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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-05

Howard Ring left yesterday for Rer
lin, \. H.. where he will be employed
in a lumber mill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-05

Miss Madeline Turner, who has baen
visiting her uncle, r. o. SAWYER. re-
turned yesterday to her home in Ran.
gor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-05

Mrs. Frances Moore Of Randolph Ia,
returned from an extended visit in A.
gusta. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-05

The January meeting Of the city rov-
eminent will be held next MONDAY
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-05

William II. OBrien, who has -
seriously III, is reported to be improv
ing. "s'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-05

The New England Tel. & Tel. ca h..
installed a pay station at the .JohnaaS
House. ''h
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-05
just TO Celebrate chrisimss

II you are like the Jay who wants what
ne wants when he wants r. vo,,
certainly can get it here. xma. nsc%
wear suspenders, neck hair.
muiners' fur caps. hats. suits. over
coats. gloves. umbrellas, ladies'. and
sents suit cases. sweaters. fancy arm
bands. hose supporters. etc = =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-05
Diamond Brand
Cold Cream

,:ools, soothes, heals, softens, smooths,
clears, and beauties the skin, giving it
an enchanting sheen and feel like fine
silk velvet Price % cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-05

Mrs. l.. d. Cooke left yesterday o..
New York, where she will pass the rs.,
of the winter. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-05
Passengers Die
On Burning Ship

CHEiST'hMh, JAt. i.-NEWs
WAS RECEIVED HERE TO-DAY or
A TERRIBLE D!sASTeR WHICH
OVERLOOK THE MAIL STEAMER
LINDHOLMEN, WHICH PLIES Sc
TWEEN THIS PORT AID BERGEN
OFF FARSUND YESTERDAY.
The steamer was di~cov"rcl to hr
on fire a strong gale was blowing az
the time. and the flames soon :i'rcad tn
the salooncs and cabins. Thirty pas
scngers. most of them SraEic... hurried
from their quarters to :tct on deck.
efforts to get out. Others jumped
overheard, and one was drowned. An
other passenger Went mad.
One life boat was burned. and anoth-
er was crushed against the side Of the
ship. Finally while the remainder Of
the half dressed and panic stricken
passengers were huddlcd on ILL" fore
castle in a binding storm the rest Of
the ship being in flames. the captain
drove the vessel ashore ana managed
to save the rest of the passengers and
the crew.
There was much hardship. however
before all the ships company were got
ten safely to land. The dangerous ma
ture of the coast made the operation
Of beachipg the Lindholmrn most ris-
ky.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-05
GARDINER.

The funeral Of the late Harry Hool.-
will be held at O'Clock this afterno-u'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-05

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE Dav
Take LAXATIVE RROMO Quintne Tah
lets: Druggists -efund money If it faiia Ia
each box. Ec = -
tuAaA4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-05
Scro1ula

Makes its presence known
by many signs,-glandular
tugnors, punches in the neck,
cutaneous eruptions, in
famed eyelids, sore ears,
catarrh and wasting diseases.
Hoods Sarsaparila
Effects permanent cures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-05

Washington, Jan. AIN view of the sew
eral recent disastrous railroad accidents.
seemingly due to the failure of the oper-
alton OF the block signal system, the In
terstate Commerce Commission has for
wardtd to Congress a recommendation
for the enactment of legislation that will
enable either the commission or some
other government body to conduct expert
mental tests of automatic devices for the
prevention Of railroad accidents. The
communication says tho commission is
credibly Informed that such devices have
been invented and express the opinion
that they ough. to be tested at govern
meni expense.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-05
Charles (. Dinsmore

cash Clothier. Halter and Furn,.h..
HALLoWELL, MAINE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-05
TELEGRAPH OPERATORS
TELL STORY OF WRECK

Washington, Jan. 4.-The corOner's
jury investigating the Terra Gotta
wreck of Sunday night on the Balti-
more & Ohio Railroad. heard testi-
mony all day from telegraph operators
and others at the Silver Spring, Tako-
ma and University stations, all of
which went to show that the two trains
received a white light at Silver Springs,
that the passenger train cleared Tako-
ma for University and that the Dead"
train ran by red light at Takoma
The Takoma operator was corroborat-
ed by four eye witnesses as to his
statement that he gave the Dead"
train the stop signal. Members of the
train crews will be heard tomorrow.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-16
Champion misers Of Recent Years.

A few weeks ago Samuel Dunlap
died in England. He had several mil
lions and in 40 years had purchased
one suit of clothes, a cheap pair Of
trousers, two oyercoats. and in 16
years four straw hats were his only
head covering. He would not have
his shoes blackened for fear of wear
ing them out, and his housekeeper
cut his hair.
A Russian millionaire. Solodovni.
.kogo, left millions for charity when
he died. He had lived alone for years.
little better than a dog. He was
ragged and miserable. With an in
come of half a million a year, his
expenditures we're not owe IS weekly.
M. Colasson, OF France, was rich and
happy till his favorite nephew was
burned to death. Then he shut him.
self ia a room and for q years lived
as a recluse. seeing only an old ser
want. He ate only eggs and bread.
James Tyson, Austrian millionaire.
boosted that during his long life he
had never entered a theater. worn
gloves, washed himself with soap, nor
worn q white shirt.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-16
NOTICE or PUBLICATION.

Department Of the Interior, Land OF.
flee at Santa Fe. N. NJ. January II.
1907.
Notice is hereby given that Miguel
D. Ortiz. Of villanueva. N. NJ, has
filed notice Of his intention to make
final five year proof in support OF his
claim, viz: Homestead Entry No. 655s,
made September IL, 1901. for the lot
a, 8 w IA, N W IA. Sec. s, and 8 Z
Ia, N e II, N Il Ia. 8 Il IA, Section
6, Township II N, Range Is Il. and
THAT said proof will be made before
United States Court Commissioner
lRobt. L. NJ. Ross at Las Vegas, N. NJ.
lon February 25. 1907.
He names the following witnesses
Ito prove his continuous residence up.
lon. and cultivation of. the land, viz.
Pablo Chavez, Louis Montoya, Anasta'
clio Chavez, Dario Chavez, all Of william
ueva, N. n.
MANUEL r. oTERo. Register
leo
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-16
Resourcefui.

That's a pretty big SQUASH" re-
marked Senator Clark. while gazing
on an Indian territory specimen. 1T
reminds me of a big squash that was
to have been exhibited at one OF the
county fairs back home. The man
that raised 1t was an enterprising fel.
low. and he had found out in some
way that by feeding milk to a squash
vine tremendous squashes could be
raised. So he raised this one, and 1t
was a whopper. He had to drive a
long way to town e rough roads,
and unfortunately in unloading the
SQUASH. 1t dropped to the ground and
burst. What was the owners surprise
to find that the milk which had &C
cumulated in the squash had been
churned into butter. He was a re
~sourceful man. 50 he entered the but
ter among the dairy exhibits and tool
q prize with that. You can't keer
some men down.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-16
WRAPS Resemble Canes.

Strongly suggestive III CaIes are
s"aae Of The new wraps that proudly
b&&r Partisan labels, FNyasilcuoasly
displayed In a very smart model
gh~te Is a tablieT or chasuhIe .Gec,
that hangs in full and straight lines
Ir>ssn the shoulders back and treat,
cut "G 10 display the curve Of the
Shoulder lslini where the arm joias
The SPACE v the arm in flied la
Aith u rale piece. a sling strap
through Which the arm Is thrust sery,
tng 80 hold this in place. One sees
this design carried out on furs of the
rt' hest description. In SILKS and .+l
vets iur lined. and even In cloth wtlh
= quilted satin lining to add to i'll
warmth Tor cold weather.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-16

Craps ags EGo sse4y. - vel as rsrh
sn Jaaees. 10 he preserved excepting
II she toFm Il ~. eGtaaer plata Or
spareA To greaare the grapes foE
aA~sr toraas nj preserving, PICK fFoza
sh* &'*aa&, Nash nd pE~ss The paasg,
@aa If ahe sAias Put skans In oae
preserving keilie and the pulp in -
sther together aa&A any 3uaee that las
Fan fruEn he grapes LA& them cock
- oT - minutes. stirring osaeA. strain
tAe pulp 'arVagA . lUFee sieve 10 re-
move The ses~4S Add the exaoked skans
To thE strained pulp. thsa measure.
To ~seFa lat Of the fraH, sllOx a
b&sand Ut sugar Cook until quite
thbek. stirring often, TREn into ANAL
jars, OF glasses. and seal.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-16

The street car company ms NOW In.
augurated q schedule that aims to
meet the demands Of Las Vegas PEG.
pie TO the fullest extent. Trains leave
points named every fifteen minutes.
In fact . q can be found at any
given point on the track every fifteen
minutes.
Plaza ..... ......s:37M am
Castaneda %. ....6:45 I'm
81. Anthony's ....6:37h An
These cars continue every III.
teen minutes all day until
evening, when the last car
can be had at...............
Plaza :. .. ..10:47 10 p. m.
Castaneda -. ...11:00 pm
g. Anthony's .~...11:07h pm
The car returning from the Ssui'
tarium reaches the Castaneda q
His and goes direct to the barn.
This schedule II 70 complete and
takes In 90 many hours Of the day
that citizens desiring to attend partiel
or functions In the evening may dosc
and be sure Of . car home. Il Il
hoped the people win take advsntass
OF this effort 10 serve them =
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-16
Balanced.

Yes. he's very vindictive, That's
one OF his worst faults" said Gadd.
II didn't know he had that fault.
too" said Lenders.
oh. yes: | tell you, Id hate 10 have
a man like that " me a grudge,"
Yes. but there's his other fault
He never pays what he owes"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-16
Ability In the puIpit,

The English bishop of Carlisle said
in the course of a recent address:
Amy fool can preach above his own
head or over the heads of his congre-
cation. but II takes an exceedingly
able man TO preach a great sermon
which ordinary people Ear under.
stand"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-16
undermining Afehanistan.

The amcer of Afghanistan has en-.
gagged an electrical engineer to in
stall electrical machinery In the fac.
tories In the new town which he is
building 80 miles north of Cabul. The
arms and ammunition factories win
probably be moved there, and manu-.
featuring industries started.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-16
A Practical Official.

The Montenegrin minister OF agri.
culture IL a practical man. Poultry
breeding 10 at present engaging his
attention. and In his Office he has
had a hen sitting to hatch a special
brood of chickens. There are now
nine chickens ehirping round his
chair.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-16
New Railroads for Bolivia.

Thirty-ive million dollars Is 10 be
expended by Standard OH capitalists
and their allies In covering the re-
public III BOLIVIA with railroads during
thu nRxt eight months.
The concessions have been ratified
by the bolivian congress and already
contracts have been made for steel
rails and other material needed In the
construction OF the roads.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-16
The Problem Of the Child.

The child is undoubtedly one Of
those thorny problems sent to vex
mankind and womankind. too. for a
matter Of that; he may bring his pa.
rents the deepest joy or plunge them
In profoundest misery.-The Gentle
woman.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-16

The Preston lEI,g.l free libarry com.
mittce has decided to distribute hun.
dreds of pictures among the elemen.
tary schools of the town, with the OBJ
ject of teaching them history. The
pictures deal with the poetry, legends
and history of this country, and the
great events Of the world.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-16
Justin Mccarthy Still Busy.

Justin Mccarthy, the historian and
exleader of the Irish party, is now
living In retirement at Westgate-on.
Sea. Mccarthy Is still busy, but his
sight has become greatly impaired.
He dictates for an hour or two every
morning to an amanuensis.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-16
NOTICE or PUBLICATION.

Department Of the Interior. Land Of
flee at Santa Fe. N. M, January II,
1907.
Notice Is hereby given that Antonio
Montana Of Corazon, N. NJ, has filed
notice Of his intention to make final
five year proof In support Of his claim,
viz: Homestead Entry No. 6s57. made
November 10, 1901. for the w IL. N w
ID and W 1.2. 8 W II. Section Is.
Township IL N. Range 20 q. and that
said proof will be made before Robt.
L. NJ. Ross, United States court com.
missioner at Las Vegas. N. NJ. on Feb.
ruary IS, 1907.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence up.
on. and cultivation Of. the land, viz:
Cruz Lucero. Vicente Marquez, Antonio
Ortiz. Luiz Romero, oil Of Corazon,
IN. NJ.
MANUEL r. oTERo. Register,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-16
Heaviest Locomotives.

The heaviest locomotives In the
world are those OF the Prairie type.
which haul the fast trains on the Lake
Shore 4 Michigan Southern rail.
a This type weighs l77& tons
namely the new engine Of the Car.
dean class IN use on the Caledonian
railway.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-16
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department Of the Interior. Land or.
flee at Santa Fe. N. NJ. January IL.
1907.
Notice is hereby given that Pedro
Trujillo OF Trementina, N. H., has filed
notice of his intention to make final
five year proof In support of his claim,
viz: Homestead Entry No. 6so6, made
January "a, 1902, for the N w II, Sec
ton 20, Township Ia N. Range % II.
and that said proof will be made be,
fore Robt. L. M. Ross. United States
court commissioner at Las Vegas. N.
M. on February Is, 1907.
He names the following witnesses
TO prove his continuous residence up.
lon. and cultivation Of, the land. viz:
Benino Trujillo, OF Trementina, N. NJ,
Marcos Gomez, OF Trementina. n. NJ,
lErineo padilla, OF Sapello, N. M, Jea'
lbel Eusinias, of T%rementina, ". NJ.
MANUEL r. OTERo. Register,
iI.c1
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-16
Invented the cowesteher.

Invented the coWcsteher.
The common cowcatcher attachment
to locomotives Is about the only article
Of universal use that was never pat.
ented; its inventor was D. B. Davies,
of Columbus, O.. who found his model
In the pillow.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-16
Remarks Of the 'Possun

Remarks OF the FoStum
Well" said the 'possum to the tur.
key, though I wouldn't be here on
dress parade, II they hadn't raised the
price on you. it's a consolation to
know that I fill the bill."-Atlanta Con.
Stitution.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-16

notes



the Normal students (girlsl which
requested that all the boys should
allow the "fuzx" To grow on their
upper lips for a period Of At least
four () weeks.
OF course. every hoy In the build.
ing signed the innocent-loOking pa
per. All went on well. however. for
about three weeks. when IT. became
embarrassing for some OF the boys
ments. Then q OF the signers OF
on account Of their hisute adorn'
that burned petition. finding that he
had made n mistake In signing It
got a petition started. beg
.ging that all "fuzz" should be ere
mated inside OF twenty.four t2i)
hours. Now. one by one. the upper
lip adornments disappeared. leaving
some faces bleak and ugly.
One morning In Chapel. the Presi.
dent declared II would be a good
idea for some 10 read the lecture:
The Rise and Fall of the Mus.
tache." But the remarks accom-.
panying the above had a decided
tone Of tease" than of advice. This
caused the resentment In the minds
Of some of the young men with the
result that Ne following poem
was written by one OF the foremost
signers Of the girls petition:
Mein LeedIe Tiny Baby.
| haf Won leetle tale 10 tell.
1t wont take very long
Und Elm leetle tiny baby
Vas der subject of mein song.
Dere poets praise dere lady-lofes
Und SO | thought dat maybe
It wouldn't quite be out of blaze
II | should praise niein BABY.
Shust luke at et-so big und fine!
Hear Everybody say
If can't belief 1t Is so big,
Shust do weeks old today
Ven she was only n day old
thought I'd send her back!
| luked ubon her leetle face.
All, Heimmel, she vas black!
But den she grew and grew an.
grew,
As fast as any match,
Und strong. Vy-you should hat fel
Dot leetle baby scratch!
Und yen she "a but Won week oil
So handsome vas her look
Dat all de ladies said dat she
Must hat her pictur dock.
DEFY put ct in a public blaze,
Dey all stood rund 1t mute,
Und efery o vat came would say
Mine gracious! Oh how cute!'
Den all de older leedle kids
Vat started ven ct did,
All got so shamed, dey shust cleare
Und vent away und hid.
Ven an old bachelor unknown
Has neder house nor wife,
Some lcedle comfort liked yourself
Must brighten ub his life.
Und SO | sed you efery day
Und stroke you smooth und fine
Vot cruel fate should make US pa
o leedle tache ouf mine?
So ven the big men laf at you
INK make dere funny stunts
Mein leedle moustache-dont 20
care,
Dere own vas leedle vonce!
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-16
Cost Of Line Of Road,

The average cost of constructing Q
mile Of railroad in the United States.
ct the present time. Is about $4,000.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-16

For a small amount you tell your
wants to all Las Vegas through m
Optic want ad. -
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-16

SS"SS SV'O "" tHS 01eS@
Men 60 about the streets Of Alex.
andria selling drinks. In one hand
they carry their cup basket and In the
other a can filled with coffee.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-16
EAST LAS VEGAS PosToFF,cE.

Arrival and Departure Of Mails
mo. 3 arrives eos a. m, bring mail
east of La Junta.
no. 3 departs 6:l5 a, m. Pouch Tor
Santa Fe only, mail closes SO"
No. ] arrives $50 p. M. mail closes
$40 p. m.
No. . arrives eco p, M, mail closes
6:1O p. m.
No. 2 arrives 9 p. m. mail closes
lao p. m.
| No. 10 arrives 1920 p. m. brings
mail from Ell Paso and all points
between Ell Paso and Albuquer
que and Albuquerque and Santa
Fe. No mail dispatched via No.
10.
lEo. s arrives 1885 a. m. mail closes
$50 p. m.
Star Routes
,Rociada daily except Sunday. Arrives
/ p. m. mail closes Z a. IN.
santa Rosa leaves Monday, Wednes'
day and Friday Z a. m. Arrives
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
1000 p. m.
IChaperito leaves Monday, Wednes'
day and Friday Z a. m. Arrives
Tuesday, Thursday and Satur'
day $50 p. m.
Mineral Hill leaves Tuesday. Thurs
day and Saturday Z a. m. Arrives
Tuesday. Thursday and Satur
day 6 p. m.
r. o. BLOOD. Postmaster.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-16

New bunch Of Optic Scratch Tab.
Its at The Optic office. s cents apiece.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-16
LAS VEGAS Progressive BUSINESS HOUSES
TEN 6iauselt
tae
HAiRcUTTER

a Nn&
s E&sR@A
aAasG
nsANNllaF Or sS4sas
@sFm comfortable
aNaah szaan@ fM8e~ aAAa
tai ssFIruy ARA
class @FFAR 10 @Wr
tlne. iazn6ry sTsacs.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-16

II you want the news read The OPP
tic.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-16

1-62
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-20
SOCIAL. AND
PERSONAL,

Yesterday the uurrlage OF Miss Ar
della Young and Raphael s. Olsen was
solemnised In the temple and In the aft
ernoon and evening an informal recep-
lion was held. a number of the fam
lilies and intimate friends OF the bride
and groom being present. The rooms
were decorated in pink and white with
background OF palms and ferns, the
bridal couple standing under a bell OF.
srlilaN and carnations with a back.
ground OF palms and ferns The bride
wore a gown OF white silk null over
mousselne De sole. trimmed In rose
point lace and carried BRIDES
roses. A number Of intimate friends
assisted in entertaining, refreshments
being served from the diningr0on.
which was prettIly done In red and
white. Many beautiful presents were
received, Mr.. and Mrs, Olsen will be at
home To their friends after April at 5lS
Third East street
Today the marriage OF Miss Hazel
Grant and lmr b. Needham took place
In the temple, and tonight the event
VIII be celebrated In 4 reception at the
home Of the brides parents. Mr.. and
MIS- b. +, Grant
Tomorrow "a the university, Prof.
George Marshall villa deliver a lecture
ait the meeting Of the Daughters NJ the
Revolution, on the subject In and
Around Boston" The meeting begins
at O'Clock,
Mr. and Mrs. y A. Druoh have re-
turned from a trip 10 California
on Monday night Mr. and Mrs.
Charles s. Spencer celebrated their
golden wedding IN a large family gath
erinr M thelr home, this guests incud-
Ing their children, grandchildren and
other relatives and intimate friends.
end a most enJoyohl ;inle being spent.
Mr.. and Mrs, spencer are ~ he plo-
neers OF lSi1, ana have spent Iher lives
in The valley they helped 10 COlonise.
on March 80 Mr. and Mr. Hiram Their