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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-06-18
SHUNK.

| Miss Regina Brown and Jay Will
Hms were married at Elmira, last
eek.
Foray Fuller of Ithaca. N. Y. is
alling on old friends at this place.
Mrs. Horace Benjamin of Monroe
ION, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Jesse
Kilmer.
Miss Annie Armstrong of Phila-
Idelphia, is visiting Mrs. Garfield
Battin.
Clayton Battin and son Lee are
working at Laquin.
J.iP. Kilmer and J. H. Parrish are
building new barn for Joseph Bed
ford.
The Misses Lizzie and Blanche
Brown visited at Abilino Rightmires
last Thursday.
Claude Thurston and family of
GFyespYoosd' y FRI finYYilffiitinnga nYYlffiting at Is1 Reubin
<M}asaalHfE,aei Watson Hasier, who has been re-
siding at H$ttiNIe. Clinton Co. for
32At NgaAa Na AXfaBsffo aBsffoRahf Rahf aa aagaiq 9ag aWqNfd to
Ahis#e married at Elmira, last
week.
Foray Fuller of Ithaca, N. Y. is
alling on old friends at this place.
Mrs. Horace Benjamin of Monroe
on, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Jesse
<ilmer.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-06-18
The Future of Agriculture.

As I view the future of agriculture
In America the organization Of farmers
is necessity for their success. Study,
investigation, the taking, reading, writ
ing for the agricultural press become
q matter of necessity and duty which
we cannot ignore or escape II the
American farmer hopes to hold his
relative position in the industrial In.
terests of our matchless country
Aaron Jones, Master National Grange.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-06-18

was lut in working order by fore
man McHenry. Miss Bessie Cheney
of town is in charge.
It's reported that the name of
Chartauqua will be dropped by the
rallrad time table and the name
Eagls Mere Park used instead.
Street Commissioner Meyer is
rushing the wood work on.the Lake
woooDrive bridge, and it will be
finishd in ample time for the sea-
son'traffic.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-06-18

Miss Annie Rowe, eldest daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. f. G. Rowe, of
Forks township, died at the Sayre
Hospital on Saturday, June 13, after
an operation for appendicitis, aged
% years. The funeral was held on
Wednesday at East Forks.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-06-18
under Grange Au.pice..

The Connecticut Dairymen's associa-
ton, by invitation Of Lyme grange,
held an institute at Hamburg with
large attendance. Vice President Birge
gave an address on 'The Future Of
Cattle Feeding In New England" Sec
retary Noble on "Dairying," Professor
L. A. Clinton, How to Increase Profits
of the Dairy" Cattle Commissioners
Ayerill, "Foot and Mouth Disease"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-06-18
Substitution tf1eeeNewsIten1

Here are TO lots Tor you to select from, the
price argument will impress you. Ladies
fast black lace striped hose made with
high spliced heels and double soles, an
extra good quality for Csc
Ladies fast black lace Isle thread hose
at 43c; has been selling at soc.
SU M M Err KNIT UNDERWEAR.
If you have thin underwear to buy let
us show you our line. Ladies' low neck
and sleeveless ribbed vests at 10. lolc
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-06-18
Musical Fund,
Balance in hands of J.W. Flynn Tres. los S3

| We the undersigned auditors of Lap0rte Boro-'
do certify that We have carefully examined The
/ aceoitIts of the several offices, ColeetQfS Md
HhstSl year 1907 and indc4 A4mt
correct hS Set fQrth in the foregoing statemeat5
n
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-06-18
efGofe, ,DnsRore,Pa.
The Shopbell Dry Good Co.,
y 3l3 Pine Street,
sWILLIAMSPORT, PA. T.
Summer Comfort at Little Cost.

On the threshold of Summer now and store teemng
with fres crisp merchandise suited to hot weather wear
Summer outtting is not very costly business nova
days. The ready toWear has reached such high state
of perfection that buy all sorts of dainty garments
for less price than you furnish the material and have
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-06-18

A General Invitation is Extended Far and
Near. Extensive Preparation Now IN
pr0AresS.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-06-18

faeofite summer costume. They are made
in two parts, stylish waist and an equal
ly stylish skirt. The prices are astonish,
ing low on these suits. We have them
from $500 and between prices mp to $l9.
SHIRT WAIST TIME NOW.
Here are quantities of cool sheer White
Lawn and Madras waists in stripe and
jacquard Agures. fresh from the best
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-05
MITCHELL IS
IN DENVER
He Admits He Advised Southern
Colorado Miners to Remain
on 4 Strike
RECEIVES VISITORS
Entertained at Luncheon by the
Chamber Of fCOmerce-Didnot
Advise Sympathetic Strike

DENVER, Colo, Dec. 5.-John
Mitchell, president Of the United Mine
Workers of America, received mum
Der of callers from the northern Colo
lado coal fields, where he himself
worked when a boy, al his hotel dur,
ing the forenoon today. All noon he
was entertained al luncheon BY the
chamber OF commerce. Mitchell ad-
mitted today that he had advised the
miners Of southern Colorado to re-
main on strike until their demands
we're granted.
II shall not order out the miners
of northern Colorado, who followed
my advice when they returned to
work, said Mitchell, nor shall ere
ate any so.caIled sympathetic strike"
Mitchell desired a coference with
Governor Peabody, but was unable to
see him as he left the city last night.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-05
CALIFORNIA
FOREST FIRES.
Hundreds Of Thousands sf Del
lars Worth of Timber is
Destroyed /
SAW E D [ U NJ B E r
Many Thousands OfAcrcs OF Fine
Standing Timber Burned
Over

SAN BERNARDINO. Calf. Dec. s.
"A forest fire In the mountains north
east Of this city has proved the most
destructive in the history Of this end
Of the range The FIRE Is BY no means
under control. All the sawed humber
belonging to the Brooklings Lumber
company, nearly six million feet. has
been destroyed. Brooklings' loss will
reach hundred thousand. All the
cottages at Fredalba Park were burn-
ed. Many thousands Of acres Of the
finest standing timber in the mount
aims was burned over. the fire sweep
Ing down the south side Of the range
toward the valley. The fire started
from a monkey engine used by the
lumber company. 1t is twenty miles
from this city, but the sky Is COM
pletely overcast with smoke.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-05
inauguration at De Pauw.

GREENCASTLE, Ind, Dec, 5.--The
ceremonies incident to the inaugura.
ton Of the Rev. Edwin H. Hughes as
president Of De Pauw university will
begin tomorrow and continue through
the greater part OF the coming week.
Tomorrow morning there will be ser
mons in various churches by college
presidents and others, who are to be
guests of the university Monday will
be taken up with an inspection Of
the university buildings The chief
events Of Tuesday will be a reunion
OF the alumni and the dedication Of
the Edward L. Scarritt memorial
fountain.
Wednesday will be inauguration
day, William Newkirk. president Of
the joint board Of trustees and yisi-
tors, will preside over the ceremonies
and the program will include address
es by United States Senator Bev-
eridge and President Bashford OF Ohio
Wesleyan university.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-05
LOCAL MENTION.

Postmaster Blood might have
been . millionaire today. Fifteen
years ago. when he lived In Ban Mar
cial. no fitted out an ex.soldier. who
located ! promising coal mine for him.
The mine turned out to be on q grant
and nothing could be done with II.
The soldier told Of the rich gold depos-
It's he VOTED Of In the Caballo mount
aims. Several times be agreed 70
drive Mr., Blood to the place. but Al.
ways postponed the trip In his cups
he gave glowing descriptions OF the
field. But he never revealed his
knowledge Of the location. His de-
scription OF the location leads Mr..
Blood 70 believe that the soldier had
learned Of the deposits recently discov.
cred In Sierra county. He has served
at the Mescalero agency and knew that
the Apaches used TO bring back much
gold dust and many nuggets from the
Cabsllos.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-05
Bio Fire at a Wake.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-Two lives
were lost and number Of persons
were badly burned today in fire in
Brooklyn A wake was being held
over the bodies of Mrs. Mary Gilligan
and Arthur Dougherty. An overturned
lamp Ii said to have ignited q window
curtain and IN an instant the draper,
les were In flames, The mourning
relatives and friends became panic.
stricken Michael Stafford, 2s years
old. and Charles Burley. %, were suf-
focated. John Gilligan. son OF the
dead woman, was badly burned while
assisting to rescue his mothers body.
Dominick Dougherty. husband Of the
dead woman. was severely burned
while trying to save two children.
Several others were seriously injured.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-05
snl. Man.r. q ~. nee.

In the south OF France stilts are q
necessity TO the people. who are mostly
shepherds. They must walk on stIlts In
order to oversee their vast focks OF
sheep as well as TO pass through the
bogs.
These shepherds men. women and
children walk continuously on stllts
from six to eight feet high. These
stilts are merely fastened 10 the feet.
Sometimes the stlIts have uprigbts
reaching as far as the knees and bound
firmly TO the legs.
Generally these shepherds and shep-
herdesses carry long poles. which they
can use either ns balancing poles or AZ
supports very long canes. as II were
reaching TO the ground. They become
10 expert In silt walking that II Is no
unusual sight 10 see shepherdoss
stridlng along on stIlts that raise her
six feet above the ground. with her
balancing pole strapped to her back
and her hands busiIy Knitting socks for
husband. son or brother
The complete unconccrn with which
these country folk make their why
along on stiits Is astonishing. One
might almost say that the children
have stilts given to them instead Of
cradles. - -WashingtOu ftas.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-05

The city is already putting on
Christmas airs, and II real holiday
weather. The stores are already
thronged with purchasers Of Christ
mas gifts. and the merchants are antie-
ipating much Iivelier trade as the
season advances. Those who 20 early
are likely to get better bargains and
have more time to make their selec
tions. It Is one Of the cases when the
new and original saying that It's bes,
to go early and avoid the rush will
hold good.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-05

The Commercial club held meeting
ut the Montezuina club rooms last
night and ratified the lease by which
the elegant rooms and the furniture
pass to the larger organization. Later
the board Of directors held long
meeting. They passed important res
olutlons governing the duties OF com
mittees and made q start on the nam
ing OF committees. Tuesday another
regular meeting OF the board will be
held. and II possible the list Of COM
mittees win be completed. In the
meantime the directors Will give as
much time AZ possible informally to
this important work. II Ia now the
Commercial club. and tho Commercial
club rooms. and the Montezums exists
only In name. Its organization is kept
up on account Of the property which
It own.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-05
Hagerman
Hard Hit
PROSPEROUS cHAvEs COUNTY
TOWN ALMOST WIPED OUT
BY FIRE.

Special dispatch to the Roswell
Record, from Hagerman. gives the
following facts of fire at the latter
,uan on sunday morning
The greater portion OF Hagerman
was destroyed by fire early Sunday
morning. Fire was discovered about
o'clock in the morning in the store
Of q. +. White 4 Co., on Main street.
There was no means of fighting the
fire, except the bucket brigade, and
the flames spread rapidly. The citi-
zens worked hard, but they could
not cope with the demon of fire and
in short time Whites store was in
ashes, and the stock and building
we're a total wreck.
The fire spread to the store OF A. N.
Miller Il Co., and the building and
stock were totally destroyed. The
building occupied by Weayer's saloon
uCAl mSt tuC AuiS VI tuC uuLuCp duu
was burned to the ground. However
the stock and farm fixtures were
saved. The building occupied by DR..
Moneyhams as an sffsce and the bailA-
! ing in front Of the office which was
used as barber shop by A. Reynolds
were burned to the ground, but every
thing Of value In the building was
saved. The Bryan hotel was saved
by using wet blankets.
1t is thought the fire originated
from defective flue In Whites
store
The loss G. +. White & Co sustain.
ed in stock and the building was about
$4,000 with less than half Of the
amount Of insurance. A. N Miller
& Cos. loss in stock. money, notes,
checks and building Is about $4,000.
and 1t Il said that they have only
$1,000 insurance Mr.. Miller lost
$500 in notes. money and checks. AS
most Of 1t was checks.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-05
MARTIAL LAW IN
CRIPPLE CREEK
Busines Interests Paralyxed in
Consequence Guards on
All the Streets
CENSOR NEWSPAPER
Correspondents Threatened with
the Lock-Up-W Western Fede-
ration Fighting Martial
Law

CRIPPLE CREEK. Colo. Dec. g.
The declaration Of martial law has
paraly2ed all the business interests
Of this city. Heavily armed pickets
OF the National Guard are stationed
on all street corners and many resi-
dents Of the city do not venture upon
the streets. Provost Marshal Thomas
MeClelland is occupying the mayors
office. He caused the arrest of sew
eral persons. but no important arrest
has vet been made,
The Western Federation of Miners
is preparing. through its attorneys to-
day. to make a vigorous fight against
martial law and in favor OF the re-
lease of its members who are now
confined In different jails and bull
pens. Following the suppression OK
an editorial In the Victor Record, Pro.
yost Marshall McClelland threatened
w Sul pn SiiBpiS SiNGh HUN NHC uut-
side world by locking up the CORE.
spondents Of the Denver papers. Ma.
jor Taylor, commanding officer In the
absence Of Colonel verdeckburg. stat
ed today that sometime q news censor
from the city Of Denver would arrive
in the district and would be In charge
OF all news to be published in the
future. The name Of the censor is
not diyulged
CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. Dec. g.
In consequence Of Governor Peabody's
order placing Teller county under
martial Law. commitsee of the won.-
ems Auxiliary Of Labor Unions OF the
city. numbering seven hundred mem.
hers, has sent telegram 70 President
Roosevelt. appealing to him for pro
lection against the unjust rulings Of
the governor OF the state.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-05

At last the crossing at Clay 4 Civ
ems stable has been filled up SO that
passers-by can now step to the side
walk on that corner without the palm
ful effort heretofore required Jim
Clay is the man to whom credit is
due. He waited a year for the city
authorities 10 make the necessary fill,
then. finally. did himself and a thous.
and persons will thank him mentally
during the coming week for 80 doing.
Now who'll do the same good work at
Haywood corner?
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-05
Ready for Six
day Grind
SIXTEEN FAMOUS CYCLISTS TO
BEGIN RIDE FOR GLORY AND
GOLD TOMORROW NIGHT.

NEW YORK. Dec. 5.One minute
after midnight tomorrow night pis-
tol shot in Madison Square Garden
Will be the signal for eighteen OF the
worlds most famous bicycle riders
To mount their wheels and start In a
ride for glory and gold In the annual
six-day race. The men represent
eighteen teams Of two riders each
who will ride at their utmost speed
for twelve hours out Of twentyfour
until next Saturday night week.
The contest this year Is TO be no
table for the number Of foreign stars
among the contestants. or the teams
from across the water perhaps the
best known Is that made up Of Jean
Gougoltz and Simar, who have con-
tended against Americas best In long
distance riders among the entries.
II will have 10 be good foreign
pair, however, to defeat some OF the
iuos wearing the Stars and Stripes.
To begin with. George Leander. win
ner Of last seasons race, has teamed
this year with Nat Butler. Floyd
Krebs, team mate Of Leander 0f last
season, and the Bedell brothers,
known as the 10000 team" will
again be seen together. Frank krarn,
er. the sprinting champion. has Wi.
lie" Fem. the unpaced champion. as
a team mate. Bobby" Walthour, the
speedy southerner. is mated with
"Bennie" Munroe, who should have
won the contest last year by all the
chances OF the game, having the race
well IN hand when he quit five min
utes before the finish with lap al
most gained. Otto Mays, the Erie
rider. has Jimmy Moran, the OK.
amateur champion. az mate. Dorian,
another unpaced star from the anna
teur ranks. 10 mated with Z. F. Root.
the young amstuer whose sensational
showing last yesr gained him : name.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-05
Iowa Travelling Men.

DES MONIES. Ia, Dec. s., The
Iowa Travelling Mems association. the
first state organization Of i's kind in
the country, held Its annual meeting
In this city today with . good attend
ance Of members from al parts 81 the
state. The annual report presented
by Secretary Haley showed The AZ
fairs Of the organization to be in
splendid shape. The total member
ship is near the 10000 mark. net
gain Of several thousand having beon
made during the last twelve months.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-05
Presidents
Message

WASHINGTON, d. c.. Dec. 5.-The
president has put the final touches
to his message to be presented TO
the long session Of congress, which
begins Monday Advance copies of
the document have been given the
press and as usual the strietest pre-
cautions have been taken To prevent
its becoming public before its pre-
sentation to the national legislative
body. In preparing the message the
president consulted number Of
senators and representatives and
among the leading members Of both
houses the chief features OF the mes
sage are pretty well known.
II is stated on good authority that
the message will be the shortest the
president has ever written To regu-
lar session. II Is about one-third
shorter than the message of last year,
which was considerably shorter than
the first message, two years ago. The
document will contain fewer words
than any message by any Or presi-
dents In a number OF years.
The message will discuss carefully
the isthmian canal complications and
make recommendation In that regard.
1t will also take up the immigration
question and suggest greater rostric-
tions to the end that undesirable
immigrants may be excluded. The
postal scandal will be discussed, the
lesson TO be drawn therefrom pointed
out. AMI the officials Of the depart.
ment who ferreted out and provided
against It's repetition will be
praised.
The message 10 expected 10 adv0-
cate the further enlargement Of the
navy. II will not specify the NUN.
and character OF warships which the
president Delieves should be author.
lied. but will refer for that 70 he re.
concentrations Of Secretary Moody.
The latter will, II 10 understood, re.
commend the construction Of at least
three battleships Of as great tonnage.
as heavily armored and armed and Of
as great speed ani coal capacity az
any ever authorized BY congress.
Comment will be made upon our
friendly relations with the world st
large. The Colombian imbroglio wfYi
come In for mention and satisfaction
will be expressed At the settlement
| OF the Alaskan boundary dispute. The
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-05
Grand Spectacular display.

Monday evening At 1880 y. M. on
Fountain square. representatives Of
the Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher
company Of Denver. Colo. will give
demonstration or extinguishing !
fire with dry powder chemical. A
large structure viii be nlled with In
fiamable material, saturated with OIL.
set on fire and distinguished In less
than six seconds with q small portion
Of this wonderful chemical. Property
owners are specially invited 10 It.
tend, 1852
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-05
Regrets for
Dephews Dinner
SOCIAL COMPLICATIONS THREAT.
EN- IN NATIONAL
CAPITAL.

WASHINGTON d. G.. Dec. 81.
Society is manifesting unusual inter.
est in the dinner announced for this
evening by Senator aud Mrs. Depew
In honor of Senator Platt and his
bride, formerly Mrs. Janeway. The
invitations included the flower Of so.
cial and political circles. The an.
nouncements for the dinner we're sent
out more than fortnight ahead, but
even so. all of the cabinet members,
III is said. except Postmaster General
Payne and Secretary Cortelyou had
made earlier engagements.
1t is understood that social com.
piications pending In Washington
!. nave frightened several conservative
y social leaders. Mrs. Hay, as already
announced, prefers to spend the
winter In semi-retirement rather than
Acet the issues. She gives as her ex
sa'e That she Is uffering from scia
u's' but II is generally understood
sue mas become content with home
: n'e' sniorced by two years mourning
|. anu aoes not desire to resume hel
! soc,a' supremacy. According 10 re
! poi' number Of other women who
nav o.ea notable social figures II
.ne so.'a. life Of the capital durinI
.ne 'a'' !. ~ years prefer to take NJ
! paI' - my sOcial ssysties Of the pres
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-05
Wyoming Pioneer Dead.

CHEYENNE. Wyo, Dec. John
Slaughter, probably the oldest Wyo,
ming pioneer. died in this city today
aged a. He came to Wyoming in
1867 He was territorial and state II,
brarian for thirty years and assistant
librarian at the time Of his death
He survived all Of his children. and
leaves seven grandchildren, ten great
grandchildren and two great great
grandchildren
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-05
Baptist 10 Dedicate New Church.

UGUSTA. Ga, Dec. 6.-Arrange- 5.
ments on an elaborate scale have
been made for the dedication tomof-
row OF the new First Baptist church
of this city. The ceremonies incident
to the occasion will extend through
the entire day and evening and the
participants will include well known
Baptists divines Of Georgia. Tennes.
see and several other states. The new
church, which has been several years
building. is one Of the nnest church
edinces IN the state.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-05
Carnegie Library at Vallejo.

VALLEJO, Cal, Dec. 1.-The lay.
ing Of the cornerstone today Of the
new Carnegie library was made the
occasion for interesting ceremonies.
The laying of the stone was conduct
ed under Masonic auspices and mem.
bers Of the fraternity will be present
from San Francisco, Oakland. Santa
Rosa, Sacramento and several other
cities.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-05

Captain Geo. Curry. governor Of the
province Of Mindanao In the Philip.
pines, passed through the city today
en- route to Washington. Governor
Curry will be remembered as an ex.
speaker In the New Mexico senate,
and as fearless sheriff Of Lincoln
county. He has been paying an ex-
tended visit TO his family In Chaves
county. He viii return to the Philip.
pines next month.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-12-05

message Is also expected to discuss
me labor question. especially as re.
fers TO the government employees
1t will follow the precedent set by
the president in his FIRST message and
contain no synopsis Of the reports d
the cobinet oficers. or course. the
importance or currency Legislation
will be urged. but in regards to this
and all other public questions the
message is expected to be notably
short and to the point.