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The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-09-30
Resolution of Thank :.

Whereas, at our recent. New
Year and Day of Atonement ser
vices, conducted by Rabbi Meyer
Lovitch of Cincinnati. Ohio, We
were cheerfully granted the use of
the Christian Church and the
choir composed of the members of
the church. together with many
other sweet voices in making up
the same and learning our music.
Whereas We were honored with
the attendance Of the citizens OF
Aberdeen generally to our services
and devotional exercises; therefore,
be it resolved, by the Hebrew
Congregation of Aberdeen,
1st. That our thanks are es-
pecially due to the members of
the Christian Church for the use
of their Church edifice.
End. To each member of the
Choir who 80 studiously learned
our services and music, we are es-
pecially grateful
3rd. The citizens who favored
our worship by their attendance.
their quiet observance Of decorum,
for which We return our heartfelt
thanks.
That these resolutions be pub
lished in our County Press aud
copies of same to be forwarded to
said Church administration and
each individual choir member.
NJ. Maxine
Abe Ruble Jr.
Julius Frank Jr,
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-09-30
Notice to Teachers aud Pa
irons.

Schools are now about to open.
Thosewho need books wilt find
the right books. at the right price.
at Gays Drug Store. You will save
money. time and trouble 10y buying
al lyour books of him He also buys
aud sells second hand books. He
will appreciate favors shown him
from both the teachers and pa
irons. Teachers look for j. A.
Gays name on cards you baud the
children
Respectfully.
j. A. Gar.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-09-30

A new. we'll selected Hns OF
Jewelry at Gays, such "a
Watches, Chains, Buttons. Neck
laces. Fobs, all new and The lausst
fads, sold cheap and guaranssed
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-09-30

We want you and your Yrisnds
To come in any day next week and ses
the Great Majestic Rang. bake oisouits
In three minutes At Lam 4 Carter Hard
ware Company's. Don't get left.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-09-30
Respectfully,
THOMPSON, GAY & Co.

Dean. the Texas Photographer,
is now ready to make your pic
ture. Call aud see his work in
tent east of postofce.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-09-30

They act on the contents of the bowels,
cleansing thoroughly with soothing 81
feet California Pruue Wsfers, 100 for
IS cents. Ask your Druggist.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-09-30

All next week at Lam Carter Hard
ware Company's Majestic Cooking Exhi-
bition You are Invited. Don't get left.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-09-30

As q remedy for poor appetite. iadigss
ton, weak stomach and oonseipasion,
California Prune Wsfers are 1neQoallD4
100 for Is cents. Ask jour Druggist.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-09-30

1t is surprising how quick California
Prune WATERS act. They wake mp the
sluggish liver. No grippe, no pain. 100
for ESQ. Ask your Druggist
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-09-30

PORK SAUSAGE and New MACK
ERAL, very fine. try them.
Phone 70. F. d. CARRIERS.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-09-30

Fer the latest fad in ladies'
purses, handbags. pocketbooks,
etc, GO to Gays.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-09-30

California Prune Waters are . good in
vestment. They give quick fseufus 9TH
no after trouble. 100 for 25o. xbk your
Druggist.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-09-30

Don't forget Gays Hot
Springs" Remedy.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-09-30

The best Is always the cheapest The
Majestic Range il best, and We want you
Ia come In and let Us tell you why, at
Lam Carter Hardware Compauy's all
next week. Don't get left.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-09-30
EMORY MILL END REMNANT
SALE.

F1Ood.Tide Sale of Remnants
from New Eng1and's Great
Mi1lS-ProduCt Of the Lar&.
est Textile Mills In the
World.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-09-30

For loo to Zoe you can buy a
good Tooth Brush at Gays.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-09-30

Natures true fruit Csthartic. Califor-
MA Prune Waters are pleasant H. candy
aud just A. harmless. 100 for 25c. Ask
Your Druggist.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-09-30

For 25c you can buy nice, all
Bristle Hair Brush at Gays.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-09-30

A new line of pipes at Gays.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-09-30

Yes, Dean, the Photographer,
is in tent. See his work.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-09-30

der Board of the county, though
we found a few cases where death
or permanent removal from the
State necessitated erasures. Ru-
mors come to US affecting certain
claims, but they were not support
ed by such evidence as would JUS
tify action at hazard Of grievous
wrong we had no subsequent pow
or to repair. 1t should be little
difficulty in proving frauds to the
satisfaction Of the Old Soldier
Board. if fraud exists.
We visited AS eDjoined, the coun-
ty Jail, and found il q miserable
den with no redseming quality
except the ameliorating influence
and action, under trying Obstacles
and disheartening difficulties, Of
the Sheriff and the jailor. But.
thanks to your patriotic appeals
and earnest and persistent efforts.
covering the full period Of your
service, and the practical response
of an enlightened and progressive
Board of Supervisors, We cO00rat-
ulate you and our people upoa the
fact that q contract has been let
for the immediate building Of suoh
a structure as will meet all modern
requirements, and, in mattu1s of
security, convenience. sta1&lity,
comfort. health and architecture,
be commensurate with the diRnity,
wealth, enlightenment. hu@anify
and prestige Of this great county.
Under the circumstances q oos1y
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-09-30

kiSiuk Su0 WOuoh ORpoItuuIty AOf
indoor occupation, the proceeds
of their labor to be their own,
creating and fostering "A spirit of
Independence.
A home conspicuously located
will 5000 be beautiful. Flowers
aud gardens will make the place
attractive to inmates and visitors;
and publicity will afford the best
guarantee of fidelity on the part of
keepers. We also suggest to our
generous citizenry the contribu-
ton Of books, magazines and dis
used clothing, to supplement the
necessities supplied oy the county.
A committee with Juror j. T.
Riggan a. chairman, assisted by
Mr.. q. q. Ray, who il probably
more conversant with the records
of the county and it's official
methods than any other citizen;
made a. careful an examination Of
the books and accounts of the va
rious officers a. could be expected
of non experts, and reported condi-
tons - highly satisfactory in
every branch Of inquiry. This
examination covered the terms be-
ginning January lst 1904. during
which time, methods greatly sim
plyfyine inquiry while assuring
accuracy. have been in use.
We tender thanks to District
Attorney. George T. Mitchell, who
has q all times been ready and
willing 20 assist m with advice
end counsel upon legal questions,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-23

co to Machett Z McKeown's cafe
for your daily luncheon.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-23

Of this wen the four one the com
pany has here. viii be nearly 100 bar
rels a day
THIS discovery viii doubtless cause
becm in the Red Fork distrie
Their are already about eighty pro
ducing wells and the average daily
output VIII not fan below twenty bar,
rels to the we'll This would be in.
creased materially we're al the well
sunl; 20 the second sand, but II Is
hardly probable hat the owners will
take such step sooa. L. seems TO be
the general feeling OF the various
companies that the lower stratum
should remain untapped until the up
per one begins 70 fail This g. is
argued win insure a long-iived field
The lulsa-Red Fork oil company is
composed ot five Muskogee business
and professional men DR. Fite OF
thar city, is president
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-23
500 Reward. 500.

The readers OF this paper viii be
pleased TO learn that there is at least
one dreade'l disease that scicrce hiss
been able &c cure in all it's stages, au /
that is catarrh Halls Catarrh Cure
IS the only positive cure now known
10 the medical frsternity. Catarrh be-
ing constitutional disease. reauires
a constitutional treatment Halls ca
tarrh Cure is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system, thereby de-
ssroylng the foundation of the disease.
and giving the patient strength nv
building up the constitution and assist
ing nature in doing its work. Tac
proprietors have SO mucn faith in rs
curative powers that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case tha, it
fails % cure Send for list of testi
moniais.
Address r. J. Cheney Co., Toledo o.
Sold by All Druggists, 75c.
Take HATS Family Pills for consti.
patton.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-23
wANr rAE INDIANs. MoNEv.
Lobbyists Afeue Claims Against the
Delawsres.

Washington, Aug 23- Reports hsve
reached the Interior department that
group Of lawyers and lobbyists have
made plans 20 get possession OF q
large part Of the appropriation Of
s151.00O which soon viii be paid the
Delaware Indians. under a bill passed
at the recent session OF congress Th1
department officials win do their at.
most project the Indians. hut the
may not be successful because Of the
provisions Of the bill
Tor several years the Delawares
have pressed before congress claims
aggregating million dollars, with
which they made little progress IN
IN the last session. when sena or
Quay of Pennsylvania became their
champion in the senate and urged
that their claims be considered. Ow-
ing to persistent efforts ~ the Penn
svlvania senator they were finally
taken up by the sena'e committee on
Indian affairs, and as a result The
bill awarding them the amount given
was passed the understanding being
that the tribe would accept It in set
tlement Of the claims.
The bill directed hat the money
was to be paid the Indians in such a
manner as they should decide upon
IN council When congress had taken
action Mr. Quay discussed the dispo
sitlon OF tue appropriation wi l.
President Roosevelt and officials Of
The Interior department and urged
that The members Of the tribe should
receive the total amount and thar
none of it should he paid to lobbyists.
who bad made pretense Of advano-
ing the bill when It was pending be.
fore he senate
At a council held July 10 the tribe
agreed that claims OF Walter s. I.o-
gan, an attorney OF New York, who
represented them in litigation before
the supreme court. aggregatlng S..
600. and similar claims of ex-senator
James X. Jones OF Arkansas, aggre
eating $500. should be paid Oh OF
the appropriation, but they refused to
allow other claims.
rhe council did not complete its
deliberations. as IL adjourned until
the completion Of the tribal roll by
government officials. The Interior
department has learned that when he
next council is held the lobbyists and
others will endeavor to get he CON
sent Of the tribe 10 the payment OF
more than $4,000 on account Of con-
tracts which the ofIicisls here asstc
E.s not valid. as they do not have the
approval Of the secre AIRY OF the IN
terror. as required by law Il was re-
ported today that the claims Of Mr..
logan and ex-senator Jones were
valid a5ut that the depar ment would
take s'eps to protect the Indians. ia
case they agreed 70 the payment OF
the others
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-23
Will CLOSE SHOPS.
Rcek Island May Keep Only Three
Shops Open.

n s. thought by some Rocl, Island
officials that the policy Of the con-
pans Is 20 abardon all shops on the
system oYeen, those at Moline. Hor
ton and shawnee This policy wouls
close the shops a Fairbury Goodland
Clickasha, Trenton, Valley junction
a1r ether minor points It is hardly
probable hat this win be done. but in
case il IS the Moline shops win do all
she work east OF the Missouri river
the Horton shops for all lines west
and he Shawnee shops for the south
en lines. comprising the Chociaw
The N9'her shops. 81 is said. viii ho
Clused down eacep; for round house
work Kansas Is Just beginning TO
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-23
TWO STRATA OF OIL SAND,
Both Good Producers in Red Fork,
l. T., Field.

Red Fork, :. T. Ang 2s.-The Tulsa
Rcd Fork Oil and Gas company has
demons rated that there are two
strata Ct oil sand in the field hero.
both ot which promise TO produce IN
paving quantities. This company
drilled 10 the second stratum today at
a iepth q 1870 feet. the frss OIL san1.
which Was reached several weeks ago
in th@ same well being only $50 Tee
the first being 2s feet and the second
"a feet thick The total daily output
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-23

James and Bonhomme in 1862 and
1868. Tho Sioux were so severely
chastised by General sully at White
Stone HIN that hey never recovered
from It.
rho last clause Of the last para
graph Of the morning papers articlo
should read as follows:
'Mr. secly does not claim to be a
Ken ucky thoroughbred nor the an.
cestor Of Missouri mule but can run
scme ard is hard to pull OF when once
hltehed up'
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-23
OIL COMPANIES TO MERGE.
Several Producers At Muskosee. I. T..
Agree TO a Union.

Nuskosee, I, T., Aug. ga meet.
it's of the oil producers Of this dis
triat WAS held las night at which a
plan was proposed 70 throw an pro
ducing coIspaaics under one manage
ment Most Of the companies have
agreed TO this One fea ure Of the
cont ination is thar firm Of Texas
bankers oner TO take the product OF
ne entire held al a hieh price II the
output Is given to T. exclusively.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-23
aLEw up NeeRo.s REsTAuRANr
People In Pawnee, Try to Drive Rlaek'
From Town.

Pawnee, Okla Aug ga third NJ
tempt to dynamite the restaurant here
OF Elijah O'Neii a negro, was sue
cessful last night, he building being
entirely destroyed Many persons
narrowly escaped leath The dyna
miiHg was he result Of attenp pts to
make the negroes leave town.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-23
Cholera Infantnm.

This disease has lost its terrors
since Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera
and piaThoea Remedy came into gen
eral use. The Uniform success when
attends the uss Of this remedy In al
cases Of bowel complaints in children
has made Il fayorite wherever its
value has bccome hnown. For sale by
J. n. Wallace.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-23

NJ White contractor. will buiid els
terms at forty fss cents per barrel o.
lo0 barrels capacity and up. For
prices on less than 100 bbls. see me, at
Santa Fs House
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-23
Cant seely and His "Likenesses

Iapt SeeIY and FIls "LIkehesses
Soue Of the friends OF Capt. s r.
seely have asked The Leader to print
the pictures, which have appeared in
the white Republican papers IN order
that people may have a correct under
standing of the pictures and the facts
pointed out to the reader. Cant
seely was. Nebraska. not Missouri
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-23
Violent Attack Of Dlarrhoca Cured BY
chamberlaln's Cole, cholepa and
oiarrhoes Remedy and Per
hama lie Saved.

hsps a Life Saved.
"A short time ago was taken with
violent attack Of diarrhoea and be-
love / would nave died II bad not
gotten relief" says John J. Patton. a
leading citizen Of Patton, Ala. "A
friend recommended Chamherlain's
Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
bought a twenty-five cent bottle and
after tahire three doses of It was en
tirely cured consider It the best
remedy in the world for bowel com
plants FOR sale by J. n. Wallace
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-08-23

feel the effect ~ the retrenchment
policy recently sdop ed by the Rock
Island
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-27
Active
Construction
WORK OF ALBUQUERQUE ELEc
TRIO RAILWAY COMMENCES
IN EARNEST.

The Albuquerque Traction company
will begin work this morning and
there will be no let up until the new
electric line Is completed This morn
Ing force Of men will be put at work
stringing ties and In a day or two the
dirt viii commence to fy The com
pany will build some three and one
half miles Of track for the present and
this will be added 10 as time and con-
iitions will allow.
Mr.. w. n. Greer made this state
ment yesterday and also said that the
company would have had the line
built by this time, or at least under
way, II the desired material could
have been obtained. Now all the ma
terial is on the ground and 1t will be
completed as fast as men and money
can do the work.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-27
Devil At
Los AIaInOs

Jose Anudres Montoya. Of Los Ala.
mos. reports that April rs. sixteen
horses were taken from fenced field,
driven az hot haste through the lands
of the Placita Ranch company, and
when remote district had been
reached, they were shot down, one
after another, until the whole sixteen
lay strung out along the road dead.
The report 10 The Optic says there Is
strong suspicion of the doer. The
whole story sounds unlikely. It seems
impossible that there are men in this
part Of the country who would do such
wanton and devllish deeds. If we have
anyone In this part Of the world whe
would ruthlessly slay dumb brutes be
cause Of spite at the owner, he'll
crowd Satan for the possession oi
Inferno some OF these days. 1t Ii
hoped the story is not true.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-27
Steamer
Wrecked

ATLANTIC CITY, April n. The
South-Brigantine life saving station
reports a steamship ashore about
three miles off that station. lthas
been unable 10 ascertain Its name. ow,
ing to dense fog and heavy sea.
Said to BE British.
ATLANTIC CITY, April PA re
port from one of the life saving sta
tions says the steamer ashore is un-
doubtedly the British steamer Craig
neuk from Matanzas for New York
with cargo Of sugar. The vessel
Is resting in a good position and an
effort will be made at high tide to float
her.
Steamship craigneuk.
ATLANTIC CITY, April 27.-The
stranded steamer has been identified
positively as the British steamship
Craigneuk,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-27
FIske Jubilee Singers.

Il can hardly be expected thar much
further effort will be made to induce
good attractions to come to Las Veg,
as. The FISK Jubilee singers, one OF
the finest companies of the year, drew
a scant fifty people. Disheartened by
the smallest house Of their years tour
the clever musicians failed to come
up to their usual high standard. How,
ever, the performance last night was
no criterion Of the ability of the com
pany. Mrs, Cole, The famous soprano,
whose marvellous voice has led the
songs of the company since Its organi.
zation, thirtystWo years ago ii
the only member of the orig.
inal company now singing. Her voice
u still superb, The company has q
fine tenor, who, however. did not ap,
pear last night In solo parts.
The rich color effects. warm sim
cerity and quaint rhythm of the melod
ious folk songs of the southland, al
ways reach the hearts of an audience
The Fsks have for years been among
the most popular singers Of tn,
world. 1t Is to be regretted that the,
could not have had d better reception
In Las Vegas. Certain 1t is that the,
have sung here for the last time.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-27
WISCONSIN PHOTOGRAPHERS
DISCUSS MATTERS OF ART.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, April 27.-The
Wisconsin Photographers association
lis in annual session here with an at.
tendance Of leading members Of the
craft from many cities and towns
throughout the state. Three days will
be devoted to- the reading Of papers
and discussion Of the latest inven
tions and processes of the photograph.
ers' art. An elaborate exhibition oi
photographs is being held in conjunc
tion with the meeting.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-27
EXPRESS COMPANY OBJECTS
TO REDUCED RATES.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calf. April IT.
U. X. Bell. OF Austin. attoney general
for Texas. accompanied by o, B. Col.
quit, railroad commissioner of that
state, H, C. Askew, auditor Of the com.
mission and Charles A. Rasbury and
II. Nj. Garwood, prominent attorneys
Of Texas, have arrived here for the
purpose of taking testimony in the
injunction suit Of Wells,Fargo & Co,
to restrain the railroad commission of
Texas from putting into effect re.
duced freight tariff.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-27
PlTTsBURcERs MEET IN
MEMORY or GRANT

PITTSBURG, Pa, April 27.--In ac
cordance with custom extending over
several years the Americus club 81
Pittsburg will give a banquet tonight
in observance Of the birthday ami
yersary Of Gen. U. s, Grant. Con
gresham John Dalzell will act as
toastmaster and the chief speaker Of
the evening will be Secretary Taft
Other speakers will be Congressman
c. II. Grosvenor of Ohio and Judge
J. Frank Fort of the supreme court OF
New Jersey.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-27
Engine
Explodes

pITTsBURG. Pa. April 27.-Engine
No. 222O, of the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad. west bound, exploded today
while passing Tenth street, Braddock,
Three men were fatally hurt, thee
Others dangerously injured and five
buildings wrecked. Two Of the hous-
es caught fire and we're destroyed.
The fatally injured are: M. A. Hunter,
engineer; II ]. Cora, fireman. Fred
|. Deagle. The cause Of the explos-
ion II not ascertaincd.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-27
EASTERN BASE BALL
LEAGUE BEGINS SEASON.

NEW YORK, April 27, Eastern
league baseball for 1904 makes its ap-
pearance on the calendar of sports
today. Two games are scheduled
Rochester playing at Jersey City and
Toronto at Baltimore. Montreal will
embark on the seasons campaign at
Newark tomorrow and Buffalo will
play at Providence. President Pow.
ers and his associates are pleased
with the outlook for the season.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-27
Fireman
Killed

NEW YORK, April 27.-Two pro
bationary firemen are supposed 10 be
buried in the ruins OF the John Stan.
ley soap works which were destroyed
by fire this morning. One other
fireman was seriously injured and
many had narrow escapes.
The total loss Of property, includ,
ing the lumber yards Of the Dunbar
Box and Lumber company, which
were badly damaged, Is estimated at
100000.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-27

today the Mississippi river registered
s2.2 at government suage here, and
Is still rising. 1t is expected that the
predicted stage Of thirty-nve feet will
be reached by tomorrow. There was
q slight break in the levee north Of
st. Louis on the Illinois side and q
Hood is threatened at Madison. We.
nice and Granite City. The water had
risen to the level Of the streets ID
West Madison and people are aban-
donins their homes and seeking hish
ground. -
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-04-27
ILLINOIS TOWN SAID
TO BE UNDER WATER

BELLEVUE. MS. April 27.--It is re-.
ported that the town Of cahokia, Ills.
a few miles south OF here Is entirely
under water. Most Of the residents
have left their homes to the mercy Of
the food. while all schools in that sec
tion have been discontinued. The
okaw river is out Of its banks, and
twenty miles east Of Bellevue thous-
ands of acres Of farm lands are In.
undated and II Is said crops are ruin
ed.
Mississippi still Rising.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-. April 27.--Early