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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-22
Boxes of French candy for prssents-Il-
fsId's.
Strengthening Lead Trust.

ST. LoUIs, Dec. 21.-Negotiations are
reported to be in progress for the con-
solidation of all the lead companies in
Missouri, with the intention of organiz-
ing one mammoth corporation. As far
as can be learned. the promoters of the
deal are capitalists interested in the
National Lead company, controlling
nearly every white lead plant in the
United States, about fifty In number.
The promoters hope to be able to bring
Into the consolidation the st. Joe Lead
company, one of the largest lead min
Ing corporations In the world.
With the st. Joe and National COM
panies as nucleus, the capitalists be-
hind the deal expect to bring in big cor
porations doing business in the Mis-.
seuri lead fields. Senator Marx Hanna
and j. Wyman Jones are large holders
behind the st. Joe Lead company and
they are backed by John d. Rockefeller
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-22
Ohio Ice Gorge.

LoRAIN, Ohio, Dec. 22-One of the
most formidable Ice gorges ever seen on
Black River has been causing trouble
and danger the past fcrty-eight hours
and the end is not in sight. Each min
ute aids to the jeopardy Of millions Of
dollars worth of vessel property in the
harbor. Last night the gorge broke
and sent six large ore vessels down
stream. These were caught by a tug,
and are being held against AN immense
weight of ice bearing down upon the
fleet. The Nickel plate railroad bridge
will be demolished if another break oc-
ours. The ice is piled up fifteen feet
high and covers several hundred yards
Another gorge has formed mile above
the feet and should this break all boats
above will be added to present jam.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-22
Direct Testimony That the Oil
Trust Was Sly.

CLEVELAND, Ohio. Dec. 22-The
taking of dispositions by Attorney Gen.
erai Monnett to prove that the Standard
oil company destroyed lot of books
and papers few days before the su-
preme courts ordered was resumed to.
day. John McNierney testified that he
had been in the employ of the STANDARD
company over two years; that on No
vember 10 he was ordered to burn lot
of the Standard oil compauy's books
and he burned them in the shop fur.
mace.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-22

Hoke Smith. former secretaries Of th'
interior.
Mr.. yEEDER's VIEW.
| The case has been handled before the
department for some years by Veeder
& Veeder, who were employed by the
San Miguel board of county commits
sIoners for this purpose. j. ID. w.
Veeder said this morning:
"The contention before the interior
department was as to whether the pat
ent for this grant should issue to all
the citizens of Las Vegas-I do not
mean the original walled town, but to
the community comprising the city Is
1t has grown and exists today-or to
those who originally petitioned for the
grant, their heirs and assigns. am
gratifed to say that, in my opinion,
this decision puts at rest all controver-
sy, both as to who the owners are under
the act Of congressional confirmation
and also as to the area to which such
owners are entitled.
"a patent will now undoubtedly be is
suedin accordance with Secretary Bliss
decision and it will remain only for the
town, through its legally constituted
representatives, to take possession of
the grant and determine how it shall be
equitably and honorably administered
fer the good of all concerned
AN EMPIRE OF WEALTH.
The Las Vegas grant, which by this
decision Uncle sam relinquishes all
claim to and comedies to be the prop.
erty of Las Vegans, comprises 100000
acres of land covering and Immediately
surrounding the city. 1t is estimated
to be worth $1,5OO,000as barren land
proposition, and with.its innumerable
resources capable Of development II
could be, if properly handed, utilized
for making Las Vegas the handsomesi
and most attractive city in the south.
west, while at the same time allowing
every land claimant within the tract
everything reasonable that he could
demand. Probably between $4,000
and 100000 acres of the grant
are now in the actual possession OF
claimants, either those who hold under
the original grantees or By squatters
claim. These latter who can prove
TEN YEARS OCCUPANCY
will have no difficulty. 1t is said, in Sc
curing title from the town; and those
who have shown good faith in improv-
ing their holdings, even il short on the
ten year limitation, probably will be
generously dealt with, and the remain
ing, say 100000 acres, can be utilized in
various ways to promote the interests
of the city-as bonuses for the building
of sewerage systems, street car lines, ir-
rigation reservoirs and canals; public
library and various manufacturing en-.
terprises; for paying off the city debt,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-22


CARL SoHURz. president Of the Ma
tienal league, civil service reform move
ment, recently delivered an address at
Bsltimore. in which hesaid that in the
year now ending the cause of reform
has been less prosperous than IN the
year which preceded it, at least on the
official side. He recalled the protest
against the order, said to be IN contem-
pIation by the President, exempting
certain important classes ofoffices from
the operations Of the civil-service law,
and inveighed against the character as
we'll as The rapidity of the changes
made in the consular service during the
FIRST months of the administration
which, be said, gave ground for the inn
preston that the administration was
leaning in the direction of retrogression,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-22
The Mexican Treaty.

New YORK, Dec. ga dispatch to
the Herald from Mexico City says:
Ambassador Clayton and Minister of
Foreign Affairs Senior Mariscal have
agreed upon form of substance of
the new extradition treaty between the
United States and Mexico which it is
thought will be acceptable to both gov
ernments.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-22

MONTREAL, Dec. ga conference
betweeH General Manager Hayes of the
Grand Trunk railway, and a committee
of the railway telegraphers union ended
this afternoon. The latter are now In
private session. Everything indicates
that . crisis has been reached. Chief
Powell says By tomorrow noon it will
b known whether there will be strike
er net.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-22
KILLED BY A KID.
A Chicago Boy Takes the Law
Into His Own Hands.

CHICAGO, Dec. 22.-Thomas Crosby,
the 13-year-old son Of Mrs. Margaret
Crosby, wealthy widow living in
Edgewater, suburb of Chicago. shot
aud instantly killed Deputy Sheriff
Frank Nye today while Nye was at
tempting to serve writ Of restitution,
based on a mortgage for $4,000 FORE
closed on the Crosby homestead. The
officer was warned by the boy not to
attempt to enter the house, but he at
tempted to tear out a window. The
boys mother and grandmother were 10
an upper rom. The boy said he had
been instructed to shoot any one who
attempted to enter the house.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-22

DETROIT, Mich, December 22.-Jo ohm
A. Severns, superintendent of the D.
M. Ferry Seed company, committed sui
eide today. Mrs. everns was aroused
from her sleep by shots and found her
husband lying on the kitchen floor with
ene bullet in his head, another through
bis heart and the revolver still clutched
In his hand. Severns had been in poor
health for some time and is said to have
shown signs of insanity. He was the
son of Judge Severns of the United
States district court at Grand Rapids.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-22

beautifying the parks aud establishing
an extended system OF macadamized
roads throughout the county.
All this, of course. dependent upon
whether broad and consiliatory policy
of compromise, outside Of the courts,
shall prevail in determining the exist
ing conflicting claims between lndl:
vidua citizens of this community.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-22

According to the Springfield Republi.
can, another European industry is said
to be threatened with American compe-
tition. BriarwOod pipes for America
used to be made in England and France
and French briar was supposed to be
the only certificate Of first-class merit
But now the greater part of the briar-
wood pipes sold In this country are
made here, and they are quite as good
as the imported article.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-22
Kan.aa CIV stock

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 22.-Cattle-
Receipts, 1000; strong to 10c. higher ma.
tive steers, S325@5.50; Texas steers
S3.25@4.75;. Texas cows, S2.40@350
native cows audi heifers, S3.10@4.25
stockers and feeders, $2.25@410; bulls
S2.50@S3.60.
Sheep Receipts. 1000; firm; lambs
$4.00G5.40; muttons, $300@425.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-22

CINCINNATI. Ohio. Dec: 22.-General
Hiles. Is here today 10 respond to the
teast, ''rhe Spirit OF New England. ? at
TIE annual dinner Of the New England
toeiety tonight.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-22

President Edgar L. Hewett, Of the
Normal schoel returned last evening
from Denver. He reports g heavy
snow fall throughout southern Colora-
do yesterday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-22

He Earned a Resi-.

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis.,, Dec. 2g.-
james Mcdonald, aged lOs, a resident
of this city for forty years. died today.
He was born in Montreal In 1896.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-22

MADRID, Dec. 22.-Premier Sagasta
is worse today and very feverish. His
condition has caused Spanish interior
securities to fall.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-22
Cattle and Sheen.

--CHICAeo, Dec. 22.- Cattle Receipts,
5000 best grades 5@10c higher; others
steady; beeves; $390@6.00; cows and
heifers. S200@415; Texas steers, SO 80
@4.60; stockeTs and feeders, $3.50
@4.30.
Sheep-Receipts, 13 600; steady; native
sheep 81 50@4.25; westerns, S3.O0@4.15;
lambs, $3.75@540
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-22

CHICAGO. Dec. 22.- wheat-Dec, 662S
May, 684.
Corn.-Dec., 36@1s; May 37@H.
Oats.-Dec., 2316; Nay, 271s.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-22

NEW YORK. Dec. 22.-Money on call
steady at 21S per cent. Prime
mercantile paper, $685. per cent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-22
Money Savers in Christmas Fancy Work.

Complete lines Of stamped linens. 81 up.
Tinted table covers beautifully fringed
at 40c.
Sofs pillows at 35c, a bargsin at 75c.
Table runners. pure linens knotted fringe
and stamped ct 25c.
Importers sale OF hendkerchiefs-235
doz lot, is quite quantIny. but we have
them and shall sell them at prices abso-
lutely below what other merchants pay for
equal quality. Don't delay. The lot com-
prises elegant lace trimmed haudkerchiefs,
beautifully embroidered bandkerchiefs.
fancy corners, drawn work, aud embroi-
derad initials. Seven bargains:
Bargain Lot lat &c worth 1910
Pat 7Kc " l5e
8-at 10c IS 203
!" 4-at 1870 . CSC
Cat 20c 35c
Tat 25s " 45c
81 % ladies' 6-hutton kid gloves. al sizes
and colors &c 76o.
500 ho7e' REFERS st $3.50.
800 boys knee pant snits at Si'25.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-22

PertuereS pas ~ns' as s hby SGdg 'a' as 'sdes nes
bottle Of colognea Celebrated extracts in all the
popular odors-beautifully put up at SC, 7c 1Oc
sc, 25c and 65c. These prices mean saving Of at
least so per cent on prevailing quotations elsewhere.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-22

isegs' suits Of clothes for prs.snt.--Il-
fsld's
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-22
Metal Marke

New YORK, Dec. 22.-Silver SOL
Lead $500.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-22
X X

And Ckirfs-Yes. DRESS SKIRTS
HaA1 <NH . or UNnERSKIRTS--
the like OF which for correctness in style,
quality of material aud lowness Ia price,
were never shown In Las Vegas. Dress
Skirts at si.35. Si.50. Si75. 50 90. g. so s. 90
and upwards Underskirts at soc. 15c,
100. 81 90 $500, S2.5o. $500, $3.50 and up.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-22

Dress pattern. for present. -Ilfsid's-
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-22
A Detroit Suicide.

Ids and mems gloves for presents-Il-
fields.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-22

noI1o-25 cents will buy dolls with kid bodies,
OUllO bisque hsads-usual price so cents.
We have others, too at SC. 1Oc, 35c, 6Oc. 74c and
up to $500, in every variety and as pretty-well
you must see them and be convinced.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-22
Setasta is iii.

diamonds, ,sw.lr'yfor:prs..nt.-Ilfsla'.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-22
MARKETS.

Ladies' j-eket. for prss.uis-Ilfsid's
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-22

Il an lfs Nunerous and a.
verse branches dons - Il
shonld Be II the OPTIC Bob
Roems.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-12-22

rs ~ % co mi &c % a IT ~ RI W " "
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-08
AN AFFLICTED MOTHER.
From the Times, PatU Pom, III.

resident of this town who has lost tw,
children during the past six years, by vio-
lent deaths has been utterly Frustrated by
the shock, and seriously sick as result OF
it. One child Jagged 81 was killed by cy-
clone in 80 while at school, another, three
years later was run over by Burlington
r. r. train. That griefs and misfortunes
may so prey on the mind as to lead to seri-
GUS physical disorders has been well dem
onstrated in this case. AS result of them,
her health was shattered and she has been
a constant sufferer since 1890. Her prin-
cipal trouble has been neuralgia OF the
stomach which was very painful, and ex-
hibited all the symptoms of ordinary neu-
ralgia, nervousness and indigestion. Ply
sicians did her no good whatever. She
was discouraged and abandoned all hope
Of getting we'll. Finally, however, a GER
tain well-known pill was recommended
Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People)
She supplied herself with quantity Of
them and had not taken them two weeks
when she noticed marked improvements
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-08
CHAPTER vII.-TCoNT1NUED

She left an icy kiss on his lips and
vanished. Ralph awOke with start. 1t
was all so real it was very difficult to
make it appear a simple dream. But
it took hold of this sensitive man. 1t
seemed to him, in his excited state, like
a message from heaven. He rose, dress
ed himself, and went down to the house
of DR.. Hudson. Perhaps his mother had
expected him, for she met him at the
door and led him in to Agnes.
All Ralph's pride and anger broke
down at sight of that poor stricken
face He could have cursed himself that
he had ever been angry with her for
moment He went to the bedside and
lifted her head to his bosom, and put
his face down to hers.
MY darling! my sisterH" he cried,
Agnes, look up at me! / love you still!'
She seemed dimly to comprehend, for
she smiled and put her weak arms
around his neck, and lying there on his
bosom she fell asleep.
From that time she rallied, and by
and-by the old doctor said she would
I'VE. buC SHE CduI6 DdCh W Il1S WCoh
and feeble as a babe; it was weeks be-
fore her memory returned to her fully,
and the spring opened with many
bud and blossom before they thought it
safe to remove her to the Rock.
And then, as the warm weather ad-
vanced, and Agnes grew stronger, she
was changed from her old self. She
cared no more for the old charms of So
ciety, she sought no companionship,
but would wander for hours down on
the beach where she had played with
Lynde Graham in childhood, with no
companion save the great dog Quito,
which had been Marina's.
She liked, too, to take long rides on
horseback-in fact, she seemed to give
out all the love she had to give on Jove,
for the faithful horse had not died, but
still lived and throve under the care
full tenderness of his mistress; and Ag-
mes could never forget that Jove had
heightened out his Iife-the life of the
man she loved.
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ing as ever and it was not long be-
fore she tried her power on Ralph
Trenholme. 1t was impossible to be in
her society without feeling her magnet
ic influence, and then the sympathy
she gave him was so very delicate, so
entirely suited to his needs He Won
dered he had not before discovered
what refinement of feeling she pos
sessed. She made him understand with
out telling him that she pitied him;
made him feel that his sufferings were
more than the whole world.
Mrs Trenholme looked on in secret
exultation, Agnes with a half defined
feeling of dread for which she could not
account.
Imogene professed to be terribly
superstitious and could not be prevail
ed upon to spend the night at the Rock
on any occasion. But one day storm
set in while she was there and it ragged
so fearfully that it was unsafe to at
tempt reaching home, and she was
obliged to remain. She was strangely
nervous and restless all the evening.
to her, and played chess so badly that
he put away the board in disgust. Imo-
gene begged to be allowed to sleep with
Agnes. 1t was such fearful night, she
said, and the old house was SO lonely.
To reach the chamber of Agnes they
had to pass the door of the room where
Marina had been murdered. Imogene
grew ashen pale as they approached
it. and. clutched the arm of her COM
panion with something like terror. Ag-
mes stopped and looked at her with
wonder.
"What is it, Imogene? Are you ILL.,"
The question acted on Imogene like a
shock of electricity. She laughed loudly
I'll? Not I. Only a little nervous. This
old house is enough to give one the ter
rors, with its gloomy corridors and it's
innumerable dark Closets
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-08

IN her condition She continued taking the,
pills until seven or eight boxes had been
consumed and she considered herself en-.
tirely cured. She can now eat all kinds of
food, which is something she has not been
able to do for years. She is not troubled
in the least with nervousness as she was,
during the time of her stomach troub es
She is now we'll and all because of DR..
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People a.
complete cure has been made.
If any one would like to hear more of the
details of her suffering and relief gained
by the use of DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People they may be obtained prob
ably, by writing the lady direct. She is
one of our well-known residents, Mrs.
Ellen A. Oderkirk, Paw Paw, Ill.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-08

da, Western Canada, before taking up
their home there visited the coun-
try as delegates. They reported to
the Government of the Dominion OF
Canada the result of their observations,
and from this report extracts have
been taken, which are published below:
I'VE have visited Q, number of most
desirable locations, and are highly
pleased with the country as whole,
it being beyond our highest expecta-
lions. We find here a prosperous and
Well-contented lot of people. They
have comfortable homes, and their vast
fields of wheat and other crops in addi-
ton to their herds of choice cattle, in
dictate prosperity in the full sense OF
the word. In conversation with the
farmers throughout our trip we learned
that the majority of them came here
with very limited means, and some
with no more than enough to
bring them here, and they are now
well-to-do. They all claim that this is
the only country for poor man, or
one with little means, to get a start
and make home for himself and fam
lily AS you are aware, we were a
little shaky and undecided before leav-
ing Detroit, but have determined since
that we, with our friends, will make
this country our future home. 1t is
far from being the wilderness we had
pictured it to be; it is, instead, land
having all the facilities required by
modern civilization, such as railroads,
markets, stores, churches, schools, etc,
In fact, an ideal home for those having
the future welfare Of themselves and
families at heart"
The Messrs. Striovski selected the
Alameda district, but what they say
of it applies in general way to most
other districts in that vast country.
They speak of the fuel, which is to be
had in great quantities, of the water
that can be had by digging from 10 to
20 feet, and Of the good grazing land
to be had almost everywhere. There is
plenty Of wood for building timber and
for fuel, while coal is convenient, and
sells at low prices at the mines. In
driving through the country they
passed may fine patches of wild rasp-
berries, and say they can speak highly
of their flavor, as they could not resist
the temptation to stop and eat.
Having already transgressed on your
valuable space, / shall defer further
reference to Western Canada for an
other issue. An illustrated pamphlet
recently issued by the Department of
the Interior, Ottawa, Canada, giving a
complete description of the country,
will be forwarded free to all who write
for it. Yours,
WESTERN CANADA.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-08
CHAPTER VIII.

HE return of Agnes
to the Rock gave
Imogene Ireton an
excuse for visiting
there. During the
summer she came
over quite frequent
ly, always making
some errand the
plea.
She was as beau
tiful and fascinat-
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-08

said She was not there. The family felt
little uneasiness until night fell, and
then as she did not return they became
seriously alarmed. Search began. and
was continued through the next day.
and far into the night; but no clue to
the missing woman could be found.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-08
beauty Is Blood Deep.

Clean blood means clean skin. No
beauty without it, Cascarets, Candy Ca
thartic cleans your blood and keeps it
clean by stirring up the lazy liver and
driving all impurities from the body. Be-
gin to-day to Danish pimples, boils,
blotches, blackheads, and that sickly
bilious complexion by taking Cascarets-
beauty for 10 cents. All druggists, salts
faction guaranteed. 1Oc. 25o. soc.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-08
OH. WHAT SPLENDID COFFEE.

Mr.. Goodman, Williams Co., ILL.,,
writes: From one package Salzer's
German Coffee Berry costing 15c 1
grew 800 lbs. of better coffee than /
can buy in stores at 80 cents h."
A package of this and big seed cata-
logue is sent you by John A. Salzer
Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis, upon receipt
of 15c stamps and this notice. W.n.n.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-08
Mother Gray.s Sweet Powders for Children

Successfully used by Mother Gray,
nurse in the Children's Home in New
York, Cure Feverishness, Bad Stomach,
Teething Disorders, move and regulate
the Bowels and Destroy Worms. Over
10, 900 testimonials They neuer fail At
all druggists, 25c. Sample FREE. Ad.
Allen S. Olmsted. Leroy, n. Y.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-08
CHAPTER TX.
HREE

HREE weeks after
her wedding, Imo-
gene Trenholme
vas missing. She
had dined with the
family, and was in
her usual health
and spirits. At tea
the bell had failed
to bring her down,
and the girl that
went to her room
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-08
WESTERN CANADA.

The most ancient coin in Europe, the
ducat was first struck in the mint of
Venice in the year 1888. The building is
still in existence.