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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-07
Trlumphs o. Modern surgery.

Wonderful things are done for the
human body BY surgery. Organs are
taken out and acraped and polished
and put back, or they may bc removed
entirely; bones are spliced: pipes take
the place OF diseased sections OF
veins; a%nticnptic dressings are APP
piled TO wounds. bruises, burns and
like injuries before inflammation
sets In. which causes them to heal
without matnratlon and Ii onethird
the time required by the old treat.
ment. Chamberlain's Pain Balm acts
on this Same principle. II Is an anti.
ccptic and when applied 10 such iii.
~juries. causes them To- heal very
quickly. Il also aliays the pain and
soreness. Keep a bottle of Pain
balm In Your home and Il will save
you time and money. not ID mention
The Inconvenience and suffering
which such injuries entail For sale
BY all druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-07
That Tired Eeelinn.

II you are languid, depressed and in
capable for work, IL indicates that
your liver is out OF order. Herbine
will assist nature to trow Off the head.
aches, rheumatism and ailments akin
to nervousness and restore the ener-
gies and vitality Of sound and perfect
health, j. J, Hubbard. Temple. Tex
as, writes, March 22nd, 1902: !
have used Herbine for the past two
years. It has done me more good than
all the doctors. When / feel bad and
have that tired feeling, take a dose
OF Herbine. 1t is the best medicine
ever made for chills and fever Scots
a bottle. Sold by Opera House Phar.
macy.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-07
INAUGURATION OF
PRESIDENT
Charles Richard VanHise, the New Incumbent, An
American Geologist OF Note and Fa-
n. nous Educator.

sea President Van nise delivered his
.nad1urat address. IN which he re.
viewed at length the fifty years bis
tory Of the University Of Wisconsin.
Its present needs. and outlined the
policy of his administration.
After luncheon Tho visitors were
taken on q tour of inspection Of the
various university buildings. This ev-
ening there will be a reception IN their
honor given by President and Mrs.
Van Hise.
Charles Richard Van Hise. who has
been elevated to the presidency Of the
University OF Wisconsin In succession
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-07
Homestead Entry No. 4507.o
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
department OF the Interior.

Dipdithhtut VI euc luteTlUr,
Land Once at Clayton, N. NJ.
May 16, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that the fol.
lowing-named settler has filed notice
Of his intention to make final proof
in support Of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before Robert L.
NJ. Ross. U. s. court commissioner, at
his Office in Las Vegas. N NJ. on July
5, 1904. viz:
PETROLINo LUJAN, Chavez, N. NJ,
for the S ~ MI II AMI w IL SIC Ia
Sec. 81, II 10, M 20 Il.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation OF said land, viz.
Guadalupe Jimlnez Of Chavez, n. NJ;
Casimiro Jiminez Of Chavez, ". NJ;
Francisco s. Chavez Of Chavez, N. NJ;
Romaldo Trujillo or TrementIna, N.
NJ. EDWARD W. FOX,
5s79 Register.
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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-07

MADISON, wis. Juno Tho event
Of the third day Of the celebration Of
4ho semi-ccntennini Of the University
~ Wisconsin was tbs Inauguration
Ethe univcrslty's new president, Pro
fcasor Charles Richard Van Hise. The
inaugural ceremonies we're witnessed
ty scores Of prominent persons. In.
cludfng representatives OF the leading
tastitftions on learning throughout the
country.
AZ ? o'clock this morning the mt.
versity oflcials. faculty. students.
vSssmnI and Official guests ,attIrcd In
. cAps and gowns, assembled on the
unisersIty campus and marched Ia
academic procession 10 tho armory,
whAre the formal exercises OF Instaila.
tion took place.
The services at the armory opened
with prayer. after which there were
saddre~scs Of welcome In honor OF the
yisltors After the new president had
taken the oath ~ Office congratuiatory
npccches were delivered rrssldcni
I Wlliiam n Harper Of tho University
of Chicago. who spoke on behalf o.
slater university; BY Governor In
Toilette. who spoke for the state
BY Congressman John j Eseh. repre-
rentiug the alumni; by William Y
Cflss. Oh behalf of the board Of reg
eats, and ny representatives Of The
faculty. The student body and the pub.
lie schools OF the state.
All the conclusion Of these addres,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-07
DELAWARE DEMOCRATS
MEET TODAY,

DOVER. Del, June 7.~-It Is prob
able that Delawarc's six delegate n
the democratic state convention will
be instructed @ vote for Judge Geo.
Gray for the presidential nomination
The state convention 10 select the
delegates ID In session here today and
a majority appear 10 be IN favor Of
the Gray boom. though the ansas city
element Is fighting with considerable
igor against the Instructions.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-07
sued Hy His Doctor.

"a doctor here has sued me foi
1880, which / claimed was exces
sive for d case az cholera morbus,'
says r. White. OF Coacheila, Cal
eAt the trial he praised his medical
skin and medicine. asked him II
Il was not Chamberlain's Cole
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy he
used MS | had good reason to believe II
was. and he would not say under oatt
that II was not No doctor could us'
q better remedy than this In a case Of
cholera morbus. It never falls. Foi
sale BY all druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-07

Nick Delaney came into Madrid for
some provisions last "Wednesday. lie
IL out along the line between here
and Bland, taking down the wires of
the electric plant company and pro.
pairing them for shipment. Soon the
plant Will be moved. and there will
he nothing left in Madrid but a mem.
DRY TO the old timers,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-07
HOMESTEAD ENTRY No. 1917
Notice for Publication.


Department of the Interior, Land
Office at Clayton. New Mexico. May
Is, 1904.
Notice IS hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof
In support OF his claim. and that said
proof will be made before Robert Il
NJ. Ross, u. s. Court Commissioner. at
his Office In Las Vegas, New Mexico,
on July 9th, 1904, viz:
FABIAN ROMERO,
Chavez, New Mexico for the Ehs.
SEA, Sec. II. and VIZ ,sSwh Sec
22, T. 70 N, r. 20 t.
He names the following witness IS
TO prove his continuous residence up.
on and cultivation Of said land, viz:
Clcofes Romero, Of Las Vegas, n. NJ;
Rumaldo Ullbarri. of Las yegas,N. NJ;
Jose Romero, of Chavez, n. NJ;
secundino L. Romero, Of Las Vegas,
n. M.
EDWARD W. FOX, Register
5-S6
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-07

PELPHREY,S MILL ENLARGED:
Monday of this week The new 20 horse
power boiler and ~ horse power en-
CINE were started up ~ Pelphrey's
mill, The old s-horse power engine
and The new one were coupled so as TO
make 4 70 horse power engine and now
every piece or machinery in the mill
can be run at one time. An auiomat-
ic saw filler Is being placed, and soon
work win begin 10 enlarge the mill
house and more machinery win be
added All pulleys, belts and shaft
Ing are run under the floor thus doins
away with oil waste and great deal o.
noise. Nearly everything used In
constructing 4 building Is manufac
tured at, this mill and especially al
finishines Alamogmdo News
~ 3E
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-07
Have You A Cough?

A dose Of Billiards. Horehound Syr-
up will relieve 1t. Have YOU a cold
Al dose Or Herbine at bedtime and fire..
quent small doses OF Horehound Syrup
during the day vii remove 1t, Try 1t
for Whooping Cough, for Asthma, for
Consumption, for Bronchitis. Mrs.
Joe McGrath. 327 Il. First st, HutchiE-
son, Kas., writes: II have used Bal
Iard's Horehound Syrup in my family
for s years, and find II the best and
most palatable medicine ] ever used"
25c, soc. $1.00 Sold by Opera House
Pharmacy.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-07
CAN E A SHOES

one size smaller after using Aliens
NootEase. q powder to be shaken into
the shoes. It makes tight or new
shoes feel easy; gives instant relief
to corns and bunions. It's the great
est comfort discovery of the age.
Cures and prevents swollen feet, Bills
tiers, callous and ore spots. Aliens
Foot-Ease Is q certain cure for sweat.
Ing, hot, aching feet. AT all drug
gists and shoe stores, 25c. Trial
package Free by mail. Address, Allen
s. olmsted. Leroy. N. Y.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-07
Thrown from j Wagon.

Mr. George X. Habcock was thrown
from a wagon and severely bruised.
He applied Chamberlainss Pain Balm
freely and says IT Is the best llniment
he ever used. Mr.. Babcock Is q well
known citizen or North Plain. Conn.
There is nothing equai TO Pain Balm
for sprains and bruises. II will ef-
feet d cure In onerthlrd the time re.
quired by any other treatment. For
sale BY all druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-07
Cures Old Sores.

Wcstmoreland, Kansas, May s, 1902.
Ballard Snow Llniment Company:
Your Snow Liniment cured an old
sore on the side Of my chin that was
supposed 10 be q cancer. The sore
stubborn ana would not yield TO
treatment, untIl | tried Snow Linimcnt
which did the work In short order, Ny
sister, Mrs. Sophia ]. Carson, Aliens.
Vile. Mimi Co, Pa. has q r and
mlstrusta that X is a cancer. Please
send her a b0c bottle.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-07
interesting to Asthma Sufferers.

Fl have had asthma for three or four
years and have tried about all cough
and asthma cures in the market,
says Daniel Bantz Of OtterTille. Iowa,
and have received treatment from
physicians In New York and other
cities, hut got very little benefit until
| tried Foley's Honey and Tar which
gave me immediate relief and | w.A.
never be without 1t in my house. !
sincerely RECOMMEND 1t to ALL" For
sale by Depot Drug Store,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-07
Ten : "a In Bed.

For ten years / wa confined to
my bed with disease Of my kidneys"
writes, II. A. Gray. j. r. Of Oakyille,
Ind, 1T was so severe that ! could
not move part Of the time. | consult.
ed the best of iaedical skill available,
but could get no relief until Foley's
Kidney Cure was recommended to
me. It has been a Godsend to me-
For sale by Depot Drug Store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-07
b You WANT enc Earth7

The Earth Is a new monthly illus
trated journal, published BY the San.
IA Re. Tells the truth about the great
southwest and california-tle truth
is good enough. Frequent articles
describing your part Of the country.
Contains letters written By farmers.
stockmen and f~ruit.raisers; men who
have succeeded and who give the rea.
why. Strong editorials aud in.
teresting miscellany. A very per.
suasive immigration helper.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-07
lHomestead Entry No. 1863.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
lenarfmanf nf the Infarinr

Land office at Santa Fe, N. NJ.
May 5. 1904.
Notice is hereby given that the fol.
lowing-named settler has filed notice
Of his Intention to make final proof
in support Of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the probate
clerk OF San Miguel county at Las
Vegas, N. NJ, on June 10, 1904, viz:
GREGORIO GARCIA,
for the Sc IA, Sec. Is, T. Is. N. R. %
e.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of said land, viz:
Juan Quintana Of Las Vegas. N. M;
Preciliano Madrid Of Las Vegas, N.
M; Benigno Martinez Of Las Vegas,
N. NJ; Juan Garcia Of Las Vegas N.
NJ.
MANUEL R. OTERC.
$40 neglster.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-07
POSTMASTER RESIGNS:

AS
Jews that Rodney Clarke, who for
more than two years past has
served the Deming public 20 faith.
fully and efficiently al postmaster.
has rendered his resignation 10 the
department. was given out yester+
day. says the Deming Headlight,
In an interview with Mr. Clarke re.
garding his resignation and It's Gauss
ne said: Eyes. ! sent 10 my resignation
some time ago ii take effect at We
win Of the department Ny reasons
for doing are that the work in this Of
flee. with such a help as ! can affort
10 employ, ID too great, and ] believe
that ] ri do better IN other lines q
business. The pay Ii too small 70 ad
mil Of employing an efficient clerk
and consequently ! am compelled t
put III about eighteen hours daily
which Is more than | can stand, 20
have resigned.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-07

Mrs. Bruce Wilson, wife Of bne OF
the Colorado Supply Company en-.
ployes, at the Gibson camp store, came
to Madrid last Tuesday to make q
short visit with her sister. Mrs. Tom
Ramsay, who has been quite sick for
several days, but Is better at pres,
cnt.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-07

Mrs. Elizabeth Nieto. wife Of ca.
milo Nieto accompanied by children.
and sister Mary. Mi. Nicto was form.
erly employed in this camp. and has
since gone To Gallup.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-07

A picnic party composed Of the fol
lowing: Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Olson and
daughter. Mr.. and Mrs. D. J. Philips,
Dr. AMI Mrs. Clarke. Mr.. Simon Gold
Ing, and Mr.. W. II. Howell Of Madrid,
spent last Sunday In one Of the can,
yons OF the Ortiz mountains.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-07

Mrs. A. Il. Sullivan and family Of
coffeyyille. arrived III Albuquerque
and will reside there. Mr.. Sullivan
is reviewing clerk at the Santa Fe
offices. having been recently trans
ferred u Albuquerque from Goffey-
Vile.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-07

Gus Olson, manager OF the Colorado
Supply Company at Madrid, went 10
Santa Fe last Thursday. driving across
tho country, returning tho next day.
lie reports II very dry III Santa Fe.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-07

Claude Pinson. son of b. +. Pinson.
a well known mining MAJ OF Cripple
Greek, olo, was in Albuquerque for a
few hours and spent the time visit.
ing many old olorado friends who
are now living In Albuquerque,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Harley John are the
proud parents of a baby girl that came
last Tuesday to make her home at
The agents house. Nj. John Is the
Santa re agent at Waldo, New Mex.
leo.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-07

IL has been very dry and dusty all
winter AMI spring In Madrid. and so
far no rain except d few local showers,
not enough TO lay the dust and sand.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-07

v. H. Howell travelling auditor and
division store manager for the Colo
RADIO Supply Company, was in Mad.
rid last Saturday and Sunday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-07

THE WORLDS OLDEST poIIcy.HoLpER,
CHARLES II BOOTH. who has just died at
~ his home IN Engiewood, Nj He passed
his hundredth birthday September Il, 1905.
He held Policy No. "a In The Mutual Life
Insurance COMPANY Of View York, issued Feb
ruary i. isss. the FIRST week Of the c~ompany's
existence. The additions declared on his policy
were about three times It's face,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-07
The Territory
In Paragraphs

ElEcTr'cT LIGHTS: Deming
will soon be equipped with . of the
best electric light plants In the south.
west. The new engine and other
machlnery has arrived and will soon
81 Installed
WENT 70 DIGGING: All business
of the district court at Hillsboro was
Hmplsted iast Friday. The grand
Jury made its final report at i o'clock
IN the afternoon. On Saturday all the
court officials went To the gold fields.
Judge Parker went To the Niger diys,
ings and Clerk Mitchell and Inter
Peter Van Patten went 20 shandon,
ss 1888 ow~
LAYING RAILS; Six miles o. steel
have already bech laid out % Red
Rock on the Arizona Eastern. Gard
inx has progressed ri q point within
ssve1 miles m Silver Bell where q
camp is now being established and
buiidings are being erected n the
townsite laid out al The proposed Ter.
rninal of the railroad.
----o-@-
NEARLY DROWNED. Tho Misses
HeaFn narrowly escaped q watcry
desfh h HilIsboro last week. A sud
dsn shower came III while they were
admitting The beauties of the mountain
SCENERY, and almost before they wer'
aware the raging waters aurroundc,
them before and after as they pickct
their way through Dry Creek canyon
---o
ptgp At LAKE VALLEY: Mrs
Bickfosd, mother Of Mr.. y, H Dick
ford, og Lake Valley. died at that place
last Monday after 4 lingering iliness
The deceased was highly respected
~ all who knew her, and MI Bick
ford has the profound sympathy q
The entire community. The funeraI
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-07

took place Al Lake Valley on Wednes.
isy
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-07
Normal Gets Lands:

IA dispatch from Washington says:
Acting commissioner OF the land OF.
flee has made the following temporary
Withdrawals In the Clayton and RIOS.
well districts. New Mexico, for fores.
Try purposes,
Clayton distrlct-w ithdrsws from
al disposal excepting under mineral
laws sections 10 10 II, southwest
quarter, east half and east half OF
northwest quarter section is; sections
10 70 %, township 2 north. range 80
east.
Roswell district withdraw parts
Of township ! north. ranges SO TO 81
east; one south. t3 70 81 east. : south.
80 and 81 east.
Secretary Hitchcock has approx
selections OF public lands In Clay.
ton land district in the territory of
New Mexico for the following pur.
poses: For PUBLIC buildings Mt The cap.
1taI, 40 acres; Tor School Of Mines.
$50 acres; for insspe asylum. l2o
acres: for refor mschool. eco acres;
for peniteniary. 1900 seres; for Nor.
NAL school. 2,400 acres.
-
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-07
Indigestion Causes
Catarrh Of the
Stomach.

For many years II has been supposed that
Catarrh 81 The Stomach caused indigestion
and dyspepsia. but the truth Is exactly the
opposite. Indigestion causes catarrh. Re-
peatsd attacks Of Indigestion intlames tho
mucous membranes lining the stomach and
exposesthe nerves Of the stomach. thus caus-
Ing the glands 10 secrets mucin instead OF
The iu,ces Of natural digestion. This u
called Catarrh OF the Stomach.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-07

FOR SALE.-old papers at The Optic
office, 10 cents Z bundle Of so pa,
psrs. or 3 bundles for Is cents.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-07

Eastern Star, Regular Communities.
ton second and fourth Thursday even
lngs OF each month. AL visiting broth
srs and sisters are cordially invited.
Mrs. II. Risch. worthy matron;
Earnest Browne. w. p; Mrs. Emma
Benedict. Sec.; Mrs. N. 4. Howell.
rress.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-07

During the summer kidney irregu.
~larities are often caused by excessive
drinking or being oyerheated. Attend
to the kidneys at once by using
Foley's Kidney Cure. For sale by
Depot Drug Store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-07

a strike Of good ore has been level
Oped N The Bigelow mines.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-07

FOR Furniture; call before
June 9 at 1912 Fourth st. 6-s3
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-07
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Horse, buggy and har-
ness; call 1906 Columbia Ave. $50
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-07

The Fraternal Brotherhood, No.
io2, meets every Friday night At
their hall in the Schmidt building,
west Of Fountain square, at 5 o'clock.
Visiting members are always vel.
come.
c. N. HIGGINS, President.
g. w. GATCHELL. Secretary.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-07-19
HEARST MAN
HAS BOLTED THE DEMOCRATIC
TICKET-A HOT STATEMENT.

Des Moines, Ia. July ia. W.
Maxwell, who managed the Hearst
campaign in Iowa and has been gen.
orally recognized as the head of the
Hearst faction in the state. in
signed statement issued, repudiates
the action Of the Democratic National
Convention in 81. Louis and declares
his intention of boiling the ticket.
Mr.. Maxwell tenders his resigna-
ton as member of the Democratic
State Committee and relinquishes all
claims upon the Craftsmanship of that
body, to which he was elected by the
Democratic convention, which has
since been in dispute.
Mr.. Maxwell, in his statement, says
that he can countenan ce neither the
candidate nor the platform of the Sc.
Louis convention. He says The
party has been bound, gagged and de-
livered bodily into the control OF tho
very interests have been fighting for
the past eight years. "
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-07-19
SUDDEN DEATH
Joe Robertson, Aged IA, Dies
After a Brief Illness.
Attended His Sisters Birthday Party
Last Night and Was in Usual
Health.

Joe, the i4-year-old son of Mr.. n.
b. Robertson. died this morning ut II
O'Clock at the family residence, 1876
South Ninth street. He had been an
invalid for three years from tuberou.
losis of the spine. but had not been
confined TO his bed constantly.
Last night he was able to be mp.
and attend a party given by his sister
ct their home, in honor Of her 18th
birthday. He became i'll during the
evening, and 1t was Thought that he
would die last night, but he rallied
and survived until this morning.
He left besides his parents, three
sisters, Misses Ethel, Catherine and
Mary Pearl Robertson and one brother,
Kit Robertson, ali of the city.
The funeral will take place toner
row morning at st. Francis de Sales
Catholic church. and the burial will
be ut Mt. Carmel.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-07-19
Crowd Arrested on Liy n.y. .on
Point File Suits Todiy.
Ask For Five Thousand Do liars
From Chief Collins and
Other Officers.
WHAT THEIR ALLEGATIONS ARE

Attorney J. NJ. worten this morn
ing fled four suits in circuit court
against policemen and their bondsmen
for sums sggregating SEQ, 900, for al
legged illegal arrest.
The plaintiffs in the suits are Alice,
Maggie and Mary Ross and J. r. Brig
man, and the defendants are Chief Of
Police James Collins, Captain Joe
Woods, Lieutenant Frank Harlan.
officers J. W. CLARK, Z. Il. Gross and
James Bremen, and the amounts are
for IS, 900 each.
The petitioners claim that the Off
GERS, exclusive of Chief Collins. who
did not go in person, went to Living
ston Point on the morning of June 90.
1904, and aroused the family com.
PEELED them to come to the city with
them, taking also the women's trunks,
and without giving them any salts
faction as to why they were arrested.
The petition alleges further that
after they were brought here, they
were released and that the police
never informed them why they were
arrested, and that the trunks were
opened in the police station and the
contents brought to view and scattered
about.
Brigham alleges that his trunk was
left on the Point and that he agreed
to open it for the police. who at frat
refused, but ON returning tore the
lock off and inspected the contents.
The petition alleges that no war
rant was read and that the arrest was
illegal; that it put the plaintiffs to
much inconvenience. worry and en-
bsrrassment, and they consequently
ask and pray damages for S., each.
The police did not care to be inter
viewed about the matter today, but it
is understood will be able to show
that they acted in good faith. and
have only the welfare of tho public at
heart in making arrests, and never ar
rest anyone except when they think
they have good grounds.
IL is understood that in this case
the police made the arrests on sus-
picion, some burglsries having been
committed at Hamlettsburg, ILL.,, and
other places above here, just previous.