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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-15
THE PNEUMONIA HAS DISAPPEARED
Chief Remaining Danger Lies in Almost Complete Prestrssn
Succeeding the Acute Stages

and the keys taken from him. Thack-
er was hurried to a tree near the jail
and was given time in which to say
his prayers, which he refused to do,
but begged for his life. To hush his
cries he was hit on the head with .
rock and his unconscious body strung
up.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-15
Judoe vs.. Sullivan.

BOSTON, July 14.-Jim Judge, the
Scranton welterweight, and Jack Sui
1ivan of Boston, are to finish the windA
up Of tonights show Of the Tammany
Athletic club. The articles call for q
12-round contest at 154 pounds. Both
have been training faithfully for the
last ten days and an interesting con
test is expected to be the outcome
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-15

Juan Jose Herfhra y Jimines, Of
this county has entered suit asainSt
Romulo UlibarrL 4 n, to recover The
sum Of >10S.e4 loaned on promIsosry
note and TO forecIose . mortsAge,
which was given to secure payment
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-15
Enjoyed Sleep.

ROME, July 15, 3:10 p. m.--The
pope has been enjoying calm sleep
most OF the time since noon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-15
Calm ReIons.

ROME. July 15, l:15 p. m-Perfect
calm reigns at the vatican; no change
reported In the condition Of the pope
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-15

I. N. Tooke. representing the Denver
hardware firm Of John J. Harley 4
Co.. was calling on the merchants Of
the city today.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-15


The span of Senator Platt's life can
not be measured by years. He has
known intimately, socially and politi-
cally, Presidents Abraham Lincoln,
Andrew Johnson. Ulysses s. Grant,
Chester A. Arthur, Benjamin Harri-
rison, William Mckinley and Theo-
dore Roosevelt. He has had siren
uous share in shaping the political
careers Of some of them All the
republican governors OF the state Of
New York, from Edwin D. Mrgan in
1858. have been his friends and some
were politically created by him.
vice-presidents, United States Sen
airs, lieutenant governors. congress-
men, state Legislators, collectors Of the
Port Of New York and other federal
officers of the state, judges of the
court of appeals, sheriffs, county
clerks and county judges and all sorts
and conditions OF republican place
holders have owed their elevation to
Mr.. Platt. For thirty years Thurlow
Weed shaped the course Of the Whig
and republican parties in the state Of
New York. He was succeeded In q
direct line by William II. Seward,
Reuben E. Fenton and Roscoe Conk-
ling. Mr.. Platt was the direct polit,
ical heir of Mr.. Conkling.
Senator Platt has seld but four pub
lie offices. In 1858 he was elected
clerk of Tioga county and filed the
place for three years. In 1872 he was
elected to the Forty-third congress
In 1874 he was reelected to the Forty
fourh congress, and in 1876 he de
clinei the third nomination In 1886
, he was appointed quarantine com
missioner for New York harbor, and
In 1897 he was elected United States
senator to succeed Mr.. Hill, who has
been his political rival for many
years. This year he was reelected e
the senate without opposition in tht
ranks of his own parry.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-15

AUGUSTA, Me-. July i5.--Mrs. Jas.
G. Blaine died at the Blaine home
stead here today.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-15

The power Of the city real cStefe
owner lies In his front feet.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-15
PLATI's sEPTENARy.
SPAN OF LIFE OF THE NEW YORK
LEADER NOT TO BE MEASURED
BY YEARS.
Intimate Friend Of Seven Presidents
Direct Successor of Roscoe conk-
ling As Shaper of State Politics

NEW YORK, July 15.-This is Sen
ator Platt's birthday. He was born
up in Oswego, Tioga county. a little
town on the Erie railway, which he
still claims as his residence, on the
18th of July, 1888, hence he is 20 years
old A few Of his intimate friends
assisted him to celebrate the event
this afternoon and evening at the ORR
entail Hotel, Manhattan Beach, which
place he has made his summer resi-
dence for many years.
Although Mr.. Platt has grown old
rapidly during the last few years,
and during the Philadelphia conven
tion was so i'll that 1t was feared he
would not recover, he has to a large
degree recovered his strength, and II
still vigorous enough to control the re
publican organization without .ques
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-07-15
LAID sEFoRE PRESIDENT.

rhe Russian Government to Be Asked
n II Will Receive the Jewish
Petition Without Getting Mad.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-06-11
Sis Plunge.

ST Barker, who lived in a hill town
in Vermont, became fired with an AM
btion to emulate the men who make
money in Wall Street. He read the
financial news of his paper with care
and regularity, but it was some weeks
before he made up his mind what his
first move should be, says the New
York Tribune.
One morning he came in from milk
ing and sat down at the breakfast Ia
bic with manner as mysterious as that
of an Oriental diplomatist
"For the lands sake, 81" said his
wife, after looking at his complaccnt
expression for while in silence, what
be you a-grinning at?'
Maria, il | told ye," began 81,
coolly, you'd know as much bout 1t
as | do. But" he added "ll! !ct yc
in on the ground floor when the right
| time comes
After breakfast ST "hitchcd up and
drove to neighbours, three miles away
and dckcrcd for a rooster, which nc
finally bought Then he carried the
| rooster four miles to the next town, and
sold it within an hour. As he drove
| home another farmer met him and pull
cd up. w
"Iicllo, Sill" he called, "Whcrc you
| bccn?'
"Oh. specializing littlc,' ST answered
What you been aspcc'latlng OIL
Si?'
"Wal," returned 81, with the carcle&:
case Of fnancicr, Il bought me a
rooster of Ben Jones for forty eight
cents and took it to Rochester and solo
it for iilty~cight cents. Just little
nicr, that's all"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-06-11
Not What He Wanted.

A man walked into a hosier's shop
and politely addressed the salesman.
Il should like to look at some black
gloves stitched with white" he said.
BLACK gloves stitched with white arc
not fashionable now," the salesman re-
piled. 49,, =,
II beg your pardon" said the polite
customer. you evidently misunder-
stood me. I said ! should like to look
at some black gloves stitched with
white" :. ;,
They arc no longer fashionable, y
reiterated the salesman, with impatient
superiority. =,
Il find l must apologize again" said
the other. II came in here thinking 1t
was hosiery establishment; | find it is
a bureau of information. Perhaps | CAN
buy a pair of gloves at the place across
the stree" and out he went
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-06-11
Superstition in Italy.

A curious tale Of superstition comes
from Italy. lin a village near Milan
here was gossip of ghosts being seen
At night, and a young man was sus
pectcd of possessing the power to
'aise them by playing on a trombone
The other day he was met carrying
his trombone by n number of peas
ants, who demanded that he slould
give them on the spot a sample of his
miraculous powers. The poor fellow
denied that he could raise spirits
rhe peasants, fully believing that he
Gould, and enraged at his seeming OBJ
stinacy, attacked him with sticks. and
so severely injured him that he died.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-06-11

the carly part Of the year 1902
had been sufferer from kidney
troubles for many years The PAIN In
my back became worse and worse until
It was n daily burden tina! interfered
with every duty. | was much ar
flictcd with headaches and dizzy spells
and was unable to rest well nights. In
May, 1902. after using Doan's Kidney
Pills | made Il statement for pub'ica
ton declaring that they had entirely
relieved me of the pain in my back. l
have since then had years time in
which to study the effects OF the mcdl'
cine. and while ! have had Slight
touches Of the trouble since. the us" or
the pills has always driven away All
signs of tho disorder, ana | have be-
come convinced of the fact that the
first treatment was practically pcrina'
mont in its effects. and ! know that a
box Of Doau's Kidney Pills kept on
hand is q sufficient guarantee against
any suffering from the kidneys or back
| should advise every sufferer to take
Doans Kidney Pills, and know mat
they will he surprised and pleased with
the result"
A FREE TRIAL Of tins great kidney
medicine which cured Mrs Broderick
will be mailed on application to any
part Of the United States. Address
Foster-Nilburn Co.. Buffalo, \, \. For
sale by all druggists, price 30 cents per
hny
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-06-11
Paid for His Boast.

A man moved to the country and
bought farm. lie was just gctting
settled when man with a bool; under
his arm, leaned over the fence and
said
"Ju,t bought this land?'
Eyes"
VERY fine farm"
ayes, sir; very fine
Must be worth two thousand dol
lars
More than that. paid three thou
sand for it. Then there arc indications
Of coal on it, which arc alone worth
five thousand dollars.
"Nou don't mean it,
Eyes, sir. There's coal on it. Then
the new railway is going across ono
corner. | consider my fam worth fiji
teen thousand dollars OF any man 5
money.
Fifteen thousand, ch?'
yes, sir, fifteen thousand at least. |
wouldn't take fifteen cents less. What
are you putting down in your book?'
ooh, nothing much You see, | am
the tax assessor. Other farms round
here arc not worth more'n fifteen hun
dred or two thousand dollars, but Eve
lust put yours down at the figure men
toned because you insist. Good-morn-
in. sir; glad you've moved into the
ncighborhood, and hope you'll stay
some time"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-06-11
Old Western Life Has Gon3

Frederic Remington, the artist, has
been spending some time in the south
west recuperating his health and gath
ering material for new work. He re-.
grsts to observe that the typical
westerner," as he knew the type twen'
ty years ago, is now hardly observable,
the cowboy being particularly extinct
In fact, the old life is almost done
away with.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-06-11
A woman is never so lonely as when she
knows a secret and has no one to tell it to.
Golfer Fish.

This strange looking fish is vel
protected against attack. The bod
IS covered with defensive armor, con
visiting of siA-sided plates, set togathe,
50 as to form a kind of mosaic. Thcy
arc only found in the seas bctwec,
Or near The tropics. The horny box
N which tie fish is enclosed gives i.
It's proper name-the Coffer.trunk fish
Scarcely any of the big rapacious in
labitants of the deep could crusA 1t
;houGh possibly IA shark might swallow
I. Even In that case the Golfer woult
not improbably eat its way out of the
tides Of the shark.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-06-11
The leuS of the Tenor.

Alfred Ord writes a Cleveland paper
inquring why tenor singers are fat,
knock-kneed and have legs like pi
ano?" The man in our town who used
to sing a high mosquito tenor way up
in Fl used to have legs that would
have made broomstick appear corpu.
lent. He was also thinner than faith.
er's excuse on lodge night.--Milwau.
kee Journal.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-06-11
CUTICURA SOAP
The Worlds Greatest
Skin Soap.
The Worlds Sweetest
Toilet Soap.
sale Greater Than The Worll'S Product
Of Other Skin Soaps.
Sold Wherever Civilization Has
Penetrated.

Millions OF the worlds best people
use Cut!cura Soap, assisted by Cuticura
Ointment, the great skin cure, for pre-
serving, purifying and bcaGtifying the
skin, for cleansing the scalp of Crnsts.
scales and dandru0, and the stopping OF
falling hair, for Softcning, whitening
and soothing red, rough and sore hands,
for baby rashcs, feelings and chaIlnSs,
for annoying irritations, or too free or
offensive pcrspiraton, ior ulceratlvo
weaknesses, and many aonativc, anti
septic purposes which readily suggest
themselves to women, especially moth
crg, as well as for oil the purposes OF
the toilet, bath and nursery.
CutiCura Soap combines delicate
cmollcnt properties derived from Cutl'
cura, the great skin cure, with the p'r.
est of cleansing ingredients and the
most refreshing Of flower colours. No
other medicated soap ever compounded
is to be compared with II for prcscrv'
inr, purifying and identifying the skin.
scalp, hair and hands. No other for
eign or domestic toilet soap, however
expensive, is to be compared with 1T for
ell the purposes Of the toilet, bath and
nurscryO Thus 1t combines in one soap
at one price the most elective skin ana
complexion soap. and the purcst and
sweetest toilet, bath and nursery soap
ever compounded.
Sold throughout the world: Cuticura Resolve't, 20
rr form OF Chocolate Coated Pills, 2jc. per vial oftah
Ontnrnt Soc. Soap &c Dcpats London. q Charter.
house So Pario hue dc Ia Pair Boston. ]5 Ccl,imoW
Ave, Potter Drug 4 Chem. Corp. Sole Props
or. Send for An About tho skin, Scalp and Hair
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-06-11

The attention paid to inconscqucntiaI
Things causcs us to overlook many that
are great.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-06-11

FITS permanently curcd.No ITS or nervous.
ness after first days use of DR.. kllnc'S Great
NerveRcstorcr. $2trial bottle and treatisefree
DR.. Il. II. KLINE, Ltd, 93l Arch ST., Phila., Ia
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-06-11
TESTED BY TIME.

Mrs. Robert
BrodcriCk, who
resides ut 1915
Virginia ST.. in
San Antonio,
Texas, tells an
experience that
will interest
every read der; it
shows as we'll
that Doan's
cures are last
Ing cures. She
.,>,,. i,Tfn 70
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-06-11

FREE MEDICAL ADVICE
Every working girl who is not
well is cordially invited to write
to Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass,
for advice it is freely given, and
has restored thousands to health.
Hiss Paine's Experience.
81 want to thank you for what you
have done for me, and recommend
Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound to all girls whose work
keeps them standing on their feet In
the store. The doctor said l must
stop work he did not seem to realize
that girl cannot afford to stop work
ing. My back ached, my appetite was
poor, could not sleep, and menstrual
ton was scanty and very painful. One
day when suffering ! commenced to
take Lydia Il. Pinkham's Nege-
table Compound, and found that
it helped me. continued its use, and
soon found that my menstrual periods
were free from pain and natural;
everyone is surprised at the change in
me, and I am well, and cannot be too
grateful for what you have done for
me. - Miss JANET PAINE, $50 West
125th ST., New York City 49, $4,000 forfeit
If origina o. cbovo letter proving genuincness can-
not be prOdaced
Take no substitute, for it is
Lydia f.. Pinkham's Vegetable
COMPOUND that cures.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-06-11

The average American uses l26 pms a
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-06-11

do not believe Piso'5 Cure for Consump'
lion has an equal for coughs and colds-JoHN
/. BOYER, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb. 15 1893.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-06-11

THE Klean, Kool Kitchen Kind is the
trade mark on stoves which enable you to
cook IN comfort in a cool kitchen.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-06-11

A powder. 1t rests tho feet. Cures Corns,
Bunions. swollen, Sore Hot, Callous, Aching,
Sweating Feet and Ingrowing Nails. Allen :
Foot Ease makes now tight shoes easy. I I
all Druggists and Shoe stores, % cents Ac-
rept no substitute. sample mailed FREE.
Address. AIlon 5. Olmstod, LcROy, n. \.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-06-11

At Canterbury Cathedral there are al,
ways about forty workmen engaged IN the
6
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-06-11

Japon's shpyards turned out forty-one
steamers last year.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-06-11

Old Sofas. Backs of Chairs, etc, can be
dyed with PUTNAM FADELEss Dyes.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-06-11

Twelve hotels in New York City have
more than 800 telephones each.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-04-03
WORK At THE FALLS
Manager Filler Talks of
the Project.
WORKING ON THE DAM
7uch Inquiry Heing Made About the
Lands In the New Edeu-Izoo
Men 500 Teams to be Worked

w. g. Filler, general manager OF
the Twin Falls Land and Water
Company was in the city Saturday
and when approached about mat
ters relating to the work on the
canal, and if there were any new
Developments, stated, that there
was nothing to say from what the
public was already acquainted, but
stated:
-We have commenced work on
the dam, and expect to have the
work completed by April 1, 1904.
The project includes besides the
dam, about fifty miles OF canal
with several hundred miles OF lat
erals. Within three months there
viii be 1900 men and about 500
teams. working on the project.
Prospective settlers arc already
making inquiries concerning land,
and Mr.. Critchlow of Salt Lake CITY
the company's attorney and myself
are going to Boise to arrange some
minor details, and the land viii be
settled as soon as we are in a posi-
ton to irrigate- A large number
have already arrived and are wait
ing for the opening, and as fast as
they arrive we give them work on
the project and will keep them en-
ployed until the land is ready to
working on.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-04-03
THE ALBION NOR NAL
The New Board of Trustees met in
Shoshone Saturday.

The new board of Trustees of tn,
Albion State Normal school wht
were appointed by Governor Nor
rison met in the parlors Of the Nc
Fall house last Saturday and dis
cussed the different matters OF i'm
portance that came before the
board.
The last session of the legisla-
ture appropriated $4,000. for i'm
provements at the Albion Normal
school to finish up the new donna
tory and to put in a system OF
water works and make other neces-
sary improvements.
The new board of trustees are
made up OF w. NJ Crothus, Chair
man, Joseph w. Height, secretary,
Chas N. Dilatush, J. L. Pence,
Lyttleton Price, and Miss May L.
Scott state superintendent of pub
lie instruction who is ex-officio
All We're present with
the exception OF Chas n. Dilatush
who was unable to be in attendance
at the meeting.
DIR. Horace Ellis, who has been
lt the head OF the faculty for the
past year and has givensuc gencr
n satisfaction, was retained by
The new board and was given aut
lority to select his own faculty. |
He has done excellent work during
ais time at the Albion normal and |
md the attendance at the school |
las increased from that of about
ixty members to between that of
80 to 140 members.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-04-03
Texas Angel Sick.

The Hon. Texas Angel of HALEY
who has been suffering for about
a week from the effects of the rug
ture of blood vessle in the brain
has been so low that It was feared
that he would die, But there is
some improvement in Mr. Angs',
at present, however, and he Is now
believed to have q. fair. though
scarcely an even chance OF recovery
The result of the rupture was part
ial paralysis of The vocal organs.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-04-03
ARE COMING TO IDAHO.
II. M. Helgen, Of Emmetsburg, Iowa
In the City Tuesday.

H. NJ. Helgen, from Emmetsburg
Iowa, was in the city this week and
made a trip out to Shoshone and
the Twin Falls Mr.. Hclgen came
here in the interest OF a colony
of Iowa people who have become in
terested in Idaho, and wish to take
up land on the proposed Twin
Falls canal. He says that his
colony represents about thiry of the
best families in his section, who
sent him out here to look over the
country and TO see if there was any
thing that would invite them to
Idaho. The gentleman spent all
last week in looking over the land
and informed the JOURNAL reporter
that it was much better than he
expected to find and he would
surely make a favorable report on
his return.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-04-03
JOIN s THE NAVY.
Sam Champlaln Leaves to Take Up a
Seamans Life.

R. NJ McCollum returned from
Boise Wednesday night, where he
had been with his nephew, Samuel
S. Champlain, 10 secure the lad a
berth in the United States Naval
training schools at Yerba Buena
Island Sam was troubled with a
moderate enlargement OF the ton
sis and the examining surgeon was
unable to pass him. Lieutentant
Miller and Doctor Duncan were
much impressed with Sam and
they wired the department at
Washington. recommending the
physical defect be waived as the
boy was especially desirable. The
matter was also taken up by other
influential men OF Boise with the
result that Sam. was accepted and
will leayefor San Francisco Satur-
day night. He IS entered as an
and viii spsnd his first
six or eight months at the school
when he viii board a training ship
for a. win,ness cruise in southern
waters.
During his first year he receives
AMI 50 per month; the !
second year SIS per month; the /
third year S2I and the fourth year
sS0 per month per month, AT the
expiration OF his third year he
-anks as petty or. warrant officer
md at the expiration OF the fourth
rear his salary ranges from Sl2'0 /
, $1,000 per year. Apprentice
,oys are the psts.oi the navy and
heir time is entirely devoted to
,hvsical and mental Improvement
al do no work that falls 70 the
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-04-03
Died.

Died in this city at the home 5f
her parents on March b. 1905,
Mrs. Minnie Woodwork Donald
son. II years, II months and )
DAYS.
The sympathy OF the enrire COM
munity goes out to th bereaved
husband. parents and family of the
deceased, in this. their hour of
deep affection. She was a SWEEP
lovely girl, beloved bY all who
knew her, and especially by her
school-mates, as up to the time OF
her marriage she was a member of
the class OF '03. Her frieIds appTe-
ciated her true worth and under
stood her quiet modest way, and
kind unassuming manner. and her
untimely death Is sorrowius affiic
lion to those left behind 70 mourn
her loss.
Funeral services were held on
Wednesday. April 1st, a. 10 a m Ut
th. Methodist church. A photo
graph Of the body was taken be
fore the intermenr, which viii be a
life long remembrance to her fam
lily OF one they have loved and lost.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-04-03

the track the passenger was COM
ing and the team became frighten-
ed and commenced backing and
the two young men that were
in the buggy got out and took hold
of the horses brides to hold them
until the train would pass, but
Mrs. Mckay becoming frightened
jumped out of the buggy and recci-
we'd a broken ankle and was
brought home Monday by her hus-
band and is now under the doctors
care and is doing as we'll as could
be expected.