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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-05-06

The grading of South Sixth street was
given to Pettijohn & Daniels, they be-
ing the lowest bidders, at 7S1sc per
linear foot.
C. G. Wands has been employed by
the city at a salary OF s25 per month
temporarily.
A. L. Aikens who will leave soon for
La Grande, Oregon, resigned his posi-
tion on the council and was succeeded
by Il. \. Harrison, appointed.
DIR. J. B. Burns, city health officer,
requested authority to have the pest
house moved.
The poll tax collected to date amounts
to $23S
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-05-06
CITY COUNCIL SUSTAIMS
MAYOR SHAW'S VETO
Theatre License Ordinance and Bill
posting Ordinance Killed =
Councilman Aiken Succeeded
by X. \. Harrison

All the councilmen were present at
the Monday evening session OF the city
magistrates and deal of business was
wound up.
A number of property owners on We
mas avenue, both ladies and gent lemen,
were present with a request to have a
ditch made on their side of the street
and water turned into the same. The
matter was referred to the street and
ditch committee with power to act.
A license for the Bartholet hotel
saloon was granted.
A petition for sewer in the alley be-
tween Third and Fourth streets from
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-05-06
DIES FROM EFFECTS
OF ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING
Anna Spencer, the Eighteen-year-Old
Daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. H. b.
Spencer, Victim of Pistol
Shot.

Eight miles up the Cowychee valley
on the banks of the stream from which
the valley takes its name, about o'clock
on the afternoon of Sunday, May 3, oc-
Cured fatal accident, the sequel to
little outing excursion in which three
people figured and two now mo urn the
loss of sister and dear friend who has
Joined that "innumerable caravan" and
is now resting in the great beyond. Sad
indeed was the peculiar shooting OF Miss
Anna Spencer, eldest daughter of H. B.
Spencer, the local Western Union tele-
graph operator, and as a matter of fact,
no one can tell just how it happened.
The deceased, before her death, said she
did not know how the shooting occurred
The story in brief and as near as can
be cleaned from the brother of the girl
and the young lady who made the third
party, is as follows:
Jay Spencer, his sister Anna and Miss
o i've Kane left on picnic Sunday
morning for point about eight miles up
the Cowychee valley, near Mr.. Rubv's
place, on Cowychee creek. They had
along with them some fishing tackle, a
camera and a pistol About l O'Clock
in the afternoon Jay Spencer suggested
taking few pictures OF the girls and for
one of these sittings he permitted his sis
ter to put on his pistol, which he had
strapped around his waist. The belt
was too large for Miss Spencer and she
had it placed over her shoulder and I'M
der the opposite arm, which lett the hol-
ster and pistol in an awkward position.
| The girls had been sitting on large
rock for the snap shot and as soon as the
camera clicked they jumped down. Miss
Kane, with, a fishing rod, started down
the creek to cast her line
Jay Spencer was working with the
camera still, when hearing pistol shot
| he looked up in time to see his sister fall
to the ground. Rushing to her side he
discovered that she had been shot in the
neck, to the left side of the cricoid cartil-
age, the bullet lodging in the spinal col
! umn and completely paralyzing her body
and lower limbs. She was taken at once
to the Ruby residence and medical ait
summoned. Later in the day she was
! brought to town and taken to the hospi-
tai, where, at O'Clock Wednesday morn
ing, she died.
The supposition is that in STOPPING
over the pistol, which hung loosely by
her side, fell from its holder, the ham
mer striking rock with sufficient force
to explode the cartridge. When the girl
was picked up she was lying with one
hand in the water.
At the time OF going to press the dis
position of the remains had not been de-
cided upon. The parents contemplate
shipping them back to their former home
in Minnesota for interment.
The deceased was young girl of Is
years, with legion of friends in this
city who are shocked at her untimely
taking off.
She vas a graduate of the Minneapolis
high school.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-05-06

Towards planning mill is fast assum-
ing the proportions of large manufac-
turing plant. Mr.. Howard has recently
il stalled some up-to-date and expensive
machinery. One of the smOOthest
pieces of machinery and at the same
time one OF the simplest, is dado ma
chine, invented by his foreman, Charles
Pierce. Mr.. Pierce has applied for a
patent. The whole plant is operated by
electric power.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-28
New York stock Letter.

NEW YORK, Aug 2S.-The mar
ket is firm and working higher. There
is the same absence fro pressure OF
long stocks which has been apparent
for some weeks past The only change
Is the little increase in the desire to
buy. The announcement Of the sec
retary OF the treasury that he Is pre-
pared to come to the rescue of any
stringency in the money market this
fall is loosening up the banks in New
York and time money Is a little east
er. AS we see conditions the secreta-
~ Of the treasury will hardly be called
upon to help out the money market.
Financial conditions are on sound
basis and demand on the New York
banks this fall is likely to be less than
ever before. We still feel that the
conditions of year ago are now re
versed and that stocks will gradual,
work higher. Total sales 293, 100;
money closed 1902 per cent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-28
New Road For Idaho.

BOISE CITY, Idaho, Aug. 2S.-It Is
confidently expected that by this time
next year northern and southern Ida.
no will be connected by new road to
be known as the Lewiston & Owyhee.
The road is to extend from Hunting
ton. Ore. to Lewiston, Idaho, dis
tance of 200 miles. 1t will connect at
Huntington with the Oregon Short
line, that point being also the termi-
nus of the Oregon navigation. Con.
struction Is to begin at Huntington,
and it is expected that by May OF
next year sixty miles will be complet-
ed and in operation.
Y The new road will open up a rich
mineral. agricultural and stock conn
try. 1t will tap the Seven Dials
mining district in Idaho, where a mum
her Of extensive mines have been de
veloped and are waiting transporta
ton facilities to begin extensive oper
ations.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-28
Servia's Dark Outlook.

VIENNA, Aug. 2s.--A dispatch from
Belgrade says that the elections in
Servia today will undoubtedly result
in an overwhelming victory for the
radicals, and the conflict between
them and the army will then become
acute, rendering King Peters position
all the more unenviable. His recent
threat to leave the country, it is be,
lieved, may soon be translated into
reality.
The outlook for Servia is indeed
dark. The country seems to be drift.
ing into anarchy. The result Of the
ministerial crisis shows that the king
is completely In the hands Of the mill
tary Camilla which placed him IN
power.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-28
Louisiana Endeavorers.

BUNKIE, La, Aug 2s. This place
has capitulated to an invasion q en-
thusiastic young people gathered
from every nook and corner Of Louis.
lana 10 attend the annual state CON
yention Of the Christian Endeavor so
ciety. A three days program has
been prepared, and In the way OF en-
tertainment nothing has been left un,
done that would conduce 70 the sue
cess Of the convention, Reports pre-.
pared by the various officers for pre-.
sentation to the convention show thai
the society continues 70 make graft
flying headway in the state, Besides
routine business the convention viii
listen to papers and addresses BY min
listers. church workers and Others
from Louisiana and from other states
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-28
Riehmond's First chatauqua.

RICHMOND, Ind. Aug. 2s.-The
first session Of h.e Richmond chaulal-
qua assembly for which preparations
have been making Tor some lime ~,
ened today a Glen Miller park and
everything points g Che success q
the venture The assembly is TO con.
tInue until September 6. Some q
the prominent speakers and lecturers
to be heard are Madame Tsilka, Dana
G. Johnson, the Rev stanley Krabs,
DR.. A. w. Lamar, the Reg sam Jones,
James II. Shaw, Mrs. Leonard NJ
Lake. the Rev Father l. J. Vaughan
and James Speed
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-28
FRIDAY
MRS. WISER.
Chicago Graf Letter.

CHICAGO, Aug. 2s.-Wheat-Mar-
ket is unchanged to shade easier.
There were further rains in the north.
west but cables were little easier.
On bad weather on the other side,
there was profit taking by speculative
holders in this market No change
in cash situation. Primary receipts
small, demand good. Cash wheat in
all markets at premium. The spec
ulator beth here and in Europe seems
TO be governed by the weather. He il
afraid to hold long wheat for fear the
sun will shine. In the meantime great
damage has undoubtedly been done
both in this country and Europe by
excessive rains The southwest par
ticularly Is complaining of this condi
tion today. The flour demand seems
an urgent one. The trade seems more
interested In the weather than in faci
that indications point clearly to ey
hausted supplies, with immediate con
sumptive wants pressing on theil
sources of satisfaction.
The speculator is doing nothing Z
the price, 1t is the hungry man tina
is making ii. Sales of wheat for fu
ture delivery will not satisfy them
They will neither digest nor assimi
l7te. There Is nothing we can see tina
indicates a change In these condition
in immediate future We still advis
buying wheat on the breaks an
would just as soon have the nearb
options as the deferred futures.
corn-Market little easier an
dull. Further wet weather throug
the corn belt and slight lowering {
temperatures were not considered In
portant. Traders are waiting fo
something important in developmer
If the crop situation. III the meal
time II is simply scalping marke
Nothing In the cash conditions 10 mi
terially change prices.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-28
TAPS COAL FIELDS
Will Run from Durango Through
Western New Mexico ON to
Northern Mexico.
CONNECT WITH sou. PACIFIC

DENVER, Colo. Aug. 2S.--The A.
nancing Of the first division Of the
Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado
railroad which Is to connect this state
with the northern border Of Mexico
has been completed and the location
Of the road has begun. F. w. Keene,
president, has returned from the east
where satisfactory arrangements were
made for beginning the work. The
company has secured possession Of
vast coal fields In Socorro and Va
lencia counties. New Mexico, and the
primary object OF the new road is 10
open route for the delivering Of this
coal to the big smelling works and
mining plants in the northern part Of
Mexico; through part Of Arizona and
on to the Pacific coast. At the same
time It will give the Southern Pacinc
entrance into Denver and cutoff 500
miles between Colorado and southern
California. The road will connect
With the Southern Pacific in Cochiss
county. Arizona. and will then be sx-
tended to Benson to form . connoc-
ton with the Sonora railroad.
The company has been incorporated
for .s5.O0Oeoo and the route ~ out
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-28

Park auditorium. The route was from
this point to Deal Yake and return.
The pageant was reviewed by Queen
Titania, the ruler OF Faryland, and
her retinue. Along the line Of march
there were decorations, with the ma
tional colors and bunting, and the
baby coaches, bicycles, floats and fire
engines that were in the parade We're
also garnished with flags and flowers.
The infant light infantry was Of q
quiet order, and went through the
grand parade without murmur. The
parade was divided into number Of
sections, each being headed by mar
shal and aids. Prizes We're awarded
for the prettiest babies and for the
most grotesque and fancy costumes,
some Of which won loud plaudits from
the thousands OF spectators.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-28
Missouri Editors Talk Shop.

ST. LOUIS, Mo, Aug. 2S.-The an
nual meeting Of the Missouri press as
ISOLATION resumed its sessions today
with an increased ATTENDANCE Of mem
bers. Some OF the interesting papers
presented at the session this forenoon
were as follows: Responsibilities Of
Country Editor Ovid Bell. Fulton;
"Up-to- Date Advertising ]. S. Morton,
Smithville; What the Publisher
Owes the Advertiser" ]. P. Tucker,
Parkville. Other papers we're present
ed at the afternoon session. This
evening the annual election Of officers
will be followed by the departure d
the editors and their families on an ex
cursion to Chicago.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-28
THE INSTITUTE.
MOST SUCCESSFUL COUNTY IN
sTITuTE EVER HELD CLOS
Ed LAST NIGHT.
A Very Satisfactory Session at Which
sixty.slx Teachers Were In Attend
ance. ala

The largest and most successful
teachers institute ever held In San
Miguel county was closed last even
ing. Tho institute has been conduct
ed very ably under the direction OF
Miss Maggie Bucher, superintendent
of the city schools and the work has
proved very profitable 70 all those who
attended. The institute had an en-
rollment OF sixty-six and the number
OF Spanlsh.Amerlcan teachers on the
list is very gratifying as showing the
great interest that the native people
are taking in the public school sys-
tenn. Among those in attendance
were:
Gladys M. Worthy, Jose Daniel Tor
res, Anna J. Rieve. Enrique Armijo,
Placido Beltran, Lena johnson, Helen
Blake, Castulo Marquez, Teonlo Mad
rid, Juanita Gallegos, Luciano Sanch-
ez. Primitive Escudero. May Winn,
Lola NJ. Romero, Chonita Romero.
Bessie Cavanaugh, Fidella LODsz,
Mary Dillon, Loyola Dillon, MARY Phil
lips. Aurelia Ulibarri. TurcuIano Gar
cIa, Eugenia Hcrbcr, Fannie Bernard,
Lille Johnson. Mary Tipton, Stella
J. Bernard, Jnanita G. GalIegos, Tori
bio salas, Hilario Aragon, Annie Pa
pen, Isabel Encinas, Carrie Il. Fen
ton, Janete G. Danziger, Mary +. Cas-
tello. Frank J. vaur, Celso Jaramillo,
Frances Lucero. Cornelia Murray,
Jose Maria Sena, Alejandro Fresqaez,
Enrique Mares, Isidor Trujillo, Atan'
ascio Rolbal, Apolonio Sena, Sixto
Garcia, FabIn Garcia. J. NJ. Martinez
J, e. Martinez, Sixto Armijo, Cornella
Tafoyn, Nicolas Chavez. Max Tafoya
Cayetano Chavez, Eutimio Gallesos
Vidal NJ. Flores, Jose +. Gonzales
Guadalupe Martinez. venceslao Ro
nero, Miguel A. Guerin, Nicolas Es
qulbel, por1rio Gallegos, Jose Garcia
, Eva NJ. Tucker. Elcuterlo Baca.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-28
The Alaskan Commission.

SEATTLE, Wash, Aug. 2s.--sena.
tor Dillingham; Of Vermont, Senator
Burnham Of New Hampshire, Senator
Patterson Of Colorado, and Senator
Nelson Of Minncsoia, comprising the
senatorial party which went north two
months ago to Investigate Alaslsa's
needs. arrived here on the cutter Nc
cullough. yesterday.
From opinions gathered from az
The members Of the party Il can bs
said that they will not favor a terri
torial form Of government for Alasks
at this time. The senators do think
however. that Alaska should have .
delegate In congress.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-28
Narraqansett Horse Show.

NARRAGANSETT PIER, Il. L, Aug.
2s.-The horses had their innings at
Narragansett today and won out
against tennis, golf. yachting and 9TH
er favorites Of the summer colonists.
The annual horse show, bigger and
better than ever before, opened aus
piciously at Windfield Farm under the
direction Of the Point Judith Country
club. Many prize-winning equines Of
highest degree are included among
the exhibits and the promoters con
fldently expect the show to eclipse all
Of its predecessors. Judging began
today and will be continued until the
close OF the exhibition tomorrow ev
ening.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-28
storm or Sandy Hook.

NEW YORK. Aug. 2S.-A driving
storm from the east BY south swept
across Sandy Hook this morning and
increased in violence as the day ad.
vanced. There was no danger 10 the
racers however for although the storm
was bad outside Of Sandy Hook ne
bay. inside was calm owing % the II
rection Of The wind.
There was absolutely nothing being
done, crews and owners alike keeping
In comfortable quarters.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-28
Trains Collide.

ROME. Aug. 2S distastrons ae.
cident has cut short the festivities and
demonstrations In honor of the King
ana queen at Udnie, chief town On the
eastern frontier. where soyereigns had
gone ID view the army maneuyers. a
train load or soldiers collided with 4
freight train. Fifteen soldiers AMI
one captain were killed and more than
sixty injured: twelve seriously. The
colonel in command was among the
injured.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-28
Neoro Educational Congress.

PENSACOLA, Fla. Aug. 2S.-A
negro educational congress to con-
tinue two days was formally opened
here today under the presidency OF
Rev. G. w. Lewis. The congress has
for its chief purpose, as explained in
the opening address, the furthering Of
negro education It will eschew poll
tics, and will deal entirely with the
educational problem with the general
purpose of elevating the negro race.
Some Of men Of prominence who
are expected to address the congress
are ]. w. Lyons, register OF the Unit
ed States treasury; DR.. |. B. Scott,
editor Of the Couthwestern Chris
tian Advocate Of New Orleans Bish.
op J. w. Alstork Of Alabama, and DR.
". NJ. Buckley Of New York.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-28
Babies RuIe Board and Beach.

AsBURY PARK, y. =, Aug. IL
The annual baby parade today, view.
"a by nearly 25.0eO persons. was the
greatest parade that has ever taken
place al Founder Bradley's GUNNER
resort. The beach ana board walk
were solid mass Of humanity. as
sembIed from all parts of the United
States TO witness the event. The
starting point was from the Asbury
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-28
The ksw stilI Raging.

Topeka, Kans., Aug. 2s.--The Kaw
river here is rising steadily at the rate
Of an inch an hour. At the Wolfe q,
packing house, which is the standard
for Topeka, the water
has shown higher than at any time
since the June flood. Car service on
the Oakland line has been abandoned,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-28
Youthful Murderer Closely WHehsd

Youthful Murderer Closely Watched.
UNION. Mo-. Aug. 2s.-This was the
date originally fixed for the hanging
Of George Collins. the youthful bank
robber and murderer Of Detective
Schumacher, but owing to the fact
that an appeal has been taken TO the
supreme court the execution has ne
eessarily been postponed until after
the hearing before that tribunal In
October. In view Of the daring and
successful escape from prison Of vii
liam Rudolph, the accomplice Of Col
lins, and the further fact that impro
vised wooden keys have been twice
found in Collins cell since his convic
tion extraordinary precautions art
being taken TO prevent the escape q
the condemned man.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-28
venezuelan Arbitrators.

ST. PETERSBURG. Aug. 2s.-In
consequence Of the inability Of two
appointees TO serve as arbitrators in
the claims Of the allied powers for the
preferential treatment In the settle
ment with Venezuela, the foreign Of.
nee requested postponement Of the
nrst meeting Of the tribunal from Sep.
tember lat until other arbitrators
ahali be SECURED.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-28
River Continues 10 Rise.

KANSAS CITY. Mo. Aug. 2s. =
From midnight to s o'clock this morn.
ing the river had risen three feet, to-
tai OF eight feet In twenty-four hours.
1t continues to rise at rate Of two
inches an hour. As yet no serious
damage has resulted here. The rise
Is expected to continue for twelve
hours more at least. Further rains are
reported west Of here. The Kansas
river is rising fast.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-28
National Irrigation Congress.

OGDEN, Utah, Aug. 2s.-The list
of scientists and experts in irrigation
and forestry who will attend the
meeting Of the National Irrigation con.
gress to be held in this city next
month is rapidly being swelled. Word
has been received from Secretary Of
Agriculture Wilson that he would at
tend the congress and deliver an ad-
dress. He will be accompanied by a
number Of scientists and experts OF
the United States department Of agri-
culture.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-28
FURTHER ERUPTI0NS
DetOnations Indicate thata More
Violent Demonstration May
be Anticipated.
LAVA FORMING GREAT MOUNDS

NAPLES, Aug. 2S.-A correspond
ent to the associated press has just
returned from spending night on
Mount Vesuvius with special permis-
sion of the authorities to pass the
prescribed limits. The scene was ter
fifying but magnificent. Enormous
masses of liquid fire flowed almost 10
.hc correspondents feet. forming
great mounds The ernpui0ns continue
today and the volume Of lava is &C.
quiring vast proportions. The detona.
tions inside the volcano have caused
the prediction that a more violent
eruption may be anticipated.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-28
Head End Collision.

ST, LOUIS. Aug 2S.--Two freight
trains on the Missouri Pacific met in
a head.end collision today near Valley
Park, west of here. killing Brakeman
Marshall and probably fatally injuring
Engineer Christine and Fireman San
ders. The wreck was caused by mis-.
understanding orders.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-28
bishop and Mrs. Potter to Entertain

COOPEREOWN, \, j., Aug. u
Bishop and Mrs. Henry G. Potter have
completed arrangements for the elab'
crate entertainment TO be given this
evening in celebration Of the twenty
first birthday Of stephen Carlton
Clark, youngest son Of Mrs. Potteh,
The affair viii be held IN q large
house recently completed for the
Clark estate in this village.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-28
cIubbed BY Masked Men.

M'FARLAND, Kansas, Aug rs
Early this morning six masked men
forced an entrance 70 the Rock Island
depot and clubbed TO insensibilliy the
night baggageman Tolera and Con.
ductor Monnehan Of freight which
had Just pulled In. They riiled the
depot Of It's contents and going 70 the
eating house, looted It and took all
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-28

The prospective contestants are Joe
Walcott and Joe Grim, the Italian mid
dleweight, who recently lost to Peter
Maher. Though Grim has made q
creditable showing against several
fighters of reputation he is not regard
ed as a match for Walcott and the
latter is heavy fayorite in what lit
tie betting is being done on the result
of tonight's contest.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-28
pIucky Sir Thomas Disappointed.

NEW YORK, Aug. 2s.--Sir Thomas
Upton. aboard Erin, declared today In
an interview that he never would chal.
lenge again for the Americas cup un-
til a man had been found In England
who equalled lIerreshoff in yacht
building, He admitted his disappoint-
ment and frankly said he had no hope
of winning even single race.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-08-28
Biq Dam Breaks.

BUTLER. Pa. Aug, 2s-The Boyds.
town dam, seven miles north of Sere.
burst today letting out 100000 gal.
Ions of water and inundating portions
of Butler and low districts. Great
damage was done to property No
lives We're lost.