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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-03
LITTLE GIRLS DEATH DUE
TO EXCESSIVE ROPE JUMPING

Helena L. Burrows, years old, daugh
ter OF Jesse ]. and Mary Burrows of 50
Faith street. died at 1910 o'clock this
morning OF convulsions.
Helena and another little girl jumped
rope 10 such excess yesterday afternoon
that she brought on an attack OF heart
failure
She grew rapidly worse and commissions
developing they caused death.
Medical Examiner Pogram was called
whose report OF death agrees with the
fore going circumstances.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-03
HEARING ON GAS BILLS
POSTPONED AT BOSTON

Boston, March 3-At the state house
hearing today on the various bills, af-
fecnng the Boston gas situation pre-
sented TO the legislature attorney Fred
erick +. Snow. representing the Boston
Consolidated Gas company, stated that
the company had taken no steps what
ever, which had been improper in con-
necuon with the passage or carrying into
effect OF the Boston Consolidation Gas
act.
IL anyone. he said, had any evidence
alleged, there was a proper place to
ring such charges
The purposes and intents OF the Massa-
chusetts Gas companies were then re-
that there were $3.50 preferred stock
holders of the Massachusetts, Gas coni
pauies and 1850 common stockholders
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-03
IN + prov NEWT 0'rrTy

W. J. Burton. Albert Thornley,
Charles c. G1rert James f Barbour
John y Sawyer Thomas NJ Pierce
Ctariev T-trrWan Fred J. Neser Clar-
enct w Naslett anG w T. Wood have
filed articles OF association as South
Wccdlawn fr0provement society with the
secretary of state.
II is organized FOR promoting public
interest IN Improvement and promoting
or social intercourse nnd enjoyment OF It's
rlru- lCgs
II Is a Pawtueket corporation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-03
BRUTAL HUSBAND.
Second Sentence Of 61 Days Within a
Year for AssauItIng WIFE.

Anthony J. Gormley. a brawny black
smith. was arraigned before Judge Sweet
land today on the charge OF asssulting
Catherine Gormley. his wife.
Last May Gormley assaulted his wife.
by throwing a lamp at her, receiving then
a sentence OF 60 days In Jail
Last night he Knocked her down and
cut her lip.
Another 6o-day sentence was imposed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-03
REPORT SAYS BEET
TRUST PROFITS
ARE VERY SMALL

WASHINGTON, MARCH s-THe REPORT The COMMISSIONER OF
PACKING COMPANIES
& COMPANY,
suLs5E7oER
SLAUGHTERED IN
INDICATED sLAUoH
AVERAGE 1908
CENTS HEAoj
Lgss
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-03
FELL FROM CAR STEP AND
SUES FOR $4,000 DAMAGES

The Rhode Island company. is defendant
IN suit 10 recover $1,000 brought by
Elizabeth Blgbee ot Cranston. Plaintiff
was on Dec. 5, 1901, thrown down whilo
alighting from a car at the corner II
Park avenue and Cranston street and
severely injured about the back and
shoulders.
Her fall, she asserts. was due to the
icy condition OF the car step. Henry A.
Palmer is her attorney
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-03
AN 40 INTERIM APPOINTMENT.

Tallahassee. Fla. March s.--Gov. Brow
ard has appointed Senator James r.
Tnllaferro 10 fll the sd interim term as
United States senator
Senator Talisferro's present term ex-
pirss on March 4 Although the last
Democratic primary nominated him 10
succeed himself the legislature will not
meet until April l.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-03
MISS RILEY SUCCUMBED.
she WAS TERRIBLY BURNED

Miss Katherine Riley, who was 90
shockingly burned at squantum last
night. died Of her injuries at the Rhode
Island hospital al 1880 o'clock this morn
ing
From the first there was no show for
q recovery, rs she was literally roasted
from mead TO foot
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-03
MISS KING TO SUCCEED
DEAN EMERY AT PEMBROKE

Miss Ida Shaw King was appointed
this morning 70 succeed Dean Emery ~
Pembroke college. when the present yesr
f. completed
Miss King IL the daughter OF DR. Henry
NJ King. who was formerly pastor OF ths
First Baptist church IN this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-03
DESPONDENT From ILLNESS,
He DRANK CARBOllC ACID

Malone. y. Y March s.-Despondent
tecause OF illness u. n Hemenway. who
came here from Fitchburg. Mass. a few
weeks ago. has committed suicide by
drinking csrbolic acid.
Ills body was found IN the cellar OF a
store In which he recently purchased n
hall interest lie was about ~ years az
sge and leaves a wife and one child
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-03
INSURGENTS CAPTURE TOWNS.

Constsntinople. March s--The towns Of
Akaba and Ycrin, southwark OF Sanaa.
the capital of the province OF Yemen.
Arabia. have fallen into the hands OF the
insurgents
Alrisa Pashs with five battarons %
Turkish reinforcements, left Akabs fso.
- for Hodei1a.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-03
CABIN RATES INCREASED

London. March "A conference OF the
directors Of the Trans Atlantic Steam
ship lines today agreed TO increase the
eablr rates. The details have not tran
spired.
The Cunard line which IL represented by
Lord Inverclyde tho chairman of the
con pany IL participating Ga the confer
ence which is still In session.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-03
BURNED
T0 Death
AT NEWPORT

Mrs Albert Sherman was burned TO
death today in her tenement at Newport
The womans skirt became ignited from
a small stove in her bedroom and before
assistance could reach her her clothing
was burned off
Death occurred within a few minutes
Mrs Sherman was II years Of age and
leaves a husband and three sons
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-03
LITERAL ELECTED TO PARLIAMENT

London. March 5--The bye election yes
to-day tn the Applthy, or north division
cf Westmoorland. due TO the resignation
81 Richard RIGS who seeded from The
Liberals on the hscal question. resulted in
tho return of Left Jones. liberal. by = ma.
jority of go.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-03
nomEsEEKERs' EXCURSIONS.

The Chicago Great Western Railway
.,iu on the first and third Tuesdays of
ach month. January to April inclusive
-ap tickets at only on fare plus 81. 90 TO
auts in Arizona, Colorado. Kansas
lexico, Missouri Nebraska, Nevada
exas. Utah and Wyoming. For further
nformation apply to any Great Western
gent OF J. Il. Elmer. @. Il. a.. Chicago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-03
TO PREVENT THE GRIP

Laxative Bromo Quinine the world wide
Cold and Grip remedy removes the cause.
Call for the full name and look for the
signature OF T. w. Grove. 25c.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-03
The New York Stock Market,

Reported for The News over the pri-
vate wire of EDWARD p. SHELDON &
CO, Bankers and Brokers, ~ Westminster
street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-03
The PrOduGH Market

Reported for The News over the pri-
vate wire OF EDWARD PsHELDoN g.
co. Bankers and Brokers. AZ westmln-
eta
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-03-03
The Cotton Market

Reported fos The News over the pri-
vate wire OF EDWARD z. SHELDON &
co, Bankers and Brokers. A. Westmin-
ster street.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-20

throughout Canada and British Colum-
bia.
Any desiring this short season Of
popular operas. and at the same time
first selection Of seats ut the whole
sale reduced rates. should call at
Warnings book store or Murphey's
drug store,
The management of both the Dun
can opera house and the Beggar
Prince Co. guarantee eighteen artists.
and absolute satisfaction In every re.
spect Money refunded to any patron
in the least dissatisfied after any one
OF the operas. All three are comic
operas and never fail to please all
classes. Friday evening March 10.
Fra Dlavolo' Sat evening March IL,
"The Beggar Prince Sat. Matinee
"Girofle Girofla."
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-20
Trust GobhIes
Gussenheim

NEW YORK Fea. l0... The terms
under which the control OF the Gug.
genheim Exploration company will
pass into the hands of the American
Smelling and Refining company have
practically been settled. It is pro.
posed to form a joint corporation with
capital Of $490OO,00O. The explora,
ton company will turn over to the
new corporation its majority holdings
In the Western Mining company OF
Colorado, the Velardena Mining and
Smelling company OF Mexico, all of the
stock of the Federal Lead company of
Missouri and the shares of various 9TH
er properties located chiefly In New
Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-20
A Word Of Farewell.

TO The Editor Of The Optic. Z
In removing permanently to Gulf.
port, Mississippi. cannot refrain from
expressing my gratitude TO all tho
people OF New Mexico with whom /
have come In contact, for their uni.
ycrsal kindness, courtesy and friendli..
ness during my eleven years residence
here.
leave them with the sineerest re-
gret, and nothing could induce me to
make the change except the most Inn
perious business reasons To tho
press Of the territory. which has
treated Me with great gentleness and
make grateful acknowl.
edgmeat. claim no right 10 public
notice except by your courtesy to
make my adleus In a manner 10 reach
all to whom ! am unable. personally,
10 render them.
Yours very truly.
GBO. p. MONEY.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-20
Season Of Opera.
Famous Beggar Prince Comic
Opera Company Can Be Sc>
cured for Las Vegas March
10 and II.

/ The rs.nagement Of the duncan
opera house has on foo; plan which
II il can be made to look feasible will
give Las Vegas three delightful per-
iormances of their favorite amusc-
ment
The engagement depends on an ad-
vance subscription sale Of 200 conlmu-
tation books at $3.00 per book. These
Communication books con,aia four tick
cts and are exchangea5,a at the box
office for four choice scats and sign
ers are also given selection Of seat
one day before the general sales open
All four tickas may be used as de-
sired, all on ore night or otherwise,
and they are nlso transferable and
good detached.
The company is fine one cf some
eight years standing and contains the
finen cast oi principals ever In any
one company, producing the told line"
operas
Miss Irene Palmer prima donna,
soprano: Gertrude Hutchinson. messo
soprano; Leila Thorne soprano; Adiie
Mumford and Winlfred Peterson, con.
traltos; Mr.. r. w. Walters and Jay
C.Taylor, tcnors; George Byron Brgnti
and Carl Iceberg baritones: r. A.
Wade and Jack Spauiding, com.
medians: Sidney Riley. musical di.
rector and chorus Of excellent
voices FRA Diavolo," the "Bcggar
Prince" and "Girofle- -Cirofla" are
choice operas. All contain good plots
or stories and are brim fun OF comedy.
Several OF the singers are no doubt
known 10 our music lovers, most hav,
Ing appeared with the old Andrews
opera company forces In its good day.
During the past two years the Beg
gar Prince company. has had twelve
weeks run at Des Moines. three weeks
at Winnepeg and weeks standing at
Duluth. Fargo and Grand Forks--and
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-20
indian Boys Work.

BY Associated Press.
SANTA F'E, N. NJ, Feb. 20.-~The stu.
dents OF the Indian school four miles
out have saved Santa Fe from destruc-
tion by fire. Flames broke out In one
of the finest structures and spread to
neighborlng stores. threatening the en-
tire commercial district. The local
firemen seemed unable TO check them
and called on the indian school for as.
sistance. The boys responded and
dragged the hose cart through four
miles Of mud. arriving al critical
time. The loss is $4,000. Two fire.
men were hurt by falling walls.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-20

TOXIC, Feb. 20.--lt is reported tho
Russians have constructed two light
railroads. one connecting Fushan and
Venting and another extending from
Fushun TO the upper Shakhe. This
railroad building In connection with
other activities aud the heavy concen.
tration Of troops indicate plan to
turn Kurokis right. Toxic newspa-
pers print a statement that 1876 Japan.
ese who were captured at keikoutai
were roped together and paraded
through the streets Of Mukden. II IL
said there will be All official inquiry
into the matter.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-20

ST. Petersburg university which AZ.
scmbled today TO discuss the question
Of joining In the general strike inaugu.
rated by similar institutions In Russa
and decided to close tho university
tn fall. il was the first Joint meeting
OF professors and students ever author.
lied but In Wow OF the gravity OF tho
situation II was hoped the presence OF
the professors, most Of whom are In
complete sympathy with the liberal
movement. would exercise tho 70.
straining influence. Earnest speeches
were made declaring that promises
could no longer avail. denouncing the
course OF tho government and stating
that the only satisfaction would DO
freedom OF speech. conscience and
press and the calling OF a national as.
sembly Almost every orator went
back TO the French revolution for par
allels. Again and again was Russia
declared to be ON the eve OF a revolu.
tion. The low foreign correspondents
admitted 10 the university were
amazed at tho inoendiary character Of
tho meeting and tho absolute FREQ.
dom with which the students knowing
that the auditorium was filled with
spies boldly mado themselves liable to
the charge Of treason. hut speeches
In the auditorium were mild compared
to those delivered at tho overflow
meetings where even the murder Of
the Grand Duke Sergius was glorified.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-20
Indian Boys Save Santa
Fe From Disastrous Fire
Special to The Optic.

Special to The Optic.
SANTA FE, N. M. Feb. 2o.--About 4
o'clock yesterday afternoon fire
started in the Masonic block. 1t Is sup.
posed from defective flue Despite
the efforts Of the local fire company,
II spread rapidly. doing much damage
70 the office OF DR.. Lord. % he Spitz
jewelry store and TO the Masonic lodge
rooms. The building was owned by
Mrs. Kahn. The total loss was $50. 900,
fully covered by insurance. The fire
company from the Indian school work
ed heroically: and prevented the furth-
er spread Of the flames. Two Of me
boys were hurt but not seriously by
falling detnis.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-20
Homestead Bill
Passes House

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.-A resc.
luton providing for the early consider
alton Of bills allowing homestead en-.
tries Of GAO acres each in eastern Colo
rado and South Dakota was the first
business of the house today. II vas
called up under suspension of tie
rules and was opposed by Maddox,
Georgia, who forced the count OF the
house on the point Of no quorum
and also debate on the adoption of
the resolution. After a prolonged dis
cussion the resolution passed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-20

TOPEKA, Kans., Feb. 20.-Kansas
may make independent investigation
Of the Standard Oil company's opera
tions in this state. The legislature
may also make demands of congress
regarding the Indian Territory oil
leases. Leaders Of the Legislature have
planned. 1t is said, to demand Of Kan
sas delegates in congress that the Fos-
ter lease on the Usage reservation in
the Indian Territory be annulled on
the ground that 1t is the intention of
the Standard to discriminate against
the Kansas field by securing all the
oil 1t needs from this territory.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-20

The Santa Fe officials at Albu.
querque ought to take little pains
TO be obliging. even though the com
pany has had bad luck. This city has
received no mail from the south for
thirty.six hours and when No. 10 came
this afternoon everybody, of course,
supposed the mail car would be
brought on from El Paso with the
southern mail. Instead II was left at
Albuquerque and will arrive whenever
No. 2 happens TO get here.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-20
Commission to Meet.

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 2o.--Sena.
tor Shidlivski, president Of the com.
mission appointed by Emperor Nicho-
las to ascertain tho causes Of discon.
tent among the working classes at 81.
Petersburg, In u note issued today In.
vlted the employers and workmen to
elect representative to sit on the com.
mission. The personal safety Of the
delegates Is guaranteed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-20
Two Wrecks Reported.

Only meager reports have reached
the city at this writing OF the acct.
dent that befell No. passenger train
OF evening before last, also the Ray
mond & Whitcomb excursion train.
No. is said to have struck a
stretch Of soft track at Rio Pue.co,
about thirty miles out from Albuquer-
que yesterday morning and before the
air brakes could stop the fast,speel-
Ing train, the engine and nine cars
We're tearing along the ties with an
occasional plunge into the mud The
track is said to be torn up for nearly
200 yards. Heavy freight engines
which were sent to the relief of the
passenger train were derailed AMI ad.
ded considerably to the work that will
have to he done before the track Is
clear for the passage of trains. For.
tunatey, there were no fatalities.
A track has been built around the
wreck and the California trains are
expected to reach Las Vegas this
evening by s or . o'clock.
The Raymond e. Whitcomb excur.
sion Is also reported to have met with
mishap at Laguna. sixty miles be-
yond Albuquerque. though the nature
and extent of the accident cannot be
ascertained. All official reports OF
these accidents are wired to the gen
eral offices of the Santa Fe Pacific
in los Angeles.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-20
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

Close Monday, February 20, 1906;
Wheat May. 1853; July, 10l 3.s;
Sept. 92 1865.
CornFeb. 40 5.s; May. a 1403.S;
July, 1918: Sept. AZ Is
Oats--Feb. 80 IL; May, 80 "a; July,
30 5.s, Sept. 30.
Pork Feb. si2.6o; May, $l2.77; July
1890
Lard---Feb. $6,72; May. $500; July
$500: Sept. $7.12,
Ribs Feb. 1866; May. $G.S2; July,
1896.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-20

Father Pouget has made arrange
ments for the appearance for two
nights In the opera house of the Ober.
Ammergau Amusement company
which win present in moving pictures
the famous Passion Play which every
decade is given by the Tyrolese peas
ants in the sequestered vale In the
Bayarian Alps. March 2 and 9 are the
dates elected.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-20
Oklahoma In Il.

GUTHRIE. o. T., Feb. 2o.-A bill
providing for territorial oil refinery
has been prepared by Representative
Mcbride. and will be presented to the
house. The measure will also. 1t is
said, compel any corporation operating
In the territory to sell its product at
an equal price throughout the terri.
tory.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-20
No Agreement on
Statehood Bill.

. . . . = = . = = . . = = q .
= WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.--There .
= was long discussion in the SEN =
= ate over the appointment Of con- .
= ferees Of the statehood bill. Cor =
. man, Teller and Foraker main .
. tanning the conferees should .
. represent the sentiment OF the .
= senate as shown by the bill which =
= finally passed that body and =
= which provided for the admission =
= Of Oklahoma and Indian Territory =
= as one state and New Mexico as =
= arother, leaving Arizona as ter =
= ritory. No agreement was reach =
= ed when displaced by the i'm =
. >peachment trial of Judge .
. Swayne =
Z q q Z 4 4 q 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-20

fireman was injured, while there were
many narrow escapes. Tho fire was
confined with great difficulty to the
burned district and flying sparks en-
daugered number Of buildings. The
Grand hotel roof was get on fire BY
sparks and the guests were aroused
and fled from their rooms. This fire
was extinguIshed with a loss OF 81 900.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-20
Big Property Loss IN
Fire I'm EsseiianapOIis.

INDIANAPOLIS. Feb. 20.--The prop.
erty loss by fire In the center OF the
Wholesale district was today placed
at si,100000. The insurance is ss2e,.
600. An explosion OF chemicals In
keifer and Delmotch's house with nc.
compaaying bursts Of flame made the
fire spectacular one. The falling
walls added to tho danger and one
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-20

Hon. Geo. p. Money and family left
yesterday for Gulfport, Miss, where
the gentleman has formed law
partnership with practitioner OF
high standing. few days win be
spent visiting friends In FL Paso.
Many friends were at the depot to
say farewell The family will be
greatly missed in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-20
Wisconsin TO Follow.

MADISON. Wis, Feb. 20.--Follow-
ing the example Of the Kansas legisla.
tme the Wisconsin legislature Will
soon take up the subject OF the Stand.
ardOil co mpanyononu nutisU
ard oil company. Two measures will
be presented, one joint resolution
for the investigation OF methods of
the corporation In Wisconsin and the
other bill remodeled as n substitute
for the measure Senator McGilllvray
has introduced. which will be stringent
antitrust legislation.
Old Mlessourl Too.
KANSAS CITY. Feb. 20.---Thc Mis-.
souri, legislature may be asked to take
up the Kansas fight against the Stand.
ard oil company. Representative Les.
lie J. Lyons Of Kansas City, 1t Is said,
agreed to introduce In the house mt
Jefferson City o maximum freight rate
bill and bill making oil pipe lines
common carriers. As soon as copies
Of the bills passed Try the Kansas leg.
islature are received, number of
Kansas City men interested In the
Kansas field will. 1t is stated, 60 to the
Missouri capital in the interests OF
these measures.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-20

tive steers. $3.75OtS.85: southern
steers. s3.250$450: southern cows.
2.250s326; native cows and hcifers.
$l.7b@$450; stockers and feeders.
$3.00p$4.30; bulls. s2.250$3.75:
calves. s3.0O0$7.00; western fod
steers. $3.750$5.25; western fed
cows, $2,0o0S40o.
Sheep--Receipt 10000; market
lower; muttons. s4750sb.75; lambs.
s7oois7.75; range wcthers, sb.oO0S0..
rs. fed ewes, yi.75Q$5.25.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-20
What Happened to Jones7

charged with accepting a bribe while
a member Of the municipal assembly.
from the agent of the Suburban
Street Railway company 70 pass a
bin for an extensive franchise. Kratz
fed TO Mexico and after long de-
lay was extradited.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-20
TWO MURDERERs DIE
IN ELECTRIC CHAIR,

OSSlNING, N, Y, Feb. 20.--Frank
Rimieri. who murdered Jaco Pinto, a
Brooklyn junk dealer and Adolph Ko-
neig. who strangled Mrs. Mary Kauf-
man to death in her home in New
York were put TO death In the electric
chair at Sing Sing prison today.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-20
To Enforce EQUAL Rates.

TOPEKA, Feb. 20.--The anti-dis
eliminating bill which was set for
hearing In the house at 10 o'clock to-
day, has been carried over till Friday
for further hearing The purpose OF
the bill is to give each town and each
refinery equal rates.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-02-20
Trial Of BOOdxer Krafz
Begun after Long Delay.

BUTLER, Mo, Feb. 20.--After a de-
lay Of nearly three years the trial OF
Charles Kratz of st. Louis. former
member Of the municipal assembly OF
that city, began here today in the
Bates county circuit court. Kratz IS