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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-23

In the Miera murder case, which en-.
gagged the attention Of the court in
Union county for the past two weeks,
the jury disagreed. It is reported that
ten Of the Jury were for conviction
and two for acquitttal.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-23

Music lessons free for q month
from any teacher in town you may
choose II you buy a plano from the
Columbine company. 30
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-23
Fashion Notice.

/ have just received a full line OF
new samples for tailormade suits and
walking skirts Of the most exclusive
styles from Chas. A. Stevens & Bro
Chicago. Mrs. w. s. Standish. 9.7s
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-23

For Sale by coIumblne Music Co.
A good secondhand piano. SIS. Also
a good organ for SIS; cash or pay
ments II desired. 9-5
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-23

Fine Signs are made by Pittenger.
See new styles at the shop on Sixth
street. Also interior decoration exc.
cuted in the most artistic manner.
Phones IA, Vegas; 101 Colorado. So
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-23

The Ladies' Guild Of ST. Paul's
church will meet tomorrow afternoon
at 2:3o o'clock at the residence Of
Mrs. L. l.. Browne.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-23

Wanted-To rent four room house,
furnished or unfinished; address
No. 4 care Optic, stating location and
price. 9-1l4.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-23

The New Hats shown by the Misses
o,Brien, Bridge ST., are said by every.
body to be exceedingly stylish and
beautiful. They also do remodeling
tastefully and at moderate charge. All
ladies invited to call. 80
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-23

Low Rates From Eastern Points to
New Mexico.
The Santa Fe will sell one way sec.
ond-class colonist tickets from all east
ern points on their line to all points In
New Mexico, at one half the irst class
one way rate, plus two dollars.
This offers an excellent opportunity
for eastern people to visit the western
country at q nominal rate. during the
next few months. w. J. LUCAS, Agt. u
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-23
CHICAGO, Ill.,, and Return, 1870.

On account of Chicago Centennial,
September 26th to October LIST. tick
cts will be sold from Las Vegas at
above rate September 26-27 and IS,
limited for return to October 9th.
Continuous passage both directions.
w. j. LUCAS, Agt.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-23

Take the free hack for the Misses
O'Brien's millinery store on Bridge
street. The latest styles on exhibition.
r~emodeling done. 81.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-23

The Las Vegas Light 4 Fuel Co.
are now prepared to furnish Willow
Creek coal at $3.50 Dor ton delivered.
or $500 by the car i57iN
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-23
Low Rates TO California.

The santa Fe will sell second-class
colonist tickets daily from September
is, to Nov. 80. to all points in Califor'
MIA, at rate Of ;25. ". J. LUCAS,
II Agent
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-23

Wanted-Paperhangers and paint
ers at C. A. Hudson's. Albuquerque
N. M. Oils
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-23
Up 10 Date

in every particular Is what our Gus
toners say Of the work done In our
dressmaking parlors. Pethoud 4 Co.
s1o Douglas avenue. 9.125
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-23

Easiest payments and no interest
on pianos bought Of the Columbine
Music company. So
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-23

Perry Onion pays cash and good
prices lot household goods. Monte
Carlo Hall. Colo. Phone No. 271. 143-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-23
Your Investment Guaranteed

Did you know the Aetna Building
association pays 9 per cent on
special deposits? Before placing
your money elsewhere see us and
get best interest.
Geo, II. bunker, Sec. veeder Blk
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-23

MONEY TO LOAN on improved
property; inquire s. Optic office.
9.10O
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-23

For hotels and restaurants the Reed
extra heavy tinware is the only thing;
see It at Gehring's. s-5S
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-23

IT'S perfection! The Imperial Ger
man granite ware sold by Gehring
9s5s
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-23

For sale-Eight.room house, best
corner in town, at reasonable terms.
lnquire at this once. s-lSl
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-23

It will pay you to have picture fran
ing done at M. Biehl's GA Douglas
avenue. Colo. Phone 219. 9-S3
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-23

wANTEp-Board and room for The
winter on ranch or rear city; ad'
dress A. Optic. tizs'
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-23

,Wanted-At once. two messenger
boys at western Union Telegraph
office. BOO
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-23

Mrs. W. L. Crockett is entertaining
a party OF lady friends in unique ana
pleasant manner this afternoon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-23

The mining boom is coming. Geh-
ring is ready with tools and supplies
9.5S
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-23

For Rent-A five-room furnished
house on National Ave. Apply TO Mrs
i p. smith. 9-13O
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-23

FOR SALE-Two young Jersey
cows and calves. R. s. Blgelow. onaya,
New Mexico. 9-127.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-23
piano For sale--$6o.

A good secondhand piano BY GO.
lumbine Music co.; cash Or easy pay
ments. 20
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-23

Is lbs. cling stone peaches for $500.
Graaf & Hayward. Sill.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-23

rs lbs. pears for 500. Graaf & Hay
ward. Gill
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-23

WHY not have a new, up.to-date cali,
ling card as we'll AZ a stylish dress.
order 4 shaded old Englisn caro- ~
The Optic.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-23

Wanted-A secondhand Sitz bath
tub. Apply at this office. 9-l16
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-23
PERSONAL

i. H. Marks left today for Decatur,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-28
$4,000 Worth Of piamons, Eort.,,.a

New York. April 24.-The govern
ment has won victory in the case
brought for the remission OF forfeiture
OF $4,000 worth OF diamonds SNUG.
gled into this country by Michael
Leinkram. The diamonds were in the
flannel band that had been drained
ABOUT Leinkram's body. Leinkram
was convicted OF smuggling and SEN
fenced to two and half years i'm
prisonment William Gelowasser, n
diamond merchant of Antwerp. sued
the government, declaring that the
diamonds belonged to him and had
been simply loaned. For the United
States it was contended that the gov.
ernments claim was not against the
individual. but the goods. which had
been brought in without the payment
or duty The jury returned verdict
in favor of the government.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-28
BRITISH ANNOTATED
Part of Somslilsnd Force. Under Col.
Plunkstt, Cut to Pieces

London. April 24.-Defeat attended
by the loss of ten British officers and
ia men. has again been the fate OF
the British punitive expedition in so
maitland sent against tho Mad Mullah
While IL j. not definitely known
whether tho Mad Mullah in person led
tis victorious natives. beyond qucs-
ton il was portion OF his followers
Who inflicted the disaster on the Bri-
.rsh. The night occurred near Gum
ourru. 80 miles west OF Galadi \ com
parauvcly snail band OF British were
overwhelmed by a force of the natives
and literally cut 20 pieces. Colonel
Plunkett. leading the British force.
VAS among the slain.
Other reports received from Soma
Hand indicate that Obbio. ono OF the
principal points has been evacuated.
and several lines OF communication
with quantities or ammunition aban-
doned. II is evident that the cam
paign is failure mainly because OF
the lack OF sufficient forces. This
fact is sure TO renew the attacks on
the War ONCE. which have been fire.
quent and harsh OF late.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-28
PRESIDENT DELIGHTED
Mr. RooSevelt's Visit TO Fellows tone
Park Greatly Benefits Him.
soMs VERY AMUSING INCIDENTS

Gas Thrown From a Ski Headfore-
most Into Snow. With Feet In the
Air-Thousands Of Elm and Deer
Encountered.
Cinnabar. Mont. April - - 9resi
dent ROOseVelt's vacation is al a. eId.
He greeted the members OF his party
and large number II people at the
mammoth Hot Springs hotel in Vel
low stone Park and resumed his tour
The president is the picture OF health
and the time he has spent in the park
has been Of great benefit TO him lie
speaks in enthusiastic terms the park
and the good time he has had in il,
The president and all those who ac-
companted him on his tour OF the park
are delighted with the trip. No acct
dent occurred TO mar the pleasure of
the party. and Tor the most part they
We're favored with delightful weather.
John Burroughs. who accompanied the
president most OF the time. was also
greatly benefited and his face is an
bronzed as that OF the president
The president spent most OF tho time
studying the habits of the different
species Of game that abound in the
park He would lie for hours near a
herd OF elk or mountain goats and fire.
Quently walk eight or ten miles to OBJ
serve them. He also studied bird life
with Mr. Burroughs and showed him
self particularly well posted on this
subject. MIR Burroughs was able to
show him but one bird with which he
was not acquainted the solitaire.
While fortunately there were no ac-
oidents a number OF amusing incidents
occurred. One Of them happened dur
ing the presidents visit to Geyserland
few days ago. The president and MIR.
Burroughs We're on skis and started to
race down hNl. The snow was soft and
Mr.. Burroughs who had never used a
ski before. soon found himself with his
head in the SNOW and his feet in the
air. He had hardly struggled TO his
feet when the president repeated the
performance. Neither one was hurt.
but Major Pitcher secured excellent
photographs Of the catastrophe. which
he ha Spromised 10 have developed.
On another occasion the president
had just commenced 20 shave himself
when Mr.. Burroughs discovered a flock
OF mountain goats jumping down a
steep hill. He called the presidents at
tention to the sight and Mr.. Roosevelt
came running out without hat. coat or
vest and with his face covered with
lather.
The party was fortunate in running
across game. Thousands OF elk and
deer and quite a number of mountain
sheep and goats were encountered and
their habits were closely studied.
While no accident occurred the presi
Dent had a number of narrow escapes
One day. in company with Major Pltch-
er. he fired a new revolver at tree
Inc weapon was defective and the
empty shell flew back and struck the
president on the cheek. drawing blood
II II had struck little higher ND il
would have injured. II not blinded one
eye.
The longest walk enjoyed by Mr..
Roosevelt was taken on Easter Sunday
when he spent the entire day climbing
mountains and walking the trail He
covered fully 20 miles.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-28
APRIL Is. 1908
COL. :. x. RioNrY : c.iclor

COL. ;. x. RiolSrY : c,icloU
Originator CT Famous syn E.-kc.
Drank Carbono Aci5.
New NOrA. April -f Colonel j..
seph Kyle Hickey. said to be the orr si-
nator ot the famous drink known "a
the gin rickeN." committed suicide
by drinking carbolic aClo. lie was
formerly resident OF -. Louis.
Colonel RicSey's death occurred un.
der circumstances which at nrst led
TO inquiries as to whether he had com
mitted suicide. In his pocket. after
he had been found staggering In the
street Was discovered a bottle partly
filled With Carholic acid Colonel
Hickey WAS noticed by several per
sons walking in 18th street. and his
unsteady gait attracted attention \
policeman fairly carried HIM the few
doors TO his boarding house and then
called physician. An ambulance was
summoned. but before the doctors ar
rived Colonel Hickey died
All doubt as To the cause OF his
death was settled when Coroner
SCholer announced that the autopsy
had disclosed quantity OF carbolic
acid in the coloners stomach. The
probabilities are that he took the car
bolic acid in whiskey. which prevented
his lips from being burned
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-28
Testing Oil For Fuel

Washington. April 24.-The naval
board which for many months has
been conducting an exhaustive test to
ascertain the fuel value of coal oil az
compared with coal is about to begin
the compilation OF the results Obtain.
ed thorough test was made in q
comparative way OF the merits OF
Iexas versus Pennsylvania oil. and
the last OF car load of California oil
Is now being blown through the burn
ers under 1000 horse power boiler
IN the experimental station here. One
important fact developed is that
weight for weight. the three oils are
ABOUT or equal value. Though of a
greater specific gravity, the California
oil has greater heating power nor
gallon.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-28
NUGGETS OF NEWS

The Commercial Club of AIbu
querque. y. NJ. has elected president
Roosevelt an honorary member.
The summer manoeuvres OF the
army and navy will be held at Port
land, Ne, the latter part OF August.
J. d. Lehmer, a Cincinnati. O.. CAM
talist fell from a second-story window
OF his home and was instantly killed
Alexander Ramsey. ex-governor OF
Minnesota, and secretary OF war un
der President Hayes, died in st. Paul
Mimi. aged IS years.
The business portion OF Fairburc
Neb, was destroyed by FIRE. entailine
loss OF over $4,000. The militia
was called out to preserve order dur
ing the fire.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-28
THE VANDERBILT WEDDING
Still Much Mystery AS to Where cere-
nc on viii Take Place.


Paris. April 24.-There continues 10
be much mystery concerning the plans
for the Observation-Disclosures we'd
ding All the parties who are in a
position, TO speak authoritatively de-
cline 70 disclose the plans. and close
friends OF the parties have not vet
been informed as TO the time or place
or the ceremony One OF the intimate
friends OF Mr.. Vanderbilt and Mrs.
Rutherford said II was generally be
lieved the parties intended to make
the ceremony as private and quiet as
possible. II is said the report that
the marriage would be solemnized to-
morrow in London did not come from
an authoritative source. though Mr..
Nanderbit's trip To London was con
sidered by his friends as indicating
preparations Tor the ceremony taking
place there
All Inquiries at Mrs Lewis NJ.
Rutherford house relative TO her
plans met with evasive responses.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-28
Funston Asks Inquiry.

Washington. April "A. - Brigadier
General Frederick Funston has asked
for court OF inquiry on allegations
that he was guilty of cruelty towards
the Filipincs while in command of a
brigade in the Philippines. II is prob
able that his request will be refused
by Secretary OF War Root. who has
had the charges investigated and
thinks they are groundless.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-28
Grave Robher convict.d

Indianapolis. April 24-Rufus Can
trill was found guilty on two counts
by jury in the criminal court. The
first count was robbing the grave OF
Rose Nendlinger and the second was
for conspiracy with Or. Joseph c.
Alexander demonstrator OF anatomy
at the Central College OF Physicians
and Surgeons. to commit the crime.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-28
Gen. Gomez 70 Renre,ert Cub,

Havana. April 24.-General Maxine
Gomez has accepted the Craftsmanship
OF the committee for the erection OF
thte Cuban building at the St. Louis
Exposition. He probably will start for
st. Louis tomorrow
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-28
Immigrants Denort.d

Boston, April 24-The steamer Van.
couver, which sailed for Mediterran.
can ports. had on board 4s Greeks ana
Italians who had been deported by
the immigration officials, and seven
stowaways who came over on the New
England. This is the record number
ior deported aliens for any ship sail.
ing from this port.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-28
Injured In Mine Exnlo.ion

Wilkesbarre. Pa, April 24-An ex-
piosion OF gas took place In No. 8 mine
at Plymouth, operated by the Della
ware and Hudson Coal Company.
Adam Coshock. a miner. and his Ia
borer were badly burned. They were
sent TO a nearby hospital.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-04-28
Spanish orammars for soldiers.

Washington. April "a - Reports
from Plattsburgh barracks, n. Y.
state that the secretary of war has
authorized the purchase of Spanish
grammars for the instruction of en-
listed men at posts where qualified in.
structors are available and the post
commander desires IL.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-12-04
MANY IN DOODLE DEAL
LEADING CITIZENS IMPLICATED
IN GRAND RAPIDS (MiCH.)
MUNICIPAL SCANDAL.

Grand Rapids, Mich.,' Dec. 1.-The
confession of ex-City Attorney Liant
X. Salisbury in regard to the notorious
water scandal in this city was told
Monday for the first time in court at
the preliminary examination of State
Senator David Burns and it has Great
ed tremendous sensation on account
of the number of prominent persons
it duplicates in addition to the seven
teen officials and former officials who
were arrested on charges of bribery
ten days ago.
The examination of Senator Burns
was completely lost in view of the
story OF the conspiracy as related by
Salisbury. Names of many prominent
men were revealed and the amounts
that had been paid for their influence
or silence was given. There were
murmurs of surprise through the
crowded courtroom. The persons i'm
plicated-b Salisbury during his testi-
mony against State Senator Burns and
the &mounts he alleged they receive
are ais follows;
= List Of Alleged BoodIers.
George R: Perry, ex-mayor, $13,725;
J. Clark Sproat, manager Gran
Rapids Democrat, 1888; R: A. Cam
eron,. New York, $500; State Senator
David z: Burns, $780,; Alderman Nc
Coll, $500; Alderman Ellen, $3.50; Al
derman De Pagter, $3.50; Alderman
MUIR; $500; Alderman Kinney, $3.50;
Alderman Donovan, $500; Alderman
Phillips q $1,000; Alderman Johnson,
$350:sor $500; Alderman Stonehouse,
$685.; Alderman Losier, $500; Alder
man Shriver, $3.50; Alderman Mol,
$350;* Alderman Ghisels, $3.50; Alder
man Hodges. $500; Alderman Slocum,
$50O;5 Cory p Bissell, $500; J. Rus
sell q Thompson, i: reporter, Evening
Press, $500; Isaac Lahore, ex-city
clerk; $780,; State Representative
Van loren, $3.50; State Representa-
tive Vandercock, $50; E: D. Conger,
manager #Grand Rapids Herald, $10,-
900; Thomas F. McGarry, prominent
attorney, now in Florida, $500; G. S.
Burch, manager Evening Press. $4,000.
Fe.. also implicated in water deals
D. 2. Waters, ex-president of the
board Of public works; DR.. E. D.
Vries, ex-city physician; George
Ellis, a local broker; Samuel NJ. Le-
mon, collector Of internal revenue,
and William H. Anderson, president
of the Fourth National bank.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-12-04
GENERAL BROOKE ON STAND
Gives Damaging Evidence Against
Wood in Senate HEARING.

Wood in Senate Hearing.
Washington, Dec. 1.-Major General
John R. Brooke, retired, former gov
ernor general of Cuba, Monday gave
testimony before the senate commit
tee on. military affairs which; charged
characterization against General Leon.
ard Wood. General Brooke was before
the committee more than two hours
and occupied the entire time in tell
inG Of General. Wood 8. conduct at
Santiago. Tho witness offered in. SUPP
port Of his statements many docY-
nents taken from records at the war
department and several papers from
his personal collection. q
One Of the charges made by Gener-
al Brooke is that General Wood VIC
lated the order which required him
In making improvements in Santiago
to submit estimates to the governor
general: AS evidence. of this VIOLA
ton General Brooke called attention
to the building of barracks at Santa
60 near the Moro without General
Wood first having given notice to the
department at Havana. General
Brooke said also that General Wood
continually sent communications to
the war department over the head
his commanding officer. The witness
assured the committee that he cared
nothing for the ignoring of his author
ity but said that the proceeding had
been detrimental to military discipline.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-12-04
WITHOUT SERIOUS PROTEST.
Wages Of Additional Cotton Mill oper-
atives Reduced.

atives Reduced.
Boston, Dec. 1.-The wages Of
about $4,000 cotton textile operatives
were reduced during the day This
addition brings the total number in
New England who have had their pay
cul down this fall to about $4,000 and
the cut which takes effect in, New Bed
ford next Monday will swell the total
to about $4,000 and complete a general
reduction in Southern New England
cotton mills. The cut down in the
majority of factories averaged 10 per
cent.
Practically every cotton mill in
Rhode Island, where there are about
100000 spindles, adopted the new
schedule. In that state nearly 10000
operatives are affected and the new
order Of things will mean a loss Of
fully $4,000 weekly In wages.
The cut also became operative in
mills in Massachusetts and Connect.
cut, controlled by Rhode Island cap
ital and employing about 1000 addi-
tional hands.
The reports from the mill district
indicate that the new schedules were
received without any serious protest
on the part of the operatives.