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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24
SPRINGFIELD LEGISLATORS
BECOME MORE TRACTl1LE.

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, April PA
number of conferences were held pre-
vious to the meeting of the house this
morning. Just before the house con-
vened Mr. Allen, who acted as speaker
during the session held by the ninety
seven members that remand in their
seats after Speaker Miller declared a
recess yestriay morning, announced
the following floor committee to act
for the anti-organization forces: Dem
ocrats, Wilson, NJ. L. Mckinley and
Burton; republicans, Murray, Brun-
dage and Tice. A conference was had
with the members of the republican
steer e committee and it was agreed
that 40 attempt should be made to
apI eve the journal of yesterday. The
plan decided on was to have the mat
ter of the journal postponed until the
next legislative day, thus leaving the
proceedings OF yesterday open. Mr..
Rinaker was selected to make the
motion to postpone. The house was
called to order at 9:15 by Speaker
Miller Chaplain Powers offered fer
vent prayer. but made no reference
to the exciting scenes of yesterday or
Of the charge of attempt of bribery,
which Speaker Miller made at the
session last evening. The clerk pro-
ceeded with the reading of the Jour-
nal up to the close of the regular af
ternoon session. Then Mr.. Rinaker
nal and that its approval be postponed
until the next legislative session. The
motion was carried without opposition
Mr. Lindley then started to call up the
motion to reconsider the vote by which
the amendments to the house bill (the
Lindley ownership bilD were adopted
yesterday, but Immediately withdrew
his request. Mr.. Curtis, by unanimous
consent. ten called up q number Of
Appropriation bills on second reading.
Until the committee appointed by
Speaker Miller to investigate the
charges of bribery in the interest of
the Mueller Tra "tion bill made by him
yesterday has reported, and until Geo.
w. Hinman, of Chicago, has been sum-
moned before the bar of the house to
prove similar charges published in the
Inter-Ocean of Chicago. no action will
be taken by the house upon any of
the traction bills now pending. This
action was determined upon by the
anti-Miller forces today and they car
ried it through by the passage of a res
olution. The opponents of the Miller
faction are firm in the belief that no
proof of bribery will be forthcoming.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24
GOV. LEES TESTIMONY
SECURES INDICTMENTS

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, April 24-Lieut.
Gov. John A. Lee. who returned from
Chicago last night. appeared before the
grand jury today when that body re-
sumed the investigation of the charges
of boodling in the general assembly
in connection with the baking powder
legislation. Attorney General Grow,
who II conducting the Jefferson City
end of the inquiry. was present and
assisted Circuit Attorney Folk in
questioning the Witness. Several in
documents were Returned by the Cole
county grand jury as the result of
MIR. Lees testimony at jefferson City.
and it is expected that a number will
be handed down here.
ST. LOUIS. April 24.-The sealed
verGict returned last night by the jury
before which Louis Decker, former
member of the house of delegates, had
been tried on the charge of perjury in
connection with suburban franchise
Doodle legisla ion, found him guilty
and imposed n Imprisonment in the
penitentarY for four years. The verdict
was read in court today. Counsel for
the defendant Immediately applied for
new trial. Judge Ryan took the ap-
-plication under advisement.
Lieut. Gov. John A. Lee says the
question of his resignation is in the
hands of Attorney General Grow. and
that he will probably do as that Off
cial recommends. Lee says, however,
that he has reasons for wishing to
retain his office. One of these he
says. is that he Is o poor man and
needs the salary attached to the OF.
fee. aiSl
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

was the scene of a serious accident.
The cause of the accident was the
bursting of steam pipe. which filed
the room with steam so hot that l.. j.
Atkins and Martin l. Garcia were bad
" scalded about the head and body
and had to be taken to ST. Joseph's
hospital, where DIR. Cutter attended
them A third man was also badly
burned, but was able to 60 home. 1t
is though that the chances of recov-
cry for Mr.. Garcia are slim.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

Pursuant to the action taken at mass
meeting here yesterday 10000 miners
returned to work in the Mahoney dis
trict today, waving the Saturday short
day pending settlement of the dis
pute by q board of conciliation. The
Shenandoah Valley men have as yet
made no move to accept the company's
terms.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24
BUTTE MESSENGER BOYS
CLOSE TELEGRAPH OFFICE

BUTTE, Mont, April 24.-Acting
upon instructions from Superintendent
McMichael at Minneapolis, Manager
Wild closed the local office Of the
Western Union Telegraph company at
through this office would be entirey
suspended till further notice. The or
der applies to all leased wires as well
as others The trouble arose out of
a strike of messenger boys. and the
decision of the company to close the
office followed an unsuccessful at
tempt to deliver messages yesterday.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24
MonMoNS TO ee EXPELLED
FROM GERMAN possessIoNs

BERLIN, April 24.-The govern
ments Of Prussia AMI nj ~. Grand
Duchy of Mecklenburg have decided
to expel the Mormon missionaries, ot
whom there are 145 in Germany and
80 in Prussia. on the ground that they
are propagating a form of religious
belief incompatible with the laws of
the state and public morals and be.
cause polygemy is rot e~e'..
their hoc'- ..ued form
~alnes- The missionaries.
who are all Americans. will be al
lowed sufficient time to settle up their
personal affairs. None of the Nor
mons have yet been deportei.
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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24
COAL MINE EXPLOSION
KILLS FOUR MEN.

HALIFAX, N. s.. April PA dis
patch from Sidney, c. b.. says an ex-
plosion has occurred in the Dominion
coal reserve mine and that four men
are missing and are supposed to be
dead. Further information received
here is that the explosion occurred
early today in slope about two miles
from the pit of the reserve mine. One
man escaped, but was badly burned.
1t is not yet known how serious the
explosion @was.E 1t is attributed to fire
damp resulting from the flames in pit
No 1. which have been burning for
more than q month.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24
SENATOR BAILEY GETS
FEE oFS200, 900.

NEW YORK, April 24.-United
States Senator Bailey of Texas has
received a fee of 100000 from John
H. Kirby. the Industrial King" Of
Texas. The latter recently deter
mined to reinforce one Of his large
companies operating in the pine for
ests in southeastern Texas, and en-
ployed Bailey to assist in enlisting
New York financiers in the enterprise.
He was successful and the fee result
ed
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

Stopovers will be allowed in Califor-
mia on colonist tickets via Santa Fe
April 1st to June 18th. 1903. 94-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

Don't buy stale package garden
seeds when you can buy the fresh
seeds in bulk at A. j. venz', Bridge
street. 115-2w
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

Wanted-Work of any kind by
young man. Enquire at 1912 Bridge
street. ..--s
I40-Zt.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

For Sale-By M. l.. Cody. Bridgs
street. good second hand buggies. sur
ries. phaetons; also q fine line of har
ness, 1wk.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

The Santa Fe will run personally
conducted excursions to California tri-
weekly during cOlonist period, April
1st to June 18th, 1908. 94-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

The best OF material, carefully pre-
pared, nicely and quickly served, by
attentive and sprightly walters, on At
tractive tables. In cool and comfort
able dining room-such Is Duvall's
restaurant. 276-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

Pittenger has just received fine
assortment of picture frame mould
ings and mats; also the latest pat
terms and colorings N wall. paper.
$50 Sixth street. 137-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

Everything in the hardware line at
Gehrirg's The best prices and the
best values. Gehring is the leader.
140-6t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

Go to Patty's for poultry netting,
window screen. lawn hose and gard
en- tools. 13G-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

For le-Thoroughbred black Min
,orca eggs. Apply 919 Third Street
145-1w
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

CAR OF
ORANGES
NavelS and BlOOdS
AL PRICES
-----------------------
James A. Dick,
GROCER. .......

pute the action, and. even with the as
sistance OF England. it is doubtful.
in his opinion. whether the purpose of
Russia could be changed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

Dr. j. P. Sutton, veterinary surgeon
has located permanently in Las Vegas,
Office at Clay & Givens. SO-1m.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24
BY Adolph D'Ennery.
CAST OF CHARACTERS:

The Las Vegas Light & Fuel Co.
are now prepared to furnish Willow
Creek coal at $3.50 per ton delivered,
or $500 by the car. 127-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

wanted-At once. lady or child at
tendant by blind lady. Apply to Mrs.
Corbin, New Optic. 1443-2t.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

F.. L. Oswalt pays cash and allows
good prices for second hand goods.
1910 National avenue. Colorado phone
176. 61-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

PGry Onion pays cam ana ypod
ssioa sinf hnsaahold Goods Monte
Carlo Hall. oplo. Phone No. I'll. 111eff
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

Nice line of Navajo blankets and
baskets at Phil Dolls, Sixth street. 2t..
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

!. Kansas City meats of all kinds,
and mutton specially at Martin
Bros, Bridge street Las Vegas
phone 105. Colorado phone 329.
137-1w
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

Furnished rooms for light house
keeping, GA National avenue. 144-3t.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

For the most beautiful rooms in
the southwest, go to La Pension in
the Coors block. 125-1m
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

If you wish to borrow money it
will pay you to investigate the plan
of the Aetna Building association. In
quire of Geo. H. Hunker, Sec. 129-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-24

Lacquerett moor Irish at Pitten.
90r's 137.tf
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-12
FOR SALE BY
Brazeau Mercantile Co.
Nekoosa, Wis.
PLAlNFIELD.

Little Mile Cornwell has been on
the sick list several days.
Mrs. S. r. Schenck has been on the
sick list several days.
The Plainfeld Hotel has again
changed hands, Jacob HirShtield re-
firing.
Mr.. J. L. Shaw and wife now occupy
the John Cont cottage, having NOV
ed last week.
Mr.. Nelson Allison and wife are re-
joicing over the arrival of a girl baby
at their home.
a. W. Cornwell is drawing stone
from the Krake Quarry and will make
new cellar under his house this
spring.
The social for Rev. Sittser at NJ. S.
Harris'S last Friday night was we'll
attended and something like s17.OO
were the receipts.
c. E. Hewitt, L. G.. Schenck, II.
easier and G. H. Stevens, Odd Fellows
Of this lodge, attended the funeral of
George Sanders in Oasis last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter d. COrrigan
are making arrangements to move to
Madison where Mr. Corrigan holds a
state Office. The Misses Harriet and
Annie Donaldson will accompany
them and live with them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-12
Mentioned for Congress.

Grand Rapids (Dem.) Tribune.
w. d. ConnOr has been mentioned
as the next congressman from this
district This is Il trifie early to start
a congressional boom, but if we have
a primary election law these little
matters will have to be begun even
earlier than heretofore.
Mr.. Connor's friends in Wood county
will only be too glad to further his
interests for congress, if he is a
candidate, when the proper time
comes. but we don't believe he will
be ambitious for said place until such
time as our mutual friend, Webster
e. Brown either tires Of his present
job or is promoted to the United
States Senate. There Is no particular
reason that we know of, why Webster
E. Brown should be objected to, when
he has not yet even been able to serve
Wood county, as our congressman for
his term does not commence until the
4th Of the coming March.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-12

entertained at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. f. Noel on Sunday.
Miss Kate Smith. of your city, spent
the Sabbath in the village as the
guest of Miss Retta Cleveland.
Miss Fanny Burrows was at NekOosa
several days last week, the guest of
Mrs. F. Boles and Miss Margaret
Boyle.
Messrs. and Mesdames Geo B. and
". A. BraZeau and Mrs. A. z. Gurdy
have been Nekoosa visitors the past
week.
Otto SOVOnOski who has been en-
plOyed in the mill here has resigned
his position and accepted one at
Sheboygan.
The Misses Mae and Anna Oleson
have been in your city caring for
their sister, Mrs. n. Church. who has
been very i'll.
VIM. Aucutt. of your city, was in
the village on Tuesday DIS the guest of
his brothers Fred and Emmett. and
sister. Mrs. Jno Card.
MeSSrs. f. Deyo and John Jarvis
are busy filling their large ice-house
this week. and are assisted by MeSSrS.
Taylor and BabcOck of Nekoosa. The
ice is of very superior quality and
our people will reap the benefits
therefrOm next summer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-12
KELLNER.

J. NJ. Gage was in Grand Ra pidS on
business last Friday.
Mr.. Lensicum's little girl is quite
sick with pneumonia.
Mrs. Martin Witt is very low at
this writing, Dr.. POmainville is attend
ing.
Mrs. S. Q. Alban. of Stevens Point,
is visiting her daughter. Mrs. j. NJ.
Gage.
q. L. Gage, of Packwaukee, spent
Friday and Saturday with his son, j.
NJ. Gage.
One potato buyer Is buying potatoes
again and the farmers are bringing in
lots of them.
Mrs. Robt. Pfund had quite an
exciting runaway on our streets one
day last week.
Mr.. Vetter, the late purchaser of
the Painter farm spent several DAYS
here last week.
Mrs. Frank Litkie returned on
Tuesday from a three weeks visit
with relatives in Fond du Lac.
Carl Hanson has been spending the
week at home with his family on
account OF the illness of his wife.
The death of Mary Yctter on
Thursday last was great shock to
her relatives and many friends as she
was sick only d few days. The funeral
took place on Sunday DIT Grand Rapids.
E. E. Chaplin, travelling agent for
the Yale Mfg. Co., spent part OF
tuesday in our burg. AS a result of
his visit J. Nj. Gage will soon have a
full line of farm implements which
you will do we'll to look over before
buying.
T. H. Writer'S, agent for the Alert
& Mcclure pickle company, inter
viewed quite number of the farmers
here Sunday which resulted in the
| taking of several contracts. If acreage
enough can be secured they intend
buying at this point. Anyone wishing
to plant, will find contract blanks at
J. 81. Cages store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-12

Miss Matte Rich visited wit 4 Henry
Georges people Sunday last.
g. FL. Munroe went to Neccdah last
Saturday with a load Of potatoes.
Loron Finch, of this vicinity, has
a telephone at his residence now.
There is to be masquerade ball at
Big Flats the Goth Of Feb. Come
boys get your hobs ready.
Fred Thomas and family of Blanch-
ardyille, arrived here Saturday last
who bought G. II. MonFoe's farm.
Messrs. James Webb, Harry George.
Henry Webb and Oliver Peterson
were practicing for the NJ. E. church
last Sunday evening.
Quite a number of young people
attended the dance at Spring Creek
and all reported good time, especially
those with lazy horses. For further
information ask Eugene and Harry
Drive faster boys, next time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-12
Letter to G. Wittenberg.
NEKOOSA. WIS.


Dear Sir: Some think we take a
good deal of risk in inviting complaints
of Devoe Ready Paint-we authorize
our agents to sell it under this
guarantee:
eff you have any fault to find with
this paint. either now in putting it on,
or hereafter in the wear. tell your
dealer about it,"
1--WE authorize him to do what is
right at our expense"
The following story tells how little
the risk is:
J. H. Asher & Co, hardware dealers,
Rhinebeck. n. Y, have sold Devoe
from '76 to now, and have had just
one complaint in all this time.
Three sides of a house were perfect;
the fourth was as bad as the three
were good.
Explanation-It rained the night
before the fourth side was painted: and
the painters didn't wait for the wood
to dry.
What is done in such a case? What
ever the dealer, who sold the paint,
considers it fair to do. We leave it to
him. He may not do exactly what we
should if we were there; but we are
not there. The best we can do is to
leave it to him. A. II. Kleberg is our
agent in your town Yours truly,
T. W. DEvOE & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-12

Gottlieb DrefS sold one lot in block
60 to Robt. Beppler this past week.
Mrs II. Behnke and child will leave
soon for Minnesota to join her
husband
Mr.. and Mrs. Neil Crowns are the
happy posSessOrS of daughter which
arrived Monday night.
Robt. Morris, county superintendent
of schools was here Friday inspecting
the NekOOSa public schools.
Miss Anna Beiot departed Tuesday
for Milwaukee, where she will visit
her sister for two months.
The LADIES' Aid Society of the
Congregational church met with MIS-.
G. G.. Hanover Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs, c. 2. Thompson leaves Satur-
day for Necedah, where she will visit
her husbands relatives for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Buchler are
rejoicing over the arrival of q little
girl, born unto them Wednesday
evening.
Messrs. Otto RoeniuS and Richard
Schneider, of Grand Rapids, were
re"iStnred at the Herricl House on
Sunday.
Dan NJ ScharteI and family will
leave Thursday for MiddletOwn. Ohio,
where he expects to go into business
for himself
A social dance marty was given
Thursday night in Brooks hall by Il
number OF NekOoSa's young people.
A fine time is reported.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Hesser have the
sympathy of the community in the
loss of their little one, which died
Monday, February 8,
Mrs. c. G. Hyde and daughters.
Hazel and Florence, will depart
Saturday for st. Paul, where they will
visit Mrs. Hyde'S sister.
Tony Casper moved his family to
Grand Rapids the past week, where
he has accepted a job of painting in
the new wagon mandatory.
Miss May Wolfe, who has been
visiting Mrs. Putnam, departed
Wednesday for her home in Menomi-
nee, Michigan, after a pleasant visit
Byron O. Quint. of Adams county
moved into the village the past week
and rented Dick BEGINNERS house on
Villas avenue. He will work in the
mill.
"A. 4. BoleS will give one box of
GrOde'S best cigars for the largest
score made by Il local bowler within
the next 80 days from date, February
10, 1903.
Commencing Thursday, February
l., 1908, A. +. Boles is going to give
the ladies the use of his bowling alley
every Tuesday evening and Thursday
afternoon.
Miss Edith Warner, who has been
the guest Of Mrs. Otto Siewert,
departed Tuesday afternoon for her
home in RudOlph after a weeks visit
in NekOoSa
August John closed his deal with
Michael Merger, of Chicago. for his
arm consisting of 2S5 acres and
personal property theron. Considera-
tiOn $500.
Eli Taylor has taken the contract
of painting a. Abrams three houses
in Nekoosa. He will first paint them
inside and as soon as the weather will
permit will paint the exterior.
Herman NanRuth was successful in
obtaining the contract of carrying the
mail between Nekoosa and the Minor
poSt-otfice distance of AZ miles. He
must make the trip daily commencing
July l, for which he will receive $500
per annum.
Remember the weight social to be
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-12
CITY POINT.

Miss Tena Matson made business
trip to City Point Monday.
Mrs. G. Tornor and niece, Miss Eda
Luther, visited at MatsOn'S Monday.
Mr.. Cillery, of La Crosse, made a
business trip in this part of the country
Friday.
Mr.. Homesteader is busy moving
his mill from the Hay-creek farm
to City Point.
Religious meetings were held at the
Hay-creek school house by Reys.
Jensen and Nelson.
IKeler Bros. have purchased the
stock in their store owned by |. S.
Hollenbeck & Son.
Miss Gertie Anderson left Saturday
for DeXterville where she will be
employed for a couple Of weeks.
The Hay-creek and Durhurst schools
have organized debating society,
called the FRIDAY evening Star"
Miss Katie Isacson who has been
staying at Dexterville, was called
home on account Of her mothers
illness.
D. Diehn and two daughters, Jennie
and Barbara, visited at John Hanson
place. D. Diehn is employed at W..
W. & L. 0. Withee goat farm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-02-12
ARPIN.

G. E. Wood, of Milwaukee, spent
day at Sunny Arpin.
Miss Edna Sandrill is on the sick
list this week.
Miss Bertha Vanderhei will visit at
Grand Rapids this week.
Miss Emma Wussaw spent Gay at
Grand Rapids last week visiting with
her brother and other friends.
Miss Clark, of Babcock, is visiting
friends here.
Mrs. Vanderhei is at the Rapids
today on business.
G. G.. Healy and Miss E. Wussaw
will attend the l. O. G. T. session at
Loyal, Wis, tie 18th and 18th OF this
month.
Mr.. Pipes house burned down last
Tuesday. How the fire started is not
known.
Bert Clark, of Mauston, is visiting
his brother Geo.