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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18
Back From Colorado

Attorney w, q, Hayden returned on
the Limited this morning from Wal
senhurg and Pueblo, Colo, whittier he
was called on legal business, The
gentleman says that mining has been
resumed all over Colorado and that
the outlook for the state n rosy at
present Those who aro employed In
the mInes OF The siae are employed I'm.
der terms made by the Citizens Al
lance, aud unison ID no longer recog.
nized as such All the way along tho
railroad could be seen the smoke OF
factories IN operation and here and
there Iron and coal mines that aro be.
ling developed
Mr.. Hayden. Of course heard u great
deal of political talk arising out ulf
the peculiar situation In Colorado.
He believes Adams was fairly elected,
but thinks the movement which led
the the seating of Mcdonald will re-
suit more heneficially than the re-
tenton Of Peabody In office would
have done. All parties and people In
Colorado agree that II Ia n good thing
for the state that the contention IL
over,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18

get a recess of thirty minutes but the
motion was lost, A score of demo
Gratis then demanded adjournment
They climbed on the desks Of the
clerks shouting to them not TO call the
roll. A fight started in one end of the
hall resulting in smashing the clock
Roll call was begun and the repuhli
cans voted for Warner. Two senators
tried to pull the presiding officer from
his chair The assembly was in riot
Somebody climbed the ladder and
made The damaged lock read 3
acknowledgements time. The sew
enth ballot was proceeding during this
Uumoil. After some time the sem
biance of order was secured, although
there was great excitement through.
out the roll call, When the call was
finished on the seventh ballot, II was
announced that Warner was elected.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18
Property Quarrel
Causes Killing

DENVER March lS william G.
smith, OF 13i7 Julian street, this
morning shot and fatally wounded An.
gust Neufeld In front of the latter's
residence. 1856 Julian street. then shot
and seriously wounded Bernard Win.
ters, who lives In the same block.
After yainly seeking A. Berkes, TO
kin him he finally came To police
headquarters and surrendered The
cause Of the shooting was similar 10
last Sundays tragedy when five peo.
pie We're killed. Smith and Berkes
had quarreled over the dividing line
o. their property and the courts dc.
cided in favor Of Berlsc~. Smith
swore to be reyenged on Berkes and
all who sympathizcd with him, One
Of the these was Neufcld. Winters
had nothing 10 do with the row and
was an innocent outsider.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18

on sidewalks in uniucorporated
towns; council bill No. 1871 an act re-.
lating to Luna county bonds; council
bill No 60, an act fixing the time for
holding gcourt in Otero county; council
lin Nd. n an ACT defining preference
rights Of ex-rDaea states soldiers in
regard 10 homestead lands; council
bin No. i67 an act providing for the
forming Of irrigation companies
council bin No III. an act ending
section 2S52 Of the Complied Laws Of
1897. council bin Ne 1874 an act for
|arrest ard punishment Of ons
ats i.5 dumb animals. house sabsti
tute for council bill Ne. IS, an act pro
hibiting running Of unregistered
brands; house bill II. osteopatby BIN
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18
Several Deaths.

VIM L Gnyef died suddenly in San
It'll te OF rheumatism of the heart.
From 1864 10 1867, deceased was
manager ~ he oil Exchange hotel In
Las Vegas, going thence tn LeaYen-
worth Kansas. Al the time Of hia
death he was engaged IN the retail
cigar business IN Santa I'e. fie was
sixty eight years of age
dispatch ffom Fon sfailh, Ark.
announces fhe death of Tony Neis
IN thai city from d complication of
diseases Mr Neia was resident
Of Santa Fe county fer twenty five
years formerly residing Al Cerrlllos
and lattcrly In Santa Fe For many
years he was d deputy II 4 marshal.
Gregonio sabroda l1 from his
wounds at the ladies' tlome al 7.s0
this morning without rega Z cons.
ciouslness, The body was Ken 10
he upper town for interment.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18

JEFFERSON CITY, March lS.--Five
ballots were taken for United States
senator today, Warner was put forth
as the leading republican candidate
securing sixty four on the first bal
lot and sixty-eight on the fifth, Nee.
essary TO choice, Lightweight. The
sixth ballot resulted, Cockrell, SO;
Warner. 67; kerens. 10; Niedringhaus
s; Peck /, AZ this point Kerens APP
peared in the hall and mounted the
rostrum, The democrats clamored TO
dissolve the session but were defeated
% TO SO. kerens said: YOUR DUTY
is TO ELECT A REPUBLICAN SEN.
AToR. THEREFORE lF MAJOR
WARNER is YOUR CHOICE, | SAY
GOD SPEED TO you, MY FELLOW
REPUBLICANS, AND ELECT HIM"
Pandemonium reigned when Kcrens
concluded. The democrats tried 10
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18
Library Gifts.

The following books have been re-
ceived at the p,rrHe library during the
week: Friend OF the library, forty
seven medical books. r. d. Fries. two
volumes: John Webb. one volume
Dever Powers. Seven volumes; Ike
Davis, three volumes; Max Nordhaus
twenty-five volumes. OF scientific
work; H. G. Coors, ten volumes: Miss
NJ e. Lapbam, nine volumes, Mrs. L.
A. Cundy, two volumes,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18
Illinois Dispute Settled

WASHINGTON March lS.-presi
dent Roosevelt had conference to-
day with Senators Cullom and Hop
kins and Speaker Cannon OF Illinois.
AZ which II was determined to appoint
C G. Kohlsaat, now district Judge for
the northern district Of Illinois. to be
circuit Judge for the seventh circuit
II was also decided To appoint Solo.
mon II. Bethea now United States dis
trict attorney for the northern district
Iof Illinois. as United States Judge for
tho district aud Il NJ Landis as addi-
tional United States judge for same
district. This agreement ends tho
spirited contest which has been in
progress for three weeks.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18
The Epworth League.

The regular monthly business meet
ing Of the Epworth League was hell
last evening In the NJ, H. church par
lors. Notwithstanding the inolemeqt
weather, large anT~ enthusiastic
number was present, Reports were
given from all the vice.presidents
which showed the work of the league
10 be in most prosperous condition,
AZ the close OF the business session.
the members became the guests OF
the president, Miss Bucher Refresh
ments were served and games and
charades played IN late hour, when
the guests hade the hostess good
night fter most pleasant evening
spent together
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18
Secretary Of State John Hay
Seized win Sudden Illness

NEW YORK, March H. Secretary
Of state John Hay. as he was boarding
the steamship Cretic 10 sail for Eu-
rope today, was seized with d fit Of
weakness as he stepped upon the gang
plank and nearly collapsed Az he
was going on board with his daughter,
Mrs James IsWardworth aud Henry
ADAMS. friend. the secretary was
seen TO turn pale. stagger and gasp as
II for breath, and he would have fallen
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18
Last Bills Which Have
Become Territorial Law

The last bills signed by Governor
Otero before the legislature adjourned
and its acts became history were
House bin No. l65. an act amending
section 27ls Of the Compiled Laws Of
1887. house blH No. 10. an act amend.
ing section 1.54l Of the Compiled
Laws of 1897; amended council bill
No. IS an act relating to corpora
tions. council bin NJ 50. an act
amending section IL II the Com
piled Laws of 1897 council bill. No.
65. an act relating 10 asse nent work
on mining claims. council Dill No. 81,
an act to compel prisoners to do GER
tain public work; council bin No. l0i,
an act prohibiting riding Of bicycles
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18
Rear Guard Action Reported.

NN"' aha'u fNsNSh SNVPVIhVNs
lilNkoW, Manchuria, March iS--lt
Is reported the Russian rear guard In
fighting u heavy action In the viclnity
of kalyuan about twenty miles north
OF TioPass.
Japs VIII Press Advance,
TOXIC March, IS Beyond the
general retirement OF the Russians
along the railroad uorthward. little
Is known here OF the last three days
events In Manchura, There Is much
speculation over the extent OF tho
Russians retirement Harhln Is re.
gayded as the logical base hut 1t is
suggested that they may attempt TO
bold the Kirln line Formerly the
conservative element IN high councils
OF Japan favored setting limit 10 he
Manchurlnn advance II opposed ad.
yancing 20 Hardin hut the results Of
the victory at Mukden are removing
this opposition and he bulk OF opln.
Ion aud Judgment now faeors press
ing the advantages and carrying the
war 20 The utmost limits possible,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18

THREAT OF THE ENEMY CLOSING
THE LINE or RETREAT, lr rs AD.
MlTTEp THAT THE SINGLE RAIL.
ROAD AND WAGON ROAD AFFORD
POOR PROSPECTS OF LiNEViTcA
BEING ABLE TO BRING OFF THE
REMNANTS OF HIS ARMY WITH.
OUT TREMENDOUS SACRIFICE OF
LIFE, II the Japanese actually sue.
coed la throwing strong force across
the line of retreat, Il Is recognized the
army might be forced 10 capltulate.
IN THE MEANWHILE THE MoBlL.
lzATloN OF a NEW ARMY HAS
ALREADY BEGUN IN SEVERAL
PROVINCES. ALTHOUGH THE OR.
DER HAS NOT BEEN PUBLISHED.
Newspapers generally endorse Line
yitch's selection as temporary com,
manderin.chief ON the ground that
kuropatkins lack OF success made his
supefcession imperative. At the same
time II Is recognized that kuropat.
kin's failure also rests on other shoul
ders and pity Is expressed az his snd
fate.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18

Church Of the immaculate Conception
First Mass at 7.30 a. m. Second
Mass at 1000 a. IN, Benediction of
the Blessed Sacrament at 1880 p. M.
Daily Mass at 500 a. m. The cate
chism class is taught every Saturday
morning at 900 for the Snanish.speak-
ing children by Father Pouget and at
1000 for the English-speaking child
rem by Bro. Archemian. Services held
Friday evenings at 1890 during Lent
HENRY G. POUGET, Pastor
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18
Santa Fe Trains Runnis1Q
Urn Southern California

LOS ANGELES, Calf, March 49,
A freight train, ditched north of San
ia Barbara, and landslide this size
of Mojave again nearly suspended
traffic on both routes OF the Southern
Pacific to the north, Officials expect
the line to reopen some time today,
The Santa Fe reports the line open
and all trains moving but greatly be-
hind time. 1t will be several days a.
least before conditions can become
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18

Governor Mcdonald occupies the
much fought over sea- Of power Pea.
body has announced he will return
70 his business at Canon City and
Adams VIII return TO Pueblo. The
latter is expected to issue q statement
tonight. stasing his side Of the case
So far Governor Mcdonald has not
announced any Of his appointments.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18
Jesse Mcdonald Seated as
Governor of Colorado

DENVER. Mar ] s. The long drawn
out contest over The goyernorship IN
Colorado has AT last been settled
and the state has bad three governors
within twenty four hours Shortly be-
fore tive yesterday afternoon Cover.
norPeabody resigned HIS office and
Lieut. Governor Jesse r. Mcdonald
was sworn ii. ID bis place To-day
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18

house bin llS, authorizing appropria'
ting lands for railroads. telegraph and
other purposes; house bill No, 100, an
act providing for the consolidation OF
benevolent aud charitable associa,
lions,
Much satisfaction Is expressed In
Las Vegas rs well as In other parts
of the territory because the governor
declined to sign house bill No, l9S. the
shertfs salary bill, which practically
repealed the Bateman law by provid'
ing for a levy To meet debts contract.
ed contrary to provisions OF that law.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18

had not his friend supported him. lie
was taken 10 d pile of freight whore
be eat down until an attendant
brought d wheel chair. on which he
was taken on board. The Cretic left
The dock with the secretary on board
and Il Is NOT believed bis sickness Ii
of a serious character
An The steamer passed Sandy Hook
She displayed a signal saying secre.
tary Hay was much better.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18
Awful Prospect.

ST. PETERSBURG. MARCH 1s.--
TELEGRAPH COMMUNICATION
WITH THE RETReAriNG RUSSIAN
ARMY HAS BEEN CUT FOR OVER
TWENTY.FouR HOURS. BUT THE
AUTHORITIES HOPE IT Is ONLY
TEMPORARY. DECLARING THEY
HAVE NO INFORMATION THAT
THE JAPs HAVE REACHED THE
RAILROAD IN THE REAR OF GEN.
ERAL LiNEviTcH.
In the long retreat 70 Harbln the
Russians only have the advantage Of
the Mandarin road as far as Kaiyuan,
whence IL bears eastward 20 Kirun
while the railroad continues north TO
harbin According to the general
staff. however good wagon road
runs parallel TO the railroad BUT
FOR AN ARMY OF A QUARTER
or A MILLION MEN ENcuMBEREp
WITH iMPEplMENTA, WITH AN
ACTIVE ENEMY RELENTLESSLY
PURSUING AND OPERATING ON
THE FlANkS AND A CONSTANT
won the gentleman's prize offered for
the best dancer and Miss Ella
Scheers, the ladies' prize
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18

anything like normal.
Violent Surf storm.
SAN DIEGO, March 1S.--Unprece-
dented surf caused by the storm of
the last few days caused considerable
damage to the boulevard and property
on the east side Of Coronado. All dan.
ger Is now over, the heavy sea having
subsided The great .hotel was never
in danger, as 1t Is well projected by a
breakwater.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18
General Joseph
hawley Dead

WASHINGTON, March, ~ Gen
sfal Joseph X Hawloy formerly for
twenty,fom' wears senator from Con
nectlcut Is dead aged Is.
He was born in Richmond county
Ns r, and In 1860 was admitted &c
..he ssn' u Hartford, Afterwards be
hseanle editor Of the Hartford Cour.
ant He enlisted in the ciyii war in
1861 and became brigadler general
and hrevet major general
Later he WIS elected governor OF
Connecticut and held other political
offices.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18
Cordova Sentenced

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. j.. March
Isl r. Cordova, tho unfrocked
minister who twice eloped with Julia
Bovine and who was convicted OF
abandoning his wife, was today sen
fenced TO serve four years In prison
Cordovas counsel filed application for
writ OF error which Will act as stay
nnfil decision " given by the supreme
court In either June or November
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18
Elk Notice.

The officers and members OF Las
Vegas lodge of Benevolent and Protec
tive Order of Elks No i0S, are hereby
kindly requested TO be at the lodge
room. Sunday, March 10Th, at 1;3f
O'Clock p. m. for the purpose Of at
tending the funeral Of our late deceas
ed brother, Frank Quinly.
CHARLES r. MOORE, Il. II
THOS f. BIAUVELT, Sec'y 3-9i
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18
INSURGENTS REPORTED TO-.
HAVE TAKEN CAPITAL

ADEN, ARABIA, March ls.~--lt ~
reported that Sanaa. capital OF The
province Of Yemen with n garrison OF
5000 men. has fallen into the hands
Of Arabian insurgents. The governor,
IL Is added, has previously offered to
surrender but his terms were not ac-
cepiable to the hesiegers.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18
Te 4J.-
ssy2s..M'.,ARkED /.
EII s.a..s

The following New York stock quotations
were received ny Levy Bros, Members Chi
cago Board of Trade, rooms ! and ., Crockett
block, Colorado Phone no, Las Vegas Phone
York, Chicago and Colorado SprIi gs eorre-
spondent Of the firms of Logan Bryan New
York and Chicago, members New York stock
Exchange and Chicago BOARD OF Trade, and
VIM, A. Otis Co. Bankers and Brokers Colo.
RADIO Springs
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18

monts masses executed by male
voices Of the choir; sermon in Eng
lish the first and last Sunday of each
month. Every Sunday sermon IN
Spanish. At 4 p. m. vespers and bene.
dictioh. REV. r. GH.GERrON, Pastor.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18

An informal ballot was taken a.
the business meeting Of the Epworh
League last evening for delegates to
the Denver convention In July. The
choice fell upon BENZ. Eitelgoerge and
John Sinclair who received the high
est number of ballots,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18

Passengers into Las Vegas from
Santa Fe this afternoon were: L, II.
Catron. John 4 Clark. Don Engenio
Romero, w u, Gortner, zacarias Val.
deg and family and Pablo Vigil.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18

Christian Soience--Subject for Sun
day. March 10. Reality service be-
ginning at II o'clock. Wednesday
evening service begins at 7:30 All
arc welcome. Sunday school at 9:45,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18

First Presbyterian church--Rev.
Norman Skinner. pastor: Morning
worship and sermon at II O'Clock;
Evening song and sermon at 1880.
Sunday school at GAS a. M; Christian
Endeavor at $50 p. m. All people are
most cordially welcomed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18

President John Clark OF the coun..
I'll Ii wearing an elegant gold watch
presented to him by the members ov-
er whom he presided with such fair
ness and ability.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18

Have YOU sampled Velvet" Then
son are questionable The simons
Selling company has received car
luad Of this delicious confection and
myriad sample envelopes have been
going the rounds today.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18
First Methodist Episcopal Church.

First Methodist Episcopal Church
The regular services will he conducted
tomorrow Morning and evening SER
mon by the pastor; Sunday school
at . Az a M; Epworth League at O: 80,
A cordial invitation to the public.
A. G. GEYER, Pastor.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18

The Christian Endeavor society Of
the Presbyterian church was host
last night to a happy company which,
In honor Of ST. Patrick, gathered at
the church vestry, played games and
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18

Church Of Our Lady Of Sorrows:
First mass at $50 a. m. every Sun.
day, third Sunday OF the month ex.
cepted: second mass at $3.50 a. m.
This mass is especially for the chill
dren: sermon In Spanish; music ren.
dered by the young ladies OF the par.
ish under the direction Of the Sisters
of Loretto: third mass at 10 a. m. Du.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18
The Orchestra Ball.

The threatening clouds cleared
away early last evening and the
weather proved entirely auspicious for
the ball at the opera house Of the Las
Vegas symphony orchestra. More
than a hundred couples passed
through the door and the large major.
i,y were dancers. The ball was Civ.
en- as 8 poverty social, but the larger
number Of the guests seemed to have
Al any rate few or the costumes bore
striking Remhlance 10 the hablliments
II poverty. Charlie Daniel In green
shirt and Irishmans makeup WIS
qtlte the belle of the bnil 'lae"ts
were several other good costumes.
but the majority attempted little IN
the way OF extraordinary garb except
a dash Of green.
The dance was continued until the
gay company got tired and was willing
10 m nome. u II pleasing ~ near
that II is the intention of the orches
ira 10 give dance at least once a
month
The music last night was excellent
end tha floor was n capital condition.
~-@~@e-~-
Quite a number Of pleasure seekers
gathered at Rosenthal hall last night
drawn by the dance given by Bleaer's
orchestra The 4ssRng vas passed
as pleasantly a. sarh evenings are by
jolly young eqr1 who are fond Of
the. art TerpaefArea which rein.
forced by the imf.ogtant accessory fea.
turts Of good fns1sie tine floor and
congenial associates, Chas II King
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18

Will c. Barnes, who came over
from the capital last night. went up
to Ration on delayed No ..
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18
Church Announcements

ST. paul's Memorial church--Sun,
day school al 10 A. NJ. Morning
PRAYER at II a. III.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18
Baptist Church-The following sc

Baptist Church-The following ser.
vices are announced for Sun
day at the Baptist church;
Sunday school at 9i5, preaching at
II O'Clock, subject. The Lawlessness
of Sin" Christian Endeavor at 6: 30
D. m. Song service and sermon at
10 HARRY II. TREAT
Pas
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18

sang songs for several hours. Light
refreshments were served
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18

Miss Matheson. the professional
nurse. was operated on for appondici.
It's this AFTERNOON.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18
Major William Warner Ell.
ected Senator From Missouri

Riot Precipitated BY Withdrawal ofKerens Who
Advised Republicans to Vote For Kansas
Cityan. Democrats Attempt to Prevent Ell
ecton by Force. Wild Excitement During
Voting
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18
Desperate Task For New Com.
mander-In.Chief Of Russian Armies

Japan Announces Intention Of Pushing Fleeing Macovtes On to
Harbin Telegraphc Communications Cut and Chances Of
Successful Retreat Without Awful Loss Of Life Exceedingly
Slim
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18

Herman Iifeld went up TO watrous
this afternoon,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18

won the gentlemans prize offered for
the best dancer, and Miss Ella
Scheers, the ladies' prize,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-03-18

anything like normal,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-02-09
POSTUM CEREAL
man AFTER PLATT
WANTS NEW YORK SENATOR
FIRED FROM SENATE BE-
CAUSE HE BUCKS PAR
SELLS POST.
SAYS PLATT HEADS CONSPIRACY
TO MAINTAIN HIGH EXPRESS
CHARGES FOR HIS PER-
SONAL Benefit.

Washington, Feb. Sc. w. Post of
Battle Creek, Mich, who has interest
ed himself largely in the establish
ment of parcels post system, today
filed with President pro tempore Frye
of the senate petition for the expul-
sion of Senator Thomas C. Platt from
the senate. The petition is based on
the assertion that Mr.. Plat, as execu-
tive head of the United States Elk
press company, is party to a con-
spiracy to maintain identical rates
among express companies for articles
shipped over their lines and he as
serts that Mr.. Platt has told repre-
sentatives of his that he will oppose
all legislation injuriously affecting his
company's interests.