davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-03-01
8O2,282 pounds. For the same period
in 1908 the excess was 14,778, 632
pounds.
DANGER IN HANDSHAKEs.
French Chemist Claims the Hand
Sovs Many Seeds Of Disease.

MHLLHE
French Chemist Claims the Hand
sows Many Seeds of Disease.
The French Journals have recently
given publicity to u scientific discovery
which may have q considerable intiu-
ence upon one of the most ordinary
usages Of social intercourse, says the
London Graphic. One NJ. Crouxel. u
chemist of Bordeaux. has discovered
that the human hand is largely occus
pied In sowing the seeds Of all sorts Of
diseases. The hand. he says. Is not
only the most dirty. but the most dan
gerous, portion Of on. anatomy. 1t
contains on the average S3,45O.OOO bal
cilli; hence, he argues, people should
never shake hands. We know already
that it is dangerous to kiss, but now.
az a French paper puts 1t. science Is no
less hostile to friendship than to love.
All men, however, are not equal in
this matter.
You must not shake hands with a
physician, surgeon, ~hairdresser or
butcher. especially a pork butcher.
Workers in metals are, however, much
less dangerous, because the minute
metallic particles form, under the
influence of the hands warmth, an
antiseptic oxide. 1t is possible, NJ
Crouzel says, to protect yourself, II
you must shake hands, by using SOAP
and a nail brush for five minutes,
plunging your hand in a warm aka
line solution, rinsing it with sterilize(
water, drying it on a sterilized rough
towel and finally washing it again II
n solution Of alcohol and ether.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-03-01
(First Publication Feb. IL, 1904-10w)
Timber Land, Act June 8, 1879 NO
tice for Publication.

tice for Publication.
United States Land Office, Lewis
town, Montana, February 6, 19O4.-No-
tice is hereby given that in compli-
ance with the provisions of the act
Of congress OF June 3, 1878. entitled
IAN act for the sale Of timber lands
in the states of California, Oregon,
Nevada and Washington territory"
as extended to all the public land
states by act of August 4, 1892. David
Frat, of Lavina, county OF Fergus,
state Of Montana, has this day HE'D
in this Office his sworn statement
No. IS, for the purchase Of the NWA
of section No. IA, in township No.
is N, range No. Is E., and will offer
proof to show that the land sought
It's more valuable for its timber or
stone than for agricultural purposes,
and to establish his claim to said
land before T. A. Williams, clerk of
court, at his Office at Billings, Mont,
on Wednesday,, the goth day Of April,
1904.
He names as witnesses: John More
field of Lavina, Mont; William Spidel
Of Lavina, Mont; William r. Clark of
Billings, Mont; Frank Mcclure OF
Billings, Mont.
Any and all persons claiming adj
versely the above-described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
office on or before said goth day OF
April, 1904.
EDWARD BRASSEY, Register.
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wanted Boy Properly spanked.

"A Kansas schoolteacher boxed the
ears of a pupil a few days ago, says
the Muscotah (Kan.) Record. The boy
told his mother, and the next day the
teacher received the following note:
Mature has provided a proper place
for the punishment Of a boy, and it is
not his EAR. l will thank you to use i,
hereafter"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-03-01
.Jap Fiz.," Cocktail, Union Made

sJap Fizz,' Cocktail, Union Made.
Bartenders' union, No. ], of New York
announced recently the invention of a
new cocktail, to be known as the Gap
flzz," says the New York Telegraph.
The ingredients are: Half a lemon.
one spoonful of sugar. a half jigger
each of rye whisky and port wine and
the white Of an egg. The mixture is
to be strained and served with settlers
and a slice of pineapple.
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chise impelled them to apply, but II
report is to be taken as true the or
ders of the shift boss" was the i'm
yelling power in the case of a very
decided majority.
The maturalizations by the state and
federal courts during the last 10 years
follow:
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State U. S.
BY Countries.

BY Countries.
The contributions of citizens from
the various countries for the past 10
wears are shown in these figures:
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-07
Court of Honor
Talks Rates.

SPRINGFIELD H. Dee. THE
supreme body OF the court of honoS
a fraterna organization founded In
1895 and which has membership Of
about $4,000, began special session
in this city today to decide upon the
question OF raising the rates OF the
order. The order has at present $780,
100000 In insurance in force. The
officials state that II IL in splendid
financial condition and that the IN
crease In rates IL not necessary I'M
mediately but that II Is regarded as
wise to take the step now in anticipa-
tion Of the time when the mortuary
demands will be greater than the re,
sources Of the mortuary fund Those
in attendance at the meeting include
repre- entatives of the state courts oil
Illinois South Dakota, Ohio Colorado,
California, Nebraska M.nnesh p,
Michigan. Kansas, Iowa and fndhd !.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-07
Maseacl5usoffS af tho Lewis
and Clark Centennial.


The central room on the first floor
presents an exact reproduction of the
senate chamber In the old state house
at Boston. The side rooms, used as
ladies and geutlemen's reception,
writing and iounging rooms. are IN
proportions the same as fmilar rooms
In the historic old building. On the
upper floor IL the "Historic Room,
This is reproduction of the new sen.
ate chamber in the state house.
Here viii be displayed in glass eases
many priceless relics of our forbears
Among them will be massive pair
of earrings, buried during the Revolu
tion TO keep them out of the hands OF
the British. a piece of embroidery
done by Rose Standish while comina
over in the MayfIower and a pip,
which Miles Standish smoked in 1920
Thefe win also be displayed many
other relics of the Revolutionary days
and Of those who fought at Bunker
Hill.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-07
Lean Christmas
for England.
Thousands Of Unemployed
workmen Througho 0 u
Great Britain Make Ap-
/, prosch Of Holidays Gloomy.

LONDON. Dec, 7.--I.ondon ahop.
keepers are anything but hopeful ever
the outlook for the holiday trade this
year. The general depression through.
out the country IL regarded a. the
wort in many years. Not since the
dock strikes has the me "opolis seen
80 many unemployed workmc:;, The
effect OF the bad times extends to
the humblest ranks OF industry. The
prospects for the winter are particular
ly bad In the building world and the
riverside and shipping bnsiness.
Under normal conditions the west
end shops would not be filling with
Christmas buyers. But the real hol
iday rush has failed to .materiaiize
as yet and the shopkeepers view the
conditions with pcssimistie eye
The railways likewise anticipate a
great falling off In holiday travel this
year.
Only In the topmost ranks Of so
ciety is II expected that Christmas
this year will be observed without any
curtaiIment In the exchange of gifts
and the usual feasting and entertain
ment. The king and queen OF POI.
tugal bought number OF Christmas
presents while they were In I,urdoa
chiefly diamond studded bonbonnieres
flat pencil cases studded all aver
with precious stones, and cigarette
holders made of detfcafely tinted
transparent stones. sometimes stud
ded with diamonds or encra'tea with
tiny emeralds or rubies.
King Edward and Queen Alexandra
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-07

PORTLAND, Dec. with the lib
eral appropriation Of $4,000 to spend
and the handsome building already
constructed, Massachusetts partfcipa-
tion at the Lewis and Clark exposi-
tion viii be worthy of that common
wealth.
Although the state will make an ex-
tensive display in almost every de
partment, features will be made OF the
educational and manufacturing exhib-
its.
The Massachusetts building erected
at the Louisiana Purchase exposition
will he taken apart and re-erected at
Portland. The structure Is an I'M
posing edifice of the Colonial type OF
architecture. 1t is two stories high
and a mansard The main entrance Is
through a highly ornate portico sup
ported by large columns Large
porches at each end add greatly to tbs
attractiveness of the building.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-07

ephant Butte projects the latter
then being exploited by an English
corporation His report on the El,
ephant Butte was unfavorable. He
called attention TO the necessity for
Il much larger reservoir and to a
feasible site near lcngle. Now Meyt
60.
Shortly after making this report
The national irrigation law was pas
Sod and the reclamation service organ
iycd CHIEF Engineer Newell or.
deyad 4 anryey OF the Engle site I'M.
der Engineer J. A. French Upon
the completion OF the preliminary
surveys the data obtained were
given to Supervising Engineer y. M
Hall who has just completed the
plans Of structure and d careful
study of the water supply.
Mr.. Halls work this season has
demonstrated the entire practica
!, ,,,llllity ofs lhe EAgle site, and has 10
suited m'the citizens cf4 the ~alle,
barying the hstchet and nnltlng a
one man In approving tho project
The big congress hall at III pass
was packed to overflowing 10 heal
Mr., Newell and Mr.. Hall explain Til,
rlan In detail
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-07

are expected to do their Christmas
shopping" the latter part or thru
week. They always make their ne
lection Of gifts early Ia the season
as some OF them are to be sent great
distances--to their royal relatives at
g. Petersburg, Bucharest Darmstadt
Berlin and other courts Of Europe.
The queens orders 10 submit se.
lections for her approval have already
been received by number Of the
royal warrant.h0ldcrs The instruc-
tions 10 the shopkeepers lay down
the class Of goods that her majesty
wishes 10 be sent. but ample latitude
In allowed In this matter. Mention II
made OF the day when they should
reach Buckingham palace. and mean.
time the shopkeeper selects his choic.
est wares.
In charge Of some responsible men,
bers Of the firm these are duly taken
to the palace, where roops are ar
signed for their display, Az many
tables as are needed are available to
set them out In their most attractive
array. and every item Is labeled with
the name of the shop that Is sending
II. as well as the price. which must
not be fancy" one, hut the ordinary
selling retail value. Her majesty
spends considerable time In selecting
her gifts, and some days will prob
able elapse before the shops are sum
moned to remove what will not be
required
Jewelry and silver work always fig
ure largely In iiie collections placed
before the Qneen. In occasional In.
stances. very rich and costly orna.
ments are chosen, but more generally
her majesty looks for fancifuI grace
Of design and dainty novelty. Photo
graphic frames Of the most dainty AMI
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-07

delicate description are favorite gifts
Of the queen. Brooches for nee.
charming little pendants ana faselnat.
ing bangles are other fayorite iorns.
in diamonds. pearls and other stones.
A large number Of pins and links,
too, are invariably kept by tho
queen. whose aim u always ". give
what win afford real and saetinx
pleasure to its recipient.
In sending to Denmark Or other
courts, the queen usually ehoosssl
what Is chhractcriatically MnsEsh,
while to her English frisnds ! very
fayorite form Of present with her
majesty IN that Of pottery from tha
r0yal works n II Copenhagen.
In the selection of gifts she " als0
marked patron Of the sevoyAl 20
cieties formed for the encouragement
Of homo industries, including thass
OF Scotland and ireland.
The equipment Of the boudoir "
study writing table gives her majesty
a wide range OF charming little items,
and clocks are also frequently shos-
en- In some quaint setting.
Queen Alexandra retains thu kind
~ custom initiated by Queen Victor.
Ia Of giving presents to all the scr.
wants OF the royal establishment.
These are always Of useful character.
d very favorite one for the upper sos
vants being a dress length Of sool
silk. either In color or black, Toys.
too. enter largely into the queens
list and the immediate pleasure ot
her grandchildren is an especial
source OF delight to her majesty. who,
however. hestows also more lasting
mementoes upon them
4
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-07
Educational Topic,',s,'. ,,,. 's'

NORFOLK Va, Dec Thee not
an Increased attendance ntAke-
the second session of the Co-Oh1e
i've Education commission, Am
the interesting papers presented
the following .Education and
jamestown Exposition Coils,
Fitshugh Lee; What the Higher
sti,utions May 10 for the, lles
Schools. President George O.
Denny of Washington and Leimpt-
yersity: The Public Schools sgah,
Higher Education Of Women Los
w. Smith. president Of Randc
con Woman's. College; The patch,
for Public Education In virgt alive
Joseph w. So,tthall. superinte. The
public instruction. At the GRO had
session this evening the speshe at
include Bishop Rl11lph aput the
'C Mitchell of RAM /fcol before
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-07
THE GREAT PROJECT FOR RECLAMATION
OF FERTILE RIO CRAND[ Valley

For than n quarter OF u century the
Texans, New Mexicans and Mexi.
cans on the Rio Grande have wag.
ed a three cornered fight over the
water rights OF that river, and ut
times the feeling has become no I'm.
tense that actual warfare seemed i'm.
minent. Yel at the recent national
irrigation congress held at El paso
the harmony and jubilance which
characterized the Joint session OF
the delegates from Mexico, Texas and
New Mexico We're SO great as 10 al
most amount to love feast. To
those familiar with the conditions ana
temper OF the citizens OF the valley
this was source Of wonder and
surprise aud not little qualification,
Since irrigation came into prac,
tice In the west the peopNr Of the
Rio Grande valley have heen divided
on the subject OF the methods Of
flood storage. III paso and Mexico
have labored manfully for great
storage dam above III paso under In,
tenational supervision, which would
reclaim the valley below lei paso and
juarez, and for fourteon years this
proposition has received the atten-
tion OF the government. Numerous
hills have been introduced IN congress
20 secure the necessary appropriation,
hut without success. New Mexico
has bitterly opposed the international
dam, favorng storage system farth-
or up the river to reclaim the Mesil
la Valley,
The Cause Of The Harmony.
AT The irrigation congress oil was
poured upon the troubled waters by
the Chisf Engineer OF the reclama,
ton service and bis board Of consult
ING engineers. through their presen,
taiion Of a plan which met with the
unanimous approval Of the delegates
|TNe plan Is the direct nntcomp N
nv RECONNAISSANCE work In 1902 o1
Arthur P. Davis Assistant ctiet
Engineer of the reclamation service
Early In 1909, Mr.. Davis made 4
careful reconnaissance pf the tht
valley TO ascertain the comparative
smerlts Of the international and ri
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-07
TO DE BATE
NEGRO SUFFRAGE,

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Dec. THE
debate between the University OF
Virginia and the University OF Penn.
sylvanis viii be held In Houston hall
this evening. and Il promises to be
one OF the most interesting events
of the university year. The question
is embraced In the following; ere
solved, That the Fifteenth Amend
ment to the Constitution OF the United
States should be repealed" The
ginians will argue In favor OF the
negro vote
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-07
international Dam comn,,ss,o,

International Dam Commission.
The international commission.
composed of u. =, Army Engineers
and Mexican Engineers appointed nv
that government In its report re.
commended that the United Statca
should buy all necessary land, pay.
all damages and construct at Ameri-
can expense the International dam
al "the pass" about miles above
FL Paso: submerge 2b,5GI acres Of
good land In the United States. ex-
tend the Mexican boundary up
stream TO the dam site. ceding Mexi.
60 9S acres additional territory IN
order that one end Of the dam might
he on Mexican soil; deed one-half
Of the dam, the reservoir, ana tho
water supply to the Republic Of
Mexico forever. and prohibit the con-
struction of any large reservoir On the
Rio Cirande In New Mexico. u
The alternative nlan. suggested NJ
the Y. $. reclamation service u to
build storage dam opposite Engle,
New Mexico, across the Rio Grande
at point about quarter Of q mile
below the site selected by tho old
Elephant Butte Company. From
CONTINUED on page 81
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-07
Another Height Gained.

TOXIC, Dec. THE Japanese
troops occupied Alaska hill fronting
on Port Arthur yesterday, Dec, 9Th,
The Russian armored cruiser Bayan is
reported TO be aground
Report of Bombardments.
TOXIC, Dec. THE commander of
the Japanese naval guns in front OF
Port Arthur, telegraphing December
9Th says:
Observations taken Dec. 9th cover
ed the results of the bombardment Of
December 9Th. We are now taking OBJ
servations from a hill near Shuishiy-
ing. Since December End, we have
daily bombarded the enemy's fleet
lying south of Paiyu mountain. From
that point, only the masts and funnel
tops Of the battteships Pobieda Ret
vizan or the cruiser Pallada could be
seen. but it was impossible to count
the number of our shells taking eff
feet.
Big Movement Expected.
PEKIN, Dec. 7.-Mukden reports a
tremendous noise of cannonading
around Poutilof hill and the railway
which began Dec. eth in the morning
and reached Its height between 3 and
5 In the afternoon. It was unlike any
thing Of the kind heretofore except
at Port Arthur. The effect Ia due t.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-07
Denver Democrats Unable %
Secure Has1dlMy,j(ii1g Expert

DENVER, Dee. THE ballot box
OF precinct No. G. ward 5, was opened
in the supreme court this morning and
put into the hands of experts King
and HANNA. II was disclosed that
the democrats rejected HANNA ann
that the republicans had hired him.
The democrats had made an effort TO
ges Expert Schwalenherg Of the Go.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-07
LAS VEGAS. NEW MEXICO. WEDNESDAY EVENING, DEcl
ANNUAL MEETING or
INDIANA HORTicuLTuR,STs

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec, THE
annual meeting Of the Indiana Horti
cultural society began here today with
a good attendance of leading fruit
growers OF the state The meeting
will continue two days, In conjunc
tion there is being held an elaborate
display of the finest products OF the
garden and orchard,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-07

lumbia building and Loan association
but their attorneys announced that
some Influence had been brought to
bear 10 prevent his serving. They
aid they were trying TO get another
expert. The ballots were turned
over TO Two experts ana they were In.
structed TO report their findings to-
morrow morning.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-07
More Sensations "a k0 al
Sprung IN Chadwick Case
F7ve Prominent Now Yorkers and Wsslfhy WeslsrD
Mon SAID To bs Deeply IsvoIvss VIII Woman.

NEW YORK, Dec. 7.-One OF the
prominent men from Ohio now here in
connection with the Chadwick affair
said today:
In day or two revelations will
be made which will show that this
is the most colossal affair OF the
century. Five prominent New York
men whose names have not been con-
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-07

nected with the matter will lie as
deeply involved as Mrs. Chadwick, -
number of wealthy and prominent
western men will also be dragged
into the case and numerous prosecu.
tions will follow These facts will
be made public through a grand jury
investigation which begins at Elyria.
Ohio tomorrow.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-07
RICHARD cAsr,eLo1 be
GUILTY OF -SNe".

NEW YORK, Dec. L. Rkifa'eI
Garfield and David Bucklin respu
lively proprietor and manager OF WI L
Is said to be the most exclusive gag l.
ling house In this country, we're init d
ed by the grand jury today on tift
charge Of maintaining a gamblins
house They pleaded guilty to the
indictment
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-07
Strength Unimpaired.

ST PETERSBURG, Dec. THE
military strength Of Russia Is still un'
touched by the present war. according
TO the official report of the war office.
OF 76i districts there has been thus
far a partial mobilization in 423 dis
tricts and in seventy-four Of the lat
ter only few categories were touch.
ed. In none are the reserves exhaust
ed. THE regular establishment in
cludes guard and grenadier corps, two
cavalry corps and twenty-three regu-
lar corps. Ten of these corps are now
at the front. Four more European
corps and five rifle brigades are also
under orders to fill up three armies
to 100000 men each. Present plans
contemplate the use Of only eight OF
the twenty-seven regular European
corps.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-07
Splendid Achievement Of National Irrica-
ton Congress in Securing Adjudica>
ton Of Long-Drawn>Out Dispute
Of New Mexico. Texas and
Mexico.

favorable Conditions for Elephant Butte Dam.
Capacity Of Million Acre Feet Will Prevent
Disastrous Floods Serious Drawbacks Of m
ternational Dam Scheme. Present Plan win
Result in Bringing in Of Enormous Total of 100
600 Acres. Cost ST. 100000
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-07

jects. As soon as this was done The
house adjourned,
Appointments Confirmed.
WASHINGTON. Dec, THE sen
ate In executive session today con.
firmed q Number OF recess appoint
ments made BY the president includ-
Ing the four new cabinet officers.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-07
Coal Difficulty Settled.

MuKDEN, Dec. 7.The question OF
fuel which promised to create i'm
mense difficulties is now In a fair way
of being happily solved by the use OF
Goa from the Fushun mines, which
are now being worked. There is suf-
ficient coal at Enshun to supply the
army and the half million dugonts
along the front are well adapted for
the use of coal.