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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-17

Belle Jennings came TO Jaurez to live
after her husband met his death in
Central Mexico.
VIM. O'Leary Is improving in
nSalth and expects soon to visit his
many friends in Lassvegas.
Bob Daney is showing the craft in
FL ,raso how to excel | nthe paint.
er's arr.
Emil Weiche Is collector for the
American consul in Juarez.
Granville Long was married and
lives In El Paso
Chandler Gordon, well known rail
roader, Is with the T. ZIP.
chas. Helman, an old timer, Is do.
ing well down in the hot country.
Mr.. Hayden encountered John Nc
Intire, former marshal here, who has
recently gained considerable fame b,
writing book called Hell in Texas,
or some equally suplhurous name
McIntire was mixed UP in several Kill
ings In this part OF the country and
the governor Of the territory set d
price on his head. He escaped tc
Mexico where he was party to some
lurid transactions. His book describes
some Of his most strenuous exper
fences. He has reformed, and ii
known as an evangelist.
Mr.. Hayden reports Felix MARITIME,
very much alive and doing exceeding
ly well. = i
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-17

the Japanese 70 make an attempt Il
stop General Kuropatkin's retreal
northward while the main Japanese
force Is hurled against Lao Yang and
Mukden. The Japanese course would
have a good prospect og4suceess, il
they had sufficient strength but the
authorities are convinced the enem,
is too weak to carry it out.
Army Approaching Mukden.
MUKDEN, Monday, May l6.--The
fighting line Is steadily nearing Muk
den where Viceroy Alexieffs headquar
ters still remain. Little reliable in
formation can be obtained by news
paper correspondents who are forbid
den to proceed to the scene Of opera
tions. 1t is known, however, that the
Japanese are within striking distance
and that the forces protecting Lilac
Yang are stretching eastward, from
the railroad along the Mao Tien noun
tain range. The Japanese are advanc.
Ing in three columns and are now
north Of Stu Yen and Feng Wang
Cheng. Two columns are reported to
be working further to the northward
with the object of turning the Russian
position and advancing upon Mukden.
Numerous small engagements have
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-17
Mrs. Klasner Wins

Adhesion has been rendered by the
territ Tial land board in the matter Of
the application for preference right
to lease school section of Mrs. L. A,
Klasner and W. H. Lnmley, the sec.
tion involved being l6 of towenship
II south. rang Is west. 1t was held
that the preference of the lease was
due to- Mrs. Klasner, but in view OF
the improvements and occupation for
twelve years past by w. H, Lumley
Of the part Of the section south of the
Rio Hondo II was held that Mrs. Klas,
ner should lease that part Of w. H.
Lumley at the same rate as she paid
per acre to the territory for the en-
tire section: IL Lumley failed to ac-
cept the decision. then commission
Of three disinterested persons was to
be named which would appraise the
value Of Lumley's improvements and
thereafter these could be purchased
by Mrs. Klasnef az ihe appraised
value. Several leases were Cancelled
on account of non-payment III rent
and suits were ordered instituted to
collect arrears OF lease money ina III
territory upon the notes given Ito Sc
cure rent by the parties to whom the
leases were originally awarded Sev
eral assignments of leases we're au
thorized. The Saline lakes or com
monty known as salt Lakes" in west
ern Socorro county were ordered "a
yertised for lease To The highest bid
der. The proceeds of The leasss ID 81
to the credit Of the maintenance funds
Of the University of New Mexico Al
Albuquerque. r. w Clancy Of alhu
querque, president of the board Of
regents Of the University of New
Mexico at Albuquerque was authorized
and directed to appear before the reg
lister and receiver Of the U. s. land Of
flee At Las Cruces on the 18th Of Juns
70 defend the rights Of the territor,
e Certain saline lands sought ID be
set aside by the commissioner Or the
general land office.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-17
Condition in
Albuquerque

N. +. Stevens, General New Mex
leo Agent for the Southwestern Saw
ings, Loan and Building Association,
with Headquarters in this city, ar.
rived on the delayed train from the
south last night He viii remain In
the city for several days.
The Southwestern ii capitalized for
S2,5Oo,00o, +. a ManSanares Of this
city Is president. &. 4. Perry, secre.
tary and the san Miguel National
Bank treasurer. Mr stevens reports
the affairs Of the company in his terri
tory TO be prosperous
The man from Albuquerque is grand
secretary Of The Odd Fellows Of tho
Territory and In the absence Of Dr
.Cruickshank, who Ii IN Canada. act
Ing Grand Master He had intended
70 visit the, local lodge last night. bui
didn't arrive III time.
Mr. stevens says Albuquerque f
fairly prosperous. The strike is still
on and while there Is good deal o.
unrest, the town has got large enough
not to depend for its support upon tht
shops.
The Albuquerque Lumber Mills, thu
gentleman says are flourishing Abou
sixty thousand dollars d month cUmei
to the city as one gratifying result
The company now employees $50 mer
and is constantly extending opera
tions. The new box factory has beer
completed and Is rushed with orders
The company has no difficulty In dis
posing Of It's entire product at ad
vantageous figures Further enlarge
ments and improvements are design
ca and Mr. stevens believes that be
fore another year has passed the com
pany will have a thousand men on ii
payrolls.
The woolen mill, the gentleman
says, has all the orders ahead II car
fiji for a year. The time hal
come when an enlargement 81 th'
plant is almost a necessity and th,
management Is considering ways an,
means OR talSing The important for
ward sfep.
The dronth ii Albuquerque ha
been broken. during the last week b.
several heavy showers. The sheeI
nsn ofr the Chilli country have sui
fered considerably but the worst !
now believed 10 be over.
Mr.. Stevens Is due IN Albuquerqu
before the first Of June. for on tha
day his popular daughter. Miss Edith
III 10 bcamarried q Mr. X. L. Frosl
cashier 81 the hank al Iielen.
a
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-17
MEDOW CITY luAN
INTHE HOT COUNTR Y

Attorney w. q Haydon returned on
delayed Nos2 last night from Ri Paso
whittier he w called to attend % mat.
ters Of legal import The gentleman
says that city shows every sign OF
prosperity. Since he was there last
1t has greatly extended its borde. S
and building is still going on. An
other big five story hotel which is
to eclipse all other hosleiries on the
Pass City is now going up, and othe,
business blocks and houses ars IN the
course q erection
MI Hayden saw many Ei Pal
people who formerly lived in This city
and furnished The optic,s man
with personals concerning number
whose names have not been mention
ed in the papers here Tor some time
X. c. stewart. formerly Of the d. &
N. company Is now holding respon
sibie position with the wholesale
house Of j. Martin Jones & Son. His
son Alex II In the law department
of ihe ~. Louis 4 san Francisco al
81. Louis. His daughter Miss Nones
rs at home with her parents.
\ DR.. A. r. Stewart. brother, who
married Miss Coler. teacher here
Is at the home of his father in Chat
tanooga. His wife died some time
ago. Mr.. Armstrong. a former book
seller here is in the Laundry business
In The Pass City.
Mrs. Chas. Cook, who was Miss
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-17
IOWA GRAIN DEALERS
ASSOCIATION IN SESSION.

DES MONIES, la, May 1.-THE
Iowa Grain Dealers association began
its annual convention IN this city 10.
day with about 200 members present
After the opening formalities had
been disposed Of the convention en-
gagged in a general discussion Of
scales, their construction and tests
This evening Prof. r. G.. Holden OF the
State Agricultural college will address
the convention on the subject Of corn
culture. the association will conclude
|its sessions tomorrow.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-17
Pioneer
Very iii

DENVER, May lT.sGrave fears are
entertained for j. L. Routt, the aged
ex-governor, who suffered serious
relapse a few days ago. Governor
Routt has been Ill for some time but
his condition was not regarded az
serious till few days ago. He IL
seyenty.eight years old and has been
identified with the west since terri
torial days.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-17
DEDICATION or LARGE
BAPTIST COLLEGE.

RALEIGH, N. q, May l7.-The ded-
ication today Of the Baptist Female
University was made the occasion for
Ea large gathering OF Baptists from
North Carolina ana other states. ].
Y Joyner, state superintendent OF
public instruction, presided over the
dedication ceremonies. and the ora.
tion was delivered by the Rev. p. s.
Henson, D. D., pastor Of fremont Tenn
pie, Boston.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-17
Enough Men
In Topeka

TOPEKA, Kansas, May 17.-Gen
eral Manager Nudge Of the Santa Fe
departed today for FL Paso, Texas. Be
fore leaving Nudge said:
We now have 1876 machinists Al
work IN the shops where there were
only $50 at the time of the strike
There Il no talk Of d strike among
the boilermakers here that VIZ
know OF.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-17
VOICE OF ENGLISH
KING FOR PEACE

ST. LOUIS, May IL Sir Hughes
Gilzean Reid. president OF the Worlds
Press parliament in an interview to.
day said that King Edward is seeking
to end hostillties in the far east. He
said: A
Edward Is for peace. He did not
lilie ~ see ,he war between Japan
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-17
PROMINENT SOCIETY LADY
WEDs DUTCH DIPLOMAT

NEW YORK, Msy H.-Miss Alber-
tina winthrop, daughter Of the late
Robert Winthrop. was married today
TO j. Fl. Van Roijen, charg
'd'affairs OF the Netherlands legation
at Washington. The ceremony was
performed In Grace church in the
presence 81 large number Of dis
guests
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-17

and Russia begin and wishes TO see
II brought TO an end as soon rs pos.
sible. When the new British ambas
sador went TO st. Petersburg be ear
ried message from the king 10 the
czar suggesting that peace be brought
about This message has greatly in
creased the popularity Of the king with
the masses In England"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-17
UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
DEDICATED TO-DAY

PROVIDENCE, r. &, May IL. The
new John Carter Brown library OF
Brown University was dedicated today
with interesting exercises. President
Fannce received the keys In behalf oi
the university and the principal ad,
dress was delivered by Prof Frederick,
~ Turner o. the University Of wiscon
sin.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-17

satisfied that the San Francisco dele
cation will stand pat against instruc-
tions.
chaadss Against Hearst.
MILWAUKEE,, Wis, May 1.-THE
democratic s1ate convention which
win elect delegates To the national
convention at st. Louis met today. Be
fore the convention met It was gem
orally believed a motion to endorse
Hearst would be defeated.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-17
MONTANA DEMOCRATS
HOLD THEIR CONVENTION

GREAT FALLS, Mont. May H.
The Montana democratic state conyen.
.tion met here today TO select dele,
gates % the St. Louis convention A
second convention will be held at He-
lena III September ~ name d state
ticket.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-17
EL1cTioN in DENVER
he 70 ELECT CITY OFFICIALS

~ TO El6CT CITY OFFICIALS.
DENVER. Colo, May l7.-An cleo
tion Is being held in Denver today for
\ mayor and other city officers. John
IN. Springer, former president Of the
National Live Stock association, IS
ths republican candidate for mayor.
His opponent on the democratic ticket
Is R. w Speer.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-17
THREE GREAT
Conventions
Lewden Passes Yatesin the Fight
For GabernatOrial Nomina,
tion In Illinois
/. In CALF ORNlA.
Democrats Still Struggling Over
Hearst. Wisconsin Will Pro-
badly Go Against Him

SPRINGFIELD, May IL. The con-
ferences to break the deadlock in6 thh
republican state convention seeming
( fruitless, the delegates today faced tl8f \
prospect of further stubborn alk
ing. ]. H. Neville of the Yates c1R-
paign committee said no sgreem4 Y
between Yates and any other 81 +
date had been reached but that 4
balloting failed to produce results "
fore four o'clock this afternoon, Y
ther efforts would be made to sell
candidates together. The outlook M
that unless Yates should be beate9 "
combination to which Lowden lh
Deneen were parties. deadlock VIZ ID
continue Indefinitely. W
tvden Gaining.
Ths frs ballot today sg}ked
gains for u e1en when twe{7six
Yatss men VOTED for the for5 x ne
vote W. s6wden, 452; III
DeneeA. ss2; Hamlin, III Der.
Al: sherman, 81; Pierce, Fl.
California Democrats.
SANTA CRUZ, Calf, May ia me
chief feature of interest at thys1 de
democratic convention today vi be
the report of the committee on resolu-
tions. 1t Is probable that two reports
will be presented, one by the majority
Of the committee, which is understood
to favor an lninstructed delegation
and another BY the minority favor.
ing the endorsement OF w. r. Hearst
for president There is a possibility
the debate on the resolutions will be
prolonged and the vote not be reach
ed until tomorrow. Should this be the
case t0day's session will be devoted
chiefly to oratory. The vote taken
idtC ySStSiudS ull iHG tIGShIoli VI LSiA-
porary chairman showed the opposing
factions nearly evenly divided and
neither side seemed prepared to force
the vote on the main issue before the
convention.
Fight Still Anybody's,
SANTA CRUZ, Calf, May II The
committee on platform met at ten this
morning to hear the reports tof sub.
committees. indications before the
convention was called to order were
that the fight for Instructions Is still
anybodys. The Hearst leaders seem
confident Of winning the instructions
and their opponents are quite as well
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-17
New YORK Money.

NEW YORK, May 17.--Money on
call easy. 3-4 % 2 IA; prime mer-
camille paper 3 "a @ 4 ~; silver S.
SS.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-17
BattIeship Rhode island successfully
Launched.

/ QUINCY. Mass. May 1.-THE bat.
tleshlp Rhode Island was successfully
launched here today.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-10-20
AN IMMENSE
A Weldon Lady Is Among the
Heirs To 1t.

The Roanoke News, Of Weldon,
has the following concerning what il
says is an iJnmense fortune:
"It is reported that a North Caro-
lima family is about to come into
possession OF an immense fotune in
New York city, and the most pleas
ing part of the good news, to Hall
fax and Franklin county people, is
that Mrs. Z. c.. Harrison, Of this
town, formerly Miss Frances Green,
of Franklin county, is n OF the
heirs.
"The story goes that Andrew
Hartsfield in the year 1895 leased a
tract Of sixty acres of land on Man
haitian Island to the city of New
York, for 80 years for a mere song
and that the property is now valued
at 800, O00, 900, and that the heirs
should come in possession of it.
"Mrs. Harrison's father was a
grandson of Andrew Hartsfield and
her share of the property would be
considerable.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-10-20

Of the A. & n. G.. road has put on
special weekend tickets for the ac-
commodation Of those wishing to
enjoy the fishing, and hasasked con-
Meeting lines 10 do the same. 1t is
likely that they will comply with
the request.
Spars for the wireless telegraph
station at Cape Lookout have been
received, and work on the station
will begin ae soon as the station
which Mr.. Rowland is now erecting
at Cape May has been completed.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-10-20

Fell From a Ladder in the Main
Railroad Shop at
Spencer.
Spencer,

Salisbury, Oct. killarney At
well, aged 81, of this city, who was
in the employment of the Southern
Railroad Company, at Spencer, was
killed this afternoon by falling from
a ladder in the interior of the main
shop building. The other men who
were on the ladder were also injured
in the fall. Young Atwell fell on a
truck, breaking his back and both
shoulders, and also sustained internal
injuries as we'll as conclusion of the
brain. He never regained conscious
ness after the accident, but lived in
awful agony for one hour.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-10-20

the Public

To the Public
I have been a Democrat, pure and
simple, all my life, and 1 expect to
stand by that faith in politics till I
die.
MY nomination for county COM
missioner by the Republican party
was made without my knowledge or
consent.
While I would feel complimented
in having everybody to vote for me,
I wish everybody to know that in
voting for me they vote for a "Simon
pure' Democrat, without qualifica-
ton of any sort.
M. T. JOHNSON.
October 18th, 1904.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-10-20
October 18th, 1904.
SSThe UgIiest Of Seyen.''

Ga Tuesday night, Oct. 25th, at
Salem school house, there will be a
play given entitled, "The UgIiest of
Seven" The proceeds will so to
buy a carpet fer Salem church.
After the play, cake and cream
will be for sale at moderate cost.
The public are cordially invIted to
attend.
Admission-ChiIdren, 10 cents;
adults, 10 cents.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-10-20
Yearly Meeting.

There will be a Yearly Meeting of
Friends held at Woodland, North
ampton county, Cedar Grove meet
ing house, to commence the 9th of
the tenth month, and a cordial wei
come will be extended to all,
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-10-20

ceivable kind make their ap-
pearance, and Eczema and
Tetter-the twin terrors Of
skin diseases-Nettle Rash,
Poison Oak and Ivy, and
such other skin troubles as
usually remain quiet during
the cold weather, break out
afresh to torment and dis
tract by their fearful burn
Ing, itching and singing.
A course of S. S. S. now will
purify and enrich the blood,
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-10-20

Seashore and watering places are fine;
But then of this be sure.
"TEETHINA" ill fix the baby
right,
1t needs no other aid to cure.
"TEETH1NA" CTeething Pow
ders) Overcomes and Counteracts the
Effects. of the Summers Heat, Aids
Digestion, Regulates the Bowels and
makes Teething Easy.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-10-20
SKIN DISEASES
The Ouecropping OF Bad Blood.

Whlie not always painful these are aggravating bevond
expression. With few exceptions they are worse in snring
n summer. when the system begins to thaw ont and The
1!n IS iSactng and making extra efforts to throw off the
Polsons .nat have accumulated during the winter months
Oll9 and nirnn1e AO011o
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1904-10-20

a Canton, Ohio, August g, 1903
n0usea y the while. 1t is an excellent tonic to
60 the system and tone to all the
organs: Il gives appetite and energy and rakee
one ieea ne.Ier In every way. have FOUND It also
"a e1ce1!ent olood purifier. For months I was
troubled with an itching skin eruption on the
face, and tried specialists and many remedies to
get q cure, but 9. 8. 8. is the only medicine th at
seemed to relieve. I am now comparatively free
Of this eruption. I think q great deal OF yous
medicine, believing it to be the best blood puri.
fer and tonic known to the world to-day.
1890 Eas. Seventh st.
&c and tone up the general system. and
IF the bodily impurities through the proper
Is. The skin, with good blood to nourish it,
$ smooth and free of all disfguring eruptions.
or our book on diseases of the skin, and write
e or any special information. This will cost
SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. ATLANTA. "a.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-10-10

The king had been on q hunting hnli.
day, being ~passionately devoted to
sport, and proposed paying a private
visit to the chief duchy in his Kingdom
His majesty drove in an open car
riage with three of his suite. the rest be
ing on horseback, and as the party sweep
around the curve of the drive into view
of the historical house he was heard to
utter an exclamation Of pleasure.
At the threshold stood the duke arr
duchess strong nan anda fair won.
an. Seen for the first time in tho ripe
nees of her beauty, there was that ir.
Amoura's face which made men gasp
She was something more than q picture
to be admired-the human reality OF
her compelled something like a6ora.
ton.
There was no ceremony in the kings
reception. The duke kissed his hard arc
presented the duchess, who. in her turn
curtsied, FOR was there any awkward.
ness In the PEASANTS greeting CT he
monarch.
For the first few days that tho royal
party remained at Bowforest the hours
were chiefly given up to sport. 1t wa
the kings custom to rise early. On th
cay of his departure he was abroad be
fore breakfast and strolled through tht
grounds. On the further eide of the res.
garden he found a bower the rerfectio
CT artistic beauty, the wooden frame
work being so cunningly twinedf wit
roses and honeysu,hles. iessauinc ar,
creepers that it was not vicible. TIL
place wes a veritable shrine Of Fort
and, behold-Flora had come to grace IT
AS the king approached tho Guchsy
turned around and showed him he
kind. beautiful face in all its morri-e
freshness.
ut is a lovely morning." said TIM
king.
you will find none fairer at Apple.
dore. SIRE" smiled the duchess.
"And when are YOU coming to court?'
said the king, turning to the duchess
with a emile. THE duke has bidder
you among the 6 long. enough, ha,
he not?"
my husband loves his EarGen, SIRE
| said the duchess, who was very sweet,
literal. I'VE should miss them in YOU
capital"
81 also am a lover of flowers" said &
whisper at the ear. The fairest flow
| ers in the kingdom are said to be fount
in my sarden-but I find now that it ha:
lacked an imperial lily" He stopped
| suddenly and kissed the dukes wife, III
eyes af1ame.
"Will You come into the Eing's gar
6en?" said the King.
She did not answer In words. Shi
lifted a beautifully molled hard an.
boxed the royal ears as soundly as sh,
would have struck an impertinent valet
It was the first time that tho king ha,
been made to understand that he hat
made ar error with regard to q woman.
Madam" he said. 81 beg your pal
DON"
The king left Bowforest that cay in
hush of reverence. TIE duke kissed hi
hand and the duchess cqrtsied to tn
ground. The equerries did not smile
but Capt. Saumerez locked a litt:'
curiously il the king's iece while hi
majesty was thanking his most ant
hostess in his best manner 70 : their hes
pltality.
"H'mi" 81 Il oap saumerez. 9Th.
duchess has hot appreciated the favor O
the kingi"
Ar@ thatiz wi. !. tba 5ul.av If pou,fop