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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26
A Hurry-up Medicine.

Every housekeeper recognizes the
need of effective remedies to be used
in emergencies: when something must
be done right away. Such a remedy
is Perry Davis Painkiller, for sprains
for the aches and pains resulting
and bruises, for strained muscles and
from blows and falls. It's mission OF
mercy began sixty years ago. It is
used in all countries. There is but
one painkiller, Perry Davis.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

For q long time the two year-old
child of Mr.. p. l.. Mcpherson, So N.
Tenth ST., Harrisburg, Pa, would
sleep but two or three hours in the
early part of the night, which made
it very hard for her parents. Her
mother concluded that the child had
stomach trouble, and gave her half Of
one of Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets, which quieted her
stomach and she slept the night
through. Two boxes Of these Tab
lets have effected a permanent cure
and she is well and strong. For
sale by all druggists.
II it's a bilious attack, take Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
and a quick recovery Is certain. For
sale by all druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

HOPE LODGE NO. 3. DEGREE
of Honor, meets first and third
Wednesdays in A.. O. u. w. hall. Mrs.
Sarah Critics, chief honor: Mrs. A. J.
Wertz, financier; Mrs. Clara Bell, re-
corder.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

b. z. y. E., MEETS FIRST AND
Third Thursday evenings, each month,
at Sixth Street lodge room. Visiting
brothers cordially inviteu.
w. u. BUNKER, Exalted Ruler.
II. E. RI.AHVET, Ser'v
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

Itching Piles produce moisture AMI
cause itching, this form. as we'll as
Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles
are cured by DR.. Bo-san-ko's Pile Rem
edy. Stops itching and bleeding. Alb
serbs tumors. SOC a jar at Druggists -.
or sent by mail. Treatise free. Write
me about your case. DIR. Bosanko,
Philadelphia, Pa, For sale by X. d.
Goodall, druggist, Railroad avenue.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

Robert Wright and wife, OF Arizona,
formerly residents Of Rossburg. are
visiting with friends in Ration.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

Eight hour laws are ignored by
those tireless, little workers-Dr.
Kings New Life Pills. Millions are
always at work, night and day. cur
ing Indigestion, Biliousness, Consti-
patton, Sick Headache and all Stom-
ach, Liver and Bowel troubles. Easy,
pleasant, safe. sure. Only 25c at all
druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

WANTED-Faithful person to trav-
el for we'll established house in a
few counties, calling on retail mer-
chants and agents. Local territory.
Salary S1024 a yea and expenses,
payable 1870 a week In cash and ex-
penses advanced. Position ermanen
Business successful and rushing. En-
close self-addressed envelope. Stand
ard House, 300 Caxton Bid, Chicago,
Es- 119-30t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26
DANGER OF COLDS AND GRIP.

The greatest danger from colds and
grip is their resulting in pneumonia,
II reasonable car is used, however,
and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
taken, all danger will be avoided.
Among the tens of thousands who
have used this remedy for these dis.
eases we have yet to learn Of q sin.
gle case having resulted in pneumo-
MIA, which shows ~conclusively that II
Is q cehtain preventive of that dan
gerous disease. 1t will cure a cold OF
an attack of grip in less time than
any other treatment. 1t is pleasant
and safe to take. For sale by all drug.
gists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26
The IN Wind

that blows nobody good is bent on err
rands of mischief in the fall and win
ter. 1t produces that most dangerous
complaints, a bad cold. Your cold will
not become bronchitis, nor consump-
ton if you make timely use of Aliens
Lung Balsam. Take 1t frequently I'M
til the cough and-stopped-up feeling in
the chest are gone. Contains no OPT
um and will not disturb digestion.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26
MORE RIOTS.

Disturbances of strikers are not
nearly as grave as an individual dis
order of the system. Overwork, loss
of sleep, nervous tension will be fol-
lowed by utter collapse, unless a re-
liable remedy is Immediately en-
ployed. There's nothing so efficient
to cure disorders of the Liver or
Kidneys as Electrict Bitters. It's a
wonderful tonic, and effective nervins
and the greatest all around medi-
cine for run down systems. It dis
pels Nervousness, Rheumatism and
Neuralgia and expels Malaria germs.
Only SOC, and satisfaction guaran-
teed by all druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

DIR. Bailey of Las Cruces, is visit
ing his daughters in Alamogordo.
Miss Myrtle Bailey, who is a teacher
in the public schools, and Mrs. Bark
er. who conducts the kindergarten.
The doctor may conclude to remain
in Alamogordo for the practice of
medicine.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26
chiIdren's Coughs and Colds.

Mrs. Joe McGrath. 327 E. First St.,
Hutchinson, Kan, writes: Il have
given Billiards. Horehpund Syrup to
my children for coughs and colds for
the past four years, and find 1t the
best medicine l ever used" Unlike
many cough syrups, it contains no OPT
UNI, but will sooth and heal any dis
ase OF the throat or lungs quicker
than any other remedy. Csc, SOC and
81 at X. d. Goodall. Depot Drug Store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26
CONSUMPTION

the most dreaded and deadly of al.
diseases, as well as pneumonia, and
all Lung Troubles are relieved at once
n cured by Acker's English Remedy
the king of all Cough Cures" Cures
Coughs and Colds in a day. Is cents.
Your money back if dissatisfied. Write
FOL rec sample. w. H. Hooker & Co..
Buffalo. N. Y.
For sale by o. G. schaefer. Drug.
gist.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26
PRETTY safe RuIe "a Go av.

When there is a feeling tina. The
heart or lungs. blood or liver, brain or
nerves are diseased. at once com.
mence to doctor the stomach. That
is the foundation of the trouble in 80
eases out Of every 100. Commence to
regulate the digestive organs, get
them in healthy working condition,
and the other troubles will Lave of
themselves. Diseases which have
their beginning in the stomach must
be cured through the stomach. The
medicine for stomach disorders and
half the ills of life. Is DIR. Gums
Improved Liver Pills. These pills pu,
all the digestive organs In good con-
dition SO that disease has no basis
70 work upon. They are sold by all
druggists for 25cts. rer box. One pill
IL q dose. We will send a box post
paid. on receipt of Is Gus. or to any
body who wants to try them we will
send two pills fire. Send name and
address to DR.. Bosanko Co., Philadel-
phia, Pa. For sale by O. G. Schaefer,
druggist. East Las Vegas, N. M.
Robert Wright and wife, OF Arizona,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26
A PhYsIcIAE WRITES.

II am DESTROYS of knowing if the
profession can obtain Herbine in bulk
for prescribing purposes? 1t has been
of great use to me in treating cases
or OverwOrk. l have never known it to
fail in restoring the organs affected,
to their healthful activity" soc bottle
at X. d. Go0dtll's, Depot Drug Store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

LAS VEGAS ROYAL ARCH CHAP
ter No. 3. Regular convocations first
Monday Ia each month. Visiting COM
panions generally invited. B. F. Nc
CURE. K. Fl. p: G. Fl. Sporleder. Sec'y.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26
Mokl =

positively Cures Sick Headache, Indi-
gestion anu Constipation. A delight
fui herb drink. Removes all erup-
tons OF the skin, producing a perfect
complexion or money refunded. Csc
and Soc Write to US for free sample.
W. H. Hooker & Co.. Buffalo. N. Y.
For sale by o. G. Schaefer. Drug
giEf-
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26
IT SAVED HIS LEG.

p. A. Danforth of LAGRANGE, Ca,
suffered for six months with a fright
full running sore on his leg; but
writes that Bucklen's Arnica Salve
wholly cured it in five days. For
Ulcers, Wounds, Piles, it's the best
salve in the world. Cure guaranteed.
Only Csc. Sold by all druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

LAS VEGAS COMMANDERY X. T.
NO. 2. Regular conclave second Tues
day Of eacil month. Visiting knights
cordially welcomed. T. ]. Haywood, Il.
c.; Chas. Tammc, Rec.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26
AvERTED.

Just in the nick of time our little
boy was saved" writes Mrs. w. Wat
kins Of Pleasant City, Ohio. "Pnea-
monia had played sad havoc with him
and a terrible cough set in besides.
Doctors treated him. but he grew
worse every day. At length we tried
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, and our darling was saved.
He's now sound, and we'll" Every
body ought to know, it's the only
sure cure for Coughs, Colds and all
Lung diseases. Guaranteed by all
druggists. Price SOC and $1.00. Trial
bottles free.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

The Modoc mine at o. is stead
lily producing fine lead ore and the
new dry concentration is steadily con
verting the ore into fine concentrates
and regular shipments are tent TO tne
smelter.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26
DENTISTS.
HOTELS.
PRINTING.
RESTAURANTS.


DUVAL'S INSTRUMENTATION
order-Regular Meals. Center street.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

Owing to lack of court funds there
will be no district court for Otero
county this spring, and regular court
business will have to go ovre until
the fall term.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

Messrs. Brice and Kerr, OF Phila-
delphia, stockholders IN the Three
Bears company at Jarilla have been
in that camp recently looking after
their interests.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26
Acker,s Blood Elixir

positively Cures Chronic Blood Pois-
oning and all Scrofulous affections.
at all times a matchless system tonic
and purifier Money refunded If you
are not satisfied. SOC and $1.OO.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26
Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets

cure Dyspepsia and all disorders ar
ising from Indigestion. Endorsed by
physicians everywhere. Sold by drug
gists. No cure. no pay. Is cents.
Trial package free by writing to W.
H. Hooker & Co., Buffalo. N. Y.
For sale by o. G. Schaefer, Drug.
gist.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

Jack Meachem and Jack Turner,
two colored men of Alamogordo, have
not been very amicable towards each
other lately and their strained rela-
lions eliminated in Meachem taking
a shot at Turner.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

James Sheltneck has purchased a
cottage and lot on Canyon street, be-
tween Shaw and Mckay streets in
Carlsbad. Consideration, $1,000.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

Pearl Goss, aged nine years, died
in ~Alamogordo at the home of her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. J.. NJ. Goss, Of
measles complicated by chronic spinal
trouble.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

Flower festivals are held in Cali
fornia during April and May. Take
the Santa Fe through tourist cars.
Colonist rates April LIST to June 18th,
1903. 94-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

Captain Shields of Ration is recover
ing from his recent stroke Of paralysis
and Is now able to move about the
house.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

TO CURE a COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
If it fails to cure. E. w. Groves sig
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

Work on the Pecos river %aqueduct
to Carlsbad is progressing in good
shape. 1t is expected that water will
be turned in the canal not later than
the 18th of next month.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

Miss Bertha Danforth, who is well
known to a large number of residents
OF Carlsbad, has been sick for some
time, is reported quite low al the hos-
pital.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26
SO Sweet and Pleasing in Tastei

Mrs. C. Peterson, 625 Lake St., To-
peka, Kan, speaking Of Billiards.
Horehound Syrup, says: 1T has nev-
er failed to give entire satisfaction,
and Of all cough remedies, it is my
favorite, and / must confess to my
many friends what it win do. and
has done, what is claimed for ito
speedy cure a cough or a cold; and
1t Is SO sweet and SO pleasing In
TASTE" Csc, SOC. and 800 bottle at
K ID. Goodall's Drug store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

April is one of the best months in
the year to visit California. Wait for
colonist rates to California points via
the Santa Fe April 1st to June 18th,
1903. 94-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

"A Beaumont oil company has pur-
chased some of the best lands just
west Of the canal in Dexter. This is
n of the best tracts in the Pecos
valley. and the large artesian wells
that are being struck there promises
to make a garden spot.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

B. F. Hatch, who has been spending
the past three months at Taos, re-
turned to Red River looking quite
hearty.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

VIM. Fish, of the arm of Fish &
Rush, Of Pennington, made . trip to
Mancos to look after the lumber for
the fumes on the Independent ditch
for which his frm has the contract
he got the mill 10 start up and edge
the lumber and stayed TO 3 It ship-
ned.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

BOARDERS-By day, week or
month. Board and lodging, cheapest
in town. Mrs. 8. l.. Barker. 1909 Mora
venue. 22-f
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

REMOVAL SALE-AT COST. EN-
TIRE stock of Dry Goods, Clothing
Gents Furnishings. One chance in ?
hundred. ROSENTHAL BROS.
Tyr
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26
CURES sciATIc RHEUMATISM.

CURES SclATlC RHEUMATISM.
Mis-. A. E. Simpson. 500 Craig
street. Knoxville, Tenn, writes June
&C.. 1899: Il have been trying the
baths of Hot Springs, Ark, for sciatic
rheumatism, but l get more relief
from Billiards. Snow Linament than
any medic se or anything l have ever
tried. Enc.Csed find postofice order
$1-1O. Send me a large bottle by
southern Express. Sold by X. d.
GOodall, Depot Drug Store.
Governor OterO has appointed w.
p. Metcalf of albuquerque, BernalilIo
county, a notary public.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

EASTERN STAR. REGULAR COM
munication second and fourth
Thursday evenings Of each
month. All visiting brothers and
sisters are cordially invited. Mrs.
Julia Webb, worthy matron; Earn
est Browne, w. p; Mrs. Emma Bene-
dict. secretary; Mrs. nj. A.. Howe.
treasurer.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

Trains run daily except Sunday.
Connections with the main line and
branches as follows:
At Antonito for Durango, SiIyerton and all
points in the San Juan country.
At Alamosa with standar gauge for La
yeta. Pueblo, Colorado Springs and Denver
also with marrow gauge for Monte Vista, Del
Norte and Denver Creole snd all points in
the San Luis valley.
At Sxlida with main line standard gauge
for all points east and west including Lead
vile and narrow gauge points between Sal
ida and Grand Junction
At Florence and Canon City for the gold
camps Of Cripple Greek and victor.
t Pueblo, Colorado springs and Denver
with all Missouri river lines for all roinfs
east.
For further information address the under.
signed.
Through passenger from Santa Fe In
IL gauge sleepcrs from Alamosa can
have berths reserved en- application.
As. BARNEY. Aching General Agent.
Santa Fe, n. n.
1. x. HooPnn. 9. r. A.,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS.


.WANTED-A good second hand
safe, weight from 800 to 700 lbs. AL
dress R. S. Co., Box 157, Las Vegas,
N. M. 117-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26
Grip Remedies in Great Demand.

Grip Remedies in Great Demand.
When colds and grip are prevalent
the quickest and surest remedies are
in great demand. Mr.. Joseph D. Will
liams, Of McDuf, Va, says that he
was cured of a very deep and lasting
attack of Ia grippe by using Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy after trying
several other preparations with no ef-
feet. For sale by all druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

Miss Tessie Fleming and Mr.. AL
bert Goldsticker were united in mar
riage at A~lamogordo by Rev. H. Van
Valkenburgh.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

The preliminary survey Of the Ala
mogordo-Deming cutoff was complet-
ed by Chief Engineer Small and corps
who have arrived in Aiamogordo.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

Arthur Kestevan. who spent the
past year or more in Mexico, has re-
turned to Ration.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

Homestead entry: Esteban Collier
of Springer, 100 acres of land in Col
fax county.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

Judge w. j. Floyd of Red River is
working on the Pilot, a copper prop
erty on the Pioneer.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26
SOCIETIES.

/. o. .. f., LAS VEGAS LODGE.
No. 4, meets every Monday evening at
their hall, Sixth street. All visiting
bre .hren are cordially invited to at
tend. ]. II. York, N. g.; J. B. Mackel,
Y. Gil; y. M. Eiwood, Sec'y; w Il.
Critics. Treas; s. Il. Dearth, Cemetery
ustet.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26
SURE CURE FOR PILES.

J.. B. Brooks. deputy sheriff Of Taos,
made Red River an ofician visit.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26
FOR RENT.

For Rent-Furnished rooms for
light housekeeping. Apply sos Fifth
street. 115-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

REBEKAH I-JDGE,I.O.O.F. MEETS
second and fourth Thursday evenings
OF each month at the I. O. q. II. hall.
Mrs. Sarah Roberts, N. G.; Mrs. Sar-
ah Critics, v. G.; Mrs. A. j. Wertz.
Sec'y.; Mrs. J N Shirley. Treas.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26
FOR SALE.

For sale-A fine high grade young
mich COW in good condition. Apply
Ed Ward, 902 Third street 102-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

Il. II. PERRY, OPTICIAN, AIS
Grand avenue, East Las Vegas, N. NJ,
three doors below Lincoln Ave. Office
hours-l0 a. M, to 4 p. m.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

Miss Maggie Aitkin of Trinidad is
visiting with her friend, Miss Bessie
Wiloughby, in Ration.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

William McKeen, U. S. deputy
mineral surveyor, came up to Red
River from Taos, and left for Anchor
on patent survey. Marion Burress
accompanied him to Anchor.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

FOR RENT-Grass pasture on Mesa
ranch. two miles cas- Of city. Can
take care of cattle, mules and horses.
Enquire TIC Grand Avenue. 66-tf.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

e. G. Burns and Harry Helt have
rented L. F. Handlers saw mill at
Questa, SO it is reported in Red River.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26
MISCELLANEOUS.

Parues wishing to visit The noun
tains will find good board and accom-
modations at Rociada. Terms, $1,000
per week Write or phone Mrs. Cut
Ter, Rociada, NJ. M 84-1m
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26
D. s r. q. System
Santa Fe Branch

Time Table No. ~.
Effective Monday Januarp 26, 1903.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

For Rent-Two office rooms. Apply
Opera Ba 24tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

Pleasant furnishel rooms, with or
without board. 1880 Sixth street.
102-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-26

FOR RENT-FOUR PARTLY FUR
nished houses; apply The Club House
or r. H. Gohlke, Hot Springs. 94-tf
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-03-12
JEROME TAKES A HAND.
investigating Charges Against Metro
poiitan Railway Company.

New York, March 12.-Eugene A.
hilbln. former district attorney of
this city. has been retained to look into
'ne financial affairs of the Metropoli-
tan Street Railway company and ex-
anime evidence and reports of ac-
countants with view to the advisable
ity of further proceedings This an
nouncement followed printed reports
to the effect that District Attorney
Jerome had been making an Official
inquiry into certain charges concern
ing the company. When Mr.. Jerome
was asked what had been the result of
his inquiry he declined to discuss the
matter at present He also declined
to say who had made the charges.
The examination of the company's S
books, which. it is alleged, furnished
the basis of Mr. Jerome's inquiry,
was made by John c. Hertle. former
commissioner of accounts of this city,
and Max Teichmann. president of the
state board of examiners of public
accounts Of Maryland The report
made by Mr.. Hertle says that none of
railroad commission since 1894, in
his opinion, have correctly described
the company's true financial condition
He further declares that on June
30. 1901, instead of surplus of $5,-
4O3.465 as reported, the company ac-
tually had deficit
President Vreeland of the Metropoli-
tan company issued statement deny
ing the charges, which, he said. were
false from beginning to end.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-03-12
LOSS OF LIFE FEARED.
Several Shanty Boats Crushed by the
Flood,

Il Evansville, Ind, March 12.-The
Ohio river reached 42.4 feet during the
morning and was stationary at that
point. At the weather bureau it was
Explained that the river would begin
going higher during the day. Naviga-
tion is now difficult and at numerous
points vessels cannot get to landings.
Ten miles below here the food is
above the foundation of the houses
near the river. At Rhams Station the
water is two feet deep in houses and
Business is suspended.
Several shanty boats on the Wabash
and Green rivers have been crushed in
the floods and loss of life is feared.
Farmers about Mount Vernon have
led from the high waters, taking their
household goods and live stock A
large force of men are at work where
the Evansville and Terre Haute rail-
way crosses White river. At this
point a trestle 1000 feet long is neces-
sary to keep the high water from
touching the railway tracks and pre-
vent the bridge washing away.
s In the White river bottoms, as far
- the eye can see, fields are covered
with water and thousands of trees are
Inundated. Houses are vacant, the
occupants being forced out by the
water. White river is still rising.