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The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-09-18
||HNCT0N LETTER.
..io Of Interest from the
national Capital.
CHARACTER GONE
william Hugh Rob
th nm Odd Career-Race
[d' .uain-Publications
ofUncle samuel.

,...,on.-"Gen.a william Hugh
(s''u VS. found deadthe other morn
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-09-18
Nav Be a Wild Woman.

John Ruggenberg, who lives near
Campbells gulch, says that what is
reputed to be the mountain lion that
attacked Prof. Snoddy has a voice
like a crying or wailing woman, and
that it is frequently heard at night.
The professor said at the time of the
attack that the voice was different
from anything he had ever heard,
the darkness of the night preventing
him from obtaining a good view OF
the beast, except that it was as tall
as a man when it stood up to fight.
Accounts of wild men in wooded
countries are not infrequent. 1t is
possible that investigation may dis
close in this prairie region a wild
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-09-18
4 New Editor.

Secretary Cortelyou jumped into full.
Aedged editorship when the department:
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-09-18
Friends worth mavinr.

Friends Worth naving.
Fred-Well. old chap. it's all settled.
I'm going to marry Miss Willing next
month. and I want you to act as best
man.
Joe-You can count on me, my dear
boy. / never desert a friend when mis-
fortune overtakes him.-Cincinnati En-
uuirer.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-09-18
Gettins BACK 1t Him.

GettinE Back ut Him.
She-This is a very pleasant express
sion you have in this picture. I suppose
the photographer told you to look pleas
ant?
He-No; he didn't have to; I wasn't
married then.-Yonkers Statesman.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-09-18

'Twas Ever Thus.
Blinker-That young friend of years
seems to be rather pessimistic.
Clinker-Yes, poor fellow! He's an
amateur photographer.
Blinker-What's that got to do will.
It?
Clinker-Why, his views Of life are
naturally poor.-Chicago Daily News.
Natural Question.
NE. Softnut-What a lot of wubbish
people do talk! Why, when was young
they used to say that if l didn't leave
OF dwinking and smoking should be-
come idiotie.
Mr.. Hardnut-Why didn't you leave
them OF, then?-Stray Stories.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-09-18
Johns slishsn.

Johns eMishsn
A Chinaman once lost his queue,
And he didn't know what to dueue:
He searched here and There
And almost everywhere.
But 1t never came to his vueue.
Chicago Daily News.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-09-18
That Ends II.

That Ends II.
81 suppose" remarked Miss Cent?
mentle, that since Mr.. Bravely saved
her life, she will think Of him as her
hero all the rest Of her life"
"Oh, no." replied Mr.. Practical, "she
married him last week."-Cincinnati
Commercial Tribune.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-09-18
En- TO Dete Note.

- 70 O3se mOsSOs
"Do you know that Mrs. Bickers has
made three attempts to elope. all I'M
successful?"
Indeed? Her motto seems to be.
If at first you don't succeed. fly, fly
again.'"-Town Topics.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-09-18

as a man when it stood up to fight.
Accounts of wild men in wooded
countries are not infrequent. 1t is
possible that investigation may dis
close in this prairie region a wild
woman.
Raises Apples.
A resident of Aurora named Fort
has experimental this year. with the
raising of tobacco, and believes he.
will demonstrate that the raising OF
this plant a be made a success in
South Dakota. His tobacco plants
are strong and healthy. The leaves
are large and are more numerous
than customary ever in the south.
The plants have not yet matured, u
will be beyond danger from frost with
a few days more of warm weather.
! Had . Bath.
Five tramps had an involuntary
bath at Madison the other day and
got a shock to their nervous system.
They were reclining under a railroad
water tank when, without warning,
six of the hoops on the huge reser-
voir gave way with a report like a
cannon. The hoboes who were thus
rudelyl aroused from their midday
meditations, jumped to their feet and
made a wild dash for safety but not
before they were thoroughly. soaked.
News Notes.
Mrs. Anna Hull of Beadle county
was arrested on complaint OF W.. I.
Fell, who charged her with carrying
4 weapon and threatening him. 1t is
said the difficulty resulted from a
misunderstanding between two adj
ministrators of an estate.
A verdict of guilty was returned
in the United States court inathe $
against Joe Black Pipe, a Rosebud
Indian, charged with introducing II
ouor Indian territory.
The Madison police r kept busy
running out the gamblers who drift
in. attracted by the large crops and
consequent generous supply OF mon
ey. Hardly day goes by that some
al these classes are not started east
ar west on the train, with a prom
ise, to steer clear of the city. Many
81 the best towns of the state a r
bothered in this way.
Owing to lack of patronage tn
creamery at La Dele has closed tenn
~porarily. The farmers in this vicin
Iity raised such big crops this yea
that they have no time to haul mill
! to the creamery.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-09-18
4 Gonjsetrre.

.Clara-Have you seen Miss Passay's
fiance! Where ON earth did he come
'front.' (
Ethel-Possibly he came In answer to,
an advertisements-Rrooklyn Life.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-09-18

'Have you heard Of Gobans's latest
fad?"
mo. What is he doing now?r
collecting breakfast foods. He has
tabulated 200 varieties, Of which fully
one-third are. edible."-N. Y. Times.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-09-18

Henri-n / kissed you, would you give
1t awaytoyour father?
MarieAof course not! What would
he want with your ksses?-LaV Vie Pa
risienne.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-09-18

I'm on the ragged edge" he said.
despairingly.
.'The ragged edge Of what!?"
1.-THE ragged edge Of my collar he
replied, and the way he WINGED when
he tried to move his head showed her
that he spoke truly. So, being q wise
woman. she changed 1aundries.-Chi-
cago Post.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-09-18

Helen (piqued)-I really do not know
what to make of you. Jack.
Jack (blandly)-Er-why not try
husband?-N. Y. Times.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-21
Southern Presbyterians.

LEXINGTON, Va, May 21-The
forty-third annual session Of the gen
eral assembly Of the southern Presby.
terian church was called to order to
day in the Lexington Presbyterian
church by the retiring moderator. Rev
w. T. Hall, D. d., of Columbia, S. c.
About eighty presbyteries, scattered
varoiusly over the states of Mary
land, Virginia, West Virginia, Ten
nessee. North Carolina, South Caro-
lyina, Kentucy, Georgia, Florida, Ala
bama. Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas,
Arkansas and Missouri, and Indian
Territory. were represented by the
200 commissioners in attendance. The
session was begun with devotional
exercises, and an eloquent sermon
was preached by DR.. Hall.
Several important matters will
come up before the general assemb-
ly for discussion, such as Christian
education. and the appointment of a
permanent committee on the Bible
cause, similar in character to the other
standing organizations Of the body.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-21
Cumberland resbyterians.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 21-The
seventy-thrid general assembly OF the
Cumberland Presbyterian church con-
vened in this city this morning. II
Is estimated that the attendance is
over 500, many visitors besides the
regularly accredited commissioners
being attracted to the gathering by
the fact that Nashville and vicinity
Is closely associated with the origin
and growth of the denomination and
here, also, are located the publishing
house of the church and in close prox-
unity is the asfsembly's theological
school at Lebanon. The commission
ers represent nearly $50 Presbyteries
In the territory extending from Penn
sylvania to California and from Iowa
to Louisiana. The sermon of the re
tiring moderator was the chief feature
of the opening session.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-21
ENJOYMENT OF TRIP
Enhanced by School Children's 8
Rendition Of "America," in
Which He Joined.
MONTANA'S BIG SHEEP LOSSES

SALEM, Ore, May 2l.-Salem pre-.
sented a gala appearance this morn
ing when President Roosevelt and
party drew up to the depot promptly
on schedule time. AS the president
appeared upon the rear platform he
was greeted with deafening cheers.
After exchanging greetings with the
reception committee, the presidential
party were escorted to carriages and
the procession started upon the route
which had been laid out 1t went di-
rect to Marion square, where about
1000 school children were assembled,
and the president was conducted to a
platform where he delivered a few
words of greeting and encouragement
to the children, who responded by
singing America in one mighty
chorus. This feature of the program
seemed to please the president for he
smiled and joined heartily in the
chorus. From the square the presi-
dent was driven to the capitol build
ing where he delivered an address.
At the conclusion of the address the
president was driven to the train and
the party left for Portland.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-21
SELLING OUT AT COST.
POSITIVELY NO FAKE SALE-ALL
THE MERCHANTS ARE
IN IT.
Remarkable Values in Tickets to Com.
ing Grand oratorio Concert Offered
BY City Business Men.

The following list OF busiess mer
have shown their appreciation of this
work OF the Las Vegas Oratorio SO
ciety in the years past and they de
sire to contribute to the success ol
Its coming concert by subscribing fol
a large advance sale of tickets. They
areactuntedly no such motives as the
New York theatre ticket brokers who
buy in the supply and dispose of them
at q large profit; on the contrary
their sole aim Is to assist In impress
sing upon the public the propriety OF
filling the opera house TO overnowing
on next Wednesday evening when a
splendidly drilled chorus and orches
ira Will render a program, the excel
lence OF which the name of the or.
eanization sufficiently guarantees.
Remember and buy your ticket from
one OF the following merchants who
Is positively selling them al cost.
@. g. Schaeffer, Aqua Pura Com
pany, J. II. Stearns, +. p. Waring.
Graff& Hayward, Fox & Harris, w. M.
Lewis, The Optic Las Vegas Meat &
Supply company. Lewis Shoe and
Clothing company. Bacharach Bros.
Castaneda hotel. Chaffin & Duncan. A.
X. Quinley, J. s. Rhodes, Chas. Ilfeld,
Rosenthal Bros, M. Greenberger, Cen
ter Block pharmacy. e. G. Murphy,
Rosenthal Furniture company. r. II.
Manko, Robt. J. Taupert, Thompson
Hardware company. A. O. Wheeler.
Sporleder Boot and Shoe company,
Davis Z Sydes, E. Rosenwald Z Son.
c. D. Boucher. Stern I Nahm, Ludwig
llfeld. First National bank, San NJ.
gusl National bank.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-21
PRETTY HOME WEDDING
THos. M'NALLAN LEADS MISS
BERTHA G. LEONARD TO
HyMEN's SACRED ALTAR.
Many Congratulations for Popular
Young People Who, Have Lived
Many Years In Las veoas.-The
Fair Brides Apparel.

A very quiet and pretty home we'd
ding occurred at the residence OF Mrs.
Geo. Payne, on Douglas avenue. last
evening at o'clock. when Mr.. ThOs.
McNallan led to the hymenial altar
Miss Bertha G. Leonard, both Of this
city.
Gnly few OF the immediate friends
of the happy couple were present
when they took their places before
Father H. c. Pouget To take the vows
that would bind them together for
life They were attended al the altar
by Victor Waite and Miss Ida Wan
ders in the roles of groomsman and
bridesmaid respectively.
After the ceremony bounteous
wedalng supper was served, after
nartaking OF which the happy couple
retired to their future home, at 5l1
Tenth street. where they will be at
home to their friends after June 1st.
The bride was gowned in hand
some white silk MULE, trimmed with
lace. and carried a beautiful bouquet
OF brides roses, while the brides
maid wore a handsome white organ
die gown, with lace trimmings, and
carried carnations.
The general plan Of decoration for
the rooms was carnations, and they
presented very pretty appearance.
The bride Is a young lady OF ster-
ling qualities, who has been bookkeep.
er at the Las Vegas Meat and Supply
company's place of business for some
time past. and she has host oI
friends in the city who will be pleased
to hear of her nuptials. The
groom is an employe of the Santa Fe
anu is well liked by all his associ-
ates. being young man of exemplary
habits and pleasant disposition. He
should make an ideal husband, who
Will appreciate the lovable qualities
possessed by the bride he has won.
The Optic take spleasure in joining
with their numerous friends in wish
ing them long lie OF happiness.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-21
SCENIC HIGHWAY.
New Route Discovered by Party on
Preliminary survey.-Easy to
Build.

II. B. Rice and party sent out by the
committee in charge of the proposed
road through the Pecos forest reserve
returned last evening and he will re-
port to his committee at length this
evening, He favors The Optic with a
synopsis of his report in advance:
OF several routes suggested for the
forest highway examined three. hav-
ing rejected the Tecolote route for its
roughness and the Harvey route be-
cause Of its steep grades, The route
by El Poryenir through Hermit canyon
was examined. and while affording the
grandest scenery, was considered i'm
practicable by reason of costly work
required.
The route by Edwards park was
found easy and desirable for con-
siderable distance, beyond which the
grade began to rise abruptly and, as
the views are confined to the narrow
valley this line was rejected,
then began examination OF road
around the base Of Hermit peak hay-
ing as an objective point the great
ridge reaching from the Hermit to the
main range. This attained on an
easy grade Thence | followed this
ridge to Its lowest point where cross
ed Beaver fork to the ridge between
this stream and the Hollinger can.
yon. On the north slope Of the ridge
/ followed by gradual rises until tho
main range was reached near Elk
mountain.
Form Elk mountein descended BY
the divide between Willow and Bear
creeks to the Pecos river encounter.
ing no obstacles to the location Of O
practicable carriage road.
This route has several features to-
recommend 1t over others az it's easy
grade. not exceeding per cent, Its
easy construction the roadway lying
largely nsloping hillsides; Its varied
and charming beauty OF outlook and
the easy access II affords to other
grand scenic points and to the fishing
and hunting grounds OF the forest re-
serve.
Mr. Rice will enlarge upon the diff
ferent points herein presented In his
full report which The Optic will
doubtless be privileged to publish.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-21
ATR0CIOuS MASSACREES
HAVE CREATED TERRIBLE STATE
or TERROR AMONG RUSSIAN
JEWS.
UnaccountabIe Fanatacism Seems to
Spur the PopuIace Of Odessa to
Further Ravages.

BERLIN, May 21.-A singular state
of mind OF the people Of Kishineff,
Bessarable, while they were killing
Jews there about month ago is de.
scribed in a letter from a non-Jewish
German OF Odessa, received by the re-
lief committee here He said: THE
leaders Of bands on entering Jewish
dwellings often addressed the occup-
ants good naturedly. saying poor
brethren, we must kill you. 1t is SO
ordered" The state Of terror of the
Jews at Kishineff, the letter adds. con.
tinues. A fresh massacre is expected
there and the Jews of Odessa and Of
all the large towns of Bessarabia are
living in hourly dread Of death. The
whole province seems to be in state
Of fanaticaI fury against the Jews
The writer OF the letter then says,
excitement is intensified through
procIamations distributed In the
streets and the tone of bitterly anti
Semeitic newspapers. Russians say to
their educated and tolerant country
men who urge keeping peace, 'tis the
czar's will that the Jews he every
where robbed. Orders have been
given that we start again at. Panta-
cost"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-21
BO0DtERS IN A BOX
SAN Juan, II. r., the Scene Of
Wholesale POis0ninx-NO
Fatalities.
STRIKERS IN COMPETITION

DENVER, Colo, May 2l.-The
strike in this city is believed to De
practically over. The committees
representing the citizens alliance,
labor unions and the peace committee,
met at noon and before it adjourns
ii is expected to sign 4 ctnoract set
tling the strike. Tie terms OF settle
ment have not yet been made public
but a prominent labor leader said al
noon that they were satisfactory to the
unions. 1t seems certain that every
thing will be settled sometime this
afternoon. In the meantime it is stat
ed that is the strike is not settled the
executive board of the Western Fed
erstion OF Miners and American labor
nniun are considering the adyisability
nf calling a general strike for the en-
tire state OF Colorado.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-21
Texas Editors in Session.

WAXAHACHIE, Texas, May 21.-
Men and women who work all the year
round to mold opinion in the Lone Star
state and keep the public well inform
ed of current events are gathered
here in large numbers, the occasion
being the twenty-fourth annual session
of the Texas Press association. Rout-
inc business was transacted this fore
noon and after luncheon the conven-
tion took up the discussion of various
matters that interest those engaged in
the business and editorial management
of newspapers. The sessions are to
continue through tomorrow and be-
tween times the visitors will partake
of liberal entertainment puruvided by
their local brethren and the people
of Waxahachie generally.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-21

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May 21.--In
the academy Of music, beginning with
a meeting this evening and concluding
with second demonstration t0mor-
row evening, MethoLists Of Philadel-
phia and vicinity will celebrate the
two hundredth anniversary of the
birth of John Wesley and pay tribute
to his labors in the founding of Meth
odism. This will be one Of the most
notable recognitions of Wesley's life
and work that has been held in the
United States. Bishop Cyrus d. Foss
will preside and introduce the famous
orators who will take part in the cele-
bration. Bishop Charles H. Fowler,
Senator Dephew Of New York and DR..
Frank G. Gunsaulu Of Chicago are
among those who will address the
gathering.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-21
Ohio Centennial Concluded.

CHILLICOTHE, O., May Eth,
celebration Of Ohio's one hundredtf
birthday was brought to a successful
conclusion TO-DAY. General r. Brink
erhoff OF Mansfield, presided over the
ceremonies this morning and Rev
Joseph Reinicke delivered the invoca
ton. The speakers Of the day In
cluded 8. s. Knabenshue OF Toledo
Thomas Ewing, Jr., Of New York
Professor w. H. venable OF Cincinnati
and Bishop c. G. McCabe Of Omaha
This afternoon there was . big par
ade Of visiting and home military and
civic bodies, reviewed BY tho gov
ernor and other distipguisbed visit
0JUs
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-21

Ricardo Garcia and Miss Chonita
Alverez were united In the holy bond
Of matrimony by Judge II. s. Woos-
ter last evening, and thereby hangs
tale.
II seems that Ricardo, who is In the
employ OF the jewelry firm OF Lujan
& Lucero, neglected to get the con-
sent of the young lady's father to the
ceremony, which greatly angered the
said parent
Chor'ta is the daughter Of Leandro
Alvarez, musician, who was engaged
to play at the dance at Buffalo hall
last night, but who, upon learning
that his daughter had been welded
to Ricardo. disregarded his engage
ment tnd went in search Of the cou-
Pile Failing to find them, he accepted
the services OF Chas. Monroe, the west
side policeman and sent him out with
instructions to find them and bring
them before him. This, Monroe did,
and the couple had to listen to very
angry discourse from the lips Of the
enraged father, during which TRADE
he attempted to use. q knife on the
bridegroom. but was prevented by the
strong arm Of the law. The trouble
was ilnalIy settled by the eloping
couple agreeing to 90 before the par
ish priest tomorrow morning and have
the knot tied again according to the
rites Of the church, and 20 the natter
ends.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-21
Strikers Competing.

OMAHA, Neb., May 21.--Seventy-
live colored walters and cooks were
locked ont today by q restaurant which
had hired them to take the places OF
strikers, and business was closed pend
ing negotiations for settlement OF the
strike. Employing teamsters are run
ming all their wagons although the
mion teamsters have entered into
hearty competition by placing 100
teams at work The teamsters have
struck from the proposed plan Of Set
f1ement the demand for recognition
-pf their union.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-21
Fatal Gas Explosion.

NEW YORK, May 21.-Fire start
ID today In one Of the seven gas
akpuses at One Hundred and Fifteenth
street and Sheridan avenue. There
we're five explosions. Police head
4uartcfs has been officially notified
and eight bodies have been taken
from the fire. Three persons were
5njured. One of them. John Weyfer
Fatally. While the fire is not under
scutruT the firemen are said to have
Ia veil in hand.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-21
Montana,s Sheep Losses.

HELENA, Mont. May 21-Statistic:
compiled by President T. c. Power OF
the state board of sheep commission
ers, fixes the total number of sheer
lost in the recent blizzard at 100000
Up TO the time Of the storm 100000
had frozen in the snow OF a previous
blizzard, making grand total OF 1.50O.-
900 lost In Montana since December
At an average of $3.50 this means a
monetary loss Of $3,75O.OOO.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-21
Bio crevass OPENS.

VICTORIA, B. c., May 21.-A spec
ial from Frank says crack four fee'
wide and 5000 feet long has opened
wide and 5000 feet long has opened
a couple of hundred yards back from
face of the western peak of Turtle
mountain at the summit. A dispatch
has been received at Frank from the
lieutenant governor of the territory
ordering the mounted police to inform
Everybody of danger and suggesting
immediate evacuation of the place.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-21
Cut Two Men.

DENVER, May 21-Three men en-
gagged in a cutting aifray at a saloon
at 1743 Larimer street early this
morning. AS a result Thos. Haley is
in a critical condition, Edward Cogan
is badly cut up and may not recover,
and their assailant, Ralph Rockwell,
is in Jail. The row started over wo-
man, Mrs. Lulu Moore, who was ar
rested as q witness.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-21
ADDRESS.

Yesterday afternoon The Optic re-
ceived the following dispatch from H.
+. M. Bear, editor Of the Roswell Rec
ord:
ROSWELL. NJ NJ. May 90
Optic, Las Vegas. n NJ:
Col. r. e. Twitchell today delivered
the commencement address before the
graduating class OF the New Mexico
Military institute. A large audience
was present The address was a mast.
erly one and eloquently delivered.
Public education was the theme.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-21
Hartman is Mending.

NEW YORK, May 2l.--Physicians
attending r. H. Hartman who yester-
day underwent an operation for appen-
dicitis, today issued the following bull
Ietin: "Harriman's condition con-
tinues most satisfactory. Temperature
and pulse normal. No pain"