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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-29

What a terrible world this world
would be II we were not permitted to
hire lawyers to tell us when TO refuse
to answer questions.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-29

Another bad thing about profanity
Is that sometimes when a man Is mad
dest he can't think OF the most effec.
tive thing TO say.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-29

The comet that is to strike the earth
win not do any damage beyond terrify.
ing the oversusceptible, as has for
ages been the custom OF comets.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-29

Carrie Chapman Gait believes =
woman should train her husband IS
one trains a mule, Mrs. Gait is right.
Never sneak up on him from behind.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-29

Railroad and steamboat accidents
are ghastiy enough. In all conscience
name. but think what would happen IL
. crowded airship should go wrong!
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-29

Most people will be surprised to
read that there were more than 5000,
900 Bibles sold In this country last
year. II they were only readl
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-29

Missouri mules have been sent to
Alaska. Reindeer viii o o be looking
for new positions.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-29

a balloon corps is TO be added to the
army, thus inzuring a rapid rise for
thc fortunate few who are selected
er memberIhln
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-29

"a woman should train her husband
~ II trains q mule" says Carrie
Gait. What an interesting sideiight
this throws on MFR. Cattl
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-29

Japan is rather imposing on gooH
nature By sending 63l coolies TO the
United States on one ship.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-29

The average man has from is to 20
pockets in HIS clothes, and about s2.Se
In them altogether.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-29

The dogs of war in Central America
seem disposed to turn into Kilkenny
cats.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-03-29

As each day dies a new disasters
born.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-01
HARRISBURG HAS
TERRIBLE fire
EIGHT BUILDINGS iN CENTER oF
BUSINESS DISTRICT DESTROY.
Eo OR BADLY DAMAGED.
Loss One MILLION
Bsaxe Started From An Explosion I'm
a Store In the Grand Opera ttousk
Block and Spread Rapidly.

Harrisburg. Feb. ist---Eight build
ings In the center Of the business dis
triet were either destroyed or badly
damaged by fire early this morning. in
volving loss estimated Mt one million
dollars, The Grand opera house block,
In which were five stores. was destroy
ed The Duncan building opposite. &c
cupied by three stores. was also de.
stroyed The Park hotel aud the
Columbus hotel were badly damaged.
The United Telephone company build.
ing. the Security Trust building. the
Bijou theatre. the College block. the
Harrisburg Gas company building and
others were damaged. The fire start
ed In the hat store In the opera house
block
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-01
FRIGhIfUL WORK
OF EARTHQUAKE
ENTtaE APPEARANCE or SOL.
ONION ISLES CHANGED sY
An upnEAvAL.
AUSTRALIA SHAKEN
Entire EaFth seers* EessIess-Swetr
tsnham Reports That Slight Shocks
Continue al Kingston.

San Francisco. Feb. 1.-The Solo.
mon islands In the south seas were
visited by a frightfui earthquake
several months ago. and 50 heavy
was the furce that the earth was
opened and deep gorges created, The
entire appearance Of the islands was
changed by the great upheasal. but so
'far a. can he learned there was no
loss 0f life II IL deemed probable
that the quake was the one recorded
on seismographs In various parts Of
the world. but whica was believed
10 have occurred az sea. The news
vas brought yesterday BY the steam.
er Sierra. from Apla. 1t reached
Samoa by a trading schooner from
the Solomon group. and the details
are very meagre.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-01
THE revival MEETINGS
Still IN Progress

Rev. Samuel Blair. ID. d., superin.
tendent Of the New Mexico English
mission Of the Methodist Episcopal
church, will speak at the Methodist
church tonight. Dr. Blair is a sup
erior pulpit speaker and all are in
vited 10 hear him The revival meet,
ing is growing in interest and pow
er. Yesterday several meetings
were conducted simultaneously in
different parts of the town at 10 a. m.
The O'Clock meeting at the churcn
was one of the most spiritual yet
held. Last night DR. Blair spoke
from. IF you confess your sins He
is faithful and just to forgive your
sins and to cleanse you from all un-
righteousness" Several profcssed
saving faith in Christ.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-01

WILL c. BARNES
IS HONORED BY
THE President
Appointed a Member Of the Com.
n.ittee 70 Confer With the Pub.
lie Lands Commission.

win e.. barnes Of this city. secre
tary of the territorial cattle sanitary
board. has been greatly honored by
President Roosevelt In being ap
pointed member Of u committee a.
confer with the public lands com.
mission, lie received this morning
the following telegram from the ma.
tton's chief executive:
w. G. Barnes, Las Vegas. - M
The American Live Stock associa.
tion and the National Wool Growers
association, at their recent conven.
tions at Denver and Salt Lake. asked
that ] select committee OF stock.
men TO confer with the public lands
commission as TO the most equitable
and effective method of controlling.
protecting and improving the public
range. VIII you act as a member of
this committee and meet the com.
mission In Washington on February
l1the Theodore Roosevelt"
Mr.. Barnes has accepted the hon
or and will leave this city on next
Wednesday for the capital Bust.
ness before the commission will
probably keep him there for several
weeks during which time he will be
well remunerated by the government
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-01
THAW JURY PANEL
FINALLY SECURED
Last Man Is Accepted at the After.
noon Session--court viii Not
Sit Tomorrow.
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New York. Feb. 1.-The morning
session OF the Thaw trial ended to-
day without the selection of man
to complete the twelve needed to try
the case. Thirteen taIesmen were
examined, the defense twice inter.
posing peremptory challenges. when
1t seems that the trial jury was
about completed Rumors that an
oher juror, possibly two more, NAV
be excused Is again in circulation to.
day and when Justice Fitzgerald set
back the hour for the afternoon ses-
sion to 2:30, at the request of Dis
trict Attorney Jerome, 1t was gene~-
ally understood that there was to be
a further wedding out of the trial
panel. All hope that the taking of
testimony can be reached before next
week has been abandoned The court
will not sit tomorrow. Thaw's coun-
sci continued today to ply the tales
men with questions as to what con-
sideration they would give to the
plea of insanity. During this part of
the examination the defendant sell
dem looked at the talesmen, but kept
his glance upon the table before him.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-01
Changes MADE ON
ILLINOIS CENTRAL
Hartman Has Begun to Extend the
Jurisdiction Of His System Of Off,
GERS Over That Road.

Chicago. Feb. 1.-The RecOrdHerald
says today:
Edward Fl. Hartman has begun 10
extend the jurisdiction OF the Harri-
man system of officers over the Him
ois Central. An official circular has
been issued announcing the appoint
ment of II. P. Thrall. superintendent
of mails for the Illinois Central. Thrall
has been superintendent of mails for
the Union Pacific. Southern Pacific.
Oregon Railroad G. Navigation com
pany and the Oregon Short Line about
two years. Whether other changes
are contemplated it Is impossible TO
learn. but 1t Is reported that J. G.,
Stubs and julius kruttschnitt may
have authority over traffic and opera
tion, and maintenance, respectively
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-01
ALL COTTON EXCHANGES
WILL BE INVESTIGATED
House Committee on Interstate and
Foreign Commerce Makes Favor
able Report.

Washington. Feb. I. The house
committee on interstate and foreign
commerce decided today to make a
favorable report on the Livingston re-
solution providing for an investigation
of the New York cotton exchange by
the department. of commerce and labor.
The resolution Is amended In the
form of the Livingston and Buleson
resolution and extends the investiga-
ton to all cotton exchanges as well
AS the New York dealing in futures.
Representative Lowering, who will re.
port the bill for the committee, said to-
day that the New Orleans and New
York exchanges were the two principal
ones dealing In futures, hut that the
Memphis and St Louis exchanges have
some dealings of that sort The reso-
luton follows:
Resolved: That the secretary OF
commerce and labor. through the bu-
reau of corporations, be and is hereby
requested TO investigate the causes OF
the fluctuations In the price Of cotton
and difference between the market
price OF various classes of cotton:
and said investigation shall be con-
dncted with the particular object 10
ascertain whether or not the said fluc.
tuations in prices have resulted In
whole or In part from the contract and
deliveries thereon made upon cotton
exchange dealings in futures or are the
result Of combinations or conspiracy,
which interferes with interstate com
merce
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-01

Ia AAnd~sneia. SANTA Fe. Ne~ MeH'
seo shocAed and grisscd ., your
bass oar naire family sends heart
felt sympathy 8. H. El~KISs"
The remains viii b. placed In the
vault Of the MandeFfaeid mansolsanl
Ia the Rosario cemetery. which
aaAasnaeuah VAS constructed by the
decreased 10 ISSs In oving memory
Of her dead husband. and whsEein
G.ae remains of members Of the fam,
II, are la be deposited hereafter The
maasoieum il handsome structure
and built for ages TO come
A Telegram from Sister Juxeflta
Manderfisld of ST Joseph's hospital.
Chestnut Hiu. Philadelphia. Pa, A
daughter at the decreased who vas,
before her taking the veil. Miss
Fiorentina Mandertield. vas received
stating that II vas impossible for
her tO be here In time 10 attend the
las, sad rites aud ohsequies over
her mothers remains. and hence the
Sister will not be present
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-01
President PROUD OF
NOBEL PEACE Prize
Says That He Win Value II So Lona
As He Lives and After Him
His Children.

Christiania, Norway, Feb. /. - N d
letter to Foreign Minister Loveland,
who is president of the Nobel commit
tee, President Roosevelt, who was
awarded the peace prize on December
10th last, writes that he will value the
diploma and medal so long as he lives
and after death they will be highly
valued by his children. The preai-
dent. in informing Loveland OF his
disposition Of the money part of the
prize, adds that peace among the vari-
GUS classes OF society In modern civil
ization Is OF just as great Importance
as between nations. He believed.
therefore. that the use to which he is
putting the money was entirely In sym
pathy with the aims OF the Nobel foun-
dation. .%.sE ~
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-01
COL T. A. BLAKE
DEAD IN DENVER

The sad tidings has been wired Il.
this city Of the death of Colonel n
A. Blake In hospital nj npnyer yes.
terday morning at $50. presunably
from kidney disease. at the age oi
about n years. He ii survived BY l
safe, two sons and two daughters,
IsEf H. Y n,ahe q s,aa Rlshc mines
lrSsr chapelie. II, M. Thomas Blska
|ppw emplored In Cripple Greek. Colo. !,
Misses Alice and Helen Blake. EN-.
pioyed as teachers, one In the Indian
school at Santa Fe. the other near
Cabra Springs. II is not known what
disposition will DO made Of the body.
Colonel Blake was an old soldier
and a pioneer resident OF New Mexico.
At times he had been engaged In the
saw mill and numbering business. farm.
ing, and few years ago conducted a
weekly newspaper. The News. In Las
Vegas.
Much sympathy Is felt for the family
In this great. almost unbearable afflic.
ton. though not entirely unexpected
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-01
funeral OF late
MRS. MANDERflELD

Arrangements for the funeral Of
the late Mrs. Josefita SalaZar de
Manderfield, who died Monday after
noon at $3.50 O'Clock at her late resi-.
dence ON College street in Santa Fe,
have been perfected and the funeral
will take place Friday morning at
$50 o'clock from the Manderfield
residence and at 1910 O'Clock ser
vices will be held at the Cathedral,
says the New Mexican.
Many friends and relatives of the
deceased and family have sisnified
their intentions to come to Santa Fe
to attend the ceremonies. Many
kilograms of coincidence to the be-
reaved daughters and son have been
coming hourly since the news of her
death. from prominent persons not
only in New Mexico. but throughout
the east where the deceased and her
late husband William II. Mander-
field, founder and proprietor of the
New Mexican for many years. were
very we'll and favorably known.
Among them is the following from
United States Senator S. b. Elkins.
Washington, with his entire family,
who were very intimate friends of
the dead:
Washington, d. C.--Miss Euge n
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-01
LITTLE BUSINESS
OF IMPORTANCE
In LEGISLATURE
Especial to The Optic)

Santa Fe, Feb. 1.-Only one inn
portant measure was introduced in
the house yesterday afternoon, which
was House Bill No. 81, introduce
jointly by Representatives Walters
and Ruppe. 1t is an act to regulate
the classifications of counties and
fixing the salaries of county officials
Under the provisions of the bin, sal
aries will be cut in about half. Bot'l
houses adjourned until 2:30 this at
ternoon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-01
Navy Yard Wage Increase.

Washington. Feb. The new
wage scale for the employees uf the
various government navy yards he.
comes effective today. All yards
benefit by the increase. but not all
the employees, Wages Of machinists
and other workmen will be increased
on the basis Of the wages paid for
similar work In the vicinity Of eaca
yard. A portion OF the men ut eacn
yard are already paid such wages,
and these will not receive any in.
crease. The salaries Of the clerical
forces viii not DO affected.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-01
FOLLOWS EXAMPLE
{ SET BY BROTHER
Aged Rsst Estate Dealer Of Phladel.
phIa Ends His Life by Shooting
himself.

Philadelphia. Feb. I, -- Edward +.
Nipple. brother of the late Frank A.
lIipplc, who ended his life last summer
after wrecking the Real Estate Trust
company. of which he was president,
has committed suicide by shooting
He was about 10 years of age. and
had been in the real estate business
The cause Is unknown. but It Is believ.
ed that he brooded over the tragic enl
of his brother.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-01
FAMOUS INVENTOR DIES
IT HONE N xEsTFIHs
Hfs ceselerrasnt Of Drills Made pos. Y
|. sibis she Great Engineering Fssts
~ of Recent Ysars.

New York. Feb. a. Herbert Ser.
geant, an inventor OF international
reputation, died Wednesday night at
bis home In WestfleId, N. ]. The
United States patent office Issued him
over fifty patents. several for rock
drills and air compressors. His deyel-
opment Of drills made possible the
great engineering feats of the last
quarter OF century.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-01
HUNTED COUPLE
VISITED VEGAS
HERMAN LuTTlEs. PROMINENT
DRUGGIST. TRAVELLING VITA
ANOTHER MANS WIFE.
ST. LOUIS SCANDAL
Reputable Manufacture Registers as
castsneda With Brewers Wife
ia aseognixed ttese.

Teleerams received la this city d.
velop the fact that - lAnnas IL atI
agog over n big scandal. which vas
merely a suspicion at first. bn'
which has been verified BY the az
tions of the principals here IN Las
Vegas.
On last Friday. Herman i.nyties,
one Of the best known residents ot
St Louis, a member Of the firm 0l
the Luyties Homeopathic Pharmacy
company. with headquarters In 81,
Louis. Chicago and New York. enl
president Of the Sanitol Chemical
Laboratory company. akrhted from
No. In company with n tall. bcaut!
fnl. brunette. Of fine figure. AMI
wearing seal skin coat and many
jewels.
Mr. Luyties registered for both at
the Castaneda hotel putting down
his right name and giving hers as
Mrs. ]. r. Miller. lie succeeded In
securing adjoining rooms. Nos. -
and Il. They spent one day in this
city. departing the next afternoon
for Grand Canyon. Ariz,. where thev
wired ahead for accommodations
They intended TO stop one day az Al,
buguerque.
While here they we're together all
the time, and the woman even accom-.
panied Mr.. Luyties 10 the drug stores
Of the city where he called on bust.
ness. At each place he introduced
his companion as his wife.
They enjoyed themselves as
best they could while here. having n
number Of mixed drinks served nj
breakfast. and long course of wines
at dinner. On Friday evening they
spent greater portion OF the night
In taking In the town.
While in the lobby of the hotel,
Mr.. Luyties ran into Murray Garlic
ton, Jr,. OF st. Louis, who has been
staying at Valmora ranch at Wat.
rous. Mr. Luyties acted greatly en-
barrassed, but shook hands with the
young man and introduced him 10
his companion. although he did not
give her right name. but Mr.. Carle
ton recognized her. Mr.. Carleton
spent the evening with them around
the city.
kilograms from st. Louis reveal
the fact that the woman was Mrs. J.
F. Traunmiller, the wife of a well.
known wealthy brewer, and that she
is not supposed to be in this portion
of the counry The scandal occu-
pies the front page of the metropoli-
tan papers and search Is now being
made for the couple.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-01
"A FIRE ALARM CALLS
OUT BOTH COMPANIES
outbuiidinas on Property Of e. l..
Browne injured Slightly by
Midnight Blaze.

The city was aroused last night at
Ia few minutes after eleven O'Clock
by the changing of the fire bell and
considerable excitement was caused
until II was discovered that II was
only the coal shed aud hen house OF
'E l.. Browne ut G2S Grand avenue,
which were wrapped In flames.
One Of the chiIesen had gone out
AFTER dark to get some coke and han
stuck candle on the side of the
wall and walked of and forgotten all
about It. The coal shed was blazing
fiercely when Joe Murphy passed
the premises. and he immediately
gave the alarm.
Both the town and city fire depart
mcnts turned out and made fast runs
to the scene. but when they arrived.
II was all over neighbors having ex
tinguished the incipient flames with
buckets Of water. The blaze was dis
covered Just In time. for had it pro-
gressed any further. the residence
would have been in danger, As II
was the chickens In the hen house
were well warmed mp.
Mr.. and Mrs Browne and s0M
Owen, were at the dance at the Com.
mercial club at the time the excite
ment started. but were soon inform,
ed Of the trouble
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-01
LICENSED GAMBLING
ENDED IN ARIZONA
Blu 10 Signed by Governor and New
Law win Take Effect on tho
First OF April.

Phoenix, Feb. 1.-The legislative A.
sembly today passed and the governor
signed bin previously passed by the
council. repeating the statute permit
ting the licensing OF gambling In Ari.
zona. The new law takes effect on
April 1st.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-01

Washington. Feb. l-ChaFle6 ual-
lam Keep today retired M first a..
sastant secretary Of the treasury %
become state superintendent a
banks In New iork. a position ten.
dered him hy Gov. Hughes. Mr..
Keep Ii succeeded In the treasury
department By Frank n. Hitchcock.
formerly first assistant postmaster
general.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-01
FLOODS CAUSINGI
SERIOUS DAMAGE
TWO FEET Or WATER On noHTss.
Ess poRTios OF MEMPHIS.
RIVER sTILL RISING.
.LEvEES GIVING WAY


Memphis. Feb. t.-Many people arc
moving from their homes In the north.
ern part of the city as the result os
break In the protection leyee. built
by the city n year ago. The levee
gave way early today and the district
north Of Poplar boulevard ana west of
Fourth street 10 now under two feet of
water. IN tho river reaches forty.one
feet, which today seems probable, n
larger area near the business portion
win feel the effects. Adviees from
Marion. Arkansas. state that the ieyee
at Holly Bush remains intact. although
a break n expected at any hour.
Should crevasse occur at Holly Bush.
the entire st. Francis basin In Arkan-
sas would receive the rush Of waters.
Al Helena the northern part Of tho
city II flooded fIom q break In the aux.
Hilary levee and people In that dis
triet have been housed elsewhere.
A steady downponr of rain In record
cd In the vicinity OF Memphis last
night
Damage From Floating Ice.
a Charleston. Mo. Feb. THE over
fio1 of the Mississippi river. which
Is filled with great blocks Of floating
ices has swept fxay two residences
aild . school hsuee n Dorent. a village
twenty.five pitlss ponth Of here. No
iers Of ME u cbufsed. Dorent Is or
tho y ar1A
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-01

Washington. Fsh- ! Senator Pat
terson. Of Colorado, sesaay pFes~aaea
th@ cT@@le@'+ais of samoa Guwgen
helm. his saocs ssnr In the senate.
GuEgenheim was pFe&ens and xas ln-
srOdaeea TO maAy sramaorx,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-01
sllaht shoeks az klnastor.

London, Feb, l.-Governor Swet.
tenham has notified the colonial OF
flee that slight shocks OF an earth.
quake continue OF Kingston
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-01

Miss Irene Feikkert and 3. A.
Hammond, were married in Albu-
querque at the residence Of the
brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs. J. Eel
kert
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-01
Australia Shaken,

Melbourne. Feb. There were
several earthquakes Tuesday in Tas-
mania. There was no damage. but
the people are greatly alarmed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-01

Washington. Feb. The house
today resumed The consideration Of
the river and harbor bali
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-01
SNOW five feet Deep
IN THE WESTERN ALPS

Grenoble, France. Feb. 1.-The heav-
lest snow In twenty years has fallen in
the western Alps. 1t IL five feet deep
there.
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