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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25
Sister Dead.

Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Marriott left
Silver City Friday evening for Bona
parte, Iowa, called thither by a tele-
gram received Friday afternoon an
nouncing the sudden death OF Mrs.
Marriott's sister, Mrs. Florence Stur-
tevant. Mrs. S%turtevant had been Ill
for some time past but her Illness was
not considered to be Of a dangerous
character. 1t was while undergoing
an operation to relieve her Of her all
ment, that she succumbod, presumably
from the shock occasioned by the
operation. Mrs. Sturtevant with her
small daughter Elizebeth visited
| Silver City several years ago and
made numerous friends who will sin
cerely mourn her death. Deceased is
survived by her daughter who is now
left an orphan. by her aged father and
mother and by a sister. Mrs. Marriott
and a brother J. A. Shipley Of this city
and also another brother, Edward, res
iding In Texas. All have the deep
| sympathy OF the community in their
| sad loss.-Enterprise.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25
HEAD SOLID SORE
Awful Suffering Of Baby and
SIespless Nights Of
Mother.
CURED BY cu1IcuRA
Skin Fair as a Lily with no Scar
10 Recall Awful Sore
Writes Mother.

az herewith write out In full the be-
ginning and end Of that terrible disease
eczema" says Mrs. VIM. Rycr, Elk
River, MINI. (which caused my babe
untold suffering and myself many
sleepiess nights. My babe was born
seemingly . fair. healthy child, but
when she wal three weeks old q swell.
Ing appeared on the back Of her head,
and In course Of time broke. It did
not heal but grew worse, and the sore
spread from the size Of q dime to that
Of Q dollar. used all kinds Of RENEE
dies that I could think Of, but nothing
seemed 10 help; In fact, It grew worse.
Her hair fell out where the sore was,
and I feared II would never grow again.
Il continued until my aged father came
on q visit, and when he saw the baby
he told me to get Cuticura Soap and
Ointment right away.
ITO please him I did 20, and to my
surprise by their use the sore began to
heal over, the hair grew over It, and
to-day she has . nice head Of hair, her
akin Is a. fair as q lily, and she has no
scar left to recall that awful sore, and
It IL over eight months and no sign OF
Ito returning"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25
Experiences with q Madman.

Sergeant o. a. Manseau has re-
turned TO Fort Bayard from a trip to
Washington, whittier he accompanied
an insane patient. J. w. Hart, by name
to the insane asylum In that city. Mr.
Manseau experienced great difficulty
in handling the patient who was In q
fighting mood from the time he left
Silver City until his destination was
reachcr. In subduing his patient, Mr.
Mansean had his eye glasses smashed
to pieces, besides being badly scratch
cd about the face and hands and hay
ing his shoulder bitten. Upon delier
ing his charge, Mr.. Manseau visited
his old home at Manassas, Virginia
and also visited a sister in Louisville
Kentucky.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25
The Diamond Cure.

The latest news from Paris, Is, thai
they have discovered a diamond cure
for consumption. II you fear con
sumption or pneumonia, 1t will, how
ever. be best for you to take thai
great remedy mentioned by W. T. Nc
Gee. Of Vanleer, Tenn. Il had
cough, for fourteen years. NOTHING
helped me, until I took DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption
Coughs and Colds, which gave instant
relief, and effected a permanent cure.
Uneaualled quick cure. for Throat and
Lung troubles. At all druggists: price
soc ami si.00. guaranteed. Trial bot
ties free.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25
Bent Her Double.

II knew no one, for four weeks,
when | was sick with typhoid and
kidney trouble" writes Mrs. Annie
Hunter, Of Pittsburg, Pa, "and when
got better, although | had one Of the
best doctors | could get. was bent
double. and had to rest my hands on
my knees when | walked. From this
terrible affliction | was rescued by
Electric Bitters, which restored my
health and strength, and now 1 can
walk as straight as ever. They are
simply wonderful" Guaranteed to
cure stomach, liver and kidney disord
ers; at all druggists; price soc.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25
In a Pinch, use Alien. Foot.Ea.e.

Ladies car e shoes one size
smaller after using Aliens Foot-Ease,
a powder to be shaken into the shoes.
1t makes tight or new shoes feel easy;
gives instant relief to corns and
bunions. It's the greatest comfort
discovery Of the age. Cures and pre-.
vents swollen feet, blisters, callous
and sore spots. It Is a certain cure
for sweating, hot, aching feet. At all
Druggists and Shoe stores, Csc.
Don't accept any substitute. Trial
package FREE by mail. Address,
Allen S. Olmsted. lie Roy, N. Y.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25
One Dollar Saved Represents Ten Dol
lars Earned.

The average man does not save to
exceed ten per cent OF his earnings.
He must spend nine dollars in living
expenses for every dollar saved. That
being the case he cannot be too care
full about unnecessary expenses. Very
often a few cents properly invested,
like buying seeds for his garden, will
save seevral dollars outlay later on.
1t is the same in buying Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. 1t costs but a few cents.
and a bottle Of 1t In the house often
saves a doctors bill Of several dol
lars. For sale by all druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25
Examining Prospect.

Arthur N. Jorden of Minneapolis,
Min, a man OF wide mining experience
and WILDER r. Adams, a mining en-.
gineer and metallurgist Of Denver, are
In Questa examining the Guadalupe
placer for Philadelphia capitalists. Mr..
Jorden has been interested In this
placer for the last two or three years.
II the property Is satisfactory, work
will be pushed on 1t this fall.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25
The elo Stick.

What Is declared TO be the largest
board In Roswell. or, In fact, In this
whole section Of country. Is a stick OF
timber lately received from California
by the Kemp Lumber company. 1t Is
a plank sixteen feet long, forty.two
inches wide and four inches thick.
II In California redwood and one Of
the biggest ever made for commercial
mercial purposes. It was bought for
purposes.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25
sheep Dipping Over.

A. C. Queen. live stock agent for
the Santa Fe, Prescott q Phoenix rail.
road states that the shipping OF sheep
along the line for this season Is over.
The total number of sheep shipped
was Ss.S71. This number went out
from Mesa aud Ash Fork. A much
larger number was shipped from the
main iine points and they are still
making shipments in that section OF
the country.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25

and City Of INSTRUMENTATION for
Ell Paso. Deming. Silver City and al
points In Mexico, southern New Mex.
leo and Arizona.
No. Z has Pullman and tourist sleep.
Ing cars for northern California
points.
No. SO, California Limited, has same
equipment as No. 1. Runs Mondays
and Thursdays.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25
CURE PERMANENT

s'Your letter Of the Ioth inst. re.
ccivcd, asking In regard to the cure Of
my baby some six years ago. Well,
the disease has never returned to her
head which al that time was a solid
sore on top and down the back"
Mas. WIN. RIVER, Elk River, MINI.
Feb. IS, 1893.
so,d throughout the world. CuticuYa Nasoivent, 800.
IN Form u Chocolate .Csated Pilis, 2sc, per vial q 6ol.
bio,pent, -, .sosg, &c: iDspots, londca,. = Charter.
A. r,iss Drug b Chem. Corp, sole proprtetors.
og~ sand ef nov 10 Cure Ecssms'
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25
TerritOrials
A Good Record.

John l.. Schoield formerly Of Grant
county has been superintendent of the
Coronado Copper Mining company at
Metcalf, Ariz., for the past year. He
has been very successful In his opera
lions, and Is now considered n Of
the leading mining men OF the terri
tory.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25
Holst Installed.

The new gasoline hoist al the Black
Peak mines. near Hlllsboro. was put
In operation at the Black Peak mines
Wednesday and the main shaft Is be-
Ing unwatered. As soon as the water
has been removed two shifts win be
put on and the shaft will he put
down several hundred feet. at least
that ia the intention OF the company
at this time. A contract has been
let TO sink an air shaft 100 feet.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25

Trains stop at Embudo for dinner where
good meals are served.
CONNECTIONS
At AntOnito for Durango, SilvertOn. and n
termediate points.
At Alamosa for Denver, Pueblo and inter
mediate points via either the standard gauge
line via La veta Pass or the narrow gauge via
Salida, making the entire trip in day light and
passing through the famous Royal Gorge,
also for all points on Creede branch.
A. 8. BARNEY, :
Travelling Passenger Agent. Santa Fe. n. NJ.
g.. K. HOOPER. u. + A
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25

Rev. F H. Richardson and family
recently arrived in Deming from
Huron, s. d, Mr.. Richardson will have
charge of the Baptist church work
In that city. Mr.. Armstrong, who has
been In charge of this congregation,
will devote his entire time to the
| church at Silver City.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25
A Surprise Party,

A pleasant surprise party may be
given to your stomach and liver, by
taking a medicine which will relieve
their pain and discomfort, viz: DR..
Kings New Life Pills. They are a
most wonderful remedy, affording sure
relief and cure, for headache. dizzi.
ness and constipation, 25c at all drug
gists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25

H. Is ten times easier to cure
coughs. Group. whooping cough and
all lung and bronchial affections
when the bowels are open. Kennedy's
Laxative Honey and Tar 10 the origi.
nal Laxative Cough Syrup. Gently
moves the bowels and expels al cold
from the system. Cuts the phlegm,
cures all coughs and strengthens
weak lungs. Sold by Winters Drug
Co., and K. D. Goodall.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25
Forced 20 starve,

B. F. Ieek, Of Concord. KY, says:
For 20 years suffered agonies,
with a sore on my upper lip, SO pain
full. sometimes. that | could not eat.
After vainly trying everything else,
cured IL with Bucklen's Arnica
Salve." It's great for burns, cuts and
wounds. AT all druggists; only csc.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25

Half the Ills that man Is heir to
come from indigestion. Burdock
Blood Bitters strengthens and tones
the stomach; makes indigestion i'm
possible.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25
Thieves Made 4 Haul.

Sunday night about 2 o'clock rob.
beers broke into the furnishing store
Of M. v. Mitchell Of Alamogordo. and
took 5000 or $3.50 worth OF goods.
Entrance was made into the store by
smashing In n OF the rea windows
and. from the tracks made. at least
two were In the bunch Of thieves.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25

Ancient witchery was believed In by
only a few but the true merit Of Dc.
| Wits Witch Hazel Salve Is known ny
every one who has used 1t for b0,ls.
sores, letter, eczema and piles. SOLD
| BY Winters Drug Co., and X. D. Good
all.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25

A big food came down South Percha
Friday evening. The new dyke pro.
tected Hillsboro from being badly
flooded. At Kingston, Charles Vests
barn and another building were wash.
ed away. A. ]. Hager's saw mill near
Kingston was washed out and 10000
feet of lumber carried away.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25

r. G. Putnam of Fairview. a re-
Gently appointed member Of the
mounted police force. was IN SOcorro
for several days. Mr.. Putnam expects
TO make that place his home for him.
self and family In the near future.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25

County Clerk Webster is busy these
days at Hillsboro. making description
and maps of all water rights in Sierra
county. He Is doing this in COM
pliance with a law passed by the last
legislature. When the work Is COM
pleted the matter will be sent to the
territorial engineer. The work will
cost the county in the neighborhood
of $500.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25
Deserved Promotion Tor c. p. Downe'

Charles p. Downes, deputy district
clerk OF the Sixth Judicial district has
been promoted q full clerkship to fill
the acanc caused by the resignation
OF District Clerk Leahy, who has been
made assistant U. s. Attorney. Mr.,
Downes was foreman Of the Enterprise
In 1902.03 and has many friends In
Silver City who will rejoice with him
In his good fortune. That Mr.. Downes
will give a good account OF himself
under his increased responsibilities,
goes without saying. - Silver City
Enterprise.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25

It's the little colds that grow into
big colds: the big colds that end In
consumption and death. Watch the
little colds. DR. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25

A resident Of Mesa Redonia arrived
in Tucumcari last week and, after fill
ing up on booze, proceeded to create
lively times In the town. After shoot
ign at his friends feet In order to see
them dance. he was finally over
powered and taken to the jail.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25

J. J. Lesson has returned to Socorro
from Magdalena. Mr.. Lesson says
that he found his mine, the st. Win.
cent which had a 1S7-foot shaft. a
90-foot drift. and two cross-cuts. filled
to the brim with dirt. cross ties and
weeds. by the cloudburst OF three
weeks ago.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25
Buy Il Now.

Now Is the time to buy Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. 1t is certain to be needed
soone or later and when that time
comes you will need It badly-you will
need 1t quickly. Buy 1t now. 1t may
save life. For sale by all druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25

Bodily pain loses its ter II you've
a bottle OF Or. Thomas Roe plc OIL
In the house, Instant relief Ia cases
OF burns, cuts sprains, accidents OF
any sort.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25

Accidents come with distressing
frequency on the farm. Cuts. bruises.
stings. sprains. DR.. Thomas Electric
OIL relieves the pain instantly. Never
safe without II.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25

The first annual Torrance county
fair will be held the week before the
Territorial fair at Albuquerque and a
selection of the best exhibits will be
taken to that city.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25

When you want q pleasant laxative
that is easy TO take and certain to
act, use Chsmberlain's stomach and
Liver tablets, For sale by all drug
glsts,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25

The work OF soliciting funds for the
hospital the Sisters are to build and
maintain in Roswell is being pushed
with vigor and the citizens are re-
spending nobly.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25

J. w. Gregg is drawing the specifi-
cations and plans for the new Portales
Jail. 1t will be built Of artificial stone
or brick, 32x3S feet In dimensions, and
will contain two steel cages for the
s~afe.keeping of criminals.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25

The residence OF Mr.. and Mrs. J. M.
Porter was last week totally destroyed
by fire at Roswell. The contents were
also lost. Insurance 500.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25

The total levy for the county OF
Mora for territorial and county pur.
poses, exclusive Of special %levies, Is
1911 mills. or 1891 on 500 worth of
taxable property.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25

The epidemic Of fever In the Kelly
camp. Socorro county. still continues.
The fever has proved fatal In many
cases.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25
SANTA re TIME TABLE.
Three TranscontinentaI Trains Each
Way Every Day.
EAST BOUND.

No. 2 has Pullman and tourist sleep
ing cars to Chicago. Kansas City and
st. Louis, and q Pullman car for Den.
yer 10 added at Trinidad. Arrive u
La Junta 1880 p. m. connecting with
No. 5, leaving "A Junta $40 .. m.
arriving at Pueblo 500 .. M. Colo.
RADIO Springs 6:35 q. m, Denver $50
q. m.
No. 3 has Pullman and tourist sleep.
cars to Chicago and Kansas City
Arrives at La Junta 10:s6 Q. m, con
Meeting with No. COS, leaving L. 1unta
1910 p. m, arriving at Pueblo 400
p. M. Colorado Springs $3.50 ?. n.
Denver 500 p. n.
No. 4 California Limited runs Wed.
nesdays and Saturdays only. Solid
train, with dining. buffet and
observation cars. Unsurpassed equip
ment and service.
No. 1 has Pullman and tourict sleep
ing cars for southern California
points and Pullman car for Ell Paso
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25

Miss Barbara RaIthel Of Deming. Is
now on her way home. and has
stopped on In 81. Louis for a few
days. She VIII be home about the
first Of the month,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25
HARVEY'S
The High Mountain Home

For comfort. health and pleasure
take a trip to this famous resort.
Carriage ONE In Tuesdays and Fri.
days; goes out Wednesdays and Sat
urdays.. Terms are $500 day or
$1,000 a week.. Fare each way, $500.
The trip, including passage and q
stay from Saturday TO Friday or from
Wednesday to Tuesday Is $1,000.
Leave orders at Murphey's drug
store or Judge Wooster's office In tho
City Hall. Address n. A. Harvey,
City.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25

When e'er you feel impending III,
And need a magic little pill,
No other one will fill the bill
Like DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
Sold by Winters Drug Co., and X.
Goodall.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25
Good for stomach Trouble and Con-
Stjpation.

"Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets have done me a great deal Of
good" says c. Towns. Of Rat Portage,
Ontario, Canada. Being a mild ply
sic the after effects are not unpleas-
ant, and I a recommend them to all
VINO suffer from stomach disorder"
For sale by all druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25

Nothing so good as Red Cross Bag
Blue. Delights the laundress. All gro
GERS sell It. 2.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25

Ten per cent Of the land owners In
the Sixth district have already sub
scribed for their share Of the Water
Users association.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25

Wheat threshing Is now In full force
In the Mesilla valley and the yield Is
fair. The second cutting OF alfalfa
Is all In and being baled for the
market.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25

The Phelps Dodge company who re-
Gently bought the Dawson mines and
railroad properties are putting in 800
coke ovens at the mines.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25

Hats, shoes. %suspendcrs, underclothes
aud some Of nearly everything In the
stock was stolen.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25

Considerable shipments Of peaches,
apples. pears, plums and apricots are
being made daily from the Mesilla
valley.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25

Neglect colds make fat grave
CARDS" Or. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup helps lei and women - 4 hub
py, viporius old age.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25

Two Of the Sisters Of Loretto from
Mt. Carmel convent. will be employed
as teachers In the public schools Of
SocorrO this year.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25

Mrs, ]. H. Pease OF Demlng. who
has been very sick for the past two
weeks. Is improving.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25

Women love a clear. healthy com.
plexion. Pure blood makes 1t. Bur.
dock Blood Bitters makes pure blood
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25

Cattle and sheep are doing well all
over New Mexico,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25

It is reported that the Graphic mine
at Socorro. has put on twenty-five ad-
ditional men this week.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25

II in a kind OF bilious mood,
You wish an aid to digest food,
No other pill Is half so good
AS DeWitt's Little Early Risers,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25
iNFANTUM.
Child Not Expected to Live From One
Hour to Another, but Cured by
Chamberiain's Collie, Cholera anc

hdmDeTIdIn8 VUIIC1 VHUIeTd aHu
Diarrhoea Remedy.
Ruth, the little daughter OF E. N.
Dewey of Agnewville, Va, was ser.
iously i'll Of cholera infantum last
summer. eve gave her up and did
not expect her to live from n hour
to another" he says. 81 happened to
think Of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy and got a bot
tie of it from the store. In five hours
I saw a change for the better. We
kept on giving it and before she had
taken the half of n small bottle she
was WELL" This remedy Is for sale
by all druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25

II you wish beautiful. clear white
clothes use Red Cross Bag Blue l
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-25
D. & K. Il. System
santa Fe Branch
"a

lEfectisa November eth, 1904,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-15
The Accident TO No. 9.

The California fast mail on the
Santa Fe. which left Kansas City al
1910 o'clock Saturday night. collid
ed head-on with a freight train stuck
In d snowdrift nea Doyle. q small
station twelve miles east OF Newton,
Kas, early Sunday morning. Engineer
James Romig OF Newton. Kas.. was
thrown from the cab OF his engine
and seriously, though not MORALLY
hurt, No n else was injured. The
flagman was sent from the stalled
freight train 70 flag tho fast mail and
bo,h his feet were frozen. He was
sent to tho company's hospital. Thu
wreck blocked all Santa Re traffic K
the west, and tied up six passenger
trains.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-15
Another Head
End Collision

About 9:i5 this morning. No. "a
ballast train, Conductor McAbee. 80
Ing west. and an extra east-bound
| freight, Conductor Cramer, collided
nj Romeroville, five miles south OF
Las Vegas.
The engines, Nos. 1874. Engineer
Blsvins. and 1885. Engineer Roberts.
were running at q high rate OF speed
and the iron monsters anne together
with q crash that startled the neigh.
borhood and fairly shook the earth.
Luckily, there was no loss OF life,
the only injured man being w. M.
O'Ndil, a fireman. whose left leg
and shoulder will need some repair.
ing at the local railroad hospital. At
noo today he was resting easy. smok-
Ing a cigarette. waiting for transpor-
tation out to the hospital. His In.
juries are not serious and he will be
himself again In the course Of a few
days.
The locomotives are badly smashed
up and. as the injured fireman TX
pressed II. may have 10 be sent back
to the Baldwin works to be built over
again, as about only The cab and tank
OF ono OF the great machines are
visible In the wreckage.
Besides the engines. several cars
were thrown from the track and turn.
I'd over into the ditch.