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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-01
Canada's Wheat Crop

OTTAWA, Ont, Oct. Biased on
official reports Minister of the lnte-
rior Clifford Sifton has issued the fol
lowing statement regarding crop con.
ditions in the Dominion:
Il am now able to state definitely
that under conditions OF unusual diff.
ficulty in the northwest fair aver.
age crop of wheat of good quality
has been reaped and is now secure
from substantial damage The re-
ports of injury by frost and rust
we're grossly exaggerated. The wheat
Of Manitoba and the northwest ter
fitories will aggregate from $1,000
900 to e0,00o,000 bushels"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-01
TRAMWAY COMPETITION
IN ENGl AND

LONDON, Sept. 30.--The steam rail
way Of England, like those OF the
United States,are beginning to feel Sc
riously the competition of the electric
or tramway companies A govern
ment Blue book just issued shows
that the number of tramway passen-
gers has exceeded the number of
third-class railway passengers in each
year since 1900; also that the excess
of that year has been subsequently
very largely increased Further, the
increase in the number OF tramway
passengers during the last twelve
months has been over fifty times the
increase in the number Of third-class
railway passengers.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-01
A Million Rlf,emen
National Board Presents II Plan
Representative Bod, of
Civilians and
Military
Men
Special Correspondence.

Special Correspondence. !.
WASHINGTON, d. G., Sept 26.--
The plan for National Marksman S
Reserve, recently submitted to the
Secretary of War by the National
Board for the promotion of Rifle prac-
tice, has attracted great attention
throughout the county and has been
uniformity approved by the press.
Starting with the proposition that in
the possession of reserve of 500,-
600 to 100000 qualified marksmen
ready to take their places on the fir
ing line almost at a moments notice,
would rest bulwark Of strength for
this country, the National Board
worked out a scheme which when il
Is put into operation, will encourage
target practice with both revolver
and rifle not only in the Army, Navy
and National Guard, but among civil
ians, who would like to learn 10
shoot and enjoy the benefits OF out
door sports II this character, but
who are at present prevented from
doing so by their inability to procure
either rifles or ammunition and by
the great lack Of range facilities.
The National Board has recommend
ed an annual appropriation of ST.
900, 900 for five years for ammunition,
langes, eta/ and Congress, which
authorized the appointment of the
Board, will probably make such an
appropriation next session.
Thus attention has been called to
the National Board or the Board of
Twenty-one. as il is more generally
known. and a glance at the objects
for which il was organized and at its
personnel will be interesting. Con
gress directed that the tests for the
National trophy and medals and other
prizes for craftsmanship provided
for in the army appropriation act of
March 2. 1908, should be held under
the direction of a board of twenty
one members, eight of whom shall be
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-01
CHARITY CHAIR IN
CHICAGO COLLEGE.

CHICAGO. Ills, Oct. For the
purpose of providing courses Of study
snd practical training in social and
philanthropc work, the University
Of Chicago today opened at the Fine
Arts building a new department to Ire
called the Institute Of Social Science
and Arts. Prof. Graham Taylo- is the
director. The department has been
formed to meet the demand for train
e' men and women In charitable an I
resormatory institutions, n organ,zed
movements for civic bettsrments. in
social settlements, in The institutional
work Of churches, and IN home ard
foreign mission work.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-01

from the north side of the Mora river
threw a note wrapped round stone,
containing this information and the
tidings that the road north was wash
ed out in several places. A telegram
to much the same effect was also
received at the superintendent Of
flee here. 1t is feared that there is
much loss of proprty at Trinidad.
No definite information can be se-
cured from Ration. Two firemen
whose families live N the bottom
lands, which the spring rains covered
with sixteen inches Of water, after try,
ing in vain 10 get wG9d through, Left
this morning on a work train for
Watrous. Thence they intended to
make their way on foot ninety miles
TO Ration The Santa Fe this morning
dispatched horsemen who will at.
tempt to ride to Ration.
II is estimated that ii will require
a week or ten days to get the line into
condition 10 pass train from Las We
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-01
TRINIDAD LOSES
A MILLION
Great Flood Thursday
Night. No Perishable
Bad Conditions on
New Mexico Division.

Associated Press Special to The Optic
TRINIDAD, Colo, Get. 1.-The
flood damage here is estimated at a
million dollars. There was no loss of
life here and the railroads are prin-
cipal sufferers. Several residents
along the creek are said to have
lost their lives, but an effort to learn
facts has been unavailing. The re-
servoir which supplies Trinidad did
not go out. Thursday night the water
fell in torrents practically all night
and rushing off hill sides, filled every
creek and arroyo, which united in
one mass of the overflowed channel
of purgatoire and sweeping down the
channel. left devastation in its path.
Rushing Repair Work.
TOPEKA, Kan4 Oct. General
freight agent Koontz, of the Santa Fe
road, today issued instructions that
no cattle or perishabe freight would
be accepted for shipment over the
New Mexico division until furthdr
notice on account Of wash-outs. Pas
senger trains Nos 1, 5. and Z. west.
bound, which passed through Topeka
Friday. are tied up at Syracuse, Kan
Pile drivers are at work at each end
Of Las Animas bridge and the main
line will be opened to Denver tonight
Large forces are at work on the
washouts between Trinidad and Al
buquerque and will have the road re-
paired in a few days.
Tremendous Loss.
TRINIDAD, Colo, Oct. Although
reports continue to be circulated thai
several families are missing since
yesterdays flood no bodies have ye
been recovered. One thousand feet
of Santa Fe track in the river a
| Jansen and the bridge at Starkvillt
| is gone. Colorado and Southern road
bed in Riley Canyon is wrecked ant
"a bridges and ten thousand ties are
washed away. A special meeting o
| the city council was called today Il
devise means of relief for the floot
sufferers means of relief for the floot
water mains has been begun.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-01

the prisedent and board Of trustees
of the National Rifle Association.
eight OF whom shall be selected by
the Secretary OF war from the coun
try at large, and five of whom shall
be selected from the War Department.
the army. navy, and Marine Corps. :"
lows: From the regular establis,.-
mention. Robert Shaw Oliver, AS
sisiant Secretary OF War, president Of
the board; Col William p. Hall, AS
sistant Adjntant General U. s. A.;
Major Rufus II. Lane, Ue 5. Marine
Corps. and Lieut.. Mark l..
Bristol. United States Navy;
from the National Rifle Association
Gen Bird w. Spencer, OF New Jersey,
president Of the association; Major
General Chas. F. Roe, commanding
the National Guard OF New York,
Gen. George. II. Harries, commanding
the National Guard Of the District OF
Columbia Gen. p Farmer Wanser,
commanding the National Guard OF
New Jersey; Gen. Lawrason Riggs,
commanding the National Guard Of
Maryland, Col. II. M. Taylor, Assis-
tant Adjutant General. Ohio; Major
David S. b. Chew, inspector of rifle
practice, Pennsylvania National G.,
and Mr. J. A. Haskell, of New York
City. from the country at large-Gen.
James A. Drain, Adjutant General,
Olympia, Wash. Gen. l.. NJ. Open
heimer. Austin. Texas; Col A. X.
Lawton. Savannah, Ga, Col. Thomas
+. Cooke Des Moine(, Iowa Col
james A. Frye. First Massachusetts
Heavy Artillery, Boston: Col. f. c..
Young, First Illinois Cavalry: Maj.
Carl A. Wagner. inspector rifle prac-
tice, State Of Michigan, and Mr.. Geo.
Gould, New York City. There is one
vacancy from the regular establish
ment, owing to the transfer Of Maj.
J.. f. Guilfoyle to the Philippines.
The personnel of such a board is a
sufficient guarantee that its recon-
mendations will be well considered
and will command the attestion of
the country.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-01
CAMPAIGN
OPENS IN OHIO

WARREN, O., Oct. 1.-The formal
opening of the republican campaign In
Ohio took place here today. Early
morning trains brought marching
clubs and other visitors from Cincin-
natl Cleveland. Toledo, Columbus,
Akron, Dayton and other cities
throughout the state. The city was
elaborately decorated for the occasion
and scores of bands furnished plenty
Of music. The speakers OF the after
noon and evening include Secretary
Taft, Senator Foraker, Governor Her
rick and several other leaders Of ma.
tional prominence.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-01
Seven and a Third Inches
Of Rain af ROciada

To the Editor OF The Optic.
ROClADA, N. NJ, Sept. 30.-Seven
and one-thrd inches of rain was
shown this morning by the govern
ment register. under charge of Frank
Cutler here, for the last three days.
Never had such a volume of water
swept over our beautiful valley as did
last night-carrying crops. fences.
bridges and everything before 1t, max
ing 1t impossible for any communica-
tion across any Of our usually mild
and gentle streams.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-01
INDIAN TERRITORY DAY
AT ST. LOUIS

~ Sls Ioot0,
ST, LOUIS, Mo, Oct l. This was
Indian Territory day at The Worlds
Fair and a large number Il visitors
from that territory and also from
Oklahoma were present TO celebrate
the occasion. Formal exercises were
held this forenoon In the Indian Terri
tory building. Among the speakers
were General Pleasant Porter prin-
cipal chief Of the Creek Indians, and
Governor T. B. Ferguson Of Oklaho-
ma. During the day thousands of cot
ton balls and small bricks Of asphalt
were distributed to visitors as souve-
Mrs Of the Chickasaw nation.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-01
QUESTION OF
CHANGE OF NAME
Matter of the Use of The Revised
Edition of the Bible to
Brought up.

BOSTON, Mass, Oct From
Maine and California and from all
the states intervening prominent
Episcopalian divines and laymen are
journeying toward Boston to attend
the triennial general convention OF
the Protestant Episcopal church,
which begins it's sessions in Trinity
church in this city next Wednesday.
The presence of the Archbishop OF
Canterbury would in itself make the
coming convention one Of unusual
note aside from the extraordinary i'm
portance of some of the subjects
which are to be considered and acted
upon.
The general convection is divided
into two bodies 1.-The house of bishops
and the house Of deputies. The
house Of deputies Is composed Of cler-
gy and laymen, who are elected by
the various annual diocesan conven-
tions.
The question of change of name of
the church will probably cause some
discussion. 1t is regarded by many
that the matter has been practically
settled for the time being, however,
by the vote of the dioceses, the ma
jority having opposed change from
the present title, the Protestant Epis-
copal church in the United States
of America.
A committee to consider this sub
ject was appointed by the general
convention of 1901. 1t will report
unanimously that ANY change of the
name Of the church at this time is
expedient."
Another measure of unusual i'm
portance TO be acted upon by the
convention is the proposed establish.
ment OF extra diocesan courts Of re,
view and court of appeal for the
final determination of questions OF
doctrine, faith and worship This
will be introduced by mem1iaI
from the diocesan council of Milwau
kee The diocese of Pennsylvania
will unite with the diocese of Mil
waukee in asking for the establish
ment of these two kinds of higher
courts.
A lively discussion may be precipi
tated on the question Of use of the re
vised version of the Bible. The dio
cese of California will present peti
tion to the general convention fol
permission to use the revised yer
sion, presumably the Westminster re
vision, in the lessons in morning ant
evening prayer. Acting on a sugges
tion in Bishop Whittaker's annual ad
dress, the diocese of Pennsylvania
has made similar request, but ask
for permission to uSe the revised
version newly edited by the Ameri
can revision committee
The question of marriage and di
vorce, it is believed, is hound to pro
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-01

All roads are impossible and all
river fords are extremely dangerous,
so that We have had no mail reach US
for two days.
The destruction to plowed lands is
inealculable. the force Of the water
having carried away all the loose soil
from them and in many places the sod
to the roots. Many of the houses IA
the valley with flat-earth roofs q .
uninhabitable and their occupants
have been taken in by their more for
tunate neighbors.
CHAS. RUDULPH.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-01
PARCELS POST
WITH NORWAY

WASHINGTON, Oct 1.-The par
cells post convention recently conclud-
ed between the United States and
Norway went into effect today. The
convention Is similar to that between
the United States and Germany, the
maximum weight OF packages al
lowed being four pounds and six
ounces and the maximum value $50.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-01

gas to Ration. However. 1t Is thought
passengers may be transferred within
day or two A big iron bridge Is out
at Watrous and reports from along
the line show that a number OF small
er bidges are gone and that the track
is out In a number Of places.
1t will be weeks before the damage
can be permanently repaired. South
ward. also the situation is very SER
ious. Last nights reports mentioned
the gaps just below the city and near
Elota. Word comes of much more
damage done last night. There Is a
new gap at Ortiz, two miles wide,
Near Algodones. there is wide gap
Between Alameda and Albuquerque,
the Rio Grande changed its channel
and swept wide channel across the
railroad Between Bernaliffo and Al
buquerque one bridge was washed
out, between Bernalillo and Elota. two
are gone and near Canoncito. one
bridge is gone. The damage below
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-01
NO ADVANCE IN
GRAIN WEiGATs.

CHICAGO, Ills. Oct. Roads run.
ming east from Chicago have deciicl
not to advance grain rates from Chi.
cago to the seaboard today, as had
been previously agreed upon The
reason given for the decision not TO
make the advance is that traffic con.
ditions at present do not warrant 1T.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-01

The Sabbath school of Congrega-
tion Montefiore will hold its first
meeting tomorrow morning az 10
O'Clock in the vestry room OF the TEN.
pie Prompt attendance is urgently
requested.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-01
MONUMENT TO
QUEEN VICTORIA

WINNIPEG. Man.. Oct. IA hand
some monument to the memory Of
the late Queen Victoria was unveiled
in Winnipeg today. Lieut. Governor
Macmillan presided over the ceremo-
nies and the unveiling was performed
by Premier Robin.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-01

Mrs. Will Ments returned to Albu-
ouerque from Southern California re-
sorts. where she has been spending
the summer
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-01
ANYTHING BUT ENCOURAGING REPORTS
FROM REGION Of WASH0UTS
Trains Can Move Neither North Nor South on the Santa
Fe for Week, though Mails and Passengers will
be Transferred in Day or Two.
Beautiful New Stone Depot Trinidad Victim Of the Floods.
Damage to Santa Fe Lines Cannot Be Estimated
Probably Equal to Arizona Losses


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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1904-06-16
VIII Repair Line.

H. G. Oliver the Harpster mer-
chant, was in town Monday having
completed a tour Of inspection over
the telephone line between here
and that point. Mr.. Oliver has re-
Gently become the sole owner Of
the Grangeville-E Elk City telephone
line and has already begun the
wolk OF repairing it. He is reset
ting old poles and putting in new
ones where needed and on q por-
ton Of the line will string heavier
wi,e thereby avoiding the frequent
breaks that have made this line
almost useless. A number OF local
phones will be put in at Harpster
as well as along the line between
there and Grangeville.
These improvements will make
it first class line and it is Mr..
divers intention to extend it on to
Dixie as soon as there is business
to justify it.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1904-06-16
Public Sale.

I will sell at public sale on Sat-
urday, June IS, 1904, at $50 a. m.
sharp at my old residence 81 miles
northeast OF Grangeville, the fol-
lowing described property: Mares
and colts; l work horse, 5 years
old, weight 1850 pounds; q lot Of 2
year olds and yearling heifers and
steers; milch COW, 2 81 wagons;
one two horse buggy; four 8 foot
mowers; two ten foot iron hay
rakes; one 70 foot steel cable and
carrier for stacking hay; two steel
beam 16 inch plows; one 16 foct
iron drag harrow; one disc harrow;
one 4 horse power and chop mill
breeching harness; lead harness
hack harness; ropes and rigs FOL
stacking hay; hay racks; ! header
l hay bsler; l. sickle grinder; ! too
chest full Of tools; hoes, rakes
spades, post mauls, sledges, cross
cut saws, pitch forks, household
furniture, and lots OF other articles
too numerous to mention.
Terms: All sums under 5000
cash in hand; $40 and upwards,
months time with approved secur
ity, at 10 per cent interest per an
mum, or 5 per cent off for cash.
may 26-jun 16 e. w. OLIvER
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1904-06-16
The Wrong Man.

Last week the sheriff Of Whitman
county, Wash, arrested a man al
Adams between here and the Hump,
supposed o be Herman Nelson
who is wanted for cattle stealing
and who broke Jail in Lewiston
over two years ago. The prisoner
declared b 9 was not the party
wanted but was taken to COlfa1
where parties knew Nelson before
he could secure his release. Tht
unfortunate man was Arthur Girls.
void who had resided for a consid-
cradle tim at Sites and had start
ed to the mines on Bear creek
when arrested.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1904-06-16
A Big Drunk.

An Associated Press dispatch
from St. Louis last Friday says:
G. o. v. Teeter, . wealthy Ida
hoian, was found dased today in
east 81. Lonis by the police, Teeter
said he had spent ten days walking
from saloon TO saloon. At every
saloon he would buy several rounds
Of drinks for every body present.
He gambled some but not much, he
said. He does not think he was
robbed. His money became en-
tirely exhausted q short time before
the police found him.
At the police station Teeter said
he arrived here May % with the
intention Of visiting the worlds
fair, bringing $500 in cash. HI
has not yet been inside the worlds
fair grounds. He telegraphed t.
Boise for money, and then went To
his hotel. His watch was accepted
as security for his bill pending the
arrival Of the money.
Teeter says he has valuable min
ing properties at Thunder Noun
tain. Others say he spoke of hav
ing run . saloon there.
Teeter is supposed to be the sam,
party arrested by Sheriff 6eay ant
brought here and fined for selling
whiskey with out licence ] 4
Thunder Mountain. II such is tn
case it il hardly probable that b
had the amount OF money claime'
but had just been ON . big drum
and thought he was rich.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1904-06-16
Meeting of stockholders.

The regular annual meeting Of
the stockholders of the Bank OF
Camas Prairie will be held at the
banking house in Grangeville, Ida.
Tuesday, June 81, 1904, at 2
o'clock p. m.
w. w. Brown, Cashier.
Dated Grangeville May 20, 1904.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1904-06-16
Learn Shorthand
~O-
For Sale.

For Sale.
Farm lands in SO, 160 and 800
acre tracts, three miles north of
Grangeville, with or without crop.
Also 60 head of cattle. inquire at
above ranch. ]. w. Schmadeka.
jun 16-aug 16
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-07


Our Dry Goods and Ladies Furnishings
Dept is filled with the newest goods and
latest novelties of the season. We carry
the most complete line of dress goods in
Milford, whatever is new in this line we
have it. A large line of the newest
waists and skirts.
Blankets, White, Gray. Red, from soc to $500
Handkerchiefs, worth 25c for nc.
Wool Golf Gloves, 25c 10 SIoo
Our special c. D. A. & Co., dress Kid at SIoO
in 10 shades.
500 Umbrellas from scots to $500.
Complete line of cotton and wool under
wear, and four tables III center Of store
filled with novelties of all descriptions
Come look them over
Milford chronicle., 1904-10-07
FROM FREDERICA.

William L. Sipple gave birthday party OIL
"wednesday, september 2lst, in honor Of hi
son Robert. Ii was very pretty affair anC
ali enjoyed IL greatly. At nine O'Clock re
freshments were served and near midnight
the party dispersed Many presents were
mace WITH tne DesJ Wishes VI the many
friends for bright and happy future for Mr.
Robert.
Tharp's MILL recently built here near the
schOOlhoUsets is now running and fine grad,
of flour is being made. The miller is wi
liam Galloway, who is doing his best to pleas,
his customers. We hope the BUSINESS viii
succeed here.
The young ladies gave leap year dance fl
the opera House Tuesday evening last whicl
was attended by great many young peOple
Quite an enjoy able evening was spent by ali
present. The OlderfOiks present also eniOyec
watching the dancers and hearing the plan
ola, manipulated by Chester Bilderback
On Wedne iday morning, one of our popu.
lar hardware merchants, william Wilson
senior partner OF the firm of Wilson Bros.
was married to Miss Mabel Stayton. Mt Stlv
louisville. On their return from their WEI
ding trip, they Will reside In town. We wisl
them happy future
Miss Name MaXsou has recently returned
from Philadelphia, with a stock of millinery
goods that are beautiful TO look upon He
show window is prettily arranged viii
dainty neckwear, handkerchiefs, aud numel
Gus pretty trifles dear To the feminine heart
Her outing hats are beauties
On Wednesday evening Cayuga Tribe Of the
ImproNed Order of Red Men, held au install
toloi VI uliI1lSs Dcpulg GlEal SHcnem. -
r. SaNton, OF Magnolia, raised the chiefs t,
their respective stumps on the Hftn sur.
fourth sleep, seventh run and thirtiptt
breath, the following chiefs. Prophet, NJ
thauiei Lanki Sachem, n. Il. Maxsou: SEMI
Sycamore, j W. COverdae; Juno SayanOi
Howard WiX; representative TO Great Conn.
Gil, Walter CarrOw.
j. ~. Reynolds closes his cannery on Wed
nestas for the canning season, after a sue.
cess ful year.
A ONO Morris has built for himself place
of residence a coy little home out near tn
Protest ant Church. IL has received Il prtni.
ing co Il o paint, and The interior Will soou
be com peted.
DR.. B' Downes, of Magnolia, viii shortly
move back here and viii practice mere HI.
niends will be pleased TO welcome HIM
Mrs. virginia Griffith. of Wilmington. is
visiting relatives here.
Andrew BOstick is very IN at the home n,
his sister Mrs susan Palmer