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The Dickinson press., 1907-08-03
With the Churches.
LUTHERAN

On Sunday, Rev. o. T. Just will hoh
services in the morning at Belfeld and
at Dickinson at s o'clock in the evening"
T.JoHN's.
Holy communion the first Sunday III
each month at Io45 a. m; other SUNDAYS
at 8 a. m. Morning prayer and sermo&,
second, third and fourth Sundays at Io:4SI,
evening prayer every Sunday at 8. Sun
day school at noon. Litany Wednesday
evening at 7:3o. 49,,
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE -"
Christian Science services every Sun.
day morning at II o'clock. Sunday
school will be held at 1910 o'clocfg
Wednesday evening meeting at 8 D. I'LL
The reading room. IS: open daily except
Sunday from 10 a. M 10 s D. M, Press
building, second floor. A cordial invi-
tation IS extended"to the public. Sub.
Jet, August 4, "Spirit.."'
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
II shall not pass this way again!
The thought is full of sorrow.
The good ought to do today; IL
may not do tomorrow.
If l this moment shall withhold 81
The help I might be giving
Some soul may die, and | shall lose
-. The sweetest joy of living"
How true are these words and yet
how often are we indifferent to the
solemn fact. How often do we live as If
there were plenty of time to undo the
wrong we may have done. No man can
live as he ought unless inspired and
energized by the spirit of Christ. The
Gospel shows the way to receive this
spirit. and we cordially invite all who
can: to attend and help as well ASIDE
aided in this great work.
The regular services will be conducted
next Sunday. DON'T forget to come Il
the half-hour song service in the even.
ing and come early SO you may secure
seat. DR.. S. A. Danford: will, preach
Saturday evening at 8 o'clock. and hold
the third quarterly conference after the
sermon. He will also preach on Sunda,
morning at the regular hour. All. *
welcome.
So. Rev. F. w. Gress, Pastor:~'
The Dickinson press., 1907-08-03
Sheep for Sale.

500 3-year-old ewes, 200 two-year-old
wethers, 800 lambs and, s. rams for sale.
Will sell in lots to suit purchaser.
PETR1cKA & Bake, Dickinson. -
The Dickinson press., 1907-08-03
For Sale.

Jacob Barth's residence at a bargain. /
See F. Maser. 8-3-2p
The Dickinson press., 1907-08-03

VIZ of sec. IS, twp. 142, range 90, at
|5ssQsger aersEsA splendid piece of land.
A:C.Roaas1s, NyeN Slharon,Ias |
The Dickinson press., 1907-08-03

&C.
The Dickinson press., 1907-08-03
BUSINESS DONE
At the United States Land
?
Office in July
As Long As They Last

fGhildren's washsuits at almost half
the price of the bother with fussing and
making them yourself.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-27
EFFORTS TO CAP GAS
WELL ARE FRUITLESS
Constant Trembling Of Earth Fright.
enins Farmers and OIL Operators
Near Sapulpa, Ind. Ter.

Sapulpa, Ind. Ter, March 27.-The
gas well two miles east Of here that
caught on fire Saturday is still burn
ing fiercely. After fourteen days
work the well was capped. but the
great volume Of gas found another
way, through the crevices, and for
half a mile 1t spread upon the earth.
At one place hole three feet wide
ani twenty feet long was torn. Then
the escaping gas caught on fire and
1t has been burning ever since. At one
place a sheet of flame twenty feet
long and fifteen feet high is blazing.
Tons of rock and shale were thrown
from cracks and the constant trem-
bling of the earth Is frightening the
farmers and oil operators In this vi
cinity. Great pools of oil upon creeks
and in ravines are also on fire and
there are no signs Of abatement.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-27
CLAYTON LAND OFFICE
LEADS ALL IN ENTRIES
Especial to the optic)

Washington. d. O.. March a.
Delegate w. II. Andrews visited the
interior department at Washington,
and as a result Of the stirring up be
gave the officials. advertisements
have been let for bids for the con
struction Of a $4,000 building for the
Albuquerque Indian school. the ap'
preparation being approved at the re'
cent session Of cangress. - - 4 i;
The land office at Clayton. n. NJ,
had a record Of twelve hundred home
stead entries last month. and In
amount Of business done continues
to lead all offices In the United
States.
The following postmasters have
been appointed: Rosedale. N. NJ. Jo'
seph T. stoneking. vice John A. Nc.
Donald. resigned; Grant, N. NJ. Simon
Bibo. vice Charles Neustadt. deceas-
ed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-27
TO THROW RELATIVES
OF Debtors IN JAIL
Chinese Have Original Method OF
Forcing Payment Of Debts Re.
pudiated in Frisco.

San Francisco, March 27.-The Call
today says the local Six Chinese COM
panies have issued with the endorse
ment of the Chinese consul general.
a notice calling a meeting at which
claims of American and Chinese
firms against Chinese firms which
repudiated their Indebtedness after
the big fire, are to be presented.
These claims are to be placed In the
hands of the Six companies at the in
stance Of the Chinese government.
and where insurance has been collec-
ted by debtors who have refused the
payment of claims against them, re-
latives Of the debtors are to be cap
tured in China it Is said. AMI thrown
into prison to be held until the debtor
meets his financial obligations.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-27
THE ELKS Elected
Officers LAST night

At largely attended meeting OF
Las Vegas, Lodge No. 40S last evening
officers for the ensuing year were
elected. All of the officers we're
elected by the unanimous vote OF the
lodge as follows:
O. A. Larrazola. exalted ruler.
A. c. Erb. esteemed leading knight
W. NJ. Lewis. esteemed loyal
knight
DR.. c. S. Losey. esteemed lecturing
knight.
Thos. Blauvelt. who has held the
secretaryship Of the lodge for the
past ten years, was reelected.
W G. Benjamin, treasurer.
John Thornhill. tyler.
T. J. Haywood. trustee for three
years.
Hallett Reynolds. who has held the
chair OF exalted ruler for the past
year and performed the duties of that
office In such fine manner, Is to
represent the local lodge at the grand
lodge reunion in Philadelphia DIR. b.
D. Black was elected alternate.
The installation of the newly elec.
ted officers will take place at the
first meeting In April, when a good
time Is promised as there will be
about ten new members to be taken
into the order.
The neyly elected officers who
were present last evening made short
remarks which were appreciated by
the lodge and the lodge wired Mr.
Larrazola, who is out of the city on
business. of his election as exalted
ruler of Lodge 40S.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-27

and during the greater part Of THAI
time no had been identified with the
public interests OF the city. He was
regarded az one of the strongest citi'
xens OF the city, until his advanced
age compelled him to retire from &c.
i've participation In business and
municipal affairs.
Mr.. Henry was born November II,
1923, near wellsburg. w. Va. He was
educated at Oberlin college, at ober'
lin. Ohio. and after graduating from
college he engaged In teaching until
about 1868, when he engaged In the
insurance business. as adjuster and
inspector of agencies In Ohio. Indiana
and Illinois. lie moved to Las Vegas
In 1881, to take a position with c. r.
Browning. The latter died In the fall
of 1889, and his business was pur-
chased by MIR. Henry. He continued
In business until December. 1904
when he sold his agency and retired
from active business.
Prominent In Public Affairs.
Mr.. Henry was always prominent
ly identified with every movement
for the betterment of the city, espec
tally In an educational way. He serv-
ed as mayor two terms, when East
Las Vegas was a town. The mayor
was then elected every year. He was
first elected In 1889, and was re-elec
ted, serving until the spring of 1891.
He was a member of the board of
regents OF the Normal school from
1892 to 1897, and served as president
of the board during that entire
time. He was also a member of the
board of education for twelve years
Mr.. Henry Is survived by his wife
and six children, two sons and four
daughters. Two of his children re-
side in this city and have made their
home with the deceased. They are
Misses May and Isabelle Henry. The
remaining children are Edward Il
Henry OF St. Louis. William Henry
who lives in Oregon. Mrs. Virginia
Hawken of st. Louis, and Miss Mary
Henry OF New York.
All Of the children have been mott,
fled Of their fathers death. and ar
rangements for the funeral will not
be completed until word is received
from the relatives who reside at a
distance
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-27
EXPECTED LusAcy COMMISSION
WILL REPORT TO COURT
ON MONDAY.
MEMBERS IN COURT
Defendant 10 Under Scrutiny Of Gem.
rnlssioners While Justice Fitzgerald
10 Ordering Recess.

New York. March 27.-For What
may be the last time Harry 1'haw
was In court today 20 face the Jury
before which he has been on trial.
The jury had been excused while the
appointment Of lunacy commission
was under consideration. the actual
sessions OF court being adjourned un-
III today.
Thaw prepared for the day with
more than usual care. believing he
would be under the scrutiny OF mem.
bers Of the commission at some time
during the day. As Thaw appeared
In the court room. his wife, mother
and sisters entered the building TO-
gether. They went to an anteroom.
The Jury reported at the criminal
court building at i0:30 O'Clock. hut
was kept waiting for more than an
hour by Justice Fitzgerald. who was
engaged at a conference In his cham.
bers with the commission In lunaey.
Il is stated that he went over all the
dttails Of the case with the commits.
sioners and also discussed with them
the scope OF the inquiry they are to
undertake.
Commissioners In Court Room.
Following the consultation with
Justice Fitzgerald all the commission
ers filed into the court room and took
their places ythe clerks desk. The
jury entered a little later and Thaw
was called 10 the bar. The prisoner
looked physically better than for some
time past When Justice FITZGERALD
took his place upon the bench. he
turned at once TO the jury and an
nouncei that they would he excused
until 1890 o'clock next Monday morn
ing. The jury thereupon withdrew
and Thaw returned TO the Tombs.
Justice Fitzgerald then summoned
the lawyers TO the desk and consulted
with them for several minutes. after
which he ordered adjournment Of
court until Monday morning, thereby
indicating that he expects the inquiry
into Thaw's mental state to be brief.
The commission has notified Dis
trict Attorney Jerome to appear be-
fore 1t at o'clock this evening. The
will organize at, that tine
and arrange as to further hearings,
etc. 1t Is rumored that some of the
sessions will be public and some be-
hind closed doors.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-27
DYNAMITE EXPLOSION
KILLS two NEGROES

Atlanta. Ca, March 27,-An explo-
sion of dynamite In a car near the
depot of the Southern railway In this
city today resulted in the instant
death of two negroes. One white man
is missing. The force Of the explo-
sion blew out the entire side of the
freight depot. demolishing ten freight
cars. and windows were shattered for
a considerable distance from the
scene.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-27

bureau Of immigration. of which the
published Of the Journal Danny"
Macpherson 10 the leading light
This l. q eogent reason for the ae'
tons OF Dir, Henning I'm 90 mssrepre'
sentlng the situation that he was
barred from the fiOor u the house.
II IL well known that Mr.. Henning
Is to receive something for his sers-
Ices. and this position. which will
pay him a matter II something like
81. COO a year. with = good contingent
expense fund, Ia considered a reason
able fee.
Just what the Journal a o paper
viii receive for lbs sixty-day bonn
bardment Of the legislators Is not
known.
The selection Of Mr.. Henning as
secretary OF the bureau. IL to be
made In face Of the bold statement
by the Journal, that it was aetuated
solely by the philanthrople idea Of
aiding the people.
There Is a hitch In the selection Of
Mr.. Henning. however. which may re-
suit In his failure to accept the Of
flee. The governor some time ago
declared that territorial official
should attend to the duties Of his Uf.
flee and not be engaged In other
business. II the governor insists
upon this regulation, SIR. Henning
would be forced to leave the morning
paper. which does not like 10 lose any
member of Its stan of misrepresen.
tatives since others Of similar ilk are
hard to obtain.
1t is understood here. that Mr..
Henning Ia tired Of II ALL" and
would very much like an opportunity
to recuperate at tho territory's ex
pense.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-27
WRECKERS DERAILED
ANOTHER FAST train
Attempt Made to Wreck Express
Train on Pennsyivsnia--cars De-
rallied, But No One injured.

tFdH oH FSHuaytNaHh0-Sat6 1S-
rallied, But No One injured.
Pittsburg, March 27.-Train No. 20
on the Pennsylvania railroad, known
as the Keystone express. eastbound,
was derailed near Wilmerlin, Pa, IA
miles east Of here early today. The
engine, two mail cars and the com
bination baggage and smoker left the
tracks, but no one was hurt.
II is believed that the train was IN
tentionally derailed and that the
deed was done by the same parties
who wrecked the Chicago limited ut
Stewart, Pa, last Friday. when tina
same plan was carried out and oniy
the slow speed prevented serious
accident.
Both the eastbound and westbound
tracks were tampered with, one rail
joint of each track being displaced
within fed rods of each other. Had
trains coming In opposite directions
met there, they would have collided
with serious results.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-27
two TRAINMEN ARE
KILLED IN Wreck
Northern Pacific Passenger Train De-
rallied In Minnesota-Engineer
and Fireman Killed.

St. Faul, March 27.-The Northern
Pacific passenger train for st. Paul
which left Duluth at 11:10 O'Clock
last night was wrecked at Carlton,
Mimi. today The engine. mail AMI
combination cars were derailed. and
engineer and fireman were killed
Two or three passengers were slight
ly injured.
The cause of the wreck is said to
have been the stoppage Of q drain
pipe and overflow of water which un-
dermined the track causing the
spreading of the rails.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-27
SALVADOR ASKS MEXICO TO Ex.
ERT ITS INFLUENCE TO END
WAR.
REPORT Confirmed
Means End Of War as Honduras 10
Not Strong Enough 10 Continue u
Alone.

Washington. March 27.-Mr. Creel.
the Mexican ambassador. today con.
firmed the report that Salvador has
expressed a desire for peace In Cen
trail America and Is anxious TO have
Mexico exert Its good influence In
ending the war involving Salvador.
Honduras and Nicaragua.
This In regarded as an indication
that the war Is practically ended, be-
cause Honduras Is not strong enough
20 continue II single handed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-27
GOVERNMENT MAKES coNcEs-
sioNs TO END CIVIL WAR
~ HouMANiA.
TO Tighten TAXES
Many Laws % Ameilorate Condition
OF peasantry-Reports Of Disorders
still Coming On.

Bucharest. March 81 Measures
proposed by the government to meet
the demands Of the reyolted peasant.
ry and end the civil war which is
devastating Moidavia and wallachia.
are announced In today's issue Of the
official Gazette I'm the shape Of proc.
lamation issued In the name Of King
Charles. II appeals to the patriotic
cooperation Of the people TO secure
the re-astablishment Of tranquility
and announces that the sovereign has
agreed to the immediate suppression
Of some OF the heavy taxes. while
hereafter farm lands win be cultiyat-
Cd by the state or leased direct 10
peasants.
The document also gives notice of
the introduction Of laws to ameliorate
the condition Of the peasantry. Az
the same time the government viii
vigorously suppress all disorders and
severely punish all who seem TO pront
by robbery"
The minister Of the interior announ*
ced today that the situation I'm MOI
davia had improved. but there In not
much evidence 70 support this sstate-
ment in reports Of disorders coming
In from numerous points. The cen.
sorship Is strict and details Of up.
risings are lacking.
Peasants Guilty Of Great crueltIes.
London. March 27.--A special dis
patch from Sofa. Bulgaria. says that
according to some Of the Roumanian
refugees who have arrived on the
Bulgarian side Of the Danube, the In
surgent peasantry have been guilty OF
some ruthless cruelties. which usually
mark feuds in the Balkans.
Many of the landlord class have
been burned to death after their
bodies and limbs have been rolled In
thick twists of hay and straw. Child
rem. the refugees report. have been
hacked to death by the revolted peas
antry.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-27

of Wm RhInelander Stewart They
acre married last September
The party which accompanied Mr..
Smith will leave Yokohama for San
Francisco April 10. bringing Smiths
body home IL VAS said at Mr.. Smiths
Office thai death was due to heart
disease.
A few years ago Smith inherited
from bis uncle. George Smith, q tort
ane estimated at s50Oo0.ooo. He
bought the house In this city owned
by the late VIM. c. Whitney. and Law.
ish entertainments given by him dur.
ing his haehelorhood were among the
most notable in New York fashiuna-
bic circles. Prior 20 coming into the
estate Of his uncle he conducted a
brokerage business and was known
~ Silent" Smith.
Mrs. Stewart secured a divorce In
South Dakota last August and q few
days later sailed for England. Her
marriage to Smith took place at I'm.
verness. Scotland. September ~ last.
and soon afterward they started with
a party Of friends on a tour Of the
world.
George Smith, founder Of the great
fortune which his nephew inherited.
was one OF the pioneer bankers Of
Chicago.
Smiths death occurred yesterday
nj Kioto. Japan. In the party with
Mr.. ana Mrs. Smith were the duke
and duchess Of Manchester.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-27
RAILROAD CHARGED
With MANSLAUGHTER

New York. March 27-lndictments
charging manslaughter in the second
degree were returned today against
the New York Central railroad. Ira
A. Mccormick, general superintend-
ent of the company, and Alfred H..
Smith, one of its vice presidents, in
connection with the wreck of the
Brewster express on the Harlem d.
vision of the road last month. The
two men nameds furnished bail.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-27
RUSSIAN EDITOR IS
victim OF ASSASSIN

Moscow. March 27.-Dr. Jollos, edi
tor Of the Russki Viedomosti, was as
sassinated here today by an unknown
youth, who shot him with a revolver
as he was leaving his residence. The
murderer escaped. Jollos was a mem
ber of the lower house of the first
Russian parliament.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-27

age and his death
was due TO old
age. He had been
IN poor health for
several months,
but his condition
,ecame more ser
ious about rebru'
airy !. Since that
time he had been
confined to his
bed.
Mr.. Henry had
lived I'm East l.ag
Vegas since 1881
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-27
FORMER MAYOR AND OLD ciTt.
zen OF LAS VEGAS PASSES
AWAY.
At ADVANCED Age
Had Been Identified With Pubic A.
fairs Of the City for Past Twenty
Years.

Edward Henry. former mayor OF
East Las Vegas, and one Of the old.
est and best known citizens OF the
city. died this morning at Z o'clock
al his home. SIC Seventh street Mr.
Henry was more than 50 years Of
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-27

A meeting OF the directors and
chairmen of committees Of the Com.
mercial club was called for o'clock
last night at the club rooms, but on
account of several Of the directors
being out OF town, no quorum was
secured. It had been planned to ar
range for a series of entertainments
or meetings to arouse more interest
in the club. but the matter win be
taken up at some future time.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-27
NO MORE NEGROES
WANTED FOR ARMY
Order to That Effect Said to Have
Been Issued by the War Depart.
ment.

Houston. March 81. -. Announce.
ment was made today at the local re.
cruiting station that orders have
been received from the war depart.
ment that no more negroes be accep.
ted for service In the army. also that
all negro troops In the United States
will be despatched forthwith to the
Philippines.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-27
QUAKE Detected
At LONG DISTANCE

London, March 27.-An earthquake
is reported by Professor Baroch OF
Labor observatory to have occurred
shortly before | o'clock Tuesday aft
ernoon at a distance something over
5000 miles from La Rach.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-27

e. Morimoto and r. Konda, two
Japanese miners who have been In
Trinidad for several months. left for
Yokohama, going by way Of the Santa
Fe to Frisco.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-27

Five car loads Of immigrants, with
the Estancia valley as their destina-
tion were handled Monday by the
Santa Fe Central railway. Another
car load was received Tuesday from
Kennedy, bound for Moriarty. ~.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-27
CAPITALIST dies
ON Wedding TOUR
New York Man Who inherited Fort.
une Of $4,000. 600 succumbs to
Heart Failure In Japan.

New York, March 27.-A dispatch
received today from Toxic announced
death of James Henry Smith, one
Of the wealthiest capitalists Of this
city. At the time OF his death Smith
was on a wedding tour around the
world. His bride Ia the divorced wife
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-27
two SMALL FAILURES
ANNOUNCED IN LONDON

London, March 27.- Two failures
we're announced upon the stock ex-
change today before noon, but neither
was of any Importance from a mar
ket point of view. The tone in all
departments was decidedly more
cheerful.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-27
HENNING IS SLATED
FOR SECRE1ARYSHIP
albuquerque Newspaper Man to Get
Job az Compensation for Work
During Legislature.

Santa Fe. March Eft Is reported
here on reliable information that H.
b. Henning who ably misrepresented
the Journal during the recent legisla-
ture here. IL to be paid for his serv-
ices by selection as secretary Of the
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-27

The keepers Of two saloons ii San.
"a Re were fined for keeping open
on Sunday and allowing women 70
enter their saloons.