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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-09
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Lowlek-Yon say the unexpected new.
or happens 70 You. ch?
Stuwlek Exactly. I've got so used
to II that | always expect It now, Phil
ndelphla Public Ledger.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-09

Mother Nature is the greatest and
noblest Of teachers. Study her rules
and laws. and II you follow and obey
them you viii not go far wrong.-Max.
wells Tnlisman.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-09
CURRENCY Preferred.

$50 far as | am concerned" observed
Spendahl, Il don't are whether we
have mn elastic currency or not: but, by
George, I'd like TO have II d little more
adhcsiver- Chicago Tribune.
The Washington times., 1903-10-25
ALEXANDRIA SVEWS NOTES
ENos GRAYsoN,s SUICIDE.

ALEXANDRIA. Va. Oct. PA more
thorough examination and considera-
ton of the case of Enos Grayson, who
killed Charles Shirley and two days
later was found hanging dead In Bar
ron's barn, on the south side of Hunt
ing Creek, has disclosed some notable
circumstances which leo 10 several wild
surmises as to how he came to his
death, whether by his own hand or
otherwise. The first theory was that
he made a slip knot in the rope, mount
ed a pile of hay and leaped of; but an
examination OF the knot shows that the
moose around his neck was not a slip
knot, but tied hard A hole on one side
of his head was also found. indicating
that a pistol shot had been fired into
his brain and caused his death, and
after he was dead a rope had been tied
around his neck and the body swung
off. No pistol has been found in the
barn or near IL whicn can be traced
to him, and one wild effort of ingenious
fancy is that he was lynched quietly by
a few men Of his own race, who thought
he deserved death for the murder which
he had committed. The police are not
in accord with this theory, but 1t is
much talked Of and is credited by some
few. though the majority still hold that
he put an end to his own life. even
though some circumstances of the case
are entirely irreconcilable with this be-
lief. The future may shed some light
upon the subject.
The Washington times., 1903-10-25
AMERICAN CARDINALS.

In spite Of interesting statements
made by Cardinal Gibbons in his recent
sermon on the Roman Catholic conclave.
leaders I'm his church are not inclined
TO think there VIII be any more Ameri-
can cardinals created while Cardinal
Gibbons lives Talk OF ArchbIshops
Ryan. Farley. Ireland. and Rlordan il
counted talk only. Nobody here knows
anything very definite, but Catholics In
position TO know say 1t will likely be
several years at any rate before a start
viii be made in the increase in American
representation which all believe to be in
evitable. It IS stated by those who claim
to know that Cardinal Gibbons refraiaed
from advising Pope Plus Y on the sub
Ject OF other cardinals in America. fur
ther than that American Catholics are
by their numbers, wealth and contribu-
tions, entitled 10 larger representation
in the college--BOston Transcript.
The Washington times., 1903-10-25
IN THE CITY PULPITS.

Several out-of-town ministers Will
preach sermons in the city churches
Sunday.
At St PauTs Protestant Episcopal
Church the Rev. W. l.. Gravett Will
occupy the pulpit at the night service
At Grace Protestant Episcopal Church
the Right Rev Cameron Mann. ID. D.,
Bishop of Dakota, will deliver the SER
mon at T:S0 .. m.
The Rev. Mr.. Schult will take the place
of the Rev: Mr.. Iseucke. who has re-
signed as pastor OF the Emmanuel Lutn-
eran Church. at that church tomorrow
At the Second Presbyterian Church.
the Rev. J. NJ. Nourse viii preach the
sermon at the evening service
At the First Baptist Church, the Rev.
DR. Hunt Will preach his farewell ser
mon DIR. Hunt recently rendered his
resignation. TO take effect ON the 1st of
November.
AT the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South, the Rev. DIR. Duffy will occupy
the pulpit at $50 d. m.
At the Railroad Reading Rooms the
services viii be conducted by Richard
Morgan.
The Washington times., 1903-10-25
FUNERALS.

The services at the grave this after
noon at the funeral Of the late Champ
walker were very impressive. After
the religious services by the Rev. J. p.
Stump. the Alexandria Lodge OF Elks
held its funeral obseQuies. The eulogy
was delivered by Harry 3. Cation. OF the
Alexandria bar. A quartet from Wash
ington beautifully rendered some appro-
pirate hymns.
The funeral Of Samuel c. Payne who
died in Washington last Thursday. Will
take place from the Methodist Protes-
tant Church in this city tomorrow after
noon at l o'clock 1t Will be attended
by Andrew Jackson Lodge OF Masons
and the Relief Hook and Ladder Com
pany. of both which he was a member
The funeral Of the late Leopold Bend
helm will take place from his late home
In Upper King Street tomorrow after
noon at o'clock. and will be attended
by numerous friends from this city and
Washington
The Washington times., 1903-10-25
BUSY WEEKS RECORD
IN HIGH SCHOOL WORLD
of Companies From Raw RecrFootba Claiming Student
neestDongS Various Buildings

the contract for supplying them has not
yet been awarded.
The military committee OF the high
schools. consisting Of James +. Fitch,
J. Holdsworth Gordon, and Gen. II. V
Boynton. held "a meeting Friday after
noon. at which bids for the uniforms
were considered AS yet the report is
only q committee report. and must be
affirmed at the meeting OF the Board
of Education next Wednesday evening
at the Franklin School Building. The
bidders arc the New York Clothing
House. OF Baltimore; Jacob Reeds
Sons. OF Philadelphia. and the Cherry
Moran Company. OF Washington
The Football Outlook.
Judging from the football games
played TO date the team from Central
high School is a shade better than any
Of the other high school teams. Bust
ness has won a game from Eastern. and
has. in-turn. been defeated by Central
The only other championship game
played was that in which Technical de-
feated Western
Central. by man TO man comparison.
outweighs the Technical team, and also
has the advantage in coaching and the
experience OF its men SURPRISES are
the rule in football. and one may Je
sprung in the championship games, but
from the present outlook Central viii
win the championship with a clean score
of victories The fight for second place
will be close one and VIII bear watch
ing. Technical. Business. and Western
heretofore have always put up admir-
able contests, and until further games
are played il is impossible to judge OF
their respective merits.
Interest in Athletic Field
Much interest has been shown by the
High School athletes in the establish
ment Of an athletic field to be used ex-
clusively for High School sports. DI-
rector of High Schools Percy NJ.
/ Hughes. In his last annual report to the
Board of Education. called attention 10
this need, but on account of the large
( appropriation already obtained for the
schools it will be impossible to get IA
Z vorable consideration for the matter
The Washington times., 1903-10-25

this year The establishment of gym
nasiums for Central. eastern. and the
NJ Street High School is also desired.
but must be made matter for future
consideration on account OF other needs
more pressing.
The need for the athletic field and
gymnasium becomes more and more APP
parent each year. and their establish
ment Will add a feature to High School
life never before enjoyed. The inter-
scholastic games at present must be
played on grounds used by other
schools. and a regularity of schedule is
almost an impossibility. Athletics have
grown more in the past two years than
ever before, and the proposed field VIII
make High School athletics, as they
should be. a distinct and separate feat
ure Of the athletic life of Washington.
Central High School.
Win the appointment of the nom
commissioned officers last week the
three companies at Central are com
plete. The men appointed are: First
sergeants. John Archibald, Ebert {.
Johnson, and Ralph Quick; second ser
geants. Harold n. Hillebrand, John ,.
Hursey and Eric Parson: third ser
reants. Loren H Call Norman w.
Klopfer and Alfred II. Mori; fourth ser
peants. Edward p Gates. Joseph n.
Grufr. and Hubert Seltzer; NTH SER
geants. Kepler Fitzgerald. Alan p. Lee,
and Walter Price; corporals, Allen.
Bishop. Dolly. Doing. Gilfiilan, Goldberg.
Never. Pease, Richards, Rockwell.
Standiford. Stout, and Thomas.
The most popular order ever issued at
Central is that issued this year whici
gives every student in the school the
last hour free on Friday. The program
OF the various sections has been planned
so that this innovation will not inter
fere with the regular work of the stu
dents II is planned later in the year 10
hold enter rtainments and other social af-
fairs in this period. Heretofore II was
necessary TO take one Of the regular
periods of study for outside diversions,
such as musical recitals. and the new
order OF things win do much 20 give
a new school spirit TO the pupils
The Washington times., 1903-10-25

The publication OF the Western is
to be resumed this year. and the paper
Is 20 be conducted on larger and more
energetic basis than ever before Since
it's FIRST issue in 1894 It has met with in
different success and for several years
its publication was suspended entirely.
This year matters have taken more
favorable and encouraging aspect, ana
II the students give the paper the sup
mort Il deserves its success is assured.
No high school in washington has a
student body as enthusiastic and loyal
as this high school, and when the stu
dents come to appreciate the fact that
the success Of the paper rests entirely
with the support given It will no doubt
be forthcoming.
The first issue of the paper viii be
distributed the middle of this week, and
will be devoted to the interests of the
cadet company 1t will be twenty-four
pages in size. and will contain news of
personal interest to the scholars as well
as to the school as = whole. The corps
of editors selected lacks nothing in eff
cheney, and all are experienced, having
previously assisted in the work of their
respective departments. The editors
follow: Spencer Gordon, editor in
chief; Miss Edwards. assistant editor
Miss Cumpston. second assistant: Bryan
Morse. athletics, and Lieutenant Rath.
bun. military editor.
The Washington times., 1903-10-25
OHIO MARSHAL KILLED
BY MOB OF NEGROES
Battle Takes Place in B. & o. Tunnel.
Lynching Threatened by
Citizens

WHEELING. W. Va. Oct A.-One
man is dead. one dying. and three Sc
riously wounded as the result OF a clash
between officers and mob OF negroes
ard foreigners at Flushing. Ohio. The
battie took place in the tunnel Of the
Balumore and Ohio Railroad last night.
John q. Elliott. marshal Of Flushing.
vas killed, and william Smith. "A negro.
was shot through the head. r. Smith.
Prank Williams. and +. Young all ne
groes. are seriously wounded Three of
the gang are surrounded I'm a cabin by
posse. and a lynching is likely
The Washington times., 1903-10-25

persistent root 1t is found in nearly
the whole plain region OF the United
States. losses of stock from this cause
are reported in Colorado and New
Mexico. and TO some extent in other
Western States.
What an Expert Says.
Regarding the weed In Montana. Mr..
Blankinship has reported:
"The white loco is found throughout
all the eastern plains, and is not infre-
quent in the mountain meadows up 10
5000 feet altitude. II is uneyeuly dis
tributed
In some parts OF the loco zone the
losses sometimes average as high as 80
per cent of the lambs produced, and in
several localities the sheepmcn have
been compelled TO dispose OF their sheep
and stock up with cattle.
"The loco is found mainly along dry,
rocky ridges or gravel plains. but eN-
hibits great capacity for growing In
nearly every kind OF soil. II IS a rela-
lively recent introduction into the State.
and IS spreading from the infected re-
gions There Is considerable evidence
10 show that the buffalo were the orig
inal agents OF its introduction. either
through having eaten the mature seeds
and then scattered them or from their
habit OF wallowing"
The only means of determination At
present known is digging up the plant
by the roots. At certain seasons or
the year this has proved most effective.
No other remedy is known 20 the West
ern cattIemen. but It Is hoped the in
vestigatons OF Prof. Chestnut Will
find one.
The Washington times., 1903-10-25
Athletics.

With the opening OF the new athletic
grounds. in the rear OF the school build
ing. athletics and outdoor sports have
taken on a new lease of life. Almost
every evening a goodly number OF boys
gather on the grounds and engage in
an old-styIe rough and tumble game OF
football, or sport just as strenuous.
In past years the boys have shown
much hesitation In showing uD'' for
football practice. as the Georgetown
field was generally used, and the trip
10 that place took much time. This
year matters are remedied. and the va
rious athletic teams have a larger num-
Der of candidates than before.
Although the football season has opened
the season with defeat. both coach and
manager are confident of ultimate sue
cess The boys TO play the regular posi-
tions and 10 participate in the cham
pionship games have about been chosen.
: In addition to these. however, a num-
Ter of substitutes are in readiness. and
know the signals and plays in such a
manner that they can be relied upon
for service at any time. Bryan Morse
has been chosen as manager for the
football team. and Church will be cap
tain
The past week in the High School
world has been a busy one. as the
formal organization OF the regiment has
been completed and three games IN
the Championship football schedule have
been played.
On last Monday the boys" met in
their respective drill rooms and were
assigned 10 companies. They were i'm
mediately broken up into squads" and
turned over 10 the various officers and
non-coms and put through the myste-
ries OF arm exercise and the other
movements necessary before they are
allowed 10 drill with guns.
For the first month or so of his en-
listuent the raw recruit" does not see
the necessity Of these preliminary exer-
cises. Their fondest hopes are realized
when they enlist and get gun" How
never. as the year progresses they find
that arm exercise" etc. have worked
wonders. and their guns are carried
with much more ease and grace.
Such has been the condition in the
past week Though not openly protest
ing against the arduous and seemingly
useless exercises. the boys have shown
much impatience and anxiety and want
80 .'get right down to business with ths
gins The raw recruits" go through
their various movements in an awk
ward fashion, and for a short time vii
be the laughing stock of the students
This awkwardness Will Of course
gradually disappear. and with more
confidence and knowledge OF the tech
niQue" OF the proceedings the boys viii
fulfn all expectations.
Although the uniforms 90 be used thi
year are the same as in preceding years
The Washington times., 1903-10-25
Department Expert Goes
To Study Poisonous Weeds
Great Losses of Cattle in West Attributed to Plants Eaten
en- Ranges-Prof. Chestnut Seeking to
Discover Remedy.

The Department Of Agriculture has
sent one Of it's specialists West to in
vestigate the extent OF the loss due TO
poisonous weeds eaten by grazing ami
mails on the great ranches. Reports
from some sections have Indicated losses
Of many thousands Of dollars. A study
OF conditions with especial view TO eX-
terminating the plants is in progress.
Y. X Chestnut. Of the department
force OF agrostologists, is the field agent
at work on this subject. He has made
a special study OF poisonous weeds and
hopes TO find an effective way OF get
tirG rid Of the scOurge at present so
greatly feared by cattlemen and farm
ers IN the Western States
Loco weed Is the dangerous plant
complained OF in some Of the States.
In Montana alone il Is said 70 have re-
suited in a loss OF stock valued at
SlO0 900. Stockmen fear their loss will
become greater as their herds increase,
and are making appeals for some quick
remedy for their afiiiction.
A Report From Montana.
According to a report made by j. w
Blankinship. OF Butte. the loco zone is
well-defined section near the center
OF the State. and that along the streams
from the foothills westward the water
hemlock Is frequent. The poison zones
are marked by a profusion OF other
plants, such as larkspurs. lupines, death
camas. and wild parsnip.
The loco weed is described as small
pea-iike plant. six to Twelve inches high
with conspicuous white or cream-cOlOred
flowers. II grows from "a thick. woody
The Washington times., 1903-10-25
EpIsON INJUNCTION DISMISSED

The restraining order issued some days
ago BY Justice Anderson. prohibiting the
Edison Automobile Company, David X
and George J. JOslin. from using the
name OF Edison IN the name Of n cor
porzation 20 be Incorporated was yester-
day dissolved. The injunction was is
riied on the petition OF W. Leslie Edison.
VINO IS now given authority 10 amend
his r,etitfon
The Washington times., 1903-10-25
MRS. BEDFORD TO FIGHT.

NEW YORK oct 24-Mrs Cunning
s Bedford, who was arrested in Eng
land last spring and fined for falsely
registering an infant as the child OF
herself and her late husband, arrived
yesterday from Havre by the French
liner La Lorraine. She said she intended
10 stay here and make a legal tight FOR
her husbands property.
The Washington times., 1903-10-25
SANITATION THE THEME
OF EMINENT SCIENTISTS
Subject to Be Discussed at
Health Convention.
FIRST SESSION ON TUESDAY
Distinguished Physicians and Sanitary
Experts Will Gather Here to Attend
Meetings-Program of Events.

Delegates from the United States,
Mexico. Canada, and Cuba. including
many Of the most distinguished medical
men and sanitary experts in those coun-
tries, will attend the thirty-first annual
meeting OF the American Public Health
Association in Washington this week
The opening meeting will be Tuesday
morning at 10 o'clock and the final ses-
sion on Saturday The sessions will be
| held In the banquet hall of the New
Willard. The laboratory division OF the
association will convene I'm the medical
| school of Columbian University.
Opening of Convention.
The opening address win be made by
Gen. George NJ Sternberg. Surgeon
General. L. S. A, retired. DR.. Walter
Wyman. president OF the association
will deliver his annual address Tuesday
evening at o'clock. and Commissioner
II. 3. f. Macfarland win welcome the
delegates the same evening
Twenty special subjects have been Sc
leeted for discussion. and additional top
les Will also be presented.
The local committee has arranged for
an excursion to the vaccine farm Of the
/ National Vaccine Establishment on
committee will give a reception In honor
OF the delegates at the New Willard.
President to Greet Delegates.
/ President Roosevelt will receive the
members Of the association on Thurs
day. and the next day there will be an
| excursion TO Mount Vernon.
Commissioner Macfarland has ap-
proved the recommendation Of II. c.
Mclean. deputy health officer, th;a DIT
1 W. G. Woodward be detailed as delegate
to the meeting from the District
The conference of State and provincial
boards OF health OF North America has
been In annual session for the past two
days at Baltimore. A feature Of the
| conference was paper by DR.. John
Guiteras, OF Cuba, on Another Years
Test Of the Mosquito Doctrine Of the
| Transmission of Yellow Fever In Hav-
| ana -
The Washington times., 1903-10-25
Y. NJ. S. l. SOCIABLES.

The members of the Young Mems So
dality Lyceum are actively preparing
for their euchre and social. which Will
be given at the Lyceum hall on the
18th instant. The euchre will no doubt
be as great a success as the other en-
tertainments given by the lyceum have
been
The Washington times., 1903-10-25
President to Greet Delegates.
NEW $40 COUNTERFEIT.

Notice was sent out yesterday by the
Secret Service Bureau OF the Treasury
Department of the discovery OF a new
counterfeit $40 note. IL is on the Millers
River National Bank of Athol. Mass.
The Washington times., 1903-10-25
MEETING OF MERCHANTS.

The Retail Merchants Protective As
sociation will meet at the rooms Of the
Business Mems League. corner of King
and Washington Streets. Monday night.
The Washington times., 1903-10-25
GOLF CLUB TEA.

A delightful tea was given at the
Golf Club last night. The hostesses on
the occasion were Misses Mamie Jones,
Eliza Uhler and Lucy Douglas.
The Washington times., 1903-10-25
RossoN-wATKINs WEDDING.

Herbert Rosson and Bette Watkins
were quietly married at the rectory OF
the Southern Methodist Church. by the
Rev. J. p. Stump. Friday morning at
O'Clock
The Washington times., 1903-10-25
LAYING NEW RAILS.

New rails are being laid by the electric
railway company along its road on
North Columbus Street
The Washington times., 1903-10-25
EVERY WOMAN,

EVERY WOMAN me: .sss.,.,s, ,ss ''s:ss sss
happy life lies in preserving the charms she
already hAs, or N restoring those she has lost
She may have the sweetest disposition in the
world, but unless nature has bestowed upon her
a clear complexion, rounded features q well
turned neck, and beautiful bust, she Is Sc
riously handicapped Men are attracted and
held BY these charms, and she is a wise woman
who viii strive by every means 20 preserve ~
restore these blessings
The Washington times., 1903-10-25
DENTISTS REMOVAL TO WASH
TNCTON
INGToN.

DR.. n. n. Rust. the well-knOwn den
tist, will remove his office from this
city to Washington about the first OF the
year.
The Washington times., 1903-10-25
DR.. CHARLES
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row
The Washington times., 1903-10-25
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The Washington times., 1903-10-25
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-06-23

carrying rodents are found is allowed to dock at Manila until they are exter- minated. Accordingly the Sherman steamed back to 3larivels. When she ar rived there her matches had been opened up and enough sulphur carried below to kill millions Of rats. As soon as the anchor was dropped the sulphur fires were started in the hold, and in few minutes the work of the fumes be- came apparent.
 Out of the hatches there poured such a stream of rats as was never before seen in the Orient. First by the hun dreds, and then by the thousands, they appeared at the matches, and then leaped into the water. Every one tried to swim ashore but the distance was far too great for any rat to swin, and soon the great black line of padding rodents began to thin out Some of them reached point about 300 yards off the ship. but none got any further. After the fumes had been working for about an hour the rats stopped appearing. An inspection of the ship was made and not a rat discovered. The Sherman then reentered Manila and discharged her cargo.-New York Times.