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Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-07-06
Baseball Players and Foot Racers

Louis J. Kruger, er.champion long
distance foot racer oi Germany and
Holland, writes oct. - 1901 Dur.
ing my training OF eight weeks foot
races at Salt Lake City, IN April last
used Ballads snow LinIment TO my
greatest satisfaction. Therefore, |
highly recommend SNOW Liuiment 10
all Uno are troubled with sprains
bruises or rheumatism" DC. %, and
81. Sold hy W VI Johnson.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-07-06
For ssIIinGLIquor.

~ Sheriff Granger arrested Sol.
and Dan Williams. colored.
-a''ge Of selling liquor. near
- saturday.
r''nSn were arFaigDed before
IN =, s''u and required 70 give q
e' each for their Appearances
tern of the criminal cosrt.
sl'i The henaa we're fuTuinh-
= ssisnaaais as,s splen1
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-07-06
A Pleasant Party

Apleasaut psrty ~ North Gainesville
iolks bent on day's outing, picnicked
at Halle's sink on the Fourth. There
Nas plenty Of good thing. to eat and
drink. with the result that the day was
spent 10 n most delightful manner.
The party returned to their respective
homes m the early evening
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-07-06
M0zLEY'S
LEMON ELIXIR
REGULATES THE
LIVER,
STOMACH,
BOWELS,
KIDNEYS.

me inventor Z the 'smols TER.
hELL NCEANE,' \ man SHOWN vher.
ever p'ov' are I'D and used says.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-07-06
had HAPPY DAY ON
GLORIOUS FOURTH
did the People Of North Gaines.
vile and Their Friends.
DISPLAY FIREWORKS AT NIGHT

-. North Gainesville Sunday School
Celebrates the Day With Fine Pro-
ram-Rain lntorferss-Proceeds Go
10 the Building Fund.
The people Of North Gainesville were
m, in large numbers on Tuesday, TO
ain in the celebration OF the Fourth,
and the exercises and picnic at Camp
HILLS Grove was q very enjoyable oc-
sasion.
The program consisted Of songs, reel
n,iops etc., and there was not patri-
otto sonR in the whole category that
r,s omitted. The Sunday school chill
drep and teachers marched from the
hall to the picnic grounds at about II
m. where the exercises we're opened
with song, followed by prayer by
Rev. Mr.. Hart. Nine young ladies
then gave dialogue, which was fol.
loved by singing The Star spsnged
Banner" A recitation, "Old Glory"
BY Miss Grace Wolf, was very nicely
rendered. Jimmy Campbell also did
we'll. There were many other fine Sc.
lectons on the program and the main
address Of Mr.. Albert Turner was
very clever and pleasing talk The
speaker said he would not detsin them
long but every word was full of good
Sholesomeiadvice to the young. He
proved by his brief illusions to the /,
topics OF the present day that he is
well up in:current events, as we'll as
the history Of our country. He was
warmly applauded AZ the close.
After a song the exercises were F.
closed and most Of those present in /
dulged in q picnic dinner. Baskets
well filed we're brought forth and the
crowd WAS preparing for q good social
time, when the rain came down at q
lively rate and many sought safety
from theldownpour in the hail and
other places.
It rainedIat intervals during the sf-
iemoOn, putting q stop to the baseball
game, but many remained at the
greOads and enjoyed the swings and
other smasements. The use Of the
rounds we're rendered by the owner,
dr Campbell and the crowd was very
orderly and appreciated his kindness
At SO'clock at night the people again
4began to assemble TO witness the dis.
play Of fireworks. Mr.. Albert Weber,
Henry Ramsey, Col. /. +. Webster and
Others had purchased quite a large
quantity, and they we're set OF 10 good
''J.s without a mishap during the
Whole time. Some Of the pieces were
very fine.
Or Weber invited a number OF his
Iflend' to partSke OF Refreshments at
DIS home after the exercises were
over and many avsiled themselves Of
ls generous hospitality, lemon punch
being served to all.
he sale OF ice cream and lemonade
's''ed the sunday school a very neat
'om to he used in repairing their place
dmeetrng.
Inc day was enjoyed by large num-
W 10 'pite OF the rain and our North
gainesville friends scored another vic-
'ey a. entertainers.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-07-06
Eoresd 10 sinrve.
present

b. + Leek Of Concord, Ky, says
For - years suffered agonies, with
a sore on my upper lip, 90 painful,
sometimes, that could not eat. After
vainly trying every shing else, I cured
it with BucAlen's ArnicA SAlve." lie
great for burns, cuts and wopnds, AZ
ali drug stores only 26c.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-07-06
A Surprise Party.

4 pleasant slfprlse parry may be
given to your stomach and liver, by
taking medicine which Wili relieve
their na,n and discomfort viz. Dr.
Kings New Life Pili. They are = most
wonderful remedy. Afordin SURF re-
lief aud cure for headache diEriness
and constipation. pc ~ ell druggists.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-07-06
Shooting for prixss.

The Gainesville Guards met At their
new range OF the Fourth and did some
very good shooting ~ intervals. not
WithstandiDg the rain Intsrisfed with
them much at the afternoon.
Captain Layton won the medal for
the 30 yards range. Private Dsvensau
captured the 800 yards prize LieDtsn-
ant BlandiBe uas the winner Of the
priIs % all ranges
There Is no doubt bot chat The boys
will send some good msrksmsn 10 -.
Augustine, ~ the state Ghost Ia Ar-
gust
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-07-06
u the eapr Ia Cutting Issih

Be sure and use that old and we'll
tried remedy Mn. winsloW's sOoth-
ing syrup. Tor children tsething. 10
soothes the child, s0itsns she gums,
allSys all pain. cures wind collie and 10
she best remedy for diAFrhoea. Twsn-
tJ-hve cents bottle.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-07-06

ChssrfOIIY Recommended for Rhsv-
nathan.
- g. HIRbee DahVills. III, writes.
Dee ?, 1901 About two years ago I
UAs laid up Zoe fooF months with Fhsn-
msiism I tired BILLIARDS. snow Lini.
mebt; one bottle cured ms. ! saa
rns eTfully recommend 10 60 ell suffer
ina from like afiiiction. 9te, 60s and
~ 5SIs ~ ". VI Johnson.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-07-06

interchangeable pg
railways
Throsh Pullman
Lfns Coa LIBa and sontksrn Rerwny.
FoF eompen information eanon
IA GOODWIN Ticket Agent. 0anssvlls.
ERANK BCfl&I0N, ARt STARK Trass Pass Aea
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-16
Enthusiastic Words Concerning
National FraternaI Sanitarium

il goes. and goes. and we think moth
ing of il. The National Fraternal Sani-
tarium management comes 10 you gen.
tlemen, and we expect you to 30 back
to your homes, your councils, your
camps. your towns. and ask OF these
five million people that each one OF
them give a penny each month.
1T is a trifling sum, yet a single
penny each month from five million
people means six hundred thousand
dollars year TO place our loved ones
where they will regain their health.
'If | were TO ask for a contribution
here tonight from every gentleman in
this room, il would come, and ] be-
lieve as much as ] am standing here
that when you go back to your homes.
when you go back to the people in
your churches and religious societies,
and in your lodges. and tell them OF
this collosal movement, tell the good
that can be accomplished. and the
blessing 10 humanity, tell them this
wonderful story Of penny,-that five
million pennies will be coming, and
if that is true the Fraternal Sanitar.
ium is an assured success and 1t will
be the greatest sanitarium in this
wide world"
BY DR.. w. J. Williamson, D. D.. Pas
for Third Baptist Church. St. Louis.
"Of course 1t is going 70 require
some practical work, some hard work
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-16

The June number of the Western
Fraternalist, the organ of the Asso-
ciated Fraternalists contains large
number of excellent views of the Fra
ternal Sanitarium buildings and sur
rounding scenes, and a great many eX-
tracts from speeches delivered at the
banquet at the Planters hotel from
which the following are taken.
BY DR.. II. A. Warner, Past President
National Fraternal Congress.
"his reference to the sanitarium and
the element of strength behind 1t, the
millions of people interested IN It.,
brings me to the subject | have in
mind. If I were to ask tonight for
a contribution of one hundred thous-
and dollars, or of five thousand COL
lars, or of one thousand dollars, from
any great number of individuals, 1t
might be Forthcoming, The members
of this sanitarium committee, the
commission who are moving this.
come to YOU for contribution, and
ask what it Is.
sSome of you will be ready - give
hut that all of these FIVE millions OF
people may be interested and give,
we come to you with the request for
a single penny, the smallest piece oi
money of which we take cognizance IN
this country. single penny; we pay
II for the morning paper and think
nothing of it; we toss 1t TO the child
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-16
Desert Pilgrims.

Islam Temple, Order OF the Mystic
Shrine of San Francisco, accompanied
by pilgrims from Los Angeles and Al.
buquerque temples and well supplied
with cameps milk and dates, hove in
sight of the verdant oasis of Las We.
gas last night and for a half hour re-
freshed themselves at the sparkling
fountain sprays and sundry other
sprays of this chosen spot, before
proceeding on their journey 10 the
imperial council at Niagara.
Potentate Geo. Filmer and Recorder
J. w. Anderson, the chief backseesh
cryers Of the footsore pilgrims mar.
shalled the 115 wanderers, while H.
f. Gregory, of the Frisco Santa Fe
service. veritable "El Muesin cryer
looked after the welfare of the seven
teen odd pilgrim-esses and the Aral
patrol of thirty.
The imperial council meets at Nj
agara on the goth inst, at which re
representatives. from the whole United
States and its possessions will be pre-
sent.
islam Temple has engaged a por
tion OF the Prospect hotel at Niagara
for the council week and also th'
famous Seventh regiment band o
thirty-two pieces to discourse swee
strains during the sultry days ant
dreamy nights.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-16

London, June 16.-The acceptance
of Washington as q place for the con.
duct Of peace negotiations is regard.
ed by the London newspapers as a
great compliment to President Roose-
velts diplomacy and further proof OF
the growing influence Of the United
States in international politics. More
over it is felt that Japan would not
have proceeded SO far unless con-
vinced there were reasonable pros
poets Of the negotiations bearing
fruit. 1t is therefore concluded that
Japan has resolved to propose mod
crate and reasonable terms. Little at
tention is paid here to sensational
stories Of European complications,
especially concerning France and
Germany. The question OF an armis.
tice excites keen interest and prac.
tical cessation of all news from Man.
churian battlefields is being consider
ed the harbinger of another tremen-
dous struggle.
Drowned to Man.
ST Petersburg. June 16.-ReQuiem
mass will be celebrated tomorrow at
the naval chapel for the repose of the
souls OF officers and other members
of the crew of the battleship AleXan-
der III which the Admiralty announced
went down 10 man in the battle OF
the sea of Japan There was only one
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-16

survivor each of the compliments OF
the battleships Borodino and Navarin.
Cruiser Wants Coal.
Saigon. Cochin China. June 16.-
The Russian auxiliary cruiser Kouban
has arrived Off this port and asked
to be supplied with coal sufficient to
reach the nearest Russian port. Her
request is under consideration. The
Kouban did not participate In the
battle with the Japs, having been de.
tached to reconnoitre the east coast
OF Japan. On returning she learned
Of the disaster to the Russians and
came here.
Local Habitation and Name.
Washington, June 16.--Already the
epoch making meeting to be held be.
tween the plenlpotentiaries Of Russia
and Japan to discuss means of end
ing the war has received a name. In
dispatches to Europe from embassies
and legations here it is definitely
termed the Washington conference"
The announcement of the selection OF
Washington has caused practically
the entire diplomatic corps to sus-
pend indefinitely it's program for the
summer. II the conference does not
convene until September some Of the
diplomats will make brief visits to
Europe mainly for the purpose Of get.
ting in touch with the views OF their
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-16
TUCUMCARI
TRAGEDIES
Lloyd Lot Lying at Point
of Death as Result Of
Alteration. More Par
ticulars Of Campbell
Affair.

To the editor OF The Optic.
Tragedies seem the order OF the
day down here,
Yesterday Lloyd Lot. son OF Mr.. w.
X. Lot, and a well known ranch man,
got into an altefcation with a party
at Santa Rosa, during which Lloyd
received q very severe blow on the
head and reliable rumor here Is to
tn effect that he Is lying at the point
Of death. unconscious. with slight
hopes Of recovery. His father happen.
ing to be In the vicinity Is now with
his son.
Mr.. George Campbell. q very high.
ly respected ranch man, residing six
miles from here Is member Of the
grand jury now In session. Some
years ago his wife for a short time
gave evidence Of insanity, but 1t was
supposed she had recovered
Last evening she Is said to have
driven her husband from his home, but
he, believing 1t best to humor her and
not fearing any danger pacified her.
This morning he came to court at
1ucumcari tc discharge his duties as
juror.
Soon after he left home a homi-
cidal mania came upon his wife and
she began TO run after the older child
ren. who ran for their lives,
She succeeded in driving the child.
rem into the house and barred the
doors. The neighbors heard the
trouble and becoming alarmed rushed
70 the rescue. The infuriated woman
stood them off with Winchester and
revolver and before they could over.
come her she shot and killed the four
little children and took her own life
Pinned on the clothing at her breast
was brief note which said I'VE will
all go together. The entire com
munity is shocked and in sym
pathy with the husband.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-16

representative governments. Next TO
the belligerents themselves Germany
has shown the most keen interest In
the selection Of the place for negotia'
tions. From the outset she has both
here and at st. Petersburg and Toxic
exerted powerful influence to get ne.
gotiators to washington. II was the
emperor's belief that only In Wash.
ington would the negotiators be free
from unsolicited interference OF the
neutral powers.
suItry chicago's Nerve.
Chicago, June ia movement TO
have the peace negotiations between
Russia and Japan take place in Chi.
cago should a change from Washing
ton be desired was inaugurated today.
The Illinois Manufacturers associa'
tion, which represents 100000. 900
Of invested capital and employs 500,.
900 men, took the initiative by ask
ing the governor of Illinois and the
mayor Of Chicago to join in extend.
ing the invitation.
Alexieff Resigns.
st. Petersburg, June 16.-The an,
nouncement that the Emperor Mich
olas has accepted the resignation OF
his uncle. Grand Duke Alexieff, as
high admiral, created q sensation
when it became known today, but
the announcement came too late fol-
comment in the morning papers.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-16

Thus reinforced for his lifes work,
he went to Arkansas and was there
actively engaged In the practice OF
his profession until 1879, which year
marks the date Of his advent In Las
Vegas---then but nucleus OF the pres
ent beautiful and prosperous city. He
entered In a partnership with Judge
William Lee, which continued until
the later was raised to the bench.
Later he formed a partnership with
Judge +. " Long which continued
until his death.
For four years Captain Fort was dis
trict attorney for the district COM
posed OF the counties Of San Miguel,
Mora, Union and Guadalupe counties.
He acquired the distinction of being
one Of the most successful prosecutors
the territory ever had. He served as
a member of the Twenty-ninth legis-
lative assembly and the term follow
ing was elected to the territorial coun-
ell. For five years Captain Fort was
city attorney and he served ON boards
Of education and territorial boards
with the same ability and fidelity that
ever marked his official actions.
Captain Fort was married at Car
isle, Ark, January l6, 1872, to Miss
Locke L. Hardin, an estimable and
highly endowed lady. who preceded
her husband 10 the grave, little moro
than a year ago, Two daughters sur
yive, Mrs r. B, January Of this city
and Mrs w X. Etter OF Topeka.
The remains Of deceased, accom-
panied by Mr.. and Mrs. Etter will ar
rive from Topeka tomorrow afternoon.
While definite arrangements have not
been made, IL is believed that the
funeral vii be held Sunday afternoon
from the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. jan
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-16

the most resourcefnl. able and sue
cessful attorneys in the southwest.
Beginning to make friends when the
city was in it's infancy, growing closer
into association with these as inter-
ests were welded in the development
Of the city, adding to the long list
other warm friends among the new
comers, the gentleman was more for
tunate in this regard than the ordi-
nary individual.
Deceased was not only an able and
upright and generous man, but he was
progressive, public-spirited and alert,
during his twenty-siX years Of busy
life here identifying himself with all
that made for the city's advancement.
He will be greatly missed IN Las
Vegas,
Mr.. Fort was born in Baltimore, Md,
January 81, 1S45, bis parental ancest-
ors having come from England to
America at very early period Of the
history of the state. They were prom
inent in professional and business
ranks, and representatives OF the ia
mily rendered active service In the
desperate conflict, which secured in
dependence for the nation.
Leandtr Fort. grandfather of de-
ceased. was d native Of Baltimore and
took an active part in defending the
city again the British forces in that
memorable trouble. His son, Leander
Fort. was also native of the famous
old city with whose annals the history
OF his ancestors had been so indis
solubly linked from almost the time
of its inception.
Lewis G. Fort was the Oldest ol
three children. His education was
received in the excellent scholastic in
stitutions of his native cpy, where
he was still living at the time OF ths
outbreak of the late civil war.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-16

A great many Las Vegans will sor'
row with the nearer mourners over
the death Of Captain l., G, Fort In
Topeka. announcement Of which was
briefly made In yesterdays Optic.
For year or more, Captain Fort had
been In poor health, but. while his
illness was considered as serious
none anticipated the dread summons
were so near
Some months ago. Captain Fort ac.
companied his daughter. Mrs. w, k.
Etter, 10 Topeka, hoping that the
change would result benetically For
a time he appeared TO be better and
until almost the end he apparently
held his own.
Captain Fort was the Nestor of the
Las Vegas bar. having practiced con
tinuously IN the city since 1879. He
won the repntation of being one OF
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-16
Life and Death Of Capt. L. c.
Fort, Nestor Of the las Vegas Bar
Brief Sketch Of the Record Of the Late Able Prac-
ttioner and His Achievements in New Mexico

Il was but natural that there should
have been transmitted TO him from
his loyal ancestors that spirit Of pa
triotism with which they were %
strongly imbued. and, though mere
boy AZ the time. he valiantly went
forth In defense Of the union. His
first service was In the engineering
corps and he subsequently became .
member Of the Tenth Maryland volun.
teer infantry, which was assigned to
the army OF the Potomac and which
rendered efficient service In aiding the
union cause.
After the close Of the war Captain
Fort devoted himself assidiously 10
the reading OF law and thoroughly
preparing himself for that profession.
His law studies were pursued In Bal.
timore, where he was admitted to the
bar
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-16
Back Of Chicago Strike Broken
Delivery of Goods Almost Normal and no Evid-
ences Of Disturbances. Bribery Charges Ar
ouse Much Interest

Chicago, June 16.-The grand jury
room, where witnesses are being ex-
amined as to the payment Of money
for the settlement of the strike and
regarding assaults upon non.union
drivers, is still the center Of interest
in the teamsters' strike. The employ.
ers' association is resting and the
teamsters' Joint council has decided
to meet only every other day. Moth
ing was heard today about peace and
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-16

there was no evidence Of q strike on
the streets. Delivery OF goods In al
lines are almost normal.
Chicago, June 16.--Proposed indict.
ments against officials of at least five
packing firms were said TO have been
presented to members of the federal
grand jury today by District Attorney
Morrison for consideration. The re-
port was current that the indictments
had practically been voted by the Jury.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-16
Samuel Greason Finally Acquitted
Man Who Has Had Death Warrent Issued ten
Times Finally Acquitted After Most Remark
able Trial in History Of American jurisprudence

months later. His death warrant has
been issued ten times and his case
has developed into one OF the most
remarkable murder trials in this state.
The date of the execution OF Mrs. Ed
wards will be fixed in few days. 1t
was postponed several months ago so
that she could be used as witness
at Greason's trial
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-16

Reading. Pa. June 1G.--Samuel
Greason, colored, was today acquitted
of the murder of John Edwards. Mrs.
Kate Edwards. wife of the murdered
man. whose testimony convicted
Greason over three years ago, today
completely exonerated him. Edwards
was murdered nearly four years ago
and GreaSOn was arrested several
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-16
NO REPORT OF EQUITABLE
SUBMITTED TO GOVERNOR

New York, June l6.--Supt Hend-
ricks of the state insurance depart
ment said today that he had not yet
submitted his report in the Equitable
matter to Governor Higgins. He de-
clined to say when he would do so.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-16
Moonliaht Party.

Last night In honor Of Miss Goldie
Geyer who Is soon to leave for the
east to spend the summer, a sur
prise party, which took the nature OF
a moonlight drive to Romero was Civ.
en-. At. the ranch resort refreshments
were served, after which a visit to the
famous iron spring proved a feature.
The night was ideal and the drive
and concomitant features were much
enjoyed.
Those who went on the drive were
Miss Geyer. Misses Clara Callahan
Ruby Schlott. Irma Bell, Nellie
West, Cora Sundt, Bessie Pierce
Messrs win Springer. Ben Eitel
george. John Sinclair, Carl Wertz
Karl Lehman and Joe Sundt.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-16
Original Daughter Of Revolution Dead

here aged ninety-five. She was the
daughter Of John Atwater. an aide to
General Washington. who did Ger.
vice as bearer Of dispatches between
Washington and Lafayette.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-06-16
BY Or. Cunningham Of Las veuas.
NJ. m.
Murderess Must Hang

Denver, Colo, June l6.--Chief JUS
tice Gabbert today heard arguments
on the application for writ Of ha'
beas corpus for Frederick Arnold
and Newton Andrews. under sentence
of death for the murder of Mrs. Aman.
da Youngblood. After listening to the
argument, the judge denied the ap-
plication and the young men will
hang at the penitentiary tonight