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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-13

IT some hardy and eu;erprising outer
barbarian would take advantage Of
the present period of excitement 70
kidnap Dorothy Dix. the readers Of
newspapers would remember him
gratefully. Her fahels in slang, q
poor imitation Of George AIDE at any
limo. are becoming hopelessly inane.
There has been more than enough of
thar ser o. stun since the horde Of
cheap lmitalors began operations,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-13

Mrs. NJ. 3. Ward is prepared to do
frst-class dressmaking at 902 Third
street. L. V. Phone ia. 172-1m
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-13
R0senfhas furniture
Company

Big Store. Lids /,
Next to the Western Union Telcea !
Office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
ASKS THE LYNCHERs TO CALL
Town Marshal Who Has His Artillery
Ready for the Mob if 1t
Comes.

indianapolis, Dee. 2G.-Town Mar
shal William Harmon. of Diamond. Il
mining town of Clay county, whom the
miners have twice tried To lynch. has
fortified his home. armed himself with
Winchester rifles. and sent out Il gen
eraI invitation to the miners to call.
Several days ago. while attempting to
quell riot HarmOn's revolver was
accidentally discharged and Dennis Nc
Cann was killed by the shot.
The grand jury eXonerated the mar
shall The miners then made an at
tack upon the home of Harmon. but
he escaped by back door. \ second
attempt was made, but he was not at
home when the mob visited his house.
He says he proposes to remain at home
and if he is again attacked he will de
fend himself. He also says that he is
determined to serve out the official
term for which he was elected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
MOVED BY HIOBE's WEEPING
Professor = Stri%1en with Love That
Culminatesin "a Christmas
I've MarrinPe.

Harrisburg, H., Dec. 2G.-Professor
f. Morris and Miss Ethel Cummins
were married at the home of the
brides parents here Christmas Eve
and left Immediately for the east or
an extended wedding tour. Norris is
principal of the city schools. and is a
man OF nearly 90 years. while the bride
is scarcely Il. and thereby hangs a
tale.
Miss Cummins was one of Professor
Morris pupils here last winter. and
one day for some small offenSe he was
compelled TO call her to task. and willie
thus engaged and moved by her tear
stained face he fell desperately in love
with her However. he did not let the
fact he known to her until some time
after the close of school. and when he
pressed his suit his love was recp-
Tocated. and it ended as stated in the
happy marriage of the pair
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
CHURCH DECENTRALIZATION
VIII Take Powers from the Propaganda
and Turn Them Over to Car
dinaI Gibbons.

New York. Dec. 26-The pope has
expressed a desire to see the principal
archbishops and bishops of the Unit
cd States in order. says a Tribune dis
patch from Rome. TO discuss personal
ly the best means of carrying on his
project of decentralization. by which
several attributes of the congregation
of the propaganda will be transferred
to Cardinal Gibbons. who, in turn,
will delegate to the archbishops of the
several ecclesiastical provinces Il large
quantity of business no wdeaIt with
by the propa ganda.
This. it is believed. can he carried
on with greater competence by tie To-
cal authorities. especially that part re-
lating to all matters of differences be-
tween eccIesiastics and their bishops.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
GOVERNOR BLISS IS
HANGED IN EFFIGY
Ann Arbor Residents Do Not Like
Ia cdoning of Banker
Andrews.

Ann Arbor. Mich. Dec. 26.-Swing-
ing in the big display window of Il
music store on the most prominent cCr-
ner in the business district hung q
life-SiZed etiigy of Governor Bliss
Pinned to the breast of the coat was
the following placard: "ArOn T. Bliss
Attention. thieves, Come to fair Mich
igan. Here's where you get the rich
est hauls. Get pinchedE BAH Bliss. the
governor. is on our side
The ettigy attracted great crowds,
which finally became 80 dense and
demomStrative that the police com
PEELED the manager of the store to re-
move the figure. The ettigy was placed
in the window by orders of the man
ager Of ;he firm. who has been strong
i'll his denmciation of tie governor
since the chief executive pardomed
from the penitentiary Frank An
drews of Detroit, who was sentenced
to fifteen-yPar tern. Andrews had
served only sixteen months.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
NULLIFIEs a STATE LAW
surance Company. Which Gets the
Judgment.

Burlington. Ia. Dec. 26.-The jury
in the case of Dankwardt vs.. an in
surance company, of Newark. y. J..
has rendered verdict i'll favor of the
defendant practically annuIling the
Iowa state law, which compelS relia-
bic insurance companies to make up
the amount of pro-rated insurance
which other companies participating in
the underwriting may fail to pay.
Dankwardt was insured in forty
eight companies. His fire loss was pro-
rated as usual among them all. \
number of companies failed to pay,
and Dankwardt brought suit against
the reliable companies for the amounts
which the unreliable companies had
failed to pay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
HOLIDAY CONDITIONS PREVAIL
Reports of Comparisons of the Volume OF
Business with 1909 Are Conflict
ing-Business Notes.

New York, Dec. 26.-R. q. Dun &
Co.'S Weekly Review of Trade today
says: Holiday conditions pervade the
markets. and most of the exchanges
are closed until Monday. Manufacture
ing plants are stopping for inventories
and repairs. in many cases the extent
of idleness being considerably greater
than for the corresponding season in
recent preceding years. There has
been liberal volume of business in
holiday goods. but reports are some
what conflicting in comparison with
1902
Railway earnings thus far reported
for December exceed last years by 6
per cent. Agreements are being made
with little friction as to wage reduc-
tions. except in the case of coal min
ing. and several idle plants have fixed
the date for reSuming work. Few Ia
Dor disputes are in progress and steel
producers look for much new business
early next month.
Failures this week numbered 2S4 in
the United States against 200 last year.
and 22 in Canada, compared with 81 Il
wear ago
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
CLASH IN COURT
Frenchman Tells One of Our Law
yers to Get Ready for a
Finish Fight.
DOES NOT ADMIRE HIS STYLE
When Questioning a Witness-LiveIy
Times in the Fair Estate
Case in France.

New York, Dee. 26. - During the
hearing OF the Fair case duel has
been imminent between DIR. de Chateau,
a witness. and Edmund Kelly, of the
United States embassy. the lawyer rep
resentinS Mrs. William *. Vanderbilt,
Jr.. and Mrs Herman OelrichS. says
a Paris dispatch TO The American. The
hearing on Thursday was held in the
house of DR.. de Chateau at Vernon. a
village near PaSSy-Sur- IRE, the place
where the accident occurred which re
suited in the deaths of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fair. DR.. de Chateau and DR.. PERI
quet had each testified that Mrs. Fair
had lived the longer when Kelly iuti-
mated that Dr. de Chateau was a bank
rupt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
Severe Cold Prevails Over
Central and East
ern States.
CAUSE OF SUFFERING
Two Frozen to Death
Last Night at
Peoria.

Chicago. Dec. 26.-The crest OF the
cold wave. ca>tbound. passed Chicago
today. The minimum temperature
here was : below zero. Trains. as Il
result of the cold. are generally un-
able to maintain schedule time. The
weather remains cold throughout the
northwest. Some low temperatures
reEurted this morning are: st. Paul.
Is below: Winnipeg. 30: La Crosse. -:
Lafayette. Ind, : below. In western
Missouri. eastern Kansas and Okla
huma the temperature averaged be
low. with high winds. while in western
Kansas the mercury was 30 above
zero.
DeS Moines Dec. 26.-Tw degrees
below zero was recorded at the wealth
er bureau today. At Dubuque the mer-
curry went to Il below. The cold here
j. accompanied by Il disagreeable.
raw wind. which made il the more in
tense during the night.
New York. Dec. 26.-A heavy snow
storm accompanied by high Wind and
falling temperature prevails today in
the city and at many places through
out the state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
SHAKES WIDELY SEPARATED
Earthquakes Reported at Los Angeles,
Cal, and i'm the st. Lawrence Valley
in New York.

Ogdensburg, y. Y. Dec. 2G. - A
distinct earthquake shock was felt
throughout this city. Telephone re
ports show that il was noticed all
through st. Lawrence county. hein"
sevcreSt along the st. Lawrence val
ley Buildings trembled violently at
Madrid. sixteen miles east of here. The
earthquake was accompanied 10y a
noise resembling thunder. which was
sufficiently loud to awaken people. 1t
occurred in the morning.
Los Angeles. Cal. Dec. 26. - y
severe earthquake shock. lasting about
eight seconds. occurred here. The big
buildings in the business center Swayed
for an instant as though they would
fall. and people rushed into the streets.
thinking some explosion had occurred.
No Gamage is reported. The shock
was at 9:43 Il. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
Just A WAR pREcAurIoN
In Case we Need Them the Transports
VIII Tse Ready for Work

San Francisco, Dec. 2G.-Orders
have been received from Washington
by local transport officials to get the
troop ships Sherman and Newport in
readiness for service Immediately. The
transport officials maintain secrecy as
to the orders received and refuse to
divuIge the intended destination of the
vessels. 1t is generally believed, how
ever. that it is the intention to have
the troOpships in readiness for any
movement towards Panama.
Washington. Dee. 26.-War depart
ment officials admit that the trans
ports Sherman. RufOrd and Crook. now
mt San FranciscO.are being made ready
for sea. Primarily these vessels are
intended for the Manila service. but
officials make no concealment o. the
fact that they want to be ready for
any emergency which may arise and
should the government desire to -Hse
any of them for the transportation of
troops to Panama the ships will be
available for that purpose.
Still, the positive assertion is made
that no orders have been received by
the quartermaster's office with this
end in view: it is simply. it is stated.
case of being prepared if the oc-
caSion arises.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
Seems to Have Caught a Tartar.

Lansing. Mich. Dec. 2G.-Charles f.
Johnson. an aged veteran of the civil
war. in applying for a divorce from
his NarcissH charges that she once
ran hatpin through his arm and that
she also jabbed it into his back. i'll
fiictng a wound from which he still
suffers. He objects also TO the con
version of her scissors into Il warlike
weapon. The tiaXen-haired wife. he
says. drove him from the house and
sold his live stock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
Revives a Denied Report.

New York. Dec. 26.-A dispatch to
The American from London says the
Tien-TSin correspondent of The Stand
ard reviveS the report. which was de
MED Il few days ago. to the effect that
secret treaty has been signed be-
tween Russia and Korea. whereby Rus
sia obtains the control of the Korean
army through Russian instructors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
SMALLPOX IN A DANCE HALL
Six Cases Taken to Quarantine from Where
Many Had Been Exposed to the
Infection.

Buffalo. Dec 26.-Nine persons suf-
fering from smallpox were taken to
the quarantine hospital. Six of the
cases were discovered in dance hail
in Broadway. where a large number
of persons were exposed to infection.
The health authorities are working
hard to stamp out the disease. Two
buildings have been quarantined and
placed under Il strong police guard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26

their reward.
This prophecy was uttered by John
Alexander Dowie in Christmas SER
mon delivered yesterday to a host Of
Zionites in Shiloh tabernacle. DR..
Dowie exhorted his followers not to
lose their faith in him during his com
ing trip around the world, and chal-
lenged doubters to prove that he is
net Elijah.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26

Washington. Dee. 2G.-Thc cruiser
Olympia. Admiral COghlan's flagship,
has been selected to bring Minister
Beaupre from Carta@ena 10 Colon,
where the minister viii take Il pas
Senger steamer for New York. At his
request the Colombian government fur
nishod Beaupre an armed escort from
BogOta TO Cartagena.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
Pneumonia Prevalent at Gotham.

New York Dec. 2G.-PnepmOnia has
become so prevalent in this city that
the health department has decided to
amend the sanitary code by classifying
that ailment with measles. scarlet few
er and smallpox and making it COM
pulsory OH physicians to report every
case OF pneumonia promptly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
Might Have Cost 500. 900.

Memphis. Tenn. Dee 26.-Fire in
the large department store Of Il. Low
enStein x Bros on Main street be-
tween jefferson and Court. caused
damage approXimated at from S100..
900 TO S150.OOO. fully insured. The
fire was i'll the retail branch of the
company. where Il stock Of goods OF
almost $500. 900 is carried.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
Fifteen Thousand Are
Destined for
COrea.
SUPPRESS DISORDER
Negotiating for the Pur-
chase of Chilean
WarShipS.

Paris. Dee 26.-It i> learned in au-
thoritative quarters today that Japan
is about to send a large military force
TO Corea for the purpose of restoring
and maintaining order at the disturb
ed ports. The departure of this force
is imminent 1t probably will consist
of a division of $4,000 men.
Japan has been assured that Russia
will not consider the sending of troops
to Corca to be an unfriendly act or
casus beli.
The anticipated departure of troops
will revive war rumors.
London, Dec. 26.-Japan is negotia-
ting for the purchase Of two Chilean
warships which are for sale. 1t IS
now a matter Of price. Negotiations
with other South American govern
ments for the purchase of warships
are also in progress.
Merely Prec cautfonary.
The japanese minister to Great
Britain said today: Those negotia-
tionS are only Il precautionary meas
ure and it may be a let of expense all
for nothing. | have no intimation of
the nature of Russia's reply. Person
ally l scarcely expect viii be
delivered for some little time. There
j. no truth whatsoever in the report
that Japan's last note stipulated a
time limit
London. Dec 2G.-The Daily Mail
Kobe correspondent says it is report
ed that the note TO Baron Komura.
minister OF foreign affairs. to Baron de
Rosen. the Russian minister. i'll re-
spOnse to EuSsid's reply TO the claims
Of Japan. Lad a para graph to the ef-
feet that only two weeks would be
allowed for an anSwe-. This EeriCd
expires Jan. :.
Considering "A Reply to Japan.
ST Petersburg. Dec. 26.-The Rus
sian government is still considering the
reply of the Japanese government 10
its note which was sent in answer 10
Japan's demands relating to the situa~
ton in the Ear East. y reconsidera
tion of the proposals made i'll the Rus
sian note is considered as a matter
of course here. Russia has never been
disposed TO take any step which would
lead to an abrupt termination of the
negotiations with Japan.
Hopes to Gsve Satisfaction.
In answer to many inquiries made
by the Associated Press the Russian
foreign office has always insisted that
the Russian proposals were so liberal
that it would be scarcely probable to
conceive any further concessions.
WhiIo tho forpiUn offica * unyiIIincr IN
admit that Russia is prepared TO offer
more than the concessions outlined i'll
the last note it is considered possible
that the government may suggest
changes by which the Russian require
ments may be met and SatiSfacti
given to Japan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
Joshua Levering,s Tour of the world.

New York. Dec 26. - Among the
passengers hy the Cedric was Joshua
Levering. of Baltimore. who was the
Prohibition candidate for president
when Mckinley and Bryan ran and
who is returning here from Il tour of
the world. accompanied by his wife
ana daughter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
DoWie Predicts Second Coming of
Christ Within a Hundred Years

Chicago. Dec. 26.-'Within 100 years
Christ viii return again to earth on
this very spot to reign for 10 centur-
les. |. whom you know to be the
Prophet Elijah, will come back with
Him. and that why | have made all
leases IN Zion City run for 1,10O years.
Nj the end of Christ's reign the world
will smash up. the bad will be burned
in hell fire and the good be called to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
Girl scaIped by Machinery.

Nebraska City. Neb., Dec. 26.-Ollie
Holbrook. -year-old girl. employed in
a bakery. stepped too close to the shaft
operating large dOugh-kneading ap-
paratus. Her hair was caught in one
of the belts. she was jerked off her
feet and before help could come the
scalp was literally torn from her head.
Doctors say she cannot live
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
Lie Term for Killinr a MIarsha1.

Marion. Ind, Dee. 26.-The jury in
the Hooper murder case brought in
verdict of murder i'm the second de-
gree. and sentenced him to life impris-
Onment. The decision of the jury was
made at . a. M. but the verdict was
sealed and not opened until court cor
vened. Hooper shot James Payne. the
Fairmount marshal, less than a month
ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
Another of Those Parricides.

Joplin. Mo-. Dee 26.-Bert Barron.
Eed Il. shot and killed his father.
Mat T.. Barron. Il miner. here while
protecting his mother from an assault
The elder Barron was intoxicated
Young Barron, who is under arrest
says the shooting was accidental
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
Rryan TalIss to a Grown Princs.

Copenhagen. Denmark. Dec rs. -
William Jennings Bryan has arrived
here. He was Immediately granted an
audience with Crown Prince Fredrik,
with whom he had long interview.
Bryan later left for Berlin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
Funeral of Mrs. f. r.. Hoar.

Washington. Dec. 26. Funeral
services were held over the remains of
Mrs. Ruth Hoar. wife of Senator HOar,
at the residence of the senator i'm this
city The services We're conducted by
Rev L :. g. Pierce of All Souls
Unitarian church. and were attended
by President Roosevelt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
Strikers Have To BE Oniet.

Paris. Dec. 26.-Beyond a few in
dividual attacks hy the striking bakers
on bakeShopS Paris is quiet, cOndi-
tion due to the disposition of Il strong
force of police ana military guards.
The strikers held meeting in the
ROurse du Travail and strongly con
dcmn"J the use of the army TO pre-
serve order
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
Iowa Girl Lives and is Healthy
After the Removal of Her Spleen

ported TO DR.. William JepsOn. profess
or Of surgery. Several months ago
Dr. Jepson removed Miss Smiths
spleen. He will report the case to the
American Association of Surgeons
next week at Denver. and it is expect
ed to provoke wide discussion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
ruIIer company joins the Union.

New York. Dec 26.-The George A.
Fuller Construction company, through
President =. Z. Mcconnell, has ap-
piled for membership in the Building
Trades Employers association. The
application has been accepted. This
company has heretofore been a fortress
for organized labor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
Morgan Cited for Alleged Corruption.

Council Bluffs. Ia, Dec. 26.-MayOr
Dell g. Morgan has been cited to am
swer to a suit instituted in the dis
trict court to oust him from office on
Il charge OF corruption. mal-adminis-
tration in office. and having a compact
with gambling houses to afford them
police protection.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
Hanna at Home in Cleveland.

Cleveland, O.. Dec. 26. - Senator
Hanna who was taken i'll several days
ago in New York. and who has ar
rived home on Il private car. is report
cd to be feeling much better. The SEN
ator is able to he about his home and
receives q number of callers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
JAPs ARE READY FOR a SCRAP
EK-Members of the Mikado's Cabinet Tel
Their Views at "A Banquet.


Toxic. Dec 26.-At dinner given
by the Oriental association eXForeign
Minister Kato. who presided, said he
deeply regretted that the people had
not been taken into the confidence of
the government regarding the position
of affairs between Japan and Russia.
Nevertheless, he said. should the en-
peror declare war the nation would he
found ready to give him unanimous
support.
Count Okuma, the eX-premier. said
he agreed with the view expressed 10y
katO, and he thought it was now high
time to let the people know the actual
position occupied by the government.
He also declared that not only a feel
ing of chivalry but a desire for self
preservation required thatJapasl should
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
NOTORIOUS CROOK
IN HANDS OF LAW
Was One of Those Who Robbed the
Bank of Eng
land.

New York. Dec. 26.-One of the
men who was involved many years
ago in the famous Bank of England
forgery case. and who in 1877 set fire
10 Sing Sing prison and escaped in
the confession, has just beer arres ted in
this city at the age of 90, on Il charge
of arson in the first degree He is
alias Perrine, but lie has passed late
ly as Charles =. Hall. which is said
to be his real name.
Posing rs a retired banker-he was
posing as an. active banker when in
1873 he flooded Wall street with al
legged forged Buffalo and Erie New
York Central and Chicago and North
western bonds-he bought the Van AL
len place at New Hamburg. Dutchess
county. agreeing to pay $4,000 for it.
He paid $500 down and insured the
house for $4,000. -Four days later. on
Feb. II last. the house was burned.
Circumstances discovered led to the
Withholding of payment upon the pol
icies. and Hall disappeared.
He has been living, the police
learned. in New Jersey. and when he
came to this city he was arrested. Hall
is said to have passed twenty-eight
years in prison. He served four years
of his sentence in the Bank of Eng
land case. and then turned queens evil
dence and was released. 1t is said he
showed the bank governors how their
notes had been raised and how to pre-
vent IT.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
MARCHING
Head Of the Latest Dominican
Revolution Expected Before
the Capital Soon.
PEOPLE SEEM TO BE WITH HIM
But Business Is in Bad Way-Pan-
anna People Rejoice Over Eng
lands Recognition.

San Domingo, Dec. 2G.-It is re-
ported that the insurgents headed by
General JimineZ are marching on this
city. 1t is rumored that the greater
part of the republic now under arms
is in favor of General JimineZ, the for
mer,preSident. who is said 10 lP march
Ing on this city ut the head of Il
large body Of insurgents. The pro
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
1t Hits East st. Louis. Too.

East st. Louis. H.. Dec. 26. - a
general strike of livery stable driv-
erS is threatened if demands for high
er wages are not granted by Jan. l.
The employers have taken the de
mGudS under consideration and it is
believed the Increase will be grant
pl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-26
Arbitration rrentv signed.

Paris, Dec. 26.-The treaty Of arbi-
tratiOn between France and Italy has
been signed by Foreign Minister Del
casse and SignOr TOrnielli. Italian Am
bassadOr here. The treaty is identical
with that between France and Great
Rritain