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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-30
BRIDE-To-BE POISONED
BY RIVAL is CHARGE

Los Angeles, Dec. 30.-In the belief
that her 18-year-old daughter, Bessie
May Priest, was poisoned, Mrs. Jennie
Priest has asked the district attorney
to investigate the death of the young
woman which occurred in Glendale
Christmas eve after an illness lasting
twenty days. 1t is alleged by the
mother that Miss Priest was engaged
to Harry Sayre, Newark, N. J., mil
lionaire's son and that she had a rival
in the person of a. woman whose iden-
tity is being concealed. Search is
being made for this woman. Five ply
sicians who attended Miss, Priest dur
ing her last illness' agree that her
death was due to poisoning.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-30
COLD MORE Than WELCOME
OHIO RIVER FRozE OVER FOR
THE FIRST TIME IN MANY
YEARS
COAL SHORTAGE FEARED
BARGES TIED UP NEAR LOUIS
WILLIE AS A RESULT OF SUD-
DEN FREEZE

Pittsburg, Dec. 30.-The coming of
zero weather in Pittsburg and
throughout western Pennsylvania has
temporarily postponed here and along
the Ohio river in West Virginia and
Ohio a destructive flood. For score
of years conditions have not been so
favorable for a rampage of the big
streams. The Ohio river is practical
ly frozen from this point to Cincin-
natl Above here countless tributa-
ries of the Allegheny, Monongahela,
Youghiogheny and other rivers are
likewise frozen, and covered with
from ten to fifteen inches of snow
Warm weather and rain would now
mean disaster, warm weather alone
serious floods. while should condi-,
tfons moderate gradually, little dam
age will result. Warm weather is
said to be headed this way. Six per-
sons are dead from exposure in the
cold wave that struck this city last
night.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-30
MORE MISSIONARIES NEEDED
FOR WORK AMONG HEATHENS

Rochester, N. Y, Dec. 30.-The re-
port made today by the executive
committee of the Student Volunteers
Movement of Foreign Missions, at
present in session in this city, set
forth that the primary and perman-
.ent function of the movement is
lat of a recruiting agency seeking
" enroll a sufficient number of we'll
qualified volunteers to meet the re-
quirements of the mission boards of
North America. The best evidence of
the efficiency and power of the Stu
dent Volunteer movement is the mum.
Der of sailed volunteers. At the Tor
onto convention in 1902 it was re-
ported that .7Se volunteers had sailed
during the preceding four years. IN
the quadrennium following the Tor
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-30
COOK HIDING IN WlLDS
OF NORTHERN CANADA

Montreal, Dec. Boa physician
who claims to be personal friend
of DR.. Frederick A. Cook, said yes
terday he had received letter from
the missing explorer, He said he is
at camp owned by George Rowley,
of Laurentide Inn, in the Lake st.
John district. Dr. Cook. he said, was
in excellent health and determined to
stay away from civilization until the
polar controversy was straightened
ont.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-30
RAILROAD MANAGERS
SAY STRIKE IS OVER

st. Paul, Dec. 30.-Aside from the
withdrawal by the railroads of their
offer to abide by the decision from
the Chicago conference and re-employ
the striking switchmen as soon as
they have places for them and the re-
moval of the embargo on wheat ship
ments in soma of the small towns of
the Great Northern, announced yes
terday, there were no developments
in TIE situation today. The railroad
officials say the strike is over so far
as they are concerned.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-30
SPEEDING TRAIN HITS
A CAR OF DYNAMITE

Bisbee, Ariz.. Dec. 30-Bisbee pass
engers tell of their miraculous escape
from being blown to pieces as their
train entered Benson Tuesday morn
ing. The engine of their train hit
and ripped off the corner of freight
car loaded with dynamite. Several
sticks of the explosive were scattered
on the railroad, but fortunately none
Of them exploded.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-30
AMBASSADOR
HAS SPECIAL MISSION

Washington, Dec. 90.-Among the
first official acts of Baron Uchida,
the new japanese ambassador, it is
said, will be a series of steps lead.
ing to a proposal to the United States
for modification of the Root-Taka.
hira agreement, which imposed limi.
tations on the immigration Of labor
ers to the United States.
While the subject is now being
spoken of in the most conservative
vein, it is asserted that such duty
is one of those specially imposed
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-30

upon the new ambassador by his
home government.
1t is reported that Japan wishes
to terminate in 1911 its treaty of CON-
merce and navigation with the Unit
ed States. This treaty would expire
in 1912, but in view of the fact
that other powers that have similar
treaties that expire in 1912 have tenta-
lively agreed to their Termination in
1911, the United States will probably
be asked to join them.
To what extent Japan will ask for
modification of the Root-Takahira
agreement has not been learned.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-30
TENEMENT HOUSE FIRE
CLAIMS SCORE OF VICTIMS

New York, Dec. 30-More than a
score of persons were injured, five
probably fatally, at a fire which swept
a big tenement house on Belmont ave-
nue. today. Six of the injured were
firemen, who were overcome by smoke
and hurt in aiding the imperilled peo-
pie to escape from the blazing struc-
ture. A number of panic stricken in
mates jumped from the windows.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-30
ohio River FROZEN over.

Cincinnati, o., Dec. 30.-For the
first time in seven years. the Ohio
river here is frozen over today except
for small space in the local har-
Dor, which tugs are endeavoring to
keep open. More than a million dol
lars worth of property is jeopardized
by the freezing of the river. The ther-
mometer registered three degrees be-
low zero this morning.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-30
Philadelphia shiverino.

Philadelphia. Pa. Dec. S0.-The
cold wave from the west has reach
ed here and destroyed all hope OF a
speedy clearing away of the snow
blockade, caused by thea Christmas
blizzard. Huge drifts, partly melted,
have been converted into masses of
ice. The schuylkill river here is now
frozen. Severe weather is reported
all over the state.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-30
CREEL SAYS HIS MISSION
TO J.. S. WAS SUCCESSFUL

Washington, Dec. >3O.-Governor En-
rique Creel, special envoy from Mex
leo to the United States in the Mic
araguan affair, gave, the Associated
Press today a statement regarding
his mission to this country.
Governor Creel declared that he had
accomplished his task with gratifying
results. The resignation of Zelaga and
the succession of President Madriz,
has ended many difficulties and pre-
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-30
Coal Famine Threatened

Louisville, KY, Dec. 30-Fast in the
grasp of the coolest weather in years,
Louisville, with several million bush
els of Pittsburg coal almost at its
back door, faces a threatened coal
shortage. The Ohio river today is
frozen almost from shore to shore
for the first time in many years and
it is impossible for the coal barges
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-30

to come down the river for at least
week. The minimum temperature at
Louisville last night was one degree
above zero. Even Florida Is shivering'
it being only twenty degrees above
zero at Jacksonville this morning,
while Tampa, across the sea and a
good many miles south, reports twen-
ty-eight degrees above and killing
frost.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-30

vented anarchy he declared and
peace and patriotism is now finding
their way in Nicaragua.
The grarting of an asylum to Ze-
laya by fexico.'' said Governor
Creel was in no sense an act OF
unfI1endliness to the United States,
but was in full accord with the laws
of all civilized nations"
SGovernor Creel will for home soon
after January 1.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-30

Roswell, N. M, Dec. 30.-After one
of the hardest fights conducted in
several years, Las Vegas won the
contest for next years meeting place
of the New Mexico Educational asso-
citation, which has been in annual con-
vention here since Tuesday. The
claims of Las Vegas were ably look
ed after by Prof. J. S. Hofer. a
member of the faculty of the New
Mexico Normal university, R. R.
Larkin, also of Las Vegas, and B. s.
Gowen, president of the Normal uni
versity. The Las Vegas boosters, re
inforced by several teachers from
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-30
DEATH OF : J
EyGLISaAAN in PARIS

London, Dec. 3O.--A duel fought in
Paris has resulted fatally. Earl Percy,
Henry Algernon George formerly
undersecretary of state fof the MINI
lister of foreign affairs. died in Paris
today, According to his family. death
was due; to complications following.
an attack of pneumonia 1t is. widely
reported here. however, that his. fatal
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-30
SMuGGLED CHINESE ARE
FOUND IN PULLMAN CAR

Denver, Dec. S0.-Federal officers
in Denver dragged two Chinese out OF
their berths in Pullman sleepers here
yesterday morning and will send them
to San Francisco for deportation.
The Orientals are members of band
of eight young Chinese who swan the
Rio Grande at Ell Paso, Texas. sever
al nights ago. six of them being cap
tured at Dallas.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-30

onto convention and ending with the
Nashville convention in 1906, one
thousand volunteers sailed. During
the four years which have since
elapsed, ending with the Rochester
convention, 1888 volunteers have
sailed, or nearly 800 more than for
the quadrennium ending with the
Nashville convention. The total num-
ben ,of volunteers, who have sailed
since the beginning Of the movement
in 1856, is 4,346.
jAnother test of Che rising tide of
practical missionary interest among
students is the increase in their
missionary giving. At Nashville it was
reported that the students of North
America were contributing $4,000
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-30
TERRITORIAL EDUCATORS MEET
IN LAS VEGAS NEXT YEAR

that city and other northern New
Mexico points, left nothing undone to
advance the interests of the Meadow
City. Badges bearing the slogan.
"Vamos to Vegas, were generally dis.
tributed among the delegates.
The annual convention of the duca-
tional association closes here today,
the last big event taking place to-
night when the annual oratorical con-
test will be held. The present ses-
sion has been one OF the most sue
cessful ever held, teachers being pres
ent from all over. the territory. The
enthusiasm has been marked.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-30
AERO CLUB PRESIDENT
TO SANCTION BIG MEET

New York, Dec 30.-President Cort-
land Filed Bishop, of the Aero Club
of America, announced today he would
sanction the aeroplane meet at Los
Angeles, commencing January 10th,
with few notifications.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-30
six Above at Nashville

Nashville, Tenn, Dec. S0.-For the
first time since 1898, the Cumberland
river at this point is covered with a
thin coating of ice 1t was six de-
grees above zero here early this
morning.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-30
COURT ORDERS DISSOLUTION I.
OF LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 9O.-Judge
L. C. True of the district court at
Kansas City, Kans., today declared
the Traders Livestock Exchange As
oeiation, operating at the Kansas
|Iy stock yards, is trust, and ord
ed the association dissolved. The
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-30

Illness followed wounds. receiYed in
! duel fought in Paris several days
'-ep- ~ Ezsar -. .4ic'rra-a- II
II The death Of the Earl has created
a sensation. No proof is obtainable
that deathzwas due to other than ma
tural causes though rumors. of a per-
.sonal encoupter between Percy and
another Epglishman are being persist
emily circulated. az. "a -..-y,.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-30
CHINESE ACTOR LATEST
VICTIM OF TONG WAR

New York, Dec. 30.-A renewal of
the Tong war in New York's China
town, claimed another victim early
this morning. All Hung, an actor,
was shot and killed in the hallway
of his tenement house The police are
unable TO find any tangible clew to
'lhe identity of his murderers.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-30

association is composed of 1S5 mem
bers, who deal principally in stockers
and feeders, cattle not fat enough
for slaughter. The state brought the
suit against the association two years
ago under the antitrust law. Similar
action is now pending against the
Kansas City Live Stock Exchange.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-30
FRANCE is
j P | N
ARMS
REsENTs CHARGE THAT 1T is
HOT BED OF WHITE
SLAVES
"A NATIONAL DISGRACE
NEWSPAPER URGES GOVERN
MENT To,sUPPREss SHAME
FUL TRAFFIC
MICK -RAKERS BLD D
THE MATIN SAYS ScANDALouS
LITERATURE is BEING,
c'RculATzDD~r
| NATIONAL DISGRACE.
NEWSPAPER URGES GOVERN
MENT To,sUPPREss SHAME
FUL TRAFFIC ~
MUCK -RAKERs BLND
THE MATIN SAYS ScANDALoUS
LITERATURE is BEING,
CIRCULATED -

Paris, Dec. so.-rh1 ! se-
clares that the repor2 -
immigration commission sed
France first amongSthe ~ as ex'
porters of the so-called "WhE f Slave"
recruits, constitutes. nsAn dis
grace and appeals to the government
to communicate Immediately with
Washington for SUI esdioHY the
traffic. The papeD that
France in reality ecent
country on the g Ehere
home liferand "a
fully exemplifed.
pecially in Ansenie<
ture is circulated, III )iy.
of the monstrous Wy IN
which France is gil yst&Sp
of being the center va Pty Pa
ris, the Matin say ed Aas a
modern Babylon al he gov
ernment must intd is a
question of humao ~ ational
horror" /" ~,
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-30
coIdest Day in New York.

New York, Dec. 30.-New Yorkers
awoke this morning to find the coolest
day of the winter upon them. Six
degrees above zero was the official
record. Many people were overcome
by cold and the municipal lodging
houses we're crowded last night with
persons seeking shelter.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-12-30
GIVEN UP FOR DEAD;
ENToMBED MAN is RESCUED

McAlester, Okla, Dec. 30--After
having been eptombed nearly twenty
eight hours in a dense smoke in a
cut of the Bolen-Darnell company's
coal mine near here, superintendent
John Brown was rescued alive. but
unconscious, this morning. Brown no
doubt would have died If he had re-
mained in the mine another hour. AS
it is, his condition is regarded as SER
ious. Brown risked his life ina herioc
endeavor to rescue Angel aniear,
shot firer who was en- fol-
lowing an explosion in late
Tuesday. The shot fire re-
mains unknown.
Charlevoix county herald., 1909-10-02
Sympathy.

I'm an emergency the manufactures
Of Limburger cheese was forced 10 use
strategy with shipment Ordinarily
his product went In special cars. but
in this instance no car was available,
and the order must be filed. Two
hundred pounds Of the fragrant comes
tible was put in a rough, oblong box
and taken to the railroad baggage
room. Then the manufacturer bought
a ticket for himself and the box and
entered the train. At the first stop
he went ahead to the baggage car to
see that there was no trouble. He
stood by the box In disconsolate at
titude and shaded his eyes with his
hand. The baggageman was sympa-
thetic. "a relative" he asked. YES"
answered the manufacturer; at Is my
brother" well" said the railroad
man philosophically, "you haye one
consolation. He's dead, oil right" 81
Charlevoix county herald., 1909-10-02
The Sinners Progress.

In narrating a story Of a naughty
girl and an English magistrate IN his
book, "Old and Odd Memories" the
Hon. Lionel A. Tollemache supple
ments II with that famous example Of
anti-climax. the rebuke Of a head mas
ter to youthful Etonians for unpunc.
tuality at chapel. "Your conduct is an
insult to the Almighty and keeps the
canons waiting"
The young girl mentioned was had
mp before the magistrate by farmer
for killing one Of his ducks with a
Stone. The case against her was quite
clear, but II was thought worth while
to call witnesses to prove that she was
very naughty indeed and In the habit
OF using bad languages.
Then. In solemn accents. the mag.
istrate addressed her:
Little girl. you have heard the evi-
dence against you, and you see how
one thing leads to another. You be-
gan by cursing and swearing and bias
pheming your Maker, and you have
ended By throwing q stone at . duck. !"
Charlevoix county herald., 1909-10-02

A pleasing, good. high grade, truly
favored, amber colored cup of coffee
can be had-and without the real COT
fee danger, or damage TO health-by
simply using DR.. Shops new substi-
tute, called Health Coffee" Pure,
wholesome, toasted cereals, malt
nuts, etc. make DR.. Shops Health
Coffee both healthful and satisfying
No 30 to 80 minutes tedious boiling
"Made in minute" says DIR. Shoep.
II served as coffee. it's taste will even
trick an expert. Try 1t and see. G
l.. Sherman & Son.
Charlevoix county herald., 1909-10-02

Woman's Keen Sense Of huner.
A lady who was at the head Of a
suffrage organization attended a social
function during the course Of which
there was presented to her gentle
man who seemed disposed to poke fun
Mt the principles SO dear to the lady
and her following.
"All this goes to show, my dear
young lady," said he. "how utterly you
women lack a sense of humor."
81 perceive you share the general er.
ror In that respect" said the suffra-
gette.
THAT women lack humor? Yes"
"Really. sir. you're most unobserv-
ant" continued the suffragette. There
is In every married woman's life at
least one occasion when she evinces
the keenest sense of humor."
You astonish mew exclaimed the
man. May l ask you to particular
ize?"
Certainly. Does she not get by the
love, honor and obey part of the mar
riage ceremony without SO much as a
smoker"
Charlevoix county herald., 1909-10-02
Drifting Souls,

All. there be souls none understand.
Like clouds. they cannot touch the land,
Drive as they may. by field or town.
Then we look wise at this and frown,
And we cry. "Fool!" and cry. Take hold
or earth and fashion gods of gold!"
Unanchored ships. they blow and blow,
Sail to and fro and then go down
In unknown seas that none shall know
Without one ripple Of renown.
Poor. drifting dreamers. sailing by,
They seem to only live and die.
Call these not fools! The test Of worth
Is not the hold they have on earth.
Lo. there be gentlest souls sea blown
That know not any harbor known,
And Oft of this the reason is
They touch on fairer shores than this.
Joaquin Miller.
Charlevoix county herald., 1909-10-02
Cams hs Didn,t Like.

Years ago a bill entitled "An act for
the preservation Of the heath hen and
other game" was introduced into the
New York house Of assembly.
The speaker Of the house, who was
not especially interested In matters q
this kind. gravely read 1t. "An act for
the preservation Of the heather and
other game"
He was blissfully unconscious Of his
blunder until an honest member from
the northern part Of the state who had
suffered from the depredations Of the
frontier Indians rose to his feet.
81 should like to move an amend
ment to the BILL" he said mildly, by
adding the words, except indiana
Charlevoix county herald., 1909-10-02
Sherman & Son.
For Sale or Trade.

have a six-room house lathed and
plastered, lot 4xl2 rods, wood house.
cellar, porch 6x24, located at Boyne
City near the Chemical Plant, to trade
for city property or small farm neal
East Jordan. l also have several
good houses Ia all parts Of Boyns
City; also some COED business chances;
and farms in all parts Of the county.
j
Charlevoix county herald., 1909-10-02
The -
Scrap Book
The Missing Ones.

This Is one OF the old stories told by
Henry Clews Of Travers, the New
York stammering wit. Mr.. Clews al
ways insists that the average Wall
street broker Is the most honest Of
men.
= drawers" said Mr.. Clews. was once
invited to be guest at yacht regat-
tn. The waters of Newport harbor
were covered with beautiful squad
ron. Mr.. Travers found that each
yacht belonged to a banker or broker.
He gazed blankly into the distance for
q time and then inquired softly.
'W-w-w-where are the c-c-customers'
yachtsY"
Charlevoix county herald., 1909-10-02
A FAITHFUL PORTER.
He Tried 20 Follow Orders - He us'
derstood Them,

He Tried 20 Follow Orders - He us'
derstood Them.
The major dropped into his club In
London one night with three pieces of
courtplaster on his nose and an eye I'm
half mourning and was valnly impor'
tuned To divulge the cause. He de-
clined oil condolences. but one friend,
the circumstances under which he had
received his scars, told all about II
after the majors departure.
1t appears that he was stopping nj
nm out-of-town hotel where q brawny
farmers son had been engaged with
no experience In hotel work. but with
frame capable Of caring for his mas
ter's property during the small hours
and with profound sense OF duty as
we'll. The weather was cold. and the
major asked the landlord TO have n
fire made In his room at 6:30 the next
morning. AS is customary. slate
was hung In the hallway containing
directions for the night porter regard
Ing the time guests were to be called
to catch early trains. etc.. 80 the land
lord wrote upon the slate:
"Fire 40 at $50"
Next morning the major was awak-
ened by loud knock ut his door. He
shouted "Come in," for II was $50
and the porter entered.
you're to git out" he said briefly.
what do you meanT asked the
major testify.
''I'll show you phwhat I NAME" re.
marked Pat. III you don't git mighty
quick. I've orders to fire you out at
$50. and out We CO."
what kind Of fool are you any
way" shouted the major. sitting up
in bed.
81 am all kinds" responded the por-
ter. "but l obey orders just the same.
and out you 60"
Suiting the action to his words. he
grabbed the major by the neck and
hauled him out into the middle Of the
room.
"Now driss yourself" said Pat. "and
driss quick or Oill throw you out as
ye are"
The major began to storm and used
language not to be repeated. where
upon the exasperated and honest por-
ter sprang upon his victim and shot
him into the hall like bundle Of rags.
The majors clothes. travelling bags.
rugs, ETC., followed.
snow" said Pat III We don't driss
In foive minutes out We go In the
strate as ye were born!'
And out the major would have gone,
but the landlord. disturbed by the
noise. came and rescued him from his
formidable prosecutor. And that was
the result of Pots Interpretation OF
"Fire 40 at 6:30."
Charlevoix county herald., 1909-10-02

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propertYsr-loel Johnston. 1852
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