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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-03

In celebration of its fifteenth anniversary.
Squadron \ will hold a dinner its armOry next
Saturday night which promises to be notable
one. Among the guests will be Governor Odeii
Lieutenant General Chaffee. Major General COrbr.
Major Gen raj Roe and other we'll known officers
Of the army and National Guard
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-12
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T "A. MuAASE was IN lIOIa AASniduu
Sunday.
E. X. Davis was visitor from How
ard Sunday. 4
Soda water at Paine s. Hardy's five
cents a glass.
F. A. Snyder was down from Bill
lings Monday.
Fresh bread constantly on hand at
T. ]. Thompson's.
Geo. W. Bradley was in from the
Rosebud Tuesday.
Isaac Azeling was Forsyth visitor
from Howard Tuesday.
George Symons was business visi-
tor fromButte Monday.
]. A. Crum of Chance, Mont, was
Forsyth visitor Monday.
VIM. Choisser was in from his ranch
on the Rosebud Tuesday.
Before disposing of your hides and
pelts call on c. w. Bailey.
T. J. Porter was up from Miles City
Saturday on legal business.
Sidney Sanner was business visi-
tor from Miles City Saturday.
G. w. Farr of Miles City had legal
business in Forsyth Saturday.
Jas. F. Kennedy returned Monday
from weeks visit to st. Paul.
Wayne Newell was business vsi-
tor to Forsyth from Lee Saturday.
If you would save money you will
buy your goods of Hopes & Potter.*
c. w. Bailey can interest you if you
have hides and pelts to dispose of. See
him.
Mrs. Baglev of Miles City visited H.
D. O'Brien and family few days last
week.
Jas. S. Hopkins left Saturday night
on business trip to the western part
of the state.
F. V. H. Collins and wife of Rose
bud were visiting Forsyth friends the
first of the week.
Don't sell those hides or pelts until
you see c. W. Bailey. He pays the
highest cash price.
K. McRae came up from Rosebud
Saturday to superintend the meeting
of the county commissioners.
W. D. Smith of Miles City, stock de-
tective for this district, had business
in Forsyth Friday and Saturday.
M. Schiltz came up from Rosebud
Saturday to be in attendance at the
meeting of the county commissioners.
John c. Hope came down foom Bir-
ney Friday and was in attendance at
the meeting of the commissioners Sat
urday.
Rev. John Evans will hold Episco-
pal service in the Odd Fellows hall
next Sunday morning at II o'clock.
You are invited to attend.
John X. Ashby, jr., was in town
Monday on business in connection with
his position in the engineering degart-
ment of the N. P. company.
Having sold our business to Linton
Richardson Co., all persons knowing
themselves indebted to us will please
call and settle. Davis s. Marsh.
Miss Luella Lane, who has been
teaching school at Grow Agency the
past winter, completed her duties at
that place Friday and returned to her
home at Forsyth Monday.
If you are wanting anything in the
line of furniture, carpets, rugs or
queensware call at J. f.. Kennedy's
furniture store. You will find it there
and the prices are reasonable.
light rain accompanied by high
wind visited this section last night.
No kick would be registered in this
vicinity should we get weeks con-
tinuous performance of last nights
act.
Rev. John Oliver of Cascade, who
has come to this section to take charge
of the Rosebud district, delivered an
interesting sermon at the M. E. church
Sunday night Mr.. Oliver will make
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1904-05-12

The American hotel has put in a
new and handsome set of bar fixtures
and transposed their bar and pool
rooms.
Miles City and Forsyth ball teams
will cross bats on the home diamond
Sunday. Encourage the teams with
your presence.
The agency for the Billings steam
laundry is now in the hands of T. J..
Thompson. Leave your laundry with
him. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Mrs. Walters and Mrs. Brooks of
Lame Deer came in Tuesday night
and left yesterday on No. for Miles
City, where they will visit for som e
time.
All the Notwithstanding from Mon
tana points to Chicago have announced
the restoration of the rule giving live
stock shippers free return transporta :
from market.
J. E. Edwards, accompanied by his
mother, returned home Tuesday morn.
ing. Mrs. Edwards will make an ex-
tended visit with her son and his family.
Mr.. Edwards says that owing to the
super-abundance of rain at his old
home the season is very backward; the
farmers are not able to put in their
crops the ground being too wet.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-30
One Killed Three Wounded
In Street Fight in Silver City
Constable Shot Down by Frenxied Cowboy CITY
Marshal Th0s. KNburn Fatally Injured.

owth resisted. shooting Kilhurn In the
neck, inflicting a mortal wound.
Attracted by the shooting Deputy
Sheriff John Collier hurried to the
scene armed with a shotgun. Chen.
owth and Kennedy saw him coming
and took refuge behind d dry goods
box. The deputy sheriff commanded
Chenowth to lay down hts gun.
The cowboy refused, and, emerging
from behind the box, cooked his pis.
tol. The deputy fired and Chen,
owth fell, the charge OF bird shot
literally cutting his face and neck
into shreds. He will recover.
Kennedy was placed in jail and an
armed guard is watching Chenowth
at the hospital. The fight occurred
on the principal street OF the town.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-30

q q. Clark and J. L. X. Payne, Of
Wichita. Kansas, wealthy stockmen
have arrived in Las Vegas from the
east !. They are In New Mexico on
a sheep buying expedition and have
already purchased $1,000 sheep. They
are In conference with flock owners
Of this city and vicinity today and
expect largely to increase their pur
chases. The gentlemen find no stock
going begging In these parts and are
paying good prices for what they Sc
cure.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-30

One man was shot dead at Silver
City, New Mexico, Saturday night
another was MORALLY wounded, and
another severely wounded, ais a re.
suit Of a trivial dispute.
The affray began by Pat Mum,
foreman OF the Diamond A. cattle
outfit, owned by the Nictorio Land
and Cattle company, ~endeayoring 10
get his men 70 leave town. 1t was
2 o'clock and the moon shcne bright.
Mum quarreled with a cowboy named
Kennedy.
The foreman took his six-shooter
and cartridge belt OFF and. laying
them on the sidewalk, engaged Ken.
nedy in q fist fight. Howard Chen
owth. a friend OF Kennedy, saw that
his partner was getting the worst OF
the battle, and, picking UP Nunn's
gun began shooting.
The first bullet struck Nunn's
watch In his shirt pocket, smashing
It. The second cut Nunn's eyebrows
of, knocking him to the ground. His
falling probably saved his life. for
the third shot missed him.
The thoroughly excited cowboy
turned his gun on Constable Perfecto
Rodriguez. Who approached and ct.
tempted 10 stop the shooting. Rod.
riguez was shot in the heart and died
instantly. The dead man wal lin.
armed.
Town Marshal KiIburn arrived upon
the scene, and, with Kennedy, at.
tempted to disarm chenowtb. Chen
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-30
NORTH CAROLINA VETS
IN ANNUAL REUNION

ASHEvILLE. N. c., Aug. 30.-Ashe.
willie gave q royal welcome today TO
the many Confederate veterans and
their friends who arrived for the an.
nual state reunion, Every portion Of
the state Is represented among the
visitors. Entertainment features oc.
cupy this afternoon and evening. The
business sessions and annual parade
will take place tomorrow. General
Stephen D. Lee, commanding general
Of the United Confederate Veterans,
is TO be one OF the chief speakers.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-30

Since Delegate Rodey pointed oui
through the press q short time age
that the farmers, in order TO get aid
from the reclamation service. mus
organize themselves into a watel
users association, the people around
Socorro have taken up the matter
and Col. w. II .Lisles has applied
TO Delegate Rodey. who has secured
from the department for him full In
structions a to the mode Of organic
ing n Of these associations. Thu
people Of socorro are starting ii
right. and they will probably succeed
in getting a pumping plant long be
fore other communities.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-30

Socorro Is surrounded by a fertile
country for farming purposes, and the
prompt action Of the citizens in this
matter promises well for the future
Of that town.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-30

w. j. E%dgecombe, a graduate Of the
Massachusetts, Institute or Technol
ogy, has arrived In Albuquerque and
will enter upon his course Or pratical
training as special apprentice in the
machine shops.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-30

y. W. Schroeder. Of Albuquerque,
was suddenly called TO his home In
Milwaukee. having received the sad
intelligence OF tho passing away Or hi
his father in that city.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-30

Mrs. Matt. Johnson. wife Of a veal
thy resident OF Natchcz. Mics. arriy-
cd In Silver City Friday on a visit
with her son Hen Johnson and fam.
fly.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-30

There will be the regular services
at the Methodist Episcopal church
next Sunday. The Rev. A. G. Geyer,
the pastor, delays his vacation one
week.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-30

Postoffice Inspector Smithers left
Silver City Wednesday evening last
for III Paso, after spending a week
in that city and surrounding camps.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-30
IRsr and foremost on the list for betterug and improving this store
comes the
Question Of Special Discounts

We have given considerable thought to this particular subject have con-
siderea It from all sides-haye argued the case pro and con and have finally
come to the conclusion that it is unjust and unfair to exclude one class Of
people from a privilege that is extended to another class,
This question has hcen changing fire. for some tiues
So then, beginning with September fst all our patrons will share alike
the benefit OF the Special Discount.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-30
PUBLISHED FOR The BENEFIT OF THOSE WHO READ
YIELDS
THE PLAZA,
THE PLAZA,

Right now we aee hockfuli of plans and ideas-fnn to overlooking.
Plans that, once established, will be of enduring benefit toour patrons and
will make this store more popular than ever and an ideal place to do your
shopping.
And now to business.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-30

Mrs. Il NJ. Walker Of Demlng spent
several days IN silyor city last week
the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. J W. Pen.
newell.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-30

HIS dgattmeahzng " eur# vast establishment viii nseeastate III in
crease f aalspnorn
II viii also e imperative hr the clerks to stay IL their remo.
## I. tive Htpka ..
AZ The hcaa Of each department Nc phdt place Il competent ind efficient per-
sou, We therefore ak Your kind MI uppWtnn ami ualetance III helmnp III make
this plan Of auraa sueeea. May We count On your
That you viii receive better and more satisfactory service ii retnm goes
without aaying.
Ihis show yu can assist III.
dodueet AZ fhe department wherein su wish A. make your purchases
Y You want e look u dress goods go straght y The dress goods depart
UNnt and you will N served promptly and intoligpntlyi f ia ribbons NJ
want the young Indy nthnt department will attend To yuu, etr.
However if You have i preference tr d certain aalppasan NJ VIII allow
that clerk te 80 with yont any department
But, of course We would much raher have u M direct 10 tbe ueaon M
charge 81 the goods yoa wish % inspect
Remember, W. ue not trying IL dkRtr@we simply skt bis Il yn 10 4 favor
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-30
ECONOMY PAGE
uslNEsS today is an exact science.
This truth Is forced upon " every day.
\ scientifically correct method will carry the
The merchant who makes use of Il f~aultless !

Ascientfcaly correct method will carry the day.
The merchant who mnkes uaeo Of d faulness system al III these
NY. lie gets 70 The head Of the procession and stays there.
hna 2 Improve enr present system and give the public satisfactory service
We nay deeided upon another change that, we doubt not, will produce wonderful
results #.#.#2.
y fH import q this plan will be more apparent IS time rolls on.
We are fully aware u the tact that The merchant u TIC present day has III
take into consideration the comfort 81 biz patrons It's half Of the battle
For that reason. and that reason aone ~ have arranged III store III
departments
stores IN smaller towns md less progressive than ours have adopted The de-
partnent aystem. and in pyes cNe III has proved aancesa.
Why not swim with the iMeY
Las Negas N ripe fora modern department store.
Anything that will tend to improve existing conditions IS welcomed by the
people
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-30
i EoW it is done.

oW it is done.
For the past eight weeks we've hen marking down prices. on
a &DSo goods every article on our three ho0rs and basement has
felt the keen edge Of the "speeial. Discount Knife"
Prices have been reduced la Is andi n some instances 20 per cent.
We have figured this out to he The simplest and easiest way to Strengthen
out matters.
This giving of discounts NJ the time Of purchase is more or less confusing
and requires too much time -
We haze therefore dome away with it.
Imagine what a gigantic task to mark down every article III the store!
But it had 70 be done and hencdnth the public may DO its trading here
with the knowledge Of having saved from ten to fifteen per cent on all pur
ehases 53
For strictly speaking that's what II viii amount TO-
Our prices will be found to be fr ans. away below that of other stores
hence request for special discount With politely refused
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-30
ECONOMY PAGE
Las Vegas, N. NJ, August 80, 1904.
FRoM ILrELp's ADIToRIAL NJ ROOM:

From ILFELD's ADIToRIAL NJ Room:
~ INETEEN Hundred and Four is a Year Of Campaigns.
The campaign in the far East-the struggle be-
tween Japan and Russia is being waged at an enor-
nous expenditure Of money and fearful loss Of men.
The presidential campaign this year will BE- conducted as
strenuou~ly as ever-itIl take a lot of money and men, but it
is going to be a good natured affair.
too, are ampaigniug-we too. are in tile field the
held Ct commerce, but our campaign advertising campaign
will prove Of unusual interest to women and will show them
the way to save money.
But we will ask for your kind indulgence for a few min
utes-if you please.
We are not given to sermonfzipg-we simply beg for the
privilege OF a heart to heart talk.
Read this carefully and digest every line Of TIT may
prevent misunderstanding and unpeasantness IN the future.
- :. : !; : s : !. ., s: :.: & G; s .:':::.. s" 6 ::$:,: !. Ct e.
are requisite To its nature o. kind; without defect or lack;
eonsammated; complete; etc. etc"
Now We do notly claim to being perfect
No human being is perfect. Ne organization Is perfect
hands have accomplished may BIO considered perMet.
Some thingsin this world are nearly so but net quite
There's room for mproyement-inrariabE
E is SO with this institution.
This store that's been serving yoa and your fathers before SOU nth.
fully all these years; this store sees, where its system can be Improved
An improvement, BY the why, that promises great good and extraordinary
advantages to the public, to our friends and patrons
Our method Of doing business has ever been fair and square or we'd have
ceased ere this-wed not be here now talking ITO yoa.
IT'S a case of the survival of the Gttest"
"yery nearly two decades since the founding of this establishment and we
have yet to hear the first unkind word or ufayorabe comment concerning
u system or u method OF conducting III affairs.
" Lii our dealings and business transactions have been fair and above
IA board they are SO now they will b es o as long a we continue in
business.
Summed them q v 9 would q reptile whose sting is deadly
The House of Ildd is built % a sound basis-not a single stone OIL brick in
its makeup that was not acquired iii an honest manner.
conscienfiousness Liberalny, Iborougbncss, three power
full factors that have made this store what lis to-day the most euogzed the
best patronized store in New Mexico
This much as to M standing gin the community
.
UT is this store perfect?
IN All! That's quite another amy, Al Kiping would say.
Perfectis a word easily spoken, but try to make a thing perfect
and you will be facing hard proposition.
We cannot make this store p0rE0cf but W can improve ii system
considerably improve it to such an extent that twill be welngh perfection.
*"Adtors word coined by and borrowed from "Jndicous Advertising with
out permission.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-30
ATR0NlZE home industries.

prices throughout the buildng-pfiecs that will stay down never
go up again, IS q determination Oh our part TO tight Eastern Malt Order
Firms. ~ # -
Thousands yea millions of dollars are being sent away each year TO swell
the Golfers Of those Mail Order fellows; money that should remain here 70 ci@
cnlate among ri own people,
We believe in live and let live" and do not bear those Mail Order Firms
any i'll will. its not In or makeup, but we also believe in paironizing Home
Institutions.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-08-30

N N 0RE0VER, our prices will be found to be as low Or
lower than Mail Order Houses will quote you-the assortment
II -, as varied and our proposition satisfaction or your money
back" goes with every deal.
We do not show you pictures from which to select your wants we are here
with the goods for YOU to see, ofel and examine
IT. Mail Order House offers you an article for less than W do. you can
make up your mind to the fact that it is an inferior brand. z
What's that you sy2
Things that come from Chicago or ST. Louis have a better flavor?
All imagination, dear friends.
Wherehom are u goods, do you suppose?
Ii not our buyer ransacking the markets and fashion ceMera ii our own
United States and those of the Old World for things that are new, fashionable and
,nodishp .
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-07-01
THE
ARE NOMINATED
Republicans Name Theodore Roosevelt. of
New York. for President and Charles
Warren Fairbanks. of Indiana.
for Vice President.

name, and the convention grasped the
opportunity to applaud. Shortly after
he brought in the name Of Secretary
Taft, which was also heartily applauded.
The administrations Panama canal
policy received round OF applause when
Mr.. Root declared that "the weaklings
would have postponed its construction to
another generation"
Mr.. Roots challenge, Of Judgment on
the record of these republican admins
trations,, was the signal fora shout and
applause. Reverential silence prevailed
as the speaker alluded briefly to the as
sassination Of President Mckinley, and
again applause as his successors record
was reviewed.
Mr.. Root concluded his address with
the words Theodore Roosevelt" and
they were magic to the delegates. The
most marked demonstration Of the ses-
sion ensued. The delegates climbed on
their chairs and tossed hats and hand
kerchieIs In the air.
The roll Of temporary officers Of the
convention was then read by the clerk,
aud approved by the convention.
The lists of committees were then
read. and at 2:12 the convention ad-
iourned, to reconvene on Wednesday at
noOnGS
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-07-01

Chicago, June 24.-Theodore Roose-
yelt was placed In nomination for
president of the United States in the
republican national convention Wednes-
hay by Former Coy. Frank S. Black, of
New York. When at HOS the orator
named the candidate Theodore
Roosevelt Of the most remarkable
demonstrations ever seen in a nation
al convention began. A roar from 1O,-
900 Threats filled the hall. Cheers,
songs, whistling, megaphone discord
and band music broke forth when Mr..
Black finished his nominating speech.
and placed R~ooseyelt's name before
the convention. Ashort time later a
similar demonstration occurred when
Senator Fairbanks. Of Indiana, was
named by reclamation for the second
place IN the ticket.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-07-01
THE THIRD DAY.
Roosevelt and Fairbanks Named as
the Candidates.


Chicago, June 2~4.-Chairman Cannon
called the republican national conven-
ton to order at 1890 a. m. Thursday.
Rev. Thadders A. Sniyely, rector of St.
Ghryysostomass- church. was presented
and invoked the Divine blessing.
Call for Nominations.
Chairman Cannon at once announced
that the next order OF business would be
a roll call Of the states for the nomina-
ton Of president Of the United States.
The clerk called Alabama" and i'm
mediately Oscar r. Hundley, of that
state, mounted a chair and announced
that Alabama requested the honor and
privilege of yielding its place on the roll
to the state of New York.
Instantly the convention was in an
uproar. The New York delegation were
on their feet like one man waving their
4afags and shouting wildly Ex-Gov.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-07-01

yasssyas made into the merits of the
contest, despite the fact that the con-
testants had withdrawn their claims
on the ground that fair treatment
could not be had. He said the imputa-
ton was directed at the convention It
self and though resented deeply by the
committee the inquiry was exhaustive
and patient. The report closed with a
declaration that the 'Stalwart' faction
led by Senators Spooner and Quaries,
Representative Babcock and Judge
Emil Baensch, the four delegates-at-
large is the regular republican party in
Wisconsin. This national endorsement
Of the faction headed by the two
United States senator's from that state
evoked prolonged applause.
Cheers for Cannon.
The chairman then called for the
roll call on permanent organization.
Chairman w. M. johnson, of this com
mittee, advanced to the platform and
read it.
The announcement that Speaker Can
non had been selected for permanent
chairman of the convention provoked
enthusiastic applause. On motion OF
Senator Cullom the report vas adopted.
Chairman Root appointed ex-Secre-
tary John D. Long, Senator Cullom and
Representative Burton, of Ohio, a com
mittee to escort Speaker Cannon to the
platform. Upon this announcement the
convention gave a mighty, spontaneous
shout when Mr.. Cannon appeared al
the speakers desk, which continued fol-
several minutes.
A hearing more quiet, but equally
fattering, was given Mr.. Cannon wher
he entered upon the solid matter b,
his address. Mr.. Cannon departed a
times from the text of his PREPARED
speech, but the departures wert
flashes of his keen sarcasm or rugged
humor that never failed 10 arouse ap
plause.
Senator Foraker then moved tina
Hawaii be given six delegates, Ink,
other territories. Congressman Bah
cock, Of Wisconsin, and others, op
posed Foraker's motion and on rol
call it was defeated.
Platform Adopted.
When the committee on resolution
was called upon for it's report, Senate
Lodge. Of Massachusetts,, took the ros
trum, and proceeded to read the dec
laration of principles. He was fire.
quently interrupted by applause. Sen
ator Lodge moved the adoption Of tn
platform at the conclusion of the read
ing. Chairman Cannon put the ques
ton and after a rousing vote in tn
affirmative declared the report unar
imously adopted.