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The Delta independent., 1903-10-30
Net,ee to Taxpayers.

The tax sale list will be advertised or
November LIST. Those who wish to save
extra expense must pay their taxes be-
fore that date.
n. f. CLAcx.
County Treasurer.
The Delta independent., 1903-10-30
Good Stock 10 own.

A Bath (Me) savings institution.
which has just declared q semtannual
dividend OF . per cent. has never
skipped q dividend since Its organiza-
ton fifty-one years age, and has paid
as high ~ per cent.
The Delta independent., 1903-10-30

II 10 the fuel tina, costs. not the stove.
Coles Hot Blast saves its original cost
in fuel each winter. Call at our store
and we will show you how. We are sole
agents.--GeTrs Il GEr1.
The Delta independent., 1903-10-30
CoMlNG!

f S. Corbin .. S. Il. d. the Denver
Eye Specialist on his regular trip here.
At Delta house. Monday afternoon and
November 2nd and Srd only. Consulta
tion Free.
The Delta independent., 1903-10-30
For Trade.

l will trade my dry goods store which
cleared $4,000 last year for farming
lands. T. o. HKSLY.
Victor. Colo.
The Delta independent., 1903-10-30

You get exactly what you want at
Pioneer Drug Store.
The Delta independent., 1903-10-30
AdSersisea Letter List.

List OF letters remaining uncalled for
in Delta poetotfice October 30, 1908.
Mics Fern Wood, Aron Farnsworth,
Theodore Johnston, Z. B. Jones,
Mics Eva Jones. Samuel Moore,
NJ. X. Parsons. Mrs. Oliver Wilson,
d. Clouiger, Mrs, Laura II. Thompson.
c. Il. CHRYsLsR, p. NJ.
The Delta independent., 1903-10-30

The swellest Purses apd Pocket books
at ridicuously low prices at Pioneer
Drug Store.
The Delta independent., 1903-10-30

Tooth brushes! Well il you want the
very best quality for the least money 60
to Pioneer Drug Store.
The Delta independent., 1903-10-30

You can buy, sell or trade at Under
hills Second Hand store
The Delta independent., 1903-10-30

A full line OF the celebrated st. Clair
Hot Blast and Oak Heating Stoves at
Underhill's Second Hand store.
The Delta independent., 1903-10-30

Try Home Coal from the Kuhnley L
Isensee's mine. Plenty Of good coal at
the mine for sale.
The Delta independent., 1903-10-30

A few more boots. shoes and gloves TO
be slaughtered at very low price at
G. n. Hastings.
The Delta independent., 1903-10-30

Dressmakipg aud plain sewing done
Embroidery and lace making taught by
Mrs. Godat at old Catholic church.
The Delta independent., 1903-10-30
Just Received.

Full line OF Ladies', Mems aud Chill
drens' Shoes lust received at Unde rhills
Second Hand Store.
The Delta independent., 1903-10-30

For Stoneware. Delftware and China
ware, go to Winton & Hornsby.
The Delta independent., 1903-10-30

You get your money back il Break
up a cold Tablets" do not cure you at
Pioneer Drug Store.
The Delta independent., 1903-10-30

The most delicate aud lasting Per
fumes at Pioneer Drug Store.
The Delta independent., 1903-10-30

Gets 4 Gctz Bros. are giving away
zone OF their celebrated Coles Hot Blast
Heaters" Go IN and get ticket to
their free drawing.
The Delta independent., 1903-10-30

The latest in Stationery at the Pho
neer Drug Store.
The Delta independent., 1903-10-30

You can trade your old stove for new
one at Underhili'e Second Hand store.
The Delta independent., 1903-10-30

Iron bedsteads. bedding and carpets,
all kinds. at Wintou L Hornsby.
The Delta independent., 1903-10-30
St. Luke's Episcopal Church.

St. Luke's Episcopal Cnurcn.
Sunday school at 10 a. NJ.
Morning prayer and sermon at II a. N =.
Evening prayer end sermon 743O p. m.
Holy Communion will be celebrated
on the second Sunday OF each month. at
morning prayer by the Rev. ]. W. Gum.
The seats are free and unaI propriated
w. F. HIGLEY,
In charge.
The Delta independent., 1903-10-30

Be wise and so to Pioneer Drug Stor,
for your Drugs and medicine.
The Delta independent., 1903-10-30

For SALE-l5 colonies OF bees. In
quire of f. P. Hunt 4 Co, Delta.
The Delta independent., 1903-10-30

Upside down-tha,'s the way the fire
burns 10 Coles Hot Blast; come in and
see it 10 operation.-GErTs& 4 GETz-
The Delta independent., 1903-10-30
OUR
BARGAIN COUNTER
Anny Things You Nay Want and
Some You Mul Have.

sssssp
Leave your laundry with G. C. Crab bill
For laundry work go TO Winton's.
Best Of everything in Drugs at Pio-
neer Drug Store.
For the best coal 60 to Winton's.
Lagrippe cured or money refunded at
Pioneer Drug Store.
Money TO loan. A. e. Amsbary.
Sweet cider for sale at l5c per gallon,
from one gallon up. by J. G. Ned.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-04
Rousins Times in Springfield.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, June 4.-Presi.
dent Roosevelt spent four hourr In
the capital city of Illinois today and
the welcome he received was one OF
the most enthusiastic he has enconnt-
cred on his long trip across the CON
tinent. The special train reached the
city shortly after 10 O'Clock this morn
ing and the president found q sea
of humanity ebbing and flowing about
the station and the adjoining streets.
Soldiers and police formed an escort
and cleared the way to the presidents
carriage. Governor Yates, Senator
Cullom and other public men OF the
state were on hand to bid welcome to
the chief executive Of the nation.
The days program was crowded
with interesting features, and the dis
tinguished visitor was allowed scarce
ly time for a luncheon at the execu-
tive mansion with the governor and a
number OF invited guests. The chief
event Of the day was the dedication
of the magnificent new armory build
Ing. The structure stands opposite
the statehouse and both inside and
out II was elaborately dressed In flags
and bunting in honor of the occasion.
Ten thousand persons occupied seats
In the auditorium and many more
were crowded into the aslcs and other
places where standing room could be
had while they listened to the pres.
idents address. The president was
introduced by Governor Yates and
both received vociferous welcome.
Though the time was exceedingly
limited In view of the long program
Of public functions, the president
found time for q hurried visit to Lin.
coins tomb, where he deposited d
handsome wreath on the sarcophagus
OF the martyred president.
AT 2 O'Clock the journey was re-
sumed Stops at Decatur and Dan.
Vile late this afternoon are the last
scheduled for the longest trip ever
by president Of the Unit
cd States. Tomorrow morning the
president will speed across Indiana
and Ohio. and some time about night |
Tall he expects to be back In Washing.
ton ready to tackle the business that |
has accumulated In his absence.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-04
DAvIS-LA RUE WEDDING
TWO OF LAS VEGAS MOST Es-
TEEMED YOUNG PEOPLE
PLIGHT THEIR TRoTH.
District Attorney Leaves with His
Fair Bride for a Honeymoon in
Eastern Cities.

At the home Of Captain and Mrs
J. A. La Rue at high noon today was
celebrated an entirely simple, but
pretty and impressive marriage. Miss
Mary Rice La Rue, the beautiful and
accomplished eldest daughter Of the
home, plighted her troth with Mr.
Stephen B. Davis, Jr., the able young
district attorney. Only the immedi.
ate family and Governor M. A. and
Mrs. Otero were present. The beau.
tiful ring ceremony of the Episcopal
church was performed by the Rev
Chas. French, rector OF st. Pauls
The bride was unattended. Her un.
usual graces Of person were enhanced
by the elegant and becoming travel.
ing costume of blue.
After hasty repast. Mr.. and Mrs.
Davis were driven to the station,
where they boarded the train from
the south. They will spend a short
honeymoon in eastern cities.
Many friends were at the depot te
express congratulations and extend
good wishes, The usual accompani
ments of oriental cereals were moi
forgotten, fact that will ensure for
the happy pair more than ordinary at
tention from their fellow travellers.
Las Vegas never showered felicita.
tions upon more popular and worthy
young couple than Mr. and Mrs. Davis.
The bride grew from childhood in the
city Her charming courtesy. sweet
disposition and generous heart have
endeared her to all who have been
fortunate enough to know her. She is
beautiful, accomplished and endowed
in high degree with those qualities of
the heart and mind that best fit her
70 become In truth queen Of the home.
The young attorney may be considered
among the most fortunate of men. He
has won his way to favor and sue
cess by his tireless energy, his abiI.
ity and his genial personality. Sell
dom has the journey of marital life
been begun under more smiling skies
and with brighter promise for happy
future. The Optic joins in express
Ing the heartiest good wishes.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-04
NEW ENGLAND FIRES.
Smoke obscurss Sun and Delaysrraf.
He In Cities.

NEW YORK, June 4.-Forest fires
are creating havoc on Long Island
Dispatches today from places in the
northern part Of the state report that
the forest fires have broken out afresh
in the Adirondack mountains. Smoke
and ashes from fires in this and neigh
boring states was the cause of pc
culiar atmospheric conditions about
this city today. The sun was OBJ
scured and the haze hung over the
river and harbor, somewhat impeding
traffic, and the trolley and elevated
road service was slightly delayed
The same atmospheric conditions pre-.
vailed at Utica and other cities in
the central part Of The state.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-04
HANNA is ENDORSED
To Succeed Himself in the Sem
ate, and General Love
Feast Held.
ADMINISTRATION COMMENDED

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 4.-The
following synopsis of the platform of
| the L-.io Republican State convention
was released for publication at noon:
The Republicans of Ohio rejoice in
the results of the Republican admins
trati0n in the state and nation. II
has promoted the welfare of the entire
country. We commend President
Roosevelts fidelity to duty, his adher-
ance to President McKinley's policies
and his own proved. ability in his high
office, showing him every way worthy
of election by the people to be their
chief magistrate. We favor his nomi-
nation for president in 1904. The Ohio
Republican delegation to congress has
honored the state in both houses. SEN
atOrs Joseph B. Foraker and Marcus
A. Hanna have splendidly maintained
Ohio's leadership. The reelection of
Senator Hanna is distinct national
demand upon our state and we hereby
cordially promise him the unreserved
support Of the entire Republican party
in Ohio" The state administration is
also commended. The balance of the
platform is devoted mostly to state
issues.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-04
NO. I79.
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
New Road.

The Grand avenue road connecting
the east side by direct line with a
resourceful and populous section Of
the county has been graded and
opened for traffic. The road contin-
ues Grand avenue for half mile to
the site Of the abandoned slaughter
house. where It strikes the main coun-
try road TO the lower Pecos region
and lower Gallinas precincts. The
new highway Is a credit to the build
ers. II has been carefully graded
and will make a hard. smooth road.
incomers from the Pecos region had
formerly TO compass two sides Of a
triangle, while now they can travel
in straight line over one Of the best
roads in the county to reach the east
side. 4
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-04

A Clash Between them In Kansas Re
suits in Five Deaths.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. June A
brief special from st. Francis, Kans.,
says five men We're killed in A fight
there between farmers and cattlemen.
st. Francis is in Cheyenne county, in
the extreme northwest corner of the
state on the Observation-Disclosures line.
There had been bad feeling between
the men employed by the Dewar Cat
tie company and family named Ber-
ny over the possession of certain land.
4 fight followed between cowboys,
Berry and his four sons. Berry and
three sons We're killed. and the fourth
was seriously wounded II is not
known whether any on the opposite
side were killed or wounded.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-04
BREAKING LEvEEs.
Continue to Let Water Damage Farms
Along the Mississippi.

BURLINGTON, Iowa, June 4.-By
the breaking of the Hunt levee, south
OF Warsaw in the lowlands. through
which the Carthage branch Of the
Burlington runs, the country has been
Hooded and train service cut off. Con
sequently there are no through trains
from Burlington TO ST. Louis. The
only means of getting to st. Louis
from here is via Galesburg. It is re-
ported that the Green Bay bottom le-
wee, south of Burlington, is out, flood
ing hundreds Of acres Of fine farm
lands. The river here is eight miles
wide. All the inhabited islands of the
Mississippi north and south of here
have been deserted and stock taken off
by steamboats,. Both river packet of
fees here are under water.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-04
Government by Injunction.

DENVER, Colo. June 4.-Judge
Mullins issued an injunction this
morning at the request of attorneys
for the civic ticket restraining the
city council from in any manner in.
terfering with City and County Clerk
Aichele in canvassing the vote and
issuing certificates Of election. The
official canvass begun today by Aich.
ele was assisted by Justices Hynes
and Byrne. ss>:
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-04
Military Renders Assistance.

WASHINGTON, D. c., June A.
Major General Bates commanding the
department of the Missouri telegraphs
A. D. T., General Corbin regarding the
flood situation as follows
The commanding officer at Fort
Leavenworth reports the flood situa-
ton improving that he is rendering
all the assistance he can where need
ed. Tents and rations have been sent
to Kansas City and two troops of cav
airy have been sent there to assist in
preserving order. Two companies Of
engineers with pontoon train are
't.asening from Fort Leavenworth to
Lawrence, Kansas.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-04

falling into the water, as many were
forced to remain perched on limbs
for hours.
Sanitary conditions in North Topeka
were made worse today by the burst
ing of several sewers and water pipes.
The fall of the Kaw river during
the night averaged an inch an hour.
The river is now five feet below the
highest recorded point, but the water
in the flooded districts still averages
about six feet, and a very swift cur
rent is running. 1t will be impossible
for the water works plant to resume
before tomorrow. The condition of
the homeless is satisfactory and no
acute suffering is reported.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-04
MILITARY PAGEANTS
Help Enthusiastic Demonstra-
tions Along Route Through
Illinois.
LINcOLN'S TOMB is VISITED

BLOOMINGTON, H., June 4.-Pres-
ident Roosevelt was astir early this
morning and before the sun had climb
ed very high he was prepared to be-
gin the last speech-making day of
his ord-breaking transcontinental
trip. Afr breakfast at the Hotel IL
linois the president reviewed the big
military parade. The hour was early
for demonstration OF the kind. but
such an arrangement was necessary
in order to suit the presidents other
arrangements. The parade was the
biggest affair OF the kind ever seen
in this part Of the state. Besides the
many Spanish War Veterans. whose
annual encampment Is In progress, the
line embraced several regiments OF
the Illinois National Guard, portion
of the Twentieth infantry from Fort
Sheriden, three sections OF gatling
gun squads and a number OF semi
military bodies. The soldiers gave
a rousing greeting to the president,
who repeatedly bowed his acknowl-
edgments as the troops marched by
the reviewing stand. Immediately af-
ter the parade was over the president
and his party boarded their special
train and departed for Lincoln and
Springfield.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-04

II yon feel tagged out, listloss and
lacking in energy, You are perhas suf
fering from the debiIitating effects OF
summer weather. These symptoms in.
dicate that a tonic Is nee6ed that will
create healthy appetite. make digest.
ion perfect. regulate the bowels and
impart natural activiay to the liver
This, Herbine will do: II Is q tonic. lax.
alive and restorative. II. J. Freegard,
Prop, Grand View hotel. Cheney. Kan,
writes: Il have used Herbine for the
last IL years, and nothing on earth
can beat II. II was recommended to
me by DR.. Newton, Newton, Kan" 50c
at d. X. 0oodall's and Winters Drug
Company.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-04
Forest Fire Losses.

BOSTON, June 4.-For the first
time in many years the density of
the smoke from forest fires produced
a pronounced yellow atmosphere here
today The smoke was sufficiently
dense to cause discomfort to those
having sensitive throats and eyes. It
is forty-seven days since rain in any
appreciable amount has fallen in this
section, and during that time the
losses from forest fires in New Eng
land have aggregated at least $1,000
600. lNIs
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-04

COLUMBUS, O., June 4.-The audi.
torium was packed again today when
Senator Hanna called the republican
state convention to order. The ycpofl
of the committee on credentials, seat
ing the Rouse delegates from Monroe
and the Sands delegates from Hook.
ing, was adopted. Before the conven.
ton assembled Boorthman withdrew
for lieutenant governor and promised
to present Harding's name so that
there was no contest for any nomina-
tions OF general interest or impor-
tance. The general good will of the
peacemakers was shown in the early
proceedings, especially in the speech
of Foraker in complimenting Hanna.
After the report of the committee on
permanent organization Senator Han
ma proposed Senator Foraker as per-
manent chairman, when the latter re-
ceived great ovation.
Senator Foraker said: This was
Hanna's year. Yesterday was Han
mas day which he improved to the ut
most extent in his great keynote
speech-the best he ever made. Next
year is Roosevelt's year." he contin-
ued, and eulogized the president amid
continued cheering. He congratulated
the republicans on being united on
their leaders for this year and next
year and most Of all on their princi.
pies.
The reports on rules and order Of
business were then made and the
platform was adopted as read.
The name Of Myron T. IIerrick for
governor was presented by Paul How
land Of Cleveland. The remainder OF
the ticket was nominated as follows:
Lieutenant governor, w. G. Harding;
Auditor, Walter d. Guilbert; state
treasurer, W. s. McKinnon; attorney
general. Wade Hampton Ellis: su-
preme Judge, Augustus NJ. Summers.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-04
Workman Killed.
Special to The Optic.

RpSNi0i " Hc OptlC.
ALBUQUERQUE, N. NJ, June A.
Jose Garcia, a workman employed in
the car shops of the Santa Fe here.
received injuries yesterday from which
he died at st. Joseph's hospital last
night. Garcia was engaged in repair
ing the trucks Of car, using heavy
crow bar to lift the wheels, when a
switch engine at the end Of the string
of cars made coupling, throwing the
workman violently against the crow
bar. The steel was driven into the
lower part Of the body, penetrating a
vital part. The man died after sev-
eral hours of intense suffering.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-04
Hla Crowds at Lincoln.

LINCOLN, H., June A crowd oi
several thousand persons congregated
about the station this morning anc
welcomed President Roosevelt dur
ing his ten-minute stop here en- route
to Springfield. From the rear plat
form of his train the president deliv-
cred a brief speech. Cheers loud and
long rent the air as the special pulled
out of the station.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-04
Waters Give Up Dead.

TOPEKA, June 4.--Six unidentified
bodies, those of three men and three
women. victims Of the North Topeka
flood, were picked up today at noon
by some Of the Ottawa rescue boats
out Of the Kaw river driftwood west
OF the city. A rope was tied around
the body Of one woman. and evidently
she had been tied to tree to prevent
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-04
$4,000 Fire in Iowa.

OTTUMWA, Ia, June 4.-The sash
and door factory and the planning mills
of Davidson & Thackeray, the print
ing and lithographing establishment
of Morton & Co., with about ten dwell
ing houses, the latter in Queen street,
were burned to the ground early to-
day. The loss Is estimated at about
$500, 900.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-04

Lou Hanlon and wife came up from
Albuquerque yesterday to attend the
funeral Of Ed. Rasmus. the unfortun-
ate brakeman. who died the night
before last as the result OF being
crushed between the bumpers Of two
cars. Mrs. Hanlon is a sister OF Mrs.
Rasmus.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-04

VIII Hayward this morning while
trying to prevent dog fight and in.
undentally to prevent some children
from being bitten, picked one Of the
dogs, small bull pup up in his arms,
and was severely bitten in the nose
for his pains by the aforesaid pup.
No III effects are looked for from the
wound.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-04

Charley Leavitt. of Trout Springs,
better known as "uncle Charley was
In the city today for the purpose u
celebrating his seventy-fourth birth
day and he was being ably assisted
by Walter Herman Of the Antlers,
who was just thirty-three years old
today. +,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-04
Bad Cotton Prospects.

WASHINGTON, June 4.-The de-
partment of agriculture cotton bulle-
tin today shows the condition of cot
ton to be 74.1. The increase of acre
age planted is 81 per cent, or an in
crease of over one million acres.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-04

Davis & Sydes have concluded to
put some other matter besides the
lone name of the firm In their regular
advertising space in this evenings OPP
tic Al usual, what they havo to say
is for the benefit Of their patrons, who
are advised to take look at II.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-04

A stub passenger train from the
north came in on No. is time today.
A regular Santa Fe train from Kansas
City will come through this evening.
The Santa Fe is still the only road
that is moving a wheel in the flooded
district.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-04

Miss Emma Doll, sister of G. Il.
Doll, has changed her address from
Mrs. Wilcox's to Mrs. II. s. vanPat-
~ nv Nshtss street, where she
will be at home to all friends.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-04

The case of Miss Aurelia Padilla
against Sixto Garcia. for seduction,
breach of promise and $4,000 damages,
was occupying the attention of tho
court to-cay. The parties are from
Manuelitas.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-04

AT the meeting of the J. u. 2osen-
wald lodge |. o 3. b. last night, Myer
Friedman. Frei Henther, J. C. Canter
and Ike BacLaracl1 we're Initiated into
the mysteries OF the order.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-04

Owing to the washouts In Kansas
beef is getting very scarce In the
local markets but it Is thought that q
famine can be averted by the use Of
few of the native steers In this vi
cinity. .
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-04

Mrs. Sig Nahm and children and
Miss Grace Kohn. who left here last
Sunday for Leavenworth, Kans.. have
not been heard from since, and it is
uncertain where they are at present as
they have been unable to reach that
city on account Of the high water.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-04

NEW YORK, June 4.-Upon the ap.
pearance Of the government crop re-
port, showing the present average CON
dition of cotton to be 741, compared
with 95 last year, the cotton market
was thrown into excitement and there
was an immediate advance of six to
10 points.