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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-12-07

Now you will all enjoy letter from our
old friend, 8. ]. Y:
Dear Aisat Madge and M. B. Sisters;
Home again once more, and now wish you
ali a happy greeting. Am glad those who
attended the NJ. b. gathering have all been heard
from and their safe arrival home assured. even
If some did get left on the way. That was too
bad, "Ann," but never mind, as long as you
weren't left out of the convention. / should
have been very sorry not to have met you there,
for think you were the first to greet me on my
arrival.
just love to go over every minute of the time
spent there, and want to tell yon, "G," right
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-12-07

have been thinking hat it might have
been "Bea" and "Anon" who took the
trip together by the "Irysting place" OF
the M, BPS,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-12-07
EARLY DISCOVERY.

The island OF which Stonington Is q
part was one OF the first points on the
Maine coast to be discovered. Ii was seen
in 1866 by Andre, French priest: aud in
1903 Martin Prig, an English explorer
from Bristol, make the first landing on
the island, probably near the present
site OF Stonington. Again in 1904 Cham
plain landed upon Its shores, and In 1914
Capt. John Smith In one OF his expedi
tions to the New England coast from
jamestown visited 1t, but the first perma-
nent settlement to be made was in 1852 by
William Eaton, an Englishman.
He made his clearing on part of what
is now Deer Isle, SO named by tue early
discoveries because OF the abundance of
wild deer that roanled its woods. The
FIRST permanent settlement on the part of
tue island that has become Stonington
was made about 1890 by David Tburlow,
grandfat her of Stephen B. Thurlow, the
postmaster and one of the leading citizens
OF the town to- day.
David Thurlow built saw-mill and
grist-mill run by the tide on Crotch Is
land, which Is part OF Stonington, and
started fishing business which for years
was the only occupation known to the
Inhabitants of the island. He built thirty
sails OF vessels which he sent during the
summer months loaded with fish to the
West Indies Ia exchange for groceries
with which he supplied the wants OF the
early settlers.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-12-07
A FISHING VILLAGE.

Fishing continued the only occupation
at Stonington until 1870. AT this time
there were only eight or ten houses scat
tered along the shore, and with catching
cod, mackerel and lobster, the only at
traction, had you told any person living
there that in thirty years 1000 people
would gather on the spot he would have
thought you crazy. The discovering Of
quarries has made the change.
Thirty years ago ]. G. Goss who was en-
gagged In the granite qoarrying at Vinsl-
haven, visited Stonington, and being a
man Of foresight aud fair judgment, per-
ing on Crotch and Moose islands. He be-
iieved that the granite there possessed
characterist cs that would insure its sale
on the stone market.
1t was bold undertaking, but Mr.. Goss
leased land on what is called Green Head,
of Benjamin Bar bour, and with small
crew Of cutters proceeded to open a
quarry. Toe idea was ridiculed by the
people OF Stoniugton and Deer Isle. In
the first place 1t was thought that no
amount Of granite existed there, and 1t
was furthermore 60 their minds an as
sured fact that the quality of the granite
made it worthless. Sarcasm and ridicule
were heaped upon Mr.. Goss.
One prominent citizen offered to take a
contract to haul all the granite Goss could
quarry to Boston in yawl boat at one
trip, but the work was continued, aud
although the stone taken out was not az
fine In quality as that now being quarried,
nevertheless a market was found, and the
granite was shipped to Boston fer cellar
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-12-07
BIBLE READINGS

Elk. Xxx, lit; Deut xi, 22-2S: Josh.
xiv, 14-2s; Ps. xxxiv. 1914; xxxvii,
"a; Prov. iii, ITO; lisa. i, 1920; Rom.
Hi, o; Thess. V. n, %; Heb. xii, /, 2.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-03
TO SKATE FOR THE
WORLDS CHAMPIONSHIP.

PITTSBURG, Pa. Feb. SA great
smashing of records IS expected at the
national amateur indoor skating
which begin tonight
at Duquesne Garden and continue IN.
til the end Of the week. Some of the
fastest skaters of the country are mum.
bered among the entries and the out
look for ii successful meeting u very
bright. The four big events on the
program will be the one.mile worlds
championship, the one half mile Unit
.ed States championship, the fiseImils
worlds championship and the two
mile United States championship In
addition 70 these events there will
be number ~ races especially for
boys.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-03
ATTACKS GOVERNMENT Ed
ucATloN IN IRELAND,

1
LONDON. Feb. S.--Replying to q
speech from the throne OF John Red
mond, the leader of the Irish parli-
mentary party declared In the house
Of commons today that there Is no
such thing as an alternative policy to
home rule for the Irish party. In de-
falling the grievances Of Ireland he In,
formed the Liberals that 1t was de-
lusion to suppose that they could count
on Irish support by promising an al
Tentative policy. He said the Irish
question was not shelved because some
old evils were remedled by the lane
act Redmond bitterly attacked tho
governments attitude ON education IN
ireland, describing II as grossly ab
surd and irrepairably harmful to the
youth Of Ireland. He said the Irisf
would rather govern themselves thar
be governed well by another nation
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-03
PROMINENT COLORADO
PIONEER PASSES AWAY.

DENVER, Colo, Feb. 3, William
Arthur Hamill, one OF the most prom,
inent figures OF Colorado.s political
history, died al ST. Joseph's hospital
This morning Of blood poisoning He
was born in England and was ABOUT
seventy years of age After the civil
war, in which he took part as union
salaisf, he cane 10 COLORADO ana en-
gagged iii mining He soon became
widely known as one OF the foremost
mining superintendents OF the entire
vest, He was business partner and
intimate friend of late United States
Senator Jerome B. Chaffee. Hamill
never held any office except that
of state senator, but was for a long
time leader Of the republican party
OF Colorado, serving as state chair.
man. national committeeman and dele.
gate to the national convention on
several occasions He was an ardent
supporter Of James q. Blaine when q
candidate for the presidency,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-03
BECOMES BRIDE or
AUSTRIAN COUNT

NEW YORK, Feb. g.. Another was
added TO the list OF American girls
who have Medded titled foreigners
when MISS Margot Stone daughter of
Mrs. Joseph e. Stone, became the
bride today Of Count Alexander Ber-
oldingen ol Austria, The ceremony
was performed III thn Church of the
incarnation, the Rey William NJ.
Grosvenor ofilciating Count Rubido
zlchy. of the Austrian Embassy at
Washington, was among the ushers,
and the other attendants included well
known young society people OF New
York, Providence and several other
cities Following ahe church cere,
mony, there was a largely attended
reception at the residence Of the
brides mother In East Thirty-elghth
street.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-03
Chicago stock Letter.

CHICAGO, HIS. Feb. s Wheat
Market II about to cents higher.
II was much more active market
but prices moved easily even ON a
small volume of business. The tone
was very strong and the principal fea.
ture of strength Is the small offerings,
The large Armour holdings are no
doubt responsible for this There was
no encouragement In cables and pri.
mary receipts are again III excess Of
a year ago. While other domestic
markets follow us fairly well, yet the
strength seems local and largely spec.
.ulative. The sentiment Is hullish on
domestic conditions and trade is not
ready to look at any other consider
alton. The action Of all the grain
markets and the feeling which pre-.
wallis and controls them is no doubt
the result somewhat of the recent
great success in cotton There were
indefinite war rumors which contri-
buted TO the activity and movement,
and while nothing in that way Ii sat.
isfactory, II the feeling prevails that
the immediate future Is critical per,
iod.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-03
AMERICAN CHURCH
MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

WILKESBARRE Pa, Feb 81. Ad-
vices received BY the local committee
Indicate large attendance at the an
nual meeting OF the American Church
Missionary socitey. which is to begin
a two days session In this city next
Monday A feature Of the coming
meeting will be reports Of laymen's
work in planting and maintaining mis-,
sions IN and near large cities in this
country The pressing need Of mis-
sions in South America, Central
America and the Antilles will also
receive attention. Bishop Talbot Of
Pennsylvania VIII preside over the
sessions, and among the speakers will
be the president Of the Presbyterian
board Of foreign missions, and mum.
ber Of prominent missionaries recent
ly returned from foreign fields.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-03
CANS AND WARD
READY FOR DETROIT FIGHT

DETROIT, Mich. Feb 3.-Joe Cans
Will defend his title OF lightweight
champion at the Light Guard armory
tonight. and there are those among
well-informed sporting men who
youchsafe the prediction that he may
come out Of the ring minus the title
His opponent will be Mike Ward OF
Sarnia, who, though little known be.
syond this immediate section of the
country, Is nevertheless regarded as
a fighter built Of championship timber
He has fought some Of the best men
lof his class, but has yet 10 meet with
defeat. For the Cans bout he has
trained faithfully and appears conf.
dent of his ability 10 put up stiif arr
gument against the Baltimore cOlpred
boy, even II ~ does not win the title
and the long end Of the purse. The
champion is In good shape for the
bout and apparently has no fears as
ID the outcome The articles call for
a tenround 10 AZ l40 pounds Much
interest Is manifested In the match
and the crowd at the ringside will
include delegations Of fight followers
from Toledo. Port Huron and other
places.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-03
COMMERCIAL CLUB
DIRECTORS MEET
Favorable Report Of Matt's Copper Run Heard
and Approved.

$50 was not subscribed, and not all
subscribed was collected. These two
items together make the $197 OF the
bill The matter was referred to the
next meeting Of the board of trade,
which will be held Tuesday.
Max Nordhaus presented petl.
tion in behalf Of the sheenmen of the
county. that the club ask The sheep
sanitary commission 10 appoint reg
ular inspector In this county The
petition was properly referred.
Il was ordered that designations
which. bc II sald, are few IN number
shdnld be looked after by the member.
ship committee
Attention WA also called to the
fact that III committee chairmen
ahould see that the members Of their
committees incurred no expense in the
performance Of their duties so author.
lied by the board OF directors.
The following members were admit
ted and assigned to committees: Vim.
cent Truder, manufacturing; Jules
Daniels, county affairs; w. II Cobb,
publicity; A. @ Erb. grievances: W.
l.. MacLachlen, entertainment: Chas.
oMalley. city affairs: chas. Danziger,
auditing Joseph Danzlger. town af.
fairs.
On account Of the removal of chas
r. Doll his name was put on the non.
resident list.
communication was presented by
President Jones from Hon. Geo. A.
Richardson In regard TO the building
Of the Las Vegas reservoir, The sub.
stance this letter has already been
given in The Optic. The matter was
referred TO the commItte on irrigation
and the board advised prompt action.
The meeting was then adjourned
I'LL next Tuesday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-03

There was a good attendance at the
meeting of the directors of the Com
mercial club held last night II was
ordered that the club rooms be thrown
open to the territorial republican con
vention which meets here March 18th.
The entertainment committee was in.
structed to see that the visiting dele
gates found their way ID the club
and were properly entertained
The committee ON mining. which
was present at a trial run at the
Matt mill, made It's report. Il en-.
dorsed fhe practicabiIity of working
the copper ore which lies near Las
Vegas. II was demonstrated to the
committee that 2 per cent ore can he
treated successfully and al profit by
machinery on the ground The com
mittee took great pains 10 watch the
trial run, and was convinced Of the
success of II. 400 pounds we're In
discriminatory taken from a 75.ton lot
and subjected to treatment. The en-.
tire milling cost. including labor,
chemicals and estimated portion Of In
terest on plant and machinery was
$3.50 per ton. The completed product
is worth $500 per ton. The cost Of
production does not include mining or
transportation. The report Of the corn.
mittee was accepted and the commit.
tee was authorized upon receipt Of
official notification from the board TO
sign a certificate stating facts Of the
investigation. An assay made by the
well.known firm Of e. II Burlingame
G Co. Of Denver corroborated the as.
say Of the copper which was made
here by Mr.. Temple Of the Matt mill.
II. q. Coors presented a bill Of ~
which IL due him on the subscription
for materials used In the construction
Of the mill. or the $1,000 promised
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-03
FOR Hoo.Hoo HOUSE


ST. LOUIS, Mo, Feb g.. The see
ond carload Of big timbers for the
Washington state building has reach
ca the exposition grounds. With the
.timbers was the big Hag-staff which
will form feature OF the House OF
Hoo-Hoo. the structure that is being
erected by The lumber interests Of the
United States al q rendezvous for the
lumber men and others interested IN
the lumber trade who viii visit the
fair Besides serving as clubhouse
FOR the lnmbcrmen the structure II IN
tended 70 form museum Of the luni
Der products OF the United states
While the big flag.staff comes from
the state Of Washington other por
tions of the building viii BE- construct
ed from specimens of lumber pro
duced in Texas Michigan. Minnesota
California. Florida, Mississippi and
numerous other states.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-03
The Democratic Leader Of St. Louis Has Damag-
ing Evidence to Face
MURRELL, STATES WITNESS, TELLS STORY
Batter Said Lighting Combine Would Only Pay $ 400 Money
Was Divided Testimony Corroborated

FULTON, Mo-, Feb. 3.--In the
trial Of Col. Edward Butler of st.
Louis, charged with bribing members
OF the house Of delegates Of that city,
j. X. Murrell, formerly 9 member q
the house and agent Of the alleged
combine that sought the passage OF
the city lighting bill, was the prin-
cipal witness. Murrell was among the
indicted men who went to Mexico but
was induced to return to st. Louis and
turn states evidence. Murrell told Of
the foundation Of the combine, their
meeting, and various propositions re-
garding the lighting bill and attitude
of the boys. toward legislation. He
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-03
DECLARATION OF WAR
MOMENTAR|[Y EXPECTED
IN Response to Japanese War Measures Russia
Begins to Move Her Fleet and Troops
JAPANESE SHIPMENTS OF COAL STOPPED
Military authorities At Port Arthur Monopoizng the Use ef
Both Railroad and Telegraph Lines
JAPANESE SHIPMENTS OF COAL STOPPED

pOhr ARTtitit SEP SIN re-.
sponse TO the Japanese war measures
important naval and military move.
ments| have been effected here. The
Russian squadron heretofore inside the
harbor has joined the outside fleet
from Chemulpo, Korea, with Japanese
charts of the Korean coast Because
.of the narrow and dangerous entrance
.at low water, 1t took war ships three
days to get out of the harbor, Alto
gether about 5000 troops have de-
parted, leaving 1000 men AZ Port
Arthur exclusive OF the troops man
ming the Notifications The arrival of
Japanese coal has been stopped. The
military authorities are monopolizing
the use Of the RAILROAD, which declines
to transport any more commercial
freight, The telegraph company de.
times % accept any more press or
private messages. 80 they must be
routed via Che Fee. Forty.elght hours
quarantine has ben ordered againsf
quarantine has been ordered against
Japanese Seize Railroad.
ST PETERSBURG. Feb, 3.-The
Seoul Flu San railroad has been oc-
cupied By Japanese troops. according
to dispatch from vladisvostock,
which adds that the Japanese have
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-03

between Joseph Chamberlain and the
duke Of Deyonshire, formerly lord
president Of the council. Chamberlain
presided and made a speech setting
forth the necessity Of the existence
OF this association. He said the dang
er which the association was formed
TO combat could only disappear by .
declaration Of the Irish party that they
had abandoned all hope or their in
tention Of converting Great Britain
to home rule.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-03

KOREA WANTS
RECOGNITION
Government Trying 10 Gel the
Powers II isteogaize Per.
manent Independence
WANT PROTECTION
Korean Minister u China Try
ing 10 Secure Special treaty
III That End

SEOUL, Korea. Feb. 3.-The efforts
Of the government are entirely con-
centrated upon obtaining the recogni-
tion from the powers Of the neutrality
OF Korea, believing that notice Of
neutrality will lead to a treaty with
other nations guaranteeing Korea's
permanent independence under condi.
tions similar to those protecting Bel.
gium and Switzerland. For this pur-
pose the newly appointed minister to
China leaves Immediately for Pekin to
obtain special treaty.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-03
SPANISH ARCHBISHOP
DISLOYAL TO COUNTRY

MADRID, Feb. 3.--Thc Heraldo pub,
fishes the documents relating to the
capitlllation Of Manila TO the forces OF
The United States In 1893 which are
70 prove that Mgr Nozaleda. then arch.
bishop Of Manila as we'll as president
Of the Manila defense committee. re-
ceiyed visit. ON the eve OF the cap
itulation, from the chaplain Of the
American army. and this In spite OF
the order issued by the Spanish cap
tain general Of the Philippines threat.
enins any person who had relations
with the enemy with court martial.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-03
JUDGE DECLINES TO
APPROVE BONDS OF MINERS.

CRIPPLE CREEK. Colo, Feb. 3,--
Judge Lewis in the district court 70
day declined to approve the bonds Of
fered for the release OF Charles Kenni.
son. w T.. Davis and Thomas Foster,
leaders OF the Miners union. charged
with having caused the vindicator
mine explosion and having attempted
10 wreck a train on the Florence and
Cripple Creek railroad. The cases Of
conspiracy TO wreck the train and at
tempt TO do so alleged TO have been
made Nov. 15 last, we're set for trial
Feb. 18th, and similar cases concern.
ing the act Of Nov. IL were set for
Feb IL.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-03
Welded
IN ETERNAL CITY.

ROME. Feb. 3.-The American am.
bassador and many members Of the
American colony in Rome attended
the wedding today Of Miss Elsie Greg.
ory Jackson Or New York and Mr..
Demlng Jarvis. Mr.. Jarvis is resi-.
dent OF California. where he Is the
owner Of several large ranches Mr..
and Mrs. Jarvis will travel for a year
~ more on the continent before rp.
turning 10 their home In America
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-03

Mgr. Noxaleda was appointed arch
bishop Of Valencia. Spain. from Rome
after his return from the Philippines.
The appointment aroused great cppcsi.
tion on the ground that his attitude
before and after the surrender of Ma
Mia savored Of dIsloyalty to bis own
country. The matter has been tliscus-
sed In the Spanish chambers of dep
uties. where Premier Maurs recently
declared that Nozaleda vou,a hsvs
to leave Valencia even II Il ware -
cessary to send an sscort cf tssooo
with hin.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-03
MAVERICK IN
GOOD SPIRITS.

LONDON, Feb. 3. According TO a
report from Aylesbury prison Mrs.
Florence Maybrick Is IN excellent
health and spirits. and looking for
ward confidently to her release this
summer. An incident occurred recent
" which was much talked Of BY work
ingclass people who resident in the
neighborhood Of the prison. A work.
man had been allowed to enter the
prison to execute some repairs, and in
course Of his labors he cut his hand
rather severely. Mrs. Maybrick hap
.pened to be near, and she at once
fetched some lint and some cotton
and bandaged the mans hand well
and as quickly as any doctor could
have done 1t.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-03
KENTUCKY REMl.s ssssRs
GOVERNOR GoEBEL

FRANKFORT, KY. Feb 3.-Today
was the anniversary Of the death Of
Governor William Goebel and In honor
Of his memory appropriate exercises
were held by the state legislature in
session here, Addresses eulogistic oi
the character and public deeds of the
dead executive were delivered and as
a further mark of respect to his mem.
ory 10th chambers Of the assembly
adjourned for the day.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-03
SOUTHERN PACIFIC AND SANTA
FE TO DEVELOP SOUTHWEST

CHICAGO, III. Feb. Both the
Southern Pacific and Santa Fe have
determined to concentrate their ef-
forts during the next few years 10
ward the settlement and development
OF Texas and the southwest. G. w.
Mckinney. immigration agent for the
Hartman system, will tomorrow start
with a party Of Chicago board of trade
men on a trip through Texas and II is
expected that the result will be an In
flux Of fresh Chicago capital. a Chi
cago company is now organizing for
the purpose Of acquiring extensive
rice lands in Texas.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-03

taken field guns TO Seoul for the pro-
lection Of the legation,
Probably Means War.
TOXIC, Feb. 3.---Events today indi-
cate that the prolonged tension has
reached a climax. Marquis Ito, pres
idcnt OF the privy council. was sum.
moned from the country during the
night and today the mperor received
him and council Of the Elder states
men was held with the war minister
and three admirals. The highest Of
flcials make no pretense or conceal
ment Of their evaporation at the tard-
iness Of the Russian reply. An unof-
ficial dispatch yesterday said the Rus.
sian decision means war
Authorized to Declare War.
LONDON, Feb, 3.--A dispatch to
the Reuthers Telegram company from
st. Petersburg, dated yesterday. and
forwarded via Frontier. says the Rus
Sian general stan has given viceroy
Alexieif authority to declare war and
open hostilities on his own RESPONSE
mility II the circumstances render It
necessary. The dispatch adds that an
Imperial manifesto declaring war is
expected II the Japanese government
does not accept the conditions pro-
posed in Russia's response. which viii
be Russla's last word.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-03

testified that Butler had asked his
price for passing the bill and he re.
piled: The boys" expected $4,000
Butler answered that the combine
could have s47,5O0 and not q cent
more. Murrell said he reported But
ler's ultimatum back to the combine
and that night the bill was passed.
In speaking Of the distribution q
the money Murrell said the comhins
met in Delegate Lehman's house
where each member received his pack.
age Of money Murrell said he ~
ceiyed $500. Murrell's testimony
was corroborated by John Helms. an.
other member of the combine.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-03
SUICIDE HAD FOUGHT
DUEL IN GERMANY

SAN ANTONIO. Texas, Feb. 3--It
has developed that Paul Stern. who
committed suicide here yesterday. fed
from his home two years ago on &C.
count Of having fought q duel while
a lieutenant Of the Germany army. He
was Of wealthy Jewish family and is
said to have speculated heavily In
Mexican ninss.