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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-18
THE N IS SAFE.

Henry Cievs says Ia bis current
letter.
News u the week from the finan.
ciai standpoint has certainly been ia
yorable In character. The publica.
ton, after the market closed on Tues
day. Of the government crop report.
contained the promise Of exception.
ally favorable haryests. removing 10 q
measurable degree the recent fears Of
damage to the corn and spring wheat
crops and confirming the report that
= large and profitable winter wheat
crop has already been gathered. la
addition, there have al factors In the
stock market, been III the successful
flOtatiOn OF another large loan by ia
pan; f2) the increase In the semi-an.
nual dividend OF the Baltimore & Ohio
whereby that road now enters the 5
per cent dividend paying list: go an
other favorable statement OF foreign
trade. which is OF Importance In con
rection with the money market OF
the immediate future, and "a the
fact that the market itself has so
steadily resisted liquidation Of a most
extensive character by the large pro-
fessionaI operators. With such a com
binatfon Of distinctly favorable in
fluences Il might seem disappointing
that instead Of about holding It's own
the market has not further advanced
but this Is readily explained by the
fact that these Developments have
merely met the expectations Of those
who had taken the trouble to investi-
gate matters, and who therefore were
In a position where they could take
profits at a time others were wait.
Ing for the facts to be presented In
the usual routine channels. II has,
for instance. been generally known.
and has been repeatedly pointed out
in these adyices. that the crop situa.
ton was IN exceptionally favorable
one this year: that the c OF the
Japanese loan was q foregone conciu-
sion. and that the foreign trade move
ment OF the country was on an as
cending scale. Most OF the weeks in.
fluences were. In fact, matters OF
knowledge TO careful Wall street stu
dents and. as usual. We're fully dis
counted.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-18
ICE CREAM DELIVERED PROMPTLY
From n n. TILL 10 y ~
SO CTS . quar-. packed L. Ice seireF~a ~ bicycle
OsH - Either PboNs.
GIBSON q SEITZ

Sc Phaflkees. standing t. iae aud let,
Tag 20 far hy ile NAY. ug Wll Vuu
n0 take q o. the mountains q New
Ms1ico. and tAsfe give Gs liie IN ih~
pure air. that We anay coLueMgisie. II
nochi1g more. the sgEshiar 81 the
eternal hi.ls COT a tew cheerful years
before Our irsl bari has been c>st-
ca" ENeI Il lou can save one Pcyr
lte yorf wofG j. more fha.. rerAsa
.or what you have done 10 the ieasl
~ these. my brethren, you have done
unto ne
That Is . message not oalr n fhe
Roman Catholic church. b.. 10 eyeiy
Christina denomination 70 every frs
ferbsty, 10 build ~sSritaria in New Mey-
sco for their SICK brethren WIZ they
90 81 VIII they be Pbzrisees or will
they be Good Samaritan The Mod.
ern Wocdfnen os America. despite
their rgtd entrance EXAMINATIONS. paid
during THE month OF May this year
s.s,Dg0 for death benefits upon lives
ended by Tuberculosis deaths IL 9th.
sr words. sixteen per cent of al
claims were from tuberculosis deaths
The Odd FeilovE the Knights o.
Pytbiss and the host Of other FRA.
,ernitiss. the churches all would sin1
il profitable from more than one
standpoint To sssis, bot only the gres,
Yraternal SsnitarfEm al Las Vegas
but also 70 build In New Mexico. Colo
RADIO and Utah ssn;,srta Of their own
The dividends would be health and
lives as well as dollars and cents.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-18
|. CROP REPORTS.

The recenf revelations affecting
the !Dtegrlrs D. TIE gOfsTpmelt crop
rerg-r muss prove a serious shock
10 an tbose who tsve supposed that
al least ons resource ~ reliable IN
formation regarding crop condiitpns
was available 10 The producers. Has
there occurred Ia the department Oi
agriculture merely 3 leak o! ar.crm3-
tggr IL EoEi4 aE have been 10 b1d
although serious enough. But u ~
raucn worse than hiss. Secretary
Wilson, after long denying. In the
mos, vehement terms. tbs; there could
by any possibility be any dishonesty
In his bureau u statistics. has Dow
been compeilss 30 Announce pnolicly
that not only has lAefe bsen q leak
ty which brokers and spectators
have yrotsted 70 the extent Of ,hous-
ands perhaps millions, u dollars ~
the expense Of the farmers but the
dishonest officials have ever gone
further and actually altered the re-
ports on al least one staple. cotton,
III order 10 swell the profits Of the
spectators. Secretary Wilson'S de-
termination 10 confiDe himself 10 a
mere dismissal u the official who was
caught rechau5ed has awakened
widespread indignation and 10 little
suspicion. We are prepared 10 await
further developments before passing
judgment but We snnot escape lie
conclusion that the secreSary's willing
ness TO dismiss Associate Statisticisn
Holmes without criminal prosecution
appeared OF It's surface yers
Ike Z desire 20 avoid the pub
licity which would inevitably a.
tend a criminal prosecution 90
pacfaiiy as the officials 81 the de
partner; os Justice say ihat had tbs
secretary erinceG any real desire 70
prosecute Holmes they could have
pointed out st least three statute
under which such prosecution could
have been Instituted. VI trust ~:
the sake OF Secretary Wilson. who ha,
given a long and creditable admin
istration To the department Of ayr!
culture. tina, the r1fnors which We
learn TO be current in Washington are
not we'll founded and that be viii BIZ
able TO demonstrate that fac. TO tbs
president and 10 the public.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-18
NORTHERN NEW MEXICO FAIR.

Las Vegas IL going 10 have a fair
ia the closing days ot September. IL
10 Of the urfnos' importance that Der
Erxt venture In this field should be
entirely successful. The experience
Of The June race meet IL encouraging
Then. although 20 particular attempt
wss made 10 advertise the events 10
the outside. d considerable number a
visitors cane, the sports were In the
highest degree interesting and both
hosse people and strangers were
xbundzntly wei satisfied with the #.
fort.
But the September fair IN 10 be on
q much more elaborate scale than was
the ace meet. There wsll be racsag.
just IA good. better. but there viii
be a great macy other features os Ia.
terssf. And the fair Is to be adrertis.
ed from one end q the souihwes. ~
the other. Exceedingly low railroad
rates will BE- secured and the whole
southwest Will De- invited 10 be the
guests Of The city.
Las Vegas In delightful IN gep,er,
Der. There fs much interest abroad
In our YrateSnai xanitsrsgm. whlcl
VIII 1t that time be- almost ready IN
open, Ia u beautiful Calginas pa-y
ard fine race track, ln our supe-t
scensc Highway and our naagnisieen,
rpysfssin scenery. Many hundreds o.
southwestern people viii welcome al
Opportunity 10 come here when rates
ass low, and When q week OF rare sporr
ca1 BE- er}oYed
IL In worth the effort that II viii
Cost 10 make this first fair q suc
Cess. The people who will come vii.
bring money 10 the city and spend Il
II We gaye them a good fair, trea'
them we'll. impress them with the city
and surroundings. they viii 70 hencs
and sAy nice things about Las Veg
~. The northern New Mexico fail
should ~ once take rsnk an Las Veg
~ greatest boosting and adyertisins
feature Let all the citizens take hold
n earnest Let everybody talk fair
think fair and boost for the fair n
season and out Of season.
We've got the right officers and tins
right committees. Now II IL up "a
Tie people. II they have an interes,
10 the city and Its future that IA larg
= p = the dollar that today drops
Into the till 10 yield little or no ia.
crease. the northern New Mexico
AR will be granted the warmest kind
u support. The investSse nt ia gflt
edeed. gentlemen. A little money, a
little spare time. a little surplus en-.
<rgy on the part Of each one will o..
tsbIish . new record for fairs in the
southwest.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-18

oine wealthy fr4erak have ~Blae-5ker
fse fiscal skft tbs fsltr.Ig hlm ~
cos "a AAe gseStes1 vpfF8ef tAat &Gst
rer ~ e~.tkNslhk-2r Eyui
Scr f.sarv is a. fntAUel@sI iaC1gt
AZ ershrsisgn q tempered MIN ss-
g&rsw aH1 Er1te1ee Sc feels tAat
~ car wln &pt i ~rnalsmsged hy Do
eialles He las lived &froae TIE EsEs-
HsoF. sGapted AlsnsSf 70 fhe.r prfn4-
tive co-aifs01. sraf5sfna ~ walrrs
blpetef hnG other 1elie&rles ana
Jared eEerY dlyey4'ofL re crlisse
belng .a0ds associated sith h4E human
artstbefls Nor u this tne worst
Peary hsk en4ar@d rigorous hard
sal2s. paytirsl fOrfsre. ard Serious ols
Abier2ept-Ffon For the Congses,
o. the Pole. by r. r. AoSfs,h IN
the American Monthly Rer4sE o.
ppylgwE for -Nls.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Homestead Entry Nc. 1887.

Department OF the Interior. Land OF.
flee al Clayton, New Mexico. July
II, 1895.
Notice Is hereby given that the follow.
ing-named settler has filed notice of his
intention 10 make final proof In sup
port OF his claim, and that said proof
will be made before Robert l. NJ.
Ross. United States court commits
sioner a. his office in Las Vegas,
n. NJ. on August g. 1905, viz: Juan
Baca y Lucero Of Chavez, New Mex
leo. for the E. II. S. z. u, Sec. ). and
W. II, S. W. 4, Sec 3. 7. i3. \. R.
Is E.
He names the following witnesses
TO prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of said land,
viz: Cruz Baca, Of Chavez, New Mex
leo; Antonio Martinez. of Chavez.
New Mexico: Ramon A. Truiillo. Of
Sanchez, New Mexico; fedora Her
rera. of Sanchez. New Mexico.
EDWARD w. FOX.
i1-58 Register.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-18

or receiver at Santa Re. y. NJ. on
Aug "a, 1906. viz:
AGAPITO LCJAN
for the NE IA Sc IA. Sec. 81, NV
- SW IA. S l.? NV IA. Sec. IS, 7.
IL ". R IL E
He names the following witnesses
TO prove his continuous residence
upon. and cultivation of, said land,
viz:
Asenc!on chave zof Galisteo, y. NJ;
Manuel Sena Of Galisteo, n. NJ: Frank
Leyna Of Galisteo, y. NJ; Macario
Levba Of Gslisteo, " NJ.
MANUEL r OTERO, Register.
e-.3
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-18

The northern New Mexico fair
should incorporate as an association
and every business man in Las Vegas
should become a stockholder. This
should be done as soon as possible
and che efforts Of all citizens be unit
ed In making the initial fair a sue
cess With the best park. the best
race track and the best fall climatic
conditions. in the territory, the north
ern New Mexico fair should become
an annual and increasingly important
institution.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-18
PEARY AND THE "aoosEvsLr.'

Last, but not least, comes peary.
with his new ship. the Roosevelt. ex.
saying another venture from the
Greenland zone. There In not I'm Arc.
Tic history any more striking figure
than that ofPeary. the embodiment Of
ne resoiufe. mastery American spirit
0 reyolntionizing the world. He has
spent over q decade warning with
the forces Of nature Ia that dssOlate
solitude, and . peculiar touch Of
Brightness is added TO the otherwise
gloomy picture by the fact that his
courageous and devoted wife has
braved his loneliness with him. en-.
during the terrible winters there. and
seeing their baby girl draw tts first
breath In their far-northern home.
Pcary has made Greenland his tho
atre Of operations; exploration there
has. by common consent. been left to
him alone. Almost every summer
since 1891 has see him invade the
frozen wastes on new discoveries
bent. Eight long winters, too, with.
out a glimpse Of the u for six
months each time. has he labored In
the land u ice.
He In forty-eight years old. and has
given bis prime TO this work. He has
spent his own private means. and his
wife has given hers: and they have
both taken 10 the lecture platform 10
raise funds 10 help him on, while
once he had to exhibit his ship in At
Iantic seaports TO obtain enough
money 10 complete her stores. The
United States navy department, In
which he Ia a civii engineer, now
ranking as commander. has granted
the leave Of absence necessary to pur,
sue his researches, but he has en-
joyed no financial aid from the GOV.
eminent. He has had to plan his ex.
petitions. finance them. and then
carry them out. Lat,eriy, however.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-18
JEWELR AND OPTlCLAN.
SOS Douglas Avenue. Las Vegas. N. M.

OF his intention 10 make final proof
in support Of his claim. and that said
proof viii be made before Z. S. court
commissioner AZ Las Vegas, n. ~, On
August q, 1905. viz: Andres Mar.
quez. for the s. E. y. n. ". y, N. 3.
u, S. ". u. ". u. S. E Y. section
1. T. IL. ~, r. % e.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up.
90 and cultivation OF. said land, viz:
Eduardo Gonzales, Of Coraxon, N.
NJ; Vicente Marquee, Of Corazon. N.
NJ; Alexandra Fresquez, OF Corazoa,
y. NJ; Manuel Gurule, OF Corazon, N.
NJ.
MANUEL R OTERO,
ISL Register.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-18
AacHs,sHop's p E

This is the recognition. that Arch.
bishop John j. Glennon OF ST. Louis
gives the climate Of New Mexico from
the health standpoint: When con.
sumption, tuberculosis. enters the HUI
man system. 1t stamps on the brow
what Dante saw on the gates OF hell,
Hope abandon. all We who enter here.
All oyer this land today are men look.
ing for help. stretching out their pale
thin fingers. and asking men and
brothers. will you help ,ny Will you
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-18
Continued on page Sd
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Homestead Entry No. 5507.)
Land Office at Santa Fe. n. NJ. July
Is. 1895.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing4named settler has filed notice
OF his intention to make final proof
In support OF his claim. and that said
proof will be made before the register
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
homestead Entry, No. 5se6.

Land office at Santa Fe. n. n, June
II. 1905.
Notice Is hereby given that the fol-
lowing-named settler has filed notice
OF his intention TO make final proof In
support Of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Probate
Clerk at Las Vegas. n. ~. on July
25th. 1865, viz: Maxine Chavez, for
the n. ". 4. 5. E. u. W. y. n. E.
II, n. E. II. n. W. \. section %. T.
13 ", r. "a E. He names the follow
ing witnesses to prove his continuous
residence upon, and cultivation of,
said land, viz: Francisco S. Chavez.
OF Chavez, y. NJ, Reducindo chavez,
OF Chavez, n. NJ. Juan D. Martinez.
Of Chavez. n. NJ, Albino Barreras. OF
Chavez, n. N.
MANUEL n. oTERO.
est Register.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-18

3MD|-

ehgp sAgf u. Trace fsgtI.. f. AID s, Gfeskefi
saseg Ns4srs9o Phans 5N Las N-gAs Phone
10 NFer th-4y pwl private wires .rnEn New
fofs k1c GtirAge .rsfrs~r. New t0fg Stock
ErcnnrFs and CslAgo Board - Trade and
Wa A D4s scs. 8aagn;- AZ l's1s @rs Cob
rae -. ngs
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-18

When the railroads can pay a
steamship company $sO0.0 900 a year
for the msre privilege II debating the
water rates 1t 10 a presry fair indica-
ton OF what these railroads are doing
fn their nafrOna
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-18
kansa, City Cattle Reeeip,s.

Kansas City. July 1s.-Cattle re.
ceipts 1000, S q loc lower. Native
steers, Si25 q $3.50: southern steers.
$500 q $3.50; soutern cows. $225 a
$3.50; native COWS and heifers. 1925
a S5.25; stockers and feeders, 1915
q &425; bulls, 32.25 a $500: calves,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-18

II as been suggested that Mr.. Car
negie could solve his difficulty as to
what flag to fly from Skibo castle by
having n Of his own, -~embroidered
oats and thisries On a background
OF steer bonds for instance.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-18

When the president gets the Russo
lap peace affair settled he car turn
his attention to those protected hogs
who stin have their feet in the
trough"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-18

When the Car really wants to feel
thankful he reads the accounts of
Fourth OF July in the American news
papers.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-18

Cabinet members In the early days
Of the nation were probably jus; as
bright IL they didn't have any 500, 900
jobs to step into.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-18

It looks as II thu government stats
tician who sold tdps on the govern.
ment crop reports had been reading
Of the methods whereby the E1uitabl,
directors got rich Quick.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-18

The northern New Mexico fair has
the right kind Of officers and execu.
tive committee. Now II needs to get
all the rank and file sufidiy behind 1t.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-18

Far From the Madding rrcwd"
would make an appropriate title for
the island on which the peace com
missiOners are TO meet.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-18

That Brfstow report Is going to
make the railroads do some more
squirming-and they ought to.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-18

The right kind Of a catch sentence
will mean much in the advertising of
the northern New Mexico fair.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-18

The northern New Mexico fair is
especially fortunate in its selection
of a secretary.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-18

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Homestead Entry No. 5s4f.
Land Office al Santa Fe. n. NJ, July
II, 1905. {
Notice is hereby given that the fol
lowing-named settler has filed notice
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-18

Bridge ST. Las Vegas. New Mex
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-08

tory would Be 81 great .benefit 70 every
resident Of the two counties, and Il the
stock could 30 iSSued IA shares 90 those
/ or small capital could betorae share
holders, az well as those With thousa ntis,
IT. Will be an assured financial success.
Those approached on the subject not
only show willingness 70 take stock.
but to help In every way they can. and
ono OF Richmond's leading Wholesale
men, when approached, the other day.
on the subject, BY one Of Charles Ctty's
most prosperous farmers, said, "that he
would give y, 90 70 help II along. though
he never receive any benefit. = and no
doubt, he and many other business msn
In Richmond could be figured on to take
stock aside from these offerings as
bonus.
III Is hoped BY those already i,tsrest-
cd, that there win BE- a soodiy gathering
ofs the residents 81 the two counties At
Charles City Courthouse May Eth. this
being this day set for the meeting in the
interest OF education; ana that line ma y
be generally talked about, everyone be.
come interested and plans formulated ~
which the line will DO built.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-08
Persolrals. and Briefs.
DIR. HAWTHORNE BACK.
Returns From Southern Trip
Greatly Improved in Health.

After an absence OF four weeks N
Atlanta, MONTGOMERY and Mobile. Raw.
!, Or, j, q; Hawthorne and wife have re-
I.urned tn tho city, Or. Hawthorne -
much Improved In health BY Ms stay IN
the South. The pleasure he experienced
In meeting thousands OF his old Southern
friends contributed largely to tbs resto--
ration of his health VT
DR.. w. G.. Taylor. OF the First baptist
Church, of Petersburg, will ke With Dr.
Hawthorne Sunday morning to BEGIN y
series Of special services, which viii
probably last TWO weeks. The great suo-
cess DR., Taylor had ina revival meeting
1 at Grove Avenue "a year ago rendArA the
entire CONGREGATION hopeful of Srest
i1lga thering through his nthistry durins
the next two waeks, SI,Gc'sl tnrvice3
have been held in the church dllrinG the
past week as II prepa :.stion ftr active
and efficient co-operat ton With Or, TAylor
4 and the pastor, q,
Dr, TAYLOR viii preach Tomorrow at II
4 A, N. and 8 r, M,, and every day during
the week. at s r. NJ. and 4 r. M.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-08
BY Geo. w. Mayo. Auctioneer
a. DEMONSTRATORS SALE AND AID
"a MINISTHATRIX'S SALE.

AS administrator and admnlstratrlx Of
tho estate Of Mary r, Leistield (deceased
and Ada Fl. King (deceased) respective
- TUESDAY, APRIL. II, 1900, i
at 10:30 o'clock, all of tho 1iousehoid am.
Kitchen Furniture and Personal * ProPer,.
ty, at their late residence, No. lbZv West
Gary Street, consisting OF handsofns
Mahogany and Upholstered Parlor suns,
s Oak and Walnut Bedroom SUITS. an ~ .
sNardrobes TO match; handsome Moquettse
Front and Back Parlor Carpets, Hal ana
pets, large assortnpent q Rugs a zee }ner
Beds, Mattresses. Bed Lounge Coucnss'
Tarior Rockers. Patlor Hric-a- bra q
touartered Oak Book Case, 9uarterea
Oak China Presses, Real Chine breaklhst
ana Dinner Sets; also large lot OF MS s.
Ecallaneous China and Glasswars. large nI
!i ns. Mir r ouaTtered Oak Hall Rack.
Gas. Range, Massive Oak sidehoard, OAK
Extenslon Table, pining-r12amn Gha H,,rn g
match; also large lot Of Kitchen f Ea1fn
tire and Utenslls; J. Large iron SOLE,
and numerous other things, These H9ua as
ara Comparatively new and ofAtnei PISS. pes'
d'TElMs; strictly cash, -, !, :, ,ro,,
i, j. sGUYERNAI ssn;,,
Adminlstrator for Mary 7, te ei
Adm!n!stratrlx for r, Ad aae a. A's'
D BY Geo ". Mayo. Auct'oneer, q M.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-08
6in,ci n, g :, 4, r J. 8 Times .p,spetch

especial 70 The Times Dispatch.)
RRIDaDpoRr. CONN. April ~ orEsn-
Sissd ten yes1s ago 81 thirteen consen,ai
spirits Who dertded superstition. BRIDGE
port port S so-cailed suicide Club has bean
dissolved ~ the death Of its president
and isst remainins member, Daniel
3Losser, and he Wa the only one who did
not die by his own hand. n.
There has always been more or less
mystery around tho associatioa.s pro-
sceedinss. hut the details Of its formation
I ara h well know NJ It's membership was
made up Largely of ,1erman.Americans
who met In the even lnga in various re-
sorts to, drink beer and play pinochle,
and it was at one. o( these merry meet
SinGs that the talk of Suicide club" was
started. Il.
StSThe suggestion was accepted and 1t
was decided TO limit the membsrship 10
thirteen Not long after that first nisht
only twelve men assembled ct the APP
pointed place. Announcement was made
that John MnKenSie. who had Just re-
self.
have been 70 the other members, It did
not disrupt the. society. George Ieaven-
worth. city editor Of the Bridgeport
Farmer. was a member, and on the morn
Ing that humorous article on the club
appeared III the paper he was found dead
with an empty bottle that had contained
Scarbolic acid. lying beside him.
$ For year there were no more breaks
in tho raniu. Then Victor Helsterhagen
went into his cellar one day and shot
El,i,nself Alexander 1featherington8 WINS
the fourth to 20. He shot himself Jack
5ExcheI Blacksmith, followed within a
brief time in the same manner. Walter
Nickel, . painter, hansed himself.
e.. A few more weeks passed and Wallace
Zepp, q saloonkeeper, was found drowned,
and John Meyer shot himself in his meat
market. Gustav Wolf, diamond expert.
chose . similar manner Of death. and
about year later Michael Horvat drank
carbolic acid. Several years went by with
out further reductions. ana then Oscar
Beers, who had twice tried to kill him
self succeeded with q razor.
This left only two members, George
Wagner and Daniel I 4oeser. this president.
Wagner shot himself in New York
hotel last fall. Until then Mr.. Logger
had often laughinglyj admitted that no
was member OF the organization but
sand 1t was al a Joke. After Wasner's
death, however, he stoutly denied that
there had been any. such club. His death
occurred last night from natural causes.
Z He was fifty-fours years old, nativo
OF Germany, and Is survived by a widow
and five children