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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1903-08-14
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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12
muslin wear

Greatest in towns history in volume,
quality and prices.
Special values in gowns chemise, corset
covers, drawers, etc. On centre tables, left
Just the kind you want and kinds for the
price, enough better to show it always pays to
come here for muslin wear.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12
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the great sale of white
weekth nbe interest
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week,in i
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-01-25
LOGAN.

The Beacon Light society met at the
B. Y. college on Jan. 20. The follow
ing programme was rendered: Mu-
steal selection, Miss Jean Harris; eiu-
cational lecture, Professor Mosiah
Hall
Judge H. p. Henderson came UP
from Salt Lake on Tuesday.
County Clerk A. L. Farrell is enjoy
ing brief visit with friends in Baker
City, Ore.
b T Arlington of Fort Dodge, Ia,
visited with MIR. and Mrs. A. ]. Peter
sen this week.
David Eceles. the Ogden sugar ma &
nate, spent the week in Logan.
L. r. Rogers, the Salt Lake attorney
has been in Logan for several days
Mr.. and Mrs, Jesse Earl entertained
party of their friends on Thursday
evening. Cards, games and music
formed the amusement of the eVenins
and a merry time was spent Refresh
ments were served
S. c. Dallas of Salt Lake was in the
city on Tuesday.
Mrs. n. E Clemenson entertained &
party of New Jersey academy students
| on Friday evening at the Presbyterian
| church. The evening was very pleas
antly spent in various kinds of amuse-
ments.
/ Mr.. George H. Facer of Samaria
| Ida. visited in Logan this week
r. L. Bennerman of Kansas Cit
/ visited friends in this city this week
Rev. John Nelson of Bellevue, Ida.
| Is visiting relatives here before leav
1 ing to take charge of a church in In
| dian Territory.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-01-25
PARK CITY.

A party, consisting Of the following
Park City people, left on a special train
for Evanston on Friday evening TO at
tend the grand ball given by the con-
ductors of the Union Pacific railway.
Misses Gray, Thorpe, Pearson, Getch
and Martin and the Messrs- and Mes
danes Goist, Pearson, McFalls, Muf-
fatt. O'Keefe, Hance, Goliath, Jeffs,;
Wilson and Quinn.
Mrs. Sessions and daughter left for
Chicago Thursday.
Mr. Al Hanlin came up from the city
this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Getch enter
tanned a number of their friends at
euchre at their home on Saturday
evening. the event being. Mr.. Getchs
birthday. The prizes were awarded as
follows: Ladies' prize, Mrs. Fred
Smith; gentlemen's prize, Mr.. Charles
Heath After the awarding of the
prizes a musical programme was rem
dered and delicious refreshments were
served. The invited guests were Miss
Getch. Messrs. and Mesdames Heath,
Sherman, Dunn, Getch, Smith, Hurl-
but. Blanchard, Davis and Quinn.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. w. Armstrong left
for California this week for a few
weeks visit.
Mrs. 1. Wilson is visiting in Salt
Lake.
The event of the season was the. re-
reception given DIR. and Mrs E. X
Ward by Mr.. and Mrs. A. Il. Weeter,
The room was beautifully decorated
with carnations. roses and ferns, and
an orchestra furnished the music. An
appetizing lunch was served. Those
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-01-25

enjoying the evening were the Misses
Getch. Pearson, Balm. Thorpe, Good
rich. Hawkins. Stillman, Woodward.
Lawrence, Berlin, Nober. Huff. Tessie
Lambert and Pearl Lambert and the
Messrs. Quinn, Pearson. MeFalls.
Hance, Peterson, Brooks, Lambert,
Goliath, Teets. Haywood. Ridge. Lock
hart, Conrad, Hubbard, Fargo, Hedges,
Blocher. Dunn, Petit, Pike, Sherman,
Heath. Lecompt and Wilson and the
Mesdames Hubbard, Fargo, HeilSes,
Blocker, Dunn. Lockhart, Petit, Pike,
Sherman and Heath.
Miss Minnie Kervin returned TO the
city Monday, after a six weeks visit
with relatives and friends.
Professor II. 3. Younger gave his
usual Tuesday night social, and II IVES
largely attended.
Albert Lanyon and Charlie .sonlon
planned a pleasant surprise party on
Miss Cleo Getch at her home on FRI
day evening. Cards were plays and
prizes were awarded to Crescent Smith
and John MitcEell. Many musical So
leCuons were rendered, after which de-
licicus refreshments were served. Those
present were the Misses Theresa Quinn,
Gertrude Fwiter. Retta Alien, Katie
| Campbell. Mamie Wilson, Crescent
/ Smith. Edna Sutton. Rosie Kaufman
and the Messrs. Jchn Mitchell, Charles
Ford. Charles COnlon, Albert Lanyon,
John ellis, Earl Nelson ana Norris
Iietch.
Mr.. Afford and William Fairhurst re-
turned TO the Ed~k Monday
Mr.. j. j. Day was in the Park This
week.
! Mr. Charles Shields was 4 passenger
/ to the city t.tis week.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-01-25

Marks, and Arthur ]. Williams, which
took place in the temple the same day.
An elegant supper was served to about
sixty-five guests, who spent a highly
enjoyable evening. during which mu-
sic, singing and other amusements were
INDUCED in. The young couple were
the recipients of many beautiful and
useful presents.
A very pleasant surprise party was
given for Mr.. and Mrs. David Purdie
at their home last Tuesday evening by
the members of the Combination club.
Songs, games and recitations were the
order of the evening, and refreshments
were served The company present in
cluded J. Hamilton, II. Odell. D. Pur-
die, ST., H. G. Searle. d. Purdie, jr.,
w. ]. Odell, S. A: Horrocks. W. B.
Lowry, Misses NJ Hamilton. NJ Ran
kin. r. Odell. NJ Oden. P. Purdie. Nj.
Searle and ]. Rankin, Messrs. W. Tay-
Tor. d. Purdie, sr., w. B. Lowry, G. E.
HOrrOcks, H. G.. Searle, w. n. Purdie,
S. A. HOTrockS, J. r. Jones, D. Purdie
jr., o. Payne and H. OdeIl.
Mrs. Dykes gave a theatre party
Tuesday in honor Of her guest, Mrs.
Mulhan.
The young ladies employed ir Auer-
bach's store will give a dance at the
Ladies Literary club tomorrow even
ing.
Mrs. Parker Dykes gave very pref
ty luncheon Tuesday for Miss Helen
Franklin and Mrs. Al Mullhall.
The exhibit of paintings done by
| Miss Willard will take place next Sat
urday at her studio, 232 East Brigham
street. In addition to the exhibit there
Will be a drawing of two valuable
paintings. typical of the growth of Salt
Lake City. Miss Wizards friends are
invited
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-01-25
100000 Worth

of merchandise slaughtered this week
at THE LACE HOUSE" The occa-
sion is GREAT ALTERATION
SALE: 5000 feet of floor space to .
added: 1.500 feet of it t. be devoted to
the finest modern millinery department
st of Chicago. The advertisement
concerning this GREAT SALE appears
on page "a. II will be THE SENS A.
TIQNAL SALE of the year. You
should not miss il.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-01-25

For furnace cleaning and chimney
sweeping leave orders at Utah Stove
g. Hdwr Co.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-01-25
Holder of No II R61

Second series, Miss Theresa Werner of
West Jordan, was awarded the S45C
Franklin piano given away Jan. Is by
THE PARIS MILLINERY 60.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-01-25
Sacrifice Hat Sale.

Closing out 50. 81 and s. grades at 81.
BROWN, TERRY & WOODRUFF CO,
166 Main St
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-01-25

On Wednesday evening Mr.. and Mrs
9. l.. Jackson gave a reception in honor
OF the marriage of their niece, Alice
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-01-25

Mr.. and Mrs. H. +. Melton enter
tanned Saturday evening ii honor Of
Mrs. Davis of Walla Walla.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-01-25

jOurned since November. The first
meetnE- was held at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. Brewster at Forest Dale,
where a most enjoyable evening was
spent. On Tuesday evening the club
was entertained by Mr.. and Mrs. Will
son at their home in Darlington, the
following carrying off the hOnOrs of
the evening: Mrs. w. Williams. Mr.
Brewster. Mrs Culver and Mr.. Ford.
After partaking of refreshments the
club adjourned to meet Feb 3.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-01-25

Miss Josephine Morris, who recently
returned from New York. is putting out
cards for a recital to be given in the
new Barratt hall early in February.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-01-25

Major L. L. Baumgarten left yester-
day morning for San Francisco on
business and pleasure trip and may go
as far as the Sandwich islaniS,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-01-25

Monday night Mr.. Clyde Bailey enter
tanned the MisOgynistS Glib at the
home in Canyon road. Arrangements
were completed by the club for dan
cling party at Christensen's on Thurs
day, Feb. 8.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-01-25

Mrs. Parker Dykes gave a very pref
ty luncheon Tuesday for Miss Helen
Franklin and Mrs. Al Mullhall.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-01-25

Mr.. A. Mcdonald left during the
week for an extended visit to Califor-
MIA. He expects to visit San Jose, Los
Angeles and San Francisco.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-01-25

The May club has resumed it's
social meetings after having been ad-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-01-25

Miss Mary Wightman is at home at
Mrs La Forge's during the absence of
her mother in California.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-01-25

The young ladies employed ir Auer-
bach's store viii give a dance at the
Ladies Literary club tomorrow even
ing.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-01-25

Mrs. w A. Mears, who has been the
guest of Mrs. Solomon Siegel for the
past week, left yesterday morning for
her home in Portland.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-06
COAL STRIKE
MAY Be SETTLED
Probable Successful Termina.
lion Of Denver Con-
ference
AFFECTS RTH0NLY
Situation In southern Fields
More Tense and No Hope
For Settlement

DENVER, Colo. Nov. GA con-
ference is in progress In Denver look
ing toward settlement OF the trouble
with the coal miners Of the northern
coal fields and with the prospect Of
successful termination. The situa-
tion in the southern fields is growing
more tense, however, and now APP
parently nothing can prevent the min
ers from going out next Monday In
accordance with the order OF President
Mitchell Of the United Mine workers.
A Times special from Lorence quotes
President Howells OF district fifteen
as saying he has abandoned all hopes
Of conference with the companies
and the fight will be In full blast by
Monday. Southern Solorado, which
employees in the neighborhood OF 10000
men, will be the battle ground and
Howeils is confident Of winning. The
interests Of the miners In southern
wyoming, Utah and New Mexico will
be looked after he declares. Efforts
will be made to induce all non-union
men to go out. 1t Is said that Presi'
dent Mitchell will be on the ground
to look after the strike.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-06
Ohio Teachers At Cleveland.

CLEVELAND. O., Nov. 6.-More
than 1000 school teachers have ar
rived In Cleveland for the annual con-
vention Of the Ohio Central Teachers
association. The visitors represent
every county embraced in the terri
troy covered by the association.
Today was spent largely In visits
Of inspection to the public schools
Of Cleveland. The formal opening
takes place this evening when there
will be addresses Of welcome and re-
sponses and several addresses BY
distinguished educators. Tomorrow
will be occupied with business SEES
sions and sectional conferences al
which there will be papers, addresses
and discussions covering every
branch Of educational work from the
district school to the higher educa
tioral institutions.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-06
Macedonia at worlds Fair.

ST. LOUIS. Mo. Nov. GA Mace
donian.Albanian concession at the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition Is
likely to mark departure from all
previous expositions. An attache Of
the consular section Of the ministry
of foreign affairs at Belgrade has
been in correspondence with Thomas
w. CridIer, Worlds Fair Commissions
or for Europe, with the view of OBJ
tanning such concession,
1t is proposed to include In the ex-
hibit a Macedonian house with its
inner arrangements and its home life;
national and feminine costumes:
especially those Of the picturesque
character; home and house industry.
such as sepinning, weaving, needle
work and tapestry, ana national songs
and music together with Turkish,
Albanian, Greek, Servian, Roumanian
and Bulgarian dances.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-06
Labor Lender. oatherino.

BOSTON, Mass, Nov. 6.--Headquar-
ters were opened today by Secre-
tary Frank Morrison Of the American
Federation Of Labor in anticipation Of
the twenty-third annual convention Of
the organization which begins Monday
in Faneul hall. Many Of the dele
gates have already arrived and II is
expected that by tomorrow noon all Of
the 500 delegates. representing among
them 100000 organized wage earn
ers of the United States. will have
put in an appearance.
Seldom II ever before In the his.
tory OF the federation has one Of It's
conventions attracted such widespread
attention as will center in the pro
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-06
Convention Of Educatoss.

wAHPETON. N. D.. Nov. s.-Ths
southeastern North Dakota Education
Al association began its semtannuAl
meeting here today with an atten-
dance that completely filed the large
auditorium Of the new high school
building. Five counties were repre-
sented. and In addition there we're q
number Of distinguished educators
from various parts Of this and neigh
boring states The prominent speak.
ers today included superintendent Al
fred Logic OF Fargo, State superln-
tendent stockwell. DIR. J, NJ. Gillette Of
Valley City and DIR. y. p. Robertson
OF wahpeton. The convention VIM
continue through tomorrow.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-06
The Bennett VIII Case.

NEW HAVEN. Conn, Nov. 6.-The
decision in the P. S. Bennett will case,
in which VIM. ]. Bryan appears both
as executor under will and as bzene-
ficiary, was made by Judge Cleveland
in the probate court today. The form
al decree will be announced tomorrow
when Bryan will be present. The
count finds that a sealed letter, in
which there is codicil providing a
gift of $4,000 to the Bryan family
was not Incorporated in the will. Also
finds the will was properly executed,
that testiator had sufficient tesatmen-
tatory capacity, and that here was no
undue influence by MBryan over Ben.
nett. 1t expressed no opinion as
whether the sealed letter can be in
corporated in the will. Bryan's coun.
81 say he will undoubtedly appeal.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-06
Auto Races on the Coast.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Nov. g.
The much talked Of automobile races
under the auspices Of the Automobile
club of California began today. An
extensive program has been prepared
and, with Barney Olfield and other
prominent drivers among the CON
testants, it is expected there will be
a great smashing Of coast records
before the meet Is concluded. To-
days program Of races is as follows:
Two miles for gasoline cars only,
|6 IL horse power and under-First
prize. $50; second prize, silver cup
Three miles. open. for cars weighing
|1,2OO pounds and under First prize
500; second prize $25.
Five mile handicap for motor
cycles-First prize. silver cup; sec
ond prize, silver cup.
Five miles, for gasoline cars only
"a horse power or under-First prize
800; second prize, $25; third prize
silve cup.
Five miles, open, for cars 1,S0c
pounds or under-First prize. 5000
second prize $50.
Five miles. open event, for cars ir
respective Of form or weight, but
to be legitimately owned In Californ
ia--First prize, silver cup; second
prize, silver cup.
Ten miles, open event, for cars II
respective Of power or weight-Firs
prize. $500; second prize, 800.
Five miles, handicap. for all car
having participated in any Of tn
foregoing races-First prize. 500
second prize. $50; third prize, silve
cup
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-06

The reception given yesterday BY
Mrs Cyrus d. Boucher and Mrs. Le-
Roy Helfrich at the home Of the lat
ter. si4 Seventh street. was largely
attended. Mrs. Rebecca Kiser, moth
er Of Mrs. Helfrich, and Mrs. s. M.
Kiser OF Chicago, were guests Of hon.
or while Miss Camille Reynolds acted
as maid in waiting. The ladies pre-
siding over the punch bowl we're
Mrs. p. II. Doll. Mrs. b. G. Plttenger
and Miss Lottie Will, while Mrs. w.
j. Fugate, Mrs. J. M. Ireland and Mrs.
w. L. Crockett served the Ice cream
and cake. After 8 o'clock the house
was opened AMI light lunch was
served to the husbands OF the ladies
who assisted.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-06
Seven Dead Taken Out and Scores Of Others
May Have Perished
SUPERINTENDENT SACRIFICED HIS LIFE
R. B. Turner Greatest American Authority Canidns Dies
IN Attempt to Rescue His Men

ceedings Of the coming week. For the
nrst time In nearly . decade there
promises to b 1 spirited contest for
the presidency. Samuel Gompers, who
has been ct the head Of the organixa-
tion for many years, has Of late arous-
ed ! feeling of some antagonism
among certain element Of the mem
bers. notably the United Mine work
ers, who charged Gompers with having
given them but half.heartei support
in the recent great strike In the an
thracite region Of Pennsylvania. Pres
ident John Mitchell Of the mine work
ere, while refusing to stand for the
presidency Of The federation himself,
IL understood 10 favor the candidacy
,of James Duncan. secretary OF the
Granite Cutters union and first vice.
president Of the federation, Duncan
also has the support Of B. J. O'Keefe.
president Of the Longshoremen's un-
ION and other prominent leaders. and
from all indications he will be able
to put up a strong fight against Comp
ers even II he does not accomplish his
overthrow.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-06
WAS KIDNAPPED.
Mis- captors Demand 100000 Fo,
He Release.

BRISTOL. Tenn. .Nns~ 6.--Edw. L.
Vents, the young PHiladelphia- mil
lionaire who disappeared from his
fathers house at Big Stone Gap. Va.
Oct. 14th, is alive and captive in the
Cumberland mountains. A letter ad-
dressed to his father In his own hand
writing has been handed to the par
ent by q stranger. The letter says
that the writer is well and asks that
the ransom Of q hundred thousand dol
lars demanded by his captors be at
once paid so he can get his freedom.
Negotiations for the release are being
made.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-06
Friendly Relations Established With Republic
q ,..of Panama
COLOMBIA RESENTS OUR ACTION
President Roosevelt Cables Two Ishnian Republics Some
Coed Advice

assume supreme command Of the Am
erican naval force on the Atlantic
side Of the isthmus. Glass on his ar
arrival at Panama will relieve the
captain of the Boston, in command
there.
Pacific Squadron It Full Speed.
WASHING y. G.. Nov. C.
The navy department has received q
cablegram from Commander Delano.
Of the Dixie, announcing his arrival
at Colon. He states that he has
landed an adequate force Of marines
from the Dixie and blue Jacket from
the Nashville have re-enlbarked. He
says the Colombian troops have evac-
usted and the situation is quiet. The
department has also recelvao cable.
gram from Reay Admiral Glass, COM
f.anding the Pacific squadron. an
ncnncing the departure Of the Marble
held, Concord end Wyoming and the
{. Ter Nero, ye;terday from Acapulco
Mexico, for Panama. The squadron
is rrder full spaei.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-06

Mrs. ]. II. Moore, OF La Pension, has
her pretty, new dining room ready
for her guests. 1t presents q very en-.
tlcIng appearance with Its three tables
gllttering with cut glass and silver.
11ae capacity Of the room is twenty.
four. Not a large number to be sure,
but Mrs. Moore will limit the patron.
age OF the dining room to guests OF
the house. and II will be optional with
them whether or not they take their
Meals there. The services Of mum
Der one cook have been secured, and
as Mrs, Moore will give every detail
Of the dining room and the house her
personal supervision, the guests Of La
Pension are to be regarded as highly
favored among mortals. II Is likely
the first meal will be served Mon
day
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-06
Roundup Of conoressmen.

WASHINGTON, y. g, Nov. g.
Members Of congress are gradually
drifting into Washington In anticipa.
tlon OF the opening OF the special ses.
sion next week. The old familiar faces
are again to be seen about the hotels
and other public places, while here
and there new member Is pointed
out to the old habitues.
Though the social season will not
get into full swing until the special
session Is over and the regular session
begun next moth, indications are al.
ready abundant that the capital is to
have an unusually gay winter. Con
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-06
Y. M Z. *. conxentlon.

GLOUCESTER, Mass, Nov. GA
large number Of distinguished speak
ers are to be heard at the thirty-sev-
enth annual convention Of the \. n.
C. A. Of Massachusetts, ami Rhode
Island. which opened here today and
win continue through Sunday. Some
OF those who win address tho gather
Ing are Rev. A. G. Dixon. D. D.. OF
Boston. s. NJ. Bard, secretary Of the
Pennsylvania association, and L. W..
Messer. general secretary Of the
Chicago association.
The convention will consider every
phase OF association work with
especial emphasis placed on boys
work, county work and religious
work
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-06

ROCHESTER,, N. n, Nov. 6.--Mem-
bers Of the Masonic fraternity came
from all parts Of the state today to
attend the dedication Of the new
Masonic Temple. The officers Of the
Grand Lodge, Grand Chapter, and
Grand Commandery we're here, togeth-
er with lodges from Syracuse and
other cities. The visitors were vel
coined at the railway stations upon
arrival and escorted to the hotels.
The public reception this afternoon
WAS . brilliant affair and largely At
tended, The front Of the temple was
decorated with q mammoth cross. AMI
on either side were gorgeous Masonic
emblems. Past Grand Commander
George +. Loder was at the head OF
the reception committee. and with
him were the grand officers, and Of
ficers OF local bodies. The reception
lasted until late In the afternoon,
with music BY several orchestrAs and
six organs.
The dedlcatory exercises proper
are to be held this evening. and will
be under the direction Of Grasd Mas-
ter Crandall Of New York city. Fol.
lowing the close Of the exercises :
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-11-06

y +
gressman William r. Hearst of New
York and several other members OF
wealth who are to take their seats
at the approaching session are ex-
pected to entertain on lavish scale.
For the first time in a number Of
years the Speaker Of the House Is
not hotel resident. Congressman
Cannon, who is to occupy the Speak.
er's chair. is expected to entertain
on a more elaborate scale than his
immediate predecessors whose social
activities were somewhat hampered
BY the fact that they kept up no
establishments Of their own.