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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-08-26

@. OLIVER IsELIN AND THE RELIANCE
the thresh to windward it was seen
that the American skipper by his ex-
tremely clever work had again out
generated his rival and secured the
weather gauge. Not only was the
challengers captain defeated in his
effort to secure the windward berth
but he actually failed to cross in time
&c save handicap, an almost unpar-
donable sin in cup contest. Barr
never relinquished his advantage from
the start, holding the challenger I'M
der his Ice all the way to the first
mark.
AS the clean-limbed racers got
farther out the weight of the wind
steadily increased and the waves be.
gan TO spill froth from their green
cfests.
Both boats. with every stitch OF
canvas set, smashed into the seas,
heeling down in the puffs under the
press of thousands of yards of light
canvas. until their lee rails were
awash in the foaming brine. Their
crews piled up to weather, were re-
peatedly deluged with the showers of
spray sent aIoft by their sharklike
bows.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-08-26

l.. M. DERING has on sale beauti-
tul line of tall and winter hats.
PEOPLE who like home cooking
should try meal at Cafe Kaszer's.
HONEST values in pocket books at
he Acme
BUCKEYE Root beer nj Beams; its
fine.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-08-26
Reliance Gained Rapidly.

Slowly bat surely the thousands
aboard the observation fleet saw that
the Reliance was gaining. opening
wider and wider stretch of water be-
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-08-26

The strong play, "A Fight for
Fortune" will be the attration for
tomorrow night by the Paige Comedy
Co
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-08-26

We want every body to know that
we have added full and complete
stock OF comforts and blankets to
our line
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-31
SALVATION ARMY MoURNs.
Three Thousand People Gather to Pay
Tribute to Dead Leader.

CHICAGO, Oct. 31.-Surrounded by
5000 Salvation Army mourners who
had gathered at Princess rink last
night to pay tribute to the memory
Of Mrs. Emma Booth tucker, who
was killed in railroad wreck last
Wednesday night, Commander Booth
Tucker. in a sermon full of pathos,
told of the many good deeds perform
ed by the dead leader. While speak
ing, the husband. giref-stricken and
weeping, stood at the head OF the
casket. When the eulogy was finished
there was not dry eye in the audi,
ence. The memorial services were
participated in by many prominent ON.
GERS of the army. At the conclusion
Of the ceremonies the coffin contain
ing the body was removed to the
Pennsylvania station and will be taken
to NewYork early tomorrow morning
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-31
SAYS DOW|[
IS HIS SON
AGED FATHER OF THE PROPHET
CRUSHED BY SONS REPuD-
lATIoN.

CHICAGO, Oct. 31.-A dispatch to
the Chronicle from Essex, Iowa,
says: John Murray, who Is crush.
ed by the attack made upon him by
his son, John Alexander Dowie, says:
"The statement that am not the
father OF John Alexander Dowie Is
the greatest myth ever uttered by
the mouth of man. II is scandalons
that my son should repudiate me after
I have done 50 much for him. He
Is my son and was born In lawful we'd
lock No one can deny Il. The rec.
ords may be had at the Great Regis.
ter's ofice, Princess street. Ecin'
burgh, Scotland" Judge Dowie Is re
spected by the whole community. His
recent trouble has aged him greatly
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-31
Bridal Couples Galore.

WASHINGTON, d. @, Oct. 31.-The
young officers Of the army apparently
are paying little heed to the declara-
tion Of Adjutant General Corbin that
they should not marry but walt until
their pay becomes large enough TO
support two persons. Advices receiv-
ed at the war department show that
nearly one dozen bridal couples are
among the passengers on the transport
Sheridan, sailing today from San Fran
cisco for Manila. The bridegrooms
are mostly officers Of the Twenty-sec'
ond infantry, which regiment has been
ordered to the Philippines. Prominent
among the couples is Capt. John r
r. Hannay and his bride, who was
Miss Elizabeth Young, daughter o.
Lieut.. Gen. s. M. b. Young.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-31
TRoUsLE WITH WIRES.
Electrical Disturbances Seriously A.
fectIns Telegraph and Telephone
Lines.

CHICAGO, Ills, Oct. 3l.--Serious
electric disturbances which are said
to be due to the Aurora boreallis or
northern lights. caused great incon-
yenience TO the telegraph and tsis-
phone companies today. Telegraph
wires radiating In all directions from
Chicago have felt the effect In some
localities causing q total cessation Of
business. Long distance telepeone
wires are especially affected, communal
cation being entirely suspended at
times. One report said that huge
electrical waves with high force pass
cd through the earth, paralyzing the
strength Of the wires.
NEW YORK, Oct. 3i.--The French
Cable company gives notice that owing
TO the extraordinary electrical dssturb-
ances they are Informed by the Euro
pean administration that business will
be subjected to a heavy delay.
NEW YORK, Oct. 31.--A brilliant
display Of the aurora-borealis early
today interfered with telesraphic ser
vice In this vincinity. All cablesrams
are accepted subject to heavy delay.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-31
REDSKINS ON
THE WAR PATH
they have uErr THEyk~0zS:
ERvATloN IN COLORADO @
WITH MURDERous m
TENT.

DENVER, Colo. Oct. 31.--Reports
received at the state house today to
the effect that 400 Indians are pre-
pairing to go on the war path twenty
two miles south Of Rangeley. Colo.
The Indians are from their reserva-
tions IN Utah. Game Commissioner
woodward who was al Meeker has
gone to the camp Of the Indians. Gov.
Peabody is awaiting further details
and will send two companies OF the
national guard to drive the redskins
from the state II II Is found necessary
State officials have notified the de-
partment Of the interior and also the
state authorities that the Indians have
left their reservations and II Is expect
cd that some action will be taken e
have them return.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-31
SUSPECT ARRESTED.
Tramp Supposed to Have Had : Hand
In Train Wreck Arrested In
Pueblo.


PUEBLO, Colo. Oct. 81. .---Jno. Duf-
~. tramp suspected 81 being train
robber, was held today In the police
court in bond of $500. All the cir
cumstances OF the wreck Of the pas
sopger train BY the collapse q the
.uftuxv -
santa Ne railroad yesterday, point y
the work of miscreants who are sup-
posed to have been after quantity
of refined bullion known 10 be In tran
sit, and who probably displaced rail
or placed small iron obstacle on u
near the end Of the bridge. Several
strangers are known to have appeared
amid the confusion. A telegram TO-
the local police requesting them 70 ar
rest man carrying three pairs Of
pants,' resulted In the apprehension
Of two tramps after sharp fight, dur
! ing which one threw q bundle away.
An examination disclosed that i cons
tained three pairs Of pants.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-31

the Purdue band, was telescopej.
Many students in the rear coaches
were shaken up by the jolting Of the
cars. The train was special, carry
ing nearly thousand passengers
from Lafayette to witness the state
football game here this
afternoon between the Purdue uni
yersity and Indiana university eleyens,
There was the greatest confusion as
to what caused the accident. The
engineers OF the switch engine and
the passenger engine each claiming
they had the track and did not know
of the approach of the other train.
a deep cut prevented a clear view OF
the track. The crash Of the two
trains threw the coal cars through the
first two coaches in which there were
many football players and substitutes.
The engine, two coal cars and two
coaches were crushed into confused
mass Under this pile Of debris were
fifty or more students. The work of
rescuing the injured and the bodies
Of the dead was carried on by stu
dents and passengers including many
girls from I.afayeites until anrgira
help arrived The condition Of some
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-31
WOMAN EMBEzzLER.
Confidential Clerk confesses Theft o.
$4,000.

$4,000.
NEW YORK, Oct. 81. Marie Lay
ton who was arrested here few
weeks ago and pleaded guilty to the
charge Of embezzlement by the Of
ficers Of the United States Playing
Card company Is reported 70 have
made complete confession showing
that she diverted from the companys
bank account $4,000 while acting.
during the past six years as their con-
fidential clerk In the New York Of
flee. Miss Layton Is awaiting SEN
tence. She has returned $1,000 to her
employers. which Is all the money
she had saved. In her confession,
she mentions the name Of prominent
officer Of New York corporation
who, she says. profited by her steal
ings, alleging that he got her to cash
certain checks. The balance Of the
money went for high living and "a
satisfy her craze for cab riding.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-31
MIleaue For The West,

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Oct. 3l.--Though
several roads have declined to give
their adherence to the plan 1t Is prob
able that the new 1000 interchange.
able mileage book will be put in oper-
alton on the western railroads during
the coming week. A majority Of the
lines have Joined in the plan and II
is believed that the rest will follow
suit when II is put In operation. The
new book will prove a great conven.
lence to the traveller as It will be
good on all trains and on all roads
belonging to the mileage bureau.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-31
Life Depends on Board Of Pardons

Life Depends on Board Of Pardons.
n SALT LAKE, Utah, Oct. 81. Unless
the state board of pardons inter-
venes to save his life, Peter Mortea-
sen, the condemned murderer OF Jas.
r. Hay, will be shot to death at the
state penitentiary yard at Salt Lake
on November 20. The supreme court
has refused him the new trial asked
for on the ground Of newly discovered
evidence, thus finally disposing OF the
case unless his attorneys can pre-
vail upon the board Of pardons g
hold special meeting to consider tue
application for commutation 81 the
sentence to life Imprisonment. The
death watch was placed over Morten
sen today.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-31
Murderous Attack Of Bandits
on Engineer and Fireman
Failed
FIVE BOMBS FOUND
Fireman's Life Saved by Watch
DETECTING Bullet. The Rob-
bers Escaped

CHICAGO, Ills, Oct. 31.-Eforts to
hold up fast outbound Chicago q
Northwestern passenger train, went
astray last night. It is believed by
the police that the attempt failed on
account Of the poor Workmanship OF
one Of the bandits. Fireman Louis
Ernest was shot, one bullet grazel
Engineer Hardy Ebbetts and today
Ave dynamite bombs were found near
the scene Of attack. No clue TO the
men who did the shooting was un-
earthed. 1t is believed that they
were riding on the water tank OF plat
form Of the first coach. They made
their escape under cover Of darkness.
The life Of the fireman was saved
by his watch which detected one OF
the bullets. He is badly wounded,
however. n,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-31
No COURT MARTIAL TODAY
on Account Of the Illness Of colons
Gilbert.

DENVER, Colo, Oct. 81. No ses-
sion of the Chase court martial was
held this morning, owing to the eb-
sence Of Colonel w. s Gilbert Of Col
orado Springs, a member Of the court
who is confined to his room with IL
ness. He suffered a severe chill last
night and today symptoms Of pnei-
monia have developed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-31
Purdue University Football Special Carries Happy
Throng to Destruction
|CARS LOADED WITH GRAVEL CRASH ACROSS THEIR PAIH$$
Thousand Excursionts We're Enoue for indianapolis to Witness
State Championship Game

Of the dead was frightful. One body
was entirely beheaded.
Correct List Of Fatalities.
N. r. Howard, Lafayette; Waiter
Robertson; Patrick McClair, Chicago;
Assistant Coach, Samuel Truit,
Noblesville, Ind; Substitute Quarter
back G. L. Shaw, Lafayette; w. y.
Hamilton, Huntington, Ind: ] Hamil.
ton. Lafayette. Ind; G, s. Drollinger,
beheaded; w. H. CRUDE. substitute
from Butler. Ind; Walter Furr, sub
stitute from Corpus Christi. Texas.
The wounds Of the injured men
were dressed temporarily and they
were hurried away to the hospital
The dead were removed as fast as
they could be taken from the wreck
Among the last bodies taken out are
those Of w. II. CRUDE and Walter
Furr Of Texas. Their mangled bodies
were found buried under the over
turned tender and crushed almost be
yond recognition II required tn
combined work of the wrecking crey
and many 81 the city iiremen and PC
llicemen to get these bodies out. Th
Itender was. raised with dergicks an
THE bodies drawn out.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-31

be said that OF the several states that
are to vote next Tuesday the results
in Maryland, Ohio, Iowa and Kentucky
will be the only ones that will afford
any indication Of the true direction
and force Of the PARTISAN currents
on the eve Of the presidential canvass.
In Delaware Addickism Is again
the issue. but ii has been the issue
there for so many years that the
country at large has, apparently, lost
interest in the fight
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-31
coursino Meet In Oklahoma.

OKLAHOMA, CITY. Okla, Oct. al.
Scores OF dogs, the product Of years
OF careful breeding and training. are
taking part in the Waterloo and Amer.
lean Derby coursing meet which was
formally opened near here today.
The meet will continue through the
greater part Of the coming week. The
officials In charge Of the meeting are
r. j.. Riley Of San Francisco,jndge;
and John Eagon OF 81. Louis, starter.
From carly indications the meet will
prove the most notable event Of the
kind ever pulled OF in this part OF
the country.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-31
PRESIDENT 10 VOTE.
Sets an Example In Performing a
Citizens Highest Duty.


WASHINGTON, d. c.. Oct. 31.--
II is customary ON the Saturday pre-.
ceding election for a large number OF
department employees, amounting
sometimes to several thousands. to
leave Washington for their homes in
the various states In order to cast their
votes. This year, however, has not
witnessed the customary exodus. In
quiry at the headquarters OF the
national committees shows that very
few are taking advantage OF the op-
portunIty to revisit their homes at
little expense.
In nearly all OF the states the result
OF the election be forecasted with
certainty. and only in Ohio is the sit
uation believed to be sufficiently close
To act as an incentive for the Buckeye
employees 10 return home.
President Roosevelt believes It to
be the duty OF citizen to vote AT
every election and In consequence OF
this belief he will be one Of the few
public officials who will go homo Ia
vote. lie has arranged to leave Wash
ington Monday night. on n special
train. so as to arrive at Oyster Day In
time TO vote early and be back In the
White House Tuesday evening
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-31

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Oct. S1.--A
Big Four passenger train was wreck
ed near the edge Of this city this morn
ing. Fifteen dead bodies have been
taken out. The foot ball team Of Pur-
due university was on the train. Sew
eral players are seriously, perhaps
hurt
There are still other bodies in the
wreck. Some Of the killed and in
jurei are members Of the football
team. The identified dead are: Z. ].
Robertson, Indianapolis, Walter Il.
Rouch, Pittsburg; r. ]. Howell, Corpus
Christi, Tex; Sam Squib, Lafayette.
Among the injured are: Joe Knapp,
Evansville; Jno. Miller, both legs
broken; Dr. Billing. seriously injur-
ed; w. ]. McManus, Davenport, Ia.
both legs broken; w. II. Leslie cap
tain 81 last years football tenn was
seriously hurt; Capt. Osborne, captain
Of the team, seriously hurt, Soms
cars running down from q switch q
the gravel pit struck the students
special The first car was cut Y
two and the second car, occupied y.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-31
Four Miles Of Farming District
in Oklahoma Devastated
Last Night
HYDRO DESTROYED
Two Children Killed and Several
Injured. $5O.OOO Worth Of
Property Destroyed

OKLAHOMA CITY, o. T., Oct. 31.--
A tornado last night demolished most
Of the houses at Hydro, near here,
killing three persons and fatally injur-
ing several others. Hydro is a town
OF a hundred inhabitants.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Oct, 31.-A
special to tho Star from Oklahoma
City says Two persons were killed.
nine injured, two perhaps fatally, and
half a dozen farm houses wrecked by
"a tornado that formed three miles
north Of Hydro, in Caddo county, at
$50 last night The dead are: Frank
Brown, aged IA; Mary Brown, aged
s. Those probably fatally injured are:
Mantell Beachell, aged 16, badly crush
ed, and Bertha Beachell. The tornado
travelled over a course from north to
southeast, sweeping nearly every
thing before 1t for q distance of four
miles. Farm houses. barns and fences
were completely wrecked and crops
ruined, There is an estimated loss cf
$4,000.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-31
president Mitchell M.

SCRANTON, Pa, Oct. 31.-John
Mitchell. president Of the United
Mine Workers, Is Ill at his hotel in
this city and has broken several local
engagements. He will probably be
compelled to postpone his intended
visit TO New York and remain here
for several days on account of his
condition.
Il is said that the Indications OF. ap
pendicitis are pronounced. His ply
sicians are not able to agree whether
or not It will be necessary to operate
upon him.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-31

little Improvement. Stocks are small.
On the other hand, the price is on
about an so cent basis, which is not
low. Russia, Danubian and India
are selling wheat to Europe at rate
never before known. We think pros
poets in Austria and Argentine at the
moment indicate the largest produc-
tion those countries ever had. II Is,
therefore, a little difficult to see how
the strength in our domestic situ-
atien will be able to bring about the
necessary improvement In foreign
markets on an advance to keep us on
an export basis There is a lot Of
bullish sentiment and bullish talk.
and it all has merit, but we are in
clined to think 1t is a little too soon.
Corn Market is extremely dull and
unchanged. After ten cent break
there is good deal of buying In q
scattered way ON theory that We
b
should have a reaction. The cash sit
uation seems TO be on SO even keel
that II does not affect the market
much either way, There Is not
enough complaint in the result OF
husking to impart much confidence to
speculative buying. The provision in
terests have made the big money on
the decline and are to a considerable
extent still bearlsh. Corn may rally
some from present prices, but II It
does we would sell It.
LOGAN & BRYAN.
NEW YORK, Oct. 5i.--The opening
was featureless, what trading there
was being continued In the same dull
groove as yesterday. The dealings
were light, and confined to small fluc,
tuations Naturally, interest centered
in the bank statement, which when
published proved better than expected
The loss in cash Of $s.700,000 Will
we think, find its way back 70 New
York In short while The increase
in loans Of s4,ooO,ooO was not signifi
cant, and merely shows the shifting
Of liaas between tho banks and trusi
companies. What there was Of ths
market acted very we'll Total sales
| 74.9oO,
LOGAN & BRYAN.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-31
THE GRAIN MARKET.
Wheat a Little Higher. but Little Ac
tivity 10 Reported.

CHICAGO. October 3l.--Wheat:
Market is 1.4c to 1.2c higher Very
little activity reported in cash trade.
and speculative operations are mainly
OF scalping order. As we see II, tho
situation In wheat has two distinctly
opposite features, the domestic and
the foreign. The domestic situation
Is undoubtedly strong. Primary re-
celpts for the last week are 100000
bushels less than the same week a
year ago. Visible supplies are increas-
ing, but slowly Spot wheat In oil
markets Is In oil at a premium. The
export demand shows, on the whole. a
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-31

for governor, is involved In the result.
III he should be elected he would Inn
mediately be placed among the presi'
dental possibilities. A crushing de-.
feat, 1t IS believed, would end his poll
tical career. As for Myron +. Herrick,
the republican nominee, his election
would make him a conspicuous figure
in national politics.
Naturally great deal OF interest Is
given to the contest In Maryland, on
account Of Senator Germans pres
idential aspirations. A victory LOT
the democrats in that state and the
chances seem to be that they will be
victorious--wil have tendency 70
strengthen the hands of those who
want to have the race question put IN
| the national platform. A democratic
victory will also be received by the
country as personel tribute 70
Senator German, and will aid him in
| the national convention OF 1904 II Is
known that he Is using all his power
Ito get majority for the democratic
candidate for governor, Edwin War
field. The republicans, on the other
lhand, are making q very active can
yass with a strong ticket, and are
hopeful Of victory. The legislature tt
be elected win choose successor e
United States Senator McComas.
i Iowa has been a sort Of tariff re
vision storm center, but the general re
suit will probably not be Influenced
lone way or the other by tn
tariff discussion that has taken plac'
Tout there. There was some expect
alton early in the year that the issu'
would reduce the republican majority
/. ON account OF the diyergence-th
, so-called Iowa idea"-between th'
party in that state and in the rest Q
, the country and from what can b
/ Learned at headquarters here ther
} appears to be no danger Of republica
D defeat there next week.
E The canvass In Kentucky was exci
, ing, the issues, however. being chief
local, but as many democrats. inclu'
v ling Ex-Governor Simon b. Buckne
q are supporting the republicans. II
n campaign Is attracting the country
d attention. The probability. neverth
y less, Is that the democrats will hol
J. the state. Governor Beckham head
o the state ticket as a candidate for :
o election. His opponent on the r
o publican ticket is Morris D. Belkna
n Of Louisville. |
e From national viewpoint It ca