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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-22
M0RTONDECL|kES
PORTFOLIO
Told The President He
Was Land Lubber
When Asked To Be-
come Secretary of The
Navy

CHICAGO, June 22.-Men who have
just arrived from Washington are
telling how paul Morton, second vice.
president Of the Santa Fe road, re-
fuses " enter the cabinet as Secretary
81 the Navy. The President has high
regard for the ability Of Mr.. Morton,
and has been looking out for an op,
portunity to make him a member Of
the executive family for some time.
When Attorney General Knox was
appointed Senator from Pennsylvania
it wa decided to transfer Secretary
Moody to the Department OF Justice.
This made the opening and the Presi.
dent wired Mr. Morton, asking him to
come to the capital at once.
The young railroad magnate ar
rived at Washington last Tuesday,
and without any preliminaries, the
fTGsluSHL UluLlif toiu HlIi HC WuutSu
him in the cabinet and rendered the
position of Secretary of the Navy to
him. The fact that Mr.. Morton was,
until very recently, a Democrat and
is a railroad official of high rank, did
not figure in the case at all.
The President said he was looking
for talent and he had an excellent
opinion of the character and ability
of Mr.. Morton. The latter expressed
his gratitude and said personally he
should like to accept. He admitted
a fair knowledge Of the railroad bust
ness, but said he was q yerilable land
rubber and knew nothing at all about
naval matters. He resisted all bland
ishments, saying he would prefer to
stick to tha business for which he
has been especially fitted.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-22

The following rates 70 st. Louis
and return viii be in effect from Las
Vegas during the season covered BY
the Louisiana Purchase Exposition
Season ticket, final limit Dec.
IS .......... 1886
sixty.day ticket ............... 1880
Ten-day ticket .......... $50. 1926
Ask tho ticket agent about II.
". W. LUCAS. Agent
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-22

Money goes further in
Schillings Best, 4 great deal
further besides the comfort OF
feeling safe; you know you
are safe.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-22

=. L. Medler OF albuquerque, assist.
ant u. s. Attorney. attended to official
business In the capital yesterday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-22
Broke Record.

ST LOUIS. June PA special train
Of the Pennsylvania vandalia railroad,
carrying the Pittsburg & ST. Louis
national league baseball teams. which
left Pittsbnrg at $40 D. m. Saturday,
has broken the record for the fastest
time between that place and st. Louis.
The run was made in fifteen hours
The run was made in thirteen hours
and fifteen minutes.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-22
In Good Condition.

6aldtI FsI1day only between ten and
fifteen men gave up their positions at
the shops, which is a remarkable rec.
ord for the following day after pay
day. Under ordinary conditions we
figure that q number OF men will leave
on receipt Of their months pay as it
is a difficult proposition to secure men
in some Of the departments even when
everything is working smoothly, who
will remain In this section and work.
Today's record shows the disposition
of the men in the employ OF the com
lpany and shows that the rumors re.
garding the walking out of a large
number OF the men to be entirely un-
founded.
"The Santa Fe engines are in better
condition today than eve before. as
~breakdowns were common before the
strike took place. Since we have had
our new men only two engines have
broken down. which is a remarkable
record. These men are thoroughly
competent as Is shown by the results
OF their work and the outcome Of the
present trouble is obvious.
Reports from Needles show that
everything is in the best Of shape in
that division and San eBrnardino Is In
as smooth running order as before the
men walked out.
al present We are feeding 254 men
N the enclosure, while eighty are out
side. which number will be increased
by thirty-one boiler.makers and ma
chinists who will arrive inSthe city TO.
night on No. Z. This will give US as
complete a force as could be desired.
When asked as to whether the road
would consider a proposition for the
employment Of the strikers, II L was
made, Mr.. Bean said: No, sir No:
striker can work again for the Santa
Fe. guess we are getting along all
right as II is."-Albuquerqne Journal.
Broke Record.
ST LOUIS. June PA special train
Of the Pennsylvania .vandalia railroad,
carrying the Pittsburg & 81. Louis
national league baseball teams. which
left Pittsbnrg at $40 .. N. Saturday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-06-22
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W. b. Bunker. Esq, attorney for A..
signee. b-l2s
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1904-03-09
Railroad kIkhfsInns

Chicago and return sS5, St. LouiA Mo-, SIT, Kansas City, St. Joe and Atchison, s65, on sale daily, return limit nine months from date of sale.
 Grand Canyon excursions-Datss of sale every Tuesday; return limit sixty days; rate, s11.4O.
 Saturday excursions to Phenix- Dates of sale every Saturday, return limit 60 days, rate s9.
 Steamship tickets to all points in Europe, South Africa and Australia. For rates, sailing dates, etc., call at Burke hotel city passenger office.
 A weekly Pullman palace sleeping car service has been established be- tween Los Angeles and Grand Can yon, upon the folloWing schedule: Leaving Los Angeles on Thursday of each week, arriving at Williams on Friday. Following evening, arriving at Grand Canyon by special service at l 30 a. ID. Saturday. Returning sleeper will leave Grand Canyon Mon- day at nine a. m., connecting at Williams with train No. l and arriv ing at Ash Fork same date. Com mencing March l up to April 90 one way colonist tickets will be on sale from points in east as follows: Chi cago sS3, St. Louis $S0, Peoria, H., s31, Kansas City, Lesvenworth, Atch- ison, St. Joseph, Pacific Junction, Council Bluffs, and Omaha, Nsb., S25. lx29xtf
 J. ". Kraemer,
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1904-03-09

seated on the floor in true Japanese fashion, gracefully flaming themselves with Japanese fans.
 As each guest was admitted they were introduced to ,the Empress and her maids by the first maid of honor, Miss Lamar Wilder.
 After all were seated Japanese song was sung by all the children. A guessing contest was then engaged in. Three questions were asked, as fol- lows: How many Japanese ships were there in the original fleet at Port Ar thur before the first battle? How many were missing after the fight? How many dispatch boats were miss ing after the fight?
 The children guessed at the numbers and Miss Eva Harkin won the first prize for being nearest the three cor rect answers.
 The numerous handsome presents were then opened for the Empress and displayed to the company.
 Games were played on the lawn until four o'clock when the children gathered in the dining room where a Japanese pudding was served in true Japanese style. Each girl was given the end of a ribbon and instructed to pull on the ribbon. Many excIama- tions of surprise were given as each one pulled out a large toy spider. After the fun of the pudding was over a basket of nuts was disposed of by the little folks.
 This closed an afternoon of great fun and Miss Beth's friends departed wishing her many returns of the happy day.
 The following little misses were present:
 Lamar Wilder, Myrtle Sbultz, Fan nie Thomas, Jessie Higley, Constance Nader, Dorothy Clarke, Mabel Bris- ley, Harry Mitchell, Ethel Fisher, Judith Mitchell, Violet Bretherton, Irene Hesla, Eva Harkin, Anette Mitchell, Maud Henry, Dorothy Mitchell, Eva Behn, Nydis Acker. Fleta Smith, Bertha Goldsworthy, Marion Dondan.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1904-03-09
A Wonderful Instrument.

A day or two ago a Journal Miner reporter was shown a wonderful in- strument which has just been received by Drs- McGinnis ( SouthWorth. The instrument is called an opthalmoscope and has an attachment known as a retinoscope, and is used by Dr. Southworth in making his examina- tion of the eye. This certainly is a wonderful invention, as it enables the operator to see every blood vessel and nerve of the eye and to detect by the most accurate adjustments any defect in the sight and to know just what is the matter in order to intelIi- gently treat the eyes or adjust glasses to the needs of the patient. The in- vention is the very latest thing in that line and anyone having trouble with their eyes should not fail to al- low the doctor to examine them with the aid of this instrument.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1904-03-09
A WONDERFUL BOOK.

On motion of Leroy Anderson il was ordered that committee of five be appointed on permanent organiza- tion.
 John Roberts appeared at this time with credentials as delegate from Thompson valley, pr. W. E. Day hay ing already been admitted on a proxy from the same precinct. Following the rule of Chairman Forest, Chair man Campbell ruled that each be all lowed a seat pending the report of the committee on credentials.
 A recess of five minutes was then taken to give the chairman an oppor- tunity of selecting his committees and on calling the convention to order he announced the following committees:
 On Credentials-E. A. Haggott, G. W. Hance, John Hanlon, J.W. Smith, and J. c. Forest.
 On Permanent Organization-W. J. Wilsey, MT. Shaffer, Ed Wagoner, Walter Grimmer.
 Resolutions-T. c. Job. Leroy An derson, E. W. Wells, E. S. Clark and Mir. Dennison.
 The delegates were then requested to deposit their credentials with the secretary to be turned over to Chair man Haggott, of the credentials con- mittee, and a recess was taken until two o'clock.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1904-03-09
Prevents Smallpox.

Don't forget that lettuce is a pre- ventive of smallpox.
 So far as it is possible for human being to be protected from catching smallpox, lettuce is a protection. No need for vaccination whatever. Any person who eats small quantity of lettuce twice a day, morning and evening, is as we'll protected against smallpox as it is possible for any one to be.
 To be sure, one ought to be clean, ought to live in ventilated rooms, and avoid dirt of all sorts Also avoid contact with people who have small box. Foolish exposure to the conta- zion of smallbox is not to be thought of. But there is no need for vaccina- tion.
 Go calmly on about your business. Provide a small quantity of lettuce morning and evening, and you can feel sure that you have protected yourself and your family in the best possible way against smallbox.
 Lettuce is one of the oldest vege- table remedies known to the medical profession. Long before it was used as food it was used as medicine. Many times it has been claimed that it has magical or miraculous powers to pre- vent contagious disease. We believe this is carrying matters altogether too far. But lettuce does furnish to the system exactly what is needed to pro- tect it against the poison of smallbox.
 We defy any one to produce a case of smallpox that has been contracted by any person who made daily use of lettuce as a food. If there is any such | case on record, we would be glad to | hear of it. Medical Talk
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1904-03-09
Japanese Maidens.

One of the gayest parties of little folk that has ever assembled in the city was the one that took place this afternoon at the beautiful home of Mir. and Mrs. Ed Block on South Ma rina street.
 The occasion was the eleventh birth day of Miss Beth Block, and was known as a Japanese party. The house was decorated in an appropriate manner with fans and other articles suggestive of the country, while a card on the door read in big letters, "Ja- pan"
 The little school mates and girl friends of Miss Beth were received in the parlor as they arrived and when all was ready they were admitted to the palace where the little Empress was seated on her throne and sur rounded by her maids of honor, con sisting of eleven little girls all dress ed in fancy Japanese costumes and
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1904-03-09
The Strike at Jerome.

In conversation with a gentleman from Jerome, yesterday, he informed the Journal Miner that the strike of the motOrmen at the United Verde Copper company's smelter was not caused by the accident to the motor man few days since. The strike was for an eight hour day. The men had been working twelve hours. He said he thought there would be very little trouble over the matter as there were only eight men involved. The ccm- pany took advantage of the opportun- ity to close down the smelter for a short time and clean up. In speaking of the death of the motorman he said the fault was entirely his own. The track on which the motor and slsg pots run to the edge of the slag dump, is something on the principal of a switchback. The motor backs up to the end of the track, which is near the edge of the dump, and then switches and runs along the edge of the dump until it reaches the place where the molten metal is dumped down the steep mountain side. In running to the end of the track the motorman became excited and failed to reverse his motor in time and simply backed off the dump and the pot with over a ton of slag fell on top of him.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1904-03-09

 IN CONVENTION
Stands by Republican
 Administration.
National and Territorial Admins. tratiOns Are Endorsed and
 Delegates Instructed.
From Fridays Daily. )

One of the largest and most enthus-
 iastic conventions which the republi-
 cans of this county ever held, was
 convened in the court house this
 morning at ten o'clock. On account
 of the very large vote which was cast
 in this county two years ago for Hon.
 Robert E. Morrison, on which the delegation to the convention was I based, the delegation was larger than
 usual, and the fact that there was
 spirited contest on between two of the
 most prominent citizens of the county
 for the privilege of heading the dele
 gation to the territorial convention,
 the entire county had been carefully
 canvassed and a lively interest aroused. As a consequence there were but one
 or two precincts in the entire county 1 but what was represented.
 On account of W. c. Bashford,
 chairman of the county central con-
 mittee, being one of the gentlemen
 who was contesting for delegate by
 the convention, J. c. Forest was ask ed to call the convention to order. At few minutes after ten o'clock
 Mir. Forest rapped for order and Jo- sepb E. Morrison, secretary of the country central committee, was in structed to read the calls for both the territorial and county conven- tions, which was done.
 The chairman then ordered a roll call of the convention and as each l precinct was called the delegate or person holding the proxy from that precinct passed inside of the railing. !
 In three or four precincts there were contesting credentials. In each | of these cases Chairman Forest after | examining the credentials, announced l that they both seemed to be regular, and as he had no means of determin- ing who wasirigh or wrong he would permit both sides to have votes in the temporary organization. This seemed to be perfectly fair to both sides and was readily consented to. MT. Forest made an excellent presiding officer and carried the business of the tenn porary organization through in fair and impartial manner and with accur- acy and dispatch.
 The test of strength of the two con testants, Messrs. W. c. Bashford and r. l.. Wright, came on the temporary T. c. Job placed in for temporary chairman Hon. Thomas Campbell, of Jerome. Hon. Robert E. Morrison placed in District Attorney E. $. Clark. Ons sthe ballot being taken and counted it stood @ for MT. Camp bell and 49 for Mir. Clark, thus giving the Wright ticket a majority of 30 on the organization.
 The election of temporary secre- tary was next in order, and the ma iority generously nominated and C elected J. F. Morrison supporter of Mir. Bashford 70 the position.
 F.. A. Haggott made a motion that s of five be appointed on [ and on motion of A. W. . Edwards it was amended that repre- | 'entation of Bashford delegates on t he committee be allowed and the a notion carried as amended.
 A motion by E. s. Clark, seconded c y J. c. Forest, that a committee of s, hree be appointed on resolutions was c mended on motion of T. c. Job to p ubstitute five instead of three and b be motion was adopted as amended. al
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1904-03-09
(From Saturdays Daily. ]


 It was 6 30 o'clock Friday evening
 when the county republican conven-
 tion adjourned sine die. After the
 majority report of the committee on credentials had been adopted E. S.. Clark made a motion for the seating of Joseph Cook, of Williamson valley who had been reported on unfavorably by the committee. The motion was carried without a dissenting vote. Chairman Wilsey of the committee on permanent organization reported in favor of making the temporary or ganiZatiOn permanent, and the report was adopted without opposition and without discussion.
 The committee on order of business reported in favor of the following order of busines: Selection of 39 delegates to the territorial cOnven-
 ion; adoption of resolutions; filling vacancy on county central committee.
 A motion to have the resolutions presented and acted upon prior to the selection of delegates to the conven- tion vas defeated
 On the adoption of motion that
 he chair appoint committee of five to select 39 delegates to the Tucson convention, the following were ap- pointed: r. L. Wright, J. H. Lee, Eli S. Perkins, Geo. Need and John Mccoy.
 The committee on resolutions sub- mitted majority and minority re- ports, which elicited prolonged dis cussion.
 Leroy Anderson made one of the most eloquent speeches ever delivered in county convention here in favor of the majority report. As he warm ed up to the subject, his eloquence waxed stronger. His speech was en- tirely free from all personalities, or offensive language of all kinds and | was a straight up talk on republican, ism and in favor of the adoption of | the resolutions. Judge E. W. Wells | also spoke in favor of the majority re- port.
 Hon. R. E. Morrison, District At torney Clark and W. C. Bashford sup ported the minority report in earnest speeches, and when the vote on a mo- tion to adopt the majority report was taken itswasTadopted by "a to 4S,a few of the delegates having retired.
 The convention did not wait for the report of the committee appointed to select delegates to the Tucson conven- ton but it was agreed that they should meet after adjournment and name the delegates, and the convention -hem adjourned. The resolutions adopted follow: We, the publican party of Yavapai { county, Arizona, in convention as 6 embled, contemplating the high prin- { 'iples which have for many years long ' ,ast been the aim and purpose and I lave dominated the republican party, s nd meditating on the lives and e
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1904-03-09
THE NAME WITCH HAZEL.

The name Witch Hazel is much abused. E. c. Dewitt $ Co.,, Chi cago, are the inventors of the orig insl and only genuine Witch Hazel Salve. A certain cure for cuts, burns, bruises, eczema, letter, piles, etc. There are many commercials of this on sale, some of which are dangerous, while they are all worthless. In buy ing Witch Hazel Salve see that the name E. c. Dewitt & Co.,, Chicago, is on the box and cure IS certain. Sold by Brisley Drug Co.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1904-03-09

The hercely democratic patent office does not propose to approve of this effete European way of using titles or lend its approval to the same. It has notified "Marie, Princess of Ysen- burg" and "Charles, Prince of Loew- enstein," that they've got to go back and get their family names if they want to do business in the patent way. The law requires a Christian name" and '"family name'' and the patent office does not propose to de- viate from the statutes just to accom- modate royalty.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1904-03-09

Consul General Skinner has obtain ed from King Menelik favored na- tion" privileges in Abysinnia and Ethiopia, and a guarantee to Amer ican citizens of immunity to their merchandise. Now let him fetch Menelik to the St. Louis Fair and he can take the vampum belt. Among the courtesies he received were two young lions for the president.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1904-03-09
COLDS CAUSE PNEUMONIA.
J. ". Kraemer, 2City Passenger Agent.

One of the most remarkable cases of a cold, deep seated on the lungs, caus- ing pneumonia, who was entirely cured by the use of One Minute Cough Cure. She says: ''The coughing and straining so weakened me that l ran down in weight from 14s to 92 pounds. I tried number of remedies to DO avail until I used One Minute Cough Cure. Four bottles of this wonderful remedy cured me entirely of the cough, strengthened my lungs and restored me to my normal weight, health and strength. Sold by Bris- ley Drug Co.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1904-03-09

Pima county republicans held their convention on Friday to elect dele gates to the territorial convention. They passed resolutions endorsing President Roosevelt's and Governor Brodie's administrations and favoring instruction of delegates to the Chi cago convention. Every county in the territory has favored instructing the delegates to the Chicago conven- tion. The only county where there was any contest over the proposition was Yavapai county. The conven- tion will be unanimous on tEe sub feet
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1904-03-09

When Patti found that her advanced sale of seats in Chicago for her con- cert was very small, she was very sud denly smitten with a severe cold and cancelled her engagement. There have been several cities which have caused chill to run down the worn out war bler's back during her present tour. Patti is a back number, despite her efforts to entertain the people.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1904-03-09
BUCKLEN's ARNICA sALyE

Has world wide fame for marvellous cures. It surpasses any other salve, lotion, ointment or balm for cuts, corns, burns, boils, sores, felons, ul- cers, letter, salt rheum, fever sores, chapped hands, skin eruptions, infal- lible for piles. Cure guaranteed. Only 25c at all druggists.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1904-03-09

Engineer Speaker Cannon is driving legislation along under full head of steam, with Hemenway sitting se- renely on the safety Ivalve. Appro- priation bills are going at double quick. Neither party sees any partic- ular advantage in more long speeches, so adjournment may be reached in a month or two.