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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-05
cur SHORT.
Eve rything Done az Santa re, Yes
terday, Briefly stated.

Special 70 The Optic,
SANTA FIX. N. NJ, March 4th, 1897.
The council did some good work,
this morning. and then adjourned at
noon until Friday morning.
The following bills vera passed;
Council bill No. Ga, m act providing
that no district shall receive any por-
ton Of the school fund Ia which a COM
mon Scnooi mas not been taught At
least lhree months.
Council bill No. ITO, an act to pro-
vide for tho payment Of licenses by
persons owning or controlling nickle-
in-the-slot machines. This places q
license OF 500 on each machine of this
kind. and the druggists OF Las Vegas
will have the honor OF ~augmenting the
school fund 10 the amount Of 5000 or
more.
Four bills met their fate in the
hands of the upper house. to-day, two
OF them being school laws. Council
bill No. 6, an act for the distribution
Of the common school fund-another
Hinkle bill; council bill No. "a, an
act for the regulating OF contracts Of
school districts, and for other pur-
poses.
House bill No. 70, an act to provide
for the accommodation Of the helpless
insane, failed to pass for some reason
unknown to the compiler; another
house bill, being No. 90, an act to
govern the issuing Of licenses for the
sale OF Intoxicating liquors In incorpo-
rated cities, towns or villages.
THE HOUSE,.
The house, this morning1 passed
council bill No. LOG, IN act TO correct
the reading OF the law requiring the
solicitor general OF the Territory to
reside In the capital. 10 the afternoon,
the introduction OF the following bills
was all that was accomplished:
House bill No. 144, introduced by +.
Lucero, by request, an act relating to
the duties of police in towns and 10
county seats Of the Territory.
No. 145, introduced by Juan Jaquez,
an act fixing the time for the election
of justices OF the peace and constables
In the Territory Of New Mexico.
No. LAG, introduced by U. 8.
| Bateman, an act for the purpose OF
changing the penalty in cases OF
murder In the first degree.
No. 147, introduced by Ollin Z
Smith, by request, an act licensing the
sale of Intoxicating liquors and regulat-
ing the same.
House bill No. 148, introduced by
| OIlin E. Smith, an act relating to
gambling and repeating chapter 30, OF
the acts OF the thIrtieth legislative as
sembly.
House bill No. 149, introduced by
| Ollin E. Smith, an act to amend an ac.,
entitled, IN act fixing the time OF hold.
ing The district court in the several
! counties in the fourth judicial district
of the Territory of New Mexico.
House bill No. $50, introduced by
J.. A. Mahoney, an act for the pro-
lection of secret order men, and to
| prevent biacklisting:
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-05
Erom crippie creek.

After the big fire in Cripple Creek, l
took a very severe cold and tried many
remedies without help, the cold only
becoming more settled. After using
three small bottles Of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy, both the cough and
cold left me, and 10 this high altitude
it takes a m~eritorious cough remedy to
do any good.-G. B. HENDERSON,, edi-
tor Daiy AdUertiser. For sale BY
X. j. Goodall, Depot Drug Store
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-05

Many persons postpone taking medicine
until sickness actually strikes them down.
Thousands have sacrificed themselves 10
this foolish idea and many thousands more
nave spent months on the sick bed who
could nave been spared much suffering had
they taken q few timely doses Of PRIcKLY
ASH BIrTERs. Bilionsness, liver disordersA
constipation, stomach troubles arc onif
should receive immediate attention.
PRIcKLY ASH BIrTERs is a kidney tons
and liver regulator. Cleanscs the
OF constipated conditions, tonesss$s
strengthens the stomach and dig ystit1 4dh
puri6es tie blood. A short Treatment
with this remedy regulates the entire
zyatem restores and nAaintsins health. Sold
by Murphey-y Van Pelten, Druggists.
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subscrIblox for metropolltsn papers

The coming year will be crowded with
big news events and happenings. the de-
tails OF which everyone interested In ma
tional and foreign affairs will wan to
read. Tho best western newspaper pub
lishsd Is the Semi Weekly Republic of st.
Louis. 1t is only 81 a year, and for that
amount it will send two papers q week to
any address for one yeer.
The Republic daily is So q year, So for
six months or 81 80 for three months. 5Itf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-05

A charge has been made in the
management of the Wells-Fargo ex-
press Office in Santa Fe. j. Nj. Powars
was transferred to Denver. Colo, and
Fl. S. Lutz takes the agency OF the
company, in connection with the San
ia Fe Office; G. E. King, who has ben
running on the branch to Lamy as
messenger, takes o run on the main
line.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-05

IN cases OF typhoid fever, diphtheria and other
wasting diseases, when the patient has been
reduced in flesh, and strength, and begins the
toilsome climb to health. Here Hoods Sarsa-
parilla nnds its place. 1t enriches the blood,
strengthens the nerves, gives tone to the d.
gestiye organs, and builds up the whole system
Hoods pills are the best after-dinner pills,
assist digestion, cure headache. csc. a box.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-05
Why Have o

Been stricken with disease while your noigh-
Dor escaped, or vice-yersa? Both were alike
exposed, but In one case the the disease germs
found Judgement in the impure blood and weak
ened system, while in the other. the blood was
kept pure by Hoods S~arsaparilla, and the
body was in condition of good health.
Hoods Pills are purely vegetable and do
not purge, pain or grippe. Sold by all druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-05

Twenty drops OF LALLEMAND's SPECIFIC
90. taken 6 three times a day
for a reasonable time will cure the most
severe case OF chronic rheumatism or
NEURALGIA. 1t kills the disease by destroy
ing the germ in the blood, eases pain
quickly and contributes strength to the
Joints and quiet and ease to the affected
parts. Price, 81. 90 per bottle. Sod by
Murphey-Van Petten Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-05

1t is reported that Lorion Miller will
be the secretary of the bureau Of imml-
grafton upon his retirement from the
snice Of Territorial secretary, and that
the Office Of the bureau will be located
IN Albuquerque.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-05
letter, salt.Rheum and Eczema.

Aottcr' S"Ntic"Hi anu hSNcin"s
The intense itching and smarting, Incl
dent to these diseases, isinstantly allayed
by applying Chamberlain Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by it. 1t
is equally efficient for itching piles and
q ~favorite remedy for sore nipples,
chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. 25 cts. per box.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-05

Deputy Sheriff Allan arrested Ale
jandro Abeyta and SomSrino Guruie,
nine miles east Of Santa Fs, on the
Arroyo Hondo, charged With stealing
cattle from Atanacio Martinez.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-05

DIR. Cady's Condition Powders, are
just what a horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
vermifuge. They + not food but
medicine and the best in use to put a
horse in prime condition. Price 20
cents per package.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-05

In the justice court Of precinct Nc.
IL, Lincoln county, Roman Garcia was
charged with stealing a steer from Es-
tolano Sanchez. Garcia's bond was
placed at $500.
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phsumstlsm Quickly Cured.

Alter having been confined to the
house for eleven days and paying out
$25 In doctor bills without benefit, Mr..
Frank D%olson, of Sault Ste, Marie,
Mich was cured by one bottle OF
Chamberlain Pain Balm, costing 20
cents, and has not since been troubled
with that complaint. For sale by X. ID.
Goodall, Depot Drug Store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-05

Ii yo1 want to buy or sell anything In
the second hand goods line call on 8.
kaufman, third door east Of the old town
postofice 1oS-tI
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There will be more wheat sown
in the Rio Grande valley, in Socorrc
county, this year, than ever before.

F. A. Hoer and family, Of Colorado,
have become temporary residents of
Aztec, occupying Fred Bunker's house
near the Presbyterian church. Mr..
Hoer is q photographer.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-05

Lowenthal & Myers, CT Albuquer-
que, are distributing among their
patrons a very handsome leather pocket
book as an advertisement OF Canadian
Club whisky.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-05

ANY OpTIC subscribers, having failed to
receive copies lately, will confer q favor
by promptly informing the city circulator,
who will see that the neglect is promptly
remedied.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-05
CONSTIPATION

SHOULD not be regarded as
a trihing ailment-in fact, nature
demands the utmost regularity Of
the bowels, and any deviation
from this demand paves the way
often to serious danger. 1t Is
quite as necessary TO remove
impure Accommodations from the
bowels as ii il to cat OF sleep, and
no health can be expected where
o costive habit Of body prevails.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-05

Skates sharpened, and skates for sale
at the old town hardware store. ID. Win
nitz. Bridge street. Il
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-05

Pedro r. Valenzuela died at San
Antonio, Socorro county. He leaves a
wife and four children, together with
many other relatives.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-05
mol cuRR A COLD lN one DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If it fails
TO cure. 25c.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-05

Owing to the increased prices OF cat
tic and sheep, Socorro meat market
men have raised the price OF dressed
meats.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-05
NNHeTEans

u never done, and u 10 especially wearing
and wcarisomc to those whose blood 10
impure and unit properly to tone, aus-
tam and renew the wasting OF nerve,
muscle and tissue. II Is more BECAUSE OF
This condition OF the blood that women
arc run down,
Tired, Weak, Nervous,
Than because Of tho work itself. Every
physician says 80, and that the only rom
edy 10 in building up by taking a good
nerve tonic, blood purifier and vitalizer
like Hoods Sarsaparilla. For the troubles
Peculiar to WRnion at change OF season,
climate or nftAor resulting from hard
work, nervou3 Us, and impure blood,
thousands have .ouEd relief and cure In
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-05

Joseph Il. Heed. OF Iowa, Chief Justice.
AssocIkrK JUsrIonB-Wubur n. stone, OF
Colorado; Thomas O.tgEulier, OF North
Carolina; William NJ. Murray, OF Tonnes
see; Henry o. sluss, OF Kansas.
Matthew g.. Reynolds OF Missouri, u. 9.
Attorney. .
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-05

Ed. Hockett, residing at 402 south
Edith street, Albuquerque, who has
been seriously III the pas. few days,
with abscess Of the ear, is reported
considerably better.
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Do VOU TIKI n READ GOOD NOVELIST


ENOUGH FuR AL ynr WINTER EVENINGS
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cents y f3r PIX TX any,
whole library or SIXTEEN volumes
0-THE SALE or A SOUL. By G. M. s.
Mcclellan.
1.-THE COUSIN OF THE KING. BY A..
$, VanW estrum
s-slx MONTHS IN HADEs. BY clarico
1. Ciingham.
9-THE SKIRTS OF CHANCE. By Cap
tain Alfred Thompson
i0-ANTHONY KENT. by Charles Stokes
Wayne.
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Champion Bisseli.
l2--AN uN5PEAKABLE SIREN. BY
John Gilliat.
ia-THAT DREADFUL WOMAN. By
Harold r. Vynpe.
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l5-wHYS SAYS GLADYS. BY David
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"A vEAY neMAHkA BILE GIRL. By
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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-05
PURELY

The Cheapest, Purest
and Best Family Medi-
cine IN the world
An EppKcTuAL Specific
for all diseases Of the
Liver, Stomach
and Spleen.
Regulate the Liver
and prevent CHILLs
AND FEVER, MALARI-
CTS FEvERs, Bowel
COMPLAINTS, RESTLESS
NESS, J~AuNDIcH AND
NAt5EUA.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-05
BAD BREATH

bad breath and in nearly every case il comes from
the stomach, and can be 50 easily corrected Il you will
take SIMMONS LrvHe RHGvLAroR. Do not neglect 50
sure a remedy for this repulsiyc disorder. 1t will also
improve your appetite, complexion and general health.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-05
PILEsl

How many suffer torture day afcr day, making life
a burden and robbing existence Of all pleasure, owing
to the secret suffering from Piles. Yet relief is ready
to the hand Of almost any one who will use systemati-
cally thu remedy that has permanently cured, thou
sands. SIMMONS Liver REGULATOR Is no drastic,
violent purge, but a gentle assistant 70 nature,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-05

vile had q severe at
tack OF La Grippe
which brought on
troubles peculiar to
her sex. The Restor-
ative Nervine is tho
only thing that has
helped her. We both
hope you will use this
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-05

S-.s .SDaH NJ. i, meets nrBs ana
IL third Tuesday evenings each month IN
.Wyman Block, Douglas avenus. ViBlfina
brethren are cordially invited.
a. Il. ROGERS, NJ. W.
9E0.W W. 4 recorder
r. HERzoo. Finencfer.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-03-05

i. o. o. II.
r AS VEGAS LODGE No. 4, meets every
AMonday evening at their hall, sixth
street. All visiting brethren are cordially
invited to attend.
AL. wERrz. N. G..
w. L. KiRKrAiaIcK. Cemetery Trustee.
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Las VEGAS PRECINCTS.
CITY OF PAST LAB VEGAS.


Geo. v. Reed; second ward, L. G Fort, w.
8. Mclean third ward, Iva Henry. J.
III. ID. Howard; fourth ward, o. v. Hedg-
cock, J. A. O arruth.--Gzaa
NEW MEXICO !BoAED OF HEATH.
w. r. Upton. M. D.. President. =. Las Vegas
G. s. yesterday, u D.. V-Prcs. Albuquerque
francis H.Atking, MD. ,sec..-.E.Las Vegas
J. H. Sloan. M. D.. Trsas.-.......santa re
WIN. Eggert, M.D.s...............Saniax 70
j. N. Cunningham. N. D.......N. Las Vegas
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Tnomae Is. Oatlo on. ~. Delegate 10 UonRroea
W. =. THORNTON ....sts, ....s.r.. Governor
Lorfon hillief. OVERWHELMINGLY. .btcfo1ary
Ihoa' nmitn v,sssr s".ss.s JUSTICE
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-30
FREE TO EVERY NAN.
The Method of a Great Treat
ment for Weakness of Men.
Which Cured Him After Every
thing Else Failed.

Painful diseases are pad enough, bus
when man is slowly wasting away with
nervous weakness, the mental forebpdings
are ten times worse than the most severe
pain. There Is no let up to the mental suf-
fering day or night. Sleep is almost i'm
possible and under such q strain men are
scarcely responsible for what they do. For
years the writer rolled and tossed on the
troubled sea of sexual weakness until II
was question whether be had not better
take dose OF poison and thus end all bis
troubles. But providential Inspiration
came to his aid In the shape Of a combina-
tfon OF medicines that not only completely
restored the general health, but enlarged
his weak, emaciated parts to natural size
and vigor and he now declares that any
man who will take the trouble to send his
name and address may have the method of
this wonderful treatment free. Now when
l say free, mean absolutely without cost,
because want every weakened man to get
the benefit of my experience.
am not philanthropist, nor do pose
as an enthusiast, but there are thousands
OF men suffering the mental tortures Of
weakened manhood who would be cured at
once could they but get such remedy as
the one that cured me- D0n0t try TO study
out how can afford to pay the few post
age stanps necessary to mail the informa-
ton, but send for it, and learn that there
are few things OH earth that, although
they cost nothing TO get, they are worth q
fortune to some men and mean q lifetime
of happiness to most of us. Write to Thorn
as Slater, Box COZ, Kalamazoo. Mich, and
the Information will be mailed In q plain,
sealed envelope. rs.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-30
R0UGn PRACTICES:


ANN ARBoR, Michigan, Apfii 80
A repetition Of the riotous proceedings
Of three weeks since, when Ann Arbor
freshmer we're kidnapped, srssfed 70
hair.trimming, and the girl folks de-
spoiled Of their sunday-go-to-meetins
clothes and otherwise made to resiize
the hard hot OF freshmen, Is looked for,
tonight, when the other faction Of the
freshman class holds its banquet. La
this AFFAIR the regular class officers and
members Of the fraternity, who we're
not counted in at the previous banquet,
will take part. A Gordon OF police
will be drawn around Grangers' hall
to afford pfotection, but the brushes"
will commence far away from this
LOCALITY, and the probabilities ARE that
the'freshmen and their sister studenis
may encounter some rough treatment
before, il At all. they rsachf the ban
quoting board.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-30
GREEKS ENCOURAGED
Crown Prince Constantine Visits
Several War Camps and
Restores Discipline.
A. COMING PERSIAN ENVOY
The Feeling between England
and Germany Said to Have
= Again Been Intensified.
THE NEWS FROM THE EAST

ArHESs. Greece. April sO,--The
Greek troops around Pharsalia are
greatly encouraged BY the round OF
visits that have been made to the vari.
GUS camps by Crown Prince Constan-
tine and his staff. II Is believed dis
cipiine has been restored. The crown
prince Is returning to Athens on board
a small vessel.
LONDON, April 50 The report that
Osman Pasha Is on his way % Janina
Epirus, with Turkish troops Is con-
irmed. The panic continues at volo
and the town Is practically evacuated.
BERLIN. April 80 The anbassa-
dors Of England. France and Russia, at
Constnntinopie, have asked the Turk
isb government 10 grant Greece an
amnesty.
VIKNSA. April 30 1T is officially an. :.
nounced that Greece has assured the
i5rltish and French ministers at Athens,
that the Greek heet will not lombard
Salonica.
THEssALY. April 30.--The Turkish
army, under kdhem Pasha. consists Of
two divisions. Oae has advanced
upon volo, aud the other Is on the
road to the plain Of Pharsalia, where q
great battle Is imminent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-30

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, April 80 The
annual production Of the Hasty Pud-
ding club takes, place, this evening.
This is the social event Of every year
at Harvard, and brings to the city
parents and friends of the students by
the hundred. This year the opera is
q broad burlesque entitled "The Fly.
I ing Dutchman 4" the first and third
acts being set in New York 200 years
ago and the second act in Cambridge
at the present time. The libretto is by
Melville E. Stone, Jr., of Chicago. son
Of General Manager Stone, Of the assoc
ciated press, while The music is BY J !.
A. Carpenter, who has set to music
many OF Eugene Fields poems. and
notably .'Wynken, Blynken and Nod"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-30
MR.. ALTdELD TALKS |. (,
He Denies Having any Know
ledge Of the Failure Of the
Glove Savings Bank.
IENNsssEE's exPosl7loy
Cor. Bushnell, Of Ohio, Announce
es Himself a Candidate for
.e !. the u. 8, Senat0rship.
a'WoMANs INSANE ACT

., CHICAGO, Illinois, April s0,-For
the first time since the Globe savings
bank failure. Ex-Governor Altgedt has
spoken. Recent intimations are that
he had criminal knowledge of the
banks rottesnsss, and theIs is talk OF
his indictment. He denies that he got
apysbenefit from the bank, and says be
believed IL all right. Conspiracy 10
the latest charge brought out IN the In
vestigation.
DR.. F. N. Brown created o sensa-
ton during to-day's hearing, before
the grand jury, by swearing that favor
ed depositors received warning OF the
banks impending failure.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-30
DR. J. M. CUNNTSGHAM. President,
FRANK SPRINGER, vice-Presidei
3 d. T. H0SKINS, Gas

WAsHINGToN. ID. g., April S0.--The
United States consul general at Nueva
Laredo, Mexico, reports 10 the depart
men. Of state. yisis from the legation
Of the Gulf Iuterstate Transportation
Co., which is operasad by the govern.
ors Of Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma
and Texas. Thsy were particularly
impressed with the opportunities which
exist for the corn trade. This Is the
favored food OF the people 10 Mexico,
where 1t Is worth Que M,xican dollar
per bushel. The Mexicans gave an
assurance Of their earnest cooperation,
and II transportation arrangements can
ba perfected, vast quantity OF corn
will find profitable market in Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-04-30
TENNESSEE EXPOSITION.


NASHVILLE, Tenn. April S0,--The
Athens OF the south is filling mp with
visitors preparatory to the formal lInaug-
,uration, to-morrow, ofthe exposition
which marks the 1Gcth snniverseFy Of
Tennessee's statehood. Many Of the
arrivals are specially invited guests.
ecnmissi ioners or other distinguished
representatives OF the various states,
but the great majority are fres lancess
southern people filed with pride
over what southern state has ac-
complished, and northern men anxious
to see what Tennessee has done. with
the cooperation Of her sister common
wealths. Although the decorations are
not complete, the city already presents
d magnificent appearance, while the
> exposition grounds. are. . marvel OF
beauty. The opening exercises will
commence at noon, tomorrow, the
button which is to start the y nachinery
being pressed by President Mckinley
in Washington. The first three days
the exposition will be in the hands Of
the Supreme Knights of the Ancient
Essenic order, who will hold their an
nual convention.
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Some Arbor Days. .

MADISON, Wisconsin, April S0.-In
q 1accordance with proclamation issued
Ees BY Governor Schoiields an arbor day is
being generally celebrated throughout
Wisconsin. =
THE PING REE PROCLAMATION.
ws~ LANSING. Michigan, April 80 The
twelfth Anniversary ofthe passing Of
the law creating arbor day is being
observed to-day. In his proclamation
Governor Pingree, while &rscommepd-
=. ing the general planting Of treea and
W shrubs, also laid stress upon the neces-
sity for taking more and better care Of
si the shade treeslthat abound beside the
ssh country roads.sfbsa 4s8 t@wF