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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-06-11

r. P. Larsen of Kimballton, was 8
visitorat Ames last week for pleas
ure trip and outing.
The telephone at Elkhorn has been
changed and repaired up so it is now
in first class condition.
Chris Thompson up north of
Sharon, was on the sick list last week
but is now improving nicely.
White Knight cigar. Every puff
pleasure. sc cigar. The best in
Elkhorn. AT the Barber Shop.
Jake Esbeck was in Audubon last
Saturday unloading car OF mowers
and binders they have at that point.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Madsen of
Kimballton, had their infant baby
baptised last Sunday at their home
church.
Lars Jensen has sold his milk route
to the Sharon creamery, to Chris
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-06-11
A Hint For the Flatterer.

a EOr inc Flnttex6T.
''She rejected him. then?"
YES"
HE used to praise her beauty tn
glowing terms. I should think that
would have made her fall in love with
him."
1T made her fall in hove with herself,
and she hasn't had room for thought
about ANYBODY else"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-06-11

a correspondent OF Forest anu
Stream tells of curious sight he saw
in the woods near Liberty, Me. 1t was
little red squirrel which was having
the best Of times gnawing through the
outer bark Of young sugar naples and
sucking the sap. He was so intent up
on his business that he did not stir
when the spectator passed by, but kept
on satisfying his sweet tooth.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-06-11
Cuts, Bruises and Burns Quickly
Healed.

Chamberlain's Pain Balm is an anti.
septic liniment, and when applied to
cuts, bruises and burns, causes them
to heal without maturation and much
more quickly than by the usual treat
ment. For sale by Nick Doffing & Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-06-11
rhe Dogs Of the Rcd Men.

When Columbus discovered America,
he found that the Indians possessed
dogs. They were direct descendants Of
the wild coyotes Of the plains. You can
find beautifully mounted group Of
coyotes in q glass case at the National
museum, male, female and young
one. Their resemblance to certain do
INVESTIGATED dogs Is very striking.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-06-11

the Jens Hansen farm, and had as big
crowd to shoot as on their usual
day June 9Th. Ten prizes were given
away and the following are the
winners:
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-06-11

Eooa a puneh Ra 10th the satisfactory
aeye1 De y Tags3s hope that
LOT womb
CoDY 1880 Birch St, Philadelphia, Pa p s' 1"A1
every
ndersand thsee Is anyhing about
cneerfuly given to every aling it A
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-27
NATIONAL AID ASKED
Distinguished Gathering Meets
in New Orleans to Discuss Im-
portant Project
REVOLUTION IN SAN DOMINGO

NEW ORLEANS. La, Oct. 27.-
Attended with considerable ceremony
the largest and in point Of personnel
the most influential, levee convention
yet held in the Mississippi valley was
opened today in Tulane hall Presi-
dent Chas. Scott, of the Interstate
Mississippi River Improvement and
Levee association, called the body to
order. The purpose of the meeting
Is to appeal to the national government
for sufficient aid to levee both banks
of the river, and maintain these leyees
at maximum grade. reclaiming and
giving protection to the alluyial lands
and improving navigation. The at
tendance included governors, senator's,
members Of congress, high railroad Of
ficials and representatives of the COM
mercial exchanges and leyee boards
Of many states in the Missippi val
ley. Ex-Governor Stannard Of Mis-
souri, was made the temporary chair
man. At the opening session com
mittee on permanent organization was
appointed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-27
ASSASS|NA TED
President Of Armenian Reyolu-
tionary Society Striker
Down in London
SENSA TON CREATED
An Associate of Murdered Man
Recently Met Same Fate on
Continent
HAD EXPOSED MlSUSEOF FUNDS

LONDON, Oct 27 Sagatel- -Sagou.
nj president of the Armenian revou-
tionary society in London, was mur-
fered in the suburb, Nunhead lat
yesterday evening. The crime has
created a sensation, as 1t has every
appearance of being of d political
character, and was preceded by the
assassination Of another official of
branches Of the same society on the
continent. Sagouni, who only return
ed to London yesterday, after settling
up the affairs of his associate. SWith-
erland. recently assassinated by stab
hing. was entering his residence when
a man rushed across the road and fired
four shots al him in quick success
ion. the last bullet entering the region
of the heart The murderer, who ap-
peared to be foreigner, fled The
only clue is felt hat and a silver
plated revolver, both made in New
York, which he dropped in his flight.
Had Exposed Misrepresentation.
LONDON. Oct. 27.-The murdered
man was wealthy and had devoted
large amounts OF money to the AT
menian cause. His society was en-
tirely passive, and opposed TO yio-
lence, 1t is thought this attitude in
spired the advanced section of Armen,
ians with desire for vengeance. the
latter claiming that the Sagounis So
ciety devoted funds to charity which
could have been better applied in nro.
viding violent remedies for the AT
menian grievances. It is stated that
Sagouni's life was threatened on ac.
count of his participation In the ex,
posure Of misappropriation Of funds
by faction of the Armenian revolu-
tionists. These men are said to have
collected twenty thousand dollars in
America and put the money In their
own pockets.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-27
GONE HOME.
MRS. W. II. ASHLEY, THE FIRST
TEACHER IN NEW WEST
ACADEMY, DEAD.
Sweet influence 6estered and Bright
ened the Lives Of Many still Living
Here.

Mrs. II, L. Crockett has received
the sad announcement from Boston
that her former teacher, Mrs. w. I'll,
Ashley, died there after a long Illness,
The news will be heard with sorrow
by many in LasVegas, where the good
lady lived and labored for long years
1t was twenty-five years ago that
Miss Anna Wood came to Las Vegas
from her Kansas home, seeking in
the bracing air ana under the cloud.
less skies renewal of her health.
She grew rapidly stronger and III the
fall OF 1876. Miss Wood established
the first school for American children
In Las Vegas. The necessity for bet
ter educational facilities for the youth
Of the new southland pressed upon her
and she carried the claims OF Las
Vegas and Of New Mexico before the
New West Educational society OF Bos-
ton and Chicago Her plea was listen
ed to and the important work of the
society In Las Vegas. in Santa Fe and
in Albuquerque resulted.
The New West academy was estab-
lished here with Miss Wood as the
first teacher. Later Prot, w. H. Ash
ley was sent from Boston to become
principal. The year following at the
home Of Miss Wood In Kansas, she
plighted her marriage troth with Prof.
Ashley. Both returned to the work in
the academy where they labored faith.
I fully and with splendid results until
public schools had been wen estab-
lished and the work Of the academy
was no longer needed
o. the influence exertel by Mrs.
Ashley upon the young men and wo-
linen and the boys and the girls who
came under her control. many man
and women In Las Vegas today will
bear affectionate testimony. Many or
the pupils OF the academy have gone
out to make their mark In the world,
and Of those who remain here, not
one but Is stronger and better. and has
lnuDler ideals or life and its meaning
for the association with the sweet
woman who has crossed to the bright
home beyond
Besides the bereaved husband, now
a clergyman in Boston, two daught-
crs. Kate and Gertrude, are left to
mourn. The Ashleys have always
looked upon Las Vegas as their home
and never would sell their home here
Much sympathy will be felt here for
the family SO sadly bereft.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-27
TOWN TRUSTEES.
Rosenwald Building to be Taken BY
the City Under Condemnation
'fii Proceedings.

y The trustees Of the town OF Las Veg.
as met last night and transacted con,
siderable business. Mayor Margarito
Romero, Trustees Salazar, Macs and
williams were present Town Sur
veyor Holt reported having complet
ed the survey Of the boundaries Of
the town AMI said the complete report
would be ready for presentation at the
next regular meeting.
The committee appointed to confer
with @. Rosenwald respecting the val.
uation Of an adobe building Just east
Of the building occupied by the Ros'
enwaid mercantile establishment, rc'
ported that the sum Of s2.400 was ask
ed for the building. The trustees
declined to accept this valuation and
instructed the attorney to bring con
demnation proceedings.
A number Of bills which had been
approved. were ordered paid.
The town surveyor was ordered "a
establish a grade on Pacific street
from the Plaza north to the town lin.
its and also 10 establish d grade on
Valencia street from New Mexico
avenue TO the river. The idea OF the
work Is to turn the water away from
the plaza TO the river.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-27
FAC AT WAR;
Methodist Missionary Precipita-
tes 4 Sanguinary Conflict in
Which Seven Lose Their
Lives
PETER, THE FANATIC LEADER

CHICAGO, Ills, oct. 27.-A dis-s
patch to the Tribune from Winnepeg,
Manitoba, says: Word has been re.
ceiyed here Of a riot in the Doukhobor
colony. 70 the north Of Swan Lake.
Three prisoners and three other per
sons We're killed and another fatally
injured. Peter Veregin. self-styled
Christ to these people, before leaving
on his visit 70 another coloney. told
the people to follow ont his doctrine
during his absence, and pay no heed
to so-called missionaries who might
visit them. A Methodist minister ar
rived In the settlement and tried to
preach to them. The community di.
vided itself. One faction lead by
women started to look for their lead
or, Peter veregin, the men interfered,
and pitched battle ensued. The con-
testants used the first weapons that
came to their hands,"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-27

tatoes They are as fine a lot as
can be produced at Greeley or else
where, both in size and quality.
Beulah has sheaf Of oats for the
St Louis fair which measures seven
feet three inches in height. The Sap
clio canyon produced the sheaf that
took premium at the worlds fair at
Chicago and expects TO be among the
best at st. Louis.
Mr.. T. ]. Ground has produced this
season on his homestead about seven
hundred bushels of wheat and oats.
all BY his individual labor, beside
caltivating potatoes and general
Ses sahia garden. This IL pretty clev.
~ lor an old man who has almost
his sixtieth mile post.
Owing to the very dry fall the out
put Of lunber m these parts Is very
llght, froia the mills dependent On
water power. but Is rejoicing to the
stock owners by curing the grass and
feed on tae range for winter use
RusTlcUs.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-27
Meeting Of Mission Board.

WINONA, Mimi, Oct. 27.-Dele.
gates representing fourteen states
we're present today at the opening OF
the thirty-fourth annual meeting OF the
woman's Board Of Missions Of the In.
terror. The board has to do with the
foreign mission work Of the Congre-
gational church, and the reports OF
the various officers show that the
past year has been one Of almost un.
precedented activity for organization.
In addition to the regularly appoint.
ed delegates. the participants in the
convention include a number Of we'll
known missionaries whose addresses
form a most important feature Of the
convention program. Among those to
be heard are Miss Nellie Prescott of
Mexico. Miss Anna T.. Jones. Turkey;
Miss Mary f. Moulton. India, and Miss
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-27
In Session at Akron.

AKRON. o., Oct 27.- County ON
cials, superintendents of prisons, aims
houses. reformatories and other in.
stitutions Of a public character,
iudges, mayors AM many others wLa
are interested officially or personally
il 20 ectional work are gathered In
Akron for the thirteenth annual state
tor The gathering formally opens
this evening. and tee sessions are to
last two days. Judging from the
prominence Of the participants and
the wide range Of topics 10 be con-
sidered, the conference will be the
most notable of its kind ever held in
the state.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-27
RUN ON sr. LOUIS sANKa
unsoundsd Rumors Cause Nssdlsss
et Apprehension. 4

ST. LOUIS. No. Oct. 27.--As . r.
suit Of disquieting rumors, srsa was
started today on the Mississippi Val
ley Trust company, but - fast - a.
positors poured In they were gtveA
money without hssitancy. A mn vas
also started on the Mercantile Tssse
company at 1:so BY the savings a.
positors. Omcials Of the companies
declare they do not know what start
ed the rumofs. :
Francis Assures pspesltess.
ST. LOUIS. Mo-, Oct. 27.-President
Francis Of the Louisiana Purchase m
position company and . director n
the Mississippi Valley company. made
. short speech to depositors who sur
rounded the bank At . O'Clock il
which he tried TO reassure then. The
company, he said, was willing and
able to pay all who wished their
money, but pleaded with depositors
not to cause and apprehension o.
the part Of the public.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-27
Company RsoroanixInu.

NEW YORK, Oct. 27.--A committee
Of bondholders Of the Denver a
Southwestern Railroad company have
issued a plan Of reorganization of the
company's funded debt. In order g
arrange prompt payment Of the semi.
annual interest on general mortgage.
Five per cent bonds fall due on De
cember 1st This involves the issli.
ance Of new bonds, the majority to
bear interest at 3 per cent. the rest
at per cent, the latter having the
right to name majority Of the board
Of directors. The present stock Of the
company Is not to be disturbed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-27

The Washington weather man has
been hitting the bulls eye with un-
falling regularity of late. Fair wea-
ther in October Is pretty safe guess
for Las Vegas. It's fair that's prop
hesed for today and tomorrow with
the not unusual warmer in southern
portion of the territory But the
clouds that have been gathering dark
|ly all the afternoon promsie to throw
Mr.. Bradenburg into discredit before
many hours. The maximum for yeS-
terday was 67, the minimum 80 and
the mean humidity 40.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-27

A couple Of well known young men
Of the city. Johnson by name, had .
commendible curiosity to see Just a.
much Of the modus operandi Of the
high dive as possible. 30 when tho
artist was mounting the ladder, they
perched themselves upon the side Of
the tank. The diver made his leap
and none watched the rapid descent
with more interest than the Johnson
brothers They can tell all about Il
up to the point where the high diver
hit the water. There their knowledge
ends. The boys had forgotten the
propensity Of water TO splash under
certain conditions. The conditions
were just right and the boys were a.
wet as though they had been soused
In the tank
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-27
DoWlE CONVERTS MANY.
And Condemns Christian Science Be.
fore a Large Audience.

NEW YORK, Oct 27.-At an early
morning service Dowie announced that
great many concverts had been
made and the public baptism takes
place in Madison Square Garden this
week. IN
About thousand persons attended
the regular morning meeting when
Dowie talked on Christian Science.
He declared that 1t was neither
Christian nor science. He concluded
by saying that Christian Science
Undermined all common honesty and
veracity in human mind"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-27
ABScoNDER CAPTURED.
London Embezzler Caught in Chicago
After Chase Over TWO Con
tinents.

CHICAGO Oct. 81 The Tribune to.
day says: After fifteen months
chase, in which two continents were
travelled, John Morrison, assistant
cashier of the Northampton Bank of
London, charged with embezzling sixty
thousand dollars, was captured here
BY Edward Weston, Scotland Yard
detective. He was conducting a jew
elry store under the name of Henry
Jorgan. He used number Of other
aliases. The fugitive consented to re.
turn to England without extradition
proceedings.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-27
Frank Bicksford. aged is, and Fred

Frank Bicksford, aged 10. and Fred
Boulware. aged 10 years, arrived yes.
terday from their home In Fort Lup.
ton, Colo, In private cara freight
car. The boys said they were on their
way TO Los Angeles. where an uncle
lived. They were brightlooking lads.
and Manager Hansen Of the Castaneda
took them in out Of the wet He
has an idea Of making bell boys Of
them. and the young tourists profess
they would like TO don the natty suits
and walt on the Castaneda guests bet.
ter than anything they know.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-27
DEMOCRATIC PoW-WoW.
Meeting Between Leaders in David B..
Hi,l's New York Quarters.

NEW YORK, Oct 27.The presence
of several leading men in the demo.
cratic party in this city has given rise
to the report that conference has
just been held at the rooms of an up
town holstery occupied by David Ben
net Hill. Nothing was learned as to
the subjects discussed or the result.
Senator Teller Of Colorado, who is also
here, when asked regarding matters,
said:
Must be a coincidence. I am here
from Washington for three or four
days on private business
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-27

CHICAGO. ILL.,, Oct. 27.-Advices re
ceived in South Water street indicate
that the American housewife will
have to pay a good price for her
Thanksgiving turkey this year. Re
ports from the turkey belt are to the
effect that the birds are scarcer this
year than last. An advance in prices
Is the commercial custom when tnr
keys are scarce, and It appears prob
able that the best quality of the birds
will bring 20 cents a pound before
this time next month.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-27

Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Celia R.
Dugan died at her lodgings in the
city. Some weeks ago. the lady came
here from Memphis, Tenn, accompan-
led by her husband and son. She was
very low with consumption, too illfar
to have been advised to leave her
home. The body was shipped this
afternoon for Memphis. the husband
and son accompanying.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-27
MOB LEADER INDICTED.
Wyoming Grand Jury Deals Deatf
Blow to Mob Law.

CHEYENNE, wyo., Oct. 27-The
grand jury Of Big Horn county has In.
dicted James G. Patlock on the
charge Of murder in connection with
the lynching o. German and Walters
last July at ;ip Deputy County
Clerk Price vi killci during the at.
tack on the Jail. II u said that q
member OF the mob row concealed in
Montana has taraci states evidence
Other indictments are expected to
follow. There were sixty In the mob
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-27
WAGES viii STAY up.

NEW YORK, Oct. 27.-Emphatic de.
nial was made here by the represent.
atives Of several important western
railroads to widely circulated rumors
that concerted effort was to be made
by western roads to reduce wages.
The opinion was generally expressed
that such a plan would not be feas.
ible.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-27
ATTORNEY BLAIR UNCONSCIOUS.
He Lies Ii comatose Condition While
Grand Jury investigates Charges.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-. Oct. 27.-The con
dition Of James L. Blair, former gen
eral counsel OF the worlds fair is re-
ported this morning to be unchanged.
He is still in comatose condition, the
continuance OF which adds to the fears
OF his physicians. The grand jury will
reconvene this afternoon and continue
the investigation Of the charges
against Blair.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-27
Grant Family Reunion.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. Oct. 27.-The
Grant family association held its an
nual reunion today at the South Wind.
sor Congregational church. Members
were in attendance from more than
a score Of different states. Among
those belonging to the association
are the chslarep of tne late General
II. s. Grant
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-27
Annie L. Howe, lately returned from
the Japanese field.
Mr.. Longs 65th Birthday.

BINGHAM, Mass, Oct. 27.-The
sixty-fifth anniversary of his birth was
celebrated quietly today by ex secre-
tar, Of the Nayv Joln ID Lon.. at
his home here. During the day mes
sages OF congratulation we're reselged
f;cm friends and ldmIrers in vatieus
parts Of the country, as well as from
a host Of residents Of bingham ami
vicinity. Mr.. Long appears to be in
the best of health and the weight of
responsibility and care that has been
his for So many years has left but
few traces.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-27

Pat Young was delightfully."- aston
ished Saturday to meet brother
whom he had not seen for more than
score Of years. The brothers part
ca in Canada In May. 1881. The one
who remained in the old home came
in Saturday on No. z and left yester.
day for his home In Everit, Wash. 4
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-27
THREE MEN KILLED.
Dropped t5o Feet to the Bottom Of a
Shaft.

NIAGARA FALLS, N. y. Oct 81.
Three men were killed and three In
jured today in an accident at the Can
adian Niagara Power company's plant,
Niagara Falls, Ontario. They were
being lowered into the pit in a bucket,
when the bucket overturned, precipi-
tating them to the bottom OF the shaft.
a distance of $50 feet.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-27
Steamer in Peril.

SEATTLE, Wash, Oct. 27.-A spe-
cial from Dawson says steamer and
cargo valued at more than two mill
ion dollars remain exposed to the per-
lis of Yukon ice, with little hope Of
being placed safely for winter. The
danger is Of being crushed by the
Ice.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-27
PRESIDENT CELEBRATES.
Many Gifts and Hundreds Of Letters
and kilograms signalize Forty.fifth
Birthday.

WASHINGTON. d. q, Oct. 27.--
President Roosevelt today celebrated
the forty-flfth anniversary Of his
birth. Many beautiful and touching
reminders Of the event came 70 him
from every part Of the country. Hun
dreds of letters and kilograms Of con.
gratulations were received at the
white house during the day.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-27
Record Broken Again.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Oct. 27.-Dan
Patch (i.56 .1.4) this afternoon paced
a mile in one minute and SO seconds,
clipping second and half from the
best previous record, made by Prince
Alret at Providence last Saturday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-27
turks Appoint Commission.

CoNsTANTINoPIE. Oct. 27.The
council ef ministers appointed com
mission III consider Tile Austro,R Russian
demands and to ascertain the attitude
of other powers on the subject
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-27

G. M. Moore made . rather record
breaking trip Saturday and Sunday.
He left home when the aftesoos was
getting old for Juan Pals, n1re than
twice twenty miles away. ~ tran-
sacted his business with neatness and
dispatch and reached home Sunday
evening. His wife accompanied Nm.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-10-27
JUDGE Estee Dying In Hawaii.

HONOLULU. Oct 27.-united
States District Judge Nj. M. Estee is
dying here Of an operation performed
two days ago for kidney trouble. He
was twice defeated as the republican
candidate for Governor Of California.
He was appointed to judgship In
Hawaii by President Mckinley.