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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-09
NAILED THEIR BANNER UP.
The Anti-Fusion Pops at Cincinnati
Hold Enthusiastic meeting.

Cincinnati, Ohio, May 9--At Robin
sons opera house, at 1 o'clock this
afternoon the banner of the anti-fusion
element of the peoples party, other
wise known as the middle OF the road
ers, was nailed to the masthead. Near
ly 700 hundred delegates were pres
ent, representing every state except
ing Arizona, New Mexico. North Caro-
lima. and Vermont.
Across the footlights hung ban
ner bearing the alleged remark of the
fusionists at Lincoln. Neb., Feb. 10th
when the populist elements separated;
I'VE have thrown them over the tran
som" supplemented with the reply
you have thrown the party with US.
Chairman D. Glen Dever, of Ne
braska. called the convention to order
and made lengthy speech. He wal
wildly cheered.
Former Congressman M. w. How
ard, of Alabama, was introduced al
temporary chairman. Howard deliv
cred an eloquent address, and aroused
the delegates to continued outbursti
of approval. Chairman Howard ap-
pointed committee on credentialI
which Immediately retired. The con
vention then resolved itself into al
experience meeting for the inter
change of views on the work of thu
delegates.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-09
YATES NAMED FoR oovERNoR.
Illinois Republicans Name = covernor
and Hiss Resolutions for Boer
Sympathy.

Peoria Ill. May o. Chairman
Dawes called the republican stat,
convention to order this morning. Tn,
committee on credentials reported Il
favor of seating majority Of the con
testing Cullom delegates. The re-
port was adopted. The committee OF
permanent organization reported fol
permanent chairman former Governor
Joseph w. Fifer The report was
adopted. Chairman Fifer made an
eloquent speech extolling the McKin
ley administration and appealing to
the republicans of Illinois to act in
harmony. Congressman Hopkins
read the report on the resolutions.
They reafirm the principles Of the ma.
tional platform of 1896, and "congrat-
ulate the country upon the enactment
into law of the currency bill which pro
vides the gold standard as the none
tary unit of value;;" pledge allie
glance to the policy respecting our
new possessions, formulated and
carried out by the present administra-
tion; favor such legislation as will
destroy all unlawful combinations Of
capital formed for the purpose Of linn
iting the production or increasing the
price Of the manufactured products" /"
Miles Kehoe. of Chicago. presented
an amendment expressing sympathy
for the South African republics. It
was lost in storm of Kisses and the
platform was adopted as read. The
following were selected to represent
the state at the national convention
and were instructed for Mckinley:
Delegates at large: Joseph Cannon,
John H. Brown, J. II. Judson and J..
John Smythe.
: Peoria, Ills, May 9-On the FIRST bal
lot for governor: Judge Elbridge Han
ecy, of Chicago, 5731a; Judge Orin N.
Carter, Chicago, S59h; Congressman
Walter Reeves, Streator. SS11a; Judge
Richard Yates, Jacksonville, 2721S.
Necessary to choice, 769.
Peoria, Ills: May 9--There was so
much confusion in the hall that the
result of the third ballot could not be
determined. The fourth ballot pro
ceeded. Hanecy forces are going to
Yates and Carter forces to Reeves.
Peoria, Ills, May 9--Yates was NOM
mated governor on the fourth ballot.
Vote: Yates, 971; Reeves, 566. Rich
ard Yates, son of Dick" Yates, the
famous war governor of Illinois, is but
thirty-nine years of age. He is inter
nal revenue collector of the Spring
field district.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-09
TIED UP.
Every street Railway In St. Louis in
That Fix.

st. Louis, Mo-, May 9-Every street
railway line in St. Louis county is
tied up this morning. General Man
ager George W. Baumhoff. of the St.
Louis transit company, which operates
all the lines in the city except the
suburban, announced that no attempt
would be made to run the cars today
unless ample police protection was af-
forded. Baumhoff says the company
has plenty of men willing to take out
cars. hut does not feel it to be right
to risk lives, while the present con-
dition OF Iawlessness continues. Chief
OF police. Campbell, declares the force
under him is too small to handle the
situation properly. but If the compan-
les would select one main line to op-
crate. he would see that the cars were
run without molestation.
Almost every line Of business is suf-
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-09
Not to Bun as vice.President.

Washington, May 9-Governor
Roosevelt was with the president
about half an hour this morning. On
leaving the white house the governor
said he really had nothing to COM
municate and courteously declined to
be interviewed Later, however, a
close friend of the governor and also
of the president stated that the presi-
dent and members of the administra-
tion generally are in full harmony
with the governors purpose not to
allow his name to be used in connec-
tion with the republican vice-presi--
dental nomination. They were con-
vinced he could do the party greater
service as candidate for reelection
as governor of New York than as a
candidate for the vice-presidency
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-09
Conference Committee May Ap-
point. but Towne will be
Pushed for Place.
ANTrFUsION POP CONVENTION
Illinois Republicans Hiss Boer
ResolutIons-Yates Noml-
mated for Governor.
GOEaEL SUSPECT GIVES UP

Sioux Falls, May Sat 2:20 o'clock
the populist national convention was
called to order by U. S. Senator But
Ter, chairman of the national commit
tee The great tent, which has a
seating capacity of 5000, was com
fortably filled. Governor Andrew E.
Lee welcomed the delegates in be
half Of the city and state. Secretary
Edgerton of the national committee,
read the call of the convention, after
which Chairman Butler delivered an
address.
Senator Butler announced the fol-
lowing temporary officers: Chairman,
P. M. Ringdal, Minnesota; secretary,
R. e. Bray, Oklahoma; assistant secre-
tarys, Lee Vincent, Colorado, and
Eugene Smith, Illinois. The Nebras-
ka delegation today decided against a
nomination by the populist conven-
tion of a vice-president and to sup
port the proposition for committee
on conference, instructed to accept
the best man offered for the place
by the democratic convention at Kan
sas City. Other delegations taking
this position are those of Colorado,
Iowa, Indiana, Wisconsin, Idaho, New
York and West Virginia General
Weaver claims that the action of the
Nebraska delegation will have the ef
feet Of preventing nomination but
the friends of Towne, and other as
pirants, do not by any means concede
this. The Minnesota delegation voted
to place Towne in nomination.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-09

ferinB Is fsshit q the strike. Places
Of enusement were almost deserted
last night 1t had been decided to
postpone the scheduled national league
base bali games until after the trouble
was over. The house Of delegates
adopted resolution declaring the
franchises Of the St Louis transit
company revoked in every instance
where the company fails to run its
cars In strict compliance with the
provisions OF the ordinances under
which the franchises were granted.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-09
A Town Wiped out.

Galeton, Pa, May 9--The lumber
town of Corbett, on the Bufalo & sus-
qiehanna railroad, was destroyed by
forest fire. 1t had 500 population,
Only five buildings are LETT standing
George Luke and wife. an aged couple
were burned to death. Many women
and children who escaped were ser
iously burned.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-09
psace aocIetv.a AnpeaI.

The Hague. May 9-The Neither
lands peace society have addressed an
appeal to President Mckinley, begging
him to further the peaceful object Of
the B0er mission and investigate their
case, bring about arbitration, and put
q stop to the pernicious war in South
Africa.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-09
rake Notice

On account of removal from present
location to our new quarters in the
Crockett building, more or less irregu-
larity must necessarily result in the
use of the telephones. Subscribers
and the public must be lenient as the
hindrances to perfect system will be
soon overcome.
MRS. J. H. SHOUT, Agent,
54-6t Colorado Telephone Co
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-09
Allied Trades Fighting Carpenters.

Philadelphia, Pa, May 9-The exec
utive board of the allied trades coun-
ell took drastic measures today in the
fight against the brotherhood carpen
ters, Ittcalled out all members where
ever brotherhood men were employed
There are over 5000 members Of the
allied trades and about 5000 of the
brotherhood carpenters.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-09
twenty Men Injured n a Riot.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, May 9-During a
riot between strikers and workmen
on the Buttonwood mine Of the Par
riah coal company today. about twen-
~ men were badly injured. including
Superintendent W. 7. smythe.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-09
VILLAGE surrounded By Forest E

Village Surrounded by Forest Fire.
Buffalo. N. Y, May "a special
from Empire, Pa, says: This village
is completely surrounded by forest
fires. 1t is impossible for any one to
get in or out. Five houses have been
destroyed and three children burned
to death. The inhabitants are panic
stricken.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-09

as missing: Laserman. steamer Livor
no. Captain wallis. from New York.
February 2sth, for Pernambuco. and
Santos. The French steamer PAUL.
lac. Captain GicQuel. from New York.
February 9Th. for Havre.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-09
Chairman Gates on Trial.

New York, May 9-The hearing in
the case Of John W. Gates. chairman
Of the board of directors of the Amer
lean steel and wire company was con
tinued today to get more witnesses fol-
the prosecution.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-09
AN EPIDEMIC OF WHooPINc
COUGH.

Last winter during an epidemic of
whooping cough my children contract
ed the disease, having severe cough
spells. We had used Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy very successfully fOr
Group and naturally turned to it at
that time and found it relieved the
cough and effected a complete cure
JOHN e CLIFFORD, Proprietor Nor
wood House, Norwood, N. Y. This
remedy is for sale by X. D. Goodall,
druggist.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-09

Joe Martin the Sixth street shoe
maker, is closing out all shoes Soc be
low cost on each pair. Call and gel
big bargains, next to Mrs. Ryan's.48-lv
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-09
Wool on the Decline.

st. Louis, Mo-, May s-wool lower,
due to decline in London; territory
and western medium, 160ls; fine, 10
ole; coarse 1s@I5.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-09

DR.. F. G. Ahlers' dental ofiice now
located in Center block. East Las We
gas. Hours $3.50 a. m. to IL i.;,-1 .ad
p. m. to 8 p. m. soft
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-09

London. Nay s-The following
steamers have been posted at Lloyds
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-09

Hotel Help Wanted.
OF all kinds. Apply at the Plaza
hotel. 1857
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-09

q would rather have my
advertisement in one pa.
per reaching the home
than in forty sold on the
street. Marshall Field.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-05-09

That attracts attention Is
worth ten times rs much
as q poorly gotten out job
costs no more. The Optic
for first class work.
1ey0|gx0I9I9r9y0 1000 sf7I07.SGasI
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-02-07


and the following day they brought all
their resources into action to dislodge
them. Following the tactics that won
them Najuba, they rode up the slope of
Spion kop to the first ledge, where they
left their horses in safety ON the dead
ground where they could not be reached
by the British fire. Then, under cover
of the fire from their krupp, Creusot
and Maxim guns, they scaled the heights,
carrying ledge after ledge until they
reached the summit from which the Brit
ish positions were commanded. That
night after a desperate days fighting the
British, finding it impossible to retain the
hill, abandoned it and the next day Gen.
Butler ordered retreat south of the Tu-
gela. The attempted thanking move .aent
had been repulsed as disastrously as the
froatal attack at Colenso. Since then
reports have come daily intimating that
Butler was about to again cross the Tu-
gela to engage the Beers.
The latest estimate OF the Boer forces
north of the Tugela places their number
at 10000 men. OF these 1000 are around
Lad! smith, 1000 opposing Butler and
5000 held ready to throw their strength
where needed. Thus the experts point
out $4,000 Beers can be concentrated
against Butler at any point he chooses
to attack, and since they keep informed
concerning Buffers movements by means
of outposts on the kops and can move
much faster than the British, attempts
to outfiank them became futile
The Government is being called on to
send re-enforcements to Butler to over
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-02-07
ARREST or couNrERFelTERs.
Belief that a Dangerous Gang Has
Been Bro ken LIN.

Belief that a Dangerous Gang Has
Been Broken Up.
The greatest counterfeiting conspiracy
that has ever been attempted in the Do
minion of Canada has been nipped In the
bud by the arrest in Baltimore of An
thony Decker, for years trusted en-
ploye of the Canada Engraving and Llth-
ographc Company, limited, and the Bur
Ian Lithographic Company of Montreal.
The conspiracy was conceived and ar
ranged in Montreal, and when the place
became too hot for the conspirators most
of them moved West. The gang is said
to consist of Anthony Decker, his wife,
his son, Paul Decker, and Hans kuntZ
They are charged with making and cir
culating thousands of counterfeit 81 bills
and with making for circulation thou
sands of dollars worth of 50 and SIT
counterfeit bills. Paul Decker was ar.
rested at Woodstock, Ont, and In his
possession were found plates and all the
necessary apparatus for printing coun'
terfeit bills. Mrs. Decker was arrested
at Hamilton, and Hans Kuntz was ar
rested at London, Ont.
The authorities believe they have gath
cred in the principal members of the
gang, but other arrests are expected tc
be made in Montreal The gang was
preparing to issue S250,000 worth of =
bills, which were TO have been printed by
Kuntz at London, but Kuntz fell i'll ane
the issue of the bills was delayed. In
the meantime the gang got scared and 4
few days ago Decker skipped out to Bal
timore and the other members of the gang
/ nrnaaadad tn follow him
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-02-07
WARM SOUTH AFRICA
BRITISH ARM SEEMS TO BE
HELD AT BAY.
All Along the Line, from the Modder
River to the Tugeia, Britain's 0per-
ations Have Resulted in Series of
Severe Defeats.

The first chapter Of the war in South
Africa il closed and it closed In gloomy
disaster for Great Britain. liz spite Of
the bravery of her I -oops and the scen-
titc training of her generals, she has ex-
perienced such series OF defeats at the
hands of the Beers that for the time be-
iCg all important operations are suspend
ed, with the objects of the campaign thus
ended, unattained. Never before, per-
haps, has Great Britain expended such
great efforts with such little result. All
along the line frcm the Modder river to
the Tugela her military efforts have been
thwarted and her best generals beaten.
Following Gen. butler's defeat at Co
lenso, Dec. 10, in his attempt to force
back the Beers and press on to the re-
lief II Ladyssnith. il became imperative,
II the siege OF that place were to be rais-
ed, to devise some other plaa to reach it
beside by direct frontal attack upon an
entrenchcd enemy. Accordingly ten.
Butler made ample preparations to flank
the Beers and decided Oh d westward
movement. The Tugela river was cross
ed in two places, from fifteen TO twenty
miles west of Coenso. aud the movement
was apparently auspiciously begun.
The first serious fighting in this move
ment began Jan. 20. All that day and
each succeeding day until the 2ath the
lighting continued. The Beers making Il
most stubborn resistance. During the
night of the 23d tho forces under Gen.
Woodgate succeeded IN capturing Spion
kop, high hill that was considered the
key to the Boer position. The Eoers were
determined that The British should not
remain in possession of this eminence
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-02-07

come the advantage which the Beers
have strategetically, but it will not waste
more troops in Natal. Despite criticism
of the present campaign in South AT
RIGA, the Government intends to light
it out on these lines if il takes all sum
mer." The losses in the campaign on the
upper Tugela as reported now aggregate
1885 officers and men.
Much criticism is e. pressed not only
by general public, but in the House of
Commons public declarations are made
denouncing the withholding of news. The
officials, however, show no inclination to
throw light upon the conduct of the cam,
paign of Butler.
Mr.. Wyndham's remarkable declara-
ton in the House of Commons that Great
Britain will have in a fortnight lS0,OOU
regulars in South Africa. 1000 Canadians
and Australians and 10000 South Afri-
can volunteers, is received with wonder
ment. OF this total OF 2i3000 troops all
are there. with the exception of about lS,-
600 that are afloat. Beyond comparison
this is the largest force Great Britain
has ever put into the field. AT the end
of the Crimean war she had seraped to
gether $4,000 men. Wellington at Wat.
erloo had 25,000.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-02-07
HHOOz
0o-D OEEEGEs
= EH

Harvard is to have new Semitic mu-
scum.
Beoit College has put in operation the
semester system.
De Pauw University trustees have rails
ed 100000 for endowment.
Yale University has forty-two women
in its graduate department.
The total wealth of American colleges
and universities is S250000,Oo0.
Harvard University pays out S400 per
annum for each of her 1000 students.
Oxford University is planning the es-
tablishmenr Of fi'e degrees of Doctor Of
Letters and Doctor Of Science. to be con.
ferred for research work.
\ new four years coarse in economic
entomology has been added to the course
i'll the University of Illinois.
Recent additions 10 the faculty of tht
University of Wisconsin make the pres
ent number of instructors Ill,
Colorado has over S6,0000t,0 invested
in publ school houses, and Of this s.,
1 100000 is invested in Denver.
! Arrangements have been made for 9
ten-story, fireproof dormitory for Column
bia University on Morningside Heights
New York.
| Preliminary contesSs for the selection
OF debaters for the Dartmouth Williams
contest win be held at the beginning oi
the winter term.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-02-07

Republic, on the northern part of the
reservation. has armed men guarding ev-
cry trail leading from the south. to pre-
vent infected Indians getting entrance
and spreading the disease.
Conditions among the Indians are ap-
palling. Despite the heroic efforts of the
reservation physician, eight to twelve In
dians are dying daily. The greatest diff.
Guilty experienced by the authorities is in
keeping them within the confines Of the
quarantine lines. 1t means death for an
Indian to attempt to force his way north
from the stricken districts. Several have
attempted it, but were turned back after
looking down the barrels of rifles.
There are 500 Indians on the reserya
| tion, half of whom are scattered over the
northern part. Four hundred are in The
southern rart. where smallpox is epi
demic. The Indians refuse to submit K
medical treatment
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-02-07
Nevxs Or sItnor No1e.

Georgia is making war Oh illegal in
surance companies.
Secretary Gage says more fractional
silver money is needed.
Guam win have the same tariff sched
ule as used IN Porto Rico
Prayers have been ordered throughout
Turkey for the benefit OF the SuItan's
health
Prof. Hughes. English electrician and
inventor, left numerous benevolent be-
quests -Four leading London hospitals
get ES0,000 each.
Admiral and Mrs Dewey have been
invited to visit Cleveland, Ohio. memorial
day.
Herr vaze. the polar explorer, will lead
an expedition next summer in search Of
Andree.
Joseph wundrech, confessed wife mur-
derer, Chicago, gets twenty years in the
pen.
Mexico has auarantined against yes-
sells from Brazilian and Asiatic ports,
fearing plague
Cleveland authorities expect to conn
>
water to the city from a point five miles
out in Lake Erie
Patrolman Ruegles. Cleveland, Ohio,
was badly used up by gang of toughs
the other night.
Three sealnen were killed at Lady
smith, Natal, while playing with an IN
exploded shell
Robert X. Cassatt aud Miss Minnie
DrexelfeH, Of Philadelphia's swell SET,
were married recently.
@. c. Roses house at San Antonio
Texas, was bargiarized and set afire. Mr.
Rose was burned to death.
Ia the arrangements made by Director
Merriam for securing industrial statistics
he has coessantif II view quick cen
suG.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-02-07

Beers say the British are using ar
Hor-piercing shells.
Henry j. FitGgerald's trunk factory,
Chicago, burned i,oss $4,000.
Thieves stole 81 $40 worth OF property
from the home of = J.. Furnald, New
York
John +. Larney. New York. was
thrown from a buggy in Central Park
and killed.
Bandits in a private steamer robbed
the priests at Nam-noi, China, Of $1,000
worth Of valuables.
Thierwechters grain elevator, Oak
Harbor, Ohio, burned. Loss $4,000.
Mrs. Jane Dietz, an aged cripple, who
lived alone, was burned to death in her
apartments in New York.
War has been declared on the rats in
Japan. They are said TO be the main fac
tor in spreading piagne germs.
John Peters. notorious hotel thief, was
arreSteI in Pittsburg He had 5000
worth OF jewelry and 200 keys.
John McGee. West Alexandria, w. Va,
killed Constable MeCammOn because he
refused TO release a prisoner.
I. r. Fred rick. prominent brick man
ufaeturer, New York, drove his horse
over a steep bluff and was killed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-02-07


white granite, rising IS feet from the
circular base. Surmounting the whole
is a Corinthan cap eight feet in height.
This was cut in an Italian studio and
brought to this country. A winged
victory" pesches on the top of the mon
ument, a woman's figure holding in her
hands the laurel crown of the victor.
u. G.. Simmons, the donor, is one of the
oldest citizens of Kenosha. He went to
Kenosha from New York over fifty years
ago, with all his possessions done up in a
pocket handkerchief. He hired out as a
clerk in a store at $3.50 a week. From
that beginning he became one of the most
influential men in the Northwest. Dur
ing the sos Mr. Simmons became presi-
dent of the Kenosha, Rockford and Rock
Island Railroad. BY using his own means
and indorsing the paper of tie company
he finished the road through to Harvard,
H., and ran the first train on the day the
battle of Bull Run was fought He was
president of the Wisconsin Telegraph
Company until its sale to the Western
Union, when he became director of the
latter organization Mr.. Simmons is pres
ident of the First National Bank of ke-
nosha. He has been engaged in numer-
Gus terprises of national Importance,
and in 1890 and 1891 he built the railroad
to the top of Pixies Peak.