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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-18

Schlott said the hours Of attendants
were too long, and she had left ol
THAT account
Miss Kate Ground had left the In
stitution on account OF personal diff
ference with the head seamstress. She
said the attendants were bound b,
rules, and violation of the rule.
meant discharge, but, nevertheless
she thought the patients were some
times treated too harshly and punish
ed when moral suasion would avail
She thought the head matron some
times too harsh.
The asylum board was called ia
order this morning at 9:15 by Presi,
dent Palen. After the reading Of the
minutes of the last meeting Secretary
Gortner announced that due notice had
been served on all the witnesses
whose names they had, in SO far as
they were to be found. The question
|of summoning three out of-town wit
nesses was brought up, and It was
moved and carried that they be tele-
graphed for.
A message was read from Robert l..
Dorbandt, former employe at the
asylum, saying he would come on
the first train through.
George Ward, the steward of the
asylum, was then sworn in and was
under a fire of questions for an hour
Attorney H. NJ Dougherty, princl-
pal inquisitor for the committee, first
questioned about the so-called Ferris
wieel water treatment
The substance of the replies was
that he had heard of one instance OF
this punishment being used about
eignt years ago on patient known
as Tom the Turk: that this was
without the knowledge or the sane
ton Of himself or the physician in
charge; that its repetition was strictly
forbidden; that 1t never occurred
again to his knowledge. Being asked
70 state the regular methods OF re-
straint in use. Mr.. Ward enumerated
straight jackets, wristlets. muTs and
anklets, all being devices to prevent
the petients from injuring themselves
ana Others. In regard to the gag, al
legged to have been in use. he said
tnere had been such device used to
his knowledge some eight years ago.
IN order to prevent patients from BIT
ing off their tongues and from scream
ing and yelling. A gag which had
been brought before The committee
and which it was affirmed had been
in use al the Institution was shown
Mr.. Ward. and he stated that he had
never seen II before, or any like It
and never knew Of anything resem
bling that particular gag having been
used. In regard TO baths, Mr.. Ward
said the patients we're given shower
baths and plunge baths, hot or cold
as the case might require. Sometimes
cold shower or plung baths were pre-
scribed as punishment for vicious pa.
tients. They were always dried and
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-18
Oil Company Assigns.

CLEVELAND, Ohio. June 18.-The
Adams & Sarber Oil company today
filed voluntary bankruptcy proceed
ings In the insolvency court here.
The assets are placed at $40, 900,
liabilities $33i000. The company op-
Grated extensively in oil lands and
controlled many large tracts of prop
erty and oil wells In Ohio, West vir.
ginfa and other states.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-18
Fearful Lyddite Explosion.

LONDON. June 49, Fourteen men
were killed and thirteen inlpref by an
explosion in the lyddIte factory at
Woolwich arsenal this morning. Sew
eral OF the victims were literally blown
to pieces and the building was COM
pletely wrecked The room was blown
Off and the interior collapsed. The ex-
plosion Is attributed to the bursting OF
a shell. .es
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-18
Dewey Bound Over.

LINCOLN, Neb., June 1s.--A special
from St. Francis, Kans.. says: Tomor-
row Captain Cunningham and company
will leave with Dewey. Mcbride and
Wilson, who were bound over TO the
district court. He will place the pris-
oners in jail at Goodand or some 9TH
er strong jail.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-18
Jett-whits Case Closed.

JACKSON, KY, June 1S.-There
was another 'circus crowd here to-
day to hear the closing arguments in
the case Of Curtis lett and Thomas
White. Commemorative Attorney
Bird closed the case in bitter ar
ralgnment Of the conditions existing
here. The case will probably go to
the jury at noon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-18
Gen. Knox Renders Decision.

WASHINGTON, D. G., June 1S.--At-
torney General Knox has indicated to
the navy department that he will rend.
er an opinion sustaining the conten-
tion Of Rear Admiral Bowles that tho
government has the right to complete
work on the Galveston building at the
TrIgg ship yards, Richmond, even at
the expense OF show Of force
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-18
Arrested for Stealing Dlamonds.

PEORIA, ILL.,, June 1S.--Robert Nc
Dermott, son Of Capt. McDermott,
leading citizen. was arrested today
charged with the theft Of $4,000 worth
Of diamonds belonging to Thomas
Webb Of this city. and w. H. McGar.
rick, proprietor Of one Of the leading
buffets, was arrested for receiving
stolen property. The diamonds were
consigned from Chicago early In May
but disappeared while in transit.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-18
Buried Under Falling Walls

NEW YORK, June 1S.-The third
floor of building at 40 Bowery. occu-
pied as box factory, caved in today,
burying some thirty young women.
Several were seriously injured. The
girls were at work on the second floor.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-18
s2s,ooo Blaze.

GOLDFIELD, Colo, June 1S.--Firc
broke out early this morning near the
corner Of Independence avenue on
Ninth street in building owned by
c. r. Welch. That structure and two
other large business buildings adjoIn-
ing were destroyed. Loss about S25.,
900.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-18
Will Be Returned Against the
PostofIice Authorities and
Contractors.
FIVE CONSPIRAT0RS
Against the Government, Have
Been Apprehendcd by the
Grand Jury.
GO-BETWEEN WAS A WOMAN

WASHINGTON, D. c., June 1S.-
The Federal grand jury which has
Sbeen investigating postal affairs will
probably bring in five indictments to-
day against the persons involved. !,
is learned on good authority that the
jury has voted to return indictments
against August w. Machen, Diller B.
Croft, Samuel A. Croft, George E..
L0renz and Mrs. Lorenz. The specific
charge, it is understood, will be con-
spiracy to defraud the government.
The sensation of today's probable pro-
ceedings is the connection of Mrs. Lp-
renz's name with the transactions
which have led to the arrest of Mr..
Machen and the Groffs. At the time
OF the arrests stories were in circula-
tion that there was a go-between, but
the information at hand then was not
conclusive enough to establish the
identity of this particular party.
Whether or not Mrs. Lorenz acted in
this capacity is not known, but it has
been suggested that this go-between
was woman.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-18

WASHINGTON. D. c., June ls-The
postmaster general today designated
Edward F. Kimball. the chief clerk
of the money order system. to act
temporarily as superintendent to sue
ceed James T. Metcalfe, who was re.
moved yesterday on the charge Of in
discretion Id contract matters.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-18

NEW YORK, June 1s.--Afrikander.
q Is TO shot, won the suburban handi.
cap this afternoon. Herbert second; !;
Hunter Raine, third. Time 2:10 2.5.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-18

Z To-day, tomorrow and the next day
you can buy any suit in the house for
@1o.s5, at the only up-to-date cloth.
ing house in the city, the Hub. fs1.1t
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-26
A West End Branch.

The Backus Gas Heater COMPANY Of 1911
Olive street has recently opened an aftrac-
tive sslesToom at 10 North Taylor avenue.
The Backus building al shis number has
been erected and fitted Up in luxurious
style 20 Introduce the convenience and
cleanliness Of gas stoves. heaters. etc. 70
the West End patrons The entire ssies
exquisite exposition OF sss goods. This
salesroom is intended to be the distribul IiiS
point for the West End. and purchasers. 81
livered when they reach hcme. Those ee-
string to buy gas goods viii find the B-ckus
Gas Heater Company -her at their DOWN
town Or West End branch prepared 10
make estimates and take orders FOR ap-
aratus 10 be used in factories. blEeries no
tells. homes or anywhere else.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-26
ToWED UNDER BY SHARK.
Hawaiian Sailor Put Rope Around
Fish's Tail.

Honolulu. April e5.-At HaSa. on the
eastern end Of Maui. Joe Kauwila. a native
Hawaiian sailor. had the singular expert
snce OF being toxed underneath the wats-
by a shark A party of shark hunters vent
out IN a boat to where u dead horse had
been moored TO q buoy rs bait for sharks.
They encountered a shovel-nosed sfIrk
abouf twelve feet long. 4 shot FROM a
rife in the head Of the shark seemed TO
stun or Kill IL. and Il dropped % the bottom
in about three fAthoms OF water.
hauNila volunteered TO take a line down
and fasten II 10 the tail of the shark. He
had only partially made fast the line when
the shark revived and started to swim away.
Keuwfla. newise disconcerfed. kept hold Of
the tail until he had finished making fast
TO the line
During thss time the shark had nasal
completely under the boat and a DISTANCE az
twenty or thirty yards beyond. Eauw Ia
having made fast tho line. rose 20 tire s-r-
face and was quickly taken into tho beat
The shark was then hauled out on shore
and killed. and the flesh. which the natiyaS
prize as a delicacy. was cut up and divide
among them
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-26
LUcKLESS AUTHORS
SAW THIS PLAY.
Henry Miller Entertains Rejected
PIaywrights in New York.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

hh1 PEEIA
New York, April 25-Henry aIIler. who
Is starring in The Tanning OF Helen" at
the Savoy Theater. entertained more than
100 unsuccessful 7laywrights at the matinee
performance. and a more unique audience
Wal never gathered in a playhouse. Theirs
were as many types of men and women
present as there were unproiuced pE vs.
represented, and from the letters received
asking for seats Mr.. Miller WAS ied 20 be-
heve that even the butchers. bakers and
play-writing fever.
The actor received several hundred re-
quests for seats. but of tAe number less
than u proved TO come from Ierscns who
had really written plays. When scenario
accompanied the requests a ticket marked
warded.
Many odd letters were sent 10 the
tneater- One man wanted seats because
In a mt Of anger several years ago he tore
up a one-act farce his wife had written.
another demanded admission on the ground
that he had planned TO write a wondrous
play. but had never started. Still another.
a 1eTeler. said he ought to get in free az
ne had sent a play entitled "When Angelo
was Young TO every manage in the CGun-
try and received 1t hack again.
Il want some seats wrote an sctor. Il
have written a great drama. II t. so great
that no one can play IL but me. The man
ayers Ike the work. but wont have me. so
the piece has never been produced"
The author of THE Poisoned Barrel Of
Sugar said his play was too deep for The
public, but thought Mi. Miller wouil like
TO hear IL read.
So did the authors OF vengeance Is
Mine" .'Dickey's Double No reference
70 MT, DAVIS. author OF The Tanning OF
Heien'l- "A Bad Fig" The King Of
Crime" and Mike. the Mick Of Melville"
The idea OF the matinee was suggested
70 Mr.. Miller by the plot Of his piece which
includes a disappointed playwright
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-08-01
PROVO NEWS NOTES

Provo. July 3I.-A son has been. born to
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Singleton, Jr., and
one to Mr. and Mrs Fred Stubs. All
we'll
The funeral services over the remains
Of Mrs. Lucy Simmons, who died at
Mammoth last Sunday, were held today
in the Sixth ward meeting house. at
tended by a large number of relatives
and friends The speakers were Bishop
Hales of Mammoth. President David
John. Apostle Reed SmOot and Hyrum
NJ. Smith. Patriarch John Smith and
President Joseph F. Smith. who al
spoke highly of the good qualities % the
departed. and spoke words OF -cOnsolat ton
to the bereaved relatives. beautiful mu-
sic was rendered by a quartette composed
Of Bishop POulton, Mrs. George A. Brown,
Samuel JeppeTSOn, Jr.. ana Miss Flor
ence JeppersOn.
Some of the men who have been work
ing for Calvin & Waters on the tunnel
of the Telluride Power company In Provo
canyoi are down from the canyon to-
day and inform the Herald representa-
tive that all of the men who worked for
the contractors, Calvin & Waters, walked
out yesterday after their demand for
an increase in wages ha1 been refused.
Inc men Were Setung $50 to 81 Inc ma
chine men -. and the helpers $3.50. and
they wanted $3.50 for machine men and
helpers. This was refused and the men
tthirty-fiVe or forty Of them) all left.
They also complain about the quality of
the grub" but whether an Improvement
In the bill Of fare was demanded was
not stated. MesSrS. Calvin & Waters
are in the canyon and could not be seen.
At the office Of the Telluride Power
company. from which Messrs. Calvin x
Smith have the contract. il is known
that there has been some disagreement
between the contractors and the men.
but the particulars are not known. one
OF the Telluride cOmpanys office men
stated. however. that he did not think
Calvin a. Smith had as many n en- work
Ing, for them as were reported to have
wa lIgpC ont
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-08-01
PEST HOUSE is EMPTY
Last Patient Discharged Build.
ing Will Be Destroyed
Smallpox Dying Out.

For the first time in four years the
nest house in Parley's canyon Is with
out a patient i'm it. The last one was
discharged yesterday. The health orl-
Gals think it begins TO look now as IL
the disease would be completely
stamped out of the city within snort
time
Four years ago, when smallpox made
its appearance in the city, the old mousse
in the canyon was seized upon as an
isOla ton hospital. Since that time
there have been continually from halt
a dozen to twice that many patients
i'm it, At times it has been necessary
to use tents erected in the yard TO
accommodate those who could not be
cared for in the house. Gradually the
disease has been dying out until yes
te-day the last patient departed from
the old shack. Next week the con-
tents of the hospital are to be thor
Oughly fumigated and moved into the
new building. Then a match will BE-
touched TO the old pest house, and II
will be destroyed.
City Physician NJ r Stewart stated
last night that there are now only five
cases Of smallpox in the city. These
are i'm three houses and under quar-
antine. All of the cases are light, and
il is believed that the disease can BE-
confined and stamped out without get
ting outside of these houses.
The doctor states that ii has been
possible 20 bring about the present re-
suits simply by enforcing the strictest
observance of the quarantine regula-
tious
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-08-01
LIKE A CIRCUS PARADE.
One Thing the People Seem Never to
Tire Of.


Nothing clings to popular favor like
the circus parade. There is peculiar
warrant for this in a display like that
OF Ringing Brothers. With them il is
always new and always interesting. No
Salt Lake man or boy ever tires of see
ing the elephants carry their great
hulks through the crowded streets. and
no one is bored by observing the humps
on the caInels as they drift by
The roaring lions in the gaudy cages
never cease to be an object Of curious
wonder. and the pert ponies always
provoke the exclamation. Aren't they
ute The clowns. acrobats. min
strels. jugglers. musicians. soldiers.
housekeeping horses. open animal dens,
with keepers sitting quietly in the
midst of their wild charges, smart
traps. gaily gowned women riders. gOr-
Eeous tabIeau floats. courtier attend
ants. fun making clowns. all possess a
peculiar charm which never fails to
give the streets a holiday air.
Riuglings carry EeGriy eVefy animal
specimen that went into the ark with
Noah. and few more not mentioned
in the list OF among those present
Another good point with the Ringing
shows is Che establishment or a ticket
Office down town at Smiths drug store.
where no extra charge is made for ad-
mission tickets and reserved chairs.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-08-01
STAIE NEWS.
ACCIDENTAL INJURIES
Mt. Pleasstt Farmers Having a
Run bf Bad Luck in
Haylng.

MI Pleasap July gl.-More accidents
~ the hav 3elds are reported daily. a
Young man temed Vance of MilbUrn is
sufferinr frd IN large splinter which he
ran into ni9'bdck while working near the
Ioot IN Hrn stoming away hay. IL is
an ugly wsHnd
Mart Sahdorson has a badly injured
nahd. the NcsNit u fall while unload
ing nav AZ his home at Fairview- lie
was carried 10 distance on a load in
wnich the fork was sticking up and in
L'lihs ran n tire of a pitchfork through
ing
Davis N@tsen of this city was badly
INJURED aLof the head this morning by
large haNifork striking him
Chahee Pm the management OF the
local DaDeT.l the Pyramid. is announced
10 take placA next Tuesday The two ut-
uartmentS on the business the Job print
ing and the taper. will be divided. {. \.
Lund. Jr.. Vfli assume control of the
paper. as edifDr and manager, J. NJ Soy
den. who ha4 acted i'm that capacity Tor
wears. retiring In company with /. T..
Jorgenson. thf third member OF the ilrm.
Mr. BOvden Will conduct the job printing
department Both firms will make many
imDrOVementsN in the respective depart
ments ana VII make strong efforts to
increase the bPsiness.
Jacob Hafe1 left yesterday for Salt
Lake. where bis SON. Ernie. who was
recently iniurd In a mining accident in
Park CITY. is W A hospital The young
man is growing worse and his condition is
becoming SeTiOkS.
James MousOh returned Yesterday from
Norway. whereNhe has been for over two
wears on a iAsion for the L. ID. 5
church. He is lone of this city,s prom
ineat citizens
John lesson IL Squirrel. Ida. is down
ON a visit to frlnds i'm this city. his for
n-er home. Nh Hans BrotherSOn and
Miss lizzie JensAn. who have been Wis
ENG in that state, accompanied him
home.
II r. Davidson OF GreenVilIr. Beaver
county. is here On a visit TO relatives.
Hermann Beck is home from an eX-
tended trip into and through Idaho.
Mrs. Lena JOraensCn returned today
from a lengthy visit with friends in
Utah county.
Mt. Pleasant ami Fairview will meet
ON tho ball field in this city tomorrow.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-08-01
KEITH-O' BRIEN OUTING
Employees Of Big Store Are Given
5 Half Holiday and an
/ Excursion.

Five passenger coaches carrying 500
persons pulled out of the Rio Grande
station in special train at > o'clock
yesterday afternoon. IL was the Keith
O'Brien excursion
The big store closed at 1 O'Clock to
give the employees an opportunity to
attend. Practically all awaited them
selves of the chance, as did nearly an
the stockholders, with their families.
who had a special car.
The run 10 Provo was made in exact
~ one hour There the Provo band
was taken on and the train turned up
Provo canyon to Upper Fails resort.
Arrived at their destination. the men,
bers OF the party proceeded to enjoy the
various pleasures of the resort. Supper
was served ana there was dancing until
$50 O'Clock. when the train started on
the homeward trip, arriving in Salt
Lake at IL O'Clock.
The Keith-O'Brien company gave the
employees full pay during the half-holi-
DAY. sold the tickets to the employees
at 20 per cent less than the actual cost
and took pains TO see that those who
were drawing small salaries, such as
messenger boys, were not deprived for
financial reasons of a chance to go.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-08-01

ROCK ISLAND TO
REACH OUT MORE
Plans Making For $3.50, 600, :
900 Bond Issue.
EXTENSIONS IN PROSPECT
UTAH MAY BE oIE OF THE Oh
JECTIvE POINTS.
EXTENSIONS IN PROSPECT

New York. July 3i.-rhe directors Of the
Chicago, Rock Island ana Pacific railroad
have called a meeting TO be held at
Davenport, Ia. Oct s. to consider the
advisability OF creating bonded i'm
dcbtedness in sum not exceeding S25J.-
UNoD maturing June ]. 1888. at fnteres
not TO exceed 4 per cent. The proposed
ponds 3sI.l. VIII be issued for returning. re-
Qeeming or paying az or before matur-
ity outstanding obligations Of the COM
UanY or constituent companies. or com
Tanies which may be acquired by con-
s2hcation, and for the purchase of own
efshlp ~ shares Of stock or otherwise
for the purpose Of development
This step on the part Of the Rock Island
management "a taken locally 10 mean
that the aggressive campaign OF devcl-
oDment undertaken some time ago Is not
10 be stopped, despite the decline IN an
securities during the past year. II IS
helievcd that the road will continue q"
reach weStward-in Just what way re-
mains 20 be seen. The Rock Island trdi-
fic men have lorg been awake 10 the
possibilities of intermOUutaiu ana coast
traffic. and Utah may be one OF the OBJ
ieCtiVe points In fact, there has been
"A suspicion that IL had something 70 90
between Denver and Salt Lake. Plans 10
build - the coast from FL Faso were IN
contemplation some time ago, when inc
southern Pacific made traffic concessions
and headed off move OF this sort
Tho present funded debt Of the kock
Island company. including subsidiary cor
IoratiOns IS S163. $4,000. An increase 10
$40, Geo. 600 would give.-a vast fund FOR
the purpose OF further development
There is considerable surprise locally at
this move. taken at Il time when the
market is conceded To be unfavOrable
to the floating Of new securities, and ia
ture steps will be watched with especial
interest.
BY this step. it the fun smOuHt Of
the bonds should be issued. the Rock
Island VIII incur a funded debt greater
tnan that of the Union Pacific. with all
it's interest i'm the Oregon short Line.
Oregon RaiIw"y & Navigation company.
and Southern Pacific. The Union Pacific
funded debt is SlS7.259,t00.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-08-01
Railroad Notes.

General Manager W. II. Bancroft of
the Oregon Short Line left for San Fran
cisco yesterday.
About 800 persons went on the Keith
-BTieH excursion over the Rio Grande
Yesterday afternoon TO Upper Falls in
Provo canyon.
Q. w. Hillard, comptroller of the Frisco
system. has been elected treasurer Of
the Evansville x Terre Hauto railroad
in place OF Charles NOnes. resigned.
The opal club will give an excursion
10 ogden tomorrow. A special train will
leave over the oregon Short Line at $3.50
q m, returning from Ogden at p. IA.
Governor y. Il. Odel OF New York and
party left for Colorado Springs and Den
Yer on their hpmeward trip over the
Rio Grande at $50 o'clock yesterday
morning.
James Risscll Of Kalispel. Mont has
been appointed superintendent Of the
Kansas City. Omaha & Central branch
of the Missouri Pacific railway in mort n
cru Kansas to succeed n. J. Clark re-
signed. Russell was formerly superin-
tendCnt on the Great Northern.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-08-01
HOTEL BURGLARIzED.
Booths Hosiery at Bingham juno
ton Entered by Marauders.

Murray. July 31.-Early yesterday morn
ing strangers broke into the hotel owned
nv Mr. Booth here. The burglars broke
the glass in the door and then succeeded
in breaking the lock Their attempt at
finding money or other objects of value
was fruitless A few meal tickets which
the burglars in all probability in the dark
did not recognize as such. was all they
obtained. From Booths hotel the Grim
mails proceeded TO the Central Pacific
saloon. where they broke "A slot machine.
Here. too their work was unsuccessful,
rs the machine contained but a few
niCkelS.
The sheriff is in hot pursuit of the
guilty. ones.