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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-09
A new CITY ATTORNEY
MAYOR APPOINTS HERBERT W
CLARK. TO SUCCEED Il. G.
cooRs, JR.
HEALTH OFFICER REPORTS
NOT A CASE OF CONTAGIOUS DIS
EASE SINCE MIDDLE oF JULY,
SAYS DR.. GORDON

For the first time since May 26, the
city council held regular meeting
last night thereby incidentally sur
prising itself and the public generally
For wonder every member was pres
ent, with Mayor K. D. Goodall pre-
siding.
Because there had been no meet
ing in over three months, there was
an accumulation of business that KEEP
the aldermen busy for about two
hours. Reports of the various city
officials for the three months were
presented, read and referred to the
proper committees for consideration
the mayor announced the appoint
ment of a new city counselor to sue
.ctsed Harry G. Coors, jr.. who resign
ed previous to his removal to Clovis
and the re-appointment Of Fred o.
Blood as park commissioner to
serve untilS 1912.
The new city attorney is Herbert
w. Clark, WI 10 has been acting in this
capacity since June last, when Mr..
Coors' resignation became effective.
The council confirmed the appoint
ment in executive session without
dissent, as it did also the appoint
ment of Mr.. Blood as park commits
si5ner.
~ No Contagious Diseases
Among the reports submitted last
night swere those of the police ma
gistrate. city clerk. chief of police,
city treasurer and city physician The
most important of these reports was
that of the city physician, DR.. c. G.
Gordon, which shows that at the
present time the city of Las Vegas
is free from contagious diseases and
has been since the middle of July. In
a large measure this fine condition
IN the general health of the commun-
lty is due to the vigilance of DR.. Cor
don, whose zeal in abating nuisances
and quarantining contagious cases
when such exist. has succeeded In eff
fectively stamping out any sickness
that might have caused an epidemic
SO pleased was tue council with his
work that DIR. Gordon's annual salary
was increased 500 year or from
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-09
TO REJUVENATE PARTY
THEIR PURPOSE IS TO SETTLE
SOME EXISTING FAcTIoNAL
oUARRELs.
GATHERING
ALTON B. PARKER, SETH LOW
AND OTHER oLD-TIME POLL
TIcIANs ON HAND

Saratoga, N. Y. Sept. "a commit
Itee Of prominent democrats not in
accord with the present management
OF this party in New York state met
here today to undertake the proposed
reiuvenation OF the democratic party.
The committee states it is not
against any particular leader, state or
national, but desires to forward the
true interests Of the party. Among
J those present are:
Alton B. Parker, District Attorney
I Jerome. two ex-nayors OF New York,
} Seth Low and Augustus vanwyck.
land Edward M. Shepard. who win be
named president OF the Organization.
Ithis afternoon.
Chief Justice Morgan J. O'Brien
IwilI head the committee on resolu-
tions which is expected to express
an opinion on the income tax amend
ment, direct nominations and. other
policies.
Mr.. Shepard, on taking the chair
as permanent chairman Of the confer
ence, said:
I'VE have not met to propose new
party or condemn our own party,
whatever its shortcomings. We have
met because we are democrats in
political faith and would by prefer
ence always be democrats at the polls,
and to that end we wish our party al
ways to be honest, efficient, success
fuI and an instrument of good govern
ment. We are in way self appoint
ed and our influence and power must
solely be in the truthful handling Of
all public questions"
In the. expression of the sentiment
of the masses of the party, Thomas
M. Osborne, chairman Of the executive
committee. said in part:
I'VE meet with a common purpose.
to sink our differences, and from this
moment unite with fellow democrats
to do all in our power to assist in
lifting our party from the slough OF
despond into which it has fallen"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-09
OLD RESIDENT OF coLFAx
COUNTY DEPARTS THIS LIFE

Antime J. Meloche. one of the old
est and most respected settlers of
northern New Mexico died at bis
home fifteen miles east of Ration Mon
day afternoon. The body was brought
to Ration on the Rocky Mountain
for interment in the cemetery there.
Mr.. MeIoche was one Of the best
known pioneers of that section. and
was one of the men VINO helped to
make Colfax county the great COM
monwealth that It is.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-09
WIFE OF LAS VEGAS man
KILLS HERSELF INSAID|TA FE

dead woman, is employed By Stern
e Nahm on the West side. When
seen by an Optic representative this
afternoon, he seemed greatly affected
by the sad news that his young wife
had killed herself. but refused to dis
lcuss the suicide. Neither would he
say anything about their domestic
troubles. which caused a separation.
lThe funeral win take place at Santa
Ire tomorrow, but the husband here
win not attend. at least sucn was his
intention today. f
Mr.. Delgado was apprised bE a tel
eeram last night of his wlfess DEATH
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-09

5000 to $500, and even with this in
crease. the salary is still small com
pensation for the work he does. In
his report to the council, DR.. Gordon
stated that the sanitary and health
conditions of the city at this time
were excellent. The report was re
ferred to the committee on public
health. ~
Executive Session
The open session of the council
TeertIng was short. After the reports
of the city officials were presented
and acted upon, the council for the
purpose of confirming the appoint
ment of the new city attorney and
to discuss other matters, went into
executive session II
During the executive session Alder
man B. F. Forsythe, chairman of the
street and alley committee, submitted
a voluminous report of street work
done in the past eight months.
The special committee on occupa-
tion licenses not having its report
ready for submission to the council
it was moved. seconded and carried
that the council meet on tomorrow
night as committee of the whole
for the special purpose of adjusting
the city licenses.
Thomas w. Smith was awarded the
contract for cement sidewalks and
crosswalks in various parts of the city
that may be ordered constructed on
orders of the council from time to
time.
Communications were read asking
the mayor to appoint two delegates
each to the forthcoming Dry Farming
congress at Billings. Mont, In Octo-
ber and to the Gulf Deep Waterways
association meeting at st. Louis dur
ing the same month. The mayor an
nounced that he would make these
appointments shortly, it being his
desire to select for delegates to these
two gatherings men who viii be sure
to go and thus give the city propef
representation.
Urges Big EXCURSION
Another communication from the
New Mexico Fair association at AL
asked the cooperation of
the mayor and city council of Las
Vegas in getting up big statehood
excursion to the Duke City on the
occasion of President Taft's visit to
that city on October Is. This com
was referred to the Com
mercial club for action.
The question of the apportionment
Of fire company funds by the terri
torial insurance commissioner was
taken up and discussed, and the ques-s
ton asked why the city of Las Vegas
received $400 only and the town of
Las Vegas $500. While no action
was taken, it is understood that this
matter will be thoroughly gone into
at an early date to rectify seem
Ingly unjust discrimination in this re
gard
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-09
PEARY STILL OUT OF RANGE
OF COMMUNCATION; WORLD WATTS

Cook biding his time. Foreign com.
ment seems to be against Cook in
view of the fact that he has not pre-
sented evidence. They accept Peary's
announcement without question. Dr.
Cook announces he will equip new
expedition. find the two Eskimos
who accompanied him and bring them
to civilization to record their testi-
mony. $
Cook Is Honored
Copenhagen. Sept. s.-The degree
of Doctor Of Honoris Causa was con
ferred on Dr.. Frederick A. Cook by
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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-09

asses Away at 3;35 O'Clock This Alter
noon at Palatial Country Home at Arden.
Surrounded by Wife. immediate Mem
bers Of His Family and Dr.. Lyle, Fam
lily Physican--Final Dissolution Follows
Relapse on Sunday Due to Attack Of
Acute Indigestion Without Peer in the
Transportation and Financial World.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-09

wealthy uncle gave him his start. But
Mr.. Hartman always claimed that he
was a self-made man He continued
lin the brokerage business until 1887
when he was elected vice-president
|of the Illinois Central railroad and
thus began his railroad career. Per
haps his greatest work was the re-or-
ganization and rebuilding of the
Union Pacific railroad, today one of
the foremost transportation lines in
the country. This was followed by
Harriman's requirement of the South
|ern Pacific and its western connec-
tions. Besides the roads mentioned
the Illinois Central, Chicago & Alton,
Baltimore & Ohio, Pennsylvania sys-
tenn and others are either owned out
right by the Hartman interests or
closely allied with them.
Mr.. Harriman's chief characteristics
and those which had a direct bearing
upon his marvellous career, it being
said that he never had failure. were
|his wonderful head for Figures, his
quick grasp of the factsE laid before
him and his faculty at getting at the
very kernel of them. his unfailing es-
innate of men and his insight into
the future.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-09

M. NJ sundt, the builder and con-
tractor. IS erecting an addition to the
residence of Henry Coke on National
avenue.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-09
Came Home to Die

That Mr.. Harriman's sudden deter
mination to return home from Europe,
where he went June l, was because
he knew his days were numbered,
cannot now be denied. While abroad
he visited many of the watering places
|of France and Austria and consulted
renowned specialists, but his condition
never really improved. Previous to
going abroad, Mr.. Hartman went to
San Antonio, Texas, last February
and there camped in the open for sew
|eral weeks with his family This out
ing seemed to benefit hia for time.
|lIater, or early in March, he made
"a trip to Mexico. where he inspected
new lines under construction on the
Pacific coast. On this trip he took
occasion to visit Paso Robles hot
springs in southern California, where
he took the baths for rheumatism.
He then returned to New York, hav-
ing made four months trip through
the south. Mexico. the Pacific coast
land across the continent. During all
this time there were conflicting re
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-09
Wall Street Astounded

New York, Sept. 9.-The announce
ment that Hartman was dead as
founded Wall street. and rumors pc
gan to fly thick and fast. 1t was re-
ported that Hartman had actually
died earlier in the day, but that news
of his demise was withheld, until the
stock exchange had closed. How
ever, this is not borne out by the
facts so far at hand, as the first news
OF his death was communicated to
Judge Robert s. Lovett, perhaps Mr.
Harriman's closest friend and who is
prominently mentioned as his success
sor. Judge Lovett was at the Union
Pacific offices when he received the
news and he Immediately departed for
Arden.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-09

At 4:45 O'Clock, Rev.<J. II. McG1n-
ness. the Hartman family pastor and
chaplain, was seen hurrying to Arden
at top speed. This fact confirms the
announcement that his death occur.
red at 3:35 as announced and not ear
Iier in the day as rumored. Positive
assurance was received from the Har-
riman home at 1:45 that Hartman
was still alive. Death is believed to
have come suddenly, although doubt
is expressed whether he died under
the surgeons knife. from the crisis
in his disease, OF from a continuation
of his extreme weakness. following
his Sunday attack. 1t is probable
that an autopsy will be held and the
world will thus learn the real nature
of Harriman's mysterious malady.
Born In Long Island
Edward H. Hartman was born in
Hampstead, Long Island. February
Is. 1s4S, and therefore was sixty
years old at the time of his death.
He was the son of an Episcopal cler-
gyman. At fourteen years OF age he
left school and entered a brokers' Of
flee in New York. At twenty-five
this man. who in late years became
the greatest magnate in the transpor-
tation world. and a power without a
peer in the financial world. became a
member of the New York stock exI
change. Some say he bought bis seat
on the stock exchange with the fruits
of his own efforts. Others say q
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-09

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Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1909-10-01

darsd In the Chamber of Com
merce building at El Paso for a
standing exhibit from Luna
County. The following commit
tee was appointed by John Cor
bett. chairman of the meeting,
TO do the work of getting the ex-
hibit together: E. H. Bickford,
j. j. Jacobsen, Geo. d. ShulI,
Clarence Hon, John Humid, Hugh
Ramsey, Dave DeLong, r. L.
Miller. w. Hope Patterson will
have charge of the work Of get
ting up the mineral exhibit. r.
Bedichek was appointed secre-
tary of the Committee on Ex-
hibits.
A moments thought will con-
vince anyone that this is an ops
portunity to do a lot of adver-
tising for Luna County and do
it cheaply. The Ell Paso Fair
this year will draw the largest
crowds that have ever attended
a fair in the Southwest. The
racing events will be the best
ever had in this section Of the
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1909-10-01

We invite you to trade at our
store because we always have
Just what you want. We also
have enough help so that you do
not have to wait to be waited
on. Send the small girls and
boys, we especially wait on them
promptly and courteously. Come
in and see our new goods. We
always try to have new things
TO satisfy the many wants. See
our new Cutlery; we have added
a new line; all positively guar
anteed, including pocket knives,
razors, manicure scissors, pocket
scissors, embroidery scissors,
cutting shears, in fact anything
you want in good cutlery.
PALACE DRUG STORE,
IRVINE e. RAlTHEL, Props.
Deming. N. NJ.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1909-10-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Henson have a
new boy at their home.
A big lot of fine fruit from
the Mimbres was brought to
town Saturday.
The circus was to have been
here today, but we'll have 10
wait until next year, when 'tis
said we are 10 receive a visit
from Forepaugh.
Rincon is to have an electric
light plant. Nothing slow about
Rincon. She is going to make a
good town when her valley is de-
veloped by irrigation.
Communion service will be
held at the Presbyterian church
next Sunday at II a. m. Preach.
ing in the evening at 1880. A
cordial invitation is extended tt
all to attend these services.
Mr.. j. w. Jordan is in the
city exhibiting what is known
as the Little Crater Crude Oil
Burner, which will run a cook
stove hot all day for 10 cents. II
is a wonderful little invention.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Greason
are the proud parents of a beau
tiful little girl baby. The swee'
little babe is their first born anC
the joy of the fond parents know,
no bounds. Fact is, Ralph i'm
agines he is circling Deming il
an aeroplane.
MIR. w. F. Cobb, a former
citizen of Deming, was in tho
city Tuesday for a brief visit
with friends while on his wa,
home to Albuquerque from at
tending the big shoot at Tucson,
Mr.. Cobb is one of the cracl
shots of the Southwest. His ole
friends here were very glad h
see him again.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1909-10-01
Deming Country at FL Paso Fair.

Mr.. l.. c. Hicks, Of FL Paso.
spent Monday in Deming In the
interest Of the FL Paso Fair AS
sociayiop. A special meeting
was held at the Adelphi Club
Monday night for the purpose of
deciding whether Luna County
should be represented at the
Fair. The meeting was enthus-
iastically in favor OF sending an
exhibit which will consist of an
agricultural, horticultural and
mineral display. Although the
Fair will be held a little late for
a great deal Of the fruit and
many Of the vegetables Of this
section, still it is believed that
on November lst, Luna County
can come forward with a prize
taking display of potatoes, on
ions, cabbage, alfalfa, Indian
corn, forage crops of all sorts.
apples, late pears, and possibly
other vegetables and fruits.
S3ate has been ordered reserved
in the main exhibition hall, and
permanent space has been or
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1909-10-01
This is October.

Beginning today you can shoot
quail.
Mrs. L. Pettey has gone tc
Hanover to visit her daughter.
Leon Godchaux is in the east
attending a big meeting of the
Redmen.
A little girl baby was born
Tuesday to Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Reaves.
H. B. Holt, the well known
Las Cruces attorney, was in
town Saturday.
Jas. Kennedy has been sen.
fenced to hang Oct. 10Th but an
appeal has been granted.
Cereal Coffee, composed large.
ly of wheat and corn, is very
nourishing and not an expensive
drink. Found at the leading
grocery stores.
Rev. W. Z. Foulks, Mrs. E.
II. Matthews and Mrs. B. Y,
McKeyes returned Tuesday night
from Ell Paso, where they at.
tended conference, and where
Mrs. McKeyes has been for some
little time having her eyes treat
ed.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1909-10-01

country; there is a $1,000. 90 purse
for the best baseball team and
with this incentive, the contest
ing teams will play for blood;
and such special features as the
Strohel airship taken in connec-
ton with the racing and base
ball, can be counted on TO draw
the crowds. Here Is a chance TO
let forty-thousand people know
what is being done in the way of
agriculture in the Mimbres Val
ley, and give them some inti-
nation, at least, Of the vast re-
sources awaiting development
here.
FL Paso is the natural distrib-
uting point for prospectors in
the Southwest. They come TO
Ell Paso first; and then radiate
from there. Hence, permanent
space for an exhibit in the Cham
Der of Commerce. building there
will reach just the people whom
we wish to reach. And when
once they know what we have
here, the investors will do the rest.
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Conference Closes.

The New Mexico conference
for the Methodist Episcopal
church, south. which has been
in session at FL Paso, closed on
Monday. Rev. W. E. Foulks
receives the appointment at Las
Cruces. being succeeded here by
Rev. J. r. Coodloe.
The many friends Rev. Foulks
has made during his four years
residence in our city will sim
csrely regret to see him and his
estimable family leave US, but
we are pleased to welcome Rev.
Goodloe to our midst.
Rev. Foulks is an able minis
ter and a valuable citizen for
any town and we congratulate
the Las Cruces church upon hav.
ing secured him.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1909-10-01

The older residents of Deming
will read with interest the fol-
lowing extract from a letter re-
ceived by Mr.. Jas. Irvine, OF
the Palace drug store, q few
days ago:
IF Mr.. Sangre.is still on deck
give to him and his wife our
best regards, also same to any OF
the Byron or Proctor people who
may be there.
II enjoy the distinction OF
having started the first bank in
Deming in 'S2, and putting in
Deming's first windmill, with
the aid of my good old friends,
Judge Bristol and Frank Thur.
mond.
Il have an old ball program
among my papers of that date,
of a party given by Peter Mul-
vaney at the Deming Depot Ho'
tel, the committee of which,
headed by the Hon. Geo. Hearst
and Col. A. E. Head, included
G. P. Armstrong, Z. German,
H. S. Buntin, ]. S. Pike, Col,
Dick Hudson, Sam Carpenter, the
editor Of the Headlight, and my.
self.
"At that time Buntin was ho-
| tel landlord, R. S. Comfort was
agent and his brother, Solid
Comfort, his clerk.
IL always liked Deming anc
wish it we'll"
Yours truly.
A. II. RAYNoLDs,
Gleeson, Ariz.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1909-10-01
Christian Church.

The Greater Work" and Thou
Fool" will be the themes next Lord 6
Day at II a. m. and 7;30 p, m. The
Bible School last Lords Day was n
success 1Sl present and $37.4i col.
lection. We want you in the Bible
School. Junior G. 4. atSp. m. Sem
Tor c. +. at $50. Please note the
change in the hour Of the evening ser
vices. The Sunshine Choir Is quite
helpful. Tho new church building is
showing up quite nicely. A cordial in
vitation Is extended 10 the people OF
Deming TO all the church services.
2. MooRE. Minister.
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Mr.. and Mrs. John Coleman
have a fine new boy at their
home.
Mayor Marshall left Tuesday
evening on a short business trip
to Engle.
Jackson brothers have gone Ia
Snyder, Tex, with a carload of
horses. They will probably re-
main there.
G. |. Daily will soon start
building on his land near Hon.
dale and intends making a nice
ly improved farm cut Of his
place,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Mahoney
have returned home from a sew
eral weeks trip through the
east. They report a most en-.
ioyable visit.
DR.. Williams has rented Mrs.
E, Pettcy's beautiful residence
property and has moved into il
with his family. The house ha;
recently been overhauled anc
put in nice shape.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1909-10-01

Plans for the new cold stor-
age addition to the ice plant
have been drawn and work is to
begin on same in a short time.
The new room will have a stor-
age capacity Of 1000 tons.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1909-10-01
Bad Wreck.

A rear end collision occurred
at Rincon last Saturday, freight
No. 1923 and No. 80 locking
horns. A fireman was quite
badly hurt. Traffic was delayed
some eight hours.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1909-10-01

The sympathy Of the com.
munity is extended Mr.. and
Mrs. W. j. Berry in the death Of
their little babe, who died last
Saturday night.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1909-10-01
Elegant Fruit Display.

Drop in the Office of the Rio
Mimbres Irrigation Co. and see
the handsome fruit display that
Mr.. E. H. Bickford, the efficient
manager of this company. has
arranged. The display repre-
sents a nice selection Of several
varieties of pears. peaches, ap-
Piles, plums, prunes, grapes, ETC..
besides some choice specimens
of vegetables. The display is a
splendid advertisement for the
Mimbres Valley and Mr.. Bick-
ford is worthy of high COM
mendation for his liberal enter
prising spirit.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1909-10-01

Madame Strong. teacher of
Voice Culture and Piano. Violin
and Mandolin, and Physical Gull
ture, at Mrs. Israel Mayheid, OH
Zinc St. Circulars at Tossell &
Sons Jewelry and Music Store.
Oysters for Sunday dinner.
THE MARKET.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1909-10-01
Lumber Company Incor-
p0rates.

The Deming Lumber COM
pany has filed articles of incor-
poration, with S25, 900 capital.
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26

field, assisted by Rev Father Broad rick of Hartford and Rev Father FogaFty Of Norwalk, celebrating the requiem high mass, The body was taken to NorwaIK where the burial took place in st Mafy's cemetery there, The casket was q beautiful one and there was profuslon of handsome floral tributes, The funeral WAS one Of the largest he'd in this place fcr years and the church was filled 10 oyerll0wlng with sorrowing friends and arquaintances. The pall- bearers were Michael and James t0n- nory, brothers of the deceased and i Dpyld anu James DrisrOIl of Bridge port. MIsa Conntry h survived by her mother, Mrs ..ary C0nnery, with whom she lived. two sisters, Mrs Daniel Dlis,0ll of Bridscl ort and Miss Katherine Connery of Ridge field; also two brothers, Representa- tive Michael Connery and James Con nery of his place. She will also be missed by large circle Of friends and was held in high esteem by all who knew her. r. E, Bouton X Son had charge of the funeral ar-
 engagements
The Newtown bee., 1909-02-26

weeks ago at the Norwalk hospital passed away at the hospital, on Tues"
 day night. February l6, aged |S years and II months. Inc bouy was brought to Georgetown where on Friday morning, February 10, at lO.3O o'clock, the funeral took place from the Sacred ..eart Catholic church, Re, Father Sbortellof idse'