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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-05
MARKETS TODAY.
Wheat Opens Easier and May
Down a Fraction.
Corn is Firm and the Business
Fair.
LIVE STOCK TRADE.
Cattle Are Steady but Prices Do
Not Rise.
Hogs Advance Two Points and
Receipts Light.
LIVE STOCK TRADE.

CHICAGO. March 5.-WHEAT-O Opening
prices i'm wheat were easier on lower
IT1sc. Trading was extremely dun and the
larger part of il consisted Of changing
from May to July with commission houses
quite free sellers of the FORMER optlon-
The strength in corn was a Duh FACTOR
and was mainly responsible Tor the nrmer
feeling that developed soon atler tile start
but there was little change in prices, the
fluctuations on May being limited 20 zse
range. the price holding nrTn at tl4c-
Minneapolis and Duluth reported receipts
OF 297 cars, which with local receipts or
le cars no contract grade made total
receipts for the three points of 5l3 cars
against 3t7 cars last week and 20 year
ago .-,. ...-.,. -.,,o,+
and heavy selling by the northwest, to-
gether with the weakness i'm corn, caused
9 sharp break and May sold on 70 '93se.
The close was weak, May beng lag ssc
CORN-Corn opened firm on steady cables
and May was unchanged to 3Bc h-gner at
47lsd471tc on a good demand from COM
mission houses and covering by shorts on
the unfavorable weather conditions. With
g continuance of the same the market be-
came stronger, may selling up 70 Sec.
There was fairly good trade during the
B24 cars. none of contract grade
The announcement of a decision Of the
warehouse commissioners to the ERECT that
there would be no change IN the rules
covering kiln dried corn had decidedly
bearish influence on me PIT ana ttle mar
Set slumped badly, May declining 20 4o'2c-
The close was 5aa5sc lower at 461aasae-
OATS-Oats opened steady on the hrrn-
ness in corn and May was a shade lower
to a shade higher at $3.50 to 35Kc Trading
was very light and the market f1uctuated
within narrow limits. Local receipts We're
123 cars
PROVISIONS smaller run Of hogs
than expected with higher prices at the
yards caused a strong opening in provl-
eions. and there were fair advances in
all products May pork being 10c higher
at $3.50: May lard was ~ to TIC higher
at $40 to $1O05, and ribs were up 8 to TIC,
opening at S9.921a TO 1885 Renewed cover
ings by shorts added to the early strength
and the market was decidedly bullish
affair
WHEAT-Cash. No. red. 75a76c; No. 3
red TlG75c. No. hard winter, 7l073c; No.
hard winter 69072c; No ] northern
spring. 79iad80c, NO. 2 northern spring, $50
rs SjoR rs sDF J nc 10. g. 4o.aaA3sc.
OATS-No .. 34lsc, No. g, SAC.
FLAX-Cash. N. W., Sl.16; S. w, Sl.l4
May S1.16l2.
RYE@Way. Sic
BARLEY-Cash. 44d56c.
OTHY-MarCh $3.50
Glow IIR-Narch. Sll.S0-
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sion, or otherwise, draw or purpOrt to
draw a greater rate of interest than si1
per cent per annun, and any note, bond
or other evidence of Indebtedness which
directly or indirectly. by way Of dis
count, commission. or otherwise, draws
or purports to draw a greater rate OF
interest than six per cent per annum,
shall he uncollectible in any court in
this state. unless the same has been
properly and duly listed, as hereinafter
provided. for taxation n this state-if
the payee or holder is a resident Of this
state, then in the county Of his resi-.
then in the county where the debtor re-
sides-provided that this section shall
not apply to notes, bonds or other evi-
dences Of Indebtedness owned by any
state or national bank whose capital
stock is assessed and taxed
Sec. 10. That sections 1885 and 1923
Of the General Statutes of 1901 are here
by repealed"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-05

Manhattan. Consolidated Gas. Tennessee
Coal Erie LIST pref. Rock Island 81 q o.
and c. & o. Prices were a fraction above
the lowest at I O'Clock, following a squirt
in Manhattan from 143 to 144& on the an
nouncement of an extra dividend OF per
cent
day ia the price for the new per cent.
bonds Of the United States Steel corpora
ton. which are being traded in on the
curb when issued. The opening price
was 91&4, and from there drop to 80 en-
sued on transactions aggregating $40 900.
The bonds sold above s. Yesterday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-05

Kansas City, March 5.-WHEAT-Aiay.
66ssc. July 63IsM5sc. Cash. No. > hard,
69d7lc; No. 3, 66069c; No. 4. 59Q63i2c, re-
jectcd, 54d59c; No. ? red, 71Q72c; No. 3,
66d70c.
cORN-Aprn. 37s4a7sc; May. 3slsc: July.
3Sc- Cash; No mixed, 39N 40lzc. No 2
white. 39d4Oc. No. 3, 3S1aQ39c.
OATS-No. 2 white, 36Q37c; No. mixed,
34lh0351zc-
RYEENo >. 45d46c
HAY--Choice timothy, $500; do. prairie.
IS $4,000.
BUTTER - Creamery. 21d25c; dairy,
fancy 1sc
EGCfS-Fresh 1870.
Receipts of wheat. l6 cars
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- 60 Liveatook.

Kansas City. March 5.-CATTLE-Re-
ceipts 300 including 500 Texans. Market
steady to- strong. Native steers s.. o0Gl5.50,
Texas and Indian steers $330Q490. Texas
COWS, SltQW3-25, native cows and heifers
sl-5oal4-lH. stockers and feeders. s. Goa 4. 81,
steers. S2a5ft 30. western cows. Sl-S0u3-25.
HOGS-Receipts 500. market strong to
Zoe higher Bulk of sales. S7.l507.27iz;
heavy, N.29d125. packers S7O5a7.20. me
dunn. sl15u5.30, light S6.S5uL121a; workers,
5000 7.l2ia, pigs, s5.7506S5
EEEP-Receipts 1000; market strong.
Muttous, S3.50u6.00; lambs S3.90d6.S0; range
Wethers. s3.3oa5.s0' ewes, S3.45Q5.65.
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Chicago. March 5.-CATTL Receipts.
6.50Q Steady TO strong. Good so prime
steers. $5.l5Q575. poor to medium. S3.500
$50. stockers and feeders. s2.50H590. cows.
81 5lN 1850. heifers. 81 25U475. Gamers. 81 .5NT
2dQ bulls. S2.00d425. calves, S3.50Q4.75;
Texas fed steers. So 5afi4.z5.
HOGS-Rcceip today. 22O00 tomorrow.
20G01 left over. 4G07. Market Zoe higher.
Mixed and butchers. Szo00L40. good to
choice heavy. Sl.lonl7Tls; rough heavy.
fl-l0QLf0, light. $3.50 f-o5 bulk of sales,
fL1o07.f0.
sHEEP-Receipts 10000; sheep and lambs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-05

ST. Louis. March 5.-CATTL Receipts
5000, Including 1000 Texans. Market
steady to strong. Beef steers. S3.50a5.25;
stockers and feeders 81. 400455; cows and
heifers. $2.25Q45O. Texas steers. $36004.70 o.;
cows and heifers. 81 20fI3.30.
HOGS Receipts 5000; market lee higher
PIGS and lights S669dT-15i packers. ST10Q
11p- butchers. S7-25d7.55
SHEEP Receipts 500. market strong.
Natives. Sf.50u5.50; lambs. S6.00uI50; Tex
ans. S.. SGn450
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steady Good to choice wethers, 50 Gad5. 70;
fair to choice mixed S4001t4-75. western
sheep. S4.75G560; native lambs. $4l5Q7.l5 !;
western lambs A.75a695.
Onicial receipts and shipments for yes
terday: Cattle Hogs. sheep.
RecelptS .---.--- --.-+- zl-59 -9so-S -9t.[9
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sugar and Coffae Market.

New York. March 5.-SUGAR firm.
Fair refining, sac; centrifugal, Sc test 80 C;
molasses sugar, Sc Refined steady.
Crushed, $50: powdered, "a. 80; graduated,
$3.50
COFFEE STEADY: No. Rio, 55sc.
MOLASSES-Quiet.
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Cotton Market.

New York, March 5-COTTON- Spot
closed uiet IS points lower. AIiddIng up
lands, s1o.10; do. Gulf, s10.35 Sales. ss3
bales.
Galveston, Tex. March 5.-COTTON-
Market easy. 10 LEG.
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New York Money Market.

New York, March 5.-MONEY-Money on
call firm at per cent; prime mercantile
paper, SAL per cent: sterling exchange
weak with actual business in bankers
bills at S4.S6S75a4S7 for demand. S4.S3. $50
S4.S3I5 for 60 days, posted rates S4.S41aG4.S5
and Sass. commercial bills, $4.S3dta.
SILNE R-Bar silver, 4Slsc; Mexican dol
lars. CSC
BONDS Government bonds steady. To-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-03-05

Chicago. March 5-BUTTER- Steady.
Creamery. 1Sd271ac; dairy, 14024c.
EGGS-Strong at market. cases included,
I1sc.
CHEESE - Steady Twins. 121aas4c;
daisies, 13d1zc: Young Americas. 13Q5ac-
DRESSED POULTRY-Easy Turkeys,
15019c; chickens. 100121sc.
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Topeka Hide Market

Topeka. March 5
Prices paid in Topeka this week, based
on Boston quotations;
GREEN SALT CURED FLAT. .6lzc
No. 1 TALLOW .....--...-.-........ .513o
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FLU. nished by J. Z. Gan. Commissions.
Grain, Provisions, Cotton and Stocks.
Office 10 West Sixth street. Telephone
4S6- Correspondent Christie Grain and
Stock Company, Kansas City, Mol
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Kansas City Grain.

FURNISHED by J. E. Call, COMMISSIONS
Grain. Provisions. Cotton and StoclSa
Onice 10 West Sixth street Telephone
486. Correspondent Christie Grain and
Stock Company Kansas City, MOI
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St Louis. March 5-WOOI-Quiet. I'M
changed Territory and western mediums,
160lSc; fine, 1SG165se; coarse, 13Q15c.
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Range Of Prices

Furnished by J. z. Gall, Commissions
Grain. Provisions, Cotton and Stocks
Office no West Sixth street Telephone
4S6. Correspondent Christie Grain and
STOCK Company, Kansas City, MOI
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Chicago March 5.
Omen High Low Close Yes


FURNISHED by A. c.. Goodwin, Commits
and receivers and shippers of grain
Room No. 8. Columbian building. hide
pendent telephone 1851
Liverpool. Opening cables-Wheat. sd
lower, corn. unchanged from yesterday.
Second Liverpool cables. Wheat. lsl
lower, corn sd lower than yesterday
Chicago receipts Wheat rs cars grad
Cd, g Corn. pa cars; graded o. oats. 123
cars. GraCed. TO-
Northwest receipts Minneapolis 287
cars. Duluth 90 cars. Same DAY last
year: Minneapolis. 143 cars Duluth, 80
cars
Closing Liverpool cables: Wheat. 1sd
lower; corn. sd lower for the day.
Kansas City receipts; Wheat, IS cars;
corn. % cars, oats. II cars
Kansas City estimates. Wheat, is cars,
coru. go cars. oats, 5 cars
Chicago estimates: Wheat. 20 cars, corn
2s1 cars. oats. l55 cars. hogs. = 600 head
Chicago Privileges good tomorrow
May wheat-Puts, 75lsc; calls. T6isc; curb
l5'sc bid. May cOrn-Puts l63sc' calls, 47ci
curb, 4d9sc.
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WHEAT
} 359s ss s s So g. 88 s e:
CORN
July 500 3Sis-i4 ssA-9s S77s IS 3sls-il
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FL Paso and Return $ 32o5- Santa Te

Annual convention cattle r.sisers
Tickets on sale March 1873: final limit
April 18th See agent Santa Fe for
particulars.
City Ticket once Union Paciac
Railroad. 525 Kansas avenue.
Haskell Indians-Y .MC.A.Friday night.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03
Toronto's Unique Horse show.

TORONTO, Canada. July 3.--Since
the first introduction in America Of
the horse show as fashionable sport
ling function, 1t Is doubtful II more
interesting and successful affair OF
the kind has been held anywhere than
1.-THE exhibition pulled of in Toronto
today as part Of the Old Home
week program. The show differed
from all others heretofore held mas
much as It was all over In the after
noon and that. despite the fact that
as many horses were displayed and
judged as is ordinarily the case with
the big metropolitan exhibitions which
asst a week.
The beautiful Queens park and Uni.
|versity oval, which furnish a roadway
around the adjoining circles Of over
1.-TWO miles. we're utilized for the exhi-
bAtion. Throughout the length Of this
route were ranged upward of five hun
dred horses and carriage which
entered in the show. simultaneously
several score Of expert judges began
their work, and In less than an hour
the prizes had all been awarded. Then
the whole exhibition moved in process.
sion around the oval and passed in re.
view before the governor general,
Lord Mimic, and other dignitaries who
occupied the reviewing stand. The ex-
hibition afforded an interesting illus
tration of the Importance OF Toronto
a. center Of the horse breeding in.
dustry. and at the same time gave
enjoyment TO upwards OF 5000 former
sons OF Toronto, who we're present
from Chicago, Detroit, New York.
Cleveland, Buffalo. Syracuse and a
number Of other cities throughout the
United States
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03

The Cattle Sanitary board has made
new departure, In that It has en-
ployed DIR. H. F. Spencer, an expert
enced veterinarian, who was formerly
member OF the state board Of Cali
fornia, and whose services are at the
call Of cattiemen Of New Mexico. He
Is employed for the purpose OF assist
ing cattlemen In preventing the out
break or spread of contagious diseases
among cattle. The cattle OF New
Mexico were never In better or more
healthful condition than now, and 1t
Is the great desire of the board to
keep them so. The board hopes that
all cattlemen will fully realize and
appreciate the Importance OF the serv-
ices Of DR.. Spencer and notify him
promptly at Las Vegas Of any disease
that may break out which they do mot
clearly understand. He will It once
make . personal examination.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03
Round the World in Forty Seconds.

NEW YORK. July 3.-Arrangements
have been completed by the Postal
Telegraph and Commercial Gable
for President Roosevelt TO
open formally tomorrow morning the
new cable TO Manila. lie will send
a dispatch from his home at Oyster
Bay 20 Governor Taft. consratulalng
him ana the people OF the Philippines
on the fact that al last they are "a
enjoy the benefits ireet tele srapnis
communication with ine vusse. states.
ana mis- message will convey to the
people Of the islands a sentiment ap,
pfppriate % the day.
Further interest viii be attached 10
the feat by the fact that Governor
Taft's reply will be sent BY way Of
the eastern route, thus completing the
circuit of the globe. The message
from the president will go from New
York TO the Pacific coast by the land
lines of the Postal company and
thence TO Manila by the new cable
line, AT Manila il will be taken up
by the Eastern Telegraph company
and hurried on to London. where it
will again be turned into the lines Of
the Commercial Cable company for
transmission under the Atlantic.
The officials of the telegraph and
cable companies are desirous of estab-
fishing new record for speed and
express their hope of having the mes
sage circuit the world in the remark
able time of forty seconds. To make
the time calculated upon there will
have to be constant communication
between the various relays. Arrange
ments to this end were completed to-
day, and if all goes well Independence
day this year will mark an epoch In
the history OF the development of the
worlds telegraphic service.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03
Atlanta Ready for Baptists.

ATLANTA, Ca, July 3--Applica-
tions for accommodations received by
the local committee ON arrangements
indicate that fully 10000 delegates
and as many more other visitors will
be in Atlanta next week for the con-
vention of the International Baptist
Young Peoples union. Preparations
for the big gathering have been in
progress for nearly a year ans today
the various committees were able to
announce the completion of their
work.
All signs point toward one Of the
most successful conventions in the
history of the we'll known organiza-
ton, which embraces in its member
ship thousands of young people
throughout the land All sections Of
the north as well as the south will be
represented and as Canada will send
large delegation the convention will
be truly International in character.
The Piedmont Park auditorium,
where the general sessions are to be
held, is being put in shape for the
gathering and on the opening day i
will present brilliant spectacle both
inside and out. In addition to the
auditorium the Baptist churches and
those of other evangelical denomina
tions will be used as headquarters and
for the side conferences which are al
| ways an interesting feature of the
international conventions Governor
Terrell has promised to welcome tht
visitors on the opening day and q
succession of brilliant speakers, in
Guiding leading divines. educators
and business and professional mel
from all parts of the United State
and Canada, will be heard during th'
week
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03
Train Turned Over.

A report has just reached Dallas
that passenger train on the Gulf,
Colorado & Santa Fe road between
Gainesville and Valley View was turn
ed over from the tracks into body OF
water. 1t is not known whether or not
all the passengers have been rescued.
The loss generally over the state to
railroad and other property damaged
amounts to millions Of dollars. Moth
ing new of conditions In southwest
Texas has been received today. but
1t is known that dozen or more lives
were lost.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03
New Trial for Lulu.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, July S-Lulu
Prince Kennedy. under sentence OF
ten yOrs for the murder Of her hus-
band, Philip II. Kennedy. local agent
of the Merchants Dispatch Transport
tation company. in January, 1908, was
today granted new trial by the state
supreme court.
Mrs. Kennedy shot her husband a
month after they were married and
two days after he had brought suit
to have their marriage which. he said,
had been forced, set aside.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03
JUST INTOXICATED.
Man Who Jumped Into the Hudson
Had no Connection With the
Heffernan Case.

NEW YORK. July 3.--The man who
jumped into the Hudson river from
private dock In front Of the Ardsley
club, near where John Heifernan was
murdered, was identified today as
truckman employed by resident Of
Ardsew He was rescued and taken
to hospital where 1t was said he
would recover At first it was believ-
ed he might have had some connec-
tion with the Heffernan case which
is still a mystery but his identification
and the fact that he was intoxicated
when he jumped into the river, show
ed that it was unlikely he knew any
thing Of the case,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03
Illinois Turnfest.

MOLINE. ILL.,. July 3.--Moline is to-
day the Mecca for German turner's
from two states, the occasion being
the annual Illinois turnfest, in which
number Of societies Of Iowa are also
participating The program was
formally opened today at Concordia
park, where the competitions will be
held for three days. A big parade
and several interesting social feat
ures are also on the program. Among
the societies that are contesting for
the prizes are those Of Chicago, Pc
oria, Peru, Davenport. Rock Island
and several other cities. The program
Of athletic and gymnastic events in
cludes high jumping, broad jumping,
high broad jump. shot put and 100
yard dash. Oratorical and literary
contests are also on the program.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03
FAKE MULE BUYERS.
BAND OF MEN ATTEMPTING TO
SECURE ADVANCE OPINIONS
OF MEN TO be JuRORs.
operations IN the interest Of Curtis
Jett and Thomas White, Who Win
Be Tried In Harrison County.

LEXINGTON, KY. July 3.-It is
learned here since the trials Of Curtis
Jett and Thomas White have been
transferred to Cynthiana that band
Of men, believed to be eleven In nurnr
ber. are traversing Harrison county,
where the next jurors are to be Sc
cured, representing themselves to be
mule buyers. The purchase idea,
however, is cloak to question farm
ers who may be called 70 serve on
the next jury as to what they think
Of the guilt Of the prisoners and
the grounds Of another possible trial
after the verdict Is rendered. These
alleged mule buyers never close
trades. always finding same excuse,
and ride on to the next FARM An ef-
fort is being made to ascertain their
names and who sent them
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03
SMALL PERCENTAGE.
EASY MARKS WHO TRUSTED THE
ARNOLD TURF CONCERN MAY
GET BACK 3 PER CENT.
S. |. SWartz Chosen Trustee with Full
Power to Effect the Best Settlement
Possible.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, July AT meet
ing of the creditors of the Arnold
Turf investment concern, 8. l.. Swarts
was chosen trustee under the pro-
vision Of the bankruptcy law. Mr..
Swarts has been receiver of the as
sets of the defunct concern, having
been appointed by the court to take
charge of the effects until the trustee
should be elected. His. duties as re-
ceiver will end as soon as he qualities
as trustee.
Mr. Swarts announced that the as
sets, so far as he can discover. con
cist of about 100000 in cash and a
farm valued at $4,000 The claims
filed thus far amount to about $780,
900, and Mr.. Swarts expects to pay
2 or 1-2 per cent of the indebted
ness. The creditors number 1lore
than 10000 and reside in nearly every
state and territory in the union
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03

The committee Of Gate city people
who will make arrangements for the
picnic OF railroad men to be held in
August will arrive on No. this even
ing. The members wish to confer
with the board of trade, the street
car manager, the management Of the
Montezuma and others regarding
plans for making the day memor.
able one. The board Of trade has ap-
pointed the following committee 10
meet the gentlemen and see that they
lack nothing in the way Of information
and facility for making the best pos
sible arrangements: Chas. Sporleder,
A. l.. Quinley. Geo. p. Money, Lucian
Rosenwali M. Greenberger, T. w.
Hayward, w. G. Hayden, d. Winters,
+. A. Manzanares, II. Ilfeld.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03
FIod Situation improved.

DALLAS, Tex, July "A special
to Dispatch from Dallas, Texas, says:
THE storm situation over Texas is
still serious, but not SO bad as yes
terday and last night. The food at
Gainesville and vicinity that started
about midnight in series Of cloud
bursts in the Red and Trinity river
valleys, has subsidized beyond the dam
ger point A number of houses In the
vicinity of Gainesville were wrecked,
but all of the occupants were rescued
by firemen, policemen and citizens
without loss of life.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03
.FIF TEEN LIVES LOST
Fifteen persons Injured III st.
Louis Street Car Collision corr
ner Olive and Jefferson
MoToRMAN WILL NOT LIVE

DALLAS, Tex. July 3.--The food
situation al Gainesville, which was
dangerous during the night. Is greatly
improved this morning. The rain has
stopped and the waters are rapidly
receding. There is no loss OF life re-
ported from Gainesville, and property
damage is confined to small stores
and truck gardens. Reports from the
southwestern portion OF the state in
dicate that yesterdays storm was
most severe. Probably fifteen Mexi-
can farm hands lost their lives and
the damage to farming interests, rail
roads and county roads and bridges
will be heavy. The waters are fall
ing.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-03

ST. LOUIS, Mo, July 3.-Fifteen
persons were injured this morning
in collision between two street cars
at the intersection OF Olive street and
Jefferson avenue. A. G. Killu, the
motorman on the Olive street car. is
not expected to recover, hut most of
the others will, II is believed, get well.
Both cars we're filed with passengers.
The Olive street line had the right Of
way. but the Jefferson avenue car. in
stead Of staying its speed at the
crossing, sped on and crashed into
the other car.