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Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-05-10

offices In local column 10 cents A line
Ttion, and 5 cents for each additional
display advertising made known on
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-04
Montezuma Ranch Resort Com
pany Organizes at Romero

The directors of the Montezuma
Ranch Resort company held meet.
ing at Romero yesterday. all the d.
rectors being present. DR.. Frederick
w. Seward was elected president DR.
VIM. T. Brown, vice-president. DR..
Percy ]. Farmer, secretary and treas.
urer.
DR.. Farmer is house physician at Rp-
nero and will also maintain an office
In the city. Miss Prayer is head ma.
tron and DR.. Brown will be superin-
tendent Of the ranch interests.
DR.. Seward and DR.. Brown who in
augurated the sanitarium enterprise
are well and favorably known in the
city. DR.. Farmer made a high record
as successful physician and surgeon
before coming here from st. Louis. He
spent several years in charge of the
tubercular ward Of large st. Louis
hospital, and is an enthusiastic bellev.
er In the sanitarium treatment Of the
disease. For three years he practiced
in west st. Louis, where he was asso-
ciated with the famous DR.. Brokall.
Miss Prayer is graduate profes-
sional nurse of long. successful cx-
perience.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-04

Many inquiries concerning the re-
sort have been received, but the man
agement had never until after yes
terday's meeting declared itself ready
to receive patients. Nevertheless,
quite number applied for admission
to the resort and were received.
A tent city is springing up on the
spacious grounds Of the sanitarium,
the appearance Of the property has
been greatly improved by the hard
work done, under DR.. Browns super
vision and the resort offers not only
the opportunity for the most skillful
treatment OF tubercular and other
diseases, but many attractions to the
seeker after rest and health in addi-
ton.
Under capable and energetic man
agement, the prospect for the COM
plete success of the institution seems
assured. All OF the directors are in
terested In the development Of the
city. The resort will be Of considera-
bic importance to this section. DR..
Seward, especially, has closely iden-
titled himself with the interests Of Las
Vegas and his experience and execu.
tive ability have been freely used for
the welfare OF the city.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-04
Former Ambassador Mccormick
Declares the Feeling in
st. Petersburg Is All
For War.
HIGH HOPES OF
R0JESTvENSKY
General SakharOH Denies OPP
posing KmrOpatkin, But He
Implied superiority Of
Generalshtp.

PARIS. April 4.-Robt. 8. McCor.
mick, the newly appointed American
ambassador to France. who has Just
arrived from st. Petersburg, says he
Is surprised at reports that there was
desire to conclude peace at any price
manifested In official circles. Accord.
Ing to Mccormick no such desire ex.
lists in 81. Petersburg. ION the con-
trary, in official circles there is," he
said. "a general desire to continue the
war to the bitter end, and there are
great hopes that Admiral Rojestven.
sky will meet the Japanese fleet and
gain victory which may in one day
change the entire aspect of the war"
Visit to Sister.
BERLIN, April 4.-No significance
whatever is attributable to the visit
Of Prince Henry of Prussia to Russia
as it was announced some weeks ago
that he and his wife were going to Wis
it the widow Of Grand Duke Sergius
who is sister Of Princess Henry.
Caused Sensation. tsl
ST. PETERSBURG, April A.
Prince Henry Of Prussia, brother Of
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-04
Two Mine inspectors Whs 90
To Rescue, 1t Zeigler Are
Sti6ed BY Psul Air
and Smske.
RECOVERY OF The
BODIES DANGEROUS
Report Of inspectors That Gas
Did Not Cause Explosion
Leads to Talk Of
Fsml Play.

BENTON. Ills, April A.-The death
list at Zeigler now reaches sixteen, but
1t is expected to run to thirty.five,
Seven Of the victims have been iden.
titled. They include State Mine In.
spector Atkinson and Mine Inspector
Graham. The bodies Of the dead are
about all located. but the work Of res
cue is very hazardous. Last night In.
spectors Atkinson and Graham went
down into the mine and were brought
out dead. stifled by foul air and
smoke. Ex-State Mine Inspector Johns
almost succumbed to the fumes, after
making tour Of the mine. He has
given out the statement that the ex.
plosion was not caused by gas but BY
powder explosion which took place
south Of the main hoisting shaft. This
has given rise to the rumor that the
mine was Intentionally destroyed BY
enemies Of Letter.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-04
No Extra Session

DENVER April A. There appears
TO be some talk OF an extra session of
the general assembly, but don't think
there is anything to 1t. see no
necessity for an extra session at pres
ent" said Governor Mcdonald when
asked II an extra session would be
called to pass measures which failed
when the legislature adjourned last
midnight. No report was made on
bribery matters before adjournment
and Senator Morgan will retain his
seat without even a reprimand. The
senate was discussing the reapportion-
ment bill when adjournment was ,ak.
en- and the ILL died.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-04
Edward Gray Bound Over
Under 100000 Bond

fist. Upon cross-examination the de-
fense brought out that De Faeter,
while in the Antler's saloon, had said
words to the effect that he would 20
to the Lobby and as Gray thought he
was a pug" would find out what sort
OF man he was. Witness, also, upon
cross-examinatiOn, remembered some
additional abusive words De Faeler
had uttered
Mr. Pease, night chef at the Lobby,
in describing the shooting, said that
the men at the bar had been quarrel.
ing but tina, his back was turned when
the first shot was fired He had turn
ed around and had seen Gray and De
Faeter at the end Of the bar nearest
the lunch counter. with De Faeter ad-
vancing upon Gray. The latter held a
gun in his hand and fired at the cell
ing. De Faeter continued to advance,
putting his right hand to his pocket
Pease related tha, he was alarmed for
the safety of Gray as he believed De
Faeter had a gun and was going to
use II. He also said that De Faeter
had been quarrelsome with Gray
when in the saloon number of times
previous to the day of the shooting
Mr.. Bunker for the defense asked
that his client be admitted to bail in
reasonable sum, as no evidence had
been submitted to show that the kill
ing had been a first-degree offense
Judge Wooster fixed the bail at $10,-
900. Mr. Bunker asked that it be re-
duced to $4,000.
This the district attorney resisted,
saying that bail ought not be grant
ed at all. but certainly in no less sum
than that fixed. The judge declined
to change the amount It is said this
afternoon that Gray will be able to
raise the amount of the bond His
trial will be held next month before
the district court OF this district
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-04

patrolman and roundsman. Finally
earning the rank Of sergeant of de-
tectives, he had handled with great
skill some of the most complicated
and important cases of the New York
police department He was terror
to the hearts of sharpers and con-
fidence men, and many raid has he
successfully conducted against the
headquarters Of the gangs Of clever
swindlers.
The Romance Begins.
Davis started out In Denver as a
constable with clean record and
great promises of advancement in his
chosen profession. In July, 1890, w.
A. Avery, wealthy man in Fort Col
Inns. died suddenly Of typhoid fever,
it was thought. Frank w. Millington,
who had been associated with Avery
in business, but had separated from
him on account of a quarrel between
the two caused by Millington's friend
ship for Mrs. Avery, was arrested for
the poisoning. His sister, Dillie, and
Mrs. Avery were also arrested. Sam
Davis made the acquaintance Of Dill
lie Millington at the trial. After the
acquittal Of the defendants Davis and
Miss Millington were married.
At the time of Avery's death moth
ing unusual was suspected. The fact
that ten days after the death Mrs.
Avery and Frank Millington, the
dead mans former partner, stole away
to Hastings, Neb., and were secretly
married, however, aroused suspicion
and the arrests followed
Four years after the trial Davis
suddenly left town and his wife II
was found that Davis had cashed two
checks of $40 each at the May shoe
and clothing company, both of which
were afterwards turned down by the
bank. Gustav Hecke said that he had
advanced $3.50 in mortgages on Two
horses which Davis had claimed TO
own. but which belonged 10 the tel
ephone stables. Thus the now chief
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-04

OF police Of an entire republic left
Denver under cloud Of disgrace and
was himself sought by officers OF the
law.
Davis appointment. recalling one
OF the most startling cases ever tried
In Colorado, also recalls the pitiful
story OF the downfall OF a once pros.
porous ana respected family. Mrs.
Davis was the daughter OF the Rev.
Mr., Milllngion, who was for twenty.
five years pastor OF church In West
Denver, He and his wife separated
before their two children were
grown and the children were reared
by their mother. Frank w. Milling
ton. after having been acquitted of
murder. settled down and lived quiet.
ly with the wife Of Avery for four
years. when he deserted her and has
not been heard Of since. November
2, 1896. his wife secured a divorce
and died lonely woman three years
later. January 2S. 1899. Rev. Mr..
Millngton died broken.hearted old
man. unmourned by any Of his kin.
His wife's end was the same.
Mrs. Ollie Millington Davis secured
a divorce from Sam Davis after he
had deserted her and a year later. re.
gretting her hasty action. sought him
out In New York, effecting a recon.
ciliation. No one prosecuted the
charges Of swindling and forgery
against Davis and the law has never
bothered him. The couple lived
quite happily Mrs. Davis gave birth
to two children. boy and a girl. But
she, too, followed the ill.fated family
to the grave dying from the shock Of
an operation March %, 1898.
And now Samuel Davis has cleared
his skirts Of the Millington family and
has arisen 10 fame. seemingly deserv-
ed. Nearly every one connected with
the Avery case is dead and forgotten
save Davis and Frank w. Millington,
who has remained hidden from all
his relatives since SO cruelty desert
ing his wife.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-04

After preliminary hearing. two
witnesses for the prosecution. alone.
neing heard, Edward Gray. charged
with murder in the first-degree OF
Chile De Faeter, was bound over 10
the grand jury under bonds of 100000
which. 1t is said, he will be able to
furnish.
Inc witnesses examined were W "
Duddelson and A. H. Pease. who had
oeen examined at the coronor's in.
quest. Their evidence. although diff
fering somewhat from that submitted
at the coroner's hearing, contained no
material divergence except in one i'm.
portanta particular. In his evidence
given at the inquest, Mr. Pease said
nothing Of any movement made nv
DE Faoter, as though to draw gun
before the fatal shot was fired where.
as, today, he swore positively that af.
ter Gray had fired one shot into tho
ceiling and one into the floor. De
Faeter put his hand to his hip pocke,
as though to draw revolver. Dis.
trict Attorney S. B. Davis appeared
for the territory and ATTORNEY w
b. Bunker for The defense. The pre-
llminary hearing was before Judge
Wooster. Gray appeared while in the
court room as untrOubled and col.
lected as though drawn merely bv the
interest that attracted hundred or
more other people.
Duddelson testified as before tn
having been out with De Faeter and
to having taken several drinks with
him.f The conversation in the Lobby
which preceded the shooting and the
challenge Of DeFaeter to Grayto come
out on the floor and fight him were
related as before. The witness had
changed his mind about Grays striking
him with revolver and testified that
he believed the blow which the witness
received was administered with the
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-04

LOUISVILLE, KY, April IA spec.
ial train bearing President Roosevelt
and party arrived here at 8 o'clock
this morning exactly on time. A mo-
ment later a salute of twenty-one guns
apprised the city Of his arrival.
A crowd Of seven thousand people
including 1000 children from severai
institutions surrounded the train and
as the president made his appearance
he was greeted with hearty cheers.
After welcoming speeches, carriages
were taken and the procession moved
up the street. The president was cheer.
ed at frequent intervals by conuuu.
Gus line OF people from the time he
left the train until the party neared
the business section where the greet.
ing grew into popular ovation.
Presidents Speech.
The president arrived at the speak.
ers' stand at 10 o'clock. He was intro
duced in few words by Governor
Beckham. The crowd around the
speakers stand was limited to the
lines of buildings on the various
streets and at times 1t seemed beyond
the control Of the police. Not one
fifth Of those in sight Of the president
could hear his remarks. He spoke
less than fifteen minutes and was
heartily cheered.
In his speeches the president took
his cue from the Introductory remarks
of Governor Beckham, who referring
to the president said in part:
Beckham Strikes Keynote.
I'VE recognize his eminent patriot
ism, his integrity, his fearlessness and
we believe him to be the friend Of the
great common people throughout this
country. We look forward to him dur.
ing the next four years, as the ruler
Of this republic, to obliterate the last
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-04
Charming Incident.

The president and party were then
driven to the Louisville hotel where
the prettiest incident of the day-the
presentation of ouvenirs-occurred
These consisted of massive silver
flagon containing water from the
spring Of the old Lincoln homestead.
an ink stand that shaded the spring at
which Lincoln drank when lad, and
a beautiful silver vase filled with or
chids. The president was visibly
touched by the gifts, coming, as they
did, as a complete surprise. After
the presentation hurried departure
was taken. the president arriving
on board his train at exactly II
o'clock. A minute later the train
moved out Of the station with the pres
ident standing on the rear platform.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-04
Terrible Earthquake In India

hall is almost razed and the cathedral
and Juma Masjid. one OF the finest
mosques In India,are seriously injured.
Other big buildings are cracked and
fissured. Many houses In the native
quarter collapsed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-04

LONDON, April A dispatch to a
news agency from Lahore, British In
dia, says: A violent earthquake oc-
CURED here accompanied by serious
loss Of life and great damage to pub
lie and other buildings. The town
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-04
Eseapeo the Censor.
Trainmen Killed.
. q . ~ . . . . . = . .

. CLEVELAND. o.. April A .
= fast eastbound passenger train =
. on the Cleveland & Pittsburg =
= known as the "Pittsburg flyer" =
: collided with westbound freight .
. at Costonia, Ohio, today, resulting =
. in the death Of pd@afd Fuller, en- =
= gineer of the IT, kenger train =
. and H. c. Emiaf fireman of the =
= passenger train. TThree passen- =
= gers were injured. Z
. = . . = = = = - = = = . Z
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-04

The city school board held a short
meeting last night and transacted
routine business. A communication
from Miss Maggie j. Bucher to the
effect that she would not be an appli-
cant for reelection as superintendent
of the city schools was read, but no
no action was taken.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-04

faint line Of sectional differences that
may exist in this country. believe
that 1t is in his power. who more than
any president since big.brained and
hlg.hearted Lincoln. holds the conf.
dence and affections Of the people,
~ ! believe 1t is more In his power
than in the power Of any other man
t0lestablish beyond question the fact
that there is no north. no south. no
ieaSt. and no west In this country"
~ The Significant Words.
The president referred to the con-
federate veterans who assisted in the
reception saying that, "as reunited
people We have the same right to feel
the same pride in the valor Of the
man who consciously risked his life
in confederate uniform, that we have
In the man who fought in the blue.
AS passed your ranks. oh, my friends
In gray, and saluted the flag Of our
common country. held by man in a
gray uniform. felt that indeed we are
WY j. * a. 4
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-04

Charley Rhodes Of Caney, Kansas
nephew Of Danny Rhodes. the hack
man, has been secured to pitch for
the Wichita baseball team this season
az q very comfortable salary.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-04

the German emperor. reached Tsarkoe
Seul this morning AS there had been
no news here OF such Il visit his sud.
den appearance for personal inter.
view with Emperor Nicholas created
a considerable sensation.
implied Just the Same.
ST. :" PETERSBURG, April a.--The
war minister In an interview today in.
sists there has been no relaxation In
preparations to continue war but says
there will be no new mobilization at
present, explaining that 100000 troops
Of the last mobilization have already
started for the front and instead Of
mobilising new troops these will be
followed by portion Of this years
conscNpts. General Sakharoff EN-.
phatically denied that he ever In.
trigued against Kuropatkin affirming
he gave him the most loyal support.
At the same time in discussing the
battle OF Mukden. Sakharoff declared
the men and material Of the Russian
army were eqaul to the Japanese,
forcing the conclusion that the Japan.
ese generalship was superior to the
Russians.
Report Denied.
HARDIN, April 4.~AChere is no
truth in the report that the explosion
Of 4 bomb Monday killed seventy-five
men.
Escapes ths Censor.
ST. PETERSBURG, April 4.-Sev.
enty-five persons including four ar
tillery officers. thirty artillery men
and forty Chinese coolies were killed
Monday by the explosion Of bomb
in the artillery depot in Harbin, Man
churia. The man who caused the ex-
plosion was also killed. The entire
laboratory and thousands of projec.
tiles were destroyed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-04

Today's weather forecast is for q
fair night and fine day tomorrow:
warmer in the south portion tonight;
yesterdays temperature ranged from
81 to q degrees.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-04

A meeting OF the Hebrew ladies'
benevolent society and the Temple
aid society will be held tomorrow at
,ernoon at the temple at c:30 sharp.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-04
Wool Still Better.
. . 90 = . . . Q Q Q . . Q

. BOSTON, April 4.-Improve- .
. ment is shown in the tone Of the .
. wool market. There has been .
. larger demand for several grades =
. of domestic wools than could be .
. filled. Fleece wools have been .
= doing somewhat better. Q
. . 90 90 HHHH 80 {
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-04

Captain VIM. S. Valentine, Fifth
United States cavalry, will inspect
Troop A tonight. at the armory. The
inspection is scheduled to begin at
1880. Adjutant-General Harrington
accompanied Captain Valentine to the
city and will assist in the inspection.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-04
Mickey Sfvangles Twine Blu

LINCOLN, April Gov. Mickey
today vetoed the Ernst bill authorizing
a 100000 bond issue for a twine
plan at the state prison. He declared
it was bad business policy and the
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-04

constitution did not authorize bond
issue for such purpose. Also he
vetoed the expenditure Of $4,000 for
the purpose of barring for oil in The
western counties of Nebraska.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-04

J. D. w. Veeder returned from a
south trip this afternoon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-04

The members of the troop are well
conditioned, they have drilled con-
scientiously and will undoubtedly
pass creditable examination.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-04
Sam Davis Gets
Good Appointment
Named as Chief of Police for
Republic of Panama Had
Strenuous Career as n Denver
Constable.

The following account from the
Denver Times of the trials. tribula-
zion and triumphs of Sam Davis will
be read with eager interest in these
parts, particularly in Santa Fe and
Las Vegas. The young man, who
seems to be hewing his way through
the world nicely enough, after all that
has happened to him. on one account
and another. was for many years a
holel clerk in Las Vegas, going thence
to Denver and entering upon his siren
uous career. His mother, Mrs. S. B.
Davis. formerly of the Plaza hotel,
is still resident of this city:
After marrying the sister Of man
on trial for murder and then desert
ing her, Sergeant Of Detectives Sam.
ueI Davis Of New York, formerly a
constable in a justice court in Den-
yer, has been named by Police Com
missioner McAdoo Of New York as
chief Of police for the Republic Of
Panama at the request Of Senor ANA.
dor, consul general for the isthmian
republic.
Checkered and varied is the career
of Sam Davis, former constable Of
Justice Talbots court. and his rapid
promotion in New York after leaving
Denver in the dead of night under
a cloud of disgrace has caused much
surprise among his old-time friends
here. A dispatch from New York
giving the information of Davis ap-
pointment says tha, he made an ex-
cellent name for himself both as a
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-04-04
ChivaIrous Southern Welcome
For Nations Beloved Chief

Warm.hearted Kentucky Gives Magnificent
Reception to CoIonil Theodore Roosevelt.
Significant Words sof Governor Beckham
Touching the Obliteration Of Sectional
Lines go. Souvenirs Rich in Treasured
RecoI|ections.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-10-03
VISITS CITY AGAIN

Severe VOyer, who left Grand
Rapids tWenty-six years ago, arrived
Saturday from Alpena, Mich, where
he has been living most of the time
since he left this city. When he got
off the.train, he thought the conductor
had made a mistake in letting him
off here, as he could not make out any
familiar scenes. He said he didn't
even see familiar face, building, or
anything to remind him of the olden
days. Not till the next morning,
when he met his old friends 0. Dennis,
Jaspar Crotteau,I Charles Briere, and
L. c. st. Amour. did he fully realize
that he was actually in old Grand
Rapids. He hardly knew his old
friends. as they had changed as well
as himself; twenty-six years had added
many changes in their appearance,
hair had turned gray, their step grown
slower, only their faces were familiar
to him. He was very much delighted
to spend few days with his old
friends. He goes to Junction City,
to visit his brother. Oswald Voyer.
Mr.. VOyer is Y years of age, in feeble
health, and says that he has followed
farming as an occupation most of the
time since he left here. He desires to
be remembered by his old time friends,
and he is making his headquarters at
the Commercial hotel on the west
side.