncan Bell. .
sweet tenor singer from Albuquerque
will render q solo, with cello obligatd
by Mr.. Blondin.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

TOPEKA, Kans., May 2s.--The
Kansas river at this point is sixteen
and one-third feet above official Low
water mark at noon and is rising stead
II Te.yhtawer- M. s :. e
lily. The water is spreading out over
the city park and flooding the settle
ment known as Little Russia" sew
eral houses in that territory being
abandoned this morning. The city
railway bridge is endangered and traf-
flc across It will probably cease to
day. More rain Is expected by the
weather bureau.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

ABILENE, Kans., May ga four
hours rain, the heaviest downpour In
years fell here this afternoon. Great
damage has been done TO all crops by
the excessive rainfall OF the past week
and streams are again out Of their
banks.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

LOUISVILLE. KY, May 2S.-A spe-
cial from jackson sasfs THE firing
of sentries last night upon three men
who were approaching the jail caused
much excitement here. The populace
was aroused and indiscriminate firing
followed at intervals during the night.
Nobody was hurt as far as known"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28
174.2t
H. 8. VAN PATTEN.

The best Of material. carefully pre-
pared. nicely and quickly served. by
attentive and sprightly walters. on at
tractive tables. In cool and comforta-
BILE dining room-such II Duvalrs
Restaurant. 276.H
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

A Japanese tea will be given at the
rectory Friday evening from to .
o'clock with sale Of fancy articles
made by the children and homemade
candy. There will be music and reel.
tations by Misses Rodkey and vever.
Ia
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

Ten days ago Miss Nacita ShifH
was sent here from Santa Te to Da
treated by DR.. Hernandez for eya
trouble. The case. very serious one.
baffled the skill Of the Santa Fe ply.
sicians. It Is pleasinf to know thau
the young lady is now improving very
rapidly and there is NO doubt Of 4
complete cure.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

It Ia said that the mine near Roci-
ada owned by Ex-Governor o. A. Had.
ley Is showing up some exceedingly
fine gold and copper ores. Mr.. Had
ley is keeping four men at work ON
the property all the time and the pros
poets are very bright that It will be-
ONE . valuable producer.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

Mrs. S. c. Long will entertain tho
members Of the b. Of r. r. and tho
Ladies' Auxiliary tomorrow evening
at her residence on Tilden avenue.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

Mr.. Duncan Bell will sing tenor
solo at the Normal commencement to-
night and Mr.. Blondin will play cello
solo
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28
RUSHING OF WATERS
Give People Little Time to Seek
Safety in Flight--CrOps
Greatly Damaged.
KANSAS STILL SUFFERS MUCH

DES MONIES, Ia, May 2S.-Hun-
dreds of families were driven from
their homes by floods today closely
approaching the unprecedented rec
ord of last year, and continued to
rise with such rapidity as to render
it apparent that last years record
would soon be surpassed. At the
Sixth street bridge in North Des
Moines the gauge showed between
six inches of last years record of 21.4
feet. IN the heart Of the city the
gauge indicated approximately 10
feet. The water is rising today at
the rate of two inches an hour. Re.
ports from above Des Moines indis
cate that last years record has been
surpassed and the water is rising at
a startling rate. All night scores OF
men patrOlled the river banks,
Strengthening the levees, while many
more were employed in removing In
habitants and household goods from
the bottoms. At o'clock the levees
on Maurice street gave way before
the floods of the Des Moines river,
swelled by those of the Raccoon, and
$50 houses were flooded in an incred-
IDLY short time. forcing the inmates
to run for their lives. The Raccoon
is keeping pace with the Des Moines
and has devastated many square miles
Of territory in the southwestern pcl'-
tion of the state.
At 9.45 the center span OF the $685.
000 Melan Arch bridge In process vi
construction on Sixth street WAS car
ried away and it was apparent the
south span could not withstand the
mighty current. The wreckage was
| swept against the street railway build
ing and that structure had narrow
escape. The loss to the bridge is esti
mated at 100000
AT noon the Des Moines river in the
heart of the city was 20.4 feet and still
rising rapidly. AT | o'clock a break
| occurred in north Des Moines levee
inundating large residence district
News from over the state is not reas.
suring, at Cedar Falls the Cedar river
rose Suddenly during the night, so that
large number of persons had to be
| rscued in boats from upper floors
News comes from Schaller Of the
drowning of Curtis Seek. Communi.
cation was reopened with Audubon
and it was learned that seven child'en
were seriously hurt In tornado Tuck
i day night and five persons injuI ed a,
Brooks.
Dad Eiaar{e IL Ka0eae
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28
Irish Lad Wins Handicap.

BROOKLYN, N Y. May 2S.--Irish
Lad won the Brooklyn handicap Gun
fire second: Heno third. Time 20.52-5.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

The Fraternal union at the
Ing last night initiated tw
into the mysteries
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28
Bad Floods In Kansas.

SALINA, Kans., Hay 2S.-The food
situation here today is worse than it
was yesterday Another heavy rain
fell early today and the river is still
on the rise. No trains can get out Of
town and many families have been
shut of from supplies. Much suffer
ing will result.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

LONDON, May 2S.-The foreign of.
ice here today received some details
from the British consul at Erzeroum
regarding the recent earthquake at
Melazgher0, according to which a
strong shock lasting thirty seconds
was felt on the morning of April goth
Throughout the entire district between
Lake Van and the Russian frontier
and as far west as Kharupt. The town
Of Melazgherd, consisting OF 500 hous-
- was destroyed and much havere was
brought in the surrounding villages
Colonel Khalil Bey, commanding the
Garrison of Melazgherd, with his whole
family, three other officers and eighty
soldiers perishel in the ruins. Lieut.
Col. Tayib Bey whose family perish
I'd. became insane. The telegraph
operator who sent the news of the
catastrophe said he himself was bail,
injured and that his wife and sister
had been killed
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28
4OOHOUSES WRECKED
And Entire Garrison Of Turkish
Soldiers Was Annihilated
Other Damage.
MEAGRE REPORTS OBTAINED

CONSTANTINOPLE, May 2S.-Ad-
vices which reached here today from
Asiatic, Turkey show that terrible
earthquake occurred April 29th at
Aelazgherd in the Vilayet of Van,
eighty miles southeast of Erzeroum.
The town was totally destroyed with
its entire population, numbering 1000
uOuls, including 700 Arminians as well
Ss the troops forming the Garrison OF
Melazgherd. Over 400 houses in the
Aeighboring villages collapsed. A
somewhat severe earth shock was felt
here this morning but no damage was
done.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28
WESTERN MINERS.
THEIR PRESIDENT ADVOCATES
TAKING INDEPENDENT Po-
LiTlcAL ACTION.

And censures the Colorado Lesisla-
ture for Not Enactlng an Eight
Hour Law. u
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-05-19
TALES FOOTBALL SCHEDULE.

Announced for Season of l9D3-Four Changes from Last Yenr's Schedule.
 Manager H. c. Miller, of the Yale football team, announced last evening the schedule for the season of 1903. The schedule has been delayed for several weeks owing to the inability of the manager to hear definitely from the managers of some of the teams. The schedule follows: .1t /.
 September 2S-Trinity at New Haven.
 September 31-Tufts at New Haven.
 October 3-University of Vermont at ENew Haven. %.@
 October 7-Wesleyan at New Haven.
 October 10-Springfleld Training |scfool at New Haven
 October 14-Holy Cross at New ITa- ven. ,... s&@
 October 17-Penn State college at New Haven.
 October 24---West Point at West FPoint. s~ ~se,,
 October 31-Columbia at New York.
 November 7--Syra cuse at New Haven.
 November 14--Princeton at New Ha- ven. @ ,,e& @+&t .-- t@s; ~.
 November 21-Harvard at Cambridge.
 The principal changes in the schedule as compared with that of last year con- sist of leaving Bucknel, Brown, Am7 herst and Bowdoin out of the schedule and the substituting of Trinity, Uni- versity of Vermont, Springfield Train ing school and Holy Cross. ~
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-05-19
FORMER STATE OFFICIAL SHOT.
Ex-Lteut. Gov. Knoblock, of Louisi-
 aua, Killed by n Barber.

Thibodeaux, La, May 1S.-A shooting affray which resulted in the death of Former Lieutenant Governor Clay Knobloch occurred here to-day. The shooting was done by James Garault, a barber in 8 section of Main street usual ly crowded. but as the hour was early, few people were on the street. Several witnesses of the shooting were found, but they refused to talk further than to say that Garault shot in self-defense.
 The men were seen talking together when suddenly Knobloch drew his re- volver. It appeared that he experience ed some trouble with the weapon. and the cartridge failed to explode. Before Knoblockk could make another attempt to shoot Garault whipped out his re- volver and opened fire, shooting MT. Knoblock five times. Any of the wounds would have proved fatal.
 Garault surrendered to the authorities immediately. but it is believed he will be allowed bonds.
 Henry Clay Knoblock was native of La Fourche parish. He served as lieu tenant governor under Governor Samuel D. McEnery, now United States senator.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-05-19
MURDER SUSPECTED.
Woman MysteriousIy Disappears from
 nrontvifie-- Fl usband Arrested. ,,

Montville, May 1S.-Mystery sur- rounds the disappearance of Mrs. Eu- gene Loveland, of this place. Her hus- band is in the Norwich jail, where he will be held until the authorities have determined whether or not she is alive. He was committed on Friday last for assaulting his wife, and the authorities believed she was alive. Since then an investigation of the Loveland residence has resulted in the discovery of blood- stains on the floor. Loveland first &C., counted for the stains by saying it was paint. When this theory was disproved he said the blood came from his nose, Neighbors now testify that they heard cries of murder and the noise of the fall of body last Tuesday night, when the assault is alleged to have taken place.
 Loveland, when quest stioned regarding the disappearance of his wife, said he thought she must have gone to Staff ford Springs, but Chief of Police Helm, of that place, has telephoned that no trace of the missing woman can be found there. The Montville authorities are searching for the body of Mrs. I,oveland, and if it is found Loveland will be confronted with the charge of murder.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-05-19
RELIANoE,s SPEED 4 PROBLEM.
Either CoIumbia or Constitution May
 OutsatI Her.


 City Island, N. T., May 1S.-C. Oliver Iselin, managing owner of the cup yacht Reliance, made it clear to-day that the speed of the new craft is as much of a problem to him as to ob- servers, and that until she has raced with the Constitution and Columbia he was unable to estimate her chances of being selected to defend the cup. Either Constitution or Columbia might outsail her, he admitted. MT. Iselin visited Jacobs yard to-day to look over the new racer as she lay on the ways. He said the polishing of her bronze underbody would be completed to-day and that she would be launched tomorrow and return immediately to New Rochelle.
 In reply to an inquiry whether the Reliance would be fitted with suit of Ratsey sails, MT. Iselin said: That is not settled yet. She has been meas ured for them but we don't know whether we will put them on her.
 Asked if the Reliance would be off, cally measured before the Glen Cove races, MT. Iselin replied: Not until the cup races, if then"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-05-19
OPPOSITION TO KINGS VISIT.
CAUSES VIOLENT SCENES AT
 MEETING IN DUBLIN.
Mrs. MeBrIde, Formerly DIaude Gonne,
 Starts the Distarbance-Membe of ths Gaelic League Try to storm the PIatform-Fioree Collisions Ensus and Many Persons Fly yTerrOr-stricIken
from Hall.

Dublin. May 1S.-Scenes of extreme disorder were witnessed at a meeting of citizens held to- night in the Rotunda in support of the rish parliamentary fund. owing to the presence of members of the Gaelic league who are opposed to giving King Edward a friendly welcome on his coming visit to Ireland. Timo- thy Harrington, lord mayor of Dublin, was in the chair While John Red- mond was addressing the audience Mrs. Mcbride, formerly Miss Maude Come, advanced to the platform and inter rupted the proceedings by asking Lord Mayor Harrington whether he intended, as head of the municipality, to oppose the presentation of an address of well come to the king. Mir Harrington re- piled in an evasive way. Mrs. Mcbride insisted on direct answer, whereupon scenes of the widest disorder occurred and prevented John Redmond from con- tinuing his speech.
 The members of the Gaelic league tried to storm the platform amid cries of Put them out" Fierce collisions between the Gaelic leaguers and the other members of the assembly ensued. Chairs were hurled to and from the platform, and many persons were in- jured in the desperate efforts made to eject the disturbers and restore order. John O'Donnel1, member of parliament for South Mayo, was badly injured on the head during the scuffle. Many per- sons fled terror-stricken from the hall.
 John Redmond persevered in contin- uing his speech and eventually sem- blance of order was regained and res olution in accordance with the object of the meeting was carried
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-05-19
RAILWAY CONDUCTORS.
Annual Convention Ends To-tfny--
 Grand Officers Reelected.

Pittsburg, May 1S.--The twenty-ninth biennial convention of the Order of Railway Conductors will end to-mor- row. With the exception of the elec- tion of a few of the grand officers and the choosing of a place for the next convention, all business has been com- pleted. The convention will be short, there being no opposition to the pres ent grand officers, excepting c. D. Bak- CT, of Somerville, Mass, trustee. For this office MT. Baker has as opponents W. J. Burke, of Allegheny, and F. H. Mcleod, of Covington, Ky. It is said, however, that the contest will be be- tween Baker and Burke. The first bal lot is expected to decide the matte
 At the session to-day the following grand officers were reelected at in- creased salaries: Grand chief conduc- tor F. Fl. Clark, compensation increas- ed from $5,OO0 to $6,000 per year; A. E. Garretson, assistant grand chief con- ductor, $2,00O to $3.60O; w. J. Maxwell, grand secretary and treasurer, 5000 to $2 2,600; c. H. Wilkins, grand senior con- ductor $2,000 to $2,500, and L. E. Shep- pard, grand junior conductor, $2,00O to $2 ,500.
 The officers to elect tomorrow are grand inside and a grand outside sen- tinel, three trustees and three members constituting the insurance committee. At the session to-day the amendments were all passed and the third and final reading, the most important of which were one making the insurance reserve fund unlimited, one reducing the term of eligibility service from 31S to 156 days and one repeating the law provid- ing for a permanent home for disabled members.
 The most interesting question to be considered is the selection of place for the next convention. The fight is still between Boston and Portland, Oregon, with the chances in favor of the latter
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-05-19
SPEECH FROM SPANISH THRONE
Confidence That Parliament yVtm Aid
 in RevIvifyIng Nations Life.

Madrid. May 1S.-The cortes reassem- bIed to-day. In the speech from the throne King Alfonso expressed confi- dence that parliament would do its ut most to help him at the beginning of His reign to revivify the life of the na- tion. improve the laws, strengthen the credit of the country and develop the national resources and general liberty and well-being of the people.
 His majesty referred to the ties of love and filial respect which bound him to the people, and expressed the hope that the negotiations for remodelling the concordal would end satisfactorily. The king concluded with reference to the cordial relations existing between Spain and other countries, which, he pointed out, was exemplified by the sit uation in Morocco. All the govern ments of Europe, he asserted, were in harmony in the desire that Spain main- tain the integrity of the territory of the Sultan of Morocco.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-05-19
THE HARRINGTON PUBLISHING co.
PRESENTS $5, ,OO0.
Gift from Henry F. English to the His
 tOrieaI Society.


 The New Haven Colony Historical society held directors meeting last evening at which a gift of s5.OOO in bonds from Henry F. English was an nounced and gracefully accepted. This gift is to be invested in antique warm. ing pans, chairs. teapots. and gems of kindred variety and desirability.
 At the general and larger gathering which ensued Miss Rebecca Beach read an essay about a Loyal Granny of Connecticut" The paper was raptur- ously interesting, and when it was con cluded the applause was enthusiastic and sincere. ,.Is
 The family of the late Horace Day presented his likeness, done in oil, to the society. The presentation address was given by Judge Simeon E. Baldwin.
 Refreshments were lavishly served to those who cared to remain after the meeting.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-05-19
GRAND TRUNK RESPONSIBLE
Verdict of corOner's Jury on Recent
 Detroit Accident.

Detroit, May 1S.-The coroner's jury this noon rendered a verdict finding the Grand Trunk railroad responsible for the accident at the corner of Garfield and De Quindre streets on the night of May 3, when a Grand Trunk train ran
 into a number of Polish excursionists from Toledo who were boarding Lake Shore excursion train at that point. Nine of the Polanders lost their lives. The jury found that the accident was caused by the running of trains within the city limits at a speed in violation of the provisions of the city ordinance.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-05-19
AMERICAN PEACE SOCIETY
THE ANNUAL MEETING HELD IN
 BOSTON
Much Done Throughout the World RoossveIt--DeciRres Greater Courage in Administering His Ofice Regard less of His Political Future wouid be the Kind of "strcnuous Lifc" for Him t0 Lead.

tU AGaN.
 Boston, May 1S.-All the former off, cers of the American. Peace society were reelected at the annual meeting held this afternoon. . The directors report was read by the secretary. It showed that much had been done throughout the world in the interest of arbitration and peace, espe- cially towards the proposed stated in- ternational peace congress. At present there are a hundred general peace soci- cites and $50 branches which. carried on propaganda during the year just closed.
 Secretary Trueblood announced that an effort is being made to hold a peace conference at the St. Louis exposition next year. "A man of means" said MT. Trueblood, mot now in this room, has agreed to pay the expense of ten CT twelve of the great peace workers of the world to the proposed congress"
 A banquet was held tonight, Robert Treat Paine presiding and the speakers being Moorfield Storey, Benjamin F. Trueblood, Anna Garlin Spencer, Rev. Charles F. Dale, and Mrs. Lucia Ames Mead.
 Mr. Storey said that the time was coming if not near at hand when the man who engaged in war will be stamp ed as 8 criminal. He criticised Presi- dent Roosevelt for his attitude toward war. ''There is school of men who would have us follow in the steps of the middle ages," said he, prominent among these is the president of the United States. He then read from Pres ident Roosevelt's recent speeches in the west in which he has said that the eoun- try must maintain and increase our armament"
 There is no great courage required in fighting said Mr Storey. No race yet has lacked the courage to die. Far greater and higher a courage is requir- ed when the circuit attorney of St. Louis fearlessly attacked and conquers cor ruption.
 "The president of the United States would show higher courage if he would say to men like Platt or Quay: q have no sympathy with your aims and methods and you may count on my in- flexible opposition He would show greater courage if he would administer his office regardless of his political fu- ture. That would be the kind of a strenuous life for him to lead"