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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-11
Wisconsin Municipal League.

OSHKOSH. Wis, June 11.-Mayors
and other city officials of leading
cities of the state are gathered in
Oshkosh in attendance on the annual
meeting of the Wisconsin league OF
municipalities. The meeting was
formally opened this afternoon with
an address of welcome by Mayor Muva
of Oshkosh and a response by Mayor
Williams Of Ashland, which addresses
were followed by an interesting paper
on Business management of Cities
presented by Mayor Walrich of
Shawnee. Two business sessions will
be held tomorrow at which papers
dealing with lighting, street construc-
tion and maintenance, sewage dispos-
al and other live municipal questions
will be presented and discussed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-11
Michigan Medical Men.

DETROIT, Mich. June 1l.--Five
hundred of the leading physicians and
surgeons Of the state were gathered
In the large hall OF the Masonic tenn
pie this morning al the formal open
ing of the annual meeting of the Mich
igan Medical society. The features OF
the opening session included the an
nual address Of the president, A. r.
Bulson. Of Jackson. who took az his
subject, Reorganization Of the ned
zeal profession of Michigan. with sug-
gestions for the future and an ora
tion divided into sectional meetings
for the discussion 0 topics connect
ed with special branches of the ned
ical profession. A long list OF papers
and addresses have been prepared
and IL will be Saturday before final
adjournment OF the conventions Is
reached.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-11
TRAINS RUNNING AGAIN
PASSAGE OF TIE BRIDGE OVER
PECOs ARRoYA MADE SHORT.
LY AFTER O'CLOCK.

Lively Scene at the Local Station
When Seven Trains unloaded as
Many Hundred Hungry Passengers.
1t was ] o'clock this afternoon when
the embargo was lifted and the trains
from the west that had been collect
ing here for thirty-six hours were
started in the direction OF the tenn
porary pier bridge across the Pecos
arroyo. The flyer went first. The pas
sengers felt some nervousness, but
the swell train crept slowly and safely
across. The other trains followed
closely and all went to thee stock
yards, where five west bound trains
that had been held at Ration passed.
At $40 No 8 from the west came
along. and five minutes later No. 2 ar
rived Then the procession from the
other direction started, and by 2
O'Clock the weary passengers of seven
trains bad unloadcd themselves on
the platform. The crowd was reg
ular circus day affair The Castaneda
was filled to It's utmost capacity and
many had to wait Three hundred
people we're held here on the trains
from the east which went out first,
but the crowd that got Off the seven
trains this afternoon were estimated
al seven hundred
A well-known travelling man and a
handsome young lady to whom he was
showing courtesy went for a walk
about town just after noon, and when
they returned we're Mortified 10 And
their train for the east gone.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-11
Charged With Bank Wrecking.

FREEHOLD. N. j., June 1.-The
case of George +. Kroehl, president
Of the defnnct First National bank
Of Asbury Park and also director of
the wrecked Monmouth Trust COM
pany. Of the same place. was called
for trial today before Judge HeisIey.
Kroehl is under two indictments, the
first charging him with signing re-
port Of the condition Of the trust COM
pany in which the amount Of the lia-
bilities and assets was falsely stated,
and the second charging that in the
same report Kroehl, with other officers
Of the bank, falsely represented and
stated the amount Of his own liability
as payer and indorser on notes to the
institution. Alfred c. Twining, presi-
dent Of the Monmouth Trust COM
pany. aud David G. Cornell. treasurer
are also under Indictment on the
same charges.
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DIRECTORS ENTERTAINED
STREET RAILWAY MEN TENDER
ED RECEPTION At MONTEzU
MA CLUB LAST NIGHT.
Enthusiastic Speeches from Visitors
and Citizens-Building of Loop
Practically Assured.

In spite of the unpropitious wealth
er, goodly number of representative
citizens were present at the Monte
yuma club last night to extend well
come to the officers and directors of
the street railway company, who are
visiting Las vegas In the interests of
that important enterprise. The early
part Of the evening resolved itself into
4 smoker" and a very pleasant hour
was spent in getting better acquaint-
ed with the genial friends from the
Exposition City who brayed the un.
ruly elements to reach our land of
sunshine-but only to find this much
boasted climate in the throes Of a rev.
Olution.
About 9:30 O'Clock Mr.. Millard
Browne, president Of the board OF
trade, took the chair and resolved the
meetinginto informal discussion of the
present and future of the street rail.
way systematic most far-reaching
enterprise which has been promoted
in our city since the arrival OF the
steam railway.
The visitors expressed the most san.
guine hopes for the future Of Las We
gas. whose many and varied natural
advantages they declared could be ap.
preciated better by an outsider than
by those long familiar with them
They expressed their intention of ex
tending the present street car system
to proportions commensurate with the
present and prospective needs OF Las
Vegas, If the citizens would show their
interest in the matter by proper co
operation.
Several able representatives Of the
town replied with assurance of Their
support In every possible way and sx
pressed the highest appreciation ol
the commence Whicn our visitors
showed in the future Of the Meadow
City by directing their means and ef
fcrts toward its upbuilding. The idea
Of a loop line binding both sides oi
the river got into large unified coin
munity gradually became, to the minds
OF all those present practical Ger
talnty; while more extended line
either steam or electric. loomed ur
in the future as by no means re.
mote possibility and one OF which
we shall hear more later.
AL a late hour the company repaired
TO the refreshment room and revived
the inner man before facing the un
friendly elements.
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SOUND BUSINESS BASIS,
PROMINENT MANUFACTURERS
AND FiNANclERS FEEL FAITH
IN FUTURE.
Present FURRY Only a Re.adIust-
ment Of Methods Which Have no
Bearing on Business Outlook.

NEW YORK. June 11.--Interviews
obtained this week with prominent
leaders In various lines OF business
tend to Indicate healthy trade con-
ditions generally throughout the coun.
try. IN some lines business is not as
good as II was for two reasons-the
approach Of the dull season and the
uDeaslness resulting from uncertain
labor conditions. These serve, the
business men say, as a balance wheel
for commerce. They encourage con.
scrvatism that is distinctly healthy.
Hope for increased trade and a
stronger financial situation seems
based on the movement of the crops.
This once accomplished and the re.
turn flow Of currency from the IN.
terror under way. a marked improve.
mcnt IL predicted In all lines Of trade,
and In financial circles.
II Is declared this is healthy per.
iod of adjustment. Undigested Sc
curities are being digested. No signs
are observed to indicate that the
limit Of development has been reach.
ed. Outward indications are abund.
ant that the purchasing power is In.
creasing every year. The general
sentiment seems to be that the coun
try Is In q sound financial condition.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-11
Meeting Of Indiana Editors.

kENDALLVlLLE. Ind, June IL
Many members Of the Northern Indi
ana Editorial association were present
today at the opening of the annual
meeting of the association. The gath
ering was called to order this after.
noon II, the rooms Of the Commercial
club, and the visitors were welcomed
by Mayor Graves. President c. w.
Metsker OF the association delivered
his annual address, and other papers
covering various topics of interest Ia
the newspaper fraternity were pre-.
sented. Tomorrow the editors and
their ladies will enjoy an excursion
to Rome City.
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Hopkins-DougIas Wedding.

CHICAGO, H.. June 11.--A number
OF guests from out of town are here
for the wedding of Miss Maude Doug
las, daughter of Mrs. Josephine Harris
Douglas, and James Stolp Hopkins
son of United States Senator A. ]
Hopkins. The ceremony will be per
formed this evening at the Chicago
Beach hotel After a short weddinf
tour the couple will take up their res
idence in this city.
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SHADOW OF GALLOWS.
NOTHING INTERVENING, MUIR
DERER coPENHAvER WILL
HANG TOMORROW.
jealousy Caused the Man to Murder
His Young Wife in Cold Blood, A.
ter Which He Surrendered TO the
Law.

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind, June H.
Unless Governor Durbin intervenes,
the execution of Ora Copenhaver, who
has been under sentence Of death tor
nearly a year, will take place in the
state prison here tomorrow.
Copenhaver, who is scarcely more
than Of legal age, was resident OF
indianapolis and his crime was the
murder of his young wife September
Z last Shortly before their dinner
hour on the day OF the tragedy Co
penhayer called his wife to the dooi
and without a warning or giving hei
any inkling of his intent, drew large
revolver from his pocket and fired foul
shots at her, three Of which took ef
feet. The woman died at the hospital
without gaining consciousness. Co
peahaver, after shooting his wife
calmly walked to a neighboring store
and telephoned to the police station
Informing the desk sergeant that 8
murder had been committed. He ther
awaited the coming of the police anc
surrendered himself. Jealousy was
ascribed as the motive for the deed
Copenhaver was speedily tried and
convicted of murder in the first de
gree. An appeal TO the supreme court
afforded no relief to the condemned
man, as that tribunal upheld the yer
dict of the lower court.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-11
|SERv|AN GOVERNMENT OVERTHROW
WHOLE ROYAL FAMILY EXTERM|NATED
Reyoutionists Murder King Alexander Queen Draga and
Mnisters-Prnce Karageor Proclaimed King.
"LoNG LIVE KING KARAGEoRGEvTCH," THE SLOGAN

minister said there were many causes
leading to the revolution A large
section OF the people were greatly dis
satisfied with the tendency OF King
Alexander to eliminate the radical el,
ement from the government and by
the constant rumors Of his intention
to appoint Queen Draga's brother,
Lunjeviza, heir apparent. In addition
to this, the queen was disliked by
the people, who were so intensely out.
ragged at the recent suspension OF the
.~t.s4ss.v.,. ine minister did not
anticipate that the charges would re-
suit in internecine strife, or in any
real dangers to the country He point
ed out that the original karageorge
was not prince. He was a rich swine
owner. The father OF the new king
was made a prince in 1912. The uni
yersal anxiety Of the governments Of
Europe for peace is advanced as a
reason why the Servian situation is
not likely to lead to complications.
Should, however, these Unexpectedly
arise, official circles think an Austro-
Hungarian army will Immediately
march into Servia and restore order.
This eventuality, however, is consid-
cred improbable.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-11
Stories Of Trainmen.

The murder of the marshal was the
indirect result of the halting of trains
at Ration last night Trainmen who
came in last night say that five of
the colored porters drank enough to
become quarrelsome They went to
the saloon and sought to play craps
The rules of the saloon forbid colored
men from gambling, and they were re
fused. The porters became abusive
and started rough house. The night
marshal, John Jones, was called tc
quell the disturbance. He knocked
two of the porters down, either with
his fist or his gun handle, when they
resisted arrest. One of them got III
and started for the door. Just as he
passed through the swinging door that
leads to the passage way, he pulled
a gun and fired at the marshal The
ball struck the officer in the head
penetrating the brain. Notwithstand
ing, the unfortunate man lived until
3 O'Clock the following morning.
The colored men fled, but according
to the stories OF the trainmen, -four
of them, including the one who did
the shooting, were speedily captured
by the officers. The fifth was seen
by passengers on the train which ar
rived at 2 O'Clock this afternoon max
ing for the foothills. He was still
wearing his porter's uniform, and
when the train came in sight he
tried to hide.
There was a wild scene in Ration az
ter the men were recaptured Mobs
gathered and lynching was freely
talked. However, wiser councils ap
pear to be prevailing The men are
in Jail and strongly guarded. II to
night passes without an attempt on
the jail the danger of such disgrace
may be considered over. One pull
man conductor said this afternoon
that he believed the Jail would be
forced tonight and the four negroes
1ynched. Most of the trainmer
thought the law would be allowed tt
take its course.
There is clear case against tn,
negro, w. NJ. Mimms, by name, ant
he will hang sure II his case comes Il
trial The certainty of this tends te
allay the strong feeling. Night Mar
shal Jones was a popular man in tht
Gate City, and many would like to as
sist In avenging his death.
Mimms is porter, known to man,
here as he had been on the run fol
some time. He Is said to be quarrel
some when drinking, but has neyel
been in any serious trouble before. a,
far as known
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-11
Corpus Christi Day in Vienna.

VIENNA, June n.--Corpus Christi
day was celebrated today with the GUS
tomary magnificent ecclesiastical Ger
emony Enpero s.acls Joseph. the
archdukes. the principal officers Of
state and the municipal authorities
were present at high mass in the ca
thedral at O'Clock in the morning.
Subsequently the whole body paraded
The principal streets, headed by the
clergy and banners Of every parish
in the city. The venerable emperor
walked, bareheaded. carrying a lighted
candle, behind the host.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-11

high military officers last night, the
dispatch adds. entered the palace and
tried to carry off the queen by force,
but encountered some resistance on
the part of the queens partisans. and
in the fierce struggle which followed
the king and queen and their respect
i've supporters were killed. The min
isters who shared the fate of their
soyereigns We're The leading spirits
OF the obrenovitch party. Their MUIR
der removes the only men capable of
making a real stand against the kar-
ageorgevltchs, who have now no serl.
Gus opposition in Servia.
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viii Make Test Case.

PITTSBURG, Pa, June 1.-THE
grand jury has returned true bill
against William B. Hays, mayor of
Pittsburg. charging him with misde-
meanor in discharging Samuel Moore
from the city's employ. Moore was
an official Of the ordinance bureau of
the city and an old soldier The old
soldiers Of the country have taken up
the matter and will make test case
in Moore's behalf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-11
Million Dollar Fire.

ROCHESTER,. N. ", June IL
Damage estimated at six to eight hun
dred thousand dollars was caused by
fire here today The blaze started
in the Pancost building, which, with
the brick Presbyterian church adjoin-
ing, was destroyed. An entire row OF
houses in Fitzhugh street and several
buildings In State and Allen streets
were badly damaged; no loss Of life.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-11
Opening Of Texas Summer schooi.

OpcHtH9 VI jcNdS culflHcF SCnOoI.
AUSTIN, Texas, June 1.-THE an
nual session of the summer school of
the University Of Texas, which cpen-
ed TO-DAY to continue until Jlly "a,
VIII. rom all indications, be the most
successful since the summer sessions
were inaugurated at the university
six years ago. The session Is intend.
cd primarily for the higher education
of the teachers of the state and more
than three hundred Of these have
taken advantage of the opportunity
and enrolled themselves as Students
A new feature has been added to the
school this year in the shape Of a
course in manuel training. In addi
ton TO this the usual college courses
are Offered in botany, geology, Ge.
man, Greek, chemistry. history, etc.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-11

BELGRADE. Seryla, June 1l.-A
military revolution broke out here last
night. The troops, who revolted un-
der the leadership of Major Angiko-
yics, surrounded the palace, assassin
ated King Alexander. Queen Draga,
the latter's sister, the queens brother.
NikOdem; Premier Markoviteh, Minis
ters Petrovitch and Tudorovics, Gem
eral Pevlovitch, the former minister
of war and some of the members OF
the royal guard. Prince karageor Ge-
witch was proclaimed king. A new
government was formed and was is
sued to the Servian people.
As the morning advanced the ex-
citement in the streets grew steadily.
In spite of the pouring rain, thousands
of people gathered in the vicinity Of
the palace. Everywhere troops of all
arms were posted and field guns were
placed in position to quickly deal with
any opposition to the newly formed
governments will. The soldiers dis
carded their cockades bearing the late
King Alexanders cipher and substi-
tuted for it flowers, green twigs and
leaves. Bands of young men paraded
the streets, waving flags and shouting
Long live Karageorgevitch."
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-11
Luzon Outlaw Captured.

MANILA, June 1.-THE constabu-
larry yesterday captured in Rial prov
ince, Faustino Guillermo, the most IA
nous outlaw in the Island of Luzun.
Guillermo approached a detachment
of constabulary and offered the men
a bribe to desert and join him. A
successful trap was planned and Gull.
lermo was made prisoner. During and
since the insurrection he has commit
ted many murders and robberies
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-11
SHOT To DEATH.
John Jones. the Night Marshall
at Gate City Killed by a
CelOred Porter.
DRUNKEN P0RTERS
Wild Orgy at Ration Saloon Has
Terrible Ending, Rage
in Ration.
TALK OF A LYNCHING BEE
Special to The Optic.

Speclai 10 Inc Optlc.
RATION, N. NJ, June 11.-Last night
while passing the time away waiting
for their train to leave several wait
ers on one of the dining cars visited
Ellis Jones saloon here and engaged
in drinking and singing and became
somewhat boisterous. Night Marshall
John Jones was called in to quiet them
and in doing so was compelled to use
his revolver to- knock one named
Mimms on the head He got out and
presumably went over to his car and
soon returned with a gun. Seeing
his partners still wrangling with the
officers and others in the saloon,
Mimms poked his gun in the door and
fired point blank at Marshall Jones,
striking him in the head, causing death
in about two hours. Mimms was cap
tured at about o'clock and locked in
Jail with three others held as wit
nesses. There was talk of lynching
this morning but it has been quieted
now and no further trouble is expect
ed
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-11

COLOGNE, June Ia telegram
from Belgrade says aThe career of
the 0hrenoyitch family was closed in
the early hours Of this morning, the
same day Of the year on which Prince
Michael was murdered thirty-five
years ago in the park of Topschider
near Belgrade, To-day requiem
mass was being sung in memory of
Prince Michael. and now the last OF
his race, together with all connected
with the dynasty by his unfortunate
marriage. lies in bier in the palace
at Belgrade. The people OF Belgrade
nave been flocking the streets since 3
O'Clock this morning, discussing the
tragedy, but without condemnation.
a strong detachment of troops is en-
camped about the palace Of the newly
proclaimed king, who was pretender
to the throne for many years. He
was born in Belgrade in 1916 and was
married In 1883 to Princess Zorka,
daughter Of Prince Nicholas OF Mon
tenegro. She died in 1890"
Flags are flying from nearly every
house in Belgrade and there is alb
solutely no display whatever OF crepe
or other signs of mourning. The
royal standard has been lowered from
over the palace. Reports from places
outside Belgrade indicate that the
country accepts the disappearance of
the Obrenovitch dynasty without re-
gret.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-11
KENTUCKY SAVAGES
WITNESSES IN JETT-WHITE CASE
ARE WATCHED BY
GUARDS.
Prisoners Friends Would Commit
Murder to Shield Their Worthless
Carcasses.

JACKSON, KY. June 11.-Capt. B.
]. Even stated today to State Inspec-
tor Hines. who is Governor Beckham's
personal representative here, that he
tEwen) was offered five $1,000 bills
to testify in the Jett case that he was
excited Immediately after the shooting
and did not remember whether he
saw Jett or not For his better pro-
lection Capt. Even was today taken
to the military camp.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-11
Address by Senator poIIiver.

INDIANOLA. Ia, June 11.-Com-
mencement day at Simpson college
was celebrated today with interesting
exercises and in the presence Of a
large audience. President Charles e.
Shelton presided over the exercises
and the address to the graduates was
delivered by United States Senator J.
p. Dolliver.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-11

COLOGNE, June 1.-THE Cologne
Gazette prints a dispatch from Bel
grade which says a story is current
there that the late King Alexander
was recently considering effecting
separation from Queen Draga and that
the latter, becoming aware Of this
planned preventative measures. Some
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-11

BERLIN, June 1.-THE Frankfort
Zeitung in it's version of the tragedy
at Belgrade says that when the troops
entered the royal bedroom King Al
exander seized a revolver and shot
the queen and then killed himself
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-11
Has Been Established In st.
Louis During High Water
Tribulations.
THE RIVER FALLING
isut Thousands Watch Lcvees.
To Stop Further
Damage.
LITTLE SUFFERING REPORTED

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, June 1.-THE sit
uation In East st. Louis remains about
the same as last night The Hood on
the south is still being held back at
Missouri avenue, where the levee is
watched increasingly. as elsewhere by
thousands Of workers, ready with bags
OF sand to close any break that may
occur. A decline in the rivers stage
Of fraction OF an inch since last
night does not make any apparent
difference In the height Of the food,
but shows the river has tendency to
fall. The stage at z a. m. was 37.9.
This may relieve the situation great
" during the day II the fall continues,
but until there is a decided decline In
the flood the city will be at the mer-
cy of the wall Of water that surrounds
| 1t ON three sides.
Martial law in East st. Louis was
put in operation by Mayor Cook this
morning At the same time an order
was issued for the closing OF all sa-
looms.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-11

The Military band has been en-.
gagged by the west side committee to
furnish music for the Fourth.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-11

Word comes from Los Alamos that
two feet Of hall fell within . half mile
OF there during the recent storm.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-06-11

For nice laundry work go to the City
Steam laundry. Harry f. Benedict.
prop. 151-tf
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Ladies! clean silk waists and
laces. Gus Holmes, G15 Sixth street.
1S3-6t