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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-31
soN Of LIE REW. DR. SAVAGE ORDAINED

Lexington, Mass, Aug. % (SpeciaD. Max Saw
age, the OF the Rev DR.. Minot J. Savage of
New-York. was ordained TO the Unitarian ministry
tonight in the Unitarian church DR.. Savage who
IS at Berica delivered the charge TO his son. and
the Rev. W. II. Savage, OF HYDE Park, brother of
DR. Savage, preached the ordination sermon The
Rev NJ. o. Smons. Of Cleveland. read the Script
Ural lesson
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-31
BRYAN NOT TO SPEAK IN OHIO.
Johnson Will Fill Their Engagements
Alone.

Cleveland. Aug 30-Mayor Johnson tonight
received telegram from w. J. Bryan asking
that Mr. Bryan's engagements to speak this
week in Ohio be cancelled. No cause was given
for the cancellation Mr.. Johnson will go to the
several cities at which he and Mr.. Bryan were
TO speak and fill the engagements alone
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-31
wooLLEN MILLS TO REOPEN.

Boston. Aug. 30.-Most OF the score or more of
mills in Massachusetts. New-Hampshire Rhode
Island Vermont and Maine owned by the Amer
lean Woollen Company, which have been closed
from one TO two weeks. VIII be reopened to-mor-
row. The closing ordered give the twenty
thousand more employees vacation and per-
nit - re~a US md changes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-31
NM. Low EXPECTED TO-DAY.

Senator Plat spent the day as usual yesterday at
the Oriental Hotel. His chief visitor was Senator
Depew. The Senators reiterated statements already
made regarding the coming campaign. Governor
Oden viii be in town Tuesday, II was salo' ana
viii the Senator's -,
Mayor Low Is expected to return TO me city lnIs
morning from his vacation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-31
EAGLES COMING BY SPECIAL TRAIN

Pittsburg. Aug. 9O.-Eyrie Lodge No. 7S Fraterpal
Order of Eagles. will be represented at the Grand
Conclave IN New-York this week by a delegation
numbering l25, which left here for the East to-
night a special train. carrying the Second Bril-
gade band with it. and expects to have considera-
bic influence at the convention. Eyrie Lodge is
unanimous in its support Of Sullivan for grand
worthy president.
The convention Of the Grand Aerie. supreme
body. of the FraternaI Order of Eagles will begin
in this city tomorrow morning and last until the
end of the week. The convention will be held in
Tammany Hail. and from 10000 to 1900 Eagles
expected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-31
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

MINIATURE ALMANAC
Sunrise 625 Sunset SO Moon Moons age
HIGH WATER
AM-Sandy Hook POP Gov. 2:34 Hell 4:23
P.M.-Sandy Hook 23s Gov Island $40 He'll Gate 4:59
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-31
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Uptown Office
is now located A.
1864 Broadway
Between 36th and 37th Sts-


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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-31

Brings man.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-31
OUTGOING STEAMERS.

TO-DAY.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09
A RED LETTER DAY.

Yesterday was a red letter day for
the Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion of Las Vegas. From the Presby-
terrain. Methodist and Baptist pulpits
was proclaimed the doctrine of work
of young men for young men. The
Presbyterian and Methodist pastors oc-
cupied their W pulpits. delivering
advertisements. Rev. Skinner spoke
upon 1.-The Strong Young Man." deal
ing in a general way with the organ
ization and growth of the Young Mems
Christian Association and its contribu-
ton to strength of manhood the world
over. Rev. Geyer's subject was The
Young Man and His Mission" The
strength of the address was placed up
on the Y. M. G. A. in.dts definite rela-
ton to Las Vegas. AT the Baptist
church Sec. Hates Occupied the pulpit
ana spoke upon the conditions OF So
ciety which made Y .M.pC.aA. a neces-
sity, adapting the talk tqdhel needs OF
local young men. Thus the associa-
ton had unqualified endorsement
from Las Vegas pulpits- elett
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09
AT rHE OPERA HOUSE.

The oncensu of opinion expressed
by recognized judges of dramatic art
is unanimous in the declaration that
the costumery and scenfchd embellfsh-
ments of THE Telephone Girl which
appears tonight, the frothtf nusical
delight, are fully up to that mark OF
superiority for which thefNew YORK
Casino is renowned. tx
One of the most enjoyable and sue
cessful plays ever stagedr*fl be seen
at the Duncan opera house on Feb
18th, when Paul Gilmore and an excel
lent supporting company will present
Haddon Chambers delightful comedy,
The Tyranny of Tears" Paul Gil
more has long been known as a
worthy to Alexander Salvini
in the romantic drama and his support
ing company has been chosen by Jules
hurry with due regard to their physi-
cal and mental equipment. As q con-
sequence few companies on the rOad
can boast of fairer. women OF. han0-
somer men. Furthermore the play Is
a splendid vehicle on which they have
ridden into popular favor and furnish
es Paul Gilmore a stellar part with
unlimited opportunities to gain the
good graces of the audience. The
comedy is void of horse play. s.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

Mark Kepner and John Papen were
coming down the hill in the springs
canyon yesterday when the horses they
were driving became frightened and
ran away, the young men being I'M
able 10 hold the animals. When hear
the railway bridge the runaway rig
collided with the buggy of Charles
Doll, who was out riding with a young
lady. Fortunately no a was serious
ly injured. The young lady's arm was
bruised and spraiaed and all parties
were bruised a little. Mr.. Dolls bug
gy. however. will need considerable
FIRM.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09
WANT

According to the JOurnal-Democrat
L. H. Brown, banker at Deming and
representing the Alamo Hueco Cattle
company; j. M. Everhart. of Pueblo,
representing the Hatchet Cattle com
pany, ranging cattle in Grant and Lu-
ma counties; w. J. Wamel, a Luna
county cattleman: and M. C. Roberts
and R. A. Baker, prominent cattle
men of Grant county, form a commit
tee which went up to Santa Fe to ap-
pear before the Territorial sanitary
board with a. petition asking that the
quarantine settled last June. prohibit
ing cattle from being moved north OF
the Southern Pacific railroad In New
Mexico, be raised. as 1T interferes ma
terally with the cattle business in New
Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

Word was received in the city yester-
day that Harry X. Chamberlain of San
Diego. California. had died there on
January 25th of bronchial pneumonia,
after a short illness. Mr.. Chamber
lain will be remembered by many Las
Vegans as having been in business in
this city in the early sos, conducting
a jewelry establishment on Bridge
street for several years. He was
married in this city to a daughter OF
Lewis Lutz, who with a ~nine-year-old
son survives him.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09
Ia Z OUTLETS.

Gabriel Estrada and other sheep
men In the vicinity Of La Cueva. re-
port sheep in fine condition. Some
OF the dealers up there are o offered
16 and 1871 cents a pound for wool.
The La Cueva ranch company is
busy cutting ice, having had a four
inch freeze last night.
Whooping cough, or what the ma
tives call Group, is raging at La Cueva
about twelve children having died
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

H. S. Arnold is in thepcity today
looking for heavy freight wagons. Mr..
Arnold has a big contract hauling
limestone for the CerrillOss smelter
and is having diffiuclty to get rolling
stock of sufficient strength to hold
down his big teams sHe is known AZ
the best freighter in New Mexico
wherever ore or heavy work is need
Q6 E. z4H.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

DR.. Dorsey OF Ell Paso, and DR.. Nc
Cornell, Of Las Cruces, performed an
operation for appendicitis on Juan Lar
razolo last week. The operation was
successful and Mr.. Larrazolo, who has
suffered greatly during the past few
weeks. is already improving and in all
probabilities will soon be up and
around again.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

there recently Of the dread disease.
Among the families thus afflicted are
those of Messrs. E~spinosa, Silva, San
ches, and Garcia.
Manuel Valdez of Wagon Mound and
Miss Sainada Garcia, daughter of Por-
flio Garcia we're married at La Cueva
last week. sa.s..CE
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

The Albuquerque basket ball play
ers claim the championship of New
Mexico. They nave won from the
Minors of that city two of three times
and have challenged every team in
the Territory.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

Word is received in the city of the
death of Miss Norma Coudrey. niece
of Mrs. Jas. O'Byrne. The young lady
spent a couple of years in the city anu
having greatly improved in health left
for her home in Chicago, where she
passed away Jan. 9Th.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

Every individual feminine beauty
in The Telephone Girl" this season
is not alone a ravishingly comely maid
en-. but is a trained vocalist as well.
Beauty and talent so together among
the members of The Telephone Girl
Don't miss il tonight
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

Notices Offering a reward of $50 for
knowledge of the whereabouts of
James Butler are posted throughout
the city. He was last heard of in 1873,
and was a freighter by occupation. Ao-
dress 1926 Wood Street, La Crosse,
Wis.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

When E. ID. Reynolds family return
ed from Santa Fe Saturday the back
rooms of their home looked as though
a Mississippi flood had struck it.
While away the cold weather had
caused the breaking of a water pipe
allowing the liquid TO have full play
until their return. The water was four
inches deep IN the floor, the ceiling
and pictures were badly damaged and
carpets ruined. The loss will be quite
heavy. -
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

A dispatch was received last night
by the local house of Gross. Kelly &
Co. that the fr6n-clad warehouse OF
the firm in Albuquerque had been
consumed by fire. At the time OF go
ing to press no particulars had been
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

Manuel Angel and Nestora Safedra
were married at the West side Catno-
lie church this morning. A bale in
honor of the will take place at
In."alo all tonight.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

Miss Vevarka. one of the ~kindergar-
ten teachers at the Normal. is unable
to attend to her regular duties. 1t Is
feared that she is threatened with
pneumonia.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

Mr.. Meecham, who is in the city for
a short stay, yesterday at the Presby-
terrain church, sang a solo. Just For
Today which brought forth many en-
comiums from those who were SO for
tunate as to hear him.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

Little Charlotte. daughter of Dr. and
Mrs. Bradley is rapidly-convalescing
from an attack Of d~iphtheria.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

Miss Hattie Detterick. a most esti-
mable young lady and worker in
church and society circles OF this city
will wed Fletcher England tomorrow
evening at s o'clock.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09
= ROLL.

The little one-year-old girl Of Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Pratt. after lingering
for several weeks, died Saturday even
ing. The funeral took place al the
west side ~ Catholic church this
afternoon, FIR. Pouget conducting the
service.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

The usual crowd of merry makers,
skates in hand. went up 10 the
springs yesterday and enjoyed the ex-
h%ilerating sport. The ice is the best
of the winter.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

The fye-year-old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Filadelfo Baca has an at
tack of dread dyphtheria.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

The ladies guild or the Episcopal
church will meet tomorrow afternoon
at 2;30 o'clock at the residence CT
Mrs. r.. ID. Gibbons, 319 Ninth street.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Eusebio Chacon is indisposed with an
a~ggravating attack Of whOoping'
cough.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

Mrs.Kate Barnett Burton, wife OF
Samuel b. B. Burton. who with her
husband spent several months in this
city in the hope of -regaining her
health, leaving here last December.
died at her home at Higginsville, Mo,
on the 25th OF January. She was forty
four years old.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

Francisco Roibal has qualified as
justice of the peace for precinct 2o,
and Tomas Maestas for the same Office
for precinct SO.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

Boys heavy grade corduroy and all
wool pants at ACC; e
Bros adv. szAi
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

DR.. Shuman, has packed up, bag and
baggage, and has hied himself to Wae-
on Mound where he will likely enter
upon the practice of his profession
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

Daily & Adams are in receipt Of +
big circular saw from st. Louis, which
e. Rogers took out to the lumber mill
today and push orders will now receive
prompt attention from that firm.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

C. H. Bailey, manager OF the fur
niture department at Ilfeld's is improv-
ing after q severe attack of grip.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

M. F. Jiminez has ~disgorged enough
cash to conduct q legal merchandise
business for three months.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

There will be a meeting of the board
of education at the city hall tonight at
s o'clock.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

The Telephone Girls came in on No
2 yesterday and have spent the day
seeing the sights OF the metropolis.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

The big wool buster of the Osborne
wool securing plant is in the shop Tor
repairs.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
Until Feb. 18th sealed bids will be
received at the office of the Crystal
Ice & Cold Storage Co., for the addi-
ton to be made to its plant. Plans.
and specifications can be obtained at
the ONCE. 81-3t
EDWARD w. RICH, Mgr.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

There is talk of building a fair
grounds and driving park in this city.
Push it along, it is badly needed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

The loser of a paddock key can get
the same at The Optic Office.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

There will be a meeting of the la
dies relief society tomorrow AFTER
noon at the ladies Home.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

Goldie Nj. Hightower has instituted
divorce proceedings against her hus-
band, Sanford Hightower, in the dis
trict court for Union county.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

The Las Vegas hot springs company
has taken out a retail liudor license
az the county clerks Office.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

Call at the office or telephone The
Optic when you do not receive your
paper.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

La Pension has had every room
filled during the past week.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

received of the con1agration. but the
building was fully covered by insur-
ance. sYff- @ua
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

r. A.. Kistier has taken a position
on the Las Vegas Record.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

There will be a meeting OF the II
brary board this evening.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

Men may come and men may go, but
The Optic goes On just the same.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

Hello girls at the opera house to-
night
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

Regular weekly drill of Troop IA
tonight.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09
Boys and Girls Hosiery

Boys n Girls 15c quality elastic
Seamless Hose, spliced heel and
toe inc full length-all sizes n.
and now only. -. -. o.
Boys and Girls zoe quality double
ribbed Bicycle Hose, double heels
and toes-very elastic-sizes Ia
s to 10,-now AAV
Boys and Girls 25c and 35c heavy or
fine ribbed Bike Hose, for school
and for dress; triple heels and
knees full reguIar-sizes from 5h
to 1OA-now 3 pairs for soc M
or ! pair, for. ....... l0V
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

We are the exclusive
agents for the famous
Custom Tailor,
A. GARLAND,
Howell. Mich.
Their Spring Line of
samples is now on Display
i'm our store and it will
pay you to see them be-
fore you buy your spring
suit.
CARMEN & Anderson,
Mon's Shoes and Furnishings.
6IO Douglas ~
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09
SICK AND coNvALEscENT.

( The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Hernandez is much improved
from q case OF whooping cough.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

Thirty good chickens for sale ceap.
Inquire Of J.. G. Wagner. 2t.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09
East Las Vegas
Boys and Youths Pants

DOyS anu HOulllS EdIllS
One lot of 25c, 35c n 4Oc knee N.
pants, odd pants. ........ l "
Positive 81 grades Boys heavy drab
Corduroy Knee Pants. for ~.
lads of 4 to 16, in this sale at 4JC
75c grades of Boys all wool pants.
3 to 16,-odd pants from suits and
accumulated otherwise blues and
blacks and fancy weaves innum-
cradle, pick them out this ~
week al. .... ............ T0V
Youths long trousers, stripes, checks
plaids,-Splendid $3.50 quail 49,
tiles !. !. +. ............ 6OC
Youths $3.50 and 80 grades Dress
Trousers, u to SO inseam- a good
assortment of plain and fancy
weaves, stylish dressy trou- px ue
sers.... ]. .........r.. WlsOO
Boys Shirt Waists
and BlOuses
Boys Csc quality Outing Flannel
Shirt Waists-ages 4 to TO-
l4-Sale Price,. T.. lou
csc Fancy Flannel Shirt Waists
assorted colors- ages 4 to M
to I4-Sale Price. ........ 11C
soc Fauntleroy Waists, sailor col.
i p1ls.:.' 'ss' T.. = sale 4Sc
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09
Boys Shirts

The 65c qualities heavy black and
white Twill Shirts, with double
yoke and shoulders-full re- ~
gnlar made, and sale price O0O
Boys 35c quality Work Shirts, well
made, fancy striped effects 49,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-09

Boys S5c and 81 Star Int Mothers
Friend Shirt Waists-plain white
and fancy percaies, sizes IL, n
IL, IL and IA only, Sale Price f0U
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-11
TRUE BILL, RETURNED
IN DIETRICH,S CASE
Former Senator Lowe, of Nebras-
ka, Indicted as Go-Between in
Alleged Bribery Proceedings.

OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 1O.-The United
States grand jury, which has been in ses-
sion for some time investigating postoffice
bribery cases and the alleged illegal fencing
Of government lands in western Nebraska,
to-day made a partial report to the court,
returning twenty-five indictments. One is
against former State Senator Elliot Lowe,
charging bribery in connection with the
appointment of a postmaster at Alma,
Neb.; ten are against ranchmen, charging
illegal fencing. and the others were Indian
cases, mostly of a minor character Those
against ranchmen include true bills against
Bartlett Richards, president of the Ne
braska Land and Feeding Company; w. G..
Comstock vice president of the same COM
pany, and Secretary Charles c. Jameson,
all of Ellsworth, Neb., and former State
Senator Frank M. Curry and a large in
dividual cattle owner of Broken Bow. Neb.
The other seven indictments are against
extensive ranchmen of Cherry and Custer
counties.
The indictment against former State SEN
ator Lowe contained two counts, and
charges conspiracy to violate Section ISL of
the Revised Statutes by conspiring to bride
Senator Charles H. DIETRICH by acting as
intermediary In the payment of $780, In con-
sderation of which j. b. Billings, who at
the time of the alleged transaction was
postmaster at Alma, Neb., was to receive
the recommendation by the senator for re-
appointment. One of the counts charges
the payment of 500 and the other of $500.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-11
DEATH or REAR ADMIRAL
BANCROFT GHERARDI, U,S,N,
Retired Officer Who Participated
in Many Engagements of the
War of the Rebellion.
COL. II. CLAY KING DEAD

STRATFORD, Conn, Dec. 10.-Rear Ad-
miral Bancroft Gherardi (retired) died at
his residence here to-day. Admiral Cher
ardi had been seriously sick since last Mon
day of nephritis. following a long sickness
from diabetes. He had lived here since his
retirement from active service in 1884,
Bancroft Gherardi was born at Jackson,
La, on Nov 10. 1892; entered the navy from
Massachusetts, as midshipman on June %.
1876; served the Ohio, in the Pacific
squadron, till 1850; entered the Naval Acad-
envy; passed midshipman. June s. 1852; mas
ter and lieutenant, 1855; lieutenant COM
mander. July 16. 1862; commander. July %,
1866; captain, Nov. 8, 1874; commodore. Mo-
vember, 1884; rear admiral, August, 1881; re-
tired. Nov. 10, 1894. under the law fixing age
limit. He participated in numerous engage
ments during the civil war, taking a very
prominent part in the battle of Mobile bay.
He was vice commander for New York IN
the Military Order of Foreign Wars. Ad-
miral Gherardfs sea service was twenty
five years eight months, and his shore duty,
lease and on waiting orders. aggregated but
seventeen years. an unusual preponderance
of service af1oat.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-11
X-RAY DISCUSSED IS
Il CANCER TREATMENT
Roentgen Society Members Favor
1t, but the Organization Takes
No Official Action.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 10-The treat
ment Of cancer by means OF the X-ray was
the principal topic OF discussion at to-day S
session of the annual meeting OF the Ameri-
can Roentgen Ray Society. The discussion
was general. and while the consensus OF
opinion favored the treatment the society,
as body, took no definite action in the
matter.
DIR. Henry X. Pancost, of this city. IA
vored the use OF X-ray in the early stages
Of throat affections which had a cancerous
tendency. DIT. Clarence f. Skinner. of New
Haven. expressed the opinion that Roentgen
rays treatment should not be applied fire.
Quently during a long period OF time No
routine method OF treatment. he said would
prove servieeable IN all cases. and no con-
ditiOn exhibits so emphatically the truth
Of the adage: Whats one mans meat is
another mans poison
Drs. Walter w. Johnson, Rochester; p
NJ. Hickey, Detroit. and Kennon Durham
Cincinnati, were elected members OF the
executive committee. This committee will
select the officers.