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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-08
TIRED WOMEN

Women who are easily fatigued,
tired, nervous or sleepless will de-
rive great benefit from a few doses
of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. 1t is
a mild tonic for their various organs
and strengthens and stimulates them
in the performance of their duties.
Women everywhere who have tried il
freely endorse 1t. We urge all women
TO try a bottle. 1t also cures indiges-
ton, Dyspepsia Poor Appetite,
Cramps and Sick Headache.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-11-08

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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-19
GIRL WANTED A ROMANCE.
Evansville Qnd.) Man WEEDS Young
Woman in Buggy at
Her REQUEST,

Abram Anderson, of Evansville, Ind.
and Miss Dora Bennett were united in
marriage at Owensville recently while
seated in buggy in the street. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
Mr.. Shoultz and was witnessed by
large crowd of eager sightseers who
had gathered about the vehicle to wits
ness the unusual ceremony.
The couple drove into the city in the
carriage, and up to the parsonage. The
Rev. Mr.. Shoultz was called out to the
sidewalk, where he was informed that
the young people wanted to be married.
He invited them into the house, but the
bride blushing interposed with the In
formation that they wanted a little
romance in their wedding and desired
to be married In the buggy"
The pastor obligingly accommodated
them and proceeded with the ceremony
He barred his head in the sunshine and
offered prayer for the welfare of the
troth plighters. The young couple then
Joined hands in the carriage and were
securely tied by the pastors words.
After the ceremony the young people
drove away at once, while the gathered
crowd gaped with establishment They
have gone to Evansville, where they
will reside.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-19
100 NEW STARS DISCOVERED
Miss Leavitt, at Harvard Observatory,
Finds variables In Large Ma
gsllanic Cloud.

As result Of the study by Miss
Leavitt of the photographs of the two
Magellanic clouds. the Harvard OBJ.
servatory announces the discovery of
more than 100 variable stars In the
so-called large cloud.
The two clouds had long been objects
Of careful study on account Of the ex.
traordinary physical conditions which
prevail in them, but heretofore they
have not been known as regions in
which variable stars are numerous.
After the discovery of a large number
OF such stars in the small cloud, pre-
viously announced. Miss Leavitt was
led 20 make An examination of the
large one.
The variability Of all of these stars
and Of those announced as variable in
circulars have been confirmed either
by Mrs. Fleming or by Miss Leland,
and preparations are being made for
determining the precise positions. pc
RODS and light curves Of all these
variables. This will be q big piece OF
work and progress m
slow. @ U.s.. "
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-19
HonesteadS.

The drawing for homesteads on the
Rosebud reservation takes place July
%. There are 2600 quarter sections in
the reservations aud Is, 900 applications
already fled. The Fort Totten or
Devils Lake reservation is to be OPEN
ed in the fall, the registration for
which will be from Sept. 9Th to goth.
We are not aware of the quarter sec.
lions in this reservation. The Red
Lake reservation miles east of st.
Hilaire, Mimi, is now open to home
stead entry. 1t contains 256, 152 acres,
1900 quarter sections and fraction.
The only way to reach these last mem
toned from st. Paul is over the Great
Northern Railroad from which liberal
rates of transportation for land SEEK
ers can be ebtalned, by addressing
W. NJ. Romano, Des Moines, or T. I.
Whitney, st. Paul. Julius Pleth,
locator, St Hillair, Mimi, for so cents
will send colored map OF the Red Lake
reservation showing the quality Of
every quarter section. The map in
size is 2Sx3S inches.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-19
MARRIED.

Tuesday morning, July IL, 1904, lat
the home of John Milward in this
city, his daughter Miss Margaret and
Timothy j. Ahern the oldest son of
j. 7. Ahern, of Conoyer, Iowa, were
united in the holy bonds of matrimo-
ny, Rev. John Norris performing the
ceremony.
Little Gertrude Milward, q cousin
of the bride was flower girl, there be-
Ing no other attendants. Mrs. Hard
ing and Misses 1Mary nand Maggie
Ahern played the wedding march.
After the ceremony light refresh
mentS were served.
Many fine wedding presents were
received.
The young couple boarded the noon
train for Cresco, their future home,
where the groom located several
months ago in the practice of law.
Quite number Of their friends sur
prised them by entering the train and
accompanying them as far as Conover.
The Courier joins their friends in
well wishes. -Calmar Courier.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-19
BAT AND BALL.
Runs, Hits and Errors Made BY Pro.
fessional Teams in Fri
days Contests.

National league games on Friday:
At Chicago-Boston, A, z, 1; Chicago, 8.
5, 2. AT Cincinnati-New York, s, 8. /:
Cincinnati, 2, 81. At st. Louis-Brook-
Ign, 1, 8, l.; st. Louis, o, 8, 1. At Pitts
burg-Pittsburg, 8, s, 0: Philadelphia,
1, 4, g..
American league: At Washington-
st. Louis, z, II, 4; Washington, 2. 2. /.
At Philadelphia Philadelphia, s, 10. 2:
Chicago, 1, 6. 8. At New York-New
York, 8, 8, 8; Cleveland, 2, 9, o Us in
nings). At Boston-Boston, A, 9, s; De-
troit, 3, 8, 2.
American association: At Kansas
City Columbus, 6, 8, /; Kansas City.
0, 4, 8. At Observation-Disclosures, 8,
IL. 0; Louisville, 0, 4, A. At Minneapolis
Indianapolis. Z. II, 8; Minneapolis, 4,
II, 8. At st. Paul-st. Paul, Z, 10, i;
Toledo, o, SO.
Three league: At Dubuque-Du-
buque, s, s, 0; Rock Island, 1, z, s. At
Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids, 8, 6. A;
Bloomington. 2, 8, 8. At Rockford
Decatur, 8, 8, 2; Rockford, 3, q, 4. At
Observation-Disclosures, 5, II, 2; Dav-
export, 3, 10, 2.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-19
AFFECTED BY THE STRIKE.
TROUBLE IN MEAT INDUSTRY;
GESTURES TRADE CONDITIONS.
Aside from This the Situation Dur.
ing the Week Was Quite
Encouraging.

New York, July 16.-R. g. Dun 8
Co.'S Weekly Review of Trade says:
Trade conditions were gradually be-
coming more normal after the conclu-
sion of political conventions, when q
new disturbing factor appeared in the
strike Of packing house employees and
allied trades. This enhanced prices Of
meats and added many thousands to the
already large army Of unemployed,
weakening the purchasing power of the
people still further. Aside from this
unfavorable development, the news Of
the week contained much encourage
ment. Crop prospects improved and the
general level prices for farm products
promises a large return to agriculture
lists, which means better business for all
industries. Confidence grows with the
crops, retailers showing more DISPOSE
ton to prepare for the future as the sea-
son advances with no serious setback
to the farms. A few manufacturing
lines are more active, although there is
still much idleness at the shops and
mills, and pig iron output for July will
be smaller than any recent month.
Reports OF increased plans for erec-
ton of buildings are not accompanied
by any noteworthy expansion in de-
mand for structural materials as vet.
Railway earnings for the first week of
July are only six per cent. lower than
last year and foreign trade at this port
showed gains of $3.50, 2S6 in exports and
$1,906,724 in imports. as compared with
the corresponding week a year ago.
Failures this week numbered 225 In
the United States, against 213 last year.
and 20 in Canada, compared with 18
year ago."
Bradstreets says: Diverse move
ments in trade, industry and specula-
ton give an irregular appearance to the
general business situation. Distributive
trade and industry is still quiet and even
dull, awaiting clearer views of the crop
out-turn. Damage to the winter wheat
crop by heavy rains is admitted, though
alleged to be exaggerated Disorganiza-
ton In the meat slaughtering industry
has followed strike which, IL not set
tied, as now seems likely, contains much
power for evil. All meat prices have
been advanced and cattle shipments
checked. Railway gross earnings for
the fiscal year will show an increase over
the best previous years, but net results
are less clearly defined, with the ques-
ton whether an increase or decrease
Will be shown still in doubt. The general
undertone is one of confidence, good re-
suits being looked for by the business
world from an expected large volume Of
fall trade"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-19
AWFUL TRAGEDY IN BUFFALO
TERRIBLE DEED OF A PRoMI.
NENT GRAIN DEALER.
Edgar T. Washburn Kills His Wife,
His Daughter and Himself
Probably Insane.
IBy Mccutcheon. in Chicago Daily Tribune.1

Buffalo, N. Y, July 16.-One of the
most shocking tragedies that ever oc-
Cured In this city came to light Fri
day when the dead bodies of Edgar T.
Washburn, member of the grain
firm of Heathfeld & Washburn, on the
board Of trade, Washburn's wife and
his young daughter, Gladys, Is years
old, were found in bedroom of their
home at SO Putnam street, this city.
Mr.. Washburn had shot and killed
his wife and daughter and then turned
the weapon upon his own head and
killed himself
1t is believed the deed was commit
ted while Mr.. Washburn was suffer-
ing from temporary fit of insanity.
He had written letter to relative
recently, saying he was having troub-
les in business. AS far as is known
the members of the family had not
had any trouble among themselves.
Thursday evening was spent by the
Washburn family at the house of a
neighbor. There was music and games
and all the members of the Washburn
family appeared in a jovial mood.
The tragedy was discovered by rel
ative who called at the Washburn
house shortly before noon Friday.
When the police arrived they found
Mrs. Washburn and her daughter ly-
ing dead, side by side, in bed and
Washburn was dead on the floor at the
foot of the bed. Evidently Washburn
shot the girl first as she lay in bed.
When Mrs. Washburn, aroused by the
shot, partly raised herself in the bed
Washburn fired the second shot, the
bullet entering the woman's left tenn
pie and causing instant death. WASH
burn then picked up mirror and TAX
ing aim shot himself in the right tenn
pie. The news Of the tragedy had the
effect of practically closing the grain
exchange for the remainder of the day.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-19
A COMMON BLUNDER.
MANY PERSONS EXPECTED AT
LANTIC CABLE WOULD FLOAT.
Problem Not Understood When First
Gable Was Laid-Plans to OBJ
viate the Supposed Diff
Aculty.

When 1t was first proposed to lay y
marine cable many Intelligent persons
said 1t would remain suspended at a
certain depth because of the density
of the water due to pressure from
above. OF course the pressure in
creases with the depth on all sides of
the cable in its descent through the
sea, but as practically everything on
earth is more compressible than water
it is obvious that the iron wire, yarn,
gutta-percha and copper conductor
forming the cable must be more and
more compressed as they descend.
Thus the cable constantly increases
in density, or specific gravity, in going
down, while the equal bulk of water
surrounding it continues to have,
practically speaking, nearly the same
specific gravity as at the surface
Without this valuable property of wa
ter the hyraulic press would not ex-
list.
Some of the most distinguished ma
val men have made the blunder that
is mentioned above. Even at COM
paratively recent period Capt. Marryat
Of the British navy. the celebrated
nautical author, wrote in one of his
novels: What mine of wealth must
lie buried in the sands! What riches
lie entangled among its rocks or re-
main suspended in the unfathomable
gulf where the compressed fluid is
equal in gravity to that which it en-
circles!''
When the first Atlantic cable was
about to be laid, to obviate this sup
posed difficulty 1t was gravely pro-
posed to festoon the cable across at q
given maximum depth between buoys
and floats, or even parachutes, at
which ships should call, hook on and
send messages to the shore. Others
proposed to apply gummed cotton to
the cable, set it afloat and leave the
gum to dissolve and "let the cable
down quietly"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-19
Given Long Sentences.

Mount Holly, N. j., July 1e.-Aaron
Timbers, Jonas Sims and William Aus
tin, the three negroes who confessed to
assaulting Mrs. Elsie Biddle, Of Burling-
ton, We're on Friday sentenced to 40
years each in state prison, after record
breaking trial. The three men arrived
in Mount Holly at 1:15. Less than half
an hour later they had pleaded guilty,
been given the extreme penalty of the
law and were on their way to Trenton to
begin their long sentences. Trenton was
reached at 2:30, and the men had begun
their sentences at PAS p. m.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-19
BUSY DAYS FOR
THE NOMINEES
PRESIDENT SEEKS COUNSEL OF
REPUBLICAN LEADERS.
VISITED BY SENATOR PLATT
Political Situation Is Discussed
Judge Parker Flooded with
Mail-Letter Received from
Gen. Miles.

Oyster Bay, L. l., July 16.-United
States Senator Thomas G. Platt, of New
York, arrived here Friday and had a
conference with President Roosevelt.
The senator came by invitation of the
president who desired to consult him re-
garding the outlook of political affairs
in general, and in New York state in par
ticular. A few days ago, the president
had an extended conference with Gov
Odell, and it was with the idea of OBJ
tanning the benefit of the views of both
of the New York leaders that he invited
Senator Plat to visit him Friday.
Regarding his conference with the
president Senator Platt said: II had a
pleasant and satisfactory talk with
President Roosevelt. We discussed ma
tional political affairs and to some ex-
tent political conditions in New York
state"
Chairman George B. Cortelyou, of
the republican national committee,
paid hurried visit to President Roose-
welt Friday evening. He arrived from
New York at SAB o'clock and was met
by Secretary Loeb. They drove to
Sycamore Hill, where they dined with
the president. Mr.. Cortelyou returned
to New York on the 1904 train. He
said that his call on the president was of
NO special significance, that he merely
had two or three matters of minor i'm
portance to consider with the president
before he returns to Washington.
Seeks Leaders Advice.
President Roosevelt is seeking the
counsel and advice of republican leaders
throughout the country-of men in whose
political sagacity and wisdom he
has confidence. Some of these men he
sees personally, if a conference can
be arranged without too great incon-
venience, but with many he exchanges
views by correspondence. His personal
mail aside from purely official business,
is very heavy, and he devotes much time
to 1t each day.
Miles Writes to Parker.
Esopus, N. Y, July 16.-The heaviest
mail in the history of Rosemount came
in for Judge Parker Friday, and an
enormous number of letters went out
Almost every state in the union was
represented in the mail. Among the
mail Friday Judge Parker received a let
tel from Gen. Nelson A. Miles. The en-
tire letter is in Gen. Miles own hand
writing, and he congratulates the demo-
| cratic party on having named man in
whom every class have every confidence.
| He expresses the belief that Parker will
be elected.
On the question as to the national
chairman, Judge Parker has given
much thought. At present four men
are mentioned: Mr. Sheehan, Mr. Bel
mont, Senator German and Mr. Taggart.
No one is closer TO Judge Parker than
Mr.. Sheehan, none evidently will be
more influential in the campaign than
he; but he makes no secret of the fact
! that he does not want to be national
chairman, and it is believed that Judge
Parker will yield to his wishes In the
matter.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-19
Victim Of "Loop-the-Loo -

jamestown, N. Y. July 16.-Miss
Ethel Boyd, of Cleveland, died Friday
evening as the result Of injuries re-
ceived in an accident on the "loop-
the-loop" at Celeron. Miss Irene
Broadwell, also of Cleveland, another
victim, is in dying condition. The
coroner and the district attorney have
begun an investigation
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-19
Disastrous Forest Fires,

I, Vancouver, B. c., July 16.-Owing to
the long dry period forest fires along the
Columbia coast have given unusual
trouble this year. A bush fire is now
raging at Wulffsohn Bay, q large area
having been burned over Settlers at
Roberts Creek have barely escaped with
their lives, all their property having
been destroyed.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-19
Mayor Jones Buried.

Toledo. o.. July 16.-The funeral Of
Mayor Samuel M. Jones, Friday after
noon, was the largest ever held in
Toledo. While the body lay in state
at Memorial hall Thursday and Fri
day morning it was viewed by 100000
people. The city is draped in mourn
ing and Friday afternoon there was a
general suspension of business, all
public Offices, stores factories, and
even saloons, being closed.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-19
g. M. & ST. Paul r. r,

will sell excursion tickets to Northern
resorts in Minnesota, Wisconsin and
Northern Michigan, July IA to 10 and
August 9Th to 1lth for one fare plus
so cents. Good to return until Sept. l.
Also summer tourist rates to various
points in Minnesota, Wisconsin and
Northern Michigan; one fare plus SOC.
Good to return until Sept. 18th. On
sale July IA to l8. For further par
ticulars enquire at ticket office, Cresco
9lt2 NJ. j. WHITE, Agt.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-19
Will BE Buried in Trarsne.1

London, July 16.--At meeting Of the
privy council Friday at Buckingham
palace, at which King Edward presided,
the request of the relatives of the late
Mr.. Kruger, former president of the
South African republic, for the inter-
ment Of his remains in the Transvaal
was considered, and 1t was subsequent
ly announced that the desired permits
sion had been telegraphed to Clarens,
Switzerland, where Mr.. Kruger died
Thursday through the British minister
at Berne.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-19
st. Louis Exposition.

The Chicago Great Western Rail-
way will allow ten day stop over at
Chicago On through tickets to the
Worlds Fair. Stop overs allowed at
Kansas City, on payment of OIL 90 fee.
For rates and other information ap
ply to any Great Western Agent, orJ
p. Elmer, G. P. A., Chicago, Ill. sepl5
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-19
Irish Political REFUGEE Dead.

New York, July 16.-John ]. Rossiter,
who since he came to this country in
1867 as an Irish political refugee, had
been prominent in Irish and Catholic So
cieties, is dead at his home in Newark,
N. ]. He was one of the charterers Of
the whaler Catalpa, which sailed to Aus
tralia in 1876. and picked up eight we'll
known Irish political prisoners who had
escaped from Freemantle prison.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-19
Discretion.

"You say your wife allows you to do
Just as you please?"
Certainly" answered Mr.. Meekton;
"but am always careful to get tho
benefit of her superior judgment be-
fore forming any decided prejudices. -
Washington Star.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-19
Rural Opinion.

Mrs. Crawoot-They do say that
Fanny and her city husband have a
comfortable parlor.
Mr.. Crawoot-Nothing comfortable
about it. Why, when sat in my shirt
sleeves and started to smoke Fanny
objected. Chicago Daily News.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-19
The Novel Part of II

There is nothing novel in the an
nouncement that Peoria man has
cured himself of insanity by shooting
himself in the head, remarks the Chi
cago journal. The novelty is found in
the fact that he lie still alive.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-19
c. M & St. Paul Railway.

"a As for round trip from Bonair to
st. Paul or Minneapolis, July 14th to
l8th-return limit Aug. 5.
Special excursion to Minnehaha
Falls and return, Sunday, July Gath
for $500. Train leaves Bonair at 500
q. m. B. e. THORN, Agt.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-19
Boat Upset; -Four DROWNED.

Pittsburg, Kan, July 16.-Four per-
sons, all of this city, were drowned Fri
day night in Spring river, is miles east
of here. The dead: H. A. Stamm and
wife, Miss Katie Stamm and Louise My
ers. They were rowing, and approached
too near a mill dam, which upset the
boat.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-19
Body Found.

Grand Rapids, Mich, July 16.-The de-
composed body of John w. Brown, a
travelling salesman, of 7S0 Thirty-sec-
ond street, Milwaukee, was found Fri
day in dilapidated shack near Reeds
lake. A revolver held in his right hand
and bullet hole in his right temple
told story of suicide.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-19
Burned to Death.

Brewster, N. Y, July 16.-The man
sion of Mrs. William B. Fasig, widow
of the well-known horseman, was burned
to the ground here early Friday. The
servant girl, Anna O'Brien, was burned
to death. and Mrs. Fasig narrowly es-
capped similar fate.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-19
Genuine Freak.

Gyer-I understand strongwill is
posing as curiosity in a dime mu.
scum at a salary of 500 a week.
Myer-As a curiosity?
Gyer-Yes. He made New Years
resolution and actually kept it.-Chi.
cago Daily News.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-19
Fate Of the Coouette,

what became of the pretty coquette
that lived in this town? She was q
daisy ten years ago"
"Oh, she's still in the botany class"
Indeed! What flower is she now?"
"a wall flower. "--Chicago Daily
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-19
Fire in Michigan Village.

Ironwood, Mich, July 16.-The village
Of Kimball, including the Kimball &
Clark mill large stock of lumber and
nearly every building in the village was
destroyed by fire Friday. The loss Is es-
tim ated IN ha 47h nm
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-19
Didn't Know How to Use II.

Miss Howjames Cat the opera)-
Hasn't she marvellous technique?
Mr.. Cahokia-Yes, but she doesn't
er-seem to know how to manage 1t
gracefully. She gives 1t sort of kick
when she turns around.-Chicago Tri.
buna
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-19
One Killed.

Emporia, Kan, July 16.-A freight
train ran down handcar Friday on
which four young persons were return
ing from the country. John Owens was
killed and Arthur Denham, Mae and
Psari Miller wsfs fatally hurt
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-19
Power of Imagination.

objectionable you ever itch at a
certain place in your back that you
couldn't reach with your hand?
Atom (squirming)-I never did till
now, confound ou!"-Chtcago TIL
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-07-19
Bounty for Tree Growers. .

Bounty for Tree Growers.
A bill now before the Ohio legislature
provides for the payment Of premium,
or bounty, Of two dollars an acre for
period Of ten years to any landowner Of
the state who will plant and care for
forest trees in compliance with the rules
laid down by the state board Of forestry.